tamthebam Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 "To engage with the wider community, NPA hosted a consultation event in February. The event was attended by local residents, and representatives from Kinneil Primary School, Bo’ness United Football Club, and Bo’ness Rugby Club" Were Bo'ness Athletic playing that night.. This is the end they wish to develop- currently a grass bank. I'm never sure about cutting off bits of grounds though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 18/05/2024 at 21:13, HibeeJibee said: Bo'ness Newtown Park Association - Making Newtown Park a Community Hub Newtown Park Association (NPA) have taken another huge step forward in their bid to establish a £3m community hub at Newtown Park. The NPA have finally submitted their planning application to Falkirk Council, hoping that they will get the green light to move forward with their ambitious proposals. It was back in 2018 that the NPA started to pull together the brief for the hub and set the ball rolling with the initial surveys, consultations, reports and advice. However, Covid slowed down the process with the delays only adding to the overall cost of the project. Earlier this year the NPA applied to the Community Choices Capital Grant Fund for the sum of £44671, the sum needed to cover the cost of presenting the architectural drawings to Falkirk Council for planning consent. The NPA were successful in their grant bid thanks to the support of the public of Bo’ness who were asked to vote for the community project they deemed most worthy. Following on from taking Newtown Park into community ownership from Falkirk Council, the NPA are looking to expand on the existing facilities — with its recently upgraded 3G pitch — to grow their community beyond sport and create inclusive and flexible spaces for all people and all ages in the wider Bo’ness community. Robert Snedden, chairman of the NPA, said: “The modernisation of Newtown Park has proved to be a huge success and the ground is being utilised seven days a week by all ages from age six years through to senior adults, both male and female. “Following on from this success, the NPA now wish to proceed with phase two of the project which is the creation of a community hub within the stadium grounds. “NPA are now fully focused and committed to delivering the hub. “It will serve an area of the the town which currently has no facilities that cater for the needs of the community in the densely populated areas of Newtown, Maiden Park, and Deanfield as well as the new residential areas being created at the southern extremities of the town.” He added: “At a time when the population of Bo'ness continues to grow, and with several new housing developments in progress as well as others others in the pipeline, and with Falkirk Council seeking to reduce recreational facilities, it is more crucial than ever that the Community Hub at Newtown Park goes ahead.” NPA’s vision is to provide an inclusive destination that offers facilities and services that will improve its community and enhance the lives of the people who live in Bo'ness. Newtown Park Stadium has a fantastic history and by transforming it into a community resource, the NPA are aiming to ensure that its future will continue this legacy. The site for development is within the boundary of Newtown Park Stadium, re-purposing a narrow strip to the west of the site for the use of the community. The proposal is in close proximity to Kinneil Primary School and — having reached out to the Parent Council and acting head teacher — the NPA are keen to form a partnership moving forward. The proposed hub can be broken down into three key elements: the public square, community spaces, and shared spaces. The public square on Jamieson Avenue will support both the hub and school, and offer a place to gather for parents and children, which could ease the busy school drop-off /pick up times. The community element comprises a multi-function hall, flexible spaces, and cafe, while the shared spaces centre around supporting the pitch with changing facilities for professional and amateur players and are accessed directly from the pitch side. To engage with the wider community, NPA hosted a consultation event in February. The event was attended by local residents, and representatives from Kinneil Primary School, Bo’ness United Football Club, and Bo’ness Rugby Club. Attendees completed surveys about facilities in Bo’ness and the proposed hub, and offered suggestions of what they would like to see. Discussions with school staff centred around how they use the green space adjacent to the proposal, and concerns about overlooking when both are in use. Many felt frustrated by the closure of the Recreation Centre and were concerned about the limited community space in Bo’ness, issues which the establishment of a hub would help to address. Should the planning application be successful, the NPA will seek the estimated £3m needed to complete the project from a variety of funders. The timescale for completion of the hub is dependent upon having all consents and getting the funding, and is estimated to be between 12-24 months. The actual construction process from start to handover is programmed to be between 12-18 months. The marked area is the entire space set aside for Linlithgow Rose fans at derby games. Presumably BU will be making sure there's still space for away fans with some degree of separation, because these games draw big crowds and they're not exactly friendly affairs with a jovial intermingling sets of fans... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 If you are sat there wondering ‘what is happening with Peebles and their proposed new ground at Violet Bank?’, I’m here to help. Nice views, lacking a few stadium style amenities currently. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: If you are sat there wondering ‘what is happening with Peebles and their proposed new ground at Violet Bank?’, I’m here to help. Nice views, lacking a few stadium style amenities currently. I spy with my little eye something beginning with G? Edited June 9 by Sergeant Wilson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I spy with my little eye something beginning with G? Grandstand? