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27 November 2009 to 29 October 2010
Exhibition Of History
Prestwick Airport
Prestwick
KA9 2PL
The history of 137 (Ayrshire) Squadron Air Training Corps dating from 1939 - 45. It is their 70th anniversary
or call 0871 223 0700 ext 1006
Read more...26 June 2010 to 08 August 2010
Maclaurin Art Exhibition 2010
Maclaurin Galleries
Ayr
KA7 4NQ
Artwork by Young People in South Ayrshire Schools. Since its inception in 1977, the Maclaurin Art Exhibition has provided opportunity for young people in schools to exhibit their artwork in the galleries to a wider community.
To purchase tickets, visit www.themaclaurin.org.uk
or call (01292) 445447
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27 June 2010 to 29 August 2010
Croy House Art Group
Croy House, Croy
Maybole
KA19 8JS
Learn to draw and paint this summer with two professional artists, at a stunning location on Croy Shore. 10 Sunday lessons (each 2 1/2 hours) starting 27 June.
Read more...28 July 2010 to 01 August 2010
Joint National Bowling Finals
Northfield Bowling Complex
Ayr
KA8 9AL
Scottish National Bowling Finals for men and women
Read more...02 August 2010 to 02 August 2010
South Ayrshire Pre Handicap Open
Fullarton Golf Course
Troon
KA10 6NF
The South Ayrshire Junior Golf Pre-handicap Open has been introduced for all boys and girls aged 8 years and over and under the age of 18 who have not yet achieved an official golf handicap.
Read more...29 November 2010 to 29 November 2010
The Organist Entertains - Andy Shearer
Ayr Town Hall
Ayr
Lunchtime concerts on the Lewis Pipe Organ on Mandays from 1pm to 2pm
Read more...03 August 2010 to 03 August 2010
Tom Lehman Junior Golf Open
Lochgreen, Darley & Fullarton Golf Courses
Troon
KA10 6NF
The Troon Junior Golf Open consists of five separate handicap competitions, each open to youngsters aged 8 years and over and under the age of 18 contesting for The Tom Lehman Trophies
Read more...04 August 2010 to 04 August 2010
BIG Play Day!
Dam Park Stadium
Ayr
Activities include water slides, sand pits, hay bale zones, assault courses, traditional playground games, inflatables & bouncy castles, messy play, arts and crafts, face painting, stalls, music & dancing plus so much more!
or call 01292 612029
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06 August 2010 to 08 August 2010
Ayr Flower Show - Scotland's Premier Flower Show!
Rozelle Park
Monument Road
Ayr
KA7 4NQ
Scotland's answer to the Chelsea Flower Show. An event of horticultural excellence!
Read more...06 August 2010 to 08 August 2010
Land o' Burns Football Festival
Old Racecourse
Ayr
KA7 4DN
Junior Football Tournament
Read more...06 August 2010 to 08 August 2010
Auchinleck - Alive & KickingFestival
The first ever ‘Alive and Kicking’ Music and Arts Festival will take place at various venues in Auchinleck from the 6th to 8th August. A fantastic weekend of concerts and community activities has been lined up by the Auchinleck Community Development Initiative (A.C.D.I), and it promises to be a great event for local residents and visitors to the town to enjoy.
The event kicks off in style on Friday 6th August with a concert featuring the Macdonald Brothers, ex-Bay City Roller, Eric Faulkner and the Simple Touch. On Saturday 7th August there will be a jammed packed day of entertainment with ‘free’ music concerts around town featuring talented local and regional artists; Bletherskyte, Joan Outram, The Hot Toddies and an array of Bluegrass, Country & Western, Traditional and Folk musicians. The day will also feature the official opening of the town’s Community Trim Trail, an Arts and Crafts exhibition (including a special gallery of children’s work), the Jackie Scarlett first round tie between Auchinleck Talbot and Cumnock Juniors, Funfair Rides and two showcase concerts featuring Skerryvore, Borealis and Bobby McCallum plus a youth based concert featuring the La Fontaines, the Symptoms and a DJ set from MILKY.
The weekend event will reach a crescendo on Sunday 8th August with an Ecumenical Church service, the Auchinleck Gala Day at Beechwood Park (great range of family entertainment and ‘live’ sets from the Ghosties and Inde Code) and a festival finale concert- dinner/dance with Abbamania, David Burrows as Jon Bon Jovi and Sonix.
