A & S HERALD
BEITH NOTES
WEEK ENDING SUNDAY 6 JUNE, 2004
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TOP-NOTCH SCOUTS: Five Beith Scouts recently received top honours from the Scottish Chief Scout. See Beith local notes. (SP)
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READY STEADY COOK: The food-loving members of class 6/7 at Beith Primary have produced the Ultimate Recipe Book. See Beith local notes.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
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Happy hikers of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group at Beith High linked with Trinity Church take a break on their award training expedition last week. See Beith local notes.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
NEWS
WATER BURST
Water, water all around, but not a drop to drink! This famous saying certainly does apply in Beith. A burst of water has been running in the town now for in excess of eight weeks with the relevant authority, Scottish Water, apparently unwilling or unable to take positive steps to remedy this outrageous situation. Indeed, if the weather continues to be on the sunny side over the coming months, the probability is that there may indeed be hose pipe bans imposed in the UK and no doubt Scottish Water will be imploring all of us to cut back on water useage and avoid waste at all costs. How, then, can Scottish Water simply stand aside and allow thousands of gallons of water to lrun down the drain! By any standard you care to apply this is outrageous. In the eight week period that this burst has been constantly running on Dalry Road outside a private dwelling called the Limes, it is likely that many thousands of gallons of water have been wasted. The cost of this lost water must, by now, be astronomical. Not only that, but locals have had to walk on the roadway to pass a large hole in the pavement in Dalry Road near to Glebe Road. Some three weeks ago the Scottish Water barriers around the hole had been removed and young children were found playing in the large water-filled hole to their potential danger. Councillor Highgate was able to move Scottish Water to replace the barriers around Beith’s water hole. It would appear from information received from Scottish Water, that the actual burst pipe is probably located in the grounds of a nearby private dwellinghouse and because of this Scottish Water have simply washed their hands of the situation. Their view would seem to be that the house owners are responsible for rectifying the water burst on private land. However, irrespective of who is responsible for repairing the burst water pipe, Beith locals would very much like to at least have their pavement back and free of rubble and water. By any reasonable standard, it is not acceptable for Scottish Water to dig a hole and leave it with water running constantly and depriving locals of their pavement for such a lengthy period of time. Needless to say householders in and around Dalry Road and particularly mothers with children in prams are furious at this ongoing saga. Furthermore, if Scottish Water are unable to resolve this problem in liaison with the responsible house owner, it would be nice if they could at least infill and seal the hole on the pavement. As one local put it: “Someone needs to knock heads together to get this nonsense sorted out.” At the time of going to press it is still a case of ‘water, water all around.’ It would be nice to report soon that this ludicrous situation, known locally as the Great Flood of Beith, has been sorted out.
READY STEADY COOK
Beith Primary School are top-of-the-form when it comes to cooking the books - or to be more accurate, producing recipe books. The top-notch kids in primary 6/7 have been working furiously over recent months collecting recipies from teachers and school staff members at Beith Primary. This has culminated last week in a first class illustrated recipe book being published by the go-ahead youngsters. Appropriately called, The Ultimate Recipe Book, it contains mouth-watering recipes which would put Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver to shame. And if you are a pudding fan, then this is definitely the book to buy. Dip into the book and learn how to make the world’s finest clootie dumpling courtesy of Miss Stark. Savour Mrs Wallace’s banana and nut loaf. Forget frying for one night and begin your hearty meal with Mrs McCormick’s minestrone soup and continue this Italian evening with Mrs Hay’s lasagne. To finish on the cultural trip the crème de la crème is sampling Mrs McLachlan’s Turkish delight slices followed by Mrs Aitchison’s yummy yoghurt. If you enjoy good food then this recipe book is one not to be missed. The Ultimate Recipe Book has already pulled in sales in excess of £650 for school funds with the staff having to quickly burn the midnight oil to produce reprints. These are now on sale at Beith Primary, Val’s Confections, Cross Pharmacy and Brighsparks at £3. A special word of thanks is due to primary 6/7 teacher, Mrs Agnes Kennedy and her supercook dream-team appropriately called “6/7 Heaven,” or Agnes’ Angels. After tasting some of the recipes, your correspondent has to agree that this book, is indeed The Ultimate Recipe Book. Get yours now, folks!
