Milngavie Local History Month

East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Cultural Trust celebrate History and Heritage In partnership with East Dunbartonshire’s local heritage and history groups

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Local History Month 2 March – 28 March 2020 Local History Month aims to increase awareness of local history and encourage all members of the local community to take part.

The event is a great way for groups to highlight their local history and for local people to get involved.

Join us for a month long programme of events, exhibitions, walks and talks across East Dunbartonshire - you’ll be amazed at what you’ll discover!

For events bookable through Eventbrite visit www.EDLCCulture.eventbrite.com or search through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ for the event you wish to book) For more information contact archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or call 0141 777 3142 For more general information on EDLC Libraries, Heritage and Arts visit www.edlc.co.uk

BEARSDEN Bearsden in Pictures Pop in throughout the month of March to view our digital photograph display of historic Bearsden.

Photographs selected by staff from our vast photograph collection.

Venue: Date:

Bearsden Library Monday 2 March – Saturday 28 March

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Down Memory Lane

New Kilpatrick Church

Drop in to view our rarely seen bound newspaper volumes of the Milngavie and Bearsden Herald on display. From the 1950s all the way through to the 1990s. Come and reminiscence with local articles, adverts and fashions over the changing decades!

Visit Bearsden’s New Kilpatrick Church on this open day to view the impressive stained glass windows.

There will be short talks on the stained glass, including the stories of the local people behind the windows and a children’s heritage quiz.

Venue:

Time: Date:

Bearsden Library Monday 23 March Drop in between 12pm – 2.30pm

Bearsden Library, 69 Drymen Road, Bearsden G61 3QT

The new Church Halls will also be open for all to visit, with a display of old records and maps. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Time:

Saturday 14 March 10am – 12.30pm

Telling the stories All welcome at this heritage themed service at the New Kilpatrick Church, telling stories from 1649 to 2020.

Date: Time:

Sunday 15 March 10.30am – 11.30am

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Heritage Walk

Stained Glass Talk

Learn about the history of Bearsden on this fascinating local heritage walk led by Local Historian Donald Shankland.

Join us for a fascinating talk by Peter Spencer Davies on the New Kilpatrick Church’s stained glass windows.

New visitors always welcome. Refreshments served.

Date:

Time: Date:

Sunday 15 March 12 noon

Meet at Church Halls.

No booking required.

Heritage Game Show Night Join us for some fun filled, history themed quizzing!

All welcome.

Venue: Date:

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Thursday 12 March 7.30pm New Kilpatrick Church Halls

Time: Venue:

Tuesday 31 March 7.30pm – 9pm New Kilpatrick Church Halls

New Kilpatrick church 28 Kirk Place, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 3RT Toilet Facilites; Disabled Toilet Facilities; Wheelchair Access; Free Parking; Audio Loop (at the talk)

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BISHOPBRIGGS East Dunbartonshire Then and Now: A journey through the archives of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Come and hear a fun heritage talk and discover fantastic images, sound and video relating to East Dunbartonshire and Scotland.

Explore services such as Scran, Canmore, ScotlandsPlaces, Britain from Above and the National Collection of Aerial Photography and get the most out of them for your research and enjoyment.

Book your free ticket via Eventbrite or contact 0141 777 3142 for more details Venue: Date: Time:

Bishopbriggs Library Thursday 5 March 11am

Sporting Memories Pop in and take a trip down memory lane with our photographic display on local sporting memories.

From school sports days in the 1920s to the opening of Bishopbriggs Golf Club.

Venue: Date: Time:

Bishopbriggs Library Monday 2 - Saturday 28 March 10am – 8pm Monday – Thursday and 10am – 5pm Friday – Saturday

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Thomas Muir School Art Competition A second chance to view the 2019 East Dunbartonshire Schools Art Exhibition. With over 1200 entries shortlisted down to 27 finalists. Professionally mounted and framed with the assistance of East Dunbartonshire Arts Council.