Auchinleck was a key music destination for many fine acts during the 1960’s including; The Who, Jeff Beck, The Move, The Troggs, Tom Jones and even Pink Floyd! The halcyon days may be a distant memory but as A.C.D.I spokesperson Councillor Neil McGhee explained the town still has a bright future. Neil said “We hope that over the next few year’s we can recreate some of these golden moments with great performances from exciting local, national and international acts. The ethos of the A.C.D.I, is to promote the regeneration of Auchinleck and to do everything we can to shine a positive light on the good things the town has to offer, and in doing so attract many visitors to the area and help to boost the local economy”.
This sentiment was echoed by Councillor Jim Roberts who said, “Auchinleck and the surrounding area has so much potential as far as tourism is concerned with Dumfries House, the Barony ‘A’ Frame and Auchinleck Estate all within a few miles. The ‘Alive and Kicking’ festival receives cross-party support and I would like to congratulate the A.C.D.I for their vision and determination to stage such a wonderful variety of events”.
The organisers would like to thank all the local businesses and companies for their financial and in-kind support and give special thanks to the Cumnock and Doon Valley Minerals Trust (Main Sponsor), The Railway Hotel, Auchinleck Indoor and Outdoor Bowling Clubs, The Market Inn, The Boswell Arms, Auchinleck Talbot FC and the Darvel Music Company for managing the whole project.
Tickets go on sale on the 7th of July and can be purchased at either the Railway Hotel or on-line via PayPal at www.auchinleckfestival.co.uk. Other contacts for tickets will soon be available – see website for further details.
Cumnock
KA18 2BE
or call 01290 421288
Read more...07 August 2010 to 07 August 2010
Borealis with The Hot Toddies
OUTDOOR Bowling Club (indoors)
other
KA18 2BH
The band Borealis will be performing as part of the new ‘Live and Kicking’ music festival in Auchinleck,. Joined by The Hot Toddies, this promises to be a great evening of music across genres. So come along and enjoy a mixed bag of traditional and contemporary music/songs … and it’s all free! Time of concert still to be confirmed. Check at www.borealismusic.com
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16 August 2010 to 20 August 2010
Troon Golf Week - 50th anniversary !!!
Troon Golf Courses
Troon
KA10 6NF
www.golfsouthayrshire.com/events.html
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Troon Golf Week which is open to all amateur golfers who are members of a recognised golf club and are holders of a senior handicap.
Read more...18 August 2010 to 18 August 2010
STEWARTON DRAMA GROUP NEW MEMBERS OPEN NIGHT
Stewarton Drama Group Premises
Corsehillbank Street
Stewarton
Ayrshire
KA3 5BA
other
KA3 5BA
STEWARTON DRAMA GROUP, still going strong after 37 years of local theatre, will start a brand new dramatic season on Wednesday 18 August 2010 with an Open Evening for members, patrons and potential new members and patrons. The club is always keen to meet people in the local area who are interested in any aspect of drama or theatre arts, so if you are over 18 and would like to find out more about getting involved next season drop into the SDG Premises in the town’s Corsehillbank Street from 7.30pm. This will be a great chance to come along, see round the premises, have a chat with existing members, and find out more about the Group’s planned productions for the new drama season. Whether you fancy treading the boards, helping out backstage, making costumes, singing and dancing in the pantomime chorus, or simply supporting the Group by becoming a Patron you’ll be made very welcome. Email stewartondramagroup@hotmail.co.uk or log onto www.sdg.cfsites.org for more info !
Read more...21 August 2010 to 21 August 2010
Organ Recital by Rupert Jeffcoat
Holy Trinity Church
Fullarton Street
Ayr
Rupert is currently organist at Brisbane Cathedral, Australia, and is on a brief return visit to his native Scotland. He has performed to great acclaim in Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Gramophone magazine labelled his recordings as "truely virtuosic"
Read more...23 August 2010 to 23 August 2010
The Organist Entertains - Archie Thom
Ayr Town Hall
Ayr
Lunchtime organ concerts on the Lewis Pipe Organ on Mondays from 1pm to 2pm
Read more...25 August 2010 to 25 August 2010
Wallace Express Raceday
Ayr Racecourse
2 Whitletts Road
Ayr
KA8 0JE
http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/fixtures.html?mode=view&fix=545
Racing Surface = turf
or call 01292 264179
Read more...26 August 2010 to 26 August 2010
Publicans Raceday
Ayr Racecourse
2 Whitletts Road
Ayr
KA8 0JE
http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/fixtures.html?mode=view&fix=546
Racing Surface: Turf Fixture Type: Flat
or call 01292 264 179
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01 September 2010 to 30 September 2010
Sportember
Various venues
Ayr
A month jam packed full of sport! Sportember includes - Kiteival, William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival, Girvan Golf classic, The Carrick Way Walking Festival, Racketfest, Scottish Power Renewables Criterion Cycle Race, September Sixes Bowling Tournament, West District Swimming Sprint & Relay Championship, The Trek, The River Ayr Way Challenge, Charity 6k Fun Run, Ayr Utd. v Stenhousemuir and more! Check www.sportember.com for full details.
