Doug Bridson is the new
Dean at Ayr Guildry
 THE
new Dean of Ayr Guildry is Doug Bridson, Procurement Director
of Scottish Power.
Doug takes over from Brian Martin, managing director of Beam
& Co, an Ayr company producing jewellery and curling collectibles
from Ailsa Craig granite.
Ayr Guildry, an association of local business people which
dates back to 1325, is currently organising Ayr 800, a 12
month long calendar of events to celebrate the anniversary
this year of King William the Lion of Scotland signing a Charter
in 1205 proclaiming Ayr to be a Royal Burgh.
Brian Martin of Ayr Guildry said: “It seems fitting
and appropriate to celebrate 800 years of Ayr’s history
in as many different ways as possible.
“Since the inception of this project, I have been amazed
to discover the number and diversity of clubs, associations
and groups that flourish in our town. Ayr 800 offers them
all a magnificent opportunity to play a prominent part in
our year of celebrations.
“For people and businesses in the hospitality and tourism
industry, Ayr 800 provides the chance to attract visitors
who might otherwise not have come to our town in 2005.
“And Ayr 800 also offers an additional platform for
local businesses to promote their products, skills and services
to the world.”
Regular updates to the calendar of events will be posted
on the Ayr 800 website at www.ayr800.co.uk
He concluded: “I am proud to have been Dean of Ayr
Guildry at such an auspicious time, and wish Doug Bridson
all the best in his years of office.”
Doug Bridson added: “I would like to recognise the
hard work and effort that has been invested by Brian, together
with other members of Ayr Guildry, including the late David
Roy, in moving Ayr 800 from an idea to a live project involving
more than 50 diverse organisations within the community. We
remain keen to build on the calendar of events and welcome
the involvement of other associations and societies.”
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323 words.
Picture caption:
Brian Martin (right) hands over as Dean of Ayr Guildry
to Doug Bridson (left) wearing the Guildry chain of office.
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