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The Society was saddened with the news of the death of Nancy Lawton our treasurer and a founder member of the Society. Nancy passed away on Tuesday 13 December 2011 after a short illness. Her funeral took place on Monday 19th December 2011 at Glasgow Crematorium, Tresta Road, Cadder, Glasgow G23 5AA at 11.30am and was well attended by many friends from ther various groups she was involved with over her life. Nancy, as she was known to many, she was a founder member of the Society when it was formed in 1980 and was a stalwart in the campaign to bring the canal back to life. She worked tirelessly to mainain the use of the canal and took part in many activities including the Drambuie Marathons which involved crewing inflatable dinghys along the length of the canal. Nancy will be sadly missed by all who knew her, worked with her or sailed in her company on the canals of Scotland. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION.
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KNOW YOUR CANAL
The following books can be obtained from Mr. T. Lawton on 0141.772.1620
Scotlands Millenium Canals by Guthrie Hutton. Cost £25.00 plus P&P
Forth and Clyde Canal Guidebook - Millenium Edition by Paul Carter. Cost £6.90 plus P&P
Forth and Clyde " The Comeback Canal" by Guthrie Hutton Cost £6.99 plus P&P
The Crinan Canal Puffers and Steamers by Guthrie Hutton. Cost £6.99 plus P&P.
Caledonian Canal by Guthrie Hutton. Cost £6.99 plus P&P
Old Maryhill by Guthrie Hutton. Cost £6.99 plus P&P
Old Clydebank by Shiela Struthers. Cost £6.99 plus P&P
Scotlands Inland Waterways by P.J.G. Ransom. Cost £5.99 plus P&P
The Story of Kirkintilloch by Don Martin. Cost £2.70 plus P&P
Narrow Boat by L.T.C. Rolt. Cost £8.99 plus P&P
"Walking on Wheels" - 50 Wheel-friendly Trails in Scotland
This book by Eva McCracken is listed as guide to wheelchair and electric scooter users who wish to enjoy the Scottish countryside. It incorporates other trails besides canal towpaths. It is published on a "not-for-profit" basis hence its mention here. For more information contact Eva McCracken at ---- eva.mccracken@getreal.co.uk.