At Glengormley, I was a member of the auxiliary fire service and one of the engine drivers. The fire station was at the top of Church Road and when the siren went, I had to hurry there, irrespective of what time of day or night it was.
The joys and satisfaction of having your own business far exceeds some of the few hazards that crossed my path when we had the confectionary and tobacconist shop at Glengormley, with the post office in the premises next door. In the height o the…
I was brought up to attend church and being involved in the Presbyterian Church has been a big part of my life. Growing up, I went to Duncairn Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Wilson. After my marriage, we attended Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church…
Thoughts from an old lady Remember OLD FOLKS are worth a fortune, with SILVER in their hair, Gold in their teeth, STONES in their kidneys, GAS in their stomachs. I have become a little older since I spoke to you last, and some changes have come into…
With Aunt Essie, Uncle Sam and their children, Vera and David, Aunt Flo, Uncle Jim and their offspring, Betty and Norman, Aunt May and Uncle James with their children Alex, Jim and Nancy, and unmarried Uncle David, all living in Belfast, we had…
My memories of childhood centre very much around my home and of the very good mum and dad I had, and along with my two sisters -Violet older than me and Phyllis younger, made a very happy family. Mother and father slept in the front double bedroom…
With few visitors coming to Northern Ireland because of the troubles in the province, as things improved the Sports' Council were very keen that bowling would play its part in attracting tourists back. Straight away, Israel accepted our invitation…
It is often said if you want something done in life, ask a busy person. For a few years several members of Cavehill Bowling Club had talked about organizing a tour for members during the holiday period. Alas, it didn't happen but yes, you have…
What is Bowls? Bowls is a science, a study of a lifetime. You may exhaust yourself, but never the subject. Bowls is a contest, a melee, calling for courage, skill and self control. It is a test of temper, a trial of honour, a revealer of…
Life, like a game of bowls is but an end Which to play well this moral verse attend. Throw not your bowl too swiftly from you hand, First let its course, by reason's eye be planned Lest it roll useless o'er the verdant plain This sanguine life be…
