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A Maybole farmer has been named Member of the Year and points trophy winner of the Ayrshire Motorcycle Club. Andrew Forsyth, Glenside Farm, was presented with the trophy at the club’s Christmas Party held recently in the South Beach Hotel, Prestwick. more |
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Maybole’s 7th Ayrshire Cubs won the District Cub Challenge which was held in Maybole Scout Hall recently. The challenge took the form of a quiz on Scouting, TV, Sport and News and involved teams from Maybole, Girvan, Dailly, Crosshill and Ballantrae. more |
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After a slow start in the second division of the Ayrshire league, Carrick Chess Club have made it to the top at the half way stage! Their best result came when Largs visited Carrick and the home team won 5 - 1 Results from that game were: more |
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A week past on Sunday, some Tackety Bit club members went to Tillicoultry to climb in the Ochil Hills. From Mill Glen they went up onto Kirk Craigs over Elistoun Hill to Kings Seat Hill. The day was a bit hazy and very windy, although they could see ...more | ||||||||||||
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This Friday, December 10, will be a busy day in Maybole. MSP Cathy Jamieson will be at Maybole Resource Centre for an open meeting with local community groups in the North Carrick area. more |
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Kirkmichael Wine Circle held its final meeting of 2004 November 25 when the guest speakers were Mr and Mrs Alan Martin of Maybole. They gave a very interesting talk on how they started and built up their delicatessen business and provided a large variety of unusual nibbles and wines for members to sample. more | ||||||||||||||||
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Carrick Academy’s S3 xl club has been taking an interest in their local community as part of a project. They have invited local police, community wardens and others to discuss local issues with them and they have also visited several local buildings. |
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Maybole Historical Society’s St Andrew’s Night is a total sell out. The evening will be held at Drumellan House next Monday December 6 with a welcome glass from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. As the event is fully sold out, Dave Killicoat, vice chairman, urges that ... more | |||
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Maybole Amateur Swimming Club held its annual gala on Sunday evening and trophies were presented to winners by former President of the club Dallas McGawn. Trophy winners were: more |
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Ayrshire Social Enterprise Network Senscot Scotland has asked Maybole Resource Centre to assist with the development of an Ayrshire Social Enterprise Network. At present there are successful networks in .more | |||
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December 31st 2004 |
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A Maybole farmer has been named Member of the Year and points trophy winner of the Ayrshire Motorcycle Club. Andrew Forsyth, Glenside Farm, was presented with the trophy at the club’s Christmas Party held recently in the South Beach Hotel, Prestwick. Andrew is pictured on his Honda CBR10RR5 Fireblade which he says is one of the best bikes today. He said, “It’s got moto GP DNA which is a cast aluminium frame for lightness, mass centralisation, electronic steering damper, and radial brakes. These all add up to make it the best handling bike in its class.” He added that you don’t need a superbike like his to be a member of the club and anyone interested should contact him at 01655 883148. The club meets twice a month with run outs most Sundays and there are weekends away to Skye and other areas aas well as competitions and some European runs. “Most of all,” said Andrew, “You meet likeminded people for a chat and a laugh.” Maybole’s 7th Ayrshire Cubs won the District Cub Challenge which was held in Maybole Scout Hall recently. The challenge took the form of a quiz on Scouting, TV, Sport and News and involved teams from Maybole, Girvan, Dailly, Crosshill and Ballantrae. 7th Ayrshire Beavers had great fun at a Christmas held in Kids Play, Prestwick last week and they also paid a visit to see Santa. The Cubs and Beavers will start back after the break on January 10. Anyone aged 6 to 10 ½ who is interested in joining should phone 882683. |
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December 24th 2004 |
