garnock valley
Beith Beer Hall
29 April @ 12:00 – 21:00
Beith Beer Hall is back once again! Join us on Saturday, April 29th for a day of fun, beer, and live music! We’ll have some familiar faces popping by; with the wonderful Fizzbuz attending with their prosecco and spirits bar, and everyone’s favourite Thistly Cross Cider. Along with this we’ll have our usual new host of beers, ales, and IPA’s from local brewers there will be something for everyone to enjoy. We’ll also have our usual amazing lineup of local bands and singers to get you up on the dancefloor (dad dancing is welcome necessary). This event, as always, is dog and child friendly; with a dedicated kid’s corner available with toys, activities and dress-up games for the little ones to enjoy! No need for a babysitter! Tickets for our April Beith Beer hall are priced as:
Adult: £12.50
12 – 17 Years: £8
Under 12’s: Free entry
Table of 6: £60 (Saving you £15 overall!)
Tickets are live now and you can get them below; but be quick! Our tables 6 are limited though and once they’re gone; they’re gone! Don’t hesitate; get yours now!
Ceramics Taster Sessions
4 April @ 10:00 – 20:00
We’re bringing a ceramic taster session back to the Studio in Geilsland! Come along and have a try on a potter’s wheel, do some pottery painting and have a go at clay hand building! We have two separate sessions; one for children from 10am – 12pm and one for Adults from 6pm – 8pm; both on Tuesday 4th of April. This is a great activity for the whole family and gives you the chance to try out using a pottery wheel. Tickets are only £7 for children and £10 for the adult session.
Due to high demand we’ve added another session! This new session is mixed for both adults and children, and this session will run from 2pm – 4pm at £15 per ticket. Each ticket will provide entry for 1 adult and 1 child, and each child attending must have an adult accompany them. Therefore; if you have two children who wish to attend you would buy two mixed session tickets and this will allow 2 children and 2 adults entry.
If you haven’t already please ensure you’ve signed up with Beith Trust before you purchase your tickets. You can do this here!
3 Week Beginner’s Cycling Course
2 April @ 10:00 – 12:00
This beginner’s cycling course, running for 3 weeks, is aimed at individuals new to cycling, those that haven’t been on a bike for a while or for individuals looking to build confidence in certain aspects of their cycling or maintenance. Our instructor is on hand to tailor the session to your needs. You can choose to register for one or all three of them, the choice is yours. Places are limited so please register now to avoid disappointment. Participants should bring their own bike with them to use, but if they don’t have their own have a few bikes we are able to loan out. Please let us know in advance if you need one.
On Bike Skills – 19th March between 10:00am and 12:00pm
In a safe environment away from traffic and obstacles learn how to go on a bike, use gears correctly, use your brakes with confidence, and steer with ease amongst many other bike skills.
Basic Bike Maintenance – 26th March between 10:00am and 12:00pm
Learn how to take the back wheel off, fix a puncture, perform a simple bike check, and perform many other maintenance skills.
Maintenance/Led Cycle – 2nd April between 10:00am and 12:00pm
A brief session on essential maintenance followed by a leisurely cycle in the nearby area.
This course is aimed at those over 8 years old and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We also strongly advise that all attendees wear a helmet when cycling for their own safety and try to wear high-visibility clothing. If you haven’t already, please ensure you sign up with Beith Trust before you attend this event and complete the safety confirmation form. Happy cycling!
International Women’s Day Event
12 March @ 11:00 – 16:30
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day at Geilsland Estate by celebrating creative women in Ayrshire!
International women’s day is a worldwide day dedicated to celebrating the various political, social, personal, and creative successes of women across the world. To join in this celebration, Geilsland will be hosting our very own international women’s day event to celebrate the creative women in Ayrshire and raise vital funds for North Ayrshire Women’s Aid.
We’ll have loads to do at the event! We’ll have over 25 stalls run by local women selling their designs, art, jewellery, and more in our main hall alongside live music onstage from local female musicians and bands. Upstairs in our studio space, we will be hosting various different workshops across the day. These workshops will run as follows:
Mummy & Me Music Workshop | 10:30- 11am
Our Mummy & Me Music workshop will be running from 10:30am – 11am for children 12 months and younger. We’ll have sensory play, music, singing, puppets, and so much more for only £3 per child. You can get your tickets below.
Toddler’s Music Group | 11:30am – 12:15PM
Similar to our Mummy & Me workshop we will also be offering a toddler music workshop for 2 – 5 year olds from 11:30pm – 12:15pm. We’ll be playing parachute games, singing nursery rhymes, doing bounce and rhyme songs and games, and much more for only £3 per child.
TripleAct Drama Workshop | 12:45pm – 1:30pm
A drama workshop for women focused on improvisation, theatre techniques and therapeutic skills. This workshop is for over 16 year olds and is only £5 per person.
Women’s Beginner’s Self-defence Workshop | 2pm – 2:45pm
Learn basic self-defence techniques that use minimum force but maximum efficiency! Pressure points, locks, and defence techniques that could help you in a tricky situation. Only £5 per person.
