Cumnock: Community Council carnival at Ayr Road car park

Organised by Cumnock Community Council (CCC), the day will offer fair ground rides, food stalls, raffles, fire engines, vintage cars and much more.

Last year, CCC held a carnival in honour of the King's coronation.

Due to the success of that event, the team has decided to make the carnival an annual day for the people of Cumnock and the surrounding areas.

The community council want the event to be reminiscent of similar days enjoyed in Cumnock in the 70s and 80s.

This year's carnival will take place on Sunday, May 26 from 12-4pm at the Ayr Road car park, where Cumnock Academy once stood.

Unlimited wristbands for all the rides will be available on the day for £5.

Bruce Lorimer of Cumnock Community Council said: "Cumnock used to have a great history with things like this and stuff happening up the woodroad, so that's why we want to make it annual event.

"There's been a lot of hard work gone into this. Hugh Murdoch, his wife, Evelyn, and chair Helen McLean, as well as the rest of the community council are all looking forward to the day.

"There will also be a beat the goalie put on by Derek King from the Cumnock Juniors Community Enterprise.

"All in, we're hoping the weather stays nice for the day, but I'm sure everyone that comes along will have a great afternoon anyway."