WHAT’S
HAPPENING
IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
MAY - AUGUST 2017
DON’T
MISS OUT!
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Friends of Eglinton – Eglinton Country
Park
The Friends are a group of enthusiastic local
people that help with conservation activities
around the Park. They are supported and trained
by the Countryside Rangers in carrying out
practical conservation work, assisting in wildlife
surveys and monitoring, creating new projects to
benefit the area and much more.
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Ardrossan Music Experience 2017
Wednesday 31 May 2017 - Saturday 3 June 2017
Ardrossan Civic Centre
The Ardrossan Music Experience is back this year with
a range of live acts over four days. Highlights include:
Wed 31 May 2017 - School Groups' Competition
Thurs 1 June 2017 - Stirling Austin Swing Band Night
Tickets are free on a first come first served basis.
Fri 2 & Sat 3 June 2017 - Main Event
Gigs will be held at the Ardrossan Civic Centre and
tickets for the main events are priced at £15 or £25
for the two nights. Call our ticket hotline now on
01294 468904 or tickets are available to purchase
from the Cheery Cup Cafe, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan
or online at www.ardrossanmusicexperience.com
CoMMuniTy EvEnTS
Club Americana: The Lowest Pair
Marymass Festival
Sunday 7 May
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£12
Rarely will you hear such beautiful American
roots music so perfectly performed. Kendl Winter
and Palmer T. Lee have found themselves in the
premier league after gaining a reputation as one
of the most original old-time influenced duos
working the US circuit. The pair first combined in
2013 and quickly established a big stateside
following.
Thursday 17 Aug - Monday 28 Aug (inclusive)
Various Locations, Irvine
Celebrated in Irvine for centuries, the Marymass
Festival is recognised locally and nationally as a
major event that annually attracts thousands of
visitors during a 12-day period in mid-August. There
are a wide range of events tailored to all ages and
interests. Please look out for our programme and
follow @marymassfestival on facebook for further
information.
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.marymassfestival.com
WHAT’S
HAPPENING CONTENTS
IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
This brochure gives information on a range of
events and activities throughout north Ayrshire,
including the Harbour Arts Centre in irvine, the
Heritage Centre in Saltcoats and Eglinton
Country Park in irvine. From music events to
theatre productions, exhibitions to outdoor
activities, there really is something for everyone.
if you are a community arts group, festival group
or individual wishing to include an event in our
future listings, please get in touch with the
Harbour Arts Centre on 01294 274059.
All information in this brochure is correct at the
time of going to print.
Events in April/May
04 - 09
Events in June
10 - 13
Events in July
16 - 18
Events in August
19 - 21
Booking information
22 - 23
VISIT US ONLINE
north-ayrshire.gov.uk/events
FOLLOW US ON:
Event Category Key
@thehacirvine
@naclibraries
Music
Family & Special Events
Sport
Theatre
Community Events
outdoors
@north_ayrshire
The Harbour Arts Centre
Eglinton-Country-Park
Craft
Childrens Activities
Early years
Comedy
Classes for Adults
Exhibition
Classes for Children & young People
North-Ayrshire-Libraries
APRIL/MAY
EXHiBiTion
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Thursday 6 Apr – Sunday 21 May
Anonymous visions: An
Exhibition of work from Criminal
Justice Services
Harbour Arts Centre,
Studio Gallery
Free Entry
This exhibition has been
produced by the Service Users of
North Ayrshire’s Criminal Justice
Social based in Stevenston. Many
of the participants of the Creative
Practice Project had little or no
visual art experience, others had
taken lessons whilst in prison or
in detention.
Tuesday 2 May
Wild Toddlers: Muddy Worms
Eglinton Country Park
10am or 1.30pm
£2 child, Free to adults
Come along with your babies and
toddlers and enjoy all that your
Country Park has to offer on these
fun walks led by our Rangers.
How many wiggly, muddy worms
can you charm from the ground?
Call us on 01294 551776 for
booking and more information.
Saturday 6 May
north Ayrshire district rangers Lnr walk
Stevenston Beach
2pm
Free
Discover springtime treasures and
enjoy a stroll through North
Ayrshire’s finest coastal habitat.
Meet at the car park, Shore Road.
Email [email protected] or Call 01294
551776.
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CoMEdy
Saturday 6 May
Skills and techniques for bird
surveys
Friday 7 Apr – Monday 25 Sep
Eglinton Country Park
Style at Sea Exhibition
10am - 5pm
£5
Scottish Maritim
Museum - Linthouse
Are you keen to ‘make your
Building | Harbour Road
birdwatching count’? Come along
£7.50/5.50 Kids go FrEE
to brush up on your skills ahead
(up to three children per paying of the breeding season and gain
adult)
the confidence to take part in the
Breeding Bird Survey and
Style at Sea exhibition, explores
the style and glamour of the giant BirdTrack. The day will combine
indoor and outdoor sessions
ocean Liners built on the Clyde
(weather permitting). Please
for Cunard by John Brown and
contact Anne Cotton on
Company. Discover how these
mighty ships were built, find out [email protected] or call
01786 466 560 for booking.
about their vital war time roles
and be dazzled by the glamour of Please bring suitable outdoor
1930s cruising.
footwear and clothing, and a
packed lunch.
