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

Tuesday 1st November 85th Anniversary Dinner in Loch Green

At Loch Green Hotel on Tuesday 1st November, the Rotary Club of Ayr held an 85th Anniversary Dinner of the Club's formation. 80 people, Rotarians and their partners, enjoyed excellent fare with an thoroughly entertaining after dinner speech, delivered by Niven Rennie. Also, during the evening the prestigious Paul ... More

Charity Classic Car Tour – Saturday 10th September 2016

Invitation by The Rotary Club of East Kilbride Kittoch – 7th Charity Classic Car Tour Report by Ian Alexander Eileen and Ian Alexander kindly accepted this invitation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Ayr. It was an early start to be at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride for registration at 9.30 am. ... More

Mastermind Quiz Night

August 23rd was the date of our 3rd annual Mastermind competition with question master Craig Wilson adopting the John Humphry's role. The entire club competed in the first round with the three highest scorers in the final. After a tie-break question between several members – How many minutes did the original ... More

New Forth Bridge Crossing Day Out

Organised by Charlie and his committee, 22 Rotarians boarded a spotless Dodds coach at the Savoy Park hotel on a bright Friday morning 29th July, destined for the new Queensferry Crossing at South Queensferry. Arriving only 90 minutes later, the happy band of Rotarians scoffed a quick coffee and sandwich at the visitor ... More