Looking Back â news from the John O Groat Journal of yesteryear By Features Reporter Published: 11:00, 28 February 2021
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Castletown memorial decision
From the Groat of February 25, 1921
The committee formed to establish a war memorial in Castletown agreed to go ahead with a design in the shape of a cross, despite objections locally.
The decision had been postponed following a public meeting at which disquiet at the design had been expressed.
On the motion of Dr Macgregor, a vote was held which was carried by 16 to three in favour of the cross.
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A 33-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect has been bailed to the same date.
Neighbours said the school boy, who was a member of The Boys Brigade, was carried out of the property lifeless by a medic.
He lived at the address with his mother and siblings – a brother and two sisters, aged between four and 12, they said.
The boy, who was described as a cheeky chappie by neighbours, was airlifted to hospital, but later pronounced dead.
Police said the cause of death is not yet known and they are continuing to treat it as unexplained.
The Child was taken to hospital in critical condition after officers were called to the property (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)
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THE green light has been given for an ambitious overhaul and extension of Gourock Park Bowling Club. The committee approached local architect Bruce Newlands, who drew up plans for them, and they have now been given the go-ahead by town planners. Club office bearers say the club needs more flexible space, better accessibility and changing facilities. Bruce s designs include a large multi-function room in the roof of the pavilion, with large windows overlooking the bowling greens and an accessible changing facility for young people plus a state of the art ‘changing space’ room for disabled users in a separate annexe next door.