A & S HERALD
BEITH NOTES
WEEK ENDING SUNDAY MAY 16, 2004
CHRISTIAN AID EVENT (THEY FORGOT TO REQUEST A PHOTOGRAPHER)!!
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TAKING STOCK: Rev Fiona Ross is drookit and has lots of time to take stock as she gains a few bawbees from sponge-weilding school weans.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
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GATESIDE SONGSTERS: Gateside School Choir entertained at Beith Christian Action event last Friday.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
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CHAIN GANG: Ranald Mair, headmaster of Geilsland, was arrested by PC Sandy Brown and was later publicly pilloried in the stocks, all in support of Christian Aid.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
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LAUGHING STOCK: The Heidie of Geilsland, Ranald Mair, is a willing prisoner of conscience as he chats to some bemused kids from Gateside Primary at Beith Christian Action day last Friday.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
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SING-A-LONG: Beith Primary Choir were in good form as they entertained the crowds at Beith Christian Action day last Friday.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
NEWS
CHRISTIAN AID
Door to door collections on behalf of Christian Aid took place in Beith last week with the merry band of willing volunteers covering all streets in the town. As usual, a special Christian Aid themed event was held at Beith Cross last Friday. This year’s theme was prisoners of poverty, highlighting the many countries of the world where oppression, famine, poverty and inequality blight the lives of ordinary people. To illustrate the problems of oppression, poverty and famine, a temporary prison was erected at Beith Cross and among the volunteer prisoners who were temporarily shackled and deprived of their freedom were Rev Fiona Ross, Councillor Jean Highgate and Ranald Mair, head master of Geilsland School. Indeed Ranalph Mair was earlier in the day ‘arrested’ at Geilsland by Constable Sandy Brown who was assisted on this occasion by Rev Fiona Ross, who was deputised as a Special Constable for this special occasion. Strangely enough such was the enthusiasm of the Geilsland lads to ensure the release and safe return of their headie that a sum of money was quickly raised at the school and the relieved headmaster was released and subsequently added to that figure with the coffers of Christian Aid benefiting by around £100. Well done everyone at Geilsland. There was also a set of stocks located at the Cross where the Messrs Ross, Highgate and Mair found themselves severely pilloried. The weans from Beith and Gateside School were in their element as they enthusiastically threw wet sponges at the sporting but very drookit trio. As well as being a place of hearty humour, the sale of Fairly Traded products was also an important aspect of the day and items on sale included coffee, cereals and chocolate. The local Co-op stock fair trade goods and buyers are assured that those involved in producing fairly traded products have not been exploited in the production process with workers receiving a fair wage in good working conditions. The turnout by the public at the themed event was lower than in previous years, but the organisers pass on their thanks to everyone who donated during Christian Aid week and helped during the themed event in the town centre. The presence of choirs from Gateside and Beith Primary Schools had the crowds enthralled with their musical talent. In addition, Beith High Play Group and Braefoot Nursery children enjoyed visiting the event. A special thanks to Alison Elliott of Independence who provided towels for the pilloried drookit trio.
HAPPY KID: The children of Beith High Playgroup visit the Christian Action themed event in Beith last Friday day.
(Photo: Donald L Reid)
DOG GONE
The talk of the steamie last week in Beith was not Trearne Quarry, the delightful state of Beith Cross, the promise of better footballing days down Bellsdale way or even the large number of boarded-up shops in Main Street. No, the Beith blethers were dreadfully upset about dogs-poo. Yes, dogs-poo. One large dog which was unseen, but described as having to have been at least the size of a small pony, managed to deposit a sizzling hot and very large steaming dollop of dogs-poo some three feet up the wall of a Main Street shop, right beside the entrance. Needless to say locals and the proprietor were extremely annoyed. After several buckets of hot water were applied the peeved proprietor eventually successfully removed the offending package. However, this had the Saturday morning locals on their high horse about dogs dirt being so regularly deposited on the streets (and walls) of Beith. “Dog owners need to take their responsibilities seriously and they certainly don’t at the moment,” was one comment from a dissatisfied Beithite. “You can hardly walk along the Main Street without tramping on dirt,” moaned another head-shaking local. A finger-wagging well-known Beithite went further saying, “Beith must be the dog-poo capital of Scotland. I’ve yet to see a dog owner with a pooper scooper doing the decent thing.” Now, there is no doubt that most dog owners are reasonably responsible, but the range and variety of evidence to the contrary can be seen all too clearly by those who have to quickly and skilfully manoeuvre to dodge the dirt. Is it unreasonable to expect dog owners to clear up after their pets or are the moaners simply barking up the wrong tree!
