Dirrans Centre

02/04/2026

Looking for some free easter fun for all the family? Want to get up close with nature in your local country park? 🐝🌱🐰

Well look no further than our upcoming events schedule, but hurry! Don't delay! Book your place today to avoid disappointment...

Book now via the Eglinton events listed on the Harbour Arts Centre website: https://thehac.co.uk/events

Wednesday 8 April:
Dawn Chorus Nature Walk BOOK NOW! 🐦
Eglinton Country Mark
(meet at Courtyard across from café)
5.45am until 7.15am

Wednesday 8 April:
Courtyard Encounters: Marvellous Moths 🦋
(meet at Courtyard across from café)
10am until 11.30am
Drop-in session, no need to pre-book

Friday 10 April:
Botanical Gelli Printing FEW SPACES LEFT! 🎨
Session (age 5-7 yrs) 10.30am until Noon
Session (age 8-12yrs) 1.30pm until 3pm
Eglinton Country Park Room @ The Courtyard
£5.38 per child (£5.00 plus booking fee)

Monday 13 April:
Family Film (BOOK FROM FRI 3 APR) 🎥
Eglinton Country Park Room @ The Courtyard 10am

Friday 14 April:
Botanical Gelli Printing SOLD OUT! 🎨
Session (age 4-8 yrs) 10.30am until Noon
Eglinton Country Park Room @ The Courtyard
£5.38 per child (£5.00 plus booking fee)

Wednesday 15 April:
Dawn Chorus Nature Walk BOOK NOW! 🐦
Eglinton Country Park
(meet at Courtyard across from café)
5.30am until 7am

Saturday 18 April:
Potato planting party BOOK NOW! 🥔🎉
Ages 6yrs+ at Eglinton Community Gardens
10am until Noon

Family friendly but children must be 6+. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and carers are required to stay with children.

Between events, why not pop over to Tournament Café where we'll have a host of tasty Easter treats too? Have an enjoyable Easter break everyone!

02/04/2026

Do you have any equipment on loan from us that you no longer require, such as a shower chair, raised toilet seat, kitchen trolley, perching stool, or Community Alarm equipment?

Call us on 01294 313891 to arrange an uplift at a time that suits, or you can drop it into our store in Irvine during office hours.

You'll find us at Unit 34, 24 Kyle Road, Kyle Industrial Estate, Irvine, KA12 8LH, and we're open from 9am to 4.45pm from Monday to Thursday (excluding public holidays) and 9am to 4.30pm on a Friday.

02/04/2026

🐣Easter Weekend Closure 🐣

Please note that the Dirrans Centre will be closed Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April for the public holiday.

Hope everyone has a lovely Easter weekend! 😊

23/03/2026

Weather 🌞 was nearly as good as the company on Friday for our stroll 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️ round Kilwinning.

20/03/2026

Photos from our recent visit to Rose Reilly Sports Centre.

20/03/2026

✨️ Empowering Recovery. ✨️
Service users from the Dirrans Centre had a fantastic visit to the Rose Reilly Sports Centre Wellbeing suite in East Ayrshire this week.
The group had the opportunity to try out the centre's specialised rehabilitation equipment. The Innerva power assisted equipment will encourage movement for those with limited abilities to help rebuild their strength, confidence and improved independence.

Individuals being able to access innovative equipment such as this in such a friendly environment provides more than physical rehabilitation, it supports motivation and a real sense of progress for each person's recovery journey and wellbeing.

A big Thank you to Wendy from MSK NHS Ayrshire & Arran for demonstrating how the equipment works practically. It was also amazing to get to meet and chat with Rose Reilly! 🩷

09/03/2026

Mindful Monday✨

Experiencing difficult feelings are part of being human.

Take a minute today to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself.
A little self‑kindness can go a long way. 💗

When we're stressed, anxious or spending a lot of time doomscrolling, mindfulness can be a great way to break the cycle and bring ourselves back into the moment 💜
It doesn't have to be complicated or take a lot of time. Try these one minute tips for a quick re-set.

27/02/2026

Walking group back from a lovely stroll around Eggy Park to meet up with the rest of the gang for a catch-up 😊

Nothing better than a Friday afternoon filled with good food, great company, and plenty of laughs. Grateful for these simple moments that make the week end on a high 🙌✨

Here’s to more walks, more chats, and many more Fridays like this 🥂🌿

20/02/2026

✨️ Cute walker alert! ✨️
We had an extra special visitor join our walking group today.. meet Casper! A wee dog with a big personality and we loved having him to visit.
Sometimes, the best pals have four paws! 🐾

12/02/2026

Sometimes, all you need is a wee walk to clear your mind, boost your mood and get your shoes muddy! 😁

A few of us from the Tuesday walking group ventured to Eglinton Country Park this week and enjoyed the change of scenery.🌱

🗣 Please get in touch to find out more about our weekly walking opportunities. 👟

12/02/2026

our new Love to Move class with Sharon from KA leisure starts this Thursday in Cumbrae Gardens Community Centre just off Flatt Rd, Largs KA30 9AY. Theresa will help you in and to get settled before the class, if you need any more info call Nikki on 01294 602711