Did you know that 39% of Scots believe that litter has become more common locally over the last 12 months? We want to change that so we’re supporting Keep Scotland Beautiful’s #SpringCleanScotland. We are looking for volunteers and will be meeting at the CHaT Hub, 4 Brown Street, Newmilns at 10am on Saturday 27th April.

Our April 2024 sponsor is Watermiser, Newmilns. Watermiser Ltd is delighted to support the local community of Newmilns and look forward to seeing all the community groups benefiting from the Lotto - good luck everyone!  You can find Watermiser on Facebook (@watermiserltd) or visit their wesite below to see how else we support our local community. >> Click here for Watermiser Ltd website

Our March 2024 sponsor is KAT Cleaning and Ironing Services, Newmilns. Kat Cleaning Services would like to with the Lotto every success and would encourage all local residents to participate as the community groups will benefit from this. >> Click here for KAT Cleaning Services Facebook Page

Asset Transfer - Survey Newmilns Regeneration Association have expressed an interest to East Ayrshire Council to asset transfer an area of derelict land on Nelson Street, backing on to Brown Street (the former Social Security Office). The asset transfer would be dependent on a robust business plan, a successful application for grant funding and support from the local community. The desire for a community garden was established at a previous community consultation (the land where the former block of flats stood at the bottom of Borebrae), but the area was deemed unsuitable for a community garden for various reasons. Newmilns Regeneration Association have been looking for a suitable site since this date and want to establish if a Community Garden would still be of interest to the community. We have now formed a small group of volunteers to take this project forward, but as usual, we would need more volunteers to join the group to ensure the success of the project going forward. The proposal would be for a series of raised beds to make the garden accessible to all, with a storage facility sited on the land for storage of tools and equipment and other assets held by community groups. We would like you to take our survey so we can put forward your ideas and if you would be interested in volunteering to help.

Our January 2024 sponsor is Premier Store Newmilns. Open until 9pm daily, check out their latest offers on their facebook page. >> Click here for Premier Store Facebook Page

Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £1,500 from the fourth round of funding from Newmilns Lottery Community Fund. Applications are now invited from Newmilns groups to apply for part of, or the whole of this fund. Funds must be used for projects or improvements to benefit people living in Newmilns & Greenholm. Application forms are available by emailing lotto@lovenewmilns.org . Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 14th January 2024. The final decisions on allocation of funds will be made by the Newmilns Lottery sub group and successful applicants will be notified by the end of January. This would not have been possible without the people who participate in the Newmilns Lottery every month, where half of the money raised goes direct to the Community Fund and the other half on prize money. For more information on how to join the lottery, please visit www.lovenewmilns.org/lottery

Our January 2024 sponsor is Puddledugs Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service. Covering the Irvine Valley, they cater to the individual needs of your animal friends. All animals are catered for including horses and livestock, everything tailored to your individuals needs! Check out their facebook page for more info. >>Click here for Puddledugs Facebook Page

Our December 2023 sponsor is Jedburgh Lottery Committee. Representatives from Jedburgh Lottery committee contacted us for assistance in setting up their own lottery. We were happy to assist!

Our November 2023 sponsor is Dustacco Engineering Ltd. Dustacco Engineering is delighted to support the local community of Newmilns and look forward to seeing all the community groups benefitting from the Lotto - good luck everyone! You can find Dustacco Engineering on Facebook (link below) to see how else we support our local community: https://www.facebook.com/dustacco