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WHAT’SHAPPENINGIN NORTH AYRSHIREMAY - AUGUST 2018

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

EXHIBITIONS

MUSIC

SHOWS

OUTDOORS

COMMUNITY DIARY

north-ayrshire.gov.uk/events

Cover art by Alison Thomas

DON’T MISS OUT!

Don’t Miss out

Friday 4 MayYardbird Presents: Remi Harris TrioHarbour Arts Centre

Remi Harris is an exciting guitaristfrom the UK who plays an eclecticmix of original compositions,improvisations, jazz standards andnew arrangements of music fromDjango Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, WesMontgomery, Charlie Parker, PeterGreen and many more. He has touredworldwide as well as performing atBuckingham Palace, Montreal JazzFestival, BBC Proms at the RoyalAlbert Hall with Jamie Cullum. Not tobe missed!

Saturday 7 JulySidesplitters Comedy Presents: FringePreviews Christopher McArthur Boydand Chris ForbesHarbour Arts Centre

We’re bringing the Edinburgh FringeFestival right to your front door inAyrshire with two of the hottestScottish acts giving us a sneak peakof their hysterical new shows.Sensational up and comerChristopher McArthur Boyd and BBCScot Squad and Breaking the NewsStar Chris Forbes, perform over twohours of jam packed award winningstand up.

Sunday 5 August – Saturday 11 AugustScots Opera Project and Ayrshire Opera Presents: Dido and Aeneas

Do you want to be a part of an exciting and unique opera production? We arelooking for chorus members of all voice types and all levels of experience tostar in Dido and Aeneas by Purcell. Or join artist Jamie McNeill on his VisualArts Course and work towards creating visual elements for the production. Youcan help to produce the costumes, scenery and props that will be used onstage in the final show. Even if you can't take part why not come along andenjoy Purcell’s baroque masterpiece for yourself at the final show!

WHAT’S HAPPENING What’s Happeningin North Ayrshire

This brochure gives information on arange of events and activitiesthroughout North Ayrshire, includingthe Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine, theHeritage Centre in Saltcoats andEglinton Country Park in Irvine. Frommusic events to theatre productions,exhibitions to outdoor activities, therereally is something for everyone.

If you are a community arts group,festival group or individual wishing toinclude an event in our future listings,please get in touch with the HarbourArts Centre on 01294 274059.

All information in this brochure iscorrect at the time of going to print.

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CONTENTS

Classes and Workshopspages 4 - 12

Exhibitionspages 13 - 17

Musicpages 18 - 21

Showspages 22 - 25

Outdoorspages 26 - 30

Community Diarypages 31 - 33


4 Classes and Workshops

Saturday 12 MayGillian Park Art: Seascapes andCoastal Painting in Limited Palette10am – 3pmHarbour Arts Centre£50 (includes materials, tea, coffeeand lunch)

After gathering some sketches, photosand beach materials, you will headback to the studio to create a texturedbackground using the gatheredbeach bits and gesso. You will thenuse lovely buttery oils in a limitedpalette of colours to create anatmospheric west coast seascapewith texture you just want to touch! Tobook, please contact Gillian [email protected]

Sunday 27 MayStill Life Pastel Drawing with MareeHughes Art10.30am – 1.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£20 (includes basic materials plustea, coffee and biscuits)

Workshops in the Harbour Arts Centrewith Maree Hughes are aimed at allabilities. Come along and build newskills in a relaxed atmosphere whilegaining confidence and having fun.Spaces are limited, book early toavoid disappointment. Please notethat this workshop is focussed onusing soft pastels, not oil pastels. Tobook please contact Maree [email protected].

Saturday 9 JuneGillian Park Art: Large Floral Abstractsin Collage and Mixed Media10am – 3pmHarbour Arts Centre£50 (includes materials, tea, coffeeand lunch)

Create a big punchy colourfulabstract painting based on bunchesof fabulously blousey blooms. Thisone is all about bold colour, dynamiccomposition and mark making.

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To book, please contact Gillian [email protected]

Sunday 10 JuneSummer Flowers WatercolourWorkshop with Maree Hughes Art10.30am – 1.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£20 (includes basic materials plustea, coffee and biscuits)

Workshops in the Harbour Arts Centrewith Maree Hughes are aimed at allabilities. Come along to build newskills in a relaxed atmosphere whilegaining confidence and having fun.Spaces are limited so book early toavoid disappointment. To book, pleasecontact Maree [email protected]

Sunday 17 JuneLife Drawing11am – 4pmHarbour Arts Centre£35

This life drawing class is open to all. Aseries of poses will be set by theinstructor throughout the day,participants are encouraged to followboth instruction and their ownintuitive approach. The class is veryeasy going and friendly and iscatered for on an individual skillsbasis. Some materials can beprovided but please bring your ownpreferred materials.

To book please contact Peter Tudhopeat [email protected]


Wednesday 4 July and Friday 6 JulyCrazy Hats and Lanterns Workshop(5 – 7 Years)10am – 11amHarbour Arts Centre£6

One hour of fun paper crafts foryoung children who love to create.Have loads of messy fun makingcolourful crazy hats using paper, glue,glitter and all sorts of interestingmaterials. Use your imagination tocreate the craziest hat ever to wearand take home.

You will also design and make abeautiful lantern out of card andtissue paper, decorating it in your ownstyle.

