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News Letter JULY 2024
The Old Kirk is now open for tours and the site is looking in good condition. Thanks to the efforts of the cemeteries Department the grass has been cut in a regular 3 weekly period. But we still need help in keeping the site in good condition. This done by volunteers who sadly are elderly so we need new blood to help during the season if you can help email logieogg@btinternet.com and we will be very pleased of your help or you can be trained to be a guide on site. As already noted on past news letters the tours are now ongoing every Sunday from 2pm to 4.30pm for the last tour.
The exciting news is the a replica of the Douglas Stone that has been commissioned. The Douglas stone sits over the west door of the kirk and commemorates the rebuilding of the manse in 1600s. It had been agreed that the heritors would foot the bill but in the end didn't put up the full share and much of the cost was borne by the minister REV.Alexander Douglas, himself. He commissioned the stone with his family crest and a statement of why he did it. The stone was removed from the manse when the estate was being walled in and the manse was being demolished and inserted into the west gable end above the west entrance. Over the years the stone has weathered badly and is no longer legible.It is expected to be ready for the OPEN DOORS WEEKEND on the 7th and 8th of September.
He wooden replica will be on display during the Sunday and will be dedicated on the Sunday at the service within the church which starts at 3pm.

.DATES for your diary
Final work day SATURDAY 24th AUGUST 10am -12pm please come along and help with the upkeep of the site
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As part of archaeology month open doors weekend at Logie will be SATURDAY 7th 10am-4pm and SUNDAY 8th 10am -3pm

AT 3PM a short annual service within the church will be led by Rev. Attie VAN WYK MINISTER OF PARK Church. Light Refreshments will be served afterwards.Everyone is welcome to join us.