Balfron, Stirlingshire

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

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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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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

 

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Summer 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
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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
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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
Tuesday
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."
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Norman McConchie left a comment for Malcolm Lockhart Smith
"Hi Malcolm long time no hear"
May 11
Norman McConchie and Malcolm Lockhart Smith are now friends
May 11
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"
May 11
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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...
May 11
Katie Carmichael posted a blog post

Summer 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
May 11
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William Douglas left a comment for Kelvin Martin
"Welcome to the Balfron Community Network, Kelvin."
May 10
William Douglas left a comment for Lisa Holland
"Welcome to the Balfron Community Network, Lisa."
May 10
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…"
May 10
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…"
May 9
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"
May 9
Fraser McMurdo and Katie Carmichael are now friends
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Summer Event for Young People

Posted by Katie Carmichael on May 11, 2012 at 13:36 0 Comments

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…

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ice cream

Posted by james robb ( jim ) on May 7, 2012 at 22:08 1 Comment

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

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…

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Margaret Parlan or Parlane

Started by Barb Neil. Last reply by William Douglas Apr 27. 2 Replies

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

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

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

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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1 Balfron Primary School - P1, 2 and 3 in 1992

Balfron Primary School - P1, 2 and 3 in 1992

Added by William Douglas on May 14, 2012

2 Community Choir Concert

Community Choir Concert

May 27, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Balfron Church

Organized By: Anne Lee

3 Balfron Primary School - P4, 5, 6 and 7 in 1992

Balfron Primary School - P4, 5, 6 and 7 in 1992

Added by William Douglas on May 14, 2012

4 Jubilee Celebration

Jubilee Celebration

June 5, 2012 from 11:30am to 3:30pm at Donaldson Park

Organized By: Rae Wilson

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