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July - August 2019
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LOCAL EVENTS LISTING GUIDE
Including entertainment shopping & leisure
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FAM ILY EVENT S N EAR YOU Dog Jamboree at Culzean Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug Dog water sports, a fun dog show and agility course, a 5k jog with your dog ... and much more! Food & Drink Festival at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Fri 23–Sun 25 Aug Join us for a comedy & curry night, featuring street food, live music, demos and more. Find out more at nts.org.uk For the � ove of Scotland The National Trust for Scotland is a Scottish charity, SC007410
WELCOME
Welcome to our Summer issue of What’s On! This
edition will cover a selection of events throughout the
months of July and August.
Here’s hoping the weather is good to us this year
as there are some great outdoor events coming up
including music festivals; SoundWave at Rozelle, Sound
on the Sand at Ardrossan Beach and the Millport
Country Musical festival returns celebrating 25 years! In
August there’s an exciting Ayrshire Ninja event in aid of
Ayrshire Hospice and it’s the return of the amazing Largs Produced By
Viking Festival. Simply Advertising Scotland,
Alloway House Business Centre,
In addition; The amazing Zippos Circus is back for 2019, 6 Alloway Place, Ayr KA7 2AA
Superhero Day at Head’s of Ayr Farm Park and The Tel: 01292 859859
Funbox will be visiting the Rivergate. A full programme
of Summer Holiday activities provided by East Ayrshire Design & Typesetting
Leisure, South Ayrshire Council and KA Leisure, Adworks, 55 Newmarket Street, Ayr KA7 1LL
including sports, drama, arts & crafts, outdoor activities Tel: 01292 885777 or visit www.advertisingworks.co.uk
and lots more! Printed By Brown Brothers
This is only a small selection of what’s happening in Quarry Road Irvine, Ayrshire KA12 0TJ
Ayrshire for more events, places to visit and things to do Tel: 01294 278951
visit our website www.whatsonayrshire.com
All listings were correct at the time of production. Simply Advertising Scotland take no
/whatsonayrshiremagazine /whatsonayrshire responsibility for any amendments or changes to listings. If in doubt contact event organiser.
If you would like your business or event featured in the next
Front cover images: Superhero Day at Heads of Ayr Farm Park. edition of What’s On, please call 01292 859859 or
Funbox at The Rivergate. Largs Viking Festival. email info@whatsonayrshire.com
ayrshire
ayrshire arts
arts & crafts fair
& crafts fair
TROON CONCERT HALL
Saturday, 6th July & 3rd August
Scotland’s biggest monthly indoor arts &
crafts fair with 4O stalls of handmade goods
at great prices & new crafters every month!
As well as visiting the craft fair, you can
enjoy the great shops, cafés & restaurants
Troon has to offer, it's a great day out!
11am - 4.3Opm :: FREE Entry
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Event: KA LEISURE ACTIVE SUMMER PROGRAMME
ONGOING EVENTS Date(s): Mon 1st Jul- Fri 16th Aug
Event: THE MARKETPLACE FAIRS Venue: Various KA Leisure venues
Date(s): Every Sat: 10am – 3pm Fill your child’s summer with opportunities to have fun,
Venue: Old Wilko/Tesco. Fowlds Street, Kilmarnock meet new friends and learn new skills. From Multi-Sport
Come along to Ayrshire’s exciting new Marketplace Fairs Camps to Pool Activities and Dance to Golf we have
hosted by The Marketplace – Ayrshire Cancer Support’s something for everyone. We’re delighted to introduce a
HUGE retail outlet in Kilmarnock (Previoulsy Wilkinsons/ new Pre-school section which gives your little ones the
Tesco). Every Saturday throughout the year. Admission chance to try new activities or develop confidence on
Free. Stall Holders - Donation £16 private. Commercial their bike. Plus back for 2019 is the KA Leisure Summer
donation £25. Discounts for regular bookings. (BOOK 4 Roadshows. In partnership with various clubs and
WEEKS PAY FOR 3) All inside Sale, Car Parking, loading organisations the three Roadshows bring fun to your
bay, toilet facilities. Only stall holders need book. 100 doorstep. Bringing a variety of sports games, inflatables
pitches available all proceeds to Ayrshire Cancer Support. and competitions there really is something for everyone.
E: admin@ayrshirecs.org or call 01563 538008 to reserve Visit www.kaleisure.com
a stall.
Event: SOUTH AYRSHIRE SCHOOLS OUT
SUMMER PROGRAMME
Date(s): Mon 1st Jul: - Sun 18th Aug
Venue: Various throughout South Ayrshire
Co-ordinated fun packed ‘Schools Out’ programme
with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for
children of all ages. There’s something for everyone to
enjoy including sport camps, gymnastic camps, footgolf,
rookie lifeguard training, swimming crash courses and Event: MUSIC ON THE PROM
many more activities! Visit www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk Date(s): Every Sun throughout the Summer
Event: SUMMER SCUNNERED Venue: The Promenade, Girvan
Date(s): Throughout Summer Holidays Music on the Prom Girvan is a fantastic, fun filled day
Mon – Thu: 10am – 2pm for all the family, where people come to dance on the
Venue: Yipworld, 19 Barhill Road, Cumnock Prom to music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s from our ‘GYT
Join yipworld Travelling JukeBox’ or our ‘Live Acts’.You can sit in one
for a summer of our deckchairs and enjoy the entertainment with a
full of fun every view of Ailsa Craig in front of you and the Kids Play Park
Monday – Thursday and Girvan Boating Pond behind you! Adults can watch
throughout the the entertainment and kids at the same time! If you’re
summer holidays looking for a wee day trip somewhere, then Music on
from 10am to 2pm the Prom helps make Girvan one of the best days out
for a wide range of in Ayrshire! If you’re planning to visit us then remember
activities including your dancin’ shoes and factor 50 – you’re gonna need
sports, cycling, them! For more information and for updates visit
It Suite, STEM Facebook/MusicOnThePromGirvan
experiments, cooking, team challenges, cinema room, Event: EAST AYRSHIRE LEISURE
sandpit and most importantly making new friendships. SUMMER PROGRAMME
Everyone from P1 to P7 is welcome to attend (including Date(s): Mon 1st Jul – Fri 16th Aug
children starting P1 after the holidays) for only £2 Venue: Various East Ayrshire
per child per day. Please note priority will be given Have fun over the Summer with a varied programme
to children who have pre-registered If you have any including, outdoor fun with the rangers at Dean
questions please call us on 01290 422364. Castle, Summer Camps including sports and Golf.
Summer reading challenge, short film workshops.
Theatre workshops and lots of activities. More info at
www.eastayrshireleisure.com
Event: WILD WEDNESDAYS
Date(s): Every Wed till 7th Aug: 1pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Various North Ayshire
Let the kids run wild for two hours with the Countryside
Rangers! Your 7 -11 year olds will learn about the
wonders of our natural world in a fun and imaginative
way. Dress for the weather, with clothes and sturdy
footwear that you don’t mind getting muddy. Booking is
essential as places limited. Cost: £2. Session venues vary
– for more information on locations or to book please call
01294 551776
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Event: YES FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Week Commencing Mon 1st Jul Date(s): Fri 5th – Sun 7th Jul
Event: VISION COACHING SUMMER Venue: Various Ayr
HOLIDAY CAMPS We are delighted to announce our YES Festival to
Date(s): Mon 1st July – Fri 16th Aug; 10am – 4pm coincide with the AUOB march in Ayr in 6th July. We
Venue: Cambusoon Sports Club, Alloway, Ayr have a fantastic weekend of events including music,
Vision Coaching has been comedy, tribute acts and more. For more info visit
delivering high quality multi- Facebook/AyrForIndependence
sports camps for almost a
decade. Our success is down
to the exceptional high
standards that our dedicated
staff deliver on a daily basis.
