by Stuart Brabbs | Dec 4, 2011 | General
I just thought I’d let all members know that we have listed a few lots on ebay today. The auctions will run until next Sunday so have a look and see if there is anything there that you fancy. As we are moving office shortly, I thought it would be an ideal time...
by Stuart Brabbs | Nov 22, 2011 | General
The River Doon map is now available to purchase. This is the second Ayrshire River map ART have produced with beautiful drawings from our local artist Harriet Ellis. The map includes the pool names and various water colour drawings of pools and landmarks along the...
by Stuart Brabbs | Nov 20, 2011 | General
The annual fisherman’s supper was held at the Kylestrome Hotel in Ayr last friday evening and I’m sure everyone will agree that it was a great success. The venue was filled to capacity and although we all felt a bit like sardines in a tin, the food was...
by Stuart Brabbs | Nov 12, 2011 | General, Invasives
Following an interesting call from a member of the Arran Community Council, I’ve arranged to attend a meeting on the 29th of this month to talk about Japanese Knotweed and its control. The community is increasingly concerned about the spread of this invasive...
by Stuart Brabbs | Nov 3, 2011 | General, Invasives
Yesterday, ART delivered two seminar events to East Ayrshire Council. Commencing at 8.30am in the Lesser Town Hall, Cumnock, East Ayrshire staff were given an insight into managing Non Native Invasive Weeds and Biosecurity. Chris Horril from RAFTs was on hand to talk...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 29, 2011 | Conservation, Electrofishing, fishing
Look back to the Blog Post of the 25th August and compare the photos taken then to those in this post (taken yesterday). The Ponesk Burn near Muirkirk was moved to allow Scottish Coal to extract reserves from below the previously modified channel. Great efforts have...