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ALLOWAY AND SOUTHERN AYRSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Objectives are to advance the education of the public in Alloway and Southern Ayrshire by promoting and encouraging the study of Family History through meetings, lectures, publications and other related activities. Regular monthly meetings and occasional visits as appropriate. Library of resource material. Contact : The Secretary, A&SA Family History Society, Alloway Public Library, Doonholm Road, AYR. KA7 2QQ Website : www.asafhs.co.uk e-mail : secretary@asafhs.co.uk * ALLOWAY BURNS CLUB Instituted in 1908, and the Burns Club with the poet's birthplace at its heart. Has a wide programme of excursions (mainly in summer and autumn) with indoor talks and social events during the rest of the year. All ages are catered for. Annual subscription : GBP 10.00 Meetings (as required) are in Alloway Church Halls. Contact : Mrs J. Kerr, 35 Marlepark, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4RN Website : www.allowayburnsclub.org * ART AT CROY Situated
on
the
beautiful
Ayrshire
coast
line
adjacent
to
Culzean
Castle
and
overlooked
by
Ailsa
Craig
&
isle
of
Arran
is
Croy
House,
where
the
recently
established Art
at
Croy
Gallery
&
Studio
has
been
set
up
by
husband
&
wife
team
Alison
and
Roddy Mckenzie. Contact : Art at Croy, Croy House, Croy, MAYBOLE KA19 8JS Website : www.artatcroy.com e-mail : artatcroy@msn.com * ART FOR ARTISTS Based at High McGowanston Farm, Turnberry, A4A has its own fabrication workshop and studio bronze foundry offering a variety of short duration (3 to 5 day) residential and non-residential courses covering a range of modelling, sculpture and painting techniques. Contact : John McKenna, A4A, High McGowanston Farm, Turnberrty, GIRVAN. KA26 9JT Phone : 01655 332215 Website : www.a4a.co.uk E-mail : johnmckthesculptor@mac.com * AYR AMATEUR OPERA COMPANY Aims : The study and performance of music and musical plays. Founded 1903. Activities : Presents a show in February/March of each year, rehearsals for which normally commence in September/October. The company also has a Concert Party which performs in a variety of venues throughout the year. With the temporary closure of Ayr Gaiety Theatre, most performances are currently in Ayr Town Hall. Annual Subscription : GBP 30.00. Membership by audition. Website : www.aaoc.co.uk Contact : Ms Sarah Park, 35b McLelland Drive, KILMARNOCK. KA1 1SG Phone : 0774 566 3023 * AYR ART CIRCLE Aims : To encourage drawing, painting and other allied subjects. Activities : Small groups meet at the studio in Ayr to paint on three evenings and two afternoons each week. The annual exhibition is at the McLaurin Gallery in the Autumn. Smaller exhibitions are held elsewhere. Demonstrations by professional artists and social events during the year. Annual Membership : GBP 25.00 (20.00 concession) Contact : Ms Joyce Howat (Secretary), 27 Woodend Road, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4QP Phone : 01292 441596 * AYR BURNS CLUB Promotes and encourages appreciation of the works of Robert Burns. There are two main annual events - the St Andrew's Night Celebration (30th November) and an Anniversary Dinner (25th January). Various other activities during the year - talks, outings, entertainments etc. Contact : Mrs M. Morrall, 8 Dumfries Park, Alloway, AYR. KA6 6DA e-mail : margaret.morrall@mac.com Website : www.abcayrburnsclub.com * AYR CARNEGIE LIBRARY The Carnegie Library in Ayr is the central library with branches throughout the area. It is home to the Scottish and Local History Library, Reference Library, the main Audio-visual Library, CyberCentre (with free internet access), and dedicated Children's Library. It also has a coffee shop, library shop, access to newspapers and magazines, and PC facilities in the CyberCentre. Contact : Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, AYR. KA8 8ED. Phone : (01292) 286385 Fax : (01292) 611593 e-mail : carnegie@lib.south-ayrshire.gov.uk Website : www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/carnegie * AYR CHORAL UNION Established in 1876 - one of the oldest choral societies in Scotland - aims to encourage the enjoyment of singing the main choral repertoire and to stimulate public interest in choral music. The Choir of approximately 90 singers (soprano, contralto, tenor, bass) rehearses on Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30 pm in Ayr Auld Kirk Halls and presents a range of choral music, including three concerts a year in Ayr Town Hall. Contact : Sue Gregson (Secretary), 14 Ailsa Place, AYR. KA7 1JG Phone : 01292 269459 E-mail :
acusecretary@yahoo.co.uk
Website :