All our staff are highly trained and are current teaching
professionals in the surrounding local authorities. Vision
Coaching is tried and tested and with a decade of success
already under our belts, it’s a no brainer that we should
be your first choice for multi-activity childcare. Our camps
are suitable for children aged 4+. Trusted by parents,
Vision Coaching promises to ensure that your children
Event: KELBURN GARDEN PARTY
have an experience that is exciting, engaging and
educational. We also offer early drop off from 8am and Date(s): Fri 5th – Mon 8th Jul
late pickups till 6pm. To book Tel: 07542924343 or visit Venue: Kelburn Castle & Estate, Fairlie,
www.visioncoachingcamps.com North Ayrshire
Discover a festival like no other… a feast of music, art
Event: WRITE REHEARSE & RECORD and adventure in a fairy tale setting only 50 minutes
Date(s): Mon 1st - Wed 3rd, Mon 8th - Wed 10th Jul: from Glasgow…The Kelburn Garden Party is known
9.30am - 1pm for its diverse and exciting music programme. Across
Venue: Rugby Park, Kilmarnock 7 unique stages scattered around our stunning glen
A fun & free opportunity for young bands and artists from you’ll encounter proper dance music, firing folk, plenty
13 - 18 to work on their songwriting with experienced funk and disco, dub to jungle, alt-pop experimental
musicians and songwriters. Our creative sessions will give excursions, a good dose of jazz and blues, and intriguing
you the chance to try new things in a relaxed atmosphere. global sounds. Kelburn offers something for most
Book your free place by contacting creativity@ discerning ears, whether it’s a full on rave you’re after,
rocknrolemodels.co.uk Facebook/RocknRoleModels a laid-back experience or something in-between. For
Event: SUMMER HOLIDAY DROP-IN those with kids coming to the Garden Party you can
expect a music festival and adventure holiday rolled
MAKING ACTIVITIES
into one. We are utterly proudly bursting with a whole
Date(s): Tue 2nd Jul – Thu 15th Aug: 11am – 3pm spectacle of family-friendly fun throughout the weekend,
(Tue & Thu only) along side the features that make Kelburn Estate an
Venue: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine. award-winning family attraction! This is one event not
From Savannah Dioramas and Cyanotype Photography to be missed!! For more information and tickets visit
to Robotic Art and Steamer Dreamer Paddle www.kelburngardenparty.com/
Steamers, enjoy lots of family fun at our drop in
summer sessions. Suitable 5yrs+. Tel: 01294 277177. Event: FRECKFEST
www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org PRESENTS
BROWNBEAR
Event: CAMP OUT AT CRAIGENGILLAN Date(s): Fri 5th Jul:
Date(s): Wed 3rd – Thu 4th Jul: 1pm – 10am 7.30pm
Venue: Craigengillan Estate, near Loch Doon Venue: Harbour Arts Centre,
Spend the night underneath the dramatic dark skies of Irvine
Craigengillan Estate, near Loch Doon, in Europe’s first Brownbear is a four piece
UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve. Take part in nature activities indie alternative outfit from
and enjoy delicious campfire meals and treats. Our Ayrshire. This is a unique
Rangers will show you how to safely light a fire and forage chance to see a stripped down,
for edible snacks from nature’s larder. Come nightfall intimate show. Tickets £10 stbf.
we may be lucky enough to see some of the nocturnal Tel: 01294 274059
creatures on our dusk walk followed by star gazing and
hot chocolates before snuggling up in your sleeping bag Event: DOONFEST
for the night. In the morning, wake up to the dawn chorus Date(s): Fri 5th – 7th Jul
and enjoy a camp breakfast before striking camp and Venue: Various Dalrymple
‘Leaving No Trace’. Adults £20 / U15 yrs £15 / Family £60 Music festival held in Dalrymple over 3 days. Lots
(2 adults 2 kids)Booking essential. Family event suitable of entertainment and family fun. Ticketed evening
for ages 6+. Children must be accompanied by adults. No concerts and free entertainment for all ages on
pets. Evening meal and breakfast provided. Please bring Saturday and Sunday afternoon. For more info visit
your own tent and bedding. www.eastayrshireleisure.com www.doonfest.org
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Rozelle House
Museum and Galleries
Located in the picturesque Rozelle
Park, Ayr, Rozelle House provides a
changing programme of exhibitions
ranging from fine art to crafts and
social history. It’s also home to
Alexander Goudie’s magnificent series
of paintings inspired by Robert Burns’
famous poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter’.
To discover our latest exhibitions visit
Tam o’ Shanter by Alexander Goudie www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries
Rozelle House Museum and Galleries
Rozelle Park, Monument Road, Ayr KA7 4NQ
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Event: STIRLING BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL Event: FAMILY RACEDAYS
ARTS FESTIVAL Date(s): Sun 7th & Mon 15th Jul: 12pm
Date(s): Fri 5th Jul: 7.30pm Venue: Ayr Racecourse
Venue: Troon Old Parish Church, Ayr Street Get ready kids it’s going to be a day out to remember!
Join the 1st Troon Boys Brigade Pipe Band and the Two fun-filled family days at the track this month, the
Lethbridge Community Band Society coming all the Family Fun Raceday guarantees to be an enjoyable day
way from Canada in concert; a precursor to this year’s out for all. With under 18s going free, it is the perfect day
Stirling Bridge International Arts Festival. Tickets: £8. out with the kids this summer. For the children there is
Tickets available through ticketsource. wide array of free entertainment and interactive activities
on offer. They can meet their favourite princesses and
Event: AYRSHIRE FARMERS MARKET superheroes, Captain America, Spiderman and Elsa, just
Date(s): Sat 6th Jul: 9am – 2pm to name a few, be transformed in our Face Painting Studio,
Venue: Ayr High Street allow their creativity to run wild in our Arts and Crafts
When you buy from a station, take part in our exciting Treasure Hunt, be blown
farmers market, you can away by our Lego Station. For tickets and more info visit
talk directly to the producer, www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
be sure that the produce
is fresh and prepared to Event: SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY OPEN DAYS
the highest standard. You Date(s): Sun, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Jul: 11am – 4pm
can also be sure that the Venue: Scottish Industrial Railway centre,
sum paid is going to the farmer / producer and not to Dunaskin, Waterside, Patna
middlemen or on unnecessary packaging. It is important Come to The Scottish
to remember that by using these venues that you are Industrial Railway Centre
supporting the local economy and sustaining local jobs. and enjoy a family day out
Facebook/ayrshirefarmersmarket and fun experience. Enjoy
a Brake Van ride on a short
Event: AYRSHIRE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR section of the Dalmellington
Date(s): Sat 6th Jul: 11am – 4pm Iron Company’s main line,
Venue: Troon Concert Hall view our locomotives, visit
Ayrshire’s BIGGEST monthly craft fair. With 40 stalls and our model railway and check out our photographic
thousands of quality hand-crafted items at great prices archives. We offer a shop, cafe and free parking for your
it’s a fantastic place to buy unique gifts & cards or just to convenience. Wheelchair friendly. Adult : £7. Children
treat yourself! There are lots of new crafters lined up again aged 4 and over : £4. Children aged 3 and under :
this year so there is always something new to see and buy. FREE Family (Two adults and three children) : £18.
