IT’S easy to take someone for granted —particularly when he becomes as familiar a fixture in the community as David Kiltie is in Maybole. But Maybole Community Council was determined to let David know how much they value his incredible 25 years service. Chairman David is the only original member still on the council, and his community service goes back even further — to Maybole Town Council.

Vice-chairman Peter Mason paid tribute to David’s outstanding commitment to the town. So too did South Ayrshire Council leader Councillor Andy Hill. And there was a surprise for David when daughter Frances, on behalf of the community council, presented him with a commemorative glass bowl. Frances is the council’s youngest member, and she handed over a bowl which bears the community council’s coat of arms. Maybole Town Hall is also etched on the glass, with the words ‘Your Second Home’ underneath!