In addition to the current cookery classes we provide, we would like to add a monthly class teaching people how to budget, and prepare meals that are cooked in a slow-cooker. Those involved would be provided with a slow-cooker and all ingredients. Each class will include the preparation of meals that can be frozen and cooked at home. The featured recipes will be served during the class for all involved to taste. All classes will offer both hands-on participation, and also provide a warm space for those who prefer to watch and learn and taste the dishes featured.

Amount requested: £1,000

Slow-cookers - £350 Food and Ingredients - £275 Packaging and food containers - £135 Fuel for the portable gas cookers (used during 4 classes) - £90 Office materials/Promotion (ink, paper, printing costs) - £150 Total:£1000

At the last festival we provided a family zone on the moor to provide free activities to young people and families. This was a great success last year and we would love to be able to run it again this year. We would like to be able to provide free pancakes and toppings for people coming through as well as glitter tattoos for young people. In addition, we would like to hire extra activities such as inflatables and simulators to offer for free.

Funds requested: £1000

£150 - pancakes and toppings £100 - glitter tatoo resources  £750 - equipment hire (surf simulator, bouncy castle etc)

Total - £1000

We would like to put on cooking classes. Providing meals as everyone was cooking in their houses. Now most of them do not do it so we would like to bring back classes for families to cook together then have a meal together, then an activity each week. We will give families couples and single parents bringing everyone together and play an activity. We would also give them food from the larder which the funding from this would go towards. We would also let the kids take the lead on some seeks to build their confidence.

Requested Amount: £1000

Let money for Hall & Kitchen - £100 Food Costs - £700 Activities - £200

Home Sewn will link New Scots women with community sewing groups across North Ayrshire, using recycled materials to make a quilt, each square one woman, each locality contributing one block of squares, creating a giant quilt representing the women of North Ayrshire, which will be displayed in community venues. Quilting brings women together to share time, feelings and experiences, improving well-being through connection, creativity and shared learning of new skills. It will help communities integrate and feel positive about themselves, and continue beyond the initial project as women will have access to the sewing machine and skills to use it.

Amount Requested: £400

Refurbished sewing machine - £180 Bamboo Environmentally Friendly Quilt Backing - £40 Rotary Cutter/Cutting Mat/Acrylic Ruler/Fabric chalk/Sewing pins set x 3 - £90 Glue baste - £30 Backing material - £30 Cotton threads - £25 Quilting pins - £3 Postcards for word pieces - £2

As a new starting committee we would like to apply for a budget for a trip, live entertainment at Vennel Gardens and purchase public liability insurance. 

Funds requested: £1000

Public Liability £140 Trip (Bus hire) £450 Entertainment (live performers) £410