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Cumnock Round Table wrote on September 25, 2025
Hello Shiraz (Sony) nice to hear you mention Cumnock Round Table, we are pretty much still alive and well - would love to hear more from you if you are still close to the local area, maybe come along one night to give us a talk about table back in the 1970’s? Reach out by emailing us on cumnock@roundtable.org.uk Thanks
Hello Shiraz (Sony) nice to hear you mention Cumnock Round Table, we are pretty much still alive and well - would love to hear more from you if you are still close to the local area, maybe come along one night to give us a talk about table back in the 1970’s? Reach out by emailing us on cumnock@roundtable.org.uk

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Shiraz Bhanji (Sony) wrote on February 26, 2025
Hello Jennifer, what year was your husband in the Cumnock Round Table ?? I was there 1972 - 1975, whilst at the Ballochmyle Hospital. There was a Jack Fleming, who lived in Catrine. His wife, Anne - used to work part time at the Ballochmyle Hospital, in the Telephone Exchange. Also Laurie Brass, a lecturer at Ballochmyle Hospital - he was with the Rotary Club, think with the Cumnock Club. His charming & delightful wife (whose name escapes my mind) with the Inner Wheel - invited me along once, as a Guest Speaker - saying a few words about Tanzania & East Africa !! The Editor of Ayrshire Post, was with the Ayr Round Table. I forget his name too - he invited me to contribute regularly for the weekly Post ! Wonderful times - very fond memories - met so many lovely Scots folks - went to so many... Read more
Hello Jennifer, what year was your husband in the Cumnock Round Table ??

I was there 1972 - 1975, whilst at the Ballochmyle Hospital.

There was a Jack Fleming, who lived in Catrine. His wife, Anne - used to work part time at the Ballochmyle Hospital, in the Telephone Exchange.

Also Laurie Brass, a lecturer at Ballochmyle Hospital - he was with the Rotary Club, think with the Cumnock Club. His charming & delightful wife (whose name escapes my mind) with the Inner Wheel - invited me along once, as a Guest Speaker - saying a few words about Tanzania & East Africa !!

The Editor of Ayrshire Post, was with the Ayr Round Table. I forget his name too - he invited me to contribute regularly for the weekly Post !

Wonderful times - very fond memories - met so many lovely Scots folks - went to so many Burns Supper (was even invited to give the 'Hail Caledonia' address one year, think 1974).

My warmest regards to all the good folks of South Ayrshire, in most instances - the children & grandchildren of those that I was fortunate to have known then !!... Collapse
Jennifer, wife of Morris NcWhirter wrote on January 6, 2025
Nice to hear from you. Have many happy memories of Round Table days.
Nice to hear from you. Have many happy memories of Round Table days.... Collapse
Shiraz Bhanji (Sony) wrote on January 5, 2025
Another big regret - didn't keep in touch with the wonderful folks that I met whilst at Ballochmyle Hospital - lots of names comes to mind. Wonder where they all are. Alistair Kerr, Hugh Nicol, Margaret Walker, Sharath Menon, Yusuf Janoowalla! Memories.... !
Another big regret - didn't keep in touch with the wonderful folks that I met whilst at Ballochmyle Hospital - lots of names comes to mind. Wonder where they all are. Alistair Kerr, Hugh Nicol, Margaret Walker, Sharath Menon, Yusuf Janoowalla! Memories.... !... Collapse
Shiraz Bhanji (Sony) wrote on January 5, 2025
Used to keep in touch with several of the Cumnock Round Tablers, but sadly have lost contact over the years! One of my deepest regrets - though did make it for the 50th Anniversary Dinner of the Cumnock Round Table & stayed with Malcolm Ross.
Used to keep in touch with several of the Cumnock Round Tablers, but sadly have lost contact over the years! One of my deepest regrets - though did make it for the 50th Anniversary Dinner of the Cumnock Round Table & stayed with Malcolm Ross.... Collapse
Shiraz Bhanji (Sony) wrote on January 5, 2025
Originally frm the small town of Tanga, on the eastern coast of Tanzania (East Africa), there were a whole group of us, from late 1960s to late 1970s! Now spread all over the world. Would love to make contact with others, still living in the area!!
Originally frm the small town of Tanga, on the eastern coast of Tanzania (East Africa), there were a whole group of us, from late 1960s to late 1970s! Now spread all over the world. Would love to make contact with others, still living in the area!!... Collapse
Shiraz Bhanji (Sony) wrote on January 5, 2025
WONDERFUL & FOND MEMORIES. Trained in the early 1970s; was a member of the Cumnock Round Table. Also contributed to the Cumnock Chronicle & Ayrshire Post. Used to go to the Catrine Social ?Club, regularly at weekends, for dances!!
WONDERFUL & FOND MEMORIES.
Trained in the early 1970s; was a member of the Cumnock Round Table. Also contributed to the Cumnock Chronicle & Ayrshire Post. Used to go to the Catrine Social ?Club, regularly at weekends, for dances!!... Collapse
Doreen Duncan now Hounsham. wrote on April 20, 2024
Was a patient plastic surgery unit in Ballochmyle hospital 1950s to60s.remember Bill head porter...
Was a patient plastic surgery unit in Ballochmyle hospital 1950s to60s.remember Bill head porter...... Collapse
Michael Busse wrote on January 28, 2023
My Great Great Grandfather David Hood has been a brick wall for a long time. Recently discovered he was born in Old Cumnock and found more family on your website. Thank you! Still looking for additional information on his father George who was a coal miner.
My Great Great Grandfather David Hood has been a brick wall for a long time. Recently discovered he was born in Old Cumnock and found more family on your website. Thank you! Still looking for additional information on his father George who was a coal miner.... Collapse
Robbie Birnie wrote on April 22, 2022
I was interested in the notes compile by Bobby Grierson concerning David Smith, Cumnock's 13th Provost. I would like to point out that the date provided for his marriage to Jessie Hewitson is incorrect. The couple married on 20 June 1877, not 20 June 1887 as stated on your website. On their marriage registration document, his wife's name is recorded as "Janet Hewitson"
I was interested in the notes compile by Bobby Grierson concerning David Smith, Cumnock's 13th Provost. I would like to point out that the date provided for his marriage to Jessie Hewitson is incorrect. The couple married on 20 June 1877, not 20 June 1887 as stated on your website. On their marriage registration document, his wife's name is recorded as "Janet Hewitson"... Collapse
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