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Rozelle Park willow sculptures – update Due to a senseless act of vandalism, we’ll have to remove some of the damaged willow sculptures at Rozelle Park. We’re currently looking at different options to ensure this magical trail continues.

If you bought your garden waste permit online last year, your permit will auto-renew. The £50 fee will be taken 14 days before your current permit runs out. Your new sticker will arrive by post. If you need to renew manually visit ow.ly/KHJo50VGaJ0

Our Communities Fun Day is back on Saturday 17 May!🤩 This hugely popular and award-winning event runs from 11am-4pm at both Ayr Academy and the nearby Riverside Sports Arena. Remember you must book your free tickets in advance at ➡️ CFD2025.eventbrite.co.uk

To mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day today, we take a look at the different experiences faced during the Second World War and some of Ayrshire’s connections. Read more in our blog: south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/80600/… #VEDay80

The Girvan and District Great War Project are sharing the stories of some of our local heroes who fought during the Second World War. Find out all about their experiences here: youtube.com/@gadgwp14-47 #VEDay80

As we mark VE Day, we take take a look at why it's important to reflect on this anniversary: youtu.be/47Ibk3Qt2HQ #VEDay80

Girvan Mural Workshop Wed 14 May Join us this Wednesday at Stumpy Corner to take part in a community art workshop! We’re looking at mural ideas for 89 Dalrymple Street. The event runs between 9:30am and 4:30pm - there’s no need to book. ow.ly/7S3A50VR6sB

Marr College have again won the £500 termly prize for the Litter Lotto League for binning an amazing 4576 pieces of litter 🤩 To celebrate their win, they organised a litter pick for S1 pupils. Find out more about LitterLotto here ➡️ south-ayrshire.gov.uk/litterlotto

Come and join us today at Stumpy Corner in Girvan to share your mural ideas for 89 Dalrymple Street (former bingo hall site). We are here until 4:30pm. For more info on this event and the Girvan’s Story project please visit ow.ly/yf4o50VSnYy

Free Blacksmith Workshops - 21 May There are a few spaces left for 2 of the metalwork workshops happening this Wednesday, 21 May in Maidens. Booking is essential. All info and booking is available on the following Eventbrite link: ow.ly/9s2K50VVvRW

We’ve got a whole host of activities lined up for all ages at the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025 Festival Village! 📢✈️ Find out more here - ow.ly/qeIR50VZ2eI

🎉DanceMania 2025🎉 Pupils from over 20 schools and community groups attended Ayr Gaiety Theatre last week to take part in South Ayrshire’s DanceMania event! Well done to all the young people who took part and to everyone involved in the planning and running of the event!

The Festival of Ballantrae is back! 🍽️🥘 Running across the weekend of Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June the event will celebrate some of the best produce that Scotland has to offer! Entry is FREE – find out more here ⬇️ ow.ly/UsBY50W0Oj2

Chill Out at the airshow – tickets on sale now! ✈️🎫 Find out more ➡️ow.ly/rkjX50W1tK8 Book your tickets now, as slots are limited! ow.ly/54C850W1tKb

Wallacetown Early Years Centre recently hosted a celebration event to showcase their journey to becoming the first EYC in South Ayrshire to receive Communication Friendly accreditation! 🥳 Read more ➡️ ow.ly/IxSi50W2rMx

The annual Festival of Ballantrae will return to the village seafront this Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June! Taste and buy local products from over 50 stallholders and enjoy many live cookery demonstrations🥘🍽️ Find out more here - ow.ly/GZln50W0Q05

Congratulations to Belmont Academy pupil Luke Parkhill who represented South Ayrshire at the Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year Final! Trumpeter Luke performed ‘Oscar Bohme Trumpet Concerto – 1st Movement’ on stage displaying amazing skill! Photo Credit: Scottish Young Musicians

📢 Two new aircraft added to International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight line-up! 👀 We’re excited to announce that the French Air and Space Force and Belgian Air Force will appear at the airshow this September! ✈️🚁 Read more here – ow.ly/QezU50W4LWB