June 2010 Magazine Despatched

This is the first issue produced by our new editor, Ronald Morrison.

The covers are printed on yellow ('old gold') paper, but I've used a white background for contrast.

Contents include the Diary of James Alexander Sligh aged 18, the Chisholm Highland connection, and Maxwellheugh Cottage, notes on Longformacus.

If you have a article that you would like published, please contact Ronald,
using the contact type 'Contact the Magazine Editor' on our Contacts page.

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Old Gala Club Goes to Work in the Mill

While I was in at Old Gala House, Galashiels today, I saw the Old Gala Club's exhibition, all about the textile mills in Gala, lots of photos of the mills, the machines used, and the processes.

The exhibition traces the history of the textile industry in Galashiels and there are a number of unusual artefacts on show. The locations of 23 mills are identified on a map in the exhibition.

Old Gala House, is in Scott Crescent, Galashiels, TD1 3JS, Scotland.  Map.

Don't miss this exhibition, it finishes on Sunday, 18th July 2010. If you're there on a Thursday, pop in and see us, we're in the next room !

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From Ditch to Bastion - the history of Berwick’s famous walls and defences

The next Friday evening talk to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Berwick upon Tweed Record Office will take place on Friday 23rd July at 7.30 pm at Berwick Parish Centre, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DF, England.  Map.  It's next to Holy Trinity Church. Entrance is through the churchyard. The suggested car parking is near the Barracks and Wallace Green.

Jim Herbert will speak on From Ditch to Bastion, the history of Berwick’s famous walls and defences.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are a local resident or holidaymaker and admission is free.

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