Christmas Quiz – 19 December 2017

Our annual quiz evening began with a piece of poetry delivered by President Craig – something to do with an injured toe! It finished with a vote of thanks by Kenneth Dickie – something about two cows and a milk tanker! Our three guests that evening (Andrew Muirhead, Douglas Brown and Louden McAndrew) could be forgiven ... More

Partners Evening – 11 December 2017

Well what a night of fun. friendship, awards and entertainment we had, hosted by oor secretary Douglas. A glass of Prosecco greeted everyone to get the evening underway and the Savoy Park Hotel, with Mary, Geoff and staff on hand, provided a most enjoyable three-course meal followed by coffee, mince pies & mints.   ... More

Strictly Rotary (and friends) – 9 November 2017

Well! What a night we had last Thursday. Eat your hearts out Anton du Beke and Darcy Bussell! Ayr Rotary Club are on the dance floor! Those of us who had the courage (or audacity) to look out these old dance shoes and take to the floor were rewarded with an evening of performance, passion and (let’s be honest) ... More

Pumpkin Parade – 31 October 2017

Club members excelled themselves on Tuesday evening by exhibiting their pumpkin lantern efforts whilst hiding behind a variety of Halloween masks. One member was heard to remark that the scariness level of the pumpkin table was closely matched by some of the other tables where members were wearing no masks. The pumpkin ... More

Annual Croquet Competition Sun 9 July 2017

Watching heavily laden skies, eager to begin our annual croquet competition, a large group of Ayr Rotarians and friends tucked into the usual high quality Savoy Park Hotel fare complemented by copious bowls of summer (!) salads and tasty desserts which were supplied by members and guests. When there was a break in the ... More

Wine Tasting 30 June 2017

  Ayr Rotary Club is well known for enjoying a wine tasting evening. Experts and novices claim to know their wines, and after a few different examples, their claims become stronger! Majestic Wine in Ayr is an excellent venue for a convivial evening, with delicious snack food provided by Jacquie Wilson ... More

Tuesday 24th January, Burns Night

In came the Haggis held aloft by the Savoy Park head chef David Gibson, through the standing assembled company at a slow and stately pace accompanied by 'A Man's a Man for A That' on the pipes, resounding to synchronised clapping of the audience, in the packed room at the Savoy Park Hotel. Thereafter, Alistair Tyre ... More

Tuesday 20th December Ayr Rotary Christmas Quiz 2016

"..are you ready, no cheating, turn your papers over, begin" said Willie Stewart, with the sadistic glee of a sneering, evil torturer as his quiz revealed 24 challenging brain teasers. Wailing, teeth gnashing, sighing, head scratching, quizzical looks, surreptitious and furtive side ways glances were all in evidence as ... More

Tuesday 13th December, Christmas Party Night

In a fun filled Christmas night of good fellowship and excellent Savoy Park fare, topped off with copious quantities of wine, the Rotary Club of Ayr held their annual Christmas dinner to the sound of “Still Crazy” duet who played a range of songs from 70's, 80's and 90's. The main raffle prize of a Christmas hamper ... More

Visit to SAR Base at Prestwick

Ayr Rotary Club visited Coastguard Search & Rescue base at Prestwick and were treated to an exceptional tour of the hanger, the helicopters and all facilities A new era for the UK's search and rescue (SAR) helicopter operations began January 1, 2016, when the Newquay and Prestwick SAR bases commenced operations, ... More