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Cathy Jamieson MSP with Peter Mason, chairman of Maybole Community Council, Derek Walker (left) and Bill McCubbin, both of whom are members of the Bypass Committee

Last Friday Cathy Jamieson MSP handed over a copy of the long awaited Maybole bypass route plans to Peter Mason, chairman of Maybole Community Council, and members of the town’s Bypass Committee. Following a request under Freedom of Information legislation, the ... MSP has secured copies of technical reports more

Maybole ByPass Preferred Route  

It was in December 1757 that the parents of Robert Burns were married in a church in Maybole. Next month that event will be commemorated 250 years later with a weekend of concerts, a wedding re-enactment and a united service. On Friday December 14 the Town Hall will host a concert by local young people from Cairn, Gardenrose and St. Cuthbert’s primaries and secondary pupils from Carrick and Queen Margaret Academy. On Saturday December 15, the actual 250th anniversary of the wedding of Agnes Broun and William Burnes, the marriage will be re-enacted at the Collegiate Church which would have been there at the time. more


A Maybole club that was formed in 1896, then disbanded in 1954 has been re-formed. A meeting to re-constitute Maybole St Crispin Burns Club was held in Carrick Sports Club last Thursday, October 25, which by coincidence was St Crispin’s Day! more

(John Haining, President of the Robert Burns World Federation is 3rd from right front row Beside him is Margaret Morrall President of Ayr Burns Club)


This year Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday fell on the same day so services to remember Maybole’s war dead, which are normally held separately, were combined on Sunday. The first service was held in the Town Hall led by Rev Dave Whiteman and Fr Stephen McGrattan. The service began at 10 am with Robert Malone and William Milligan carrying the colours of the Royal British Legion Scotland and the Union Flag into the packed hall to be received by the clergy. Elizabeth McJannetof Carrick Academy recited “In Flanders Fields” and Janetta Rodger read the lesson. more


Maybole Community Council is involved in quite a number of activities and Peter Mason, chairman, is keen to hear from local people what they think his members should be making a priority. “These activities range from the bypass campaign, a project in partnership with other local groups to promote the Robert Burns connection to the town, community transport, crime prevention, Remembrance Day, biodiversity, and common good land,” he said. “As a community council,” Mr Mason added, “we believe in full consultation with the public and would like to hear any views on these activities.” He added, “Recently South Ayrshire Council allocated us £4.000 through their civic pride budget and this year we would like to spend this money on Christmas lights and a town enhancement report. “Because of the time scale this year, we have had some consultation with members of the public. more

Click here to learn more about the Maybole coat of arms.

Maybole One Stop Shop staff are hoping to take advantage of your generous nature in the run up to Christmas. Gillian Anderson, Project Manager, told us, “If members of the public are like me and prefer to shop online rather than brave the sharpened elbows and swinging handbags of the late night shopping stramash, they may be able to help us raise some funds. “If they do their shopping via this link http://www.buy.at/moss  which they could bookmark, or even make their homepage. more


A new calendar featuring local scenes around Maidens, Kirkoswald and Turnberry is now available. It was compiled by Marilyn Rodger, Jennie Alexander and other local residents in affiliation with Maidens, Kirkoswald and Turnberry Community Council and the stunning photographs are by Roy Alexander, Jamie Milligan, Ann McFarlane and Bob Wyper. Priced £4.95. the calendar is available from Marilyn on 01655 331535, Jenny on 01655 331420 or local shops in the villages and Girvan


The 7th Ayrshire Scout Group is carrying out its annual Christmas card delivery in Maybole again this year. The cost is only 15p per card and boxes are available at the Bank of Scotland, the Royal Bank of Scotland, the Rent Office, the Health Centre, Rosebank and Dailly Road Store. Any parents or friends who can help with sorting the mail and providing supervision is asked to contact Len and Jackie Boughen on 01655 882683. The group is grateful for all the help it gets and is aware that those who help them have their own festive season preparations as well. more


Residents of Crosne Street sheltered housing unit in Maybole presented knitted goods to Blythswood Care last week. The main knitters were Mrs Clark, Mrs Campbell and Mrs Jess and the double bed blankets, cot blankets, pram covers and shawls were handed to Jean McSween. Jean told the residents that the knitted articles would be sent to Romania where they were needed.


Residents of Crosne Street had a great time with friends at their Hallowe’en party last week. Nell Samson chairs the residents group and she was encouraged to try dookin’ for apples. She wrote this poem especially for the occasion. Page with full size images

It’s All Hallow’s Eve; beware, beware.

