BARRHILL NEWS July 2026
The BDT maintains and operates the assets of the village with the help of grants from the Community Interest Company.
Currently there are no trustees under the age of 70. We really need the views of younger residents of the village to help guide us going forward.
Interested?
Forms available from BDT website:
www.barrhilldevtrust.org
or email enquiries@barrhilldevtrust.org
To get in touch with the community engagement team, please email: chirmoriewindfarm@protonmail.com
or call 0333 049 4289.
Mains Water Supplies
There have been several occasions in recent months when discoloured water and brown sediment have been evident in the mains water supplies in the village, which appear to coincide with water being extracted from the water hydrants on Main Street.
Following complaints to Scottish Water they have provided the following:
"If members of the public witness hydrants being used, it would be helpful—where it is safe and appropriate to do so—to report this to Scottish Water and, if possible, provide photographic evidence to assist with any follow-up action. Fire hydrants should only be used by authorised vehicles operating under a valid permit and using a licensed standpipe.
We have only had one complaint this year in the area for discoloured water. We would encourage any customers who experience discoloured water or taste/odour issues re the water supply to report it to us via our Contact Centre on 0800 0778 778. We fully recognise that this situation is unsatisfactory for residents and would support any collaborative approach aimed at resolving the issue."
Should there be future occasions when the problem re-occurs, do please report it to Scottish Water.
The next skip is due on the 3rd July
DOG FOULING AND USE OF POOP BAGS
The Community Council would like to remind dog owners that "poop" bags are available free of charge from the dispensers at either end of the village.
Please be considerate to other members of the community and clean up after your dogs misdeeds.
The use of "poop" bags has been successful in helping to keep the village clean but some people are still being inconsiderate in having very kindly bagged their dogs poop they have then just hung the bag in a nearby bush or tree. Being a generous soul I would like to think that they were put there with the intention of collecting them on the return journey of their walk rather than a deliberate act. Please dispose of "poop" bags in a hygienic and environmentaly friendly way.
Free Gentle Exercise Class
Every Thursday 10:30am to 11:30am. The last 15 minutes for tea, coffee and blather.
Barrhill Badminton
Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm All ages and abilities welcome. |
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Come and enjoy a social evening with the benefit of some exercise disguised as fun.
No fees for residents of Barrhill and adjacent villages.
Stinchar Connections Timetable
The timetable is available here.
Skips and Bins
Hazardous Type Waste
The following waste types should Never be placed in a skip (new limitations in bold type):
• Materials Container Persistent Organic Polluntants (POPs) :
Sofas, Sofa Beds, Armchairs, Kitchen and Dining Room Chairs, Stools and Foot Stools, Home Officer Chairs, Futons, Bean Bags, Floor and Sofa Cushions, Electrical Recliner Chairs.
• Tyres
• Liquids
• Oils
• Paints
• Acids/alkalis
• Batteries
• Garden chemicals
• Industrial chemicals
• Dead animals
• Asbestos
• Clinical waste e.g. needles
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of any household waste that you want to deposit in a skip, please contact a member of our waste and recycling team through 0300 123 0900 for advice.
Please note that if any of the above items are found in the Barrhill
skip it will lead to the cancellation of skips to the village.
Bins Schedule
The schedule for bin collections for the year 2025/26 is now available.
It can be found on the dates menu or by clicking here.
Health & Social Care, Social Work Drop-In
A representative from social services attends the first Friday coffee morning of the month from 10am to 11am for you to discuss any issues that you may wish to raise.
Events at Memorial Hall
EVERY MONTH
Third Monday -Photography Club (evening)
Fourth Monday - Book Club (afternoon)
Every Monday - Pickleball (adults) 6pm - 7pm
Every Tuesday - Badminton 6pm - 8pm
Every Thursday - Gentle Exercise 10:30am to 11:30am
Every Friday - Coffee Morning 10am - Noon
One Friday per month - Men's Club - 6pm -9pm
Small Grants 2025/26 Details
The Community Council has funds available for small grants.
If you have ideas that need funding then please apply. See the details in the link below.
Dates and details for Winter Small Grants applications now available.
The application form (in word format) is available here.
Mobile Library
Latest Mobile Library Schedule is available here
Dates also shown on the Dates page.
Girvan & South Carrick Community Action Network
Do you need support travelling to hospital and health appointments?
For more information:
Call: 01465 714060
E-mail: communityaction@btopenworld.com
Report Road Defects
The link below is to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. On the site you can enter reports on road defects.
The more people who report defects the more likely it is that they will be dealt with.
http://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx
Road Works Schedule
All the Amey roadworks can be seen on their website:
The weekly scheduled roadworks for SW Scotland is available in Excel spreadsheet format here.
Note these are the AMEY maintained roads so does not include the A714.
I can only upload these when they are sent to me so occasionally a week goes missing.
The Amey website has the roadworks always available