www.ayrchoralunion.net * AYR CITADEL LEISURE CENTRE Ayr's flagship leisure complex. As well as housing a variety of sports and recreational activities also serves as a venue for exhibitions, concerts and conferences. Contact : Citadel Leisure Centre, South Beach Road, AYR. KA7 1JB Phone : (01292) 269793 Fax : (01292) 610906 Website : www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/leisure/citadel * AYR FILM SOCIETY Presents a varied programme of English and foreign language films not normally available at a local cinema on a large screen, - weekly (October to March). Unfortunately, due to the loss of venue with the closure of Craigie College and the society's inability to find a suitable alternative, screenings have had to be suspended until further notice. For an update on the latest developments, please contact the Secretary. Contact : Ms M McQuaker (Secretary), 92 Marchfield Quadrant, AYR. KA8 8PF Phone : 01292 260260 Website : www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk * AYR FORT PLAYERS One of Ayr's oldest amateur theatrical companies, having been established in 1946. Over the years they have achieved many notable successes, including one of the first amateur performances of 'the Steamie' in 1997, which played to packed houses at the Ayr Festival that year. The company gives all the free proceeds from its productions to Cancer Research, and to date has handed over in excess of GBP 40,000.00. Activities : Productions twice a year in October and April. Rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the company's clubrooms at 8 Limekiln Road, Ayr. Contact : Mrs Sally Rennie (Secretary), 36 Earls Way, Doonfoot, AYR. KA7 4HE Phone: 01292 445229 e-mail : webmaster@ayrfortplayers.co.uk Website : www.ayrfortplayers.co.uk * AYR GUILDRY Founded in 1325 - the oldest organization in Ayr and one of the oldest in Scotland. For centuries was a central part of the town administration. Now concerns itself with promoting the town and encouraging, directly and indirectly, activities which enhance the life of the community. Contact : Mr John A. Hay (Secretary), c/o D&J Dunlop, 2 Barns Street, Ayr. KA7 1XD Phone : 01292 264091 AYR JAZZ CLUB Meets monthly in Ayr hotels - Fairfield House (Fairfield Road), Elms Court (Miller Road), Station Hotel (Burns Statue Square).. Contact : Ms Linda Muir (Secretary), 18 Maybole Road, AYR. KA6 6PQ Phone : 01292 263834 * AYR MUSIC CLUB Aims : To encourage the appreciation of classical music by providing a platform for live performances of chamber music. Activities : A series of six public concerts during the winter months - plus two informal evenings, for members only, when members themselves, local groups or young people provide the programme. The recitals are held in Holy Trinity Church, Fullarton Street, Ayr, on various Saturday evenings at 7.30 pm between October and March. Contact : Ms M.W. McIntosh, 6 The Riggs, PRESTWICK. KA9 1BD Phone : 01292 470161 Website : www.ayrmusicclub.co.uk * AYR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Aims : The study and practice of photography in all its forms. All levels of experience and ability are welcome. Activities : Meetings on Thursdays in Loudoun Hall, Ayr, for talks, demonstrations and practical work. Occasional outings to visit other groups. Prospective members can visit on three separate occasions without joining. Contact : Mrs M Beattie (Secretary), 9 MacInnes Place, KILMARNOCK. KA3 7NQ Phone : 01563 528104 Website : ayrps.com * AYR SKETCH CLUB Founded in 1901 by a small group of local artists. Activities : Meets each Friday evening through the winter season in Alloway Village Hall. Meetings consist of informal discussion and constructive criticism of paintings submitted by artist members with a view to improving their existing techniques. There are also demonstration lectures by well-known professional artists, given subject evenings, and occasional tutor-led workshops. The Club holds a number of exhibitions each year. Membership : There are two levels: Artist Members (GBP 25.00 per year) and Lay Members (GBP 20.00 per year), the latter being members who do not exhibit their work or who do not paint. All the artist members are experienced painters and have exhibited in local and national exhibitions. Contact : Mr D. McNeice (secretary), 43 Park Circus, AYR. KA7 2DJ Phone : 01292 610448 Website : www.ayrsketchclub.co.uk * AYR TOWN HALL The facility, at the corner of New Bridge Street and High Street, consists of the Main Hall, the Council Chamber and two Committee Rooms. The Main Hall can hold 700 people, the Chamber can hold 50 people and the Committee Rooms can hold 25 people. There is also a loop system for those with hearing impairment in the Town Hall and wheelchair access is available. The Town Hall is suitable for concerts and should alcohol be required, this can be arranged by obtaining an occasional permit. Catering can also be arranged through South Ayrshire Council. Contact (enquiries and bookings) : Citadel
Leisure
Centre,
South
Harbour
Street,
AYR
KA7
1JB * AYR TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION Founded in 1984, following the signing of the Twinning Charter, the Association is an independent organization funded by membership subscriptions. Aims : To foster and encourage links between individuals and groups in Ayr and St Germain-en-Laye, in France. Benefits : Make friends with French people who have similar interests. Stay in family homes and experience the culture - but not as a tourist. Visit St Germain-en-Laye, a beautiful town near Paris, and other interesting places. No need to speak French, but an opportunity to have fun in learning the language. Annual Membership : Individual GBP 4.00 / Family GBP 8.00 / Affiliated Organization GBP 12.00 Contact : Ms I. Rogers (Chair), 36 Pemberton Valley, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4UB ayrtowntwin@live.com St Germain-en-Laye Website : www.ville-st-germain-en-laye.fr * AYR WRITERS' CLUB