At The Stewarton and District Historical Society's AGM, the following appointments were approved:

Hon President - Mr Robert Watt - 'Past & Present'
Hon Vice President - Cllr Mrs R-A Cuninghame - Caprington
President - Ian H Macdonald
Syllabus Secretary - Mrs Sheila Coventry
Committee Members - Miss G. Barclay; Mrs J.Fulton; Mrs I Johnstone; Mrs M.McClure; Mrs J. Miller; Mr G.O'Malley and Mr R Young.

Following the AGM, Mr John Hall from Stewarton gave the members a talk about Johnnie Walker - as he put it - 'Born 1820 - Died 2009'. He explained the work of the different departments, and what work went on in Hill Street, and other parts of the town such as The Strand, etc.

He entertained the Society with many anecdotes of his experiences and showed many examples of bottles, and cases, (all empty!) and memorabilia, a few of which had been proven to be forgeries.

There are still a few places available on the coach to Bowhill near Selkirk on Saturday 5th June at a cost of £30, including coach, admission and High Tea. For further information please contact Mr Macdonald - tel 01563 524748.