CoMMuniTy EvEnT
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Saturday 6 May
Side Splitters Comedy Club
Presents: Scott Agnew, one
night only
Harbour Arts Centre
8pm
£8
Multi award winning Scottish
Comedy Phenom Big Scott
Agnew brings a new
autobiographical, explicit stand
up show to Ayrshire. The former
Scottish Comedian of the Year's
language and imagery is bold
and brash – the stories deeply
personal not to be missed.
SCoTT AGNEW
EXHiBiTion
CLASSES For AduLTS
MuSiC
Mid May until Friday 2 Jun
‘Browse the Burgh’
Irvine Townhouse
Free Entry
The first exhibition at the newly
refurbished Townhouse takes you
back in time to the days of the old
tolbooth, the building of the new
Townhouse in 1862 and its
transformation to become North
Ayrshire’s latest heritage hub. old
Burgh relics including the lock
and key to the old tollbooth, the
Burgh weights and measures and
burgh seal presses will be on
public display.
Please visit our website for further
information
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Sunday 7 May
Silk Painting with Lynn and Julia
Harbour Arts Centre
10am – 3pm
£50 (all materials and lunch will
be provided.)
During this introduction to silk
painting you will learn the basics
of this easy and very satisfying
technique. You will turn your
artwork into two beautiful
padded greetings cards and one
larger framed painting for your
home. All materials will be
supplied and there will be a
catalogue of designs to choose
from. Lunch from the café next
door 'Duncans' will also be
provided.
To book please contact
[email protected] or
text on 07876471380 for Julia or
07716266993 for Lynn.
Sunday 7 May
Club Americana: The Lowest Pair
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£12
Rarely will you hear such
beautiful American roots music so
perfectly performed. Kendl Winter
and Palmer T. Lee have found
themselves in the premier league
after gaining a reputation as one
of the most original old-time
influenced duos working the US
circuit. The pair first combined in
2013 and quickly established a
big stateside following.
ME CASA SU CASA
EXHiBiTion
Thursday 11 May – Sunday 2 Jul
My Home is your Home, mi casa
es su casa: An Exhibition of Work
by Fiona Macintosh
Harbour Arts Centre,
Main Galleries
Free Entry
My home is your home, mi casa es
su casa: An Exhibition of prints
and wall-hangings by Fiona
Macintosh based on her book
‘RoSA of the Wild Grass, The Story
of a Nicaraguan Family’
The exhibition includes collective
artwork by students of St
Matthews Academy.
For a preview visit:
www.rosaofthewildgrass.com
Fiona’s book “Rosa of the Wild
Grass” will be available for
purchase in the Harbour Arts
Centre.
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THEATrE
Friday 12 May
Freckfest Presents: Martin
Metcalfe and the Fornicators
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£12
A year on from his last sold-out
show at the Harbour Arts Centre,
former Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
frontman Martin Metcalfe makes
a welcome return.
Promising a heady mix of original
new material and a healthy
smattering of Mackenzie's
classics, this is another not-to-bemissed show.
Sunday 14 May
Club Americana: Hat Fitz & Cara
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£12
The gutsy Australian guitarist and
Irish-born Cara may be based
Down Under but have built a
faithful global following from
touring relentlessly. This
barnstorming duo has circled the
globe, blowing through
communities and leaving
everyone awestruck in their wake,
as if a tornado just turned their
whole world upside down.
Wednesday 17 May
descent by Linda duncan
McLaughlin
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£10/£8 (Ages 14+)
50-somethings Rob and Cathy are
looking forward to reclaiming
their own lives now that their
daughter Nicola is grown-up and
settled; but looming over them is
a threat that could rip their future
apart. Descent explores what
happens as they try to hold on to
each other – and themselves – in
the face of early onset dementia.
Supported by Creative Scotland
and in association with Beacon
Arts Centre.
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Saturday 13 May
identifying Wild Flower Families
Eglinton Country Park
10am - 4.15pm
£25 (full-time students £17)
Want to know more about wild
flowers? Book now for the oneday workshop at Eglinton
Country Park. Expert tutors will
guide both beginners and
improvers through what to look
for, plant family relationships and
using keys, with lots of hands-on
interaction. Contact Liz Lavery on
[email protected] or
call 01577 840645 for booking.
Please bring suitable outdoor
footwear and clothing, and a
packed lunch.
