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May 2006.Pdf MMaayybboollee && DDiissttrriicctt NNEEWWSS MAY 2006 THIRD EDITION From the publishers of THE CARRICK GAZETTE Coronation time for Maybole’s Amy and Owen IT'S Maybole gala time again in June and plans are in place for bigger and brighter celebrations than ever, so make sure and join in the fun. Don’t miss your programme of events for Maybole Gala week and your gala guide to the surrounding villages in this edition of the AMY Strang, this year's Queen of Carrick, KING of Carrick Owen McDowall of St from St Cuthbert’s Primary School. Maybole and District News. Cuthbert’s Primary School. INSIDE YOUR MAYBOLE & DISTRICT NEWS Centre Pages Carrick Page 3 Chairman Back Page Academy gives an Gala dates for pupils update your diary complete on the their Maybole 2006 by-pass yearbook campaign 2 Maybole & District News Civic Pride CHURCH NEWS Maybole New Community By Maybole Councillor Brian Connolly Church Project THE Civic Pride initiative launched by tion. Wind is not in short supply with MEMBERS of the Church of Scotland Trustees the Conservative administration, with no shortage of locations to pick from have recently visited and met with the New much publicity, had my full support. and the scenic choice of the Croy farm Church Project Team, our architect ARP A fund that would be used to establish Lorimers and Peter Walker, Funding Consultant. may prove to have been an error. Our visitors were very impressed with the and continue to set the standard of However, am I the only person who design of the new building and strongly encour- cleanliness and the appearance of our does not feel comfortable with local aged us to submit the plans to them and South region was most welcome, especially rural communities, and I include Ayrshire Council as soon as possible. with the shameful appearance of our Maybole in this, who are not affected The whole meeting was very encouraging and road-side verges and dull town centres. by the farm in any way, receiving they and Presbytery are enthusiastic to see this The priority would always have been extortionate sums of money? How can innovative project complete. ARP Lorimers, Architects, have now applied Ayr and the town centre is now awash the small communities in the Hadyard with Communion in the morning service each with hanging baskets and tubs of flow- for a demolition warrant. Once this has been Hill area justify sums in the region of granted work will begin to remove the old ware- week. ers. However, the large fund, under £500,000 each year, simply because house from our site. Then detailed drawings will Monday – Women’s Fellowship – 7.30pm. the administration of the Provost, the country side is suitable for the be submitted to South Ayrshire Council for plan- Wednesday – Carrick Street Kids Club – belongs to all the residents of the wind farms? Should all residents in communities as we probably know ning consent, alongside plans for the youth cen- 6.30pm. region and we expect to receive our South Ayrshire not receive the finan- somebody who can help. tre. Thursday – Mid-week meeting for Prayer & share to enhance our local area. Watch cial benefits of this income? Several applications have been sent to possible Bible study - 7.30pm this space! funders. Friday – Café, 11.30am. till 1.30pm. Maybole road safety The local committee and congregation have Tom Barry – (Church Secretary). Tel. 01655 Local community now raised £18,000. This was raised by the com- 889508 WHILE we await our much needed mittee holding auctions, BBQs, coffee mornings Wind farm windfall by-pass we have been discussing the and the charity shop. LIKE them or loathe them, wind farms enhancements general road safety within the region, There are also now the choir’s CD, coasters and Our Lady & St. Cuthbert’s will be an ever increasing part of our ALTHOUGH there is not a surplus of particularly Maybole High Street. We bookmarks for sale. These are available from HOLY Week and Easter services were well Maybole Resource Centre. The book will soon be attended at Our Lady & St. Cuthbert's. The week lives, the only question is where they funds within the region we have have been encouraged by the tempo- began with Palm Sunday when the congregation, will be situated. The large farm on received requests from various clubs rary speed restrictions which will pro- underway about the history of both Maybole Parish Church and the West Church. led by Fr. Stephen McGrattan, processed from the Hadyard Hill, which generated rela- and projects within our area for assis- tect children during appropriate school There will also be the charity shop once again. little grotto in front of the church house into the tively few