Beith Online

Garnock Pool

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:37:04 -0800

Kilbirnie and Beith councillors Jean Highgate and John Bell have demanded KA Leisure rethink their proposals to reduce opening hours and reception cover at Garnock Pool, in a letter to KA Leisure Chief Executive Frank Keddilty. The councillors raise concerns about the security of pool users, the lack of consultation with users groups. They also point out the installation of a new play facility in front of the pool and the opportunity to expand pool usage which would be lost if hours are cut.

Variety Concert

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:43:03 -0800

Beith & District Young Farmers' Club will be holding their Annual Variety Concert 'Old Flowers Go To The Dogs' in the Magnum Theatre, Irvine from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd November with curtain up at 7.30pm.

Tickets are priced at £5 and concessions £4 for the Wednesday and Thursday and £6 for the Friday and Saturday. Please see any cast member for tickets or contact Scott on 07729 384288. Tickets are non refundable.

Next Meeting

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:42:33 -0800

The next Barrmill Association meeting, will now be held on Thursday November 27 at 7pm. Committee members are asked to note the change of date. The association is looking for help to organise the Children's Xmas celebration and also the Hogmanay Party. Any assistance gratefully appreciated. Contact Jean on 01505-502521. The next church service in the Barrmill Community Centre will be on Sunday November 23 and this service will be a communion service beginning at 6pm. All very welcome.

Kings Road Housing

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:42:13 -0800

Tom Hart writes: North Ayrshire Councils plans for a housing development near Kings Road, Beith continues to cause concern to residents. Following a recent meeting of local residents some key points have been raised about the revised development brief issued by the Council and they now form the basis of a letter to North Ayrshire Council from Kings Road residents, hoping that the Planning Brief can be further revised to take account of specific concerns.

Instructional Meeting

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:41:25 -0800

Andy Simpson writes: Last weeks meeting of Beith Camera Club was an instructional one comprising two sessions. In the first Bob Wark gave an illustrated breakdown on how to convert CD tracks to MP3 files and use them to construct a musical soundtrack for an audio-visual show. This progressed to the addition of voiceovers to the musical track.

Installation

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:40:30 -0800

PM Bro. Wllie Black and Lodge Office Bearers were installed at Lodge Beith St Johns No 157 last Friday by Installing Masters, Bro. John McKenzie P.M. 314, Stephen McConnachie P.M. 399 and Hugh Gilbert P.M.1408. William Black is an Honarary member of all three Lodges, haence the reason for him selecting these particular three Installing Master to oversee the Beith installation process.

The deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire was led by SPGM Bro William Steele of Kilmarnock. Some 60 brethren attended what proved to be a very enjoyable evening. This is the second occasion that Bro William Black has been in the chair at Lodge Beith St Johns.

Community Safety

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:39:45 -0800

Brenda Allan, GVCSF Administrative Officer, writes: Garnock Valley Community Safety Forum (GVCSF) in partnership with North Ayrshire Council Trading Standards Department are holding a Safe Christmas Shopping and Information Day on Friday November 28 at Tesco, Kilbirnie, between 11am and 2pm.

WRI

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:38:55 -0800

Janette Edmonds, President, opened the November meeting of Gateside WRI by welcoming visitors and members. The Rural song was sung after which Catherine McCarter, secretary, announced future events and dealt with Rural business.

Thereafter followed a parade of beautiful hats, delightfully modeled by volunteer helpers from Beith Thrift Shop, namely, Nichol Hutchinson, Margaret Barraett, Mary Gillin and Audrey Williamson. Rae Hutchinson compered the show giving a detailed description of each hat as it was modeled.

Auld Alliance

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:37:54 -0800

AULD ALLIANCE
Iain Harris, Choir President, writes: Cunninghame Choir with their Musical Director Robin Versteeg and accompanists Walter Blair and Gordon Mabbott present their winter concert in Trinity Church, Beith on Saturday November 29 at 2:30 pm. The Auld Alliance theme is a programme of folksongs and carols celebrating Scottish and French relations. The folksong arrangements are very different from the normal and include Loch Lomond (arr. R Vaughan Williams), My Love is like a Red Red Rose (arr. Donald Cashmore), and The Wee Cooper O' Fife (arr. Ken Johnston). The centrepiece of the French songs is the ever popular Cantique De Jean Racine by Gabriel Faure. Tickets priced £7.50 (£5 concession) will be available at the door.

St Andrew's Dinner

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:36:57 -0800

Barrmill Jolly Beggars hold their 64th annual St Andrews Dinner on Friday November 28 in Beith Bowling Club. The principal toast to St Andrew and Scotland will be proposed by well known local man, Marshall Carmichael. Tickets are £12 and can be ordered from Donald Reid on 01505-503801 or via any committee member.