From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on July 4, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on June, 1862
Kerelaw bowlers met Ardeer in a four rink bounce match of 25 ends. Ardeer got their verdict by 18 shots.
Kilwinning weavers are mostly idle due to lack of work
At Brodick Fair, Highland queys sold at from £3 to £5; calves at from 25s to 35s; and ponies at from £5 to £7.
Etching of the Porteous Mob - Through the kindness of DI Mack, Esq. hon secretary of the Royal Association for the promotion of Fine Arts, Mr Gutherie, bookseller, Ardrossan, has been exhibiting in his shop an etching of the fine engraving presented to members of the Association for this year. The etching has attracted considerable attention and has been much admired.
100 YEARS AGO on June 21, 1912
The Assembly Hall, Ardrossan, has been taken over by Mr David Mundell and will shortly be reopened as the Crown Picture Palace.
It will be installed throughout with electric light.
The following former pupils of Ardrossan Academy graduated MA Glasgow University this week: Annie M Hunter, Amy M Robertson, Archibald Murchie, and Mary C Auchencloss.
Arrangements for the Stevenston Merchants' trip to Loch Lomond by motor busses on Wednesday were made by a committee consisting of Messrs John Steele, James Gilmour, Thomas Campbell and Robert Park. Seventy-four trippers took part.
50 YEARS AGO on June 22, 1962
Two representatives from as far away as Dundee were among the teachers of technical subjects from all parts of the area covered by the Western Secondary Education District of the Educational Institute of Scotland who came to Saltcoats last Sunday when, in the new Junior Secondary School, Jacks Road, the District's Technical Subjects Section held their annual conference. Mr Andrew Alexander, Principal Teacher of Technical Subjects at Saltcoats J.S. School is pictured examining some of the exhibits.
Passengers on motor boats which crossed to Arran last Sunday from Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Troon had a fine view of basking sharks.
Ben-Hur begins a two weeks' run at the Regal on Monday. The colossal-scale remake of General Law Wallace's famous and widey-read story, set in Biblical times, is about a Jewish prince who was put in the galleys for opposing Roman rule, before he became one of Rome's citizens and was converted by Christ whose crucifixion he watched.
The well known actor, Jack Buchanan, often visited Arran when he wanted a quiet holiday. Other noted actors and actresses have also visited the island.
25 YEARS AGO on June 26, 1987
Saltcoats police have issued a warning to home owners in West Kilbride to be on their guard against daytime burglars. We would like anyone who sees anything suspicious in the area to contact us immediately, DS Anderson from Saltcoats CID told the Herald.
District councillors' expenses over the past year rose by a dramatic 23 per cent - almost four times the rate of inflation.
During their 1986-87 sessions councillors' expenses cost the ratepayer in Cunninghame £122,857.
Coastguard John Travis had good reason for celebration recently. For the Lancastrian, now based in Ardrossan, led his team from the Ardrossan Sec- for Base to victory recently in a Clyde-wide sea- searching competition.
A Kilwinning Policeman came to the rescue when fire ravaged a block of flats in the town's Main Street last weekend. PC John Porter, 25, from Irvine, ran into the smoke-ridden building and helped residents to find an escape route to safety.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on July 11, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on June, 1862
When offices of the mason work of the new In-dependent Church, Saltcoats, were opened, Mr Joseph Miles's offer-£159-was found to be the lowest.
R. K. Berbour, Esq, late of Saltcoats, has arrived at Quebec on his way to California.
100 YEARS AGO on June, 1912
There were no files from this date.
50 YEARS AGO on June 29, 1962
(Picture of Queen of the Sea)
Crowds of people lined the streets of Saltcoats last Saturday to see the 1962 Queen of the Sea' -14-year-old Beatrice Clennell - as she made her way in a gay and colourful procession to the Town Hall where, in a most impressive ceremony, she was crowned by last year's queen Miss Carolann Hamilton.
The ceremony was the highlight of the busy week for Beatrice- a week in which she assisted in presenting prizes to winners of competitions organised by Saltcoats Development Association, and took part in a 'pre-coronation' drive through the town with a traditional appearance on the balcony of the Town Hall last Friday evening.
A Stevenston woman who made the journey on the Isle of Man steamer 'Manxman' to Belfast at the weekend, thanks the stewardesses for their kind attention, especially on the homeward journey when the weather was stormy.
Four trips due at South Beach Green, Ardrossan, tomorrow (Saturday) will bring approximately 700 people.
Mr John Gardiner, superintendent of Ardrossan Cemetery, has complained to the Police about the amount of damage done at the cemetery in recent months by vandals. The windows of the main shelter have been smashed, coping stones at one part of the boundary wall have been dislodged, and a part of the wall itself broken. Soil boxes have also been damaged and soil scattered all over the place.
Elvis Presley is the star of "Wild in the Country, the attraction at the Grange on Monday. This is a drama about a country boy fighting for a place in society which has branded him a delinquent.
25 YEARS AGO on July 3, 1987
David Keggan didn't hesitate when his wife suddenly went into labour at their home in Kilwinning. He calmly washed his hands and got ready to deliver the child as Sandra Keggan lay on the living room settee. David was saved from going it alone as a mid- wife by the timely arrival of the ambulance man.
Domestic staff at Crosshouse Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to begin strike action starting on Monday.
The 550 ancillary workers are furious at Health Board plans to increase cost efficiency which could mean a weekly wage cut of £13.50.
ICI management hope to flush out a prankster who posted spoof letter at the plant claiming management were about to introduce a new scheme to restrict workers attending toilets. The letter claimed that in order to discourage toilet privileges being abused, management would issue employees with 10 toilet tokens to be used during the week.
Court work was suspended for over two hours on Friday when Kilmarnock Sheriff Court had to be emptied after a bomb alert. An anonymous caller phoned the court on Friday morning and immediately staff in the building and those involved in court cases fled.
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150 YEARS AGO on June, 1862
When offices of the mason work of the new In-dependent Church, Saltcoats, were opened, Mr Joseph Miles's offer-£159-was found to be the lowest.
R. K. Berbour, Esq, late of Saltcoats, has arrived at Quebec on his way to California.
100 YEARS AGO on June, 1912
There were no files from this date.
50 YEARS AGO on June 29, 1962
(Picture of Queen of the Sea)
Crowds of people lined the streets of Saltcoats last Saturday to see the 1962 Queen of the Sea' -14-year-old Beatrice Clennell - as she made her way in a gay and colourful procession to the Town Hall where, in a most impressive ceremony, she was crowned by last year's queen Miss Carolann Hamilton.
The ceremony was the highlight of the busy week for Beatrice- a week in which she assisted in presenting prizes to winners of competitions organised by Saltcoats Development Association, and took part in a 'pre-coronation' drive through the town with a traditional appearance on the balcony of the Town Hall last Friday evening.
A Stevenston woman who made the journey on the Isle of Man steamer 'Manxman' to Belfast at the weekend, thanks the stewardesses for their kind attention, especially on the homeward journey when the weather was stormy.
Four trips due at South Beach Green, Ardrossan, tomorrow (Saturday) will bring approximately 700 people.
Mr John Gardiner, superintendent of Ardrossan Cemetery, has complained to the Police about the amount of damage done at the cemetery in recent months by vandals. The windows of the main shelter have been smashed, coping stones at one part of the boundary wall have been dislodged, and a part of the wall itself broken. Soil boxes have also been damaged and soil scattered all over the place.
Elvis Presley is the star of "Wild in the Country, the attraction at the Grange on Monday. This is a drama about a country boy fighting for a place in society which has branded him a delinquent.
25 YEARS AGO on July 3, 1987
David Keggan didn't hesitate when his wife suddenly went into labour at their home in Kilwinning. He calmly washed his hands and got ready to deliver the child as Sandra Keggan lay on the living room settee. David was saved from going it alone as a mid- wife by the timely arrival of the ambulance man.
Domestic staff at Crosshouse Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to begin strike action starting on Monday.
The 550 ancillary workers are furious at Health Board plans to increase cost efficiency which could mean a weekly wage cut of £13.50.
ICI management hope to flush out a prankster who posted spoof letter at the plant claiming management were about to introduce a new scheme to restrict workers attending toilets. The letter claimed that in order to discourage toilet privileges being abused, management would issue employees with 10 toilet tokens to be used during the week.
Court work was suspended for over two hours on Friday when Kilmarnock Sheriff Court had to be emptied after a bomb alert. An anonymous caller phoned the court on Friday morning and immediately staff in the building and those involved in court cases fled.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on July 18, 2012
100 YEARS AGO on July 5, 1912
Miss Grace Hunter, daughter of Police-Judge Hunter, of Saltcoats, has established a record of school attendance at Ardrossan Academy, having been present every school day for 13 years and Miss Lizzie McBean, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, has been awarded a gold medal for nine years' perfect attendance at Winton School, Ardrossan.
Eglinton School, Ardrossan, gained possession of the school Consolation Cup in a final game with Saltcoats on Thursday of last week. The score was 5-1 in favour of Ardrossan and the goal scorers were - Ardrossan - Hunter (4), Shearer, 1. Saltcoats-Nicol.
The school duxes at Ardrossan Academy were William Adams and Grace L Hunter and at Saltcoats the Dux medallists were Margaret Steele and Dav. McKenzie.
Two detachments of campers are at present enjoying life at Claughlands, near Lamlash. One is a party of Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster W. D. Kerr, of Saltcoats, and the other a number of pupils and former pupils of the Academy in the charge of Messrs R. Cunningham and J. Patterson.