Venue: Date:

Time:

Thomas Muir Coffee Shop 2 – 28 March 9.30am – 4pm

Huntershill Village, 100 – 102 Crowhill Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1RP

Toilet Facilities; Disabled Toilet Facilities; Wheelchair Access; Free Parking; Refreshments;

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KIRKINTILLOCH House History Open Day For Local History Month join us for a display of archives and local studies material with a house history theme, and get advice on tracing the history of your own house.

We’ll also have a children’s local history treasure hunt around the library.

Free drop in event, no need to book.

Venue:

Time: Date:

William Patrick Library Saturday 21 March 1pm to 4pm

William Patrick Library, 2 – 4 West High Street, Kirkintiloch, G66 1AD

High Street Memories Display A repeat of this popular trip down memory lane. Pop in to see adverts, photographs, newspaper articles and our rarely seen bound newspaper volumes on display to spark your memory of the changing local high street.

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William Patrick Library (Foyer) Wednesday 11 March 10am to 1pm

William Patrick Library, 2 – 4 West High Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1AD

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‘Love and Whisky’

The story of Rita Cowan and Masataka Taketsuru (the mother and father of Japanese whisky). An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of their marriage.

Venue: Date: Time:

Auld Kirk Museum 22 February - 14 March Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm

The opening of the exhibition will take place on Saturday 15 February at 2.30pm. Join us for Japanese Whisky tasting, courtesy of Nikka Whisky as well as Japanese dancing with shamisen music.

No booking required Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HN

Canal Connections An exhibition of paintings from the East Dunbartonshire Council Civic Art Collection on the theme of ‘Coasts and Waters’. The artwork will be complimented by a selection of unique records from our Archives, including documents and photographs created by Kirkintilloch boat builders J & J Hay Ltd. Venue:

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Kirkintilloch Town Hall 2 March - 30 April Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm

Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Union Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1DH

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Theatre: Reflections of a Strong Voice – Women, how we got to now* As part of International Women’s Day a cultural evening of opinions, stories, music and readings from the female perspective. This event is a partnership with East Dunbartonshire’s Women’s Heritage Group who have written, researched and will perform a series of powerful monologues ‘Women of their Time’, inspired by stories of local women and their lives through the years. This will include a pop up exhibition of their art work that has been exhibited in Town Hall. (another great opportunity to see the work) The evening will also showcase strong female voices with a performance by Kirkintilloch Ladies Choir and listen to a series of illuminating short readings recognising women’s historical, cultural and political contributions to society. We also welcome Jo Mango, an East Dunbartonshire based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has performed internationally, including the Carnegie Hall in New York. Jo will be linking performances through song and conversation. One of Scotland’s leading female singer songwriters.(*this production is aimed to be a safe and enjoyable event with stories and experiences of real lives which may contain strong language).

Limited places so be sure not to miss out.

Kirkintilloch Town Hall Friday 6 March Time: 7.30pm (Doors Open 6pm) Fee: £8 Age Range: Suitable 16yrs+ Venue: Dates:

Visit www.EDLCCulture.eventbrite.com to book or call 0141 777 3143, Monday – Friday between 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Regent Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN International Women’s Day #EachforEqual

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The Forth and Clyde Canal: Past, present and future Come along to the Barony Chambers for an interesting and informative talk on the Forth and Clyde Canal from Tommy Lawton. The talk will cover the campaign to reopen the canal, the reopening itself, present activities and implications for the future.

Date: Time:

Wednesday 18 March 2pm – 3.30pm

No booking required.

Look Back with Bookbug (Parent and child activity)

Join Bookbug for a walk round Kirkintilloch’s Heritage Centre with songs, rhymes and a little bit of history.