If out and about; take care, take care.

The witches from Crosne Street are stirring their pot.

They’re ugly and horrid, a real wicked lot.

A taste of their soup and you feel really ill.

Not like the lovely broth made by our Phil.

So if you are coming for fish and chip tea,

Sit next to an angel, it might even be me!


Maybole Amateur Swimming Club held its annual championships on Sunday evening. Trophy winners and full results are attached The prizes were presented by Alex Wotherspoon, club vice president. more


Carrick Chess Club has played the first home match against Prestwick and won 3.5 - 2.5. They needed an extra place because Steve Hilton is semi-blind and uses an extra board which he's allowed to touch whilst thinking about his moves. Athol Macgilchrist made Steve’s moves on the normal board, so that Eric McKinnon didn't have to make them himself for black. However, Eric also had to call out his moves and Steve called out his moves twice each time he made a move - once for Eric's benefit, once for his small recorder. more


Achievements by Maybole Golf Club Members during the past year:-

a) David Wallace, won the Open Competition at Brunston Castle Golf Club. b) Scott McCahill got to the final of the Scratch Matchplay Competition during the Troon Golf Week, only to lose at the last hurdle. c) Brian Jamieson got to the final of the Handicap Matchplay Competition during the Troon Golf Week, only to loose at the last hurdle. d) Scott McCahill and David Wallace got to the final of the Ayrshire 4 Ball Pairs Championship, only losing at the last hole to a team from Irvine Ravenspark. more


Linda Gail Lewis is heading back to Carrick to play with local band The Peas. Linda Gail is coming straight from The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, where she is performing at an award ceremony in honour of her legendary brother Jerry Lee Lewis. more
Photo at left: The Peas (left to right Gavin Loch, Jimmy Murdoch, Davie Anderson and Michael Andrew) with Linda Gail Lewis and her daughter Annie.


Members of Carrick Sports Club were treated to a great night of nostalgia last Friday when the legendary Tommy Truesdale and The Sundowners rolled into town to entertain them. From his first song, the Fats Domino number “Be my Guest”, Tommy had the measure of his audience and continued for over four hours with his mix of rock’n’roll and country music. more
Second to last photo. - Tommy Truesdale meets Maybole’s own music legend Jack Cook and his family Jack now lives in Spain but was visiting his daughters in Maybole. He provided the music in Maybole Town Hall for many years.

 

Scott Robert Crawford has graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in Biological Sciences from St Peter’s College, University of Oxford. Scott is a former pupil of Gardenrose Primary School and Carrick Academy in Maybole. He is now doing a PhD in Developmental Genetics at the University of York where he won the University Prize for Excellence in biological research in 2006 and 2007.


Elspeth Lawson and Julie Hoggarth of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, BTCV, were at Gardenrose Primary in Maybole last Friday. They work for BTCV on a project called Growing Healthy Communities which covers Maybole and the surrounding villages. The project involves improving the place where people live through community projects. At Gardenrose, they were planting native trees with the school's eco-committee including hazel, holly and Dogrose. The trees were planted along the edge of the proposed wildlife garden which the children will be involved in developing in the months to come. more

Pupils from Cairn P7 went to the old graveyard at the bottom of the Kirkwynd in Maybole. They were searching for gravestones of people alive in Maybole during the life of Robert Burns. At left: The gravestone is Bailie William Niven's He was a friend of Robert Burns. At right: The smaller stone marks the site of the church Burns' parents were married in on December 15, 1757 The 250th anniversary will be marked next month. more


Friendship Links. Last week P4 and P5 from Cairn Primary School welcomed P4/5 from neighbouring school, St. Cuthbert's Primary, to join them for lunch and an afternoon of team building and problem solving. Cairn Head Teacher, Mrs McDougall said, "I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to invite St. Cuthbert's to meet up with boys and girls from Cairn, everybody thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and we hope to repeat it again in the near future. more


The children at Cairn Primary School in Maybole really got into the spirit of the "Children in Need" Appeal recently. They had a "mad hair" and "dress down" day and every pupil took part including the Cairn Nursery. The school would like to thank all parents and children who came up with some magnificent "mad hair" creations and helped to raise over £136 for the charity.


 

 

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Last Friday Cathy Jamieson MSP handed over a copy of the long awaited Maybole bypass route plans to Peter Mason, chairman of Maybole Community Council, and members of the town’s Bypass Committee. Following a request under Freedom of Information legislation, the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP has secured copies of technical reports into the proposed routes of the much needed bypass for Maybole. The MSP has continued to press the Scottish Executive and make representations on behalf of local bypass campaigners.

