'Twechar: An oral history of a pit village'
This exciting new project will explore the rich heritage of Twechar, a former pit village in East Dunbartonshire, which was once the home of Baird & Co's mining training centre.
Open Event
As an introduction, the project is staging an open event at Twechar's Healthy Living and Enterprise Centre. Details below:
Monday 22nd August 2016
-ALL DAY EXHIBITION OF PHOTOS AND OBJECTS-
Associated with Twechar’s Mining History
- 3pm-5pm: REMINISCENCE EVENT -
Come along and share your memories
- 2pm-5pm: MEET THE TEAM -
Find out about TRAINING and VOLUNTEERING
Refreshments available
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Annette Allison (Project Co-ordinator)
tel 07989241962
Or email info@twecharpitvillage.com
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