Irvine Scouts say goodbye to Mure Relief Mission Centre

The group have been meeting at the Mure Relief Mission Centre for decades – but the Bourtrehill kirk has now been earmarked for closure by the Church of Scotland.

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The Scout group are currently trying to find a new home and said goodbye to their old premises with the special event on Saturday.

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Leader Karen Duncan said: “It went very well, though it was emotional. The group has been meeting there since the church opened 50 years ago.

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“We welcomed back a lot of our former leaders and members to the event, so we saw lots of old faces again.

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“All the kids had a ball – and some of the ‘bigger kids’ too, who were keen to try out the bouncy castle.”

The Scout group are actively seeking new premises to hold their meetings.

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Karen said: “There’s nothing confirmed as yet. We looked at one premises but the meetings would have to change to a Friday and that doesn’t suit a lot of the Scouts and some of the leaders.

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“Hopefully, over the summer we will get things in place and we will be able to advertise the new venue during Marymass, where we will have a float in the parade.

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“I would like to thank everyone who turned up to support the group at the weekend – and everyone who has supported us so well over the years. We hope the community will continue with that support wherever we get established.”