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You're probably wondering what the inside of our John Street premises looks like these days?
To satisfy your curiosity we've compiled albums of photographs showing the work going on month by month.
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"…and it doth not yet appear what we shall be…" 1 John 3:2 (KJV)
Work continues on renovating our John Street premises. We have received these photographs showing some of the progress.
You will note from the dust, even on the camera's lens, that it's appropriate for us to have alternative venues in which to meet during this time!
View the other photographs here.
Ayr Citadel Renovation
Project Update 2, September 2012
Whilst work continues, Sunday worship will be held at 10.45 in the Castlehill Church, North Hall. Please do tell us if you know anyone who needs transport.
The renovation project is focussed on making The Salvation Army’s John Street buildings watertight. Features include new electrical cabling, upgraded central heating and installation of a new commercial kitchen (for which we have just approved the layout). In due course, the walls and ceilings will also be redecorated. All this work should be completed by Easter 2013.
To date, the key progress points are:-
• Following a tendering process, Waterside Developments Ltd. of Kilmarnock were appointed as the primary construction contractor supported by SMS Ltd. for electrical and central heating work.
• Scaffolding is already in place, external work has started e.g. repairing and waterproofing the roof, and the ground floor pews have been removed.
• We are in discussion with various contractors about audio-visual, security and IT requirements and initially seek to ensure the necessary cabling infrastructure is in place.
• We are also liaising with various voluntary and public sector bodies to identify mission outreach opportunities and will keep you updated on progress.
• Fundraising is required for the project including:
1. establishment of a cry room
2. purchase of audio-visual / IT / security equipment
3. installing partitioning and new / additional doors (internal and external)
4. planning permission for removal of the pulpit and “change of use” for the halls.
Please let the Project Steering Group (PSG) know if you have any ideas for fundraising or if you would like any further information.
The PSG comprises: Douglas Johnson (chair), Robin Black, Bobby Irvine, Ruth Irvine, Leonard McIlloney, Mel Dunnachie, John Smith, Tim Stone, David Tomlinson, John Wood and Marjorie Wood.
Calling all singers who would like to sing in The Salvation Army’s
AYR COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR.
As the summer draws to a close the Ayr Community Gospel Choir is calling all singers from 14yrs upwards (no limit!) to begin rehearsals for our Christmas Concert. Under the guidance and care of Bobby Irvine and the Salvation Army Ayr we are a non-denominational choir and extend a warm invitation to all members of the community, of whatever faith (or none), who enjoy singing. So come along and be part of something really uplifting and inspiring.
Now in our fourth season, Castlehill Church has become our home for our Christmas Concert which this year will be held on Sunday 9th December (time to be confirmed).
Rehearsals will be held in
Riverside Evangelical Church Hall
John Street, Ayr KA8 0BS
Thursday 27th September Rehearsal from 7.30 to 9.30pm.
Thursday 11th October Rehearsal 7.30 till 9.30pm.
Thursday 25th October Rehearsal 7.30 till 9.30pm.
Thursday 8th November Rehearsal 7.30 till 9.30pm.
Thursday 22nd November Rehearsal 7.30 till 9.30pm.
Saturday morning 24th November (to be confirmed)
Thursday 6th December Rehearsal 7.30 till 9.30pm.
Sunday 9th December Carol Concert in Castlehill Parish Church (time to be confirmed).To join our choir please come along to our first rehearsal on 27th September at Riverside Evangelical Church Hall or to register online go to www.salvationarmyayrcitadel.info
There is a registration fee of £5 to cover the cost of music and refreshments and for those 14-16 years of age we will also require parents’ consent.
While the renovations on our building take place we have to move to temporary accommodations for many of our activities.
Starting on Sunday 23rd September until the end of 2012, we will hold our Sunday Worship in the Castlehill Parish Church Hall at 1 Old Hillfoot Road, Ayr, KA7 3LW.
The church and hall is located on the corner of Old Hillfoot Road and Castlehill Road in Ayr.
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From the roundabout at Ayr Railway Station, take the A713 towards Dalmellington and Castle Douglas. The church is about a mile along this road, on the left at the next roundabout.
A limited amount of transportation will be available on Sunday morning from John Street to the Castlehill Church - please contact Lieut. Tim or Cheryl at 01292 265813 if you need this service.
