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17/08/2023

Trains are off this morning between Ayrshire & Glasgow ⚠️ Replacement buses are not yet in place ⚠️

25/07/2023

Lots going on in the Bridgegate area of Irvine this Friday!

19/07/2023

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There's just something about Scottish sunsets... 😍🙌 Where's the best one you've seen in Scotland? 🧡

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07/06/2023

You said, we did!

We have been approached by members of the public letting us know that some drivers have not been passing horses slow enough or leaving enough space.

When passing a horse in a vehicle you need to allow 2 metres clearance. This means that if the horse turns to face towards the car or kicks out, it won't hit the vehicle- keeping the horse, rider and driver safe.

Remember - if you meet a horse rider on the road remember these things:
🔵 Slow down
🔵 Be patient, don’t use your horn or rev your engine
🔵 Drive slowly away.

29/04/2023

The Singing Kettle returns to Irvine this July! Join Artie for a nostalgic singalong, perfect for the kids!!

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We are extremely excited to announce that the wonderful Artie's Singing Kettle will be returning to the HAC this summer with SILLY SONGS!

In a brand new show for 2023, the Singing Kettle’s founder, Artie dusts off the kettles and asks the audience to join in the rhyme, “Spout, handle, lid of metal, What’s inside the Singing Kettle”. Inside clues to the silliest songs he can remember from the vast Singing Kettle repertoire: “Little Bunny Fou Fou”, “We’re going on a Bear Hunt” and, of course. “Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny aff the Bus”.

Don’t forget to wear a Funny Hat to the show – older fans too!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Silly Songs
Sunday 16 July
11am and 1.30pm
£12
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/harbour-arts-centre

Notalgia for adults and singalong fun for kids.
Babes in arms (under 1 year) go free.

02/03/2023

The A71 is currently closed at the Moorfield Roundabout, Kilmarnock due to an overturned lorry.

Please avoid the area and use alternative routes at this time.

31/01/2023

Bridgegate market is back for 2023 !!

📍Friday 10th February 2023 is our 1st market back!

We are looking for local, small businesses to join our friendly market - located outside Bridgegate House, Irvine

The market runs on the 2nd and last Friday’s of the month.

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You can apply to trade with the below booking link 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnDSSA8lr48y9R6tY9xEjvQs3uTwRvmh9062bKjhle7cY9VA/viewform

15/01/2023

Lots of local flooding issues caused by the bad weather last night. Asda at Kilmarnock has flooding in the usual places.

A77 Northbound Spittalhill - Bellfield remains CLOSED ⛔ due to flooding.

Use an alternative route at this time.

30/12/2022

Flooding now starting to impact the Kilmarnock area. The A77 at the Q8 roundabout is impacted with flooding & pumps have been sent to Queens Drive to help limit disruption ⚠️

30/12/2022

Flooding has closed the A78 between West Kilbride and Hunterston, the road has become impassable ⚠️

North Ayrshire Council & AMEY are on scene. Stagecoach service 585 cannot currently serve between West Kilbride and Largs 🚌

10/12/2022

Fashion retailer M&Co has fallen into administration. All stores remain open at this time.

The retailer has a number of stores in Ayrshire including Ayr, Irvine, Troon, Saltcoats and Largs

07/12/2022

Lots of free kids activities in Irvine this Sunday as well as a small Christmas market, food vendors and craft market too!

Our festive Family Yuletide event is this Sunday!

We have so much going on in the Bridgegate area of Irvine, including:

- Outdoor Christmas Market (11-4)
- Indoor Craft Market (inside M&Co)(11-4)
- FREE Santa’s Grotto (next door to Kaleidoscope Gifts)(12-4)
- Food Vendors on Bridgegate (11-4)
- FREE face painting & balloon modelling (1-4)
- FREE hot chocolate from The Trinity (11-4)
- Carol signing from ayrshire rock choir (3-4)
- FREE music & entertainment from Irvine Beat roadshow (11-4)
- FREE Mobile Youth Centre & Arts and Crafts (11-4)
- FREE KA Leisure – soft archery games (11-4)
- FREE Table Tennis (11-4)
- FREE use of the Activator Bus (11-4)
- FREE kids Bookbug story sessions in the Trinity throughout the day
- FREE Christmas Movie screening in Trinity Church (4-6pm)

All the High Street, Bridgegate and Rivergate stores will also be open throughout the day! Why not pop down, grab a coffee and some hot donuts and enjoy the festivities 🎅🏼❄️

17/11/2022

Wintertainment is back in Troon on Sunday November 20th and we will once again be providing a free bus service to help people enjoy the festivities!

