http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk en-gb gallowayassoc.org.uk 2012-5-19T00:00:00Z gallowayassoc.org.uk http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#117607 Details Dane Love will present a talk entitled Covenanters in Galloway. Dane is the author of numerous magazine articles and books including Scottish Covenanter Stories and The Covenanter Encyclopaedia. From 1638 to 1688 the Covenanters fought for religious freedom to keep Kirk and State separate from each other. During that time many suffered persecution banishment and death for their religious beliefs and throughout Galloway there are places associated with the Covenanters. This meeting was postponed from Saturday 4th February 2012. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2012-11-10 12:13:40 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#114134 Details Our 221st Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 6th October 2012. More details to follow. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2012-10-6 09:26:27 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#117606 Details The Association is hosting a unique event in the North West Castle in Stranraer commencing at 5pm on Saturday 2nd June 2012. Well known local historian Jack Hunter will help Allan Little recount fascinating tales from his experience as a journalist across the globe. Followed by complimentary light refreshments and an opportunity to network. This event is fully subscribed and no more Complimentary Tickets are available. Venue North West Castle in Stranraer. 2012-6-2 11:53:38 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#114131 Details our summer outing is a visit to Portpatrick in Wigtownshire on Saturday 26th May to coincide with the naming ceremony of the new Portpatrick lifeboat at 2pm at the Harbour. We plan to meet at 1pm at the Lighthouse after which you are welcome to watch the naming ceremony enjoy Portpatricks delights or visit Dunskey Gardens pay your own entrance fee. We will all meet at Dunskey Tearoom at 3.30pm for afternoon tea at 1638.75 per person please send your cheque payable to The Galloway Association of Glasgow to Mr. A. B. Edgar 162 Netherlee Road Glasgow G44 3QB. Venue Dunskey Estate near Portpatrick Stranraer. 2012-5-26 08:56:37 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#98066 Details The preAGM speaker is Ian Ruthven whose talk will centre round Louis McGuffie from Wigtown who was awarded the Victoria Cross during World War 1. Louie was an acting Sergeant in the KOSB and was killed in action at Wytschaete Belgium in 1918.. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2012-3-3 18:03:36 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#98065 Details Dane Love will present a talk entitled Covenanters in Galloway. Dane is the author of numerous magazine articles and books including Scottish Covenanter Stories and The Covenanter Encyclopaedia. From 1638 to 1688 the Covenanters fought for religious freedom to keep Kirk and State separate from each other. During that time many suffered persecution banishment and death for their religious beliefs and throughout Galloway there are places associated with the Covenanters. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2012-2-4 18:01:38 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#98063 Details David Kirkwood will give an illustrated talk entitled Policing the Irish in Galloway. He will describe early policing in Wigtownshire when sizeable numbers of Irish immigrants resided throughout the county through its evolution into todays professional police force. David was born in Garlieston and is a former local Police Superintendent and author. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2011-11-5 17:53:38 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#84368 Details Our 220th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 8th October 2011 at 6.00 for 6.30pm. This year our Annual Dinner will be chaired by Gordon Henderson MBE. The speakers include Mr John Ross CBE Rev George Lind and Mrs Christine Wilson. Please advise the Honorary Secretary Anne Rankin of the names of those attending as well as making payment Dinner is 16325 and overnight accommodation tariff is 16380 per room based on two sharing including breakfast Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2011-10-8 11:52:54 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#84367 Details Our Summer Outing is a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens in Wigtownshire. We plan to meet as a group at 1pm in the car park thereafter you will have time to wander through the gardens before enjoying afternoon tea in the Potting Shed Bistro at 3.30pm. The combined cost of admission to the gardens and afternoon tea is 16312.95 per person and those wishing to attend should notify the Secretary or the Treasurer. Venue Logan Botanic Gardens near Port Logan Stranraer. 2011-5-8 11:51:38 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#85624 Details The Association is holding a Complementary Cheese and Wine Evening at Broughton House Kirkcudbright on the evening of Monday 21st March 2011 when there will be a presentation by Roger Billcliffe author of The Glasgow Boys. Tickets for two free admission tickets to this Broughton House Event please contact the Association President Gordon Henderson on 01560 485888. Venue Broughton House High Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX 2011-3-21 10:50:21 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#70319 Details Prior to the AGM there will be a presentation on the history of the Association. The presentation recounts the story of the association from its creation over two hundred years ago and its evolution into todays Independent Scottish Charitable Trust. The talk includes recent Galloway projects supported by the Association. Members are invited to share their reminiscences of the Association and its benevolence. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2011-3-5 20:31:36 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#70318 Details Author Julia C MacDonald will be talking about her fascinating new work U Boat Shipping Losses Along the Wigtownshire Coast in the First World War. Julias book details how the reality of war was brought home to the people of Wigtownshire when the deadly U Boats brought death and destruction to the areas coast. The busy off shore shipping lanes proved to be a tempting target for this weapon of stealth. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2011-2-5 20:30:17 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#70315 Details Janet Butterworth of The Whithorn Trust will give an illustrated presentation on the history of the Trust and the results of the excavations based on the exhibition in Whithorn. