|
Affiliated Groups |
 |
|
Affiliated Groups |
|
|
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 Church Halls, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4RT Website : www.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 : £3.00 Most meetings are in Alloway Public Hall. Contact : Miss Dorothy Cree (Secretary), 9 The Loaning, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4QJ Phone : (01292) 441738 Website (Burns World Federation) : www.worldburnsclub.com * AYR AMATEUR OPERA COMPANY Aims : The study and performance of music and musical plays. Founded 1903. Activities : Presents a show in the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, 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. Annual Subscription : £30. Membership by audition. Website : www.aaoc.co.uk Contact : I.S. Allison (Secretary), 4 Carrick Road, AYR. KA7 2RB Phone : (01292) 287268 * AYR AND CRAIGIE FILM SOCIETY Aims : To present a varied programme of English and foreign language films not normally available at a local cinema on a large screen. Activities : Screening films weekly (October to March) in the lecture theatre at the University of Paisley's Ayr Campus. Contact : Ms M McQuaker (Secretary), 92 Marchfield Quadrant, AYR. KA8 8PF Phone: (01292) 260260 * AYR AND DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB Contact : Mrs Jean King. Phone : (01292) 280779 * 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 : £25 (£20 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-A. Murdoch (Secretary), 23 Gearholm Road, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4DJ Phone : (01292) 445275 * 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 three concerts per year with a professional orchestra in Ayr Town Hall. Contact : Mrs N Newall (Secretary), 39 Knoweholm, Doonfoot, AYR. KA7 4HB Phone: (01292) 445320 Annual subscription : £45 e-mail : ayrchoralunion@hotmail.com Website : www.ayrchoralunion.clan.st * 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 Harbour Street, AYR. KA7 1JB Phone : (01292) 269793 Fax : (01292) 610906 Website : www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/leisure/citadel * AYR FESTIVAL LTD Coordinating body for the annual mixed arts festival held in September in Ayr and environs. Contact : M Hitchon (Secretary), 1a Barns Crescent, AYR. KA7 2DB * 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 £40,000. 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 : Sally McGill (Secretary), 5 Laigh Mount, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4QS Phone : (01292) 445229 * 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 J.A. Hay (Secretary), c/o D&J Dunlop, 2 Barns Street, Ayr. KA7 1XA * 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 the Assembly Hall of University Campus, Ayr on various Saturday evenings at 7.30 pm between October and March. Annual Membership : £40 (season), under 18's free. Season tickets from Mackay Music, Cathcart Street, Ayr. Single Concert : £8 (pay at the door). 2007-2008 Programme CLICK HERE Contact : Mrs Pamela Martin, 9 Shawfield Avenue, AYR. KA7 4RE Phone: (01292) 442086 * 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 : www.ayrphoto.co.uk * 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 (£25 per year) and Lay Members (£20 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 : Mrs Anne Hay, Low Coylton House, Manse Road, Coylton, AYR. KA6 6LE Phone : (01292) 570615 * 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 £4 / Family £8 / Affiliated Organization £12 Contact : Honorary Treasurer ATTA, 9 Recawr Park, AYR. KA7 4SW Phone : (01292) 442479 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 7.00 pm in Kyle Academy, Overmills Road, Ayr. Annual Membership : £18.50 Contact : Ms Lesley Deschner, 103 Jean Armour Drive, MAUCHLINE. KA5 6DP Phone : (01290) 552248 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 : £15 2007-2008 programme CLICK HERE Contact : Mrs S Andrew (Secretary), 17 Bellrock Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 1SQ Phone : (01292) 479077 Website : www.aanhs.org.uk * 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 £35 (single), £63 (couple). Visitors are welcome - £5 per meeting. Contact : Mrs S McLean (Secretary), 38 Seafield Drive, AYR. KA7 4BH Phone : (01292) 286400 * 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 : £15 for societies, £10 for individuals. Contact : Ms P. McIntyre (Secretary), 5 Eglinton Terrace, AYR. KA7 1JJ Phone : (01292) 280080 * AYRSHIRE MAKERS Contact : Liz Brown, Ayrshire Makers, 32 Mauchline Road, Ochiltree, CUMNOCK. KA18 2QA * 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 David Mackay (Secretary), Mackay Music, 3 Cathcart Street, AYR. KA7 1BJ Phone : (01292) 289562 * AYRSHIRE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Aims : The study and encouragement of all forms of stamp-collecting, postal history and other branches of philately at all levels of interest. Activities : Displays, visiting experts, competitions, auctions, and exchange of duplicate material. Meeting alternate Tuesdays in Loudoun Hall, Ayr, from September to April. Subscription : £2 senior / £0.25 junior. Contact : Mr Ian Barker (Secretary), 20 Glenbervie Wynd, IRVINE. KA11 4DL Phone : (01294) 276990 Website : www.intayrnet.com/aps * 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 