100th Birthdays and Diamond Wedding Anniversary

If you, or someone you know, residing within East Ayrshire, is due to celebrate a 100th birthday or Diamond Wedding Anniversary and you wish to request civic recognition of this special occasion, you should contact the Provost's Office on 01563 576036/576505 for further information.

It is usual for the Provost, whom failing the Depute Provost, along with the Local Councillor for the area, to call on the person/couple to present a basket of flowers on behalf of the Council. In addition, if a copy of the birth/marriage certificate can be provided at least four weeks prior to the celebration, a message of congratulations from HM The Queen can be requested. It may also be possible to arrange a photocall and, if you are interested in this, you should indicate your interest when making the arrangements. The timing etc of the Provost's visit will be confirmed to the applicant by letter.

Please note that a minimum of 4 weeks notice is required to allow contact to be made with Buckingham Palace. Also, at the time the application is made, a copy of the couple's marriage certificate is required in respect of a Diamond Wedding Annivesary and in respect of a 100th birthday a copy of the individual's birth certificate is required.