Tuesday 15th March, Trains of My Youth, Graham McLachlan

Graham McLachlan attended the Club on 15th March 2016 and gave a fascinating talk on his lifelong interest in trains and railways. The Club were very impressed when he mentioned meeting the Duchess of Atholl and Lady Patricia, although these were not titled ladies but instead the names of two of the many thousands ... More

Ayrshire win Curling Match against Glasgow

The annual curling match between Ayrshire and Glasgow was held on 14 March 2016 at Ayr Ice Rink. Three Ayrshire rinks were represented with players from six different Rotary clubs. Rinks skipped by Charlie Steele and Donnie Shedden won, with Jim Wilson's rinks losing, but overall Ayrshire were 5 shots up giving ... More

And yet another new member joins Ayr Rotary

Ron Ireland is a retired civil engineer who, although hailing originally from the east of the country, has spent most of his working life in the Glasgow area. He is an enthusiastic family man who, together with his wife, Mhairi, enjoys active participation (up to a point!) in the lives of their young grandchildren. He ... More

Tuesday 8th March, David Healy on Scientific Experiences

David Healy joined Giltech in 1988 to develop water soluble compounds and methods for their manufacture for use as controlled delivery and temporary structural applications in medical device implants, tissue engineering substrates and a variety of industrial applications. Has a BSc in Biochemistry, Physiology and ... More

Ayr Curlers almost make it…

The Scottish Rotary Curling Championship Finals, playing for the Ram's Head Trophy, were held at Perth Ice Rink on 8 and 9 March 2016. The Ayr rink of Charlie Steele, Neil Beattie, Jim Nelson and Ronnie Wilson had qualified as winners of South-west Scotland region. The three other regional winners were Forfar, ... 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 23rd February Graham McLachlan on flight 4590 – 25th July 2000

An expert on aviation, Graham took us on a memorable and frightening journey, leading to a disaster. It is an indelible image, heavy with symbolism: the photograph taken on 25 July at the moment Concorde became a technological Icarus. The great white bird reared up over runway 26 at Charles de Gaulle, immediately after ... More