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August 2010

6th / 7th August	The Great Tour	Troon
On 3rd July 2010 an intrepid band of cyclists drawn from the worlds of sport, celebrity, charity, politics, science and the arts will gather in Seaton, Devon, to embark on one the Britain’s last great sporting challenges - to circumnavigate the coast by bicycle. Keeping the sea to their right for 64 days the riders will never lose the sight, smell or sound of the sea during their epic 6600km pedal for charity. The ride will be hosted by well known athletes who will be joined by a wide variety of guests and charity riders to create a colourful and inspirational sporting celebration of the British coastline. This will be the inaugural Great Tour, which will become an annual charity bike ride. For further information please visit our website at www.thegreattour.org

7th August	Craft Fair	Concert Hall
Ayrshire's only monthly indoor craft fair. The Ayrshire Arts and Crafts Fair takes place each month in Troon in either the Concert or Walker Hall. Admission to every event is FREE and each month provides a fantastic opportunity to buy some truly unique, hand-crafted items. The Craft Fair is open to the public from 11am to 4:30pm. Our 2010 Fairs provide a great opportunity to buy truly unique, hand-crafted items from hand-made jewellery to embroidery, toys, wood turning and stained glass, there is plenty for shoppers to choose from. Our crafters and artists are also available for commissions. For further information please visit our website at www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk

7th August	Dundonald Games	Royal Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Games is on Saturday 7th August 2010 from noon till 17.00 and offers great entertainment for all the family. Don't forget to enter the 10km road race and children's fun night to be held on Wednesday evening preceding the Games. For further information please visit our website at www.dundonald-games.org.uk

6-9th August	Troon Reunion	TBA
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13th August	Brian Taylor's Big Debate	Walker Hall
	Brian Taylor's Big Debate - a weekly BBC Radio Scotland radio show will be broadcast live from Walker Hall, Troon, chaired by BBC Scotland Political Correspondent, Raymond Buchanan, as he sits in for Brian Taylor, focussing on the week's biggest news stories.The programme broadcasts with a panel in front of an audience, and takes a similar format to the BBC's Question Time. Please arrive at 11:45 (the broadcast is from 12:15-13:00). This event is open to the public, and you are welcome to bring friends/family members too. The panel will consist of four people, so far including: Bill McIntosh Leader of South Ayrshire Council Graeme Obree World champion cyclist who twice broke the World Hour Record - these days one of his ventures is motivational speaking Matt Smith Unison Scotland Secretary If you'd like to join the debate as part of the audience , please book your place in the audience by emailing brian@bbc.co.uk

18th August	Concert	Walker Hall
For the past 8 years the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra has been under the musical direction of Alistair McCulloch, one of Scotland's best-known fiddlers. Apart from his teaching commitments at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and the University of Strathclyde, he travels extensively with his Ceilidh Band Coila and his renowned group The Alistair McCulloch Trio. On Wednesday 18th August the Trio and the Orchestra will give a Concert in the Walker Hall Troon at 8pm, promising to raise the rafters with an evening of energetic, rhythmic fiddle music. Tickets are on sale at Words and Music, Portland Street Troon and from Wallace Galbraith on 07967 222 572.

21st August	Indoor Car Boot Sale	Concert Hall
Troon Car Boot has been successfully running since July 2000. Car booters unload their cars onto large tables within the Concert Hall or Walker Hall, which has a capacity for 39 tables and is always full. We advise getting there in the morning to scoop up any bargains. We serve teas and coffees with a good selection of home baking and snacks. For further information please visit our website at www.trooncarboot.co.uk

27th August	Fundraising Dance	Concert Hall
Fundraising dance to support Vanessa Riddle's battle with Neuroblastoma - with charity auction, balloon-pop raffle, Irish bingo and horseracing. Dance the night away with Pulse Showband with support band The Dog House Howlers. Doors open 6.30pm, tickets £12.50 including buffet. For further information please visit our website at www.rainbowevents.org.uk

28th August	Concert	Troon Old Parish Church
	Classical guitarist Ben Kearsley will be playing a solo concert in Troon as part of a 40 date u.k tour to promote his 5th CD "Tango En Skai" released by Shore Sounds Music. Concert time 7.30pm at Troon Old Parish Church, Ayr Street, Troon. Tickets on the door price £5. For further information please visit his website at www.myspace.com/benkearsleyclassicalguitar

28th August	Land O' Burns Invitation Contest	Concert Hall
Dalmellington Band are delighted to announce details of our annual 'Land O' Burns Invitation Contest'. Once again we are delighted to say that we are receiving continued support from South Ayrshire Council to bring you one of the finest Band Contests - in one of the finest venues - in the Brass Band calendar. The Contest commences at 10.30am and tickets are on sale at the door £5 and £3.50 (concession). The prize giving - with Provost Winifred Sloan presenting - will be at approx. 7.00pm. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact contest organiser, Sandy McAughtrie at lob@dalmellingtonband.org.uk

September 2010

3-5th September	Live@Troon Music Festival	Various Locations
Ayrshire's famous seaside town, Troon is to host its first music festival from 3-5 September. The 'Live@Troon' event will feature a wide variety of musical talent playing at numerous venues around the town. A variety of established acts and local bands have been lined up to cater for all musical tastes - from indie to folk, gospel to rock, and jazz to classical - with the halls, bars and clubs in the town promoting the music over the whole weekend. Further details on our website at www.liveattroon.co.uk