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03 September 2010 to 03 September 2010
Firewalk
Largs Viking Festival
Largs
Part of Sportember! Firewalking is the art of walking on hot coals, rocks or cinders without burning the soles of your feet. We would like you to join us for our forthcoming Firewalk in Largs. You will, after a motivational training session, walk across 20 feet of wood embers burning at 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit without experiencing any pain or injury at all! Firewalking is genuinely thrilling. Everybody finds their first Firewalk not only great fun but thoroughly exhilarating too. You will never forget it and you will be talking about it for a long time afterwards If you want an enjoyable, fun event, which is both ‘laugh out loud’ funny yet thought provoking, not to mention utterly different from anything you have seen before, then this is the event for you. In addition to raising funds, you will find the experience to be empowering, inspirational and horizon expanding to say the least! The effects of the motivational training session will have long lasting benefits in your personal life, with increased awareness of how to achieve your goals, an enhanced view of your potential to succeed and a general ability to recognize when fear is preventing you from moving forward in your life. After all - If you can walk on fire - What else can you achieve if you put your mind to it
or call 01563 538008
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04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010
South Ayrshire September Sixes Tournament
Northfield Bowling Complex
Ayr
Part of Sportember! A brand new bowling event! Teams can be made up of gents, ladies or junior players. Each group will play in a round robin format with the winner of each group guaranteed a place in the last 16.
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10 September 2010 to 10 September 2010
GROOVE SECTOR
The Market Inn, Castlehill Road
Ayr
KA7 2HT
Groove Sector are Ayrshire’s best new up and coming live act. Their live performances speak volumes without being too sore on your ears. They’re probably the best young soul band on the circuit at this present time. Most of the players served their apprenticeships with Glasgow's Soul band Counselled Out. The band features a lot more than just Soul music as they interpret alot of other music into the style of their very own SOUL. So if you’re looking to be entertained look no further than getting your groove on with the Groove Sector
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11 September 2010 to 11 September 2010
BARRAGE
Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street
Ayr
KA7 1LX
A high octane fiddle-fest that features and international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance. In an electrifying tribute to the versatility of the violin, Barrage’s vituoso performers, including percussion, bass and guitar, offer up a diverse fusion of musical styles with incredible energy. Think of it as ‘Stomp’ meets ‘Riverdance’ with an added kick of its own! The talented international cast performs an eclectic mix of music and dance with something for everyone, from Celtic jigs to Classical, Latin and Bluegrass. While there are plenty of ensemble numbers, Barrage also features the performers as soloists, in trios and as ‘duelling fiddlers’! This elabourately choreographed show included whirling dancing set to infectious rhythms that energize audiences from start to finish. Innovation is an exciting fiddle group from Ayrshire, made up from top senior and former players of the internationally renowned Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. Specialising in contemporary arrangements of Celtic music from around the world, the group has in its repertoire music from North America, Spain, Finland, Germany, Ireland and Scotland.
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12 September 2010 to 12 September 2010
The Trek
Isle of Cumbrae
Cumbrae
FANCY A GOOD LAUGH THEN JOIN THE TREK (part of Sportember) This is a great day out for walkers of all ages and abilities. You can make your own way to Largs or you can pay a small charge and join one of our buses - then hop on the ferry and you are on your way! After registering with us on the island you make your way along the road and soon you will come across the Hospice van where our volunteers will provide you with food and a drink for extra energy! When you reach Millport, you can pop into the Newton Bar for a complimentary bowl of soup then spend some time relaxing at their karaoke. If your singing voice has deserted you, simply make your way back to the ferry - we’ll be there to check you off the island (we’d hate to leave anyone behind!) and make your way home. Don’t worry if you get tired, we’ll even give any stragglers a lift back to the ferry!
