Back to 1975 in this next photo. Simplicity Patterns workforce in High Blantyre had a day out.
Shared here by Helen Corns who told me, “The 4th person from left is Michael Campbell, 5th is Gerry Corns. They played at Udston bowling sometimes usually Tuesdays and sometimes in East Kilbride for badminton. They had a good social life !”
On Social Media, the following comments were received on Facebook:
Gerald Cummiskey I painted it in 83 on the Ci with the mudman.
Helen Whyte Dyer I worked there 1970.. book binding. Fingers covered in tape for the paper cuts lol.
Rena Caullay I worked there 19 62 pattern picking and post office. X
John Hawkins My mother worked in simplicity In early 70,s I was born 75.
Margaret Gordon I worked there folding and putting patterns in the paper envelopes when I left school 1969. Lasted a week lol
Anne Cook Walked miles round that factory making orders up as a student during the summer holidays ….they used to play radio stations that played fast music so you walked faster !!!!
Frances Reid Is the guy 2nd on left Bobby Taggart ?
John Paul Martin Frances Reid it looks like him mum
Frances Reid John Paul Martin he was working in the factory at that time and he played bowls at udson
Sandra Jane Paterson I worked there in the bonus and wages department from 1975 to 1981