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New arts partnership for South Ayrshire
A South Ayrshire Arts Partnership has been established to develop a range of exciting and creative arts initiatives in South Ayrshire.
Ballantrae’s plans for spectacular gala week will not disappoint you
The Ballantrae Gala Queen this year is Lucy Cosslett and the Gala King will be Malcolm Boag. Attendants are Erin Stevenson and Lauren Bradshaw and Page boys are Euan Shearer and Ryan McIlwraith.
Garden launches TV bid to draw visitors
Logan Botanic Garden is trying to drive more tourists to the Dumfries and Galloway area by investing in a TV advertising campaign with ITV Border.
Royal approval for volunteers
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s volunteers in Ayrshire will each be awarded a commemorative royal badge of honour during National Volunteers Week (1st - 7th June) to mark the charity’s achievement of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award.
New group set to take pool project forward
after discussions last week a dedicated executive sub-group to work on the Girvan swimming pool project by South Carrick Community Leisure (SCCL) and South Ayrshire Council has been established.
Sara on her way to aid target
Did you know that the wildlife of Carrick is being kept in safe hands by a charity called the Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust?
Maybole venue for seniors event
South Ayrshire Seniors Forum is to stage the second of its Information Road Shows in Maybole at the end of the month.
More wi-fi hotspots in South Ayrshire
British Telecom has announced this week that it has reached 464,700 hotspots in Scotland, including around 32,300 across Ayrshire.
’Allo, ’Allo! Phrase books out as French twin town visitors prepare to fly in
The sight of the French tricolour flying high over Girvan’s McKechnie Institute has signalled the imminent arrival in the town of a group from its “twin” Torcy in France.
Asda raises £20k for local causes
Asda Girvan is celebrating after raising almost £20,000 for local and national charities and organisations over the past 12 months.
Lottery funds abuse survivor scheme
Local MSP Adam Ingram has welcomed the announcement from Big Lottery Fund Scotland Director Jackie Killeen of up to £8 million of Lottery money which will be spent on supporting people affected by domestic abuse across Scotland through the Becoming a Survivor scheme.
Top Scot talks up area’s ‘natural’ tourism credentials
One of Scotland’s most famous mountaineers, Cameron McNeish is helping endorse the area’s natural credentials as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.
Easter Activities prove to be a real treat!
Holiday activities proved to be a real treat this Easter right across South Ayrshire. Activity centre’s and pools across the region offered a range of activities including fun sessions, gymnastics, football, short tennis, basketball and kids keep fit.
Professor Arbon gives history society talk
The next meeting of the Alloway and Southern Ayrshire Family History Society’s 2011-12 season will be Tuesday 21st May 2013 at 7.30pm for 7.45pm in The McKechnie Institute, Girvan.
Carrick winners at Ayr County Show
There were some deserving winners from Carrick at this year’s Ayr Show, which despite some blustery weather, brought huge crowds.
Volunteer life-savers celebrate charity gift of vital defibrillator
St Andrew’s First Aid – Ayr and Troon Company has recently been gifted an automated external defibrillator, courtesy of the Robert Barr Charitable Trust.
£6 million for farmer affected by extreme weather
The Scottish Government has announced that it is making available £6 million to assist farmers affected by the extreme weather this year.
Barrhill primary extension cash
Funding has been agreed by South Ayrshire Council to upgrade and extend Barrhill Primary School and to build a new extension to Doonfoot Primary School.
Man dies in A77 accident
Police Scotland is appealing for information following a fatal road crash on the A77 at Glenapp, South Ayrshire.
Drugs possession charges admitted
A Stranraer woman who admitted three charges of possessing drugs will be sentenced on May 28.
Resignation rocks swimming pool project
THE PROJECT to build a new swimming pool in Girvan suffered a major setback this week with the resignation of the chairman of the community body leading it.
Sudden death of Barr man “not suspicious” say Police
Police have confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his home near Barr.
Girvan comes alive with music
IT HAS finally arrived and folk music fans from across the country are bringing the streets of Girvan alive with music.
Driver’s ban after too much champagne
A Stranraer businessman was banned from driving for a year this week after admitting crashing his car when drunk.
Bedroom tax protest
A delegation from the newly formed Stranraer Anti Bedroom Tax Organisation attended the All Scotland Federation Conference to discuss how to abolish the ‘Bedroom Tax’.
Coach visits are great news for Ayrshire
Some of the best of Ayrshire and Arran’s visitor attractions have been showcased to 23 coach and tourism operators, as part of a familiarisation trip to the area, organised by the Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Team, Visit Arran, Menzies Irvine Hotel and Discover Travel and Trade – with almost instant results.
Key priorities for the future
Scotland’s housing minister Margaret Burgess and trustee Nicky Wilson joined forces to launch the Coalfield Regeneration Trust’s new £250,000 community investment programme at Dalmellington.
Farmers to be given cash aid
The Scottish Government has announced that it is making available £6 million to assist farmers affected by the extreme weather this year.
Girvan stop for Blythswood
With spring in the air at last and summer on the way it’s time to go through the wardrobe and make space for all the latest fashions for 2013.
Council agrees development plan for decade
South Ayrshire Council has agreed a draft Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) – an agreement between local community planning partnerships and the Scottish Government on priorities for service delivery for the coming ten years.
Council agreement plans for next ten years
South Ayrshire Council has today (25 April 2013) agreed a draft Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) – a agreement between local Community Planning Partnerships and the Scottish Government on priorities for service delivery for the coming 10 years.
Coalfields regeneration
Scotland’s Housing Minister Margaret Burgess and Trustee Nicky Wilson joined forces to launch the Coalfield Regeneration Trust’s new £250,000 community investment programme at Dalmellington on Friday (April 26).
A sporting legacy for Girvan
A major cycling project in South Ayrshire is to be launched after a £39,300 cash boost from the Scottish Government’s Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund.
Popular pool project chairman resigns
THE campaign to raise money to build a new swimming pool in Girvan suffered a major setback this week.
Gearing up to raise charity cash
Girvan Motor cycle enthusiasts Carol Baillie and Sheryl McCurdie are gearing up for a three day motorbike run to raise money for a cancer charity.
Ayrshire Rural Network event hailed a success
An afternoon event, held to promote and celebrate the successes of the Ayrshire LEADER programme – a pan-Ayrshire rural funding initiative – has been hailed a success as over one hundred community representatives attended.
Schmallenberg Disease confirmed on a Dumfriesshire farm
The first confirmed case of Schmallenberg Disease has been identified on a Dumfriesshire farm.
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Weather for Girvan
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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Temperature: 9 C to 16 C
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Temperature: 5 C to 13 C
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