Dunaskin Doon Bowling Club
In August 2023, DPDT was able to secure funding from the South Kyle Wind Farm Flagship Fund to purchase Dunaskin Doon Bowling Club bringing it into community ownership.
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DPDT Team (left to right): Rae Smith (chair), Elaine Stewart (vice chair), Lee Orr. Lorraine Mair, Sharon Smith, Steve Snaize, Lyndy Renwick, Drew Filson
The main funding from DPDT was supported by funding from RES Renewables, Knockippen Wind Farm, Rankinston Bowling Club, Dunaskin Doon Bowling Club and members of the public. The Clubhouse was under threat of being sold and the Trust were delighted to be able to ensure the future of the Club for the Parish. The Club has been established for 140 years and we wish them all the best for the future.
An official handover Event took place on Saturday 20th April 2024 at Dunaskin where the lease was signed and members of the Trust enjoyed a celebratory tea with members of the Bowling Club.
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(left to right) Rachel Searle (Foundation Scotland), Lorna Rae (Dunaskin Doon Bowling Club Secretary), Rae Smith (DPDT chair), Carol Kane (Vattenfall Regional Liaison Officer)
Kirk O’ the Covenant Building (KOTC)
Dalmellington Parish Development Trust are delighted to announce the completion of the purchase of the Kirk of the Covenant building. The Church of Scotland recently put the building up for sale. Following the wishes of the community as demonstrated in the KOTC Feasibility Study and the Dalmellington Parish Community Action Plan, the Trust has been successful in securing this building for Community ownership. The purchase of this building has been funded by South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. £120,000 was allocated towards this project, this includes £105,000 purchase price plus legal and start up costs.
The future use and management of the building will be run by a stand-alone group, i.e., a group set up specifically for this purpose. A Group called the Friends’ of The Kirk O’ the Covenant has been set up and is led by Drew Filson, this Group is open to anyone in the Parish who wishes to join. For further details on joining the Group please contact generaldpdt@outlook.com
