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For a PDF version of the current or earlier newsletters click on the relevant number: <\/p>\n Gullane and Dirleton Local History Society<\/strong><\/p>\n Gullane and Dirleton History Society\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scottish Charity Number SC037547<\/p>\n December Number 2 Newsletter 2024<\/p>\n First of all, can we wish you a festive holiday season, however you intend to spend it.\u00a0 We are now almost half way through the session and hope you enjoy all that is to come in future lectures.<\/p>\n Sadly, we have to ask for a bit of help.\u00a0 Next year Carol is unable to take on the responsibility of Meetings Secretary, while we also need some physical help on meetings nights.\u00a0 For those of us who are left on the committee, we are so pleased that numbers have risen since the Covid Years, but as yet we have not had additional volunteers to undertake some of the tasks.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not necessary to join the committee however, although it would be lovely to hear from anyone who would like to join us.\u00a0 We only have a few meetings a year and these are pleasant affairs.<\/p>\n 1\u00a0\u00a0 We need someone younger and fitter (or two people) to help lay out the chairs at the start of meetings.<\/p>\n 2\u00a0\u00a0 And we need someone to be in charge of the visual aspect of presentations, to be on hand to answer any questions from speakers.<\/p>\n 3\u00a0\u00a0 And now we need someone to take over the planning of the 2025\/26 meetings.\u00a0 We do have a list of potential speakers, but someone needs to be willing to book the halls and make contact with speakers and be on hand to introduce them on the night.\u00a0 Someone needs to do the job Carol has been doing and that Michael did before that.<\/p>\n You can contact us at the end of any meeting.\u00a0 There are always people at the back of the room at the tables.\u00a0 And we\u2019d love to have new ideas to help the society succeed.<\/p>\n We still have an exciting programme for the rest of the year which we hope you will continue to enjoy and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year at Gullane, when Lesley Forrest will talk about Archerfield House and its history.<\/p>\n In the meantime, do enjoy Peter Gillies talking about his renovation of Ballencrieff Castle on Thursday 5th<\/sup> at Dirleton.<\/p>\n ——————————————————————————————–<\/p>\n 2024\/5 \u00a0Newsletter:\u00a0 \u00a0Number One<\/p>\n September is now with us and as I look out the window, at the haar, I review one of the most disappointing summers I remember.<\/p>\n But with autumn comes the first of the monthly History Society meetings that challenge sluggish minds and reveal both new ideas and undiscovered truths, whatever the weather.\u00a0 When you come to the first event on Wednesday 18th<\/sup> September at 7.30 at Gullane Village Hall, you will hear from Dr Hanita Ritchie about the Remarkable Women of East Lothian, the rich and powerful, as well as the ordinary women, the backbone of the county.<\/p>\n Like me, look forward with joy to a programme of lectures that will stimulate.\u00a0 On the first evening at Gullane, we invite you to take some of our programmes away to give to local friends and neighbours, to stimulate the group\u2019s membership.\u00a0 New members often bring new skills and we on the committee find ourselves in need of new skills.\u00a0 There are many new homes in our area and as people retire, or move, they could well discover our charms.<\/p>\n And we are always looking for people with local expertise to tell us about the area\u2019s past.<\/p>\n In particular, we are currently looking for people who can help us with some aspects of modern technology, both in the area of publishing materials and someone who will take over the responsibility of the visual aspects of presentations, enabling Eric to concentrate on the sound systems.\u00a0 Frankly, some of us lack modern skills.\u00a0 Speak to us at any meeting if you feel you have expertise to offer.\u00a0 You do not have to be a Committee member to help us.<\/p>\n If you are thinking of renewing your membership for next year, I do urge you to process your membership forms prior to the first meeting, although of course we take money at any time and in almost any form(though not crypto).<\/p>\n I look forward to seeing as many people as possible on the first evening and wish you an enjoyable, historical set of experiences.<\/p>\n Carol Tweedie<\/p>\n Dear Member,<\/p>\n NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/p>\n Gullane and Dirleton History Society\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Scottish Charity number SC037547\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Number 81 \u00a0\u00a0 July <\/strong>2024<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>The 2023\/24 programme of talks was very successful, with good attendance at meetings.<\/p>\n The February event, concerning the impact of WW2 on East Lothian, was particularly well received, with standing room only for some.\u00a0 A new sound system, introduced and managed by Eric Thomson, has enabled members to enjoy presentations more fully.<\/p>\n The summer outing to North Berwick\u2019s Coastal Communities Museum was a great success.<\/p>\n Michael Thomson, Bill Nimmo and several of the Museum volunteers were on hand to guide members round the interesting exhibits.\u00a0\u00a0 Lunch was then provided at the Glen Golf Course, with its magnificent view across Milsay Bay.<\/p>\n Dirleton Summer Fete was blessed with fine weather and the Society stand was particularly busy.\u00a0 Bill Nimmo\u2019s quiz, centred on a display of old photographs attracted much attention.<\/p>\n Michael Thomson has resigned as Chairman of the Society, having performed that role admirably for many years. \u00a0His departure leaves a huge gap to fill in many aspects of the Society\u2019s organisation.\u00a0 Fortunately, Michael will continue to work on the Society\u2019s archive.<\/p>\n His resignation was formally announced at the AGM, at which time Bill Nimmo made a speech in appreciation of Michael\u2019s valuable contribution over the years and presented a pair of framed historic maps.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the position of chairperson remains vacant.\u00a0 In the short term, the committee members have agreed to accept that responsibility on a rotating basis.<\/p>\n Furthermore, we require the services of an audio-visual guru to assist, particularly, with visual aspects of our meetings.\u00a0 This is vitally important to ensure that our speakers can continue to use projected illustrations to augment their presentations.\u00a0 The\u00a0 current committee feels it lacks the necessary IT skills and hopes that someone with such expertise can offer some assistance.<\/p>\n As we begin to plan for the 2025\/26 session, we urge members to inform us of any speakers who might be willing to speak to the group in the future.\u00a0 We are particularly interested in people willing to speak about East Lothian topics.<\/p>\n And finally, if any members have copies of the book \u201cDirleton, Stories and Reminiscences\u201d by John Fergie, which they no longer need, the committee would be pleased to accept these, since this book is now out of print and we feel it would be of interest to newcomers to the area.\u00a0 The Committee is always happy to accept copies of old photographs of the Gullane and Dirleton area, should you come across something that you might feel would be of interest for the future.\u00a0 Photographs can be scanned and returned quickly, so we are not asking for treasured snaps!\u00a0 We also bring to your attention the current display of old photographs in North Berwick Shops which will no doubt stimulate memories for many.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THE LATEST NEWSLETTER For a PDF version of the current or earlier newsletters click on the relevant number: 80, 81. 1, 2, Gullane and Dirleton Local History Society Gullane and Dirleton History Society\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scottish Charity Number SC037547 December Number 2 Newsletter 2024 First of all, can we wish you a festive holiday season, however 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