Anne -&- Matt Walker
27/Mar/2001:09:54:04
Dear Hugh,
What a wonderful website! I was born in Glasgow in 1951 (nee Reid) and
used to spend lots of holidays in the three towns. I came to Australia
in 1974 and met my husband Matt who was brought up in the three towns in
1981. We are really enjoying the chatty emails.
Kind regards - Anne -&- Matt Walker
Alex-&-Isabel Millar 01/Apr/2001:20:08:56
Alex;born 1938 union st Saltcoats,raised anderson dr.-&-sannox
dr.went to st.marys -&- central schools. served apprenticeship at
Ardrossan shipyard.Chumbed with Neil McCallum (ardrossan)-&-Peter
Giovanetti (Saltcoats) played darts at Nicols Bar.Isabel;born 1943 Allan
Square,Irvine.went to Bank St,school -&-Irvine Royal,worked in
ardeer-&-Skefko. (own name Fleck) immigrated to Canada in 1967.would
love to here from anyone who remembers us.Sheena Logan,Nancy Hale,Janice
Roden,Elsbeth Todd??????.great site for all the expats!!
Robert Kerr 01/Apr/2001:01:04:42
I was brought up in Saltcoats, living in Middlepart Crescent. Went to
Auchenharvie Academy with Jim Latta, Alec Bennett, Kevin Mathieson
-&- Brian (chicken) Maxwell.
Dave White 02/Apr/2001:13:37:18
My wife Rae has been visiting the site for a few weeks now and i have
seen a few names i recognise and enjoyed the local pictures etc. I have
sent a follow up photo to the one John Hood Sent from Winton School for
the year 1954 . Thanks .Dave White.
Lily-Anne Kerr 02/Apr/2001:08:18:12
Maiden name, Gemmell. I was brought up in Ardrossan (Chapelhill Mount
-&- Greenacres) until the age of seventeen. Migrated to Australia
with my family, where I married my sweetheart, Robert (Bobby) Kerr. We
have an eighteen year old son, William (an Aussie). There's so much we
miss about the three towns, especially living surrounded by countryside.
We're very much nature-minded people, bird-watchers etc. and live in the
aussie 'bush'. It seems to us that we had a great upbringingduring the
seventies and early eighties and I like to think that the kids there now
are experiencing some of the experiences we had. Fishing for tiddlers in
the burn, tree swings, up at the dams, collecting tadpoles,
kick-the-can, (-&- kiss, cuddle or torture occassionally!) I think
it's all T.V. -&- computer games now! Anyway, if anyone remembers me
it would be nice to hear from you. Lorna Craig, Mary Blackwood, Elaine
McColgan, Jacqueline Adams, Lorraine Nicholson, Susan Smith, Dianne
Wilkie, Margot Li
Campbell Cowie 03/Apr/2001:18:02:16
Great site. Brought up in Ardossan, attended Stanley Primary 77-84,
Ardossan Academy 84-90. I left to go to St Andrews University in 1990
and the moved to London after graduation - now living in Kent.
I love the site and it reminds me of happy days up the dam or playing
football with my mates at Jacks Park (for 1st Ardossan BB's) or at
Stanley Park (for the school).
Is there anyone else down south? Thanks for the site. Campbell
stuart gillespie 05/Apr/2001:22:27:37
Went to stanley primary school Ardrossan now living in Southport England
very interested to hear from anyone who new me then.left Scotland in
1970 aged eleven years.
Jane Gilmour 05/Apr/2001:20:27:43
My name is Jane Gilmour my grandfather James Gilmour arrived in
Stevenston in the 1890's. He owned a grocer's shop on the corner of
Warner Street and Shore Rd and next to the station. On his death in 1943
the shop passed to my Uncle Jim. The site is unfortunately now a car
park!
My father was Alexander(Alex) born in Stevenston in 1909. He died here
in Cambridge in 1974. My Uncle John his younger brother is still alive
(aged 90) and living in Toronto Canada. All the other siblings are dead,
Jean, Nan, Jim, Nell, Peggy, Bill and Frank. I would be interested to
correspond with anyone who can remember the family and particularly the
grocer's shop. I have a few pictures of the shop but would appreciate
some more.
Have just discovered this site. Its great.
Jane
John Campbell 05/Apr/2001:03:43:59
I was born in Kilwinning and emigrated to Vancouver, BC with family in
1948. Both parents were born and raised in area. Mother, Theresa
Campbell (Taylor) was born and raised in Saltcoats and father Joseph
Campbell was born and raised in Stevenston. I believe one of my mother's
sisters, Maria Reid, lives in Ardrossan.
