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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  • Barrmill Comm Ass Comm Keystone Award

    KeyStone

    Posted Nov 23 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    KeyStone is a quality award scheme designed to give information, support and encouragement to people who run village halls and community buildings. It is designed to help management committese make sense of legislation and regulation, put systems in place to keep things running smoothly and …

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  • New Hall Fund

    Posted Sep 14 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Jean Gilbert, chair, writes: Barrmill Community Association recently held a very successful whist in aid of the New Hall Fund. The prize winners were: 1st Nellie Nisbet, 2nd Janet Smith, 3rd Jean Ramsay, Booby – Janette Barr. Gents: 1st Jim Scott, 2nd John Smider, 3rd Jim …

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  • Barrmill Best Kept Garden

    Posted Sep 14 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    The annual Barrmill Best Kept Garden competition was recently judged and a presentation of prizes was held in the village hall under the chairmanship of Jean Gilbert. The winners of the village competition winning the John Brown trophy was Mr & Mrs Brian Johnstone with …

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  • Vale Grove Visitors And Volunteers

    Veil Grove Project

    Posted Sep 3 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Roger Griffith, NAC GV Ranger, writes: The Barrmill Communities Projects Initiative (BCPI) group had a very good turnout of volunteers, despite the threatening weather and the holiday season. Andy the Barrmill handyman worked away on the mammoth project that is the Veil Grove, helped by …

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  • Park Gardens Open

    Posted Jul 23 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Diary date. After months of hardwork by a variety of volunteers and led by NAC GV Ranger, the dynamic Roger Griffith, the revamped park in Barrmill will be officially opened on Sunday 28th August. The Barrmill Best Garden competition results will be announced at 1.230 …

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  • Workaholics

    Posted May 28 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Roger Griffith, NAC GV Ranger, writes: The Barrmill Communities Projects Initiative (BCPI) group have had another very successful work day at Barrmill Park, improving its appearance and infrastructure in co-operation with NAC Streetscene and with the advice and assistance of the NAC Garnock Valley Ranger. …

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  • Emerald Island

    Posted May 27 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Jean Gilbert, Secretary, writes: Garnock Valley Disability Forum recently headed to the Emerald Isle for a short holiday break with 24 members and friends enjoying 5 great days. The holiday, which had been well planned for disabled people, was a tremendous success, and for some …

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  • Barrmill Park

    Posted Apr 29 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Roger Griffith, NAC GV Ranger, writes: Six members of the Barrmill Communities projects Initiative (BCPI) have been awarded Certificates of Achievement for there dedication to the programme of work that BCPI are carrying out in the Barrmill Park. Cameron Sharp, Manager of Eglinton Country Park …

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  • Calm In Barrmill

    Posted Apr 4 2011 by Richard in  with 0 Comments

    Barrmill has had some difficulties over recent years with locals regularly complaining about traffic speeding through the village with fears that a child or older person might be knocked-down. Concerned by the recurring level of complaints on this issue by locals, the village community association …

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  • Whist Drive And More

    Posted Mar 27 2011 by Richard in , with 0 Comments

    Jean Gilbert writes: Greenhills WRI Whist Drive will be held on Wednesday 6th April at 7.30 pm. Anyone wishing to take a table or just come along to enjoy the event, contact Jean on 01505502521. The monthly Church Service will be held in the village …

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