Venue: Date

Time: Age: Cost:

Kirkintilloch Town Hall Monday 2 March See Eventbrite for more details 10.15am 0 - 4yrs Free, book on Eventbrite

Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Regent Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN

Barony Chambers, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN

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Canal Heritage Guided Walk

Boat Trips on the Forth and Clyde Canal

Come along and enjoy a short walk with guide and Canal News Editor, Paul Carter. Starting from Townhead Bridge to Hillhead Bridge and along to Southbank Marina. Explore the Forth and Clyde Canal’s rich heritage of shipbuilding, iron works, cruising and the building of the Luggie Aqueduct.

To celebrate Local History Month the Forth and Clyde Canal Society will be offering short boat trips along the Forth and Clyde Canal. There will also be information available about the canal history and Forth and Clyde Canal Society.

Meet at Townhead Bridge, Kirkintilloch Date: Time:

Saturday 14 March 10.30am – 12pm

No booking required.

Please note: Boat trips are weather dependent Venue:

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No booking required.

Time:

Townhead, Kirkintilloch (across from Nonna’s Kitchen) Saturday 28 March 11am – 3pm

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LENNOXTOWN Lennoxtown in Pictures Pop into Lennoxtown Library throughout Local History Month for a photographic display showing old photos of Lennoxtown and Campsie Parish. Organised by Campsie Local History Group.

Venue: Date: Time:

Lennoxtown Library Monday 2 March – Friday 27 March During usual Library opening hours

Lennoxtown Library, 46 Main Street, Lennoxtown G66 7DA Free parking; Toilets; Disabled Toilets; Wheelchair Access

Campsie Collections Come along and view a special display of archives and local studies material relating to the Campsie area.

These documents, volumes and photographs highlight the fascinating and rich heritage of Campsie. There will also be some fun, children’s activities!

Venue: Date: Time:

Lennoxtown Library Tuesday 24 March 1pm – 4pm

Lennoxtown Library, 46 Main Street, Lennoxtown G66 7DA Free parking; Toilets; Disabled Toilets; Wheelchair Access

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MILNGAVIE Visit to Dougalston Doocot The doocot (dovecot, pigeon house) is a Grade 2 listed building and a prominent feature of the designed landscape of the Dougalston Estate. It has an interesting exterior with around 70 masons’ marks to be seen. The interior, which is not normally accessible to the public, will be open for viewing the intact nest boxes.

Date: Time:

Saturday 14 March 2pm

Advanced booking essential. Contact Paul Bishop on paul.bishop.3@glasgow.ac.uk (preferred) or on 0141 956 2577 Free parking.

Meet on the footpath at start of Woodland Walk, near last house on Baldernock Road before the golf course.

Dougalston Golf Course, Baldernock Road, Milngavie

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Craigton Village Walk A local history walk, led by local historian Donald Shankland, around the area of Craigton village to highlight some of the historical sites of the area.

Date: Time:

Saturday 14 March 10.30am - 12.30pm

Booking is essential and a place on the walk can only be booked by contacting 0141 956 3541.

Free Parking

Villages around Milngavie Milngavie Heritage Centre is presenting a local history exhibition entitled The Villages of Milngavie. The countryside around Milngavie has a number of small villages including Baldernock, Craigton and Mugdock.

Each village has a rich social and economic history to uncover.

Venue: Date:

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Milngavie Heritage Centre Saturday 7 March - Saturday 14 March (excluding Sunday 8 March) 10am – 4pm

The Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall, 71 Station Road, Milngavie G62 8BZ Free parking; Toilets; Disabled Toilets; Wheelchair Access

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Milngavie Library Irish Family History Talk Join us for a repeat of the very popular Irish Family History talk from James Slavin of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society. Learn top tips to help trace your Irish Ancestors.

Venue:

Time: Date:

Milngavie Library Thursday 19 March 2pm – 3.30pm

Milngavie Library, Allander Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8PN Book a free ticket via Eventbrite or contact 777 3142 for more details.

