Boys' Brigade at Greenock's Arts Guild 1969

This programme dated 1969 is from a show called "Bon Bon" by Greenock Battalion of the Boys' Brigade.  It was held in Greenock's Arts Guild Theatre in March 1969.  (The Arts Guild in Campbell Street was demolished in 2020.)

Inside are some wonderful advertisements for local businesses.  Some are no longer trading, but some are still doing business in the town.  Aulds the bakers has several shops locally and their pies are favourites with many people.  Their cakes, especially fudge doughnuts and strawberry tarts are superb!

Smiths sports shop is still doing well in West Blackhall Street, Greenock.  At the moment they have a wonderful selection of vintage Greenock Morton Football Club tops.

Some of the shops are no longer with us, but are remembered by many older Greenockians like Sheila Simpsons and Hodges.

These advertisements will certainly bring back some memories for those who lived in the town in the 60s and 70s.  Check out this short film on YouTube showing Greenock town centre as it was before it was destroyed in the name of progress in the early 70s.

Here are some more advertisements from this wonderful programme.

"Bon Bon" must have been a great night of entertainment for the parents and friends of the boys taking part in the show.  The Arts Guild in Greenock was a wonderful place for local entertainment.

Arts Guild, Campbell Street, Greenock - Demolished 2020