Tynron Ed

Captain Wallace was actually born in Thornhill, where his father’s sisters lived, and spent the first 9 or 10 years of his life in Wallaceton, but then his family moved to the Ford,Tynron. His grandfather was Samuel Wallace of Auchenbrack, Tynron; his brother Quentin farmed at Shinnelhead, Tynron; and his parents are buried in Tynron. Among his uncles were Professor Wallace of Edinburgh University; Williamson Wallace of Lincluden, Irongray; and J.R.W. Wallace of Auchenbainzie.

In 1914 Samuel joined the Royal Field Artillery. As part of the Battle of Cambrai, lasting from 20-30 November 1917, he won his VC. His citation (London Gazette, 12 Feb 1918) states: “When the personnel of his battery was reduced to five men, had lost its commander and five of the sergeants, and was surrounded by enemy infantry, he maintained the fire of the guns by swinging the trails round close together so that his few men could continue loading and firing, thereby covering other battery positions and materially assisting some small infantry detachments to maintain a position against great odds. He was in action for 8 hours, firing the whole time and inflicting serious casualties on the enemy. Then, owing to the exhausted state of his personnel, he withdrew when infantry support arrived, taking with him the essential gun parts and all wounded men.”

This achievement will be celebrated in an event to be held on 20 November in Tynron at the War Memorial, starting at 9:45am in Tynron. It will involve a military parade, the placing of wreaths, and the unveiling of a plaque near the War Memorial by members of the Wallace family. The plaque will have electronic connection to a website detailing information about Captain Wallace. Pupils from Penpont Primary School will sing a song. The Last Post and Reveille will be sounded. After refreshments in the Hall, the scene will move to Thornhill, where a paving slab will be unveiled, at approximately 11:30am. This will also have electronic connection to the website. Similar ceremonies will be enacted, and then the procession will be driven to Moffat for the final unveiling of a plaque (at approximately 2pm) and a civic reception.

Tynron Autumn Teas

October 10, 2017Tynron Ed

Autumn Teas at Tynron Parish Hall 2-4pm. There are still two Sundays left, 15th and 22nd October, to indulge in some delicious home baking. Everyone Welcome.

The Tea held on 1st October raised £300 for Penpont Church Roof Fund.

Tynron Autumn Teas

September 28, 2017Tynron Ed

Don’t Forget!

Tynron Autumn Teas commence at Tynron Parish Hall this Sunday and for the next four Sundays.

Dalmakerran Carriage Driving

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Tynron Ed

DALMAKERRAN CARRIAGE DRIVING Fun Weekend–

30th September & 1st October

The annual Dalmakerran Carriage Driving event run by the South West Scotland Horse Driving Club was postponed this year due to the weather & a water-logged field. The club confirmed earlier this week that they would like to hold an “end of season” fun event this weekend at Dalmakerran and we have agreed.

The format will be very different this year as the field is still too wet to use. There is likely to be a drive out on the roads on both Saturday and Sunday so please be aware that there will be horses and carriages on the roads around the village and the A702 over the weekend.

I have been warned that the drives out will involve some fun competitions so please be aware that competitors may need to stop to collect something or read a sign or letter placed by the road. The club will undertake to make the drives as safe as possible from their perspective but they are always grateful for the additional care taken by motorised vehicle drivers during the event weekend.

If anyone is interested in watching…or brave enough to join in with the none-horse activities/games then contact us on 200379 or simply come along and join in the fun!

Mary & Terry