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Skelmorlie Community Garden..A Garden for Our Village
2024-09-06 • No comments • • North Coast
As a small group..we are creating a garden/space for all to enjoy.
A way of giving back to our community
A year ago we took ownership of a desolate,drab and weed-filled area..a year later we have transformed it into an oasis of calm..so important for mental health. We have a spot full of insect life..all our plants are bee/butterfly/pollinator friendly so important as this will be our village legacy for the next generation of up and coming gardeners.
The environmental benefits are exponential.
The village now has a focal point,a meeting place,somewhere to chill.
Our young people have a safe place to access.
Thanks to last years PB award we have a Wee Library..and a large planter filled with pollinator-friendly plants..both built by Clyde Coast and Cumbrae Men's Shed
Our next wee project is the area at the entrance to the CC..we've already sited a planter full of polinator-friendly plants.
Seating in this area affords views to the hills and also all the play areas too..ideal for parents to watch their kids whilst also allowing them freedom to play.
We would like to purchase two sturdy benches..for the enjoyment of the village of Skelmorlie.
The benches in mind cost £75 pounds each.
They are made locally by a woodcrafter in Dalry.
Total cost would be £150
Improvement to path leading into the Glen from the B7047 at the Old Tractor
2024-09-08 • No comments • • North Coast
The proposal is for our volunteer groups to join in clearing the overgrown vegetation and to engage a contractor to prepare the existing unusable path and supply and lay an appropriate appropriate amount of Type 1 aggregate which will prevent further degradation of the surface. We have been quoted a cost of £900 for labour and materials for this work.
Increase participation in the sports of table within West Kilbride
2024-09-20 • 4 comments • • North Coast
Our club is growing in numbers each year and this due to our hard working committee and working with our partners in the town. Alongside playing , our club brings people together from all backgrouns and creates an opportuniy for social interaction and physical activitty which can and does improve mental health and wellbeing for all.
We aim to keep costs low and make it affordable to everyone who attends all our session. We offer free sessions and equipment supplied and we have qualified coaches for beginners , advanced and we have coaches educated in delvering to physicall impaired and our new classes of Parkinsons class starting up.
Due to the demand for table tennis again this year we now require to purchase new equipment and increase our sessions and obtain additional space i the community centre to meet the demand coming to the club.Table Tennis is at all time high with participations numbers especially the BAT AND CHAT SESSIONS which we were theleaders in starting this and being an example how social table tennis is bringing communities together.
We will also be offering drop in sessions for the community. We will ensure costs will be at a minimum to ensure that it is accessable for all.
We are seeking funding to purchase 2 tables for an additional room @ £200 each and also hall hire contribution of £300 and coaching fees of £300 total £1000
West Kilbride Yuletide Group (WKYG) lighting motifs
2024-09-11 • No comments • • North Coast
Purchase of replacement motifs
Project is to purchase 3 motifs to feature in the centre of the village's Main Street. This is where the Yuletide Parade passes through and the public follow to visit other events and traders' premises.
The new motifs will replace old, malfunctioning motifs and will enhance the atmosphere in the village to encourage residents and visitors to mingle together in an enhanced atmosphere.
Blachere Illuminations have quoted £321 each for these motifs, including fitting of wall-mounted brackets to maximise display values, as per attached quote.
Nature Inclusion for Walk and Wheel
2024-09-17 • No comments • • North Coast
Our proposed project will support the more vulnerable people in the community during the winter months, those at risk of increased social isolation, loneliness and depression.
Largs has a higher percentage of elderly and a higher percentage of people less mobile. Giving them that life line in winter to connect with people encourages them out of the house to be part of daily life in the community. The social interaction promotes a sense of belonging and safety for those more vulnerable in the winter months.
This will also showcase local establishments who support poor mobility by easy access, encouraging others to spread the word of local residents involved in community life. We believe that poor mobility should not mean poor involvement.
We propose to meet fortnightly during 6 months of winter. 12 events for an estimated 10 residents at each. £8 towards each lunch is £80 x 12 = £960.