BARRHILL NEWS December 2016

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Shop Christmas Opening Hours

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Carol Evening

7:00pm Sunday 18th December

followed by refreshments
Barrhill Memorial Hall
All Welcome

Full poster on events page

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Carol Concert, Colmonell

7:00pm Thursday 22nd December

Refreshments and mince pies
St. Colmon Church Hall
All Welcome

Full poster on events page

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Barrhill Primary School
presents

Jack and the Flying Beanstalk

Monday 19th December 6:30pm
in the School Hall

Tickets £2

Full poster on events page

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BARRHILL SURGERY CHRISTMAS OPENINGS

Barrhill Surgery will be CLOSED on

Monday 26th December and Tuesday 27th December
Monday 2nd January and Tuesday 3rd January

Please make sure you have enough medication to see you through the holidays

EMERGENCY MEDICAL COVER WILL BE PROVIDED BY NHS 24/ADOC - Dial 111

IN A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY DIAL 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE

Wednesday 28th December –
Nurse 9.30am - 9.45am
Doctor 10 am – 11.30 am

Thursday 29th December – no surgery

Friday 30th December – Doctors Surgery 2.30 pm – 4.30pm

Wednesday 4th January –
Nurse 9.30am – 9.45am
Doctor 10 am – 11.30 am

Thursday 5th January – 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Doctor

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Christmas Events

The Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner 14th December 6:30pm

Children's Christmas Party 23rd December 6:30pm

The posters for these are in the Events section

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Barrhill Playgroup

Every Thursday 12 - 2pm

All children from Barrhill and surrounding villages welcome.
Birth to Nursery age £2.00 poer session.

See the full poster on the Events page

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Skip

The skip will be in the village Friday 9th to Monday 12th December

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Link to Stinchar Valley Magazine

A link to the latest Stinchar Valley Magazine has been added to the News Menu on the website. Clicking on the News menu will show a drop down menu with the magazine link at the bottom. Clicking on this link will open the latest version of the magazine in a new window.

The magazine is in pdf format so you will need a pdf reader installed on you device to open the file.

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South Ayrshire Community Transport

OUT AND ABOUT CLUB (CARRICK) 2016  

info@sascommunitytransport.org
Tel: 01292 270864

The Carrick Minibus is a modern 17-seater bus (16 passengers plus the driver).  Unfortunately, this bus is not wheelchair accessible.  If we find that there is a demand for a wheelchair    accessible vehicle, we will be happy to consider changing the date of the excursion to a different day of the week in order to be able to use one of our other, accessible vehicles. 

Our friendly, helpful drivers will pick you up from home and drop you off there again after a great day out.  Pickup times will normally be around mid-morning, depending on the distance from the destination and the pickup area to be covered.  We aim to get you to your destination in plenty of time for lunch and home again mid – late afternoon.

IF YOU WISH TO BE CERTAIN OF ENSURING YOUR PLACE ON ANY OF THE TRIPS, PLEASE PAY THE TRIP COST IN ADVANCE 

If you call 01292 270864 we will be happy to take a card payment.

November/December Excursions

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Barrhill Badminton

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

---

BCIC Newsletter Autumn

This has been added to the site. Access through the BCIC page or use this link.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 18th December.
All are welcome.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for 2016 are available here.

Application form available here.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS November 2016

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Christmas Events

The Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner 14th December 6:30pm

Children's Christmas Party 23rd December 6:30pm

The posters for these are in the Events section

---

Barrhill Playgroup

Every Thursday 12 - 2pm

All children from Barrhill and surrounding villages welcome.
Birth to Nursery age £2.00 poer session.

See the full poster on the Events page

---

Link to Stinchar Valley Magazine

A link to the latest Stinchar Valley Magazine has been added to the News Menu on the website. Clicking this menu link will open the latest version of the magazine in a new window.

The magazine is in pdf format so you will need a pdf reader installed on you device to open the file.

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A77 Closures

New schedule for the Ardwell road works confirmed.

The A77 will be closed at different points over coming weekends

*   A77 Minnybae – 24 hour working from 8.00pm on Friday 4 November until 6.00am on Monday 7 November.

Diversion - A77 Minnybae
Southbound traffic should follow the A77 Maybole onto the B7023 at Crosshill, the B741 to Dailly then on the B734 back onto the A77 at Girvan.
Northbound traffic should follow the A77 onto A719 at Turnberry along A719 to Ayr back onto the A77 at Whiltletts Roundabout.

