The takeover of one of the former Lloyds Pharmacy stores in Cumnock has officially been marked.
Numark Pharmacy has hosted a Community Open Day this week, as it takes over the pharmacy on Tanyard - which will now be known as Rowlands Pharmacy Cumnock HC.
The town's other former Lloyds Pharmacy store, on Townhead Street, is now being run as Cumnock Pharmacy.
Numark say the event served as a celebration of, and recommitment to, serving the local community.
Local resident Dale Watson cut the all-important blue ribbon to welcome in the new era.
Rowlands Pharmacy Cumnock HC, which is part of Numark Pharmacy, will be run by pharmacy manager Meghan Mcewan and a team of colleagues from the local community.
Dale is a regular customer at the branch who even brings the team biscuits.
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The branch also made a donation of £250 to the Sticky Fingers Group, which supports local children through activities such as crafts and sports.
Meghan said: “It was lovely to welcome the community into store and re-cement our commitment to them.
"As community pharmacists we’re a pillar of healthcare for the locality and I look forward to meeting more of the community in the coming weeks.”
Dale added: “I’ve had a fantastic time opening the new Numark Pharmacy Community Open Day. It was an honour to officially open the doors and welcome customers in.
“Community pharmacies are so important in providing access to healthcare and I’m proud to have supported Numark Pharmacy in providing this much needed facility.”
The branch will be open from Monday- Friday 9am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm.
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