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DESCENT, THEATR
HAT FITz & CARA
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SCoTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM
FAMiLy And
SPECiAL EvEnTS
FAMiLy And
SPECiAL EvEnTS
FAMiLy And
SPECiAL EvEnTS
Saturday 20 May
Museum of the Cumbraes
Garrison House,
Millport
11am – 3pm
£2
In association with the Festival of
Museums, the museums of the
Cumbraes is holding a family fun
day to launch the summer
exhibition about Andrew Goldie,
Millport’s own explorer.
Join us for a fun filled day, there’s
jewellery making, arts and crafts,
a craft fair, owl magic create your
own Bird of Paradise and create
your own mini garden too.
For further information contact
01294 464174
Saturday 20 May
Style at Sea Craft and Games
Activities
Scottish Maritime Museum,
Linthouse Building,
Harbour Road
11am
£7.50/£5.50 Kids go FrEE
(up to three children per paying
adult)
In association with Festival of
Museums, the Scottish Maritime
Museum presents a day of
activities including deck games
and crafts connected with the
Style at Sea exhibition.
For further information and
tickets 01294 278 283.
Saturday 20 May
A night of Cocktails, dancing
and Glamour
Scottish Maritime Museum,
Linthouse Building,
Harbour Road
7.30pm - 10.30pm
£15
In association with Festival of
Museums, the Scottish Maritime
Museum presents an evening of
dancing and cocktails marking
our exhibition ‘Style at Sea’,
celebrating the opulence of
ocean Liners between the 1930s
and 1950s.
Eliot Murray and his band will be
playing and Fly Right Dance
Company, Pin Up Vintage Hair
and The Bygone Photo booth will
be there.
For further information and
tickets phone 01294 278 283
GARRISoN HoUSE
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Sunday 21 May
north Ayrshire district rangers roving volunteers
Kirktonhall Glen, West Kilbride
10am
Free
Come along and help the Rangers
and the community to enhance
our valuable greenspace. New
volunteers are always welcome. If
possible please let us know in
advance before you attend your
first session. Email
[email protected] or Call 01294
551776.
Friday 26 May – Sunday 4 Jun
Ayrshire College Hnd students:
Spectrum 17
Irvine Townhouse
Free Entry
Spectrum 17 - Ayrshire College
HND Students are presenting an
exhibition of work that has been
created for the end of year show.
The work covers a wide range
including painting, printmaking
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and mixed media. In
collaboration with North Ayrshire
Council and the Townhouse in
Thursday 25 May
north Ayrshire district rangers - Irvine, they have organised all
the elements of the event to
roving volunteers
showcase the widest spectrum of
Stevenston Beach LNR,
work by up and coming Ayrshire
10am
Artists.
Free
All work for sale with a
Come along and help the rangers percentage of proceeds going to
and the community to enhance
local charity, Cash4kids.
our valuable greenspace. New
volunteers are always welcome. If
CoMMuniTy EvEnT
possible please let us know in
advance before you attend your
Saturday 27 & 28 May
first session. Email
Largs Food Festival
[email protected] or call
Largs Green
01294 551776.
11am - 6pm each day
£4 ( kids go free)
This event will bring together
good Ayrshire food along with
wider Scotland producers and
local Largs Hotels, Restaurants
and Cafes to celebrate the quality
of food on offer locally. There will
also be cooking demonstrations.
along with seminars on food &
drink, music and children's
entertainment.
For more information visit
www.largsfoodfest.com
CLASSES For AduLTS
Sunday 21 May
Textile Brooches with Creative
Spirit
Harbour Arts Centre
1pm – 3pm
£25 (includes all materials)
Experiment with creative print,
embroidery, and embellishment
techniques to make beautiful
textile brooches. Please email
[email protected] to book
your place. Beginners welcome!
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CREATIVE SPIRIT
Sunday 21 May
Sunday Jazz with the new
orleans Joymakers
Harbour Arts Centre
2pm
£8/£6
The best of traditional jazz played
by some of Scotland’s leading
musicians.
EXHiBiTion
CLASSES For AduLTS
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MuSiC
Sunday 28 May
Mi Casa es Su Casa: A Creative
Workshop with artist Fiona
Macintosh
Harbour Arts Centre
11am – 2pm
£10
(includes materials and lunch)
Join artist and writer Fiona
Macintosh in this creative
workshop based on her book
“Rosa of the Wild Grass, The Story
of a Nicaraguan Family.” The
session will include readings from
the book, artmaking and a Latino
picnic.
To book please contact Fiona by
email
fiona.macintosh@mypostoffice.
co.uk.
Wednesday 31 May
Acorn Club - Come rain or Come
Shine
Eglinton Country Park
5pm - 7pm
£12/child for six sessions.