Aims : To promote a mutual association of writers for the common benefit of all and the encouragement of the art of writing in all its branches. Activities : There is a rolling programme of workshops, lectures (by high-calibre speakers) and themed club nights. The club meets most Wednesdays between September and May at 7.15 for 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm at Prestwick Community Centre, Caerlaverock Road, Prestwick. Annual Membership : GBP 22.50 Contact : Ms Dorothy Gallacher (Secretary), 7 Bentinck Crescent, TROON. KA10 6JN Phone : 0772 510 9119 Website : www.ayrwritersclub.co.uk * AYRE MUSIC MAKERS Small group of musicians giving occasional concerts for various good causes. Contact: Mrs T McLeod, 82 Mount Charles Crescent, AYR. KA7 4PA Phone : 01292 443213 * AYRSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Aims : Founded in 1947 to promote the study and enjoyment of the history, antiquities and natural history of the County. Activities : Annual programme of public lectures, field trips and publications. There are about 250 members, both individual and institutional, including universities and libraries throughout Scotland, in London and overseas. Vigorous publications programme, with several hundred articles and monographs to date, many by the society's own members. In cooperation with the Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies (see below) publishes "Ayrshire Notes" - a twice-yearly miscellany of news, reviews and short articles on aspects of Ayrshire history. Annual Membership : GBP 15.00 Contact : Mrs S Andrew (Secretary), 17 Bellrock Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 1SQ Phone : 01292 479077 Website : www.aanhs.org.uk * AYRSHIRE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS Fairs take place each month in Troon - 11.00am to 4.30 pm - admission free. A great opportunity to buy truly unique, hand-crafted items. Current dates are on the website. Contact : Gary McBride, Ayrshire Arts & Crafts Fairs, 10 Mitchell Place, SALTCOATS. KA21 5AS Website : www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk * AYRSHIRE ARTS NETWORK Working to increase and improve the arts provision in all areas and encourage more artists to work and settle here. The network contributes to consultations on this and other cultural activities. Contact details and more information on the website : www.ayrshirearts.com * AYRSHIRE DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Programme of afternoon illustrated lectures of about one hour's duration, monthly from September through to June, on a variety of arts-related topics, as well as occasional Study Days, Outings and Special Events. Membership GBP 35.00 (single), GBP 63.00 (couple). Visitors are welcome - GBP 5.00 per meeting. Contact : Mrs M. Dunlop, Macnairston Farm, Crosshill, MAYBOLE. KA19 7PT Phone : 01655 740208 * AYRSHIRE FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Aims : To promote discussion between societies and individuals with an interest in the history of Ayrshire, and the protection and conservation of its historic environment. Membership is open to any society or individual who shares those aims. Activities : Twice-yearly meetings to discuss matters of common interest, usually at a venue of historical, architectural or social interest.. Biannual conference, usually in Troon. Twice-yearly publication 'Ayrshire Notes' published jointly with Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society - free to members. Occasional publications. Annual Membership : GBP 15.00 for societies, GBP 10.00 for individuals. Contact : Ms P. McIntyre (Secretary), 5 Eglinton Terrace, AYR. KA7 1JJ * AYRSHIRE FESTIVAL LTD Coordinating body for the annual mixed arts festival held in September in Ayr and environs. Contact : M Hitchon (Company Secretary), 1a Barns Terrace, AYR. KA7 2DB Phone : 01292 619800 Website : www.septembayr.com * AYRSHIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL Organizes and stages in March of each year an all-age competitive festival of vocal and instrumental music with a wide range of categories. The syllabus is normally available from August of the previous year. Contact : Mr J. Leitch (Chairman & Acting Secretary), 47 Mount Charles Crescent, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4PA Phone : 01292 441793 Website : www.ayrshiremusicfestival.org.uk * AYRSHIRE PHILHARMONIC OPERA SOCIETY An amateur operatic society whose aim is to perform a full-scale operetta once a year in November in the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr. previous performances have included the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Lehar and Offenbach. Rehearsals at Heathfield Primary School, Ayr, on Monday evenings from 7.30 pm during school terms. Membership is by audition only. Contact : Mrs Margaret Doncaster, 20 St Cuthbert's Road, PRESTWICK. KA9 2EB Phone : 01292 477381 Website : www.ayrshirephilharmonic.com * AYRSHIRE RAILWAY PRESERVATION GROUP A group of volunteers working at the Scottish Industrial Railway Centre, Dalmellington, maintaining and refurbishing the extensive collection of steam locomotives and rolling-stock. Shop and museum open to the public on Sundays during the summer months with brake van rides over the half mile of line. See the website for times and dates. Annual