and Thursday evenings from 7.30 pm during school terms. Membership is by audition only. Contact : Ms Isobel Miller (Secretary), 1 Overmills Crescent, AYR. KA7 3LN Phone : (01292) 287583 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 £10 (£7.50), Family £15 (£11.50) Life Membership : £140 (£110) Contact : Mr G Thomson (Secretary), 8 Burnside Place, TROON. KA10 6LZ Phone : (01292) 313579 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 the staff room of Ayr College at 7.00 pm. (The separate building in the car park at the rear.) There is usually a slide show and talk on plants. Cost per meeting £1.50. Contact : Mrs C.Wilson, Kirkwood Farm, by Stewarton. Website : www.srgc.org.uk * 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 A Williamson (Secretary), 12c Woodpark, AYR. KA7 3SL Phone: (01292) 260283 * 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), 55 The Loaning, Alloway, AYR. KA7 4UW Phone : (01292) 442613 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 cine, 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. Contact : Mr Don Godden (Secretary), 47 Barassie Street, TROON. KA10 6LY Phone : (01292) 311195 * 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 : keynotetrust@lineone.net * BELLA HOME AND GIFTS 25 Carrick Street, AYR. KA7 1NS Phone : (01292) 281182 * BORDERLINE THEATRE COMPANY Full-time theatre company based in Ayr but touring throughout Scotland. Specializes in accessible contemporary drama, often commissioning works by leading playwrights. Extensive education and outreach programme, working with local groups and organizations and also in schools. Contact : Borderline Theatre, North Harbour Street, AYR. KA8 8AA Phone : (01292) 281010 Fax : (01292) 263825 Website : www.borderlinetheatre.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 * BURNS NATIONAL HERITAGE PARK 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 : (01292) 443700 Website : www.burnsheritagepark.com * 'CASTLEHILL CARILLON' HANDBELL RINGERS Contact : Mrs Sandra Wyllie, 1 Larghill Lane, AYR. KA7 3LS Phone : (01292) 286115 * C.R.A.F.T.S. (Coalition of Rare and Fine Talents Society) of SCOTLAND Aims : To keep alive interest and participation in traditional and modern crafts in the area. Activities : Meetings held every third Thursday in the month (except July and August) in the Community Centre, Crosshill - including lunch. The syllabus includes discussions, talks and demonstrations by members and invited experts on a wide variety of topics. Workshops and visits are organized for members. Membership : £12 per year. Meetings £4. Contact : Mrs M Hatherill (Secretary), 45 Homebriar House, Barns Park, AYR. KA7 2BA Phone: (01292) 611045 * 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 - £10 Contact: Mrs G Gordon (Secretary), Stair House Farm, Stair, MAUCHLINE, KA5 5HW Phone: (01292) 591741 e-mail: griseldagordon@btopenworldcom * CULZEAN CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARK The National Trust for Scotland's most visited property and one of the major tourist attractions in Scotland. Robert Adam's magnificent cliff-top castle (built 1772-1790) is the centre-piece, and the surrounding park offers a variety of features and activities for all the family. Special events include: children's events, craft fairs, classic vehicle shows, festivals of Scottish music and dance, and concerts. Contact : Culzean Castle, MAYBOLE. Ayrshire. KA19 8LE Phone: (01655) 884455 Fax: (01655) 884503 e-mail : culzean@nts.org.uk Website: www.culzeancastle.net * 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 Phone : (01475) 530657 * 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. Website : www.dumfries-house.org.uk * Contact : Laura Brown, EAC Arts & Museums, Palace Theatre, 9 Green Street, KILMARNOCK. KA1 3BN Phone : (01563) 554910 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 12.30 - 4.00. Membership : £17 (Guild) and £9 (Branch) per year. Website (national) : www.embroiderersguild.org.uk Contact : Miss M Anderson (Secretary), 5 Lochfergus Crescent, Coylton, AYR. KA6 6GA Phone : (01292) 571868 e-mail : embroidayr@btinternet.com * EMBROIDERERS' GUILD (Prestwick Branch) Anyone interested in textiles, embroidery or crafts will be made most welcome. You do not need to be an expert! Activities: Meetings on alternate Tuesdays (from 11th September this year) at 7.30 pm in Prestwick Community Centre, Caerlaverock Road, Prestwick. Varied programme of talks, workshops, visits etc. Membership : £20 per year Contact : Betty Noble (Secretary) Ayr (01292) 263008 For children a 'Young Embroiderers Group' is being formed. Contact : Mrs E. Noble (Secretary), 1 Park Circus, AYR. KA7 2DH Phone : (01292) 263008 Website (national) : www.embroiderersguild.org.uk * FREMANTLE CONSULTANTS 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 e-mail: chris@fremantle.org Website: www.chris.fremantle.org
