Over 300 people gathered in Maybole town hall on Monday the 13th June to enjoy a Concert in aid of the Maybole Tsunami appeal. The concert was the brainchild of Kay Feldman, who had been moved deeply by the television pictures of the terrible Boxing Day events and she decided that she had to do something about it. Local schoolchildren were touched by the events, too, and so it was decided that a concert should take place in the Town Hall involving the school choirs of St Cuthbert’s, Gardenrose and Cairn primary schools. more

The prizes in this year’s Jean Falconer Literary Competition were presented in Maybole Town Hall last week. Jean’s son George and her mother Mrs Nell Samson attended the presentation although Mrs Samson feels that this could be her last time due to her age and health. Once again the competition produced a high standard of writing among Maybole school pupils more

Maybole Castle. April 2001. Photo by Rich Pettit.

A fund raising night in Maybole has achieved a grand total of £1,337 for the local branch if the Breast Cancer Campaign. In addition a cheque was presented for £1,000 which had been donated by mourners at the recent funeral of Rocky Watson who had been due to play at the event. The cheque was presented by Rock’s daughter Beverley and his partner Louise Doyle. And on top of that Gavin Loch had been busking at Kirkmichael Guitar Festival and raised another £275! Gavin also excelled himself at the auction last Friday managing to persuade those attending to bid £620. The rest of the £1,337 was raised from tickets, a raffle and donation. Heather Muir says that since November when she and husband Duncan started the branch, the only one in Scotland, an incredible £5,500 has been raised. She went on to praise Jackie and Gavin Loch for all their efforts in organising last Friday’s event.

Dorothy Ward, Gavin and Jackie Loch, Heather Muir, Beverley Watson, Louise Doyle and Duncan Muir with a cheque in memory of Alan "Rocky" Watson.

Heather and Duncan Muir with Nicola Inge, Community Coordinator for Breast Cancer Campaign at a reception in the House of Lords on 8th June

Cairn P5’s Unearth The Facts About Food and Healthy Eating As They Tip Out Their Tatties! Recently. primary schools, including Cairn, celebrated their bumper harvest of healthy new potatoes after taking part in the British Potato Council’s (BPC) ‘Grow Your Own Potatoes’ campaign. The results of the competition will be known at the end of June and we all wish P5 good luck with their entry. Mrs Fyfe, Cairn’s P5 teacher told us, “Talking to them didn’t work, the sun lamp didn’t work, singing to them every morning didn’t even work – if only we’d had more sunshine but you know the old saying, small can be beautiful. A quick boil in salted water and a pat of fresh butter and they tasted absolutely fab!”

Maybole After School Care Project would like to thank the local customers of Ladbroke’s for raising £275 for the project. The cheque was presented last Friday by Julie Wright, manager, and Debbie Graham, deputy manager to Caitlin Hughes who attends the project. Caitlin is the daughter of Fiona Hughes , a member of the Project Committee, who walked up Ben Nevis recently to raise £225 for the project. Thanks are due to Fiona as well. A big thank you goes to Carrick Round Table who donated £200. All the money raised will be used for children’s outings during the summer and for any equipment needed.

Maybole Memorial Bowling Club’s invitation fours was won by Peter McArthur, Steven Carlyle, Ian Aitken and Alan McFadzean of the home club. (On right of photo) Runners up were Matt Robb, Billy McCulloch, Margaret McCulloch and Law McIntyre of Girvan Bowling Club. (Left four behind President) The trophy was presented by President John Paterson.

PIC chequers A recent charity night in Chequers Sports Bar in Maybole was a great success and raised £1500 for Cancer Research. Thanks are due to Paul and Lesley, owners of Chequers, Moira Auld, David Park with a special thanks to Roger Baillie and Billy White who raised £1000 between them. Roger had his back waxed and Billy had his head shaved. The organisers would also like to thank everyone who donated prizes, sponsored the boys or just got involved in general. Sandra Lindsay, secretary of Maybole and District Branch of Cancer Research, accepted the cheque saying, “This is absolutely superb and we really appreciate everyone thinking of our charity.”


