The annual TomFest25 charity concert has delivered another outstanding result for the Ayrshire Kids Xmas Toy Appeal, raising a total of £5,024.58 and drawing a capacity crowd to Mauchline for a night filled with music and community spirit. Supported once again by local employer Land Energy, the sold-out event welcomed more than 250 attendees. The programme featured six live acts, a burlesque chair dance group, and a standout performance by the 70-strong Ayrshire Rock Choir, c

Ayrshire Hospice has expressed heartfelt thanks to Ayrshire Refrigeration for their outstanding generosity after the company installed a new air source heat pump system in the Hospice’s Ayr and Troon shops entirely free of charge. The project was carried out by Adam Snr, Adam and Callum Boyd, whose contribution will play a significant role in supporting the Hospice’s long-term sustainability goals. By upgrading the heating system at both locations, the work will help reduce e

Ayrshire food brand Tempura is celebrating its fifth anniversary, reflecting on a period of rapid growth that has seen the business expand across the region, created up to 70 jobs and raised significant funds for various charities. Photo Credit: Tempura Cafe/Bar/2go Facebook (Public) In a post shared on social media, the company said: “Today we turn 5… 5 years ago Brandon started this journey with a dream and a Mark. We opened the doors to the Ayr Restaurant on the 16th of No

Do you want to prevent your old or unused bras from going to landfill? Well look no further than the new bra recycling station at Saltcoats Library. The local North Ayrshire library is calling on members of the public to donate bras via a new and convenient bra recycling point, located at the library reception to raise vital funds for secondary spread breast cancer research. Introduced in partnership with charity Against Breast Cancer, the recycling station allows Saltcoats L

Ayrshire Cancer Support has announced that a limited number of spaces remain for its next Look Good Feel Better UK workshop, taking place on Wednesday 12th November from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the charity’s Ayr centre. The popular sessions are delivered by trained volunteer beauty experts who guide participants through step-by-step skincare and makeup techniques designed to boost confidence and wellbeing during or after cancer treatment. The workshops are completely free to at

Stagecoach South Scotland has teamed up with Ayr United and The Night Before Christmas Campaign to help bring festive joy to children and families across Ayrshire this festive period. Now in its fourth year of support for the charity, Stagecoach is calling on fans and members of the local area to donate gifts at Somerset Park ahead of Ayr United’s home fixture against Arbroath on Saturday 15 November. The goal will be to fill an entire bus with presents that will be distribut

Monkton’s much-loved festive fun run has officially sold out for 2025, with every place for the Monkton Milers Santa Dash now taken. Returning for its sixth year, the event has become one of Ayrshire’s favourite festive traditions, bringing together hundreds of runners, walkers and families to celebrate the season, all while raising vital funds for NODA Ayrshire. Taking place on Sunday 7th December, the Santa Dash promises a morning filled with festive spirit, community laugh

The Reel Plaice in Ayr has been named one of five national finalists in the prestigious Peter Hill Award 2025, organised by Middleton Foods. The award, created in memory of the company’s late CEO Peter Hill, celebrates excellence and passion within the fish and chip industry. This year’s competition received a large number of entries from across the UK, with The Reel Plaice earning its place among the top contenders. Ryan Baker, Sales Manager at Middleton Foods, said: “We lau

As we celebrate National Black Cat Day, Toothless is the perfect reminder that there’s nothing unlucky about a black cat, especially one who’s found her happy ending. Thirteen-year-old Toothless, formerly known as Mercy, arrived at the Scottish SPCA Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre after her previous owner was unable to look after her.   Mercy, suffering from a skin condition and feeling anxious in her new surroundings, was fostered by former Animal Care Assistant Ei

A Kilmarnock-based organisation that tackles health and social inequalities across Ayrshire has been named Charity of the Year at the Ayrshire Business Awards. The Killie Community team with their trophy for Charity of the Year The Killie Community, the charitable arm of Kilmarnock Football Club, received the accolade at the annual event organised by the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, standing out among a host of leading charities from across the region. Head of charity Jodan

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The Ayrshire Small Scale Tree Planting Programme is continuing through 2025/26, with grants of up to £1,000 available for planting native trees in South and East Ayrshire within the UNESCO Biosphere region.   Hosted by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership and backed by funding from South Ayrshire Council, Scottish Forestry, the Woodland Trust and Land Energy, the scheme is now in its third season and has seen the planting of over 2700 trees since its launc

Kiltwalk 2026 Officially Open for Registration Step Up for Charity! Ayrshire fundraisers, dust off those walking shoes Kiltwalk 2026 is officially open for registration! Scotland’s biggest charity walking event is back, inviting people across the country to lace up and take part in a year of unforgettable community spirit, fundraising, and fun, all while supporting local causes that make a real difference. Participants can once again choose from a range of walking distances,