262 Results for author: Douglas Haddow
Alan Hodgkinson, a renowned gemologist, gave a fascinating talk to the club on the subject of Portencross Castle and the Hunterston Brooch.
Alan, who has lived in the area since the early 1990’s was one of a number of locals who formed the “Friends of Portencross Castle” and attempted to seek grant funding to ...
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In the space of three hours on a lovely Saturday morning Saturday 2nd April, 246 volunteers - members of Ayr, Alloway, Prestwick, Troon and Girvan Rotary Clubs helped by Cub and Scouts from St Columba’s Ayr, Guides from Prestwick, and Scouts from Troon and Girvan, and many members of the public - took part in Ninth ...
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At a recent meeting of the 43rd Ayrshire Scouts, Kincaidston, President of Ayr Rotary,
Douglas Haddow, presented a cheque for £200 from their Treasure Chest fund. The money will be used to buy archery equipment for the Club and the Scouts have agreed to visit Ayr Rotary to give a demonstration in the near future. The ...
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With microphone in hand, Alister treated his large audience of Ayr Rotarians to a personal library of stunning photographs. He explained the rationale behind each one and the techniques used to capture that special shot.
For example, at last year’s highly successful Air Show, he was the official photographer ...
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On Friday 18th March, a gallant band of 8 Rotarians and friends, repaired the steps at Turnberry Bay, under the guidance of Jimmy Begg, having struggled with 4 sleepers over the dunes, down to the beach below.
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Graham McLachlan attended the Club on 15th March 2016 and gave a fascinating talk on his lifelong interest in trains and railways.
The Club were very impressed when he mentioned meeting the Duchess of Atholl and Lady Patricia, although these were not titled ladies but instead the names of two of the many thousands ...
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Ron Ireland is a retired civil engineer who, although hailing originally from the east of the country, has spent most of his working life in the Glasgow area. He is an enthusiastic family man who, together with his wife, Mhairi, enjoys active participation (up to a point!) in the lives of their young grandchildren. He ...
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David Healy joined Giltech in 1988 to develop water soluble compounds and methods for their manufacture for use as controlled delivery and temporary structural applications in medical device implants, tissue engineering substrates and a variety of industrial applications. Has a BSc in Biochemistry, Physiology and ...
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Through the dimly lit underground tunnels, stacked floor to ceiling with valuable cases of wine, allowing only a narrow passage down the middle, Ayr Rotary club members and their many guests were led on an exciting and atmospheric tour of the Corney & Barrow wine cellars by Manager, Ian Matthews.
Stopping to sample ...
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Retired Ayr business man, Jim McLaughlin has become the latest member to join the Rotary Club of Ayr. He said he wished to help the community and felt that Ayr Rotary was the best, most vibrant club which has so many community based projects. Also, Jim said that the meetings he has attended have all had interesting ...
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