The extensive information acquired by Cathy Jamieson shows that significant work has been undertaken into three different routes to the north of the town. Cathy Jamieson MSP said: “This is another step forward in the bypass campaign. We have now secured copies of the full technical report into the proposed routes for the bypass. All the groundwork has been done and it’s now up to the Transport Minister to decide if the people of Maybole are to get the bypass they have been campaigning for. “These reports, which I had to secure under a Freedom of Information request, should now be studied by the local community and I have handed over copies to Peter Mason, Chair of the Maybole Bypass Committee.

“Transport Scotland have advised me that the Minister will make a decision in the summer of 2008. However, as the budget is currently being prepared I have urged the new administration to take the decision to go ahead now.” Peter Mason commented, “I am delighted that at long last I am now in receipt of the second phase of the study for a bypass for Maybole. “This report is very detailed and shows the preferred route for the bypass which is to the west of the town. “I will be calling a meeting shortly with the Bypass Committee to look at the report in more detail and it will be my proposal to have a display in the town for everyone to see and add their comments. . This is the news the residents of Maybole have been waiting for and all our hard work has been worthwhile.”  More about the history of the Maybole ByPass.


 Bypass meeting Report Maybole Community Council’s Bypass Committee met last week to consider the proposed plans for a route round the town. Peter Mason tols that the members delighted that the latest report on the bypass has been produced. He added, “All members had an opportunity to study the plans in detail, and all agreed that this is a very comprehensive report going into great detail on all aspects of the route of the bypass.

 

“The report goes into detail as to the route, air quality, flora and fauna, driver stress, wildlife, watercourses and so on.” He said, however, that some members of the public are under the impression that this is the final step, and the work on the bypass will be starting next year. “This is not the case,” he emphasise, “as much as we would like it to be true. “The information that we have is that the roads minister will be making an announcement in July of next year. We have this report and would like the roads minister to make an announcement now. “To this aim, we have agreed to contact the minister and invite him to Maybole to see for himself the dangers of the A77 passing through our town.

 

“We have also agreed to contact our local list MSPs to enlist their support to push for any earlier announcement date in our quest for a bypass. “We have also learned that there are European funds being spent to improve tourist routes between Northern Ireland and Scotland, and on this issue we are going to be contacting our MEPs to gain more information. “We have agreed to hold a public display in the town hall, over a two day period, early in the New Year to allow all interested parties to view all the maps and other technical details that we have. “The case for a bypass for Maybole is now no longer a dream, but a fact. We are not saying that work on a bypass is going to start next week, but we are saying that a bypass for Maybole is now a reality, and are going to be pushing again for an early start date.


It was in December 1757 that the parents of Robert Burns were married in a church in Maybole. Next month that event will be commemorated 250 years later with a weekend of concerts, a wedding re-enactment and a united service. On Friday December 14 the Town Hall will host a concert by local young people from Cairn, Gardenrose and St. Cuthbert’s primaries and secondary pupils from Carrick and Queen Margaret Academy. On Saturday December 15, the actual 250th anniversary of the wedding of Agnes Broun and William Burnes, the marriage will be re-enacted at the Collegiate Church which would have been there at the time. Agnes, William and the wedding party will be in period costume and “married” as they would have been in 1757. Then the wedding party will be piped to Maybole Castle for celebratory wedding meal. Saturday evening will be a cabaret style concert in the town hall with lots of local talent on display. Period costumes are available from “Access” in Maybole High Street for local people who want to dress up for any of the occasions. Just call in and ask for details.


Linda Gail Lewis is heading back to Carrick to play with local band The Peas. Linda Gail is coming straight from The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, where she is performing at an award ceremony in honour of her legendary brother Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee is being presented with an American Music Masters Award----this is an award that is given to an artiste who has changed or influenced music throughout their life. Previous recipients have been Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Hank Williams among others. This is the first time that a living artist has been honoured. Des Johnston told us, “Linda Gail really enjoys her gigs here, the reception she receives is wonderful-----when interviewed recently in the States she has highlighted her shows here as among the best in the world. “She also rates The Peas as one of the best backing bands she has ever worked with---great musicians who are world class----not bad for the local boys to receive such praise.” The Peas are Davie Anderson, Michael Andrew, Gavin Loch and Jimmy Murdoch and they had a great time last year with Linda Gail. “The Queen of Rock and Roll”, as Des Johnston describes her, was accompanied by her daughter Annie amd last year’s show was a sell out weeks before the event, so anyone wanting tickets is advised to get them early. This year, Jerry Lee Lewis’s wee sister is performing at the Crosshill Arms on Friday November 16 and Saturday November 17, 8 til late. Ticket, price £10, are available from: The Crosshill Arms, Tel No. 01655 740547 Crosshill Post Office, 01655 740246 Rosebank Fruiterers, Maybole, 01655 883364, Key Store, Maybole, 01655 889413 The Sweetie Shop, Girvan , 01465 715354 Dee Jay Promotions, 01465 712342


