JULY 1969 Mr Thomas I Roy, headmaster, and Miss H Taylor, infant teacher, of Winton Primary School, Ardrossan, both received gifts to mark their retirals, New district offices for the Transport and General Workers' Union in Vernon Street, Saltcoats, were officially opened by Mr Jack Jones, the unio...

Many happy returns to both of you.

Susan

MAY 1969 BBC television cameras visited St Cuthbert South Beach Church , Saltcoats, to record a series of services for later transmission. One service was also shown live throughout Scotland. The Presbytery of Ardrossan approved the call to the Rev RA Knox, MA, from the congregation of Ardeer Paris...

Have a very happy birthday, Ian.

Has anyone noticed by the way that we seem to have an awful lot of birthdays at this time of year - but at some other times, weeks go by without one ?

Susan

MARCH 1969 A new Toastmasters' Club was formed in Ardrossan and Saltcoats when over 100 people attended a demonstration meeting held by the Irvine club. Mr Charles Wilson, depute rector of Kilmarnock Academy, was appointed head teacher of Stevenston High School and rector-designate of the Auchenhar...

Here we are then - the A&S Herald began at the end of 1969 publishing a summary of the local news over the past year. I have 1969-74 inclusive, and I'll make a start now with 1969. I'll post a couple of months at a time, since the whole thing is rather long . A BACKWARD LOOK AT 1969 JANUARY 1969 Alt...

Very sorry to hear that, George. Condolences to his family.

Susan

Have a very happy birthday, Anne.

Susan

Hope you're able to have a very happy birthday, Ellen.

Susan

Finally - finally ! - we come to the list which appeared in the 1972 school magazine, referring mainly to awards and events in session 1970-71. NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, HOSPITALS AND THE SERVICES SOME OMISSIONS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUES HONOURS LISTS : CB ( 1970 ) - James J S Shaw, MA ( Depu...

Have a very happy birthday, Jean.

Susan

Have a very happy birthday, Seasider.

Susan