MARIE CURIE
Ian Hardie left Beith 25 years ago when he married to live in Kilbirnie with wife Jennifer, but he is still very proud of his Beith roots. Ian has been a tremendous supporter of Marie Curie Cancer Care. He first began organising dances for this charity in 1996 and every year since then Ian and wife Jennifer, supported by their neighbours George and Liz Smith, have organised a fund raising function at Garnock Labour Club. This year the event was an Abba Tribute night supported by Big Jim Stirrit and as usual it proved to be a popular sell-out. The event raised £1,812 and the total raised since 1996 now stands at £35,800. Ian passes on his thanks to everyone at Garnock Labour Club for their tremendous support over the years and to all who support his fund raising ventures. His next fund raising event is scheduled to take place in Garnock Labour Club on Friday September, 17 and this will be a 60s/70s night. Everyone who knows Ian and Jennifer Hardie and George and Liz Smith will be pleased to congratulate them on their continuing fund raising efforts for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
COT DEATH WEEK
Cot Death Week is held each year in the UK with the aim of raising funds to help research to prevent the all-too-common sudden and unexplained deaths of infants. This year in Beith the total raised was a magnificent £689.71 which is an increase of £100 on the total for last year. A very big thank you to everyone who collected and donated for this very worthwhile charity.
SCOUTS
Beith Explorer Scouts were recently invited to carry out a presentation of the work they have completed as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award work to the Scout Chief Commissioner for Scotland, Eleanor Lyall. This Award now runs hand in hand with the Scout programme. The award recipients were Ross Cumming, Ryan Cooper, Robert McLean, Fraser Bell and Ewan Ross. The boys gave an excellent presentation warmly received by an appreciative audience. Well done to all those that took part.
Beith Scouts are extremely grateful to all those who came along and supported their recent coffee morning. It proved to be a huge success raising over £1300.00. Another big thank you to all the parents who provided baking, raffle prizes and lots of bottles for a bottle stall as well as everyone who helped on the day. A final thank you to Maitlands Garden Centre at Gateside for supplying the plants.
BRASS BANDS
The West of Scotland Brass Band Association championships were recently held in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock. Eight Scottish brass bands took part playing a personal selection of music lasting twenty minutes. The overall winner was the Barrhead Band with Clydebank Band second and Coalburn Silver band third. The Dress and Deportment prize was won by Bon Acord Silver from Aberdeen. The music adjudicator was Colin Hardy of West Yorkshire whilst the dress and deportment adjudicator was Donald L Reid of Beith. The compere was Hugh Brennan of Kilbirnie. Prizes were presented by Councillor John Knapp, Depute Leader, East Ayrshire Council.
HARRIERS
The Beith Harriers annual races take place on Sunday June, 13. There are races for children from pre-school age up to U/17 at the public park at 2.00 pm - registration from 1.00 pm at the Community Centre. These are followed by the Annual 4.2 mile Road Race for adults starting at 3.00 pm. It would be great to see a few more local runners take part. Beith Harriers would also welcome help from any members, ex-members, friends etc able to help out with the organising and stewarding of the races. Anyone interested in competing or helping please contact Margaret on 502863 or Susan on 503254.
CHURCH
On Saturday June 19 Roger Jones and a group of soloists from Birmingham based group "Christian Music Ministries" supported by a specially formed choir will be performing a concert version of the musical "Wildfire" at 7:00pm in Beith Trinity Church. All are welcome to come and enjoy this special occasion. Roger Jones is a Christian musician who has authored many musicals over recent years including: Jerusalem Joy, Pharoe to Freedom, a Grain of Mustard Seed, While Shepherds watched, Pharisee, Snakes and Ladders and now Wildfire. Even if you don't recognise these titles you may already have heard some of Rogers' music. Wildfire is set in the early church and tells the story of Stephen (to be found in the book of Acts). The music is memorable, sometimes exuberant, sometimes moving, but always engrossing as the story unfolds. As well as musicals Roger has also written collections of songs, including a Christmas Collection. He conducts seminars and workshops for local churches and larger groups. He is also a lay Reader in the Church of England.
