The last meeting in the 2021-22 session of the Society will be held jointly with the local branch of Soroptimists International on Thursday 3rd March at 7.30pm. Mrs Jenny Burgon and Mr Don Martin, representing Kirkintilloch Soroptimists and the Antiquaries respectively, will present 'An Appreciation of Beatrice Clugston'.
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| Beatrice Clugston's vandalised grave in the Auld Ailse Cemetery.(© I S Ruddock) |
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| Beatrice Clugston by Robert Cree Crawford (Public domain) |
Beatrice Clugston (1827-88) was a Glasgow philanthropist and fundraiser who financed the establishment of a number of institutions in Scotland including Kirkintilloch's Broomhill Home for Incurables; Alexander Bain, the telegraph engineer, inventor and recent posthumous Emmy recipient, was one of its first residents in 1876. It is anticipated that Don will give an overview of her life and achievements, while Jenny will describe the campaign conducted by the Soroptimists to have her vandalised grave in the Auld Aisle Cemetery restored.
This will be the first 'live' event of the Society for two years and visitors are welcome. The talk will take place in the larger Craigie Hall of The Park Centre but, due to the current Covid guidelines of the venue and possible capacity restrictions, booking is required and masks should be worn.
BOOKING: To book seats at this meeting, please send an email to the Antiquaries email address - kdsantiquaries'at'gmail.com with 'at' replaced by @.- giving your name and telephone number and the number of seats required.
