Beith Town Centre Initiative is seeking funding to install and operate festive lighting for our annual Christmas Light Switch-On. This much-loved community tradition brings together families, local businesses, and visitors to celebrate, strengthen community spirit, and support the town’s local economy. The Christmas Light Switch-On is more than just a seasonal event. It fosters pride and belonging, creating a sense of joy and togetherness during a time that can be challenging for many.

Our vision is to host a Christmas celebration that is welcoming to all, strengthens community bonds, and brings back the wonder of the festive season. With the lighting of our community Christmas tree, Santa visits, entertainment, and locally run festive stalls, we will create a joyful event where the benefits are shared by the whole community.

The football ground is a focal point of local activity—used not just for matches, but, on occasion, for youth programmes and community gatherings. In deprived areas where access to health and leisure services is already limited, this can be a lifeline for many disabled residents. We aim to create accessible facilities would allow more residents to take part, helping to improve mental wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and create stronger community bonds.

Our Building Skills and Inspiration project is 3 fold : 1. Transport to visit Scottish Quilting Show for ideas and inspiration. This is especially important for our non drivers who otherwise cannot attend. 2. Engage tutor to give us a workshop to build skills 3. Buy materials to facilitate members giving workshops withing the group

To provide sports equipment and coaching aids in order to host Open days.

We play an important role in reducing social isolation by providing a welcoming environment for individuals who are interested in nature and enjoy outdoor physical activity. We attract members from as far afield as Saltcoats.

We are a 100% voluntary group made up of people who maintain access paths around the woodlands for all to use and enjoy. With conservation and re-wilding in mind, we always work with these principles in mind. To create a peaceful space where people from all over the Garnock Valley can enjoy nature and learn about their local environment. Next year, we are hoping to work with the Nectare Network and improve the meadow.