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The lunch will take place this month.

Marie Curie charity lunch taking place at Dumfries House this month

The FitFest event returned with a bang to New Cumnock.

The FitFest event returned with a bang to New Cumnock.

PICTURES: New Cumnock FitFest entertains crowds at fun-filled event

The triumphant members of the Dalmellington Band who won the WSBBA competition prize at Saturday's event in Troon. (Photo: Donald L. Reid)

The triumphant members of the Dalmellington Band who won the WSBBA competition prize at Saturday's event in Troon. (Photo: Donald L. Reid)

Dalmellington Band's in fine tune with West of Scotland contest victory

The event will return this weekend.

The event will return this weekend.

New Cumnock gearing up for FitFest return this weekend

MSP Carol Mochan went along to the Drongan event.

MSP Carol Mochan went along to the Drongan event.

MSP praises efforts gone into successful Drongan fun day

It was a great day at the Woodroad Park.

It was a great day at the Woodroad Park.

PICTURES: Crowds gather for Woodroad Park fun day

Changes could be coming to Visions Leisure Centre.

Changes could be coming to Visions Leisure Centre.

Earlier opening times could be on the cards at Cumnock's leisure centre

Dave Mason will be the special guest for the occasion.

Dave Mason will be the special guest for the occasion.

New Cumnock music group plan special event to celebrate anniversary

There's lots happening in the area.

There's lots happening in the area.

Events happening in Cumnock and the surrounding areas

East Ayrshire Community Hospital event.

East Ayrshire Community Hospital event.

PICTURES: Cumnock hospital hosts fun-filled gala day

The event will return this month.

The event will return this month.

Mauchline 5k fun run and family fun day returns to town this month

The event will return in September.`

The event will return in September.`

Popular New Cumnock event organisers on the lookout for volunteers

The fun day will return in August.

The fun day will return in August.

Line-up announced for fun-filled Woodroad Park leisure day

Fun at Logan Gala Week.

Fun at Logan Gala Week.

Organisers give thanks to all who made Logan Gala Week happen

Patna extravaganza

Patna extravaganza

PICTURES: Fun-filled day held for Patna extravaganza

A week of fun in Logan.

A week of fun in Logan.

PICTURES: Crowds gather for week-long Logan gala celebrations

Last year's Scots Language Awards in Johnstone Town Hall

Last year's Scots Language Awards in Johnstone Town Hall

Public urged to nominate Scots language heroes for Ayrshire award ceremony

The popular show returns in August

The popular show returns in August

Dumfries House Fun Dog Show set to benefit the charity Bravehound

It will be closed until August.

It will be closed until August.

Popular Cumnock takeaway to be closed for more than three weeks

All roads lead to the Scout Hall in Dalmellington for the Acts of Kindness group's table top salee on July 20.

All roads lead to the Scout Hall in Dalmellington for the Acts of Kindness group's table top salee on July 20.

Snap up a bargain at table top sale in Dalmellington this weekend

A free football session is being organised by Shire Housing, the New Cumnock Development Trust and Street Soccer Ayrshire.

A free football session is being organised by Shire Housing, the New Cumnock Development Trust and Street Soccer Ayrshire.

Three community groups' free football session to kick away the summer blues

FitFest is returning to New Cumnock later this year.

FitFest is returning to New Cumnock later this year.

New Cumnock FitFest organisers gearing up for surprise additions this year

The Patna Extravaganza is planned for July 27.

The Patna Extravaganza is planned for July 27.

Summer fun day planned in Doon Valley - but organisers need your help!

The New Cumnock Development Trust is running a 'Wee Kids Club' this summer

The New Cumnock Development Trust is running a 'Wee Kids Club' this summer

Details revealed of 'Wee Kids Club' taking place in New Cumnock this summer

The Lochhill Dairy Co won four bronze awards for its milk and cream at the Royal Highland Show.

The Lochhill Dairy Co won four bronze awards for its milk and cream at the Royal Highland Show.

New Cumnock farm is cream of the crop with Royal Highland Show bronze medals

A family fun day is planned to mark the launch of the Dalmellington Parish Development Trust's community action plan.

A family fun day is planned to mark the launch of the Dalmellington Parish Development Trust's community action plan.

Family fun day is backdrop for Dalmellington action plan launch this weekend

Doonfest returns to Dalrymple on the weekend of July 5 and 6.

Doonfest returns to Dalrymple on the weekend of July 5 and 6.

Bus firm's boost for Doon Valley music fest as gig-goers' free trip home returns

Winners at last year's Ayrshire Business Awards

Winners at last year's Ayrshire Business Awards

Deadline extended for Ayrshire's major business award nominations

The Crawick Multiverse will host a full day of events to mark the summer solstice.

The Crawick Multiverse will host a full day of events to mark the summer solstice.

Full day of events set to mark summer solstice at Crawick Multiverse

The 2024 Scots Language Awards ceremony will be held in Cumnock Town Hall on September 14.

