District News
Troon Chorus are holding an open night in Portland Church Hall on Monday, August 28 at 7.30pm. The evening takes the form of a come and try singing in a choir event. Refreshments and finger buffet at half- time with an opportunity to meet the conductor Sam Prestwick and accompanist Andrew Thom. New members warmly welcomed. Troon Girls’ Brigade Buzz Along to GBEE – Troon Girls’ Brigade – who meet in St Meddan’s Church Hall on Monday evenings. The Enrolment Night for the Girls’ Brigade will be Monday, August 28 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Sessions begin Monday September 4 at the following times: Girls in P1- P3 meet from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Girls in P4- P7 meet from 7pm to 8.30pm. Secondary Girls from 1 st year upwards meet at 7pm to 8.30pm. The Ayrshire Hospice are holding a Craft Team Summer Fair on Saturday, August 26 from 11am until 3.30pm. in the Drop- In Cafe. Tickets £ 2, includes refreshments. All gifts are beautifully hand- made. Barassie Curling Club are looking for new members. This is a small friendly club playing every Monday evening at Auchenharvie, Stevenston. All equipment is available at the Ice Rink. The season opens in October. For more details re membership contact Bill Weir on 01292 312388 1st Troon Boys’ Brigade – Junior Section The first evening of the new session will be held on Friday, September 1 in Portland Church Hall at 7pm. The Junior Section meet every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm and knew members will be made very welcome. Remember the Memory Cafe held in Portland Church Hall on Tuesday, September 5 from 1pm to 3pm. Bring along a friend or relation who is having memory problems and enjoy coffee and a chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Organised by Ayrshire and Arran Health. OXFAM Join the Team – Volunteering is an ideal way to improve language skills, make new friends and gain confidence. By volunteering in either of Oxfam’s shops – 49 Academy Street and 9b Church Street, you become part of the community and provide much needed staff. Doors Open Days The Ayrshire Doors Open Days will take place throughout Ayrshire on Saturday September 2 and Sunday, September 3. Leaflets are now available in Troon Library detailing the participating buildings. Hearing Do you need help with your Hearing Aid? A free Drop In service is open in Troon Walker Hall on the last Tuesday of every month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Batteries, cleaning of moulds and renewal of tubing – all provided free. Troon Foodbank open every week Tuesday and Friday in Troon Old Parish Church, Ayr Street, Room 2 from noon until 2pm. Creation Station is open to young children in St Meddan’s Church Hall at the following times and dates: Babies 17 months plus 9.45am. Babies 6months plus 11am and 1.30pm. Places are limited, booking essential. Contact Sarah on 07760 352067. St Patrick’s Anniversary Ball will be held in the Walker Hall on Saturday September. 16. Dress to Impress. Doors Open 6.45pm. Drink on arrival and two- course meal. Tickets now on sale price £ 25. Entertainment from Andrew Barg. Contact for tickets Margaret 07920 728542 and Bernadette 07900 692672. Margaret Robertson 311440 Race Night Dalmellington Community Association are holding a Race Night in the Eglinton Hotel on Saturday, September 2 at 7.30pm. All welcome. Also a reminder that the DCA cash bingo is on in the Community Centre every Monday night, doors open 6.45pm, eyes down 7.30pm. All welcome. Contact Sharon Smith 551940 Muirkirk School, Community Wing & Early Childhood Centre This new building has now been completed on time and the children, after being given two extra days summer holidays, very excitedly started attending the new units on Monday. Anyone interested in viewing the new facilities is invited to an open day to be held on Saturday August 26 between 10am and 2pm when the building will be open to view. A decision will be made with regards to the letting although some compromises wil require to be made. A concern is the speed of traffic passing through Muirkirk; at times it is over 30mph particularly in the mornings and afternoon. At the start of the day we would ask the police to ensure that speeds do not exceed 30mph. Shops Another two buildings look like they are going to be turned into kebab shops; one in the Smallburn and a joinery and electrical shop in the Main Street. Contact Jim Currie 661324