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Glencairn Gazette lssue 65 FREE to EVERY household in Glencairn & Tynron Photo: Sue Grant Established 2000 August/September 2010 Find us on: www.moniaive.org.uk Extra copies 50p New Gala Queen Crowned Bumper 32 page issue! • Musical Theatre Group’s 10th Anniversary • Moniaive Gala • Local history • Parish news and diary JRK CAMPBELL & CO • FREE DELIVERY • OPEN MON-SUN CAMLING, THORNHILL 01848 330419 A76 Thornhill Sanquhar Dumfries Penpont WE ARE HERE Tynron Moniaive TEL: 01848 330419 Pet Food & Accessories: Dogs, Cats, Horses, Rabbits, Budgies, Canaries, Wild birds • Clothing: – Waterproofs, Fleeces, Boots, Socks, Wellies, Shoes, Shirts, Trousers • DIY: Cement, Bricks, Blocks, Sand, Gravel, etc. • Gardening: Tools, Compost, Moss, Peat, Flower Tubs, Garden Furniture etc. www.jrkcampbell.co.uk Gala Auction Liverpool/Blackpool Trip June 11th saw the Gala’s first ‘Cash in Glencairn’ auction. It was a lot of fun and with 153 lots for sale raised varying amounts for both the sellers and the Gala Committee. Auctioneer, Sue Grant, aided by her glamourous assistant ‘Duncan’, ensured the pace was fast and that the auction didn’t take all night. There were some very goods items for sale including diamond and emerald rings, a lawnmower, golf clubs, a new bike, model car collections and statuettes. Highest prices paid were for the car collection, rings, bike and the lawnmower. The Gala Committee would like to thank all those who put lots up for sale and in particular those who donated their proceedings to the Gala. Thanks also to all who attended and bid for lots. We estimate £260 was raised for gala funds with over £972 taken in total. On the last weekend in May we left Wallacehall Academy at 9.15am and headed south on the motorway. We stopped at Southwaite Services for a bite to eat and stretch our legs. We arrived at Scar Caves at about 1pm and donned our helmets. The caves were awesome and the stalagnites amazing. We then continued on to Liverpool and arrived at the hostel in time for tea. The food was not very good so it was a good job I had taken a supply of biscuits. That night we went bowling which was good fun. On Thursday we went on the Mersey ferry which was cool then we hit the shops for a few hours (I spent all my money!!!!). We then went to Knowsley Safari Park where the monkeys were making themselves known to us. That night we went to the cinema and saw Street Dance 3d which was brill. Next morning we left Liverpool and headed for Blackpool pleasure beach (this was what we had all been waiting for). It was amazing, the rides were colossal, they were fast and scary!!!! I went on them all... (the teachers didn’t though). We arrived back at Wallacehall about 7.30 that night.... wet, hungry and tired. It was a brill trip. Moniaive Gala Committee Bees the reen teaghouse David Harley, Wallace Hall Academy Photo: Sue Grant Although a little late in the year for swarms of bees should you have any swarms in your garden this year or next spring, bee keepers Roddy Fairley and Sarah Keast would be delighted to collect them from you. Sarah and Roddy lost all their bees last winter. Some of this was due to the cold weather but some seemed to disappear in an unexplained way and they are are looking to refill the hives. Swarms can be removed and the bees rescued if they are in reasonably accessible places. As we are all aware bees have been suffering lately with hives dying off for no apparent reason so bee keepers are trying to save as many swarms as possible. Sarah can be contacted on 01848 200526 or 07743 265 123. Bistro Nights are back! 07752 099193 01848 200099 The green tea house bistro nights are back for the summer season. Monday to Fridays 6pm to 9pm Bring your own bottle and enjoy homecooked fayre in relaxing surroundings. Menu changes every week using locally sourced products. Why not come and give it a try All diets catered for. 2 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 Globe Inn Charity Domino Competition The final of the annual domino competition, held at the George Hotel on Sunday 19th June saw Gavin Hunter beat Tony Taylor. Both players are from Dumfries. The total charity donation was £55 and this will be forwarded to McMillans Charity. First prize of £50 went to Gavin Hunter. Second prize £30 to Tony Taylor and the two runners up, W. Mair and J. Taylor, both received £10. The George Hotel would like to thank all participants. Danzones Phone 07513 046016 Dance tuition for Ballroom, Cha Cha, Swing, Latin and Tango. All levels from beginners to advanced. Vandals at work Local couple at Palace Bill and Margaret McLarty of Grystones, Dunreggan, Moniaive were invited to meet Her Majesty the Queen on 13th July 2010 at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh for the Garden Party. They had a very enjoyable afternoon in the presence of Her Majesty. Jim Black Clean up for Judgement Day The bench at the Cairn pool was vandalised and its posts taken out burned at the end of June. This was reported to the Community Council who arranged to have the seat moved back. A week later it was lifted again and moved further down the river to a den and given an ‘interesting’ spray paint. This was reported to the police who went down to the scene and spoke to boys from the Primary school. There was also an incident of vandalism on the school roof at the same time and the police had also been phoned for that. The Cairn pool has been busy these summer evenings with many people walking, mainly with dogs, so now, it is a more overlooked and supervised spot than it used to be. Children have always lit fires down by the Cairn pool which is mostly fine because it’s usually on the gravel by the island and so unlikely that a fire could spread far. However, some children have made a den about 200 yards further downstream (which is where they took the seat to) and there are an increasing number of places on the grassy river bank where they are lighting fires and here the potential for a fire to get out of hand is much greater. It is important that young folk can go to places like the Cairn pool and have a wee fire and do what ever they do.... No one minds as many adults remember doing the same when they were kids. Sadly a certain element now seem to be taking things just that bit too far and it would be a shame if they spoiled it for all the local kids. Glencairn Community Council gala moniaive AGM Fri 3rd Sept 2010 7pm Memorial Institute. We are in need of more members and ideas. Please come along to the meeting to find out what’s involved. All Welcome Sue 01848 200331 Nithsdale in Bloom judges will visit Moniaive on Monday 2nd August at 3.15pm. Then it’s the turn of Beautiful Scotland judges on 9th August. Beautiful Scotland have recruited a number of new judges and this year we will be visited by an experienced judge, Keith Scrimgeour and two others. The Awards Ceremony will be held in Glenrothes on 22nd September. There a new source of funding from the Big Community Wildlife Fund which provides grants of between £300 and £10,000, with deadlines for applications in September and November. More information can be found at www.sustainablescotland.com/communities/fundingnews/wildlife-conservation-grants-lottery.html Moniaive in Flower and Glencairn Community Council would appreciate help with tidying up and weeding of the village on Sunday 1st August at 2pm. Bring gardening tools with you - brush/shovel/bin bag/scraper etc: hopefully, if there are enough people a couple of hours is all it will need. Let’s see if we can do even better this year! Mrs Newcombe We are sad to report the death of Margaret Newcombe on June 2nd 2010. Margaret lived at Euchan Cottage, Dunreggan before moving down south to be near her two sons. Son, Simon Newcombe, has asked this information be passed on to any who might remember her. Gwyneth Cross ■ ■ ■ ■ TILING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CERAMIC ■ SLATE ■ MARBLE ■ MOSAIC etc. On to ■ WALLS ■ FLOORS ■ BATHROOMS ■ KITCHENS ■ STEPS ■ WORKTOPS ■ TABLES etc. Anything that stands still! DESIGN & PRICE ADVICE AVAILABLE Emails welcome. ■ Alasdair Mclean ■ Home: 01848 200 321 Mobile: 07875 076571 Email: alzeramix@talktalk.net Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 3 Simply the Best – Celebrating 10 years Photos: Sue Grant Despite a busy weekend of World Cup action, a Bowling competition, an influx of domino players and a Summer Soltice festival at Shillingland the two performances by Moniaive Musical Theatre Group were well attended. On 18th/19th June Moniaive Musical Theatre Group celebrated their tenth anniversary in the church with a performance of songs and dances from some of the shows they have put on over the years. The cast was huge, some people revisited roles while others stepped up for the first time. Over the last 10 years Julie estimates that 90% of the children of Moniaive have performed in at least one of the shows, which for her has been a huge achievement. She has throughly enjoyed the last 10 years and thought it was time to celebrate the success of the Theatre Group with a showcase of four of the best productions: Oliver, Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz. We all hope Moniaive Musical Theatre Group is still around for at least another ten Far left: Childcatcher Deidree gets her prey; Julie and Sam enjoying the show. Left: Richard the Lionheart; A perfect Mr Bumble! Above: Ralph ‘Fagin’ and Keith. Below: The Tin man shines. 4 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 of Moniaive Musical Theatre Group years. They are a fantastic asset to the village. They do a great job of entertaining us and they get people working on shared projects. The education and confidence they've given to so many over the years (particularly children) has been absolutely amazing. Well done, you are simply the best. Julie and Sam hope the success of the Theatre Group will continue encouraging new members to join. “We think there is something for everyone to enjoy, as our new committee member Gavin Wilson discovered this year. He was a fantastic asset to the show not only working his socks off but entertaining everyone along the way. We owe you a massive thank you.” The committee would like to thank everyone who helped with this production and to all the performers who worked so hard. However they would also like to thank everyone who has contributed over the years so look forward to a 10 year anniversary special in the next Gazette. Left: Nun Sheelagh; The Von Trapps; Kids and biscuits! Julie Swift and Anna Robson Annie Shnapp reports on the 10th anniversary performance: On 18th/19th June Moniaive Musical Theatre Group celebrated their tenth anniversary in the church with a performance of songs and dances from some of the shows they have put on over the years. The cast was huge, some people revisited roles while others stepped up for the first time. The aptly named Melody Hall kicked off the evening with a medley of songs: Oliver, Oliver (you can guess the show), Husha-bye Mountain (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), The Hills are Alive (Sound of Music) and Somewhere over the Rainbow (Wizard of Oz). Then we were into Oliver. Claire Nicholson was the Artful Dodger complete with cap, knickerbockers and Cockney accent. She sung a great version of the Black Eyed Peas' ‘I've got a Feeling’ accompanied by dancers, Scott, Eilidgh, Sophie, Chloe, Maia and Lauren. Then Hugh Taylor's Mr Bumble and a chorus of street urchins sung ‘Food, Glorious Food’. Scott Neilson (as Oliver) sung Boy for Sale beautifully followed by Claire's Consider Yourself. ‘You Gotta Pick a Pocket or Two’ was next with a comically slimy Ralph as Fagin. After that a chorus of street sellers and dancers took to the stage with the complicated harmonies of ‘Who Will Buy’. Jade (Nancy), Scott and Claire did a cracking version of ‘I'd Do Anything’. Dean Goddard's menacing Bill Sykes threatened to duff up Nancy before striding off leaving her to sing (flawlessly) ‘As Long as He Needs Me’. Finally Fagin was back with ‘I'm Reviewing the Situation’ and some mid-air heel clicking. Next up was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Richard, Eilidgh and Lauren sung a lovely version of ‘I Have You Two’ followed by Sheila Hucheson and chorus with ‘Truly Scrumptious’. Deirdre made a memorable comeback as the evil, cackling Child Catcher and Liam Kennedy did a great acapella ‘Travelling Life’. After the interval we were into The Sound of Music with a nuns' chorus of How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? Then Sheila, as Maria and the Captain's children (Lisle - Charlie, Kurt - Anya, Louisa - Stephanie, Fredrich - Robbie Brigitta - Alma, Marta - Chloe/Maia and Gretchel - Georgia/Olivia) did ‘Doh Reh Mi’. Sheila sung ‘My Favourite Things’ and followed up with ‘Lonely Goatherd’ accompanied by the children. The final song was an amazing Climb Every Mountain by the Reverend Mother (Sharon Tait). Dorothy (Jenny Hucheson), Sheelagh McKinna (Good Witch of the North) and a crowd of Munchkins opened The Wizard of Oz with ‘Ding, Dong the Witch is Dead’ (apparently one of Australia's top ten funeral songs, if you'd believe it). Then Keith (Tin Man), Anna (Scarecrow) and Richard (Lion) were ‘Off to See the Wizard’. Catherine Braid returned in triumph as the Wicked Witch complete with yellow stripy tights and dreadful cackle (I think she should make that noise in the Tea House kitchen sometimes). Richard Cave's ‘I'll Be King of the Forest’ was a hoot. Then everyone came onstage for the finale, ‘Defying Gravity’ from the musical Wicked. It was a great night, lovely to remember past shows and to see new faces joining in as well as more familiar ones Annie Shnapp Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 5 SPECIAL £10 MENU NIGHT TUESDAY 10TH AUGUST The three glens restaurant are offering another of their popular £10 nights. This time you can choose from the following. Starters: Soup of the day or tomatoes, basil and mozzarella on bread. Main: Mexican Pizza – tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni and chillies or Penne pasta with bacon and onion cooked in white wine and finished with cream. Sweets:Vanilla or Chocolate icecream or Chocolate fudge cake. Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Families welcome. SALSA AND FOOD NIGHT SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, MONIAIVE An evening of dance, entertainment, a bar and good food by Jason, chef at the three glens.Tables will be provided with a selection of scottish tapas, hot and cold during the evening.This is a ticketed event and tickets need to be booked in advance from the three glens restaurant. Few tickets remaining priced £14. Tickets limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Families welcome. three glens restaurant High Street, Moniaive Email: threeglens@googlemail.com Tel: 01848 200057 LUCKY MEAL TICKET! ONE lucky reader will find, within the pages of this issue, a ticket for a meal for two from the pizza and pasta menu at the three glens restaurant in Moniaive. To claim your prize and book a table call 01848 200057 and present your ticket to the restaurant. Drinks and starters not included. Thanks to the three glens restaurant for sponsoring this item. 6 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 New Chef at the three glens! I was visiting my grandad in Moniaive, and we went to the Three Glens Restaurant for our dinner. I really want to be a chef when I grow up and when Jason found that out he unexpectedly invited me to make my own pepperoni pizza! First he showed me how to knead the dough and roll out the pizza base, then I got to put the tomato sauce, pepperoni and about two tons of mozzarella on top! I even cooked it myself in the pizza oven, and watched it bubbling away while it was baking. The finished pizza was totally fabulous and I ate every morsel of it (even though my sister really wanted to try it). It was really kind of Jason to give me the opportunity to make my own pizza and I totally enjoyed the whole experience. When I'm a bit older, hopefully there will be a job going there! Elliot Gray, age 10. Anna’s Machu Picchu Trip DIGGER AND DUMPER HIRE You will recall previous fundraising events for Anna Robson’s fundraising trip to Peru on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. Anna was supposed to travel to Peru, to trek to Machu Picchu, in April but sadly the cloud of volanic ash covering the British Isles at that time put paid to that. The trip has now been rescheduled and she will be leaving on August 26th. Machu Picchu (Old Mountain) is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2430 metres (7970 ft) above sea level and is a world heritage site. Anna is still looking for sponsorship and this can be given at www.justgiving.com/robsonanna. We wish Anna every success in her fundraising efforts for the MS Trust and hopes she enjoys her time in Peru. Mini digger JCB 801.5 Latest model www.snapeplanthire.co.uk Dumper hire, with high tip for skips Liability insurance and 32 years experience • House/garage foundations • Water/Utility/Drains/Garden work • Ground works/Road and tracks S Snape & Son 01848 200319 or mobile 07855 255705 Sue Grant Glencairn History Group visit The Glencairn History Group visited two exhibitions with Moniaive connections, in Glasgow on 30th June. In the Hunterian Art Gallery a well presented exhibition entitled ‘James Paterson: Works from the Artist’s Studio’ consists of watercolours, furniture and manuscripts presented to the University of Glasgow by the Paterson family in 2003. The centre piece is an oil painting, on loan, of James’s wife, Eliza Fergusson, ‘At the Organ’; a rather sombre but evocative interior of the studio at Kilniess, Moniaive, dated 1886. This compact exhibition is part of a larger collection of works by Alexander Fraser, Samuel Bough, William McTaggart and many others, under the title ‘Aspects of Scottish Art 1860 – 1910’. The Group then went to see some of the 100 oil paintings and 50 works on paper on show in Kelvingrove Art Gallery entitled ‘Pioneering Painters, The Glasgow Boys 1880 – 1900’. Many of the pictures depict colourful agrarian scenes of life before the horseless carriage, as well as landscapes and portraits. James Paterson was a leading influence in the Glasgow school of artists among whom were George Henry, William Y. Macgregor, Alexander Roche and Edward A. Walton who are known to have visited Kilniess. James Paterson is represented by four spectacular oils on canvas: ‘The Old Apple Tree’ Moniaive, 1884/5, a girl leaning against an apple tree; ‘Moniaive’ 1885 42 ins. x 60 ins, a view of Moniaive from the west with the original Kilniess on the left, Cottage Row and the corn mill in the distance; ‘An East Lothian Village’ 1906. The honey coloured houses of East Linton, Dunbar from across the bridge and ‘Autumn in Glencairn’, 1887. A westward view of the three glens with Gaups Mill on the left. In the permanent exhibition of Scottish Art ‘The Last Turning, Winter, Moniaive’ 1885 24 x 36 ins is also on view. James Paterson, RSA, PRSW, RWS, emerges as an artist of international stature working in several media. For many of us the familiar landscapes of Moniaive and the Cairn Valley have overshadowed other aspects of his art – notably portraiture. Also his long residence at Kilniess (noted as a wedding present from his parents) is apt to emphasise the local and vernacular when in fact he was a travelled man of wide culture. Thanks are due to the Hunterian curator, Anne Dulau, a Paterson enthusiast, for a resumé of the importance of Paterson as a painter and an insight into what might be found in his journals, in particular volume two; when he was living in Moniaive. Elizabeth Hall Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 7 gala moniaive Photos: Sue Grant july 17th This page: Fancy Dress entrants including the cutest robots ever! Above: A very wet Duncan with even wetter bunting. Below: The sweetest Minnie Mouse ever! Left: Queen Rebecca Frame and Attendant Anya Borrow in the car on the way to the park. 8 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 This page: Floats, wheelbarrow and Fancy Dress participants. Beow: A fearsome dragon called Kian. The eighteenth Moniaive Gala was a great success thanks to the community who threw themselves into the events of the week. With a very small committee this year there were fears that it could all go horribly wrong! But the community pulled together when they were needed most and our calls for help were answered. Everything from the Institute... tables, chairs, tea urns and yes, even the fridge were loaded up and delivered to the marquee and unloaded and set up by the committee. Generator hooked up and lights and power sorted. Drink delivered and stored plus all the other paraphenalia needed to run a gala. Then we were off... We started with the Bingo on Wednesday evening which was held in the Three Glens restaurant and raised an amazing £147. Thursday we held the Cream Cracker eating contest in the Craigdarroch and also the ever popular Car Treasure Hunt. All gala results have been posted in the window of Watson’s Store. Friday saw the pet show, five-a-side football and our Family Fun dance in the marquee. Dancezone teacher Mary had us all up doing the salsa, swing and Macarena which the kids really enjoyed... oh but how us adults suffered! Lots of prizes given out and a great success compared to previous ‘family’ events. During the dance, Chloe (9), Maia (9) and Finn (8) ran a cake and lemonade stall to raise funds for charity. The kids had been baking all day and raised £50 for cancer research... well done guys! Saturday Gala day.... faced with an empty field at 8am was daunting but they came... those who said they’d help build the obstacle course turned up on time and set to work, delivering bales, stabs, machinery, ropes etc etc. Building the water feature, blowing up the giant inflatable ‘human ball’, decorating the stage, building the rope feature, delivering the ‘crazy’ bikes, building the kids obstacle course, setting out the arena, building goals, setting up the PA system, delivery of the stalls, horses, axe throwing and archery. The gala committee really cannot express how grateful we are for all the help we received because without it there really wouldn’t have been a gala. Thanks to all those who dressed up and made the fantastic wheelbarrows and floats again this year. I thought the kids fancy dress costumes this year were better and more imaginative than ever and I’m sorry my pictures don’t do them justice. The judges – Julie Swift, Jean Stewart and Wendy Wall had an unenviable job selecting winners. The floats were amazing with an unbelievable amount of work going into making each and every one of them. Led by the Buccleugh and Queensbury Pipe Band Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 9 and the Queen and Attendant in the car driven by Jim Gordon, they all made their way to the Macara Park. At the park Chairman Duncan Saunderson welcomed everyone and announced the winner of this years ‘Guid Citizen’ Mrs Edwina Fletcher. Last years’ Queen Tilda Borrow then crowned new Queen Rebecca Frame. Attendant Anya Borrow then spoke on behalf of herself and Rebecca. Followed by Nan Tait who kindly opened the Gala with a lovely speech. In the arena we once again had our obstacle course with a smaller course for ‘wee ones’. These proved to be popular and we were lucky enough to be able to borrow the ‘crazy’ bikes, human ball and various pieces of machinery needed. Fewer adults took part this year but the kids loved it! We may need to remind parents to bring a change of clothes for their kids as many of them fell in and got wet (although more adults fell in than kids!). We were able to provide loads of free events this year: horse riding, axe throwing, digger driving, archery, crisps and juice on the stage, the gyroscope, lots of bouncy things, sumo suits and the obstacle courses. In the tea tent the SWRI had obviously been up since dawn making filled rolls and cakes. They had a successful gala and raised much needed funds for the Rural. We rounded off the day with penalty shootouts, tug of war and the lorry pull. Again children reigned supreme with teams in every event. We’d like to thank all the children who attended and who threw themselves into the events... you made it a great day for us all. Finally the day ended with the gala dance with Dumfries based band ‘Cruiser’. This was a great night with no trouble, lots of dancing and a chance for the committee to relax a little. Sunday saw us move everything back to the Institute, clean up, deliver items back to their rightful owners and then fall in an exhausted heap. Moniaive Gala Committee 10 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 This page: The water feature in the obstacle course was an attraction in it’s own right. Kids enjoy the bikes and the tug of war team. This page: A happy Rachel Holland - Cream Cracker eating champion! The wee ones obstacle course. Tug of War. Kids Lorry Pull. The youngest cream cracker entrants Sam Hall and Elliot Gray. Winning five-aside team FC Azul with Chairman Duncan Saunderson. Thanks to everyone who attended the gala and helped on the day... The ‘three glens’ and staff for hosting bingo and Richard Cave for calling. Chapel Street Chocolatiers for prizes. Jane Nimmo for running pet show. Fraser Howatt for refereeing five-a-side. Robin Edgar for yard of ale. Mary and Adam from Danzone. Dunscore and Closeburn gala for erecting marquee and floor. Scott for lights. Len for marking out pitch, steps for trailer and helping with lots, lots more. Derek for help loading and unloading. Dean for collecting the bikes. Graham Watson for cream crackers and Craigdarroch for venue and bike storage. Rab, Barry, Lorne, Jane, Scott, Derek, and everyone else for building and help running the obstacle course. Alex McMillan and John Edgar for bales and silage wrap. All who let us use their hoses and water, let us have power and let us use their gardens\homes to store things. Jim Gordon for the loan, decoration and driving of his car for the queen. Nan Tait for opening the gala. Tilda for crowning our new queen. Moniaive Primary School, Penpont Gala, Closeburn Gala, The Institute, Rose Hall, Len, Scott and Wendy for loan of equipment. Jock for stabs. Kevan Spiers for being the goalie. SWRI for the tea tent. All who made donations. All fancy dress and float participants. DG1 for loan of goalposts. All who donated prizes. Gordon and Craigdarroch Fishing Club for ropes. Jimmy for skip and bins. Family members of the committee who pitched in. Saturday night bar staff. All our judges. Katherine who spent hours blowing up the ‘human’ ball. Those who cleaned up the litter in the park. Those who have asked not to be named but who did so much to make the day a success. And everyone else who helped. Although on the gala committee myself I would like to say a special thanks to the committee for all their very hard work and unfailing good spirits in the run up to the gala. Well done all of you - we did it! Sue Grant Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 11 Moniaive Michaelmas 2nd BluegrassFestival 24-26 September 2010 The programme for ths years event is now ready and you can look forward to the following: On Friday night at 7.30pm we have The Moonshiners, Blueflint, New Redwing and Amy Gallatin. From 12noon on Saturday there will be workshops by the AG Band and other musicians on Dobro, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass, Banjo and Autoharp. Saturday afternoon sees 20 minute tasters plus Open Mic sessions with The Moonshiners, Dapper McDan, Blueflint, Longway and Amy