Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect

Members (and others) might be interested in the following event taking place in the Dick Institute on 31 July 2015.
Those attending will be able to view East Ayrshire's copy of Robert Burns, Kilmarnock Edition, "Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect"

Waterloo 200 Ensign Ewart

Last Saturday's parade in Kilmarnock was a great success. Congratulations to all involved in the organisation.
Here are a few photos of the event taken by Graham Boyd.

Linda Fairlie keeking in at the left hand side.  Great work Linda

The Provost in his finery.  Looking good.

Waterloo 200 Parade in Kilmarnock

Last Saturday saw celebrations of the 200th anniversary of The Battle of Waterloo.  Here are video highlights of the Kilmarnock parade.

click here

What do you know about Kilmarnock shoe making ?

We have received a request from Gordon Rogers to publicise this event- he is researching the Kilmarnock shoemaking history as part of the development for a sculpture that will be sited in the town. He is keen to gather as much insight, experience or expertise about Saxone in particular but also the history of shoe and leather work in Ayrshire more broadly. As well as inviting attendance to the event (there's also a small display about the project in the Dick Institute just now) anyone with interesting information can leave comments on the website

http://shanks-pony-kilmarnock.co.uk/wordpress/?p=24

Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect

East Ayrshire Leisure's annual event celebrates the anniversary of the publication of Robert Burns’ first book, Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. This book was printed in Kilmarnock by John Wilson in 1786. It changed the life of young Robert Burns and made an impact on the literary world like no other Scottish book since.
In Spring 2015, Stirling born poet William Letford was engaged in a creative residency at the Burns House Museum in Mauchline, creating new work that responded to the museum, its collections, and Mauchline itself. It is therefore fitting that William now brings his own poetry to Kilmarnock to celebrate this pivotal moment in Scotland’s literary heritage.
William Letford’s first book Bevel (Carcanet) garnered enormous critical acclaim upon its publication in 2012. He is a past winner of the New Writers Award and the Edwin Morgan Travel Bursary. He has performed his poetry around the world, including at Reel Festival in Iraq. The event will be hosted by Imprint Festival patron and writer Zoe Strachan.
*As of 1st May a  £1.50 transaction fee will apply to all card transactions online and at Box Office.
The link below takes you directly to EAL's web page about this event.


http://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=eventdetail&id=4&eventid=1691#.VYGAf4d0zIU

Rev.D Livingstone, Kilmarnock

Elizabeth Bell, from Murray Bridge in South Australia has a query about a second hand book she bought in Edinburgh many years ago.
Can anybody supply further information?

Elizabeth  writes:-

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Jubilee Memorial of the Scottish Congregational Churches

Hi,

I have a copy of the above book printed in 1849 by A.  Fullarton & Co. Edinburgh, London and Dublin.  This I bought many years ago from a secondhand book shop in
Edinburgh.

There seems to have been 'H & J. Jenkins' stamped on the frontispiece. Inside the book cover has been written, in good handwriting, 'Rev. D. Livingstone' and what appears to be initials, 'DGH',  Kilmarnock 2nd. April 1849'.

Beneath, in a lesser quality handwriting, is 'William Jameson,  Book a prisant. Janawary 1st. 1850'. Definitely misspelt!

I have wondered from time to time if this book would be of any historical value, and who this Reverend Livingstone was. I would appreciate any comments on this.   "