Community
At ConneXions we support local community groups by providing a great space for people to meet and enjoy a whole range of different activities. Elsewhere on this website you can find out all about Fullarton Parish Church – the worship services on Sunday and the groups we run throughout the week. Here’s a list of the other local community groups that meet at ConneXions and make the most of the space.
Space at ConneXions
We have space to dance, do crafts, cook and eat, relax, chat, run and shout, play, sing, read, listen and more too. If you are looking for a space to run a group we may be able to help.
Community groups at ConneXions
Monday
Jiggy Wrigglers
Baby Sensory Class (9.00am – 10.00am) followed by music and movement for babies and toddlers (10.30am – 11.30am)Contact: Louise at northayrshire@jiggywrigglers.com
Pilates
Pilates class (10-11am) run by Anita MacKie. For info on joining contact Anita on anitamackiepilates@gmail.com
The Guild
Fullarton Church Guild meets at 7pm on Mondays during the months of October to April. For information contact Helen MacKenzie on 01294 278288 or at helenmackenzie@talktalk.net
Boys Brigade
5th Irvine Boys Brigade runs Anchor Boys (age 5-7) from 6pm – 7pm and Junior Section (7+) from 7.15pm – 8.30pm on Mondays. For more information contact Iain and Kerry Laird at kerryiain1907@gmail.com
Tuesday
Lullaby Baby Massage
Back-to-back baby massage classes (9.30am – 1.30pm) run by Joyce McMillan. For more info on availability contact joyce.lullabybaby@yahoo.com
Enable Scotland
Support group (9.30am – 3pm)- Enable Scotland’s mission is to create an equal society for every person with a learning disability. We are committed to amplifying the voices of people with learning disabilities and their families, to achieve positive change, through our grassroots and national campaigning.
ConneXions Community Café
Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, delicious baking and lunches. Soft play area for £1 per child. Open 10.30am – 2pm. Contact: ConneXions office on 01294 273741 or coordinator@fullartonconnexions.co.uk
Mind and Body with Claire Young
Calm your mind and body with gentle movement practices. These have been shown to help mental or physical ill health, bringing back our natural balance and wellness. Tea at 10.30am, class at 11am, which can be done seated or standing. For information contact Claire Young on 07801 650443.
West Coast Stompers
Line Dancing group (12.30 – 1.30pm) led by Gail Wilson. For more information call 07723 084257
Johnny’s Disco
Disco for people with additional support needs, run by Johnny Caddell. 1 – 3pm For more info visit the ASN Ayrshire Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/484855992271366
Changes Support Group
Recovery support group run by the North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership. 2pm – 4pm in the School Room
Cafe Solace
Delicious three-course meal prepared and served by volunteers in recovery, managed by the North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership. Meals cost £1.70 and are available to anyone in the community between 5pm and 7.30pm every Tuesday.
Private Vocal Coaching
Private lessons run by Lauren McGarrigle (3-6pm)
Epilepsy Connections (monthly)
Support group for young people and adults affected by Epilepsy. Bi-monthly groups running alternately. 5.30pm – 7.30pm. For more info contact Heather Davies at hdavies@epilepsyconnections.org.uk
Rock Choir
Rock Choir is much more than a choir – it’s a multi layered singing experience.7pm – 9pm, For more information contact Lauren McGarrigle at lauren.mcgarrigle@rockchoir.com
Tae Kwon Do
Tae kwon do club for all ages. Contact Alan Christie on 07980 036042 or at akchristie@yahoo.co.uk
Wednesday
Weight Watchers
Weekly meeting 9am – 11am. For more information see website at www.weightwatchers.com
Blythswood Packers
Packing donated materials for the Blythswood Care charity shop in Prestwick. Christmas shoebox appeal for three weeks every November. For details contact Fraser Hutchison at fraser.h@talktalk.net
ConneXions Toddler Group
Stay-and-play parent and toddler group run by ConneXions volunteers, for children from birth to 4. A variety of toys, books and craft followed by snacks for the children and tea/coffee for the parents and ending with a story and singing. 12.30pm – 2.15pm. Entry = £2 donation. Contact: ConneXions office on 01294 273741 or coordinator@fullartonconnexions.co.uk
Johnny’s Disco
Fun disco for young people with additional support needs led by Johnny Caddell. 12.30pm – 2.45pm. For more information contact Johnny at https://www.facebook.com/groups/484855992271366
Scottish Sports Futures
Scottish Sports Futures use the power of sport and physical activity to engage with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and families in Scotland and empower them to be confident, healthy, and happy. (5.30 – 7.30pm)
Black Dragon Wing Chun
Mixed marshall arts class run by Alan Prentice.
Thursday
Enable Scotland
Support group (9.30am – 3pm)- Enable Scotland’s mission is to create an equal society for every person with a learning disability. We are committed to amplifying the voices of people with learning disabilities and their families, to achieve positive change, through our grassroots and national campaigning.
Jiggy Wrigglers
Baby Sensory Class (9.00am – 10.00am) followed by music and movement for babies and toddlers (10.30am – 11.30am)Contact: Louise at northayrshire@jiggywrigglers.com
ConneXions’ Community Cafe
Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, delicious baking and lunches. Soft play area for £1 per child. Open 10.00am – 2pm. Contact: ConneXions office on 01294 273741 or coordinator@fullartonconnexions.co.uk
Card and Craft Group
Making cards for those who love to chat, cut, stick and drink tea. 10am – 1pm. For more details contact Jennifer Drysdale on 01294 279535 or at ji.drysdale@hotmail.co.uk
West Coast Stompers
Line dancing group (10.30 – 11.30pm) led by Gail Wilson. For more information call 07723 084257
Beginners Quilting Group
For novice quilters. Be warned! You will quickly become fabric obsessed. 1pm – 4pm. For more information contact May Elliot on 01294 471660 or at mayelliot58@gmail.com
Kids’ Yoga
Yoga class for primary age kids, run by Alana McManus. 4.30 – 5.30pm. For more information contact mcmanusalana0@gmail.com
Templeton School of Dance
Dance School for young children, 5.30 -8.30pm, run by Heather Templeton. For more information, contact heatherrtempleton@hotmail.com
Badminton
Badminton club for all ages and abilities (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). 6pm – 10pm. For more information contact Sonia Bell on 01294 673798 or at sonia_bell@sky.com
Friday
Breast Feeding Network
Support and friendship for breastfeeding mums. 9.30am – 12.30am
Tai ji
Tai Ji class run by Ruth Anderson. For more info, please contact focusontaiji@gmail.com
Grub ‘n’ Gospel
A free two course meal followed by praise & worship and a guest speaker shares about how their life is today. The speakers have all experienced how difficult life can be – whether it is depression, alcohol, drugs or family issues, there is a solution! Feel free to come along, enjoy the meal and the music and see and hear how others have recovered. Contact Andy on 07946663155.
Gamblers’ Anonymous
Support group 6.15 – 8.30pm. See https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/ for more info.
Saturday
Janice Marshall Dance School
Dance, all ages many styles. What will you choose? 9am – 5pm. For more information contact Antonia Booth on 01294 213623 or at janicemarshallschoolofdance@yahoo.co.ukConneXions
Community Café (monthly; last Saturday of month)
Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, delicious baking and lunches. Soft play area for £1 per child. Open 10.30am – 2pm Contact: ConneXions office on 01294 273741 or coordinator@fullartonconnexions.co.uk