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Pictures above from the Primary Schools Swimming Gala held at Maybole Swimming Pool. This year’s competition was sponsored by Maybole Dental Practice and the rosettes and trophies were presented by Dallas McGawn, former Vice-president of Maybole Amateur Swimming Club. Gardenrose PS won the overall trophy and the Boys Relay. Maidens PS won the Village School trophy and the Girls Relay. Full results were: CN Cairn, GE Gardenrose, KL Kirkmichael, MS Maidens, CL Crosshill, SN Straiton. more

Carrick Sports Club’s 30^th anniversary celebrations were a real mix of nostalgia, comedy and good music. The first night was when all founder members were invited to an evening of memories which began with club secretary Bill McCubbin welcoming everyone and taking them down memory lane back to when the club first started.“It was the 20th of June 1975 when the year Carrick Speakers' Social Club was opened and it has been open every single day since,” he opened and continued: more

Carrick won the Ayr & District Super Cup on Friday evening after a start that saw them lose the first 4 games to Glenburn A. The final was held in the Carrick, Maybole and the photo shows Willie McCartney presenting the trophy to Robert Cuthbertson, the home captain.

Memorial Park Bowling Club's open pairs competition was sponsored by John Jamieson of Jamieson Plant Hire, Maybole. Winners were Peter McArthur, right and Alan McFadzean, centre. Runners up were Alan Aitken and Andy McIlwraith. The trophy was presented by President Ian Paterson (left).

Carrick Academy's S2 rugby team are the South Ayrshire Champions and our pic shows the team with coach Gordon Brown and depute head Isabel Johnstone.

Left Calum Smith and Norman MacIntyre (runners up) right Amy Carlyle and Ian Paterson (winners) Maybole Memorial Park Bowling Club held a charity day recently on behalf of the British Red Cross. They would like to thank every one who took part as £100 was raised. The winners and runners up will receive a trophy from the Red Cross on receipt of the donation.

The Tiny Tots Playgroup meets on Monday and Friday mornings from 9.15am till 11.30am in the Community Wing at Carrick Academy. The age range is 2 years to 5 years and anyone interested in enrolling their child is invited to contact the playgroup manager Arlene Crawford on 07732134413. Playleaders are Bernadette Gillespie, Tracey Campbell and Gaynor Ward. The Tots are off on a trip to a farm park at the end of term and will start back on Monday August 22.

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The Old Parish Church and the West Parish Church buildings will be closing in the near future. To make sure that the history of both is preserved for future generations, there has been a proposal that a booklet could be compiled. If any members have photographs, memories or historical facts that could be included they are asked to contact Liz Woodburn on 01655 883670. more

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June 2005

Over 300 people gathered in Maybole town hall on Monday the 13th June to enjoy a Concert in aid of the Maybole Tsunami appeal. The concert was the brainchild of Kay Feldman, who had been moved deeply by the television pictures of the terrible Boxing Day events and she decided that she had to do something about it.. Local schoolchildren were touched by the events, too, and so it was decided that a concert should take place in the Town Hall involving the school choirs of St Cuthbert’s, Gardenrose and Cairn primary schools.

The concert was to be the children's response to the disaster and originally the idea had been for a small event for the parents. However, as Kay says “the idea, like topsy, just grew and grew with other groups in the town expressing their keenness to be involved. The result was an extravaganza of Maybole talent which was enjoyed by all. The evening was opened with the three school choirs singing together “win or lose”, and this was followed by the Parish church choir singing “Scots wha hae” and a very moving rendition of “Highland Cathedral”. Each school then sang individually, ably led by Deirdre Cuthbertson; St Cuthbert’s singing “God loves the outcast” and “Let’s go fly a kite”; Gardenrose singing “Can you feel the love tonight” and “I’d like to teach the world to sing”; and Cairn singing “I have a dream” and “Tomorrow”. The first half came to a close with the Carrick school band playing a medley. The second half began with the Carrick band and this was followed with a communal singalong of “The wee Kirkcudbright centipede” and “The jeely piece” song led by Dave Whiteman and Jim Stevens. Maybole Concert Party sang an animal fun medley much to the delight of the children, and this was followed by Maybole Pipe Band playing a rousing repertoire.

