BARRHILL NEWS April 2026
Storm Dave - Preparing for incoming adverse weather
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for strong wind across Scotland, from Saturday 4th April through Sunday 5th April, as a result of the incoming Storm Dave.
With wind gusts expected to be above 60mph, these conditions traditionally bring an increased risk of impact to the electricity network, particularly from high winds, saturated ground and debris. Forecasts are continuing to develop and we are monitoring the weather as it unfolds and passes through our areas.
How we're preparing
Across our licence area, we've:
Increased resources within our operational teams, from customer service through to engineers and lines teams on the ground.
Stepped up additional teams to respond to any outages and faults caused by Storm Dave.
Reviewed planned works, ensuring critical maintenance is completed where safe to do so and postponing non-urgent activity so teams can be redeployed where needed throughout the weekend.
How you can help
We're asking you to help share simple, practical advice with your community that makes a real difference during severe weather:
Prepare for the weather
Check local forecasts, secure outdoor items.
Keep a torch and fully charged mobile phone handy
Have some extra blankets nearby, your heating may be affected.
Close curtains or blinds to keep warmth in and draughts out.
Keep fridge/freezer doors closed to maintain temperature, check your appliance manual for how long food stays safe.
Staying safe and up to date
Stay well clear of any damaged or fallen power lines – they may still be live and extremely dangerous.
You can keep up to date with any faults in your area by using our postcode checker www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/postcode and by following our X/Twitter channel @spenergynetwork.
Report any power cuts or damage immediately by calling 105 – it's free and connects you straight to SP Energy Networks.
Why this matters
Experience shows that preparedness reduces risk – to people, property and the time it takes to restore power. Small actions, like checking a torch battery or sharing the 105 number, can have a big impact when the weather turns.
We have a Priority Services Register for customers who may need extra support in a power cut. Find out more here.
Our teams are ready to respond and will continue monitoring conditions as the evening progresses. If you need to get in touch with us directly, please don't hesitate – we're here for you.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support in helping keep communities safe and connected.
Heather Heaton
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager
Email: hheaton@spenergynetworks.co.uk
Mob: 07407795329
DOG FOULING AND USE OF POOP BAGS
The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poop" bags are available free of charge from the dispensers at either end of the village.
Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.
The use of "poop" bags has been successful in helping to keep the village clean but some people are still being inconsiderate in having very kindly bagged their dogs poop they have then just hung the bag in a nearby bush or tree. Being a generous soul I would like to think that they were put there with the intention of collecting them on the return journey of their walk rather than a deliberate act. Please dispose of "poop" bags in a hygienic and environmentaly friendly way.
Barrhill Badminton
Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm All ages and abilities welcome. |
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Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.
No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.
Stinchar Connections New Timetable
The new timetable is available here.
DGC Buses Timetable
Their new timetable has some time changes and some journeys removed.
See the new timetable.
Skips and Bins
Hazardous Type Waste
The following waste types should Never be placed in a skip (new limitations in bold type):
• Materials Container Persistent Organic Polluntants (POPs) :
Sofas, Sofa Beds, Armchairs, Kitchen and Dining Room Chairs, Stools and Foot Stools, Home Officer Chairs, Futons, Bean Bags, Floor and Sofa Cushions, Electrical Recliner Chairs.
• Tyres
• Liquids
• Oils
• Paints
• Acids/alkalis
• Batteries
• Garden chemicals
• Industrial chemicals
• Dead animals
• Asbestos
• Clinical waste e.g. needles
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of any household waste that you want to deposit in a skip, please contact a member of our waste and recycling team through 0300 123 0900 for advice.
Please note that if any of the above items are found in the Barrhill
skip it will lead to the cancellation of skips to the village.
Bins Schedule
The schedule for bin collections for the year 2025/26 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.
Free Gentle Exercise Class
Every Thursday 10:30am to 11:30am. The last 15 minutes for tea,coffe and blather.
New Rail Timetable from December, 2025
A link to the full timetable is here. There is no change to the prvious timetable
Health & Social Care, Social Work Drop-In
A representative from social services attends the first Friday coffee morning of the month from 10am to 11am for you to discuss any issues that you may wish to raise.
Events at Memorial Hall
EVERY MONTH
Third Monday -Photography Club (evening)
Fourth Monday - Book Club (afternoon)
Every Monday - Pickleball (adults) 6pm - 7pm
Every Tuesday - Badminton 6pm - 8pm
Every Thursday - Gentle Exercise 10:30am to 11:30am
Every Friday - Coffee Morning 10am - Noon
One Friday per month - Men's Club - 6pm -9pm
Small Grants 2025/26 Details
The Community Council has funds available for small grants.
If you have ideas that need funding then please apply. See the details in the link below.
Dates and details for Winter Small Grants applications now available.
The application form (in word format) is available here.
Mobile Library
Latest Mobile Library Schedule is available here
Dates also shown on the Dates page.
Girvan & South Carrick Community Action Network
Do you need support travelling to hospital and health appointments?
For more information:
Call: 01465 714060
E-mail: communityaction@btopenworld.com
Report Road Defects
The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects.
The more people who report defects the more likely it is that they will be dealt with.
http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx
Road Works Schedule
All the Amey roadworks can be seen on their website:
The weekly scheduled roadworks for SW Scotland is available in Excel spreadsheet format here.
Note these are the AMEY maintained roads so does not include the A714.
I can only upload these when they are sent to me so occasionally a week goes missing.
The Amey website has the roadworks always available
BARRHILL DEVELOPMENT TRUST VACANCIES
The Barrhill Community Interest Company and Barrhill Development Trust currently have two vacancies.Interested?
Forms available from BDT and BCIC websites:
www.barrhilldevtrust.org
www.bcic.org.uk
or email info@barrhilldevtrust.org
Litter
Litter along the roadsides is an ongoing problem in and around the village. The Community Council has been negotiating with South Ayrshire Council about litter signs for almost 4 years now with still no end product.
In a hope of improving the litter problem the CC has purchased litter pickers, gloves and bags which are available to anyone who is motivated enough to do some litter picking.
If you need any of these items contact either:
Ann Robertson on 07766 740179 or Andrew Clegg on 01465 821456
and we will get the supplies needed to you.