Maybole One Stop Shop staff are hoping to take advantage of your generous nature in the run up to Christmas. Gillian Anderson, Project Manager, told us, “If members of the public are like me and prefer to shop online rather than brave the sharpened elbows and swinging handbags of the late night shopping stramash, they may be able to help us raise some funds. “If they do their shopping via this link http://www.buy.at/moss  which they could bookmark, or even make their homepage. Maybole One Stop Shop will receive a percentage of what is spent, directly from the retailers who subscribe to the site. “They include companies like John Lewis, HMV, Tesco, Asda and Marks and Spencer, so there's plenty of choice and the percentage we receive varies from 2% to 12%. “There will also be access to special offers through the site that aren't available on the High Street. “The best bit is that it won't cost you a penny, and you can do your shopping with a glass of wine and without sore feet!” Gillian hopes everyone will consider supporting Maybole One Stop Shop.


Members of Carrick Sports Club were treated to a great night of nostalgia last Friday when the legendary Tommy Truesdale and The Sundowners rolled into town to entertain them. From his first song, the Fats Domino number “Be my Guest”, Tommy had the measure of his audience and continued for over four hours with his mix of rock’n’roll and country music. Like many members, Tommy goes back a long way. After winning several talent contests, he was invited to join the Joe Duffy Rock 'n' Roll Band in 1959. He was the vocalist with The Andy Curry Big Band in 1961. In 1963, Tommy formed his backing group The Sundowners. Throughout the '60s, Tommy played venues all over the UK and appeared on several TV shows including "One Night Stand" hosted by Pete Murray. In the 1970s, Tommy continued to work throughout the UK and appeared in a weekly TV spot in "The Best Disco In Town". He was invited to join Isla St Clair in an acting role in the Award-winning TV series, "The Story and the Song" playing the Ploughman Laddie and the Blackleg Miner. In the 80s, Tommy moved into the Country Music circuit and was voted Scotland's top country vocalist by The Scottish Country Music Fellowship in 1989/90. Throughout the years, Tommy has recorded five albums, three extended plays and eight singles on various labels. He became one of the original presenters with West Sound doing his Golden Oldies show on Saturdays and his Country Music show on Sundays. He still presents The Tommy Truesdale Country Show every Sunday between 2pm and 5pm. The Sundowners are Lead guitar- Eric McLachlan, Bass guitar - Mike McDonald, Keyboards - David Reid, and Drums - Jimmy Gibson.


Cairn Eco Friendly Fun with BTCV Pupils in the Cairn Primary Eco Warriors after school club, the Eco-Committee and the Pupil Council all had a fabulous time last week planting 250 bulbs in the grass areas of Cairn Primary! Julie and Elspeth from BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) visited the school and worked with the children, showing them how to dig with a spade and plant naturalised bulbs, to encourage more wildlife. They also built a big log pile to encourage insects in the garden areas and made hanging apple feeders for the birds, which now hang magnificently from the trees at the foot of the garden. BTCV will be working with the children for around 18 months, and plans include building butterfly garden planters, a greenhouse made entirely of recycled plastic bottles, and a bird feeder station. The pupils would like to offer huge thanks to Julie and Elspeth from BTCV - they just can’t wait!


Cairn pupils trip to the graveyard On Wednesday November 21 pupils from Cairn P7 went to the old graveyard at the bottom of the Kirkwynd in Maybole. They were searching for gravestones of people alive in Maybole during the life of Robert Burns. Georgia Wallace told us, “When we got there we had a treasure hunt. We got into pairs and were given a clipboard with a map of the graveyard and a picture. The pair each had to find the pictures and mark it off on the map. Each gravestone had its own pattern - it was really cool. The best part of this was that each pair worked together.” The children found out about the different symbols on headstones and that the size of the memorials can indicate the wealth or importance of that person. The pupils now know the importance of remembering the past and different ways they can do it.


