Geoff & Jan Barber at HMS Bulwark

    Having co-ordinated the collection of over two hundred thousand pounds for the Poppy appeal over the last six years, Geoff and Jan Barber visited the Royal Navy’s top capital ship HMS Bulwark whilst moored in Glasgow on Saturday 30th April as guests of our very own Colin Vooght. Briefings and a ... More

Wine Tasting at Corney & Barrow

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 ... More

Another New Member Joins Ayr Rotary

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 ... More

Ayr Poppy Appeal organiser bows out after 6 years

Area Organiser Geoff Barber has retired from the role after six years of tireless dedication to the Poppy Appeal and is succeeded by Rotarian Paul Williams who has been heavily involved in the appeal as a volunteer throughout the past five years and so is no stranger to the work. Geoff will still continue to help with ... More

Dobbies Open Morning Saturday 27th February

Ayr Rotary held an open morning in Dobbies conservatory on Saturday. Visitors were able to view the many projects which the Club have undertaken, including Shelter Box, the Scottish Poppy Appeal, the Ayrshire Coastal Path maintenance, Treasure Chest and Message in a Bottle and gain an insight to this large Club's community ... More

Tuesday 16th February Ieuan Isaac Job Talk

Using awe inspiring photographs of projects from around the world in which he has had a major decision making role, Ieuan confidently delivered a chronological walk through his business life, from his early schooling in Maesteg, Llnfyi Valley South Wales to his active "retirement" lecturing in the Universities of ... More

Poppy Appeal raises £201,244 as Geoff Barber stands down

The 2015 Poppy Appeal in Ayr raised £34453, bringing the six-year total to £201,244.   The Rotary Club of Ayr took over the organisation of the collection in 2009, under the leadership of Geoff Barber. He and his wife Jan have worked tirelessly over that period to ensure the success of the Collection. ... More

Tuesday 9th February Bill Hicks & Jill Scott on the Glasgow Central Hotel

Accomplished journalists Bill Hicks and Jill Scott, presented an entertaining summary of their recently published 160 page, glossy book entitled Glasgow's Grand Central Hotel. They took turns at delivering highlights of their book, which included stories of the good and the great who have graced the rooms of the hotel. ... More

Scottish Schools Indoor Athletic Championships 3 – 4 Feb 2016

  More than 200 schools from throughout Scotland will be taking part with more than 1400 athletes competing. The Championships are for secondary schools. They take place at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on 3rd and 4th February. Competition starts at 11.00 am each day and finishes at 5.00pm. Finals of the various ... More

Marian Donnelly of Galloway Forest Park, Tuesday 12th January

Marian Donnelly gave us an inspiring and enthusiastic presentation on Galloway Forest Park which is situated in the heart of Galloway, southern Scotland. The Galloway Forest Park managed by Forestry Commission Scotland offers spectacular views and a diversity of dramatic scenery. Three hundred square miles of wild ... More