Are you aged between 7 and 11
years old? Are you interested in
natural history and wildlife? Join
the Acorn Club for two hours of
parent-free fun and wildlife
experiences. Dress with clothes
and sturdy footwear that you
don’t mind getting muddy. Meet
at the Visitor Centre.
Booking Essential. Call 01294
551 776 for more information.
Wednesday 31 May
Ardrossan Music Experience
2017: School Groups'
Competition
Ardrossan Civic Centre
7.30pm - 10pm
Free Entry
The Ardrossan Music Experience
is back this year with a range of
live acts over four days.
This is our first collaboration with
the education sector . A number
of schools will select bands to
compete and they will be offered
a period of tuition before the
competition.
For more information visit
www.ardrossanmusicexperience
.com
FIoNA MACINToSH
CHiLdrEn’S ACTiviTiES
Sun 28 May
Lego Legends Kids Fun Event
Harbour Arts Centre
1pm – 2.30pm
£4 or 2 for £7 (Age 5+)
Become one of your favourite
Superhero Lego Legends in this
awesome themed Arts & Crafts
and games session.
ACoRN CLUB
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JUNE
MuSiC
CLASSES For AduLTS
CoMEdy
Thursday 1 June - Saturday 3
June
Ardrossan Music Experience
2017
Ardrossan Civic Centre
The Ardrossan Music Experience
is back this year with a range of
live acts.
day 1
Stirling Austin Swing Band night
Another new venture is our swing
night - we welcome Stirling
Austin Swing Band to a night of
American Songbook classics.
Tickets for this night are free on a
first come first served basis.
day 2 & 3
Main Event
£15 or £25 for the two nights
The main event kicks off on Friday
2 June with confirmed acts The
Colin Kennedy Band, Tom
McGuire and the Brassholes and
Jo Harman.on Saturday 3 June,
we welcome Sonny Daze and the
Restless Knights, The
Hummingbirds and special
headline act The James Hunter
Six.
Call our ticket hotline now on
01294 468904 or purchase
online at
www.ardrossanmusicexperience
.com
Tickets are also available to
purchase at The Cheery Cup
Cafe, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan.
Friday 2 Jun
Screen Printed Tote Bags with
Lynn and Julia
Harbour Arts Centre
10am – 3pm
£50 (all materials and lunch will
be provided)
In this fun workshop you will
learn the basics of screen printing
using paper stencils. You will
produce designs and prints for
the front and back of two canvas
tote bags. All materials will be
supplied and there will be a range
of designs to choose from if
required. Lunch from the café
'Duncans' will also be provided.
To book please contact
[email protected] or
text on 07876471380 for Julia or
07716266993 for Lynn.
Saturday 3 Jun
Sidesplitters Comedy Club: des
McLean returns
Harbour Arts Centre
8pm
£8
Des McLean is back on the road
with his hilarious new stand up
show. This multi award winning
comedian can’t wait to unleash a
whole stack of new material in
Ayrshire. Des a master storyteller,
with endless funny observations
on life. Come and see why Billy
Connolly describes him as one of
his favourite stand-up comedian.
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DES MCLEAN
SCREEN PRINTED ToTES
WATERCoLoUR FLoRAL WREATH WoRKSHoP
CLASSES For AduLTS
EXHiBiTion
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Sunday 4 Jun
Watercolour Floral Wreath
Workshop with Maree Hughes
Harbour Arts Centre
10.30am – 1.30pm
£20 (materials provided)
Explore watercolours in a creative
and fun way with this watercolour
floral wreath workshop for adults.
While gaining skills and
confidence in watercolour
painting you can also take away a
unique floral wreath to hang on
your wall.
To book please contact Maree at
[email protected]
Tuesday 6 Jun – Sunday 18 Jun
St Matthew’s Academy S1
Enterprise Exhibition
Harbour Arts Centre,
Studio Gallery
Free Entry
S1 pupils from St Matthew’s
Academy have engaged with
creative teaching approaches
surrounding a Scottish context.
There is a selection of 3D and 2D
work created using artists and
designers such as James Watt,
Sandy Murphy, Timorous Beasties,
Linda Green, Simon Reekie and
Gillian Kyle as inspiration while
also showcasing the skills and
creative thinking of our pupils.
Tuesday 6 Jun
Wild Toddlers: Woodland
Monsters
Eglinton Country Park
10am or 1.30pm
£2 per child, Free to adults
Come along with your babies and
toddlers and enjoy all that your
Country Park has to offer on these
fun walks led by our Rangers. Go
on an adventure and see what
amazing creatures you can find
within the woodland. Call us on
01294 551776 for booking and
more information.
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EXHiBiTion
Monday 12 Jun until Monday 31
Jul
'History of Golf in north
Ayrshire'
Irvine Townhouse
Free Entry
In this exciting year of golf in
North Ayrshire, discover the
history of golf in the area and find
out what important role
Archibald the 13th Earl of
Eglinton played in the beginnings
of the open golf championship.
