The Central Hotel
The Central Hotel in Glasgow, adjoining Central Station, has had a place in the city’s history since 1883. It was once the place to see and be seen, whether it was enjoying fine French cuisine in the famous Malmaison restaurant,
George English
George English is a professional genealogist with many years of experience of genealogical research in Scotland, UK and other parts of the world. He has spoken at national conferences and published genealogical works in UK, Europe and USA. George specialises in
Quiz Night (Morning)
Quiz Night (Actually morning, 26 th September, 2017) Barry Adams-Strump The chairman welcomed Barry-Adams Strump, a retired GP who now travels throughout the UK on the panel of the MPTS medical practitioners’ tribunal service. Besides this professional activity, Barry also
Old Kilpatrick to Bowling via St. Patrick’s path
19th September 2017 -Old Kilpatrick to Bowling Alighting from the train at Old Kilpatrick station, Oliver Thomson led the twelve walkers under the Erskine Bridge, over the canal and down to the river Clyde where we picked up the path
John Morgan Talk
Ferguson Shipping’s update 12th September, 2017 John Morgan introduced himself as Business Development Manager of Ferguson Shipping. He had grown up on the Clyde in a family with a ship-building background. The firm of Ferguson was founded by three brothers
Barry Adams-Strump
“Quiz night” is the heading for the Probus meeting on the 26th September…..but, sorry, we go it wrong….this is not a “night” but an ordinary morning meeting……although, admittedly, a somewhat different one! Barry Adams-Strump is an expert at running quizzes
John Morgan
John W Morgan Director of Business Development – Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited “Rebirth of the Clyde” Born in Govan; John moved to Greenock when he was 3; and on to Bridge of Allan when he was 18, where he has
Syllabus 2016 – 2017
2016 Sept 13 – Climate change and clean renewable fuels. Richard Cogdell – (Biography) (Talk Summary) Sept 27 – Leisure and sport : the good, the bad, and the ugly. Derek Casey – (Biography) (Talk Summary) Oct 11 – Local democracy
Farewell to Robin Dods – A tribute by Nick Kuenssberg
My wife Sally and I have known Robin and Jean for over 49 years since we joined the young Coats team in Lima, Peru in 1968. From then till 1974 was an extraordinary time in the history of Peru and
Anne-Marie Cavanagh talk
Quality, Research and Innovation : Anne-Marie Cavanagh, Executive Nurse Director Ms Anne-Marie Cavanagh, Executive Nurse Director, gave members a real behind the scenes account of the workings of the Golden Jubilee Hospital. They enjoyed her fact filled talk. It was