*   A77 Ardwell – 24 hour working from 8.00pm on Friday 25th November until 6.00am on Monday 28th November.

Scotland TranServ are proposing to carry out the essential structural maintenance works at A77, Ardwell under a total road closure.
It should be noted that emergency services shall not be affected by these works.  In addition, I would like to stress that local access will be maintained during the closure by our TM operatives as and when it’s safe to do so.

Diversion - A77 Ardwell
Southbound traffic should follow the A77 Girvan onto the A714 to Newton Stewart, then follow the A75 to Stranraer, onto A751 towards A77 at Innermessan, then back along the A77 to Ardwell.
Northbound traffic should follow the southbound route in reverse.

 

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Barrhill Fireworks

Sunday November 6th
Arnsheen Park 6pm

Build a Guy competition
(see Events page for details)

Details of the firework evening are in the events section of the website.

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ST COLMON CHURCH
COLMONELL

FUNDRAISING  AUCTION

St COLMON KIRK HALL
SATURDAY
5th NOVEMBER
From 2pm
(Viewing from 1.00pm) 

Admission £1
Refreshments available

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FREE Heartstart Training
Tuesday 8th November, 7pm, Colmonell Village Hall

A Heartstart course lasts around two hours. On the course you'll learn about:

• dealing with an unconscious person
• the signs and symptoms of a heart attack
• recognising a cardiac arrest and performing CPR
• dealing with choking
• dealing with serious bleeding.

A defibrillator has recently been purchased for Colmonell with a British Heart Foundation grant and funding from Carrick Futures and Colmonell Community Association. Training will also be given on how to use the defibrillator.

To book a place contact Teresa MacIntyre on 881 305.

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Remembrance Service

Sunday 13th November
3pm at the War Memorial

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South Ayrshire Community Transport

OUT AND ABOUT CLUB (CARRICK) 2016  

info@sascommunitytransport.org
Tel: 01292 270864

The Carrick Minibus is a modern 17-seater bus (16 passengers plus the driver).  Unfortunately, this bus is not wheelchair accessible.  If we find that there is a demand for a wheelchair    accessible vehicle, we will be happy to consider changing the date of the excursion to a different day of the week in order to be able to use one of our other, accessible vehicles. 

Our friendly, helpful drivers will pick you up from home and drop you off there again after a great day out.  Pickup times will normally be around mid-morning, depending on the distance from the destination and the pickup area to be covered.  We aim to get you to your destination in plenty of time for lunch and home again mid – late afternoon.

IF YOU WISH TO BE CERTAIN OF ENSURING YOUR PLACE ON ANY OF THE TRIPS, PLEASE PAY THE TRIP COST IN ADVANCE 

If you call 01292 270864 we will be happy to take a card payment.

November/December Excursions

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Barrhill Badminton

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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Skip

No skip this month

The next skip will be in the village Friday 9th to Monday 12th December

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

---

BCIC Newsletter Autumn

This has been added to the site. Access through the BCIC page or use this link.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 20th November.
All are welcome.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for 2016 are available here.

Application form available here.

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS October 2016

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A77 Closures

There has been a change of schedule for the Ardwell road works and the new date is yet to be confirmed. This may also have a knock on effect for the Minnybae works.

The A77 will be closed at different points over each of the next 3 weekends

*   A77 Bridgemill to Girvan Mains – 24 hour working from 8.00pm on Friday 21 October until 6.00am on Monday 24 October.

Diversion one - A77 Bridgemill
Southbound traffic should follow the A77 Maybole onto the B7023 to Crosshill, the B741 to Dailly then the B734 back onto the A77 at Girvan.
Northbound traffic should follow the southbound route in reverse.

*   A77 Ardwell – 24 hour working from 8.00pm on Friday 28 October until 6.00am on Monday 31 October.

Diversion two - A77 Ardwell
Southbound traffic should follow the A77 Girvan onto the A714 to Newton Stewart, then follow the A75 to Stranraer, onto A751 towards A77 at Innermessan, then back along the A77 to Ardwell.
Northbound traffic should follow the southbound route in reverse.

*   A77 Minnybae – 24 hour working from 8.00pm on Friday 4 November until 6.00am on Monday 7 November.

Diversion three - A77 Minnybae
Southbound traffic should follow the A77 Maybole onto the B7023 at Crosshill, the B741 to Dailly then on the B734 back onto the A77 at Girvan.
Northbound traffic should follow the A77 onto A719 at Turnberry along A719 to Ayr back onto the A77 at Whiltletts Roundabout.

