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Pipers gathered in a circle in a field playing their instruments.
Sunday 1 June 2025
11am - 4pm
Free

Carrick Lowland Gathering

Girvan
Two girls looking at a rock with a magnifying glass
Open all year
See listing for opening times
Free

The Curious Club at McKechnie Institute

A graphic image with text that reads "A PARTY to REMEMBER! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Thursday, 8 May 2025
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Free

Knit and Natter with Tea and Cake for VE Day Celebrations at John Rodie Library

Girvan
Image shows promotional material for a Damian Barr author event, likely celebrating his book "The Two Roberts." On the left, the book cover is displayed, featuring a black and white image of a person lying down, with the title "The Two Roberts" in a bold, teal font above the author's name, "DAMIAN BARR," in a smaller, matching font. The cover also includes a tagline in smaller print at the top. The background of the promotional material is split diagonally, with a teal color on the top left and a textured coral/pink on the bottom right. Overlapping the coral section is the text "DAMIAN BARR" in large, bold, cream-colored letters, with "AUTHOR EVENT" underneath in a smaller, matching font. To the right of the text stands a photograph of Damian Barr, a white man with short brown hair, glasses, and a beard, looking off to the right. Above the text, in a smaller teal font, it reads "A 2025 BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE OBSERVER, THE GUARDIAN, THE HERALD AND THE BBC."
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
2pm - 3pm
Free

Author Event with Damian Barr - ‘The Two Roberts’

Monkton
Colorful poster for "Monkton Gala Day" on Saturday 7th June 2025, 12–4pm at Monkton Playing Fields. Features fun illustrations of children, alpacas, kites, bunting, and stalls. Activities listed include DJ, dance shows, children's games, bouncy castles, food, crafts, face painting, alpacas, and more.
Saturday,7 June 2025
12pm - 4pm
Free

Monkton Gala Day

Kirkoswald
A promotional poster for the “Anatomy of Nature” exhibition by Roy Burgoyne and Jenny Haslimeier. The top section features a photograph of ceramic artworks—three earthy-toned vessels and a decorative bowl set outdoors among plants. Below, the title “Anatomy of Nature” is in elegant serif font. Text below provides details: “An exhibition by Roy Burgoyne and Jenny Haslimeier. National Trust for Scotland, Souter Johnnie’s Cottage Gallery, Main Rd, Kirkoswald, KA19 8HY. Open Friday to Monday, 11am – 4pm. Exhibition runs from Friday 30th May until Monday 30th June.” Illustrations of a rose and feathers adorn the bottom right. The National Trust for Scotland logo is in the lower left.
Friday 30 May - Monday 30 June 2025
Friday to Monday, from 11am - 4pm
Free

Anatomy of Nature Exhibition

Ayr
The image is a promotional poster for "The Gaiety" featuring "Memory Lane Café." It highlights that the café offers "Dementia Friendly Drop-in Sessions." The background is a gradient of light blue and purple, with an illustration of a coffee cup and saucer in the center.
Thursday 30 October 2025
2pm
Free

Memory Lane Dementia Cafe – October 2025

Girvan
A young child is seated at a table, focused on making colorful beaded bracelets. The child is wearing a blue sweater with pink polka dots and has long brown hair. Various bright plastic beads, crafting tools, and finished bracelets in vivid colors like yellow, red, and orange are spread out on the table. The scene suggests a creative and engaging arts-and-crafts activity.
FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 15 and 29 July 2025
2.30pm
Free

Hama Bead and Badge Making Workshop

Ayr
UnderSky Summer Family Play Events
Wednesday 23 July 2025
12 noon - 4pm
Free

Outdoor Fun with UnderSky

Dundonald
A picture of a pipe band with kilts performing at Dundonald Highland Games.
Saturday 2 August 2025
11.30am - 6pm
Free

Dundonald Highland Games

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