50 YEARS AGO on July 6, 1962
Pictured: The Cloch Lighthouse - a well-known landmark of the Firth of Clyde. Photo by Wm. S. Paton, Kilmarnock.
Ardrossan Academy's reputation for providing sound education was firmly acknowledged by Dr J. M. Holm, Chairman of ICI Nobel Division, when he formally opened the annual garden fete held in the grounds of the school last Saturday afternoon, in aid of Ardrossan Academy Memorial Field Fund.
The Ministry of Aviation and the United States Air Force are taking measures to restrict aircraft noise during the Open gold championship which begins at Troon on Monday. The line of flight to and from the main runway at Prestwick Airport crosses a substantial part of Troon golf course where most of the play will take place.
To achieve a hole-in-one is a golfer's dream and Mr Gerald Anderson, of Saltcoats, realised this ambition twice within three days recently. Playing over the West Kilbride course, he holed his tee shot over the 9th. Two days later while playing over the same course he had a hole-in-one at the 4th.
The 75th anniversary services of Livingston Church will be held on Sunday when the morning service will be conducted by a former minister of Livingston Church, the Rev Peter T. Bissett, who is now minister of Rutherford Church, Glasgow. The evening service will be conducted by the Rev lain M Roy.
25 YEARS AGO on July 10, 1987
Police in Kilwinning have issued a warning to car owners in the town... put your car in your garage if you have one. Car Break-ins are becoming too frequent and according to Sergeant Archie Hyslop many are being left outside empty garages.
A Fairlie street is to be named after a famous naturalist writer who lived in the town. For Cunninghame District Council has chosen to honour former resident, the late Dougal Semple.
Police have warned local people to stay away from a stretch of the River Garnock after thousands of fish were found dead in the water earlier this week. The discovery has devastated local anglers-and baffled pollution experts. They have virtually ruled our natural causes for the incident- and are now working on a theory that something had been put into the water.
The whole of Ayrshire geared up for the landing of the century on Friday night as news came through that record-breaking Richard Branson was to land his balloon in Ayrshire. But as thousands waited on the ground for the arrival of the balloon, further news came through that the Virgin Atlantic balloon had touched the water just off the north east coast of Northern Ireland and was heading for the Mull of Kintyre.
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100 YEARS AGO on July 5, 1912
Miss Grace Hunter, daughter of Police-Judge Hunter, of Saltcoats, has established a record of school attendance at Ardrossan Academy, having been present every school day for 13 years and Miss Lizzie McBean, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, has been awarded a gold medal for nine years' perfect attendance at Winton School, Ardrossan.
Eglinton School, Ardrossan, gained possession of the school Consolation Cup in a final game with Saltcoats on Thursday of last week. The score was 5-1 in favour of Ardrossan and the goal scorers were - Ardrossan - Hunter (4), Shearer, 1. Saltcoats-Nicol.
The school duxes at Ardrossan Academy were William Adams and Grace L Hunter and at Saltcoats the Dux medallists were Margaret Steele and Dav. McKenzie.
Two detachments of campers are at present enjoying life at Claughlands, near Lamlash. One is a party of Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster W. D. Kerr, of Saltcoats, and the other a number of pupils and former pupils of the Academy in the charge of Messrs R. Cunningham and J. Patterson.
50 YEARS AGO on July 6, 1962
Pictured: The Cloch Lighthouse - a well-known landmark of the Firth of Clyde. Photo by Wm. S. Paton, Kilmarnock.
Ardrossan Academy's reputation for providing sound education was firmly acknowledged by Dr J. M. Holm, Chairman of ICI Nobel Division, when he formally opened the annual garden fete held in the grounds of the school last Saturday afternoon, in aid of Ardrossan Academy Memorial Field Fund.
The Ministry of Aviation and the United States Air Force are taking measures to restrict aircraft noise during the Open gold championship which begins at Troon on Monday. The line of flight to and from the main runway at Prestwick Airport crosses a substantial part of Troon golf course where most of the play will take place.
To achieve a hole-in-one is a golfer's dream and Mr Gerald Anderson, of Saltcoats, realised this ambition twice within three days recently. Playing over the West Kilbride course, he holed his tee shot over the 9th. Two days later while playing over the same course he had a hole-in-one at the 4th.
The 75th anniversary services of Livingston Church will be held on Sunday when the morning service will be conducted by a former minister of Livingston Church, the Rev Peter T. Bissett, who is now minister of Rutherford Church, Glasgow. The evening service will be conducted by the Rev lain M Roy.
25 YEARS AGO on July 10, 1987
Police in Kilwinning have issued a warning to car owners in the town... put your car in your garage if you have one. Car Break-ins are becoming too frequent and according to Sergeant Archie Hyslop many are being left outside empty garages.
A Fairlie street is to be named after a famous naturalist writer who lived in the town. For Cunninghame District Council has chosen to honour former resident, the late Dougal Semple.
Police have warned local people to stay away from a stretch of the River Garnock after thousands of fish were found dead in the water earlier this week. The discovery has devastated local anglers-and baffled pollution experts. They have virtually ruled our natural causes for the incident- and are now working on a theory that something had been put into the water.
The whole of Ayrshire geared up for the landing of the century on Friday night as news came through that record-breaking Richard Branson was to land his balloon in Ayrshire. But as thousands waited on the ground for the arrival of the balloon, further news came through that the Virgin Atlantic balloon had touched the water just off the north east coast of Northern Ireland and was heading for the Mull of Kintyre.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on July 25, 2012
100 YEARS AGO on July 12, 1912
In most unfavourable weather conditions the ceremony in connection with the completion of a memorial of the Battle of Largs took place on Wednesday afternoon. The memorial, a copy of the ancient tower near Brechin Cathedral, is erected on a rocky promontory known as the Bowen Craigns on the south shore of Largs.
Mr James Jackson was appointed headmaster of Dalry Higher Grade School at a meeting of the School Board on Monday. He replaces Mr Campbell who has gone to Paisley.
The Rev R. B. Andrew, of Glengarnock, presided over a large gathering in Brodick United Free Church on Saturday afternoon when a farewell presentation of a cheque for £40 was made to the Rev. Alex Sutherland on the occasion of his leaving for Nethy Bridge.
Yesterday, for the first time since its completion, the pier at Portencross was visited by a steamboat Juno' calling on her way from Ayr, Troon and Ardrossan to Lochgoilhead.
50 YEARS AGO on July 13, 1962
When a pilot scheme for the Duke of Edinburgh's awards for girls was set in motion in Ayrshire about four years ago two of the first entrants were Saltcoats girls Patricia Forbes and Christine Wallace (pictured). And their crowning moment of four years hard work, enjoyment and adventure arrived on Monday of last week when, from the Duke of Edinburgh, they received their gold awards during a ceremony in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
A two-week holiday in the United States by air from Britain for £135. Including hotel accommodation, some meals and sightseeing, will be offered from next year if an application is approved by the Air Transport Licensing Board.
A boating pond in Saltcoats has become the centre of a controversy in the Town Council. Mr William Bond who, for the past thirteen years or so, has leased the pond for motor boats wants the council to insert a clause in the lease to the effect that at the end of three years he should be given the option to withdraw after the third year. But by five votes to two the council turned down Mr Bond's request on Monday night.
The 'Continental Sunday' has come to Saltcoats -but only for three weeks. On Sunday 15, 22 and 29 July, the showground at the Braes will be open from 1pm to 8pm, and so will Harry Kemp's amusements in Hamilton Street.
25 YEARS AGO on July 17, 1987
One of Ardrossan's best-known hotel has been put up for sale. The Clyde Estuary Hotel in Princes Street has been placed on the market because owner Mrs Isobel Adams hopes to go and live with family in Australia.
Firemen battled with a blaze at Hunterston ore terminal on Monday night when fire swept through a motor house driving the conveyer belt from the ore dock to the terminal.
The main post office on the isle of Arran has been given a reprieve by Strathclyde Regional Council. For plans to downgrade the office have now been ditched after a top level enquiry by region officers.
The future of a Kilwinning sports and social club hangs in the balance even before it gets off the ground. The Eglinton Sports and Social Club Ltd was set up a few years ago for workers at Wilson Food Factory in Eglinton Park. Workers had 35 pence deducted from their wag- es every week but nothing happened. And now an extraordinary meeting has been arranged to discuss the future.
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100 YEARS AGO on July 12, 1912
In most unfavourable weather conditions the ceremony in connection with the completion of a memorial of the Battle of Largs took place on Wednesday afternoon. The memorial, a copy of the ancient tower near Brechin Cathedral, is erected on a rocky promontory known as the Bowen Craigns on the south shore of Largs.
Mr James Jackson was appointed headmaster of Dalry Higher Grade School at a meeting of the School Board on Monday. He replaces Mr Campbell who has gone to Paisley.
The Rev R. B. Andrew, of Glengarnock, presided over a large gathering in Brodick United Free Church on Saturday afternoon when a farewell presentation of a cheque for £40 was made to the Rev. Alex Sutherland on the occasion of his leaving for Nethy Bridge.
Yesterday, for the first time since its completion, the pier at Portencross was visited by a steamboat Juno' calling on her way from Ayr, Troon and Ardrossan to Lochgoilhead.
