Carrick Gazette - Local Headlines Feed

Boating pond closed over bank holiday

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:09 GMT

Girvan boating pond will NOT be open over the bank holiday weekend.

Motorcyclist clocked at 126mph in Girvan area

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:23:46 GMT

A motorcyclist was clocked by police riding at 126mph in the Girvan area during a Scotland-wide initiative at the weekend.

A community partnership

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:11 GMT

The Barrhill Community Rail Bus has just completed a successful year of operation. In the last twelve months the project, which is operated by SAYLSA has just returned a small operating surplus, the first in its three-year history.

17 turbine windfarm planned for Ayrshire

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:10 GMT

Independent renewable energy developer, RES, is inviting local people to attend a series of public exhibitions next week to learn about its plans for a 17 turbine wind farm, proposed on land between Patna and Dalmellington, in East Ayrshire.

Only half take shop front scheme offer

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:50 GMT

A scheme to spruce up Girvan town centre is being welcomed this week - but only half of eligible business have taken up the offer to be part of it.

A touch of magic at Gardenrose

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:20 GMT

Gardenrose Primary pupils are delighted with their magical new story telling chair and mushrooms which were carefully designed and hand crafted by staff and pupils at Carrick Academy.

Carrick’s king and queen

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:54:39 GMT

Gala King and Queen of Carrick – Cairn pupils Cameron McCulloch and Ruth Dowie

Vital stage for new facility

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:33:57 GMT

The move to set up a new sub group to take the pool project forward has been welcomed by councillors and community leaders in Girvan.

New arts partnership for South Ayrshire

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:50 GMT

A South Ayrshire Arts Partnership has been established to develop a range of exciting and creative arts initiatives in South Ayrshire.

Ballantrae’s plans for spectacular gala week will not disappoint you

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:32:25 GMT

The Ballantrae Gala Queen this year is Lucy Cosslett and the Gala King will be Malcolm Boag. Attendants are Erin Stevenson and Lauren Bradshaw and Page boys are Euan Shearer and Ryan McIlwraith.

Garden launches TV bid to draw visitors

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:06 GMT

Logan Botanic Garden is trying to drive more tourists to the Dumfries and Galloway area by investing in a TV advertising campaign with ITV Border.

Royal approval for volunteers

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:47 GMT

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s volunteers in Ayrshire will each be awarded a commemorative royal badge of honour during National Volunteers Week (1st - 7th June) to mark the charity’s achievement of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award.

New group set to take pool project forward

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:33 GMT

after discussions last week a dedicated executive sub-group to work on the Girvan swimming pool project by South Carrick Community Leisure (SCCL) and South Ayrshire Council has been established.

Lottery funds abuse survivor scheme

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:09 GMT

Local MSP Adam Ingram has welcomed the announcement from Big Lottery Fund Scotland Director Jackie Killeen of up to £8 million of Lottery money which will be spent on supporting people affected by domestic abuse across Scotland through the Becoming a Survivor scheme.

Top Scot talks up area’s ‘natural’ tourism credentials

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:15:14 GMT

One of Scotland’s most famous mountaineers, Cameron McNeish is helping endorse the area’s natural credentials as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.

Sara on her way to aid target

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:57:11 GMT

Did you know that the wildlife of Carrick is being kept in safe hands by a charity called the Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust?

Maybole venue for seniors event

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:55:23 GMT

South Ayrshire Seniors Forum is to stage the second of its Information Road Shows in Maybole at the end of the month.

More wi-fi hotspots in South Ayrshire

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:49:24 GMT

British Telecom has announced this week that it has reached 464,700 hotspots in Scotland, including around 32,300 across Ayrshire.

’Allo, ’Allo! Phrase books out as French twin town visitors prepare to fly in

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:47:34 GMT

The sight of the French tricolour flying high over Girvan’s McKechnie Institute has signalled the imminent arrival in the town of a group from its “twin” Torcy in France.

Asda raises £20k for local causes

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:46:34 GMT

Asda Girvan is celebrating after raising almost £20,000 for local and national charities and organisations over the past 12 months.