Pre-booking is essential to ensure aspace in the workshop as numberswill be limited. To book and pay,please email Rosi [email protected]

Wednesday 4 July and Friday 6 JulyYoung Artists Printmaking Workshop(8 – 11 years)11.30am – 1pmHarbour Arts Centre£8

Learn how to print your own designonto paper with rollers and inks.

In this 90 minute workshop you willdesign and engrave your image ideathen print it in different colours ontopaper using rollers, inks and pressprint. Have fun experimenting with thematerials and developing your designto create brilliant looking prints totake home and put on the wall.

Pre-booking is essential to ensure aspace in the workshop as numberswill be limited. To book and pay,please email Rosi [email protected]


Tuesday 17 JulyWatercolour Workshop10.30am – 3pmHarbour Arts Centre£35

Watercolour Workshop - Thisworkshop is aimed at those who wantto learn the basics of watercolourpainting. A series of demonstrationsand guidance from experience localartist Alison Thomas will help eventthe most terrified of students!

This class is suitable for beginnersand those who have experience ofwatercolour but want to brush up.Only basic drawing skills required.Materials are supplied although youcan bring your own brushes andpaints along if you have any. Lunchnot included.

To book a place or for any enquiriesplease email Alison [email protected] or visitwww.facebook.com/AyrshireArtClasses

Thursday 19 JulyFelt Wall Hanging Workshop10.30am – 3pmHarbour Arts Centre£35

Make your own felt wall hanging atthis fun workshop. No experiencenecessary! Learn about the wetfelting process with experienced localartist Alison Thomas who will providea series of demonstrations of thisenjoyable technique. Materialssupplied including a driftwood hangerfor your finished piece. Lunch notincluded.

For bookings or enquiries pleaseemail Alison [email protected] or visitwww.facebook.com/AyrshireArtClasses


Tuesday 24 JulyAcrylic Bee Painting10.30am – 3pmHarbour Arts Centre£35

Create your own small bee paintingat this fun class!

Suitable for any level of experience asthere will be very little drawingrequired. Experienced local artistAlison Thomas will provide a series ofdemonstrations using the versatilemedium of acrylic paint includingwashes and detailed brushwork.Materials supplied including a 20cmx 20cm canvas and acrylic paints.Lunch not included

For bookings and enquiries pleaseemail Alison at

[email protected] or visitwww.facebook.com/AyrshireArtClasses

Sunday 5 Aug – Saturday 11 AugScots Opera Project and AyrshireOpera Presents: Dido and AeneasOpera Course (Scots and Gaelic)Sunday 5 Aug, 10am - 5pm Monday 6 - Friday 10 Aug, 6pm - 9pmPerformance on Saturday 11 Aug -2.30pm and 7.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£50

We are looking for chorus membersof all voice types and all levels ofexperience to be involved in anexciting and unique production of theopera Dido and Aeneas by Purcell.The opera will be translated intoScots Language and Gaelic by DrMichael Dempster and will breathenew life into this well-known opera.The course will culminate with aworld premier staged production atThe Harbour Arts Centre on theSaturday 11 August 2018. Rehearsalsand sessions will be held at TheHarbour Arts Centre from 5 - 11August with chorus rehearsals takingplace in the evenings and weekends.This is a unique opportunity to learnfrom professional musicians andsingers on vocal and dramaticinterpretation of opera. Theproduction will be fully staged,


costumed and accompanied bypiano and strings.

To reserve your place please [email protected]

Monday 6 Aug – Saturday 11 AugScots Opera Project and AyrshireOpera Presents: Dido and AeneasVisual Arts CourseMonday 6 - Thursday 9 Aug, 2pm -5pmFriday 10 Aug, 2pm - 9pm Performance on Saturday 11 August2.30pm and 7.30pm (optional)Harbour Arts CentreFree

A Visual Arts Course led by ArtistJamie McNeill working towardscreating visual elements for aproduction of the Scots OperaProject’s Dido and Aeneas at theHarbour Arts Centre in Irvine.

Jamie has planned and organised aseries of workshops in whichparticipants will get the chance todesign and produce various visualelements to accompany theproduction. Using recycled and scrapmaterials participants will producecostumes, scenery and props that willbe used on stage in the final show.

Participants will receive a free ticketto see the finished production. Toreserve your place please [email protected]

Saturday 18 AugSummer Flowers WatercolourWorkshop with Maree Hughes Art10.30am – 1.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£20 (includes basic materials plustea, coffee and biscuits)

Workshops in the Harbour Arts Centrewith Maree Hughes are aimed at allabilities. Come along to build newskills in a relaxed atmosphere whilegaining confidence and having fun.Spaces are limited, book early toavoid disappointment. To book pleasecontact Maree [email protected].