Gallatin. The Saturday night concert at 7.30pm features Dapper McDan, New Redwing, Longway and Amy Gallatin. Sunday morning 11.45am at St. Ninian's Kirk it’s time for the Big Bluegrass Service with Amy Gallatin and friends. There are a range of ticket prices with special prices for Glencairn residents: Weekend tickets include all concerts and workshops: Wristband including camping £40.00, Wristband no camping £35, Parish residents and children 12-16yrs £25. All Day Saturday ticket £25 with children under 12 free (Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Individual event tickets: Friday evening concert £12, Saturday afternoon concert £10, Saturday evening concert £20. Sunday events Free and Workshops £5. Tickets available on the door from the website or by post (send SAE) from: Paul Lyttle, Cairn Mhor, Dunreggan Brae, Moniaive DG3 4HJ. Tel 01848 200272 also from: Barnstorm Records, Dumfries, The Green Tea House, Moniaive or by Paypal on www.moniaive.org.uk. Watch out for posters and flyers in the parish. Amy Gallatin © Larry Biansky Big Bluegrass Gospel Service September 26th at 11.45am St Ninian’s Kirk, Moniaive The 2nd Moniaive Michaelmas Bluegrass Festival will be held this coming September 24-26th. The headline band Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters from the USA will be performing along with other festival musicians in St. Ninian's kirk. This service follows 2010's very popular event and will contain even more songs from the invited guests. Bluegrass and gospel go together like fish and chips or bread and cheese, so if you want your soul fed, come along and worship bluegrass style at 11.45am on Sunday 26th September. On behalf of Glencairn and Moniaive Parish Kirk. 12 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 Return of Moniaive’s Got Talent Moniaive’s Got Talent – Get Your Act Together will take place on September 11th in the Craigdarroch Marquee. Entries to the competition must be in by August 28th. To register your act call Julie on 01848 200257. This is always a fun and very entertaining event and raises money for village groups and charities. Keith and Richard who have consistently won this event with their wacky routines have this year been banned by Julie! “They’ve become too professional!” laughed Julie, “I’m sure others in the village can fill their slot and I look forward to seeing the many varied talents I know this community harbours.” So come on... it’s time to leave the closet and come and show us all what you can do. Photo: Sue Grant Golfing Success Alan Rodan, Rab Neill and Alan Mensdorf happily show off the trophy they helped win. With weddings and holidays planned for the weekend of July 10th a depleted squad of Moniaive golfers made their way in the rain to Ireland for the annual Craigdarroch Hotel, Moniaive versus Fairhill Hotel, Ballymena golfing competition. Despite not having all their players the Moniaive boys triumphed and brought back the cup to Moniaive. Well done lads! Councillor Gill Dykes selected as candidate for Dumfriesshire Gill Dykes has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Dumfriesshire. Councillor Dykes is a well known figure here in Glencairn and attends many of the Community Council meetings where she helps with advice and takes on many issues on their behalf. Commenting on her selection, Gill said: “ I am delighted to have been selected to represent Dumfriesshire, it is a tremendous privilege to be given this opportunity. I have a strong affiliation and understanding of our area and will continue to stand up for people across the new constituency.” The Dumfriesshire seat for the Scottish Parliament Elections will be fought on new boundaries which stretch from Gretna to Kirkconnel taking in Annan, Langholm, Lockerbie and Moffat as well as the Cairn Valley area and all of Dumfries to the east of the Nith. Gill has worked in politics since 2001 and knows her way around the Scottish Parliament system, she is Senior Caseworker/Researcher to Alex Fergusson MSP, Presiding Officer at Scottish Parliament. Gill said: “I have lived and worked in Dumfriesshire most of my life and for the past three years I have been representing Mid and Upper Nithsdale as a Councillor. During this time I have received a huge amount of support throughout the whole ward from both conservative members and non members alike, this was one of the many factors I considered prior to putting my name forward for selection.” Gill attended Agricultural College when she left school and has a degree in Business Management and Marketing she has worked in the farming and forestry sectors across the region and prior to working in politics she was a Buyer with ICI, when asked what prompted her to move into the political field she said: “It was really down to Foot and Mouth and the fact that rural businesses didn't seem to have a voice; that kindled a passion inside me for politics that up until then I didn't know I had.” Gill said she was sick of the back stabbing in politics and pledges to run a decent campaign: “if anybody wants to get involved contact me on gilldykes@gmail.com” Gill's father Jack Buckham said: “The family wishes her well and will help where we can, it is a huge workload but anybody that knows Gill will know that she is not phased by hard work.” Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 13 At the June meeting of Glencairn Community Council invited guest, Squadron Leader (Ret’d) John Gilbert, RAF Community Relations Officer gave a talk and slide show outlining the reasons for low flying over our area. This was in response to complaints received by the Community Council. Firstly Squadron Leader Gilbert outlined his background in the services. A very varied career of 31 years which included pilot, work at Boscombe Down and an American Research Facility, Lecturer at Cranwell College on Electronic Warfare and work on the joint British, French and German satellite programme. He then moved onto the history of the RAF, the newest branch of the armed services, being only 90 years old. Apart from combat the RAF are also heavily involved in humanitarian and crisis work. The advantages of the flying services were though to be height, speed and reach. During WWII technology improved and the role of the RAF widened. Jet engines allowed speed of sound flights and refuelling in the air meant planes could stay airborne longer and so have greater range. The reasons for the necessity of low flying were then given to us. Low flying is an essential skill and one that must be practiced often so pilots are ready at all times in case of an emergency. Low flying enables information gathering and target location over a wide area and makes ground forces less vulnerable to attack. Previously it had been thought that flying at higher levels was safest but with the advent of anti-aircraft missiles this was no longer the case. Low flying means pilots can manoeuvre behind hills etc. Missiles need to be primed and then follow the flight path of the plane before being released (a little like shooting a flying bird using a shotgun). If a plane is able to hide in the terrain at low levels it means the missiles have to be reprimed before they can be released, giving added security and time to pilots. There are many ‘tricks’ that can be invoked to make the planes a harder target – flying under radar, releasing small packets of aluminium (chaff) which give multiple targets on radar screens and jamming signals. Radar is not the only weapon in the arsenal there are also infra-red homing devices that home in on a planes hot spot (engines). To confuse these magnesium flares can be released and, as they are hotter than the planes, draw missiles to them. Jets flying low over our area are going at speeds of 1 mile per 7 seconds and are at a minimum height of 250 feet. People are surprised that they can see the pilots and often think planes are flying lower than this but, if you think about it, you can recognise people on the street at 250 feet. Planes are contained within an imaginary bubble of 250 feet and nothing should impinge upon this. In combat these jets fly lower and faster than they do over us, however noise limits are set here so we don’t suffer from sonic booms. Two percent of all low flying flights are deemed ‘operational’ and this means the flight level can be reduced to 100 feet and this can occur here occasionally - notices in the local press warn of these events. Hercules planes fly at 300mph again with an 150 foot ‘bubble’ around them. There are some areas where low flying is not permitted and these include towns/cities with populations of 10,000, the Isle of Man, petrochemical refineries, nuclear power stations, shooting ranges and airports. Low flying exercises can take place between 7am and 11pm and any flights outwith these times are again notified in the local press. People often ask why simulators can’t be used instead. Squadron Leader Gilbert explained how these were a useful tool 14 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 Illustration: Robin McIver Low flying over Glencairn in training but inadequate in many ways: Simulators don’t cover the physiological effects of flying, these include oxygen deprivation at G speeds which affect (amongst other things) pilot’s eyes. At 1G the world can turn black and white and peripheral vision can be lost at 2G. At 3G tunnel vision is common and at 4G temporary blindness. Balance is also affected and it is easy for one to become disorientated. Simulators also can’t mimic weather patterns but most importantly they can’t mimic reality. In a simulator mistakes just mean resetting the computer and starting again, mistakes in reality are far more serious. It takes £2 million and two years to train combat pilots and then continual practice, flying hours, take off and landing practice, basic training and tests and exams need to be continued. The RAF have their own speed traps for these jets and this can be positioned anywhere in the country to ensure pilots keep within the designated flight paths. Those found breaking the rules are dealt with and can, just like motorists, be prosecuted. Questions were then asked about the difference in noise levels that sometimes seem to occur, sometimes the ‘noise’ lasts for six or so seconds after the jets pass and sometimes longer. This is due to cloud cover as low cloud can send the noise back to earth. Although technically possible to put ‘suppressors’ on these aircraft to reduce the noise they do interfere with efficiency. The issue of animals becoming distressed by the noise was then covered. John Gilbert explained that it was possible to desensitise animals like dogs, cats and horses against this and other noises like gunshots and heavy traffic. Seemingly at feeding time, or when giving a treat, something should be dropped on the floor next to the feeding bowl. Dogs in particular soon learn there is no threat and are able to handle loud, sudden noises, whatever the cause. Finally we were shown a video of these aircraft in combat, produced by the pilots themselves, and it certainly underlined the importance of regular training flights across our region to help protect ground based troops serving across the world’s combat zones. Anyone with concerns or questions can contact the community relations team by writing to Royal Airforce, Irvine House, Canonbie, DG14 0XF. Leaflets from the meeting are available in Watson’s Stores. Glencairn Community Council Mary Queen of Scots and a Spymaster! Chris Lee, Moniaive, was at the War Museum at Edinburgh Castle on the gala weekend 17th and 18th July, playing the role of a World War II spymaster. He might look like he’s reading the paper, but he’s probably listening in on some enemy intelligence or looking out for a new recruit! both physically and via Glow Meet, that she was indeed the Queen! The event was made even more special as Mike Russell, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning came along and answered questions via Glow Meet before ‘Her Grace’ took the stage. These events are just two of many that Jackie and Chris, who run Artemis Cultural & Educational Services Ltd., undertook during the year. More information on their work can be found at www.artemisscotland.com Photos © Artemis Cultural and Ecucational Services Jackie Lee was approached by Sue Mitchell from Historic Scotland at the end of 2009, with an idea for a national Glow Meet (school based) event. Jackie Lee of Moniaive’s Artemis Cultural and Educational Services Ltd, was asked to go to establishments and portray the character of Mary Queen of Scots. Sue felt that this would translate perfectly to a Glow Meet event and it was decided that it would go ahead in February 2010 billed as ‘a live audience with the Queen’. The event was a great success, with around 70 schools, both primary and secondary, joining in to ask questions to Her Grace, Mary Queen of Scots. Jackie’s performance was outstanding. She answered a huge range of questions as the queen, from how she felt about getting married so young, to how different it was living in France compared to Scotland, convincing all present, Pick Your Own - Wallaceton Local unsprayed fruit Raspberries, gooseberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants. Later: Apples, plums and damsons. Call Jason 01387 820472 Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 15 To advertise in the Gazette call Sue 01848 200331 or email sue@badpress. demon.co.uk ALEX FERGUSSON MSP FOR GALLOWAY AND UPPER NITHSDALE Holds regular advice surgeries in his office at 132 DRUMLANRIG STREET, THORNHILL on the first Friday of every month. Please telephone free on 0800 028 7260 for an appointment or to make any alternative arrangement. You can visit Alex's website at www.alexfergusson.org.uk Or contact him by email Alex.Fergusson.msp@scottish.parliament.uk An apple a day... SURGERIES Kirkgate, Dunscore 01387 820266 Surgery Opening Hours Dunscore Moniaive Dumfries Rosevale, Chapel St, Moniaive 01848 200244 Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 9.00 – 10.15am 3.45 – 5.45pm 9.00 – 10.15am 4.45 – 5.45pm 11.00 – 1.00pm 7 Buccleuch St, Dumfries 01387 262012 Thursday 9.00 – 10.15am 3.45 – 5.45pm CLOSED 9.00 – 10.15am Closed from 1pm CLOSED 11.00 – 1.00pm Saturday/Sunday CLOSED EMERGENCY CALL ARRANGEMENTS 01387 820266 There is a leaflet available detailing all services. Please ask for one at the surgery. ALLISON & HUNTER Prop. David W. 