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Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Lillian Jones visited David and Lil Wallace of Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Linda Holland visited Mauchline couple Neil and Agnes Watson recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor June Kyle visited Cumnock couple Robert and Pat Wallace recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch welcomed Elsie Cook to the meeting of Council this week to recognise the enormous contribution that she has made over the last several decades to women’s football.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Billy Crawford visited Cumnock couple John and Elizabeth Anderson recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd visited Kilmarnock couple William and Elizabeth Robertson recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Sally Cogley visited Newmilns couple Robert and Jessie Faulds recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Linda Holland visited Auchinleck couple John and Isobel Young recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Registrars at the Burns Monument Centre have exciting new plans for the year ahead which will further enhance the services they already offer.

As 2022 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the year just past, with its many ups and downs. 

As the festive season comes around again and we look forward to spending valuable time with our families and friends, it’s important to remember those who may be struggling at this time of year. As I am currently supporting MND Scotland as my chosen charity, I will be thinking especially about everyone who is currently living with motor neuron disease and the families and carers who are helping them to deal with this cruel disease.