Saturday 18 Aug – Saturday 22 SepSaturday Art Class with Julia Griffin(11-16yrs)11am – 12.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£45 (for 6 weeks)

The Saturday Art Class is suitable foryoung adults with a passion for art.You will have the freedom to exploreany medium or theme of your ownchoosing and the tutor will give plentyof technical guidance. Drawing andpainting media will be provided. Pre-booking is essential, please email:[email protected]

Sunday 19 AugGillian Park Art: Summer Sunsets in Oils10.30am – 4pmHarbour Arts Centre£50 (includes materials, tea, coffeeand lunch)

A glorious explosion of oranges, pinksand reds! Paint a summer sunset inbuttery oils – perfect for beginners! Tobook, please contact Gillian [email protected]


Monday 20 Aug – Monday 15 Oct(excluding Monday 24 Sep)Art Classes with Maree Hughes7pm – 9pmHarbour Arts Centre£56 (8 week block)

This class is aimed at all abilities anddesigned to enable you to explorefurther possibilities developing yourown art practise. It is a relaxingenvironment for you to come along toand explore your creativity. We willlook at strengthening drawing skillsby trying out various techniques andalso how to start a painting. The classaims for each person to go at theirown pace and to eventually becomeconfident enough to try out their ownideas. To book please contact Mareeat [email protected].

Tuesday 21 August – Tuesday 9 OctArt Classes with Julia GriffinHarbour Arts Centre10am – 12noon£56 (8 week block)

The Tuesday Art Class has a relaxedand friendly atmosphere and issuitable for all levels of artistic ability,particularly beginner andintermediate. There is a range of

drawing and painting media providedas well as a catalogue of images toinspire your creativity.

To book please contact Julia [email protected]

Tuesday 21 August – Tuesday 9 OctWrite Out of the Ordinary – WritersGroup12.30pm – 2.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£48 (8 sessions and internet support)

Take a walk through the creativewriting experience - from puttingthose first thoughts/descriptions/emotions down on paper to varioustypes of publication. The group has avariety of interests and abilities so wecover as many aspects of writing aspossible. No minimum level ofexperience required, just awillingness to put words on paperand have fun doing it.

The tutor is Francis Gay from TheSunday Post who writes TheFriendship Book annually, is Wayfarerin the quarterly magazine Evergreen,wrote Dennis The Menace for TheBeano and has had a book publishedin Korean (which he can’t even read!).


Wednesday 22 Aug – Wednesday10 OctThursday 23 Aug – Thursday 11 OctArt Classes with David Reid10am – 12noonHarbour Arts Centre£56 (8 week block)

This class should cater for all, fromthe very beginner to the improver. Theclass is geared towards the individualand their special interests. There isoccasional group work to challengethe students in a particular aspect ofart, perhaps highlighting a famousartist or a style. Practical advice, hintsand tips will improve your skills andyour artwork. To book, please contactDavid at [email protected]


Friday 16 March – Friday 4 MayWest Side Glory: An Exhibition of workby Pat KramekHarbour Arts Centre, Main GalleriesFree Entry

The glory of the west coast. Acollection of paintings from Ayrshireartist Pat Kramek portraying themagical story of colour from theOuter Hebrides to the Rhins ofGalloway.

Tuesday 3 April – Friday 18 MayView From India Gate and Red Fort: ACollection of Photographsdocumenting the IndianIndependence from Neville RamsayIrvine Townhouse, John Galt Gallery Free Entry

On 15 August 1947 India declaredIndependence from British rule. At thetop of Delhi’s India Gate on this day,and on the battlements of Red Fortthe following day, was 22 year oldRAF wireless mechanic NevilleRamsay, from Irvine, clutching hiscamera. 70 years on and about toturn 92, Neville had never publishedthe photographs that he took at thisevent. On Tuesday 4 July 2017 hewas filmed by the BBC’s One Show

programme as he put thesephotographs on public display for thefirst time at Glasgow City Chambers.They remained on display there forsome time but have not been onshow again - until now!

Monday 30 April - Friday 20 JulyIrvine BurghIrvine Townhouse, MontgomeryGalleryFree Entry

A look into Irvine Burgh’s past withinteresting artefacts. Irvine Burghweights and measures, IrvineVolunteers artefacts, the history of theTownhouse and more.

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The Townhouse was the home ofIrvine Burgh Court, which makes it theperfect place to display the history ofthe Burgh.

Friday 11 May – Saturday 2 June‘(dis)place(d)’The Barony Centre, West KilbrideFree Entry

Exhibition of Syrian Refugee Villagesdesigned and created by MickMcGraw with support from WestKilbride Primary School pupils.

Friday 18 May – Friday 29 JunePainting the West Coast: An Exhibitionof work by Sandra Ratcliffe andBridget HunterHarbour Arts Centre, Main GalleriesFree Entry

A vibrant art exhibition of thewonderful west coast of Scotland.Ayrshire artists Bridget Hunter andSandra Ratcliffe use both oil andacrylic to paint the wildness and thebeauty of this stunning landscape.

Tuesday 22 May – Monday 20 AugLandmarks: an Exhibition of Drawingsby Julia GriffinIrvine Townhouse, John Galt GalleryFree Entry

‘Landmarks’ is a small exhibition ofdrawings which celebrate the beautyand history of architecture in NorthAyrshire. Julia has chosen severallandmark buildings to draw using acombination of graphite, watercolourand pastel in a semi-photorealisticstyle. The original drawings areavailable for purchase and the fullseries will be made available in print.


Until Wednesday 4 JulyJunior Football in North AyrshireHeritage Centre, SaltcoatsFree Entry

Who’s your favourite North Ayrshireteam? A look back at over 100 yearsof proud history of Junior Football inNorth Ayrshire through interviews,artefacts and photographs. Throughthe successes, the disappointments,the rivalries and lifelong loyalsupporters, we’re delighted toshowcase it all at the Heritage Centre.