Roger has visited the West of Scotland before. His musical Jairus' Daughter was performed in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and he has run workshops in Paisley, East Kilbride and Glasgow. On this current tour the CMM team will cross Scotland from Newton Stewart to Elgin and Beith to Edinburgh. Details of the tour can be found on the CMM website http://www.cmm.org.uk. The publication of wildfire has been sponsored by the Methodist Recorder. Further details of this and other events organised by Music and Worship Foundation can be found at http://www.mwfscotland.org.uk
FUNDRAISING
Mary Kolonko and her daughters - Gillian (13yrs) and Jennifer (11yrs) of School Road, Kilbirnie are taking part in The Great Scottish Run held in Glasgow on August, 22 this year. They hope to raise funds for a charity called BLISS in memory of their twins (Laura and Barry) who died in 1989. BLISS, the premature baby charity, is dedicated to making sure that more babies born prematurely or sick at birth survive and that each one has the best possible quality of life. BLISS provides lifesaving equipment; funds practical, clinical research; supports training of health professionals; provides information and support for families of premature babies; campaigns for improved services across the country. Of approximately 700,000 babies born in the U.K. each year, one in 10 need special care at birth and one in 100 require the highest levels of intensive care. Babies can be born as early as 23/24 weeks weighing less than a bag of sugar. Mary and girls (and the dog) are in training and may be seen wheezing (well-Mary anyway) along the cycle paths between Glengarnock and Lochwinnoch. If anyone would be interested in giving a donation it would be greatly appreciated. Mary formerly worked in Beith Health Centre where a sponsor sheet is available. Please contact Mary Kolonko on Tel. 684996.
VANDALISM
Very sad and deeply disappointing to have to report that a large number of windows, including those with irreplaceable stained glass, were recently broken by mindless vandals at the historic Beith High Church, built 1807 – 1810. Vandalism is one of those age-old problems which prove difficult to prevent and can be extremely costly to organisations such as churches. To add to the woes in the town, vandals were also at work last week at the rear of the Cross. Several large pipes had been left at this location following the restoration work at the Cross. The vandals managed to roll the long heavy pipes down the steep hill and one of them crashed through the fence into Bellsdale Stadium causing extensive damage. This must be very annoying for the many local men who have worked tirelessly in a voluntary capacity over the last three years in their unstinting efforts to deliver a first class football stadium for the town. If only would-be vandals would stop and think about how their destructive actions impact on the local community!
EXPLORATION
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group at Beith High linked with Beith Trinity Church were involved in explorations at bronze and silver level from 3 – 5 June with eleven young people from Beith and Dalry taking part. Fortunately the weather conditions were reasonably kind. Special thanks to Iain Hart, James Waite, Elaine Reid, Kathleen Reid and Janet Osborne for their helpful assistance. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Group in Beith need to recruit more helpers to assist with award expeditions as well as volunteers who can help at the regular meetings each Sunday night between October and May. Meetings are held in the High Kirk Hall. Anyone who might be interested in helping is asked to contact Donald Reid on 01505-503801 or Janet Osborne on 01505-503504. It is emphasised that the commitment need not be every Sunday. With more volunteers it will be easier to plan a suitable programme of activities to suit the young people and the volunteer leaders.
FOOTBALL
Where are all those young up-and-coming football stars? Beith Town BC are on the lookout for youngsters for their under 14 team for the forthcoming season. If you were born before January 1991 then you are eligible to be considered for the Beith team. Trials are scheduled to take place at Marshalland at 6 pm on Tuesday June, 15. Either come along with your kit on the night or for further information contact Alan Welsh on 01505-506955
PLAYPARK
Beith Playpark Action Group’s (BPAG) next disco for children is scheduled for Saturday June, 12 from 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm in Beith Community Centre. Admission is £2 and there will be the usual tuck shop. Read on now for an update on the special Ladies night. By the way guys, this one is strictly ladies only! The enterprising ladies of BPAG announce that their Ladies Night will be held on Friday June, 18 in Beith Masonic Club from 8.00 pm until late. The evening will feature the Highlanders, an exotic male dance group. This event will also include an Anne Summers party. Entrance is by ticket only costing £10 from Deb ‘N’ Hair in Wilson Street or from Audrey on 01505-506320.
RACING
Beith’s motor cycle racer, John Raeside, competed last Sunday in the 400 sports production race at Knockhill. In the first race John failed to finish, but in the second race Beith’s fast man excelled himself by taking third place. In the formula 400 class, in the first race John finished 8th and in the second race went one better finishing 7th. The Beith speedsters next competitive race is in six weeks time on the East Fortune circuit when he will race with the magnificent Concorde as a back-cloth. John is still keen to attract sponsors and any local firm or business who might be interested in helping is asked to contact David Raeside on 01505-504892.
SUPPORTERS
At the recent end of season party held by Beith Saracen Rangers Supporters Club the local lads enjoyed a Billy Connelly tribute evening in Beith Masonic Club. All who attended enjoyed a great night and those who failed to attend really did miss a great night. The officials of the club pass on their thanks to all the supporters who have attended matches and functions during the season and they look forward to better days next season.
