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
Helensburgh – The Highland Man’s Path
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
Margaret Houston Talk
Margaret Houston : Home Ground, Aye Write, and more… Margaret Houston started with a flourish as our first speaker under Alistair’s presidency. She is Principal Librarian (Reader Development and Literacy) with Glasgow Libraries responsible for organising a year round programme
Cambuslang To Carntyne via Tollcross Park
This walk started at Cambuslang Station from where we headed north to the river Clyde Walkway. We followed the walkway west before turning off and heading through Dalbeth Cemetery (also known as: St Peters RC Cemetery). From the exit we
2017 AGM
AGM 2017 At the AGM the Club’s new committee was appointed/ re-elected. The outcome is as follows : President : Alistair McFarlane Vice President : Committee authorized to co-opt future VP* (See footnote) Hon Secretary : Stewart Roy Hon Treasurer
New President’s address 2017
President’s Address 2017 Immediately after routine business was complete, Alastair McFarlane, our newly elected President, launched his oration. He picked his theme from the Cage aux Folles’s song – I am what I am! It quickly became clear that Alistair
April 25 – Strathblane and Gowks Stane Road
This walk started at the Library in Strathblane where we parked our cars. We headed south through the estate and turned right to pick up a path which took us up to “Davy’s Mill”, now converted into a grand house.