 

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Barrhill Fireworks

Saturday November 6th
Arnsheen Park 6pm

Build a Guy competition
(see Events page for details)

Details of the firework evening are in the events section of the website.

---

Barrhill Badminton

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

---

South Ayrshire Community Transport

OUT AND ABOUT CLUB (CARRICK) 2016  

info@sascommunitytransport.org
Tel: 01292 270864

The Carrick Minibus is a modern 17-seater bus (16 passengers plus the driver).  Unfortunately, this bus is not wheelchair accessible.  If we find that there is a demand for a wheelchair    accessible vehicle, we will be happy to consider changing the date of the excursion to a different day of the week in order to be able to use one of our other, accessible vehicles. 

Our friendly, helpful drivers will pick you up from home and drop you off there again after a great day out.  Pickup times will normally be around mid-morning, depending on the distance from the destination and the pickup area to be covered.  We aim to get you to your destination in plenty of time for lunch and home again mid – late afternoon.

IF YOU WISH TO BE CERTAIN OF ENSURING YOUR PLACE ON ANY OF THE TRIPS, PLEASE PAY THE TRIP COST IN ADVANCE 

If you call 01292 270864 we will be happy to take a card payment.

October Excursions

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Skip

The skip will be in the village Friday 28th to Monday 31st October

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

---

BCIC Newsletter Autumn

This has been added to the site. Access through the BCIC page or use this link.

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Upcoming Events

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 16th October.
All are welcome.

---

Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for 2016 are available here.

Application form available here.

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

---

Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

---

DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS September 2016

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BCIC AGM

Wednesday 28th September
7pm in the Memorial Hall

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Full poster on Events Page

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Barrhill Flower Show

Saturday September 3rd from 2pm

Welcome to our first Barrhill Flower Show!

Agricultural and Craft shows are events enjoyed by adults and children around the world - help us to make ours a success by entering one or more classes and/or joining us on the day.  And remember, children's classes are free, so they can enter as many as they have time for, gaining more chances of winning a prize!

An event like this really is 'the more, the merrier', so spread the word amongst your friends and rivals, local or further afield, and challenge them to participate!

Please do come along and take part, and we look forward to seeing all your entries.

Details of the flower show are in the events section of the website.

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Barrhill Badminton

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

---

South Ayrshire Community Transport

OUT AND ABOUT CLUB (CARRICK) 2016  

info@sascommunitytransport.org
Tel: 01292 270864

The Carrick Minibus is a modern 17-seater bus (16 passengers plus the driver).  Unfortunately, this bus is not wheelchair accessible.  If we find that there is a demand for a wheelchair    accessible vehicle, we will be happy to consider changing the date of the excursion to a different day of the week in order to be able to use one of our other, accessible vehicles. 

Our friendly, helpful drivers will pick you up from home and drop you off there again after a great day out.  Pickup times will normally be around mid-morning, depending on the distance from the destination and the pickup area to be covered.  We aim to get you to your destination in plenty of time for lunch and home again mid – late afternoon.

IF YOU WISH TO BE CERTAIN OF ENSURING YOUR PLACE ON ANY OF THE TRIPS, PLEASE PAY THE TRIP COST IN ADVANCE 

If you call 01292 270864 we will be happy to take a card payment.

September Excursions

 

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Ballantrae Medical Practice
will be CLOSED on

Friday 16th September
&
Monday 19th September

There will be a GP surgery at Barrhill on
Tuesday 20th September
10.30am – 12.00noon

If your medication is due on Friday 16th Sept or Monday 19th Sept please order at the beginning of the week for collection before the holiday closure.  If not due on these dates there is no need to order early.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL COVER WILL BE PROVIDED BY NHS 24
Dial 111
IN A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY DIAL 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE

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Skip

No skip this month

The next skip will be in the village Friday 28th to Monday 31st October

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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BCIC Newsletter August

This has been added to the site. Access through the BCIC page or use this link.

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Upcoming Events

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for 2016 are available here.

Application form available here.

---

Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

---

Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 16th September.
All are welcome.

---

Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

---

DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS August 2016

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BCIC Newsletter August

This has been added to the site. Access through the BCIC page or use this link.

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Upcoming Events

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for 2016 are available here.

Application form available here.

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Skip

The skip will be in the village Friday 26th August to Monday 29th August

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

---

Barrhill Badminton

in the Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm. Badminton season extended until 9th August courtesy of sponsorship by Ferrartis All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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Barrhill Flower Show

Saturday September 3rd

Welcome to our first Barrhill Flower Show!

