Balfron, Stirlingshire

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Balfron.info is the local website for local news, events and details of clubs and organisations in the Stirlingshire village of Balfron.

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William Douglas commented on William Douglas's photo 'Dunmore street'
Thank you, Robert - you are quite right. I'll get in touch tomorrow.
10 hours ago
Robert Braid is now a member of Balfron, Stirlingshire
Welcome Them!
15 hours ago
William Douglas replied to Audra McKee's discussion 'Co-op'
There is a photograph on Flickr that might be the original Co-op?? There are also some other interesting old views of the village.
15 hours ago
Mrs.Nancy Kidd replied to Audra McKee's discussion 'Co-op'
Hello again Audra, I think in my mum`s case we had coal delivered by the co-op lorry and then she had to go over to Balfron to pay `the line` at the cash desk.I was only about nine or ten then so not too sure about anything else. My cousin has been…
yesterday
William Douglas added a blog post
A rare collectable Balfron china souvenir plate, in excellent condition, is being sold on eBay. The plate has an interesting crest. A jug with a similar crest (see left) is also for sale. A plate, cup and saucer with a different crest are also bein…
on Wednesday
Weegiewoman updated their profile
on Wednesday
Weegiewoman commented on William Douglas's group 'New arrivals'
Are you new to Balfron, If you are looking for a chat, someone to brave your first trip to Doyle's with. I'll happily come have Hot Chocolate! I have a son who starts School this year, am busy being the Supervisor in the Co-op. Come say hello and we…
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Weegiewoman updated their profile photo
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New arrivals
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You have probably arrived here because you clicked on an advertisement on the website. This is just a sample advertisement demonstrating what is possible. However, RSABI is a worthwhile charity doing excellent work in the Scottish countryside, and w…
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Audra McKee replied to Audra McKee's discussion 'Co-op'
Hello Mrs Kidd, Thank you so much for your reply. The information you gave me was perfect. Although I'm researching the facts and dates of my family tree, more importantly, I'm travelling round finding where ancestors lived or worked. I like to try…
on Tuesday
Mrs.Nancy Kidd replied to Audra McKee's discussion 'Co-op'
Hello Audra,Yes I seem to remember my mum talking about that. She was born in 1916 and sadly no longer with us.I remember when all the shops were together where the co-op now stands.From the bottom end there was the chemist.Then the grocery and you…
on Tuesday
Mrs.Nancy Kidd is now a member of Balfron, Stirlingshire
Welcome Them!
on Tuesday
Audra McKee added a discussion
Co-op
I am trying to find out about the co-op in Balfron around the time of 1918, when my great granda was manager. I have visited Balfron and contacted many people, but no one seems able to help. I'd like to find out where the original co-op building was…
on Sunday
Audra McKee is now a member of Balfron, Stirlingshire
Welcome Them!
on Sunday
William Douglas added a blog post
A modern 6 bedroom Executive Detached Villa in Donaldsons Way is to be sold as Lot 21 by Public Auction on Tuesday 3rd August 2010 at 7.30pm at the Radisson BLU Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow. The full Auction Catalogue can be viewed at www.Futur…
July 24
James Harper updated their profile photo
July 23
James Harper updated their profile
July 23
William Douglas added a page
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Members

  • Robert Braid
  • William Douglas
  • Audra McKee
  • Mrs.Nancy Kidd
  • James Harper
  • Paul Henke
  • Sarah Winstone
  • Mickey Mouse
  • Steve Turner
  • Weegiewoman
  • Jacqueline Douglas
  • Ray Day
  • William Hill
  • Anne Anderson
  • Dorothy Henke
  • Mary Somerville
 

Latest News - missing woman located

Linda McGowan, 49, who went missing from her home in Balfron on 3 July has been located.

The police have thanked the public for their assistance in helping to trace her.

Blog Posts

William Douglas

Balfron crockery memorabilia for sale

Balfron crestA rare collectable Balfron china souvenir plate, in excellent condition, is being sold on eBay. The plate has an interesting crest.
… Continue

Posted by William Douglas on July 28, 2010 at 9:25pm

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6 bedroom house up for auction

A modern 6 bedroom Executive Detached Villa in… Continue

Posted by William Douglas on July 24, 2010 at 6:27pm

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Bus route gains sponsorship

Aberfoyle Coaches has been awarded a year-long contract for the C8 Balfron-Glasgow route, to be jointly funded by Stirling Council and the SPT, which will contribute £8894. This is part of a £332,917 package of sponsorship on loss-making routes in and around Glasgow.

Posted by William Douglas on July 5, 2010 at 3:57pm

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Balfron High School Trust established

Balfron High School has formed a charitable trust to enhance the educational, cultural, social and sporting experiences of young people who attend Balfron High School; to promote equality and diversity and to overcome disadvantage consistent with the aims of the school. This is not a substitute or an additional source of funding to provide for core activities or core staffing; the school continues to receive sufficient funds for this purpose, although it is is limited.



Chaired by the… Continue

Posted by William Douglas on July 5, 2010 at 2:30pm

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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Events

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Openspaces Survey

Stirling Council is preparing a quantitative and qualitative audit of open spaces in the Stirling area. As part of this exercise, the council would like to know what open spaces/green spaces you use and value in and around where you stay.

General survey

Please visit the general survey to list a number of sites and answer general questions.

Map-assisted-site specific survey

Please visit the map-assisted survey if you wish to provide comments on a specific site.

Groups

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Audra McKee

Co-op 4 Replies

I am trying to find out about the co-op in Balfron around the time of 1918, when my great granda was manager. I have visited Balfron and contacted many people, but no one seems able to help. I'd like…

Started by Audra McKee. Last reply by William Douglas 15 hours ago.

Sightsavers International

Be an Event Marshal for the Rob Roy Challenge!

The Rob Roy Challenge is a sponsored bike and hike event which takes place in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. Since the event’s inaugural year, 2006, it has raised over £1.5 million for good cau…

Tagged: event, local, for, Marshals, Event

Started by Sightsavers International May 5.

Elizabeth Damaschka

Ballikinrain School

Is there anybody out there with connections to Ballikinrain School where I worked as part time School Secretary?  I would love to hear news of past members of staff and particularly the boys.  I was…

Started by Elizabeth Damaschka Feb 15.

William Douglas

Balfron Windfarm 2 Replies

npower has announced plans to build a windfarm on Ballindallochmuir. The proposal is for a wind farm consisting of between 9 and 16 wind turbines with an installed capacity in the region of 15-25meg…

Started by William Douglas. Last reply by William Douglas Jan 15.

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Balfron Website

The Balfron village website is an open network that allows anyone to join and create social groups within the Balfron community. The innovative and easy-to-use platform opens the doors of social networking to anyone who is interested in the village and its community.

The site is being developed and driven by the users, truly leveraging the power behind social networks. We believe this type of service - connecting with others who are interested in and share that same passion - is what makes the site so powerful.

Balfron residents can contribute photos and videos to the site. They are also able to create social groups, perhaps based on sporting or hobby activities.

The service allows users to join groups, share photos, video, and family news. Users can create a profile to tell others about their interests, to receive and respond to emails from other users without publishing an email address, to create online their own pages, and to collaborate with other users.

The service is completely free.

 
 
 

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