Membership : Ordinary GBP 10.00 ( GBP 7.50), Family GBP 15.00 (GBP 11.50) Life Membership : GBP 140.00 ( GBP 110.00) Contact : Mr G Thomson (Secretary), 8 Burnside Place, TROON. KA10 6LZ e-mail : info@arpg.org.uk Website: www.arpg.co.uk * AYRSHIRE ROCK GARDEN CLUB A group of the Scottish Rock Garden Club, meeting on the second Wednesday of the winter months in Alloway Church Hall at 7.00 pm. There is usually a slide show and talk on plants. Cost per meeting GBP 1.50. Contact : Mrs A. Leach (Secretary), 18 Burness Avenue, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4QB Website : www.srgc.org.uk * AYRSHIRE SOUNDS OF PRAISE CHOIR Specialises in traditional and contemporary Christian music led by a dedicated choir with organ and praise orchestra. For current activities see website. Contact : Mr J. McInnes, Crosbie Hall, Southwood Road, Monkton, PRESTWICK KA9 1UR Phone : 01292 311470 or 0771 0353674 Website : www.ayrshiresoundsofpraise.org * AYRSHIRE SPANISH SOCIETY Aims : To promote knowledge of and interest in all matters pertaining to Spain and the Spanish-speaking countries. Activities : Talks and social events. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. Contact : Mrs N Williamson (Secretary), 12c Woodpark, AYR. KA7 3SL Phone : 01292 287127 * AYRSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The local orchestra for amateur musicians in the South-West Scotland area, performing family concerts at Christmas with full classical concerts in the spring. Rehearsals throughout the winter on Tuesdays evenings at Craigie Campus of Paisley University, Ayr. Contact : Mrs J Bennison (Secretary), 11c Towans Court, PRESTWICK. KA9 2AY Phone : 01292 476614 e-mail : info@ayrshire-symphony.fsnet.co.uk Website : www.ayrshire-symphony.fsnet.co.uk * AYRSHIRE VIDEO & CINE CLUB Aims : To encourage and promote interest in the art of video and cine photography, to produce movies in video or ciné, to provide opportunities for amateur moviemakers to meet in a spirit of mutual helpfulness, and to show amateur and professional videos and films of a cultural or instructional nature. Meetings are in Prestwick Academy during term-time. Contact : Mr J.G. Gardiner (Secretary), 39 Hawthorn Drive, AYR. KA7 3TB Phone : 01292 268840 Website : www.ayrvideoclub.co.uk * AYRSHIRE VOICES Founded by Raymond Bramwell and Marilyn de Blieck. Exists to develop the voice as an instrument among young people, with a year-round Education Programme together with an integrated Performance Programme - the latter involving staged music-theatre performances and large and small-scale concert events. High musical and theatrical standards. Both programmes are precisely geared to growing voices. Free advice and consultation service to assess vocal talent and suggest the best way to develop it. Contact : Ayrshire Voices, 14 Ashgrove Street, AYR. KA7 3AQ. Phone : (01292) 264489 Fax : (01292) 282424 e-mail : song@ayrshire voices.co.uk * DAVID BAILLIE Singer and songwriter. Contact : David Baillie, 84 Macadam Place, AYR. KA8 0AW Phone : 01292 282386 * BOREALIS A group of five Ayrshire musicians with a varied repertoire, but a particular interest in the songs of Robert Burns. Contact : Jean Nicolson, 'Elmwood', Netherplace, MAUCHLINE. KA5 5SU Website : www.borealismusic.co.uk * THE BOSWELL MUSEUM & MAUSOLEUM TRUST Based at Auchinleck House, home of James Boswell, the celebrated biographer of Dr Johnson. Full details of the many events in prospect are on the website. Contact : caroline@boswellbookfestival.co.uk or katie@boswellbookfestival.co.uk Website : www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk * THE BURNSIDE GUEST HOUSE The Burnside is centrally located in Queens Terrace between the town centre and the seafront and provides comfortable 4-Star accommodation to all visiting the area. The 'Burns Breakfast' featuring Donald Kay as Robert Burns is a speciality. Contact : Liz Drysdale (proprietor), The Burnside Guest House, 14 Queens Terrace, AYR. KA7 1DU Phone : (01292) 263912 e-mail : liz@theburnsideguesthouse.co.uk Website : www.theburnsideguesthouse.co.uk * ALASDAIR CAMERON Professional pianist. Contact : Alasdair Cameron, 9 John Baird Street, CUMNOCK. KA18 1PL Phone : 01290 422080 * Fremantle Consultants is an arts consultancy based in Ayr undertaking strategic development, project management, fundraising, and research. Chris Fremantle has extensive experience in the arts, including Visual Arts: public and environmental art, community art and residencies. For full details see the 'Résumé' section of the website. Contact : Chris Fremantle, 21 Woodfield Road, Ayr, KA8 8LZ Phone: 07714 203016 * COMBAT STRESS A national charity (SC 038828) delivering free vital care and support for ex-servicemen and women suffering from the hidden scars of war. Hollybush House is the only short-stay treatment centre in Scotland. Occasional national and local fund-raising events. Full details are on the website Contact : Clive Fairweather, Combat Stress, Hollybush House, Hollybush, AYR. KA6 7EA Phone : 01292 561350 Fax : 01292 561351 E-mail : clivefairweather@combatstress.org.uk Website : www.combatstress.org.uk * COMPASS CLUB (Ayr) Aims: To present challenging, amateur theatre; to strive for quality, originality and variety in choice of material; and to encourage youth participation in live