Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £2,500 from the sixth round of funding from Newmilns Lottery Community Fund. This is our biggest release of funds yet. 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 . The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday, 29th January 2025. The final decisions on the 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 directly to the Community Fund and the other half to prize money. For more information on how to join the lottery, please visit www.lovenewmilns.org/lottery

Our January 2025 sponsor is Councillor Kevin McGregor. Kevin is proud to support the Newmilns Lottery and Love Newmilns as a group doing excellent work for the community. Good Luck! Find Kevin on Facebook below: >> Councillor Kevin McGregor Facebook Page

Our December 2024 sponsor is Thistle Cabs Group. Thistle Cabs offer a wide range of vehicles from saloon cars to WAVS and eight-seaters for Airport runs, hospital appointments, or pre-book for your Christmas night out. Download their App or find them on Facebook below: >> Thistle Cabs Facebook Page

The Process Newmilns Regeneration Association have been working behind the scenes with local artists Frank and Mandy Carty of Artisan Artworks to come up with a proposal for murals which depict the history of Newmilns. We have drawn up a Community Consultation in order to get the views of the residents of Newmilns and would really appreciate your input to our Survey, link at the bottom of the page. This consultation will also be displayed on the Community Notice Boards. We will also be displaying the proposals at the Newmilns Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30th November in the Morton Hall (paper copies of the surveys will also be available here to complete). Artisan Artworks also plan to visit Newmilns Primary School to present and explain the proposals to the children. The survey will run from Sunday 24th November until Sunday 22nd December 2024. The Benefits The aim is to boost footfall to the town, which will, in turn, support the local economy. Across Scotland, mural trails attract tourists from around the globe, and we plan to integrate the Newmilns murals into these broader trails. Frank and Mandy Carty are involved in the Glasgow Mural Trail, a portfolio of 31 murals in the city centre and you can read more about it here Glasgow Mural Trail Additionally, the murals will feature in our Heritage App, currently under development by our Heritage Group, to further enhance their accessibility and appeal. By encouraging visitors to slow down and appreciate their surroundings, we hope they’ll take time to enjoy the art and its connection to the local area and it's rich history in lace weaving. Since the murals are outdoors, they provide an inclusive experience for everyone to enjoy whenever it suits them. We also want to spark thought-provoking conversations through the stories and themes portrayed in the artwork. The Locations It is proposed to site each of the murals on two gable end walls - one facing east and the other facing west. Two potential sites have been identified for the murals, and discussions have already taken place with the owners of both properties, who have indicated their willingness to take part in the project. Site 1 Property adjacent to Lady Flora's at 133 Main Street - currently a private residence and prior to this was the factory of W.W. Wales Ltd, Butcher. Site 2 The Loudoun Arms, gable wall at Castle Street. This is a Category B-listed building, built during the 18th century with links to the Covenanters and Rabbie Burns.

Our November 2024 sponsor is Thistle Cabs Group. Thistle Cabs offers a wide range of vehicles, from saloon cars to WAVS and 8-seaters. Airport runs, hospital appointments or pre-book for your Christmas night out. Download their App or find them on Facebook : Thistle Cabs Facebook Page

The 2024 Annual General Meeting of Newmilns Regeneration Association will take place on Monday, 25 November, in the CHaT Hub, 4 Brown Street at 7 pm.

Our October 2024 sponsor is Newmilns and Greenholm Amateur Football Club, set up in 2022. If you would like to get involved or want to watch them play, check out their Facebook page for more information: Newmilns and Greenholm AFC Facebook Page

Our September 2024 sponsor is Loudoun Gowf Club. There are lots of interesting facts about its history including why they are the only Gowf Club in the world! Check out their website or Facebook page for more information at Loudoun Gowf Club Facebook page

East Ayrshire Council Application for Disposal of Common Good Property PURPOSE OF The purpose of this consultation is to ascertain public views on the proposal submitted by Newmilns Regeneration Association purchase the Newmilns Townhouse through Community Asset Transfer Process. BACKGROUND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT PART 8 2. The application for disposal of this property has to meet criteria set out in Part 8 of the Community Empowerment Act as the Newmilns Townhouse falls onto the Common Good register. Common Good is a type of property that local authorities may have, which has been passed down by former burgh councils. It often has strong historical and emotional value to local communities, as well as its practical use and financial value. The Act places a statutory duty on local authorities to publish their proposals and consult community bodies before disposing of or changing the use of common good assets. NEWMILNS TOWNHOUSE 3. The Newmilns Townhouse is located at 48-50 Main Street, Newmilns. The Townhouses core structure is indicated as being erected in around 1547 given the inscription on the town bell. Originally the building serves as a Tolbooth with the upper floor housing Council Chambers. NEWMILNS REGENERATION ASSOCIATION 4. Constituted in 2014, Newmilns Regeneration Association (NRA) is an East Ayrshire based charity. The NRA works with residents, businesses, and groups of Newmilns and Greenholm, to work towards the second Newmilns and Greenholm Community Action Plan. The organisation's main purposes are: To promote the prevention or relief of poverty for the benefit of Newmilns and Greenholm Promote and work towards the advancement of citizenship or community development for the benefit of Newmilns and Greenholm To advance arts, heritage and culture Promote the provision of recreational facilities and organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. The charity have, to date, completed a wide range of projects aimed at benefitting the community of Newmilns including; establishing the Newmilns Lottery; refurbishing the former Post Office building; establishing the Newmilns Food Festival. Futher information on the charities projects can be found at https://www.lovenewmilns.org/