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 (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
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
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
“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 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
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
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
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
Alighting at Helensburgh Central Station, 11 of us set off up Sinclair Street to the outskirts of Helensburgh. Just before the reservoir we turned left along a well used path signposted to Rhu. This path continued past the back of
