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Publication of 2 Southfield Diaries by Cousland Local History Project

6/17/2019

 

Cousland Local History Project is delighted to announce that our first publication - in conjunction with Edinburgh University Ethnology Department has just been digitally published online.

​Download book here

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The Diaries written by George Gibson Mercer, belong to the Mercer Family and contain many gems of information about what was grown on the farm when, who was employed - a number of 'weel kent' names feature, and other local businesses etc.
CLHP have a stand at Dalkeith Show on 13th July, kindly donated by the Show Committee as George was their Chair around 100 years ago, where we will launch the publication to the wider farming community, and no doubt hear that some of the descendants of the names are there!
Printed copies available at £9.00 from Cousland Local History Project
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WWII Open Day Still on..............

6/7/2019

 
At Cousland Smiddy we've decided to follow the Wartime Spirit ........... WWII Open Day is still on tomorrow with all events planned to take place at the smiddy. If the weather is really too bad we'll have the teas, lunches and plant sales in the hall rather a than tent in the paddock. It will all be signposted. Hall is 5 minute walk from the smiddy through the village. A genuine WWII venue, used for fundraising concerts for the troops and dances with the Land Army girls.

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WWII themed Open Day Saturday 8th June

6/5/2019

 
We've all been very busy getting the smiddy & cottage 'In the Mood' for our WWII themed Open day on Saturday. From 10am - 4pm we will have themed displays & activities for all the family, a guest Blacksmith will be at the forge, teas, soup & home baking, Digging for Victory in the plots and a bit of 40's dance music. Plant sale . 
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