or call 01292 288488
Read more...13 September 2010 to 13 September 2010
The Organist Entertains - Mattew Hynes
Ayr Town Hall
Ayr
Lunchtime concerts on the Lewis Pipe Organ on Mandays from 1pm to 2pm
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16 September 2010 to 18 September 2010
William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup
Ayr Racecourse
Ayr
Part of Sportember! The William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival is Scotland's biggest and richest flat race meeting featuring the William Hill (Ayr) Bronze Cup on Thursday and the William Hill (Ayr) Gold and Silver Cups on Saturday. All three races are run over the straight 6 furlong course with 27 runners in each race. Friday is William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Ladies Day which boasts the top Ladies prize in British horse racing and this year one lucky lady will drive off in a fabulous Vauxhall NEW Astra 5 door 1.4 turbo, sponsored by Kerr & Smith/Iveco Trucks. The runner up will land a fabulous Mediterranean cruise courtesy of Stewart Travel and third prize is jewellery from Alex Cairncross of Perth. Other highlights over the Festival include the williamhill.com/bonus 25 Handicap for the Kilkerran Cup on Thursday; the Harry Roseberry Stakes on Friday and the williamhill.com Doonside Cup and the Laundry Cottage Stud Firth Of Clyde Stakes on Saturday. Top jockeys including Kieren Fallon, Frankie Dettori, Paul Hanagan and Phillip Makin are likely to be in action and the atmosphere is electric with more than 22,000 racegoers over the three days. And for those who like to socialise there is entertainment all three days after racing for three hours following the last race. All in all a truly memorable festival of horse racing.
or call 01292 264179
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17 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
Kiteival - The British Kite Surfing Championships
Low Green
Ayr
www.britishkitesurfingassociation.co.uk
Part of Sportember! THE Best in Britain in the world’s fastest growing water sport will be flocking to Ayr beach in on September 17-19th. Ayr has scooped the chance to host the British Kite Surfing Championships. The event will see the Men’s and Women’s top professionals competing for the UK title in three different Kite Sports, namely Kite Landboarding, Kite Buggying and Kite Surfing. The Ayr Kiteival will feature the professionals battling it out on Ayr beachfront for all to see in Round 4 of the UK Tour. The event aims to put Ayr beachfront firmly on the kite surfing map, inspire a whole new generation of water sports enthusiasts and provide spectacular entertainment for residents and visitors alike. Kite surfing has been hailed one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and is conducted on open areas of water, which can be shallow or deep, flat or bumpy, in preferably constant winds between 8-50 knots. As mentioned the Ayr event also includes championships in Kite Landboarding and Kite Buggying and people are invited to try out free power kite sessions on the beach to feel the force of the wind. For more information and full details of the British Kite Surfing Association tour as well as everything you need to know about the sport, local venues and schools, have a look at website www.kitesurfing.org
Read more...17 September 2010 to 17 September 2010
William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival Ladies' Day
Ayr Racecourse
2 Whitletts Road
Ayr
KA8 0JE
http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/fixtures.html?mode=view&fix=548
or call 01292 264 179
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18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
The River Ayr Way Challenge
River Ayr
Ayr
Part of Sportember! River Ayr Way was opened in 2006 and is now attracting around 100,000 people to walk it each year. We have a number of events along the River Ayr Way throughout the year but the River Ayr Way Challenge is the most popular and by far the most challenging event. Walkers and ultra runners are invited to walk or run the route. Runners are asked to run the route over one day and walkers cover 22 miles per day, completing the Challenge in 2 days. Each year the River Ayr Way Challenge organisers choose a charity and many of the participants choose to take part in the Challenge as a sponsored event. In 2008 the River Ayr Way Challenge raised over £4500 for Cancer Research UK In 2009 £4200 was raised for the Fairy Box Charity This year’s chosen Challenge charity is Scottish Cancer Support who offers support for cancer sufferers and their families – www.scottishcancersupport.org.uk Registered charity number: SCO33252 Teams or individuals are welcome to enter. Get your friends or colleagues involved, enter a team, raise funds for Scottish Cancer Support and discover some of the most beautiful scenery that Ayrshire has to offer. Walkers are expected to complete the Challenge in 2 days completing 22 miles per day Transport from the Citadel in Ayr will be provided to Glenbuck, the start of the race. The bus will leave Ayr at 7.30am on Saturday 18th September and seats on the bus must be booked in advance by contacting louise.kyle@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
or call 01563 554751
Read more...18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
Ayr Model Railway Group 34th ANNUAL MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
Citadel Leisure Centre
South Beach Road
Ayr
KA7 1JB
This is a show for all the family, from the toddler who loves his Thomas the Tank Engine toys right up to granddads who take over the lofts in their homes, meticulously building and collecting models over a large number of years. On display will be several large layouts, ranging from 2mm N Gauge to the well loved 00 gauge. There will be modelling displays to help you get started, plus preservation societies and specialist traders selling models, tools, books etc. The hall has full wheelchair access.