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All doctors qualified to provide a full range of services i.e. Maternity Medical Services, Contraceptive, Child Health Surveillance & Minor Surgery Cairn Valley Tree Services LOGS AND KINDLING Tree surgery • Chainsaw work • Tree felling Hedge trimming • Strimming • Leaf clearance NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE REASONABLE RATES FULLY INSURED Call STEVEN FORTEATH Days: 07786733836 Evenings: 01848 200676 ✑ Letters to the Editor View Google Maps, but the houses don’t appear to be numbered. My information is from the 1841 census. Any ideas? Thanks. Lynley Brownridge lynleybee@gmail.com Moniaive Gala Heuchan I thought the gala was a brilliant day and we all really enjoyed it especially the obstacle course it was really funny !! My boyfriend Alan and my brother in law John loved the Axe throwing and now they are going to be joining the man that organised it every Monday night to practise and hopefully enter into competitions, so they have now got a new hobby !! I thought you did an excellent job and thank you very much for all your effort this year ! Aimee, Dunreggan My great, great grandfather, William Heuchan, was born in Moniaive in the mid-1800's. Are there any local records which would enable me to carry out some research? Thank you in advance. Frank Hall frank.hall@velux.com Thank you for all your hard work to give us a Gala again this year. I thoroughly enjoyed myself (even more than usual). Derek Wilson Hastings Hall history? I am now living in Canada but lived in Scotland as a child. My dad’s cousin, Cissy (Flora) Twaddle nee McEwan, was a speaker throughout Scotland and left many family stories for me to mull over. One was that a forbear came from Hastings Hall. Flora and Lilias were family names. Goudie/Smith/Rankin(e)/Hastings were all connected. I recently found John Goudie b1761 and Flora nee Hastings in Burn’s Cottage in C1841. Today, I finally located Hastings Hall!!!!! Do you know any history of this Hall? Can you make any connections? I will be in Scotland July 31 - Aug 6 and plan on being in Moniaive during that time. Thanks, Carolyn Bryne, email: cbrynepatten@sympatico.ca Gamekeepers Cottage? In the late 60s I spent a couple of my happiest holidays as a child at a cottage in Moniaive, which I was told used to belong to a gamekeeper (the cottage had what appeared to be animal pens in the back yard). Earlier this week I happened to pass the cottage (about 3 miles out of Moniaive on the A702) - it was just as I remembered it, apart from the garden, which was now very overgrown. I have an interest in history generally and was just curious to know more about the property. In 1968-69 the cottage was owned by a Dr Henson, who was a professor at Leeds University. My father was a mature student at the time and rented it from Dr Henson for the family summer holiday in consecutive years. I remember going with my Dad to Kirkcubright Farm to fetch milk, and also catching a salmon in a butterfly net (really!) in the 'burn' at the bottom of the field opposite the cottage. We were also there at the time of the first moon landing, which I remember seeing on an old black & white TV. I just wondered whether you are able to give any details of the history of the cottage. John Rogers, jrogers19@btinternet.com Chapel Street My ancestor James Brownridge lived at no. 3 Throughgate St, which is now Chapel Street. I have been trying to identify it with Street Mobile Library Bus Do you remember last winter and how difficult it was to travel, and how good it was to sit by the fire with a good book? The mobile library bus comes to Moniaive every Friday at the times listed below. The service is free of charge and there are no fines for overdue books although for some specialist reference books there is a small charge. If your choice isn’t on board it can be requested. We stock a wide selection of children’s books, large print books, local history, fiction, non-fiction, crime, cookery etc. etc. The bus is easy to access and those with difficulties can be helped. Friday 13.30-14.00 Sawmill Green Friday 14.20-14.45 The Cross Friday 14.50 Dunreggan Brae Keith Hutcheson PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY 16th SEPTEMBER MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, MONIAIVE To discuss the seven ‘large project’ proposals submitted to Glencairn Community Wind Farm Fund 6.30pm Institute will open with time for community to study exhibition of the ideas on display 7.30pm Meeting starts with presentations from proposers Question and answer session Community vote Please see GG issue 63 for synopsis of projects proposed ALL WELCOME... COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 17 COUNCILLOR GILL DYKES Councillor Gill Dykes You can contact me on 07736 255423 or email Gill.Dykes@dumgal.gov.uk Representing the Mid & Upper Nithsdale ward Road issues In this edition I want to start with roads and verges, I did state in my last column that I had specifically asked the roads engineers that the Moniaive to Tynron road be resurfaced - they have confirmed that this should be happening very soon…I hope so as the condition of this particular road is very poor. I have also been asked to get the verges cut in and around Tynron village; this should have taken place this weekend which will help keep the village looking nice and tidy. Afternoon Tea - Tynron Hall A couple of weekends ago Trev and I called in to Tynron for our tea... and jolly good it was to - not only the tea but also the chat. We arrived to find my sister already there so she joined us for a natter along with several others who had walked over from Moniaive and some visitors from the Thornhill area. It was a great way to spend some time and obviously very popular with walkers. Guid Nychburris and Silverstone Well this year I was a Baillie again for Guid Nychburris in Dumfries, it was a lovely sunny day and an honour to be invited to carry out these duties on behalf of the Provost. There is so much work put in to getting things to run smoothly. We have rehearsals for weeks in advance, to make sure everybody knows where to be when, and that our words are perfect. After the formalities were over I got special permission to leave early and swapped horses for motor bikes and headed to Siverstone for the Moto GP with Trev. The bike racing was amazing; the first time I had ever seen it live and Trevor was like an excited child telling me to put down the car window as we approached the track so as he could hear the growl of the bikes. Only disappointing thing for bike enthusiasts was that 'the Doctor' had broken his leg and was not racing, but for Casey Stoner fans there was a chance for him to win... sadly that was not to be, but we still had a really good day out but I have to say I was pleased to be going home in the car and not on a bike. Hannah's feathered friends - another little black hen Last year I mentioned that my daughter Hannah had swapped her gel nails and perfect hair for the outside world and breeding hens. Hannah is studying Agriculture in Edinburgh and she breeds and shows Black Orpington hens with her boyfriend. This year they were showing at the Highland Show in Edinburgh and as Mothers do, I went to see how she got on. Now you probably need to picture this, I am scared of our 18 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 feathered friends, whether it be a tiny sparrow or a huge turkey - anything that flaps and I'm off. So it takes me all my time to go into a tent full of fowl, however I am delighted that I went, as they picked up every prize that was going and got the Show Champion for a little black hen. Moniaive Gala It was nice to see Nan Tait opening the Gala this year following her achievement in the Volunteering Awards for Nithsdale and it was equally pleasing to see Mrs Fletcher picking up the Moniaive Guid Neighbour. Mrs Fletcher seemed to be surprised by her achievement but as I said to her she does a lot of good work in and around the village and I am delighted that she received this award - well done Mrs Fletcher. Unfortunately I didn't get to stay on all day as I had to carry out some Council engagements in Dumfries, however I believe the dance went well and everybody I have spoken to who was there had a good time - as usual the Gala Committee and all the helpers have done a good job... thanks must go to them for all they do throughout the year to make the Gala the success that it is. Relay for Life This year for the first time the Relay for Life which is carried out by Cancer Research UK was in Dumfries - for the last two years it has been in Wigtownshire and has raised over £90,000 for the charity. Teams had to walk for 24 hours with at least one member walking on the track at any one time during that time period. I had been asked to make a short speech on behalf of the Council prior to the candles of hope being lit and the silent lap of remembrance at 11pm. I have to say this was a really moving and emotional time for me while I remembered friends and relatives who had been lost to cancer as well as thinking of my family members who are survivors of the disease. Hundreds of people took part and the track was covered in candles of hope, each with its own special message - a very respectful experience. Bus Shelter - Moniaive Village The bus shelter has been repaired and I have good news on the window front - I have an agreement from the Council that they will arrange for new Perspex to be put in as the Community Council had organised the repair. And finally…… I have had so much that I could have written about this time as when it comes to summer there are so many things on in and around our area as well as throughout D&G from Garden Openings to N Dubz concerts (and yes, I was there... not really my type of music I'm more into seventies rock bands but my niece is an N Dubz fan). One thing that I did go to this years was the Open Day at the Aviation Museum and I thought it was worth a visit... I didn't manage to see everything but I will definitely be back. One of the people that run the museum is David Reid (Plod) who originates from Wallaceton and it was nice to catch up with him. STRAVAIGING NO 25 Backhill of Bush There can be few remoter places in Galloway than the lonely outpost of Backhill of Bush. It is surrounded nowadays by a virtual sea of forest plantations but this was once home to a long line of hardy Galloway shepherds. This is the Dungeon of the Buchan and was in ancient times a hunting domain of the then Lord Kennedy. He was known as The Ranger of the Forest of Buchan. To get to the start of this Galloway walk you drive along the small road at the south of Clatteringshaws Loch. That takes you to the car parking area above Craigencallie House at Grid ref: NX 503 780. From there the walk starts on an obvious forest track in a northerly direction The walk holds no great difficulties but it is quite a long and interesting return trip. There is plenty to look at as you walk now that this route has been opened up again after recent felling operations. Galloway has many links with the Wars of Independence and Craigencallie is near where a widow and her three sons helped Bruce, the hero king, in a time of great danger. The track bends round above the Black Water of Dee and then descends to a bridge over that same burn. Wild trout lurk in this burn but few fish for them nowadays. It's a steady pull from here to the giant boulder called McWhann's Stone. I don't know who McWhann was but this is a really handy spot for a wee rest and bite to eat. I did this walk recently with Joe Boyes and Jock Robertson and we all enjoyed a wee halt here. by drug and drink fuelled quad and trial bikers accessing the bothy from the north at Loch Doon on their machines. Reports have come in of walkers leaving in the night rather than put up with nuisance from drugged up bikers and or drunken threats. After years of this abuse the Mountain Bothies Association has now washed it hands of maintaining this historic shelter. When we visited the fabric of the building was still whole but the place was an unbelievable mess. I certainly would not stay there with the bothy in such a condition. I would far rather camp or bivi out. The fate of this old cottage, where the idea of a bothies association was first vaunted, now hangs in the balance. Nothing now remains but to reverse your route in. That is unless you really fancy the walk out to Loch Doon or over the Rhinns to Forrest Lodge? Our walk is a ten mile return trip from Caigencallie through some of Galloway's grandest scenery. Distance = 10.1 miles Ascent = 860 feet OS maps: Explorer 318 or Landranger 77 Dave McFadzean Robert J. Leighton Photography Turn left just above the stone and go west over the bridge crossing the Curnelloch burn. The road stretches on and by the Rig of the Crow's Nest the view across the Silver Flowe to Craiglee, Craignaw and the Dungeon Hill unfolds. Eventually the Backhill of Bush comes into view but before that a short track gives us a better look at the quagmire of the Silver Flowe. The Flowe is a series of seven peat bogs filling this wide valley. It is the summer home to the Azure Hawker dragonfly. It is not an easy area to cross and should only be attempted to the north of the Round Loch of the Dungeon. Back on the