Community
NFUS Group to look at Welsh Entrant Model for SRDP
NFU Scotland’s New Generation group is heading to Wales to see if the Welsh New Entrant/Young Farmer model could be adopted as part of Scotland’s future rural development plans.
Advocates for adults wanted
If you have what it takes to be an advocate for adults with learning difficulties in South Ayrshire CASS wants to hear from you.
Joint service at Holy Trinity
On Sunday 26th May, the congregation of St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church Girvan, will be joining with their friends from St Oswalds, Maybole and Holy Trinity, Ayr at a joint Service at Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church.
So much on the job experience
South Ayrshire businesses will be encouraged to employ more modern apprentices as the third Scottish Apprenticeship Week gets under way on Monday.
Thought for the week
In recent months there has been quite a lot of discussion in the Press about the amount of money that Britain sends abroad in overseas aid.
Announcements
Mary Galloway : Acknowledgement
Published in the Carrick Gazette on 16 May 2013
William Sloan (Cookie) Nisbett : Acknowledgement
Published in the Carrick Gazette on 16 May 2013
John Ferguson : Acknowledgement
Published in the Carrick Gazette on 16 May 2013
Nettie Robertson : Memorial
Published in the Carrick Gazette on 16 May 2013
Brian Speirs : Memorial
Published in the Carrick Gazette on 16 May 2013
Property News
Trade booms as a result of botched DIY
Business is booming for UK tradesmen due to Britain’s do-it-yourself attitude, according to a new survey.
Homeowners warned over DIY danger
Homeowners attempting to have a go at DIY are being urged to think again after an over-enthusiastic householder botched a job which knocked £20,000 off the value of his neighbours’ homes and left his own property derelict.
Stamp duty offer
First-time buyers applying for a mortgage with Bank of Scotland can benefit from up to £2500 cash back, with the lender covering the cost of stamp duty.
Planning changes praised
The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has welcomed proposed changes to Scotland’s planning system, which places greater importance on supporting sustainable economic growth.
Property sales increase
The number of homes changing hands in Scotland has increased by 5% compared to the same period a year ago. From January to March 2013, 14,567 residential properties were sold, according to the latest official statistics from the Registers of Scotland.
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Weather for Girvan
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 37 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 5 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North