50 YEARS AGO on July 13, 1962
When a pilot scheme for the Duke of Edinburgh's awards for girls was set in motion in Ayrshire about four years ago two of the first entrants were Saltcoats girls Patricia Forbes and Christine Wallace (pictured). And their crowning moment of four years hard work, enjoyment and adventure arrived on Monday of last week when, from the Duke of Edinburgh, they received their gold awards during a ceremony in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
A two-week holiday in the United States by air from Britain for £135. Including hotel accommodation, some meals and sightseeing, will be offered from next year if an application is approved by the Air Transport Licensing Board.
A boating pond in Saltcoats has become the centre of a controversy in the Town Council. Mr William Bond who, for the past thirteen years or so, has leased the pond for motor boats wants the council to insert a clause in the lease to the effect that at the end of three years he should be given the option to withdraw after the third year. But by five votes to two the council turned down Mr Bond's request on Monday night.
The 'Continental Sunday' has come to Saltcoats -but only for three weeks. On Sunday 15, 22 and 29 July, the showground at the Braes will be open from 1pm to 8pm, and so will Harry Kemp's amusements in Hamilton Street.
25 YEARS AGO on July 17, 1987
One of Ardrossan's best-known hotel has been put up for sale. The Clyde Estuary Hotel in Princes Street has been placed on the market because owner Mrs Isobel Adams hopes to go and live with family in Australia.
Firemen battled with a blaze at Hunterston ore terminal on Monday night when fire swept through a motor house driving the conveyer belt from the ore dock to the terminal.
The main post office on the isle of Arran has been given a reprieve by Strathclyde Regional Council. For plans to downgrade the office have now been ditched after a top level enquiry by region officers.
The future of a Kilwinning sports and social club hangs in the balance even before it gets off the ground. The Eglinton Sports and Social Club Ltd was set up a few years ago for workers at Wilson Food Factory in Eglinton Park. Workers had 35 pence deducted from their wag- es every week but nothing happened. And now an extraordinary meeting has been arranged to discuss the future.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 15, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on August 1862
A most surprising haul of mackerel was made in the Bay between Ardrossan and Saltcoats. Two thousand were taken in the herring nets. This has not happened for many years.
The Glasgow South Western Railway Company arranged a cheap fare from Kilmarnock to Ardrossan and a large number of people availed themselves of the facility offered for a visit to the coast. Fares on the 'Earl of Arran' were also reduced, and on the arrival of the train meant hundreds proceeded on board, leaving hundreds on the quayside.
A blind man, Mr Samuel Dodds, a convert from Ireland, who is engaged as a missionary in connection with the Irish Presbyterian Church, preached in the open air at Quay Street, Saltcoats.
100 YEARS AGO on August 2, 1912
It is now a considerable number of years since we first advocated a bathing pool for Ardrossan. Progress in this town is notoriously slow but there are signs really hopeful signs - that at last something may be done to save the town from sinking into obscurity as a holiday resort.
On Saturday a sand-building competition was held at Seamill shore- the first competition of its kind ever held in the district.
The competition was organised by the Parish Council, and special prizes were won by Charles Napier, May Kilpatrick and Alex Mackenzie.
Since the season began 3000 people have visited the Castle at Ardrossan, thus putting a matter of £12 10s in the burgh purse.
Subject to it being sited 100 yards north of the junction with the Irvine-Stewarton road, Ayr County Council's Planning Committee have agreed, on certain conditions, to grant approval in principle of the erection of a petrol filling station on the east side of the Irvine-Glasgow road on the fringe of the built-up area of Girdle Toll.
50 YEARS AGO on August 3, 1962
An amateur geologist, Mr Matthew Yuill, of Elmdale, Glengarnock, has discovered in Saltcoats the location of woodland which existed, he claims, about 250 million years ago. While searching at low tide on a rocky part of the shore for outcrops of coal which are known to exist in the area, Mr Yuill came across fertilised tree stumps.
A large shed now being erected at Ardrossan Harbour for merchandise will soon be completed. The General Freight Company Limited have opened an office at the Port.
Ardrossan Harbour has an unusual visitor the other day an Icelandic oil tanker which took a cargo of oil back to her home port.
During Glasgow Fair fortnight several people called at Saltcoats Police Station to report that they had lost certain articles or sums of money. Most of the missing property had not been handed in but only the other day a purse containing £18 was found and returned intact to the owner.
25 YEARS AGO on August 14, 1987
A large crowd turned up at Ardrossan Harbour to witness the launch of the latest trawler built by McCrindle Shipbuilding Limited.
The 80 foot steel seiner trawler was built for James W Buchan and Partners of Fraserburgh and was named on Saturday by Mrs Ruth Buchan -the owner's wife.
Local libraries could soon have copies of the banned book 'Spycatcher' by Peter Wright. Four councillors want to install the book in local libraries to give the people of Cunninghame the chance to find out for themselves what all the fuss is about.
A BMX bike track in Ardrossan has been branded 'a dreadful mess' by a Cunninghame councillor. And now CDC are poised to launch an enquiry to thrash out what should be done about it.
Strathclyde Regional Councillor, Richard Wilkinson has called for an investigation into the safety aspect of children travelling from Largs to St Andrew's Academy, Saltcoats. At a meeting of the highways and transportation committee the councillor once again raised the fears of Largs parents who send their children to the school. Some parents are concerned about how much their children have to walk.
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150 YEARS AGO on August 1862
A most surprising haul of mackerel was made in the Bay between Ardrossan and Saltcoats. Two thousand were taken in the herring nets. This has not happened for many years.
The Glasgow South Western Railway Company arranged a cheap fare from Kilmarnock to Ardrossan and a large number of people availed themselves of the facility offered for a visit to the coast. Fares on the 'Earl of Arran' were also reduced, and on the arrival of the train meant hundreds proceeded on board, leaving hundreds on the quayside.
A blind man, Mr Samuel Dodds, a convert from Ireland, who is engaged as a missionary in connection with the Irish Presbyterian Church, preached in the open air at Quay Street, Saltcoats.
100 YEARS AGO on August 2, 1912
It is now a considerable number of years since we first advocated a bathing pool for Ardrossan. Progress in this town is notoriously slow but there are signs really hopeful signs - that at last something may be done to save the town from sinking into obscurity as a holiday resort.
On Saturday a sand-building competition was held at Seamill shore- the first competition of its kind ever held in the district.
The competition was organised by the Parish Council, and special prizes were won by Charles Napier, May Kilpatrick and Alex Mackenzie.
Since the season began 3000 people have visited the Castle at Ardrossan, thus putting a matter of £12 10s in the burgh purse.
Subject to it being sited 100 yards north of the junction with the Irvine-Stewarton road, Ayr County Council's Planning Committee have agreed, on certain conditions, to grant approval in principle of the erection of a petrol filling station on the east side of the Irvine-Glasgow road on the fringe of the built-up area of Girdle Toll.
50 YEARS AGO on August 3, 1962
An amateur geologist, Mr Matthew Yuill, of Elmdale, Glengarnock, has discovered in Saltcoats the location of woodland which existed, he claims, about 250 million years ago. While searching at low tide on a rocky part of the shore for outcrops of coal which are known to exist in the area, Mr Yuill came across fertilised tree stumps.
A large shed now being erected at Ardrossan Harbour for merchandise will soon be completed. The General Freight Company Limited have opened an office at the Port.
Ardrossan Harbour has an unusual visitor the other day an Icelandic oil tanker which took a cargo of oil back to her home port.
During Glasgow Fair fortnight several people called at Saltcoats Police Station to report that they had lost certain articles or sums of money. Most of the missing property had not been handed in but only the other day a purse containing £18 was found and returned intact to the owner.
25 YEARS AGO on August 14, 1987
A large crowd turned up at Ardrossan Harbour to witness the launch of the latest trawler built by McCrindle Shipbuilding Limited.
The 80 foot steel seiner trawler was built for James W Buchan and Partners of Fraserburgh and was named on Saturday by Mrs Ruth Buchan -the owner's wife.
Local libraries could soon have copies of the banned book 'Spycatcher' by Peter Wright. Four councillors want to install the book in local libraries to give the people of Cunninghame the chance to find out for themselves what all the fuss is about.
A BMX bike track in Ardrossan has been branded 'a dreadful mess' by a Cunninghame councillor. And now CDC are poised to launch an enquiry to thrash out what should be done about it.
Strathclyde Regional Councillor, Richard Wilkinson has called for an investigation into the safety aspect of children travelling from Largs to St Andrew's Academy, Saltcoats. At a meeting of the highways and transportation committee the councillor once again raised the fears of Largs parents who send their children to the school. Some parents are concerned about how much their children have to walk.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 22, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on August, 1862
Herring fishing from Ardrossan and Saltcoats Harbours-Number of boats-Tuesday 13; Wednesday 11: Thursday 10; Friday 21. Catches went from twenty-one hundred to thirty-two hundred and prices were from 5/- to 3/6 per hundred.
Kerelaw bowlers, Stevenston, played Saltcoats in a challenge match of four rinks and 25 ends. Kerelaw won by 93 shots.
In one week Troon Harbour shipped 7,717 tons of coal-coastwise 5,474 tons; foreign 2,243 tons.
A very beautiful modelled fishing boat was launched from Mr Stewart's yard at the Braes, Saltcoats. The boat was built for Mr
Daniel Kerr of Lochranza, Arran.