Agricultural and Craft shows are events enjoyed by adults and children around the world - help us to make ours a success by entering one or more classes and/or joining us on the day.  And remember, children's classes are free, so they can enter as many as they have time for, gaining more chances of winning a prize!

An event like this really is 'the more, the merrier', so spread the word amongst your friends and rivals, local or further afield, and challenge them to participate!

Please do come along and take part, and we look forward to seeing all your entries.

Some way off as yet but you will need to plan ahead for your entries!

Details of the flower show are in the events section of the website.

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Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN

Click here to view menu

Opening times for food:
Friday to Sunday 5:30pm till 9:30pm

Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN offers you the taste of pub classics with a unique twist, using the finest ingredients from locally sourced meat and game to the freshest veg and West coast fish.

For details 01465 821313 (Dave)

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 21st August.
All are welcome.

---

Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

---

Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

---

DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS July 2016

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Barrhill Fun Day

This will take place on Saturday 16th July

There will be a car treasure hunt on Friday 15th

More details to follow

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Train Cancellations Due To Strike Action

The RMT union has confirmed its intention to strike and the planned dates are as below:
•  Sunday 3 July
•  Sunday 10 July
•  Sunday 17 July

There will be no trains on these dates from Barrhill. There will be reduced services from between Ayr and Glasgow.

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Update - Road Works / Closure  – New Luce Road
Access to Station

The trenching work is now scheduled to commence at Gowlands Terrace on 13 June 2016 and will at that stage be carried out under Traffic Management conditions allowing vehicles to pass in a controlled manner.

As of 20 June 2016, timed road closures will be required on a daily basis taking effect from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm, allowing passage at commuting times. During the closure periods, a clearly signed diversion route will be established. Outwith these times, the road will be maintained in a condition which will allow traffic to pass. Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout.

Provision for access to Barrhill Train Station is planned as follows – travelling from New Luce – park at IEC Construction site 20 minutes prior to train departure time and transport will be provided to station (this will be the case while work is being undertaken on the roadway between IEC Site and the Train Station entrance). Access from Barrhill Village – park at the car park at Barrhill Community Hall 20 minutes prior to train departure – transport will be provided to train station. For passengers arriving by train at Barrhill with vehicles left at these locations – transport will be provided past the road works to either of the designated car parks. It is anticipated that the road closure arrangements may last for five weeks, however various measures are planned to reduce that period including seven day working along with the evening work as mentioned.

During working hours contractors will be at location to provide assistance and information – should you require to make contact regarding local access or site matters please contact the following persons –

McNicholas Contractors – 07785 625998 / 08452 000214.

Iberdrola Engineering and Construction – 07831 868976.

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A714 Barrhill to Newton Stewart road at Killantringan
Temporary Road Closure

The closure is in force from 09:30 hrs on 20/6/16 until 15:30 hrs on 8/7/16, or until the works are completed whichever is earlier.

The closure will be in place each day only between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs.

Vehicular access for residents/owners/occupiers within the closure will be permitted to and from their properties.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the closure period.

Alternative Route: via A77 and A75

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Skip

No skip this month

The next skip will be in the village Friday 26th August to Monday 29th August

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

---

Barrhill Badminton

in the Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm. Badminton season extended until 9th August courtesy of sponsorship by Ferrartis All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

---

Barrhill Flower Show

Saturday September 3rd

Welcome to our first Barrhill Flower Show!

Agricultural and Craft shows are events enjoyed by adults and children around the world - help us to make ours a success by entering one or more classes and/or joining us on the day.  And remember, children's classes are free, so they can enter as many as they have time for, gaining more chances of winning a prize!

An event like this really is 'the more, the merrier', so spread the word amongst your friends and rivals, local or further afield, and challenge them to participate!

Please do come along and take part, and we look forward to seeing all your entries.

Some way off as yet but you will need to plan ahead for your entries!

Details of the flower show are in the events section of the website.

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Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN

Click here to view menu

Opening times for food:
Friday to Sunday 5:30pm till 9:30pm

Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN offers you the taste of pub classics with a unique twist, using the finest ingredients from locally sourced meat and game to the freshest veg and West coast fish.

For details 01465 821313 (Dave)

---

 

Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

---

Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 17th July.
All are welcome.