Friday 1 June – Sunday 21 OctoberMaritime Perspectives: Collecting Artof a Seafaring NationScottish Maritime Museum, IrvineAdults £7.50, Concessions £5.50,Kids go Free

The Scottish Maritime Museumunveils a remarkable new national artcollection capturing life along

Scotland’s coastline in all its grit andglory.

Featuring over 100 artworks by artistssuch as FCB Cadell, Ian HamiltonFinlay, Muirhead Bone, Kate Downieand John Bellany, ‘MaritimePerspectives: Collecting Art of aSeafaring Nation’ takes visitors on acaptivating voyage from the 1830s toearly 21st century. Artworks rangeacross a host of mediums includingoil painting, watercolour, sketchingand photography, sculpture andmixed media.

A full summer programme ofengaging events and activitiesaccompanies the exhibition. Forfurther information visitwww.scottishmaritimemuseum.org

Tuesday 5 June – Wednesday 27JuneSt Matthew's Academy 10 yearcelebration Enterprise ExhibitionHarbour Arts Centre, Studio GalleryFree Entry

St Matthew's pupils, as part of theirEnterprise education, have researchedand created work in the style ofScottish artists with a particular focuson using the school as a stimulus tocelebrate its 10 year anniversary.

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Inspiration has been taken fromartists such Jack Vetrianno, AlistairGow, Scott Naismith, Simon Reekie,Liz Myhill and Fiona Thompson. Thepurpose of the exhibition is to shareand showcase the skills and creativethinking of the pupils with the widercommunity. Please note that accessto the HAC Studio Gallery can belimited, please check before visiting.

Thursday 7 June – Saturday 23 JuneNorth Ayrshire Pupil’s PhotographicExhibitionThe Barony Centre, West KilbrideFree Entry

A photographic exhibition by pupilsfrom North Ayrshire SecondarySchools.

Friday 29 June – Saturday 21 JulyLife After…The Barony Centre, West KilbrideFree Entry

A photographic exhibition by KennyAllan.

Wednesday 11 July - Saturday 29SeptemberBack to the 80sHeritage Centre, SaltcoatsFree

Remember the music, neon colours,toys and games of the 1980s? Cometo the Heritage Centre to relive thatvibrant decade with our summerdisplay. Lots of interestinginformation and hands on interactivethings to do. Bring the kids along fora game of Sonic the Hedgehog!


Monday 30 July - Friday 14SeptemberA History of MarymassIrvine Townhouse, MontgomeryGalleryFree

Take a look back at 80 years of theMarymass Festival this summer. Feelall the fun of the Marymass Fair, takea look back at past MarymassQueens and see lots of interestingMarymass Festival objects andartefacts at Irvine Townhouse.

Friday 13 July 2018 - Friday 7September 2018Street Level Photoworks Presents:Futureproof 2018 Harbour Arts Centre, Main GalleriesFree Entry

Futureproof 2018 is the 10thexhibition initiated by Street LevelGallery profiling up-and-comingphotographic image-makers acrossScotland’s Fine Art and dedicatedPhotography courses. It aims tocapture the full range of ways thatyounger and emerging artists engagewith photography in analogue anddigital forms. The exhibition includesa range of creatives whose images

capture aspects of the diverse natureof ‘the photographic image’ and itsrelationship to fine art.

Saturday 28 July – Saturday 18AugustNew Cunninghame Open Art ClubExhibitionThe Barony Centre, West KilbrideFree Entry

The most recent work from the NewCunninghame Art Club.

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Friday 4 MayYardbird Presents: Remi Harris Trio7.30pm – 10pmHarbour Arts Centre£12 advanced/£14 on the door

Remi Harris is an exciting guitaristfrom the UK who plays an eclecticmix of original compositions,improvisations, jazz standards andnew arrangements of music fromDjango Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, WesMontgomery, Charlie Parker, PeterGreen and many more. He plays avariety of acoustic and electric guitarsand the shows are interspersed withhis commentary about the history ofthe music and instruments he’splaying. He has toured worldwide aswell as performing at BuckinghamPalace, Montreal Jazz Festival, BBCProms at the Royal Albert Hall withJamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Televisionand live on BBC Radio 2 and BBCRadio 3.

"Extraordinary musician" JamieCullum, BBC Radio 2

"Astonishing stuff" Cerys Matthews,BBC Radio 6 Music

"Brilliant" Martin Taylor MBE

Saturday 12 MayFreckfest Presents: Louise Connell7.30pm – 10.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£6

Louise Connell is a singer-songwriterfrom Airdrie. Previously performingand releasing her music under thename REVERIEME, she has earned aconsiderable reputation as anoutstanding songwriter with aparticular knack for framing intelligentand literate lyrics in hauntinglybeautiful melodies, delivered by “avoice that would melt iron”(Ravechild).

Her first studio album, Straw Woman(2016), was released to consistentcritical acclaim and overwhelmingly

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positive reviews, and was the featuredalbum of the week on several BBCRadio Scotland programmes as wellas receiving general airplay on Radio2, Radio 6 (Lauren Laverne’s“Headphone Moment”), Radio 4,Virgin Radio and Amazing Radio.

Sunday 20 MaySunday Jazz with the New OrleansJoymakers2pm – 4.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£8/£6

The best of traditional jazz played bysome of Scotland’s leadingmusicians.

