📅 Date: Saturday, 4th October 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm 📍 Location: Geilsland Estate 🎟 Entry: Free 👶 Ages: 3 – 7 years (with parent or guardian present)
Join us for an interactive workshop for young children, featuring the incredible Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo, Eleanor Dunsdon and Gregor Black. They draw on jazz, folk and classical genre to push boundaries of the traditional music scene creating an immersive experience for all ages.
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of autumnal fun at our upcoming Pumpkin Picking Events! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, for a spooktacular adventure that promises to delight kids of all ages. Embrace the spirit of the season with a day filled with laughter, creativity, and, of course, pumpkins galore!🎃 We’ll have spooky arts and crafts, our haybale maze, photo opportunities, active fun, puzzles and so much more available to enjoy.
Attendees are welcome to come along in fancy dress to really soak up the Halloween spirit but we strongly recommend you wear comfortable, outdoor, shoes as the site can be slippy and wet during the autumn months!🎃 When you book your timeslot, please ensure that you arrive no earlier than your timeslot states, and no later than 30 minutes before it ends. For example, if you chose 10am – 11:30am, please do not arrive before 10am and try to arrive no later than 11pm to ensure you get enough time to enjoy all we have to offer!👻🐈⬛
Limited spots are available for each session, so book your tickets now to guarantee a day of festive fall fun! Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season at Geilsland. See you there!👻
Event Details🎃 Dates: Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th Times: Three sessions available each day Session One: 10:00am – 11:30am Session Two: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Session Three: 2pm – 3:30pm Location: Geilsland Estate, Geilsland Road, Beith, KA15 1HD
Ticket Information👻 Price: £10 per child (accompanying adults enter for free) 🎃 Age: Suitable for children of all ages (recommended for kids 2-12 years old) Tickets: Secure your spot by purchasing tickets in advance below
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of autumnal fun at our upcoming Pumpkin Picking Events! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, for a spooktacular adventure that promises to delight kids of all ages. Embrace the spirit of the season with a day filled with laughter, creativity, and, of course, pumpkins galore!🎃 We’ll have spooky arts and crafts, our haybale maze, photo opportunities, active fun, puzzles and so much more available to enjoy.
Attendees are welcome to come along in fancy dress to really soak up the Halloween spirit but we strongly recommend you wear comfortable, outdoor, shoes as the site can be slippy and wet during the autumn months!🎃 When you book your timeslot, please ensure that you arrive no earlier than your timeslot states, and no later than 30 minutes before it ends. For example, if you chose 10am – 11:30am, please do not arrive before 10am and try to arrive no later than 11pm to ensure you get enough time to enjoy all we have to offer!👻🐈⬛
Limited spots are available for each session, so book your tickets now to guarantee a day of festive fall fun! Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season at Geilsland. See you there!👻
Event Details🎃 Dates: Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th Times: Three sessions available each day Session One: 10:00am – 11:30am Session Two: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Session Three: 2pm – 3:30pm Location: Geilsland Estate, Geilsland Road, Beith, KA15 1HD
Ticket Information👻 Price: £10 per child (accompanying adults enter for free) 🎃 Age: Suitable for children of all ages (recommended for kids 2-12 years old) Tickets: Secure your spot by purchasing tickets in advance below
If you’re ready to boost your skills and confidence but can’t commit to a full 6-week programme, our FREE 4-day Intensive Employability Course could be the perfect fit. Running from Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th October, 10am – 2pm at Geilsland Estate, this fast-paced course delivers all the key elements of our full programme in a shorter, more focused format.
Across four days, you’ll gain practical skills that employers are looking for, including CV building, interview techniques, customer service skills, and how to use AI tools to make your job search easier and more effective. You’ll also complete accredited First Aid training and receive Customer Service training, giving you recognised qualifications to add to your CV straight away.
On Saturday 25th October, you’ll also have the chance to gain hands-on experience by volunteering at our popular Pumpkin Picking event — a fun opportunity to put your new skills into practice, meet people, and add real-world experience to your CV (plus some free tickets!)
Open to anyone aged 15 and a half or older who lives in North Ayrshire and isn’t currently in work, this course is ideal for school leavers, unemployed people, or anyone looking for a fresh start. Lunch is provided every day, childcare is available on request, and we’ll reimburse your travel costs so there’s nothing stopping you from taking part.
Spaces are limited, so secure yours today and take the next step toward your future.
Sometimes we don’t know what is happening when it is right in front of us! Whether it is on land, sea, sky, above the soil, beneath the soil and within communities around us. The Grounded in Garnock project aims to showcase, shine a light on and further develop some of the amazing networks and nature within our area!
The first week of the series focuses on stories from the land where we will hear about what is happening in and around the Garnock Valley including updates about what is happening at Geilsland Estate, the strategy in the region on biodiversity, the aim of the Grounded in Garnock project.
We hope to achieve this by inviting local experts to share their work with you in our weekly seminars. They will then invite you to join them on a journey into the wonderful world of networks and nature in a 4 hour weekend practical workshop. One that hopes to bring new perspectives about our living world – where the soil breathes, livelihoods are enriched and everything is connected. We will explore how we relate to, influence and respond to the land around us. It is an opportunity to stop, breathe and look and listen to stories of the earth, those of the past, present and future!
Grounded in Garnock, funded and created by The Beith Trust and North Ayrshire Council, will take place at several locations within the valley. It is a 6 week series seminars and hands-on workshops which take a different topic each week focusing on exploring and nurturing the living systems we live in. We are looking to maximise the natural resource, grassroot activities and infrastructure of the Garnock Valley for educational activity.
We will learn about our role in creating healthy, restored soil for growing, interconnections between ecosystems; what we can do to help restore land; learn to design for sustainable and renewable energy systems; and finally consider how we can design, create or get involved in an initiative we are passionate about that leads to a thriving, sustainable future.