The night was rounded off with the three schools choir (as it has now become known,) singing a song, written for the evening by Kay Feldman, called “If we join our hands together”. After a vote of thanks from Hugh Paterson, the ensemble finished with the Clair benediction. Kay would like to thank all who supported the event and especially the children for their wonderful contribution. Funds raised on the night will be added to that already being collected and a total should be known by next week

Maybole Community Association has issued its programme for this year’s gala week from June 12 – 18.. It starts on Sunday June 12 with an ecumenical service at Crossraguel Abbey at 3pm with transport available from the Greenside from 2.15pm. On Monday June 13 there is a quiz hosted by Carrick Sports Club at 7.30pm. Contact Dave Killicoat on 07776 445033 for further information. Thursday June 16 is the Pet Show at Ladywell Stadium from 6.30pm and there is no need for prior entry. Just turn up with your furry (or feathery) friends. Prizes have been sponsored by The Pet Food Co Ltd, in the High Street. All week there are other competitions running. The Best Kept Garden Competition has entry forms available from June’s Flowers in the High Street. There are no applications needed for the Best Dressed Shop Window Competition. Just dress up your shop window and the committee will judge the best one - prizes will be awarded on Friday evening June17. For the 5-a-side Football Competition register your team with Mark McEwan at 36 Dunlop Terrace, Maybole or through Maybole Juniors. The final will be played on Friday evening June 17.

Then it’s Gala Day on Saturday June 18! Maybole Pipe Band will lead a grand parade from Carrick Academy at 1.30pm and there will be prizes for best float, best walking group, best parasol/umbrella. The parade will assemble at 12.30pm in the car park at Carrick Academy and make its way via Whitehall, High Street and St Cuthbert’s Road to the Glebe Park. At the park there will be the crowning of the King and Queen, judging of fancy dress competitions . During the afternoon there will be fairground rides, stalls, competitions, pony rides, with all the local emergency services and a special visit from the Search and Rescue Helicopter from HMS Gannet, with communications provided by the local company from H.M. Coastguard. From 2.00pmonwards there will also be performances by Maybole Pipe Band, Maybole Majorettes, Dalmellington Brass Band, a short show by drama students, Highland Dancers, and Carrick Line Dancers. Then there will be races and a Grand Tug o’War competition. See 2005 Gala Pages.

Maybole Historical Society, in conjunction with Cassillis & Culzean Estate, has arranged the following opening times for Maybole Castle in 2005: June - Saturday 11th (1 - 4.30); Thursday 16th (6 - 9); Saturday 18th (10 - 4); Wednesday 22nd (1 - 4.30) July – Sunday 3rd (1 – 4.30); Saturday 9th (1 – 4.30); Sunday 17th (1 – 4.30); Tuesday 19th – (6 – 9); Saturday 23rd (10 – 1); Sunday 31st (1 – 4.30). August – Saturday 6th (1 – 4.30); Thursday 11th (6 – 9); Wednesday 17th (1 – 4.30); Sunday 21st (1 – 4.30); Saturday 27th (10 – 1). September – DOORS OPEN DAY is on Sunday 4th September and the castle will be open from 10am – 4pm. There will be refreshments, exhibitions, castle tours and help with your family history. On all dates the last entry is one hour before closing. If you wish to arrange a date for a special group tour of the castle, a meeting or a function please contact Dave Killicoat (Tel. 07776 445033; e-mail maybole@scotsfamilies.co.uk), Helen McAdam (Tel. 01655 884255) or Murray Cook (Tel. 01655 883235)

Business as normal for Maybole Access Point MAP in Maybole’s High Street has now celebrated its 3rd year and although the funding was supposed to end in March 2005, Christine Kennedy and Cathie Barr are pleased to say that they have received an extension until end of September and are open for business as normal. In fact, it looks like there may also be a possibility that they may receive funding until end of March 2006. Christine told us, “Going by the number of visitors, the service is still needed, so please keep your fingers crossed for the project and keep coming in to see us and we will be happy to help.” She continued, “We are in discussions to take MAP out to the villages offering as many of our services as possible - except the photocopier is too heavy to carry! Christine has been asked to a seminar in Sweden through the British Council to give a talk on the successful project, which is quite exciting for her but not so for poor Cathie who is being left to hold the fort. If any further information is required about MAP, please feel free to drop in and talk to Christine or Cathie.

