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Infinity Allstars Fusion involves around 200 girls, who were formerly based at Monkton Village Hall but now have their own premises just outside Sandyford. They applied to Ayr Rotary’s Treasure Chest enabling them to buy shoes for their youngest members. We were delighted to hand over £250 which owner and head coach Leanne Caird was […]

In an evening full of laughter and fun, the “photo caption competition” made a welcome return to Ayr Rotary’s evening meeting after several years absence. Douglas Haddow hosted the night in front of an audience of 32 members, having commandeered President Howard, Secretary Bob and Social Convener Alan Meikle as judges. Douglas created eight teams […]

At Blackburn Car Park on a rather damp Sunday morning, the new Trishaw garage was officially opened by Katherine Henebry from SWECO, and President Howard Stevenson of Ayr Rotary. SWECO is Europe’s leading design, engineering, environmental and regulatory consultancy which donated the third trishaw to the Ayr Chapter and also generously donated one to the […]

Held on Thursday 9 October 2025 Scott Mulholland engaging with pupils Rotary Technology Tournaments are a challenging and enjoyable way for young people to enrich their STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). The young people, typically in teams of four, have to solve an interactive technology-based task and are required to design, develop and […]

Ayr Rotary welcomes Robin Ballantyne from The Community Housing Advocacy Project On 7 October 2025, Ayr Rotary welcomed Robin Ballantyne as our guest speaker, who gave a very interesting presentation on ‘The Community Housing Advocacy Project’, an Ayrshire charity otherwise known by its acronym ‘CHAP’. Robin is the charity’s Senior Education Officer at CHAP, which […]

Ayrshire Street Pastors aim to share their love of Christ with people through their actions, as they believe that these speak louder than words.  This is achieved by patrolling the streets of Ayr and Prestwick, primarily at night, ensuring that people are safe on the streets, by Caring, Listening and Helping.  Ayrshire Street Pastors are […]

An intriguing title for Simon Glendinning’s talk at the club on 30 September 2025. As it turned out, few of those present had ever heard of these three women that Simon introduced. Nevertheless, his easy presentation style held the audience throughout. Simon is a passionate historian and founder member and chair of Carrick History Society, […]

Ayr Rotary had the pleasure of hosting the local celebrity “Magic Malky” recently. He amazed and engaged his audience with illusions and cheeky banter, at times choosing an unsuspecting person to “help” with his professional, well-honed act. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the fun evening and President Howard Stevenson delivered a well deserved complimentary vote of thanks

Mark grew up in Lenzie, East Dumbartonshire with his parents and older brother. He also lived in Cardonald, Southside of Glasgow and Kelvinside before moving to Ayr in 2006 on a permanent basis. He always spent time in Ayr as his Aunt & Uncle owned Pierino’s Restaurant with Italian grandparents who lived nearby. Mark works […]

Ayr Rotary can help all sections of the community In a new initiative, Ayr Rotary has collated all recent exam questions in Higher Mathematics and Physics, grouped them all by course section and topic, and linked each question to a PDF and (where available) a video of its solution. Just the job for STEM students […]