I have unfortunately never been back but certainly have enjoyed touring
this site and getting a feeling for the towns. Very quaint. I still have
relatives in the area and if any of them read this and recognize the
family please e-mail me. I would be delighted to hear from you. Thank
you.
isabel smith
07/Apr/2001:20:46:40
my name is isabel smith(maiden name pettigrew)married with four grown up
children and 5 wonderful grand-children.married to ronnie smith of
kilwinning.grew up in saltcoats. loved growing up in saltcoats have
lots of wonderful memories. would love to hear from someone i grew up
with.----issy
Linda Morrison 08/Apr/2001:14:59:50
Couldn't believe it when a friend from work told me about this site!
Nice to see a site like this, but, I must admit, I don't like the term
"Three Towns" - you see I love Ardrossan and can't imagine
living anywhere else. Not even Saltcoats or Stevenston. I went to
Stanley Primary School 1970-1977, and then on to Ardrossan Academy. I
haven't seen any school photos from that time, but who knows - maybe one
day! Did get a look at some of the others and am amazed that even I can
recognise some of the folk who are still around today. Even spotted
Jim Rowlands and will have to ask Dad if it's his brother!!
Brilliant site! Regards. Linda
Louise (Cavani)Brogi
09/Apr/2001:21:49:56
Would anyone out there know whatever happened to a girl I went to
St.Mary's Primary in Saltcoats called Kerry Reid. She lived for a time
in Mossgiel Road, Saltcoats. Her Mum's friend was a Mrs.Forbes who lived
across the road from them. Last time I and a few other of her friends
saw her we would be only around 12/13 years old (1962/3)and she was
leaving from Stevenston Railway Station for Union City in America with
her Mum, younger sister (Maria) and her new Stepdad Davie McNamara from
Ardrossan? Kerry's own father lived in one of the houses around the
'square' at the top of Adams Avenue. We were all in tears that night and
always said we would keep in touch but of course never did! If anyone
remembers her or knows how I could contact her or anything
about her I would be happy to hear from them. Thank you for the use of
your site in the hope of finding a lost friend. Louise Brogi
Ann (Park) Rogan 09/Apr/2001:09:16:54
My big sister Irene (Park) Dickie - see earlier entry - told me about
this site.
I was born in Stevenston in 1951, lived at Reids Avenue -&- Hyslop
Road. I attended Stevenston Primary/High School 1956 to 1966 and some of
my classmates were Sylvia Torbet, Ann Kerr, Elizabeth Watson, Norma
Parker, Jim Seggie. I worked in Cockburn the Chemist at the Cross prior
to emigrating to Sydney Australia in 1973 to join my sister and her
family. I do remember Jean (Park)Kelly who lived along from the Co-op.
Love to hear from anyone who knew me before I came to Australia.
Maria Paterson 13/Apr/2001:22:15:02
I am looking for a class photograph from Glencairn Primary in stevenston
from around 1946 - 1953 containing a photo of Lilian Wilson. (She will
be 60 this year) I hope someone out there can help me. P.S. I am her
daughter.
Peter Howie,
Howey -&- Huie Families 13/Apr/2001:21:18:47
Sandy from Stevenston is desperately seeking living relatives, descended
from the Mann family in Stevenston. Her uncle Robert Mann went to
Capetown, South Africa about thirty years ago. Most of her cousins went
to Canada. Sandy is not on the internet, but I work beside her, and will
pass on any messages. Terrific site, but must admit that the old three
towns were an awful lot better than they are now.
isabel smith 15/Apr/2001:22:15:49
does anyone out there know where Elaine LOWery[maiden name] is originaly
from Millar road,Saltcoats.Marie Mclure would like to get in touch with
her.
JEAN BLACK 18/Apr/2001:04:57:08
Would anyone be able to tell me what happened to the Clellands who lived
in Dalry from 1800. I can find no trace of them and would like to know
if possible where next to look for them. Thank You,
Jean Black
Helen Alston The
Alston 20/Apr/2001:19:37:55
Hi Originally from Stevenston,born at home 1968 in Ardoch Crescent.Parents
James and Helen Jordan.Now living in Kilwinning with husband Stephen and
daughters Louise and Charlotte.Started first full time job with Nobels
Explosives in 1985 as a YTS .Found your web site during normal Friday
night surfing.Interesting and enjoyable!
I am trying to contact former pupils of Auchenharvie Academy who entered
first year in 1980 for reunion.If interested web site to visit
www.thealstons.co.uk/auchenharvie.htm
Helen Alston (Jordan)