Friendship Links. Last week P4 and P5 from Cairn Primary School welcomed P4/5 from neighbouring school, St. Cuthbert's Primary, to join them for lunch and an afternoon of team building and problem solving. Cairn Head Teacher, Mrs McDougall said, "I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to invite St. Cuthbert's to meet up with boys and girls from Cairn, everybody thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and we hope to repeat it again in the near future." Liz Miller, Head Teacher at St Cuthbert’s said, “As part of our friendship links with Cairn Primary School, and to follow on from the success of the Anti-Sectarianism campaign of last year (United), the primary 4/5s from each school got to together at Cairn Primary on Wednesday, to take part in an afternoon of team building and collaborative learning.” Teaching Staff from both schools invited, sports coordinators, parent helpers and other members of staff to join in the fun afternoon giving the children the opportunity to meet new friends and to strengthen the links that are well established between the two schools. Both schools have plans to continue these links in the New Year with similar activities being organised. Mr Miller added, “ It is our hope that through these activities, the friendships that the young children of Maybole make with each other will continue as they become young adults.”


The 7th Ayrshire Scout Group is carrying out its annual Christmas card delivery in Maybole again this year. The cost is only 15p per card and boxes are available at the Bank of Scotland, the Royal Bank of Scotland, the Rent Office, the Health Centre, Rosebank and Dailly Road Store. Any parents or friends who can help with sorting the mail and providing supervision is asked to contact Len and Jackie Boughen on 01655 882683. The group is grateful for all the help it gets and is aware that those who help them have their own festive season preparations as well. There is so much to do and so little time to do it. In view of this, readers are asked to note that the last collection date from all boxes this year is prior to closing time on Friday, December 14. The group asks that cards are posted as early as possible to avoid disappointment. They thank everyone for their support and hope everyone has a happy Christmas.


Carrick Chess Club has played the first home match against Prestwick and won 3.5 - 2.5. They needed an extra place because Steve Hilton is semi-blind and uses an extra board which he's allowed to touch whilst thinking about his moves. Athol Macgilchrist made Steve’s moves on the normal board, so that Eric McKinnon didn't have to make them himself for black. However, Eric also had to call out his moves and Steve called out his moves twice each time he made a move - once for Eric's benefit, once for his small recorder. It was a pretty unusual experience. Results: Eric McKinnon 0-1 Steve Hilton; Siegrun Macgilchrist 0-1 Michael Harkins; Kenny Brooksbank 1-0 Ian Nelson; Ali Roy 1-0 Gary McPheator; Steell McFadzean 1/2 Jamie McGranaghan; John Shevlin 1-0 John Dement. Photo 1 : The young people who are members of Carrick Chess Club are keen to help each other to improve. Here are most of them: Scott Tudhope, Peter Edwards, Jordan Ross, Jack and Liam Menzies, John Dempster, Andrew Clark, Ali Roy and Gavin Tudhope. Photo 2: Liviu Dieter Nisipeanu is one of the strongest chess players in the world & the strongest in Rumania. He is also the chess player with the longest hair!


A Maybole club that was formed in 1896, then disbanded in 1954 has been re-formed. A meeting to re-constitute Maybole St Crispin Burns Club was held in Carrick Sports Club last Thursday, October 25, which by coincidence was St Crispin’s Day! St Crispin is the patron saint cobblers, lace workers, leather workers, shoemakers, tanners and weavers – all of whom are part of Maybole’s history. The meeting was attended by John Haining, President of the Robert Burns World Federation, and Margaret Morrall, President of Ayr Burns Club.

 

David Kiltie welcomed everyone, in particular Mr Haining and Mrs Morrall, and paid tribute to Angus Middleton, Immediate Past President of the Robert Burns World Federation, for his support for previous “Robert Burns – where it began” events. He added, “It is fairly safe to say that, had it not been for the market fair held in Maybole High Street in 1756 where William Burnes met and fell in love with Agnes Broun, Scotland’s National Bard might never have existed. “William and Agnes married in Maybole on 15th December 1757 and just over a year later, on 25th January 1759, Robert was born in nearby Alloway.”

 

Mr Kiltie also thanked Carrick Sports Club for allowing the meeting to be held in their Burns Lounge. The Sports Club was originally formed as Carrick Speakers Social Club; the Speakers Club formerly met in the Kings Arms Hotel where Robert Burns had attended an evening held in his honour in 1786 when he had visited Maybole to collect monies from the sale of his first book of poems.

