Climate Change Roadshow
May 23, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pmCommunity Choir Concert
May 27, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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About Balfron
Balfron, is a village in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It is situated near Endrick Water on the A875 road, 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. Although a rural settlement, it lies within commuting distance of Glasgow, and serves as a dormitory town.
Balfron is blessed with police station, Ambulance Station and a Fire Station. We have a library, post office and a bank.
The main store is a Co-op, but there us also a butcher, baker and a greengrocer. Additionally, we have a chemist, an ironmonger, a newsagent and a gift shop. The is also a cafe.
There are two hairdressers.
There is a health centre, a dentist, an optician, chiropractor and a chiropodist. The vet is in nearby Killearn.
There is a High School, Primary School and a Nursery.
In addition to leisure facilities available on Balfron Campus, there is a bowling green and an 18 hole golf course.
A map, showing many of the locations, can be found here>>>
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Balfron is blessed with police station, Ambulance Station and a Fire Station. We have a library, post office and a bank.
The main store is a Co-op, but there us also a butcher, baker and a greengrocer. Additionally, we have a chemist, an ironmonger, a newsagent and a gift shop. The is also a cafe.
There are two hairdressers.
There is a health centre, a dentist, an optician, chiropractor and a chiropodist. The vet is in nearby Killearn.
There is a High School, Primary School and a Nursery.
In addition to leisure facilities available on Balfron Campus, there is a bowling green and an 18 hole golf course.
A map, showing many of the locations, can be found here>>>
Read more>>>
Local weather
Balfron Businesses
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Road Disruptions
From 14 May to 18 May King's House, Boquhan for New Gas Supply
From 5 Mar to 25 May A81 Quinloch by Glengoyne Distillery for Carriageway Re-alignment
From 14 Mayto 27 May A81 for Carriageway inlay, patching and gully replacement works
3 June The Square, Killearn for Clearing of blocked ducts - 0930 - 1530 hours
Latest Activity
William Douglas posted eventsWilliam Douglas updated an eventSummer Fayre at Balfron Primary School
May 19, 2012 from 10am to 1pm
Balfron Primary School Coucil fundraising event.CafeChocolate tombolaRaffleBottle tombolamusic & film stalland more See More
William Douglas updated an event
Jubilee Celebration at Donaldson Park
June 5, 2012 from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Buffet lunch, Activities, Competition sand Crafts for all ages.Donations to Tearfund, Peru and Maggie Centres.Tickets (FREE) available from Rae Wilson, McFarlanes and the Library.See More
William Douglas posted an eventJubilee Celebration at Donaldson Park
June 5, 2012 from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Buffet lunch, Activities, Competition sand Crafts for all ages.Donations to Tearfund, Peru and Maggie Centres.Tickets (FREE) available from Rae Wilson, McFarlanes and the Library.See More
james robb ( jim ) left a comment for tom yuill"thx for the invite Tom, I just wondered about Balfron as it has been at least 60 years since I was last there."
William Douglas left a comment for Malcolm Lockhart Smith"Welcome to the Balfron Community Network, Malcolm.
I am just a little bit jealous of your location!
Yours aye,
William"
Katie Carmichael posted a photo
create LOGO 2012
CREATE: Balfron - Free event for young people on July 11th, Donaldson Park - Music, Art, Team Games, Young Scot and E-Safety - And much much more! See the Blog Page for more info...