BARRMILL COMM ASS
You’ve heard of Mayfest, Celticfest and Foodfest. Well, these pale into insignificance when you realise that it’s now time for Junefest in Barrmill with the Community Association holding a number of fun events during June all being held in the village community centre. So, dive for your diaries, get your pens pointed at the ready and jot down these dates, folks. The fun festival is already underway and continues on Tuesday June, 15 when there will be a special prize bingo with eyes down at 7.45 pm and this includes tea. On Friday June, 18 there will be a children’s karaoke and disco in the village hall. This kicks off at 7.00 pm and kids must be aged 16 years or under. Tickets are £2.00 or you simply pay at the door. There will also be a tuck shop. On Monday June, 21 there will be a cheese and wine and an associated art display being hosted by the Arts Class in Barrmill Community Centre. The events runs from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm. Tickets are £2 or simply come along on the night. There will be an extensive art display and there may be opportunities to purchase paintings. On Saturday June 26 there will be a dance with 70s and 80s style music in the community centre. There will be a raffle and tickets are £4 which includes supper. On Sunday June, 27 there will be an open air church service in the park at Barrmill conducted by Rev Fiona Ross. This begin at 6.30 pm and everyone welcome. If the weather is inclement, the service will be held in the village hall. This special service will feature hymns requested by the congregation. Tea and biscuits will be served after the service. For more information contact Jean Gilbert on 01505-502521 or any committee member.
JUDO
Beith’s M-A-S Judo Club now meet regularly in Beith High Church Hall. Contact the club coach, Steven Smith on 07944-658023 for details.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Beith and District Community Council are pleased to announce that they have entered the town in the 2004 Scottish Calor Gas Awards. Last year Beith took part for the first time and received a number of awards in the same competition. The categories in which the town has been entered this year include young people, older people, community life, environment and community business. The next stage is that entries at Scottish level will be examined by a judging panel and the towns selected to progress will be visited by the panel later in the year, usually with only three days notice.
RATS
Residents Against Tip Site (RATS) advise that since the recent planning meeting at Irvine which gave the ‘green light’ to the proposed landfill site at Trearne, as previously reported in the Herald, they confirm that they are fighting on in an attempt to prevent the establishment of a longterm landfill site at Trearne, Gateside. Some of the committee will shortly be meeting with MSP's at Hollyrood, Edinburgh to put their case. RATS have also had contact with similar committees at Greengairs and Dalbeattie where residents in these areas are facing similar problems with landfill sites. They hope to learn from each others experiences. As locals will be aware through the columns of the Herald, the Trearne application has been referred to the Scottish Executive by North Ayrshire Council. This referral was made because the figures of infill material from Ayrshire were revised from the original planning application and this change means that the application could be called in by Scottish Ministers for determination. In the meantime RATS ask that as many local people as possible send in their objection letters to: SEDD Planning, Division , Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH2 6QQ. RATS also advise that local support is vital and if anyone requires assistance or want to know more about the campaign, the RATS committee have prepared leaflets which are available in the library the will have a stall at Hessilhead Open Day on Sunday June, 13 or contact any RATS committee member.
FISHING
The happy anglers at the famous Beith St Inan’s Club have for the second week managed to deliver an unenviable score. The president, Robert Jamieson, advises that once again the score was fish won, anglers didn't! Despite the attentions of around forty anglers this week, there was only a single fish weighed in, although it was a fine specimen of 2lb 12oz. However the signs are very positive with fish rising freely, but the tactful trout have been ignoring everything presented to them by the anglers. Members are reminded of the competition tomorrow (Saturday), and it is to be hoped that the anglers record improves. Perchance the fish will be off-guard tomorrow! We shall, of course, let you know.
