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John Muir in the New World

Posted on September 29, 2012 by fojmb

Wednesday 10th October 2012 7.30pm – 9.00pm Dunbar Town House, High Street, Dunbar John Muir in the New World John Muir in the New World first aired nationally in the USA on Monday, April 18, 2011 in honour of Earth Day … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jimt

Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 6.45pm for 7.00pm Dunbar Town House, High Street, Dunbar Agenda (i) Report on year’s activities (ii) Filling any vacancies on Council* (iii) Other competent business* Non-members will be warmly welcomed * Please note that nominations … Continue reading →

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Visit of Harold and Janet Wood

Posted on September 15, 2012 by jimt

Harold Wood, renowned webmaster for the Sierra Club’s John Muir Exhibit, is a long standing life member of Friends.  Among his many roles Harold is also chair of the Sierra Club’s Education Committee and an expert on all things regarding … Continue reading →

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US State Coins

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jimt

The 50 State Quarters were released by the United States Mint every ten weeks, or five each year. They were released in the same order that the states ratified the Constitution, starting with Delaware 1787 and ending with Hawaii 1950. … Continue reading →

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August 2012 Newsletter

Posted on August 1, 2012 by fojmb

The articles in the August 2012 issue of the Friends Newsletter include: Notice of Annual General Meeting Premiere of John Muir in the New World Bleachingfield Community Centre – Open Day Dunbar and John Muir – A Conversation Visit by … Continue reading →

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Love Trees

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jimt
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Californian Visitors

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jimt

On 6th June,Geoff McQuilken, Executive Director of Mono Lake Committee, in California visited the Birthplace with his wife Sarah, children Caelen and Ellery, and father Gordon. Our tour of Dunbar was curtailed as the heavens opened and we got drookit.. … Continue reading →

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Susan

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jimt

in fond memory of Susan (1962 – 2012) our gude fechter an inspiration to us all A book of remembrance will be available from Sunday 26th May at the John Muir Birthplace for all who wish to sign the book … Continue reading →

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Susan

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jimt

From Dan Cairney, Past President. A very sad day for the Friends of John Muir Birthplace at the lossof Susan, who although seriously ill for some time was still committed to the story of John Muir. In the early days … Continue reading →

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Mrs Susan Panton

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jimt

Mrs Susan Panton t is with a sore heart that I have to tell you of the death of our secretary, Susan. Susan died on Sunday 20th May in Belhaven Hospital, her family beside her, after a long battle with … Continue reading →

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