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Crowning start for gala at Ballantrae

Ballantrae crowned this year’s gala king and queen, Malcolm Boag and Lucy Cosslett, on Friday.

Talks held over Stena job fears

A cross-party group of local politicians have met senior managers of Stena Line to raise their fears over job losses at Cairnryan ferry port.

Taking the plunge for safety

Staff at the Ryan Centre in Stranraer are making a splash to help prevent drowning, by hosting a free water safety session.

Summer holiday activity programme is packed full of fun, fun, fun!

South Ayrshire Council’s school holiday programme for summer 2013 promises to be packed full of fun, fun, fun! There is so much to do this summer at a number of venues and facilities, meaning the only thing you have to do is choose what you want to do, where and when!

Bands wanted for music on the prom

Girvan Youth Trust is currently involved in establishing a summer activity programme for Girvan Promenade.

Civic week events start on Sunday

Girvan Civic Week this year starts on Sunday 23rd June with the crowning of the King and Queen on the stage at Gig on the Green at 1.45pm.

Sport rss

Wigtownshire touch rugby

Rugby marathon is washed away

At 7pm on Friday, June 14, the Wigtownshire Rugby Football Club 24-hour touch rugby event kicked off. Unfortunately, as the game started, so did the rain.

The Scottish Rugby Union declaredthat international results will not affect the future of Scott Johnson. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video

THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.

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Scott Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Video: Johnson on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa video

SCOTT Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa and as well as testing out the strength in depth was a desire to instil new belief in Scottish rugby.

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Busy week for Ayr Roads cyclists

Ayr Roads CC/Harry Fairbairn BMW had several riders involved in racing over the past week.

Claims after bruising Samoa defeat are a sore point for coach. Picture: PA

Video: Scotland defiant ahead of Springbok Test video

SCOTT Johnson has dismissed suggestions that his Scotland squad were soft against Samoa and suffered the consequences both in a first Test defeat to the South Sea Islanders and a squad floored by injury.

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South Africa's Bryan Habana is chased by Italy's Martin Castrogiovanni in Durban last week. Picture: Getty

Video: South Africa coach Meyer expects battle video

THE changing face of South African rugby could not feature a more engaging and quietly ambitious individual than Heyneke Meyer. And the fulfilment this week of a childhood dream will mark another milestone for the Springboks coach.

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Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video

THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.

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Lifestyle rss

Floral art at South Parish

Keep Saturday June 29 free so that you can come along and enjoy a first for South Parish Church.

Lifeboat race night

The Girvan Lifeboat Branch is holding a race night in the Catholic Hall on Saturday July 13.

Rural arts group car boot

Carrick Rural Arts Group is holding a car boot sale on Sunday June 30 at the Catholic Hall from 11am.

Lendalfoot car boot sale

There will be a car boot sale in Lendfalfoot on Saturday, July 28 from 2pm.

Support for first-time buyers

Nationwide Building Society has welcomed Shelter’s call for more affordable housing to be built to help young people buy their own homes.

Seach begins for best ‘home-stager’

The search is on to find Galloway’s best amateur or professional “home-stager” – the art of making low-cost changes to homes to make them more appealing to buyers and increase viewings.

Community rss

Colmonell whist drive

Colmonell bowling green held a whist drive on Friday, June 7, with seven tables playing.

Flower club annual night will feature fashion show

Girvan and District Flower Club’s annual coffee evening takes place on Wednesday June 26 at 7pm in Girvan Community Centre.

Maidens church fundraiser

A special evening of musical entertainment is being held at Maidens Church to help boost the funds at the conclusion of a major renovation.

Womens business group welcomes three provosts

One of Ayrshire’s leading business groups has welcomed the Provosts of East, North and South Ayrshire as Honorary Members, as it prepares to mark 20 years of supporting business women.

Drumming up support for the very last gig on the green

This year is certainly gearing up to be something extra special in terms of the bands and musicians that want to play at the Gig on the Green.

Shimmer is to host craft competition

Shimmer in Girvan is holding a Wool & Crafts Knitting Competition & Exhibition of Work on Saturday 24th August.

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