theatre. Activities: One production per year in March in the Maybole Town Hall, for four nights (Wednesday to Saturday). Rehearsals - Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30-10.00pm in the Market Inn (in Morrison’s car park) for 8-10 weeks before performance. Annual Membership: Club – for on and off-stage participation - GBP 10.00 Contact: Mrs G Gordon (Secretary), Stair House Farm, Stair, MAUCHLINE, KA5 5HW Phone : 01292 591741 CUMBRAE CATHEDRAL CONCERTS Promotes a series of Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer in support of the Cathedral Music Resources Fund, with occasional extra events during the rest of the year. Contact : Alastair Chisholm, 42 Glasgow Street, MILLPORT. KA28 0DL * DODDS OF TROON Long-established local coach firm. During the summer months the Dodds day tour programme from Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Irvine and Kilmarnock visits most of the popular tourist attractions in Scotland. Contact : Dodds of Troon Ltd, 4 East Road, AYR. KA8 9BA Phone : (01292) 288100 Fax : (01292) 287700 E-mail : info@doddsoftroon.com Website : www.doddsoftroon.com * DUMFRIES HOUSE Built by the Adam brothers and renowned as one of the UK’s most important 18th century classical houses, Dumfries House, near Cumnock, has recently been acquired for the nation and will open its doors to visitors in the summer of 2008. Contact : Dumfries House, CUMNOCK. KA18 2NJ Phone : (01290) 425959 Fax : (01290) 425464 e-mail : info@dumfries-house.org.uk Website : www.dumfries-house.org.uk * DUNASKIN DOON BAND Meets regularly on Mondays and Thursdays at Dunaskin Heritage Centre. New members always welcome. Contact : Karen McLaughlan (Secretary), 38 Central Avenue, TROON. KA10 7AZ Phone: 01292 314535 * EMBROIDERERS' GUILD (Ayrshire Branch) Promotes the art of embroidery in all its forms. All are welcomed and encouraged - from absolute beginners to the more experienced. Monthly meetings - a talk preceded by a workshop, when members bring their own work, with help on hand if required. Regular one and two-day schools, courses and summer schools, and visits to exhibitions. Meetings : First Wednesday of each month (September to May) in Prestwick Community Centre, Caerlaverock Road, with the workshop from 10.00 onwards, and a speaker from 1.30 till about 4.00. On the Third Wednesday there is an informal 'Stitch and Chat' from 1.00 - 4.00 pm. Membership : GBP 20.00 (Guild) and GBP 10.00 (Branch) per year. Website (national) : www.embroiderersguild.org.uk Contact : Ms M. Anderson (Secretary), 5 Loch Fergus Crescent, Coylton, AYR. KA6 6GA Phone : 01292 571868 e-mail : embroidayr@yahoo.co.uk * ENERGY AGENCY A registered charity, based at Auchincruive, providing free and impartial energy advice to people throughout Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway. Full details are on the website www.energyagency.org.uk * FORT, SEAFIELD AND WALLACETOUN COMMUNITY COUNCIL Meets at County Buildings on the Second Wednesday of the month, September to June. It has noticeboards at Seafield, at Wallace Tower and in Wallacetoun. There are 25 Members + four Ayr West SAC Councillors. Police keep in touch, also NHS. Chairman is Norman McLean. Highlights in 2009: panoramic viewfinder plaque on Ayr Seafront and Window Box Scheme in Alloway Place/Barns Terrace/Racecourse Road area. Contact : Mr M. Hitchon, 1a Barns Terrace, AYR. KA7 2DB * FRIENDS OF AYR GAIETY THEATRE An independent organization working to support and promote the Gaiety Theatre. Benefits of membership : discounted ticket prices on certain productions; guided tours of the theatre; advance information on forthcoming productions and other special events; priority booking on selected shows; social events at which members meet one another and celebrities from productions. Membership per year : GBP 10.00 (single), GBP 15.00 (double), GBP 5.00 (students and concessions), GBP 2.00 (junior - up to age 16). Contact : Ms Patricia Crook (Secretary), 11 Oswald Court, AYR. KA8 8NL Phone : 01292 287127 * FRIENDS OF CULZEAN Contact : Mr John Rattenbury, 4 Ewenfield Park, AYR. KA7 2QG 01292 264344 * FRIENDS OF THE MACLAURIN The 'Friends' work with the Trustees to promote the galleries to the people of Ayr and the wider public, and to support and assist in their development. A variety of events is planned - demonstrations, workshops, musical evenings, talks, and other social gatherings, as well as visits to major exhibitions and other galleries. Yearly individual (£10), family (£15) and corporate ( GBP 50.00) membership categories. Contact : Mrs S. Porteous, The Shieling, Racecourse Road, AYR. KA7 2UP Website : www.themaclaurin.org.uk * GAIETY THEATRE, AYR The theatre is closed for the time being while arrangements are made for its future operation. Management of the theatre is now in the hands of the Ayr Gaiety Partnership in consultation with South Ayrshire Council, and some work on refurbishment has begun. Details and updates are on the Partnership's website. Website : www.thegaiety.co.uk * GLEN PARK HOTEL 5 Racecourse Road, AYR. KA7 2DG Phone: (01292) 263891 Website : www.glenparkhotel.com Near the town centre and handy for pre- and post-theatre meals and drinks. Open to non-residents. * HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE, IRVINE The Harbour Arts Centre (HAC), situated on the picturesque
