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Close-up of a person's hand sketching on paper with a fine-tipped pen, surrounded by a calm and creative atmosphere. The person is wearing stylish rings and has visible tattoos on their fingers, emphasizing individuality and artistic expression. Ideal for promoting a mindfulness workshop focused on creativity and drawing.
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 18 December 2025
5pm - 7pm
Free

Drawing for Mindfulness

Ayr
Triptych image showing elements related to the Ayr Guildry in Scotland. The left panel displays a black and gold plaque with the Ayr Guildry crest and text reading: 'AYR GUILDRY CORNEY AND BARROW, SCOTLAND’S OLDEST WORKING WINE CELLARS, FOUNDED 1766 BY EIGHT AYR GUILDRY MEMBERS AS ALEXANDER OLIPHANT & CO.' The center panel features a close-up of a ceremonial metal object, possibly a badge or medal, engraved with architectural imagery and symbols of trades, including compasses and a square. The right panel shows a colorful stained glass window with religious or historical figures and ornate heraldic designs at the bottom, set in a Gothic-style church or cathedral window frame.
Tuesday 2 September - Saturday 27 September 2025
See listing for opening hours
Free

Ayr Guildry: 700th Anniversary 1325 - 2025

Ayr
A close-up of a fountain pen resting on a sheet of paper with handwritten cursive text. The pen cap lies beside it, and the focus is on the metallic nib, with the writing slightly blurred in the background.
Friday 26 September 2025
7pm - 8.30pm
Free

Poetry Evening

Ayr
A woman wearing a white apron prepares food in a kitchen, slicing ingredients beside a food processor. Next to her, two slices of toast are topped with avocado, basil, sesame seeds, cherry tomatoes, and sunflower seeds on a marble surface.
Sunday 28 September 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Elevate Your Plate: A Live Nutrition Talk & Food Demo

Troon
Purple image with the Hogwarts crest surrounded by sparkles. Text reads: ‘Harry Potter Storytelling & Drama Workshop’. Moxie Creative Kids Events logo in the corner.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
10.30am - 12pm
Free

Harry Potter Storytelling and Drama Workshop at Troon Library

Girvan
A graphic image of friendly monsters with text that says "MONSTER CRAFTS".
FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 25 October 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Mini Monster Crafts at Girvan Library

Tarbolton
An illustration with a large full moon as the backdrop, featuring a friendly ghost wearing a purple witch's hat and holding a broom on the left, and a green Frankenstein monster walking on the right, alongside flying cartoon bats. The text "HALLOWEEN CRAFTS" is prominently displayed in the center in a spooky, stylized font.
Friday 17 October 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Halloween Crafts at Tarbolton Library

Alloway
Promotional banner for the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Christmas Shopping Evening in partnership with Handmade in Ayr Market. The background is bright red, decorated with wrapped gifts, candy canes, fir branches, and festive ornaments. The text is centered, with “Christmas Shopping Evening” in large white script and the “Handmade in Ayr Market” logo in black and white below.
Thursday 27 November - Friday 28 November 2025
6pm - 9pm
Free

Christmas Shopping Evening in partnership with Handmade in Ayr Markets

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

Alloway
Promotional poster for the West Coast Classic Car Club Show. The background is light grey, with the club’s winged logo at the top. Large bold blue text reads “West Coast Classic Car Club Show.” On the right side, a white banner with black text displays “Sunday 21st September 2025.” Below, there’s a classic silver Ford Mustang with black racing stripes.
Sunday 21 September 2025
10am - 4pm
Free

West Coast Classic Car Club Show

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