CLASSES For AduLTS
Sunday 18 Jun
Summer Meadows: Part one
with Creative Spirit
Harbour Arts Centre
1pm – 3pm
£25 (includes all materials)
Combine stencil printing and
mono printing with creative
embroidery techniques to
produce a piece of beautiful,
contemporary textile art inspired
by dandelion clocks, wildflowers,
and seed-heads. Perfect either as
a standalone workshop, or
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together with Summer Meadows
(Part two).
Sunday 18 Jun
Please email
north Ayrshire district rangers - [email protected] to
roving volunteers
book your place. Beginners are
welcome!
Irvine Beach Park, Irvine
10am
Free
Come along and help the Rangers
and the community to enhance
our valuable greenspace. New
volunteers are always welcome. If
possible please let us know in
advance before you attend your
CREATIVE SPIRIT
first session. Email
districtranger@northMuSiC
ayrshire.gov.uk or Call 01294
551776.
Sunday 18 Jun
Sunday Jazz with the new
orleans Joymakers
Harbour Arts Centre
2pm
£8/£6
The best of traditional jazz played
by some of Scotland’s leading
musicians.
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MuSiC
Sunday 18 Jun
Club Americana presents: The
danberrys
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£12
one of the hottest acts to emerge
from the rockier underbelly of
Nashville’s music scene, the
soulful pairing of Ben DeBerry
and Dorothy Daniel have built a
huge fan base on both sides of
the Atlantic. on tour here in trio
format, they have won awards
and nominations for Best
Americana Album. In the UK they
were one of the main visiting
attractions at the 2017 Maverick
Music Festival, their latest release
created a huge amount of
excitement, attracting glowing
praise from the critics.
CoMMuniTy EvEnT
Friday 23 -Sunday 25 Jun
Largs Live Music Festival
Various Venues in Largs
Free Entry
Come along and see many bands
performing in various venues in
Largs and there will also be free
entertainment for children.
CLASSES For AduLTS
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Sunday 25 Jun
Watercolour Flower Workshop
with Maree Hughes
Harbour Arts Centre
10.30am – 1.30pm
£20 (materials provided)
Aimed at all abilities including
beginners, explore painting in a
creative and fun way with this
watercolour flowers workshop for
adults. While gaining skills and
confidence in watercolour
painting you can also take away
your own unique summertime
creation.
To book please contact Maree at
[email protected]
Wednesday 28 Jun
Acorn Club - Where the Wild
Things grow
Eglington Country Park
5pm - 7 pm
Free
Are you aged between 7 and 11
years? Are you interested in
natural history and wildlife? Join
the Acorn Club for two hours of
parent-free fun and wildlife
experiences. Dress with clothes
and sturdy footwear that you
don’t mind getting muddy. Meet
at the Visitor Centre.
Booking Essential
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CHiLdrEn’S ACTiviTiES
Sun 25 Jun
Captain underpants Kids Fun
Event
Harbour Arts Centre
1pm – 2.30pm
£4 or 2 for £7 (Age 5+)
Bring Captain Underpants and
friends to life at this crazy themed
Arts & Crafts and games session.
Thursday 29 Jun
north Ayrshire district rangers –
roving volunteers
Stevenston Beach LNR
10am
Free
Come along and help the Rangers
and the community to enhance
our valuable greenspace. New
volunteers are always welcome. If
possible please let us know in
advance before you attend your
first session. Email
[email protected] or Call 01294
551776.
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The Portal, North Ayrshire’s new high tech leisure centre, opened its
doors in January this year and incorporates the renovated 1862
Townhouse.
opening soon, the beautifully restored building will offer activities
including genealogy & family history, local history, research facilities,
gallery space, heritage displays and activities in the creative rooms
The facility also boasts a stunning civic space for civic functions, weddings
and cultural events. Modern, state of the art audio visual kit and up to date
research equipment will be utilised in the Townhouse, giving the old
building a modern approach to its delivery of activities.
For information on what events and exhibitions are on in the Townhouse
watch out on line and in the future editions of What’s Happening to keep
up to date.
JULY
CoMEdy
CLASSES For AduLTS
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Saturday 1 Jul
Sidesplitters Comedy Club: des
Clarke Live
Harbour Arts Centre
8pm
£8
Hang on tight. Glasgow's own star
of stand up takes us on a thrill
ride of nonsense, topical gags
and offbeat observations. Des
Clarke finally returns to Irvine
with another rollercoaster of a
show, Buckle up and enjoy the
ride!
