The members of the Kilwinning Community Shed would like to embark on a pilot project to create a 'buddy bench' for use in a locally identified primary school, and if successful, to roll this project out to other primary schools in the Kilwinning area. Alongside a buddy bench we would also aim to offer an outdoor chalkboard with the option to include an indoor 'postbox' whose function is determined by the school themselves.

Millport Town Hall is soon to open. A project dear to our hearts is a Film Club for everyone, all ages and totally accessible. We have existing contacts and wish to engage for ten weeks someone who can research and develop the idea. This can then be taken forward for a community who will benefit in so many ways.

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.

We are a small nursery in Dalry, with a parent run committee. We are applying for funding to purchase outdoor resources i.e. clothing and equipment. The appropriate outdoor clothing will ensure children have equal access regardless of familys financial situation, promotes inclusion, encourages outdoor play in all weathers and enhances learning opportunities. Outdoor learning is such a fantastic way for children to learn as it boots confidence and supports mental and physical wellbeing.

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.

We are a community larder that helps people facing food insecurity to access various food items at a low cost to enable them to have access to food as well as allowing them to use the money saved for other things during the ever rising cost of living.

The Eilean's Bridge Club, offers the opportunity to members of the community to play the game of Bridge in a supportive and friendly environment regardless of ability or ethnicity. Our fledgling Club has shown that positive relationships between people who may not otherwise have come together have been formed. Thanks to funding by TNL Community Fund, we have been able to offer 36 weeks of free beginners bridge tuition to residents in Millport.

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.