District News

The golden scissors of one of Ayr’s top barbers stretch near and far.

Such is the draw of Mark and Karen McCrorie and their team, that hairy folk come from as far as Dumfriesshire.

K& M Barbers in Kyle Street have sponsored a Sanquhar based youth football team for the third year.

Nithsdale YFC is an under- 17s side Dancing shoes Like to dance? Join in the dancing at Troon Concert Hall every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1- 3.30pm. Make friends and socialise over tea and coffee. £ 2.50 a session. Chess A new chess club is now open to players of all abilities – absolute beginners to advanced. The club is held every Wednesday afternoon in Troon Library at the following times: adults 2.15- 3.30pm, and kids chess from 3.45- 4.45pm. Chess sets and instruction from the chess leader are given during the sessions. The Open Doors 2016 continues at Portland Church during the month of playing in the West of Scotland league.

Gaffer Karen McCrorie is on the left while Mark is on the right.

They are sandwiching staff Danelle Little, Karen Keenan and Lee McPike.

Nithsdale head coach Ally Lawrie, second right, and his son, player Josh Lawrie, turned up to collect the new strips. August every Thursday and Sunday afternoon from 2- 4pm. This is an excellent opportunity to appreciate the wonderful woodwork and stained glass windows in the church. Refreshments are served after the tour. Open Doors throughout Ayrshire – Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4. Details from Troon Library. • Margaret Robertson 01292 311440