complaints, and the pro- tance with worthwhile projects. If you times but a permanent 20 mph speed There will now be meetings to discuss future church, singing a hymn and waving their palm posed farm above Croy are two that don’t ask you don’t get and we would limit from the Whitehall to fundraising events for the next year. If anyone branches. Rumour had it that Fr. Stephen had exemplified the importance of loca- encourage any ideas to enhance the Kirkmichael Road is a must. has any ideas, please contact the committee who been hoping to get hold of a donkey! will be happy to hear about them. The Triduum began with the celebration of the Once again well done and thank you for your Eucharist on Holy Thursday evening. The cere- support! mony of the washing of the feet of twelve parish- Lloyds TSB have accepted our application and ioners by Fr. Stephen was symbolic of the service By-pass for a meeting to assess the project has been held with everyone ought to show to others. Peter Walker, Funding Consultant, Bill Miller, The young people of the parish did the readings Convener and ARP Lorimers to discuss the plans and after the service the Church looked very bare in more detail. with all signs of the presence of God and all orna- Maybole More applications are currently being worked mentation removed and the congregation again on and will be sent to possible funders over the processing out of the Church into the hall, where coming weeks. silent prayer was held until 10 pm. By MSP Cathy Jamieson & So far we have raised a grand total of around Good Friday saw a goodly crowd gather for the £850,000. With the support of the congregation simple service of reading the Passion according Councillor Alan Murray and continuing fundraising we should achieve the to St. John, the veneration of the cross and Holy funds required to realise the exciting vision of a Communion. In the evening an ecumenical ser- WE are committed to working with Tackling Crime and Anti- iour. modern Church in the Community of Maybole. vice of Stations of the Cross was well attended. other members of the local community We are determined to work closely Committee Contacts: Convener – W B Miller The highlight of the year, the Easter Vigil began and elected representatives to press the social behaviour with Supt Thomson and the police, OBE, Whitleys, Ayr, KA7 4EG, 01292 443968. on Holy Saturday at dusk, around 9.15pm. case for a by-pass for Maybole. The WE recently met with South South Ayrshire Council’s Anti-Social Vice Convener – Mr W Copes, 23 Kildoon Drive, Everyone gathered in the hall and each person Ayrshire’s new Police Superintendent amount of heavy traffic which current- Behaviour Team and local residents to Maybole, KA19 8AZ, 01655 882846. Treasurer – was given a candle, and then went outside to see to discuss crime and anti-social behav- Mr J Stevens, 1 Barns Terrace, Maybole, KA19 the Paschal Candle being lit from the Easter fire. ly travels through Maybole poses seri- iour. Superintendent John Thomson make the streets of Maybole safer 7EP, 01655 882937. Secretary – Mr H Paterson, As the people went into the darkened church, ous health and safety problems, partic- recently moved to South Ayrshire after places to live and work. 54 Culzean Road, Maybole, KA19 8AH, 01655 each candle was lit from the Paschal candle. The ularly to local pedestrians going about If there are any local issues you wish 882078. Local Fundraising – Elizabeth whole service was a mixture of darkness giving working in the East End of Glasgow McCrindle, 01655 882212. their business on Maybole High Street for a number of years. He has a track to raise with us please contact us at the way to light, of death to new life. and young people trying to cross this following addresses: Cathy Jamieson Up to date information can be obtained from The church was decorated for the first time in record of introducing effective and our web site www.maybolenewkirk.org or from busy road. MSP, Constituency Office, Block 1, six weeks with beautifully arranged flowers in innovative ways of working with local our temporary offices at: Maybole New white and yellow colours. The cross which We know precisely the traffic prob- communities to tackle anti-social Ayr College East, Caponacre Community Church Project, 64 Culzean Road, beforehand had been a sombre symbol draped in lems that affect the town and we are behaviour. He has also been at the Industrial Estate, Cumnock, KA18 MAYBOLE, KA19 8AH E Mail: red, now stood bedecked with flowers and gold determined to ensure that both South forefront of the work to combat sectar- 1SH. Tel: 0845 458 1800. Fax: 0845 [email protected] coloured vestments.
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