 

Mr. Kiltie gave a short history of the original Maybole St. Crispin Club which met in the King’s Arms and of the “Robert Burns – where it began” project - past and future events. These events have been a partnership between the community council, the community association, the historical society, and May-Tag who took on the financial and organisational aspects.

 

Events have included a Market Fair, re-enacting that first meeting of William and Agnes; a Robert Burns literary competition for schools, with the winner being awarded the Jean Falconer Literary prize; an ecumenical service at Crossraguel Abbey, when hymns were sung to Burns tunes; a quiz held in Carrick Sports Club on the theme of Burns and Scottish culture; Maybole gala day, with an 18th century and  Burns theme, when the then President of the Robert Burns World Federation, Angus Middleton and the then Vice President John Haining attended..

 

In December of this year – Friday 14th Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th there will be concerts featuring the music and poetry of Burns, a re-enactment of the wedding of William and Agnes, and a service in the Town Hall. There will also be a DVD made of all events and a book of photographs with the Burns heritage included. Mr Kiltie said he felt this was a great opportunity to pass on the town’s heritage to local people, especially young people. With modern technology and the Internet the whole world could get to know that the chance meeting of William Burnes, of Alloway, and Agnes Broun, of Maybole, in the High Street was the real beginning of the immortal story of Robert Burns.

 

Due to this year’s activities there had been discussion on forming a Burns Club in the town. It had been pointed out that Maybole had a Burns Club – Maybole St Crispin Burns Club – which had been made a member of the World Federation in 1927 (Federation number 369). It has also been a member of the Ayrshire Association of Burns Clubs. This club had been inaugurated in 1896. Mr. Haining then addressed the meeting welcoming the invitation to be present and encouraging everyone to re-establish the Club. He intimated that if the Club is re-established, it would get back its original number 369, and he would be delighted to return to present the certificate of membership.

 

Mrs Morrall then addressed the meeting, emphasising her involvement with young people. She presented the meeting with a Visitors’ Book as a gift from Ayr Burns Club. Mr Kiltie thanked both speakers and asked if there were any objections to re- forming Maybole St. Crispin Burns Club. There being none, a proposal to reform the Club was made by Mr Hewitt and seconded by Mr Hastings. Mr. Kiltie informed members that the World Federation membership fee of £46 plus a £10 payment to re-affiliate had been offered to be paid by May-Tag Ltd, which offer was accepted by the meeting.

 

Office Bearers elected were David Kiltie, President; Alistair Hastings,  Vice-President; Bill McCubbin, Secretary; and Ian Hewitt, Treasurer. Margaret Davidson, Jim Millar and Grant Kidd were unanimously elected as members of the Committee. It was agreed that membership fees will be discussed by the Committee and that  membership would be open to all.


Maybole Community Council is involved in quite a number of activities and Peter Mason, chairman, is keen to hear from local people what they think his members should be making a priority. “These activities range from the bypass campaign, a project in partnership with other local groups to promote the Robert Burns connection to the town, community transport, crime prevention, Remembrance Day, biodiversity, and common good land,” he said. “As a community council,” Mr Mason added, “we believe in full consultation with the public and would like to hear any views on these activities.” He added, “Recently South Ayrshire Council allocated us £4.000 through their civic pride budget and this year we would like to spend this money on Christmas lights and a town enhancement report. “Because of the time scale this year, we have had some consultation with members of the public.

 

But next year we feel that we should open this out to hear more from them. “Anyone who wants to let us know their point of view or has an idea on how this money should be spent is asked to contact us.” Mr Mason continued, “We are now starting talks with other community councils in North Carrick on wind farms, which may or may not come, but if they do we must be prepared for them as a great deal of moneys may be coming into our area.”

 

On the bypass campaign Mr Mason said that he had received information that the STAG 2 report is now available but he has not seen a copy as they seem to be very rare. “I have been told by Cathy Jamieson MSP that STAG 2 has been published,” Mr Mason said, “but, unfortunately, I do not have a copy. “I have asked all the relevant government departments for a copy of the report, and have been assured that it will be on the Internet shortly. “This is great news for all residents of Maybole as this is one step closer to our long awaited bypass. As far as I know the only thing that we are now waiting for is a start date. “As soon as it has been published, our Bypass Committee will study it and keep everyone fully informed on progress. “I still ask the question - why the delay on publishing this most important document?”