BARRMILL COMM ASS
Barrmill Community Association are holding a number of fun events during the month of June all being held in the village community centre. The fun festival kicks off on Monday June, 7 from 1.30 pm until 4.00 pm with an open carpet bowls competition. Everyone is welcome, even simply to watch, and prizes are on offer and there will also be a raffle. There is a small cost of 60p which includes sandwiches and afternoon tea. On Wednesday June, 9 Greenhills Rural are holding a Cream Tea in the village hall from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm and there will be a sales table. Tickets are £1.50 from any WRI member or simply pay at the door. On Tuesday June, 15 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.
SCOUTS
Beith Scout Group has had a busy few months carrying out various activities in and around the community. The Scouts and Explorers assisted Beith Historical Society in their clean up of the old Sutherlands Garage site in Eglinton Street, which has made a remarkable difference to this vacant site. The boys took part in the clean up over two Saturdays and the outcome was a more attractive site for people passing the area. A big thank you to all the boys that took part in the clean up. The Group recently took part in a sponsored cycle around Millport in aid of group funds. The day was a huge success as the weather was excellent making the day fun for all the participants. The money is still being collected in so the final sum raised will be intimated later. The Scouts pass on their thanks to Mapes Cycle Hire in Millport for their kind discount on the hire of the bikes. The whole group carried out a bag packing session at Beith Co-op in aid of funds for the Janefield MAP Club. This happy group meet at Beith Community Centre on a Thursday. The bag packing raised over £500.00 and a group of Explorers and leaders paid a visit to the club to hand over the money and a cheque. The boys from Cubs through to Explorers took part in an impromptu group camp last month at Lapwing Lodge in Renfrewshire. 32 leaders and boys spent the weekend carrying out various scouting activities organised by the leaders form the group. The activities ranged from compass making to shelter and raft building. The weather on the weekend was first class adding to a highly successful camp. A big thank you goes to Delice de France at Glasgow Airport for their kind donation on muffins for the boys to have with their lunch and dinner. The boys carry out a very busy programme each week and it is impractical to try and describe all the activities that they take part in. Thursday June, 3 is the AGM for the Scout Group and meeting regarding Summer Camp. All parents are welcome to attend the AGM as this is also the meeting regarding summer camp. The meeting will take place in the lounge of the Eglinton Inn and will start at 7:30 pm. On Saturday May, 29 the group is having a bag packing session at Beith Co-op in aid of funds for their trip to Moscow and St Petersburg, Russia in October. The Scouts hope that they can continue to count on the support of the people of Beith in making our events successful. From Friday 18th – Sunday 20th June is the groups annual Summer Camp. This year 50 boys and 10 leaders are off to Lochgoilhead Scout Centre for an action packed weekend of sailing, abseiling, canoeing, gorge running and many more activities. Weekends of this nature are incredibly expensive but due to a donation by the Beith Christian Action Group (Thrift Shop) of a £1000.00. This means that the boys can travel to the centre by coach, adding to the fun of the weekend. On Saturday 26th June – Monday 28th June 15 boys are taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silver and Bronze Expedition. Both expeditions will take place in the Loch Doon area but each section will be run separately. Anyone wishing information about Scouting as a hobby and leisure activity in Beith is asked to contact Group Scout Leader, Dr Terry Williams on 01505 502429. He will be only too happy to provide the relevant information or refer enquiries in the direction of one of the relevant section leaders.
DOORS OPEN
Beith’s newest high-class hairdressing salon, Independence, at Beith Cross is now open and doing a roaring trade. The salon is holding a Doors Open Day on Saturday May, 22 when members of the public are cordially invited to drop in to see the new facilities on offer for the fashion conscious women of Beith and district. Last week it was mentioned that Independence’s proprietor, Allison Elliott, had a daughter, Nocole (12), son Craig (9), but she also has another son, Cameron (4). Sorry for missing you out last week, Cameron. Oh, yes, almost forgot to mention that there will be a glass of bubbly on offer to visitors at the open day this Saturday, so be there folks. Jings, better make sure that Sandy and Jim, the local community officers, are on duty at the Cross to control the crowds, eh! Congratulations to Alison Elliott on the official opening of Independence.