You can enjoy browsing a huge selection of crafts in the www.scottishindustrialrailwaycentre.org.uk
warm and dry, no matter what the weather brings. FREE
Entry. www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk
Event: KFEST BUSK STOP SATURDAYS
Week Commencing Mon 8th Jul
Date(s): Sat 6th, 13th & 20th Jul: 11am – 3pm Event: JULY RACEDAY
Venue: Celebrate Kilmarnock, King Street, Date(s): Mon 8th Jul: 12pm
Kilmarnock Venue: Ayr Racecourse
Saturdays in the run up to K-Fest we have a variety of The first of four successive Monday racedays in July
performers to get you buzzing for the main event! Come featuring some competitive racing. So start the week
and join in the FREE taster fun at Celebrate Kilmarnock on with a fantastic day at the races. Gates open 12pm. First
King Street with Rock ‘n’ Roll Models Busk Stops. race: 2pm. Last race:5pm. For tickets and more info visit
www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Event: NORTH AYRSHIRE OPEN ART EXHIBITION
Date(s): Sat 6th – Sat 20th Jul: 10am – 4pm Event: HOLIDAY PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS
Venue: Eglinton Country Park, Irvine Date(s): Tue 9th – Thu 11th Jul: 10am – 4pm
The annual ‘North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition’ Tue 16th – Thu 18th Jul: 10am – 4pm
back for its 23rd Year! Currently the largest open art Thu 23rd – Thu 25th Jul: 10am – 4pm
exhibition in North Ayrshire and shows a wide variety Venue: Cambusdoon Sports Club - Ayr
of quality artwork from the best artistic talent around.. Our Performing Arts Workshops
www.northayrshireopenart.com echo our class ethos of
developing every child into
Event: HAC FRINGE PREVIEWS - GARETH MUTCH a confident young person.
AND MEGAN SHANDLEY Each specially designed workshop uses an engaging
Date(s): Sat 6th Jul: 8pm theme which provides us with the ability to develop your
Venue: Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine child’s personal qualities. During the three day workshop
Our exclusive Fringe previews continue next month with your child will experience a variety of opportunities to
HAC debuts from two of Scotland’s finest up and coming develop confidence, communication, concentration
comedians: Megan Shandley, best known for Scotland’s and resilience. A performance will be given on the last
Comedy Underground, and the Welsh-Scottish Dynamo day of camp at 3.30pm. Due to our workshops running
(his words, not ours) Gareth Mutch bring us their finest alongside Vision Coaching Camps. We are able to offer
festival material. Tickets: £10 Tel: 01294 274059 Please Breakfast Club 8am-10am and Chill Out Club 4pm-6pm.
note, this show is suitable for ages 18 and over. www.visionperform.com.
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Event: NATURE ACTIVITY DAY - Event: OYE SANTANA
SPLISH, SPLASH, SPLOSH Date(s): Fri 12th Jul, 7:30pm
Date(s): Wed 10th Jul: 10.30am – 3.30pm Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Venue: Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole Power… passion… perfection
Kids leave your adults behind and splash your way along Prepare for guitar wizardry,
the coast! Discover what lives in our rockpools, create keyboard mastery, astonishing
some natural art and sand paint on the beach. Plus vocals and a rhythm section with more groove than you
other fun beach games. Children should wear weather could shake a pair of maracas at! But there’s more to Oye
appropriate clothing and wellies. Please bring a backpack Santana than that. Every performance is a show and every
and a packed lunch for the day. For 7-12yrs. Booking
track is a fiesta – come and listen, come and dance, come
essential. Price: £10.50 per child. Visit www.nts.org.uk
and party! Tickets: £20.50 - £24.50. Tel: 01292 288235.
Event: EXPLORE CULZEAN’S CAVES www.thegaiety.co.uk
Date(s): Wed 10th Jul: 10.30am & Sun 28th Jul: 2pm
Venue: Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole Event: AYRSHIRE VINTAGE COMMERCIAL
This is an exciting opportunity VEHICLE ROADRUN
to be guided through the caves Date(s): Sat 13th & Sun 14th Jul: From 9am
by a ranger. Discover more about Venue: From Low Green, Ayr
the archaeology, natural history Gathering of Vintage Commercial Vehicles on Low
and geology of the area and hear Green Ayr from 9am - 11.30am featuring over 100
tales of a spooky past. Places are trucks followed by a Road Run through the West Coast.
limited and booking is essential. Don’t miss the Big Lunch at Kilmarnock FC, Rugby Park
Children must be 8 years or over between 1pm and 3pm. Portpatrick Saturday Night &
and accompanied by an adult. Sunday Morning Static Display. Lockerbie Lorry Park
Child 8+. Price: Adult £12; child for Display from 1pm - 4pm Sunday. Loads of Photo
£8 & Standard Country Park opportunity on the way for everyone. For more info visit
admission fees apply to non-
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members. www.nts.org.uk
Event: LIVING HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT
Event: GLOBAL MARKET KILMARNOCK
Date(s): Sat 13th & Sun 14th Jul: 11.30am – 3.30pm
Date(s): Thu 11th – Sun 14th Jul: 9am – 6pm
(Thu- Sat) 10am – 6pm (Sun) Venue: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine
Venue: Kilmarnock Town Centre Some shady characters try to smuggle goods past a
Exotic crafts, street Royal Navy revenue post but things don’t go to plan….
foods, gifts and Watch them skirmish and hear all about weaponry and
flowers from all uniforms of the day. For more info Tel: 01294 277177
over the globe www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org
are returning to Event: BIKES AT BURNS
Kilmarnock Town Date(s): Sat 13th Jul: 12pm – 3.30pm
Centre. The market Venue: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum,
never fails to draw Alloway, Ayr
the crowds, with The Clan Stunt Team are
many shoppers
returning to Robert Burns
visiting from far
afield in search of something a bit unusual from the stalls Birthplace Museum this summer!
whose traders genuinely hail from all over the world from Get ready for daring feats of skill,
Morocco to China and beyond. balance ... and just plain madness,
as riders battle for supremacy by
Event: DEAN CASTLE STONEWORK TOURS
performing flips, big drops and
Date(s): Fri 12th Jul & Fri 9th Aug: 11.30am – 1pm
leaping huge gaps! There’ll be
Venue: Dean Castle, Dean Road, Kilmarnock
lots to do for the whole family – this is a day not to be
Book a tour of the restoration project at Dean Castle. Find
out about how the Castle’s stonework is being repaired missed! www.nts.org.uk
and access areas that have been closed for some time. Event: SPATZ AND CO SHOWBAND – ONE NIGHT
Numbers for tours are limited to a maximum of 10 adults. IN LAS VEGAS
If you book tickets but are no longer able to attend the Date(s): Sat 13th Jul, 7:30pm
tour, please contact 01563 554300 as there may be a Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
waiting list for places. After three years of sell-out stage shows, Scotland’s top
Event: SUMMER HOLIDAYS FAMILY MOVIE CLUB showband Spatz & Co visit The Gaiety for the first time
Date(s): Fri 12th Jul: 3pm with their touring 2019 roadshow “One Night in Las Vegas”.
