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by scottyd
Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: Schools - The Schools we attended
Topic: Tommy Hughes
Replies: 0
Views: 3854

Tommy Hughes

I had a conversation recently about why we only played rugby at Ardrossan Academy in the 1960s and I seem to recall it was because Tommy Hughes the PE teacher had been banned for life from playing or coaching football. Can anyone confirm if this is true and shed any light on his "cri
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by scottyd
Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Eglinton Amateurs
Replies: 0
Views: 1863

Eglinton Amateurs

Did anyone on this site ever play for Eglinton Amateurs in the late 1960’s ?
Team was run by Jimmy Lundy and Ian McColl
by scottyd
Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Old betting shops in the three towns
Replies: 36
Views: 29541

Re: Old betting shops in the three towns

I remember a couple which have been mentioned previously. One was at Kyleshill up some stairs if I remember correctly. The other at Wheatley Road. I used to go there with my older brother. I also remember my Dad having his "nomme de plume" but I can't remember what it was. My brother wasn'...
by scottyd
Fri Oct 05, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: Schools - The Schools we attended
Topic: Ardrossan Academy Teachers
Replies: 16
Views: 14878

Ardrossan Academy Teachers

A random conversation led me to remember some teachers at the Academy who, based on modern standards, would have been prosecuted for child abuse today. Lexi Dunlop for slapping me violently on the back of the head. Tommy Hughes for smacking boys on the bottom with a gym shoe. Mrs Seaman for giving u...
by scottyd
Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Boys Brigade
Replies: 16
Views: 6437

Boys Brigade

Any former members of the Boys Brigade about ?
I was a Lifeboy and progressed to the BBs - 3rd Saltcoats in the 60's
by scottyd
Tue May 21, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Steve Clarke
Replies: 27
Views: 17923

Re: Steve Clarke

I remeber playing against Frankie Clarke in a junior league game. Our manager told me to "stick close to him" and, as I always made up for lack of talent by following instructions to the letter I "man marked" him for the whole game. It wasn't pretty but it was very effective - we...
by scottyd
Fri May 10, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Summer of '63 !
Replies: 14
Views: 8904

Re: Summer of '63 !

Had a day out in Liverpool today and visited the Beatles Exhibition.
Brought back lots of memories of the early 60s amd is well worth a visit.
The recreation of the Cavern nightclub is excellent and brings back memories of sweaty dance halls and groups playing "beat" music.
by scottyd
Mon May 06, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Three towns to Kilmarnock
Replies: 19
Views: 9708

Re: Three towns to Kilmarnock

My Dad and a number of Uncles were all engine drivers for British Railways. I remember getting the train from Ardrossan South Beach loads of time in the 50s and early 60s to Kilmarnock. I think the line was a victim of the Beecham cuts in the 60's and then it was the bus we had to rely on. I worked ...
by scottyd
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Summer of '63 !
Replies: 14
Views: 8904

Summer of '63 !

Where we're you ?
What were you doing in the summer of '63 ?

I was 12 just going into Secondary School and the summer seemed to last forever.

I remember Buddy Holly etc, the fair and candy floss, and not much else !
by scottyd
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: A cafe in Countess street Saltcoats
Replies: 15
Views: 7714

Re: A cafe in Countess street Saltcoats

I remeber the Mayfair.
Was it Aldo Moroni who owned it ?
Next to Bobby Lennox's pub ?
by scottyd
Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Is there sectarianism in the 3Ts?
Replies: 108
Views: 33394

Re: Is there sectarianism in the 3Ts?

Richard,
I think Meg has it spot on.
by scottyd
Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Is there sectarianism in the 3Ts?
Replies: 108
Views: 33394

Re: Is there sectarianism in the 3Ts?

Sorry Richard but totally disagree. To attack an institution is to attack the instution's members - and rightly so since the organisation cannot survive without followers - just like a fire needs oxygen. So the Masonic Lodge cannot be separated from its members, the Catholc Church from Catholics, th...