100 YEARS AGO on August 9, 1912
Vice-Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Commanding the Second Squadron, First Fleet, has informed Ardrossan Town Council that His Majesty's Ship, 'Orion' flying the flag of Rear-Admiral Herbert G. King-Hall, will arrive at Ardrossan on Friday, August 9 and will remain until Monday morning, 12th instant.
The following were among the prize-winners at the fourth weekly show of Kilbirnie Roes Society held in Mr Anderson's Inn on Friday - Messrs John Houston, James Allan, Hugh Taylor, James Finlay, James Sharp, Á. Love, A. Low, W. Barclay and A. Anderson.
Saltcoats Territorials The E Company of the 4th Battalion RSF spent a very pleasant 15 days' training at Auchencloigh Camp, Ochiltree, where for the third time they won Colonel Gow's Challenge Cup for the smartest and best dressed Company in the battalion. The Company officers at camp were; Captain J. R. Turner, 2nd Lieuts. E. D. Mackay, J. B. McConnell, J. Henry and J. Robb, and Col.-Sergt-Inst J. Henry.
At a meeting held in the Masonic Hall, Kilbirnie, a branch of the Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders' Society was formed, the officers being appointed were as follows: President Mr McLean, secretary Mr David, treasurer Mr Jamieson; check steward Mr Muir.
50 YEARS AGO on August 10, 1962
The West of Scotland Boys' Golf Championship was won last week at Douglas Park by W. R. Lockie (Troon St Meddans) when he defeated L. C. H. Bunton (Old Ranfurly) in the final tie. Right- Jimmy Thomson (17), of Fullarton Crescent, Troon, who won the Ayrshire boys championship title, formerly held by Billy Lockle, who had to withdraw from the county event to play for the West boys' title.
There were 12 special boat trains on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to cope with traffic to and from Ireland and an additional 15 trains for passengers to and from the Isle of Man. Over the weekend 2,715 people embarked at Ardrossan for the Isle of Man, with about 8,500 disembarking.
A piece of aeroplane was caught in the net of a fishing boat while the vessel was operating off Saltcoats recently. The boat made for Ardrossan where it was discovered that the net was badly holed. The fisherman took the unwanted catch back out to sea and dumped it. This topic may relate And maybe more details could be in this edition of the newspaper?
A fence is being erected outside the main gate of Ardrossan Dockyard. This will keep unauthorised persons from entering it.
25 YEARS AGO on August 21, 1987
Ardrossan's Harbour-side industrial estate is to have a name. The development will be called Harbour Industrial Estate. Cunninghame's economic development committee agreed to name the site at Montgomerie Street and erect a sign.
Bad weather could not dampen the spirits of the Army at the maritime show at Ardrossan Harbour last week. For despite torrential rain the crowds flocked to see the very latest army equipment.
Tourists visiting Arran are getting lost by misleading signposting so Cunninghame District Council has urged Strathclyde Regional Council to alter it. Councillor Dan Doris said at the planning committee of the council that the Lochranza to Clonaig ferry service signposts were unclear and if the tourists took the road which is indicated on the signpost they would land up in a 'blind alley.
A dog caused trouble for Kilwinning man Brian Mullin last Friday. For first Mr Mullin has to clean up the mess caused by his dog wetting the floor then he had to deal with a fire in his house caused by the naughty dog. Mr Mullin put an electric fire in his living room to dry out the mess, but then his dog knocked over the fire setting the carpet alight.
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150 YEARS AGO on August, 1862
Herring fishing from Ardrossan and Saltcoats Harbours-Number of boats-Tuesday 13; Wednesday 11: Thursday 10; Friday 21. Catches went from twenty-one hundred to thirty-two hundred and prices were from 5/- to 3/6 per hundred.
Kerelaw bowlers, Stevenston, played Saltcoats in a challenge match of four rinks and 25 ends. Kerelaw won by 93 shots.
In one week Troon Harbour shipped 7,717 tons of coal-coastwise 5,474 tons; foreign 2,243 tons.
A very beautiful modelled fishing boat was launched from Mr Stewart's yard at the Braes, Saltcoats. The boat was built for Mr
Daniel Kerr of Lochranza, Arran.
100 YEARS AGO on August 9, 1912
Vice-Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Commanding the Second Squadron, First Fleet, has informed Ardrossan Town Council that His Majesty's Ship, 'Orion' flying the flag of Rear-Admiral Herbert G. King-Hall, will arrive at Ardrossan on Friday, August 9 and will remain until Monday morning, 12th instant.
The following were among the prize-winners at the fourth weekly show of Kilbirnie Roes Society held in Mr Anderson's Inn on Friday - Messrs John Houston, James Allan, Hugh Taylor, James Finlay, James Sharp, Á. Love, A. Low, W. Barclay and A. Anderson.
Saltcoats Territorials The E Company of the 4th Battalion RSF spent a very pleasant 15 days' training at Auchencloigh Camp, Ochiltree, where for the third time they won Colonel Gow's Challenge Cup for the smartest and best dressed Company in the battalion. The Company officers at camp were; Captain J. R. Turner, 2nd Lieuts. E. D. Mackay, J. B. McConnell, J. Henry and J. Robb, and Col.-Sergt-Inst J. Henry.
At a meeting held in the Masonic Hall, Kilbirnie, a branch of the Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders' Society was formed, the officers being appointed were as follows: President Mr McLean, secretary Mr David, treasurer Mr Jamieson; check steward Mr Muir.
50 YEARS AGO on August 10, 1962
The West of Scotland Boys' Golf Championship was won last week at Douglas Park by W. R. Lockie (Troon St Meddans) when he defeated L. C. H. Bunton (Old Ranfurly) in the final tie. Right- Jimmy Thomson (17), of Fullarton Crescent, Troon, who won the Ayrshire boys championship title, formerly held by Billy Lockle, who had to withdraw from the county event to play for the West boys' title.
There were 12 special boat trains on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to cope with traffic to and from Ireland and an additional 15 trains for passengers to and from the Isle of Man. Over the weekend 2,715 people embarked at Ardrossan for the Isle of Man, with about 8,500 disembarking.
A piece of aeroplane was caught in the net of a fishing boat while the vessel was operating off Saltcoats recently. The boat made for Ardrossan where it was discovered that the net was badly holed. The fisherman took the unwanted catch back out to sea and dumped it. This topic may relate And maybe more details could be in this edition of the newspaper?
A fence is being erected outside the main gate of Ardrossan Dockyard. This will keep unauthorised persons from entering it.
25 YEARS AGO on August 21, 1987
Ardrossan's Harbour-side industrial estate is to have a name. The development will be called Harbour Industrial Estate. Cunninghame's economic development committee agreed to name the site at Montgomerie Street and erect a sign.
Bad weather could not dampen the spirits of the Army at the maritime show at Ardrossan Harbour last week. For despite torrential rain the crowds flocked to see the very latest army equipment.
Tourists visiting Arran are getting lost by misleading signposting so Cunninghame District Council has urged Strathclyde Regional Council to alter it. Councillor Dan Doris said at the planning committee of the council that the Lochranza to Clonaig ferry service signposts were unclear and if the tourists took the road which is indicated on the signpost they would land up in a 'blind alley.
A dog caused trouble for Kilwinning man Brian Mullin last Friday. For first Mr Mullin has to clean up the mess caused by his dog wetting the floor then he had to deal with a fire in his house caused by the naughty dog. Mr Mullin put an electric fire in his living room to dry out the mess, but then his dog knocked over the fire setting the carpet alight.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on August 29, 2012
100 YEARS AGO on August 15, 1902
TWO and a half columns of space in our issue from this date is devoted to a description of the Coronation of King Edward the First of Scotland and Seventh of England and accounts of the rejoicing in Ayrshire and Arran. Bonfires, fireworks and the decoration of buildings were feature of the celebration.
The Coronation was celebrated on board the Glen Sannox' at noon on Saturday by the assembling of the crew on the bridge where the National Anthem was sung with great gusto. On Sunday the crew received a free dinner.
MACKENZIE Murdoch and Harry Lauder, with full company, will appear at Saltcoats Town Hall on Monday evening.
ON Friday night Vale Of Garnock Strollers got an enthusiastic reception on arriving home after winning the Irvine and District Juvenile Cup. CAPTAIN Torrance was prominent in some lively scenes at Ardrossan Parish Council's meeting.
AT SALTCOATS Town Council meeting Councillor Whyte said he would give notice of the motion that ice-cream shops in the Burgh be closed all day on Sundays and at 10 o'clock on Saturday nights. The Provost said there was a Bill before Parliament in connection with the matter and that the Council could not take up the question.
50 YEARS AGO on August 15, 1962
WHEN an unemployed man of no fixed abode appeared in the dock at Ardrossan Police Court on Monday charged with public intoxication after being found in a state in Eglinton Road on Sunday the fiscal said he had been incapable of taking care of himself and had been clutching a bottle of methylated spirits. Informing the court that he had had two or three teeth extracted the accused said he had been "about demented" with neuralgia and had taken "a wee drop of meths as a last resort to try and relieve the pain in his gums, Baile Armstrong imposed a fine of £2 with the option of 20 days' imprisonment.
ALSO at the court, a Bradshaw Street man pleaded guilty to behaving in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of the peace on August 10. The accused was seen by witnesses in the early hours of the morning crouching behind a hedge and using a pair of field glasses which were directed towards the window of a lighted bedroom in which a young woman was undressing. He was fined £5 with the option of 30 days in the gaol.