Sunday 2 Jul
Watercolour Flower Workshop
with Maree Hughes
Harbour Arts Centre
10.30am – 1.30pm
£20 (Materials provided)
Aimed at all abilities including
beginners, explore painting in a
creative and fun way with this
watercolour flowers workshop for
adults. While gaining skills and
confidence in watercolour
painting you can also take away
your own unique summertime
creation.
To book please contact Maree at
[email protected]
Monday 3 Jul
north Ayrshire district rangers rock pooling
Crocodile Rock, Cumbrae
1.30pm-3.30pm
Free
Join the Rangers to investigate
the creatures lurking in the
rockpools. No unaccompanied
children. Email
[email protected] or Call 01294
551776.
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SPorT
Wednesday 5 Jul
Wild Wednesday
Eglinton Country Park
1.30pm-3.30pm
£2 per child
Let the kids run wild for two
hours with the Countryside
Rangers! Your 7 to 11 year olds
will learn about the wonders of
our Country Park natural world in
a fun and imaginative way. Sturdy
shoes and old clothes are a must!
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Booking Essential.
Tuesday 11 Jul
Wild Toddlers: Fun with Flowers
Eglinton Country Park
10am or 1.30pm
£2 children, Free to adults
Come along with your babies and
toddlers and enjoy all that your
Country Park has to offer on these
fun walks led by our Rangers.
Experience all the pretty colours
of summer and make your own
nature bracelet and crown too.
Call us on 01294 551776 for
booking and more information.
MuSiC
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Thursday 13 Jul –Sunday 16 Jul
Mens Scottish open
Dundonald Links, Irvine
Dundonald Links will host the
Aberdeen Asset Management
Scottish open for the first time
this year. The event which takes
place from 13 - 16 July - is one of
the biggest on the European Tour
and regularly attracts the game’s
biggest names.
For more information please visit
the event website at
www.aamscottishopen.com and
follow the event Twitter page at
@EuropeanTour.
Sunday 9 Jul
Sunday Jazz with the new
orleans Joymakers
Harbour Arts Centre
2pm
£8/£6
The best of traditional jazz played
by some of Scotland’s leading
musicians.
Wednesday 12 Jul
Wild Wednesday
Eglinton Country Park
1.30pm - 3.30pm
£2 per child
Let the kids run wild for two
hours with the Countryside
Rangers! Your 7 to 11 year olds
will learn about the wonders of
our Country Park natural world in
a fun and imaginative way. Sturdy
shoes and old clothes are a must!
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Booking Essential.
ToD BRAE – LoUISE HIGGINS
EXHiBiTion
Friday 14 Jul – Sunday 27 Aug
Stories from the Shire: An
Exhibition of Work by Louise
Higgins
Harbour Arts Centre,
Main Gallery
Free Entry
Louise Higgins' paintings
celebrate natures design. The
flowing patterns of the landscape
portray a deep connection with
the land and its features,
presenting the viewer with
whimsical stories from the artist’s
imaginings.
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Thursday 17 Jul
north Ayrshire district rangers Capturing our Coast Training
day
Eglinton Country Park
Free
Make history and be part of the
biggest coastal citizen science
project in the UK. No experience
required! Booking is essential as
spaces are limited.
For further information, email
[email protected] or Call 01294
551776.
Wednesday 26 July
Wild Wednesday – Family
volunteering day
Eglinton Country Park
1.30pm - 3.30pm
£2 per child
Kids that have taken part in Wild
Wednesday's invite their families
to join in this special one-off
family volunteering day in
partnership with the Scottish
Pony Partners. You will learn
about the wonders of our
Country Park natural world in a
fun and imaginative way. Sturdy
shoes and old clothes are a must!
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
Booking Essential.
Sunday 30 July
World ranger day
Eglinton Country Park
1pm - 3pm
Free
Join our wonderful Rangers on
fun family activities and learn a
bit more about the work Rangers
do to protect the world's natural
and cultural treasures.
EXHiBiTion
Friday 4 Aug until Friday 29 Sept
Celebrating 50 years of the
Marymass Folk Festival
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Irvine Townhouse
Free Entry
Wednesday 19 July
This year sees the 50th birthday
SPorT
Wild Wednesday
of the Marymass Folk Festival, the
Eglinton Country Park
Thursday 27 Jul – Sunday 30 Jul forerunner of the many other folk
festivals throughout Scotland.
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Ladies Scottish open
The
folk flame is still flickering in
£2 per child
Dundonald Links, Irvine
Irvine, so come along and enjoy
Let the kids run wild for two
Free
the nostalgia through an
hours with the Countryside
exhibition
of the club, celebrating
Also this summer, don’t miss out
Rangers! Your 7 to 11 year olds
folk and traditional music in
on the Aberdeen Asset
will learn about the wonders of
Ayrshire.
Management Ladies Scottish
our Country Park natural world in open golf tournament on The
a fun and imaginative way. Sturdy Ladies European Tour.
shoes and old clothes are a must!
