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by Hughie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Looking Back - Herald files
Replies: 341
Views: 278355

Re: Looking Back - Herald files

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 31, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on September 1861 OF THE 300 looms in Saltcoats, not more than 90 are working and these are weaving a class of goods for which little remuneration is given. However, the harvest and Ardrossan Harbou...
by Hughie
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: 60 Years Together
Replies: 12
Views: 329

Re: 60 Years Together

Thanks to everyone for their kind wishes. Even had a card from King Charles and Camilla.

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by Hughie
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: 60 Years Together
Replies: 12
Views: 329

60 Years Together

It was just after midnight into the new year of 1964 (a leap year) when she proposed to me in front of witnesses. I was a shy lad back then and believe I would have been a lost soul but for having this lovely Stevenston lassie in my life. It all started at a dance at the Castle Craigs. Wedding Photo...
by Hughie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Happy birthday Scott
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Happy birthday Scott

Happy birthday to another (unrelated) McCallum. 😊 🎂
by Hughie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:44 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Death Of A Scottish Internationalist
Replies: 0
Views: 99

Death Of A Scottish Internationalist

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette March 16, 1945 Death Of A Scottish Internationalist Andrew Wilson, a well-known Scottish International footballer, who played centre-forward for Sheffield Wednesday for about 20 years, died at Patterton Farm, in the parish of Kilwinning, on Tuesday. He started...
by Hughie
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Looking Back - Herald files
Replies: 341
Views: 278355

Re: Looking Back - Herald files

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 24, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on September, 1861 SIR Robert Napier is now residing with his family at Bath House, Ardrossan and Miss Spear, of Calicas Castle, is on a visit. The Saltcoats 7th Ayrshire Volunteer Rifle Corps met a...
by Hughie
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Something Different
Replies: 0
Views: 85

Something Different

Just like his dad, McCallum seems to have the gift when it comes to sport.

by Hughie
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Looking Back - Herald files
Replies: 341
Views: 278355

Re: Looking Back - Herald files

From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 10, 2011 150 YEARS AGO on August, 1861 At the annual holiday in Largs an excursion party sailed to Ardrishaig and Inveraray on the steamer Juno. Largs Rifle and Dalry Bands supplied the music. Property in Green Street, Sa...
by Hughie
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:52 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8115
Views: 1436888

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette March 7, 1952 Ardrossan Registered Ship Rescued By Turmoil The Ardrossan registered merchant ship Baron Haig was towed into Falmouth on Monday by the tug Turmoil. The tug answered a call for help on Sunday when the Baron Haig was drifting with engine trouble t...
by Hughie
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:28 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Bobby Lennox
Replies: 8
Views: 8680

Re: Bobby Lennox

Sorry to hear this sad news about the legend that is Bobby Lennox. Wishing him well. :(
by Hughie
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Oor Billy
Replies: 1
Views: 278

Re: Oor Billy

Brilliant, Brian, I've just watched part of the video and will view the rest tonight. I'll pass this on to our son and our grandson who has asperations of reaching an elite level in Australian Rules Football.
by Hughie
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Trivia Quiz - 89
Replies: 4
Views: 528

Trivia Quiz - 89

Just for fun - perhaps even educational. :roll: 1. The Irish tune 'Danny Boy' is also known as what? Londonderry Air 2. What is the common name for the larva of a housefly? Maggot 3. What is the capital of Wales? Cardiff 4. What is the smallest planet in our solar system? Mercury 5. What is the num...