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A housing development are set to boost Ayrshire charity coffers. Miller Homes will donate £10,000 to charities, community groups and causes linked to its developments in the West of Scotland, including Evergreen Manor in Kilmaurs, over the next year. The leading homebuilder has announced the creation of a community
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Ayrshire fans of one of Scotland's greatest comedians will be delighted next month. Stewart Nicol is portraying Billy Connolly in a tribute night at The Loudoun Arms in Newmilns. The special show will take place on Friday, October 7. To book a spot contact the pub on (01560)
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Ayrshire is set to be blessed with an exciting tour next month. Scotland on Tour, the initiative to support the recovery of Scotland’s live music industry, returns as Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers present Taiko Live at Cumnock Town Hall on Friday, October 7 and Darvel Town Hall on Saturday, October
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Andrew Kennedy, head of facilities and properties (East Ayrshire Council), spoke to Kilmarnock Rotary Club about the work and community involvement of his large department, which covers buildings, maintenance, capital investment, cleaning and catering and even has a remit covering aspects of climate change. There was considerable interest and many
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Councillor Barry Douglas visited Matt and Irene Hood from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated 50 years of marriage. The couple was presented with a basket of flowers on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
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Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Clare Maitland visited Kilmarnock couple George and Florence Anderson recently to congratulate them on an incredible 75 years of marriage. They were married in St Andrew’s Church in Cumnock. The couple was presented with a basket of flowers on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
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An Ayrshire bowling club has had its health and safety boosted thanks to a defibrillator being installed. Members of St Johns Ambulance Scotland visited to Crosshouse Bowling Club to demonstrate the defibrillator which was donated by John & Lynn Paton of Mobityre & Autocare Scotland.
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An Ayrshire bowling club have donated a sizeable sum to a worthy group. Crosshouse Bowling Club president David Davidson presented a cheque to Robert Blackwood, treasurer of Ayrshire Fundraising Group for the Guide Dogs for the Blind, for £3000 after a fundraiser at the club.
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The first ever exhibition dedicated to Quentin Blake’s illustrations is coming to Ayrshire This free display of his work will be on display at the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, from Saturday, September 10 until January. Quentin has been writing and illustrating poetry throughout his 60-year career. Many of his own
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Two Kilmarnock retail workers are enjoying a special milestone this summer. Heather Foster and Ann Hutchison, two Customer Assistants at Marks & Spencer in Kilmarnock, are both celebrating 40 years working for the brand. Heather is celebrating her 25th year in the Kilmarnock store, since starting her career in Hamilton
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A Kilmarnock venue is searching for talented youngsters this month. The Palace Theatre are holding open auditions to find junior ensemble for this year’s family pantomime Snow White on Saturday, August 27. The auditions are open to female dancers who must be at least nine and in P5 of
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A special exhibition is celebrating the artistic work of Ayrshire art and design students at the Dick Institute. The Kilmarnock exhibition, organised by East Ayrshire Leisure, will be open for public view in the Young People’s Gallery; a dedicated space programmed by and for young people in East Ayrshire.