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Cairn Primary School Christmas Concert. The Grumpy Sheep - nativity story centred around a grumpy sheep who is cross and lazy and can't be bothered to walk to see the new baby. The grumpy sheep eventually arrives at the stable and sees the error of her ways when she meets the little Boy King and even learns to smile! Main Character: Grumpy Sheep - Lauren. The Christmas story unfolds as 4 children magically journey around the world visiting Spain, Hawaii, India, America, China and Africa. All around the world everyone joins together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. 4 Main Characters: Jason - Steven Davis Jack - Kyle Eaglesham Becky - Laura Parker Molly - Jade Milligan. May-Tag client Alistair Kilgour last week received a Champion Learner Award from Learndirect Scotland at their annual Celebration of Learning ceremony in Edinburgh. Alistair is a client of May-Tag 's Maybole Access Point, and was put forward for the award by manager Christine Kennedy in recognition of his achievements. Since joining MAP he has found and sustained work in a factory while studying for his ultimate aim to qualify as an HGV driver. He has already passed his first certificate and is working towards the second as well as passing a First Aid course. After a slow start in the second division of the Ayrshire league, Carrick Chess Club have made it to the top at the half way stage! Their best result came when Largs visited Carrick and the home team won 5 - 1 Results from that game were: (Carrick players first): Siegrun Macgilchrist 1 -0 Bob O'Brien; Steell McFadzean 1/2 Robert Simpson; Stuart Lampard 1- 0 Alan Plato; Alastair Muirhead 1 - 0 Mark Smith; Athol Macgilchrist 1- 0 G. A. Hilligan; Ali Roy 1/2 Hugh Millar. Alastair has the best record in the league with 4/4. The league position after four rounds: Largs 11; Ayr 13; Irvine 14.5; Carrick 15.5. The club has its blitz party on Wednesday December 22 and starts again on January 12. A week past on Sunday, some Tackety Bit club members went to Tillicoultry to climb in the Ochil Hills. From Mill Glen they went up onto Kirk Craigs over Elistoun Hill to Kings Seat Hill. The day was a bit hazy and very windy, although they could see quite a stretch of the River Forth the rail and road bridges were not visible. From here they went round to Andrew Gannel Hill and then Ben Cleuch, by which time the mist was creeping in , the route back to Mill Glen was over Ben Ever. The Club held its Christmas night at the Welltrees Inn last Friday night and members would like to thank all those who donated raffle prizes which helped to make it a great night. The next meeting will be on Deember 23 at 8pm and the AGM will be held on January 20, both in the Welltrees Inn |
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December 17th 2004 |
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Cathy Jamieson MSP has paid a visit to the Royal Mail’s Maybole Delivery Office to see the festive operation in full swing. Cathy Jamieson was welcomed at Maybole delivery office by manager Robert Hutchison and all the postmen and women who are working hard doing their bit to sort and deliver Maybole’s share of the estimated Scottish Christmas postbag of 250 million items. Cathy Jamieson MSP said: "I had the chance to see for myself the hard work that the postal staff have to put in at this, their busiest time of year. I was pleased to be able to take this opportunity to meet with local members of staff, thank them for their hard work and wish them a Happy Christmas.” Robert Hutchison, Delivery Manager said: “Christmas is the busiest time of year, and our people really do pull out all the stops throughout the year to ensure mail is delivered quickly but even more so over the busy festive period. So we are pleased that Ms Jamieson will be coming along to Royal Mail to see first hand the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.” He added: “The postal staff do a fantastic job at this time of year to ensure that friends and families stay in touch through their Christmas greetings and gifts. And as usual, we urge our customers to post early so that friends and family have longer to enjoy their Christmas greetings!” GETTING YOUNGSTERS ACTIVE. South Ayrshire Council has secured £29,350 of funding from the Scottish Executive’s Local Action Funding to introduce “Midnight” Football Leagues and a Motivational Activity Programme (MAP), to encourage young people to participate in sports during their leisure time. A total of £9,800 funding for MAP – not to be confused with the Maybole Access Point project in the town which is also known as MAP - is enabling multi-sports activity programmes to be run at Cairn Primary School, Maybole; Newton Primary School, Ayr and at Dundonald Activity Centre. Similar activities are scheduled to start in Tarbolton in January 2005. The