Ayrshire Post

Out & about

- With Margaret Robertson

Troon and Villages Locality Group meets every third Wednesday each month at 6.30pm in the Walker Hall. Everyone is very welcome to attend and keep up to date with what is happening in the area.

If you would like to become involved with the Locality Group please contact Seonaid Lewis on 01292 559357.

An hour of relaxed sport is now available in Muirhead Activity Centre for men and women in the over 50s age group.

The hour session is on from 2.30pm to 4pm and costs £ 1.80 each session. The sports available are badminton, bowls and archery.

PRINCH printing is available in Troon Library for members and visitors who can now print directly from their laptop, tablet or phone.

The Foodbank will be open weekly in Troon Old Parish Church - Room 2 on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon until 2pm .

Troon Tortoises 10K – Registrati­on will open on Sunday February 16 from 7pm – contact www. bookitzone. com

The race is extremely popular with runners from far and wide. It is expected that places will sell out within 24- 36hours. Watch social media for updates. The race this year will take place on Wednesday May 6.

New to Troon – A Rock Choir will meet in Troon Old Parish Church Hall on Thursday mornings from 11.30am to 1pm. A love of singing is all that is needed.

Bookworms – if you enjoy gardening as well as reading the staff of Troon Library would like t hear from you. They propose to develop the space around the library to make it a place of relaxation and peace. All ages can join in the project which should give Troon a welcoming garden for visitors and residents.

Would you like to be able to use a computer? Free Lessons are being given in the Marr Educationa­l Resource Centre ( behind Troon Library) every Friday morning from 10am until 11.30am. The classes are small and individual help is given.

Troon Connect – Looking for some advice and support; are you concerned about your health or your partner’s. Call in at The Haven, 9 Academy Street Troon every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm.

The Troon Connect Hub can give advice on local services available, community groups and activities.

Calling all Knitters! Knitted baby hats are needed in Malawi where the nights can be extremely cold. Portland Church is sending two Elders to Limphasa, Malawi in May to hand over gifts of seeds, fertiliser and solar lamps. Knitted baby hats will also be taken.

Please hand in to Portland Church. Mindfulnes­s for Stress Relief meets every Wednesday evening in St Ninian’s Church Meeting Room from 7.30pm to 9pm. Cost £ 7 with £ 5 concession All welcome.

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