ON Monday evening an unusual bird was observed on the rocks at Sandylands Beach, Saltcoats and on closer observation this proved to be a young penguin. It stood in a very dignified way watching the people. Two women informed the police and Chief Inspector George Simpson and one of his men went down to have a look at it. As darkness fell they used their torches in their attempt to capture the bird but it refused to be caught and made good its escape. Its fate is not known.
ONE of Ardrossan's recent visitors from abroad took ill aboard ship with a fatal result and was buried at sea. Just one of the many misfortunes that happen at holiday time.
THE other day a dog boarded a bus at Stevenston and when the bus arrived at Guthrie Brae the dog got out and ran across the road before joining a bus for Stevenston. People who watched the animal said it was very cute.
25 YEARS AGO on August 28, 1987
TWO local Highland Games champions were given the royal seal of approval at a major event last weekend. Heavy events champion Allan Pettigrew from Saltcoats and top drum major Alec Bingham from Ardrossan met Prince Charles and Princess Diana at Rothesay Highland Games. Alec had organised a special display for the royal couple which attracted the attention of Prince Charles, who is the Duke of Rothesay. "He came up to me and asked me what band we were," said Alec later. I said we were the Boghall and Bathgate and he asked me where that was." Afterwards, Alec met Princess Diana when he was presented with second prize in the drum majors section. "It was a real ambition of mine to meet them as they are my favourite royals," he said.
Allan met the Princess of Wales when he collected the prize for the heavyweight championship. "She asked me if I ate a lot and I said 'A wee bit." said Allan. "She then asked me how I got on and I told her about the events I won," he said. "She really was very nice and every bit as beautiful in real life as she is in photographs."
CUNNINGHAME District Council's ruling Labour Group look set to do a quick about-turn over their controversial Army ban. The authority tried to thwart the Army's recent series of events in Ayrshire-but the events, including a maritime display at Ardrossan, were judged a phenomenal success after going ahead at Ardrossan Harbour and Irvine Maritime Museum, neither of which the council owns.
Now CDC vice-convener Jack Carson has ad- mitted it is time to review policy. "We are not against conventional forces at all but policy at that time meant that we had to refuse the application," he said. The Labour Group members were challenged on the anti-Army policy by councillors Dan Doris and Edith Clarkson. Cunninghame is the only district of the 56 in Scotland where the local authority has such a policy.
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100 YEARS AGO on August 15, 1902
TWO and a half columns of space in our issue from this date is devoted to a description of the Coronation of King Edward the First of Scotland and Seventh of England and accounts of the rejoicing in Ayrshire and Arran. Bonfires, fireworks and the decoration of buildings were feature of the celebration.
The Coronation was celebrated on board the Glen Sannox' at noon on Saturday by the assembling of the crew on the bridge where the National Anthem was sung with great gusto. On Sunday the crew received a free dinner.
MACKENZIE Murdoch and Harry Lauder, with full company, will appear at Saltcoats Town Hall on Monday evening.
ON Friday night Vale Of Garnock Strollers got an enthusiastic reception on arriving home after winning the Irvine and District Juvenile Cup. CAPTAIN Torrance was prominent in some lively scenes at Ardrossan Parish Council's meeting.
AT SALTCOATS Town Council meeting Councillor Whyte said he would give notice of the motion that ice-cream shops in the Burgh be closed all day on Sundays and at 10 o'clock on Saturday nights. The Provost said there was a Bill before Parliament in connection with the matter and that the Council could not take up the question.
50 YEARS AGO on August 15, 1962
WHEN an unemployed man of no fixed abode appeared in the dock at Ardrossan Police Court on Monday charged with public intoxication after being found in a state in Eglinton Road on Sunday the fiscal said he had been incapable of taking care of himself and had been clutching a bottle of methylated spirits. Informing the court that he had had two or three teeth extracted the accused said he had been "about demented" with neuralgia and had taken "a wee drop of meths as a last resort to try and relieve the pain in his gums, Baile Armstrong imposed a fine of £2 with the option of 20 days' imprisonment.
ALSO at the court, a Bradshaw Street man pleaded guilty to behaving in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of the peace on August 10. The accused was seen by witnesses in the early hours of the morning crouching behind a hedge and using a pair of field glasses which were directed towards the window of a lighted bedroom in which a young woman was undressing. He was fined £5 with the option of 30 days in the gaol.
ON Monday evening an unusual bird was observed on the rocks at Sandylands Beach, Saltcoats and on closer observation this proved to be a young penguin. It stood in a very dignified way watching the people. Two women informed the police and Chief Inspector George Simpson and one of his men went down to have a look at it. As darkness fell they used their torches in their attempt to capture the bird but it refused to be caught and made good its escape. Its fate is not known.
ONE of Ardrossan's recent visitors from abroad took ill aboard ship with a fatal result and was buried at sea. Just one of the many misfortunes that happen at holiday time.
THE other day a dog boarded a bus at Stevenston and when the bus arrived at Guthrie Brae the dog got out and ran across the road before joining a bus for Stevenston. People who watched the animal said it was very cute.
25 YEARS AGO on August 28, 1987
TWO local Highland Games champions were given the royal seal of approval at a major event last weekend. Heavy events champion Allan Pettigrew from Saltcoats and top drum major Alec Bingham from Ardrossan met Prince Charles and Princess Diana at Rothesay Highland Games. Alec had organised a special display for the royal couple which attracted the attention of Prince Charles, who is the Duke of Rothesay. "He came up to me and asked me what band we were," said Alec later. I said we were the Boghall and Bathgate and he asked me where that was." Afterwards, Alec met Princess Diana when he was presented with second prize in the drum majors section. "It was a real ambition of mine to meet them as they are my favourite royals," he said.
Allan met the Princess of Wales when he collected the prize for the heavyweight championship. "She asked me if I ate a lot and I said 'A wee bit." said Allan. "She then asked me how I got on and I told her about the events I won," he said. "She really was very nice and every bit as beautiful in real life as she is in photographs."
CUNNINGHAME District Council's ruling Labour Group look set to do a quick about-turn over their controversial Army ban. The authority tried to thwart the Army's recent series of events in Ayrshire-but the events, including a maritime display at Ardrossan, were judged a phenomenal success after going ahead at Ardrossan Harbour and Irvine Maritime Museum, neither of which the council owns.
Now CDC vice-convener Jack Carson has ad- mitted it is time to review policy. "We are not against conventional forces at all but policy at that time meant that we had to refuse the application," he said. The Labour Group members were challenged on the anti-Army policy by councillors Dan Doris and Edith Clarkson. Cunninghame is the only district of the 56 in Scotland where the local authority has such a policy.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 5, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on November 23 1862
When Ardrossan Harbour employees were returning last night after saving the cargo of the schooner "Osprey", now on the rocks near the Eagle Craig, one of the gaugers, Raymond McGrattan fell into the dock and narrowly escaped drowning. A sympathetic friend, congratulating Sam on his escape, remarked that "no person could say he was very Heilan,' as he had the presence of mind to make the plunge with a lamp in his hand."
The keen frost which prevailed during the early part of the week allowed Largs curlers to enjoy the roarin' game.
Members of the Thistle club met on Mr William Laing's artificial pond at Burnside House.
West Kilbride farmers are losing a considerable quantity of potatoes by theft.
50 YEARS AGO on November 23 1962
Minister of the High Kirk of Stevenston since 1964, the rev John A Miller Scott, MA. BD, was elected on Monday to be minister of Crown Court Church of Scotland, London. Arrangements are now being made to call Mr Scott, who was the sole nominee of the vacancy committee, to his new charge. It is expected that the call will be sustained next month by the Presbytery of Ardrossan at a meeting which senior elders of Crown Court and of the Presbytery of England have promised to attend, and that Mr Scott will be leaving Stevenston early in the New Year.
Eighteen-year-old Margaret Murphy, of St Lawrence Place, Saltcoats, was chosen as "Miss Saltcoats" at a dance held in the Lesser Town Hall last Sunday night by Saltcoats Victoria FC Social Club. The judges of the competition I were Sandy McLaughlan (left), Kilmarnock FC's goalkeeper and Bobby Lennox of Celtic FC. Margaret's prize was a wristlet watch.
A few days ago I spoke to an old age pensioner who was none too pleased at the fact that civil servants are to receive an increase in pensions and that millions of pounds has been given to foreign countries without any effort being made to help the old age pensioners who, he said should be considered before pensioners. I most heartily agree.
To mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of Ardrossan EU Congregational Church, what the Rev Jean I Thomson calls "A week of celebrations" is being held early next month. Provost William Currie and Ardrossan magistrates have been invited to attend a special anniversary service on Sunday, 9th December, and an anniversary social on the evening of Monday, 10th December.
Edward McGeoch (13), of 5 Ardoch Crescent, Stevenston, has won a South of Scotland Electricity Board competition for the correct placing of block storage heaters on a house plan. The competition took place at the recent Modern Homes Exhibition in the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. Out of 1.033 competitors, of all ages, Edward's entry was considered to the most effective by the Board's heating engineers. Thanks to Edward's skill an ingenuity, two block storage heaters will be supplied and installed in the Murdoch home. Edward is a pupil of St Michael's College, Irvine.