Irvine Harbourside in North Ayrshire, was re-opened in 2006 following major
refurbishment funded by the National Lottery and North Ayrshire Council. The
HAC is the cultural hub of North Ayrshire providing quality exhibitions, art
& drama classes, theatre, comedy, live music, special events and much
more. Their dedicated Arts Team, comprising of Arts specialists and
administration and support staff, strive to provide something for everyone at
this state of the art venue. Contact : Harbour Arts Centre, 114-116 Harbour Street, IRVINE. KA12 8PZ Phone : (01294) 271419 Box Office : (01294) 274059 Website : www.harbourarts.org.uk * HOLY TRINITY ARTS Holy Trinity Church, in the centre of Ayr, with its elegant gothic revival architecture and excellent acoustics acts as a venue for small to medium scale recitals and concerts. Maximum seating 250. It houses Ayr Arts Guild's Steinway grand piano. Contact : Mrs R Ainsworth, 18 Guiltreehill, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4XG. Phone : 01292 442780 Website : www.holytrinityayr.org.uk * 'IN GOOD VOICE' A new concept, combining speech and drama, music and dance, giving young people the opportunity to express themselves confidently, clearly and with flair, enhancing these with other artistic activities. Classes for 5-15 year-olds. Also individual tuition for all ages in singing, presentations, public speaking. Contact : Mrs Isabella Dovaston, 2 Queen's Terrace, AYR. KA7 1DU Phone : 01292 286516 * KILMARNOCK & DISTRICT CHORAL UNION The aim is to expand the appreciation of choral music. K&DCU have been in existence for over 50 years and give concerts twice a year, usually Christmas and Spring. To encourage the younger members and to give them some valuable experience they use students from the Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow for solo and orchestral needs. You can join as a member, become a 'friend' or be put on the mailing list. Contact : Ms Ellen MacLeod, 22 Dundonald Road, KILMARNOCK. KA1 1EG Phone : 01563 543180 * KRIS LENNOX GUITAR TUITION Contact : Kris Lennox, 21 McKillop Place, SALTCOATS. KA21 6AY E-mail : krislennox@fsmail.net * Aims : To stimulate public interest in, and to care for the beauty, history and character of the Kyle and Carrick area. Discussion groups, exhibitions, publicity, talks and film shows, public meetings - first Monday of the month (October to March) in Loudoun Hall, Ayr. Occasional social evenings in other venues. 2009-2010 Programme CLICK HERE Contact : Ms S Penny (Secretary), 10 Southpark Road, AYR. KA7 2TL Phone : 01292 262893 * LOUDOUN HALL Built in the late 15th century, Loudoun Hall is the oldest house in Ayr and probably the oldest town-house in Scotland. The latest phase of restoration was completed in 1998 and now provides exhibition and meeting rooms for small to medium size groups. Run by a Board of Trustees and let to South Ayrshire Council who deal with bookings. Contact : The Lettings Officer (Loudoun Hall), Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour Street, AYR. KA7 1JB Phone : (01292) 269793 Fax : (01292) 610906 * McKECHNIE INSTITUTE, GIRVAN See under 'South Ayrshire Council Museums and Galleries'. * THE MACLAURIN GALLERIES See under 'South Ayrshire Council Museums and Galleries'. * 'MUSIC AT CRAIGIE' FOLK CLUB Promotes monthly concerts of both traditional and contemporary folk music at the Craigie Inn, Craigie Village, near Kilmarnock. Part of Cultural Connections, a new company established to promote the best of Scottish traditional arts with a particular emphasis on music. Full details on the website. Contact : Mrs Lorna Dewar (Secretary), Ardbeg House, 1 Shore Road, Kilmun, DUNOON. PA23 8SE Website : www.cultural-connections.co.uk * NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND (Ayrshire Members' Centre) Local branch of the conservation charity promoting Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. Contact : Ms E Challis, 21 Monkwood Crescent, Minishant, MAYBOLE. KA19 8EZ Phone : 01292 443482 Membership : GBP 6.00 per year. (Non-members are welcome to attend meetings at GBP 2.00 per meeting.) Website (national) : www.nts.org.uk * OPPORTUNITIES IN RETIREMENT (Ayr) Aims : To promote the welfare of the retired aged 50 years and over. Activities : Provision of activity and interest groups both indoors and outdoors, from Aerobiking to Walking and Yoga etc. There are more than 60 group activities operating at the present time. Further particulars on application. Contact : OIR Office, 61 Main Street, AYR. KA8 8BU. Phone : (01292) 260086 E-mail : office@oirayr.org.uk Office hours - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am to 2.00pm. Website : www.oirayr.org.uk * PARKSTONE HOTEL AA 3-star hotel one mile from Prestwick Airport, with 30 en-suite bedrooms. Available for weddings and functions. Contact : Parkstone Hotel, Central Esplanade, PRESTWICK. KA9 1QN Phone : (01292) 477286 Website : www.parkstonehotel.co.uk * PLANT HERITAGE (N.C.C.P.G - Ayrshire & Arran Group) Aims : To conserve, document, promote and make available Britain and Ireland's great biodiversity of garden plants for the benefit of horticulture, education and science. Activities : Regular talks, demonstrations and excursions. Contact : Mrs J Dickie (Secretary), 'Matheran', Shanter Way, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4PF