Monthly Archives: June 2021

Summer Activities across East Ayrshire

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Click the Link Below to View our Summer Activities Programme

Summer Programme

Summer Programme

Spend your summer with East Ayrshire Leisure

Our fun summer programme has something for everyone and will keep the kids entertained all summer long!

We’ve planned loads of fun activities across our venues. As usual we’ve got a varied programme of outdoor activities with the Countryside Rangers, lots of sports to keep active kids entertained, there’s family shows at the theatre, a series of drama workshops plus our reading challenge – Read Around Summer – The Big Staycation. We also have a number of free places available – full details can be found on the back of the Summer Activities booklet linked below.

SPORT

From 28 June – 15 Aug

We’ve got a range of activities to keep kids active this summer – family sports pods, swimming, outdoor sports, footie kick-about and much more!

Click here to see all that’s on offer this summer. Bookings can be made by contacting the venue directly or online (from w/c 28th June) 

DEAN CASTLE COUNTRY PARK – COUNTRYSIDE RANGER EVENTS

From 29 June to 8 August 

Kids can take part in a varied programme of fun outdoor activities with the Ranger team. There’s Mini Beasts, Pond Dipping, Rafting Daft,  Den Building, Bird Box Building, Woodland Art, Orienteering, Treasure Hunts and much more! Your kids can discover new skills, find new interests and enjoy time outside in the fresh air.

The full programme can be viewed here. Events can be booked by emailing bookings@eastayrshireleisure.com or online (from w/c 28th June)

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME

Join our Dance/Drama Summer sessions. These free 1 day sessions will take place at Cumnock Town Hall, Auchinleck Boswell Centre, Darvel Town Hall and Stewarton Area Centre beginning Monday 19 July. Up to 20 funded places for 7-11 year olds plus lunch is included and it’s FREE….what’s not to like?

A 3 day session will also take place at the Palace Theatre from Wed 28 – Fri 31 July, between 10am & 4pm for 8-16 year olds with 6 FREE places, the remaining places cost £75.

Full details can be found here. To secure your place email bookings@eastarshireleisure.com or book online (from w/c 28th June)

LIBRARIES

Read Around Summer: The Big Staycation! 26 June – 31 Aug: Free to take part

Children of primary age are encouraged to read 6 books throughout the summer holidays from the library.  This can be digital, audio or physical books and the books can be any genre.

Children can visit their local library to collect a card which then gets stamped after every read. They’ll then receive a certificate and be entered into a prize draw to be in with the chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Read more here

FUN FAMILY SHOWS

The McDougall’s Big Splash will be at Cumnock Town Hall: Saturday 31 July: 11am & 1.30pm. FREE 

****SOLD OUT****

Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company, The McDougalls, return with a brand new live musical show for all the family.

“With the colourful sets, the energetic characters and the wonderful music, this is 5 star family fun!” UK Theatre Net

The Swings will be at Dean Castle Country Park: Sat 24 July: 12noon: 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.  FREE

****SOLD OUT****

Each performance lasts 15 minutes and then you can have a go on the giant swing set yourself!

‘Life was never better on a swing, the higher the better!’

With a 5m high giant swing set, 2 swings, 2 aerialists and a sound installation where you can play, watch, and listen. An fun, interactive event for all the family.

https://www.aerialdance.co.uk/production/the-swings/

The Fizzicals by Mischief- La- Bas will be performing in and around Kilmarnock Cross & Kilmarnock Town Centre

Sat 14 August: 45 min walkabouts at 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm

This is a promenade style walk. No booking required

“How do we bridge the gap between ourselves and others, across the great divide of socially distanced space?”

Mischief-La-Bas’ new work, Fizzicals – Mind the Gap, sees three alien bodies go on a walkabout in streets, parks and town centres.   The Fizzicals are curiously shaped visitors who engage visually in a Covid safe way with passers-by, in an uplifting experience for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Intended to ease people back into the joy of live performance through a safe, playful and, by its nature, fleeting, shared event.

Click here to view the Summer activities booklet and find out more about free places 

East Ayrshire Council’s Active Schools team will also be delivering a number of sessions across our communities throughout the summer. For further information or to book visit https://events.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/

We look forward to welcoming you back to our venues and outdoor spaces this summer

Back to events

Event Details

  • Date & Time

    28 June 2021 – 15 August 2021
    Various

  • Admission Price

    Various

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The Swings

24 July 2021

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The McDougalls Big Splash

31 July 2021

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The Fizzicals by Mischief- La- Bas

14 August 2021

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Parental Employability Support Fund

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The Parental Employability Support Fund provides support to parents on low incomes who are looking for a job or who are currently in work and looking to progress.

What help can I receive?

  • Person-centred help for parents to address their barriers to work, which might include a lack of skills or work experience, health support, money advice, confidence building or motivational support.
  • Targeted support to help parents already in work through the provision of training and employability support to remain active in the workplace and gain progression through a rewarding career.

Am I eligible for this?

We are keen to support parents that meet the following criteria

  • lone parents
  • families with 3 or more children
  • families where the youngest child is under 1 year
  • families with a disabled parent or child
  • families where the parents are under 25 years
  • families from minority ethnic communities.

How can I apply or find out more?

For further information please contact Claire.McCormack@east-ayrshire.gov.uk – call/text 07500071241. Danielle.McIntyre@east-ayrshire.gov.uk – call or text 07917490557

National Parent Forum of Scotland – Summer Safety Webinar with Public Health Scotland

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 Please see attached below a link to a sign up to a Summer Safety webinar that is being hosted by the National Parent Forum and Public Health Scotland.  Please share this more widely with your colleagues, networks and with parents and carers.

Summer Safety – A Q&A with NPFS and Public Health Scotland Tickets, Wed 30 Jun 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

 

 

Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO)

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 Summer programme to engage families in music – Wednesday 7th July – 1:30-2:30 and 4:30-5:30 pm

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) is committed to providing engaging and valuable music experiences for all of Scotland’s children, young people and families.

These sessions on the 7th July will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in the work of RSNO, hear about their newly developed activities and resources and upcoming free Summer Camp open to all children, young people and families in Scotland.  Participants only need to register for one session.

Click here to register – The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) Engaging Families Programme (education.gov.scot)