Sunday 14 April cancelled.
Sunday 5 May cancelled.
New date:
Sunday 31 March
Apologies all.
Dugie
Sunday 14 April cancelled.
Sunday 5 May cancelled.
New date:
Sunday 31 March
Apologies all.
Dugie
The winners of the 2012 Photographic Competition were:
Archaeology UK “Standing Tall”, Callanais, Isle of Lewis, Pat Wilson
Archaeology Abroad The Forum Baths, Ostia Antica, John MacDonald
Humour Bill and Ben doing the rest of the survey (Rona), Fred Hay
The ACFA Memorial Quaich Bill and Ben doing the rest of the survey (Rona), Fred Hay
Due to increasing commitments elsewhere, committee member Alan Thompson tendered his resignation from the committee following the November meeting. Chairperson, Carol Primrose, thanked Alan for all he had done as a committee member and commented that the committee had benefitted greatly from his calm and reasoned contributions.
Spring 2013 dates for the Glen Lochay survey have been announced, including a proposed camping trip. Details in Members’ Area.
Winner of the Spirit of ACFA Category
Did you hear the one about Wendy? Fred Hay
Hey girls… I am 1.5 on the baseline. Dorothy Gormlie
Winner of the Archaeology Category
North Woodside Flint Mill Sue Bryson
Did you hear the one about Wendy? Fred Hay
Anyone out and about in the countryside between April and October needs to be aware of the dangers posed by ticks. Here is some information about ticks and how to deal with them safely. Ticks advice
A survey of the Orry Mill in Eaglesham is currently being carried out by members for the Eaglesham Feuars Association.
This cotton spinning mill was one of three mills worked off the Kirkton Burn which flows through Eaglesham village.
Built in the 1790′s for Strang and Lennox of Glasgow, by the 1820′s it employed nearly 200 people and was powered by one of the largest water wheels in the country, over 15.0m in diameter.
It was burnt down in 1876 and is now in dense natural scrub and woodland and offering a challenge to the survey team of:
Susan Hunter, Janie Munro and Ian Marshall !
Glen Lochy Dates August to December 2011 These may be
subject to change.
All Sundays:
August 21
September 4
September 16-18 – Great big Camping Expedition 3.
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 27
December 11
(further info on this and planned September camping trip in Members’ Area)
The following dates have been arranged for Bute
Tuesday 4th October
Friday 7th October
Tuesday 18th October
Wednesday 19th October
Saturday 22nd October
Sunday 23rd October
Thanks to everyone who attended the February Bash on Saturday Feb 26. It was another successful event which was attended by not only ‘the usual suspects’, but also a good number of new members. Special thanks to our guest speaker Heather James whose presentation ‘Hunting for medieval settlement in Mid Argyl’ was well received. A summary of her presentation will be included in the next newsletter.