Some people have been emailing or phoning me about the new book “The History of Crossbasket Castle“. Please note, whilst the books have arrived, they are not available for purchase yet until May. I’m hoping to launch them in early May, coinciding with the Castle nearing completion. That said, complimentary copies have now gone out […]
You may have noticed, I’ve never previously published many posts about Crossbasket Castle history. This was deliberate, not through lack of information, but because I was saving ALL the history I had accumulated on this amazing building and its estate, putting it in one place. I’m super excited to tell you about my new book, […]
I look back at this photo with fond memories. The little boy is me! The girl, my friend and neighbour, Lesley Addison. This was in the back garden of the Veverka home at Stonefield Crescent. Our old Anderson Shelter in the background and the beginning of mum’s beautiful gardens. I still cant believe I had […]
Now 74 confirmed guests coming along to the Book Launch evening on Wed 26th November 2014 at Blantyre Bowling Club, Stonefield Road. (7.30pm) with more expected from the club itself!! Free entry with FREE teas, coffees & cakes. There are still places left for this fun & informative evening. I’ll be presenting a history slideshow, […]
I’m pleased to say, things are ALL 100% ready for the book launch on 26th. The first print run of “Blantyre Project – A journey in Time 2” has now been delivered, and there’s enough for the Festive Market and the Book launch evening! If you want a copy of the largest book ever written […]
Next up, a couple of my own little memories. In 1977, I was just six years old. In late June 1977, mum was in hospital giving birth to my brother. On behalf of my four year old sister and I , I picked up a pencil and wrote a letter to mum to take into […]
Amongst the newspaper articles passed down to me from my late mum, is this Blantyre page from The East Kilbride News. Its dated Friday Dec 15th, 1972. Pictured on the left is my dad in the Anderson Church Drama Group. This was the drama group based in Stonefield Road. I also recognise Archie Duncan, Ronnie […]