Phone : 01292 441430 Website (national) : www.nccpg.org.uk * PORTLAND PARISH CHURCH FELLOWSHIP, TROON Situated in the centre of Troon, the building offers a venue for small-to-medium size performances. The Fellowship also occasionally acts as a promoter of events. Contact : Mr R. Smith, 101 Donald Crescent, TROON. KA10 6PH Phone : 01292 312221 * PRESTWICK BURNS CLUB Contact : Mr J Coutts (Secretary), 16a Ardayre Road, PRESTWICK. KA9 1QL * PRESTWICK GARDENING CLUB Activities : Meetings at 7.30 pm in Prestwick Community Centre, Caerlaverock Road, on the first Monday of the month from October to April. Talks (with excellent speakers), practical demonstrations, slides, question-times etc. on a variety of gardening topics. Outings to gardens of note. Annual Membership : GBP 5.00 Guests are welcome at all meetings. Contact : Mrs Margaret S Miller (Secretary), 'Silverknowes', 13 Duart Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 1NA * PRESTWICK TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION Promotes interchange visits by groups and individuals with Prestwick's twin towns of Lichtenfels (Bavaria) and Vandalia (Ohio, USA). Also arranges local events in support. Annual Membership : GBP 7.50 (individual) and GBP 12.00 (family). Contact : Mrs Jennifer West (Secretary), 12c Park Circus, AYR. KA7 2DL Phone : 01292 283117 * ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM Comprises - Burns Cottage & Museum; Burns Monument & Gardens; Kirk Alloway; Brig O’Doon; Tam O’Shanter Experience Visitor Centre. Aims: To increase public understanding of and pride in Scotland’s National Poet, through making the Park’s unique heritage accessible to all. There is a range of events throughout the year. Contact : The Manager, Burns National Heritage Park, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4PQ Phone : 0844 493 2601 e-mail : burns@nts.org.uk Fax : 01292 441750 Website : www.burnsmuseum.org.uk * ROBERT BURNS YOUTH CLUBS Works with local schools to promote interest in the work of the poet. Anniversary dinner and wreath-laying on 25th January each year.j Contact : Mrs Margaret Morrall, 8 Dumfries Park, Alloway, AYR. KA6 6DA * ROSIESTORIES Professional storyteller available for many occasions. Contact : Rosie Mapplebeck, Weston Cottage, Annbank, AYR. KA6 5EY * ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY (Prestwick Branch) Aims : To stimulate interest in the world of Aerospace by providing a series of lectures which give a comprehensive view of Aerospace past, present and future. Activities : Lectures, talks and slide-shows normally on the second Monday of each month (September to April) in the Aviator Suite, Prestwick Airport. Annual Membership : GBP 15.00, Visitors GBP 3.00. Contact : Mr I. Adams, 34 Broompark Avenue, PRESTWICK KA9 1LR Website (national) : www.raes.org.uk Website (Prestwick branch) : www.raesprestwick.org.uk * ROYAL SCOTTISH GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (Ayr Centre) Contact : Mr J Goodlad (Secretary), 17 Caerlaverock Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 1HS Phone : 01292 470903 * ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS (Central Ayrshire Group) Aims : To work for a healthy environment rich in birds and wildlife. Activities : Monthly indoor and outdoor meetings from September to May. All indoor meetings are held in the Carnegie Library, Main Street, Ayr, at 7.40 pm on Mondays. The outdoor meetings are held on Saturdays at some of the best birding sites in Ayrshire and the surrounding shires. Annual Membership : GBP 5.00 (individual), GBP 8.00 (family) Contact : Mrs A. Thomson (Secretary), 3 Hilltop Place, AYR. KA7 3PB Phone : 01292 260816 Website (national) : www.rspb.org.uk (local) www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk * ROZELLE HOUSE GALLERIES See under 'South Ayrshire Council Museums and Galleries. * SAINT MAURA ENTERPRISES Provides an annual series of talks (October to March) on music, illustrated by recordings and at the piano. Venues are - Ayr, Bearsden, Largs, Millport and Rothesay. Contact : Alastair Chisholm, 42 Glasgow Street, MILLPORT. KA28 0DL Phone : 01475 530657 SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, AUCHINCRUIVE Auchincruive, on the outskirts of Ayr, is a campus of the national college. As well as being an academic institution it also provides a range of activities of interest to the general public. Oswald Hall, the original mansion house of the Auchincruive Estate - a splendid Robert Adam building dating from 1767 - houses a Conference Centre which is available for a variety of events. Contact : Dr Alison Gillespie, SAC Student Services, SAC Auchincruive, AYR. KA6 5HW Phone : (01292) 520331 Fax : (01292) 525020 Websites : SAC Auchincruive Home Page www.sac.ac.uk/info/External/About/Intro/sacau.htm Oswald Hall Conference Centre www.sac.ac.uk/MSU/external/oswald/default.htm * SCOTFAIRS - ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS' FAIRS Coordinating body providing joint facilities in venues throughout Scotland for a variety of trading groups, professional and amateur. Fairs are held in our area about once a month, usually in the Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr. Contact : Scotfairs, PO Box 5339, CRIEFF. PH7 3YN Phone: (01764) 653592 or 654555 or 654340 Website : www.scotfairs.co.uk * SCOTTISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' CLUB (Ayrshire Branch) Aims : The documenting, studying and (not least) enjoying of Scotland's varied birdlife. Activities : Monthly indoor and outdoor meetings for local members from September to May. Indoor meetings are held in the Green Room of the refectory at the Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, near Ayr, from 7.30 pm on Wednesdays. Outdoor meetings are on Saturdays at the best birding sites on the West Coast. Contact : Ms Anne Dick (Secretary), Rowanmyle House, Tarbolton, MAUCHLINE. KA5 5LU Website : www.ayrshirebirding.org.uk * SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (Ayrshire Members' Centre) Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) is the largest conservation organisation working exclusively on all aspects of wildlife conservation in Scotland. We have 15 reserves in Ayrshire open to all, with summer visits to these and other places of wildlife interest, and monthly talks during the winter, at which non-members are very welcome. The Trust is concerned with local and national conservation in town and country, and helping young and old to appreciate our environment. Members receive 3 copies per year of the SWT magazine, Scottish Wildlife. Contact : Wendy Annan, 12 Blackburn Road, Ayr KA7 2XQ Phone : 01292 264170 Website : http://swtayr.googlepages.com * SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES Contact : SAC Museums & Galleries, Rozelle Park, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4PU ROZELLE HOUSE GALLERIES - the home of of the Council's permanent art collection, featuring both important works (like the Henry Moore sculptures) and local artefacts and historical documents. There is also a full programme of visiting exhibitions and works from local art clubs. Website : www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries/rozellehouse.htm Phone : (01292) 445447 THE MACLAURIN GALLERIES are run in conjunction with the Maclaurin Trust and feature contemporary works and international touring exhibitions which change regularly. Websites : www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries/maclaurin.htm www.themaclaurin.org.uk Phone : (01292) 443708 McKECHNIE INSTITUTE, GIRVAN The Institute, opened in 1889, displays items from its own collection - mainly memorabilia relating to Girvan and the Carrick area - in conjunction with a programme of temporary exhibitions in the downstairs and upstairs galleries. It is also the venue for many local group meetings, Councillors' surgeries, art classes - and much more. Contact : The Curator, McKechnie Institute, Dalrymple Street, GIRVAN. KA26 9AE Phone : (01465) 713643 Website : www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries/mckechnie.htm * STRANRAER TO AYR LINE SUPPORT ASSOCIATION A support group launched in September 2009 in a bid to ensure the future wellbeing of the Ayr to Stranraer rail line. The move follows concern about the line, particularly the section south of Girvan, once Stena relocates its ferry services to Cairnryan. This is now expected to happen in Spring, 2009. Contact : Mrs I. Climie, 207 Dalrymple Street, GIRVAN. KA26 9BG * TROON ART CLUB Founded 1949, and currently has over 100 members. Meetings every Wednesday 7.00-9.00pm in Troon Primary School, Barassie Street. Varied syllabus with worknights, demonstrations and visiting speakers. Two-week summer exhibition and also one at Christmas. Contact : Carolyn Wallace (Secretary), 3 Cypress Gardens, Stancastle, IRVINE. KA11 1RF Phone : 01294 216692 * TROON CHORUS Gives two concerts a year, one in November or December and the other in March or April. Rehearsals on Monday evenings in Portland Church, Troon. New members welcome. Contact : Mrs Irene Mitchell (Secretary), 2 Auchengate, TROON. KA10 6UG Website : www.troonchorus.co.uk * TROON TALKS Temporarily inactive. Hopes to resume activities in the second half of 2012. Contact : Mr George Mulveny, 29 Gailes Road, TROON. KA10 6TB * VOLUNTARY ACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE (V.A.S.A.) Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) is the local Third Sector Interface. It is recognised by Scottish Government and South Ayrshire Council as fulfilling a key role in ensuring the continued development of a robust Third Sector in South Ayrshire. The primary purpose is to progress the 4 key Interface functions, as set out by Scottish Government. These are:
Local Office : VASA, 60 Kyle Street, AYR. KA7 1RZ Phone : 01292 263626 E-mail : enquiries@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk Website : www.voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk * WHAT'S ON IN AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN Simply Advertising Scotland is a advertising sales agency that can help promote your business to different market places and get your establishment or services in front of your ideal target audience. We handle the sales for the following publications : What's On Magazine - For Residential, Entertainment, and Tourism. Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Magazine - For Business to Business. Website : www.simply-advertising.co.uk Contact : Ms Carol Simpson, 36 Southside Avenue, Mossblown, AYR. KA6 5DQ |
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