Corn Ball Tournament at Stravaig

Cornhole (aka Cornball) is one of the simplest games to learn, but difficult to master. Unlike many of the other popular sports, there really are not too many things for you to worry about with rules. That’s what makes it such an fun game for friends and family. Simply chuck a bean bag into a hole in a raised board. But ... More

Annual Careers Fair for primary schools in Ayr Town Hall

  The annual Ayr Rotary Careers fair in Ayr Town Hall was held on Thursday 14th of May. Here are the numbers. 9 Primary Schools involved and wow 375 children in total attended. 32 displays and what a buzz in the Town Hall. The atmosphere was electric. From the Army, Ayr United, dentistry, veterinary through to NHS, ... More

Skip David Hope’s review of the Rotary Worlds Curling

Well, what I can say about the Rotary Worlds at Stranraer. Our foreign competitors were over whelmed by the North West Castle and the fact the ice rink and hotel were all on the same site.  Having set off for Stranraer on Thursday 2nd April, all competitors were making their way to Stranraer for what was going to be a ... More

Annual Rotary Bonspiel in Perth

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the 2026 event of the Annual Rotary Charity Bonspiel at Dewars Centre, Perth, which was once again a great success, raising around £1,060 for the charities - the Matt Murdoch Foundation, the Willie Jamieson Curling Fund, and Perth Young Curlers. On the basis that the ... More

Youth Speaks Competition 2025

The stage was set, nerves gently shredded, lights were on and action! At Belmont Academy, Ayr Rotary held its annual Youth Speaks competition, showcasing young talented pupils. This year, Ayr Academy, Belmont Academy, Carrick Academy and Marr Collage all submitted entries, with mesmerizing topics. Ayr Academy ... More

The Brian Hignett Quiz

On Tuesday evening Brian Hignett Quiz Master and David McIntyre who was the Compeer for the evening. We had 4 teams of Rotarians with various interesting team names. We were informed that there were to be 5 rounds plus a picture round. The quiz began with the General Knowledge round with 10 questions. All round would be ... More

Flower Show Winner

Ayr Rotarian, David Hope's entry of a stunning hybrid tea rose wooed the judges to win in his category with an amazing beautiful yellow rose. More

Cornhole Tournament at Ayr Rotary Club

Cornhole (aka Cornball) is one of the simplest games to learn, but difficult to master. Unlike many of the other popular sports, there really are not too many things for you to worry about with rules. That’s what makes it such an awesome game for friends and family. Simply chuck a bean bag into a hole in a raised board. ... More

Youth Speaks Final

Lucy, Sophie and Emma from Kyle Academy, barely 15, were chosen to represent Scotland in the National final of Youth Speaks which took place in Norwich on Sunday 21st April 2024 at the John Innes Conference Centre. They had already beaten all other teams in Scotland. Their topic was "This house believes AI should be ... More

Youth Speaks Final 2024

Report ny Mary-Helen Shakespeare   Lucy, Sophie and Emma from Kyle Academy, barely 15, were chosen to represent Scotland in the National final of Youth Speaks which took place in Norwich on Sunday 21st April 2024 at the John Innes Conference Centre. They had already beaten all other teams in Scotland. T... More