Macmerry for the cup!

Move over Hearts and Hibs, its Macmerry for the cup.

Formed in 1872, the Macmerry football team of "Macmerry St Clair" was a regular in the junior football league for many a year winning some twelve cups and trophies between 1912 and 1918.

From the look of some of the lads in the photo they could take on some of today's big boys and give them a good run for their money.

Sadly the team is no longer in existence but with long memories and loads of enthusiasm in the village that might well change. So look out all you premier league teams Macmerry might be challenging you in the future!

Maps, mysteries and much much more

So now the folks at Macmery have put the village on the map. But which village?

Poring over old maps showed us details of Penstone, Mak'Merry, Mary field, Macmerry and Glasdmuir (the posh one with the church) and woe betide anyone who gets them confused!

The "special investigators", pupils at Macmerry Primary, are on the case questioning grandparents and neighbours. Who knows what else they may discover.

Mystery Street

A busy street in the 1950s. Rose Street? Any suggestions?

Mystery object!

Snow is away. Perversely I now miss it. The world has turned grey and wet!

A mystery object from our vast reminiscence collection. We have never really pinned down what it is for. Its about 2 inches square. The inside lid, (Pic bit blurry.. sorry) has a shamrock on it. Any ideas?

Handling Boxes

Another service we are keen to promote are our handling boxes. These are themed around such subjects as 'Childhood,' Domestic Life,' Medical,' and 'Holidays.' They contain small objects and images that can be used to stimulate memories, either in a group or with an individual. Just contact for further information.

Use of space.

At some point the snow and ice will disappear... won't it?

When it does we would really like to encourage more folk to come and visit us. As you will see from the photo we have a large bar area. That's me tending bar and John leaning on it! No... sorry to disappoint that's part of Jean Taylor's excellent pub model, created for our 'Social History of Drinking' exhibition.

What we do have is a cosy and evocative reminiscence area. Plenty of comfy seating and crammed full of interesting old objects and photos.

Its all very 'hands on' and it's a great place for a blether and to reminisce.

We can take groups of up to 20 and the reminiscence area is fully wheelchair accessible. There is parking for up to three cars in our courtyard and plenty of free parking on the main street. The 42 bus stops by the village.

We run our own groups here but if you would like to visit or use the space please don't hesitate to contact us.

Cheers
Miles

A Happy and Healthy 2010.

'I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..' Yes but three weeks of it! Its all very Dickensian here at the Stables. No doubt you are all fed up with snow but here is a picture of ours looking down to the village.

We all wish you a healthy and happy 2010 and look forward to a year full of 'life story' gathering.

I will be putting together a book of more lengthy life stories this year. So if you have a story to tell, or know of anyone else who does, please contact.

We will be also be doing a lot of revamping of the website this year so look out for that.

All the best,

Miles