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Fife Pilgrim Way
Posted on May 21st, 2018
Tuesday, 22nd May 7.30pm, at the NQ Community Centre. Miranda Lorraine will be talking about “The Fife Pilgrim Way” With a total distance of 70 miles, the route will link together many examples of the region’s medieval and pilgrim heritage, North Queensferry being one of the starting points. This talk will give us a chance […]
The Forth Dimension
Posted on March 16th, 2018
Our next event is coming up shortly – Tuesday 20th March – 7.30pm at the Community Centre. Miles Oglethorpe will be presenting ‘The Forth Dimension – making our industrial past work for our future’. Miles works for Historic Environment Scotland and is well known as a good & entertaining speaker. £2 for members / […]
Life via Bahrain – Tuesday 27th February 2018
Posted on March 2nd, 2018
Our first talk of the year is taking place next Tuesday 27th February, at 7.30pm, the NQ Community Centre. “Life Via Bahrain” – A Talk given by Barbara McKechnie From 1976 to 1998 Barbara experienced life in the Middle and Far East from Qatar to Hong Kong with 5 other countries in between—some being more […]
The Himalayas
Posted on November 18th, 2017
Our Final Event of 2017 – not to be missed! Other Times – Other Places The Himalayas A story of how it was in days gone by, and how it is today? Presented by Jim Todd and John Clemmens Jim was created in Calcutta in 1932 and educated at the Mount Hermon School in Darjeeling […]
Tour of Cultybraggan
Posted on May 28th, 2017
Please find attached our membership renewal letter for 2017. The letter includes updates on our current projects, a list of our events this year & the renewal form. Please also remember to fill in the Gift Aid form is you are agreeable to this. We are aiming to organise a tour of Cultybraggan,
Attic Treasure
Posted on October 24th, 2014
Event Attic Treasure Date 24th Oct. 2014 Time 7:30 pm Details We are delighted that Trevor Kyle, Director of Lyon & Turnbull will join us for an evening of inspecting your “Attic Treasures”. Trevor specialises in silver and jewellery but comes with a wealth of knowledge about fine arts and antiques. For £5 you can bring up to […]
From Catwalk to Granny and Back
Posted on November 16th, 2012
Event From Catwalk to Granny and Back Date 16th Nov. 2012 Time 7:30 pm Details A lighthearted look at how Hazel became involved in millinery from sharing her granny’s interest in hats to having her own work modeled on the catwalk. She will bring along samples of her work for people to look at and try on and […]
Autumn Bird & Nature Walk
Posted on September 15th, 2012
Event Autumn Bird & Nature Walk Date 15th Sep. 2012 Time 9:00 am Details Spot the arrival of the winter migrants and visitors. Presenter: John Done Venue War Memorial
Early steamers of the Forth
Posted on January 24th, 2012
Event Early steamers of the Forth Date 24th Jan. 2012 Time 7:30 pm Details A look at the beginning of steamship services in and from the Forth and the history of the “Brilliant” in particular. Learn things you didn’t know about the dawn of steamship travel. Presenter: Colin Bain Price: £3.00 £2.00 (members) Venue North Queensferry Community Centre
Battle of Inverkeithing & Pitreavie 1651 – Cause & Effect
Posted on November 16th, 2010
Event Battle of Inverkeithing & Pitreavie 1651 – Cause & Effect Date 16th Nov. 2010 Time 7:30 pm Details Some have described the Battle of Inverkeithing and Pitreavie, during which many Scots died, as a minor skirmish but Oliver Cromwell himself described it as “an unspeakable mercy”. Whose description is correct and how important was this battle to […]