Facebook Instagram Twitter
Destination South Ayrshire
Destination South Ayrshire
Destination South Ayrshire
Home
Untold Stories with Girvan and District Great War Project at Girvan Library

Untold Stories with Girvan and District Great War Project at Girvan Library

Dark blue graphic background featuring white bunting along the top edges. Centered are three logos: the Girvan and District Great War Project, "Our Freedom: Then & Now", and a large white "V" with "80" above it and "VJ Day" below. Below the logos is a red ribbon banner with white text reading "UNTOLD STORIES – Girvan and District Great War Project". Along the bottom of the image is a row of illustrated red poppies.
Visit Website
Visit Website

Book your seat for two special presentations from Girvan and District Great War Project to commemorate the ‘Untold Stories’ of VJ Day 80. 🕊️

Each presentation will remember four local men lost in the conflict in the Far East.
Presentation 1: 10am – 11.30am
Presentation 2: 1.30pm – 3pm

Booking is required. Please Tel: 01465 712 813 to book your space.

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Blue badge parking
Cyclist welcome
Disabled access
Exclusive use
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Walkers welcome
Friday 15 August 2025
10am - 11:30am | 1.30pm - 3pm
Suitable for adults
Free
Girvan Library, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan KA26 9AG
+44(0)1465 712 813
Find on Facebook
Find on X
Find on Instagram

Map

You might also like...

Ayr
The image is a diptych, combining two distinct visuals related to gardening. On the left, a close-up photograph shows a person's hands carefully planting a small seedling with vibrant green leaves into dark, rich soil. The person is using a small hand trowel to create a hole. The background is a blurred expanse of lush green foliage, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. The focus is sharply on the hands and the delicate seedling, emphasizing the act of nurturing new growth. The person's clothing suggests they are likely an adult. On the right is a graphic poster with a bright yellow background. The title "UNEARTHED" is prominently displayed in large, textured black letters with splatters and distressed edges, giving it an organic and slightly rugged feel. Below it, in a smaller, cleaner black font, reads "The Power of Gardening". To the right of "UNEARTHED", the letters "ED" are stacked vertically in a similar textured black font. In the bottom right corner, a small hand fork garden tool is shown stuck in dark soil, with a few small green sprouts emerging. The British Library logo in red and white is located in the upper right corner, and the Living Knowledge Network logo is in the upper left. The overall effect of the diptych is to connect the practical, hands-on act of gardening with a broader theme or event, likely related to the "UNEARTHED: The Power of Gardening" initiative by the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network.
10 May - 30 August 2025
See description
Free

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition

Ayr
Alt text: Industrial scene inside a large manufacturing facility featuring several massive blue metal stamping presses, each labeled "8000" and "WEILERS & MITCHELL." Workers in protective gear stand at the machines, highlighting the scale of the equipment. The facility has high ceilings and ample lighting, emphasizing its spacious and industrial environment.
20 May - 2 August 2025
Free

Scottish Stampings: A BIG NOISE in Ayr’s Industrial History

Ayr
Colourful stained-glass-style illustration titled 'The Pageant of Ayrshire' with five vertical panels framed in an ornate border of Celtic patterns. Each panel represents a region of Ayrshire, Scotland, with symbolic imagery. From left to right: Panel 1 shows a farmer working in a sunlit field with the caption 'Kyle for a Man'; Panel 2 depicts cows grazing in green pastures with the caption 'Carrick for a Cow'; Panel 3 features a central religious figure in bishop's robes labeled 'The Spirit of Ayrshire'; Panel 4 shows a woman churning milk into dairy products in a brick dairy labeled 'Cunningham for Butter and Cheese'; Panel 5 depicts sheep on rolling hills with the caption 'And Galloway for Oats.' Each panel is set within a pointed gothic window design, and the entire piece is rich with intricate, medieval-style detailing.
31 May – 31 August 2025
See listing for opening hours
Free

The Pageant of Ayrshire

Ayr
Concert scene in a grand venue with dramatic stage lighting, smoke effects, and a cheering crowd. A musician stands on stage with one arm raised, illuminated by curved light structures. Text on the right side reads: 'Kevin Kerr – Artist in Residence' in bold white and yellow fonts on a black background
30 July - 17 August 2025
See post for opening hours
Free

Artist in Residence- Kevin Kerr ‘Resonance’

Maybole
Promotional banner for "Brick Wonderland" at Culzean Castle and Country Park, running from 1st to 31st July 2025. The design features colorful LEGO sculptures of characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, including the Mad Hatter, a green caterpillar, the Dodo, and Alice reading a book. The Queen of Hearts' castle is shown in the center with flags and decorations. The background is a vibrant purple with green borders, and the event logo includes a stylized white teacup and LEGO brick.
Tuesday 1 July - Thursday 31 July 2025
10am - 4pm
Free

Brick Wonderland at Culzean Castle and Country Park

Ayr
An image of the Auld Kirk, Ayr on a sunny day.
Every Saturday from 5 July - 30 August 2025
10am - 12pm
Free

Auld Kirk of Ayr Open to Visitors

Join our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…

Subscribe for Free

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…

Free Listing of Your Tourism Business

Free Listing of Your Event

Short-Term Let Temporary Licences

Destination South Ayrshire Grant
Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy (UK)

DSA App Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Destination South Ayrshire App

[email protected]
South Ayrshire, Scotland
Facebook Instagram X-twitter
Copyright © 2025 Destination South Ayrshire. Provided by South Ayrshire Council.

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…