Beith Online

Steelworks Remembered

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:10:00 -0000

Bill Cairns, a keen local historian from Kilbirnie, has compiled a fascinating booklet of poems, all written by Garnock Valley men formerly employed at Glengarnock Steelworks. Although Bill never personally worked in the local steelworks, his late father Bill laboured there for over 20 years, and the family were raised at Gurdie Cottages, then owned by the Steelworks.

The book entitled: Poems from Glengarnock Steelworks, is a real gem, highlighting the inner feelings and emotions of proud steelworkers and covers a huge range of diverse subjects.

Final Voyage Of QE2

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:20:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith correspondent, Donald L Reid, enjoyed a chat with Allan and Marjorie Richardson, as they recalled their recent historic and poignant farewell voyage on QE2

Bill Neill

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith correspondent, Donald L Reid, interviewed Beiths Yo, ho, ho, man, Bill Neil, who spent his life teaching young farmers and residential school boys, but nowadays relishes being Beiths very own Santa and sharing the joy and magic of Christmas

Jimmy Seggie

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:20:00 -0000

Donald L Reid, interviewed Jimmy One Round Seggie, whose fascinating Naval career included shooting down an attacking German Dornier Aircraft with one round of his gun.

John Fulton

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:10:00 -0000

Donald L Reid, interviewed a Beithite abroad, John Fulton, an adopted Canadian since 1956, learning about his migration experience. However, Auld Beith is still daily in his thoughts, forever claiming his heart.

Joyce B Walker

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:50:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith Correspondent, Donald L Reid, enjoyed meeting Joyce B Walker to learn about her involvement in a myriad of local groups, her Christian commitment an her belief in stickability.

Cissie Shearer

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:50:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith correspondent, Donald L Reid, chatted with Gatesides oldest and best known resident, Cissie Shearer, learning about life in Gateside, school days, romance and other fascinating reflections.

Robert Boyd

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:20:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith correspondent, Donald L Reid, enjoyed chatting to Robert Boyd learning about farming, army days and his love of Beith and district.

Tom Irvine

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:10:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith Correspondent, Donald L Reid, enjoyed journeying down memory lane with Tomn Pie Irvine recalling Beith of yesteryear; the business of baking; Korea, holiday cruises and much more.

Charlie Jay

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0000

The Heralds Beith correspondent, Donald L Reid, enjoyed chatting to Lochwinnochs Mr Music, Charlie Jay, about his village of yesteryear, life on the buses and musical journeys.