Celebration of Dunure Harbour Bicentennial
On 6th May 1811 King George III signed the Act of Parliament for
erecting and maintaining a Harbour, and Works connected therewith, at Dunure, in the County of Ayr
thereby allowing the owner, Thomas Kennedy of Dunure, Esquire, to levy Duties upon vessels entering the Harbour and levy Rates upon Commodities which shall be exported or imported in the Vessels..
This May, 200 years later, we will be celebrating the event.
The whole village is awash with ideas and volunteers are busy planning our celebration week which starts on Sunday 15th May. Throughout that week there will be an Exhibition, in the Kennedy Hall, of Dunure and its’ Harbour through the ages. It will include Charts, Maps, Fishing Boats, Fishing Methods, Displays of Memorabilia etc. and all things Seafaring. A detailed Programme of Activities will be available shortly.
On Friday 20th May the focus in the day will be on children and parents. Our Boats and Harbour will be dressed and ready to show off crafts such as Knotting, Fishing Net making, Rope splicing and Lobster Pot making. There will be Story Telling, Traditional Music and Games like hopscotch and skittles. Watch out too for Magicians. In the evening there will be a quiz on Local Knowledge and History in the Dunure Inn followed by a musical gathering - bring along an instrument if you have one.
Saturday 21st May is the main day and our harbour will be buzzing with activities. Everyone will be encouraged to be in traditional costume. We already have access to quite a lot but hopefully there will be activities, in the lead up to the Festival, making up more especially for the school children.
In addition to the official opening there will be a mock re-enactment of the Charter of Ownership being landed by boat and formally presented to
Thomas Kennedy of Dunure, Esquire, his Heirs, Successors, and Assignees, who are empowered to put the Act in Execution.
Throughout the day there will be live staged music and wandering minstrels entertaining the crowd with their version of sea shanties.
There will be a beer tent, barbeque, and a traditional cooking. For the more genteel there will be tea, coffee and cakes.
Children’s games and entertainment have been organised. Raft races and tug-o-war in the Harbour.
In the evening we will be entertained by the Carradale Player with a diverse range of activities using film, drama and music. The night will climax with a village ceilidh and a flash, bang, wallop fireworks display at midnight.
For more information please contact:
Kevin Murphy, PR & Publicity: 01292 500421 07715 369929
kevinmurphy2004@hotmail.co.uk
Make sure you have Saturday 21st May clear
for a
FULL DAY & NIGHT of Celebrations
Please keep checking back to keep up to date as plans develop
Bicentennial Celebration Saturday 21st May 2011
Monday 28 March 2011
Saturday 26 March 2011
Friday 18 March 2011
Dunure Harbour Bicentennial Celebrations Village Meeting 7 pm Wednesday 30th March in the Kennedy Hall
Dunure Harbour Bicentennial Celebrations
Village Meeting
7 pm Wednesday 30th March
in the
Kennedy Hall
Come and find out what is happening on the weekend 20th – 21st May
(Hopefully the Costumes will be available on the night also)
www.dunureharbour.co.uk
Village Meeting
7 pm Wednesday 30th March
in the
Kennedy Hall
Come and find out what is happening on the weekend 20th – 21st May
(Hopefully the Costumes will be available on the night also)
www.dunureharbour.co.uk
Tuesday 15 March 2011
DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Will meet in the Kennedy Hall, Dunure On Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 7.30pm
DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Will meet in the Kennedy Hall, Dunure On Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 7.30pm
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Adoption of previous minutes
3. Police Business
4. Councillor’s Report
5. Link Officer’s Report
6. Matters arising
7. Financial Report
8. Open Forum
9. Correspondence
10. Any Other Business
11. Date of next meeting 19 April 2011.
DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 15 February 2011 IN KENNEDY HALL, DUNURE, AT 7.30PM
SEDERUNT
: Mr Phil Findlay(Chair); Mr Roy Storie(Treasurer); Mrs Jean McGinn, (Secretary) Mr A Guthrie; Mr Rod Kruse; Mrs Dorothy Ward.
