Out& about
The 30th anniversary of Troon Town Twinning Association is being marked by a major six day visit from France.
And the association is seeking Troon residents who can offer accomodation for the French party, between September 13 and 18. Visitors from Villeneuve- sur Lot will be helping in the celebrations and organisers are looking for people to host one or two guests. Various activities will be organised for the visitors during their stay. If you are able to host someone or require further information, please contact our President, Grahame Trantor on 313385 or grahametrantor028@ btinternet. com
AN open day and summer fayre at the new Marr College has been put back a week.
That’s after organisers realised they were clashing with Troon Gala Day.
The Marr event is now on Saturday June 16, 10am to 4pm while the Troon Gala Day at South Beach is the following Saturday.
Former pupils are lining up for a look round the new Marr, which has won plaudits for its design.
Lindsey Connor is holding a Funday at Portland Parish Church this coming Saturday, April 28.
She is staging it in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Timing is 10am to 2pm, £ 1 entry and kids free.
Stalls for all ages along with tombola, raffle, home- baking and refreshments.
Marr Cappella are holding their Spring Concert – from Lullaby to Broadway – on Tuesday May 1
at 7.30pm in Portland Parish Church at 7.30pm.
Tickets £ 8 and £ 4 under 18 and are available from Words and Music and Choir members.
Contribute to a local charity when you buy Co- op branded goods from the store at Muirhead.
One per cent of the price of your Co- op goods will be donated to local charities. Since November 2017 Marr Rugby has received £ 417.12; 1 st Prestwick
Boys Brigade £ 299.13 and Troon Lawn Tennis Club £ 310.41.
Bird Spot – The flooded fields behind Hunter Crescent have attracted a little Egret, Grey Heron
and a pair of Shelduck. A large flock of Curlew can still be seen in the marshy grasses.
A Kingfisher has been spotted near the burn in Fullarton Woods. This is an exciting visitor for
Troon. This bird has been spotted before but mainly along the Pow Burn near Prestwick.
A Garden Day will be held in Portland Church Hall on Saturday May 26 th . A good opportunity to buy your bedding plants
Alzheimer Scotland – Jenni McKeand will present Dementia Friends in Portland Parish Church on Sunday April 29 from 2pm- 3pm and again from 3pm - 4pm.
Friends and carers of anyone who would benefit contact Jenni on 01292 318005 for more information.
Margaret Robertson 311440