Venue: WG13, West George Street, Kilmarnock A celebration of some of the most iconic music performed
Ticket price includes hot dog, popcorn and drink – this over the years by some of the greatest singers, musicians
event is being organised and ran by the WG13 trainees and entertainers to have graced the famous stages of
to raise money for a local charity they feel helps the venues like Caesars Palace, The Sands, The Flamingo,
community. Tickets only £5 More event details on the Casino Royale, The Mandarin Oriental, and more! Tickets:
WG13 Facebook page £20 - £25. Tel: 01292 288235. www.thegaiety.co.uk
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WWW.BOUNDEDPRODUCTIONS.COMEvent: MILLPORT HERITAGE CYCLE & BIKE FESTIVAL Event: CHIEFLY IN THE SCOTTISH DIALECT
Date(s): Sun 14th Jul: 10am – 5pm Date(s): Thu 18th Jul: 6pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Starts & Ends Garrison House, Millport Venue: Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
There’s a wheely great day out in store for families. The Kirsteen McCue, Professor of Scottish Literature and Song
Heritage Cycle will run between 10am and 4pm (last start Culture from the University of Glasgow, will entertain
time 1pm), beginning and ending in the grounds of the and enchant with an evening of Burns’ poems and songs.
Garrison House. Cyclists follow the Cumbrae Heritage This annual event celebrates the anniversary of the
Trail, collecting puzzle pieces along the way which will publication of Robert Burns’ first edition, Poems Chiefly
enter them into a fantastic prize draw. Top prize on the in the Scottish Dialect, printed in Kilmarnock by John
day is a £2000 voucher for BikePost in Troon, courtesy Wilson in 1786. Chaired by Imprint patron Zoe Strachan.
of Home Energy Scotland, which could cover the costs Visit www.eastayrshireleisure.com
of an eBike plus all the accessories you need. Cyclists
Event: CLUB 80’S – A ROLLERCOASTER OF HITS
are encouraged to decorate their bikes for this inclusive
Date(s): Fri 19th Jul: 7:30pm
event, which is suitable for all ages and abilities. The Bike
Festival runs from 12pm to 5pm in the grounds of the Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Garrison House, with a classic bike show, eBike trials, Dr The UK’s leading
Bike sessions and cycle skills workshops on offer, as well 80’s show CLUB
as food and drinks tastings, arts and crafts and more. 80’s hits the road
The event is free, but you need to register in advance at in 2019 featuring
millportheritagecycle.eventbrite.co.uk icons authentically
recreated with live
Event: SUNDAY JAZZ WITH THE NEW
band and dancers!
ORLEANS JOYMAKERS
Performing all
Date(s): Sun 14th Jul: 2pm – 4.30pm
the hits from that
Venue: Harbour Arts centre, Irvine
fantastic era from bands like: The Human League, Simple
A firm favourite at the Harbour Arts Centre, the New
Minds, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Adam & The Ants, Wham!,
Orleans Joymakers are one of Scotland’s finest traditional
style jazz bands. A wonderful toe tapping afternoon. Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Madness, Bon
Tickets: £8/£6. Tel: 01294 274059 Jovi and many more! So put down you Rubix Cube’s
and get into your 80’s gear for A Night to Remember!
Tickets: £18 - £26. Tel: 01292 288235. www.thegaiety.co.uk
Week Commencing Mon 15th Jul Event: AYRSHIRE FARMERS MARKET
Event: MARY POPPINS MUSICAL Date(s): Sat 20th Jul: 9am – 2pm
THEATRE WORKSHOPS Venue: The Cross, Kilmarnock
Date(s): Mon 15th & Tue 16 Jul: Bringing the very best of tasty produce to Kilmarnock
10am -3 pm Town Centre. Facebook/farmersmarket
Venue: Cumnock Town Hall Event: PIRATE TAKEOVER
To celebrate the wonderful return of the Date(s): Sat 20th & Sun 21st Jul: 11am – 4pm
wonderful and iconic ‘60s classic, come Venue: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine.
and join us for a Musical Theatre workshop Grab yer eye patch and tricorn for family fun as pirates
and learn to sing and dance to well-loved classics from weigh anchor at the Museum! Pirate Takeover will
the original Mary Poppins Musical. Step back in time feature a special pirate treasure hunt trail, face painting, a
with us, it’s going to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! bouncy pirate ship castle, fun games around the Museum
Cost: £25pp. Age 8-18 yrs. Places are limited, and ‘make and take’ crafts. You can also meet our very
so book in advance to avoid disappointment. own resident pirate who will show you the ropes and
Tel: 01290 421028 or visit www.eastayrshireleisure.con welcome you aboard. Visitors are encouraged to dress up.
Event: BUILD YOUR OWN SHOW Tel: 01294 277177. www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org
Date(s): Tue 16th & Wed 17th Jul: 10am – 4pm Event: TROON LIFEBOAT STATION OPEN DAY
Venue: Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine Date(s): Sat 20th Jul: 11am – 4pm
Does your child love acting, singing, dancing or writing?
Venue: Troon Lifeboat Station
Work with our professional team to create, rehearse and
Take a closer look at the
perform an original stage production in six hours! Learn
RNLI and what we do
skills, build confidence and make friends. You even get
at the Troon Lifeboat
to perform your brand new show to family at friends at
Station Open Day. See
the end of the day! Performance at 3.30pm each day. £20
aboard our Trent class
which includes 4 tickets to the performance. Tue – P1 – P3
all weather lifeboat
age. Wed P4 – P 7 age, Tel: 01294 274059
‘RNLB Jim Moffat’ and
Event: BATS GALORE D class inshore lifeboat
Date(s): Wed 17th & Sat 27th Jul: 9.15pm – 11pm ‘Sheena’. You will also get the chance to speak to our
Venue: Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole volunteer crew to find out about the training we carry out
Discover which species of bat live in the country park and and the variety of callouts we attend. There will also be
learn more about their behaviour on this late night walk various stalls and attractions as well as other emergency
with the rangers. Children must be 8 years or older and services. This is a great day out for the whole family, so
accompanied by an adult. Price: £5 adult; £3 child. Plus why not come along and support your local lifeboat
standard admission rates apply. www.nts.org.uk station. Facebook/RNLITroonLifeboat
12 For more events visit www.whatsonayrshire.comEvent: COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Event: SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL ROZELLE PARK
Date(s): Sat 20th Jul: 11am – 2pm Date(s): Sat 20th & Sun 21st Jul: 12.30pm – 10.30pm
Venue: Coalfield Community Transport, Venue: Rozelle Park, Ayr
Caponacre Ind Est, Kilmarnock Join us this summer and experience iconic performances
Opening of our new premises by Councillor Jim Todd from bands that pay tribute to some of the greatest
Provost of East Ayrshire. Face painting, bouncy castle, musical legends! It’s a chance to meet up with family and
balloon modelling, vehicles on show, raffle prizes and friends and to listen to some fantastic live music while
more! Fun for all the family! Facebook/coalfieldproject supporting Marie Curie who provide care and support to
Event: THE MCDOUGALLS SAFARI ADVENTURE those living with a terminal Illness and their families. Great
Date(s): Sat 20th Jul: 2pm Music! Great Cause! Great Weekend! Licenced event. Early
Venue: Cumnock Town Hall bird £15.00. £25 day ticket £40 weekend ticket. For tickets
Get ready to Go Wild visit www.boundedproductions.com/events
with The McDougalls Event: DUNURE FESTIVAL OF THE SEA
in their brand new live Date(s): Sat 20th Jul: 1pm – 11pm
show - Safari Adventure! Venue: Harbour, Dunure
Join Max, Auntie Aggie A celebration of music and seafood. And lots of family fun.
