Ayrshire Epilepsy Support Group

Date of Event:    September 20, 2018

Ayrshire Epilepsy Support Group meet at Fullarton Connexions Church, Irvine in the studio. They will be meeting on Thursday 20 September 2018 from 5.15pm—7.15pm, All welcome.

The group will be accompanied by Gareth Davison, Epilepsy Specialist Nurse and Jim Thompson, Epilepsy Connections Fieldworker, Ayrshire & Arran.

The group discussion topics for 2018 included:

• Hearing about the benefits system and the impact it has on people affected by epilepsy.
• Raising awareness about epilepsy with employers and the wider public.
• Looking at how to connect with people who are hard to reach due to their location, lack of transport and sometimes lack of information.
• Information on telecare/telehealth aids and equipment.
• Occupational Health and how it benefits people affected by epilepsy.
• First Aid.

Fitness MOT

Date of Event:    September 20, 2018

KA Leisure will be running functional fitness MOT’S for older adults in Millport DA Hall, Thursday 20 September, 9.15am – 3.15am.

Spaces are limited so book your space in advance by contacting activelifestyle@kaleisure.com or by calling 01294 605128.

Pirate Takeover – Maritime Museum

Date of Event:    September 23, 2018

Aaaaar me hearties – There’ll be lots of swashbuckling fun as we weigh anchor for our next day-long Pirate Takeover!

Dress up and enjoy lots of pirate fun including special pirate treasure hunt trail, face painting, a bouncy pirate ship castle, fun games around the Museum and ‘make and take’ crafts and more.

Up to three children FREE with each adult admission (some additional charges may apply).

and Access Officer, on 01294 278283.

11am – 4pm
Sunday 23 September

Funding Surgeries

Date of Event:    September 24, 2018

The Ayrshire Community Trust are holding funding surgeries’ to give people the chance to speak to funders.

Surgeries will take place on the following dates:

• Monday 24 September – North Ayrshire Council
• Wednesday 31 October – Firstport
• Thursday 29 November – Heritage Lottery Fund

All funding surgeries will take place at 27 Veron Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5HE.

If you would like to attend please book a slot by calling 01294 443044 or info@theayrshirecommunitytrust.co.uk

Drama Classes For Children And Adults

Date of Event:    September 25, 2018

Let your child learn to set themselves free and build there Inner Confidence to let them Fly..
Drama sessions are available on Tuesdays at Vineburgh Centre in Irvine.
Primary 1-4 – 3.30- 4.30pm
Primary 5-7 – 4.30 – 6.00pm
Needing your own confidence boosted feel free to join their friendly adult class.…
Adults 18+ – 6 -7.30pm
Call 07747744360 if you require anymore information.#FLY

SISG Skills For Hearing Class

Date of Event:    September 27, 2018

SISG (Sensory Impaired Support Group) offer a skills for hearing class on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of the month at Garnock Valley Area Centre, Craigton Road from 10-12pm for older people with hearing loss.

The small group develop practical coping strategies as well as learning finger spelling and lip-reading.

The next class date is 27 September 2018.

The dates for the rest of the year are:

• 11 October
• 25 October
• 8 November
• 22 November

If you require additional information please call Dorothy the Skills for Hearing Officer on 01292 266791 or dorothy@sisg.co.uk.

Irvines Men’s Shed Open Evening

Date of Event:    September 27, 2018

Men’s Sheds are spaces for me to do activities you’d normally find in a garden shed, to combat isolation and improve health and wellbeing.

You are invited to their open evening on Thursday 27  September 5:30-7:30pm at Puffers Café, Harbour Road, Irvine.

There will be the chance to chat to other ‘shedders’ to find out what Men’s Sheds are all about. There will also be free sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks.

Muirfield Outreach Community Support Service for Children and Young People

Date of Event:    September 30, 2018

The Mungo Foundation Outreach is a Person Centred Community Support Service offering flexible, outcomes focused support.

The service encompasses personal support, community support and support within the home.

Children and young people can access Muirfield Outreach through direct referral or through referral from North Ayrshire Health and Social Care
Partnership. Support can be funded through the use of Individual Budgets (Self Directed Support) or privately.

For more information visit the Mungo Foundation website at www.themungofoundation.org.uk