Saturday 2 JuneThe Boyds Music Presents: AcousticBeatles and Acoustic Eagles7.30pm – 10pmHarbour Arts Centre£10

Following the success of the AcousticSting and Acoustic Mac show inFebruary, the HAC is delighted toannounce another performance fromhusband and wife duo The Boyds.Acoustic Beatles has all the best ofThe Fab Four including the signaturesound of tight two-part harmoniescoupled with percussive guitar - a joyto listen to in this great concert. Thisset will be followed by AcousticEagles, emulating the sound of theearly Eagles with creative strippedback interpretations that give thesongs a fresh inspired exciting edge.

Sunday 24 JuneSunday Jazz with the New OrleansJoymakers2pm – 4.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£8/£6


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Sunday 24 JuneClub Americana: The Danberrys7.30pm – 10pmHarbour Arts Centre£12

One of the hottest acts to emergefrom the gutsier underbelly ofNashville’s music scene, the soulfulpairing of Ben DeBerry and DorothyDaniel have been building a sizeablefan base on both sides of the Atlantic.Superlative musicians and vocalists,they return to these shores after atriumphant visit in 2017, as one ofthe main acts for this year’s MaverickAmericana Festival in Suffolk. TheDanberrys have won various awardsand nominations for Best AmericanaAlbum. Their most recent releasecreated quite an impact, attractingglowing praise from the critics, suchas:

“Wonderful” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

“The sweetest harmonies you everheard this side of The Everly Brothers”RnR magazine

Sunday 15 JulyClub Americana: Hillfolk Noir7.30pm – 10pmHarbour Arts Centre£12

One of the hardest-working bands onthe US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noirhave built themselves a hugeStateside following playing what hasbeen described as music “filteredthrough a country-tinged, swampy-swingin’, hillbilly-delta-blues- ragtimeword machine”.

Working out of Boise, Idaho, they havewon a lot of fans in the UK after sixsuccessful tours on this side of theAtlantic. This is what some mediafolks have said about them:

“A raggedy, rollicking adrelalin shot”fRoots magazine

“An incandescent car crash of blues,medicine show sensibilities, countryand rock ‘n’ roll” Mary Ann Kennedy,BBC Radio 3


Sunday 22 JulySunday Jazz with the New OrleansJoymakers2pm – 4.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£8/£6


Sunday 29 JulyClub Americana: Laura Cortese andthe Dance Cards7.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£12

Returning after 12 months where theyhave toured the world to widespreadacclaim, Laura Cortese and TheDance Cards, who in 2016, won a“most memorable gig of the year,”accolade in Rock ‘n’ Reel magazine,are now firmly established as one ofthe most potent acts on the rootsmusic scene. They wowed a hugecrowd from the main stage ofGlasgow’s Royal Concert Hall duringCeltic Connections in January, havingpreviously taken both Shetland andOrkney Folk Festivals by storm.

Back in the UK as one of the main

visiting attractions at the bigUnderneath the Stars festival, theband kicked off 2018 in style whentheir new album picked up ravereviews and was play-listed at BBCRadio 6. Awarding the album a 5-starreview (there were many) at Acousticmagazine, Julian Piper called it“stunning”.

Sunday 19 AugustSunday Jazz with the New OrleansJoymakers2pm – 4.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£8/£6


Theatre

Saturday 5 MaySidesplitters Comedy Club:Spontaneous Potter8pm – 10.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£8

Witches and wizards! Grab yourwands tightly for this UK smash hit!Spontaneous Potter is an entirelyimprovised Harry Potter comedy showbased on an audience suggestion ofa fanfiction title. An entirely new Potteradventure is magically improvised onthe spot – with live musicalaccompaniment! A must see forcomedy and Potter fans alike.

With special guest comedian BillyKirkwood.

Friday 11 MayGeorge Wyllie Medium Presents: ThePresence of Spirit Tour7.30pm – 9.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£12.50

Join George Wyllie Psychic Mediumas he brings his unique style ofmediumship to the stage proving lifeafter death with love, laughter anduplifting banter. Quoted as a “gift likeno other” you will have tears ofsadness and joy in one night feelingthe presence of spirit. Ticketsavailable at www.georgemedium.com

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Friday 18 May and Saturday 19 MayThe Kitchen Party: An Original PieceDevised by Sylvia Malinson7.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£10/£8

How many times have you ended upin a Kitchen Party? Come on ajourney of emotions with lots oflaughter and some tears. With part ofthe production scripted and somedevised this will truly be a uniqueperformance. Each scene will endwith a song that will capture themoment and you are more thanwelcome to sing along! It’s sure to bea fun, witty and charming evening.Not suitable for under 16s.

Friday 1 JuneIsosceles Theatre Presents: On OurWay to Lisbon7.30pm – 8.45pmHarbour Arts Centre£10/£8

Two actors recreate Celtic's heroic1967 European Cup victory in thespectacular and iconic show 'On OurWay to Lisbon'. Over the last fewyears the play has thrilled audiencesin Scotland, Ireland, England and LasVegas, gathering rave reviews, awardsand standing ovations. The show hasobvious appeal for football fans, butfor those with little interest in thegame, it stands as a stunning pieceof theatre for all. The show returns toIrvine for the fourth time.

