Muirkirk Elderly Forum travel to Arran

Jul 18 2008

ON Wednesday, June 25, members of Muirkirk Elderly Forum were picked up by the Coalfield Community Bus on a not too bright morning and travelled to Ardrossan to board the Calmac Ferry for the crossing to Arran.

Arriving at Brodick, they set off to explore the island and within minutes stopped for tea and cakes. Feeling refreshed, the next stop was the charity shop (still in sight of the ferry berth), but finally they headed towards Brodick Castle where they visited the local cheese shop and had free samples and then to the gift shop.

On the way round the island they stopped at the island’s brewery only to find that production had been suspended,. Obviously there were no samples - shame. At the premises there was a small leather and gift shop.

Later at Blackwaterfoot they stopped at the local hotel for a late lunch of cod and chips. Everyone agreed that the meal was very well presented and very tasty.

They then travelled back to Brodick to catch the 4.40pm ferry.

The crossing to Ardrossan was even smoother. They arrived back at Muirkirk at 6.30pm after a good day out and even the weather brightened up after a dismal start, so on the whole everyone enjoyed the visit to the Isle of Arran.

The next trips planned are to Stirling and Aberfoyle.

More about them as soon as they can be organised and it might be that two buses will be required if a lot of members want to go along.

The next meeting of the forum is on Monday, September 8 at 1.15pm in the IFE wing.

(By John Howells)

MUIRKIRK Juniors will start their League Cup at home to Auchinleck on Wednesday, August 6. They hope the people of Muirkirk will come and give their support to their new management team and players.

The committee have been making great strides in the effort to obtain sponsorship and with some great success. They have already secured a few major sponsorships for the forthcoming season, but are still on the lookout for more. If any business or individual would like to help for example by sponsoring the match ball or take match-day hospitality, please contact Billy Tait or any committee member.

THE UNVEILING of the Sir Tom Symington Cairn will take place at 2pm on Friday, August 15. The cairn is situated at the corner of the Style in the Main Street. The cairn will be unveiled by Dr Symington, Sir Tom Symington’s son. All interested parties are invited to attend.

FOR the new session the Boys’ Brigade are looking for helpers to be involved with the go-karts and to manage the clubrooms and perhaps to help with fundraising events. If anyone is interested in helping and not necessarily wants to become an officer, please contact any member of the BB staff.

MINERS Voices – Kames Colliery Disaster – two CDs are now available (Kames Church Service, Kames Audio Project). The cost will be £5 per tape plus £2 postage and package if applicable. Available to order by telephoning 01290 661324.