The judges were Eileen and John Jackson, Junior competition, and Catherine Czerkawska, senior competition. Mrs Samson presented the winners Liam Ireland and Paige Campbell with their prizes and the judges presented the other prizes. Unfortunately, Mrs Jackson was unable to attend and Mr Jackson said that this would be the last time they would be able to be judges. Jean was a respected journalist, and her community council colleagues felt a literary competition was an appropriate way to remember her.

Chairman of Maybole Community Council which organises the competition thanked everyone who had been involved in this year’s competition and assured them that the part they have played in it is very much appreciated. He added, “We are grateful for the continued support of all our local schools and would like to thank all teachers who assist with this competition.” “We are extremely grateful for the expertise of Mr and Mrs Jackson over many years,” he continued, “and we would like to thank them very much for all their help. We also thank Catherine Czerkawska for helping us this year and also agreeing to do so again next year.”

PRIZE WINNERS

SENIOR

1^ST LIAM IRELAND CARRICK ACADEMY

2^ND ANGHARAD BARCLAY CARRICK ACADEMY

3^RD GWEN BAYNE CARRICK ACADEMY

JUNIOR

1^ST PAIGE CAMPBELL ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

2^ND STEVEN DAVIS CAIRN PRIMARY

3^RD CAMERON WHITE GARDENROSE PRIMARY

COMMENDED

RHIAIN COLLINS ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

DAMIAN WESTRAN ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

ALI ROY ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

MAEVE MURPHY ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

CHLOE SIMPSON ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

PATRICK McCALLUM ST CUTHBERT’S PRIMARY

DIONNE BARR CAIRN PRIMARY

NAOMI SHAW CAIRN PRIMARY

CONNOR KENNEDY GARDENROSE PRIMARY

MARIA SLEDMERE GARDENROSE PRIMARY

There was a good turnout of twenty members when Maybole Golf Club headed to Newton Stewart for an outing. The weather wasn’t very good though as it was wet and windy in the morning. It dried up in the afternoon although it was still quite windy. The morning warm up competition was played over 12 holes and was won by Gary Steele with a net 42. Runners up were Michael Thomson and Ramsay Eccles with net 45s. The main competition in the afternoon over 18 holes was for the Dulux Cup and was won by Peter Mclelland with a net 68. Runners up were Brian Boyd and Kevin Doyle with net 71s. Everyone had an enjoyable day and thanks go to those who donated prizes. The club would also like to thank Newton Stewart Golf Club for the use of the course as well as the meals and facilities provided. The May monthly medal was won by Alan Brownlee with a net 62. It seemed that heavy rain had put members off playing but when the rain did stop it turned out a good night with an excellent score from the winner.

Cathy Jamieson MSP came to Maybole gala on Saturday and turned out to be a winner, too, when she won a bottle of whisky in the OAP Association raffle. Other main winners were: Watch, cufflinks and tiepin – Betty; Perfume – M McDowall; Ladies watch – Joyce Campbell; Continental chocolates – Rina Paterson; Litre wine – J McGregor. The full list will be displayed in the Town Hall where prizes can be collected. All tickets had contact addresses or numbers so the committee will contact those as soon as possible. Pearl Barton would like to thank everyone who baked for their stall and in total the Association made £220.

At last Friday’s meeting of Maybole’s Tsunami Appeal committee it was decided that a raffle would be organised with prizes from Morrison Wines, McInnes Newsagents, and other local businesses. Raffle tickets went on sale on Monday night at the Maybole Schools’ Tsunami Concert and from Tuesday they were available from the Resource Centre, Maybole Access Point, McInnes Newsagents, June Dunlop’s and committee members. David Gray of McInnes Newsagents has agreed to display the raffle prizes. To date, the Maybole Tsunami Appeal has banked over £3,700.00 from local organisations. In order that a grand total can be announced after the Gala groups, schools, churches, and businesses are asked to let the Resource Centre know of any fundraising they have or are doing.