'Theatre at its best - high octane stuffand marvellously executed. I felt theentirely enthusiastic audience couldhappily have stayed for more.' – Mailon Sunday

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Friday 8 JuneMAD Productions Presents: The Priceof a Fish Supper7.30pm – 9.15pmHarbour Arts Centre£10/£8 concession

Set somewhere on the Ayrshire Coast,The Price of a Fish Supper by award-winning novelist and playwrightCatherine Czerkawska, explores thedemise of the fishing industry as seenthrough the reminiscences of ex-fisherman Rab, played by Ken O’Hara.

Like a modern-day, ‘ancient mariner’,Rab relates his riveting story of love,rivalry and disaster. The one-man playis at once tragic and funny, holdingout, by the end, the faintest glimmerof hope. The play had a sell-outAyrshire debut production at theGaiety Studio Theatre in Ayr.

There will be a question and answersession after the performance.

Saturday 16 JuneGeez A Break Productions Presents:Pinocchio the Summer Panto 2pm – 3.15pmHarbour Arts Centre£10 adult/£8 child

After a successful seven-week sell-outChristmas tour, Pinocchio is retouringtheatres in the month of June! JoinDame Gepetto as she wishes upon astar to bring her beloved puppetPinocchio to life.

A magical and hilarious productionguaranteed to have audienceslaughing from start to finish. Theperfect summer panto treat becausea panto's for life – not just forChristmas!


Saturday 7 JulySidesplitters Comedy Presents: FringePreviews Christopher McArthur Boydand Chris Forbes8pm – 10.30pmHarbour Arts Centre£8

We’re bringing the Edinburgh FringeFestival right to your front door inAyrshire with two of the hottestScottish acts giving us sneak peak oftheir hysterical new shows.Sensational up and comerChristopher McArthur Boyd and BBCScot Squad and Breaking the NewsStar Chris Forbes, perform over twohours of jam packed award winningstand up.

Saturday 11 AugustScots Opera Project and AyrshireOpera Presents: Dido and Aeneas(Gaelic and Scots LanguageTranslation)2.30pm & 7.30pm Harbour Arts Centre£10

The Scots Opera Project and AyrshireOpera present Purcell’s baroquemasterpiece, Dido and Aeneas, with anew Gaelic and Scots Language

libretto by Dr Michael Dempster. Theproduction will be performed byprofessional soloists, a communitychorus and accompanied by pianoand strings. Set in a post-apocalypticScotland, the story recounts the loveof Dido for the foreign hero Aeneas,and her despair when he abandonsher. The Scots Opera Project willbreathe new life and language intothis renowned and much loved opera.For more information visitwww.ayrshireoperaexperience.co.uk

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 JulyFriday 17 and Saturday 18 AugustThe McDougalls’ Summer SizzlerShow!2pm each dayHarbour Arts Centre£5 per ticket or £15 for a family offour

Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag theRabbit head out for a picnic in thepark, jam-packed with singalongsongs and musical mayhem. But willthe grumpy Queen Bee spoil theirlovely lunch? An interactive showfrom Scotland’s 5-Star Children’sTheatre Company, sure to put a sunnysmile on the faces of weans andgrown-ups alike. Come dressed forthe sun!

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Booking is essential for events withthe North Ayrshire Ranger Service.Please call 01294 551776 or [email protected] further information on any of theevent listed below.

Friday 4 May Spier’s Night WalkNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service8.45pm - 10.15pmSpier's Old School Grounds, Beith£2

Join North Ayrshire Ranger Service aswe celebrate all things night-time andthe animals that exist in the DarkSide. May the Fourth Be With You!

Saturday 5 May and then every 2ndSaturdayWednesday 9 May and then every2nd WednesdayFriends of EglintonNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service9.30am – 12.30pmEglinton Country ParkFree

Help the Rangers and Friends ofEglinton to enhance the Park bytaking part in a conservation task.Come along, join in and feel good.

Meet at The Visitor Centre. Hot drinksand biscuits will be provided. Dressfor the weather with warm clothingand sturdy footwear.

Tuesday 8 MayWild Toddlers: Wee Urchins!North Ayrshire Rangers Service10am – 11am or 1.30pm – 2.30pmSaltcoats Beach£2 per child

Come along with your babies andtoddlers and enjoy all that your localcoastline has to offer on these funwalks led by our Rangers. Meet atWinton Circus, Saltcoats beside theold boating ponds. Under 6’s only,maximum of three children perparent/guardian. Adults are expectedto participate. Come prepared for theweather - wellies and waterproofs arerecommended. The fun doesn’t stopbecause of the rain!

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Sunday 13 MayRoving Volunteers: Kirktonhall GlenWest Kilbride North Ayrshire RangerService10am – 12.30pmFree

Help the Rangers and RovingVolunteers with practical tasks acrossNorth Ayrshire. Come along, join inand feel good. This time we will befocussing on the drainage and pathsat Kirktonhall Glen.

Hot drinks and biscuits will beprovided. Dress for the weather withwarm clothing and sturdy footwear.

Thursday 24 MayRoving Volunteers: Irvine Beach ParkNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 12.30pmFree

Help the Rangers and RovingVolunteers with practical tasks acrossNorth Ayrshire. Come along, join inand feel good. This time we will beremoving scrub regeneration fromIrvine Beach Park’s pilot meadowplots. Hot drinks and biscuits will beprovided. Dress for the weather withwarm clothing and sturdy footwear.

