Events & Charity in Ayrshire

Keep updated with special events, fundraising and charitable works from Ayrshire, Scotland and overseas.

Saltcoats & Ardrossan RAC No.223 Annual Barbecue

Saturday 11th July was the occasion of the annual barbecue for Saltcoats & Ardrossan RAC No. 223. With perfect weather for the event, the companions had a very enjoyable afternoon by the look of the photos. A raffle was held for charity, raising £210.00 for Guide Dogs for the Blind. ME Companion Jim Sneddon, Provincial Scribe N., winning a nice bottle.

Well done, Companions.

View the photographs from the day in the gallery below.

The Grand Superintendent's Charity Retirement Fund Donation to Ayrshire Oncology Trust

Along with M. E. Companion James Kurth PZ, we had the pleasure of presenting a cheque to the Ayrshire Oncology Trust as part of my Grand Superintendents' Charity retirement fund. This charity assists patients and their families during their cancer treatment in ward 3A at Crosshouse Hospital. This was the ward where Companion Kurth received his treatment a few years ago.

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting another cheque to Darvel Community Trust, which organises various community projects in the Irvine Valley.

Both organisations were very thankful to the Companions of the Province for their generosity.

by James E Bell I.P.G.S

Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ayrshire - New Charity Token Now Available

The new boxed and numbered Charity Tokens have arrived and are available from Companion Ivie Rennie, MEH, who will have them available at all upcoming Chapter meetings he attends. They are numbered 0-99; if you have a preference, please let him know. Some items, such as Early Grand and Chapter numbers, have been set aside accordingly.

There are only 8 Charity Tokens left for sale, and the numbers are:
47,

62,

78,
80, 81, 82, 85, 88.

£20 each. Please get in touch with Ivie Rennie to reserve a specific number (if available) and to order. All profits go to the Grand Superintendent’s Charity Fund.

Provincial Grand Chapter of Ayrshire fishing competition

The Provincial Grand Chapter of Ayrshire fishing competition will take place at Tarbolton Fishery on Sunday, 7th September 2025. Registration will take place at 9.30 am; further information can be had from Companion Dave Penny of St. Columba (Largs) 481.

Saltcoats & Ardrossan RAC No. 223

Saltcoats & Ardrossan chapter recently held their annual BBQ, and the weather didn’t stop the companions from having a great time. MEZ Jim Taylor was in charge of the cooking and had a special apron for the occasion. Great to see the companions still getting together during the summer recess.