Over a hundred Maybole senior citizens had a great day out recently when they went on their summer outing to the new look Cardwell Garden Centre. The garden centre lies just off the A770 coast road between Inverkip and Gourock and is just two minutes from the Cloch Lighthouse. Afterwards they headed for Largs where the weather was warm and sunny and many of the members enjoyed sitting at the sea front eating ice cream. Then it off to the Burnbank Hotel in Ayr for a meal. The committee would like to thank Liddell’s Coaches, especially the drivers Josie and John’ and the Burnbank Hotel for a lovely meal. Thanks also go to Helen Sloan, Jessie Campbell, Sadie Scobie, Betty Falconer and Margaret Connell some of the members who took part in a recent seven mile sponsored walk from Maidens Harbour along to Culzean and back again. A special thanks go to Sammy Robertson and Rab Thomson who also took part in the walk. A total of £300 was raised with £75 going to the Rotary Club of Alloway who organised the event.

Parishioners at St Cuthbert's Church in Maybole have decided to form a Justice & Peace group. Caroline Fox was appointed Co-ordinator and she told us, "The MakePovertyHistory campaign is a unique opportunity for us to make known our view that urgent action is needed to eliminate world poverty. The leaders of the world's richest nations will gather at Gleneagles in July for the G8 Summit, and Great Britain will take over the Presidency of the G8. This is our chance to have our voices heard and to challenge and change some of the injustices that are happening in the world." She added, " EVERYONE can do SOMETHING!" She encouraged other parishioners to buy and wear a white armband and send a postcard to SCIAF voting for Trade Justice. Mrs Fox also invited them to join the Rally in Edinburgh on 2 July. A bus will be leaving Ayr at 8am and returning at 6pm - cost £8 approx.

This year’s competition was sponsored by Maybole Dental Practice and the rosettes and trophies were presented by Dallas McGawn, former Vice-president of Maybole Amateur Swimming Club. Gardenrose PS won the overall trophy and the Boys Relay. Maidens PS won the Village School trophy and the Girls Relay. Full results were: CN Cairn, GE Gardenrose, KL Kirkmichael, MS Maidens, CL Crosshill, SN Straiton.