 

Mr Mason said that the community council has also requested a meeting with Amey who have responsibility for the A77. “We want to discuss various matters with them including the 30mph signage at both ends of the town that rarely work, the decision to ban shop keepers from advertising on the pavement outside their shops,” he said. Amey have allocated a liaison officer which means that the community council can deal with him directly and the hope is that this will mean they don’t get passed from one department to another. Brendan Corish, who is the Network Liaison Officer, has contacted Mr Mason saying, “As you are aware Amey manage and maintain trunk routes on behalf of Transport Scotland. “As a matter of protocol I contacted the A77 Route Manager at Transport Scotland, Tom Devine, and he and I will be pleased to attend a meeting of your Community Council. I am aware that Mr Devine is planning to meet with Cathy Jamieson MSP on the matter of footpath obstructions and it may be beneficial if the meeting with your group takes place after that meeting.”


MAYBOLE GOLF CLUB

GENTS SECTION

PRIZE WINNERS 2007.

 

SEASON OPENING                            P. FERGUSON

MONTHLY MEDAL,                         APRIL J. HARKNESS

PRESIDENTS PRIZE                          A. BROWNLEE

SPRING MEETING                             T. ANDERSON

DULUX CUP                                        R. ECCLES

CARTER TROPHY (STABLEFORD)G. STEELE

MONTHLY MEDAL, MAY               J. CUTHBERT

JAMES GRAY PRIZE                         G. TAIT

MONTHLY MEDAL, MAY               R. MURCHIE

LIFEBOAT MEDAL                           J. WOOD

J. FAULDS TROPHY (Club Championship)

WINNER (Scratch)              S. MCCAHILL

RUNNER UP (Scratch)        P. FERGUSON

WINNER (Handicap)           P. FERGUSON

MONTHLY MEDAL, JUNE               C. ROBERTSON

2 BALL FOURSOMES                        J. HARKNESS & S. KENNEDY

SUMMER MEETING                          G. TAIT

MONTHLY MEDAL, JULY               G. STEELE

A. KIDD SHIELD (MIXED 4’s)         B. JAMIESON & C. RAMSAY

CALLAGHAN CUP                             G. TAIT

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE (by Ramsay Eccles)         A. BROWNLEE

MONTHLY MEDAL, JULY               R. MILLIGAN

CASSILLIS CUP                                   B. JAMIESON

EUROPCAR SHIELD                           J. HARKNESS

VICE CAPTAIN’S PRIZE (by Garry McCulloch)       T. FOSTER

MONTHLY MEDAL, AUGUST         D. FERGUSON

McCULLOCH CUP                               R. MILLIGAN

MONTHLY MEDAL, AUGUST         T. ANDERSON

McQUISTON CUP (Medal Winners) G. STEELE

MAYBOLE SCRAMBLE                      J. WOOD, G. STEELE, R. MILLIGAN

CROSSRAGUEL CUP (Scratch)          J. WOOD

RANCH CUP (Handicap)                     S. ANDERSON

CARTER ROSEBOWL                         S. ANDERSON

MOCHRUM CUP (OUTING)               P. FERGUSON

MERCHANTS CUP (Winner)              P. FERGUSON

                                   (Runner Up)         D. WALLACE

RAMSAY CUP (Winner)                     A. BROWNLEE

                           (Runner Up)                 J. HEWITT

COLQUHOUN CUP (Winners)            S. McCAHILL & D. WALLACE

                             (Runners Up)             G. STEELE & S. CAMPBELL

MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP (Winner)              S. McCAHILL

                                                          (Runner Up)           D. WALLACE

BIRDIE COMPETITION                       A. BROWNLEE

 

Achievements by Maybole Golf Club Members during the past year:-

a) David Wallace, won the Open Competition at Brunston Castle Golf Club.

b) Scott McCahill got to the final of the Scratch Matchplay Competition during the Troon Golf Week, only to lose at the last hurdle.

c) Brian Jamieson got to the final of the Handicap Matchplay Competition during the Troon Golf Week, only to loose at the last hurdle.

d) Scott McCahill and David Wallace got to the final of the Ayrshire 4 Ball Pairs Championship, only losing at the last hole to a team from Irvine Ravenspark.

Maybole Golf Club would like to thank all members and guests who attended and helped in making it an enjoyable night; and everyone who provided raffle prizes.


