It is under stood that the operation of Muirkirk Clinic, which is presently through the Loudon Medical Practice, will be changing in the near future to be operated by the Tanyard Medical Practice in Cumnock. (more…)
It is under stood that the operation of Muirkirk Clinic, which is presently through the Loudon Medical Practice, will be changing in the near future to be operated by the Tanyard Medical Practice in Cumnock. (more…)
Jimmy Vallance, once a teacher at Muirkirk Junior Secondary School, moved to Canada in 1968. (more…)
The following e-mail was published in the 9th August 2016 edition of Muirkirk Community News.
About a week ago I got in touch with a nephew of a 619 Squadron Lancaster pilot who’s aircraft was shot down over The Netherlands on 22nd June 1943. Sandly when the bomber crashed she took the lives of all seven crew. Together with this nephew and me we would like to erect a memorial in the near future and publish a book about their lives in the S E part of The Netherlands at so young an age. We would like to track down a Muirkirk was hero as also we have some information to share with the family. (more…)
Members wishing to attend the outing to McKinnon Mills and Garrion Bridge Garden Centre followed by high tea at Strathaven Hotel on Saturday 24th September are asked to give their name to Susan Hilditch on or before 24th August together with the £15 cost.
Meet opposite Common Farm (NS58142296) at 10am on 18th August 2016
You will need wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch, water and warm clothing. (more…)
The gala committee had their first gala meeting on 26th July following the successful (if damp) 2016 Gala Week. (more…)
Restoration work at the Ponesk opencast site is underway according to a report in the Cumnock Chronicle. The site, along with the adjacent Spireslack surface mine, was abandoned when Scottish Coal went into administration in early 2013. (more…)
As of 20/7/16 Muirkirk once again has a Community Council.
Elected Members are
Chairman David McLatchie,
Vice Chairman, Tom Bark,
Secretary, Kathleen Hignett,
Treasurer, Judith Linton,
Members – John Demster, Robert Bark, David Agnew, Declan Crews.
Anybody can contact above members if they have issues in the community. The Community Council is your voice.