Category: News

The winners of the 2012 Photographic Competition were:

Archaeology UK  “Standing Tall”, Callanais, Isle of Lewis, Pat Wilson

Archaeology Abroad The Forum Baths, Ostia Antica, John MacDonald

Humour Bill and Ben doing the rest of the survey (Rona), Fred Hay

The ACFA Memorial Quaich Bill and Ben doing the rest of the survey (Rona), Fred Hay

Due to increasing commitments elsewhere, committee member Alan Thompson tendered his resignation from the committee following the November meeting.  Chairperson, Carol Primrose, thanked Alan for all he had done as a  committee member and commented that the committee had benefitted greatly from his calm and  reasoned contributions.

ACFA held its 25th AGM on 27th November 2012. There was a good turn-out from members old & new at this special silver anniversary AGM and dinner. Members approved amendments to the constitution with some items being referred to the February Social. Libby King and Stuart Mackey joined the committee. The 5th photographic competition results were announced. After dinner Lionel Masters was presented with gifts to mark his retirement after which he gave a presentation celebrating his work with the Certificate in Field Archaeology.

Next Social Meeting – 16th February 2013.

Spring 2013 dates for the Glen Lochay survey have been announced, including a proposed camping trip.  Details in Members’ Area.

Winner of the Spirit of ACFA Category

Did you hear the one about Wendy?    Fred Hay

 

            Winner of the Humour Category

 

Hey girls… I am 1.5 on the baseline.     Dorothy Gormlie

 

            Winner of the Archaeology Category

 

North Woodside Flint Mill      Sue Bryson

 

Winner of the Quaich

 

Did you hear the one about Wendy?    Fred Hay