Hurlford is a village in East Ayrshire two miles east of Kilmarnock and three miles west of Galston on the A71 from Edinburgh to Ayr. Also called Whirlford and Hurdleford, after a ford crossing the River Irvine, it is formerly part of the parish of Riccarton. Hurlford and nearby Crookedholm have a population of around 5000. The village developed in the 19th century following the discovery of coal, and local industry included fireclay and ironstone; the ship's propeller at the Cross is an industrial monument to the past. Blair Park is home to Hurlford United Football Club. s1hurlford.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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Hurlford's got brains

A team of four primary 6 pupils from Hurlford Primary could battle it out with youngsters from all over Scotland in the nationwide Euroquiz this spring. Our team will take party in the East Ayrshire heat on Thursday 4 March. Questions will cover history, geography, sport, culture and the European Union, as well as general knowledge. The winning team will go on to represent East Ayrshire in the national final in May. (continued)

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Girl Guides - looking for memorabilia by Jean Templeman
The Thistle recreates an 80's Hit Record for Charity by morean hamilton
Hurlford Boys Club requires coaches (note different e-mail address) by Marc Ross
Let's make a list: the Best of the Best in Hurlford
United travel to Shotts in Junior Cup 4th round
The bridge - back to normal by Jean Templeman

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Things to do around Hurlford

Radical Nature - Art and Architecture for a Changing Planet 1969-2009: Dick Institute, 9/2/2010

Junior Ranger Club Open Day: Dean Castle Country Park, 13/2/2010

An Evening of Comedy & Drama: Stewarton Area Centre, 19/2/2010

Verdi Requiem: Henderson Church , 28/2/2010

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9 Blair Crescent: 2 bedroom Semi-detached
Hurlford, £79,000

33 Furnace Court: 3 bedroom Bungalow
Hurlford, £135,000

14 Barleith Court: 2 bedroom Terraced
Hurlford, £78,000

48A Mauchline Road: 2 bedroom Cottage
Hurlford, £115,000

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Kerrmuir Avenue: 2 bedroom House
Hurlford, £395

Mavisbank: 3 bedroom House
Hurlford, £700

Bridge Street: 1 bedroom Flat
Galston, £350

Millands Road: 1 bedroom Flat
Galston, £395

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Jobs in or near Hurlford

Curriculum Technician - Motor Vehicle: Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock College

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Early Years Worker: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire Council

Early Years Worker: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire Council

Sales Executive: Kilmarnock, Arnold Clark

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West of Scotland Cup 3rd round. Video by swed80466.

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