Every year the Irvine Seniors Forum run an information day and now, after our successful first health and well being day, we are looking to put both of these events on in 2026. These events are great for older folk who enjoy the these days and interact with others out with their normal circle whether large or small.

Our project seeks to plant an orchard of 60 fruit trees in Holm Green, beside Mill Lane in Stevenston. The public would be free to take the fruit each summer/autumn.

The Arran Friendship Club meets twice each month to provide a safe and friendly meeting space for those suffering memory issues, their carers or those who are feeling isolated or lonely. Our membership is predominantly in the 70 to 90+ years age group for whom maintaining social contracts in a rural community can be hard. Our meetings reduce social isolation and foster relationships by providing a communal lunch, speakers, and activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing.

Ayrshire Fire Basketball club is a recreational Basketball Club based in Ayrshire with sessions in Irvine, Kilwinning and Kilmarnock. The sessions are open for ages over 18 and for all levels of ability. The club plays an important role in helping the players confidence, skills and build on social connections. The club has a positive impact on the players mental health and wellbeing.

To create a series of portraits, both photographic and audio, of residents of West Kilbride/ Seamill, based not just on the person we see but the person they feel they are inside

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.

Chatty Chalkers (a subgroup of SeaSalt Streets) wishes to expand Saltcoats' arts & heritage trail by creating more murals and introducing small pieces of wire sculptures. These installations will be carried out by locals (children and adults) who will be trained by Chatty Chalkers artist The Inked Pigeon through a series of free classes!!!