The days, during the Second World War, when Saltcoats Branch of Ardrossan Co-operative Women's Guild formed the third largest organisation of its kind in Scotland were recalled by Miss A Pettigrew, its president, at a dinner held in the Argyle Lounge, Canal Street, Saltcoats, on Wednesday of last week to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
25 YEARS AGO on December 4 1987
Stevenston schoolchildren are to play a further part in the BBC Children in Need appeal which captured the hearts of the nation last Friday night. For the schools of Stevenston will be joining together to raise money for Children In Need at a special concert at the High Kirk in Stevenston next Tuesday night. Singing a song for Christmas in "It's a Cracker" the schoolkids will be hoping to add to the 3250 they have already handed over to the appeal fund. High Kirk minister, the Rev Tom Macintyre said: "I hope that the community responds to our efforts to fill the High Kirk Hall.
A local property developer this week unveiled plans to revamp one of Ardrossan's most historic buildings. John Anderson, of Montgomerie Road, Saltcoats, owner of Anson Property Development - revealed plans to turn Winton Buildings near Ardrossan Harbour into an upmarket flat complex. Anson have lodged plans with Cunninghame District Council to transform the building - one of the oldest in the town.
Mr Anderson hopes to start work on the flats at the end of next summer if the plans get the go ahead from Cunninghame's planning committee. Anson plan to spend £12,0000 in upgrading the building into an eight-flat development. And if everything goes smoothly, the company hope to sell the flats at £20,000 a piece in 1989 - raking in £116,000. Flats in Winton buildings have been vacant for up 20 years. Anson bought over property from Ardrossan Harbour Company and C Mair Shipping in June.
Happy smiles from the girls in the 1st Kilwinning, 1st Stewarton and 1st and 3rd Stevenston Explorers at their verse-reading competition in Ardeer Church recently.
Thanks to Tom McGrattan for the original
150 YEARS AGO on November 23 1862
When Ardrossan Harbour employees were returning last night after saving the cargo of the schooner "Osprey", now on the rocks near the Eagle Craig, one of the gaugers, Raymond McGrattan fell into the dock and narrowly escaped drowning. A sympathetic friend, congratulating Sam on his escape, remarked that "no person could say he was very Heilan,' as he had the presence of mind to make the plunge with a lamp in his hand."
The keen frost which prevailed during the early part of the week allowed Largs curlers to enjoy the roarin' game.
Members of the Thistle club met on Mr William Laing's artificial pond at Burnside House.
West Kilbride farmers are losing a considerable quantity of potatoes by theft.
50 YEARS AGO on November 23 1962
Minister of the High Kirk of Stevenston since 1964, the rev John A Miller Scott, MA. BD, was elected on Monday to be minister of Crown Court Church of Scotland, London. Arrangements are now being made to call Mr Scott, who was the sole nominee of the vacancy committee, to his new charge. It is expected that the call will be sustained next month by the Presbytery of Ardrossan at a meeting which senior elders of Crown Court and of the Presbytery of England have promised to attend, and that Mr Scott will be leaving Stevenston early in the New Year.
Eighteen-year-old Margaret Murphy, of St Lawrence Place, Saltcoats, was chosen as "Miss Saltcoats" at a dance held in the Lesser Town Hall last Sunday night by Saltcoats Victoria FC Social Club. The judges of the competition I were Sandy McLaughlan (left), Kilmarnock FC's goalkeeper and Bobby Lennox of Celtic FC. Margaret's prize was a wristlet watch.
A few days ago I spoke to an old age pensioner who was none too pleased at the fact that civil servants are to receive an increase in pensions and that millions of pounds has been given to foreign countries without any effort being made to help the old age pensioners who, he said should be considered before pensioners. I most heartily agree.
To mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of Ardrossan EU Congregational Church, what the Rev Jean I Thomson calls "A week of celebrations" is being held early next month. Provost William Currie and Ardrossan magistrates have been invited to attend a special anniversary service on Sunday, 9th December, and an anniversary social on the evening of Monday, 10th December.
Edward McGeoch (13), of 5 Ardoch Crescent, Stevenston, has won a South of Scotland Electricity Board competition for the correct placing of block storage heaters on a house plan. The competition took place at the recent Modern Homes Exhibition in the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. Out of 1.033 competitors, of all ages, Edward's entry was considered to the most effective by the Board's heating engineers. Thanks to Edward's skill an ingenuity, two block storage heaters will be supplied and installed in the Murdoch home. Edward is a pupil of St Michael's College, Irvine.
The days, during the Second World War, when Saltcoats Branch of Ardrossan Co-operative Women's Guild formed the third largest organisation of its kind in Scotland were recalled by Miss A Pettigrew, its president, at a dinner held in the Argyle Lounge, Canal Street, Saltcoats, on Wednesday of last week to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
25 YEARS AGO on December 4 1987
Stevenston schoolchildren are to play a further part in the BBC Children in Need appeal which captured the hearts of the nation last Friday night. For the schools of Stevenston will be joining together to raise money for Children In Need at a special concert at the High Kirk in Stevenston next Tuesday night. Singing a song for Christmas in "It's a Cracker" the schoolkids will be hoping to add to the 3250 they have already handed over to the appeal fund. High Kirk minister, the Rev Tom Macintyre said: "I hope that the community responds to our efforts to fill the High Kirk Hall.
A local property developer this week unveiled plans to revamp one of Ardrossan's most historic buildings. John Anderson, of Montgomerie Road, Saltcoats, owner of Anson Property Development - revealed plans to turn Winton Buildings near Ardrossan Harbour into an upmarket flat complex. Anson have lodged plans with Cunninghame District Council to transform the building - one of the oldest in the town.
Mr Anderson hopes to start work on the flats at the end of next summer if the plans get the go ahead from Cunninghame's planning committee. Anson plan to spend £12,0000 in upgrading the building into an eight-flat development. And if everything goes smoothly, the company hope to sell the flats at £20,000 a piece in 1989 - raking in £116,000. Flats in Winton buildings have been vacant for up 20 years. Anson bought over property from Ardrossan Harbour Company and C Mair Shipping in June.
Happy smiles from the girls in the 1st Kilwinning, 1st Stewarton and 1st and 3rd Stevenston Explorers at their verse-reading competition in Ardeer Church recently.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 12, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on August, 1862
Friends of Mr Hunter, who was formerly station- master at Saltcoats and is now at Kilbirnie, have arranged to make a presentation to him for his kind and obliging manner during his stay at Saltcoats.
The concluding tie for Saltcoats Bowling Club's green medal was won by Mr James Anderson by 12 shots.
At Kilwinning bowling green the final of the Earl of Eglinton gold medal competition was won by Mr Robert Greig, draper.
The fine property in Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, known as Graham's Castle, has been purchased by Major Fullarton, at present residing at Burnfoot.
100 YEARS AGO on August 30, 1912
Winton Rovers Football Club have decided to erect a large covered stand, with pavilion, at Winton Park. It is expected that the project will be completed in about five weeks' time.
At the annual general conference of the Institute of Journalists, held in Brighton, Mr Wm. Guthrie, Ardrossan, was elected a vice-president for the ensuing year.
A commission as Paymaster Royal Naval Reserve has been granted by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Mr Albert Beard, Collector of Customs and Superintendent Mercantile Marine, Ardrossan.
Saltcoats Burgh Band are giving a special programme, including a fireworks display, in Melbourne Park on Saturday evening in connection with the Comet centenary celebrations.
A membership of 201 is reported by Saltcoats Swimming Club. Tickets issued by the Town Council are held by 201 people, thus bringing the total number of season ticket-holders to 418.
50 YEARS AGO on August 31, 1962
Private G Matthews, 26 Castle Road, Ardrossan is pictured being congratulated by Major D C R Ward, Officer Commanding the Berwick upon- tweed Depot of the Royal Scots King's Own Scottish parade. Eighteen years of age, Private Matthews had been serving his apprenticeship as a shipwright in Ardrossan Dockyard before he left to join the Army on a six-year engagement. He will fly to Aden next Thursday to join the 1st Battalion.
While in Kilwinning on Wednesday we paid a visit to the Old Men's Cabin. There were only three members present, all of whom were high in their praise of the W.V.S. for the concerts, film shows, and teas they provide each month.
A ship with a cargo of spool wool has arrived at Ardrossan Harbour. It is I understand, the first cargo of this kind to be discharged at this point for some time.
On Tuesday the police discovered that water and gas pipes had been wrenched from their fittings in condemned property at 20 Harbour Place, Ardrossan. Much water was running to waste and there was a strong smell of gas.
25 Years Ago
25 YEARS AGO on August, 1987
The threat of redundancy hanging over 40 workers at McCrindle's Ardrossan shipyard has been lifted after the company landed a £900,000 order for a third fishing boat.
The truth about the mystery submarine in the Firth of Clyde may have surfaced- the "Sheblin affair' could be nothing more than a routine exercise. Sources at the Fairlie NATO base told The Herald this week the incident was a carefully orchestrated training drill known in sailing circles as 'sub sink.
Five young children have been sent home from Auchenharvie Academy and 12 more received medical attention after they complained of a sickening stench drifting from the slaughter house nearby. The pupils said they felt ill after the smell from the abattoir owned by Highland Meats filled the classrooms last week.
The monthly sulphur boat arrived at Ardrossan Harbour this week but thanks to a Herald campaign authorities seem to have cleaned up the transportation of the yellowy powder. Last month we exposed the sloppy and careless movement of the sulphur from the harbour to ICI and local businesses complained of a yellow coating over the town.
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150 YEARS AGO on August, 1862
Friends of Mr Hunter, who was formerly station- master at Saltcoats and is now at Kilbirnie, have arranged to make a presentation to him for his kind and obliging manner during his stay at Saltcoats.
