When we Were Kids
When we were kids in Fishcross we used to go fishing most weekends, play in the woods, go to the Dam, climb and fish the Ochill Hills, Tooks Pond for eggs, go to the pictures etc. I knocked about with Charlie and John Bradley, Big Jack Bolton, Breck's Bolton, John and Sammy Mcmillan, Jerry Fitzpatrick etc. The people I remember for a laugh were William Joseph Hunter (Cocky Joe) who used to put the coal in the houses for something to eat. And Willie (the Gut ) who rode around Alloa on his bike doing wheelies.
We had some great times - memories never to be forgotten.
The very best to all who read this.
William Speirs.
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RE: RE: When we Were Kids
Hi there 'Wullie Speirs'... Just read your comments on Fishcross, from the 1940s and 1950s, and although it's been nearly 60 years, I remember them so very well. Do you remember 'Mr Christie' the headmaster of the school? He always wore those 'jaggy' wool suits, and kept his 'sweeties' in his jacket pocket. He always took one, and covered his mouth with his hand, 'coughed', and slipped it into his mouth. I believe they were mints, as they used to 'rattle around' in his pocket. I'm sure all the guys you mentioned still remember the street games we played late in the evenings, and the cop from Coalsnaughton, on his bike, telling us "Get away hame, it's too late to be oot". Great to hear other Fishcross memories from those time. Thanks, Willie. Cha Bradley, 6 Pitfairn Circle.
Comment from Charlie Bradley on Thursday, 27th May 2010.
RE: RE: When we Were Kids
Hi Charlie, glad you have read my short account of the Fishcross lads of the 1940s, yes I remember 'Mr Christie' sneaking the sweeties into his mouth - he thought we didn't see him! Then he would give you the belt or throw the rubber at you if he caught anyone eating, when his back was turned we used to make faces. When we played games at night 'Big Tam' the Coalsnaughton policeman would chase us and some of us would double back and let his bike tyres down and if he caught anyone he would clip them round the head and take them home then their father would belt them. They were hard days but good days and we all enjoyed ourselves. Will keep in touch, All the best for now 'Wullie Speirs', 54 Pitfairn Circle, Fishcross.
Comment from Name withheld on Thursday, 27th May 2010.
RE: RE: When we Were Kids
How great to read this. Breck's and Big Jack are my uncles, they often tell me stories about your escapades down The Engine Green - which you might be interested to know has now been developed and is a new housing scheme. Breck's now lives in Alva, Big Jack as you probably know went on to be a football player with Ipswich among other teams, he is now back and living in Sauchie. If you are ever in the area then I am sure they would be glad to see you at The Mansfield Arms, Sauchie - they are to be found there every Thursday afternoon from 4pm, when they meet up with another old Fishcross lad, Willie Davidson. It's always a great afternoon as the stories are flying.
Comment from Annie Boslem on Wednesday, 11th April 2012.