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Coylton and Stair Farmers' Society celebrates 175th anniversary

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By Kate Fisher News & Features Editor
Current officer bearers (L-R): James Sloan, president; Diane Allan, secretary; Lynne Watson, treasurer; Alistair Peacock, vice president
Current officer bearers (L-R): James Sloan, president; Diane Allan, secretary; Lynne Watson, treasurer; Alistair Peacock, vice president
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The Coylton & Stair Farmers' Society marked its 175th anniversary with a special dinner at Lochside House Hotel, New Cumnock, on Saturday, November 2nd. Over 170 guests enjoyed an evening featuring Scotland’s top after-dinner speaker, Robbie Duncan.

The society's oldest living past president and current honorary president, Marshall Veitch, alongside secretary Diane Allan cutting the cakeThe society's oldest living past president and current honorary president, Marshall Veitch, alongside secretary Diane Allan cutting the cake The anniversary cake was cut by the society’s oldest living past president and current honorary president, Marshall Veitch, alongside secretary Diane Allan.

Current officer bearers were also recognised: James Sloan, president; Diane Allan, secretary; Lynne Watson, treasurer; and Alistair Peacock, vice president.

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