The concluding tie for Saltcoats Bowling Club's green medal was won by Mr James Anderson by 12 shots.
At Kilwinning bowling green the final of the Earl of Eglinton gold medal competition was won by Mr Robert Greig, draper.
The fine property in Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, known as Graham's Castle, has been purchased by Major Fullarton, at present residing at Burnfoot.
100 YEARS AGO on August 30, 1912
Winton Rovers Football Club have decided to erect a large covered stand, with pavilion, at Winton Park. It is expected that the project will be completed in about five weeks' time.
At the annual general conference of the Institute of Journalists, held in Brighton, Mr Wm. Guthrie, Ardrossan, was elected a vice-president for the ensuing year.
A commission as Paymaster Royal Naval Reserve has been granted by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Mr Albert Beard, Collector of Customs and Superintendent Mercantile Marine, Ardrossan.
Saltcoats Burgh Band are giving a special programme, including a fireworks display, in Melbourne Park on Saturday evening in connection with the Comet centenary celebrations.
A membership of 201 is reported by Saltcoats Swimming Club. Tickets issued by the Town Council are held by 201 people, thus bringing the total number of season ticket-holders to 418.
50 YEARS AGO on August 31, 1962
Private G Matthews, 26 Castle Road, Ardrossan is pictured being congratulated by Major D C R Ward, Officer Commanding the Berwick upon- tweed Depot of the Royal Scots King's Own Scottish parade. Eighteen years of age, Private Matthews had been serving his apprenticeship as a shipwright in Ardrossan Dockyard before he left to join the Army on a six-year engagement. He will fly to Aden next Thursday to join the 1st Battalion.
While in Kilwinning on Wednesday we paid a visit to the Old Men's Cabin. There were only three members present, all of whom were high in their praise of the W.V.S. for the concerts, film shows, and teas they provide each month.
A ship with a cargo of spool wool has arrived at Ardrossan Harbour. It is I understand, the first cargo of this kind to be discharged at this point for some time.
On Tuesday the police discovered that water and gas pipes had been wrenched from their fittings in condemned property at 20 Harbour Place, Ardrossan. Much water was running to waste and there was a strong smell of gas.
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25 YEARS AGO on August, 1987
The threat of redundancy hanging over 40 workers at McCrindle's Ardrossan shipyard has been lifted after the company landed a £900,000 order for a third fishing boat.
The truth about the mystery submarine in the Firth of Clyde may have surfaced- the "Sheblin affair' could be nothing more than a routine exercise. Sources at the Fairlie NATO base told The Herald this week the incident was a carefully orchestrated training drill known in sailing circles as 'sub sink.
Five young children have been sent home from Auchenharvie Academy and 12 more received medical attention after they complained of a sickening stench drifting from the slaughter house nearby. The pupils said they felt ill after the smell from the abattoir owned by Highland Meats filled the classrooms last week.
The monthly sulphur boat arrived at Ardrossan Harbour this week but thanks to a Herald campaign authorities seem to have cleaned up the transportation of the yellowy powder. Last month we exposed the sloppy and careless movement of the sulphur from the harbour to ICI and local businesses complained of a yellow coating over the town.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 19, 2012
100 YEARS AGO on September 6, 1912
At a meeting of Saltcoats Dean of Guild Court on Monday evening present: Messrs Fulton, Wilkie, Wylie and Provost Millar - plans were submitted and an application made by Mr George H. Kemp, exhibition proprietor, Saltcoats, for a warrant to erect a picture theatre in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, adjoining Barclay's Temperance Hotel, at an estimated cost of £2,000. The application was continued meantime.
Over 500 guests attended a garden party held by the Stevenston District Women's Unionist Association in the policies of Kerelaw, through the kindness of Mr and Mrs Cameron Aitken. Among those present were Mrs Wylie and Mr J. Wylie, Ardeer: Mr Wm. Kerr and Mr T. C. Kerr, Izaville; Mr and Mrs Kater, Nobel's Villas; Mr Penman, Kilwinning; Mr and Mrs Wm. Allan, Saltcoats; Mr James Patrick, Dalry: Miss Gray, West Kilbride and Mr William and Miss Jackson Smithston.
The North Ayrshire Branch of An Comunn Gaid- healach has appointed an educational committee composed of the Rev C. Lamont, J. K. Cameron and Archibald Hunter, and Mr G. T. MacPherson to see that the Gaelic classes are properly superintended and encouraged.
New houses completed in Scotland in July totalled 2,806. This brings completion this year to 15,269; in the same period last year the total was 15.912
50 YEARS AGO on September 7, 1962
Members of Saltcoats Amateur Swim Club are pictured holding the trophies with which they were presented at the Club's end of season dance in the Legion Hall, Saltcoats, last Saturday evening.
Last Friday night two twenty year old Spanish seamen, along with the twelve-year-old son of an officer of a ship at Ardrossan Harbour, watched play at the Ardrossan bowling green. They spoke good English with an Aberdeen twang-much to the amazement of all present.
"The happiest people I've ever met"- That's how a group of Ardrossan folk are described by a summer visitor in a letter published in The Scottish Congregationalist, the monthly magazine of the Congregational Union of Scotland.
On Tuesday between 1pm and 2.35pm the radio and television shop in Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, was entered by a door in the close. The intruders packed several transistor radio sets and electric razors into cartons and made good their escape.
On Tuesday shops in Ardrossan were also broken into and several articles were stolen. On August 28 three shops were entered in Stevenston during the dinner hour, and here again, goods were stolen.
25 YEARS AGO on September 18, 1987
A simple service will mark the end of the long religious life of Ardrossan's St John's Church next Thursday night. St John's and the Barony Church will unite after a special commemorative service at Barony Church, conducted by Ardrossan Presbytery Moderator, the Rev lain MacLeod and the Rev Stanley Carr.
Rumours of a four-year-old's brutal murder terrified parents this week - but it was all a malicious hoax.
A crime craze in West kilbride is driving police officers up the wall. A sneak thief is prising name- plates and badges off cars.
Saltcoats strongman Alan Pettigrew has triumphed once again in the Scottish Highland Games Championships. For the second year in succession, Alan of Dalry Road, beat a strong field to win the heavy events title.
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100 YEARS AGO on September 6, 1912
At a meeting of Saltcoats Dean of Guild Court on Monday evening present: Messrs Fulton, Wilkie, Wylie and Provost Millar - plans were submitted and an application made by Mr George H. Kemp, exhibition proprietor, Saltcoats, for a warrant to erect a picture theatre in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, adjoining Barclay's Temperance Hotel, at an estimated cost of £2,000. The application was continued meantime.
Over 500 guests attended a garden party held by the Stevenston District Women's Unionist Association in the policies of Kerelaw, through the kindness of Mr and Mrs Cameron Aitken. Among those present were Mrs Wylie and Mr J. Wylie, Ardeer: Mr Wm. Kerr and Mr T. C. Kerr, Izaville; Mr and Mrs Kater, Nobel's Villas; Mr Penman, Kilwinning; Mr and Mrs Wm. Allan, Saltcoats; Mr James Patrick, Dalry: Miss Gray, West Kilbride and Mr William and Miss Jackson Smithston.
The North Ayrshire Branch of An Comunn Gaid- healach has appointed an educational committee composed of the Rev C. Lamont, J. K. Cameron and Archibald Hunter, and Mr G. T. MacPherson to see that the Gaelic classes are properly superintended and encouraged.
New houses completed in Scotland in July totalled 2,806. This brings completion this year to 15,269; in the same period last year the total was 15.912
50 YEARS AGO on September 7, 1962
Members of Saltcoats Amateur Swim Club are pictured holding the trophies with which they were presented at the Club's end of season dance in the Legion Hall, Saltcoats, last Saturday evening.
Last Friday night two twenty year old Spanish seamen, along with the twelve-year-old son of an officer of a ship at Ardrossan Harbour, watched play at the Ardrossan bowling green. They spoke good English with an Aberdeen twang-much to the amazement of all present.
"The happiest people I've ever met"- That's how a group of Ardrossan folk are described by a summer visitor in a letter published in The Scottish Congregationalist, the monthly magazine of the Congregational Union of Scotland.
On Tuesday between 1pm and 2.35pm the radio and television shop in Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, was entered by a door in the close. The intruders packed several transistor radio sets and electric razors into cartons and made good their escape.
On Tuesday shops in Ardrossan were also broken into and several articles were stolen. On August 28 three shops were entered in Stevenston during the dinner hour, and here again, goods were stolen.
25 YEARS AGO on September 18, 1987
A simple service will mark the end of the long religious life of Ardrossan's St John's Church next Thursday night. St John's and the Barony Church will unite after a special commemorative service at Barony Church, conducted by Ardrossan Presbytery Moderator, the Rev lain MacLeod and the Rev Stanley Carr.
Rumours of a four-year-old's brutal murder terrified parents this week - but it was all a malicious hoax.
A crime craze in West kilbride is driving police officers up the wall. A sneak thief is prising name- plates and badges off cars.
Saltcoats strongman Alan Pettigrew has triumphed once again in the Scottish Highland Games Championships. For the second year in succession, Alan of Dalry Road, beat a strong field to win the heavy events title.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on September 26, 2012
120 Years Ago September, 1862
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100 Years Ago September, 1912
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50 YEARS AGO on September 14, 1962
A Dalry old age pensioner and his wife, who have been purchasing briquettes each week for the winter months, recently discovered that three dozen of them has been stolen during the hours of darkness. What a shame.
