Free events for families in Three Towns

North Ayrshire Council and a range of partners are looking to reach as many parents/carers and families across the Three Towns over the coming weeks.

The team has teamed up with KA Leisure, the Lennox Partnership and Ardrossan Community Sports Hub to put together a package of events, offers and information sessions throughout March to provide advice about fitness, health, wellbeing and work.

KA Leisure are hosting a series of free family fun events open to everyone.

Activities include inflatables, multi-sports, creative fun, face painting, wellbeing checks, refreshments, prizes and more!

Events take place on:

• Saturday 7 March, 10am–2pm at KA Campus, Stanley Primary School, Ardrossan
• Wednesday 25 March, 4–6pm at Hayocks Community Centre, Saltcoats
• Saturday 28 March, 10am–2pm at St Matthew’s Community Sport Hub, Stevenston

These relaxed, drop-in events are designed for families of all ages.

Please check the KA Leisure website for more information

The Council’s We Work for Families team will also be hosting a series of drop-in wellbeing sessions for unemployed North Ayrshire parents this March.

The sessions offer a welcoming space to take a break, reduce isolation, and access support.

• Enjoy free tea, coffee, and biscuits
• Chat informally with friendly We Work for Families staff
• Take part in gentle wellbeing activities
• Learn about support available for them and their family

Sessions will take place from 10am – 1pm on

• 10 March at Park Parish Church, Ardrossan
• 31 March at Hayocks Community Hall, Stevenston
• 31 March at the Parent Hub, Ardrossan

Ardrossan Community Sports Hub is also offering a free four-week fitness programme for unemployed parents to help rebuild confidence, strength and healthy routines.

The programme includes:

• A welcome visit to meet coaches and tour the gym
• Four weekly 1-to-1 coaching sessions
• A personalised training plan
• Access to 25+ fitness classes including Yoga and Hyrox
• A progress review at the end of the 4 weeks
• A free Ardrossan gym workout t-shirt

Participants who complete the four-week plan will also receive a three-month gym membership. Fitness is encouraged alongside a friend, why not bring a buddy?

Please contact Ardrossan Community Sports Hub today on 01294 493703 or email gym@ardrossancsh.org to book your place.

Finally, the Lennox Partnership is reminding people that they operate a Parent Hub in Ardrossan. The service offers support for unemployed parents living in North Ayrshire with children under 16

The Hub provides a range of opportunities including training, education, employability support, confidence-building courses, and a parent group, along with additional services.

Based in the Frank Sweeney Centre, 82–84 Glasgow Street, all are welcome, and no appointment is required.

For more information, you can get in touch by calling 01294 608952 or emailing wwff@thelennoxpartnership.org

Funding is being provided by the Scottish Government.

Published: 05 March 2026