CALOR GAS AWARD
Beith and District Community Council had great success last year when they entered the town in five categories of the Calor Gas Scottish Community of the Year. They have decided to enter again this year. The categories are business, young people, environment, community life and older people. If any group or organisation has been involved in projects or innovative working in Beith and District which relate to the above categories particularly since June 2003 to the present, details of this would be very helpful for the Community Council submission. Contact Donald Reid on 01505-503801 as soon as possible or preferably drop in a brief note of recent activities which fit with the above categories.
COUNCILLOR
Councillor Jean Highgate advises: “I have been informed that all going well, lights will be installed in the Orr Trust Park this week and thereafter the paths will be resurfaced. This could mean a specific saving for the Beith Playpark Action Group as
they had quite a large sum budgeted for the lighting of the new play area. After several delays, the surface of the new ball court should also be fixed this week.
All the bedding plants for Beith have now been ordered and I have fought Beith’s case for being top of the list for planting out and also for weed spraying. I am as frustrated as everyone else at the length of time it seems to take to get promises turned into action. Everything however comes to those who wait!”
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.
DANCE SCHOOL
The Hilda Cameron School of Dance would like to thank the local Beith Co-op for the help in their recent bag packing activities. Thanks to the effort of the girls and their parents the happy dancers managed to raise £277. The parents and Hilda Cameron would also like to congratulate the girls who took part in the sponsored walk around the Blair Estate, Dalry when they raised a total of £122. These contributions are a great help towards getting the girls kitted out in tracksuits with the Dance School logo. Well done to all the girls and parents involved.
THE BIG YIN
Word has it that the Big Yin is coming to Beith. Yes, folks, Billy Connelly fans are asked to stand to attention and listen carefully for news of the Big Yin and his forthcoming visit to Beith. This show is entitled the Big Yin Revisited and is billed on local posters as being styled on the funniest man on the planet. Some folk might not necessarily agree with the accolade, but let’s face it everyone has different tastes in comedy. This is, of course, a Billy Connelly Tribute Show to be held in Beith Masonic Club on Saturday May, 22 from 8.00 pm. Tickets are £7.
SAFETY
Do you enjoy the sun? More importantly, are you aware of the potential health risks associated with exposure to the sun? Garnock Valley Community Safety Forum, in partnership with Community Health Visitors and Community Nursing Staff, are holding a 'Safety in the Sun', advice and information morning, in Radio City on Thursday May, 20 2004 at 9.30 to 11.00. Information, samples, leaflets and advice will be available on the day and all members of the community are cordially invited to come along. Garnock Valley Community safety forum is in the process of organising more free personal safety courses and when dates are confirmed they will be highlighted in this column. The next meeting of the Forum is scheduled to take place on May, 13 at 7.30pm in Bridgend Community Centre. These meetings are informal, and members of the public can bring their concerns on any aspect of safety issues to these meeting and hopefully they can be resolved. A future meeting of the Forum is Thursday June, 10 2004 at 7.30pm in Bridgend Community Centre, Kilbirnie.
CHARITY NIGHT
Janet Hill of Beith’s Myrtlebank is organising a charity night in the Strand on Saturday June, 5 at 8.00 pm. This is a 60s/70s disco night and all funds raised will be donated the charity Lupus. There will be raffles and fund raising surprise events on the night. Simply come along and enjoy the evening from 8.00 pm till late. Prizes for the raffle will be warmly welcomed. For further information or if you wish to donate a prize for the raffle contact Janet on 504748.
BEITH JUNIORS
Beith Juniors annual player of the year supper dance is being held on Saturday May, 22 from 8.00 pm till late in Beith Bowling Club. Tickets for the supper dance are a very modest £5 and available from any committee member of contact club president, Boyd Jamieson on 01505-503935. The Player of the Year will be announced at the dance when the prestigious trophy will also be presented.
WAPPENSCHAW
Beith’s finest lady bowlers held their regular wappenschaw last Wednesday on the Beith green and thirty ladies were playing to a very high standard in excellent weather conditions. The top-notch lady bowlers who lifted the prizes were Marty Wilson, Rebecca Price and Sally Brennan (Skip). The prizes were donated by past president Irene Monk.
WALKING FOR HEALTH
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. Wednesday May, 26 Stockbridge, Kilbirnie; ThursdayJune, 3, Auchenskeoch, Dalry; Monday June, 7 Glenlora, Lochwinnoch; 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. Interested? Contact Helen for details. hhblackburn@btinternet.com or telephone (01505) 502271. Come on ladies, forget Coronation Street for a week or two and dig out the walking shoes and enjoy the great outdoors and get fitter in the process.