and Morag the Rabbit for On the beautiful harbour at Dunure. For more info visit
some musical mayhem Facebook/dunureFOTS
as they drive around on Event: COMEDY AT THE CLUB
the look-out for colourful Date(s): Sat 20th Jul: 8pm
creatures and critters. Venue: Dunlop Bowling Club, Newmill Road,
From giraffes that laugh Dunlop
to monkeys going Another amazing lineup in Dunlop!! One of Scotland’s
bananas - join the gang veteran acts (and Still Game’s undertaker Iain Duncan
for a roaring musical adventure for all the family, Sheathing) Bruce Morton headlines! Also featuring
packed with action songs, live music and audience - Viv Gee (Comedian, poet and actor who has been
participation. Come dressed as your favourite animal! performing on the UK comedy circuit since 1995. She
£5 / £18 family ticket Tel Box office 01563 554900. also lectures in stand-up comedy at the University
www.eastayrshireleisure.com of Strathclyde.) Along with - Liam Farrelly (Up &
coming Glasgow act often referred to as ‘the next
Kevin Bridges’) Hosted by - Marc Jennings (Regular
panellist on BBC Radio Scotland’s Breaking the News
and a two-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist.
Visit Facebook/SidesplittersScotland
Event: GAIETY GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER
Date(s): Sun 21st Jul: 2pm
Venue: Arthur Street Kitchen, Ayr
Join us for a Summer-themed Garden Party community
fundraiser organised by our Gaiety Volunteers and
supported by Arthur Street Kitchen and Opportunities
in Retirement (Ayr). BBC River City star Tom Urie
stars alongside nine-piece blue-grass band Arkansas
Ramblers, singer-songwriter Bill Adair and storytelling
harpist Heather Yule. This family friendly event has
been organised by our Volunteers to raise vital funds
for The Gaiety Theatre. Hawaiian Shirts and Floppy Hats
encouraged! Ticket includes; welcome drink, BBQ food,
live entertainment. Tickets: £10. Tel Gaiety Box office on
01292 288235. www.thegaiety.co.uk
Event: GANGSTER GRANNY – OUTDOOR THEATRE
Date(s): Sun 21st Jul: 6pm
Saturday 6th July - Saturday 20th Venue: Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Heartbreak productions invites you
July: 10am - 4pm to share in this exciting escapade, a
David Walliams best seller adapted for
Racquet Hall, Eglinton Country Park, the outdoor stage. Bring your chairs,
Irvine. KA12 8TA blankets, picnics, (perhaps a brolly) and
be prepared to be daring at this outdoor
Email: naopenart@gmail.com adaptation of David Walliams’ bestseller.
Tel: 01294 274059 Who knows where the night may lead?
Web: www.northayrshireopenart.com Adults (17 & over) – £15.50 Concession
Facebook:@northopenart (60 & over / 16 and under): £10.50 Family ticket (2adults
& 2 children) – £47.00. For more info visit www.nts.org.uk
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Event: DEMENTIA FRIENDLY – ACTING UP
Week Commencing Mon 22nd Jul Date(s): Fri 26th Jul: 2pm
Event: GAIETY THEATRE TOUR Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr. Studio Theatre
Date(s): Wed 24th Jul: 7pm Come along and join in some fantastic, dementia-friendly,
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr interactive acting sessions that will have you treading
Come along to The Gaiety guided tours. Find out about the boards in no time! Delivered by our good friends
the rich history and hear tales from one of Scotland’s from Livewire Theatre and building on the success of this
oldest theatres. Experience being on stage and gain initiative with Alzheimer Scotland in Kilmarnock, these
access to areas that are not usually seen by the public, themed sessions will recreate famous cinema posters,
including backstage and the dressing rooms. Tickets are scenes and explore some improvisation. You will be
limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: £5 guided through some classic scenes by our expert staff
- £6. Tel: 01292 288235. www.thegaiety.co.uk in stimulating and fun sessions building towards an
Oscar-worthy performance. £10 – Free for companions,
Event: SNEAKY PEEK! Tel: 01292 288235. www.thegaiety.co.uk
Date(s): Thu 25th – Sat 27th Jul: 7.30pm
Event: SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH BY THE THREE
Venue: Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
For the 13th year running we are delighted to host the INCH FOOLS
hilarious MZA comedians’ Fringe preview season. It’s 3 Date(s): Fri 26th Jul: 6pm – 10.30pm
nights of comedy with a difference – headline comedians Venue: Dundonald Castle,
trying out their brand new material – off notes & off Winehouse Yett, Dundonald
adrenaline!! So come expecting nerves, a bit of chaos Returning to Dundonald Castle for a third year, the Three
and a lot of laughs… but don’t come expecting a slick, Inch Fools will be presenting Macbeth this summer!
finished comedy show on the cheap. Featuring Craig This physically driven and vibrant performance will
Hill, Mark Nelson. Micky Bartlett and Gareth Waugh. tell the story of witchcraft, prophecy, a dominant wife,
Tel: 01563 554900 or visit www.eastayrshireleisure.com and Macbeth’s unstoppable desire to become King
of Scotland. All of this accompanied by an original
Event: BE BOP A LULA folk inspired soundtrack. Tickets: £36 Family (2 Adults
Date(s): Thu 25th Jul: 7:30pm 3 Kids) £14 Adult £8 Under 18’s FREE Under 10’s.
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr Tel: 01563 851489. www.dundonaldcastle.org.uk
The West End smash hit comes
to town paying tribute to four Event: SCOTFAIRS ANTIQUE, VINTAGE
giants of rock’n’roll – Eddie & COLLECTORS Fair
Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Date(s): Sat 27th Jul: 10.30am – 4pm
Fury and Buddy Holly. In 1960 Venue: Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr
American rockers Eddie and A great shopping experience, antiques for the
Gene flew in from the States connoisseur, hidden treasures for the experts, specialist
and were joined by British items for the experienced collector, and 1000s of
heartthrob Billy Fury for the interesting, beautiful and affordable items for the general
UK’s very first multi-artist public. Come along and enjoy the informal atmosphere of
rock’n’roll tour. The five are the market! Always on offer for sale – pottery, porcelain,
seen combined on stage for the glass, antique and estate jewellery, costume jewellery,
first time ever. From Cochran’s pictures and prints, books, copper and brass, silver, linen,
legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage small items of furniture and collectors items such as
presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals coins, postcards, stamps, militaria, football memorabilia,
and Holly’s good-time rock’n’roll anthems, Be Bop a ephemera etc. Admission £2, Accompanied Child Free.