Sessions are open to adults over 18yrs old unless indicated.
You can sign up to as little or as many sessions as you wish.
Week 3 Practical Workshop will be: Grounded in Garnock – Stories of Biodiversity.
This workshop will increase knowledge of native and climate-adapted species for local gardening, how to create and design a biodiverse garden using ecological principles. We will also share planting techniques and wildlife garden maintenance practices.
Sometimes we don’t know what is happening when it is right in front of us! Whether it is on land, sea, sky, above the soil, beneath the soil and within communities around us. The Grounded in Garnock project aims to showcase, shine a light on and further develop some of the amazing networks and nature within our area!
The first week of the series focuses on stories from the land where we will hear about what is happening in and around the Garnock Valley including updates about what is happening at Geilsland Estate, the strategy in the region on biodiversity, the aim of the Grounded in Garnock project.
We hope to do this by inviting some of the local folk to come and tell you about what they are up to in our weekly seminars. They will then invite you to join them on a journey into the wonderful world of networks and nature in a 4 hour weekend practical workshop. One that hopes to bring new perspectives about our living world – where the soil breathes, livelihoods are enriched and everything is connected. We will explore how we relate to, influence and respond to the land around us. It is an opportunity to stop, breathe and look and listen to stories of the earth, those of the past, present and future!
Grounded in Garnock will take place at several locations within the valley. It is a 6 week series seminars and hands-on workshops which take a different topic each week focusing on exploring and nurturing the living systems we live in. We are looking to maximise the natural resource, grassroot activities and infrastructure of the Garnock Valley for educational activity.
We will learn about our role in creating healthy, restored soil for growing, interconnections between ecosystems; what we can do to help restore land; learn to design for sustainable and renewable energy systems; and finally consider how we can design, create or get involved in an initiative we are passionate about that leads to a thriving, sustainable future.
Sessions are open to adults over 18yrs old unless indicated.
You can sign up to as little or as many sessions as you wish. Week 2 Seminar will be: Grounded in Garnock – Stories of Soil
We will introduce the film showing of Six Inches of Soil (1 hr 36 min running time) followed by a talk on the importance of soil health with a Q and A session.
Sometimes we don’t know what is happening when it is right in front of us! Whether it is on land, sea, sky, above the soil, beneath the soil and within communities around us. The Grounded in Garnock project aims to showcase, shine a light on and further develop some of the amazing networks and nature within our area!
The first week of the series focuses on stories from the land where we will hear about what is happening in and around the Garnock Valley including updates about what is happening at Geilsland Estate, the strategy in the region on biodiversity, the aim of the Grounded in Garnock project.
We hope to do this by inviting some of the local folk to come and tell you about what they are up to in our weekly seminars. They will then invite you to join them on a journey into the wonderful world of networks and nature in a 4 hour weekend practical workshop. One that hopes to bring new perspectives about our living world – where the soil breathes, livelihoods are enriched and everything is connected. We will explore how we relate to, influence and respond to the land around us. It is an opportunity to stop, breathe and look and listen to stories of the earth, those of the past, present and future!
Grounded in Garnock has been funded and created by The Beith Trust and North Ayrshire Council and will take place at several locations within the valley. It is a 6 week series seminars and hands-on workshops which take a different topic each week focusing on exploring and nurturing the living systems we live in. We are looking to maximise the natural resource, grassroot activities and infrastructure of the Garnock Valley for educational activity.
We will learn about our role in creating healthy, restored soil for growing, interconnections between ecosystems; what we can do to help restore land; learn to design for sustainable and renewable energy systems; and finally consider how we can design, create or get involved in an initiative we are passionate about that leads to a thriving, sustainable future.
Sessions are open to adults over 18yrs old unless indicated.
You can sign up to as little or as many sessions as you wish.
This Seminar will launch the entire project and it will be very focused on sharing stories about The Garnock Valley and how powerful storytelling is to connect to a place.
Wedding Fayre at Geilsland Estate – 18th October 2025💍💐💒
Join us for a magical day at Geilsland Estate as we help you plan your perfect wedding! Whether you’re just beginning your wedding journey or putting the finishing touches on your big day, our Wedding Fayre is the ideal place to gather inspiration and meet some of the best local suppliers.👰🤵 Explore our breathtaking estate grounds, perfect for your special day, and discover a handpicked selection of amazing vendors offering everything from dresses and décor to cakes and entertainment. You’ll also be able to enjoy a glass of prosecco 💒 📆Date: 18th October 2025 ⏰Time: 12pm – 4pm 💰Entry: FREE
We’re inviting all local wedding businesses and suppliers – from florists and photographers to venue dressers, entertainers, and cake makers – to a relaxed morning of networking, good food, and fresh ideas.
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, meet and connect with fellow industry professionals, and hear from our special guest speakers who’ll be sharing insights and advice on growing your wedding business and collaborating locally.
💬 Build new connections 📣 Learn from experienced voices in the industry 🍽 Enjoy a free, delicious breakfast
This event is free to attend, but spaces are limited – RSVP now to secure your spot!
Join us for a brilliant day of family fun at Geilsland Estate as we celebrate National Playday! There’s something for everyone to enjoy – from arts and crafts stations, bouncy castle, football and sports, to live music from Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums, it’s set to be a jam-packed day of play and creativity.
There’ll be face painting, delicious treats from the Parducci Ice Cream Van, and a variety of workshops and stalls (more details coming soon!). We’re mixing things up a bit this year – the haybale maze is taking a wee break, and we’ve got something new in store… watch this space!
Bring the whole family, have fun, and make memories – all while supporting a great community event.
