Yard’s contribution to maritime history Praise for Noble art of boat building in Girvan
Dog owners are being urged to bag it and bin it.
Concerns have been raised about dog fouling at the Glebe in Maybole after the popular playing fields were said to be “littered” with dog poo.
One resident hit out after last Sunday morning’s rugby training session saw youngsters avoiding poop with every step.
They told the Post: “The pitch and the area used to train was littered with dog poo.
“The coaches were forced to mark the poo with cones - but they were literally dotted everywhere.
“The kids had to move the training area several times to try and find a patch with the least mess on it.
“It was horrendous.”
The pitches are used for gala stalls, junior football, rugby and other sporting A boat building firm has been praised for its traditional skills and contribution to Ayrshire’s maritime history.
Boat building and repairing firm Alexander Noble & Sons have been in business since 1946 and built around 90 wooden fishing boats as well as a range of steel vessels for fish farming and other commercial businesses.
Noble’s has grown to have over 30 employees with third and fourth generations of the family still working in the business.
Many of the boats built by Nobles of Girvan are still at sea today.
Brian Whittle MSP met with Alastair Noble, the third generation of the family to run the yard, who gave him a brief history of the business before showing him round.
Mr Whittle said: “Noble’s has a long and fascinating history in Girvan so it’s no wonder their yard is something of a local landmark.
“Ayrshire has an impressive maritime history so it’s exciting to see the traditions and skills of boat building still have a home in Girvan.
“It’s great to see a business like Nobles, which has endured for so many years continuing to provide not just jobs, but lifelong careers for many in the local community.
“I look forward to seeing how the business continues to develop in the future.”
Alastair Noble added: “We were delighted to meet Brian and show him something of what goes on here.
“I was very pleased that he found the visit of interest.”