We held our first AGM in our new premises at 102 High Street. There was a healthy turnout and several potential new members.

Allan Hobbet brought members up to date in the Charles-Wrex Project.

Bonny Burntisland

I was chatting to Bill Black the other day, he was speaking about his father, William Black 1903-1987. I was recalling that his father used to sing a song about Burntisland (I remember him singing it up in the Jubilee in the 70s/early 80s. It was called "Bonny Burntisland". I have copied the words below. I cannot remember what tune if any it was sung to. Perhaps someone could give it a go and send a recording:

Bonny Burntisland

I hae wandered far away,

I've settled doon in Botany Bay,

But O' ma thoughts they often stray,

Tae Bonny Burntisland

Burntisland by the sea,

That’s the place I long tae be,

There’s no anither toon for me,

Like Bonny Burntisland

I see the Binn, its aye sae braw,

I’ve walked the Braes o’ Whinny Hae,

An oft I let a tear doon fa,

For Bonny Burntisland

And I’ve had a drink in the Green Tree,

The Star, The Port and the Jubilee

And monies the night I’ve been on a spree

In Bonny Burntisland

The Castle stands upon a hill,

Now it’s a ruin fairly,[1]

And Mary Queen of Scots stey’d there,

And so did oe’r Prince Charlie

But noo am getting auld and grey,

I’d like to go back there and stay,

And meet the folks o’ yesterday,

In Bonny Burntisland

[1] To bring up to date it could read” Makkit fine and ferlie,” GMcL.