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then she would leave me.
Problem is, I have just had a
big win. Should I tell her and
let us live a life of luxury or
should I keep it quiet?
A family business here
in Bannockburn since
1887
Isa, John, Joe and David and
all of our friendly staff, who
have been with us for many
years, are here to make sure
that your visit to McQ’s is
special every time!!
Quality food served on time
and with a smile - every day!
A wide choice of starters, more
than 20 main courses all
freshly prepared on the
premises plus sweets to make
your mouth water!! And a
separate kids’ menu is always
on offer no matter when you
choose to visit McQ’s.
Lunch served
12 -2.30pm daily
Plus
all day Sunday
12.30 to 7.30pm
Evening meals
Friday & Saturday
5pm - 8:30pm
(last orders)
Fun Quiz on first Friday of
every month in the lounge.
9.30pm start
Saturday Cabaret with
the best shows the UK
has to offer
EVERY
SATURDAY!
Free Karaoke
every Thursday and
Live DJ every Saturday
in the Lounge
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Friday 18th September
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Call (01786)
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Tartan Arms
Main Street
Bannockburn
FK7 8LX
QMy neighbour has
some overgrown plants
that are now causing
havoc in my driveway. I have
taken it upon myself to keep
them in check but am now fed
up doing it. Should I continue
to trim her bushes or should I
say something?
AYou see the problem is
you’ve been so helpful
that your neighbour
is now taking you for granted.
Some would say that you’re
clearly a very nice person and
that you’ll get your reward in
The Bluebell Wood
F
ormer Bannockburn
Situated near St. Mary’s primary
school on Park Drive,
the Bluebell Wood was a great
place to build dens or hides.
Loose branches and hedges,
along with mossy bracken,
made an impregnable castle
or fort that Robert the Bruce
himself would have had trouble
capturing.
The hedgerows grew an abundance
of brambles or blackberries,
so we never ran out of
food supplies. Besides these
food supplies, there was a shallow
fresh water spring nearby
which combined to sustain us
throughout our hard fought
battles.
Although the wood displayed
a glorious carpet of bluebells in
the spring, they hid a dangerous
boggy marsh, which we
had to negotiate very carefully
if we were to avoid getting stuck
ankle deep, or even sinking, in
the mud. Many a child had gone
home minus a shoe or sometimes
a pair of shoes because
of a misplaced step.
Some of the trees in the wood
were on a very steep slope that
provided an ideal place for a
homemade swing. A good length
of strong rope, tied around the
centre of a thick length of wood,
heaven. I disagree - I just think
you’re a complete mug.
Your neighbour isn’t daft and
has realised that she can put her
feet up while you go chopping at
her bushes.
I suggest you just rip the plants
out and leave them on her doorstep.
If you can’t bring yourself
to do that, why not move in next
door to me - I’ve got plenty of odd
jobs for a sap like you !
QThe wife hates me going
to the bookies. She
recently told me if she
found out I was betting again
The Bluebell Wood
and we were easily transported
from our medieval castle to the
jungles of Africa.
The track that cut through the
middle of the wood was a short
– cut to the Thunder Bridge, and
the railway line that carried the
trains from the Southern parts
of the UK, to nearby Stirling and
the North of Scotland.
I never knew who owned the
Bluebell Wood. Was it Stirling
Council, Bannockburn townsfolk,
or Gavin Miller, the farmer
who owned and worked the
land around it? Maybe one of
Bannockburn News readers
can tell me.
If you are interested in joining the
Bannockburn News committee, please do
not hesitate to contact the Editor.
AShe is just scared you’ll
both end up penniless
and living out on the
street. What she doesn’t realise
is that gambling can often be fun
and not everyone that has the
odd bet ends up living in a cardboard
box!
The way I see it you have three
options:
1. Tell her about the winnings,
buy her something nice and
promise you’ll never bet again.
2. Don’t tell her about the winnings,
keep them in a secret
stash and have a few more bets
since you’re on a roll.
3. Sling the greetin’ faced old
midden out and spend the money
on beer, fags and women that
know how to enjoy themselves !
Calling all
brides-to-be
resident and motherof-two
Marie Kerr is calling
all Bannockburn bridesto-be
to put Sunday 13th
September in their diaries
now and head for the Albert
Halls from 12 midday
to 4pm for the Stirling Wedding
Show.
“It’s going to be a great
Show” said Marie, owner
of Kingdom Photos of Kippen.
She continued: “It’s completely
sold out to exhibitors;
both the upper and
lower hall will be packed to
capacity.
“The whole event is also
being broadcast on TV!”
she added.
The Bridal catwalk show
is at 2pm so be sure to get
advance tickets from the
Albert Halls and save 20%
on the on-the-door prices.
We’ve got everything from
dresses, cars, jewellery,
make-up, hats, shoes, stationery,
venues, flowers
and even a complete wedding
day layout - and of
course - photographers.
It should be a fun day out
so we’ll hope to see you
there!”