Northhill Italian POW info sought

Mar 6, 2014 | AB30

During the Second World War, Northhill near Laurencekirk was the site of a prisoner of war camp, and we’ve had an appeal for information on one of its internees. Italian Filippo Leggi was in the camp from 1943 to 1945, but stayed in the area for a few years...

Lorna’s London Fashion Show success

Mar 5, 2014 | AB30

We had a news article a few weeks ago about local dress designer Lorna Forbes, who had been given a prestigious invitation to present a collection at London Fashion Week. Back home from her trip, Lorna says of her experience: “I value inspiration above many...

Flyover committee meeting on Friday

Feb 20, 2014 | AB30, Laurencekirk

Laurencekirk Flyover Committee are holding an open meeting on Friday 21st February, to discuss the ongoing A937/A90 junction campaign. Local MSPs have been invited, along with Transport minister Keith Brown, although at the time of writing there’s been no...

Children needed for Oliver!

Jan 27, 2014 | AB30

Laurencekirk Amateur Musical Society are about to start auditioning and rehearsing for their next production OLIVER! that will be performed from the 24th – 28th June 2014 in the St Laurence Hall. We are currently looking for children aged 9 – 15 years old...

Guests from around the UK celebrate Burns Night

Jan 27, 2014 | AB30

Laurencekirk Burns Appreciation Group held their sixteenth Annual Burns Supper in Mearns Academy on Saturday night and were entertained to an thoroughly enjoyable evening of speeches and musical entertainment. Over 100 people attended the event to celebrate the birth...

Heritage Club members reminisce

Jan 24, 2014 | AB30

The January meeting of the Howe o’ the Mearns Heritage Club took place on 22nd and was as usual well attended. Mike Robson had been unable to arrange a guest speaker, so challenged the members to come prepared to present some of their own experiences from days...
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