TWO long-running community organisations in Irvine have earned tributes from North Ayrshire Council as they celebrate landmark anniversaries this year.
Councillors are set to pass motions honouring the work of Irvine Burns Club, marking its bicentenary, and Girdle Toll Bowling Club, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The first motion reads: “Council congratulates the Irvine Burns Club on the occasion of its 200th anniversary, marking two centuries of dedication to celebrating the life, works and enduring legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns.
“Council recognises the Irvine Burns Club as one of the oldest Burns clubs in the world and acknowledges its long-standing contribution to Scottish culture, literature and civic life within North Ayrshire and beyond.
“Council commends the efforts of generations of members who have preserved and promoted Burns’ ideals of equality, compassion and social justice through education, events and community engagement. Council offers its very best wishes to the Irvine Burns Club as it marks this historic bicentenary and extends its congratulations on sustaining such an important cultural institution for two hundred years.”
The second motion reads: “Council congratulates Girdle Toll Bowling Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of sporting participation, community involvement and social contribution within North Ayrshire.
“Council acknowledges the commitment of committee members, volunteers and players – past and present – whose dedication has sustained the club since its formation and recognises the important role the club has played in promoting health, well-being and community cohesion.
“Council further recognises the value of local bowling clubs in bringing generations together and providing inclusive recreational opportunities within our communities.
"Council wishes Girdle Toll Bowling Club every continued success as it celebrates this significant milestone and looks forward to many more years of achievement and service to the local community.”
Irvine Burns Club is globally recognised and holds a hugely popular annual verse-speaking competition along with a major annual celebration of the Bard, while Girdle Toll Bowling Club hosts major local events and some of its players have gone far in national competitions.
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