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Place of origin

Elaine — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:05:29 +0100

does anyone know who is responsible for the upkeep of place of origin??? nobody seems to know, it is a disgrace the grass over footpaths etc and new trees planted think grass should be cut first so if anyone can help it would be most appreciated

Noctilucent Clouds from Kemnay 17-18 June 2009

Jim Piggins — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:23:43 +0100

Noctilucent clouds are a rare phenomenon, seen only in high latitudes around the time of the longest day. They are quite different from normal clouds, being formed in a far higher layer. Not only do they glow in the twilit sky but they often adopt weird and interesting patterns of streak and ripples.

The Home Guard in Scotland 1940-1944

RayRob — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:39:30 +0100

Dear Readers

I wonder if this upcoming book may be of interest to any Kemnay folk , past and present ?

I happened to find this information, below, on the internet

Best Wishes
Ray
NewZealand

The People's Army: The Home Guard in Scotland 1940-1944

ISBN	9781843410430 144 pages, 240 x 280mm	Publisher Imprint	Birlinn General Birlinn Ltd
Readership	General	Pub. Date	Jul 2009
Classification	World History: Second World War; British & Irish History: Second World War; Battles & Campaigns; Military Life & Institutions;	Availability Stock	Not yet published Available to pre order

Book Description

Based on contemporary archive materials and personal accounts, Brian Osborne examines the human story of the Home Guard in Scotland and the impact that this remarkable organisation had on society and on those that became involved with it. The Home Guard, and its forerunner the Local Defence Volunteers, was genuinely a 'people's army' with its own ethos, character and political influence. At its peak nearly 2 million men were enrolled, trained and served without pay in their own time and, usually, after a full day's work at the civilian occupation. The Home Guard played a vital part in the defence of the country from 1940-1944, but despite its significance the story of the Home Guard in Scotland has never before been fully told - from Shetland to Galloway, Scottish Home Guardsmen fulfilled a wide range of roles far beyond the popular image of the 'Dad's Army' of general service infantry battalions. Horseback patrols in the Borders, armoured trains, anti-aircraft gunners at factories throughout Scotland, anti-aircraft rocket batteries from Aberdeen to Greenock all saw the Home Guard actively engaged in the national struggle.

Researching Family History (Bisset)

convent girl — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:19:03 +0100

I am tracing our family tree and have found that some of my husband's relatives came from Kemnay/Cluny/ Inverurie areas. Their surname is Bisset and I am trying to trace them back as far as I can. I know his grandparents James Forbes Bisset and his wife Isabella Christie McCombie are buried in Kemnay Cemetry, but have been unable to find burial sites for any other relatives. I would be pleased to hear from anyone else researching this family. convent girl

relatives of james nicol gardener in 1917

annette moylan — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:03:50 +0100

looking for any decendants of james nicol and did he have a daughter jean or jane

KEMNAY COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT OF THE MEETING ON THE 28TH FEBRUARY 2008 AT 7.30PM IN KEMNAY VILLAGE HALL

Bill Blackwood — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:49:57 +0000

Present: Chris Hunneyball (Chairman), Bill Blackwood, Margaret Christie, David Evans, Annie Ferries, Pat Findlater, Neil Johnson, Janet Newberry, Eric Pashley, Jim Piggins, Mavis Wainman.

Attending: Cllr Hazel Al-Kowarri.

1. Apologies: Susan Milton, Paul Smart, Alex Thomas, PC Alex Allan.

2. Welcome: Chris Hunneyball welcomed those present.

3. Police Matters: A report on vandalism in Kemnay was tabled.

4. The Minutes of the Meeting held on 31 January 2008 were approved.

5. Question Time: There were no members of the public present.

Evacuees to Kemnay

ruth cockerill — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:58:16 +0000

Hi all, My mother is now 80 years old and her fondest memories are of the days she and her sister spent in Kemnay during the war. She constantly talks about J. Minto Robertson (a headmaster) and Jean Rose (whom I believe is now Jean Lowe) and I wonder if anyone who reads this can give me any information to help build a picture for my mother. Many thanks, Ruthc.