track Backhill of Bush beckons to the north. Sadly it has had its problems of late with undesirables. Bona fide walkers have been terrorised weddings, portraiture & social functions Townhead of Glencairn, Kirkland, Moniaive, Dumfries & Galloway DG3 4HD Tel: 01848 200214 Fax: 01848 200729 Mob: 07770 417527 enquiries@leightonphotoart.co.uk www.leightonphotoart.co.uk Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 19 LOCAL HISTORY... Buffalo Bill The Wild West show produced by Buffalo Bill – Colonel W.P. Cody – entranced huge followings of spectators, not only in America, but in Europe including Britain. His troupe of cowboys and native American Indians began touring the United States in 1883, and first visited England in 1887. On 16 November 1891 Col. Cody produced his first show in Glasgow and continued there, sometimes twice a day, until 27 February 1892. Thereafter he set up for the summer season at Earl’s Court, London, from 7 May – 12 October, before returning to America. It was not until the end of 1902 that Col. Cody returned to London, followed by another gruelling tour of Britain, where he appeared at 92 venues in 1903. In 1904 the entourage entertained in 87 towns in England and 16 in Wales. The company was now much more mobile, sometimes spending only one day at a site, before moving on. This entailed close cooperation with the railway companies, who had to move 1,184 tons of rolling stock in three trains at night. The Scottish tour began on 26 July 1904 in Hawick and finished in Dumfries on 14 September 1904, by which time half a million people had seen the show in 29 venues at 88 performances. Horsemanship was the basis of the performance which began with a band of whooping Indians galloping into the arena, followed by American cowboys and Mexican Vaqueros; Russian Cossacks; French chasseurs; Bedouins and Japanese cavalry. Colonel Cody then galloped in to loud applause. The site of all this excitement in Dumfries was near Cresswell House. As Dumfries was the final venue in Scotland for the Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders, Provost J.J. Glover invited Colonel Cody to accept a gold medal inscribed: ‘Presented at Dumfries on 14 Sept. 1904 to Colonel W.F. Cody.’ The show continued with a demonstration by the 5th United States Artillery who galloped in with a muzzle loading field gun which they loaded, fired, limbered up and galloped away. A United States Life Saving crew then rescued a sailor off a sinking ship using a breeches buoy. For a short time mail was carried across America by the Pony Express. A rider leapt from one horse to another to show how this was achieved. British and U.S. cavalry demonstrated the use of their weapons, followed by a quartet of American frontier girls who gave a dashing display of horsemanship. The mock execution of a Mexican horse thief was followed by Mexican vaqueros showing their skill with a lasso. Then came another demonstration of sharp shooting, a skill perfected by Buffalo Bill and Johnnie Baker who could shoot at glass balls, from an amazing number of positions, and seldom miss. An event of 1876 in which Cody had taken part; ‘Custer’s Last Fight’; was re-enacted with some artistic licence, but much expenditure of gunpowder. Another exciting re-enactment was the ambush of the Deadwood Stage. A stage coach taking passengers to a mining camp is attacked by Indians but the terrified occupants are rescued by hard riding, sharp shooting cowboys. There were other acts involving bucking broncos and Cossack riders. Carter the Cowboy Cyclist was another act which caused the audience to gasp in admiration. 20 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 It was estimated that over 21,000 people visited the two performances of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West which involved 800 people and 500 horses and mounted warriors from across the world – never to return. The Glencairn Gazette has been lent an annotated typescript written by someone who visited the Wild West show in Dumfries. Margaret Paterson, the only daughter of James Paterson, the artist, says that she was six years old, but as B.B. was not in Britain in that year, Margaret would have been aged twelve in 1904. She was invited to travel in the Deadwood Stage. This must have been a frightening experience; one which Queen Alexandra, when Princess of Wales, had also accepted. (See article opposite.) A.B. Hall Sources: ‘Your Fathers the Ghosts’ Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in Scotland – Tom F. Cunningham 2007. Dumfries and Galloway Courier and Herald. Dumfries and Galloway Standard. James Paterson’s daughter remembers Because I am old, early memories crowd to my mind like bees to a hive. I don’t have to struggle to remember; I am there. The house where three of my four brothers and I were born is deep in the heart of Dumfriesshire. The Craigdarroch burn ran at the foot of our garden, Dalwhat Water; at the back: we lived and moved and had our being in and around these beautiful burns. On August 4th, 1892, my mother wrote in her Diary, “Our little girl born about 9 in the evening. Dr. Bieneman was with me.” This I can’t remember (!) but surely it was a good augury for my long happy life to have been brought into the world by a doctor with this ‘loving’ name of French extraction. Father was a young and coming artist, and mother was blessed with a lovely voice which she had trained in Dresden. We were music mad. We all attempted to play some instrument besides the piano. My penny whistle was confiscated as I played ‘The barren rocks of Aden’ non-stop! The only shadow on our blissful existence was mother’s health; she suffered cruelly from bouts of asthma. We none of us knew then it would hasten her early death. When I was six, Buffalo Bill’s famous circus show came to Dumfries. Some influential friends of ours were presented with special seats and took us children. The main attraction of the show was a mock attack by mounted Red Indians, on a coach full of white settlers. Mr. Buffalo Bill himself asked if a pretty young lady in our party would ride in the coach across the field with the little girl, (me). I had a feeling of mixed terror, delight, and pride. Our coach ambled slowly along when suddenly the horses were whipped to a frenzy. We were surrounded by grotesquely painted Indian braves armed with tomahawks, mounted on screaming, snorting horses. War cries rent the air. There was a smell of sweating men and horses mixed together with that of trampled grass. Acrid gun powder too, for some men on the coach roof, fired guns with blank cartridges. I was in an ecstasy of terror and excitement. Unforgotten, unforgettable. Mr. B. B. presented me with a ‘papoose’, in a whicker cradle. I’d rather have had a tomahawk. I don’t remember a specially beloved Nannie; at home they came and went, but a governess came whom we all liked, and stayed till the boys left for Prep schools. Then I needed further education and at six and a half was sent to stay with my grandparents and dear Auntie Peggie at Hapland; a biggish house at Helensburgh on Clydeside. The change in my life was profound. I missed my home, teeming with young life, desperately. School I enjoyed and made many friends; a ‘suitable’ one was allowed to play quietly with me on Saturday mornings . . . . croquet, and ‘French cricket’, and ‘Beggar my neighbour’, on wet days. “Prayers”, really began my undoing; with far reaching effects. Each night at eight o’clock, when we were all in the drawing-room, grandfather would ask me to ring the bell and fetch the Bible. Presently the servants trooped in and sat by the door clutching their Bibles. Then I was sent to bed. Odd, that, but I was only seven. Fear attacked me the minute I closed the door. I imagined that the Almighty and his holy Angels were at ‘prayers’, and I alone with all the devils at large in an empty house. I flew upstairs and fully dressed, jumped into bed... listening... listening, for the drawingroom door to open again. At speed I undressed, washed perfunctorily, gabbled my prayers, for Auntie would soon come to turn my gas out. That ritual over, she would say “Good-night, dear.” leave my door partly open and depart. Kissing is never indulged in lightly in Scotland! One night I couldn’t sleep and crept downstairs to the closed-up part of the drawingroom – divided by folding doors. I knocked a chair against them. Auntie said ‘Lie down Toff.” Toff was a dog. Nothing happened. I tried again; then Auntie came in. “What are you doing , child?” I didn’t answer. Just stared. Concluding I was walking in my sleep, she led me back to bed and sat by me till I was asleep. Having discovered this unforeseen and marvellous ruse, I went on ‘walking in my sleep’ at intervals, varying it by making other gentle ‘noises’, in the hall and on the stairs. Nothing was said to me about these nocturnal practises, by then I started stammering ‘for real’, and very distressing I found it. Of course Holidays came round, and I went home. All was practically perfect again – tho’ I didn’t lose my stammer for many years. But it only ‘came on’ when I was nervous or tired, and that wasn’t often for I was fit as a flea, and did everything that the ‘boys’ did with gusto. With thanks to Mrs Ann Paterson-Wallace for providing the original letter, from her aunt, from which this piece was taken. Glencairn History Group Talks Thursday September 2nd Andrew Nicholson 'The Archaeology of Glencairn' Thursday November 4th Professor Ted Cowan 'Moniaive and The Glenkens Rising' Moniaive Memorial Institute 7.30pm £1 Members/£3 Non-members. Includes Refreshments For further information: Bob Martin 07772 877 443 bob23martin@yahoo.com JOHN STOTT JOINER 01848 200325 THE DOMINIES HOUSE AYR STREET, MONIAIVE Great care is taken in all work Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 21 Moniaive’s Little Ship Photo: Lee Brown Moniaive has been the home, for the past decade, of quite an interesting lady who will be celebrating her centenary next year. Situated on a farm just outside the village you may pass her by daily, with hardly any regard. This venerable lady however, is made of wood and is a 17 metre long oceangoing vessel! The Motor Yacht Kami-No-Michi (Japanese: 'Gateway to Happiness’) has been in Moniaive since November 2000. She is a very interesting and historic vessel and though she looks small from a distance, she is not so little close up, at over 50 feet long and 26 tonnes in weight. So how did she end up in Moniaive, an inland village not noted for its maritime connections? The story starts in 1911 at Dickies Shipbuilders in Tarbert, Argyle, on the shores of Loch Fyne. Designed by one J A MacCullum, The Kami-No-Michi was constructed out of teak and mahogany. There is at least one other copy, last heard of in Croatia, and Dickies constructed quite a few similar leisure vessels including large yachts, some of which have been restored and still sail. would have had a sail. Louvered window panels on the deck allow light into the passenger compartments below deck, along with small portholes, these accommodations being accessed down steps through a sliding hatch. There are berths for 6-8 people, and a small galley and other facilities. I am not able to find much information about her first half century, but she is reputed to have been commandeered as a despatch vessel for the Royal Navy on the Clyde and up the West Coast during World War 1. Apparently her streamlined hull and powerful engine made her the fastest small boat in the area at the time. Presumably the 1920's and 30's saw her based on the Clyde, possibly moored in Girvan, being used for the purpose she was designed for, i.e. leisure cruising on the West Coast of Scotland for ‘well-to-do Gentlemen’ and their friends! In 1940 many vessels of this kind were rounded up and used for the Dunkirk evacuation, even some Scottish ones (actually taken by train!), but it appears the Kami-No-Michi was not sent. A similar boat, ‘The Sundowner’ built 1912, owned by Edmund Lightoller, the most senior surviving officer aboard the Titanic, did participate in the Dunkirk evacuation and appeared in the 2010 re-creation of the crossing. Certainly the boat was sailed quite long distances, even in the 1960's, for trips to Dublin and Ulster as well as the Hebrides. And there is even a rumour that she crossed the Atlantic to the Caribbean! It could have been loaded onto a cargo vessel for this, but this is just speculation. Photo courtesy Craigdarroch estate Photo: Lee Brown The boats current condition is cause for concern. The boat consists of a yacht like hull with a sharp steep bow and a very stylised clipper stern. The single propeller sticks out of a strong keel with a hydraulic rudder behind. A small pillbox style cabin sits midship on the deck, giving her a very Edwardian appearance. Sadly, though, some of the windows were smashed by local children a few years back. The Kami-NoMichi was built as a ‘Gentleman’s Leisure Vessel’, very much a recreational boat, and seems not to have had any other purpose in mind. At present the boat has a Gardner (of Manchester) 6 cylinder diesel engine which replaced an earlier steam engine and at the start of her career she 22 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 The boat in Girvan in 1968 In 1968, Major Humphrey Sykes, who had recently bought the Craigdarroch estate at that time, purchased the Kami-NoMichi. It was moored at Girvan in Ayrshire. His son, Simon Sykes, recalls a trip from Girvan to Oban made around that time. “I can remember that the big diesel engine had a complicated system for starting involving priming with fuel. Despite advice from local sailors not to sail that night due to the busy Clyde shipping lanes, we left Girvan in the early evening heading west toward the Mull of Kintyre which we rounded before dark. The boat was very stable in the water, I