Out and about with Margaret Robertson
St Meddan’s Church Guild are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning in the Church Halls on Saturday November 18 from 10am until 12noon.
There will be a variety of Christmas stalls including Bottle, Baking and Books. Tickets at the door priced £ 2.50.
The Rummikub Group meet in Troon Library every Wednesday from 12.45pm to 2.45pm.
Rummikub is a tile- based game for 2 or 4 players combining elements of the card game Rummy and Mahjong.
The AGM of Friends of Fullarton will be held in the Muirhead Activity Centre on Wednesday November 22 at 7pm. Come along and find out what we do in Fullarton Woods. Volunteers needed.
Troon Talks present The Light Programme an evening of nostalgia in words and music by Stanza in Troon Old Parish Church on Saturday November 18 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £ 10 with concessions £ 8.
These are on sale at the Church Office and at Words & Music.
This year Remembrance Sunday will be observed on November 12.
Wreaths, poppies and memorabilia can be purchased on Saturday November 4 and November 12 at Troon Old Church h Hall from 10am to noon.
The Parade including members of the Royal British Legion and all ex- service personnel will muster at the playground of Troon Primary School between 10.05 and 10.15am.
The Parade will follow its usual route through the town centre arriving at the War Memorial just before 10.45am. There will be a Service at the War Memorial with the Salute taken in front of Troon Town Hall.
The Arts Society Ayrshire will meet in the Walker Hall on Monday November 13 when Michael Howard FRSA will give a lecture on David Hockney: A Certain Generosity of Spirit.
The lecture covers the journey of David Hockney’s life from Bradford to London; to New York and Los Angeles; back to Yorkshire and his return to Los Angeles. Meet 1.15pm for 1.30pm.
Troon Flower Club meet in the Walker Hall on November 29 at 7.30pm . Derek Armstrong, national demonstrator from Carlisle will reveal “At Home for Christmas”. As this is the club’s Open Night there will be a well- stocked sales table with a variety of Christmas arrangements for sale. Visitors welcome. Tickets £ 10 on door . Troon Junior Chess sessions are held every Wednesday at the Railway Club, Shore Road, Troon from 7pm to 8pm. Tuition given and competitions held. Contact Len Weir 01292 312404.
Troon Friends of the Ayrshire Hospice are holding a Light Up a Life Service in St Meddan’s Church on Wednesday November 29 at 7.30pm.
A time to remember loved ones in a quiet time of companionship and a chance to draw comfort from precious memories. Rev Derek Peat officiating. Call Margaret Robertson on 311440