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A Night at the Musicals will take place at The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr on Thursday, August 27. The performance will celebrate West End and Broadway musical theatre, with songs from shows including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. The cast includes Sarah Galbraith, Ciara Flynn, Neil Thomas and Natalie Arle-Toyne, who all have musical theatre experience. The show begins at 7.30pm, with tickets available to purchase online.
Greenview, a care home for children near Kilwinning, has received praise from inspectors following a promise assurance inspection on August 4. The service provides care and support for up to five young people, with five young people living there at the time of the inspection. Inspectors said the rights and voices of children and young people remained at the heart of their care and support. They also praised individualised care, nurturing support and experiences including holidays, driving lessons and gaining […]
Sports community organisations in East Ayrshire have been given civic recognition by the council following recent "outstanding contributions and inspiring stories". Scott Montgomery from The Killie Community and Shortlees Amateurs were invited to Council HQ last week to be presented with certificates by Provost Claire Leitch. Montgomery, who was named Employee of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards in June, was acknowledged for his work through the organisation where he sought support following a devastating family loss. Now a […]
An Ayr family business is celebrating six years after taking what its owners describe as a "leap of faith" by opening during the pandemic. Andy and Carole-Anne Dodds launched Andrew Dodds Autocare despite the uncertainty at the time, and the business is now marking its sixth anniversary. The couple say the milestone reflects the hard work and commitment that has helped the company grow over the past six years. The anniversary marks another significant chapter for the Ayr business as […]
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead as overnight resurfacing works are set to begin on the A78 south of Fairlie next week. Contractor Amey, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the improvements from Monday, August 10 until Monday, August 17. The road will be closed in both directions each night between 8pm and 6am, with signed diversion routes in place for northbound and southbound traffic. Local access arrangements will remain in place for residents, seafront parking […]
Young performers across East Ayrshire are being encouraged to audition for this year’s Beauty and the Beastie pantomime at the Galleon Auditorium in Kilmarnock. Open auditions for the Junior Ensemble will take place at St Joseph’s Leisure Centre on Saturday, August 29. Youngsters aged between 9 and 15, covering school years P5 to S3, are invited to learn a short routine before performing in groups for the audition panel. Organisers from Imagine Theatre say no professional experience is needed, with […]
The Dundonald Highland Games brought together residents and visitors for a colourful celebration of Scottish tradition at the weekend. The event was officially opened by South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell on Saturday, August 1, alongside Depute Provost Mary Kilpatrick. Throughout the day, crowds enjoyed a packed programme of entertainment including a parade, pipe band performances and traditional Highland Games competitions. The annual event continues to attract people from across Ayrshire and beyond, celebrating local heritage while bringing the community together.
Music fans in Ayrshire have been paying tribute to indie rock icon John Douglas, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 62. The TrashCan Sinatras member has been described as "a dear friend and brother" by his band following his death on 3 August, with a statement confirming he was fighting "a brief illness". Guitarist and songwriter Douglas is best remembered for his influence on the group's successful hits including Obscurity Knocks and Hayfever in the early […]
Thousands of senior pupils across North Ayrshire received their Scottish Qualifications Authority exam results on yesterday (August 4) with the council reporting encouraging early signs across local schools. The council says Higher and Advanced Higher pass rates have improved compared with last year, while the average number of awards achieved by pupils has also increased. Around 79 per cent of fourth-year pupils gained at least one National 5 qualification, matching last year’s figure, while almost 200 pupils achieved eight or […]
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