Burlesque Workshop | 3:15pm – 4pm
A beginners burlesque workshop open to all ladies over 16; no matter their size, shape, or fitness level. This workshop is only £5 per person and looks to be a lot of fun!
Entry to the overall event is completely free; but workshops are ticketed and very limited so if you’re interested make sure you book sooner rather than later!
Dance with the Devil Motorcycle Festival
26 May @ 09:00 – 28 May @ 17:00
Dance with the Devil Motorcycle Festival is back for round two! Join us on the weekend of May 26th – 28th at Geilsland Country Estate for round two of our Dance with the Devil Motorcycle Festival. In collaboration with The Devil’s Outcasts Motorcycle Club we’ll be hosting a weekend full of competitions, live music, stalls, games, and so much more. With a fully licensed bar and plenty of space for dancing, it’s sure to be a great weekend for the whole family.
Tickets are priced as:
Adult weekend ticket: £20
Camping ticket: £25
12 – 17 Year old ticket: £7
Under 12’s: £4
We also have limited camping space available; If you are camping make sure you select the appropriate ticket and ensure you have purchased one ticket for every person who will be in your tent. We also have Airbnb houses available on-site; if you’re interested in renting our Airbnb accommodation please contact us by emailing hello@beithtrust.org or by calling us on 01505 228141 for more information and booking. We’ll see you there!
Band Factory
10 April @ 11:00 – 15 April @ 16:00
An unforgettable music experience
Band factory is back! Our biggest and best music event of the year is back for 2023. Beginning on Monday, April 10th, we’re inviting you along to a week-long, unforgettable, musical experience that’s suitable for any style of musician.
Wondering if band factory is for you? If you’re a young person, between the ages of 12 and 18, and you can play an instrument (any instrument at all; we’ve even had bagpipe players before!) then you’re the perfect fit! Beginning on Monday April 10th, you’ll first be introduced to our team, and the wonderful Pryde Kilwinning who will be mentoring you across the week, and then your bands will be formed. From there you’ll spend the next couple of days deciding on your setlist, practising and having a jam with your new band. At the end of the week you’ll be playing a set at our showcase event to celebrate and showcase your hard work and practise.
It’s a great opportunity for young musicians. Not only to showcase their talents and perform in front of a live audience; but also to make some musically minded friends. Or maybe even be part of the Garnock Valley’s next biggest band! We’ve seen many successful musicians and bands come through our band factory project; and you could be next. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now! Spaces are limited so to avoid disappointment we advise you book in as soon as you can. The full weeks worth of activities is only £20 per person.
Jam sessions will run from 11am – 4pm and the gig will take place on Saturday 15nd April, time TBC. Bring a packed lunch for your jam sessions (or pop into Mocha Jaks if you fancy).
We’ll be taking regular photos and videos of both the jam sessions and the gig performance. Please let us know well in advance if you wish to not be photographed or filmed. We also have spare equipment available if you would like to partake but don’t have an instrument of your own. However; these are limited and we ask that you have a basic level of experience of playing the instrument.
For any questions or queries please contact us at 01505 228141 or our music project lead Tom at tom.williams@beithtrust.org
Drum Lessons
6 February @ 16:00 – 17:00
Drum lessons are back!
Did you get a drum kit for Christmas? Looking to further your drumming skills, or are you just looking to learn a new skill? Then our drum lessons are for you! We’re offering a 4-week course of drum lessons for young people in North Ayrshire, ages 6 – 18, for only £15! We’ll provide all the equipment you’ll need; you just need to show up and learn. We’ll cover all the basics of a drum kit and how to properly use one while making some beautiful music. The sessions will run as follows:
Session One: 4pm – 4:30pm
Session Two: 4:30pm – 5pm
Each session will take place in Geilsland Estate Studio every Monday from February 6th. If you’re interested make sure you get your 4-week ticket below!
Scottish Ceilidh
17 February @ 19:00 – 23:30
An exciting new event to celebrate all things Scottish and raise funds for the Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums and the Garnock Community Campus Parent’s Council!
Join us as we gather to celebrate all things Scottish this February at our Scottish Celebration Night! On Friday, February 17th, we will be hosting our first-ever Scottish celebration night at Geilsland Estate; celebrating all things Scottish and raising funds for our local community groups; The Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums and the Garnock Community Campus Parent’s Council.
We’ll have a host of Scottish singers, musicians and bands; including the excellent Binky Blue, as well as a Scottish Ceilidh to round off the evening. FizBuzz will be back once again with their fully stocked bar; offering plenty of prosecco, spirits, and soft drinks (so no excuses for not dancing at the Ceilidh; you’ll have plenty of liquid courage available!), and we’ll have a charity raffle available too. Every ticket holder will be provided with a free, hot, pie; either haggis or macaroni, with their purchase of a ticket, and under 12’s will be provided with a small snack.
Tickets are priced as follows:
Adult Tickets – £7
12-18yrs Ticket – £4
Under 12’s Ticket – Free
Table of 6 Ticket – £35 (saving you £7 in total!)
This is a great event for the whole family and it’s sure to be a blast. We hope to see you there to celebrate all things Scottish and dance the night away. We expect tickets to go fast; so dinny linger; get a shift oan!