IN ATTENDANCE
: Councillor Sandra Goldie; Mrs Thea Petticrew (Link Officer); P C Angela McMorran.
APOLOGIES: Mr A Montgomerie
2. Adoption of minutes for meeting of Tuesday 18 January 2011 Proposed by Mr Rod Kruse; Seconded Mrs Dorothy Ward.
3. POLICE REPORT
: Only two minor incidents, one being a road traffic accident. Asked P C to find out if there have been any reports made to them about the loss of heating oil in the village. Mr Guthrie reported a broken window in the disabled toilets in Kennedy Park which was obviously deliberate.
4. COUNCILLORS’ REPORT
: Cuts may not be as bad as first feared. The branch library will remain where it is at Forehill.
Road condition again discussed and Mr Findlay asked about the cost effectiveness of using inferior materials which results in potholes having to be filled again and again. Mrs Petticrew suggests we contact Kenny Dalrymple and ask him to attend a meeting to explain the roads departments policy.
Regarding the entrance to the Waste Water Treatment works which Councillor Goldie had queried with Scottish Water, Mr Guthrie confirmed that Mr Morton will now be building a wall to complete this area.
5. LINK OFFICER’S REPORT: There was a query from a member of the public regarding household waste being taken to Heathfield Depot in a van. As this is deemed to be commercial, the operators take the reg. number of such vehicles. Mrs Petticrew will find out about special concessions for people on benefits etc.
Mr Storie mentioned the amount of litter in lay-by on A77 adjacent to Holmston Roundabout. Mrs Petticrew is hoping to get more people on community service to litter pick these areas. She points out while Amey is responsible for maintenance and grass cutting, South Ayrshire Council is responsible for litter picking.
Mr Findllay asked how many fixed penalty notices were actually issued for fly tipping etc. Mrs Petticrew suggests if anyone witnesses incidents, they should take reg. number and report it immediately.
6.. MATTERS ARISING:
Lighthouse -
Letter received (by email) from Mr Murphy. He is no further forward with volunteers for the fund raising of lighthouse fund. However, is positive about the Bi-Centennial celebrations which are going ahead. Mrs Ward also filled us in with the progress being made. This will be over a week-end (15 May) with an exhibition in the hall over a week. The school will also be involved.
Carrick Hill Viewpoint -
Secretary has passed email (Councillor Low/Neil Feggans) to Mr David Squires and asks that he replies direct. Mr Squires had already written to Alison Nelson (S A C) but had never received a reply.
7. FINANCIAL REPORT: The balance at 11 February 2011 amounts to £403.18
Community Hall Account £2494.81.
8 OPEN FORUM:
9 CORRESPONDENCE:
Community Energy Scotland letter.
Emails
Mairi Low/Neil Feggans re Carrick Hill Viewpoint.
Email
Julia Whitaker re lighthouse
Letter via email Dunure Harbour Comm Ass Ltd.
Letter from Scottish Parliament (Cathy Jamieson)
Tougher action needed on owners of derelict buildings.
NHS
Final Edition of Newsletter.
Letter from S A C re by-election.
Nomination forms enclosed.
Letters re digital switchover (for notice boards).
Email letter from Kevin Murphy
PLANNING: Application for alterations to dwelling house - Farmhouse, Heads of Ayr Farm Park.
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
The Secretary had been asked by a local resident about the possibility of season tickets on the buses to Ayr. Mr Guthrie suggests they contact SPT who are in overall chargw of the bus timetable.
CCCF Again had a plea for a representative from our Community Council.
The meeting closed at 9.00pm and the next Meeting will take place on Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 7.30pm.
