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May 14th, 2019

5/14/2019

 
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Marking 80 years since the start of World War II in 1939, the smiddy & Heritage Hub open for a full day of activities. Guest Blacksmith Raymond Douglas will be at the Forge. We look at what wartime life would have been like in Cousland through exhibits, children's activities and Dig for Victory campaigns. Refreshments - strictly NO rationing here! - soup & home baking will be available throughout the day and garden plants will be for sale.

Open 10.00am - 4pm

Despite requests from parents - we confirm that NO children will actually be evacuated.............​

Smiddy & Heritage Hub Opens for Visitor Season

5/4/2019

 
Today we welcomed a group from Dirleton & Gullane History Society for the first open day of 2019.

After coffee at the Hall , the group toured the village and were treated to a demonstration
of blacksmithing techniques in the forge, by Pete Hill from Ratho Byres Forge
who kindly volunteered to support the Trust. 

The visitors then saw round the new exhibitions created to mark the beginning of WWII
and the impact on life in Cousland. 

Special whole day Open Days are planned for Saturdays 8th June and 14th September with blacksmithing demonstrations and themed activities.
Saturday 8th June will also host the traditional Smiddy Plant Sale - at the smiddy this time.

Further open days can be found at:

http://www.couslandsmiddy.co.uk/visit-us.html
 





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