A new project announcement for a New Year
We are delighted to let you know that our recent funding appliction to Arran Community Council has been successful, and their continued support is very much appreciated. Arran Community Council is funded by Scottish Power renewables Beinn an Tuirc 3 Windfarm.
A 2-year Community Project from Whiting Bay Memories group.
Whiting Bay 100 years – 2026 is a Social History Project to explore the village across the decades from 1926-2026
Concluding in July 2026 with an exhibition, and celebration of 100 years of village heritage for;
Whiting Bay Village Hall Centenary. July 2026
We will capture a timeline of the village in 1926 and with your help 2026. Present a historic picture of the evolution of the village and of family life and work across those decades.
2025-6 Our members creating 100 stitched stories of the hall, will work to complete 100 panels and transfer them to produce one large fabric exhibition wall hanging for the Village Hall to mark the Centenary. Plus a written presentation of the wall hanging.
Stitchers will be offered 5 supporting skills workshops during 2025
A Souvenir Booklet of the Stitched Stories Project to mark the Centenary will be produced for our EXHIBITION in July 2026.
Join in and help us, we need you!
The group meet each Monday in Whiting Bay Hall 11am -1pm
We have planned some specific dates for Drop in days when we will be pleased to welcome you with a coffee and hear your memories and stories, see your pictures or any pieces of the giant puzzle of the village and districts over the past 100 years you can offer. In addition we are always happy to share any information too.
There are some weeks we will have plans away from the hall, so please check here or village noticeboards or our facebook group for drop in dates. If these dates do not match your visit, just contact us and we will arrange something suitable.
100 Stitched Stories Stitchers meet 1st Monday of each month. Contact us to receive monthly emails and workshop details. (Open to all)
Our diary to date includes:
Monday 3rd February> Stitched Stories and Memories Drop in.
Monday 3rd March> Stitched Stories Workshop details to follow
- Monday 10th March
- Project Launch DROP IN – ALL WELCOME 11am -1pm
- Meet the group.
- Come along and find out more about this exciting project. Share your stories, pictures and memories of Whiting Bay, any decade and memory over the past 100 years. Help us build our village map and put people in places.
Monday 7th April > Stitched Stories Workshop details to follow tbc
Monday 14th April > Drop In- All Welcome. Come along and share your memories of Whiting Bay, any decade and memory, bring pictures we would love to see them.
Easter Monday April 21st> Sorry No Meeting
Monday 5th May > Stitched Stories Workshop details to follow tbc
Monday 26th May > Drop In- All Welcome. Come along and share your memories of Whiting Bay, any decade and memory, bring pictures we would love to see them.
The memories group wish you all a very Happy New Year.
Whiting Bay Memories 