SAFETY FORUM
Garnock Valley Community Safety Forum next meeting will be held on June, 17 at 7.30pm in Bridgend Community Centre, Kilbirnie. All members of the public are welcome to attend, to discuss any concerns relating to wide-ranging community safety issues and it may be that the Forum will be able to help. There will be a speaker at this meeting dealing with crime prevention and Neigbourhood Watch, so anyone thinking of starting up a Neigbourhood Watch Group would find this meeting to be very valuable. Funding has been awarded to the Safety Forum through Lottery Awards for All for the following: Personal safety courses and dates for these courses will be advertised shortly and the places will be given on a first come first serve basis, so please do not hesitate when you see them advertised. This course is free of charge and will be given by a professional trainer. This course is anticipated to be ten weeks. The Forum in partnership with the Roads Department and the Police will be issuing Cycle passports, this involves a safety check on your bike. The bike will then be marked and a photograph will be taken and the cyclist will be issued with a cycle passport which will be invaluable in the recovery of your cycle in the event of a theft. However, the aim should always be to ensure that the bicycle is not stolen in the first place! The first cycle marking event will take place in Beith Co-op Car Park Friday June, 18 from 3.30 pm –7.00 pm. This coincides with National Bike Week. Several agencies play a part in this event and the Forum will supply film for polariod cameras. The group aimed at here are 10-16 year olds but all bikes will be marked. Garnock Valley Safety Forum will be holding more of these events in partnership with local police. Further dates to follow, so watch this space. The Community Safety Forum has also applied for funding to hold more First Aid Courses and once dates are confirmed this will be advertised widely. For further information about any aspect of the Safety Forum contact Brenda on 01475 568650
AFTER SCHOOL
Registration for the Beith Out of School Care (BOSC) service will start week commencing Monday June, 7 to Friday June, 18 BOSC operates from 3.00 pm till 6.00 pm in the GP Room at Beith Primary School. Parents, with children who currently attend the BOSC. also need to register for August 2004 to June 2005 to guarantee their place for next session. If you are a working parent and require child care for after school, please contact Stacey McWilliams on 01505 500375 between 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm or Lynne Digney on 01505 506080 between 7.00 and 9.00 pm for further details.
OPEN DAY
Looking for a wild day out? Hessilhead Wild Life Rescue Centre is holding an open day on Sunday June, 13 from 12 nooon until 4.00 pm. There will be an opportunity of seeing some of the rescued wild life as well as enjoying browsing at a large variety of stalls selling cakes, books, plants and bric-a-brac. There will a variety of attractions specifically for children including face painting. Car parking is £1, but entry to the open day is free. It is emphasised that no dogs are allowed at this event.
LIBRARY
Beith Library have a special project currently running until July, 31 to encourage children up to age 4 years to use the library and enjoy the pleasure of learning through reading. The event is appropriately called a Baby Book Crawl. Mums with young children are encouraged to drop in to the library to learn more.
LEGION
Last Sunday the Garnock Valley Branch, Royal British Legion, observed the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Landings with a well attended church service in Kilbirnie Barony Church at 11.00 am. The Veterans then convened at Kilbirnie Cenotaph for a Wreath Laying Service which was conducted by Rev Ian Benzies. During the past week there have been a large number of television and radio programmes looking at the Normandy Landings and no doubt the many who fell in this action will have been warmly remembered by the veterans of the Garnock Valley Branch of the Royal British Legion. Beith local notes have regularly highlighted those who have served and fallen in the Great war and it is sobering to see how many men from Beith and district made the ultimate sacrifice. Highlighting this to the readership of today does, in a very small way, help to ensure that we will indeed remember them.
BADMINTON
Beith Badminton Club meet each Tuesday evening from 8.00 pm until 10.00 pm in Beith Community Centre where old and new members will be warmly welcomed. For further information contact Gail Spiers on 01505-685343.
WALKING FOR HEALTH
Can you walk the walk and talk the talk? The ladies of Beith certainly can and they are also keeping fit in the process! Beith Ladies Walking Group has a regular programme of local walks to suit most age groups during the summer months. They are keen to recruit more lady members. As well as walking they enjoy a happy blether and even mange to put the world to rights as they plod around the highways and byways of the Garnock Valley. The following are the scheduled meetings of the group. Tuesday June, 15 Belltrees and planning at The Hungry Monk, Lochwinnoch. There is no truth in the rumour that they are also planning a nosh-up when they visit the starving clergyman! However, we will find out for sure in due course. The welcoming walkers meet each week meet outside Trinity Church at 7:30pm when they then set off on their walk and talk session, enjoying the countryside at its very best. Interested? Contact Helen for details. hhblackburn@btinternet.com or telephone (01505) 502271. Come on ladies, forget Emmerdale Farm for a week or two and dig out the walking shoes and enjoy the great outdoors and get fitter in the process.
SHOW
Gateside Primary School are holding an end-of-session stage show in Beith Community Centre tonight (Friday). The show is entitled Hoodwinked and tickets are £3 and £2 concession. Tickets available from Gateside School or at the door.
BARRMILL
The next surgery to be held by Councillor Ian Richardson in Barrmill Community Centre will take place on Monday June, 14 at 6.30 pm. The local community constables will also be in attendance. Anyone with any issues for the Councillor or the police will be very welcome.
