Category: Writings

The Flower Show

Aug 31, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

The residents of Drumnadroggit are very competitive (some would say dishonest) when it comes to flower shows.
The Preserve Game

Aug 24, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Continuing on from last week’s column, Barrowsgate describes how his sister made jam – and set fire to the chimney.
The Soldier’s Friend

Aug 17, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate describes the importance of jam during the Great War.
Public Amenities

Aug 10, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate and Knowsie compare notes on a bus trip into Aberdeen
A Matter of Conscience

Aug 10, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate reflects that there have been unscrupulous characters in the cattle industry since Biblical times.
The Reformation

Jul 27, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate swaps jobs with his wife for the day and realises that she hasn’t got the easy life that he had imagined.
Playing the Game

Jul 20, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attends a local football match.
Ready, Aye Ready

Jul 13, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attends a talk by a retired Major at Drumnadroggit about being prepared for war – and this leads to the establishment of the Deeside Defenders. a local volunteer defence force. Barrowsgate and his neighbours soon declare themselves “Ready”.
Connubial Bliss

Jul 6, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate’s friend gets married but doesn’t think much of his new wife’s cooking.
The Resort Courteous

Jun 29, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Kirsty and Sandy Catchpenny decide to have a holiday by the sea but find the place less than friendly.