Katie Carmichael posted a blog postSummer Event for Young People
Hi everyoneStirling Youth Partnership are looking forward to hosting another CREATE event for young people on July 11th, in Donaldson Park, Balfron. The days' programme will consist of 4 workshops, festival style set up of activities and an early evening meal for all participants - all for free! Workshops include Arts and Crafts, Music, Mongolian Yurt Building and Team Games.Watch this space between now and July for updates.Want to know more now? Contact myself or Kelvin Martin.Young People are…See More
Norman McConchie commented on james robb ( jim )'s blog post ice cream"Hi Jim are you talking way back then if so Kennedys owned it and then Ruglen it was called the cafe. I remember your granny and grandpa but none of their children. The house was 1 away from s Lomond terrace and the greenhouses were opposite…"
Luci Anderson / Rooney left a comment for David Taylor"Hi David - well we're nearly there! supposed to be moving through into the smiddy tomorrow and then work will start in the main part of the house. Its such a wonderful space now - we especially like the old horse rings which are…"
Katie Carmichael posted a status"Youth Services are in Balfron High School today doing a Young Scot NEC card sign up and promoting Rewards :http://www.youngscot.org/rewards"
Blog Posts
Summer Event for Young People
Posted by Katie Carmichael on May 11, 2012 at 13:36 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi everyone
Stirling Youth Partnership are looking forward to hosting another CREATE event for young people on July 11th, in Donaldson Park, Balfron. The days' programme will consist of 4 workshops, festival style set up of activities and an early evening meal for all participants - all for free! Workshops include Arts and Crafts, Music, Mongolian Yurt Building and Team Games.
Watch this space between now and July for updates.
Want to know more now? Contact myself or…
Continue ice cream
Posted by james robb ( jim ) on May 7, 2012 at 22:08 1 Comment 0 Likes
can anyone remind me of the name of the ice cream shop on the right side of the road as you drove into Balfron from Glasgow
Free Wild Flower Seeds
Posted by William Douglas on May 5, 2012 at 12:35 0 Comments 0 Likes
The regional Co-op organisation has provided wild flower seeds to be given away at no cost to interested people.
The seeds can be provided on a single or multiple packet basis on the use for which they are intended, ie. a private garden or larger public…
Continue Candlelight Classics in Balfron
Posted by William Douglas on May 5, 2012 at 10:19 0 Comments 0 Likes
Events
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WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE-10 WOMEN/10 WEEKS/10 DRESS SIZES
March 26, 2012 at 6pm to May 28, 2012 at 7pm – Killearn Health
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Balfron ArtWorks classes
April 21, 2012 at 9:15am to June 9, 2012 at 12:30pm – McLintock Hall
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Climate Change Roadshow
May 23, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Balfron Church
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Musical evening
May 25, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – Balfron High School
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Candlelit Classics
May 25, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10pm – The Atrium, Balfron High School.
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Groups
Forum
Margaret Parlan or Parlane
Started by Barb Neil. Last reply by William Douglas Apr 27. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Interested in any family information for Margaret - born 1769 to 1771 - married to John McAllister?Son William born 1793 emigrated to Canada.BarbContinue
Corrie-View Villa, Balfron
Started by Elizabeth Damaschka. Last reply by Elizabeth Damaschka Apr 10. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody in Balfron know of a house called Corrie-View and exactly where it is.There is a post card up on Ebay and I am interested to know more about it. Thanks.Continue
Battle of Waterloo
Started by Chris McCarthy Mar 27. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I'm from Australia doing research into my Family Tree, in particular, Campbells of Balfron.As I have a keen interest in the Napoleonic Wars, I was wondering if the District of Balfron had a list or booklet of enlistees in Wellingtons Army during…Continue
So what ever happened in Balfron
Started by Frankie Halliday. Last reply by William Douglas Mar 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Maybe not the best title, but be it the smallest thing, or be it the the best thing you know. Why not share it and be part of a documentary of Balfrons best or not so best moments. Do you have some interesting photos, or maybe an interesting moment…Continue
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Past Times
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Balfron Primary School - P1, 2 and 3 in 1992Added by William Douglas on May 14, 2012 |
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Community Choir ConcertMay 27, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Balfron Church Organized By: Anne Lee |
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Balfron Primary School - P4, 5, 6 and 7 in 1992Added by William Douglas on May 14, 2012 |
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Jubilee CelebrationJune 5, 2012 from 11:30am to 3:30pm at Donaldson Park Organized By: Rae Wilson |
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