Lula is a real doozer of a stage show. Tickets: £18. - £26. www.scotfairs.co.uk
Tel: 01292 288235. www.thegaiety.co.uk Event: TROON ART CLUB ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
Event: FAMILY FUN AT THE RIVERGATE Date(s): Sat 27th Jul: 1pm – 8pm. Sun 28th Jul –
WITH FUNBOX Fri 9th Aug: 10am – 8pm
Date(s): Fri 26th Jul: Venue: Boys Brigade Hall, Jubilee Road, Troon
12pm – 1pm Over 100
Date: Rivergate Centre, o r i g i n a l
Irvine works of art
Yeee haaaa! Saddle up created by our
partners as FUNBOX head members. You
to the Rivergate with a are welcome
preview of their brand new to enjoy
THE WILD WEST SHOW. Get viewing the
your cowboy or cowgirl wide selection
boots and spurs on and of our art. Art
join us for a rootin’ tootin’ work for sale.
hoedown with Anya, Kevin, Also, local primary school children’s art submitted in the
Gary and Bonzo (formerly Rita Cotter Art Prize will be on display. Cards (from art
of The Singing Kettle). Visit work), and raffle tickets for an original framed art work,
www.rivergatecentre.com will also be on sale. For further information please visit
for more information www.troonartclub.co.uk
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Su
Spend the Summer
with East Ayrshire Leisure
• Countryside Ranger events
• Sports, Athletics and Golf Summer Camps
• Activity Clubs for 0-12 yrs
• An “Out of This World” Summer Reading Challenge
• Musical Theatre Workshops and Summer Schools
• Short Film Workshops
• Family Theatre Shows
• Sports Youth Memberships for 12-17 year olds
Download the Summer booklet from
eastayrshireleisure.comEvent: KFEST
Date(s): Sat 27th Jul: 4pm – 10pm
Venue: The Strand, Kilmarnock
KFest returns with an incredible day of live music.
Featuring; Elephant Sessions. Anchor Lane. Twin Heart.
Anna Sweeney. Kendama. Stara Zagora and Lori Smith.
Kilmarnock is the only place to be on the 27th July. 14+
Event. U16’s must be accompanied with a responsible
adult. Tickets available online at Eventbrite and from
the new Celebrate Kilmarnock Unit in King St and Rock
Diner & Aces. Tickets: £8-£10. K-Fest is in association with
Celebrate Kilmarnock, Pub Watch, Rip It Up. More info at
Facebook/KFestKilmarnock
Event: FAMILY CAMP-OUT
Date(s): Sat 27th & Sun 28th Jul: Event: ZIPPOS CIRCUS
6pm (Sat) – 12noon (Sun) Date(s): Mon 29th – Wed 31st Jul: Various Times
Venue: Eglinton Country Park, Irvine Venue: Low Green, Ayr
Join our North Ayrshire Ranger Service on their overnight The Zippos Circus 2019 show is called ‘The Magnificent
family camp out. Experience the joys of sleeping under Top Hat’ as we celebrate the World’s Greatest Ringmaster!
canvas and take part in some fun, Ranger led activities. Incredibly, it has been 21 years since Norman Barrett
This event is aimed at families who have always wanted MBE first performed in Zippos Circus. Norman will
to try camping but never had the opportunity. Tents are present a spectacle like no other as astonishing acrobats
provided. Please wear warm outdoor clothing and comfy, and aerialists, amazing contortionists, clever comics
sturdy footwear. £15/family group (max three children and daredevil motorcyclists come together for this
per family) Tel: 01294 551776 year’s magnificent production. The thrilling Brazilian
Event: MARITIME HISTORY TOUR AND RUM TASTING Lucius Team of five motorcyclists in the famous Globe
Date(s): Sun 28th Jul: 2pm of Death will take centre stage plus, returning by
Venue: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine popular demand, is Paulo Dos Santos– a brilliant 3
Get shipshape with foot 6 inches tall showman, acrobat and martial artist.
Captain Betsy Miller They will be joined by a colourful troupe of artists from
on this Tasting History all around the world including foot jugglers, Kenyan
Tours Ayrshire visit with tumblers, Cuban Springboard acrobats, knife throwers,
optional rum tasting. The contortionists and dancers. For times and ticket prices
tour lasts 2 hours and you visit the website. Don’t forget to put in your code AYR40M.
have full access to the www.zippos.seetickets.com
Maritime Museum before
and after, all included in Event: EAYT PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL
your ticket price. Tickets: Date(s): Mon 29 Jul - 9 Aug: 9am – 4pm (exc weekends)
£20 Adult. £12 Child. Venue: Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
Tel: 01294 277177. This year EAYT will be running a two week performing
www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org arts summer school, perfect for aspiring performers
Event: FAMILY PICNIC ON THE HILL of all abilities who want to experience all aspects of
Date(s): Sun 28th Jul: 11am – 2pm musical theatre. Over the course of the summer school,
Venue: Dundonald Castle, Winehouse Yett the students will be put through an intensive rehearsal
Bring your blanket and picnic or stock up on freshly made schedule where they will be challenged to pull together
sandwiches and salads, children’s snack boxes and treats the production of Fame Jr from that will culminate in a
at our visitor centre), then settle on the hill with the family one-off live musical show that will take place on the Palace
for an enjoyable afternoon. At 11am join Silly Gilly for fun Theatre stage. Students will be working with professional
family exercise to music, to work up an appetite. Then, musical and theatre directors on this show stopping
between 12.30 and 2pm children can take part in some musical and will develop skills in signing dancing and
medieval activities run by our education team. This is a drama. Fame Jr The Musical is nothing short of a global
free event but please book a ticket to help us keep track phenomenon featuring a high-energy, contemporary pop
of visitors! Tel: 01563 851489 score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching
coming-of-age story. Cost: £150 pp. This summer school
is open to all abilities and any member of the public
Week Commencing Mon 29th Jul can attend, not just those from EAYT. Tel: 01563 554900.
Event: JULY FINALE RACEDAY www.eastayrshireleisure.com
Date(s): Mon 29th Jul: 12pm Event: SEASIDE FESTIVAL
Venue: Ayr Racecourse Date(s): Thu 1st – Sat 3rd Aug: 11am – 5pm
The fifth and final raceday for the month of July at Ayr Venue: Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine
so head along to the track and join in the summer fun. Celebrate National Play Day with us as we enjoy lots of
First Race: 2pm. Last Race: 5.05pm. For tickets visit seaside fun! For more details Tel: 01294 277177 or visit
www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org
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YEEE HAAAA!
Saddle up partner as Funbox
preview their new show!
