We are building an accessible, family friendly cycling facility at Dyemill, Lamlash.  Opening in August 2023, the facility will encourage community wide social connections, physical activity benefiting health and wellbeing, encourage positive environmental practice including, composting toilet, solar powered floodlights, rainwater harvesting and community trail maintenance through volunteering.  Our large, open shelter adjacent the pump track will encourage all weather use of the facility.  We would like this funding to go towards an open fire and flue, improving the seasonal use of the space, and encouraging opportunity for increased social interaction beyond bikes.

Amount Requested: £1000

Donated concrete culvert pipe to form base of open fire. £500 - to constrct bespoke fire hood. £500 - for 150mm stove flue pipe and fittings.

Our project will consist of hiring a professional grade 1 instructor to come to our meeting nights in the 10 week run up to competition season. As well as training the main band, they will also do sessions with beginners and intermediate players to gain an insight into professional pipe band playing. This experience will be beneficial for socially disadvantaged players who would not be able to afford an experience like this otherwise. There are also well known benefits to playing a music instrument for mental health and wellbeing.

Funds requested: £400

£20 per night, 2 nights a week for 10 weeks (20 x 2 x 10 = 400)

We are aiming to hire hayocks Hall x3 seperate hour long slots throughout each week, each group being for a different age range, filled with equipment that interests those with asn as well as being safe for them to use. Creating a calm environment where the kids can spend time with others similar to them without the noise and running around that other kids create. The place can be judgement free. 

Requested Amount: £750

£600 on toys and equipment  £150 on hall hire  £100 tillware, coffee cups, teabags biscuits, kids cups etc 

We would like a to have a tutor to come and deliver drama workshops that is inclusive for a very diverse group of individuals to allow them to be creative and expressive .This would be a positive and self confident boosting experience that could be shared with families and friends to showcase talents of the individuals involved. 

Funds requested: £400

Tutor cost  8 sessions  x£50 = £400

As the Shed nears opening we would like to provide Machine Training for up to 8 Members from David Young Training and continue to buy other Sundries to continue the Shed development

Amount requested: £957.19

David Young Training for 8 Members- £660.   Cat 4 Router for Alarm system - £83.49 Zoom License - £120    Key Cabinet - £45.72 SMSA Membership - £25

We intend to hold a concert in Geilsand hall in April 2023 and would like to invite a choir such as Beith/Gateside School or perhaps Garnock Campus Choir and piper. The money would be used to provide support for these choirs and performers to attend this concert. Encouraging young people in public performances is important as it increases their confidence and health and wellbeing.

Funds requested: £400

Donation to Choir/Conductor to cover their costs: £200 Donation to Piper: £50 Donation to Compere: £50 Refreshments for choir and performers: £100 Total cost for that element of concert: £400 The remainder of overall costs: Stewards, First Aider, Hall Hire and Band fee will be paid out of Barrmill Jolly Beggars Burns Club funds.

Our fleet of boats is in need repair with a purchase of more sails for our FEVA boats being the main purchase for the dinghies, there is also a need for handheld navigational equipment for our safety boats. This was highlighted in our latest safety review by the Royal yachting Association.

Amount Requested: £1000

The costs for the items come to more than £1000, we will use club funds to make up the shortfall. We charge £60 per child for 15 sailing sessions throughout the year

FEVA main sail £250 x 3 = £750 FEVA Training Jib £150 x 3 = £450 GPS handheld units £150 x 2 = £300