BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES

• Congratulations to Robert and Nancy Tomkins (Nee Scrimgeour) on the birth of their first son Robert Jason Tomkins on November 13, 1999, a grandson for Jack Scrimgeour (your overseas editor) and Pat.

• Congratulations also to Andrew and Tracey Scrimgeour if Hull on the birth of their son Joseph Andrew on 19 December 1998. A grandson for Fred and Jean Scrimgeour, also of Hull.

• Carole Collins and Steve Askin are also to be congratulated on the birth of their son Joseph Samora Collins Askin on 2 November 1999.

• I have been advised of the sad death of Ian Scrimgeour from Thunder Bay, Canada. He died in Dundee whilst over visiting in October this year. Our condolences are sent to his family and friends.

• Congratulations to Hamish Scrimgeour who got married on 4 December 1999 to Julie Simpson in Princeton, New Jersey, we send them all best wishes for the future.