Out and about with Margaret Robertson
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 Parish Church Hall from 10am until noon.
The Parade including members of the Royal British Legion and all ex- Service personnel will leave Troon Primary School between 10.05pm 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 of Remembrance at the War Memorial with the Salute taken in front of Troon Town Hall.
Services will be held in churches in the town.
The next meeting of the recently formed Ayrshire BiPolar Group will take place on Tuesday November 7 at 7pm.
The venue is Ayr Action on Mental Health at Strathyre House, 42, Prestwick Road, Ayr.
This support group is open to those with a diagnosis of BiPolar disorder. Family members, friends or carers will be most welcome.
The regular monthly meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month and new members will receive a warm welcome. The meetings finish at 9pm with a tea/ coffee interval included. Anyone wishing more information should contact Graham Bowman on 0141 5602050.
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 will cover the journey of David Hockney’s life from Bradford to London; to New York and Los Angeles; back to Yorkshire and then his return to Los Angeles.
New members welcome to come along – meet at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start.
Troon Round Table are once again holding their very popular Fireworks Display on the North Shore Road on Saturday November 4 at 7.30pm.
A FunFair will be operating from 4pm to 9.30pm. Donations to cover costs will be gratefully received by members of Troon Round Table who will be rattling cans during the display.
The Ayrshire Hospice are holding a Craft Fair on Saturday November 4 from 11am until 3.30pm.
All gifts are hand- made and very suitable for Christmas presents.
The Fair is held at the Drop- In Cafe, Ayrshire Hospice, Racecourse Road, Ayr.
Troon Junior Chess sessions are held every Wednesday at the Railway Club, Shore Road, Troon from 7pm to 8pm. All welcome. Tuition is given and competitions are held. Contact Len Weir on 01292 312404. Call our Margaret Robertson on 311440