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Picnic in the Park

Donald Reid No comments Kilwinning
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Summary

The event has become a highlight of the year in Kilwinning. The community day in McGavin Park on a Thursday prior to the schools returning in August. A day for families with entertainment, information stalls, community groups, kids entertainment and health checks all on offer for visitors. It’s all free to attend.

Description

Community Gala day.  Some costs based on 2025 costs.

Costings - 

Kids entertainers - £560

First Aid - £300

Public Liability - £200

 

further costs but these are associated with paid for wristbands for inflatables and fairground rides that are sold ay the event. 

 

 

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  • Published 2026-10-15

    Status changed to
    Project complete

    2500 people benefitted from the funding. it allowed us to maintain a free area for younger kids with free entertainment at Picnic in the Park. Hi, just wanted to give some feedback from the event yesterday. Firstly well done on organising, I think these kind of things are great. Wristband for the little ones was a great option for us. I know it must be stressful to organise and relies on a lot from volunteers.Megan Mullen. ,Eleanor Craig McArthur Mackenzie · wonderful day ,Margaret Guiney · · Top fan This was the 1st time ive ever been to this event went with all 6 if my kids my twins had the best day the older ones did enjoy it however there was only one ride for there age the twister couple more bigger rides would have made there day there teenagers but well done to everyone who makes the day possible will be back next year defo ,Sheila McPherson · Great day, well organised, lots of things to do, wristbands a good idea, stewards very visible, more tables for picnics would be good. Kids loved it ,Shona Kelly · First time coming can’t wait till next year had such a fun day thank u x, Le Neh · We came with my friend and our children. Weather was lovely. Absolutely loads for the children to do and lots of freebies too. The wristband was such good value for money definitely a great idea making it cost effective for all. Thank you for an amazing day. Looking forward to next year!, Margaret Morgan · Great day, Robin Ferguson. What a great day! Picnic in the park was amazing, Bee Susie ·Fab afternoon @ picnic in the park!