The Kintyre Forum

Hello everyone.
So pleased to have found this board.
I lived in Campbeltown from 1963 to 1972. We stayed in a bungalow on Ardnacraig Drive (Avenue) before we moved to Chester.
My Dad was an Agent for the Pearl Assurance and was also in charge of the Sea Cadets at some point I think.
Would love to catch up with anyone who knew me or my family - Norman and Rita (Mum and Dad) and Malcolm and Elizabeth (me but prefer Liz) Jones.
Have enjoyed the photographs too!!

Thanks

Liz

Hi Liz,

Sorry for the delay in replying - I was hoping someone else would know a bit more!

Do you recall anyone in particular from your days here and you ever been back?

D

Hi Davie! Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid not - that must sound awful but it's over 30 years since I left and have no photos or anything of my life there.
Sadly my Mum died just a year after we moved and Dad 12 years ago.
Have lost touch with my Brother who would be about 52 now. He left at 18 to join the Merchant Navy but then went into the R.A.F.
I started the Grammar School in 1972 but only for a month or so. I think I went to Millknowe Primary (hope I spelt that right).
However I do remember the lovely view across the loch, the fishing boats, the woods at the top of our road and the fair in the summer where all our goldfish in our pond came from and my little spaniel dog called Wendy.
Wish I could remember more so I could tell my children because their life and surroundings have always been so different. I've never been back but would love to bring my family to show them.

Liz

lizc wrote:Hello everyone.
So pleased to have found this board.
I lived in Campbeltown from 1963 to 1972. We stayed in a bungalow on Ardnacraig Drive (Avenue) before we moved to Chester.
My Dad was an Agent for the Pearl Assurance and was also in charge of the Sea Cadets at some point I think.
Would love to catch up with anyone who knew me or my family - Norman and Rita (Mum and Dad) and Malcolm and Elizabeth (me but prefer Liz) Jones.
Have enjoyed the photographs too!!

Thanks

Liz

Hi Liz, yes I knew your father and brother away back in 1968-70 when I was a member of the Campbeltown Sea Cadet unit. Your father was in charge along with Patrick Stewart (who I mentioned to him about you) and Robin McIlchere. I think there was about 14 members then, some I can remember, Peter Stimson, Malcolm Stewart, Ian Campbell the rest will come back to me. The time we went to HMS Ganges for a fortnight, bloody murder, the barracks were as old as the hills.We were also the guard of honour when Prince Philip arrived in Campbeltown Nato jetty aboard the sub HMS Churchill. We were like stiffs standing to attention for ages in freezing weather, your dad trying to keep our spirits up. As for Malcolm, he is now in the Navy, pity you have lost touch. I hope this helps your request.

Thanks so much for your reply - my Mum and me were there when Prince Philip came!! Don't suppose you have any photos?
When you say Malcolm is in the Navy now do you mean my Brother? I would so like to know that he's OK and tell him he has two beautiful Nieces and a handsome Nephew and that despite everything I have been very happily married for 23 years and am a very proud Grandmother too.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Liz

lizc wrote:Thanks so much for your reply - my Mum and me were there when Prince Philip came!! Don't suppose you have any photos?
When you say Malcolm is in the Navy now do you mean my Brother? I would so like to know that he's OK and tell him he has two beautiful Nieces and a handsome Nephew and that despite everything I have been very happily married for 23 years and am a very proud Grandmother too.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Liz

Yes Liz, meaning Malcolm your brother. As for photos, I do not have, but I will check with Patrick Stewart and Robin McIlchere if they have. I cannot remember if any of the press were there (Courier), may be some one reading this will update us. I hope your brother may read this by chance and get in touch with you and family. Will get back to you on any further info.

Thank you - that's brilliant!

Liz