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A TOWN is boldly going where none has
gone before. And its mission is not only to explore – but to run its
own leisure space. People in Maybole are on an enterprise that could
see them take control of all their leisure facilities. That includes
swimming pool, golf course, football and rugby pitches, bowling
green, and even the town hall. If Maybole Pathfinder works, look out
for it in happening in Prestwick, Troon, Girvan and Ayr. “We
certainly have people with the intelligence and energy to make this
work,” said David Kiltie, chairman of Maybole Community Council.
“Visionary stuff could come out of it. more |
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Gordon Cockburn’s Auschwitz Revisited
collection was on show at the Eastwood theatre/gallery East
Renfrewshire since mid January until 13th February. This collection
of works is a selection from his larger Auschwitz collection. The
Eastwood gallery was specifically approached given that it was in
this area the esteemed Mr Ernest Levy OBE resided. Mr Levy sadly
died on 23rd August 2009 and the exhibition was in commemoration of
his and his wife Cathy's lives. He worked tirelessly to educate the
public, particularly the young, with regard to the horrors of the
holocaust, the issues surrounding this travesty and the relevance in
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Carrick
Rugby Club YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM - Home match SUNDAY 13th FEB 2011
- 2.30 kick off MATCH REPORT Wearing their brand new strips, Carrick
Youth Development team hosted GHA on Sunday after a lay off over 3
months due to the bad weather. It was expected that after such a
long break in games Carrick would be very match rusty, however after
some superb determination and sturdy defence at half time the score
was still 0-0. Jason Kenny came off his wing well to have some
powerful runs which caused the 1st Divsion team some telling
problems. more |
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Cairn
netball team with their new kit. In
picture Brian Jamieson (Community Safety Team), Lorna Thomson (Cairn
Parent Council) and Sandra Mackie (Parent and Coach). Head Teacher
Fiona McDougall said, “Cairn Netball Team would like to say a big
THANK YOU to the Community Safety Team for their support and to
Cairn Parent Council who donated funds for a new netball strip. Many
thanks go to Sandra Mackie who gives up her time to coach netball in
school every Monday afternoon and Sharon Paterson, who also assists
the team when they travel to matches. The team have been
visiting other South Ayrshire schools to play in the leagunetball e.
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“Tamzin
Fellowes, P1 and Zak Page, P6/7 present Mrs MacIntyre with a well
deserved bouquet” Mrs MacIntyre, or simply Anne, as she is known to
pupils, has been Cairn’s lollipop lady for an amazing 25 years.
Staff and pupils took great pleasure in presenting Anne with a
bouquet of flowers to mark the occasion at a special Assembly. Anne
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Pupils at St Cuthbert’s Primary took
part in the annual School Burns Federation Competition last week The
overall winners were: - P1 First: Quinn Struthers Second: Keira
Flannighan P2 First: Adam Collins Second: Kai McGregor P3 First:
Greg Lawrie Second: Cole Struthers P4 First: Ben McLaughlin Second:
Dani Struthers P5 First: Josh Malone Second: Toni McLaughlin P6
First: Aidan McQuillan Second: Blair Hannah P7 First: Jason
Tomlinson Second: Dara Hunter Blair and Patrick McCahill The school
would like to thank Mrs Carlyle, Mrs Donald and Mrs McEwan who
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Action Medical Research. Cairn
Primary School had a “Wear Your Wellies (or Funky Footwear)
to School Day” on Friday February 4 and what fun the
children had. Mrs Owens, Cairn’s Principal Teacher, had
organised all sorts of contests including decorating a
wellie boot, a treasure hunt for wellie boots all around the
school, a throw the wellie contest and a design a wellie
boot contest in the ICT suite. A great time was had by all.
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The S3 & S4 Personal
development groups from Carrick Academy were hard at
work recently, spending a morning in the Home
economics department, cooking up a storm. The S4
group put on a splendid afternoon tea for parents,
friends and teachers plus a prize quiz. The S3 group
laid on a fantastic feast for the Tuesday club at
the community wing, and provided bingo and prizes
for the group. Both groups had a enjoyable day,
using their culinary talents and excellent attitude.
Well done to all those involved. The group are
working on Personal Development
accreditation as well as their Youth Achievement
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| Photos from Crosshill
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| Pupils from St Cuthbert’s Primary
entered residents of Crosne Street sheltered housing unit last
Thursday with songs of Robert Burns and other Scottish poets. They
really got into the part with lots of action. |
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Miss Mary
Kerr celebrates her 80th Birthday
at Fairknowe nursing home where she has been a resident for 10
years. helping with the celebrations are nursing home staff both
past and present. Mary comes from Straiton Road Kirkmichael.
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OAP Dinner Maybole Town Hall 26th of
February.
