Spotlight on North Ayrshire

Our festival takes place across the country, with diverse events being programmed and delivered by and for communities in multiple Scottish regions. Today we’re shining a light on the North Ayrshire programme.

Crafts

Wheat Weaver of Auchencairn

Brodick Castle Ranger Centre, Isle of Arran
£40 / £30 for Arran Visual Arts members

Learn straw weaving and plaiting techniques with Julia Bovee during this day-long craft workshop.

Community

The Wellbeing Café

Café at the Station, Saltcoats
FREE

Join the Wellbeing Café for some tea, cake and chat about mental health and wellbeing – and play a new Wellbeing & Recovery board game.

Crafts

Get Healthy Get Happy

Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning
FREE

Join the Co-op Member Pioneers for a fun afternoon of positive mental health arts and craft activities for all ages.

Music

Stroud Zhang Duo

Arran High School, Isle of Arran
£12 / FREE for under 18s

Come and enjoy an evening of music, mindfulness and relaxation with the Tunnell Trust Award winners Daniel Stroud and Hanzhi Zhang, performing with violin and piano.

Crafts

Get Healthy Get Happy

Dalry Community Garden, Dalry
FREE

Join the Co-op Member Pioneers for a fun afternoon of positive mental health arts and craft activities for all ages.

Photography

Gordon Rae: A Photographer’s Journey

Irvine Community Sports Centre, Irvine
FREE

Award-winning wildlife photographer Gordon Rae will give an illustrated presentation about his photography journey, including many examples of his excellent work.

Crafts

Get Healthy Get Happy

Irvine Library, Irvine
FREE

Join the Co-op Member Pioneers for a fun afternoon of positive mental health arts and craft activities for all ages.

Music

Band Factory

Geilsland Estate Studio, Beith
£20 for 5 days

Band Factory is a one-of-a-kind experience for any young musicians aged 12-18. No matter what instrument you play, there will be a place for you – the more obscure, the better!

Film

Celebration of Wellbeing

Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning
FREE
16+

Kilwinning Library hosts a wellbeing film screening for adults exploring mental health.