8-9th September	Womens Institute Conference	Concert Hall, Troon
The Handcrafts & Housewives Conference will be held in the Concert Hall, Troon on 8 and 9 September 2010. The Exhibition will be held in the Reception Room, Walker Hall and the Portland Church Hall. Opening on Tuesday 7 September from 2.00pm until 5.30pm, last admission 4.30pm, Wednesday 8 September from 9.00am until 5.30pm, last admission 4.30pm. The exhibitions will not open on Thursday. Further details on our website at www.swri.org.uk

10th September	Marr College Hockey Support Group Social Evening	Marr Rugby Club, Fullarton Park
The Marr College Hockey Support Group have organised a social evening on Friday 10th September at Marr Rugby Club at Fullarton Park startinbg at 7.30pm for 8pm. The idea is for parents and friends to get to know each other socially in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy some food suppplied by Jim Meikle and entertainment provided by Ian and Heather McCreath. There will also be a raffle to raise much needed funds. Tickets cost £7.50 per person and the price includes a drink and hot buffet in addition to the entertainment. Tickets are available from the Marr College Office, 'Words 7 Music' in Portland Street as well as from the tuck shop at College Fields on a Saturday morning. Tickets can also be reserved by telephoning Allan Mackintosh on 0776 416 8989.

11th September	Craft Fair	Concert Hall
Ayrshire's only monthly indoor craft fair. The Ayrshire Arts and Crafts Fair takes place each month in Troon in either the Concert or Walker Hall. Admission to every event is FREE and each month provides a fantastic opportunity to buy some truly unique, hand-crafted items. The Craft Fair is open to the public from 11am to 4:30pm. Our 2010 Fairs provide a great opportunity to buy truly unique, hand-crafted items from hand-made jewellery to embroidery, toys, wood turning and stained glass, there is plenty for shoppers to choose from. Our crafters and artists are also available for commissions. For further information please visit our website at www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk

25th September	Indoor Car Boot Sale	Concert Hall
Troon Car Boot has been successfully running since July 2000. Car booters unload their cars onto large tables within the Concert Hall or Walker Hall, which has a capacity for 39 tables and is always full. We advise getting there in the morning to scoop up any bargains. We serve teas and coffees with a good selection of home baking and snacks. For further information please visit our website at www.trooncarboot.co.uk

October 2010

2nd October	Craft Fair	Concert Hall
Ayrshire's only monthly indoor craft fair. The Ayrshire Arts and Crafts Fair takes place each month in Troon in either the Concert or Walker Hall. Admission to every event is FREE and each month provides a fantastic opportunity to buy some truly unique, hand-crafted items. The Craft Fair is open to the public from 11am to 4:30pm. Our 2010 Fairs provide a great opportunity to buy truly unique, hand-crafted items from hand-made jewellery to embroidery, toys, wood turning and stained glass, there is plenty for shoppers to choose from. Our crafters and artists are also available for commissions. For further information please visit our website at www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk

9th October	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

23rd October	Indoor Car Boot Sale	Concert Hall
Troon Car Boot has been successfully running since July 2000. Car booters unload their cars onto large tables within the Concert Hall or Walker Hall, which has a capacity for 39 tables and is always full. We advise getting there in the morning to scoop up any bargains. We serve teas and coffees with a good selection of home baking and snacks. For further information please visit our website at www.trooncarboot.co.uk

30th October	Hallowe'en Fancy Dress Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

November 2010

6th November	Craft Fair	Concert Hall
Ayrshire's only monthly indoor craft fair. The Ayrshire Arts and Crafts Fair takes place each month in Troon in either the Concert or Walker Hall. Admission to every event is FREE and each month provides a fantastic opportunity to buy some truly unique, hand-crafted items. The Craft Fair is open to the public from 11am to 4:30pm. Our 2010 Fairs provide a great opportunity to buy truly unique, hand-crafted items from hand-made jewellery to embroidery, toys, wood turning and stained glass, there is plenty for shoppers to choose from. Our crafters and artists are also available for commissions. For further information please visit our website at www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk

13th November	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

20th November	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

20th November	Indoor Car Boot Sale	Concert Hall
Troon Car Boot has been successfully running since July 2000. Car booters unload their cars onto large tables within the Concert Hall or Walker Hall, which has a capacity for 39 tables and is always full. We advise getting there in the morning to scoop up any bargains. We serve teas and coffees with a good selection of home baking and snacks. For further information please visit our website at www.trooncarboot.co.uk

December 2010

4th December	Charity Christmas Craft Fair	Walker Hall & Concert Hall
Ayrshire's only monthly indoor craft fair. The Ayrshire Arts and Crafts Fair takes place each month in Troon in either the Concert or Walker Hall. Admission to every event is FREE and each month provides a fantastic opportunity to buy some truly unique, hand-crafted items. The Craft Fair is open to the public from 11am to 4:30pm. Our 2010 Fairs provide a great opportunity to buy truly unique, hand-crafted items from hand-made jewellery to embroidery, toys, wood turning and stained glass, there is plenty for shoppers to choose from. Our crafters and artists are also available for commissions. For further information please visit our website at www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk

4th December	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

11th December	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

11th December	Indoor Car Boot Sale	Concert Hall
Troon Car Boot has been successfully running since July 2000. Car booters unload their cars onto large tables within the Concert Hall or Walker Hall, which has a capacity for 39 tables and is always full. We advise getting there in the morning to scoop up any bargains. We serve teas and coffees with a good selection of home baking and snacks. For further information please visit our website at www.trooncarboot.co.uk

18th December	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

31st December	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. This event is pre-booking only. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

January 2011

2nd January	Dinner Dance	South Beach Hotel
Dinner & Dance at South Beach Hotel featuring Sweet Inspiration, vocal & instrumental duo - live music for all ages - Abba, Beatles, Disco, Scottish, Strictly Dancing. This event is pre-booking only. Contact the South Beach Hotel for details 01292 312033

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