Get your cowboy or cowgirl boots
and spurs on and join us for
a rootin’ tootin’ hoedown with
Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo
(formerly of The Singing Kettle)
T. 01294 274 021
www.rivergatecentre.comEvent: AYRSHIRE FARMERS MARKET Event: SOUND ON THE SAND
Date(s): Sat 3rd Aug: 9am – 2pm Date(s): Sat 3rd Aug: 12.30pm - 10.45pm
Venue: Ayr High Street Venue: The Promenade, South Crescent, Ardrossan
When you buy This summer Ardrossan Music Experience brings an
from a farmers outdoor event not to be missed. Sounds on the Sand.
market, you can Bands confirmed are Hue & Cry, Hipsway, CAEZAR, The
talk directly to Dunwells, Chris Greig & The Merchants and The Best Bad
the producer, Influence. Doors open at 12.30pm with tickets priced at
be sure that the only £35 for a full day of fantastic music. Children under
produce is fresh 16 are free if accompanied by an adult who has purchased
and prepared a ticket. Licensed bar available. Tickets can be bought
to the highest online at www.wegottickets.com/event/471817
standard. You can Event: MAMMA MIA & THE MOVIES
also be sure that SINGALONG TRIBUTE
the sum paid is going to the farmer / producer and not to
Date(s): Sat 3rd Aug: 7pm
middlemen or on unnecessary packaging. It is important
Venue: The Carlton Hotel Prestwick
to remember that by using these venues that you are
‘Mamma Mia! Here we go again!’ Another tribute night
supporting the local economy and sustaining local jobs.
at the Carlton, the perfect chance to unleash your inner
Facebook/ayrshirefarmersmarket
‘Dancing Queen!’ Enjoy a 3 course meal and singalong to
Event: PRESTWICK PROMENADE FESTIVAL the timeless sounds of this classic movie musical! So what
Date(s): Sat 3rd Aug: 12.30pm – 5pm are you waiting for? Let’s get together and say ‘Thank
Venue: Prestwick Promenade you for the music!’ Tickets are £29.95pp Discounted
Parade starts at Sainsbury’s in Prestwick at 11.30am with Overnight Accommodation Package. Over 18’s only.
horses and a motorcade of classic cars and bikes. Tel: 01292 476811.
Listen out for Samba music from SumWumminDrummin Event: SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY OPEN DAYS
on the open top bus as it drives through Prestwick Main
Date(s): Sun, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Aug: 11am – 4pm
Street on the way to Boydfield Gardens. During the day,
Venue: Scottish Industrial Railway centre, Dunaskin,
music and entertainment will be provided on the main
stage, compered by Magic Malky. There will be stalls; Waterside, Patna
horse rides; the much loved Dinosaur Show; Putting; Come to The Scottish Industrial Railway Centre and
Classic Cars; Motor Bikes; Army vehicles and tasty grub. enjoy a family day out and fun experience. Enjoy a
Malky has lot’s more in store for us this year so keep your Brake Van ride on a short section of the Dalmellington
eyes peeled on our official Facebook page for exciting Iron Company’s main line, view our locomotives, visit
updates. Facebook/prestwickpromenade our model railway and check out our photographic
archives. We offer a shop, cafe and free parking for your
Event: AYRSHIRE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR convenience. Wheelchair friendly. Adult : £7. Children
Date(s): Sat 3rd Aug: 11am – 4pm aged 4 and over : £4. Children aged 3 and under :
Venue: Troon Concert Hall FREE Family (Two adults and three children) : £18.
Ayrshire’s BIGGEST monthly craft fair. With 40 stalls and www.scottishindustrialrailwaycentre.org.uk
thousands of quality hand-crafted items at great prices
it’s a fantastic place to buy unique gifts & cards or just to
treat yourself! There are lots of new crafters lined up again Week Commencing Mon 5th Aug
this year so there is always something new to see and buy. Event: DRAMA SUMMER SCHOOL: 16-25 YEARS
You can enjoy browsing a huge selection of crafts in the Date(s): Mon 5th – Fri 9th Aug: 11am – 4pm
warm and dry, no matter what the weather brings. FREE Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Entry. www.ayrshirecraftfair.co.uk You will work alongside theatre-maker Robbie Gordon
Event: DUNDONALD HIGHLAND GAMES on contemporary plays and develop your theatre-
Date(s): Sat 3rd Aug: 12pm – 5pm making skills. Together, with your peers you will perform
Venue: Dundonald Games Field, an original performance for an informal sharing with
Winehouse Yett, family and friends in our Studio Theatre. Summer
Dundonald School places are limited and will be allocated on a first
Celebrating 30 years! come, first served basis. For more information contact:
Traditional Highland Games robbie.gordon@ayrgaiety.co.uk
in a beautiful setting below Event: NATIONAL PLAYDAY
Dundonald Castle, with pipe Date(s): Wed 7th Aug: 11am – 3pm
bands, highland dancers, Venue: Kay Park, Kilmanock
heavy team events and side This free event will once again have an array of activities
stalls. The event commences to try as follows: Free play. Creative. Fun. Adventure.
with a street procession at 12 Physical and Messy Zones, including quad bikes,
noon. This year will feature the canoeing on the pond, laser quest, sports taster
fantastic Riders Of The Storm, sessions, water/mud slide, inflatables, face painting, arts
trick riding and equestrian and crafts, plus so much more There will also be the
stunt team. Free admission opportunity to speak with local services and clubs across
and free parking. Visit www.dundonald-games.org.uk East Ayrshire at the stall holders area. For more info visit
for more info. Facebook/vibrantcommunities
20 For more events visit www.whatsonayrshire.comSOUND ON THE SAND
SOUTH BEACH, ARDROSSAN
SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST 2019 - From 1.30pm - 10.45pm
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DUNWEL
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Tickets £35 available from
www.ardrossanmusicexperience.com
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For more events visit www.whatsonayrshire.com 21Event: PICNIC IN THE PARK Event: MILKSHAKE! LIVE - MILKSHAKE
Date(s): Thu 8th Aug: 1pm – 6pm MONKEY’S MUSICAL
Venue: McGavin Park, Kilwinning Date(s): Sat 10th Aug: 12pm & 3.30pm
Picnic in the Park is a real family day out with music on Venue: Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
stage, activities for the family and a selection of extra Milkshake Monkey
paid for activities covered under a wristband deal. The can’t wait to put
wristbands for unlimited use on the rides and bouncy on a spectacular
castles on the day can now be purchased, making entry new musical for
to the event even easier with a wristband issued against you all! But when
each unique code. The event will have a real mix of stage fright hits,
community try it stalls and local bands performing on the his favourite
stage. Free entry to all. Unlimited wristbands for rides and Milkshake friends
inflatables £10 on the day or book online in advance for come to help,
less. Facebook/kilwinningcommunityevents
creating the most
Event: EXPLORE CULZEAN’S CAVES dazzling show you
Date(s): Fri 9th Aug: 10.30am, Thu 15th Aug: have ever seen!
6pm & Sat 24th Aug: 10.30am Learn the amazing
Venue: Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole songs and dances
This is an exciting opportunity to be guided through the with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the
caves by a ranger. Discover more about the archaeology, music, the lights, the costumes and stage come together.
natural history and geology of the area and hear tales of Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby
a spooky past. Places are limited and booking is essential. Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the
Children must be 8 years or over and accompanied by an Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-
adult. Price: Adult £12; child £8 & Standard Country Park new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction
admission fees apply to non-members. www.nts.org.uk and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family
Event: SRUC OPEN AFTERNOON show not to be missed! Adults £16 / 2-16 yrs £14.50 /
Date(s): Fri 9th Aug: 1.30pm – 4pm 12mths-2yrs £5 / Under 12mths free. Family Ticket £57.
