Staff at Dalmilling Primary School have raised more than £6,500 for local Type 1 diabetes charity Lochlan’s Legacy in memory of their much-loved colleague and friend, Fabian Greenan. Fabian, who passed away suddenly last year at the age of 48, had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in his 30s. He was a hugely valued member of the school community and was also well known through his involvement in local football, including his role as a coach with Valspar. Exactly one year on

Ayrshire Hospice has announced the upcoming launch of its very first book, A Bear Called AH!, with all proceeds going towards supporting patients and families across Ayrshire and Arran. The book has been written by local writer Lorraine Johnston and features illustrations created by 12 Ayrshire artists, known collectively as Team Bear. Each artist donated their time, talent and artwork to the project in support of the hospice. Team Bear is made up of Jacqueline Orr, Margaret

Pupils at Wellington School have raised an outstanding £21,369.75 for the eating disorder charity Beat after a year of dedicated fundraising efforts. Each year, the school’s S6 pupils choose a charity to support and take the lead in organising fundraising activities across the school community. This year’s campaign saw pupils throw themselves into a packed programme of events, helping to generate an impressive total for the charity. Fundraising activities included the popular

Hundreds of dog lovers are expected to descend on Eglinton Park in Irvine this summer as the Ayrshire Hospice Waggy Tail Walk and Dog Show returns for another tail-wagging day of family fun and fundraising. The popular event, proudly sponsored by Vets for Pets Ayrshire, will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 10.30am until 2.30pm at Eglinton Park. The annual fundraiser celebrates the special role dogs play in people’s lives while raising vital funds to support Ayrshir

A determined group of supporters have completed a remarkable 39-mile fundraising walk from Renfrewshire to the Ayrshire Hospice, raising an incredible £7,000 in memory of Lindsay Lunardi. The challenge saw friends, family and supporters come together to honour Lindsay’s memory while helping to support the vital work carried out by Ayrshire Hospice. The walkers made the long journey on foot before arriving at the hospice, where their efforts were celebrated after successfully

Troon Men’s Shed has secured a significant boost after South Ayrshire Council approved its Community Asset Transfer application for the Hosiery Park Pavilion. The decision, confirmed on Tuesday, June 16, marks a major milestone for the organisation following 19 months of work, consultation and engagement with the local community. The approval paves the way for the group to continue plans to transform the pavilion into a permanent home for Troon Men’s Shed, creating a dedicate

A former Marr College and Marr Rugby Club player from Troon is preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge in aid of a charity close to the hearts of the rugby community. Ali Walker is set to run the famous North Coast 500 route, covering approximately 500 miles over seven days, to raise vital funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, the charity established by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir to fund research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Walker, who prev

A community music event in Kilmarnock has raised £4,201 for two important causes. Music at the Park, held at The Park Hotel, brought together 268 people for an evening of live entertainment, laughter and community spirit. The proceeds from the event will be shared equally between The Killie Community and Alzheimer Scotland, supporting work that makes a real difference across Ayrshire. The evening featured a strong line-up of performers, including Jai McDowall and his father,

This June, two Ayrshire men will take on a powerful 44-mile walking challenge in support of Ayrshire Cancer Support. John, known to many as Tucker, will be joined by Stewart as they set off from Drongan and make their way through Dalrymple, Kirkmichael, Patna, Dalmellington and Cumnock, before finishing at the Toll Bar for a well-earned refreshment. But this walk is about far more than distance. For John, every mile will be walked in memory of his brother William Hunt, who sa

This June, two Ayrshire men will take on a powerful 44-mile walking challenge in support of Ayrshire Cancer Support. John, known to many as Tucker, will be joined by Stewart as they set off from Drongan and make their way through Dalrymple, Kirkmichael, Patna, Dalmellington and Cumnock, before finishing at the Toll Bar for a well-earned refreshment. But this walk is about far more than distance. For John, every mile will be walked in memory of his brother William Hunt, who sa