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19 September 2010 to 19 September 2010
THE BAD SHEPHERDS with ADRIAN EDMONDSON
Ayr Town Hall
New Bridge Street
Ayr
KA7 1LX
Adrian Edmondson was a teenager when punk arrived. The songs of The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam and The Stranglers were the soundtrack to his life through the late 70’s and early 80’s, and like a lot of people of his generation he was fond of playing these songs to himself at home on his acoustic guitar. They've recently recorded an album, 'Yan, Tyan, Tethera, Methera!', which is out now - it was recorded 'as live' at the Blue Moon studios in Banbury. 'Yan, Tyan, Tethera, Methera' means 'One, Two, Three, Four' in an ancient Cumbrian dialect used almost exclusively by shepherds. Had the Ramones been Cumbrian shepherds, it's what they would have shouted as the intro to every song...
Read more...22 September 2010 to 22 September 2010
LADIES LUNCH & COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Ellisland Hotel
19 Racecourse Road
Ayr
KA7 2TD
A Costley Chef will give a cookery demonstration beginning prior to the lunch. This has been very popular in previous years. Don't miss this opportunity to witness, first hand, the skill involved in preparing food to a high standard that will delight your dinner guests in the future.
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22 September 2010 to 22 September 2010
SCOTLAND AN' A THAT
Education Room
Burns Cottage
Alloway
Ayr
KA7 4
Join us on a fast paced journey through our nation’s exciting (and sometimes murky) history! Meet the heroes and villains who helped to shape the Scotland we live in today! Drama and music combine bringing to life topics including The Vikings, The Scottish Wars of Independence, and the Covenanters. Introducing historical characters such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce (and the spider!) Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie and many more….
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22 September 2010 to 22 September 2010
CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE Talk and Book Signing
Carnegie Library
12 Main Street
Ayr
KA8 8EB
Christopher Brookmyre is the author of thirteen published novels to-date, the latest being Pandaemonium published in June this year. In 2006 Christopher won the seventh Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses An Eye. Quite Ugly One Morning was the winner of the Critics’ First Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel of the Year in 1996. Boiling a Frog won the Sherlock Award for Best Comic Detective Novel in 2000 and Christopher became the only writer to win two Sherlocks when Be My Enemy picked up the 2004 prize. In 2007, Christopher was given the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award for Writing.
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23 September 2010 to 23 September 2010
ALEKSANDER KUDAJCZYK performing Chopin.
Holy Trinity Church
Fullarton Street
Ayr
KA7 1UB
When university cleaner Aleksander Kudajczyk put down his mop to play a few notes on a grand piano he thought no one would hear him. Had he known of the camera in the corner he would never have touched the instrument - and his talent would have remained undiscovered. But he has graduated from lowly cleaner to concert pianist after a spellbinding performance of Chopin compositions played to an empty room. The 28-year-old, who arrived in Britain in 2006, had considered himself lucky to land a job cleaning the university law department. He saw no need to mention the fact he had studied at one of Poland’s finest music academies. But the unwitting public performance so enraptured his on-line audience that he is now playing packed venues.
or call 01292 269793
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24 September 2010 to 26 September 2010
Girvan Gents Golf Classic
Girvan Golf Course
Girvan
KA26 9JS
www.golfsouthayrshire.com/events.html
Part of Sportember! Girvan Golf Classic is three rounds of strokeplay over Girvan Golf course. Open to all amateur gentlemen golfers who are members of a recognised golf club and are holders of a senior club handicap. Girvan golf course is a ‘pugnacious little course’ where the exposed first eight holes are pure Scottish links, immediately adjaecent to the beach with the same stunning views towards the Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde as it’s illustrious neighbour Turnberry. The following ten holes are parkland providing a varied challenge, this latter part has the added interest of the river, from which the town takes it’s name. Care should be taken on the 9th tee as this hole is named after the gentleman who stepped back to admire a good drive only to take an unscheduled dip in the River Girvan! If you score well on Girvan you have played very well indeed.
