Members of the Garnock Valley PHAB Club were delighted to receive a cheque from representatives of St Brandanes Royal Arch Chapter, Kilbirnie. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Some of the guests who attended the Christmas service in the Millport Chapel recently. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

The up-and-coming young golfers of Beith were delighted when Santa visited them after playing the local course where he just made par. (Photo: Beith Golf Club)

Some of the dedicated volunteers who have made a real difference to Barrmill Park and environs. (Photo: Roger Griffith)

Two famous stars of the 2002 Panto in Beith. Make sure you get your tickets for the 2011 production of Cinderella. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

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Children from Beith PS Environment Group enjoyed packing bags at Beith Co-op to raise funds for their ongoing eco-projects. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Some of the go-ahead committee of Barrmill Community Association who recently received a special KeyStone award for their organizations and administrative procedures for running the village hall. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

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Garnock teacher, Mr Richard Nimmo (left) with Mr Cameron Sharp (rear), NAC Parks Manager, with a group of young achievers from Garnock who have carried out sterling work at Spiers parklands. Well done, lads! (Photo: Roger Griffith)

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Member of the Garnock Valley Disability Group recently hosted a very convivial meeting with their counterparts from the Three Towns. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Recently this enthusiastic and happy keep fit group from Curves in Beith were delighted to help raise some bawbees for a breast cancer charity. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Some weel kent Barrmillians meeting in the village around 1973 and this will evoke special memories for many locals. Back row (l to r): Robert Wilson; Andrew Hamilton and James Boyd Front row: Joe Menzie, Robert Allardyce, Abie Campbell and Willie Johnston. (Photo: Carrick Crawford collection)

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Category Archive for: ‘Look Back In Time’

  • August 1890

    Posted Sep 13 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Some of the events of yesteryear as they appeared in the town’s newspaper provide fascinating reading as we journey down memory lane to what was happening in Beith and district in August 1890. Arbitrary Treatment On Wednesday morning the French polishers in the Caledonia Works, …

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  • July 1890

    Posted Jul 23 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Some of the events of yesteryear as they appeared in the town’s newspaper provide fascinating reading as we journey down memory lane to what was happening in Beith and district in July 1890. Baths Beith Workman’s Club limited intimate that hot water baths are open …

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  • During February 1900

    Posted Mar 2 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Some of the events of yesteryear as they appeared in the town’s newspaper provide fascinating reading as we journey down memory lane to what was happening in Beith and district during February 1900. Home from Canada Mr James Ferguson, son of Mr James Ferguson, joiner, …

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  • January 1902

    Posted Jan 21 2011 by Richard in 

    Some of the events of yesteryear as they appeared in the town’s newspaper in Beith and district during January 1902.   Curling Another game was played on Morishill Pond on Friday last week, the skips opposing each other being Mr John Gillies, Morishill and Mr …

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  • February 1900

    Posted Jan 21 2011 by Richard in 

    Some of the events of yesteryear as they appeared in the town’s newspaper provide fascinating reading as we journey down memory lane to what was happening in Beith and district during February 1900. Beith Liberal Club Burned Down On Sabbath morning at 7.30 it was …

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  • October 1902

    Posted Oct 30 2010 by Richard in 

    The following appeared in the town’s newspaper during October 1902 PENNY-PITCHING TOURNAMENT On the Saracen’s Head grounds, Beith, on Saturday 4 October beginning at 2 pm. First prize 10/-, second prize 5/- and third prize 2/-. Entry money 4d. Draw to take place on the …

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  • September 1902

    Posted Sep 20 2010 by Richard in 

    September 1902. PLUCKY BEITH MINISTER – REV. JOHN WITHERSPOON Mr V Cansing Collins, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, is collecting materials for a biography of the Rev Dr John Witherspoon who was minister of the parish of Beith during the middle of the 18th century period. …

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  • June 1911

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    The following are a few of the news items that appeared in the town’s newspaper of June 1911 ACCIDENT On Wednesday, Simpson Calderwood a spindle machinist in the Caledonia Works, met with an accident at his work which resulted in the loss of his fingers. …

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  • 21 June 1902

    Posted Jun 28 2010 by Richard in 

      21 June 1902 CRICKET Spier’s School were defeated by Kelvinside Academy at Mashyland last Saturday by 51 runs to 39. MASONIC ADVERT Beith St. John’s Kilwinning Coronation Parade, by command of the RWM the brethern will assemble in the lodge room at 11.30 am …

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  • 14 June 1902

    Posted Jun 28 2010 by Richard in 

    14 June 1902     ST. INAN’S CHAIR  John Fleming Clark Esq., of High Bogside has restored and substantiated the famous St. Inan’s Chair on the Cuff Hill. Here the parochial tutelar, tradition has declared that he first preached the gospel AD839 in the reign of …

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