Carrick Gazette - News Feed

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.

Easter Activities prove to be a real treat!

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:31:47 GMT

Holiday activities proved to be a real treat this Easter right across South Ayrshire. Activity centre’s and pools across the region offered a range of activities including fun sessions, gymnastics, football, short tennis, basketball and kids keep fit.

Professor Arbon gives history society talk

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:50 GMT

The next meeting of the Alloway and Southern Ayrshire Family History Society’s 2011-12 season will be Tuesday 21st May 2013 at 7.30pm for 7.45pm in The McKechnie Institute, Girvan.

Carrick winners at Ayr County Show

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:48:51 GMT

There were some deserving winners from Carrick at this year’s Ayr Show, which despite some blustery weather, brought huge crowds.

Search on for town poetry champion

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:27:46 GMT

The search is on for the poetry “laureate” of Girvan.

Volunteer life-savers celebrate charity gift of vital defibrillator

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:47:40 GMT

St Andrew’s First Aid – Ayr and Troon Company has recently been gifted an automated external defibrillator, courtesy of the Robert Barr Charitable Trust.

£6 million for farmer affected by extreme weather

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:18:44 GMT

The Scottish Government has announced that it is making available £6 million to assist farmers affected by the extreme weather this year.

Barrhill primary extension cash

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:56:57 GMT

Funding has been agreed by South Ayrshire Council to upgrade and extend Barrhill Primary School and to build a new extension to Doonfoot Primary School.

Man dies in A77 accident

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:34:33 GMT

Police Scotland is appealing for information following a fatal road crash on the A77 at Glenapp, South Ayrshire.

Drugs possession charges admitted

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:34:31 GMT

A Stranraer woman who admitted three charges of possessing drugs will be sentenced on May 28.

Girvan comes alive with music

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:09:09 GMT

IT HAS finally arrived and folk music fans from across the country are bringing the streets of Girvan alive with music.

Driver’s ban after too much champagne

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:50:01 GMT

A Stranraer businessman was banned from driving for a year this week after admitting crashing his car when drunk.

Bedroom tax protest

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:41:20 GMT

A delegation from the newly formed Stranraer Anti Bedroom Tax Organisation attended the All Scotland Federation Conference to discuss how to abolish the ‘Bedroom Tax’.

Farmers to be given cash aid

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:18:10 GMT

The Scottish Government has announced that it is making available £6 million to assist farmers affected by the extreme weather this year.