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24 September 2010 to 27 September 2010
The Carrick Way Walking Festival
South Carrick
Girvan
The Carrick Way Walking Festival highlights the little known beauty of South Ayrshire where the Southern Uplands reach the West Coast. Walks range between 5 and 15 miles and are graded to suit the majority of leisure walkers. This year walks will centre on Ballantrae, Straiton, Girvan, Barr, Dailly and Maybole and with different start points each day. Established trails are followed including much of the developing Carrick Way. Some wilder walking on the longer walks may take you over rougher terrain – but that’s part of the adventure of learning more about Ayrshire. Whether you like a social saunter or a hard hike The Carrick Way Walking Festival will give you a memorable outing or two. Detailed programme and booking form available from mid-July. Send your address to realise@globalnet.co.uk
Read more...24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Various
other
Various
Get together with friends, family and colleagues on Friday 24 September and raise some money (and a smile) for people affected by cancer. Register now at macmillan.org.uk/coffee or call 0845 602 1246 quoting LA
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24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
SPIRIT OF DJANGO with MARTIN TAYLOR
Ayr Town Hall
New Bridge Street
Ayr
KA7 1LX
If you can imagine the ideal soundtrack to driving through the scented country roads of France on a hot lazy summer’s day then it would be the music of Martin Taylor’s Spirit of Django. To mark the 100th Anniversary of the birth of one of the founders of European jazz Django Reinhardt, Martin Taylor has reformed his award winning group Spirit of Django after a 15 year hiatus for the new album, ‘Last Train to Hauteville’. Martin Taylor first came to prominence in the ’70s through his work with violinist Stephane Grappelli and as such is able to trace his musical lineage back to Django Reinhardt and the original Quintette du Hot Club de France. In 1994 Martin formed Spirit of Django to re-explore his own Gypsy roots. Their first album reached No.1 in the UK Jazz Charts with their version of Robert Palmer’s ‘Johnny & Mary’ becoming familiar across Europe as the theme for the successful ‘Nicole-Papa’ TV adverts for Renault Clio.
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24 September 2010 to 24 September 2010
COLD SWEAT
Market Inn
2 Castlehill Road
Ayr
KA7 2HT
Cold Sweat recreate Thin Lizzy's live sound as perfectly as possible. The members are Davy Grant (vocals), Peter Murphy (guitar), Jim Murphy (guitar), Chris Killen (drums) and Richey Hewat (bass). While Chris and Richey provide that famous tight rhythm sound Peter and Jim's harmonised guitars mirror perfectly Brian Robertson and Scott Goram's legendary performances from the mid 70's.
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
6K Family Fun Run
Ayr Promenade
Ayr
KA7 1JB
This year our annual 6K Fun Run will take place on Saturday 25th September and form part of the popular Septembayr Festival. The route starts at the Amphitheatre adjacent to the Citadel Sports Centre, Ayr, along Ayr Esplanade to the Doon Estuary Bridge and return to the Amphitheatre. The event will start at 1.00pm - come early as Karen Murrie from Rosemary Conley will providing a 15 minute warm up for all our athletes! Hopefully Spiderman will be back again this year to join in the fun! There will be goody bags and medals for all competitors and a star prize for the person raising the most sponsorhip.
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
Ayr Utd v Stenhousemuir
Somerset Park
Ayr
Part of Sportember! Ayr United take on Stenhousemuir in this 2nd division match.
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
Ayrshire Cancer Support Charity 6k Fun Run / Walk
Seafront
Ayr
Part of Sportember! The route starts at the Amphitheatre adjacent to the Citadel Sports Centre, Ayr, along Ayr Esplanade to the Doon Estuary Bridge and return to the Amphitheatre. The event will start at 1.00pm - come early as Karen Murrie from Rosemary Conley will providing a 15 minute warm up for all our athletes! Hopefully Spiderman will be back again this year to join in the fun! There will be goody bags and medals for all competitors and a star prize for the person raising the most sponsorhip.
Read more...25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
PIANOTHON
Ayr Central Shopping Centre
Kyle Street
Ayr
KA7 1TP
Allan Baillie is one of Ayr’s best known professional pianists, and he has once again assembled a formidable group of fellow musicians to entertain shoppers in Ayr Central as part of the Septembayr Festival. This year Allan promises a few surprises – drop in while you are in the town centre and enjoy a wide range of musical entertainment. And, of course, it’s free!