Photos
Tony Kerrigan
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A TOWN
is boldly going where none has gone before. And
its mission is not only to explore – but to run
its own leisure space. People in Maybole are on
an enterprise that could see them take control
of all their leisure facilities. That includes
swimming pool, golf course, football and rugby
pitches, bowling green, and even the town hall.
If Maybole Pathfinder works, look out for
it in happening in Prestwick, Troon, Girvan and
Ayr. “We certainly have people with the
intelligence and energy to make this work,” said
David Kiltie, chairman of Maybole Community
Council. “Visionary stuff could come out of it.
Already, the golf club wants to
extend the course and set up a golf academy,”
said Mr Kiltie. “Ideas are also emerging that
could see the town hall better used – hosting
more shows, functions and weddings,” he added. A
consultation shows most people in Maybole people
believe local people could manage facilities
better than the council. But the biggest worry
for everyone is the long-term financial
viability of these facilities. “Pathfinder
doesn’t mean South Ayrshire Council is going to
walk away from financial responsibility,” said
David Kiltie. “But we’re trying to work out a
new partnership that will channel the
community’s energy into the facilities it holds
dear.” South Ayrshire last week approved a
contribution of £32,775 for the second phase of
Pathfinder.
That goes with £100,000 pledged
through the European Community Leader fund. Now
Pathfinder can get down to the nitty-gritty of a
business plan, after a first phase of talks and
consultations. More than 30 clubs and groups in
the town are involved as stakeholders. And South
Ayrshire Council remains crucially involved –
even though it must agree to transfer assets.
Council leader Councillor Bill McIntosh told Mr
Kiltie: “We congratulate you on the work done so
far. “I know it’s a daunting task, but it’s an
exciting project in the involvement of
communities.” Deputy leader, Councillor Margaret
Toner said: “Prestwick is very interested in the
way you are going forward.” Mr Kiltie replied:
“I know others are looking at it, and we’ll be
happy to speak to anyone about Pathfinder.”
WORK STARTS ON THE BUILDING OF THE CARRICK CENTRE IN MAYBOLE. January 2011 saw very significant and exciting progress in the building of the new Carrick Centre, with the installation of the foundations for the new building. Members of the local community passing the site would have witnessed the speed at which this process was completed, thanks to the use of the modern process of Vibropiling. To arrive at this point is immensely gratifying to all those people who have committed so much time and effort to establishing the Centre and, if all goes to plan, the community can now look forward to having access to modern and attractive community facilities which will incorporate a modern Church and a separate dedicated youth facility, towards the end of 2011. The Carrick Centre is being funded and built by Maybole Parish Church. In partnership with local voluntary community groups, the Church has formed the Carrick Centre Company to manage the new facility on behalf of the community.
The Centre will be central to the town, close to the bus and rail interchanges, and the large car park attached the Centre will be accessible to both visitors and members of the community, providing much needed additional parking for the town. A community survey was carried out to secure the views of both the public and community voluntary organisations and, as a result of the consultation, the new building is designed to be a multi-purpose venue equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment and sound systems. Within the survey, local young people were consulted on what activities they would like to see in the new Youth Facility and their feedback has served to shape the plans for the Youth Facility. The building of such a Centre is a once in a lifetime event.
In order to capture a picture of life in Maybole in 2011 for future generations, a "time capsule" containing a wide range of items from the present day will be buried in the foundations of the new Church, for opening at some time in the future. Members of the community are being asked for their views on the items that should be placed in the time capsule and suggestions can be posted on the Carrick Centre web site at www.carrickcentre.co.uk. This is a very exciting development in the town and comes at the same time as the recent announcement of plans for further investment of more than £5 million by SAS International, based in Maybole, and the work that is being carried out by Maybole Community Council, in partnership with local shops and businesses, to smarten up the High Street. As spring approaches, the people of Maybole can look forward not only to the new growth that nature brings but also to the new developments that will do much to promote growth in their town.
Carrick Sports Club held its annual Burns Supper last Friday evening. Chairman was Alistair Hastings welcomed everyone, invited club convener to say the Selkirk Grace and then the haggis was piped in by Bryce McCulloch and addressed by Ian Hewitt, former club steward. After the meal, The Fiddlers fae Ayr played a selection of tunes and then the Immortal Memory was eruditely proposed by James Brown. The Toast to the Lassies was very humorously proposed by Dr Brian Scobie in his own inimitable style. Gordon Hennessey recited Holy Willie’s Prayer and Tam o’ Shanter to rapturous applause and musical entertainment was provided by the Fiddlers as well as Bryce McCulloch. Club secretary Bill McCubbin proposed a very comprehensive vote of thanks prior to the company singing The Star o’ Rabbie Burns and Auld Lang Syne.
