Fun Family Online Workshops
Please click on the link below for more details or contact Mrs Bradford on 01290 338404Bereavement Counselling
During the past 18 months we have all faced many challenges – however the death of a loved one, a friend, someone we know or care for, can be the biggest challenge of all.
Our feelings of grief and loss can be intensified when we’re also dealing with constant changes in our lives. And although talking to family and friends can be one of the most helpful ways to cope with grief, we know many will need further support.
We can help
If you’ve been affected by a bereavement, we can offer you extra help to get you through this difficult time, with dedicated bereavement counsellors who will work with you for as long as you need them.
The counsellors will help you explore the most effective coping strategies. They will guide and support you throughout each stage of your grief in an empathetic and compassionate way.
If you’ve suffered a bereavement and wish to arrange free counselling sessions, please email healthy working lives.
CONNECTING SCOTLAND
Connecting Scotland has announced the reopening of phase 3, providing devices, data, training and support to users who are on a low income, digitally excluded and seeking employment. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION…
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Summer Activities across East Ayrshire
Click the Link Below to View our Summer Activities 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.
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
Event Details
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Parental Employability Support Fund
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
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.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO)
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)
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