262 Results for author: Douglas Haddow

Social Media Made Easy

Our dynamic duo of Charlie and Alasdair gave club members a review of our new website and explained some of the intricacies and terminologies used  in Facebook & Twitter on Tuesday 25th August. From followers to retweets, club members were amazed by the power of Social Media and were encouraged to join in the ... More

Visioning for a Better Future

A thought provoking presentation from former District Governor Alex Blair on Club Visioning which is a critical analysis of the health of a club by using a dynamic management approach. He said it provides a vision for the future and the beginnings of a written plan that promotes consensus, consistency and continuity, ... More

BBQ Brings in Quids

On a bright Tuesday evening in Jimmy Flowerdew's garden at Turnberry, Girvan Rotary hosted a BBQ to which Ayr Rotarians were invited, all in aid of Shelter Box. Not even a sharp Summer shower could dampen the enthusiasm and generosity of guests and organisers. Over 60 people attended the splendid evening, raising in ... More

Dubai Rotarian visits Ayr

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New President Takes Over & Rotarian of the Year Awarded

Douglas Haddow, last year's Rotarian of the year, has been elected to the President of Ayr Rotary. He said it was a great honour to lead the club for the forthcoming year and follow in the footsteps of many distinguished past Presidents who have demonstrated excellent community spirit. Douglas added it is his aim to ... More

Stuart McIntyre of Prestwick Space Port Tuesday 9th June

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the Scottish Government-owned strategic airport facility on the Ayrshire coast, was the engaging topic delivered by Stuart McIntyre, the Bid Director of Prestwick Spaceport at Ayr Rotary last week. The UK Government has re-affirmed the country’s need to have an operational Spaceport capability ... More

Another Charity Golf Day Triumph

President Neil Beattie of the Rotary Club of Ayr presenting a cheque for £2500 to May Gilchrist of CLIC Sargent. The monies were the proceeds from our recently held charity golf day. More

Tuesday 2nd June Kenny Bell from Ayr Sea Cadets

Kenny Bell the officer in charge of the Ayr Sea Cadets, delivered a fascinating insight into the origins and current exciting activities at their Seaforth Road unit premises. He explained how the 5 core values of Respect, Loyalty, Self Discipline, Honesty & Integrity and Commitment are instilled in all cadets ... More

South Ayrshire Befriending Project Tuesday 26th May

The South Ayrshire Befriending Project (SABP) is a small locally run charity based in Ayr, which was established in 1996 when the need for a befriending service for young people aged between 8 and 18 years old with social or emotional difficulties within South Ayrshire was identified. SABP also extends to young people with ... More

On the ACP with Active Colleagues Participating

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