Butterfly Boys 10 & Under 50m 1 David Gregor 2 Sean Brown 11 Years 100m 1 Kieran Porte 2 Kyle Campbell 12/13 Years 100m 1 Gordon Gregor 2 Christopher Rae 3 Andrew Wyllie

Girls 10 & Under 50m 1 Katie Fleming 2 Yvonne Anderson 3 Alice Allan 11 Years 100m 1 Jordyn Laurenson 12/13 Years 100m 1 Joanne Shennan 2 Paige Campbell 3 Chloe Miller 14/15 Years 100m 1 Alison Baird 2 Louise Allan

Backstroke Boys 8 & Under 25m 1 Jordan Brown 2 Ryan Smith 10 & Under 50m 1 David Gregor 2 Sean Brown 3 Kyle Riggins 11 Years 100m 1 Kieran Porte 2 Craig Smith 3 Gregor Thomson 12/13 Years 100m 1 Gordon Gregor 2 William Fleming 3 Christopher Rae 14/15 Years 100m 1 Calum Laurenson 16 & Over 100m 1 Alex Fleming Girls 8 & Under 25m 1 Rebecca Campbell 2 Jodie Cooper 3 Jacqui Gibson 10 & Under 50m 1 Katie Fleming 2 Yvonne Anderson 3 Ciera Campbell 11 Years 100m 1 Jordyn Laurenson 2 Heather Dowie 3 Courtney Paton 12/13 Years 100m 1 Joanne Shennan 2 Hazel McDowall 3 Paige Campbell 14/15 Years 100m 1 Louise Allan 2 Alison Baird

Breaststroke Boys 10 & Under 50m 1 Ross Limond 2 David Gregor 3 Jamie Miller 11 Years 100m 1 Craig Smith 2 Kyle Campbell 3 Kieran Porte 12/13 Years 100m 1 Gordon Gregor 2 Craig Limond 3 Connor Riggans 14/15 Years 100m Calum Laurenson 16 & Over 100m Alex Fleming Girls 10 & Under 50m 1 Katie Fleming 2 Ciera Campbell 3 Yvonne Anderson 11 Years 100m 1 Jordyn Laurenson 2 Courtney Paton 3 Kerri Marr 12/13 Years 100m 1 Hazel McDowall 2 Joanne Shennan 3 Fiona Anderson 14/15 Years 100m 1 Alison Baird 2 Louise Allan Freestyle Boys 8 & Under 25m 1 Jordan Brown 2 Ryan Smith 10 & Under 50m 1 David Gregor 2 Ross Limond 3 Jamie Miller 11 Years 100m 1 Kieran Porte 2 Craig Smith Kyle Campbell 12/13 Years 100m 1 Gordon Gregor 2 Christopher Rae 3 Craig Limond 14/15 Years 100m 1 Calum Laurenson Girls 8 & Under 25m 1 Jodie Cooper 2 Rebecca Campbell 3 Jacqui Gibson 10 & Under 50m 1 Katie Fleming 2 Alice Allan 3 Jodie Brownlee 11 Years 100m Jordyn Laurenson 2 Courtney Paton 3 Kerri Marr 12/13 Years 100m 1 Hazel McDowall 2 Joanne Shennan 3 Fiona Anderson 14/15 Years 100m 1 Louise Allan 2 Alison Baird

Individual Medley Boys 10 & Under 4 x 25m 1 David Gregor 2 Sean Brown 11 Years 4 x 50m 1 Craig Smith 2 Kieran Porte 12/13 Years 4 x 50m 1 Christopher Rae 2 Connor Riggans 3 Andrew Wyllie 14/15 Years 4 x 50m 1 Calum Laurenson Girls 10 & Under 4 x 25m 1 Katie Fleming 2 Alice Allan 3 Nicole Cooper 11 Years 4 x 50m 1 Jordyn Laurenson 12/13 Years 4 x 50m 1 Joanne Shennan 2 Paige Campbell 14/15 Years 4 x 50m 1 Louise Allan 2 Alison Baird

OPEN F/CRAWL 400m 1 Alison Baird

Trophies Boys Girls 8 & Under Jordan Brown Jodie Cooper/Rebecca Campbell 10 & Under David Gregor Katie Fleming 11 Years Kieran Porte Jordyn Laurenson 12/13 Years Gordon Gregor Joanne Shennan 14/15 Years Louise Allan

10 & Under I.M. David Gregor Katie Fleming 11 Years I.M. Craig Smith Jordyn Laurenson 12/13 Years I.M. Christopher Rae Joanne Shennan 14/15 Years I.M. Calum Laurenson Louise Allan

14/15 Years Fly Alison Baird 400m. F/C Alison Baird

Junior Merit Liam Wyllie Marisha Wood Senior Merit Lee Harkness Paige Campbell


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