Digital UK Information Event
in Muirkirk Games Hall

TV viewers in Ayrshire have the opportunity to get tips on making the switch to digital television at drop in sessions hosted by Digital UK. Members of the Digital UK team will be available to speak to the public and answer any questions they may have.

 The Digital UK drop-in clinic in Muirkirk
will take place on Thursday 2nd September
in Muirkirk Games Hall
21a Pagan Walk, Smallburn
from Muirkirk, 3pm - 5pm. 

 At this event Digital UK will provide specific information about the process of switching to digital TV and its implications for households across Ayrshire.

They will also cover areas such as the Switchover Help Scheme for the elderly and vulnerable and specific consumer protection issues local residents should be aware of. 

 

Muirkirk Gala Week Events

Saturday 4th September
Fun Day
in the Victory Park
from 12 Noon

Crazy Smoking Fire Engine
(With Sunny & Rainbow)
never before seen in Scotland

The Malky and Martin Comedy Show
loads of magic and participation games

An afternoon for fun not to be missed

Monday 6th September
in the Victory Park
from 6pm

The Climbing Rock

Suitable for all ages
but children under 12 years should be accompanied by an adult over 18
All necessary safety gear, helmets, harness, etc., will be provided

Thursday 9th September
in the IFE Wing
at 7pm

Childrens' Variety Show
with Magic Malky and Martin
and Paul Derek, the Bird Man of Magic

Admission £1

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The two Congregations have bonded well since linking and are seeking a new Minister who will lead and encourage us in developing outreach in our growing villages who is committed to pastoral care and strengthening community relationships.

Click here to find out more about the church vacancy.

Do you have friends in the Ministry - why not pass this link on to them?

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Digital TV Changeover

Analogue Digital TV comes to Muirkirk
on 11th May 2011

In May 2011 everyone who watches TV will require to ensure that they have a system ready to receive digital TV signals.

If you already have satellite television this may not affect you, since this is already a digital service. However, if you receive signals from the Muirkirk television transmitter, including if you record using a video recorder, things will change.

On 11th May 2011 engineers will switch off the analogue BBC2 television service at the Muirkirk Transmitter.

In place of the analogue BBC2 service, the Muirkirk transmitter will commence the broadcasting of a range of digital television channels. The following channels are anticipated:-
BBC1 Scotland, BBC2 Scotland, STV, Channel 4, Channel 5, BBC3, BBC4, CBBC, CBeebies, BBC News, BBC Parliament, ITV2, ITV2+1, Channel 4+1, More 4, E4, BBC HD, ITV1 HD, Channel 4 HD along with a range of radio channels.

BBC channels are presently expected to be come active on 11th May 2011 while independent channel should arrive on 25th May 2011 the date when all remaining analogue signals will be switch off.

Please note that these dates are subject to change.