Thanks to continued funding from NCCBC, as well as support from ARIA and Destination South Ayrshire we have been busy delivering an exciting series of events to start off the year of celebrations in 2024. During 2022 our “Foundations for Recovery” programme developed proposals that will regenerate our area. With ARIA support we have started […]
On Tuesday Stuart and Claire enjoyed a study visit to the team at Dumfries’ Midsteeple Quarter. We were shown round some of their properties and talked through their very exciting plans for Dumfries Town Centre. 😊 Thank you for our very warm welcome! 🙏 #Dumfries #MidsteepleQuarter #DumfriesAndGalloway #ImprovingNorthCarrick #TownCentreRegeneration
What an amazing difference to the rear access of The Gatherings! Landscaping works are now complete at the rear of the shop, ensuring safe parking and access for users! Thank you to the guys from W Kennedy Ltd who worked through all weathers. Book your slot in the refurbished shop now by emailing gatherings@nccbc.org.uk […]
CHILDREN’S CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION Write a short story themed on castles, kings and queens for your chance to win a goodie bag & gift vouchers! Maximum 500 words. There will be a fantastic prize for the judge’s favourite story from 6-10 year olds, and another for the favourite story from 11-16 year olds! Terms […]
Tree-planting grants are available now! The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Unesco Biosphere in partnership with South Ayrshire Council Live has grant funding available for small scale tree-planting projects in the Biosphere region. Applications are open now for planting on less than 0.25ha of land, which can include field boundaries, orchards, small copses, and more. […]
Brucie Burns Supper! Join us for Burns supper with a Brucie twist! Join us for a unique event with a special spin on the traditional Burns supper. Enjoy a delicious three course meal, live entertainment (including a specially commissioned playlet) followed by a ceilidh with The Reel Stramash Ceilidh band. This Robert the Bruce-themed Burns […]
Attention Brainiacs! To kick off our 2024 Bruce celebrations we will be holding 4 local quizzes in North Carrick throughout January and February, with a 5th final quiz to determine our Bruce 750 Quiz Champions. Dunure & Fisherton Quiz Friday 12th Jan 7pm Kennedy Hall, Dunure Kirkoswald, Maidens & Turnberry Quiz Friday 19th Jan 7pm […]
Some of the photos as part of the King’s Foundation’s press release about their work in our shop! We are so pleased to have these amazing pieces as the cherry on top of the full refurbishment of the shop. Email us to book your week in the shop – availability from February! Email: gatherings@nccbc.org.uk […]
It was with great sadness that NCCBC learned of the passing of David Kiltie M.B.E JP on the 14th of November 2023. David was a founder member of NCCBC and a director of the company since its inception. David was also the founder and editor of the North Carrick Community Newsletter which he was rightly, […]
THE STORY SO FAR For many years, this building – then known as ‘Maybole Charity Shop’ – operated as an essential resource for local community groups to fundraise, with a different group taking the shop each week. Gradually, the building fell further and further into disrepair with flood damage from the flat above, and was […]
