Gavin Winstanley
Ochiltree Community Hub
Chairman
I have been married to Carol for 19 years and have a daughter named Tilly. We have lived in Ochiltree for the past 14 years, moving here in 2011 from Ayr. I have worked in Construction for the last 28 years and I am currently a Customer Relations Manager for a major UK housebuilder.
For the past seven years, I have served as a Trustee for the Community Hub for seven years, with the last three years being as the Chairperson. Always quick to help out and support various events within the village, even doubling up as a bingo caller at the monthly bingo session at then Hub
I am an enthusiastic runner (albeit slowish but still a runner) and a member of Team Cumnock running group. I actively support the Couch to 5k program which takes place every year, helping new runners achieve their goals. I also enjoy going to the gym with my family after work.
Alex Baird
Ochiltree Community Hub
Vice Chairman
Alex Baird has dedicated his life to both his family and community. Married to his wife Roberta for fifty-five years, Alex is a proud father of two children, Colin and Claire, and grandfather to Jack, Joseph and Eve.
With a career spanning five decades in the motor trade, Alex’s professional journey culminated in his role as General Manager for a prestigious Jaguar Land Rover dealership. His leadership extended beyond the automotive industry as he served as President of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and as Chairman of both Cumnock Round Table and Rotary Club.
In retirement, Alex continued to demonstrate his commitment to community service by becoming Chair of Ochiltree Community Hub. Under his guidance, the Hub successfully raised £1.8million to build a new facility aimed at supporting health and wellbeing in their village.
Alex continues to be a Trustee of Ochiltree Community Hub
Michelle Burgoune
Ochiltree Community Hub
Secretary
Anne McLean
Ochiltree Community Hub
Treasurer
Anne Ireland
Ochiltree Community Hub
Trustee Board Member
Ochiltree has played a large part in my life. I was brought up on a farm in Ochiltree parish and have lived in the area for most of my 63 years attending Ochiltree Primary, 21st in the old community centre and married in Ochiltree Church. I am married with 3 adult children, 2 grandchildren and another on the way. My work history varied from a secretary at the Scottish and Oceanic Area Control Centre for 20 years, then owning my own business as Sub-postmaster and a Flower and Gift Shop for the last 20 years before I retired.
In 2023 we moved into Ochiltree and I started as a volunteer at the Hub and subsequently joined the board of Trustees. My main aim was to set up a small Gift Shop incorporating local Ayrshire crafters and hopefully expand the shop over the years. I help regularly in the Hub and love meeting many old acquaintances and school friends of years gone by. The Hub is a fantastic facility to have in our village
Carol Winstanley
Ochiltree Community Hub
Trustee Board Member
Roberta Baird
Ochiltree Community Hub
Trustee Board Member
Roberta has been married to Alex for 55 years, they have two children, Colin and Claire, and three grandchildren: Jack, Joseph, and Eve.
Roberta participated in the Cumnock Ladies Circle, holding positions such as Chairperson, secretary, and treasurer.
Has lived in Ochiltree for twenty four years and became involved in the Hub project in 2013, since October 2014, Roberta has been a Trustee of the Ochiltree Community Hub, where she contributed to raising £1.8m to build a new facility focused on health and wellbeing support, Roberta continues as a Trustee in supporting the Hub’s operation.
Malcolm Smith
Ochiltree Community Hub
Trustee Board Member
Having been born and brought up in Leith and Edinburgh, I spent most of my working life in Ayrshire at the Scottish Agricultural College at Auchincruive and have lived in Ochiltree for well over 40 years. I am married with three adult children who were brought up in Ochiltree.
I was a founder member and a Chairperson of the Friends of Ochiltree Primary School in the 1980s & 90s and since retirement have been involved with the Ochiltree Hub Project both as a volunteer and a Trustee over 10 years. I am particularly interested in the way the Hub can enhance the enjoyment of life and reduce social isolation for the people of Ochiltree and the surrounding area by facilitating more in the way of crafts, art, games, music, theatre, fun and exercise and other social recreation.
Elspeth Mair
Ochiltree Community Hub
Trustee Board Member
I have lived just on the outskirts of Ochiltree for almost 40 years since marrying a local lad.
My husband attended Ochiltree Primary School as did his father before him, our 2 sons attended the Primary School and Auchinleck Academy. When they attended the primary I was a regular parent volunteer within the school.
I recently retired and worked for 40 years with the NHS as a Speech and Language Therapist, during that time I worked within the community and Primary Schools across the Cumnock and Doon Valley Area
I started as a volunteer in the Hub in 2022 and then joined the board of Trustees. I feel it is important to give back to the community that has supported our family for generations. I am mainly responsible for sourcing funds and applying for financial support to enable the Hub deliver a range of opportunities and help out wherever I can.