recall. As dark fell I was given the night watch, and put in charge of the wheel, despite my ignorance of such things, and it was explained to me how to keep heading north by lining up the Pole Star with the bow. Now, after a while, all the stars began to look the same and it eventually became apparent that I had been following the wrong one! Instead of heading north I had been steering towards Ireland...When my crewmates woke up they found themselves quite lost and unable to navigate... but we made it to Oban in the Report in the Dumfries & Galloway Standard Photo courtesy Craigdarroch estate The Kami had been found in an island harbour (probably Ardentrive Bay on Kerrara, near Oban) apparently abandoned. Local enquiries could not find out who had been running the boat all those years, although a fine colour photo from the 1970’s or 80’s (judging from the clothes worn by the passengers) shows her in good condition sailing off Dunoon in the Clyde. It seems that she had been used for a commercial Found in Kerrara Photo courtesy Craigdarroch estate end! On the return trip there was a bit of a kerfuffle in the Crinan Canal with a lock keeper as the boat began leaking diesel oil into one of the locks!...” Such were the joys of cruising in an old motorvessel. Around 1970, the Major decided to put the boat up for sale, and a prospective buyer liked it so much on the ‘unaccompanied try-out trip around the bay’ that he did not return to port at Girvan that night, or indeed, any other night. The theft was reported to the police but the boat was not found. It seems the boat may not have been insured either, although it had been registered at Lloyds previously. Then one day, nearly 30 years later, in 1999, Major Sykes’s son, Alex, was telephoned out of the blue by a John Pinkerton of Tarbert and asked if he had heard of the Kami-No-Michi. John had traced him as the boat had been last registered at Lloyds by his father in 1970. The stolen boat cruising off Dunoon. operation taking tourists around the distilleries of the Hebrides, perhaps to Islay and Skye, but the rest seems a mystery. By 1990, Kami had been abandoned and left in the small port on Kerrara by a large corrugated iron warehouse. The harbourmaster offered to waive the accumulated 10 years of harbour fees as long as the boat was removed immediately from the harbour, so Alex Sykes then had to decide what to do. John Pinkerton suggested it be taken to Tarbert where it might be restored. A tug towed her across the bay to Oban (luckily the hull was still watertight!) where a crane lifted her onto a low loader for the 40 mile run south to Tarbert. A summer was spent there trying to sort out repairs, but finally the expenses began to mount up, so Alex Sykes decided to have her brought to a location on one of the Craigdarroch estate farms near Moniaive. In November 1999, the low loader was booked again, the boat lifted on to it, then she was taken on the long trip south overnight to Moniaive. Early next morning, missing the turn to her intended destination, the truck driver continued on into the village. Disaster struck at Dunreggan when the low loader got stuck on the bridge over the Dalwhat! Local schoolchildren were very late for school in Thornhill and Dumfries that day as the road was completely blocked for several hours! Finally the low loader reversed very slowly all the way through Dunreggan back to the farm road. The lane walls there had to be knocked down and a gravel temporary road had to be constructed to allow the low loader to get down the farm lane. Finally the boat was moved to her present location on a frame opposite the farm building. That was her last trip. Alex Sykes and John Pinkerton, with a few other volunteers, set up the ‘Kami-No-Michi Preservation Society’, registered it as a charity, and set about fundraising and doing basic repair work on the boat at the farm. It was hoped that there might be National Lottery funding for the restoration, but this was not to be. Various plans were submitted that might involve the Youth Training Scheme and shared usage of the restored vessel, but this also came to nothing. Eventually the Preservation Society and linked charity was wound up. Various attempts have been made in recent years by the owner to see if there might be any economic case for restoration. A full survey made by a Helensburgh shipbuilders in 2007, detailed various repair problems that would have a very high cost. That similar vessels might be purchased, in good condition, for less than a third of the repair quote rather put the dampener on the restoration idea and, in the end, the present owner has regretfully more or less abandoned the idea. One idea mooted by the maritime museum at Southampton was to disassemble the boat, at the owner’s expense, and store the parts at their museum stores, this was rejected as seeming rather pointless. However, the Kami-No-Michi is now registered on the Historic Ships List, [see http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/] an honour she Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 23 GLENCAIRN SWRI ‘Glencairn in 1560’ a talk by Alexander Hall 15th September 2010 7.30pm St Ninian’s, Moniaive All welcome Refreshments Non-members £1 Allan Davidson Fencing Contractor All types of fencing – agricultural & domestic Timber Gates • made to fit any requirements • garden or driveway • single or double • choice of styles & materials Timber Garden Features: • decking • pergolas • benches Tel/Fax: 01848 200200 Mobile: 07775690624 Email : Adfenco@aol.com www.Adfenco.com 24 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 Photo: A.B. Hall shares with such worthy vessels as the ‘City of Adelaide’ emigrant clipper ship at Irvine, which may very well end up in 2010 being transported for complete preservation to New South Wales in Australia! The Maritime Museum at Irvine, Ayrshire had been approached in 1999 about the Moniaive boat, but they were not interested at the time A boatbuilder investigated the possibility of rebuilding her for himself, but as the recession dawned, his interest waned. When the boat was placed on the Historic Ships register in 2007, a request was added asking for help with offers of restoration. It was hoped that some individual or organisation might undertake to remove the boat with the object of preservation or restoration. Ideas for alternatives to full preservation might include, say, conversion to a houseboat or some static exhibit. This writer thinks that it would be a great shame that the Kami-No-Michi, perhaps now the very last of her specific design and certainly a very historic and unusual little ship, should face such uncertainty in her 99th year, but regrettably the present owner has to make decisions shortly about her future at the present site and is looking for suggestions and offers of help. The Irvine Maritime Museum has also recently expressed an interest again, so there may be some hope there. Lee Brown Rosalind Hall laying the wreath at the French War Memorial in Namsos, Norway. Red, White and Blue Red, white and blue are the dominant colours to be seen in Norway on 17th May as Norwegians celebrate their National Day, with flags, flowers, ribbons, candles and cake decorations. In Namsos, in central Norway, the Friends of Namsos War Memorial are entertained by the Friends of the British War Memorial. Together they visit the Norwegian, British, Russian and French memorials, flanked by their respective flags, accompanied by two trumpeters, a choir and residents of Namsos. Here the events of 1940-45 are recalled and wreaths are laid in memory of those men of the three services who lost their lives in the defence of Norway. 2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Namsen Fjord and the subsequent withdrawal of British and French forces from central Norway. This year the events were attended by the British Assistant Defence Attaché and a former British Ambassador, as well as crew members of a ship from the Royal Norwegian Navy – KNB Valkyrien. Mrs Rosalind Hall, Craiglearan Lodge, was invited to officiate at the French Memorial. She explained how H.M.S. Afridi, in which her father Commander R.B. Halliwell was serving as chief engineer, was the last ship out of Namsos in the early hours of 3rd May 1940 and later went to the aid of the large French destroyer, Bison, which had been bombed. After picking up 120 men who had swum through burning oil H.M.S. Afridi was herself bombed four hours later and had to be abandoned. Both ships were lost with much loss of life. “Maintenant voici les fleurs pour la mémoire de les hommes de Bison et les Chasseurs Alpins”. A.B. Hall ‘Hillbilly Hurricane’ hits Moniaive They’re described as “the hillbilly hurricane” because they keep blowing people away, and The Wilders, from Kansas City, Missouri, performed in front of 1500 people when they last played at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival. onto big stage venues in future. But, I got speaking to their agent and he revealed that the band loves to play the more intimate performance spaces too as they really enjoy getting ‘up close and personal’ with their audiences. It’s going to be an amazing night, for sure.” You were right Paul, The Wilders played an impressive range of songs and had the audience spellbound. A spokesman for the band’s UK agency said that The Wilders, and other acts they represent, all enjoy the opportunity to get in front of some new faces. “We sent The Fox Hunt from West Virginia to Moniaive when they were touring here recently, and they had a great time,” said Dunc Mackinnon of Brookfield-Knights. “After The Wilders, we have Furnace Mountain from Virginia appearing at the Institute in October. Cartoon: Bernard Walker Their appearance in Moniaive on 28th July came about after one of the country’s leading roots music agencies - BrookfieldKnights – agreed to send the band when they were approached by local bluegrass fan and promoter Paul Lyttle. Paul explained: “I had seen the band perform a couple of years back and they put on such an explosive and entertaining show that just thought they were one of the most amazing acts I had ever seen ‘live’. “Then, when they played at Celtic Connections last year and I saw them on the TV, I thought that would be them catapulted POLICE NEWS We are now well into the summer months which in Scotland usually means rain and wind however, for the past few weeks we have had surprisingly the opposite (long may it continue). This is obviously the time of school holidays, gala’s and similar events in and around the area, the latter of which usually brings enjoyment to the masses. I’m well aware of the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes in staging such events, therefore would urge everyone to contribute to the fun involved when attending. Speaking of the hot weather, this in itself not only brings sun tans and ice cream but also danger in some areas. The danger I am talking about here is water and more specifically swimming in rivers and pools around the area. Some of these pools are deep and river currents faster and stronger than they appear so the risks are obvious for all, especially those who are not particularly strong swimmers. On the subjects of water pools, it came to my attention recently that a bench was badly damaged at Cairn Pool and moved from its usual location a short distance away. It’s a shame that those responsible need to be reminded that this vandalism causes upset to the recipients of the act and also great financial damage to the owners. During school holidays and better weather it is natural for children, both young and old, to venture around the countryside, however in this area where the countryside is particularly idyllic and there are numerous beauty spots, I would remind all to look after it by tidying up after “Sir, it may not be a weapon but it’s still offensive” themselves and leave property undamaged. In what is believed to be connected to the damage at Cairn Pool, damage was also caused last month to the Primary School. In an area of low crime, these incidents are wholly unacceptable to both the Police and all law abiding citizens in the community. Between the 5th and 19th July there was a drink/drug driving and seatbelt campaign run in the region, aimed at Road Safety. I am sure I don’t need to remind all drivers and passengers of their responsibilities in vehicles, however always remember to belt up and don’t drink and drive. Let’s try and make the roads as safe as we can, especially the rural roads we use in this area, where concentration is paramount at all times. While in Moniaive I have also been reminded of the ongoing parking problems in the village. Please be aware that any cars found parked otherwise than in accordance parking regulations will be issued with a ticket by patrolling officers. During the summer months, Operation Patriot will be running in Nithsdale. The initiative will be aimed at alcohol affected issues and offences and related anti-social behaviour and underage drinking, all of which affect communities in the area to some extent. If you wish to speak to me or any other officer at Thornhill or Sanquhar on any issue affecting you or your area give us a call on 0845 600 5701 or anonymously at Crimestoppers 0800555111 or alternatively you can email me at scott.mcdowall@dg.pnn.police.uk and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Scott McDowall Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 25 Beyond the March Dyke By Doug Milne The Sound of the Suburbs In his often quoted, but rarely read, study of Australia, “The Lucky Country”. The author Donald Horne describes Australia as the first suburban nation. Although much has changed here since the book was first published in 1964 most Australians still live in the suburbs. Aussies wouldn't dream of living more than a short walk from a decent