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A "character" is a pretty over worked term, and one that is difficult to define, but you certainly know one when you meet one.
Within a few moments of meeting Jackie Haining, you recognised him as the unique, genuine article. While his belief that everyone should have an equal chance of achieving their full potential is a common enough one in Scotland, his methods of delivering on it were all his own. It is no surprise that among his wide circle of friends everyone had a story about this larger-than-life personality, re- told with vigour and affection and never needing embellishment.See the full content of this document
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Jackie Haining; Inspirational Rowing Coach and Pigeon Racer
He came from a typical Scottish working-class background in the Vale of Leven and remained a Valeman all his life, except for a period of National Service in Palestine. There, he was shot at by both Arabs and ...
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