08/11/2022

Love a good market? Plenty across Ayrshire this week including:

Wed 9th - Ayr Central Market, 10am - 4pm

Fri 11th - Bridgegate Market, Irvine, 10am - 4pm

Sat 12th - Largs Market (opp promenade), 10am - 4pm

27/10/2022

Police can confirm that William Rodgers, 86, who was reported missing from Ardrossan, has been traced.

Thank you to everyone who shared our earlier appeal.

MISSING PERSON – WILLIAM RODGERS

Police are appealing for the assistance from the public in tracing reported missing person William Rodgers (Age 86) missing from Ardrossan. William was last seen in Glasgow Street, Ardrossan near to the petrol station at 0240hrs this morning 27/10/22.

William is described as 5ft10 with grey hair. Last seen wearing dark clothing, dark shoes.
William is described as suffering from dementia.

Insp Walker said “I urge members of the public who reside in the area to check any private CCTV and outhouses they have access to for any signs of William. William’s family are very concerned for his welfare and appeal to anyone who believes they may have saw William to contact the police immediately”.

If you have seen William or have any information as to his whereabouts please contact us on 101 and quote incident number 0310 of 27/10/22.

24/10/2022

Congratulations to Irvine based drummer Adam Bell on securing 3rd spot in the world for under 16’s over the weekend! 🥁

23/10/2022

Our hospitals and staff are under extreme pressure.
Turn to A&E only for serious illnesses and accidents such as suspected stroke, heart attack, head injuries, fractures or wounds that need stitches.

If it's not an emergency call NHS 24 on 111

🖱️ https://www.nhsaaa.net/news/latest-news/pressures/

23/10/2022

🔥 Tamfest is back for 2022! 🔥

Discover the full line-up of events taking place in Ayr town centre – Sunday 30 October 12-5pm

18/10/2022

North Ayrshire Council are planning to introduce parking charges to some car parks across the area including in Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Largs.

Having seen the devastating impact these charges have had on town centres like Kilmarnock and Ayr, could you spare a minute to help add to the 1,300 signatures?

We must grow and nurture our local towns and businesses. At the very least, parking should be free for the first hour to encourage people to shop locally 🛍

Keep Parking In North Ayrshire Council FREE!

13/10/2022

A brand new weekly market at Ayr Central Shopping Centre! Local produce and craft, stalls also available now! 🍎🧶🧵🧁

11/10/2022

Plenty to do in Ayrshire this weekend including markets galore 😍🙌🏽 Friday sees the return of Bridgegate Market in Irvine (10-4), then on Saturday we have the Farmers Market in Kilmarnock and the weekly Largs Market too!

08/09/2022

A growing market, lots of local traders in Irvine 10am - 4pm tomorrow. We picked up some fruit and veg last time the market visited, bargain prices! Punnets of berries just £1! 🍎

30/08/2022

Largs is looking great with the Big Wheel 🎡 Have you been a visit recently? The Viking Festival is currently on, the perfect excuse for a trip over for an ice cream or a bag of chips!🍦

Largs in lights ✨

📸 Liz Gray

25/08/2022

Would you like to be part of a growing local market? Bridgegate Market in Irvine is looking for small local businesses to be part of their new twice monthly market.

Back tomorrow from 10am-4pm, the market will have lots of local produce from fruit and veg to meat, cakes, gifts and jewellery. The Wee Broon Hens Mobile Farm Shop will also be making their first appearance too!! 🐓

Application Form

19/08/2022

Launching today... The Bridgegate Market in Irvine 😍 Just in time for Marymass Festival this weekend!! 12 traders are there today, pop along and take a look!

Would you like to be part of this regular market? Taking place on the second and last Friday of the month, we’re looking for local Ayrshire traders to take part and showcase their offerings! Message us for more and we’ll put you in touch with the operators 🛍

14/08/2022