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by cadoganman
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Kilmeny Hotel
Replies: 44
Views: 32813

Re: Kilmeny Hotel

You are spot on my error Agnes was the name of the mother of John and Liz. Many years ago someone told me that John was training to be a chiropodist and I think Liz may have been a hairdresser. Many a good lock in in was had during the restricted drinking legislation of the time.
by cadoganman
Fri Dec 25, 2020 4:55 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Kilmeny Hotel
Replies: 44
Views: 32813

Re: Kilmeny Hotel

I recall hearing that there was some wood panelling from a ship used in the ballroom of the original Kilmeny hotel. Never did find much more online about it though. The light oak panelling with glass shelving which formed the the divisions between the dining room and the Lounge and also between the...
by cadoganman
Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Christmas and New Year Greetings - Add yours
Replies: 14
Views: 5128

Re: Christmas and New Year Greetings - Add yours

A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all home or abroad. May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.
by cadoganman
Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Old view of Stevenston Cross
Replies: 15
Views: 3834

Re: Old view of Stevenston Cross

I have no history of this picture but I do like the children's bath at the front.
by cadoganman
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Old view of Stevenston Cross
Replies: 15
Views: 3834

Old view of Stevenston Cross

The Warner Fountain.jpg
by cadoganman
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:39 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Just Joined? Please Introduce Yourself
Replies: 1034
Views: 1193057

Re: Just Joined? Please Introduce Yourself

Wow, what great info. I had even forgotten the name Bankside till you mentioned it. The property looks quite small from Caledonia Rd. but you can get a better idea when you count the actual chimneys. The original central staircase had been removed before we moved there so at that time it was actuall...
by cadoganman
Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Torrenting
Replies: 0
Views: 1698

Torrenting

I was wondering if anyone on here uses torrents for downloading and if so do they have any good sites or tips to swap ?
by cadoganman
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Just Joined? Please Introduce Yourself
Replies: 1034
Views: 1193057

Re: Just Joined? Please Introduce Yourself

A warm welcome to you, Michael. Hope to hear more from you. :) These have included Hamilton St, Manse St. and 1 Caledonia Rd. which shared the address of 11 Ardrossan Rd. opposite Dr. McCanns surgery and next to Ness gardens. I just had to have a look as I've walked up Caledonia Rd. so many times. ...
by cadoganman
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Any board members in this team photo?
Replies: 6
Views: 4292

Re: Any board members in this team photo?

bonzo wrote: Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:00 pm Did Pat Houston stay in the Dugtrack (Hillside st)?
Since posting this picture I've since been informed that Pat died a few years ago. For as long as I can remember before I left saltcoats I always new him to stay in the flats at Quay St. Saltcoats. Good footballer.
by cadoganman
Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Any board members in this team photo?
Replies: 6
Views: 4292

Re: Any board members in this team photo?

All I can recall about that lad was that he was only turned 17 and went to Ardrossan academy
by cadoganman
Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Any board members in this team photo?
Replies: 6
Views: 4292

Re: Any board members recognise them now?

This is a photo of a successful Saltcoats United under 18 team from about 1968. They won the the local under 18 league and league cup that year. The team was started by Tommy Brady of Saltcoats and Tommy Lafferty of Stevenston both sadly passed. Reuben Glen was the cold sponge man. There are I beli...
by cadoganman
Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Any board members in this team photo?
Replies: 6
Views: 4292

Any board members in this team photo?

This is a photo of a successful Saltcoats United under 18 team from about 1968. They won the the local under 18 league and league cup that year. The team was started by Tommy Brady of Saltcoats and Tommy Lafferty of Stevenston both sadly passed. Reuben Glen was the cold sponge man. There are I belie...