beith trust
Safeguarding Training
28 March @ 18:30 – 20:30
Free safeguarding course coming to Geilsland!
We all have a responsibility to help keep children, young people, and vulnerable adults safe in our community. Beith Community Development Trust understands that many people in local communities worry from time to time about potential abuse, harm, or exploitation of someone in the local area. It can be confusing to understand as it is not always easy to know exactly what to do when you do see or hear something of concern.
Organisations like Beith Trust, which consistently work with children, young people and adults, must ensure that they have safeguarding policies and procedures in place and be able to respond to child or adult protection concerns. It is important to us that we offer an opportunity to adults (16yrs +) at the heart of our local communities and ensure those who take part learn foundation skills that increase confidence in responding to, or in reporting a concern. This free evening session will be held at Geilsland Estate in Beith and delivered by Caron McLean, former Head of Protection at the University of Strathclyde.
Caron McLean
Caron lived in Beith for over 40 years and left school to help in her parent’s garage (Gerrie’s) before graduating and spending many years carrying out child and adult protection work in local authority areas across Scotland. Caren brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and will take time to work through the issues that worry you the most about children or adults who may have been harmed or are at risk. Caren will provide guidance on what we can all do to help and will work with you to answer questions like “Can a child can be left home alone?”, or “How would you know if an adult is being neglected or abused?”.
Times, dates and bookings
The session is set in a relaxed, informal style for learning that welcomes all. By the end of the session, everyone who comes along will have strengthened existing skills or will, for the first time, know how they can help to get it right in protecting people in the place we all live or work.
Who should Attend:
- Parents and caregivers
- Educators and school staff
- Community leaders and volunteers
- Anyone who works with children or vulnerable adults
- Anyone interested in learning safeguarding techniques
Registration and attendance are completely free and we’ll have teas and coffees available throughout the evening. Register your spot on this course by completing the ticket registration below!
Winter Led Cycling
11 November 2023 @ 09:30 – 11:00
Introducing our next round of monthly led cycles! Beginning in November we will be running 4 monthly led cycles, in collaboration with the wonderful Trinity Active Travel Hub, a free programme aimed at getting people out of the house and engaging with our ongoing e-bike scheme. This course is perfect for beginners who are confident cyclists, but new to using e-bikes. Leaving from Geilsland Estate we will meander through the Scottish countryside on a lovely, leisurely cycling experience. Helmets are mandatory and we strongly recommend that individuals wear high-visibility clothing. These sessions are for 18+ years. The sessions will run from 9:30am – 11am on:
- Saturday November 11th
- Saturday December 9th
- Saturday January 13th
- Saturday February 10th
If you’re interested in coming along you must first complete the following health and safety forms. These are for your own protection and the safety of those around you when on the cycle:
Essential cycling skills information course
Cycling Safety confirmation form
By signing up to this course you are also providing us with confirmation that we may use your details to record our programme and its attendees. This information will be used solely in Beith Trust’s system and will not be given to any third parties or used for marketing purposes. Happy cycling!
Christmas Ceramics Workshop
26 November 2023 @ 13:30 – 17:00
Join us for a festive and creative celebration at our Christmas Ceramics Workshop on Sunday, November 26th!
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Unleash your inner artist and get into the holiday spirit as we host two exciting sessions for all ages:
🌟 Child Session (1:30pm – 3:00pm): Let your little ones creativity flow as they paint Christmas ornaments and craft their very own clay decorations that can hang on your Christmas tree for years to come. It’s a perfect way for kids to kick off the holiday season with a burst of creativity! This session is for under 16s.
🌟 Adult Session (3:30pm – 5:00pm): Not just for little ones; calling all grown-ups! Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and artistic expression. Paint your own unique Christmas ornaments and craft beautiful clay decorations to adorn your home this holiday season. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and tap into your creative side.
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🎟️ Tickets are just £10 per person, and all materials are provided. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories and beautiful Christmas decorations with your loved ones. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now and make this holiday season extra special! Spread the joy of the season through art and craft at our Christmas Ceramics Workshop. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎅🤶🎁
📍 Location: Geilsland Studio, Geilsland Estate, Beith, KA15 1HD
Christmas Ceramic Workshop
26 November 2023 @ 13:30 – 13 September 2023 @ 17:00
Join us for a festive and creative celebration at our Christmas Ceramics Workshop on Sunday, November 26th!
🎄🖌️👨👩👦👦
Unleash your inner artist and get into the holiday spirit as we host two exciting sessions for all ages:
🌟 Child Session (1:30pm – 3:00pm): Allow your little ones creativity run wild as they paint Christmas ornaments and craft their very own clay decorations. It’s a perfect way for kids to kick off the holiday season with a burst of creativity and give you homemade decorations to adorn your tree for years to come. This session is for under 16s.
🌟 Adult Session (3:30pm – 5:00pm): Not just for kids; calling all grown-ups! Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and artistic expression. Paint your own unique Christmas ornaments and craft beautiful clay decorations to adorn your home this holiday season. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and tap into your creative side.
🎨✨
🎟️ Tickets are just £10 per person, and all materials are provided. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories and beautiful Christmas decorations with your loved ones. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now and make this holiday season extra special!
Spread the joy of the season through art and craft at our Christmas Ceramics Workshop. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎅🤶🎁
📍 Location: Geilsland Estate, Beith, KA15 1HD
Group Singing Workshops
Join us for a harmonious journey of fun and music! Our Group Singing Workshops are the perfect opportunity for budding young vocalists aged 7 to 11 to explore the joys of singing. Over a 6-week block, every Wednesday from 5:20pm to 5:55pm, at the enchanting Geilsland Estate, kids will learn essential vocal techniques, discover the power of teamwork through group singing, and most importantly, have a blast while doing it. Don’t miss out on this chance to nurture your child’s musical talents and create lasting memories. The workshops will run on the following Wednesdays:
September 27th
October 4th
October 11th
October 25th
November 1st
November 8th
For only £20 you’ll have 6 weeks of singing, vocal training, and harmonising with your friends! Book your space below!