In his motor-boat 'Spindrift' Mr Hugh Robertson, Saltcoats, got to Arran last Sunday with the newspapers, but when he later made an attempt to get back to the mainland the storm forced him to return to the island where he stayed overnight.
Three umbrellas have been handed in to Stevenston Police Station where they are awaiting claimants.
Ardrossan Harbour Company have installed a teleprinter in their office. On Wednesday afternoon I saw the machine being operated by a girl who sent a message to another firm in Ardrossan. The teleprinter will no doubt prove an asset to the Harbour Company.
Ardrossan Dockyard have obtained a contract to paint two government ships. The vessels, which have been lying in the Gareloch will be dry-docked at Ardrossan. We hope this is the forerunner of many more contracts.
25 YEARS AGO on September 25, 1987
Women bowlers have been angered by a 'blatant case of sexual discrimination' within a local club. For Ardrossan Indoor Bowling Club has banned all its female members from wearing trousers during play.
An Ardrossan man has been turned down for a Scottish Special house because they are Catholic. John and Margaret Taylor, of Beggs Terrace, were expecting to move into a smaller house at Lawson Drive after Cunninghame District Council recommended them to the Scottish Special Housing Association. But at the last minute they were told that they could not have the house. And it appears that the reason for the refusal is that an Orangeman lives next door.
The troubled Auchenharvie Golf Club has been 'advised' to shut up shop by Cunninghame District Council. But the council wants golfing to continue and a new club to be formed.
A local taxi driver was involved in a near horror accident.at Stevenston Level Crossing when the crash barrier came down on his cab with him still inside. Eventually he had to leap out and force the gate up before reversing out of the way and the nearmiss was also witnessed by a shocked onlooker.
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120 Years Ago September, 1862
There were no notes from this date.
100 Years Ago September, 1912
There were no notes from this date.
50 YEARS AGO on September 14, 1962
A Dalry old age pensioner and his wife, who have been purchasing briquettes each week for the winter months, recently discovered that three dozen of them has been stolen during the hours of darkness. What a shame.
In his motor-boat 'Spindrift' Mr Hugh Robertson, Saltcoats, got to Arran last Sunday with the newspapers, but when he later made an attempt to get back to the mainland the storm forced him to return to the island where he stayed overnight.
Three umbrellas have been handed in to Stevenston Police Station where they are awaiting claimants.
Ardrossan Harbour Company have installed a teleprinter in their office. On Wednesday afternoon I saw the machine being operated by a girl who sent a message to another firm in Ardrossan. The teleprinter will no doubt prove an asset to the Harbour Company.
Ardrossan Dockyard have obtained a contract to paint two government ships. The vessels, which have been lying in the Gareloch will be dry-docked at Ardrossan. We hope this is the forerunner of many more contracts.
25 YEARS AGO on September 25, 1987
Women bowlers have been angered by a 'blatant case of sexual discrimination' within a local club. For Ardrossan Indoor Bowling Club has banned all its female members from wearing trousers during play.
An Ardrossan man has been turned down for a Scottish Special house because they are Catholic. John and Margaret Taylor, of Beggs Terrace, were expecting to move into a smaller house at Lawson Drive after Cunninghame District Council recommended them to the Scottish Special Housing Association. But at the last minute they were told that they could not have the house. And it appears that the reason for the refusal is that an Orangeman lives next door.
The troubled Auchenharvie Golf Club has been 'advised' to shut up shop by Cunninghame District Council. But the council wants golfing to continue and a new club to be formed.
A local taxi driver was involved in a near horror accident.at Stevenston Level Crossing when the crash barrier came down on his cab with him still inside. Eventually he had to leap out and force the gate up before reversing out of the way and the nearmiss was also witnessed by a shocked onlooker.
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From the Archives of the Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald published on October 3, 2012
150 YEARS AGO on September, 1862
There were no files this week.
100 YEARS AGO on September 20, 1912
The annual general meeting of Fairlie Evening Club was held in the Village Hall on Monday when Mr Dunlop Hunter presided and the following office-bearers were appointed: Hon, president, Mr Charles Sandbach Paker, Fairlie House president, Mr James Smith, vice-president, Mr Alex McLean, secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Morris.
The Aitken Rose Bowl competition, held under the auspices of Whiting Bay Golf Club, was won by George Pender and Jack McKelvie, the runners-up being James Pender and Alex Taylor.
At a special sitting of the Dean of Guild Court in Saltcoats on Monday, the plans for Mr Kemp's new theatre in Hamilton Street were passed.
The following is a list of the prizewinners at Ardrossan bowling green this season: President's prize, John Brown; vice-president's prize, J. W. Blythe; Eglinton Medal, John Brown; double-handed competition, H. Jacobs and S. McKinnon; Moffat Cup (rink), James Cook; Steven medal, William Martin
50 YEARS AGO on September 21, 1962
Mrs Terry, Ardrossan, is the new Ayrshire women's bowling champion. In the Ayrshire Women's Bowling Association singles final on Springhill Green, Kilmarnock, last week, she beat Mrs Bullimore, Ayr, Hawkhill, 21-7.
A colleague who attended the wrestling in the Town Hall, Ardrossan, on Tuesday night tells me that it was a great success - a capacity crowd enjoying every minute of the programme.
The residents of South Beach Eventide Home, Ardrossan, are grateful to the authorities for putting a bus stop in front of the Home. It saves the older folk having to walk a distance in inclement weather.
The motor boat which takes the Sunday newspapers from Saltcoats to Arran, makes her last trip of the season on Sunday.
Last week Ardrossan had a visit from Mrs Rudd, daughter of the late Sergeant Major Eke, who for many years before the First World War was stationed at the old Drill Hall, Ardrossan. Mrs Rudd (Rose Eke) looked up many old friends.
25 YEARS AGO on October 2, 1987
Tress are set to be felled on the island of Arran -to make way for some spectacular island views. For the Forestry Commission has agreed to chop down trees that obscure local beauty spots.
ICI has been hit with another jobs blow. At least 10 jobs are to go after management released plans to close down the explosives storage department. The move is in line with company rationalisation plans at Ardeer which hope to keep the plan viable by cutting down in overheads.
Two Stevenston teenagers were due to fly out to Switzerland on Thursday to take part in a three- week European exchange to learn about the problems of pollution and the environment in the country.
Fans of the American cult group, the Beastie Boys, are making life misery for local motorists. For they are stealing badges from cars to wear - just like the rap band from the States.
Using a colour television but holding a black and white licence cost a man a court appearance and £50 last week.
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150 YEARS AGO on September, 1862
There were no files this week.
100 YEARS AGO on September 20, 1912
The annual general meeting of Fairlie Evening Club was held in the Village Hall on Monday when Mr Dunlop Hunter presided and the following office-bearers were appointed: Hon, president, Mr Charles Sandbach Paker, Fairlie House president, Mr James Smith, vice-president, Mr Alex McLean, secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Morris.
The Aitken Rose Bowl competition, held under the auspices of Whiting Bay Golf Club, was won by George Pender and Jack McKelvie, the runners-up being James Pender and Alex Taylor.
At a special sitting of the Dean of Guild Court in Saltcoats on Monday, the plans for Mr Kemp's new theatre in Hamilton Street were passed.
The following is a list of the prizewinners at Ardrossan bowling green this season: President's prize, John Brown; vice-president's prize, J. W. Blythe; Eglinton Medal, John Brown; double-handed competition, H. Jacobs and S. McKinnon; Moffat Cup (rink), James Cook; Steven medal, William Martin
50 YEARS AGO on September 21, 1962
Mrs Terry, Ardrossan, is the new Ayrshire women's bowling champion. In the Ayrshire Women's Bowling Association singles final on Springhill Green, Kilmarnock, last week, she beat Mrs Bullimore, Ayr, Hawkhill, 21-7.
A colleague who attended the wrestling in the Town Hall, Ardrossan, on Tuesday night tells me that it was a great success - a capacity crowd enjoying every minute of the programme.
The residents of South Beach Eventide Home, Ardrossan, are grateful to the authorities for putting a bus stop in front of the Home. It saves the older folk having to walk a distance in inclement weather.
The motor boat which takes the Sunday newspapers from Saltcoats to Arran, makes her last trip of the season on Sunday.
Last week Ardrossan had a visit from Mrs Rudd, daughter of the late Sergeant Major Eke, who for many years before the First World War was stationed at the old Drill Hall, Ardrossan. Mrs Rudd (Rose Eke) looked up many old friends.
25 YEARS AGO on October 2, 1987
Tress are set to be felled on the island of Arran -to make way for some spectacular island views. For the Forestry Commission has agreed to chop down trees that obscure local beauty spots.
ICI has been hit with another jobs blow. At least 10 jobs are to go after management released plans to close down the explosives storage department. The move is in line with company rationalisation plans at Ardeer which hope to keep the plan viable by cutting down in overheads.
Two Stevenston teenagers were due to fly out to Switzerland on Thursday to take part in a three- week European exchange to learn about the problems of pollution and the environment in the country.
Fans of the American cult group, the Beastie Boys, are making life misery for local motorists. For they are stealing badges from cars to wear - just like the rap band from the States.
Using a colour television but holding a black and white licence cost a man a court appearance and £50 last week.
Thanks to Tom McGrattan for the original