Sangschule singers in 1995
THERE'S many a well kent face amongst these singers in Linlithgow - but a few unknowns too.
The picture was taken at the recording studio at Craig's Farm in Livingston on May 24, 1995, with members of the Linlithgow singing for fun group, which began in October 1984. The group became Sangschule (which still meets weekly in Linlithgow Academy) in 1998.
The members had just recorded a tape, with their tutor Christine Kydd on the extreme right of the photo.
Susan Thores (centre front) was the West Lothian arts officer who got the group going and was a member for many years. Two others are still Sangschule members, but there are a few who cannot be identified.
If you can put names to the faces, contact The Journal and Gazette, 114 High Street, LInlithgow EH49 7AQ.
60 years ago
From our files of October 14, 1949
*New mechanical vehicles mean the Broxburn Scavenging Department have the following up for sale: a Clydesdale horse; one complete set harness; one complete set harness except collar; and one four-wheeled, pneumatic-tyred, covered tipping wagon in good order.
*A letter from the Scottish Tourist Board suggested the putting up of signs giving indication and information about places of historic or other entrance. It also suggested that "Welcome" signs might be put up at the entrance to Linlithgow.
*The price of gas in Queensferry was raised by 0.6 of a penny per therm. The Provost said this was due to the expense of bringing the mains out to Queensferry, and the increased price of coal.
*Bo'ness United chalked up their highest score of the season after defeating rivals Linlithgow Rose 7 - 0.
*The kick-off in the Scottish Cup tie between Bo'ness and Thorntree at Newtown has been put back to 3.15pm to accommodate visitors and their supporters, many of whom are miners.
40 years ago
From our files of October 17, 1969
*Plans were revealed for what is Linlithgow's first-ever Chinese restaurant. If the application gets the go-ahead, it will be sited in the former Ritz cinema.
*A woman in her 70s returned to her Bo'ness home from hospital to find vandals had broken in. The criminals wrecked furniture and stole a number of items. Even her coal was taken.
*Public toilets in Kirkliston are to close at at 10.30pm after complaints from residents over the noise and damage caused by late-night bus parties of clubbers which stop off at the facility .
*Over 200 residents in Grahamsdyke in Bo'ness have signed a petition opposing a the Co-op's application to create a public house at their supermarket.
*The Rose were drawn against Cumbernauld United in the second round of the Scottish Junior Cup. Bo'ness received a bye.
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