Morgans of Kemnay

richard morgan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:17:09 +0100

I would be very grateful if anyone has any information to help me trace my ancestors.

I am particuarly interested in my great,great grandfather Archibald Morgan b.1809 d.1899 who lived at Upper Coulie and was married firstly to Jane Reid and later to Elizabeth Low with whom he had 4 and 8 children respectively.

The last record of my family living in Kemnay was in 1901 when Archibald's grandsons, Alexander(b.1871), James(b.1879) and Patrick(b.1880) were all living at Whitestones and were working at the quarry.

Thanks for the very informative website and for taking the time to read this.
Richard Morgan-Cumbria-September 2008.

HELP WANTED in own home Preschool Children 2pm-4pm 3-5weekdays

phillips — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:05:25 +0100

Would suit a granny type figure or someone who enjoys a couple of hours with young children, driver preferred. Tel Mrs Phillips 01467 643690 after 2pm

About Kemnay

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:09:32 +0100

Kemnay, the village on the Don...

Primary Pupils Speak their way to Success!

Kemnay — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:08:44 +0100

10,000 Congratulations

Primary School Pupils win National Speaking Event:

Kemnay Primary School pupils have won £10,000 for their school by debating the problem of youth crime at a national public speaking competition.

Chess Success

Kemnay — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:21:36 +0100

Kemnay Primary School entered, and won, the longest running chess event for juniors in the North East, the Primary Schools team tournament. This competition has been held annually for 33 years and this time the event was run jointly by Aberdeen Chess Academy and the North-East Junior Chess Association at Northfield Academy on May 10^th. Nine of the top teams from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire joined battle in a 5-round Swiss event, where winners play winners and losers play losers.

The 4-player teams from Smithfield and Kemnay Primary set the early pace with victories in the first two rounds but when they met in round 3 the Aberdeenshire side emerged victorious in a titanic struggle. In the next round they were given a real scare, however, by Muirfield who won on the top boards to ensure a drawn match. Going into the last round any of 3 teams could still take the trophy and with 7 sides in contention for second and third spot. Kemnay held their nerve to defeat Tullos and move into an unassailable 9 match points and 15 game points (boards won). St Joseph's overcame Smithfield to move into second spot with 6 match points but they could be passed by Quarryhill if they could gain a clean sweep against Kinellar, but in the end they could only win 3-1 and so had to settle for the third prize.

unKemnay

deschain — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:14:17 +0100

The "un" definition of Kemnay, some light-hearted fun, did you know that Kemnay was founded by Lawrence of Kemnay, but that it wasn't named after him! :)

Kemnay was founded by Lawrence of Kemnay, who arrived from the Sahara with his train of camels. Having travelled for thousands of miles on the back of a camel, Lawrence realised that the future was in horseless carriages, and chose the area to set up the first automobile sales and service centre in the North East of Scotland. The town quickly sprung up around Lawrences premises, as people came from far and wide to goggle at the amazing new vehicles. This was in 1978; there was very little else to do.

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Garioch commit to Schools for 4th term - Scottish Rugby

Kemnay — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:28:09 +0100

Garioch commit to Schools for 4th term - Scottish Rugby - Garioch RFC based in Inverurie Aberdeenshire has just decided to commit to continue giving free rugby coaching to local primary and secondary schools in its catchment area. This ...

Open letter to the Swing Flick Champions!

deschain — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:28:09 +0100

It's cool isn't it? on a Saturday/Sunday night when you've nothing else to do you might decide to show off your latest talent!

That'll be the one that means you know just the right flick of the wrist to get the swing to tip over the bar? So you do it not once but 5 or 6 times to show you can.. rendering the swing, for it's intended purpose, useless.

Well it's really really cool.. honestly it is! I've always been impressed by anyone who can do it, I can't and I did try - and I was particularly impressed by the person who managed to get the "baby swing" over, cos it's heavy!