Family Nurse Partnership NHS Ayrshire & Arran

15/07/2025

Here is Jay who is 11 months old.
Jay enjoys looking at books by himself but also with his Mummy and Daddy.
Reading to your baby offers numerous benefits, including boosting brain development, encouraging language skills, and strengthening the parent-child bond. Jay is looking forward to receiving his toddler Book Bug Bag soon. 📖📚📖📚

10/07/2025

Do you have a child under 3 or a baby on the way?

You could get help to buy healthy food like milk, fruit and veg with Best Start Foods.

You could get up to £43.20 every 4 weeks on a prepaid card.

Find out if you are eligible now: bit.ly/BestStartFoodsfindoutmore

08/07/2025

A good sleep is so important for your child's physical and mental health and for you, but we all know they sometimes resist it! 💤

What tips do you have for bedtime? For more advice on routines head to the CBeebies Parenting website ❤️

06/07/2025

Do you have a summer holiday planned? Whether you’re jetting off abroad, staying in a caravan or camping in a field, your holiday should be a joyful time for all the family.

Which is why there’s something about accidents happening on holiday that is especially cruel.

So, here are some top tips to make sure your holiday is remembered for all the right reasons: https://capt.org.uk/staying-safe-on-holiday/

05/07/2025

It may have been a dreich week, but there's still lots of fun to be had across North Ayrshire in our libraries and local community venues this summer! 🌥

Here's what's on in the coming week (5th July - 11th July) - check out your local venues or head along to somewhere new! Remember, some events will require you to book in advance.

☀️Saturday 5 July☀️
➡️Super Saturdays – Lego, Games, Crafts, Movies at Irvine Library, 10am–11:45am
➡️Lego Day at Irvine Library, 10am–12noon
➡️Lego and Chess at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12noon
➡️Lego Day at Ardrossan Library, 10am–12noon
➡️Foraging Walk at Lochshore Park, 10am–12noon
➡️Looking at Loch Life at Lochshore Park, 1pm–2pm
➡️Puzzles at West Kilbride Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 822987)
➡️Lego Play at Largs Library, 10am–12noon

☀️Monday 7 July☀️
➡️Bookbug Event for Toddlers at Irvine Library, 11am–11:30am
➡️Seed Planting and Crafts (Family) at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–12:30pm (Book at 01294 211072)
➡️Freestyle Crafts at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Family Movie Afternoon at Kilwinning Library, 2pm–4pm
➡️ASN Sensory Play for Toddlers at Beith Library, 11am–12:30pm
➡️Bookbug Event for Toddlers at Dalry Library, 11am–11:30am (Book at 01294 833196)
➡️Eh Aw Donkey Crafts (Ages 3–11) at Kilbirnie Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01505 684218)
➡️BookBug Stay & Play for Toddlers at Ardrossan Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Under the Sea Crafts (Family) at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️BookBug Stay & Play for Toddlers at Stevenston Library, 10:30am–11:30am
➡️Toddler Group at West Kilbride Library, 10:30am–11:30am
➡️Toddler Drop in and Play at Largs Library, 10:30am–11:30am
➡️Game Changers – Games + Mystery Game at Millport Library, 2pm–4pm
➡️Tech Week (Family) at Skelmorlie Library, 12noon–5pm
➡️Doon The Beach – Stevenston Summer Fun Day at Stevenston Beach Hub, 12noon–5pm

☀️Tuesday 8 July☀️
➡️Outdoor Learning Fun Day at Eglinton Country Park, 12:30pm–3:30pm
➡️Freestyle Arts and Crafts at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
➡️Bookbug Event (Ages 0–5) at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–11am (Book at 01294 211072)
➡️Sea Creatures Crafts at Kilwinning Library, 11:30am–12:30pm (Book at 01294 554699)
➡️Summer Gardening Club at Kilwinning Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01294 554699)
➡️Sensory Play for Toddlers at Beith Library, 11am–12:30pm
➡️Get Creative Tuesdays (Ages 5–12) at Dalry Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01294 833196)
➡️Bookbug Event at Kilbirnie Library, 2pm–3pm (Book at 01505 684218)
➡️Hot Wires (Family) at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Locality Fun Day at Stevenston Library, 11am–3pm
➡️Mobile Cinema Day at Hayocks Community Centre, Stevenston, 11am–3pm
➡️Bookbug Event for Toddlers at West Kilbride Library, 10:30am–11am (Book at 01294 822987)
➡️Drop in Crafts at Fairlie Library, 12noon–5pm
➡️Lego Building Challenge (Ages 5+) at Largs Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01475 673309)
➡️Digi Aye! Intro to 3D Printing (Ages 7+) at Millport Library, 2pm–3:30pm (Book at 01475 530742)
➡️Springside Community Centre Fun Day, 12noon–2pm
➡️We’ve Got This! P7 session at Walker Memorial Hall, Kilbirnie, 2pm–4pm
➡️Paint & Pie Project at 2B Main Street, Kilbirnie, 6:30pm–8pm