coffee. Caffeine culture is big in Australia, probably brought here by Italian immigrants. Liberated from the “cappuccino is only for early morning” dogma of Italian society. Coffee drinking has developed into something little more hedonistic in Australia. Nowadays you are more likely to find Aussies sipping a flat white in a café than swilling beer in the pub. Anzac baristas are currently invading London showing the Europeans how it's done. We are currently living in Lennox Head which is best known for the right hand break at the point. People relocate here to surf; among them are a couple of world champions. The town is a strip of shops and restaurants beside 7 mile beach (it’s seven miles long) surrounded by suburban housing. The beach experiences the full force of the Pacific Ocean, so most swimming takes place in the conveniently placed freshwater lake right next to the beach. Stained the colour of Guinness by the trees growing on its banks, the waters of Lake Ainsworth are in-effect diluted tea-tree oil. Such are the healing powers of the Lake it has become an attraction all of its own. Tea-tree oil is farmed locally at the Thursday plantation and exported worldwide. One way or another people here spend a lot of time in the water, the local kids excel at swimming, seven pupils from Lennox primary made it to the NSW state finals in Sydney this year. On dry land the smooth tarmac of the wide suburban streets and cul de sacs is well suited to all manner of wheeled activity. The kids hurtle up and down the streets barefoot on skateboards, scooters and ripstiks. The ripstik is an absurd invention a two wheeled caster board that takes considerable skill to ride, great fun if you do though. The streets of my childhood were neither smooth nor wide, a lad could get a decent run on his go-cart on the driveway at Nethertack. I can still see the look on my mothers face returning from work one day to find my brother and I had disembowelled her beloved Silvercross pram in the need for speed. It was around that time that Gary Fisher took to the hills in California with the first mountain bikes. We weren’t far behind in Moniaive, a gang of us would push our bikes to the top of various hills around the village for the downhill rush. Travelling to Wallace hall Academy in 1978 was no fun. Other villages had coaches, Dunscore had a double decker, Moniaive had a daggy yellow thing with four bench seats running the length of it. An Australian family lived at Bardenoch then, the eldest son “Boomer” carried a strange object in his schoolbag. At lunchtime a large part of the school followed him to the driveway of the manse next to the school. Boomer would belt down the drive on his board, skateboarding hit Wallace Hall, well I suppose there weren't many places to ride at Bardenoch. Over here in northern New South Wales the picturesque high street in Bangalow offers more than upmarket shops and cafes. 26 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 The tarmac is smooth and there is a good slope, so they close it off for one day a year and have go-cart races. This year the 14th Billy Cart Derby had a record 252 entries and attracted 8-10,000 visitors for the day. They make a day of it, the school is at the foot of the hill, they fill the grounds with attractions and cash in, there is even a Scottish pipe band.. The thing about the Billy Cart Derby is that its not wrapped in cotton wool, the kids take real risks. The races could be described as dangerous, not a day for helicopter parents. The street is lined with straw bales to protect the crowd, helmets are compulsory for competitors although most only wear cycle hats. The competitors achieve quite respectable speeds, there is the odd crash but nobody is badly hurt. It’s refreshing to see and proves that its still possible to have a childhood that includes a some risk taking and a little adventure. Cairn Curling Club How many of you know there is a curling club in Glencairn? And how many know it’s been running since December 31st 1864? That’s 146 years... even longer than the flower show! Meetings used to be held in Crossford School and in 1901 the club has £1 3s 3d in its account. A living piece of parish history the minute book not only provides a list of the founding members and people who played for the club but also a record of the winter weather conditions - no frost meant no games! Names from the minutes keep cropping up and many of these are still in the parish. They were possibly relatives of many living in the parish today. In 1901 there were a number of Stitts (tenant farmers as Shancastle), Martin (Dardarroch) and Edgars (possibly the great grandfather of John and Robin Edgar) and in 1889 the chair was James Henderson. In 1947 the subscription was 2s, now it’s £5, a bargain considering inflation. Mr Jack Buckham is the current secretary charged with keeping the minutes, continuing the tradition of the last 146 years. The first pond used by the club was at Bankend, Wallaceton and they played for ‘oatmeal, tea and sugar’. It is believed the prize was then distributed to needy folk in the parish. In the 1800s Sir John Laurie presented a medal to the winners and this is still in use by the club today. CCC play in the Nithsdale League on Monday nights throughout the season and the club is open to everyone from 8 to 80yrs, male or female. Last seasons winners were: Sheila Glendinning, Gavin Kilgour, David Kilgour, Kevin Anderson and Eric Fair. The Glenbank Trophy and the Team Tankard were won by John Sloan, Jack Buckham, Derek Patterson and Frank Williamson. The individual points winner was Graham Williams. There are currently 16 regular members who compete in 24 fixtures with 8 from each club taking part. So there are plenty of games for those who want to play. They are looking for new members. “Anyone can play and everyone is welcome,” said Mr Buckham, “We offer ‘taster’ sessions early in the season to give people a chance to try out the sport. “We’re particularly interested in recruiting younger members. “A normal level of fitness is all that is required as it not particularly strenuous although it can get cold on the ice,” he added. Taster sessions run from 2.30pm and practice sessions throughout the day. Games are usually played 6.30-8.15pm and 8.30 to 10.30pm. Games cost around £8 although those under 17 pay less. The stones weigh 42lbs and the rink is 42 yeards long with both ends being played. Anyone interested in joining the club or attending a taster session should contact Mr Buckham on 01387 820478. Sue Grant Offshore Wind Energy Consultation The cutting above shows Robin Watson, Glen Bank, Moniaive a member of Cairn Curling Club for over 50 years being presented wih an engraved goblet from club members. Robin started curling with the club in the 1936/37 season on the pond at Maxwelton House. Club Secretary John Weddel (with beard) is shown preenting the goblet watched by club members. Cairn Curling Club (CCC) also played on Maxwelton pond before the introduction of indoor ice rinks. The curling ‘season’ runs from September to March and CCC currently play in Dumfries at the ice rink. Prior to this they played in Ayr, travelling from Crossford station. This isn’t the only club in the area there are clubs in Penpont, Thornhill, Durisdeer, Holywood, the Nithsdale Ladies, Dunscore Ladies and Sanquhar to name but a few. Sanquhar club is one of the oldest in the world with records dating from 1740. Many other clubs have traced their roots from Sanquhar’s minute book by discovering when they first played against them. Members of the public are invited to share their views on Scotland ’s Draft Plan for Offshore Wind Energy in Scottish Territorial Waters at a Scottish Government Consultation event. Consultations will be held on 6 August 2010 in Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries 1.30pm-3.30pm to discuss the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Draft Plan for Offshore Wind in Scottish Territorial Waters. This SEA provides a framework for progressing the development of offshore wind energy out to 12 nautical miles, and presents the Government’s vision for offshore wind development up to 2020 and beyond. The draft development plan has identified 10 sites as the short term option and an additional 25 areas as medium term options and includes a proposal for several sites in the Solway; a nontechnical summary of the proposed developments is available at http://www.scotland. gov.uk/Publications/2010/05/18112451/1 The public consultation runs until 16 August 2010, and can be viewed at www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations. Marine Scotland officials will be on hand at the Consultation to provide more information about the plan and other projects relating to offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, and to hear your comments. For further information please contact the Offshore Wind Consultation Team on 0131 2441617 or email offshorewindconsultation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk. Sue Hall Project Officer Solway Firth Partnership Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 27 Harp & Pipes Concert On Friday 27th August (see diary pages) there will be a concert at New Cample Farm, Thornhill featuring Wendy Stewart and Gary West, two of Scotland’s finest players on two of Scotland’s oldest instruments - the harp and the pipes. A unique blend. “Their long standing musical association has produced a mutual understanding that is clearly audible throughout this exquisitely-crafted collection of traditional Scottish music. As individual soloists Wendy and Gary are world class, but as a duet they achieve a rapport that one doesn’t find every day. This is Scottish music at its wistful, elegant best - performed with real gravitas and emotional power.” Paul Matheson, Froots Magazine. A Lost Scene Because of the new house being built behind Hastings Hall, some of the trees on the riverbank have been cut down. So the bridge on the track up to Bardennoch won't look like this again. Su Palmer-Jones Andrew can be contacted on 01387820233 or 07736541676 or by email at Andrew.wood@ dumgal.gov.uk ALLISON & HUNTER OIL Heating Oil • Fuel Lubricants Supplying a prompt efficient service to Homes, Farms and Industry Suppliers of plastic and metal tanks Tel 01848 330398 Fax 01848 330378 126 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill DG3 5LP 28 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 131st Moniaive Flower Show Wow! 131 years old, congratulations to all concerned this has to be one of the longest running committees in Glencairn. Doors open at 1.30pm on Saturday 28th August but remember without exhibits there will be no show! With 163 classes there should be one that you can enter. Schedules with details of how, and when, to enter your vegetables, flowers, pot plants, gardens, crafts etc can be found throughout the village. Full report in the next Gazette so good luck everyone. Moniaive Primary School A new acting head teacher and an infants teacher have recently been appointed to the primary school. Suzanne Renwick has been confirmed as the new infant teacher covering Fiona Clanachan’s maternity leave. The handover to new acting Head Teacher Carol Moyes is going well. She will be teaching two days in P4/5 with Miss McClymont. We all look forward to working with her. Goals for the playground have been purchased and will be put in for August. A teacher for Fridays in P6/7 is still to be confirmed. The school BBQ was successful although fewer parents than hoped attended although that didn’t stop the midgies having a feast! The Craigdarroch Arms Hotel Under new management – would like to announce: •The opening of the restaurant from Tuesday to Sunday •Tuesday Night Special – buy one course and get one free •Wednesday night – Curry Night – a selection of curries available with a choice of drink for £6.95 •Theme Nights – watch for details of our Italian, Seafood and Mexican themed nights •Full breakfast served every Saturday and Sunday until 11am •Special room rates available Sunday to Thursday •Beer Garden at rear of hotel •Dinner parties catered for for those special occasions Booking advisable call : 01848 200205 The Fox Hunt in Moniaive Photo: Sue Grant July saw the Institue came alive when four young men from Virginia, USA, aka The Fox Hunt, took to the stage to entertain us with their stirring but melodic bluegrass songs. Matthew Metz played a range of instruments: guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo and mandolin. Songs ranged from traditional tunes to those written by the band themselves. The boys were delighted that Alex Kapranos was in the audience and had enjoyed their music so much he bought all their CDs. “He’s about the most famous person we’ve had listening to us!” confided band member Matthew Metz. “It was a real pleasure to meet and talk with him afterwards and is certainly made playing in Moniaive worthwhile.” “It’s a shame we have to head off straight after the concert to catch a ferry to Ireland,” said singer John Miller, “It would have been great to stay and chill out in Moniaive as it seems a really friendly place.” Sue Grant MPL Plastering • Reliable • Reasonable rates • • No job too small or too large • Organised by London agency Brookfield-Knights and the Moniaive Bluegrass Group the evening was a great success despite lower than hoped audience numbers. Those who did attend enjoyed a rousing set from these young and highly talented musicians. Band members John Miller, Matt Kine, Ben Townsend and Contact Mark on 01848 200017 or 07526441432 Kilneiss Cottage, Ayr St, Moniaive Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 29 MINISTER’S MUSINGS So much recently has asked us, forced us, to consider the future. Presbytery have asked us to provide a Vision Statement for all our church buildings. This is being asked