The committee is a voluntary group which operates for the benefit of the community in the South End of the Isle of Bute.
Members take an active part in maintaining paths, beach-cleaning, provision and maintenance of picnic benches etc.
Path improvement Plan Road Seat
The group receives no regular funding. Various projects have been funded by grants, money-raising barbecues, and donations from, in the main, local residents and holiday-home owners.
The committee was originally set up to rescue The Old Pier at Kilchattan Bay, which had fallen into a severe state of disrepair
It has now taken on a wider role in serving the community.
Phase 1 of the Pier Restoration
Work commences on the slipway The opening ceremony
The final stage of the pier restoration should be completed by summer 2004, making this historic stone quay a more attractive focal point for the village as well as a vital facility for the ever-growing number of boat-users and tourists attracted to the area.
Well on the way to completion of final phase June 2004 BBQ August 2004
Christmas 2005 Lights
In addition to its monthly meetings, the committee produces an annual newsletter and each December holds a public meeting at which local issues are aired.
More Photographs of Kingarth and Kilchattan Bay Improvement Committee activities
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Office-bearers for 2007 are:
Chairman: Norrie Towers
Secretary: Neil Lamb
Treasurer: John Macartney
Minute Secretary : Tilly Champ
Community Councillor: Mrs Rosemary Laxton
Committee: Dr Joyce Ritchie, Elizabeth McFarlane,Margaret Lamb,
George Love, David McKirdy, John McCormack.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 2007
7th April - Pies, Peas & Bovril on the Pier 7pm [weather permitting]
26 May - Joint event with Riding Club - possibly a Chili Night on the Pier 7pm
14th July - BBQ on the Pier 7pm
10th August - BBQ on the Pier at 7pm
23rd September - Joint FETE/CAR BOOT SALE with Riding Club at Kingarth Trecking Centre 1.30pm