ALLOWAY BURNS CLUB

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 :  Mr Ian Allison (Secretary), 4 Carrick Road, AYR.  KA7  2RB         Phone :  (01292) 287268

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AYR 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

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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

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 

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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), 42a Titchfield Road, TROON   KA10 6AN               Phone:  (01292) 221958

Annual subscription :  £45        

  e-mail :  ayrchoralunion@hotmail.com             Website :  ayrchoralunion.website.orange.co.uk

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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 

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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

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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 :  Mrs Sally Rennie (Secretary), 5 Laigh Mount, Alloway, AYR.  KA7 4QS      Phone :  (01292) 445229

e-mail :     webmaster@ayrfortplayers.co.uk              Website :     www.ayrfortplayers.co.uk 

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AYR GUILDRY

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AYR JAZZ CLUB

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 :  Ms M.W. McIntosh, 6 The Riggs, PRESTWICK.  KA9 1BD         Phone:  (01292) 470161

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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.

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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

Website :   www.ayrsketchclub.co.uk 

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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                                                         

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AULD KIRK OF AYR PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE

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   

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AYRE MUSIC MAKERS

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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                           2008-2009 programme    CLICK HERE

Contact :  Mrs S Andrew (Secretary), 17 Bellrock Avenue, PRESTWICK.  KA9 1SQ          Phone :  (01292) 479077

Website :  www.aanhs.org.uk 

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AYRSHIRE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS

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AYRSHIRE DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY

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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

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AYRSHIRE MAKERS

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, 6 Alloway, AYR.    KA7 4PY         Phone : (01292) 441793

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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 I.L. Barker, 20 Glenbervie Wynd, IRVINE    KA11 4DL         Phone :  (01294) 276990   

Website :  www.intayrnet.com/aps 

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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   

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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  

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AYRSHIRE ROCK GARDEN CLUB

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) 260283

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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    

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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 

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BELLA HOME AND GIFTS

THE BURNSIDE GUEST HOUSE

BURNS NATIONAL HERITAGE PARK

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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 G. McLeod, 8 Mount Charles Crescent, AYR.  KA7 4PA        Phone:  (01292) 443213

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COMPASS CLUB (Ayr)

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CUMBRAE CATHEDRAL CONCERTS

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DODDS OF TROON

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 : Ms M. Weir (Secretary),  66 Rowan Crescent, AYR.  KA7 3LZ        

Phone : (01292) 571868            e-mail : embroidayr@btinternet.com  

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FORT, SEAFIELD AND WALLACETOUN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

FREMANTLE CONSULTANTS

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

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FRIENDS OF THE MACLAURIN

GAIETY THEATRE, AYR

¶ The theatre, box office and café are closed meanwhile  for refurbishment and a decision on future management.  Tickets normally sold through the box office are now obtainable from the reception desk at the Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour Street, AYR.  KA7 1JB.       Phone  01292 269793.

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.

Website :  www.gaietytheatre.co.uk  

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GLENPARK HOTEL

5 Racecourse Road, AYR.  KA7 2DG         Phone: (01292) 263891          Website :   www.glenparkhotel.co.uk 

Near the town centre and handy for pre- and post-theatre meals and drinks. Open to non-residents.

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HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE, IRVINE

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.           

Website :  www.holytrinityayr.org.uk         

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'IN GOOD VOICE'

KILMARNOCK & DISTRICT CHORAL UNION

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.

2008-2009 Programme   CLICK HERE

Contact :   Ms S Penny (Secretary), 10 Southpark Road, AYR.  KA7 2TL           Phone :  (01292) 262893

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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

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McKECHNIE INSTITUTE, GIRVAN

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THE MACLAURIN GALLERIES

See under 'South Ayrshire Council Museums and Galleries'.

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'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 

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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 

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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 : £6 per year.  (Non-members are welcome to attend meetings at £2 per meeting.)

Website (national) :    www.nts.org.uk 

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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.

Website :   www.oirayr.org.uk 

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PARKSTONE HOTEL

PRESTWICK BURNS CLUB

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

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PRESTWICK TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION

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RAMADA JARVIS HOTEL

ROBERT BURNS YOUTH CLUBS

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 L. Houston (Secretary), 9 Corsehill Park, Ayr.  KA7 2UG        

Phone :  (01292) 265472          e-mail :  len@houston.virgin.net 

Website (national) :   www.raes.org.uk           Website (Prestwick branch) :   www.raes.org.uk/prestwick 

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ROYAL SCOTTISH GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY  (Ayr Centre)

Contact :  Mr J Goodlad (Secretary), 17 Caerlaverock Avenue, PRESTWICK.  KA9 1HS    Phone :  (01292) 470903

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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

Website (national) :    www.rspb.org.uk       (local)   www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk 

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ROZELLE HOUSE GALLERIES

See under 'South Ayrshire Council Museums and Galleries.

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SAINT MAURA ENTERPRISES

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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 

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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   

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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 

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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.

Website :   http://swtayr.googlepages.com

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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 

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STAIR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

TROON ART CLUB

TROON TALKS

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

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WHAT'S ON IN AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN