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Christmas Draw Winner: Jean Serrels
The winners for the Christmas draw which took place on Thursday 10th December in Cumnock Precinct are as follows:
- 1st Prize - Christmas Hamper - Jean Serrels
- 2nd Prize - Bottle of Whisky - David De Sykes
- 3rd Prize - Bottle of Vodka - Moira Rafferty
- 4th Prize - Red/Wine Bottle - Mrs Beck
- 5th Prize - Chocolate Mix - Sam Urban Hair.
With thanks to the many residents of the area and outlying who purchased tickets and to the traders for their support. Special thanks to Christopher Ross for drawing the raffle. A total of £168.80 was raised.
Clearing Round the Viaduct
East Ayrshire Woodlands has begun tackling the vegetation and multitude of trees at the viaduct and the structures are now becoming more visible. Below are some pictures of their work which has begun.
Race Night
Thank you to all who attended the Race Night at the Town Hall recently. It was a great night and we raised a fantastic £1006!!
New Benches
The group have recently purchased 6 picnic benches which were supported by various traders and individuals. Below is a picture of the untreated benches with various committee members. The benches were painted by local painter and decorator Alan Kelly.
Planning Permission
The group are delighted to announce that on Friday 27th November 2009, East Ayrshire Council formally approved planning permission for the Community Facility. The group now await confirmation of the lease. The business plan is due to be upgraded at the start of the new year and once all three items are in place funding applications can commence.
New bench installed in Woodland Walk. With thanks to Bruce and all at East Ayrshire Woodlands.
Memories of the Woodroad Park by Jean McMurdo
I was born and brought up in New Cumnock and first became acquainted with Cumnock when the new swimming pool opened in 1936. From the age of ten and upwards, it was my usual custom during the summer months to cycle to the park for a swim. At first the water was unheated and it was great fun to cavort until my fingers became white and threatened to drop off. A heating system made the experience more comfortable. There were always lots of people within the walls of the pool, some splashing around nosily, some swimming, some sunning themselves on the terraces. It never seemed to rain then but I suppose there must have been inclement weather at times. Memory tends to blot out unpleasant things doesn't it? Anyway, another source of adventure was the diving boards where there was always a queue of dare devils waiting to climb to their chosen height. I remember the first time I jumped from the top board, heart thumping, in to the water below. Such a height and so scary! And so satisfying!
The Woodroad Regeneration Forum win Best Local Charity Award
We are delighted to announce that the Woodroad Regeneration Forum were recognised in this year's West FM and West Sound Community Awards. The Forum won the Best Local Charity Award Sponsored by the Ayrshire Post, Irvine Herald and Kilmarnock Standard
Many thanks to all our supporters who voted for us.
More information available here.
Roseanne Savage awarded Cumnock Citizen of the Year
Roseanne Savage proudly collected the Cumnock Citizen of the Year for her work as Chair of the Woodroad Regeneration Forum.
A Night at the Races
The Woodroad Regeneration Forum Presents A Night at the Races on Saturday 7th November. More information available here.For further information, or for tickets, please contact 07879 010175.
Summer Raffle Winners
| 1st: 100 cash - M Hayburn 2nd: 4 Louden Passes - M Scott 3rd: 50 cash - Mary McBride 4th: M&D's Passes - T Conn 5th: Bottle of Vodka & Whisky - M Montgomery(RBS) 6th: Red/White Wine - John Smart 7th: Jewellery Holder - John Duncan |
8th: Dove Set - Shaun Lowrie 9th: Ladies Gift Set - L Hodge, Cumnock 10th: Gift Set - B Morrison, Cumnock 11th: Bubble Bath - Sheree - unclaimed 12th: Chocolates - Jean Marr 13th: Body Spray - Storm - Patna 14th: Brooch - I Walker |
Pick A Park Clean Up
East Ayrshire Council Leader invited individuals, local groups and businesses to join in the Councils annual Pick a Park events. The events this year was held at: Caponacre Industrial Estate, Glaisnock Water walkway and Murray Park, Cumnock Saturday, 8th August 2009.
The Woodroad Group are not only passionate about the Woodroad but about the wider community in general and were delighted to take part in this. More photos.
Woodroad Supporters
The Woodroad Regeneration Forum owes a huge thanks to the many trusts and organisations who have made this project possible: Woodroad Supporters
Buller Reid and Friends
The WRF are delighted to announce that the Buller Reid and Friends evening on Friday 19th June raised a total of 666.00. Thanks to all who attended and to Buller and Friends for supporting the Woodroad project.
David Mitchell
The group would like to thank Mr David Mitchell for providing bar services and continuing to support our group.
Woodroad Fun Day - 11th April 2009
The Fun day on the 11th of April was a great success, with fabulous weather to match the great fun at the park. The park was packed with visitors - including Pusdey Bear. More photos ...
We gave out 653 Easter Eggs on the day. We do have the names of children who presented vouchers, but did not get an egg. We now have these eggs and these children will be contacted. Any queries regarding the Easter Eggs, please contact 07879 010175.