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2010-11-6 20:28:46 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#57009 Details Our 219th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 9th October 2010 at 6.00 for 6.30pm. This year our Annual Dinner will be chaired by Gordon Henderson MBE. The speakers include Dr George B Horspool Mr John Watson and Kate Kaye. Please advise the Honorary Secretary Hugh Harper of the names of those attending as well as making payment Dinner is 16325 and Hotel Rooms are 16345. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2010-10-9 21:08:11 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#57012 Details Our Summer Outing will be a visit to Traquair House in Innerleithen Peeblesshire. In addition to the house there is a Maze 1745 cottage restaurant gift shop brewery shop and museum independent craft workshops woodland walks and extensive grounds and childrens adventure playground. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend and whether you require transport.Venue Traquair House near Innerleithen. 2010-5-9 21:10:35 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#46171 Details Prior to the AGM there will be a short presentation entitled Burns Tale which will illustrate the assistance provided by the Association. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2010-3-6 10:26:43 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#46170 Details The first Winter Meeting of the new year is on Saturday 6th February 2010 at 7.30pm when one of our Members Sandy Rankin will give an illustrated presentation about Dr. Leandar Starr Jameson who lived in Stranraer where his father was the Editor of the Wigtownshire Free Press. Despite his involvement with the infamous Jameson Raid in the Transvaal Jameson had a successful political life following the invasion receiving many honours in later life. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2010-2-6 10:25:17 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#46169 Details Roberta Young will give a talk on the work of the RNLI where dedicated people risk their lives to save others at the drop of a hat. She has titled her talk The RNLI boats an crews frae the tip o Lands End tae the tap o Orkney. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2009-11-7 10:21:32 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#37813 Details Our 218th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 3rd October 2009 at 6pm for 6.30pm. Please advise the Honorary Secretary Hugh Harper of the names of those attending as well as making payment Dinner is 16325 and Hotel Rooms are 16340. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2009-10-3 09:54:04 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#36976 Details Our Summer Outing will be a visit to Dumfries House near Cumnock. Dumfries House was opened in 2008 by Prince Charles and was described as one of Britains most beautiful stately homes and best kept secrets. The rendezvous time for the guided tour will be approximately 2pm. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend and whether you require transport. Venue Dumfries House near Cumnock 2009-5-3 19:38:54 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#31946 Details Joe Campbell will give a presentation on the subject of the Kirkcudbright Art Gallery Project following the acquisition of the Johnston School in Kirkcudbright for their permanent exhibition. AGM thereafter. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2009-3-7 15:28:24 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#31945 Details Sandy Rankin will present details of the loss of the Clydebuilt SS Rowan off Corsewall Point on 9th October 1921. The fatalities included members of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra who were booked to play at the Scala in Dublin after a successful run at the Lyric Theatre in Glasgow. Sandys family were closely involved in the tragedy his grandfather was a crew member of the Portpatrick Lifeboat which launched to assist and his wifes great grandfather was Captain Brown of the Rowan. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2009-2-7 15:26:50 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#28596 Details Our speaker is Brian Hall of the Stranraer campus of Dumfries and Galloway College. He will describe the recent visit by a group of Stranraer College students to the mystical mountain country of Nepal. The Association provided a generous donation towards this Nepal expedition for the students to learn about Nepal and its people. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2008-11-1 13:45:50 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#20739 Details Our 217th Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 4th October 2008 at 6pm for 6.30pm. Please confirm your attendance with the Secretary as soon as possible especially if you require accomodation in the Hotel. The speakers include Alex Fergusson the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Professor Ted Cowan Director of Dumfries Campusand Dame Barbara Kelly chairwoman of the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Alex Fergusson wrote in his article in the Free Press newspaper The whole evening was a delight and I felt honoured to be asked to speak to this most worthy of organisations. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2008-10-4 10:02:38 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#20742 Details Our Summer Outing will be a visit to Drumlanrig Castle the ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. We plan to meet at Drumlanrig at 2pm for a conducted tour with high tea at 5pm. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend and whether you require transport. Venue Drumlanrig Castle near Thornhill. 2008-5-4 10:10:46 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#17528 Details Tommy Henderson will give us a talk about the establishment of the local museum in the town of Dalbeattie. The Annual General Meeting AGM will be held after this presentation please send nominations for the committee to the Secretary by 1st February 2008. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2008-3-1 20:06:50 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#16616 Details Our speaker at our February meeting on Saturday 2nd will be Angus Rex a Member of the Association and previous speaker on railway subjects. This illustrated presentation describes the births marriages and deaths of the Forgotten Railways of Galloway. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2008-2-2 14:27:34 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#14353 Details The first meeting of the 20072008 winter session will feature a talk on The Planned Villages of Dumfries and Galloway by Dr. Lorna Philip of Aberdeen University. Further details can be found in the following publications Philip LJ 2006 Planned villages in Dumfriesshire and Galloway Location Form and Function Transactions of the Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society Vol 80. Philip LJ 2005 Planned villages in Southwest Scotland 1730 1855 Analysing functional characteristics Landscapes 61 83103. Philip LJ 2003 Planned villages in Dumfries and Galloway 1730 1850 Scottish Geographical Journal 119 2 7798. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2007-11-3 19:04:44 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#8949 Details Our Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 6th October 2007 at 6pm for 6.30pm. On the following day ie Sunday 7th October at 2pm we have been invited to visit the newly refurbished school in New Galloway which has received funds from the Association. Please confirm your attendance with the Secretary as soon as possible especially if you require accomodation in the Hotel. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2007-10-6 09:03:38 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#8950 Details Our Spring Meeting will be a visit to Threave Gardens the famous National Trust for Scotland garden near Castle Douglas to view the gardens the house and surrounding countryside. We plan to meet at Threave at 2.30pm. Please advise the Secretary of the Association if you plan to attend and whether you require transport.Venue Threave Gardens the National Trust for Scotland garden near Castle Douglas. 2007-5-6 09:06:19 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#7251 Details Speaker from the Wigtown Book Town which the Association has supported since its inception and has grown from strength to strength over the years. The Annual General Meeting AGM will be held after this presentation please send nominations for the committee to the Secretary by 10th February 2007. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2007-3-3 19:31:32 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#7250 Details Our rescheduled meeting will take place on Saturday 3rd February when our speaker will be Douglas Miller who will be speaking on the making of and showing films of the local areas around Galloway. RoseBank Productions has produced two Galloway VideosDVDs The Stewartry and The Cree Valley and Wigtownshire that can be obtained from Douglas or Galloway bookshops. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2007-2-3 19:28:39 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6717 Cancelled Details Our first speaker at our November meeting on Saturday 4th will be our own Douglas Miller who will be speaking on the making of and showing films of the local areas around Galloway. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2006-11-4 10:44:02 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6718 Details Our Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 7th October 2006 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Please send details of your partyreservation to the Secretary of the Association before 30th September 2006. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2006-10-7 10:50:45 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6720 Details the annual Summer Outing will be a sail on Loch Katrine on board the SS Sir Walter Scott. Details are available from the Secretary of the Association. Venue Trossachs Pier. Access is by road via the A821 from Aberfoyle for Trossachs Pier. 2006-7-1 11:05:02 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6719 Details Sandy Rankin author of the book The Rhinns Forgotten Aircraft Disaster will present his research into the story of the disaster and the people involved. Sandy was brought up in Portpatrick before moving to Central Scotland as a youth.The Annual General Meeting AGM will be held after this presentation. The Agenda will be mailed separately to each Member. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2006-3-4 11:01:05 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6726 Details Our speaker at our February meeting on Saturday 4th will be Angus Rex. This illustrated presentation entitled Old Scene New Scene is based on the theme of change on the Scottish railway network over the last 40 years based on his archive of railway slides and photographs. The talk consists of three main railway topics viz Galloway Scotland and railway preservation in Scotland. Venue Netherlee Church Ormonde Avenue Glasgow G44 3SL 2006-2-4 11:46:39 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6724 Details Our first speaker will be Ian Quinn who will speak to us of Ships of the Clyde. Venue RAFA club 27 Ashley Street Charing Cross Glasgow G3 6DR 2005-11-5 11:31:37 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6723 Details Our Annual Dinner will be held in the Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday 8th October 2005 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Please send details of your partyreservation to the Secretary of the Association before 30th September 2005. Venue Murray Arms Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HY 2005-10-8 11:29:22 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6721 Details Our Spring Meeting this year will be a visit to the home of Cathie Agnew at Glenlee Park New Galloway on Saturday 21st May 2005 at 1.00pm. This estate is situated on the road between Earlston Power Station and New Galloway. Cathie has kindly invited us for a light lunch. Please send partyreservation details to the Secretary of the Association. Photographs Venue the home of Cathie Agnew at Glenlee Park New Galloway. 2005-5-21 11:17:01 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#7529 Details Mrs. Cathie Agnew of Glenkens will address the Association on the development of the Glenkens area and refurbishment of the school in New Galloway as a cultural centre. Venue RAFA club 27 Ashley Street Charing Cross Glasgow G3 6DR 2005-2-5 09:38:16 http://www.gallowayassoc.org.uk/page4.htm#6725 Details The speaker will be Angus Rex who will present an illustrated talk on the Forgotten Railways of Galloway including visits to Castle Douglas Kirkcudbright Newton Stewart Stranraer Portpatrick and Cairnryan. Venue RAFA club 27 Ashley Street Charing Cross Glasgow Strathclyde G3 6DR 2004-2-7 11:41:30