PT Winton park is probably one of the best playing surfaces in Ayrshire and I like you regret the need for it to be replaced. The situation is that to keep it in good condition takes a lot of work not to mention money for materials. Over the years the work has been carried out by willing volunteers,...

GLASGOW HERALD 25 APRIL 1868 AYR CIRCUIT COURT - THEFT Elizabeth McDonald or Hamilton was charged with theft in so far as – (1) on the 10th or 11th August, 1866, from a house in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, then occupied by Robert Aitken, gasfitter, she stole a plaid, a silver watch, a chain, a four...

Archibald Thomson seems to have been an influential shipping merchant back in those times, I wonder why more is not known locally about him.

I feel a bit of an April fool this time only (whisper it 3)

Happy Birthday Sarah I hope you have a lovely time.

I have enjoyed reading all the posts on this subject again, and remembering the people being discussed, and also the people discussing them that are no longer with us. My contribution would be Davie Agnew who sold fruit and Vegetables round the streets. Wullie Howie who sold "herring fresh herr...

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I often wondered what the land opposite the Tap Shop and the old turntable was laid out for. Up from the bungalows on the way to North crescent?

In these days of easy divorces I think it’s great to hear of a couple spending sixty years together. Congratulations and well done to both of you.

I have a vague recollection of a conversation regarding a quarry around North Crescent area, but never heard of a bowling green there. Presumably it never came to pass, any comments about this?

Belated Happy Birthday to you Scott I hope you had a good one

You are right Bonzo only 5 for me with some lucky guesses so back to school I’ve a lot to learn yet.

My thanks to you all for your good wishes. My family treated me to a special surprise birthday meal with lots of my family and friends. It was a really special time.