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the annick centre
1936 when the centre was known as the Drill Hall
An evening in the Centre of Scottish country dancing
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stewarton food
bank news
Pic 4 - Fantastic atmosphere back in 2017.
St Columbas church ministers retirement
Taken at the official opening of The Centre on 1st
June 1973
any people in Stewarton will have fond memories of their
times spent at “the Centre”. For many years the building has
been the venue for sports activities, bring and buy sales, award
ceremonies, discos, dancing and much more. Although the building was
owned by the community, in those days it was staffed and maintained by
whichever Council was in power at the time.
In the present economic climate councils across the country are asking
communities to take over the responsibility for their own assets and that
is the case for our own Centre. We have a committee of volunteers who
have taken over the role but there are not enough of us to share the load
and take decisions on the future of the building.
Although many of these activities still take place, the Centre is in need
of modernisation and refurbishment if it is to continue as a focus for
social events in Stewarton.
If you would like to join the committee on this exciting journey and
have a few hours to spare each month please come along and meet the
group at the Centre, Standalane on the third Monday of each month.
You will be made most welcome.
NO BED OF ROSES
Life is not a bed of roses
For most of us that’s true
There always seems to be a problem
Whatever we may do
At times when trials beset us
And never seem to end
How grand it is to know we have
A loyal and helping friend
W
e may be passed Valentine’s Day, but I just want to send some
red roses to thank everyone who has helped donate, sorted
out, given out, received items from the FOOD BANK since
last I wrote. The little poem above shows we could all be in the same
boat if circumstances were different and we ALL need a friend to help us.
We have received donations from children who did a reverse advantage
calendar, putting IN a tin (Or something) when they got their chocolate
OUT. Toys for local children, beautifully crocheted, fingerless gloves,
gently knitted with love and all manner of items to add to give our clients
to give them a special lift.
THANK YOU ALL.
On occasions our shelves look well stocked we do run out of items easily
like UHT milk, coffee and tins of rice/custard, tins of macaroni/ Spaghetti
bolognese/ravioli/hotdogs. We are most grateful for all donations, from
individuals, doctors/nurses, dentists and shops. Thank you for thinking of
others and for our volunteers thank you for your service.
Any donations can go to John Knox Cottage, Cup and Saucer, St.
Columba’s that will stay in Stewarton and the boxes in the Co-op and
Sainsbury’s will be collected and taken to Darvel for distribution to the
whole of East Ayrshire. Thank you for you for your continued support.
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