Venue: SRUC Riverside Campus, Ayr Tel: 01563 554900. www.eastayrshireleisure.com
An opportunity for prospective students to visit the SRUC. Event: SCOTTISH SUN LADIES NIGHT
Speak to staff, see facilities, and learn more about our Date(s): Sat 10th Aug: 3.20pm
courses for prospective students. Tel: 01292 886196 or Venue: Ayr Racecourse
visit www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays Summers hottest night out is back and better than ever
Event: SUMMER HOLIDAYS FAMILY MOVIE CLUB for 2019 - The Scottish Sun Ladies Night! An evening
Date(s): Fri 9th Aug: 3pm packed with glamour, exciting racing and fantastic live
Venue: WG13, West George Street, Kilmarnock entertainment, where the fun starts when gates open and
Ticket price includes hot dog, popcorn and drink – this goes on until midnight. Back by popular demand is our
event is being organised and ran by the WG13 trainees fabulous PR Stage, where Colin McArdle will be your host.
to raise money for a local charity they feel helps the The stage will feature fantastic entertainment throughout
community. Tickets only £5 More event details on the the evening with performances from the amazing celtic
WG13 facebook page rock band Drums N Roses who will complete their act
Event: CULZEAN’S DOG JAMBOREE with on stage dancers, top Robbie Williams tribute, Mike
Date(s): Sat 10th & Sun 11th Aug: 10am – 4pm Andrews, who is endorsed by Robbie William himself,
Venue: Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole no less!!! And the fashion stakes are high as our Best
Our Dog lover’s event is back Dressed Ladies and Gents competitions reach fever
& with a shiny new name pitch as live heats take place on stage, so make sure
– Culzean Dog Jamboree you dress to impress as there will be fabulous prizes up
(previously known as Dog for grabs. The action continues on the track with the
Splash). Join us at the Swan very first race of seven races being ridden by exclusively
Pond for some fur-fetched female jockeys. First Race: 5.20pm. Last Race: 8.25pm.
fun! Treat your furry friends to www.ayr-raceourse.co.uk
Dog Water Sports, a Fun Dog
Show, Dog Agility Course & Doggy Dash. Visit the Dog
Market marquee packed full of doggy stalls and enjoy
demonstrations throughout the day. Dog Water Sports.
K9 Aqua Sports will host the fastest growing Dog Water
Sports – Canine Aquatic and Dock Diving Competitions
both days! 5k Jog with your Dog - Keep fit & healthy with
your dog while competing! Can you & your companion
make it round the scenic 5k course? Standard Country Park
admission fees apply to non-members. Dog Water Sports:
‘Have-A-Go’ Wristbands – £8.00 ‘All-Day’ Wristbands –
£12.00. Fun Dog Show – £2 entry. Dog Agility – £1. Dog
Dash – Free. Visit www.nts.org.uk
22 For more events visit www.whatsonayrshire.comEvent: SIDE SPLITTERS COMEDY CLUB Event: BAT WALK
MARYMASS SPECIAL Date(s): Tue 13th Aug: 8.15pm – 10pm
Date(s): Sat 10th Aug: 8pm Venue: New Cumnock, Meet at Burns Statue
Venue: Harbour Arts Centre Discover more about these impressive flying
This long awaited mammals. Learn about their fascinating lives and
comedy special is back, listen in on them as they hunt for midgies and moths.
just in time for Irvine’s Admission £4 under 5s Free. Bat detectors provided.
annual Marymass www.eastayrshireleisure.com
festival. Event: MARYMASS FESTIVAL
The hac kicks off this Date(s): Thu 15th – Sun 26th Aug
festival comedy special Venue: Various Irvine
with a number of comics whose banter is slicker than the Marymass is an annual 12 day festival held in Irvine with
greasy pol! Including Paisley’s Jamie Kirk, Scottish Comic events including; the Opening Ceremony and torchlight
of the year runner up Kirsty Morrison, Edinburgh’s Bill relay, selecting of the Marymass Captain, Forth Port
Dewar and back by popular demand Glasgow funny man Parade, Festival of Light Parade, Fireworks Display,
Rob Kane Headlines. Tickets: £6. Tel: 01294 274059 Marymass Folk Festival, Marymass Flower Show, Irvine
Event: MCDOUGALLS SINGALONG SHOW Football Derby (Meadow vs. Vics), Marymass Dog Show,
Date(s): Sun 11th Aug: 1pm & 3pm Carthorse racing at the historic Irvine Moor racecourse,
Venue: Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine teams attempting to scale the greasy pole, funfair and so
The McDougall’s Singalong show features some of your much more. For more info and the full programme visit
colourful characters in one hour of musical mayhem for www.marymassfestival.co.uk
all the family. Full of lively songs, fun actions and bucket Event: AYR AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW
loads of audience interaction, it’s guaranteed to put a Date(s): Fri 16th & Sat 17th Aug: 10am – 5pm
smile on your face! Tickets: £5 or £15 for a family of four. Venue: Ayr Racecourse
Tel: 01294 274059 Ayr & District Flower show will be returning for its third year
to Ayr Racecourse, floral, vegetable and fruit competition
classes as well as Scottish Food Market. Tickets: £5 at gate
Week Commencing Mon 12th Aug with accompanied children under 16 free. For more info
Event: DRAMA SUMMER SCHOOL: 12-15 YEARS visit www.ayranddistrictflowershow.com
Date(s): Mon 12th – Fri 16th Aug: 11am – 4pm
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
You will work alongside theatre-maker Robbie Gordon
on contemporary plays and develop your theatre-making
skills. Together, with your peers you will perform an
original performance for an informal sharing with family
and friends in our Studio Theatre. Summer School places
are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first
served basis. £20.00 for full week. For more information
contact: robbie.gordon@ayrgaiety.co.uk
Event: BLUE ROSE CODE
Event: AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT RACEDAY Date(s): Fri 16th & Sat 17th Aug
Date(s): Mon 12th Aug: 12pm Venue: Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Venue: Ayr Racecourse Freckfest present another fantastic event at The Hac. A
Another of our popular Monday afternoon summer nomad both geographically and musically, Ross Wilson
fixtures with an enthralling afternoon’s racing featuring (Blue Rose Code) writes from the heart - eschewing any
seven exciting races. The opening race is a seven furlong specific genre - and the twelve new songs on The Water
fillies’ novice stakes which will feature young horses Of Leith, addressing themes of love, loss, travel, home,
setting out on their racing careers. Beechwood Ella accepting the past and embracing the future, are painted
won this contest last year for top Scottish trainer Keith with colours of soul, jazz, folk and pop - an eclecticism
Dalgleish. The feature race is a Class 3 one mile two that has become a hallmark of Blue Rose Code and has
furlong handicap which will attract a big field. First Race: seen him compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and
2pm. Last Race: 5pm. www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk Tom Waits. Tickets: £18 + stbf. Tel: 01294 274059 or tickets
Event: DISCOVER ROCKPOOLS! LARGS at ticketweb
Date(s): Mon 12th Aug: 1pm – 3pm Event: LIVE AT TROON UNDER 18S FESTIVAL
Venue: Largs Date(s): Fri 16th – Sun 18th Aug: 2pm – 10pm
What lurks in the deep? Let’s find out! Join our North Venue: Troon Concert Hall
Ayrshire Ranger Service on an undersea adventure. Find An Under 18’s Mini Festival for upcoming musicians
out what weird and wild wonders live in our coastal under the age of 18. Live@Troon tries to provide music for
waters. This is a free, drop-in event so come along when people of all ages and we certainly recognize the amazing
you want, for as long as you want! Please wear suitable amount of young talent out there. To celebrate our 10
outdoor clothing and good sturdy footwear - rocks can Year Anniversary, we’re putting on a 3 day Mini Music
be slippery. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Festival for the Under 18’s Market. For the full line up and
Meet at the Pencil, Largs. Tel: 01294 551776 tickets visit www.liveattroon.com
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