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)

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)

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)

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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Piano Forte

Posted Sep 22 2010 by Richard

During the past year all the piano pupils of well known local, Helen Blackburn CT ABRSM gained experience by playing at a Winter Family Concert and a Summer Afternoon of Music. Occasional group activity afternoons also provided wider experiences whilst proving to be very enjoyable for all.

All pupils who sat ABRSM examinations over the past session were commended with high marks: Ellen Muir, Grade 3 (Merit); Shannon McDaid, Grade 2 (Distinction); Alex Butler, Grade 1 (Merit); James Blackwood, Grade 1 (Merit); Kate Ross, Grade 1 (Distinction); Shannon McDaid, Grade 3 (Merit). By popular request it is hoped to repeat the performing opportunities during the new Session about to begin. Congratulations to all the pupils on their hard work resulting in success.

It should not go without special mention that Helen, too, who must rank as one of Beith’s busiest women, recently gained a prestigious piano teaching award after many months of very demanding work. Needless to say she was delighted to have passed her final exams with flying colours and recently received her framed certificate at a presentation in Wigmore Hall, London, from former High Court judge, Lord Sutherland of Houndwood KT. Well done, Helen!

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