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Barry Graham – Winter Lecture – President’s Comments 23rd October 2014 Maintaining the club’s high standard of guest speakers, Dumfries businessman, Barry Graham kept members captivated by giving his audience a colourful glimpse of South African life in the former … Continue reading →

Report on shipping in the Solway David Colin Shipping on the Solway – Winter Lecture – by David Collin   On Thursday 25th September 2014, the Howff club hosted the first lecture of the Winter programme. Those who attended the … Continue reading →

Report on shipping in the Solway David Colin Sept 2014

4th August, meeting of the Jean Armour Statue subcommittee. Two quotes obtained for the proposed inscriptions. Submitted an alternative for one single line of acknowledgements rather that a list of names but it was agreed to recommend full list to … Continue reading →

Presidents Blog August Update 2 September is the month Scotland vote either ‘aye or nae!’ to independence. I’ve a feeling the vote will be a lot closer than people think. How would Robert Burns have voted if he were alive … Continue reading →

President’s Blog Update 20/08/2014 Since the last blog I am pleased to report I’m am now firing on all 4 cylinders and raring to go. Much as happened in the last month. Glorious weather made the Brow Well annual tribute … Continue reading →