 The vacancy for a Self Employed Plants Person (part-time) to work in the conservatory has been filled. We welcome Carol McColm who has enjoyed her first week at the conservatory.
Last month BCL attended the Third Sector Market Place Showcase run by SAC in County Buildings. It was an opportunity to showcase our organisation and the benefits we make to the local community to an audience of elected members, community planning partners, council officers and others. Day of the Honey Bee, held this month, was an exciting day out for all the family raising awareness of the plight of the Honey Bee. Thanks to everyone who came along and enjoyed the day with us. A total of £412 was raised. Thank you to all the volunteers for baking and helping out on the day, including Jean from our local Co-op shop, 1st Alloway BB's, Belleisle Rangers, stallholders , Raymond Baxter for taking photographs and of course the Ayr and District Beekeepers Association. On Saturday 20th July, BCL will be taking part in Belleisle Rangers Summer Wildwood. The free, family friendly event will be held between 1 and 4pm in Belleisle Park. There will be marshmallow toasting, willow weaving, wood cookies, crafts, orienteering course, outdoor theatre with FIB and much more. At the conservatory there will be crafters, games, tea, coffee and home-baking will be available. Award winning children’s writer Raine Johnston has organised a unique opportunity for children aged 10-12 years to attend a Children’s Writing Workshop. Day 1 - Mon 22nd July, Day 2 - Mon 29th July 10am-12noon at the Stables, Belleisle Park. Cost is £15 per child email writerlorrainejohnston@gmail.com to book your place now. All proceeds will go to BCL funds. Connect at the Conservatory will be held on Friday 26th July at 10am. The free event can be booked through the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce website. Tickets are now on sale for a Gin Tasting evening to be held on Saturday 3rd August from 6.30-11pm in the Conservatory and the Stables, Belleisle Park. Sample 3 premium and 3 infused gins and enjoy a light finger buffet. Tickets £25 are limited and available from the conservatory or call Barrie Pert on 07767 273215 Sunday Sessions in the Conservatory continues on the 18th of August. Please come along 2-4pm. Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra will be amongst the performers. Events are free – a donation to Belleisle Conservatory is welcome. Visit our website www.belleisleconservatory.com for contact details and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BelleisleConservatoryRegenerationProject for up to date information.
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 We have a Vacancy for a Self Employed Plants Person (part-time) to work in the conservatory. To find out more about this amazing job please check the notice at the conservatory or on our Facebook page. Please email your CV by 21st June to info.belleisleconservatory@gmail.com
Congratulations to the finalists of the Belleisle Conservatory / South Ayrshire schools painting competition. Each spent a day in the conservatory painting a flower, plant or foliage exhibit of their choice. The paintings were then judged by 3 well known local artists, Roddy McKenzie of the Electric Brae Gallery, Joan Lawson and Fiona Scott-Brown. P6/P7 Category – 1st place, Eva Doak from Troon Primary and 2nd place, Amelia Caldwell from St Patricks Primary, Troon. S1/S2 Category – 1st place, Zoe Stevenson and 2nd place, Shay Burns, both from Girvan Academy. S3 Category – 1st place, Olivia McManus and 2nd place, Mia Gallacher, both from Marr College The young artists are pictured with the three judges. Each is holding their completed entry. The 6 paintings can be viewed in the conservatory over the next couple of weeks as each will be displayed next to the corresponding plant or foliage. Photograph courtesy of SAC CRAFTERNOONS IN THE CONSERVATORY continues every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm until the end of June. We are looking for a volunteer to take over the running of this weekly event from then. If you are interested please get in touch with Karen Watson on 07887 791210 Our Bedding Plant Sale continues and the event that was held last month raised £611. Quiz Night held this month at Cambusdoon Sports Club was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The evening raised just over £300 for conservatory funds. Thanks to everyone who came along and the sports club for hosting. Our AGM was held on Thursday 13th June in the Conservatory. Attendees heard about progress and enjoyed nibbles and refreshments. Ayr Choral Union will be performing choral music out of doors and encouraging others to join in at Belleisle Conservatory on 21st June. Make Music day is a worldwide annual event that takes place on the same day. In the evening from 7-9pm Dalrymple Ukulele Orchestra will be performing https://makemusicday.co.uk Sunday Sessions in the Conservatory continues on the 23rd June - artistes will include the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. July event will be held on the 14th. Come along 2-4pm. Events are free – a donation to Belleisle Conservatory is welcome. Day of the Honey Bee is an exciting day out for all the family- raising awareness of the plight of the Bee. Activities, Honey tasting, Educational Boards, meet the Bee-keepers and more. Come along and join in the fun on Sunday 7th July from noon until 4pm. Our Vice-Chairperson Jim Coubrough, and Events Co-ordinator Barrie Pert, have been looking at some new and exciting ways to develop our BCL Events Calendar. They have already come up with some new and enterprising ideas and are looking for more. If you might be interested in helping form a new and enthusiastic events team please contact Barrie on 07767 273215 or email d.pert@btinternet.com Barrie and Jim would be delighted to hear from you. Visit our website www.belleisleconservatory.com for contact details and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BelleisleConservatoryRegenerationProject for up to date information. |
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