Breaststroke

Boys

P5 1 Gavin Hannah CN

2 William Fleming GE

3 Christopher Rae CL

4 Ryan Ferguson SN

P6 1 Jonathan Webster CN

2 Connor Wyllie GE

3 Thomas Johnstone CL

4 Andrew Hudson MS

P7 1 Glen Torbit CN

2 Blair Jardine CL

3 Stewart Freeburn GE

4 Calum Laurenson MS

Girls

P5 1 Fiona Anderson GE

2 Hannah Garlick MS

3 Courtney Campbell CN

4 Elli Coulter KL

P6 1 Chloe Miller GE

2 Caitlin Davidson CN

3 Jordyn Laurenson MS

4Jenna Dunlop CL

P7 1 Tamsin Lang MS

2 Vicky Hannah CN

3 Emily Hastings GE

4 Abigail Deboys KL

Backstroke

Boys

P5 1 Christopher Rae CL

2 Gavin McMillan GE

3 Andrew Wallace CN

4 Liam Thomson MS

P6 1 Daniel Wallace CN

2 Thomas Johnstone CL

3 Andrew Hudson MS

4 Adrian McCartney GE

P7 1 Stewart Freeburn GE

2 Ross Paxton MS

3 Jordan McCulloch CL

4 Ryan Burgun CN

Girls

P5 1 Joanne Shennan MS

2 Fiona Anderson GE

3 Rebecca Hamilton CL

4 Jaqueline Donnachie KL

P6 1 Joanne Shennan MS

2 Jenna Dunlop CL

3 Ebony Skilling GE

4 Caitlin Davidson CN

P7 1 Emma Alexander CN

2 Maria Sledmere GE

3 Kimberly Gallacher CL

4 Gemma McDowall KL

Freestyle

Boys

P5 1 Gordon Gregor GE

2 Christopher Rae CL

3 Liam Thomson MS

4 Kenneth Tweedie CN

P6 1 Grant Ward GE

2 Adam Copeland CL

3 Jack Hill CN

4 Andrew Hudson MS

P7 1 Derek Dorrans GE

2 Calum Laurenson MS

3 Blair Jardine CL

4 Adam Thom SN

Girls

P5 1Hazel McDowall MS

2 Kimberly McCoy CN

3 Caryn McWhirter GE

4 Rose Baird SN

P6 1 Olivia Steven GE

2 Jenna Dunlop CL

3 Stephanie Kinnaird MS

4 Naomi Prakash SN

P7 1 Tamsin Lang MS

2 Vicky Hannah CN

3 Louise Allan KL

4 Sophie Thorburn CL

Freestyle
Boys Relay

1 Gardenrose

2 Crosshill

3 Cairn

4 Maidens

Girls Relay

1 Maidens

2 Gardenrose

3 Cairn

4 Crosshill

Some members of the Tackety Bit Club were on Skye recently and two members set off from the Youth Hostel in Glen Brittle to climb onto the bealach east of Sgurr Thuilm and then over Sgurr a` Mhadaidh, Sgurr Ghreadaidh and onto Sgurr Banachdich. There they met the other three members who had come up coire na Banachdich. It was a great day with excellent views to the Hebrides, the Small Isles and the rest of the Cuillin ridge. The next day was very windy with rain forecast so they went to the north of the Trotternish Ridge and walked to Quiraing and up to the Table. The views were not very good as the mist was hanging about and the forecast was right -it did rain. The next club meeting is on June 23 in the Welltrees Inn, Maybole at 8pm and new members are welcome to go along.

Maybole Women’s Forum recently took part in a sponsored walk at Culzean which was organised by Alloway Rotary. The ladies raised £100 for the Forum’s funds and they would like to thank everyone for their sponsorship.

7th Ayrshire Maybole Cubs and Scouts pictured at Culzean Castle Scout camp site Maybole Cubs and Scouts had a great time camping last weekend June 24-26 when there was plenty of sunshine and fun. The Scouts worked on the Survival badge while the Cubs worked on their Campers and Nature badges. They also had lots of bases, grate building, backwoods cooking, a Ranger walk and a visit to the Castle. The cubs recently raised £85 for the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer with a sponsored walk at Culzean. The Beavers (6 – 8 years) and Cubs (8 – 10 ½ years) are still looking for leaders and helpers when they start back in September. Anyone interested is asked to phone 882683. They meet on Monday nights in the Scout Hall, Whitehall Court.

MAYBOLE YOUTH CLUB

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMME

We have full details of the summer programme which will be held in the Community Wing at Carrick Academy

Members of Maybole Youth have a great time during the winter and once again look set to have a very enjoyable time during the school summer holidays.

The fun starts on the first Monday after the schools break up and lasts for five weeks right through until August 4.

WEEK ONE

Mon 4^th July S3 – 18 BBQ, Arts & Crafts, Sports Coaches (7 - 9.30pm)

Tue 5^th July MIXED Arts & Crafts, Pool Comp, Hockey & Football (2 - 4pm)

Wed 6^th July S1 & S2 BBQ, Arts & Crafts, Sports Coaches (6.30 - 9pm)

Thu 7^th July MIXED Trip - Horse-riding

Thu 7^th July MIXED Trip - Fishing

WEEK TWO

Mon 11^th July S3 – 18 Quiz, Drama, Sports Coaches (7pm - 9.30pm)

Tue 12^th July MIXED Scavenger Hunt, Arts & Crafts (2 - 4.00pm)

Wed 13^th July S1 & S2 Quiz, Drama, Sports Coaches (6.30pm - 9pm)

Thu 14^th July MIXED Trip - Sailing Centre

Thu 14^th July MIXED Trip - Dry Ski Slope

WEEK THREE

Mon 18^th July S3 – 18 Arts & Crafts, Dance Classes (7 - 9pm)

Tues 19^th July MIXED Fruit smoothies & Kebabs, Football Tournament (2 - 4pm)

Wed 20^th July S1 & S2 Arts & Crafts, Dance Classes (6.30pm - 9pm)

Thu 21^st July MIXED Trip - Climbing Wall

Thu 21^st July MIXED Trip - Dry Ski Slope

WEEK FOUR

Mon 25^th July S3 – 18 Make your own Instruments, Sports Coaches (7 - 9.30pm)

Tue 26^th July MIXED Cooking, Outdoor Games (2 - 4pm)

Wed 27^th July S1 & S2 Make your own Instruments, Sports Coaches (6.30pm – 9pm)

