Programme September 2007 to June 2008
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Thursday 20th
September
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“Culzean Through
the Seasons” by Iain Stevenson from Culzean
Iain is giving us
an illustrated talk on the changes through the seasons of the
beautiful gardens at Culzean Castle.
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Friday 28th September |
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Isabel Garrett is organising
a walk from Fairlie Marina to Largs with high tea at
the Green Shutters. Meet 3pm at marina car park.
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Thursday 18th October
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“Railway Heritage” by Gordon
Thomson, Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group
This is an illustrated talk including some
archival slides. The railways are still an important part of
Ayrshire’s transport system and this glimpse into the past
highlights the historical significance of this
form of transport.
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Thursday 15th November
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“The Waverley” by Iain Quinn.
This promises to be a fascinating talk on
the history of the “Waverley” which regularly sails from Ayr
during the summer months, and the work which goes into keeping
this fine old boat sailing.
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Thursday 6th December
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“Quiz Night”
A just for fun evening with mince pies,
and tea and coffee. Those who came last year had a good laugh.
Nothing too serious.
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Saturday 19th January
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“Burns Evening at Culzean Castle”
In 2008 this is being held in the State Dining Room in Culzean
Castle which will make it a very special evening. |
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Thursday 14th February
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“Lost Ayrshire” by Dane Love
Dane Love is a local author who writes with a passion on the
subject of Ayrshire. In this illustrated talk he will be telling
us about the lost architecture in Ayrshire, old houses etc. This
is an opportunity to see some of the beautiful places that have
succumbed to dry rot, neglect, and in some cases, the pure
vandalism of people not valuing our heritage and pulling down
beautiful buildings.. |
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Thursday 13th March |
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“Education in the Trust and Update on
Burns Birthplace Project” by Colin MacConnichie
Colin will be telling us about the
importance of education in the Trust and some of the very
successful projects with young people. He will then give us an
update on the progress of the Burns Project at Alloway. |
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Friday 28th March |
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John Rattenbury is organising a walk
taking a look at the industrial archaeology of Muirkirk. Meet
11am in Muirkirk. Further details
will be given nearer the date. |
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Thursday 17th April
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“Ayrshire Smugglers” by Denis
Rattenbury
An insight into those night workers who used the Ayrshire Coast
for smuggling. Today we perhaps have a romanticised view of
smugglers, but we should remember these were tough, ruthless men
who would not let anything get in their way.
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Thursday 15th May
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A.G.M. at Culzean Castle, starts at 7:30pm
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??th June
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Summer Outing - To be decided.
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