{"id":340,"date":"2021-06-25T07:51:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T07:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/newcumnockmrsbradford\/?p=340"},"modified":"2021-06-25T07:51:46","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T07:51:46","slug":"summer-activities-across-east-ayrshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/newcumnockmrsbradford\/2021\/06\/25\/summer-activities-across-east-ayrshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Activities across East Ayrshire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"header__container\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"header__container\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<section class=\"announcement\"><span id=\"announcement__close\" class=\"announcement__close\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"announcement__title\">Click the Link Below to View our Summer Activities Programme<\/h2>\n<div class=\"announcement__content\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"announcement__link\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/events\/summer\/\">Summer Programme<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"breadcrumb\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<ul class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n<li class=\"breadcrumb__list-item\"><a class=\"breadcrumb__link\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/whats-on\/\">What&#8217;s on<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumb__list-item breadcrumb__list-item--active\">Summer Programme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"header-banner\">Summer Programme<\/div>\n<div class=\"basic__content\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"basic__content--mainText\">\n<p><strong>Spend\u00a0your summer with East Ayrshire Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our fun summer programme has something for everyone and will keep the kids entertained all summer long!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve planned loads of fun activities across our venues. As usual we&#8217;ve got a varied programme of outdoor activities with the Countryside Rangers, lots of sports to keep active kids entertained, there&#8217;s family shows at the theatre, a series of drama workshops plus our reading challenge &#8211; Read Around Summer &#8211; The Big Staycation. We also have a number of free places available &#8211; full details can be found on the back of the Summer Activities booklet linked below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>From 28 June &#8211; 15 Aug<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve got a range of activities to keep kids active this summer &#8211; family sports pods, swimming, outdoor sports, footie kick-about and much more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <a title=\"EA Summer 2021 Activities Booklet (1)\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/media\/2271\/ea-summer-2021-activities-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/media\/197e7b15bae54cb1b851c950a9649363\">here<\/a> to see all that&#8217;s on offer this summer. Bookings can be made by contacting the venue directly or online (from w\/c 28th June)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DEAN CASTLE COUNTRY PARK &#8211; COUNTRYSIDE RANGER EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>From 29 June to 8 August\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kids can take part in a varied programme of fun outdoor activities with the Ranger team. There&#8217;s Mini Beasts, Pond Dipping, Rafting Daft,\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The full programme can be viewed <a title=\"EA Summer 2021 Activities Booklet (1)\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/media\/2271\/ea-summer-2021-activities-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/media\/197e7b15bae54cb1b851c950a9649363\">here.<\/a>\u00a0Events can be booked by emailing bookings@eastayrshireleisure.com or online (from w\/c 28th June)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s FREE&#8230;.what&#8217;s not to like?<\/p>\n<p>A 3 day session will also take place at the Palace Theatre from Wed 28 \u2013 Fri 31 July, between 10am &amp; 4pm for 8-16 year olds with 6 FREE places, the remaining places cost \u00a375.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full details can be found <a title=\"EA Summer 2021 Activities Booklet (1)\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/media\/2271\/ea-summer-2021-activities-booklet.pdf\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/media\/197e7b15bae54cb1b851c950a9649363\">here.<\/a>\u00a0To secure your place email bookings@eastarshireleisure.com or book online (from w\/c 28th June)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LIBRARIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Around Summer: The Big Staycation!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>26 June \u2013 31 Aug:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Free to take part<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children of primary age are encouraged to read 6 books throughout the summer holidays from the library.\u00a0 This can be digital, audio or physical books and the books can be any genre.<\/p>\n<p>Children can visit their local library to collect a card which then gets stamped after every read. They\u2019ll then receive a certificate and be entered into a prize draw to be in with the chance to win some fantastic prizes!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more <a title=\"EA Summer 2021 Activities Booklet (1)\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/media\/2271\/ea-summer-2021-activities-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/media\/197e7b15bae54cb1b851c950a9649363\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FUN FAMILY SHOWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/events\/the-mcdougalls-big-splash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The McDougall\u2019s Big Splash<\/a> will be at\u00a0Cumnock Town Hall:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Saturday 31 July:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>11am &amp; 1.30pm. FREE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>****SOLD OUT****<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s favourite children\u2019s theatre company, The McDougalls, return with a brand new live musical show for all the family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the colourful sets, the energetic characters and the wonderful music, this is 5 star family fun!\u201d UK Theatre Net<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/events\/the-swings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Swings<\/a> will be at\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Dean Castle Country Park:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Sat 24 July:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>12noon: 1pm, 2.30pm &amp; 3.30pm.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>****SOLD OUT****<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each performance lasts 15 minutes and then you can have a go on the giant swing set yourself!<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Life was never better on a swing, the higher the better!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><u>https:\/\/www.aerialdance.co.uk\/production\/the-swings\/<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"The Fizzicals by Mischief- La- Bas\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/events\/the-fizzicals-by-mischief-la-bas\/\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/document\/b0c65fb771104478ab626579bb06d695\">The Fizzicals by Mischief- La- Bas<\/a> will be performing in and around\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Kilmarnock Cross &amp; Kilmarnock Town Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 14 August:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>45 min walkabouts at 11am, 1pm &amp; 2.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is a promenade style walk.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>No booking required <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;How do we bridge the gap between ourselves and others, across the great divide of socially distanced space?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mischief-La-Bas&#8217;\u00a0<\/strong>new work,\u00a0<strong><em>Fizzicals\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Mind the Gap,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>sees three alien bodies go on a walkabout in streets, parks and town centres.\u00a0 \u00a0The 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.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"no-underline\" title=\"EA Summer 2021 Activities Booklet (1)\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/media\/2271\/ea-summer-2021-activities-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb:\/\/media\/197e7b15bae54cb1b851c950a9649363\"><span class=\"button button--content\">Click here to view the Summer activities booklet and find out more about free places\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>East Ayrshire Council\u2019s Active Schools team will also be delivering a number of sessions across our communities throughout the summer. For further information or to book visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.east-ayrshire.gov.uk\/\">https:\/\/events.east-ayrshire.gov.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you back to our venues and outdoor spaces this summer<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button--content\" href=\"https:\/\/eastayrshireleisure.com\/whats-on\">Back to events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__details--panel\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"details-panel__heading no-margin--top\">\n<h2 class=\"details-heading__text\">Event Details<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"event__details--list \">\n<li class=\"event__details--item \">\n<div class=\"event__details--header\">\n<h4 class=\"event__details--heading\">Date &amp; Time<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>28 June 2021 &#8211; 15 August 2021<br \/>\n<b>Various<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"event__details--item\">\n<div class=\"event__details--header\">\n<h4 class=\"event__details--heading\">Admission Price<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>Various<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"section-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"section-heading__text\">Related Events<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"eventsListingOutput\" class=\"panel__row\">\n<div class=\"panel panel--card panel--event panel--country\">\n<div class=\"panel__img-container\">&lt;img class=&quot;panel__img&quot; 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