​Tracing Ancestors

Former Whitletts resident Lee Wilson, the son of Hannah & Allan Wilson now living in Auchterarder, knew he had some relatives in the Toronto area of Canada but did not know where. Lee contacted a local Canadian Newspaper and asked the Editor if he could help find any relatives, and was delighted he was able to put him in touch with a long lost relative -Vanessa Bingham , who was so delighted that contact had been established with Lee, she and partner Matt made the trip to Scotland.
Lee and his wife brought the couple to Auchincruive Churchyard and were able to see the actual gravestones marking the final resting places of her Great Great Grandparents and Great Great Aunts and Uncles.
Session Clerk, David McMahon, was visiting the Church on business and was able to give the folks a tour of the Church and the Graveyard and give a wee bit of the history to the visitors and also to bring back some happy memories to Lee of the times he spent at Auchincruive Church with his Mum & Dad.
We thank you for your generous donation and hope you enjoy your visit to the land of your forefathers and have a  safe trip back to Canada. All the best!

Half Way through the Season Already!!

There was a very good turnout at our Remembrance Service in Dalmilling Church, the Act of Remembrance at Dalmilling War Memorial on Sunday 10th November.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of South Ayrshire District Council,The British Legion(Prestwick Branch),  Ayr St.Quivox Parish Church, Brownies and local Families.
It was a cold, bright day and many were able to enjoy some fine warming Soup & Sandwiches in the Wilson Hall.
There was a special mention of our Bugler, Philip Craig, who has sounded the Last Post at Remembrance Services for the past 65 years - What a record!!