To promote and encourage the benefits of angling to people of all ages,to provide free permits for anyone under the age of 16 To participate in community spirit by maintaining council footpaths along the river plus keeping our riverbanks clear for easy access for the whole community not just anglers

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.

AILN are an independent information and advice organisation to support people to remain independent in their homes and communities. We also have a self funding payroll service, a Dementia Befriending /wellbeing cafes project, along with a training and micro enterprise projects.

St Winin’s Over 60’S Club meets each Thursday throughout the year to allow older people to connect with others and enjoy a whole range of engaging and fun activities.  The club aims to reduce social isolation and provide a safe and welcoming space where older people feel included and valued.  Our club encourages group members to meet new people, enjoy a chat in the good company of others. The club is open to anyone over the age of 60 and has a long-standing commitment to supporting older people

Children 1st staff member is applying on behalf of our group. Our Coffee and Connect group was created in 2023 and is aimed at supporting parents and carers within the local community. Over that past few years the group has grown and has consistently met weekly during term time within the Children First space in Bourtreehill. Meeting here has allowed us to build strong relationships and offer peer support to one another.

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.

We are part of the Project Art Group, we meet weekly at Cranberry Moss Community Centre. The group has 24 active members, with a waiting list of others eager to join. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing together people who might never have met in everyday life. The group has created a strong sense of community and belonging. It has helped reduce isolation, given members a sense of purpose, and provided a supportive environment where friendships have flourished.