Thu 28^th July MIXED Trip - Magnum

WEEK FIVE

Mon 1^st Aug S3 – 18 BBQ, Arts & Crafts, Henna Tattoo, Sports Coaches (7 - 9.30pm)

Tue 2^nd Aug MIXED Hair & Make-up, Arts & Crafts (2 - 4pm)

Wed 3^rd Aug S1 & S2 BBQ, Arts & Crafts (6.30 - 9pm)

Thu 4^th Aug MIXED Trip - Fishing

Thu 4^th Aug MIXED Trip - Sailing Centre

ALL YOUTH CLUB SESSIONS ALSO INCLUDE FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, HOCKEY, TENNIS, PLAYSTATION, DANCE-MATS, POOL, FOOTBALL TABLE, TABLE TENNIS, BOARD GAMES AND LOTS MORE.

THE CLUB HOPES TO HAVE COACHES FOR FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TAI CHI & YOGA.

At its June meeting Maybole Community Council elected it office bearers for the second year of its current three year term of office. Re-elected were David Kiltie as chairman, Anne Walker as secretary and Gillian Durrant as Treasurer. Alex Kelly was elected vice-chairman replacing Peter Mason who had informed members that was not seeking re-election. The election of office bearers had been postponed from the annual general meeting held a week or so earlier. Also agreed at the meeting was the co-option of Karen Simpson to one of the two vacancies on the community council. There is still a vacant seat in the East ward, covering the part of the town east of the railway line, and anyone interested in filling the vacancy is asked to contact Anne Walker, 15 Mochrum Avenue, Maybole. At the AGM the chairman had presented his report covering the first year of their term of office from 2004 - 2007. “We had two vacancies to fill in 2004,” said Mr Kiltie, “and co-opted Brian Connolly, with the other position unfilled. Brian was successful in the 2005 by-election. Unfortunately, Moira Auld has tendered her resignation and we would like to thank her for her time with us. This means that we are back to having two vacancies on the Council for the East Ward. He had gone on to speak about May-Tag Ltd which had been having quite a tough time and had moved out of the Castle into the new Resource Centre. In August last year the company changed by forming a close relationship with Momentum, one of Scotland's leading providers of rehabilitation and training services. Read the full report here.

Invitations to a social evening on Friday June 17 are going out to founder and early members of Carrick Sports Club. The is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Club and there will be a buffet and entertainment on the night with a special appearance by Maybole Pipe Band. Due to the fact that some of the club’s records going back 30 years are a bit sketchy, the Committee would like to hear from anyone who was involved in the early years and would be interested in attending this function. If you are interested please contact the Secretary, Bill McCubbin on 01655 882578. On Saturday June 18 there will be a buffet and cabaret for current members which will be by ticket only as numbers are limited. Tickets were available (free of charge) as from last Saturday and there are still a few left so current members are urged to contact the Steward, Willie Parker, as soon as possible. The entertainment will be provided by Lorraine Summers with her vocal comedy and the musical duo Colours. The pipe band will also be putting in an appearance during the evening.

“It was the 20th of June 1975 when the year Carrick Speakers' Social Club was opened and it has been open every single day since,” he opened and continued:

“1975 was a year of uncertainty and change. In June that year that inflation was at 25% and North Sea oil came on stream; the Suez Canal had just re-opened after 8 years; the war in Vietnam had just ended; we had voted yes in a referendum about staying in the EEC and the cost of electricity increased by 33%; we were watching Fawlty Towers, the Sweeney and The Good Life on television and the Bee Gees, Gary Glitter, David Cassidy and Tammy Wynette were the pop idols of the day.

In Maybole the swimming pool was built, the town council were no more and Kyle and Carrick and Strathclyde took over local government. The shops in our High Street were becoming fewer and the Co-op only had a grocer’s shop left in the town which was managed by Margaret Campbell who is here tonight. The carpet factory had just opened and Saracens were taking on extra staff. The Community Association was formed with Jim Campbell in the chair and David Kiltie as secretary.

It was in this climate of change that Tom Cook had the idea that a social club might be a good thing for Maybole. He sold the idea to the Speakers Club and the rest, as they say, is history. The rest of the story and photos.