across our Presbytery - Dumfriesshire and the Stewartry to work out where ‘churches’ need to be; where reductions, savings, cuts might be made. Resources are limited, as we all know, so like everyone else we are having to find innovative ways of making sure what needs to be done is done. This is not about naval gazing - this is not about a seige mentality. This is about getting our thoughts straight on what it is church is meant to ‘do’. Why is it here? And I can ‘hear’ so many answers - some positive and some, shall we say, not quite so positive! But it doesn’t really matter what our vision is (for anything) unless we do something make it happen. Plans count for nothing if we sit back and wait for others to do them. A new season approaches. A new term. And each new day a chance to do something good, and do something better. Part of what we want to do is offer opportunities to others to come and ask questions about what the Christian faith is, what it means. Part of what we can do is to try and bring people and skills together to make visions for the church work. One idea we have in church (a few of us anyway) is to be more involved in next year’s Gala - so, if anyone out there can offer us a lorry/tractor and trailer, for a float then please get in touch - I will book you now. If anyone out there is interested in bringing their youngsters along to a creche on a Sunday morning, please get in touch. If anyone out there would like an open forum in which to ask questions, discuss faith, then please let me know and I will organise a time and place. I would like to offer a discussion group on ‘science and faith’ (I support both!). And it would be useful to know if anyone is interested in this. Or if you would like an opportunity to worship on a day other than Sunday, then please - yes, you’ve got it - let me know! Contact me at revsime@btinternet.com or 01387 820245. And if this sounds all too serious, don’t worry - we take our faith seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We like to laugh, enjoy life, and have fun. We live in the real world, plus we know whom to thank for it all. I can virtually guarantee some humour and a little laughter. And finally… (From a book of ‘Overheard Banter’) ‘When the postman rang the bell she was still in the kitchen making coffee in her dressing gown.’ “That postman would be surprised. He probably makes his in a mug!” In a bank: ‘Teller number one’ ‘Teller number two’ Teller number three’. “On you go, you’re next.” “No, I’m waiting for teller number five.” “Why? Does give you more money?” “No, but he is very nice. He cheers me up. He always asks if I want a loan or a mortgage, and here’s me nearly eighty!” And from George of New Abbey Mill One visitor asked: “Do you get all your wood from trees?” Christine Iain Howat Electrical Contractor Whitedyke Farm, Dunscore, Dumfries Home: 01387 820330 Mobile: 07710 779994 PRICE REDUCED FOR HOLIDAY APARTMENTS TO RENT IN ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL FOR SEPT/OCT - TWO SINGLE WEEKS LEFT SAT 18th SEPTEMBER - SLEEPS 4 - was £390 now £290 SAT 9th OCTOBER - SLEEPS 2 - was £300 now £220 (extra bed can be added) REALLY NICE SMALL COMPLEX RIGHT ON THE BEACH, EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO RESTAURANTS & BARS BUT QUIET APARTMENTS WITH 2 BARS, RESTAURANT, SHOP, GYM, INDOOR POOL, LARGE BALCONY, SEA VIEWS AND A GREAT OUTDOOR POOL OVERLOOKING THE SEA. STILL HOT WEATHER THIS TIME OF YEAR ! Please contact me for further info and photos Alison Miles 01848 200034 30 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 * COMPETITIONS * PRIZES * CROSSWORD * £5 PRIZE CROSSWORD Caption Competition No 49 Sponsored by Michael Forteath, Painter & Decorator 01848 200462 2 3 4 6 7 10 11 13 14 16 17 21 12 15 18 “ No, not seen a scarecrow round these parts... try Penpont” 9 8 20 5 19 Photo: Sue Grant 1 Sponsored by C Braid of The Green Tea House Can you come up with a funnier caption? If so, please leave it in the ‘Gazette’ box in Watson’s Stores by Sept 20th. The prize is a box of chocolates which can be selected from the shop. 22 Caption Competition No 48 winner 24 Across 1. Uninjured, but lockable! (4) 4. Consented to receive (8) 8. We all do to stay alive (6) 9. Character test or tribulation (6) 10. To settle or place (4) 11. Meridian 180º from Greenwich – international year planner? (8) 13. Soft, gentle and kind (13) 16. Suppress or inhibit (8) 19. Pour, spit or drizzle (4) 20. Conspiracy or plan (6) 22. Heraldic device (6) 23. Believed the story? (8) 24. Ordeal or tribulation (4) Down 1. Covenant (9) 3. Got from with some difficulty (7) 4. Garden pest (5) 5. Snigger (7) 6. Keys played by feet? (5) 7. Historical or other period (3) 12. Babies and the destitute display this (9) 14. Say hello or weep again (7) 15. Welsh cheese dish (7) 17. To correct 18. To seek to remove errors from (5) 21. Wheeled vehicle (3) With the Gala etc. etc. I ran out of time to get a crossword from Mary (sorry) so here’s one I made up. not to Mary’s high standard but I hope you enjoy it – Editor Issue 64 Answers. Across: 1. Bore; 5. Swag; 7. Torrent; 8. Encircle; 10. Gleg; 12. Stye; 14. Recharge; 16. Big issue; 17. Tuan; 18. Agar; 19. Antiques; 22. Produce; 23. Myth; 24. Yore. Down: 1. Brie; 2. Etui; 3. Procures; 4. Cede; 5. Stagnant; 6. Gang; 9. Nothing; 11. Engrave; 13. Epigraph; 15. Chestnut; 18. Atom; 19. Anon; 20. Quey; 21. Syne. Winner: Mrs Saltmarsh, Thornhill. Congratulations, please collect your prize from the shop. Please leave your entry in the Gazette Box in Watson’s Grocers by 20th Sept. Answers next issue. The winner is Heather Thomson, Ayr Street, for “They say there’s a white sheep in every family.” Congratulations Heather please choose your chocolates from Watson’s Store, £5 Competition Where’s McAlien? Winner Sponsored by George Leech, Joiner, 01848 200611 In June and July McAlien (pictured here) was resident in the Post Office. The winner, pulled at random from the many who spotted him, was Alex McMillan. Congratulations Alex, please collect your money from Graham Watson. Where will he be resident next during August and September... in another window? On a shop shelf? Who knows? When you spot him leave his location and your name and address in the Gazette box and the first correct answer chosen at random will receive £5. Thanks to George Leech for sponsoring this competition. Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 • 31 Photo: Sue Grant 23 GLENCAIRN & TYNRON DIARY DATES AUGUST Sunday 1st Village clean-up 2pm car park, Moniaive. Please come and help get ready for the ‘in bloom’ judges. Sunday 1st Service 11.45am St Ninian’s. Monday 2nd Nithsdale in Bloom judging. Tuesday 3rd Evergreens trip Wigtonshire coast. Betty 200453. Saturday 7th Dunscore Gala. Saturday 7th Yoga A day of yoga in Tynron with Marjory Watt (Yoga Scotland Tutor) 10am to 4.30pm. Cost for day £20. Bring your own lunch. Bookings and details contact Del Costan 01848 200623 or mob: 07730951847. Sunday 8th Service 11.45am St Ninian’s. Sunday 8th Scottish Songs of Praise 7pm Dunscore Church. Monday 9th Beautiful Scotland judging. Saturday 14th Soup and pudding lunch in St. Ninian's from 12 to 2pm provided by SLYC (Youth Group) to raise funds for SLYC visit to Zambia in April 2011. Sunday 15th Service 11.45am St Ninian’s. Tuesday 17th Evergreens trip Twynholm. Betty 200453. Saturday 21st Salsa Night Memorial Institute. Dance and food. Ticketed event. Call Three Glens Restaurant 01848 200057. Sunday 22nd Service 11.45am Glencairn. Wednesday 25th Craigdarroch Fishing Club meeting and Pairs Competition at Loch Skay. Brian 200467. Friday 27th Concert at New Cample Farm, Thornhill with Wendy Stewart and Gary West 7.30pm. Tickets £8. 01848 332 325. Saturday 28th 131st Moniaive Flower Show. Doors open 1.30pm. Saturday 28th Deadline for entries Moniaive’s Got Talent. Sunday 29th Service 10am Dunscore. Sunday 29th Conventicle at Hall Hill near Irongray Church 3pm. Sunday 29th Windfarm Fund applications deadline. SEPTEMBER Thursday 2nd Glencairn History Group Talk by Andrew Nicholson ‘The Archaeology of Glencairn” Memorial INstitute 7.30pm. All welcome. Bob Martin 07772877443. Friday 3rd Moniaive Gala AGM Institute 7pm. All welcome. Sue 01848 200331. Sunday 5th Service 11.45am St Ninian’s. Monday 6th Salsa, Swing, Latin, Tango Classes restart Institute 7pm. £6 lesson. Mary 07513046016. Monday 6th Glencairn Community Council meeting. All welcome. Institute 7.30pm. Saturday 11th Lunch in St. Ninian's from 12 to 2pm. Saturday 11th Moniaive’s Got Talent watch for posters. Sunday 12th Service 11.45am St Ninian’s with Rev Stephen Simumba from Lubuto, Zambia. Wednesday 15th SWRI Talk Glencairn in 1560 by Alexander Hall. St Ninian’s Church 7.30pm. All welcome. Refreshments. Thursday 16th Public Meeting Glencairn Community Windfarm Fund ‘Big Projects’. 7.30pm Institute. Doors open 6.30pm to view exhibits. All welcome. Sunday 19th Service 11.45am St Ninian’s with Rev Dr David Batholomew. 7pm Presbytery Songs of Praise at Castle Douglas. Friday 24th Bluegrass Festival Concert 7.30pm. Paul Lyttle 200272. Saturday 25th Bluegrass Festival Workshops from 12 noon. Open mic and taster sessions afternoon. Main Concert 7.30pm. Paul Lyttle 200272. Sunday 26th Big Bluegrass Gospel Service 11.45am St Ninian’s Church. Paul Lyttle 200272. Sunday 26th Craigdarroch Fishing Club Invitation Pairs Competition at Loch Skay. Brian 200467. Wednesday 29th Craigdarroch Fishing Club meeting. Brian 200467. OCTOBER Sunday 3rd Harvest Service 11.45am St Ninian’s. NOVEMBER Friday 5th Bonfire & Firework Night watch for posters. Friday 26th Older People’s Party 7pm Masonic Hall, Moniaive. MONIAIVE REGULAR EVENTS Salsa, Swing, Ballroom & Tango Memorial Institute 7pm. Restarts 6th September. Mary 07513 046016. Curry Nights at Craigdarroch Arms Hotel Wednesday nights. Kilnhouse Carpet Bowling Club Meets Monday nights October to April 7.30pm-10pm. Scott McMillan 01848 200568. Health Walk Meet every Thursday at 2pm, Memorial Institute and afterwards for a cuppa. Free. Duncan Saunderson 01848 200327 or Max McKenzie 01848 200068 for details. Darts Craigdarroch Arms, Moniaive. 200205. Fishing Club Lottery every Monday at 9pm. Tickets available at George Hotel or from Fishing Club members. Carpet Bowls Tuesday evenings George Hotel, Moniaive. Robin 200203. Pool Competition Thursday evenings George Hotel, Moniaive. Robin 200203. Book Reading Club Fourth Thursday of month, Craigview, 7.30pm. Anne Mackintosh 01387 820265. Yoga Wednesdays 7.30pm, Memorial Institute. Carol Godridge 200681. Bells of St Ninian’s Handbell Ringing Mondays meet 7.30pm in St Ninian’s Nan Tait 200403. Kickback Martial Arts Weds 5-7pm Institute. Ages 5 to adult. Just turn up. Quiz Every Sunday 5-6pm The George Hotel. £1 per head – winner takes all! Easy-obics Thursdays Institute 11am-12pm. Glencairn Community Council First Monday of month, Memorial Institute 7.30pm. All welcome. Robin McIver 200412. Glencairn History Group First Thursday of month, Memorial Institute 7.30pm. Bob Martin 0777 2877443. Glencairn Memorial Institute Committee Fourth Thursday of month in Institute. All welcome. Duncan Saunderson 200327. Evergreen Club On summer break. Restarts September. Jean Stewart 200599 or Betty McMillan 200453. Moniaive SWRI Every third Wednesday 7.30pm, St Ninian’s. Linda Stott 200325. Brownies Memorial Institute, every Tues of term. 6-7pm. Tina Thomson 01848 200323 or Karen Malone 01848 200604. Guides Guider Diane Ireland 01848 200766. Episcopal Service Fourth Sunday of every month 9.30am Maxwelton Chapel. Tony Freeman 200150. 32 • Glencairn Gazette 65 • August/September 2010 Rock Solid Fridays (term-time) Church run Club for 11-14 year olds. Glenriddell Hall, Dunscore 7.30-9pm. Christine Sime 01387 820245. Toy Library St Ninian’s Thursdays 2-3.30pm. JaM (‘Jesus and Me’ Kids’ club) every Sunday (except school holidays) Redpath Cottage, North Street 10am. Children from 3 years up welcome. Third Sunday of the month is a family service at St. Ninian's. Contact Anja Lyttle 01848 200272. Skitter Lane Youth Club for 14-18 year-olds every Monday (term-time). Bus from Moniaive at 6:50pm, back at 10pm. Dean Goddard 01848 200322 or Rona Gunnell 01387 740326. TYNRON REGULAR EVENTS Weekly Walks Eunice Laidlaw on 200343. Tynron Carpet Bowling Club Thursdays 7.30pm. Tynron Hall. Frank Irvine 200355. Tynron Community Council Last Monday, odd months. George Freeborn on 200439. Tynron SWRI 1st Monday of the month. Madge Rorison on 200305. Tai Chi Wednesdays. Mary Newbold on 200379. Ceilidh Dancing Classes Every Tuesday 8.00 10.00 pm. £3. Mary Newbold on 200379. BOOKING CONTACTS Cairn Valley Community Transport Charlie McAllan on 01387 820877. Glencairn Memorial Institute Elaine Wilson 200727. Tynron Hall Phil Armstrong 01848 200225 or 07967049792. Wallaceton Hall Wendy Stewart 820241. Masonic Hall, Moniaive John Cowdery 200441. COMING & GOING John, Gabrielle, Finn, Logan and Madison Bell to Gaups Mill, Moniaive from Manchester • Gavin, Gillian, David and Rory Kilgour to Breconside from Dunreggan • John and Ann Kilgour to Dunreggan from Breconside • Callum McNeil and Alan Rodan to Ayr Street • Kerry Saxon to Euchan caravan (LOL), Moniaive, from Warrington, Cheshire. DISTRIBUTION For distribution queries or to be added to mailing list please call Lynda or Perry on 01848 200026. EDITORIAL CONTACTS/ADVERTISING We depend on you for news to fill the Gazette. Please help by supplying dates, advertisements, articles and letters. These can be placed in the Gazette Box found in Watson’s Grocers. • Annie Shnapp 01848 200421. • Sue Grant, Glenluiart, Moniaive 01848 200331 sue@badpress.demon.co.uk • Sandy Hall, Craiglearan, Moniaive 01848 200292. DEADLINE FOR OCT/NOV ISSUE IS 20TH SEPT. Layout and editing: Sue Grant. The views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial team. 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