---

Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

---

Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

---

Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

---

DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS June 2016

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Barrhill Fun Day

This will take place on Saturday 16th July

There will be a car treasure hunt on Friday 15th

More details to follow

---

Train Cancellations Due To Strike Action

The RMT union has confirmed its intention to strike and the planned dates are as below:
•  Tuesday 21 June
•  Thursday 23 June
•  Saturday 25 June
•  Sunday 26 June
•  Sunday 3 July
•  Sunday 10 July
•  Sunday 17 July

There will be no trains on these dates from Barrhill. There will be reduced services from between Ayr and Glasgow.

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Update - Road Works / Closure  – New Luce Road
Access to Station

The trenching work is now scheduled to commence at Gowlands Terrace on 13 June 2016 and will at that stage be carried out under Traffic Management conditions allowing vehicles to pass in a controlled manner.

As of 20 June 2016, timed road closures will be required on a daily basis taking effect from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm, allowing passage at commuting times. During the closure periods, a clearly signed diversion route will be established. Outwith these times, the road will be maintained in a condition which will allow traffic to pass. Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout.

Provision for access to Barrhill Train Station is planned as follows – travelling from New Luce – park at IEC Construction site 20 minutes prior to train departure time and transport will be provided to station (this will be the case while work is being undertaken on the roadway between IEC Site and the Train Station entrance). Access from Barrhill Village – park at the car park at Barrhill Community Hall 20 minutes prior to train departure – transport will be provided to train station. For passengers arriving by train at Barrhill with vehicles left at these locations – transport will be provided past the road works to either of the designated car parks. It is anticipated that the road closure arrangements may last for five weeks, however various measures are planned to reduce that period including seven day working along with the evening work as mentioned.

During working hours contractors will be at location to provide assistance and information – should you require to make contact regarding local access or site matters please contact the following persons –

McNicholas Contractors – 07785 625998 / 08452 000214.

Iberdrola Engineering and Construction – 07831 868976.

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A714 Barrhill to Newton Stewart road at Killantringan
Temporary Road Closure

The closure is in force from 09:30 hrs on 20/6/16 until 15:30 hrs on 8/7/16, or until the works are completed whichever is earlier.

The closure will be in place each day only between 09:30hrs and 15:30hrs.

Vehicular access for residents/owners/occupiers within the closure will be permitted to and from their properties.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the closure period.

Alternative Route: via A77 and A75

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Dave Brackenridge In Concert

Saturday 18th June St. Colmon Church

more details on Events page

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Skip

The skip will be in the village Friday 24th June to Monday 27th June

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Barrhill Badminton

in the Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm. Badminton season extended until 9th August courtesy of sponsorship by Ferrartis All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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Barrhill Flower Show

Saturday September 3rd

Welcome to our first Barrhill Flower Show!

Agricultural and Craft shows are events enjoyed by adults and children around the world - help us to make ours a success by entering one or more classes and/or joining us on the day.  And remember, children's classes are free, so they can enter as many as they have time for, gaining more chances of winning a prize!

An event like this really is 'the more, the merrier', so spread the word amongst your friends and rivals, local or further afield, and challenge them to participate!

Please do come along and take part, and we look forward to seeing all your entries.

Some way off as yet but you will need to plan ahead for your entries!

Details of the flower show are in the events section of the website.

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BUS CHANGES

At its meeting on 1 April 2016, the SWestrans Board agreed changes to the
local bus network to meet the £315,000 reduction to its budget for 2016/17. As a result of this decision the

359 Newton Stewart – Girvan Sunday journeys are cancelled.

This is now in effect.

Note that many other Dumfries based services are also effected.

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Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN

Click here to view menu

Opening times for food:
Friday to Sunday 5:30pm till 9:30pm

Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN offers you the taste of pub classics with a unique twist, using the finest ingredients from locally sourced meat and game to the freshest veg and West coast fish.

For details 01465 821313 (Dave)

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 19th June.
All are welcome.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS May 2016

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BARRHILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

THE AGM WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 25th MAY 2016 IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, BARRHILL AT 7.30PM. 

ALL RESIDENTS OF BARRHILL ON THE ELECTORAL ROLL MAY TAKE PART

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Bin Collection Strike

There is a strike taking place from the 12th to 18th May.
During this time only GREEN bins will be collected.
BROWN and BLUE bins should not be put out.

The new schedule for 2016/2017 bin collections is now available.

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Barrhill Flower Show

Saturday September 3rd

Welcome to our first Barrhill Flower Show!

