East Ayrshire is gearing up for a week of Halloween excitement as a packed programme of family-friendly events runs from Saturday 11 October to Sunday 19 October, offering something for everyone during the school holidays. From spooky storytelling and outdoor adventures to arts, crafts, and interactive theatre, the region’s venues are promising plenty of entertainment for families looking to make the most of the autumn break. At the Burns House Museum & Library, the frightful

Ayrshire Businesses Join Forces on Journey to Net Zero Businesses across North Ayrshire are uniting to tackle climate change through the Net Zero Accelerator, a year-long programme designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises reduce their carbon emissions and adopt sustainable practices. Delivered by North Ayrshire Council in partnership with Net Zero Nation and part-funded by Zero Waste Scotland, the initiative offers workshops, carbon-accounting tools, and one-to-one

• Soft play, bookings start from £3.50   • Free-to-attend Little Seedlings October Holiday Club • Little Scare-lings, tickets priced at £15 per child   Dobbies Garden Centres is offering great value entertainment for families during the October holidays at its Ayr store. Keep costs down by spending a day at Dobbies, where parents can take advantage of Dobbies’Kids Eat for £1 restaurant offer, kids can take part in the free-to-attend Little Seedlings October Holiday Club and t