Paddling Pool Play Park to poss relocate to the Quarry Green

[Kevin]

Incidentally, I've always wondered what was the purpose of the concrete "boxing ring" kind of structure in the corner of the playpark.

Does anyone else know what this is?

I had always been told that was a Band Stand.

[WC1]

It was always known as the band stand, though I've only once in over 60 years seen a band play in it.

[EMDEE]

Band Stand would seem to be the most likely explanation, but why I was wondering about it is that it is a very unusual design for that purpose. I have never heard of a band playing there, (although WC1 has) and actually it is a very out of the way location to hold a concert or anything of the kind (quite apart from the midges).

[bill]

I remember as a boy seeing the pipe band play in the bandstand.

[gizmo]

Me too Bill, but was thinking I had imagined it.

[carlen222]

i played on the band stand with Campbeltown Brass once!!! why, i have no idea!!!! but we did and that wasnt that long ago. i was always told it was a band stand by my mum when we used to play down there as kids too.

p.s. JD i love the photo!!

[jdcarra]

Awe JD Carra how cute you look on that wee swing!!
Can you mind o' all the wee ankle socks and pairs of shoes that sat on the concrete around the pool ? Ah!Happy days.

p.s. JD i love the photo!!

It was an era of happy days and i think all our mothers were proud to have us dressed nicely.

I think i remember the Salvation Army playing in the band stand at some time?