Tarbolton and Local Area News

04/08/2025

Woo!! Looking for a wee bit of fun at the park?

Cooeee Tarbolton! We're baaaaccccck!

This Thursday we'll be bringing a whole day of super-fun family play sessions to Tarbolton Public Park (KA5 5QA). Storm Floris will have clamed down by then and she'll have taken all of the rainclouds with her.

We have three differently themed play sessions for you to enjoy from 11am-4pm. All generously fully funded by the Ayrshire Climate Hub @ Energy Agency .

Book NOW at www.undersky.co.uk!
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Ideal for aged 4-9 years - though older or younger are welcome to join in too!

All attendees receive healthy snacks and a free gift of Family Active Travel Cards.
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09/07/2025

🗞️ Do you have old copies of The Tarbolton Times?

We’re on the lookout for past issues to help build a local archive – and we’d love your help!

📚 If you’ve got any tucked away, please drop them into Tarbolton Library.

You can either:
✔️ Donate them to the archive
or
✔️ Get them back – just leave your name and phone number, and we’ll scan them and return them to you.

Every issue helps us preserve more of Tarbolton’s story 🧡

01/07/2025

Local Tarbolton lad has films featuring in New York!

01/07/2025

Well done!!!

Discover the best in independent film as the New York Lift-Off Film Festival makes a triumphant return, offering a treasure trove of emerging artists.

17/06/2025

Bus Service update – Wednesday 18 June 2025

Following further discussions, Stagecoach West Scotland drivers will return to work tomorrow, Wednesday 18 June and will ballot on a pay deal on Friday 20 June.

Full service will resume in Ardrossan, Arran, and Kilmarnock.

In Ayr, all routes will operate, but with a reduced frequency – times to be confirmed, please check stagecoach website for latest details.

Cumbernauld and Dumfries & Galloway will continue with no changes.

Stagecoach are working hard to get all services operating to schedule and appreciate your patience and understanding.

08/06/2025

Here we are nothing new to update, still no village busses announced unfortunately.

05/06/2025

Well folks!

It doesn't look good for many people starting from Monday!

04/04/2025

In regards to Stagecoach busses

02/04/2025

In regards to the houses being built on the original Hope Homes land

02/04/2025

Something to keep an eye on!

500 Unite members reject ‘unacceptable’ pay offer

25/03/2025

Sometimes you just need to have a wee chat with someone. A cracking little piece!

A lone worker makes his way up to service a remote antenna when he finds a man standing at the edge of the hill, lost in his thoughts, teetering on a decisio...

18/03/2025

Fire raising at Gallowhill park this evening!