RADIO CITY
The Garnock Valley’s Flagship Healthy Living Centre located at Kilbirnie Cross is now offering a range of different classes and courses to suit all tastes. Following feedback from the Garnock Valley “Get Together” in March, Radio City are now offering free supported internet access for older people. This takes place on Wednesday mornings from 10.00 am until 12.30 pm. This is not a class as such, but you simply drop in and can access the internet. Staff are on hand to give assistance as required. For full details of a full range of interesting courses to suit old and young alike held at Radio City contact them on 01505-685700 or drop in to find out more.
MASONIC
Beith Masonic Club regulars are reminded that there is a special cabaret evening planned for Saturday June, 26 when the popular star of stage, Dean Park, will entertain in cabaret from 8.00 pm. Tickets are £6 and a few are still left.
FAYRE
Beith United Reform Church are holding a summer fayre in the church hall today (Friday) between 10.00 am and 12 noon. There will be the usual range of interesting stalls to attract locals and visitors. All welcome.
KARATE
Interested in karate. Karate classes are held in Beith Community Centre every Monday and Wednesday from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm. The cost is £2 per session, but children must be at least seven years of age. Contact Tommy on 01505-503922.
HAPPY CHAPPERS
Beiths famous Happy Chappers were once again in good form last week. Whilst there was no meeting on Tuesday, the eager beavers were back in action on Thursday when the chapping champ was Mrs C Burns with Mrs M Carey and Mrs J Welsh second and third respectively. The whist champion was the in form Mrs I Reid with Miss F McCreadie second and Mrs A Jackson third. A warm welcome awaits new members at their meetings which are held each Tuesday and Thursday in Beith Community Centre from 1.30 pm until 3.00 pm.
PLAYGROUP
Beith High Church Playgroup has places available for children aged 2 years 8 months and over to start in the new session in August. The playgroup meets in the High Church Hall Tuesday – Friday from 9.15 am until 11.45 am. For further information contact Karen on 01505-506479.
NURSERY
Beith Community Nursery delivers government funded nursery education for children aged 3 years to primary school age. They have a fully qualified nursery nurse with 16 years experience and an HNC in Childcare and Education to manage the affairs of the group with the help of a competent play assistant. The group recently benefited from having an outdoor landscaped area which enables the children to enjoy the wonders of nature and to dig and plant their own flowers in a safe environment. They group meet in Beith Community Centre, Kings Road, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30 am until 11.45 am. Any parent or guardian wishing to register their child can do so between 10.00 am and 11.00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
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FOOTBALL
Garnock United Boys Club resume training on June, 15 at Dalry Public Park at 6.30 pm. The club is on the lookout for players born in 1989 and 1991 and anyone interested is asked to contact Graham Wells on 07904054414 or Alan Baxter on 01505-683439.
BOWLING
Beith Bowling clubs second league fixture against Glengarnock was a close fought game right up to the end where the score could have went either way. In the end the score was 10-4 to Glengarnock but all is still to play for. The annual Gold and Silver bowl fixture was played last Wednesday with the visitors being Ayr Northfield and Dalmellington. At the end of the day the scores reflected an aggregate 20 shots up to Beith. President Brian Monk would like to thank all players from Beith for their efforts. Also thanks goes to local caterers Avril Waldron and her team for an excellent meal. On Saturday the club held an Open Day for people from the town to come along and see the club and have a try on the green. As a result the club managed to attract 14 new members, with a few more still thinking of joining. Again president Brian Monk would like to thank the officials, committee and of course all the new members who have signed up, for their efforts in making this a great day. The club intend to make this an annual event and turn it into a Spring fete. Saturday night saw the very popular Billy Kaye entertain a packed club and a great night was had by all. "Play Your Cards Right" is now standing at a massive £140.00, so come along on the July, 24 and try your luck.
NEWS NEWS
Do you have a local newsworthy item to share? It might be a special achievement; a retiral; extra-special wedding anniversary; a visitor to the town and district, fund raising event or perhaps even the death of someone well known in the district or simply the news and views from your group or organisation to keep them in the public eye. In fact anything which might be considered interesting or newsworthy at local level. When the people of tomorrow want to learn more about the people of today in Beith and district, a primary source of information will be the Herald, so it is important to make sure that a comprehensive news-round appears each week. You can contact your correspondent on 01505-503801 or by e-mail: donaldleesreid@hotmail.com. Items should be in the hands of the correspondent as early as possible and not later than 9.00 pm each Sunday evening to appear in the Herald the following week, provided sufficient space is available.