T’AI CHI
The class for T’ai Chi at Barrmill has now been running very successfully for the past three weeks. There are currently eleven participants, male and female, but a few more are required because the class is organised by North Ayrshire Council Learning and Development Department and the minimum number required is 12. The class is free and Jean Gilbert (01505-502521) is keen to welcome a few more participants. The classes are held each Thursday from 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm. All welcome.
DISABILITY
Garnock Valley Disability Forum meet in Bridgend Commumity Centre, Kilbirnie on the last Wednesday of every month. They discuss a range of issues which impact on people with disabilities and enjoy a happy social gathering. The group is welcoming to anyone with disabilities and offers practical advice and support as well as social evenings and occasional holidays. The topics for discussion include the Forum logo and summer outings. For more information about the group contact secretary, Jean Gilbert on 01505-502521.
BOWLING
Indoor bowls are held in Barrmill Community Centre on Monday from 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm and on Friday evenings beginning at 7.30 pm. Costs a modest 60p. All welcome.
GAFF
GAFF (Garnock Valley Addiction Family Foundation) is a support group to families or individuals suffering from the effects of drug abuse. The organisation offers practical help, support and advice. For further information, which is confidential, telephone 07718725083.
JAUNT
The ever-so-jovial Jolly Beggars jaunt to Tarbolton and Dumfries has seen 25 places snapped up in a week. As well as the Jaunty Jolly Beggars the neighbouring cronies from Kilbirnie Rosebery and Dalry Burns Clubs have also found this a not-to-be-missed day out with several Burnsians booking places. This trip takes place on Thursday June, 10 leaving Beith at 9.15 am and arriving back at 8.00 pm. The happy chappies are bound for a tour which takes in the Batchelors Club and the Burns museum at Tarbolton Lodge, then onward to Dumfries to visit Ellisland Farm and museum then a hearty lunch at the famous Globe Inn which they will also tour, a visit to Burns House, St Michael’s Church and mausoleum and finally the Dumfries Burns Museum. Fellow Burnsians from Dumfries Howff Burns Club will be acting as tour guides which will make the visit much more interesting with their informed local knowledge. The trip then continues homeward bound through bonny Galloway to Castle Douglas for High Tea and hence back via New Galloway, St John’s Town of Dalry, Carsphairn and back down Ayrshire byways to Beith. The cost of the trip is £10 which includes morning coffee and scones and entrance fees to all museums. All Jolly Beggars and friends of the club are asked to confirm attendance as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Contact Jolly Beggars secretary, Donald L Reid on 01505-503801.
AWARD GROUP
The last two Sunday evenings have seen the members of Beith Open Award Group tramping the byways of Beith. On the first Sunday they were caught in horrendous rain near Barrmill, but last Sunday the weather was kinder as they took a jaunt down past Mary’s Pool. All members of the bornze and silver award groups taking part in expeditions on 3 – 5 June should now be in possession of full joining instructions. There will be no meetings of the Award Group until after the expeditions on 3 – 5 June. For clarification on any point contact Award Group Leader, Donald Reid on 01505-503801.
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. The Pilates is now being held on a Wednesday night beginning at 6.00 pm. Enrolement for this class will be on a block booking basis for 8 weeks. The cost is £20 for members and £28 for non members. If there is sufficient demand an additional class may be arranged for a Sunday evening at 6.00 pm. Interested? Book at Radio City reception or telephone 01505-685700.
NETBALL
Beith’s women are now giving up knitting for netball! Yes, it’s absolutely true. The needles are being cast aside in their quest for fitness. Believe it or not around 30 women now attend the netball sessions held in the community centre each Sunday evening beginning at 7.30 pm. The new group recently began training and have had a great response from local women who seem to enjoy the friendly atmosphere in which they enjoy getting fit and having a really good blether with other women. The netball sessions costs £1.50 per night. If you are interested drop in to the Community Centre on Sunday evening at 7.30 pm or call Margaret on 504169 or Morag on 502259 for further information.
PLAYERS WANTED
Calderside FC, Lochwinnoch are on the lookout for players to take part in the Paisley and District League. If you were born in 1989/1990 and are keen on playing football, please contact Andy on 07813732558 for more information.
CARING
Are you a carer caring for an older person with mental health or memory problems? Then why not come along and meet representatives of the Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly who will be available for information and advice at Kilbirnie Social Work Department on Monday May, 10 between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm.
MAP CLUB
Beith’s Janefield MAP Club meets each Thursday evening in Beith Community Centre. For further information about the range and variety of services it provides to folk in Beith and district contact Karen on 01505-503314.
