Troon Community Council

The Role of the Troon Community Council

Community Councils are voluntary bodies which exist within a statutory framework and which have been granted statutory rights of consultation. The general purpose of the Troon Community Council is to ascertain, co-ordinate and express the wider views of the entire community within its boundaries. Community Councils will seek to represent and include all sections of their communities, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. They can complement the role of the local authority but are not part of local government.

Community Information

4 November, 2022

Participants sought for research on discrimination and the impact to young women’s health – Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (alliance-scotland.org.uk)

VASA Newsletter (mailchi.mp) – link to latest Voluntary Action South Ayrshire newsletter

 

Dementia training calendar (ageuk.org.uk) – courses are free of charge to community groups, organisations and individuals. For any queries, please email dementiatraining@agescotland.org.uk

Across the country, organisations are running some brilliant dementia-friendly initiatives that make for a great day out, from museum programmes to craft activities. Here’s a sample of some that may be of interest – click the links for more info on each project.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh has new monthly dementia friendly morning sessions called ‘Royal Reminiscence’ taking place in the Abbey Strand Learning Centre. These sessions are free (booking essential) and each month will explore different parts of the Palace’s eventful history, from Mary, Queens of Scots to Bonnie Prince Charlie, incorporating storytelling with crafts and music for each theme.

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh hosts Museum Socials, for anyone affected by dementia, their relatives, friends and supporters, on the third Friday of the month. Museum Socials create a friendly environment where everyone is welcome and all contributions are valued. They are suitable for first-time visitors and for those who might not regularly come to the museum, as well as people who have always loved visiting.

Glasgow Museums now offer free Age Well sessions for groups of older adults and care homes visiting their venues. These relaxed museum sessions offer the opportunity for your group to visit and engage with museum objects in a meaningful way with a member of the museum’s learning team, handle real museum objects, take part in practical activities, and enjoy tea, coffee and a chat. These workshops are dementia friendly and can be tailored to meet the needs of your group, and are available to book throughout the year in various different venues. To book please call 0141 276 9505 / 9506 or email museums.schoolbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk.

In addition, Glasgow Museums provide Open Museum Kits, which can be borrowed free of charge by community groups based in Glasgow. The kits work well with groups in healthcare or community settings and are great for starting conversations, inspiring reminiscence and oral history. If you would like to become a borrower, please contact OpenMuseumEnquiries@glasgowlife.org.uk. There are also a range of free digital resources available to enjoy.

If getting out to museums is difficult, the My House of Memories app brings objects and sound to your home. This app has pictures of objects from across the decades, which are brought to life with sound, music and descriptions and provide an easy-to-use way to help people living with dementia explore things that resonate with them.

Can’t find anything local to you? Arts4Dementia has a searchable database of dementia inclusive events across the UK, including events and resources to use at home.

Access Scottish Theatre – Search for accessible events in venues across Scotland

Glasgow Film Theatre’s Movie Memories programme offers dementia friendly film screenings, designed to enable people affected by dementia to socialise in a safe and social environment. Everyone is welcome and all tickets are £3 (includes free refreshments and live music).

SOUTH AYRSHIRE FUNDING NEWS AUTUMN 2022

4 November, 2022

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COLMONELL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – AYR YACHT AND CRUISING CLUB – CARRICK RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

MUIRHEAD TENANTS AND RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION – SOUTH AYRSHIRE CARER’S CENTRE

1ST CROSSHILL GIRL GUIDING – UNDERSKY – CRAG – AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

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NO ONE DIES ALONE – AGM 2022

25 October, 2022

Hi everyone,

Following the success of last year’s event tickets are now available for this year’s Absent Friends Festival.  This year we will be making memory boxes in an arts and crafts event.

Tickets available on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/427827522637

Following postponement of our AGM, it now will be held on Monday 28 November 2022 at 7pm in Celebrate Kilmarnock, King Street. We have a link on eventbrite so please register for a ticket using the link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/absent-friends-festival-tickets-427827522637

It’s Tuesday!  And that means its JustGiving Tuesday.  Any donations made today are fee free for us:  https://givingtuesday.justgiving.com/donate/?charityId=2991911

Our wellbeing/bereavement groups are still going strong –

In Saltcoats every Friday from 1pm at 27 Vernon Street in TACT (The Ayrshire Community Trust) across from the railway station.  Next group 4 November 2022.

In Patchwork Recovery Community, Wellington Street, Kilmarnock on a Wednesday between 5pm and 6pm. (there is a meditation group in Patchwork afterwards)

In case of changes booking is advisable.

You can still support us by joining our small lottery.  There’s a good chance of winning as it’s smaller and one person has won it 4 times now!  You can join through our website.

Amazon also donate a percentage of any purchase made to us if you sign up for Amazon Smile.  It’s paid by Amazon and although it’s only a very small amount it does add up.  Follow this link to sign up and remember to always purchase through AmazonSmile –

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile

Best wishes,

Linda

If you would like to make a referral please telephone 07858 151969 or 07393 498763.  We accept referrals from anyone and the services we offer are:

For those facing end of life issues:
Face to face vigiling and end of life support
Holistic therapies including Reiki and therapeutic touch
Befriending in final months
Online or face to face support – one to one or group
Telephone helpline

Open to all:
Online or face to face support – one to one or group
Health walks
Bereavement support (one to one & group)
End of Life training (TLC/Tender Loving Care)
More details can be found here – https://www.soulmidwives.co.uk/soul-midwives-uk/tlc-in-the-community/

If you are interested in joining our board, becoming a volunteer companion or helping support us in any way, please email us at ljmcmail.noda@gmail.com or noonediesaloneayrshire@gmail.com.

Visit our website at nodaa.org.uk for more ways to help.

Please share this newsletter as widely as possible.

New Stop Smoking Clinic:

25 October, 2022

New Stop Smoking Clinic

Every Tuesday, 1pm-4pm

Working for Wallacetown Hub, 37 George St, Ayr

No appointment required, just drop in

Access to FREE NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy)

Freephone 08007839132 or visit  http://facebook.com/QYWAyrshire

LOANS TO TROON WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES PHASE 3

12 October, 2022

Have your say in the phase 3 design. The online portal is live between the 30th September and 4th November 2022. There will also be an opportunity to provide further comments in person during a public engagement event.

This event will be held at the Muirhead Activity Centre on 27th October at 3.00 to 4.30 p.m. & 5.30 to 7.00 p.m. Visit the online portal at:-

https://loans-to-troon-swecouk.hub.arcgis.com/

Energy advice workshops – Information

3 October, 2022

Energy advice workshops
Free online energy workshops enable older people to get a better understanding of their household energy use, supporting them to stay warm and save money on their bills, and helping them to be prepared if they experience a powercut.
The Heat your Home for Less workshop covers a range of topics, including energy efficiency, accessing benefits and financial support which could help with energy costs and looking at future options for heating.

The Preparing for a Powercut workshop covers making an emergency plan, preparing an emergency survival kit and knowing who to turn to, as well as many other useful hints and tips.

Both of these workshops are free to attend and will provide useful information for older people and those who support them.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/energy/energy-advice-workshops/

Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin

3 October, 2022

The latest edition of the Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin is now available. This bulletin focuses on financial scams, including information on investment scams; banking scams; misleading adverts for loans online; and illegal money lending.
https://mailchi.mp/d2d392b77dd3/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-22-september?e=e03fabcd42