The tournament will take place
Meet at the Visitor Centre.
from 27 - 30 July and will see the
Booking Essential.
top female golfers in the world
tee it up alongside 80 amateurs
and celebrities at Dundonald
Links.
For more information please visit
the event website at
www.ladiesscottishopen.com and
follow the event Twitter page at
@AberdeenLSo
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LADIES SCoTTISH oPEN
AUGUST
THEATrE
Saturday 5 Aug
The Mark Price: Take Two
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£15
Is your mind being tricked or is
your mind playing tricks on you?
Two questions but there can only
be one answer. Back for a third
time at The Harbour Arts Centre
with a brand new show, Mark
Price is ready to take you through
an unforgettable experience of
what looks like, feels like and can
only be described as, magic.
MARK PRICE
CoMMuniTy EvEnT
CLASSES For AduLTS
Sunday 6 Aug
Largs Classic Car Festival
Largs Green
10am- 6pm
£3
This event brings classic car
enthusiasts together from across
Ayrshire and beyond.
Sunday 6 Aug
Summer Sunsets in oils with
Gillian Park
Harbour Arts Centre
10.30am – 4pm
£50
Under the tutelage of Gillian Park,
create a glorious painting in
buttery oils, bursting with colour.
Materials, lunch, tea and coffee
will be provided.
To book contact Gillian at
[email protected].
CLASSES For AduLTS
Saturday 5 Aug
Summer Meadows: Part Two
with Creative Spirit
Harbour Arts Centre
1pm – 3pm
£25 (includes all materials)
A follow-up to our June workshop
introducing further mixed-media
techniques including applique, to
create your own contemporary
textile art inspired by the natural
beauty of a summer meadow.
Perfect either as a standalone
workshop, or together with
Summer Meadows (Part 1).
Please email
[email protected] to book
your place. Beginners welcome!
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Sunday 6 Aug
Family Cycling Fun
Eglinton Country Park
1pm - 3pm
Free
A cycle-tastic fun-filled day out
for all the family at Eglinton
Country Park. Bike Doctors will be
at hand to check your bikes, and
afterwards you can look at the
stalls and join in the games and
bike rides!
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WILD ToDDLERS: oDD oDoURS
CLASSES For CHiLdrEn
And younG PEoPLE
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CoMMuniTy EvEnT
Monday 7 - Sat 12 Aug
Capall dorcha Ensemble present
'intro 2 Physical Theatre'. A
professional development
opportunity for young people in
P5 - S6
Ardrossan Civic Centre
11am - 4pm
Free
Throughout the week
participants will learn new
physical theatre performance
skills.
This workshop is FREE to any
young person living in North
Ayrshire with availability to
attend on a first come basis.
For more information, please visit
our website capalldorcha.com
and register your placement
today.
*Participants must be able to
attend for the full week.
Tuesday 8 Aug
Wild Toddlers: odd odours
Eglinton Country Park
10am or 1.30pm
£2 children, Free to adults
Come along with your babies and
toddlers and enjoy all that your
Country Park has to offer on these
fun walks led by our Rangers.
How good is your nose? What
smells, scents or stinks can you
find, mix and make on our
wander in the woods? Call us on
01294 551776 for booking and
more information.
Thursday 17 Aug - Monday 28 Aug
(inclusive)
Marymass Festival
Irvine
Celebrated in Irvine for centuries,
the Marymass Festival is
recognised locally and nationally
as a major event that annually
attracts thousands of visitors
during a 12-day period in midAugust. There are a wide range of
events tailored to all ages and
interests. Please look out for our
programme and follow
@marymassfestival on facebook
for further information.
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.marymassfestival.com
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MuSiC
Sunday 20 Aug
Sunday Jazz with the new
orleans Joymakers
Harbour Arts Centre
2pm
£8/£6
The best of traditional jazz played
by some of Scotland’s leading
musicians.
FAMiLy And
SPECiAL EvEnTS
Sunday 27 – Tuesday 29 Aug
Edinburgh international Book
Festival presents:
reimagination
Portal, Irvine
Times vary
Ticketed events: £5 / £3.50
concessions. non-ticketed
events: free
All ages
The world’s biggest celebration of
the written word comes to Irvine!
The Edinburgh International Book
Festival pops up in the Portal on
the third stage of ReimagiNation,
a tour of Scotland’s New Towns
marking 70 years since the New
Towns Act helped reshape
Scotland following the Second
World War.
Some of the best authors around
take part in inspiring, eyeopening and entertaining events
for audiences of all ages, plus
there’s a range of drop-in
activities, stalls and attractions to
visit.
