- Housing budget set for 41% cut
- Award for Libyan conflict nurse
- Poorly pandas removed from view
- Holyrood recruits marathon hero
- Pressure grows over RBS chief bonus
- Pair hurt in paragliding accident
- Kingdom Bakers enters receivership
- SNP 'backtracked' on housing pledge
- Lawyer: Tommy Sheridan to be gagged
- Swinney: Economy 'running on empty'
- Teaching union selects new leader
- Firefighters tackle scrapyard blaze
- Buying homes 'cheaper than renting'
- Frew accused breaks down in dock
- Scots 'devo-max' option highlighted
- Judges bid to speed up hacking case
- £24,000 fine for Legionnaires' case
- Gun murder conviction appeal fails
- Olympic security test at Hampden
News
By-pass campaign stalwart stands down
Hard on the heels of the latest update on a bypass for Maybole, Peter Mason has decided to stand down as chairman of the Bypass Committee.
Funding workshops to start
Funding workshops in Maybole are being set up by the local community council and Voluntary Action South Ayrshire next month.
£750,000 for green projects
LOCAL organisations in South Ayrshire delivering environmental projects which will transform the central belt could benefit from a share of £750,000 funding following an extension of the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Development Fund.
All change at Girvan harbour
GIRVAN harbour is to undergo a £450,000 redevelopment with 35 new pontoons installed to attract visiting yachts, and more money set aside for on-shore improvements.
New inspector for Carrick
CARRICK’S new police inspector hopes to build on the good links between the force and the local community.
Sport
Anglers catch a haul of silver
COLMONELL Angling Club held its annual dinner and presentation of trophies in the Boars Head Hotel, Colmonell, on Saturday January 21.
Girvan cup run over
Girvan were left disappointed on Saturday as they were dumped out of the Scottish junior cup by Glasgow side St Rochs after a disappointing display.
Tour Doon Hame set for Girvan comeback
THE Tour Doon Hame race which Girvan lost out on a few years ago is set to return to the town this year.
Fine win for Girvan juniors
WITH Victory Park still unplayable, Girvan Youth moved their home tie against Ayr Juniors down to Ballantrae on a fine crisp day and came away with a fine 4-3 win.
Loan deals for juniors
FOUR Ayr United Football Academy players and two from Ayr United Football Club are currently developing their skills with local junior clubs, Troon Juniors, Girvan Juniors and Ardrossan Winton Rovers.
Lifestyle
Arthritis research ceilidh
GIRVAN & District Arthritis Research are holding their annual ceilidh on Saturday, February 11 in Dailly Community Centre at 7.30pm.
Upper Stinchar SWRI
THE January meeting was held in Barr Hall on Thursday, January 19 at 7.30pm. President Yvonne Jack welcomed members and friends and wished everyone a happy New Year.
Old Dailly SWRI
OLD Dailly SWRI met on Wednesday January 18 to celebrate their 80th birthday. The tables were set with our new tartan tablecloths and floral decorations made by Anne Dalton.
Maybole community association meeting
THE association has called a special meeting for Monday January 30 in Maybole Hall at 7pm.
Carrick sports club Burns Supper
CARRICK Sports Club Burns Supper will be held on February 10 at 8pm.
Community
United service for week of prayer
South Carrick Churches Together held a united service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at 7pm on Sunday January 22 in Girvan North Parish Church.
Girvan Living with Leisure
Our second session of this year’s programme is now underway. So don’t sit home and feel lonely on a Monday afternoon. If you are over 50, you are welcome to join us in the Community Centre, Dalrymple Street at 2pm. (doors open 1.30pm).
Kirkmichael WRI meeting
ON JANUARY 12 Mrs Nancy Thom, President, welcomed everyone to the first meeting of 2012.
First meeting for history society
THE first meeting for 2012 of the Girvan and District History Society society is in the McKechnie Institute, Dalrymple Street, Girvan on Thursday, January 26 at 7.30pm.
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Weather for Girvan
Sunday 29 January 2012
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 3 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: South east
