5th Round - Community Fund Winners

Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to announce the successful applicants for the 5th round of the Newmilns Community Fund (£2,170).

 

Due to the amount of applications, we made the decision to increase the amount released to £2,170, our biggest release of funds to date.


A big thanks to everyone who participates in the Newmilns Lotto, without whom this would not have been possible and also to some recent lottery winners who have donated some or all of their winnings to the Community Fund.


The following Newmilns groups have been successful in their applications and have been awarded the amounts detailed below:


**£400 - Newmilns Primary and ECC Parent Council

towards purchase of a trampette


**£400 - 16th Ayrshire Scout Group (Newmilns)

towards their summer camp in Arran in August


**£300 - Newmilns Regeneration Association   

towards the purchase of 152 Christmas selection boxes for Newmilns Primary and ECC


**£220 - Newmilns Snow And Sports Complex

towards the installation of community planters at the complex


**£250 - Townhead TARA

towards Christmas presents for the children at their community Christmas Party


**£300 - Gilfoot TARA Action Group

toward the cost of inflatables at their annual G In The Park event.


**£300 - Newmilns Food Hub   

towards the purchase of food, fruit and vegetables



Thank you to everyone involved in the decision panel, and of course to our team who reconcile the monthly payments and carry out the monthly draws. We will be posting some pictures of the recipients soon so watch this space!


If you are interested in joining the Newmilns Lotto, where 50% of your payment goes to the Community Fund and 50% on prize money, please visit our website below for further details or email hello@lovenewmilns.org

https://lovenewmilns.org/lottery




ALL NEWS

By Shirley Wallace March 12, 2026
Our March 2026 sponsor is The Cut, Hair & Beauty Salon Our March lottery sponsor is Samantha Pirie at The Cut, Hair & Beauty Salon based at 1 High Street, Newmilns. To make a appointment contact Samantha through her facebook page below, or call her on 07519 456394.  Thank you to The Cut for sponsoring the Newmilns Lotto. : >>The Cut Facebook Page
By Shirley Wallace March 3, 2026
Our February 2026 sponsor is James Dykes Funeral Service James Dykes Funeral Service has been providing services to the community for 60 years, with a local office and friendly team based at 85 Main Street, Newmilns. You can find full information on their website:  www.jamesdykesfuneralservice.co.uk Or find them on Facebook below: >> James Dykes Funeral Service Facebook Page
By Shirley Wallace March 3, 2026
Our January 2026 sponsor is Puddledugs Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service Puddledugs is a dog walking, pet and house sitting business covering the Irvine Valley and surrounding areas. If you'd like to find out more information, visit their facebook page or call Cathy on 07412 859008. Find Puddledugs on Facebook below: >>Puddledugs Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Facebook Page
By Shirley Wallace March 3, 2026
Our December 2025 sponsor is Shire Housing Association Ltd. Shire Housing Association is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, established to transfer former public housing into local ownership and control. Check out their Facebook page in the link below. Pictured below is Alan Thomas from Shire Housing Association Limited holding our Newmilns Lotto banner. Find them on Facebook below: >> Shire Housing Association Facebook Page
By Shirley Wallace March 3, 2026
Our November 2025 sponsor is Councillor Kevin McGregor, Scottish Labour and Co-operative. Kevin is proud to support the Newmilns Lotto and Love Newmilns Group, doing excellent work for the community and wishes everyone good luck. Residents of Newmilns can contact Kevin via email at kevin.mcgregor@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, or by telephone on 07717 468756. Find him on Facebook below: >>Councillor Kevin McGregor
By Shirley Wallace October 24, 2025
The Newmilns Christmas Fayre will be held in Morton Hall on Saturday, 29th November, between 4 and 6 pm. The Christmas Light Switch-on will take place at 6 pm at Kirkgate Gardens, with Newmilns & Galston Brass Band playing in the lead-up to the big switch-on. Santa will also be visiting the Church Hall between 4 -6 pm, pre-booking at: lovenewmilns.org/santa
 2025 Annual General Meeting of Newmilns Regeneration Association
By Shirley Wallace October 21, 2025
The 2025 Annual General Meeting of Newmilns Regeneration Association will take place on Monday, 24 November, in the CHaT Hub, 4 Brown Street at 7 pm.
By Shirley Wallace October 19, 2025
Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £2,500 from the 8th round of funding from Newmilns Lottery Community Fund. Applications are now invited from Newmilns groups to apply for part or all of this fund. Funds must be used for projects or improvements that benefit people living in Newmilns and Greenholm. Application forms are available by emailing lotto@lovenewmilns.org . The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday, 26th October 2025 . The successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday, 29th October 2025. This would not have been possible without the people who participate in the Newmilns Lottery every month. Half of the money raised goes directly to the Community Fund, and the other half goes to prize money. For more information on how to join the lottery, please visit www.lovenewmilns.org/lottery
By Shirley Wallace October 19, 2025
Our October 2025 sponsor is Shire Housing Association Ltd. Shire Housing Association is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, established to transfer former public housing into local ownership and control. Check out their Facebook page in the link below. Pictured below is Alan Thomas from Shire Housing Association Limited holding our Newmilns Lotto banner. Find them on Facebook below: >> Shire Housing Association Facebook Page
By Shirley Wallace October 19, 2025
Our September 2025 sponsor is Villa Janetta Candles Villa Janetta Candles is a local small business that makes small-batch hand-poured soy wax candles, wax melts, and reed diffusers using either essential oils or quality fragrance oils. Find them on Facebook below: >>Shire Housing Association Facebook Page
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