Free parking; Toilets; Disabled Toilets; Wheelchair Access

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Portraits of the Past

Trails and Tales

Pop in and see some faces from Milngavie’s past. From the workers at the Tambowie Distillery to Primary School teachers from 100 years ago. This interesting photograph display on the people of Milngavie is worth a look!

Trails and Tales is an Arts & Heritage Project which has engaged artists with communities to explore their local history and heritage. This project has generated research, conversations and creative responses to learning and has inform the design and creation of a series of outdoors sculptural arts and heritage trails, across 11 local communities (towns and villages). There are nine downloadable maps on our website which you can use to explore East Dunbartonshire. These can also be found across our Trail Hubs, Libraries & Cultural Venues from spring/summer 2020.

For more information please see www.trailsandtales.org Email info@trailsandtales.org Telephone: EDLC Trust Head Quarters 0141 777 3143

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Milngavie library

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During the month of March 10am – 8pm Monday – Thursday and

10am – 5pm Friday – Saturday

Milngavie Library, Allander Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8PN Free parking; Toilets; Disabled Toilets; Wheelchair Access

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Made in Kirkintilloch, A Heritage Centre at Kirkintilloch Town Hall This is our Visitor Centre which depicts the Industry of Kirkintilloch through a permanent display on the upper floor. We also have a community learning space and co-curated exhibition space which has a changing programme of collaborative exhibitions between artists & communities.

Open to the public Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm & various Saturdays. Admission is free.

Want to find out more about local people, places and history?

Why not purchase one of our local publications.

Selected titles on sale at your local library. Contact 777 3142 or archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk for more details.

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If Local History Month has sparked your interest in local history why not pop into Archives and Local Studies on the first floor of the William Patrick Library where you can enjoy free access to a wealth of archive and local history material including local newspapers from 1886 to the present day, a vast collection of photographs and a varied selection of local books and maps to enjoy.

There are also over 300 archive collections covering councils, schools, businesses, industries, cemeteries, clubs, individuals, families, poor relief, valuation rolls, burial records and building plans.

Contact archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk for more information.

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VENUE INFORMATION Auld Kirk Museum & Barony Chambers Cowgate, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN Tel. 0141 777 3013 Email: museums@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Open: Tuesday – Saturday 10am -1pm & 2pm – 5pm Bearsden Library 69 Drymen Road, Bearden G61 3QT Tel. 0141 777 3021 Open: Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm Bishopbriggs Library 170 Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs G64 2LX Tel. 0141 777 3155 Open: Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm Kirkintilloch Town Hall Union Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1DH Tel. 0141 777 3143 Open: Monday – Thursday 10am – 4pm Lennoxtown Library 46 Main Street, Lennoxtown G66 7JJ Tel: 0141 777 3151 Open: Monday and Wednesday 10am – 8pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 5pm

Milngavie Heritage Centre Milngavie Town Hall, Station Road, Milngavie G62 8BZ (See opening times under event details) Email: admin@milngavieheritage.org Milngavie Library Allander Road, Milngavie G62 8PN Tel: 0141 956 2776 Open: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm Lille Art Gallery Station Rd, Milngavie, G62 8BZ Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Tel. 0141 956 5536 William Patrick Library 2 - 4 West High Street Kirkintilloch G66 1AD Tel: 777 3141/3142 Open: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm www.edlc.co.uk/heritage

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Further information

To find out more about Local History Month events taking place across East Dunbartonshire please contact the EDLC Archives & Local Studies team at: William Patrick Library, 2-4 West High Street, Kirkintilloch G66 1AD Tel: 0141 777 3142 Email: libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk EDLC Trust is a recognised Scottish Charity: SC 04 1942 VAT Registration No: GB 102892037 Company Registration No: 389516

Other Formats

This document can be provided in large print, Braille or on audio cassette and can be translated into different community languages. Contact the Corporate Communications team at: East Dunbartonshire Council, 12 Strathkelvin Place, Southbank, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ Tel: 0300 123 4510