remaining £19,550 of funding has enabled two “Midnight” Football Leagues to be established in Ayr and Girvan. The Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Andy Hill saw for himself how the Motivational Activity Programme is being run when he visited Cairn Primary School last week. Sports Development Coaches Fiona Picken and Noelene Grier were encouraging the participating primary school youngsters - from both Cairn Primary and Gardenrose Primary - in a variety of sporting activities. Said Councillor Hill, who is also the Local Councillor for North Carrick and Maybole East: “These types of free activity projects provide further opportunities for young people to become involved in physical activities during their spare time. “Projects such as these benefit those taking part, but are also of great assistance to local communities, as they help to keep young people physically active, happy and out of trouble.” He added: “The majority of young people use their leisure time wisely, having fun and taking part in a wide range of activities with their friends. However, I really do hope that the very small number of youngsters who become involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour, or are tempted to do so, will get involved in the projects and put their spare time to good use.” The locations for running the programme were identified as priority areas for extra physical activities following Council consultation with partners from NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The MAP programme offers participants the chance to take part in a variety of sports and physical activities over a ten week period. Incorporated into the programme will be inputs from staff from Ayrshire and Arran NHS during a range of health related sessions which will cover a variety of topics including alcohol and drug abuse and healthy eating. The “Midnight” Football Leagues started in November and are set to run for 20 weeks on Friday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the Whitletts All Weather Surface in Ayr and the All Weather Surface in Girvan. Football leagues such as the “Midnight” Footbball Leagues have proved highly popular when run in the past with young people keen to take part and noted reductions in youth related crime over the period of the courses. Anyone who would like further information on the wide range of activities provided by South Ayrshire Council’s Sports Development Team should log on to www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/leisure or contact staff on 01292 269793. |
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December 10th 2004 |
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Carrick Academy Association held its first AGM recently and it was a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Ken Jarvie from the Kyle Association attended and shared lots of information and advice on setting up a successful group. Membership of the Association is open to all parents/guardians of pupils attending Carrick Academy, staff, adult students and friends of the school and they look forward to a long and prosperous connection with the school and community. Office bearers elected are Chairperson - Sina Currie, Secretary - Susan Paton, and Treasurer -Laura Coleman. A spokesman for the Association said afterwards, “We guarantee a warm welcome to new members and even if they are unable to attend meetings, their support would be invaluable in assisting with any fundraising events or activities planned within the school. We hope others share our good wishes for success and look forward to welcoming them along to the next meeting on 18th January 2005 in the staff room at Carrick Academy.” Further information about the work of the Association can be obtained by contacting Carrick Academy (01655) 882389.
This Friday, December 10, will be a busy day in Maybole. MSP Cathy Jamieson will be at Maybole Resource Centre for an open meeting with local community groups in the North Carrick area. Groups can also arrange a “one to one” meeting with the MSP but should arrange this in advance by calling 01655 884022. There will also be the opportunity on the day to find out more about funding from the New Opportunities Fund’s Fairshare project. Resource Centre staff will outline the facilities and assistance they can offer to local organisations. In the evening there will be a pantomime for all the family in the Town Hall and the town’s senior citizens have their OIR Christmas Party in Carrick Sports Club. The Club starts its festive programme on Saturday when “Just 2” play and the follwing Friday, December 17 sees young local group “Fusion” make a welcome return.. On Saturday December 18there will be a Christmas Disco and the Hogmanay night has been sold out for weeks.