☀️Wednesday 9 July☀️
➡️Care Experienced Arts & Crafts Drop In at Kilwinning Library, 12noon–2:30pm
➡️Toddler Drop in at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Kilbirnie Town Centre Greenspaces at Walker Hall, 6pm–8pm
➡️Tech Week (Family) at Skelmorlie Library, 10am–1pm

☀️Thursday 10 July☀️
➡️Lego & Games (Family) at Irvine Library, 10:30am–12noon
➡️Wee Grannie Event with the Author! (Ages 4–7) at Dalry Library, 2pm–3:30pm (Book at 01294 833196)
➡️Drop in & Play at Kilbirnie Library, all day
➡️Sensory Play for Toddlers at Beith Library, 11am–12:30pm & 2pm–3pm
➡️Toddler Drop in at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Bookbug Followed by Stay & Play at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Arts & Crafts at Ardrossan Library, all day
➡️Basket Weaving (Ages 5–10) at West Kilbride Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01294 822987)
➡️Tech Week (Family) at Skelmorlie Library, 10am–4pm
➡️Nature Crafts (Family) at Skelmorlie Library, 11am–12noon
➡️Lego Fun Challenge at Arran Library, 3pm–4:30pm (Book at 01770 302835)
➡️Hayocks Community Centre Fun Day in Stevenston, 11am–3pm
➡️Hayocks Youth Café, at Community Centre in Stevenston, 6pm–8pm

☀️Friday 11 July☀️
➡️Pirates & Princesses Craft Event (Ages 5–8) at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
➡️Lego & Games (Family) at Dreghorn Library, 2pm–4pm
➡️BookBug Summer Special – Pirates at Beith Library, 11am–11:30am
➡️Drop in & Play at Beith Library, 11:30am–1pm & 2pm–4pm
➡️Fun Portrait Gaming (Ages 2–11) at Kilbirnie Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01505 684218)
➡️BookBug for Toddlers at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11am (Book at 01294 554699)
➡️BookBug Followed by Stay & Play at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
➡️Board Games at West Kilbride Library, 11am–12noon & 2pm–4pm
➡️Drop in Crafts at Fairlie Library, 10am–2pm
➡️Dino Mites – Dino Art & Crafts (Ages 2–7) at Millport Library, 11am–12noon
➡️Dog Man Interactive Storytelling & Drama (Ages 5–9) at Millport Library, 2:30pm–4pm (Book at 01475 530742)

There are also some other exciting activities and events that can be booked for the Harbour Arts Centre and Eglinton Country Park via the events page:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/harbour-arts-centre

Check out our website for details on larger events and festivals:
https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/whats-on-in-north-ayrshire

And be sure to check out K:A Leisure's wide range of sports and creative summer activities
https://kaleisure.com/holiday-activities/

Enjoy!! ☀️

04/07/2025

https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Antenatal-education-survey/

03/07/2025

Fun and free family-friendly summer activities that are guaranteed to bring laughter and improve your child’s communication skills along the way! ✨

What do you have planned for the summer holidays? ☀️

02/07/2025

All our Bookbug sessions for July to September. Book direct with the branch.

02/07/2025

Would you, or anyone you know, like to take part in some research about what family supports help you, or what you feel you need.
If you live in the Wallacetown area, and have children with additional support needs, Sheena wants to meet you!

Let your voice be heard 👊🏼

…and you could also get a £20 Love Scotland voucher too 🎉

21/06/2025

11/06/2025

09/06/2025

It’s Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme is ‘Who is holding the baby?’ Not everyone bonds easily with their baby. Parents who are overwhelmed by trauma, or struggling with mental or physical health difficulties, need support. More than one in ten babies in the UK today, are living in fear, confusion and distress.

Specialised parent-infant relationship teams support and strengthen relationships between babies and their parents or carers. They do a crucial job both supporting families and assisting local services to join-up and reach more babies in their area.

New research from the Parent-Infant Foundation shows a growing number of parent-infant teams. But in many areas, help is still not available. ‘Who is holding the baby?’ highlights excellent practice happening in many areas, but it also shows there are still gaps in services.

This week we are urging local commissioners, service planners and policymakers to make sure they know, 'Who is holding the baby?'

Find out more https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/