The 2024 Scots Language Awards ceremony will be held in Cumnock Town Hall on September 14.

Scots Language Awards organisers reveal 2024 ceremony will be held in Ayrshire

A before and after snapshot of the path on the Miners Walk in New Cumnock that has been restored

A before and after snapshot of the path on the Miners Walk in New Cumnock that has been restored

Walk this way: The New Cumnock group making inroads into improving local paths

Exploring the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

Exploring the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

Cumnock set to host two events lifting the lid on Biosphere's work

Party in the Park kicked off the Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Children's Gala.

Party in the Park kicked off the Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Children's Gala.

PICTURES: Party in the Park kicks off Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Children's Gala

The king will attend the ceremony

The king will attend the ceremony

King Charles to attend inaugural awards of The King's Foundation

The day is always well attended

The day is always well attended

Timings announced for climax to Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Children's Gala

PICTURES: Animal magic at New Cumnock's 75th anniversary agricultural show

PICTURES: Animal magic at New Cumnock's 75th anniversary agricultural show

PICTURES: Animal magic at New Cumnock's 75th anniversary agricultural show

The Dalmellington tea dance

The Dalmellington tea dance

PICTURES: Tea dance fun for seniors at Dalmellington Community Centre

The sun smiled on the New Cumnock Gala Day on Saturday, June 1. (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

The sun smiled on the New Cumnock Gala Day on Saturday, June 1. (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

PICTURES: Sunshine and smiles all round as New Cumnock gala day wows the crowds

Paul Bristow, a children's author from Greenock, is set to conduct 14 workshops to work with pupils struggling with literacy by creating a comic book.

Paul Bristow, a children's author from Greenock, is set to conduct 14 workshops to work with pupils struggling with literacy by creating a comic book.

Top children's author aims to use comics to inspire Doon Valley school pupils

The Diamond Inn, Auchinleck.

The Diamond Inn, Auchinleck.

Popular Auchinleck takeaway set to re-open seating area

There's lots of fun for all the family in New Cumnock on Saturday, June 1

There's lots of fun for all the family in New Cumnock on Saturday, June 1

Clubs and societies

All eyes on New Cumnock for school fayre and gala day this weekend

A family bingo night is being held at Netherthird Primary on May 30

A family bingo night is being held at Netherthird Primary on May 30

Tickets on sale now for primary school's family bingo night fund-raiser

Parkdean is looking to recruit new staff at Sundrum Castle

Parkdean is looking to recruit new staff at Sundrum Castle

Jobs boost for Ayrshire holiday park as recruitment drive announced

The event will return this month.

The event will return this month.

Holy Fair organisers gearing up for 'biggest event yet'

Over 700 young people attended the festival

Over 700 young people attended the festival

PICTURES: Dance Fest Ayrshire is a smash hit as 700 young people hit the stage

Ayrshire pubgoers urged to vote in Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Ayrshire pubgoers urged to vote in Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Ayrshire pubgoers urged to vote in Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

The presentation of prizes at Mauchline Curling Club

The presentation of prizes at Mauchline Curling Club

Clubs and societies

Mauchline Curling Club finish their season in fine style after finding new venue

Greggs in Cumnock is to close for a brief period next month.

Greggs in Cumnock is to close for a brief period next month.

Greggs in Cumnock to close for nearly two weeks next month - here's when

The A.M. Brown Institute in Catrine

The A.M. Brown Institute in Catrine

A.M. Brown Institute

Catrine group issues appeal for public's help to improve popular community venue

The Cumnock Tryst's Come and Sing event takes place at the Boswell Centre in Auchinleck on Sunday, March 10. (Image: The Cumnock Tryst)

The Cumnock Tryst's Come and Sing event takes place at the Boswell Centre in Auchinleck on Sunday, March 10. (Image: The Cumnock Tryst)

Cumnock Tryst holding Come and Sing event in Auchinleck this weekend

The Dalmellington Band will compete in the Scottish Brass Band Championships in Perth on Sunday, March 10. (Image: Dalmellington Band on Facebook)

The Dalmellington Band will compete in the Scottish Brass Band Championships in Perth on Sunday, March 10. (Image: Dalmellington Band on Facebook)

Scottish Brass Band Championships

Dalmellington musicians tune up for Scottish Championships bid this weekend

Yipworld supports young people in the Cumnock area and their families with a variety of projects and activities. (Image: Yipworld)

Yipworld supports young people in the Cumnock area and their families with a variety of projects and activities. (Image: Yipworld)

Yipworld in Cumnock appeals for donations ahead of Kiltwalk challenge

The Auchinleck eatery is set to re-open.

The Auchinleck eatery is set to re-open.

Auchinleck takeaway restaurant re-opening after short closure

The community larder is in the AM Brown Institute in Catrine

The community larder is in the AM Brown Institute in Catrine

Ma Broon's community larder in Catrine celebrates first year of operation