Hub Community Events Blog Posts

  Music at the Hub  For months now, we have had a young band coming in to practice on Thursday nights. This band, called Polar Opposit, struggles with access to instruments and equipment, so we help them as much as we can, as they are continually growing and improving. We are looking to scale this help up very soon by among other things - starting a sharing library for musical instruments and equipment that our community can use. We have already begun this initiative. Several singers and guitarists have borrowed our speakers and mics, and we’ve also hosted choirs for practice. Additionally, there have been many parties and events where the organisers have asked to borrow equipment. Which we have always obliged in sharing what we have As we approached Soup Night, we hoped that the young band practicing on Thursdays would submit a project for funding to kickstart the sharing library. Unfortunately, they were too busy working on their playlist for their first-ever gig at Soup Nig...

Fun PolmontSoup Event 21st of March 2026 What is PolmontSOUP? Polmont SOUP will be a way of promoting, raising funds, and celebrating, the great ideas that are building our bigger better stronger supportive community. We will come together enjoy a hot bowl of soup, some entertainment and help a community idea blossom. How it will work  PolmontSOUP will bring people together to make good things happen in our community. PCHub volunteers will host this form of community crowdfunding event to support new ideas and exciting projects in our community. Everyone is invited, you’ll receive tasty soup, bread, entertainment, watch a minimum of four projects, give a presentation then all vote (this is participatory democracy) we like to keep our events at the hub free to proudly maintain our inclusiveness we are not an establishment excluselivy for the wealthy,. At present, we plan to ask people to make a donation if they can, we will not be insisting on this or shoving the donation box in any...

  Successful SCREENING of the amazing POWER STATION film.  Programme of Events - Doors opened at 3:30 PM. A large and tasty selection of cruelty-free sandwiches, bakes, and cakes was available in the Wee Hall for everyone to enjoy.  - Hot refreshments were provided to all guests upon arrival. Unfortunately, due to heavy rain, some attendees arrived wet, so they were very pleased to receive a hot drink and have a place to hang their wet coats.  - 4:15 PM: A welcome speech was given by Norman Phillips from Friends of the Earth (FOE), who sponsored the screening and the superb buffet.  - 4:30 PM: The film "Power Station" began. It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance, culminating in a large round of applause at the end.  - 6:00 PM: Break - 6:15 PM: The Q&A session with Dan, the Director, went very well, we were pleased with our new conferencing equipment, Dan shared his thoughts in his daily blog after the event. I've just finished doing a Q...

  Save the Date: December 7, 2025 Power Station Event at Your Hub Your community hub is excited to host a screening of the inspirational, happy community-building film "Power Station." Join us to explore what a power transition looks like at our community energy engagement event. We will provide an evening theatre experience where attendees can relax at tables in our spacious community hall while enjoying the film.  click here to book The event will feature an introductory talk with free hot drinks on the similarities between the two communities' journeys. complimentary (free)food, and a Q&A session after the screening.  where either Hilary or Dan the main film characters. are going to join the online Q&A for the Polmont screening on the 7th.  This screening is made possible by Friends of the Earth Scotland. The journey depicted in this inspirational film shares remarkable similarities with PCH own path toward community ownership, and the management team felt...

lots of seeds planted at our community growing event!          (puns always intended)         We had a very successful and joyful Family Fun Harvest Day! The atmosphere was vibrant, and families came together to celebrate the season and enjoy a range of activities. The day was filled with laughter, smiles, and the delightful aroma of fresh apples being pressed.       Right up until ten PM the night before the event our unpaid volunteers worked hard preparing (brilliantly) the former playgroup end for the event, its the first time the team had used this area, so equipment had to be sourced, we fortunately got a lot of equipment from a council school that was closing, enabling us to have equipment to place out for trial, this looks great and worked so well, we have left it out this way      Children and parents alike participated in the apple pressing, and it was heartwarming to see everyone enjoying ...