Agricultural and Craft shows are events enjoyed by adults and children around the world - help us to make ours a success by entering one or more classes and/or joining us on the day.  And remember, children's classes are free, so they can enter as many as they have time for, gaining more chances of winning a prize!

An event like this really is 'the more, the merrier', so spread the word amongst your friends and rivals, local or further afield, and challenge them to participate!

Please do come along and take part, and we look forward to seeing all your entries.

Some way off as yet but you will need to plan ahead for your entries!

Details of the flower show are in the events section of the website.

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BUS CHANGES

At its meeting on 1 April 2016, the SWestrans Board agreed changes to the
local bus network to meet the £315,000 reduction to its budget for 2016/17. As a result of this decision the

359 Newton Stewart – Girvan will have Sunday journeys cancelled.

This will take effect from the 30th May

Note that many other Dumfries based services are also effected.

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Ballantrae Medical Practice

will be closed on the following dates due to Public Holidays

Monday 2nd May
&
Monday 30th May

 Please make sure you have enough repeat medication.

 EMERGENCY MEDICAL COVER WILL BE PROVIDED BY NHS 24/ADOC
Dial 111
IN A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY DIAL 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE

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A77 Little Hill to Burnside Farm Road Closure

Scotland TranServ are proposing to carry out essential structural maintenance works on the A77 - Little Hill to Burnside, Between Turnberry and Girvan. Due to narrow widths a road closure will be required to accommodate these works. Please see the proposed diversion drawing and diversion route directions. View detour details.
 
Works are programmed over two weekends commencing Fri 13th May starting at 20.00hrs till Mon 16th May at 06.00hrs, then again on Fri 20th May at 20.00hrs till Mon 23rd May at 06.00hrs, and will be constructed under a full Traffic Management Closure.

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Barrhill Camera Club

First Annual Photograph Exhibition and Sale

Saturday 7th May from 10am to 4pm in the Memorial Hall.

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Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN

Click here to view menu

Opening times for food:
Friday to Sunday 5:30pm till 9:30pm

Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN offers you the taste of pub classics with a unique twist, using the finest ingredients from locally sourced meat and game to the freshest veg and West coast fish.

For details 01465 821313 (Dave)

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Barrhill Badminton

in the Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm.   Badminton continues until 31st May All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

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Website Layout Change

You should have noticed a slight change in the design of the website. Before it was optimised for 4:3 screens (1024 x 768), now it has changeed to 16:9 which is the screen on most laptops for the past 10 years. If this is causing problems for you viewing the pages email me: web@barrhill.org.uk. The old site is still in backup and can be restored.

Hopefully, when the sun eventually returns, I will get out and about to get new photos for the pages.

As always if there are any inaccuracies or there is information you would like adding to the site contact me.

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Skip

NO SKIP THIS MONTH

The next skip will be in the village Friday 24th June to Monday 27th June

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 15th May.
All are welcome.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS April 2016

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A77 Little Hill to Burnside Farm Road Closure

Scotland TranServ are proposing to carry out essential structural maintenance works on the A77 - Little Hill to Burnside, Between Turnberry and Girvan. Due to narrow widths a road closure will be required to accommodate these works. Please see the proposed diversion drawing and diversion route directions. View detour details.
 
Works are programmed over two weekends commencing Fri 13th May starting at 20.00hrs till Mon 16th May at 06.00hrs, then again on Fri 20th May at 20.00hrs till Mon 23rd May at 06.00hrs, and will be constructed under a full Traffic Management Closure.

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Barrhill Camera Club

First Annual Photograph Exhibition and Sale

Saturday 7th May from 10am to 4pm in the Memorial Hall.

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Barrhill Memorial Hall Community Association

The AGM of the BMHCA is on Wednesday 6th April at 7:30
in the Memorial Hall

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Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN

New menu coming soon.

Click here to view menu

Starting Friday 1st April

Opening times for food:
Friday to Sunday 5:30pm till 9:30pm

Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN offers you the taste of pub classics with a unique twist, using the finest ingredients from locally sourced meat and game to the freshest veg and West coast fish.

For details 01465 821313 (Dave)

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The Whithorn Way
in the steps of Saints, Monks & Monarchs

Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum

A meeting of the
THE WHITHORN WAY
steering group

Will take place at the

The Memorial Hall, Barrhill
Wednesday 6th April 2016 at 11:00a.m

All interested parties are welcome to join us

Walkers, Land owners,  anyone interested in pilgrimage and the wider concept of pilgrimage routes in Scotland, local heritage, local services and accommodation providers etc.