Tuesday 5 JuneWild Toddlers: Brilliant BugsNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 11am or 1.30pm – 2.30pmEglinton Country Park £2 per child

Come along with your babies andtoddlers and enjoy all that yourCountry Park has to offer on these funwalks led by our Rangers. Meet at theVisitor Centre to register. Under 6’sonly, maximum of three children perparent/guardian. Adults are expectedto participate. Come prepared for theweather - wellies and waterproofs arerecommended. The fun doesn’t stopbecause of the rain!

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Sunday 10 June and Thursday 21JuneRoving Volunteers: Irvine Beach ParkNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 12.30pmFree

Help the Rangers and RovingVolunteers with practical tasks acrossNorth Ayrshire. Come along, join inand feel good. This month we will besurveying the wildflowers at IrvineBeach Park’s pilot meadow plots. Hotdrinks and biscuits will be provided.Dress for the weather with warmclothing and sturdy footwear.

Wednesday 27 JuneAcorn ClubNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service5pm – 7pmEglinton Country Park£16/per child for 8 sessions or £8/perchild for four session block

If you’re aged between seven and 11years and you like exploring or areinterested in discovering naturalhistory and wildlife, join the AcornClub for two hours of parent-free funand wildlife experiences. Dress for theweather with sturdy footwear andclothes that you don’t mind gettingmuddy. Meet at the Courtyard.

Tuesday 3 JulyWild Families: Hey, Ho… Meadow!North Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 11am or 1.30pm – 2.30pmEglinton Country Park£2 per child

Explore meadows with the RangerService. Under 6’s only, maximum ofthree children per parent/guardian.Payment should be made at the timeof booking, card payments welcomed.Adults are expected to participate.Come prepared for the weather -wellies and waterproofs arerecommended. The fun doesn’t stopbecause of the rain!


Wednesday 4 July, 18 July, 25 July,1 AugustWild WednesdaysNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service1.30pm – 3.30pmEglinton Country Park£2 per child

Let the kids run wild for two hourswith the Countryside Rangers! Yourseven to 11 year olds will learn aboutthe wonders of our Country Park’snatural world in a fun andimaginative way. Sturdy shoes andold clothes are a must! Dress for theweather with sturdy footwear andclothes that you don’t mind gettingmuddy. Meet at the Courtyard.

Sunday 15 JulyStevenston Beach BioblitzArdeer Friends and North AyrshireRanger Service11am onwardsFree

A day of survey and discovery atStevenston Beach Local NatureReserve. Join us as we run a range ofwildlife surveys throughout the dayand learn what animals and plantscall this incredible habitat home: abiodiversity bonanza!

Friday 20 JulyDiscover Rockpools! CumbraeNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service11am – 1pmFree

Join North Ayrshire Ranger Service onan undersea adventure. Find out whatweird, wild wonders live in our coastalwaters. What lurks in the deep? Let’sfind out! Meet at Crocodile Rock,Millport. This is a free, drop-in event socome along when you want, for aslong as you want! Please wearsuitable outdoor clothing and goodsturdy footwear as rocks can beslippery. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.

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Thursday 26 JulyRoving Volunteers: Stevenston BeachParkNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 12.30pmFree

Help the Rangers and RovingVolunteers with practical tasks acrossNorth Ayrshire. Come along, join inand feel good. This month we will beconducting Wildflower Surveys atStevenston Beach Park. Hot drinksand biscuits will be provided. Dressfor the weather with warm clothingand sturdy footwear.

Tuesday 7 AugustWild Families: Incy Wincy SpiderNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 11am or 1.30pm – 2.30pm£2 per child

Come along with your babies andtoddlers and enjoy all that yourCountry Park has to offer on these funwalks led by our Rangers. Meet at theVisitor Centre to register. Under 6’sonly, maximum of three children perparent/guardian. Adults are expectedto participate. Come prepared for theweather - wellies and waterproofs arerecommended. The fun doesn’t stopbecause of the rain!

Wednesday 29 AugustAcorn ClubNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service5pm – 7pmEglinton Country Park£16/per child for 8 sessions or £8/perchild for four session block

If you’re aged between seven and 11years and you like exploring or areinterested in discovering naturalhistory and wildlife, join the AcornClub for two hours of parent-free funand wildlife experiences. Dress for theweather with sturdy footwear andclothes that you don’t mind gettingmuddy. Meet at the Courtyard.

Saturday 18 August Roving Volunteers: Stevenston BeachParkNorth Ayrshire Ranger Service10am – 12.30pmFree

Help the Rangers and RovingVolunteers with practical tasks acrossNorth Ayrshire. Come along, join inand feel good. This time we will bepulling ragwort at Stevenston BeachPark. Hot drinks and biscuits will beprovided. Dress for the weather withwarm clothing and sturdy footwear.


Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 MayFestival of Museums ‘Pirate Takeover’11am – 4pmScottish Maritime MuseumAdults £7.50, Concessions £5.50,Kids go free

Lots of family fun as pirates take overthe Museum including craft activities,face painting and games. Additionalcharges may apply for someactivities. For further information, visitwww.scottishmaritimemuseum.org

All Year RoundArran Theatre and Arts Trust Presentthe Arran Art TrailStudios Around ArranFree

Come and discover Arran’s 18 art andcraft creative studios, workshops andgalleries set within Arran’s inspiringand often hidden landscape. Pick upa leaflet on the ferry or on the island,visitwww.arranopenstudios.com/arran-art-trailor search for the Arran art trailFacebook page for more information.