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25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
THE TRAMP
Ayr Central Shopping Centre
Kyle Street
Ayr
KA7 1TP
With roots firmly in the silent clown tradition this character will entertain and amuse young and old alike. Using physical theatre, visual comedy and contemporary mime skills he engages his audience in the innocent play of a bygone era. The Tramp is a ‘living statue’ but despite his best efforts is unable to stay still for very long before spontinaity strikes and his serious statue performance transforms into… just come and see for yourself!
Read more...25 September 2010 to 25 September 2010
SEPTEMBAYR IN THE STREETS
Wallace Tower
High Street
Ayr
KA7 1LU
SEPTEMBAYR IN THE STREETS With buskers from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, a stage at Wallace Tower featuring local there’s even more reason to visit Ayr Town Centre this Saturday. Acts on stage at Wallace Tower between 11am and 3pm Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra Karen Douglas Dancers Aileen Robertson School of Highland Dancing
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26 September 2010 to 26 September 2010
Racketfest
Prestwick Sports & Leisure
Prestwick
www.prestwicksportsandleisure.co.uk
Part of Sportember! Prestwick Sport & Leisure are proud to announce RACKETFEST 2010 and we invite YOU to come and join in the fun! Summer may be coming to an end but the action never stops at PSL as we are the only Ayrshire club to boast all year round play in tennis, badminton, mini tennis and table tennis. RACKETFEST is a brand new event as part of Sportember 2010 that offers everyone the opportunity to ‘Come and Try’ our range of sports and see for themselves our fantastic facilities. RACKETFEST will offer activity for everyone, from those who have never picked up a racket but have always wanted to try, to more experienced players who just can’t get enough! Our team of professional coaches will be on hand to show you the ropes and provide a great day out for budding players of all ages. During your visit why not check out the rest of our facilities including our state of the art Technogym and family friendly Cafe-Bar or ask our team about our year round programme of activity, events and competitions. Don’t leave summer sports out in the cold, get warmed up at RACKETFEST 2010!
or call 01292 474700
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30 September 2010 to 30 September 2010
Emergency Services Raceday
Ayr Racecourse
Ayr
Part of Sportember! A seven race card and the first meeting at Ayr after the William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup meeting. Sponsored by Giles Insurance, long standing sponsors at the track this promises to be a great autumn afternoon's sport. The main race of the afternoon is the Giles Insurance Handicap over one mile five furlongs with £12,000 in prizemoney. Some good racing in prospect with leading jockeys and trainers in attendance. And the fun doesn't end after racing with a disco playing for three hours after the last race.
or call 01292 264179
Read more...04 October 2010 to 31 October 2010
Save the Children Art Exhibition
Maclaurin Galleries
Rozelle Park
Ayr
KA7 4NQ
Following a successful exhibition in 2009, Ayr and District Branch of Save the Children presents another open exhibition at the Maclaurin Galleries of art by professional and amateur artists from Ayrshire and beyond, featuring a diverse range of subject matter to suit all tastes and pockets.
Read more...31 October 2010 to 31 October 2010
The "Voskeresenije" Choir
Holy Trinity Church
Fullarton Street
Ayr
Last years visit made such a deep impression that the choir have been invited back for more. These 9 singers, all internationally trained at the world-class St.Petersburg Conservatore, present a programme of Russian church and folk music.
Read more...06 November 2010 to 23 December 2010
Maclaurin Galleries - Rewiring Period
Maclaurin Galleries
Ayr
KA7 4NQ
The Maclaurin Galleries are closed to the public during November and December for essential rewiring of the exhibition spaces. Rozelle House will be open during these months, closing to the public for the Christmas and New Year period from 24th December 2010, and reopening on 5th January 2011.
To purchase tickets, visit www.themaclaurin.org.uk
or call (01292) 445447
Read more...14 December 2010 to 14 December 2010
3rd International Events Industry Conference
Perth Concert Hall
Ayr
PH1 5HZ
www.eventscotland.org/events/169
More than 300 delegates are expected to attend this year’s conference to learn from leading national and international events industry representatives. The themes underpinning this year’s conference include; Where is the events industry in the economic world order?; Understanding the value and impact of events; new initiatives and technologies - a look into the future. Details of the full programme will be published shortly.
or call +44 (0) 131 472 2313
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