Ripple Effect Saltcoats (RES) intend to reintroduce putting, bowling, chess, draughts and table tennis to Melbourne Public Park. We see the introduction of these fun outdoor pastimes as fundamental to the future of the park. Not only are they healthy open air pursuits but by targetting families, individuals, schools and local groups, these activities can help in peoples Health and Well-being. Ripple Effect Saltcoats see Melbourne Public Park as the thriving leisurely place it once was.

Stevenston Christmas Lights Committee is responsible for the maintenance and display of the Christmas Lights. With this an annual event takes place every year for the community switch on. The switch on is an opportunity for residents of Stevenston and the wider community to come along to a free family friendly event to enjoy and celebrate the upcoming festivities.

A pilot Free Junior Hayocks Youth Café. The Junior Youth café will aim to address local challenges of child/food poverty, anti-social behaviour, excessive screen time, and social isolation. By offering a safe, welcoming, and cost-free food, we group will support families struggling with the cost of living, promote equality, and provide opportunities for socialising activities, and confidence building for kids. Our aim – to create lasting benefits for children, families, and our wider community.

Mindful Makers uses mindfulness, crafting and a book group to support mental health, reduce adult loneliness, and promote feelings of achievement, well being, and community via our regular group meetings.

A community gaming group for over 13s to get together in a safe and welcoming space to play Tabletop board games. Now in our 2nd year we originally set up the group to help people affected by social anxiety after the Covid Lockdown get back to socialising whilst taking part in a rewarding hobby, mainly Warhammer 40k. The group has grown to include 40 people of all walks of life and has gone from fortnightly to weekly meetings, and we have had requests from members to extend the games we play.

Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society (ACHS) require community engagement equipment and materials to deliver community events and carry out community consultations around the procurement of the Heritage Hub on Ardrossan Castle Hill.

We want to build a community/memorial garden within the grounds of Winton Park In Ardrossan.