Members of the Garnock Valley PHAB Club were delighted to receive a cheque from representatives of St Brandanes Royal Arch Chapter, Kilbirnie. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Some of the guests who attended the Christmas service in the Millport Chapel recently. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

The up-and-coming young golfers of Beith were delighted when Santa visited them after playing the local course where he just made par. (Photo: Beith Golf Club)

Some of the dedicated volunteers who have made a real difference to Barrmill Park and environs. (Photo: Roger Griffith)

Two famous stars of the 2002 Panto in Beith. Make sure you get your tickets for the 2011 production of Cinderella. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

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Children from Beith PS Environment Group enjoyed packing bags at Beith Co-op to raise funds for their ongoing eco-projects. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Some of the go-ahead committee of Barrmill Community Association who recently received a special KeyStone award for their organizations and administrative procedures for running the village hall. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

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Garnock teacher, Mr Richard Nimmo (left) with Mr Cameron Sharp (rear), NAC Parks Manager, with a group of young achievers from Garnock who have carried out sterling work at Spiers parklands. Well done, lads! (Photo: Roger Griffith)

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Member of the Garnock Valley Disability Group recently hosted a very convivial meeting with their counterparts from the Three Towns. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Recently this enthusiastic and happy keep fit group from Curves in Beith were delighted to help raise some bawbees for a breast cancer charity. (Photo: Donald L Reid)

Some weel kent Barrmillians meeting in the village around 1973 and this will evoke special memories for many locals. Back row (l to r): Robert Wilson; Andrew Hamilton and James Boyd Front row: Joe Menzie, Robert Allardyce, Abie Campbell and Willie Johnston. (Photo: Carrick Crawford collection)

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Monthly Archive for: ‘June, 2010’

  • Orr Park Annual BBQ

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard

    Our annual BBQ was held last night on 29th June in lovely conditions and was enjoyed by everyone, unfortunately several members couldn’t manage along due to various other commitments. We had approximately the same number of members present as last year with 22 members attending. …

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  • June 1911

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    The following are a few of the news items that appeared in the town’s newspaper of June 1911 ACCIDENT On Wednesday, Simpson Calderwood a spindle machinist in the Caledonia Works, met with an accident at his work which resulted in the loss of his fingers. …

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  • Bowls and Bingo

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    Jean Gilbert, President, Barrmill Community Association, writes: Fancy a game of indoor bowls followed by a cup of coffee and a blether? You could do worse that pop along to Barrmill Community Centre on a Monday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Who knows, you may …

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  • Art Display

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    Jean Gilbert writes: Barrmill Art Class held another very successful Art Display and Sale. There were about 60 paintings on display, all of a very high standard. The art class, although small in number, produce some excellent work and the display was a great credit …

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  • Summer Outing

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    Jean Gilbert writes: Greenhills WRI had their Summer Outing last Saturday June 19 when 28 members and friends had a tremendous day, with fabulous weather, superb scenery and the food and the company was just great. The first stop was Threave Gardens for morning tea …

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  • Beith Townhouse

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    Tom Hart writes: The Beith Cultural and Heritage Society now has a long lease of the Beith Townhouse from North Ayrshire Council with favourable rental terms for the first five years. Work required before opening the ground floor to the public includes partition removal, painting, …

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  • Art Exhibition

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    Lorna Strachan, press secretary, writes: The annual Art Exhibition is always a popular event. This Year it proved more popular than ever, with more people through the doors than ever before. Thank you to all artists and visitors for making it such a successful and …

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  • Family Search

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard

    Cheryl Steffler writes: I’m currently researching my family from the Beith area. The surname is Biggart and I would welcome any information or photos concerning my family. My oldest relative (that I’m able to find) is Thomas Biggart who was born in the Beith area …

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  • Historical Reflection

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard

    Roger Griffith, NAC Garnock Valley Ranger, writes: Margaret Gibson was the wife of Robert Spier and mother of the John Spier for whom Spier’s Schol was named. Margaret came from the Cuff Estate. All of her ten children predeceased her and being without an heir, …

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  • Pigeon Post

    Posted Jun 30 2010 by Richard in 

    Alec Gardiner, secretary, writes: Beith Homing Club race from Eastbourne scheduled for Saturday June 19 was held over because of strong and cold northerly wind at the racepoint. However on Monday June  21 conditions had improved greatly and the birds were released. Three members sent …

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