Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free-to-attend monthly gardening workshop on Sunday 2 November at its Ayr store, for children across the country to discover how they canencourage winter birds into the garden.   During November’s Little Seedlings Club workshop, children will learn about the different types of winter birds, how birds survive during winter, what kinds of food give them the most energy, and why certain foods should be avoided. They will also explore different

Ayr MSP, Siobhian Brown has celebrated the buzz and positivity at the Opportunities in Retirement (OiR) Open Day. The event, held at the Newton Wallacetown Church Hall, is a showcase of all the clubs and activities that OiR offer to retirees and over 50s across South Ayrshire. These activities include a photography club, Thai Chi, social dancing, a choir, jewellery making, walking groups and a folk music group - just to name a few. There were also stalls which aimed to help r

Irvine Carer Struck Off After Assaulting Vulnerable Dementia Patients An Irvine care worker has been permanently struck off after being found guilty of assaulting elderly residents living with dementia. Margaret Cavin, who worked as a care assistant in a local care home, was removed from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) register following a series of incidents described as “deeply distressing” and “wholly unacceptable.” Investigations found that during one incident