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I spy with my little eye something beginning with G? Goalposts! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyinBorders Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 4 hours ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: If you are sat there wondering ‘what is happening with Peebles and their proposed new ground at Violet Bank?’, I’m here to help. Nice views, lacking a few stadium style amenities currently. They could move up the road to Eddleston, there's goalposts at least. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 4 hours ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: If you are sat there wondering ‘what is happening with Peebles and their proposed new ground at Violet Bank?’, I’m here to help. Nice views, lacking a few stadium style amenities currently. I don't even see any violets! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy groundhopper Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I spy some 'nimby' houses in the background, and maybe the violets have moved to another ground ? G - Grazing Goats to keep grass down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 There could be a few WoS grounds which could, eventually, be improved to Bronze level for club licencing - if that ever became relevant for the clubs concerned! In the EoS are there any clubs left with lofty ambitions i.e. eventually moving beyond the LL. I can't think of any just now but are there even any grounds which could be up-graded if the opportunity eventually came along? Tynecastle might not be too far off Bronze? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 14 hours ago, Dev said: There could be a few WoS grounds which could, eventually, be improved to Bronze level for club licencing - if that ever became relevant for the clubs concerned! In the EoS are there any clubs left with lofty ambitions i.e. eventually moving beyond the LL. I can't think of any just now but are there even any grounds which could be up-graded if the opportunity eventually came along? Tynecastle might not be too far off Bronze? Armadale. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Armadale. That's a good one. The club seems to be on the Up again and should be one of the favourites for promotion next season. Could Musselburgh's ground have any chance of a significant up-grade? Seems difficult but they might follow Tranent into the LL, especially if the lack of automatic promotion gets sorted some day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 There's no need for any EoS club to get a Bronze licence, I doubt too many harbour any SPFL ambitions, bar one or two. Barely any clubs in the LL have one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Preston Athletic applied once or twice for the SPFL. All the other old EOSFL clubs who tended to apply, apart from Gala, are now in the SPFL (City, Annan, Spartans). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 11 hours ago, Burnieman said: There's no need for any EoS club to get a Bronze licence, I doubt too many harbour any SPFL ambitions, bar one or two. Barely any clubs in the LL have one. That's how it seems unless a rich backer comes along out of no-where. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HibeeJibee Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 Groundworks delay Haddington Athletic's Millfield stand plan | East Lothian Courier HOPES have been raised that work on a new 158-seater stand at Haddington Athletic's home ground could soon get under way. Permission was given to the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) Premier Division side for the improvements to Millfield 12 months ago. At that time, Drew Donaldson, the club’s chairman, was hopeful that the stand could be in place in time for the winter. However, work has not progressed as quickly as the club hoped. This week, Mr Donaldson told the Courier that they were trying to get a company to carry out the groundworks for the stand. Once that was done, he was hopeful that work would continue. He said: “The funding is all in place. “I had high hopes it would be done for the start of the season but complications with the foundations set us back a couple of months. “We are actively pursuing that at the moment. “I would hate to put a timescale on it but, as soon as we can get somebody to do it, we will get started. “It has taken a wee bit longer than I would have hoped but it will be worth it.” The club are now in their third season in the top flight of the EoSFL - the sixth tier of Scottish football - having previously enjoyed seventh and eighth place finishes. At the same time, the ground has hosted Scottish Cup football and welcomed Highland League duo Formartine United and Deveronvale, as well as Darvel. Former Junior heavyweights Auchinleck Talbot will visit this Saturday in the first round of the national cup competition. Mr Donaldson, who has been involved with the club for more than 50 years, previously described the prospect of the stand being put in place as the “last piece of the jigsaw”. He said: “It will certainly enhance the viewing experience. “Some people are not comfortable standing for 90 minutes and it is an alternative option for them.” Already, a seated stand is in place at Dunbar United’s New Countess Park, Preston Athletic’s Pennypit Park and Tranent’s Foresters Park while a covered area is also in place at Musselburgh Athletic’s Olivebank Stadium. Plans for a covered stand at Ormiston Primrose’s New Recreation Park are also progressing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Some men held up the lorry with Haddington's order of steel in it. Police say the lorry was last seen in the Govan area.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 2 hours ago, tamthebam said: Some men held up the lorry with Haddington's order of steel in it. Police say the lorry was last seen in the Govan area.. Adam & The St Ant's? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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