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 : £10 (single), £15 (double), £5 (students and concessions), £2 (junior - up to age 16). Contact : Ms Patricia Crook (Secretary), 11 Oswald Court, AYR. KA8 8NL Phone : (01292) 287127 * 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 (£50) membership categories. Contact : Mrs Betty Noble (Secretary), 1 Park Circus, AYR. KA7 2DH Phone : (01292) 263008 * GAIETY THEATRE, AYR The GAIETY THEATRE with its charming rococo interior is a gem of Edwardian theatre architecture, but also a modern 540 seat venue complete with Popplewell's Café Bar. There is a continual programme from top visiting stars, Scottish productions, pantomime and the popular summer season 'Gaiety Whirl' variety show. Contact (tickets and programmes) : Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, AYR. KA7 1NU Phone : (01292) 611222 Fax : (01292) 880044 Website : www.gaietytheatre.co.uk * GLENPARK HOTEL 5 Racecourse Road, AYR. KA7 2DG Phone: (01292) 263891 Near the town centre and handy for pre- and post-theatre meals and drinks. * 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 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 : The Vestry Secretary, Holy Trinity Church, Fullarton Street, AYR. KA7 1UB. e-mail : htayr@tiscali.co.uk Website : www.episcopalsouthayrshire.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 : Mrs Pat Smith (Secretary), 27 Niven Court, KILMARNOCK. KA3 7TL Phone : (01563) 571859 e-mail : psmit251@aol.com * 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. 2007-2008 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 Phone / fax : (01369) 840404 e-mail : dave@cultural-connections.co.uk Website : www.cultural-connections.co.uk * NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS & GARDENS (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 * 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 Liz Challis, 21 Monkwood Crescent, Minishant, MAYBOLE. KA19 8EZ Phone : (01292) 443482 Membership : £6 per year. (Non-members are welcome to attend meetings at £2 per meeting.) Website (national) : www.nts.org.uk * OPPORTUNITIES IN RETIREMENT 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 Office hours - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am to 2.00pm. * 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 * PRESTWICK BURNS CLUB Contact : Mr J Coutts (Secretary), 16a Ardayre Road, PRESTWICK. KA9 1QL Phone : (01292) 470352 * 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 : £5 Guests are welcome at all meetings. Contact : Mrs Margaret S Miller (Secretary), 'Silverknowes', 13 Duart Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 1NA Phone : (01292) 478081 * 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 : £7.50 (individual) and £12.00 (family). Contact : Ms Angelika Cannon, 19 St Quivox Road, PRESTWICK. KA9 1LJ Phone: (01292) 475653 * RAMADA JARVIS HOTEL One of Ayr's leading quality hotels, centrally situated and close to major entertainment venues. Contact : Ramada Jarvis, Dalblair Road, AYR. KA7 1UG. Phone : 01292 269331 Fax : 01292 610722 Website : www.ramadajarvis.co.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 Phone: (01292) 442427 * 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 : £5 (individual), £8 (family) Contact : Ms Rosemary Duke (Secretary), 38 Main Street, Coylton, AYR. KA6 6JW Phone: (01292) 570335 Website (national) : www.rspb.org.uk (local) www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk * 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 : (programme card £7), Royal Aeronautical Society members free, Visitors £2 Contact : Mr Q Wilson (Secretary), 17 Crawford Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 2BN Phone : (01292) 477796 Website (national) : www.raes.org.uk Website (Prestwick branch) : www.raes.org.uk/prestwick * ROYAL SCOTTISH GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (Ayr Centre) Contact : Mr J Goodlad (Secretary), 17 Caerlaverock Avenue, PRESTWICK. KA9 1HS Phone : (01292) 470903 * 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 : St Maura Enterprises, c/o Lamb, 4 Churchill Street, MILLPORT. KA28 0AH Phone/Fax : (01475) 531031 e-mail : janice@isleofcumbrae,wanadoo.co.uk * 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. Perthshire. PH7 3YN Phone: (01764) 653592 or 654555 or 654340 * 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 : Mr D. Watt (Secretary), 28 Greenbank, DALRY. KA24 5AY Phone : (01294) 832361 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. (01292) 264170 swtayr.@annan2.fsnet.co.uk Website : swtayr.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk * 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 * STAIR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Meetings on the first Wednesday evening of the month in Stair Community Centre, Trabboch. Contach : Mr Gordon Soane (Secretary), Loudonston Cottage, Trabboch, MAUCHLINE. KA5 5HX Phone : (01292) 591314 * 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 : Mrs P Cameron (Secretary), 2 Reedloch Drive, Barassie, TROON. KA10 6UU. Phone: (01292) 314857 * 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 Phone : (01292) 314657 * TROON TALKS Contact : Mr George Mulveny, 29 Gailes Road, TROON. KA10 6TB Phone : (01292) 315503 (daytime) WATERSTONE'S BOOKSHOP As well as selling a variety of books and other publications,, the Ayr branch of this national chain promotes various events - talks, discussions, reviews, workshops - for all ages, and has strong links with local writers, amateur and professional. Contact : Waterstone's Bookshop, 139 High Street, AYR. KA7 1QR Phone : (01292) 262600 * WRITABILITY Contact : Mr M Dwan, 35 Doonbank Crescent, Patna, AYR. KA6 7JN Phone: (01292) 531074 e-mail : writability@care4free.net |
||
