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East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

At a recent Cabinet meeting, elected members agreed that a new policy should be introduced whereby event organisers must obtain the necessary permissions in advance.

Loch Doon and its surrounding area is one of East Ayrshire’s most treasured natural landscapes, attracting locals and visitors to its rugged unspoilt shores to walk, camp, fish, picnic, birdwatch and take to the water.

Provost Claire Leitch presented Shortlees Amateurs and Scott Montgomery from The Killie Community with certificates of civic recognition this week at Council HQ.

Councillor Graham Barton visited Hurlford couple Gavin and Betty Brown recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

The sixth Burns First Edition Festival was a great success again this year, drawing visitors and local people alike to celebrate the special relationship Burns had with Kilmarnock.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Ellen Freel visited Kilmaurs couple John and Margaret Bannerman recently to congratulate them on 70 years of marriage.

Councillor William Lennox visited Muirkirk couple Thomas and Jean Keddie recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Margaret Paton has celebrated her 100th birthday in style with a wonderful Western themed party at Glennie House, Auchinleck and a family party at the Dumfries Arms in Cumnock where Councillor William Lennox presented a gift on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

Councillor Billy Crawford visited Lorraine and Hugh Killin from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Douglas Reid popped into The Killie Community Hub to congratulate Scott Montgomery, Hub Operations Lead on being named Employee of the Year at the recent Scottish Charity Awards.

Members of the armed forces gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock this week to pay tribute to the contribution made by all those who serve or have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces.