February 2018
“Ayrshire’s Lost Villages” – Dane Love
Our speaker for February is well known local author Dane Love who will be speaking about his latest book on Ayrshire's lost villages. A selection of Dane's books will be available for sale during the evening. Refreshments included. This event will be held in the Townhouse upstairs room so is not accessible to anyone unable to manage stairs. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »March 2018
Family History Group
For anyone interested in researching their family history our very informal meetings are an opportunity to share ideas, ask for advice, and talk about our research. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »“The history of the Paisley shawl” – Valerie Reilly
Join us in the Townhouse on Wednesday 21st March to hear our speaker Valerie Reilly, who is an expert on the famous Paisley shawl. Refreshments included. admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »April 2018
Garnock Valley Family History Group
For anyone interested in researching their family history our very informal meetings are an opportunity to share ideas, ask for advice, and talk about our research. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »May 2018
Garnock Valley Family History Group
For anyone interested in researching their family history our very informal meetings are an opportunity to share ideas, ask for advice, and talk about our research. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »June 2018
Garnock Valley Family History Group
For anyone interested in researching their family history our very informal meetings are an opportunity to share ideas, ask for advice, and talk about our research. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »Annual General Meeting
Our 14th AGM will be held on Wednesday 20th June 2018 at 7.30 p.m. in Beith Townhouse. The evening will start with a short talk by Andy Simpson on 'William Wilson' of Crummock, the man who was behind the building of the Townhouse 200 years ago. We are actively seeking more volunteers so please consider getting involved in helping in our work recording and preserving the rich heritage of the area.
Find out more »July 2018
Garnock Valley Family History Group
For anyone interested in researching their family history our very informal meetings are an opportunity to share ideas, ask for advice, and talk about our research. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society; otherwise £2.
Find out more »August 2018
QUILT EXHIBITION
Our new exhibition is now open. We are thrilled to be hosting a display of over 20 quilts made by 'Kilbirnie Sew & sews'. The variety on show is fantastic and includes the quilt made to celebrate the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The quilts will be in the Townhouse until the 26th October and are well worth a visit.
Find out more »October 2018
TALK – GLASGOW NECROPOLIS
Our October speaker, Nigel Willis, will be talking about Glasgow Necropolis. Located next to the Cathedral this impressive Victorian cemetery has about 50,000 burials and has some distinctive monuments and memorials. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Heritage society, otherwise £2.
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