If you are interested in what is going on in Maybole then you are invited to drop in at an open consultation information evening in Maybole Town Hall on Thursday October 15 from 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm.  A spokeman for Maybole Community Council said, “At present there are a number of projects and initiatives which could have a significant impact on Maybole.” He said these include... more

Maybole postman Alex Gemmell has raised a fantastic £2,200 for Altzeimer’s Scotland with a sponsored walk along the Southern Upland Way, Britain's first official coast to coast long distance foot-path. It runs 212 miles (340 km) from Portpatrick on the south-west coast of Scotland to Cockburnspath in the east. more

Left to Right: Shaun Hamilton, George Spence, Nathan Burns, Jenni McKeand, Jackie Keogh, Jackie Mc Fadzean and Alex Gemmell

At the recent Save the Children golf tournament at Brunston Castle the winning team was Duncan Watson, David McCulloch and Colin Thomson, winning the quaich, and the Charity Scott trophy winners were Elliott, Anne and Robert Glen-Esk. It was a great day with glorious sunshine for 40 players teeing off and the group made a profit of £2,500 on the day's event through entries, local firms' sponsorship, raffle and donations. A special auction item was a cap signed by players at the Open in July, (Fredrik ANDERSSON HED, Stuart APPLEBY, Darren CLARKE, Padraig HARRINGTON, and Justin ROSE) donated by the Glasgow Herald golf Correspondent, which Brunston Castle successfully bid for and won.

David Murray of West Clean Cleaning Services presenting George Logan Manager Carrick Amateurs FC a change strip for the season. Carrick Ams are now playing their football in Ayrshire's top flight 'Premier League', having successfully achieved promotion last season. ... Pictured at left is David presenting the strip to George with a few of the players in attendance. At right is the team proudly wearing the new strip. more

Pat Moran of PMPS Plasterers presents Carrick Colts under 9 team with a full set of strips. The Colts would like to offer Mr Moran a huge “thank you” for his kind donation.

They would also like to thank Donald and Mhairi Gibson of Westwinds Cruising who donated training tops for the players.

Carrick Colts have been running boys teams for about 40 years and now have a girls team. In their first game last week they lost 6 – 0 to Ayr Utd under 11s but on Saturday they beat Ayr Utd B team 6-3. Any young girls who would like to play with the team should contact Mandy on 07736323449 or attend the training at Carrick Academy’s Astroturf on Thursdays from 6-7.30pm. Photo shows the victorious team after their win.

Owen McLaughlin, left, of Clyde Coast Contracts Ltd presented two new strips to Carrick Colts 97 team as part of a substantial sponsorship deal for the 2009/10 season last Saturday at Glebe Park. Manager Robert Shaw, right, is delighted with the deal between the Colts and Clyde Coast Contracts, saying, “To have such an important and well respected company as our major sponsor for the coming season is a major coup. “I can’t thank Mr McLaughlin enough more

Carrick Colts under 14 team was presented with a new home strip at the weekend thanks to Kirsty McConnechie of the Cassillis Hotel Rod Malone thanked the hotel for their generosity Photo shows Angela Hill, from the Cassillis Hotel, coach Rod Malone (left) and assistant coach david Mullen (right) with the team.

Sponsor of the match ball in Maybole Juniors’ game last Saturday against Neilston was Mark Templeton of The Melbourne Fry in Satlcoats. Mark is pictured with Stuart Peacock, left and Paul Kerr, right. At the same game the Juniors received sponsorship from Cooperative Funeralcare and the two players are pictured with Elma Mackie and committee member David Kirkwood.

Maybole Juniors received further sponsorship last week when The Ranch Holiday Park presented jackets for the manager and coaches. Pictured at Ladywell Stadium are left to right Harry McMorland, fitness coach; Thomas McAuley, from The Ranch Holiday Park; Peter Leonard, Juniors’ manager; and Jamie Eaglesham, physio.

Maybole Memorial Park Bowling Club’s invitation triples was once again sponsored once again by Brian Connolly Cameron’s Garage, Maybole. Despite a wet day, 20 teams fought their way to the final. The runners up were Fiona Challis, Dougie Porter and Connie Porter from Colmonell and the winners were Janette Kincaid, Chic Kincaid of MMP BC and Jimmy Miller from Crosshill BC  more

Some of Maybole Memorial Park under 14 juniors who recently entered a one day competition to find the junior champion. From left to right...... Rebbeca Wallace, Andrew Wallace, runner up David Welsh, the winner Keran Makin, Georgina Wallace, Stephanie McClure, and President Janette Kincaid.

A new rugby season kicked off at Carrick Academy on Saturday August 29 in a West Div 1 match against Paisley. Carrick have been promoted in each of the last 2 seasons .

If you are over 50 why not drop in to the Age Concern facility at 16 School Vennel, Maybole or tell everyone you know over 50 about it. You can have a free hot drink, a biscuit and a chat in warm, comfortable surroundings. Opening times are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm and Friday from 10am to 1pm. This coming Saturday September 26 there will be two VIPs in the premises for a very special event. Cathy Jamieson MSP and Sandra Osborne MP would like to invite everyone ...more

Margaret and Tom McClure celebrated their Diamond Wedding recently. They were married in Maybole Town Hall on September 9, 1949 and have two daughters, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Margaret and Tom would like to thank their family, friends and neighbours for the lovely cards, gifts and flowers they received.

Jog with Scottie was a sponsored event last Friday where each class in school was involved with a games activity. The pupils from Primary 7 lead a warm up, a game and a cool down activity for each class in the school throughout the day. Parents were invited to go along and join in and Scottie was there jogging around and keeping fit. Great fun was had by all. The Primary 7s did a great job of leading the activities and staff parents and pupils were all a little fitter by the end of the day!!!