Robert McCarter is our speaker for April and he will be talking about his childhood in Beith. A chance to share memories and stories about the town during the 1960s and 70s. As Robert is the longstanding secretary of Beith Juniors I suspect football may also feature! The event is free to members of Beith Read More ...
With scams and problems such as identity theft becoming an increasing concern, our May talk will focus on awareness of the risks and how to avoid them. Our speaker, Scott McGready, will be familiar to some through featuring on TV programmes such as 'Secrets of the Scammers' and 'Stopping Scotland's Scammers' where he has often Read More ...
The countdown to our 22nd May celebrations has begun with an exhibition celebrating the history of Beith until 1817.
On 22nd May to mark 200 years since the foundation stone was laid we are holding a ceremony of re-dedication. A procession led by the Halberdier, Jim McCartan, will leave the Community Garden in Mitchell Street at 10.45 and will parade to the Townhouse via Main street and the Auld Kirk. The procession will include Read More ...
Join us on Wednesday 14th June as we continue our Townhouse 200 celebrations with a Victorian tea party. A warm welcome and delicious home baking guaranteed.
The 2017 Annual General Meeting of Beith Cultural & Heritage Society will be held on Wednesday 21st June at 7.30 pm in the Chapel Hall, Crummock St, Beith. We are looking for some new people to join the committee so please think about whether you can spare a couple of hours a month to help Read More ...
Our exciting new venture! Are you keen to learn more about your family history? Stuck at a brick wall? Don't know how to start? Or just want to meet with other family historians? Why not come along to the Townhouse. Our monthly meetings will give you a chance to ask questions, share ideas and stories. Read More ...
Our speaker for September is Carrick Crawford, who for many years has been collecting photographs and stories about the village of Barrmill and its rich heritage including quarries, thread making and mining. The talk will be on Wednesday 20th September at 7.30 pm in the Townhouse. Admission is free to members of Beith Cultural & Read More ...
Why not have a go at our town mystery trail? Clues are available now from the Townhouse and Beith Library which will lead you on a tour of the town centre solving a series of clues. You can complete the trail at any time which suits you so long as completed forms are handed in to Read More ...
Our new exhibition depicting Beith from 1820 to 1911 is now open on the ground floor. This will run until the end of the year and as well as a timeline of events in the town has a wide variety of Victorian objects on show including military regalia, costumes, kitchen utensils and games and toys. Read More ...
