Gavin Ross has just been appointed Investigative Officer for the National Wildlife Crime Unit. He can be contacted by email on contactus@scotland.pnn.police.uk or ringing 101 if you are worried about any local issues regarding animal welfare.

To keep up to date with local issues and developments discussed by Dalry Community Council, residents and visitors should click onto it's new website www.dalry.comcouncil.scot

For issues affecting the Town Hall click on the facebook page DalryDG7Townhall

Spalding Bowls Club in Dalry is looking to attract more members. To take advantage, and help preserve this wonderful facility, interested parties should contact Fiona Ramsay on 01644 430587.

Hedgehogs are available for adoption by contacting Alison Bradley on 07722516514 or 01644460594. A handmade hutch is provided if the location is found to be suitable following a site inspection.

The Dalry Snooker Club located in the Servicemen's Hut on Throughgate is looking for more members. The annual membership fee is a very reasonable £10pa with £5 the hourly hire charge.

More details can be obtained by contacting Gary Blissett on 01644430521.

Dog Training is available every Tuesday (7-9) in the Town Hall.

Session House

The Session House adjacent to Dalry Church is available for hire at a very reasonable £10 per hour.

It is heated with WC and kitchen facilities and is suitable as a meeting place for user groups such as Bridge, Chess and Book Clubs.

For further details and bookings contact Ian Knox on 07850406516 (i.knox29@btopenworld.com)

Clock Winders

Volunteers required to join a team of clock winders for the Dalry Town Hall clock.

Donated to the village in 1890 by James Alexander of Mackilston this is one of the few remaining manually operated clocks in the South of Scotland.

For further info contact Gary on

01644 430521