News Archive - June 2007

Dundonald Primary School Scoop Top Award
Dundonald Primary School received a plaque, a framed certificate and a cheque for £1,000, at an awards ceremony in the Glasgow City Hall, after winning coming top in the Schools for All category in the Scottish Education Awards.
Football Development Partnership
A new and exciting partnership, between South Ayrshire Council, the Scottish Football Association, Ayr United Football Academy and Ayr United Football Club has been formed to take forward football development in South Ayrshire.
Council Watchdogs Receive Award
South Ayrshire Council has received an award from the International Federation of Spirit Producers (the IFSP) in recognition of the work it has carried out to ensure unscrupulous bar staff or owners don’t dupe the public with substituted spirits.
New Cycle Network Opens In Girvan
Making the decision to travel in a healthier and more environmentally friendly way is about to get a lot easier for residents in Girvan, as a brand new cycle network opens throughout the town.
South Ayrshire Children’s Panel
Members of South Ayrshire Children's Panel invited South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan to join them to celebrate the achievements of the team at their annual Cheese and Wine evening.
Gaiety Theatre’s Circle Bar Opens
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan took part in the official opening of the refurbished Circle Bar in the Council’s Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.
South Ayrshire Hmie Child Protection Report
Tom Cairns, Chief Executive of South Ayrshire Council has welcomed the findings of the HMIE Inspection Team that inspected Child Protection Services across agencies in South Ayrshire in late 2006 and early 2007. 
Save Energy In The Home Calendar Competition 2008 Awards Ceremony
South Ayrshire Provost Winifred Sloan presented the winners of the Energy Agency 2008 Calendar Competition Awards with prizes and the runners up with certificates at a ceremony within the County Buildings in Ayr.
Smugglers Of Kyle Exhibition
A ‘Smugglers of Kyle’ exhibition will be held at the Dundonald Church Hall from 1 to 28 July 2007.  The exhibition is based on material held in the Ayrshire Archives in Ayr and entry to it is free.
South Ayrshire Council Wins Top Award From Foods Standards Agency
South Ayrshire Council has scooped a prestigious grant from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of £10,000 that will be used to fund Elementary Food and Health Training Courses.
Launch Of Troon  In Bloom 2007
All the primary and secondary schools in Troon and Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr have been involved in preparations to enhance Troon with innovative floral displays as part of Troon in Bloom 2007.
Provost Welcomes Young People From Belarus
South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan met a group of young people from the Republic of Belarus, when they visited the County Buildings in Ayr.
Volunteers Needed For Pet Fostering Scheme
Do you love animals?  Could you give a temporary home to a pet? 
Keep Up The Good Work - After Recycle Week 2007
During Recycle Week 2007 South Ayrshire residents were encouraged to get further involved in recycling household waste.
Keep Up The Good Work - After Recycle Week 2007
During Recycle Week 2007 South Ayrshire residents were encouraged to get further involved in recycling household waste.
United Against Breast Cancer
South Ayrshire Council’s female Councillors are uniting against breast cancer and preparing to take part in the Race for Life at Ayr Racecourse on Sunday 8 July 2007.
Flat Screens Could Leave You Flat Broke!
South Ayrshire Council Trading Standards are warning the public to be on their guard if approached by itinerant traders offering plasma or flat screen televisions after a local resident was tricked into parting with £2500 cash for TVs that are faulty and worthless.
Ayr Accident And Emergency
The news that Ayr Accident and Emergency services are to be kept open is being celebrated across South Ayrshire.
Kirkin’ O’ The Council
Following the formation of a newly elected South Ayrshire Council, as is traditional local practice, the official Kirkin’ o’ the Council took place in the Auld Kirk of Ayr on  Sunday 10 June 2007.
Seaside Award For South Ayr Beach
South Ayrshire Council has been given a Seaside Award by Keep Scotland Beautiful for the standard of South Ayr beach, which entitles the Council to display a Seaside Award Flag at that location.