What's On 2024

Ayrshire Cancer Support run a variety of support services including courses and workshops delivered in partnership with other charities and organisations.

Please see below for a brief description of each support service/group or view our calendar to find out what's running on a specific date, including fundraising events.

Adult Services


For more information on any of the services or groups we offer please contact us on admin@ayrshirecs.org

What's On Frequency Day/Time Location Booking Required
Drop-in centre Daily Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00 Kilmarnock No
Bereavement Cafe Fortnightly Fridays, 10:00-12:00 Kilmarnock No
Fear of Recurrence Course Weekly (6-week blocks) Fridays, 13:00-15:00 Kilmarnock Yes
Living Well with Prostate Cancer Weekly (6-week blocks) Wednesdays, 14:00-15:30 Kilmarnock Yes
Myeloma Group Monthly Thursdays, 14:00-15:00 Kilmarnock No
Navigating Loss & Grief Course Fortnightly (6 sessions) Fridays, 13:00-15:00 Kilmarnock Yes
Look Good Feel Better Workshop Monthly Wednesdays, 10:30-12:30 Kilmarnock Yes
Prostate Peer Support Group Monthly Fridays, 10:00-11:00 Kilmarnock No
Book Swap Fortnightly Thursdays, 10:00-12:00 Kilmarnock No
Breast Cancer Now's Moving Forward Course 2-week blocks Various Kilmarnock Yes
Gardening for Wellbeing Single class Various Kilmarnock Yes

Download our full Adult Services Guide. For more information or to book contact: admin@ayrshirecs.org


Download our full Children & Young People Services Guide. For more information or to book contact: cyp@ayrshirecs.org

Children & Young People (CYP) Services


These groups provide an opportunity for those aged between 5-25 years old to connect with other young people affected by cancer and find comfort and support in sharing their experiences. For more information on any of the CYP services or groups we offer please contact cyp@ayrshirecs.org

What's On Frequency Day/Time Location Booking Required Booking Required
East Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Drop-in (5-17 years old) Fortnightly Wednesdays, 15:00-16:30 Cumnock No No
South Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (5-12 years old) Fortnightly Tuesdays, 16:00-17:00 Prestwick Yes Yes
North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (5-12 years old) Fortnightly Wednesdays, 15:30-16:30 Stevenston Yes Yes
East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old) Fortnightly Thursdays, 16:30-18:00 Kilmarnock Yes Yes
South Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old) Fortnightly Tuesdays, 16:30-18:00 Ayr Yes Yes
North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Groups (12-17 years old) Fortnightly Wednesdays, 17:00-18:30 Stevenston Yes Yes
East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (18-25 years old) Fortnightly Thursdays, 18:30-20:00 Kilmarnock Yes Yes
South Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (18-25 years old) Fortnightly Tuesdays, 18:30-20:00 Ayr Yes Yes
CYP Climbing Group Weekly (6-week blocks) Various Kilmarnock Yes Yes
CYP Boxercise Weekly (6-week blocks) Various Prestwick Yes Yes

What's On: The Year Ahead

April 2024

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

1

9am Drop-in Centre

2

9am Drop-in Centre

4pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

3

9am Drop-in Centre

2pm Prostate Scotland Living Well with Prostate Cancer - Partners Catch Up

3:30pm North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

5pm North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

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4

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Book Swap

4:30pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

6:30pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (18-25 years old)

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5

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Navigating Loss & Grief Course Week 1

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8

9am Drop-in Centre

9

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Gardening for Wellbeing Spring Session - Edible Flower & Quick Crops Seed Sowing

4:30pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

6:30pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (18-25 years old)

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10

9am Drop-in Centre

3pm East Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Drop-In

11

9am Drop-in Centre

10:45am Children & Young People (CYP) Easter Activity

12

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Drop-in bereavement cafe

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15

9am Drop-in Centre

16

9am Drop-in Centre

4pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

17

9am Drop-in Centre

2pm Prostate Scotland Living Well with Prostate Cancer - Cohort 3 Catch Up

3:30pm North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

5pm North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

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18

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Breast Cancer Now Moving Forward Week 1

10am Book Swap

4:30pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

6:30pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (18-25 years old)

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19

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Navigating Loss & Grief Course Week 2

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22

9am Drop-in Centre

23

9am Drop-in Centre

4:30pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

6:30pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (18-25 years old)

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24

9am Drop-in Centre

10:30am Look Good Feel Better Skincare and Makeup Workshop

3pm East Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Drop-In

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25

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Breast Cancer Now Moving Forward Week 2

26

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Drop-in bereavement cafe

10am Prostate Peer Support Group

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29

9am Drop-in Centre

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9am Drop-in Centre

4pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

1

9am Drop-in Centre

3:30pm North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

5pm North Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

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2

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Book Swap

4:30pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (12-17 years old)

6:30pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (18-25 years old)

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3

9am Drop-in Centre

10am Navigating Loss & Grief Course Week 3

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For more information on our services call 01563 538008 or Contact Us

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