Gordon Cockburn’s Auschwitz Revisited collection was on show at the Eastwood theatre/gallery East Renfrewshire since mid January until 13th February. This collection of works is a selection from his larger Auschwitz collection. The Eastwood gallery was specifically approached given that it was in this area the esteemed Mr Ernest Levy OBE resided. Mr Levy sadly died on 23rd August 2009 and the exhibition was in commemoration of his and his wife Cathy's lives. He worked tirelessly to educate the public, particularly the young, with regard to the horrors of the holocaust, the issues surrounding this travesty and the relevance in today's society.
Mr Levy opened Gordon's first exhibition at Rozelle House gallery and a deep friendship ensued. The present exhibition, which is not for sale, is Gordon's contribution in continuing the work of Mr Levy and others. A private viewing was held on the 6th February 2011 and it was well attended and greatly received by all. Alongside family and friends, the event was attended by prominent members of the Jewish community, Mr Levy's daughter Judy Russell who now continues her father's work via the Holocaust Educational Trust, and Mr Ashley Medicks who is extremely supportive of this collection and has been working with Gordon with a view for future venues at home and abroad and liaising with the media.
The renowned film/documentary maker Mr Matt Pinder was present as well, he is presently in discussion with Gordon and others aiming to make a documentary about the "story" behind the collection. It is hoped that this collection will tour this year in a variety of Scottish venues with the possibility of it travelling abroad. It is Gordon's wish that a permanent "home" can be found for all or part of the collection, approaches have been made with this in mind and tentative discussions are taking place. The event was sponsored by Collinton Homes for which the artist was grateful.
Carrick Rugby Club
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM - Home match SUNDAY
13th FEB 2011 - 2.30 kick off MATCH REPORT
Wearing their brand new strips, Carrick
Youth Development team hosted GHA on Sunday
after a lay off over 3 months due to the bad
weather. It was expected that after such a
long break in games Carrick would be very
match rusty, however after some superb
determination and sturdy defence at half
time the score was still 0-0. Jason Kenny
came off his wing well to have some powerful
runs which caused the 1st Divsion team some
telling problems. However, after the break
GHA scored a succession of quick tries that
took them to a 19-0 lead. However from some
intelligent kicking from stand-off Connor
Wyllie, and pacey running from Russell
McCulloch Carrick rallied towards the end of
the game to have the last say with a
bull-dozer try from No.8 Jonathan Webster to
finish the game 19-5.
Carrick RFC Match
Report Carrick 20 Jordanhill Phoenix 16
After almost 3 months
without a match due to the weather Carrick welcomed
Jordanhill Phoenix to Maybole. Carrick dominated the
early exchanges which led to a penalty being given
in the Phoenix 22 for entering the ruck from the
side which was kicked through the posts by Euan
McGregor to give Carrick an early lead. This was
followed by the first of two Nick Rossi tries where
Rossi broke through the Phoenix centre line to
finish under the posts. McGregor converted. Towards
the end of the first half Phoenix started to
dominate both possession and territory scoring a
penalty and a converted try to make it 10 points a
piece at half time. The second half began as the
first had started with Carrick struggling to gain
possession from a strong set of Phoenix forwards who
had the advantage of match fitness.
Ten minutes into the
half in one of the only periods of Carrick
possession The home side battered the Phoenix line
leading to another Nick Rossi try which was
converted by McGregor. For the rest of the half
Carrick endured relentless pressure on there own
line by the away side who managed to score two
penalties to get within one point of the lead. Five
minutes from the end of the half McGregor scored
another penalty to make the final score 20 - 16. Due
to the 6 Nations There is no fixture next week the
next match is away to McLaren on the 19th February.
Team: 15. Fraser Thomson; Stuart Birnie; Nick Rossi;
Euan Alexander; Gary Steel; Euan McGregor; Scott
Shearlaw; Willie Wylie; Grant Alexander; Willie
Deans; Michael Paton; Jeff Urquhart; Johnathan
Alexander; Scott Alexander; David Templeton. Subs:
Michael Eaglesham; Graeme McBride; Stuart Bryden;
Tubs.
Action Medical Research. Cairn Primary School
had a “Wear Your Wellies (or Funky Footwear) to School
Day” on Friday February 4 and what fun the children had.
Mrs Owens, Cairn’s Principal Teacher, had organised all
sorts of contests including decorating a wellie boot, a
treasure hunt for wellie boots all around the school, a
throw the wellie contest and a design a wellie boot
contest in the ICT suite. A great time was had by all.
It was a fundraising day for a very worthwhile charity,
Action Medical Research, and with the help of Paddington
Bear in his Blue wellies, pupils raised over £120 for
the charity. Action Medical Research is the leading
UK-wide medical research charity dedicated to helping
babies and children. For nearly 60 years it has been
instrumental in significant medical breakthroughs,
including the development of the UK polio vaccine and
ultrasound scanning in pregnancy. Thanks go to pupils
and parents for their generosity.
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