AROUND KILSYTH
There was a good turnout for the Remembrance Sunday service at the Burngreen on Sunday 10 November. The weather wasn't too good but that didn't seem to matter to everyone who attended. The service was lead by Rev Kenneth MacLeod and Jean MacDonald lead the group in the singing of the 23rd Psalm Once the wreaths were laid, the parade marched through Market Street, Main Street and Kingston Road and Parkburn Road where the service was conducted in the Church of God.
OCTOBER 2024
As autumn leaves begin to fall
Brilliant colours cover all.
Listen to the birds singing in the trees,
Hear the sounds of branches swaying in the breeze.
You will never feel alone though no-one else is near.
At one with nature, nothing here to fear.
Ian T Rowan
Burngreen, Kilsyth 8 Oct 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
Although I had already included photographs for September, it has been quite a lovely month so I decided to add a few more of the town which I hope you will enjoy. Remember to click on the first one which will open up the following three.
SEPTEMBER 2024
New month, new chapter, new page
and new wishes. May the month give you courage, strength, confidence, patience and inner peace. May every day in September fill your days with hope, love, sunshine and energy. Let there be joy, fun and laughter.
AUGUST 2024
Second week in August - isn't it supposed to be summer time? Such a disappointing year for weather. At least we have lovely scenery around us to enoy. Here are some taken on 8 August at the dam. I hope you enjoy them. There are four photos here so remember to click to see the others!
JULY 2024
Later on this month (25 July) I decided to take some photos of the beautiful hanging baskets in the Main Street and Market Street. These have been installed by the Community Council and looked after by volunteers. I think you will agree that these cheer up the town quite a bit. The Peace Garden in the church grounds is also looking really lovely and a big thank you to the team from the Mission Group for looking after this area so well. (As usual, click on the first photograph to see the others.) Enjoy
In the Peace Garden
Petunias, Begonias and Bidens
In the Peace Garden
July - more than half way through the year already! The above photos were taken at the canal with lovely geraniums on the pathway and a family of swans. The others are from Nethercroy showing views of the scensory garden followed by a couple of views up to the hills with the Academy in one and Tamtain in the second. 8 July 2024
JUNE 2024
June - isn't it supposed to be summertime now? Rain, high winds, cold - well that's Scotland, and there's nothing we can do about it. Today (Saturday 8 June) I went for a walk down the Coach Road, along the path leading to the quarry then a short stretch of the canal. Lots of activity as families are about, especially at the new Roman play area; good to see it so popular. Here are some photographs from my walk. The second photo is an area the Council has planted as a wildflower area with a mixture of daisies, etc. Violet
MAY 2024
Firstly, I would like to apologise for no article last month. Two reasons: the bad weather and the fact that I had a knee operation earlier this year so having difficulty getting out and about. Here we are in May already and, although while typing this, it's only the first day, I sincerely hope we get some better more spring like weather for a good while. Anyway, as usual, the Burngreen is looking particularly beautiful so here are some photographs of the lovely blossom trees as well as one of the rhodendron bushes. We should be really proud of how well the Burngreen is being looked after. I hope you like these photographs. I don't need to remind you to "click" on each photo to see properly!
Violet
Here are some more photographs also taken in May. The bluebells and wild garlic are stunning up on the Lade Path. The trees are such a lovely fresh spring green. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.