Cumnock (Cumnag in Gaelic) is in East Ayrshire on the River Lugar, 14 miles from Kilmarnock. William Wallace allegedly lived in Cumnock for a short time and nearby Terringzean Castle probably dates from the 15th century. Other historic monuments of note include Dumfries House and Cumnock's Mercat Cross. Cumnock and the surrounding area was at various times home to leading Covenanter Alexander Peden and conventicles were held - and persecuted - on the surrounding moors. James Keir Hardie, founder of the Scottish Labour Party, lived here and the former mining town has a strong socialist heritage. Cumnock is home to a community of nearly 10 000 people and s1cumnock.com has been developed to allow residents share their news, views and opinions, make announcements, publicise events and show off their photos and videos.

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Keiran is Cumnock's
Young Citizen of the Year

17 year-old Keiran Guglielmucci was named Cumnock's Young Citizen of the Year at a special awards ceremony. Keiran has shown a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of others. He bakes cakes for the local residential homes for older people and regularly pops in for a chat to brighten their day. He also works with first year students who have additional support needs at the Supported Learning Centre in Cumnock Academy. (continued)

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Radical Nature - Art and Architecture for a Changing Planet 1969-2009: Baird Institute, 11/2/2010

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Cathy Jamieson MSP Surgery: Cumnock Town Hall, 20/2/2010

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What is the problem with us when it comes to commemorating events or people? I'm really into tourism and am always surprised at how little we use "events in time" to induce people to come to the area. Should we celebrate some of these: (continued)

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Susan Hutton says: I am researching William Hutton who was a cloth manufacturer in Cumnock in the 1860s. Has anyone got any information to help me please? (continued)