In recent months, there has been quite a bit of publicity over the Strathmartine Hospital site on the outskirts of Dundee.
This institution, of course, was a marvellous facility for the local area.
Jim Anderson remembers it, too, because, in addition to being a nurse, he played in the hospital football team.
“I came back from Australia in 1970 when my mum died and started working in Strathmartine Hospital,” said Jim, of St Giles Terrace, St Mary’s, Dundee.
“I worked as a nurse and it was thoroughly enjoyable.
“There was a local hospital league which comprised Strathmartine, DRI, Medical Students, Liff, Sunnyside, Murray Royal and Stracathro.
“I have enclosed a photo which may bring back a few memories to some of your readers.”
Among those in the back row are — manager Larry Leonard (nursing officer), Drew (surname unknown, nurse), Ian Taylor (guest), Johnny Robertson (guest), Davie Scott (hospital electrician), Billy Scobie (hospital stores). Front row — Charlie Fitchett, Eddie Small, Rab Rooney (mechanic), Graham (surname unknown, chef), Jim Anderson, Frankie Robertson (electrician).
Jim concluded: “Rab was Jimmy Rooney’s brother, who has featured in your column many times. It was a really good league and very enjoyable to play in.”
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