Full details are announced in
June – visit
booked.edbookfest.co.uk
for updates.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIoNAL BooK FESTIVAL
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Wednesday 30 Aug
Acorn Club - Solar Powered
Plants
Eglinton Country Park
5pm - 7pm
£12/child for 6 sessions
Are you aged between 7 and 11
years? Are you interested in
natural history and wildlife? Join
the Acorn Club for two hours of
parent-free fun and wildlife
experiences. Dress in old clothes
and sturdy footwear that you
don’t mind getting muddy. Meet
at the Visitor Centre
Booking Essential.
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CONTACT AND BOOKING
INFORMATION
Harbour Arts Centre
114 - 116 Harbour Street, irvine, KA12 8PZ
01294 274 059
[email protected]
Opening Times
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9.30am – 4.45pm
9.30am – 4.45pm
9.30am – 4.45pm
9.30am – 4.45pm
when booked
when booked
Bookings
Online
In Person
Refunds
Concessions
Group Bookings
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www.ticketweb.co.uk
Call into one of our venues. you can pay by credit card,
debit card or cheque, made payable to north Ayrshire
Council (with a valid guarantee card). For postal
bookings a surcharge of 50p will apply.
Tickets cannot be exchanged, or money refunded,
except in the event of cancellation by the Harbour Arts
Centre.
These apply to full-time students, under 18s, senior
citizens, registered disabled and a companion, and
benefit claimants. Proof of eligibility is required.
For group bookings we offer one free ticket for every 10
purchased.
if required, we can give you a copy of this programme in other formats.
Contact information: 01294 274059 | [email protected]
Heritage Centre
Irvine Town House
13 Kirkgate, Saltcoats, KA21 5HB
01294 464174
[email protected]
High Street, irvine, KA12 0AZ
01294 310060
Opening Times
Opening Times
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
9.30am – 4.45pm
9.30am – 4.45pm
9.30am – 4.45pm
9.30am – 4.45pm
1pm – 4.45pm &
6pm – 8.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 4.45pm
Thursday
9.30am – 4.45pm
Friday
9.30am – 4.45pm
Saturday
9.30am – 4.45pm
(first of every month)
Advanced booking for all Heritage
Centre activities is advised
Eglinton Country Park
Visitors Centre
Eglinton Country Park, irvine, KA12 8TA
01294 551776
[email protected]
Visitor Centre Opening Times
opening hours from Easter Weekend till end of September.
open daily Wednesday - Sunday 10am- 4.30pm
Please note that Wild Wednesdays and Wild Toddlers have to be booked
in advance. Please call the visitor centre on the number above.
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DON’T MISS OUT
EXHiBiTion
Mid May until Friday 2 Jun
‘Browse the Burgh’
Irvine Townhouse
Free
MuSiC
Sunday 14 May
Club Americana: Hat Fitz &
Cara
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£12
CoMEdy
Saturday 3 June
Sidesplitters Comedy Club:
des McLean returns
Harbour Arts Centre
8pm
£8
CHiLdrEn’S ACTiviTiES
Sun 25 Jun
Captain underpants Kids
Fun Event
Harbour Arts Centre
1pm – 2.30pm
£4 or 2 for £7 (Age 5+)
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Wednesday 5 Jul
Wild Wednesdays
Eglinton Country Park
1.30pm - 3.30pm
£2 per child
VISIT US ONLINE
north-ayrshire.gov.uk/events
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Tuesday 2 May
Wild Toddlers: Muddy Worms
Eglinton Country Park
10am or 1.30pm
£2 child, Free to adults
THEATrE
Wednesday 17 May
descent by Linda duncan
McLaughlin
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£10/£8 (Ages 14+)
EXHiBiTion
Tuesday 6 Jun - Sunday 18 Jun
St Matthew’s Academy S1
Enterprise Exhibition
Harbour Arts Centre, Studio
Gallery
Free
CoMEdy
Saturday 1 Jul
Sidesplitters Comedy Club:
des Clarke Live
Harbour Arts Centre
8pm
£8
THEATrE
Saturday 5 Aug
The Mark Price: Take Two
Harbour Arts Centre
7.30pm
£15
CLASSSES For AduLTS
Sunday 7 May
Silk Painting with Lynn & Julia
Harbour Arts Centre
10am – 3pm
£50 (all materials and lunch will
be provided.)
SPECiAL EvEnTS
Saturday 20 May
A night of Cocktails, dancing
and Glamour
Scottish Maritime Museum
7.30pm
£15
ouTdoorS
Sunday 18 Jun
north Ayrshire district rangers
- roving volunteers
Irvine Beach Park, Irvine
10am
Free
CLASSSES For AduLTS
Sunday 2 Jul
Watercolour Flower Workshop
with Maree Hughes
Harbour Arts Centre
10.30am – 1.30pm
£20 (Materials provided)
MuSiC
Sunday 20 Aug
Sunday Jazz with the new
orleans Joymakers
Harbour Arts Centre
2pm
£8/£6