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Northwest Kilmarnock Bowling Club, in partnership with Active Schools, are running training sessions for P5’s at three local schools – Hillhead, Onthank and Mount Carmel Primary Schools.

Councillor Elaine Cowan, in her role as the Council’s Spokesperson for Education, and Children and Young People hosted a meeting recently with four young people who are committed to representing and improving the lives of their peers.

The Council’s Cabinet agreed this week to approve the lease of two areas of land and the sale of two properties in East Ayrshire under the Community Asset Transfer framework.

East Ayrshire’s newly elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) were announced this week at East Ayrshire Council HQ.

Provost Jim Todd enjoyed a Burns supper in Kilmarnock recently which was organised by East Ayrshire Council’s Local Area Co-ordinators in partnership with The Howff Burns Club, Kilmarnock and The Howard Centre. 

East Ayrshire’s most talented athletes, sports clubs and volunteers have been celebrated and recognised for their sporting success and contribution to sport at the East Ayrshire Sports Council and Talented Athlete Awards.

The Win Your Dream Christmas competition gives people the chance to win a £1,000 East Ayrshire Gift Card

DART – the Darvel and Area Regeneration Team – is honoured and delighted to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Services. Equivalent to an MBE and recognising outstanding voluntary work this is the highest award that a volunteer organisation can receive.

Community groups gathered at the Communities Conference in Cumnock last week to discuss topics such as funding, event planning and community led regeneration.

A Dyslexia Roadshow held in Kilmarnock last week provided support and information for people who live with dyslexia, or know someone who does.

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed to continue to invest in the Active Schools programme until 2027 due to its ongoing success in East Ayrshire.

Vibrant Communities will be hosting a free event next month during Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland where people can chat about dyslexia and the support that is available.