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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Two new murals honour Newmilns' renowned lace legacy, encouraging locals and visitors to stop, admire, and take pride in our heritage.