Kirkmichael Wine Circle held its final meeting of 2004 November 25 when the guest speakers were Mr and Mrs Alan Martin of Maybole. They gave a very interesting talk on how they started and built up their delicatessen business and provided a large variety of unusual nibbles and wines for members to sample.The vote of thanks from the Circle was suitably rendered by Mrs Helen Clowes. Competition results: Elder wine dry 1 Mrs J Wilson 2 Mrs M McGawn 3 Mr J Leith “ “ sweet 1 Mrs J Wilson 2 Mrs M McGawn 3 Mr J Leith The next meeting is on Tuesday January 27, 2005 in Minishant Community Centre. |
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December 3rd 2004 |
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Fr Stephen McGrattan met his new parishioners at Our Lady & St Cuthbert’s Church, Maybole at the weekend for the first time. He told them, “Already it feels as if I am entering a community which has life, or -better said- a community which is very much alive. I look forward to praying, working and sharing our lives together as I begin to serve in Maybole as your priest.” Fr Stephen trained for the priesthood in the Royal Scots College, Salamanca and he was ordained in his home parish of St Peter-in-Chains, Ardrossan on 6th July 2003. After a temporary appointment at St Michael's Kilmarnock, Fr Stephen was appointed the assistant priest at St Paul's Ayr before moving to Maybole to succeed Fr Jim Hayes. Fr Jim had left a note for parishioners saying, “Friends, I must say a special word of thanks to our brothers and sisters in the other Churches, to all at our great wee primary school and of course to the wonderful PPC without whom much would never have been even done - they have been a true source of strength and support to me personally. Realising that only God is perfect, my sincere apologies for any hurt I may have caused any of you. I hope you may find it in your heart to forgive me. On my side I leave with lovely, happy and wholesome memories of a community of faith that does itself proud. I have no doubt that you will support your new pastor, Fr Stephen. I know he will soon become a very good friend to you all. God Bless you, one and all. Love, Fr Jim”
Maybole Historical Society’s St Andrew’s Night is a total sell out. The evening will be held at Drumellan House next Monday December 6 with a welcome glass from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. As the event is fully sold out, Dave Killicoat, vice chairman, urges that no one turns up “on spec” as they will be disappointed. Dave will be compere for the evening and the main speaker will be local solicitor Jack Boyd. Fegus Cook will be the piper and also provide some poetry selections. Other entertainment will be provided by Maybole Concert Party, Murray Cook, Alex Davidson, Lesley Rodger, Jim and Mhiari Stevens and pianist Nina Lyle. Maybole Amateur Swimming Club held its annual gala on Sunday evening and trophies were presented to winners by former President of the club Dallas McGawn. Trophy winners were: Boys 8 & under Fraser Chape, Kieron Porte 10 & under Gordon Gregor 11 yrs Cameron Chape 12/13 yrs Lewis Cairns 14/15 yrs Sam Fleming 16 & over Gordon Deans Individual Medley 10 & under Gordon Gregor 11 yrs Cameron Chape 12/13 yrs Lewis Cairns 14/15 yrs Sam Fleming Open 400m F/C Sam Fleming Merit Junior Kieron Porte Senior Gordon Gregor Girls 8 & under Rebecca Frew, Hannah Garlick, Jordyn Laurenson 10 & under Vicky Hannah 11 yrs Tamsin Lang 12/13 yrs Alison Baird 14/15 yrs Allison MacGregor Individual Medley 10 & under Vicky Hannah 11 yrs Tamsin Lang 12/13 yrs Alison Baird 14/15 yrs Allison MacGregor 14/15 yrs Fly Allison MacGregor Open 400m F/C Allison MacGregor Merit Junior Chloe Miller Senior Alison Baird Ayrshire Social Enterprise Network Senscot Scotland has asked Maybole Resource Centre to assist with the development of an Ayrshire Social Enterprise Network. At present there are successful networks in Aberdeen, Fife and the Borders and Senscot are keen to assist in the setting up of networks across Scotland. On Wednesday 17 th November Maybole Resource Centre hosted, at Maybole Town Hall, the inaugural meeting of the Ayrshire Social Enterprise Network with representatives of Social Enterprises from South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire. The aim of the network is to bring together Social Enterprises to assist each other and support the development of new Social Enterprises in Ayrshire. The next meeting is on Monday 10th January at Maybole Carnegie Library at 7pm when Yvonne Rollings and Katie Chan of Communities Scotland will be giving a presentation on the Futuresbuilders funding programme. Any Social Enterprise representatives who would like to attend should contact Colin Campbell of Senscot at 0131 220 4104 or Peter Walker at Maybole Resource Centre on 01655 884022. |