Will meet in the Kennedy Hall, Dunure On Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 7.30pm
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Adoption of previous minutes
3. Police Business
4. Councillor’s Report
5. Link Officer’s Report
6. Matters arising
7. Financial Report
8. Open Forum
9. Correspondence
10. Any Other Business
11. Date of next meeting 19 April 2011.
DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 15 February 2011 IN KENNEDY HALL, DUNURE, AT 7.30PM
SEDERUNT
: Mr Phil Findlay(Chair); Mr Roy Storie(Treasurer); Mrs Jean McGinn, (Secretary) Mr A Guthrie; Mr Rod Kruse; Mrs Dorothy Ward.
IN ATTENDANCE
: Councillor Sandra Goldie; Mrs Thea Petticrew (Link Officer); P C Angela McMorran.
APOLOGIES: Mr A Montgomerie
2. Adoption of minutes for meeting of Tuesday 18 January 2011 Proposed by Mr Rod Kruse; Seconded Mrs Dorothy Ward.
3. POLICE REPORT
: Only two minor incidents, one being a road traffic accident. Asked P C to find out if there have been any reports made to them about the loss of heating oil in the village. Mr Guthrie reported a broken window in the disabled toilets in Kennedy Park which was obviously deliberate.
4. COUNCILLORS’ REPORT
: Cuts may not be as bad as first feared. The branch library will remain where it is at Forehill.
Road condition again discussed and Mr Findlay asked about the cost effectiveness of using inferior materials which results in potholes having to be filled again and again. Mrs Petticrew suggests we contact Kenny Dalrymple and ask him to attend a meeting to explain the roads departments policy.
Regarding the entrance to the Waste Water Treatment works which Councillor Goldie had queried with Scottish Water, Mr Guthrie confirmed that Mr Morton will now be building a wall to complete this area.
5. LINK OFFICER’S REPORT: There was a query from a member of the public regarding household waste being taken to Heathfield Depot in a van. As this is deemed to be commercial, the operators take the reg. number of such vehicles. Mrs Petticrew will find out about special concessions for people on benefits etc.
Mr Storie mentioned the amount of litter in lay-by on A77 adjacent to Holmston Roundabout. Mrs Petticrew is hoping to get more people on community service to litter pick these areas. She points out while Amey is responsible for maintenance and grass cutting, South Ayrshire Council is responsible for litter picking.
Mr Findllay asked how many fixed penalty notices were actually issued for fly tipping etc. Mrs Petticrew suggests if anyone witnesses incidents, they should take reg. number and report it immediately.
6.. MATTERS ARISING:
Lighthouse -
Letter received (by email) from Mr Murphy. He is no further forward with volunteers for the fund raising of lighthouse fund. However, is positive about the Bi-Centennial celebrations which are going ahead. Mrs Ward also filled us in with the progress being made. This will be over a week-end (15 May) with an exhibition in the hall over a week. The school will also be involved.
Carrick Hill Viewpoint -
Secretary has passed email (Councillor Low/Neil Feggans) to Mr David Squires and asks that he replies direct. Mr Squires had already written to Alison Nelson (S A C) but had never received a reply.
7. FINANCIAL REPORT: The balance at 11 February 2011 amounts to £403.18
Community Hall Account £2494.81.
8 OPEN FORUM:
9 CORRESPONDENCE:
Community Energy Scotland letter.
Emails
Mairi Low/Neil Feggans re Carrick Hill Viewpoint.
Julia Whitaker re lighthouse
Letter via email Dunure Harbour Comm Ass Ltd.
Letter from Scottish Parliament (Cathy Jamieson)
Tougher action needed on owners of derelict buildings.
NHS
Final Edition of Newsletter.
Letter from S A C re by-election.
Nomination forms enclosed.
Letters re digital switchover (for notice boards).
Email letter from Kevin Murphy
PLANNING: Application for alterations to dwelling house - Farmhouse, Heads of Ayr Farm Park.
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
The Secretary had been asked by a local resident about the possibility of season tickets on the buses to Ayr. Mr Guthrie suggests they contact SPT who are in overall chargw of the bus timetable.
CCCF Again had a plea for a representative from our Community Council.
The meeting closed at 9.00pm and the next Meeting will take place on Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 7.30pm.
Tuesday 1 March 2011
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