By Mary Currie

01475 530544

millport@newsquest.co.uk

Walk the Walk

The annual 'Walk the Walk' for cancer relief, organised by locals, takes place on the island on Sunday June 4. The walk is from the pier to Farland Point, around the point, and back to the Age Concern Hall for a delicious cream tea, supplied by Fintry Bay Cafe. The walk starts at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £7 for adults and £4 for children.

Everyone will be made very welcome. Tickets available from Marina', Pots n Pets, and Hamilton's Newsagents.

Summer Playhouse

Cumbrae Dramatic Club will be performing their first summer playhouse production on Friday June 9 at 7.30pm in the D.A Hall. Variety is the theme this year with a one act play, and a duology making up thi season's shows. Both plays are penned by David Tristram. The two are sure to delight audiences and shouldn't be missed. Both comedies are hilarious.

The doors will be open at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door for £5 for adults and £3 for children. There will be a raffle, juice and crisps available to buy at the weekend. All welcome.

Finding Your Feet

The FYF Millport Fun'raiser is back and it's bigger and better than ever before, thanks to sponsorship from Children's Aid Scotland.

There's a twist to the family cycle round the island, with the addition of a treasure hunt, then an even larger selection of kids' activities and entertainment than in previous years.

The inflatable village will be back, including Gladiators, Water Walkers, Laser Quest and an Assault Course as well as magic shows, a party by kids' favourite entertainer Kidnetick, balloon twisting workshops, face painting, and dozens of sideshows and games.

It all takes place on Sunday June 11 with the cycle and treasure hunt starting at 11am, and the fun day at the Garrison from 12 noon till 3pm.

The charity supports families affected by amputation or limb difference, through a range of sporting initiatives and social inclusion projects.

Comedy festival

The Cumbrae Comedy festival returns for a second year on Saturday July 22 in the D.A Hall with Big Gary Little, Julia Sutherland, Phil Differ and Des McLean. Children's comedy to be announced, and other venues to be confirmed.

Millport Golf

Thanks to Stephen McMahon for donating the New Marker Posts at the golf course.

Mapes of Millport

The Ferris family are delighted to officially announce that they have taken over the Mapes of Millport cycle and toy shop on the island. Scott Ferris said: "Deborah and I look forward to the future and continuing the legacy started over 70 years ago by the Mapes family."