by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 3, 2013 | Events
This years fisherman’s supper will be held on Friday the 22nd of November at the Horizon Hotel in Ayr. As usual, the night will include speakers and a three course meal and we will also have the raffle and auction of prime fishing lots. Tickets should be priced at...
by Stuart Brabbs | Sep 11, 2013 | Events, General
We have been asked to present a 40 minute talk on river management at a conference to be held in Grangemouth Town Hall on the 9th October. Our presentation will focus on Integrated Catchment Management, touching on many issues such as biodiversity, invasive species,...
by Stuart Brabbs | Aug 18, 2013 | Events, General, Invasives
The weather wasn’t kind to us on Saturday morning and we sailed to Arran through rain and gale force wind, but things soon improved and we were pleased to see the sun break through just before our training event commenced at 12.30pm. Emma Downie, Gordon McDermid...
by Stuart Brabbs | Aug 13, 2013 | Conservation, Events, General
The River Ayr and River Irvine bailiffs have been busy keeping an eye on things. Both rivers are receiving the unwanted attention of poachers at present but thanks to the bailiffs, several nets have been recovered and a number of people have been reported for illegal...
by Stuart Brabbs | Aug 9, 2013 | Events, General
Arran Weekend As mentioned in a previous post, ART staff will be on Arran for the weekend of the 17th and 18th of August to train local volunteers to survey for Japanese Knotweed and other invasive plant species. Volunteers with experience of the plant (and of...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 24, 2013 | Events, General
Just a quick post to let everyone know that we will have a stall at Mauchline Holy Fair tomorrow from 11am to 5pm. The weather has to be nice which is a bonus so why not come along and have a look. We will have games with prizes to be won for kids and adults including...