District Conference 10/11th October Tulliallan Police College

President Douglas, his wife Eileen with past President Geoff Barber and his wife Jan (Ayr Inner Wheel President) attended the conference this year. Out of the many excellent speakers, the highlight of the conference was Holocaust survivor Iby Knill, who captivated the packed lecture theatre with her harrowing account ... More

Lady Isle Trophy 9 Oct 2015

The Lady Isle competition 2015 was won by Alloway Rotary Club, and Hugh Pillson accepts the trophy from Prestwick Rotary president, Adnan Soojeri. A fine evening celebration was held at St Nicholas Golf Club, attended by some 25 members from the thre clubs of Ayr, Prestwick and Alloway. The competition is played over ... 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

ABC at BBC

The Ayr Broadcasting Company (Ayr Rotary) descended en masse on the BBC Glasgow for a behind the scenes visit. We were treated to a live on-air Radio Scotland studio visit as well as a gantry view of an enormous TV studio which can seat 220 of an audience. The highlight of the evening visit was the news room studio where ... More

Good Golfing Gets Great

On a bright, perfect Friday morning on 8th May, the first of several teams teed off for the annual Rotary Club of Ayr charity golf event held at Belleisle. A calm day, coupled with glimpses of the sun and a mild south westerly wind aided even the occasional players on the greens. Swinging, slicing, perfect putting, ... More

Presidents and Performers at Rotary’s 110th Anniversary

At the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (RBBM) on Friday 27th February, the Rotary Clubs of Alloway, Ayr, Cumnock, Girvan, Prestwick, Troon and Stranraer celebrated the 110th anniversary of the founding of Rotary in down town Chicago on 23rd February 1905. Dr David Hopes, the Museum Director, held his audience’s attention ... More