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Our News

Bill Russell
On Sunday, 14th June, 2015, Bill Russell was presented with a certificate to mark over 40 years service as our Church Organist at Mure Memorial. His many years of faithful service to Mure Memorial has been greatly appreciated over the years. It is with great sadness that Bill passed away on the 27th April, 2016. Below is Bill’s Obitury as appeared in the Link, written by Janet Park:

Three 90th Birthday Celebrations
On the 29th , 2015, we enjoyed a lunch to celebrate three of our members reaching 90. Jean Russell, Jimmy Russell and John Coutts definitely enjoyed their day on reaching this remarkable milestone.


Community Fun Day 2014
A fabulous day was enjoyed by all who came along and participated in all the entertainment and activities
available. Many thanks to everyone who attended and to all who contributed in any way to the day.

Queen’s Badge Award Winners 2013
At the Company Section Annual Inspection in 2013, three long-serving young men were awarded the Queen’s Badge after many months of work.

John and Anna Gallagher Diamond Wedding 2013
John and Anna Gallagher celebrated their Diamond Wedding with a celebration junch after the Sunday
service.

Christmas Nativity Service 2013
The congregation were treated
to a production of the story of
the birth of Jesus – with a real
live baby actor. Lots of music

New Elders and Long Service Awards 2013
Above: 11 new elders were
ordained on Sunday, 24th
February, 2013, plus 2 were re-
admitted.

Boys’ Brigade Long Service Award 2013
At the Company Section Annual Inspection, on the 17th May, 2013, Glasgow Battalion Secretary Jim McVean presented 137th Captain John Strachan with two Long Service Awards. One for being captain for 30 years and one for reaching 55 years service with the Boys’ Brigade. An excellent achievement


GB Juniors & Brigaders: The Humane Society 2016
William Graham from The Humane Society visited the Juniors and Brigaders and taught us about their work.

Mary Mathieson 90th Birthday Celebration
The congregation, family and friends of Mary joined together after the church service on 20th November, 2016, to celebrate her reaching the age of 90. A good lunch was enjoyed by all and many thanks go to all the team who delivered a magnificent spread. Mary below blew out the candles and everyone sang happy birthday to her, which she really loved.

MAP Cabaret Night
here was a fundraiser for the Mure Access Project on Saturday, 8th October, 2016, which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. More importantly there was £1005 raised towards the project, which seeks to provide better access for people who are less mobile.
Many thanks to Twilite for the entertainment and to Garrowhill Bowling Club for allowing us to hold this on their premises.

GB Juniors: Paramedic Visit
The girls enjoyed a vist on Wednesday, 9th November, from two paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service.
The girls learned about the Ambulance Service, how to administer CPR and were also treated to an on board experience in an ambulance.

Malcolm’s 30th Ordination Celebration
After a rousing service the congregation joined Malcolm for lunch to Celebrate. A first class lunch was enjoyed to which many thanks go to all who worked so hard to make this a success.