KEEP FIT
A keep fit class is held in Beith Community Centre every Tuesday from 10.00 am until 11.00 am. All welcome. Costs £1.
CONCERT
You can enjoy Scottish Fiddle Music at its very best on Saturday May, 22 in Beith Communty Centre when the Inverayrren Fiddlers will be on stage with their first annual concert. Tickets are £6 and £4 concession. This concert is in aid of Beith United Reform Church.
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.
HOLIDAY
Betty Knox, better known to older Beithites as Betty Wilson, who left Beith some 50 years ago to begin a new life in Australia arrived on holiday in Beith after a long and tiring flight from Australia. She will be in Beith for around four weeks before continuing her holiday in USA. Bettyis keen to meet with her friends of yesteryear. Older Beithites will recall that she worked in Beith Co-op in Main Street and in her younger days lived in Wardrop Terrace. Betty will be living with well known Beith lady, Sheila Garden during her stay in Beith.
SURGERIES
PC Jim Dougall and PC Sandy Brown will be holding police surgeries between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm in Beith Police Office on Thursday May, 20. Please note this change of date. The officers are keen that local folk take this opportunity to come along and confidentially raise any concerns they may have. To contact the local officers contact them via Kilbirnie Police Office on 01505-404400.
HAPPY CHAPPERS
The world-famous Beith Happy Chappers had a nice wee jaunt to Glasgow last Monday and enjoyed the sing-a-long at Harry Ramdsdens. Mind you, they also managed to demolish a few of their equally famous and gigantic fish teas and after that it was down to rattling the vocal chords. Needless to say the Beith chappers choir were in good form. On Tuesday and Thursday it was back to porrige and auld claes with the group enjoying their dominos and whist in Beith Community Centre. Strangely enough, there was no sing-a-long. On Tuesday the domino champion was the in form Mrs A Gibson with Mrs M Kennedy second and Mrs M Ritchie and Mrs E Jamieson third equal. On Thursday the chapping champ was Mrs M Gardiner with Mrs J Welsh second and Mrs A Robinson and Mrs C Burns third equal. On Tuesday the whist champ was Mrs I Reid, Mrs S Brennan second and Miss F McCreadie third. On Thursday the in-form Mrs I Reid was once again the winner with Miss F McCreadie a close second and Mrs A Jackson third. The group meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 1.30 pm until 3.00 pm in Beith Community Centre. A warm welcome awaits new members and you don’t necessarily need to be a good singer, but it does help on their sing-a-long outings.
SUPPORTERS
Beith Saracen Rangers Supporters club AGM is on Saturday May, 22 at 2.00 pm in the Masonic Arms. The secretary advises that all dues must be paid now. There are still some tickets available for the end of season cabaret night, price £7. Lapel badges also available, price £1.50. Tickets and badges from David on 07976421804 or 01505-504892.
TOWN CENTRE INIATIVE
Beith Town Centre Initiative held a very successful Clairvoyant night on Thursday 29th April which made a clear profit of £253. Many thanks to all who supported this very enjoyable evening. They are holding a Car Boot /Table Top sale on Sunday June, 13 and BTCI would urge all the organisations who need to raise money to take a table. The cost is only £5 for cars and £10 for vans. The money raised by the BTCI will go towards a bigger and better display of Christmas Lights, so do go along and support your town and ensure that Beith is a brighter place during the festive season.
TRINITY PLAYGROUP
Beith Trinity Playgroup meet from 9.30 am until 12 noon each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Registration for the forthcoming new session is on Friday May, 21, but anyone unable to make this date can simply drop in to Trinity Church Hall and speak with the playleaders or members of the committee. They have funded places available for 3-4 year olds. There is a small fee for children who are under 3. The playgroup have planned and structured activities in compliance with the Scottish Executives 3-5 year curriculum. They group operate within the guidelines of national care standards and is regularly inspected by the Scottish Care Commission and North Ayrshire Council. Unfortunately, the Spring Fayre planned for May, 22 has had to be cancelled. For further information about any aspect of Trinity Playgroup contact Angela or Lesley on 0787 012 5677 and 01505 504080.
COFFEE MORNING
Anyone for coffee or even a wee cup of tea with a lively blether thrown in for good measure? Informal coffee mornings are held in Dickson Court every Monday between 10.30 am and noon. Why not drop in for a coffee and a chat for a very modest 50p. Sounds like a not-to-be-missed opportunity to catch up with all the local gossip in a convivial atmosphere
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 01505-506470.
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 mornings.
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.