COMMUNITY DIARY

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Capall Dorcha Theatre Company:Youth Theatre ClassesAdult Script Reading ClassesCost: To Be Confirmed

In March, local theatre companyCapall Dorcha launched theireducational outreach programmecalled Ensemble. Based in Ardrossan,over the next three years theorganisation will deliver youth theatreclasses, adult script reading classes,professional development workshopsand dementia friendly events. Formore information please go towww.capalldorcha.com, visit at TheMichael Lynch Centre, 71 PrincessStreet Ardrossan or telephone 01294475648.

Saturday 7 July – Saturday 21 JulyThe North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition10am – 4pmEglinton Country Park, Raquet HallFree Entry (donations gratefullyaccepted)

The Annual North Ayrshire Open ArtExhibition is back for its 22nd Year! Itis currently the biggest art exhibitionin North Ayrshire and shows a largevariety of quality artworks from thebest artistic talent around. Theexhibition is housed in the RaquetHall, in the grounds of thepicturesque Eglinton Country Park socome and join us for a day of freshair and inspired artworks in abeautiful setting.

Thursday 16 August – Monday 27AugustMarymass FestivalIrvine, Various Locations

Marymass Festival has beencelebrated in Irvine for centuries andis recognised locally and nationallyas a major event that annuallyattracts thousands of visitors during a12-day period in mid-August. Basedhistorically on a medieval religious


festival and local horse fair,Marymass now incorporates theancient ceremonial Riding of theMarches and has developed over theyears into a major multifacetedcommunity event incorporatingvarious activities, parades andcelebrations. Look out for theMarymass brochure, available fromlocal libraries, community centresand businesses from July. Contact:[email protected]

Saturday 1 September – Sunday 9SeptemberLargs Viking FestivalVarious locations around LargsEntry Fee

Living history 13th Century VikingVillage, markets and weekendentertainment. Festival of Fire takesplace on 8 September with burning oflong boat and fireworks display. Formore details visitwww.largsvikingfestival.org

Harbour Arts Centre114 - 116 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ

01294 274 059

[email protected]

Opening TimesTuesday 9.30am – 4.45pm

Wednesday 9.30am – 4.45pm

Thursday 9.30am – 4.45pm

Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm

Saturday when booked

Sunday when booked

BookingsOnline

www.ticketweb.co.uk

In PersonCall into one of our venues. You canpay by credit card, debit card orcheque, made payable to NorthAyrshire Council (with a validguarantee card). For postal bookingsa surcharge of 50p will apply.

RefundsTickets cannot be exchanged, ormoney refunded, except in the eventof cancellation by the Harbour ArtsCentre.

ConcessionsThese apply to full-time students,under 18s, senior citizens, peopleregistered as disabled and acompanion, and benefit claimants.Proof of eligibility is required.

Group BookingsFor group bookings we offer one freeticket for every 10 purchased.

Eglinton Country ParkVisitors Centre, Eglinton Country Park,Irvine, KA12 8TA

01294 551776

[email protected]

Please note that Wild Wednesdaysand Wild Toddlers have to be bookedin advance. Please call the visitorcentre on the number above.

CONTACT AND BOOKING INFORMATION

Booking and Contact Information


Visitor Centre Opening TimesOpening hours from Easter Weekendtill end of September.

Open daily Wednesday - Sunday10am- 4.30pm

Irvine TownhouseHigh Street, Irvine, KA12 0AZ

01294 310060

Opening TimesMonday 9.30am -1pm &

2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday 2pm - 4.30pm &5.30pm - 8pm

Wednesday 9.30am -1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 9.30am -1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

Friday 9.30am -1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

Saturday 9.30am -1pm & (first of every 2pm - 4.30pmmonth)

Heritage Centre13 Kirkgate, Saltcoats, KA21 5HB

01294 464174

[email protected]

Opening TimesMonday 9.30am -1pm &

2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday 9.30am -1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

Wednesday 9.30am -1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm

Saturday 9.30am -1pm & (first of every 2pm - 4.30pmmonth)

Advanced booking for all HeritageCentre activities is advised

AT A GLANCE

Saturday 12 MayFreckfest Presents: Louise Connell

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 MayFestival of Museums ‘Pirate Takeover’

Thursday 24 MayRoving Volunteers: Irvine Beach Park

Sunday 27 MayStill Life Pastel Drawing with MareeHughes Art

Friday 1 JuneIsosceles Theatre Presents: On OurWay to Lisbon

Thursday 7 June - Saturday 23 JuneNorth Ayrshire Pupil’s PhotographicExhibition

Saturday 16 JuneGeez A Break Productions Presents:Pinocchio the Summer Panto

Thursday 7 June - Saturday 23 JuneNorth Ayrshire Pupil’s Photographic

Wednesday 4 July and Friday 6 JulyCrazy Hats and Lanterns Workshop

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 JulyThe McDougalls’ Summer Sizzler Show!

Tuesday 24 JulyAcrylic Bee Painting

Sunday 29 JulyClub Americana: Laura Cortese andthe Dance Cards

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 JulyThe McDougalls’ Summer Sizzler Show!

Sunday 19 AugustGillian Park Art: Summer Sunsets in Oils

Sunday 19 AugustSunday Jazz with the New OrleansJoymakers

Wednesday 29 AugustAcorn Club

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