Volunteers at the Ayrshire branch of the Samaritans are celebrating 60 years of supporting people through some of the darkest moments of their lives. Since first opening in Kilmarnock in the 1960s, Ayrshire Samaritans has provided a listening ear to thousands of people experiencing emotional distress, loneliness, mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts. Now, six decades later, volunteers say the need for genuine human connection remains as important as ever. The local b

Urquhart Opticians has been announced as the Principal Sponsor of this year’s Ayrshire Hospice and Ayrshire Cancer Support Colour Dash. The The Ayrshire-based optician is backing the major fundraising event, which takes place on Saturday 13 June at Eglinton Park in Irvine. The Colour Dash is one of Ayrshire’s biggest charity fundraisers, bringing people together to run, jog, walk or roll around a colourful 5K route while supporting two much-loved local charities. Yvette Brown

Ayrshire Cancer Support Launches New 100km Community Challenge Ayrshire Cancer Support has launched a brand-new fundraising challenge for 2026, encouraging people across Ayrshire to get active throughout May while supporting local people affected by cancer. The Ayrshire 100 invites individuals, families, friends, workplaces and community groups to complete 100 kilometres over the course of the month. Participants can take part in any way that suits them, including walking, ru

Youngsters attending an inclusive Easter holiday camp in Kilmarnock were treated to a special surprise when three Premiership players dropped in to meet them. Kilmarnock FC stars Robbie Deas, David Watson and Lewis Mayo paid a visit to The Killie Community’s Easter programme, posing for photos, signing autographs and helping create lasting memories for the children and young people taking part. Jordan Allison, head of charity at The Killie Community, said the visit had a huge

A community roofing project at Auchincruive has been praised for delivering lasting benefits to both residents and young people, while transforming a derelict building into something positive once again. The initiative, led by Andy Kerr, Operations Director at KRB Group (Ayr) Ltd, brought together professionals, students and residents in a hands-on effort to rebuild a collapsed and dilapidated roof at River Gardens, Auchencruive. The building is linked to a local alcohol and

Colleagues at Asda Kilmarnock have gone the extra mile for charity by walking an incredible 6,229 miles and raising more than £500 for breast cancer causes. The fundraising challenge was organised as part of Asda Tickled Pink, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Staff at the Kilmarnock store originally set themselves a target of 300 miles, but the effort soon grew into something much bigger. What began with a small group of front-end colleagues quickly gather

Dobbies Garden Centre in Ayr has helped raise more than £4,200 for Alzheimer’s Research UK as part of a national partnership that has brought in £235,000 in its first year. The fundraising total was announced as Dobbies Garden Centres marked the first year of its partnership with the dementia research charity, which launched in March 2025. Ayr store customers and staff contributed £4,213 to the overall figure through a range of in-store and community fundraising efforts. Dobb

River Garden Auchincruive has thanked local businesses and supporters after receiving a major boost during a large-scale clean-up of its site. The organisation said it is currently in the middle of a significant clear-up operation across the site, tackling years of accumulated items as it works to create space for future growth and new opportunities. While River Garden aims to reuse, recycle, sell or repurpose as much as possible, the scale of the task meant extra support was

Pupils from Pennyburn Primary were treated to a memorable day out with a special visit to The Killie Community Hub and Rugby Park. The North Ayrshire youngsters began their trip with a tour of the hub, where they learned more about the wide range of work carried out by The Killie Community and the support it provides across the local area. They then headed to Rugby Park for an exciting behind-the-scenes look around the famous stadium, giving pupils the chance to experience on

A member of the Hydro Health Club at Seamill Hydro has raised more than £1,500 for charity after completing a deeply personal fitness challenge. Wendy Spencer successfully raised £1,503 for the British Heart Foundation after taking on her “Heartversary 26/26” challenge throughout the month of March. The initiative saw her walk and swim a combined total of 26 miles in recognition of two significant milestones within her family. The challenge marked 10 years since her daughter