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Yorkshire Building Society in Kilmarnock held a party for their loyal members whilst completing a virtual cycle from Kilmarnock to Balmoral Castle in the name of charity. They raised a £245 for Age UK as the cycle was completed by the members of staff of the branch, but even their
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Kilmarnock music lovers are in for a treat this month. Scotland on Tour, the exciting initiative to support the recovery of the live music industry, will come to town as popular folk group Talisk play CentreStage on Thursday, July 28. Fronted by Mohsen Amini (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Musician
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A unique new eaterie is getting set to swing its doors open. The HALO Kilmarnock’s #RockMe Café is set to open this week and will offer all tenants and visitors a sustainable menu supported by locally sourced ingredients. The HALO #RockMe Café powered by The Coffee Press will be
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An Ayrshire primary school have scooped a coveted gong. Annanhill Primary, in Kilmarnock, has been awarded the Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights and the award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting
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There was great excitement for children and young people from Crosshouse Primary and Communication Centre when they buried a time capsule filled with memories and images of life in 2022 within their new school. Councillor Elaine Cowan, local members councillors Lillian Jones, Iain Linton and Douglas Reid and Linda McAulay-Griffiths,
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Former Depute Provost Sally Cogley visited Hurlford couple Hugh and Jenny Muir recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage. The couple was presented with a basket of flowers on behalf of East Ayrshire. Deputy Lieutenant David Lacy presented them with a telegram from the Queen. From left: Former
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An Ayrshire walking club are striding back to normality next month. The Valley WalkFest Team will be holding their 18th Valley Walkfest from May 6-8. The well attended festival of events is open to all with an interest in walking and socialising. Secretary Joyce Morton said: "Friday’s daytime
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Two selfless women are getting set to walk almost 100 miles to raise funds for a group close to their hearts. Nancy Logan is planning to walk the West Highland Way with her friend Marianne to raise funds for the 21st Ayrshire Scouts. Nancy’s grandfather was Group Scout Leader
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A Kilmarnock company are being praised for being a "launch-pad" to a number of careers. Brownings the Bakers were visited by local MSP Brian Whittle, who met chief John Gall to discuss how the company aims to recruit new talent. Established in 1945, Brownings has grown into one
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An Ayrshire school were gifted a generous amount of book vouchers recently. The Book Nook, in partnership with Miller Homes' Evergreen Manor Development, donated £250 worth of vouchers to Kilmaurs Primary School to celebrate the 25th annual World Book Day. Teachers at the school planned to use the vouchers
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Provost Barry Douglas visited Galston couple William and Mary Russell recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage. The couple was presented with a basket of flowers on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. Deputy Lieutenant Bill Stafford presented the couple with a telegram from the Queen. From left: Depute
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East Ayrshire Leisure have announced that the collection of historic musical instruments, cared for by the Trust on behalf of East Ayrshire Council, has secured Recognition status for another five years through Museums Galleries Scotland’s Recognition Scheme. Scotland’s Recognition Scheme celebrates, promotes and invests in nationally significant collections