Out& about

Troon Community Council is once again looking for candidates who have contributed in a selfless way to the improvement of others in Troon. The Civic Award is given to anyone in a group or individually who has made such a contribution.

Any Troon resident is eligible and the candidate’s name nominated and witnessed by a Troon resident should be submitted to Helen Duff, 55, Brown Avenue, Troon KA10 6PR by Friday December 20, 2019. The applications should be no longer than 250 words and are confidential within the Community Council.

Troon Chorus with members of Ayr Choral will sing carols in Morrison’s Supermarket on the mornings of Wednesday and Thursday 18 and 19 December.

All donations will go to CHAS – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland.

Community Hearing Support offers a free service to those with hearing problems. New batteries and tubing for hearing aids are available in Troon Library on Tuesday December 17 from 2pm to 4pm.

Movies at the Ivy. - Contact Moira Gorman for more details. What’s On is information regarding activities in Ivy Cottage and is available from Troon Library.

Thinking about others less fortunate than ourselves in Scotland. Christian Aid raised an incredible £ 7.56 million.

Over 10,000 churches supported by 40,700 volunteers in the UK and Ireland raised this amount through Soup Lunches. Door to Door collections and other fund raising activities. On Saturday December 28 a Bag Packing Day will be held in Morrison’s Supermarket from 10am until 4pm. All contributions on this the last Saturday before the New Year will be much appreciated by the Christian Aid volunteers.

Drop in to The Haven Cafe, 9 Academy Street, Troon every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. This is a new Troon Connect Hub where you will receive advice and support with care and health issues.

Troon Foodbank is open weekly in Room 2 Troon Old Parish Church on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12noon to 2pm.

Tins of meat, fish, vegetables long life milk and juices will be very much appreciated. Essential toiletries are always in high demand.

Seascape Befriending Group – Feeling lonely in need of a chat and company?

The Befriending Group will welcome you on Friday mornings in St Meddan ‘ s Church Hall at 10am. Coffee and a hot roll with sausage are on offer free of charge. Have a go at Chess for beginners.

A nd a very Happy Christmas to all my readers in Troon. See you in the New Year. Margaret Robertson