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Barrhill Badminton

in the Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm. Easter break: No Badminton on the 5th and 12th April All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

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Website Layout Change

You should have noticed a slight change in the design of the website. Before it was optimised for 4:3 screens (1024 x 768), now it has changeed to 16:9 which is the screen on most laptops for the past 10 years. If this is causing problems for you viewing the pages email me: web@barrhill.org.uk. The old site is still in backup and can be restored.

Hopefully, when the sun eventually returns, I will get out and about to get new photos for the pages.

As always if there are any inaccuracies or there is information you would like adding to the site contact me.

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Skip

There will be a skip in the village Friday 22nd to Monday 25th April

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 17th April.
All are welcome.

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School Holiday 2015-2016

The schedule for 2015 to 2016 is available on this link.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS March 2016

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Barrhill Memorial Hall Community Association

The AGM of the BMHCA is on Wednesday 6th April at 7:30
in the Memorial Hall

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Shop Easter Opening Hours

Normal opening times otherwise.

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Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN

New menu coming soon.

Click here to view menu

Starting Friday 1st April

Opening times for food:
Friday to Sunday 5:30pm till 9:30pm

Gee's Kitchen @ THE TROUT INN offers you the taste of pub classics with a unique twist, using the finest ingredients from locally sourced meat and game to the freshest veg and West coast fish.

For details 01465 821313 (Dave)

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Barrhill joins the 21st century with the introduction of Paypoint in the shop.

Pay bills, transfer money, top up your mobile, pick up a mail order delivery or even pay for parking - whilst picking up items from your local store.

For more information on Paypoint click here.

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Website Layout Change

You should have noticed a slight change in the design of the website. Before it was optimised for 4:3 screens (1024 x 768), now it has changeed to 16:9 which is the screen on most laptops for the past 10 years. If this is causing problems for you viewing the pages email me: web@barrhill.org.uk. The old site is still in backup and can be restored.

Hopefully, when the sun eventually returns, I will get out and about to get new photos for the pages.

As always if there are any inaccuracies or there is information you would like adding to the site contact me.

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Advanced Notice A77 Closure

There is a proposed closure of A77 south of Girvan 11th to 14th March

Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the first period of carriageway resurfacing during a weekend closure which will start on Friday 11th March 2016 at 8pm, and continue with continuous 24 hour working until Monday 14th March at 6am when the A77 will reopen to traffic. The schedule for the remaining works will be confirmed at a later date.

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Bowling Club AGM

This will take place on the Monday 14th March at 7:30 in the Memorial Hall.

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Medical Practice Public Holiday

Friday 25th March
Monday 28th March

Also closed Wednesday 16th March for training

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Easter Craft Fair and Family Fun Day

Saturday 26th March 11 am to 3 pm
In the Memorial Hall

Decorated Egg and Easter Bonnet Competitions

see events page for full poster

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Live Music at The Trout

Tony Fletcher

Friday 4th March from 8pm

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Skip

There will be a skip in the village Friday 11th to Monday 14th March

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 20th March.
All are welcome.

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Barrhill Badminton

in the Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm. Easter break: No Badminton on the 5th and 12th April All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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School Holiday 2015-2016

The schedule for 2015 to 2016 is available on this link.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS February 2016

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Advanced notice

There is a proposed closure of A77 south of Girvan from 3/3/16 to 8/3/16

UPDATE: the latest proposal is to put this back a week.

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Medical Practice Public Holiday

Friday 25th March
Monday 28th March

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Easter Craft Fair and Family Fun Day

Saturday 26th March 11 am to 3 pm
In the Memorial Hall

Decorated Egg and Easter Bonnet Competitions

see events page for full poster

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Live Music at The Trout

Tony Fletcher

Friday 4th March from 8pm

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A714 Barrhill Temporary Closure
between Duisk Bridge and Blair Farm

Works dates altered AGAIN

Between 0930hrs and 1530 hrs
Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd February
or on completion of works, whichever is sooner. Works weather dependent.

Required to facilitate Carriageway Resurfacing,or more information contact Tommy Thorburn Tel: 01563 576445.

For full details click here

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Community Council Elections

If anyone is interested in serving on the Community Council for the next 3 year term nomination papers & SAEs can be obtained from the CC secretary, Celia Strain.
The closing date for application to be with South Ayrshire officers by the 25th February 2016.

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New Train Timetable

A new timetable started on the 14th December 2015 and there are major changes.

