To understand the World Bank it is prudent to look at the history, and from there it is viable to consider and critically analyze the World Bank and its many facets and branches. As well as how the World Bank is set up. As World War 2 was raging across Europe and Asia, the need… Continue reading A Critical Analysis of the World Bank
Taking a Step Forward
The community group Reinstate Bonnybridge Railway Station, founded in 2015, held a meeting for elected officials on Friday, 28th October, with the intention of bringing the members together to show the present place on the campaign and get a united front on the topic to move forward in getting the required report. The group invited… Continue reading Taking a Step Forward
My Plan
In July I spent 2 of the best weeks in a country I feel closer to home than any other, yes I am a proud Scotsman however Suomi, will always be home for me, its one of the only places I feel myself. One of the great things I managed to do, besides, go canoeing, be… Continue reading My Plan
Isle of Lewis
On the 24th of July I finally managed to get to the Isle of Lewis, this is an interesting one for many reasons, mainly considering my registered campus for University is on the Isle of Lewis. I have never been their before, I have never seen my campus. This was no ordinary visit though, this… Continue reading Isle of Lewis
Farewell Greens
After over 2 years in the Scottish Greens, i have resigned in protest over the way the party handles complaints. For over a year a friend has been sexually harassed in the party, yet no investigation, no warnings, nothing is being done to stop it happening again, the reason is the same one that has… Continue reading Farewell Greens
Communities Unite Against Bus Cuts
Last week our residents woke up to the news that the X86 Falkirk to Glasgow via Kilsyth service is being removed in August as it is no longer profitable for the operator. This service provides a lifeline for many residents who rely on the x86 bus to get to various destinations within route to help… Continue reading Communities Unite Against Bus Cuts
My Eurovision Picks
Well I am a big Eurovision fan, and I was sad to be unable to vote for Finland, Greece and Estonia, but alas their entries were not that strong, so from top to bottom here is my order, quite surprising even for me: Cyprus Russia Austria Serbia Germany Malta Ukraine Croatia Italy Poland The Netherlands… Continue reading My Eurovision Picks
Walking towards a great gala day for all
A group of councillors joined around 50 Bonnybridge residents on Saturday for a walk to raise funds for the local gala day. Provost Pat Reid, with councillors Linda Gow, Dennis Goldie and Adrian Mahoney set off from the Kelpies at 9am last Saturday heading to Bonnybridge. Among those taking part were members of the Monday… Continue reading Walking towards a great gala day for all
68 Päivää
68 Päivää just 68! 68 until I will be in my FAVORITE country ever! A country where I feel at home, a country I feel safe, a country that many people go WTF too, that is right in 68 days I will be in Finland. An early flight to Amsterdam then a short flight to… Continue reading 68 Päivää
Community Group Move Rail Campaign Forward
The 1970’s is when Bonnybridge saw the last train station in the town close. Since then there have been numerous attempts at bringing one back with no success. Parties and politicians over the years have used it as a way to score points in local elections, but there has been little or no movement forward.… Continue reading Community Group Move Rail Campaign Forward