Diary
November 2017 Diary Dates
Thursday 30th Nov
Torryburn History Group, Torryburn Community Centre, at 7:30 on
George Robertson – “Ralph Erskine – Secessionist Minister”
Tuesday 28th November
Rosyth Garden City Association
is staging a “Life in Rosyth during World War II” exhibition for the Primary 7s who are studying WWII as part of their curriculum. The venue is Rosyth Parish Church and runs from Monday 6th until Thursday 9th November. Films and exhibits from WWII on show.
The exhibition will be open to members of the public on Wednesday 8th November from 6pm – 8pm
Kincardine Local History Group
Meetings are held in the Hepburn Room in the Community Centre
Wednesday 8th November 2017
Eleanor Young Logie Kirk – The First 1000 Years
Kelty Heritage Group
Meetings are held at the Kelty Community Centre at 7:00 pm
Thursday 9th November
George Robertson The Rev Ralph Erskine – Secessionist Minister of Dunfermline
November 2017 Meeting
16th November 2017
“Dunfermline/Trondheim Connection” by Gifford Lind
Gifford Lind is the Honorary Convenor of the Dunfermline-Trondheim Twinning Association. Originally from Greenock, Gifford has lived in Dunfermline since 1974. In his professional life he was employed in the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, working on projects for central and local government, and the EU. He also spent time working as a lecturer in Corporate Planning at Napier College/Polytechnic, before becoming self employed and pursuing his interests in folk music and community song.
The Twinning Association was established in 1997 with the aim of promoting and fostering friendship and understanding between the people of Dunfermline and Trondheim. We are looking forward to learning more about the historic connections between our cities.
As usual, we meet at The Abbey Church Halls, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month. We look forward to welcoming visitors and members to the third meeting of the session.
October 2017 Diary Dates
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Saturday 7th October Sharron McColl The History of the Carnegie Hall
At 2:30 pm. Tickets £2.
Inverkeithing Local History Society
Meetings are held upstairs in the Townhouse, Townhall Street at 7.30 pm, Visitors £2.00 per evening.
11th October 2017 Sue Mowat Educating Limekilns
Kincardine Local History Group
Meetings are held in the Hepburn Room in the Community Centre
11th October 2017 Roy Johnstone The Rise of Hitler
Dunfermline Heritage Community Projects
Undiscovered Dunfermline
Saturday 14 October 2017 at 10.00 am until 4.00 pm
The Canmore Room of Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries
A number of talks and presentations on a varied range of topics from local and international speakers, including a buffet lunch
Scottish Local History Forum
27th October 2017 Conference and AGM Fairs Fetes & Festivals
October 2017 Meeting
19 October 2017
At this meeting George Robertson presented “The Lost Village of Lassodie”, the talk originally scheduled for next April, due to the unexpected unavailablity of our advertised speaker.
We were delighted that George was able to present his excellent and informative talk at such short notice. More information about Lassodie is available in Georges articles “The Lost Village of Lassodie” and “A Childhood in Lassodie“.
As usual, we meet at The Abbey Church Halls, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month. We look forward to welcoming visitors and members to the second meeting of the session.
May 2017 Meeting
Our next meeting is the 2016/17 AGM. It will take place on Thursday 18th May, at 7:30 pm in the Abbey Church Hall, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, and will be followed by “Thirty Years of Fife Constabulary” by George Beattie.
George is an old friend of the society and contributes regularly to our web-site. He is also a good friend and former colleague of George Robertson, so is an ideal guest speaker for this month, as it will be George’s final meeting as Chairman. His talk will, I’m sure, be very entertaining as well as informative.