Monday to Saturday there will now be 8 trains in each direction instead of 6 and all trains are to/from Kilmarnock.
Four of the trains continue through Kilmarnock to Glasgow but it is still quicker to change to the electric trains at Ayr.

On Sunday there will be 5 trains instead of 3 but none go through Kilmarnock.

The trains are spread much more evenly throughout the day, approximately every 2 hours.

Currently the One Scotland pass can be used on ALL services but there is no information as to whether this will remain the case on the new timetable.

For the new timetable select the trains page and follow the link for further details

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Barrhill Community Action Plan

Thanks go to all people who completed the questionnaire woith 122 returns so far. Returns will still be accepted up to the 7th February.

 

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Skip

No skip this month.

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 21st February.
All are welcome.

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Barrhill Badminton

Restarts after the Christmas break on: Tuesday 12th January 2016 in the Memorial Hall 6pm to 8pm and weekly thereafter. All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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School Holiday 2015-2016

The schedule for 2015 to 2016 is available on this link.

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Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

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Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

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DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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BARRHILL NEWS January 2016

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A714 Barrhill Temporary Closure
between Duisk Bridge and Blair Farm

Works dates extended AGAIN

Between 0930hrs and 1530 hrs
Monday 1st to Friday 5th February
or on completion of works, whichever is sooner.

Required to facilitate Carriageway Resurfacing,or more information contact Tommy Thorburn Tel: 01563 576445.

For full details click here

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Shop New Year Opening Times

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New Train Timetable

A new timetable started on the 14th December 2015 and there are major changes.

Monday to Saturday there will now be 8 trains in each direction instead of 6 and all trains are to/from Kilmarnock.
Four of the trains continue through Kilmarnock to Glasgow but it is still quicker to change to the electric trains at Ayr.

On Sunday there will be 5 trains instead of 3 but none go through Kilmarnock.

The trains are spread much more evenly throughout the day, approximately every 2 hours.

Currently the One Scotland pass can be used on ALL services but there is no information as to whether this will remain the case on the new timetable.

For the new timetable select the trains page and follow the link for further details

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Barrhill Community Action Plan

McKenzie Wilson Consultants have been appointed to update the Barrhill Community Action Plan. In the coming weeks they will be collecting information from a variety of sources in order to produce the plan. One of the main sources will be the residents of the Barrhill community. If you were unhappy with any part of the old Action Plan then make sure that you make your opinions known. The Action Plan should be for the whole community not just the few who are active in the community even when they have its best interests at heart.

The consultants, along with local Barrhill organisations, will be available in Barrhill Memorial Hall on Saturday 23rd January between 1000 and 1530 to collect any remaining forms or help people to complete the questionnaire. They will also be happy to offer any advice or discuss any issues relating to the village and the Community Action Plan.

We may have had no say in the coming of the windfarms but we do have a voice in how the funds can be used to benefit Barrhill. The Action Plan is necessary as any funding applications require us to have one.

Some ideas that have been created that could be included in the action plan are outlined in the document Arecleoch Barrhill Tourism Strategy which can be viewed by clicking the link.

 

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Skip

A skip will be available from Friday 8th to Monday 11th January.

Dates for 2016 can be found here.

Note that the skip is to be situated behind the fence not on the gravelled area in front of it.

Bins Schedule

The shedule for bin collections for the year 2015/16 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.

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Church Services

Services are held on the third Sunday of every month in Barrhill Memorial Hall at 3pm.
The next being Sunday 17th January.
All are welcome.

---

Barrhill Badminton

Restarts after the Christmas break on: Tuesday 12th January 2016 in the Memorial Hall 6pm to 8pm and weekly thereafter. All ages and abilities welcome. Racquets available.

Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.

No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.

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School Holiday 2015-2016

The schedule for 2015 to 2016 is available on this link.

---

Small Grants 2016 Details

Dates and details for Small Grants applications for the first half of 2016 is now available.

---

Broadband Availability  

You can find out whether "Superfast Broadband" will be available to you by entering your postcode in the search box on:

http://www.digitalscotland.org/whereandwhen

There is further information on the other pages of the Digital Scotland site:
http://www.digitalscotland.org/

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Ballantrae Medical Practice

will be closed on the following dates due to Public Holidays 2015/2016

Friday 1st January 2016
Monday 4th January 2016

 

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Report Road Defects

The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects - that should keep you going until next months newsletter!

http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

---

DOG FOULING

After a good couple of years dog fouling seems to have reappeared in the village. The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poo" bags are available free of charge from the village shop. Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.

 

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