Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £3,224 from the seventh round of funding from Newmilns Lottery Community Fund. This is our biggest release of funds yet. We are delighted to announce the successful applicants for the 7th round of the Newmilns Lotto Community Fund, totalling an amazing £3,224 !! A big thanks to everyone who participates in the Newmilns Lotto, without whom this would not have been possible The following Newmilns groups have been successful in their applications and have been awarded the amounts detailed below: **£490 - Gilfoot Tara Action Group toward the cost of G in the Park activities **£490 - Townhead Tara Action Group toward Spooktacular Pumpkin Trail Halloween Event **£330 - Newmilns Primary and ECC Parent Council towards a used tyre play garden at the school **£160 - Newmilns Gala towards overhead costs for fundraising event. **£490 - 16th Ayrshire Scout Group (Newmilns) towards Summer camp costs at Lapwing Lodge Outdoor Centre **£160 - Newmilns Brownies & Rainbows towards end of term treat ice cream van and party **£350 - Newmilns Regeneration Association towards balloon modeller & face painter Xmas Fayre/Grotto **£140 - Newmilns & Greenholm Community Council towards hire of a piper to lead Remembrance Day parade **£124 - Newmilns & Greenholm Community Council towards landscaping & fenceposts at Welcome Garden & Wildlife site entrance **£490 - Newmilns & Greenholm AFC towards rain jackets for the football team All applicants were successful and grants totalling £3,224 were awarded.  Thank you to everyone involved in the decision panel, and of course to our Lotto manager Bob Astill who reconciles the payments and carries out the monthly draws. Thanks to our monthly sponsors too, which allows the costs of running the lotto to be covered (bank charges etc) while not affecting the winnings or the Community Fund. 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 For more information on how to join the lottery, please visit www.lovenewmilns.org/lottery

After months of hard work, we are proud to launch our new Newmilns Heritage App.

Newmilns Regeneration Association are delighted to release £2,500 from the 7th 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 . The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25th May 2025. The successful applicants will be notified by 4th June 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 April 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 March 2025 sponsor is Councillor Sally Cogley Sally works hard throughout the valley towns and attends our meetings on a regular basis. You can contact Sally by emailing: sally.cogley@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Or through her Facebook page using the link below. >> Cllr Sally Cogley Facebook Page

Our February 2025 sponsor is The Cut Hairdresser Find The Cut at 1 High Street, Newmilns - get in touch with Samantha to book your next hair appointment and get ready for spring! Find them on Facebook below: >>The Cut Facebook Page

Our January 2025 sponsor is Councillor Kevin McGregor. Kevin is a local councillor for Scottish Labour and Co-operative and wishes the best to everyone who plays the Newmilns Lotto. Download their app or find them on Facebook below: >>Councillor Kevin McGregor Facebook Page

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 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