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Beith Out of School Care build a 'Bug Hotel' at Spier's parklands

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:12:02 -0000

The Beith Out of School Care (BooSC) group have visited the 'Ivy Palace' at Spier's to build a 'Bug Hotel' or 'Munchy Bug Restaurant' with the help of the NAC Garnock Valley Ranger. The group collected a number of old wooden pallets, nailed them together, roofed the 'hotel' with turf sods and filled the 'floors' with wood, sticks, bricks, slates, stones, tree tubes, etc to create a wide variety of habitats which will encourage a 'high occupancy'. The site of the hotel, known as the 'Ivy Palace' in the time of the old school, still has a ground flora completely dominated by ivy.

The group will keep an eye on the 'hotels' progress and any interesting species found will be added to the National Biodiversity Database operated by the NAC Biological Records Centre at Eglinton Country Park.

League Champions

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:41:28 -0000

Kenneth Gibson MSP recently proposed a motion that the Scottish Parliament congratulates Beith Juniors Football Club, the players, fans and everyone connected with the club on being crowned the West of Scotland Premier Division League Champions for 2009-10; notes the hard work and determination of Beith’s players and management; considers this title to be a fitting end to an incredible season, and wishes the Mighty all the very best in 2010-11

Supported by: MSPs Bill Kidd, John Lamont, Dr Alasdair Allan, Dave Thompson, Anne McLaughlin, Stewart Maxwell, Cathy Jamieson, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson

Football Focus

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:39:16 -0000

Gary Steele, club coach, writes: With the league season over, Beith Juniors FC u10s played Kilbirnie CFC Ladeside u10s in a well contested friendly at Valefield on Saturday. Both teams played good passing football in perfect weather with Ladeside making the first chance that was well saved by Beith keeper Declyn Donachy. Beith came into the game with good inter-play from Lewis Steele and Matthew 'Radar' McLean to set up Jamie Packman who shot inches wide. A terrific run by Scott Brown set up William Ferguson and his first-timer went just over the bar. Jamie 'Jambo' Hogg broke up a Ladeside attack and found Radar free on the left wing. He found William Ferguson in the box but his shot was blocked by a defender. More chances came for both sides but good defending and goalkeeping kept the scores level at the end of an exciting first half.

Charitable Thanks

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:38:16 -0000

Ross Tulloch, event organiser, writes: Our recent 60s/70s themed charity night on May 22 was a resounding success. All those who attended had a fantastic night and we raised £850.50 to be divided between our two nominated charities - Beith Cancer Support Group and CHAS. Special thanks go to WP Tulloch Butchers of Paisley and Food Partners of Kilmarnock for supplying the food; Beith Scout Group for manning the bar and the following local businesses for donating raffle and auction items: Gryffe Roofing Services , Beyard Services Ltd , Marbill Coaches, Gordon McLeod Plant Hire, the Beauty Box, Independance Hair Salon and Clearwater DC.

Special thanks to all who attended and helped out, they know who they are and their support is appreciated.

Flying High

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:37:04 -0000

Alec Gardiner, secretary, writes: Beith Homing Club race on Saturday June 5 was from Bovingdon, a distance of 320 miles. Four members sent 27 birds and the pigeons were liberated at 6.30 am on a clear, calm morning. Only eight had been timed at checking time and they are as follows: 1st & 2nd Robert Reid (1271 & 1205), 3rd Robert Trotter (1161) 4th 5th & 6th Robert Reid (1037, 1016 & 867), 7th Hugh Russell (810) & 8th Jim Shepherd (778).

Gold and Silver Bowl

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:35:42 -0000

Robert F Clark, club president, writes: On the first Wednesday of June the Gold and Silver Bowl takes place all over Ayrshire. The game, traditional for many years, is the coastal clubs against the inland clubs. This year it was the coastal clubs turn to play at home. The very welcome inland clubs visiting Beith were Hurlford Bowling Club and Springhill Bowling Club from Kilmarnock.

Charity Cycle

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:34:25 -0000

Martin Miller, 42, a plasterer who lives in Beith, has just completed a mammoth cycle ride for charity raising a whopping £386 for McMillan Nurses. Martin took part in the popular Etape Caledonia cycle ride which begins each year in Pitlochry. This year was a huge event by any standard with 4,500 cyclists taking part in a grueling 81 mile course round some of the most scenic areas of Scotland.

Ower the Dyke

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:33:16 -0000

Stuart Wright, match secretary, writes: Beith Golf Club held their popular “Ower the Dyke” three man team competition over the Bigholm course on May 29 when there was an excellent turnout of competitors enjoying the good weather and trying to stay on the course.

West Trophy

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:32:14 -0000

Robert Jamieson, president, writes: Eight anglers turned up at Kirkleegreen on Saturday evening to contest the West Trophy. Given the bright sunshine and high temperature, it appeared that sunglasses and factor 30 were of more use than rod and reel, but given the
optimistic nature of fishermen, they persevered. At 9.30pm three anglers weighed in fish, Robert Jamieson with a rainbow and a brownie for 3lb 6oz, Stuart McNaughton with a rainbow of 2lb 1oz and Stuart McKenzie with a brownie of 15oz.

Possibly the three young ladies sunbathing on the point with a few bottles of beer had the right idea. The competitions are now at the halfway stage with Stuart McNaughton in the lead on 28 points, Stuart McKenzie in second on 20 and Graeme Lynch in third place on 18 points. It’s still all to fish for! The next competition, the Mitchell Cup, will be fished on Saturday June 19 from 6pm until 10pm.

Quizaid

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:31:02 -0000

Kathryn Young writes: The annual pub quiz, affectionately known as Quizaid, takes place in the Gateside Inn on Sunday June 20 kicking off at 9pm. Come along on your own or as part of a team for a great night of fun and competition. A prize of a meal for four is up for grabs for the winning team. Entry is by donation and all the money raised will be donated to Christian Aid.