Dirrans Centre

19/06/2026

Living with a lung condition can be hard. That’s why we offer free online taster courses in mindfulness and body breathing.

Learn techniques to support your wellbeing, reduce stress and fatigue as well as help to manage breathlessness. Find your perfect support group on our website: asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support

05/06/2026

15/05/2026

Good vibes from our pool group this week and our walking group today!✨️
The groups enjoyed connecting together, having chats and doing things they enjoy in their local community.
Thanks for your company, everyone!

12/05/2026

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It’s Day 1 of our mental wellbeing campaign, and today’s simple action can be one of the most powerful - take a short walk, wherever and whenever works for you.

A walk can:

- Reduce stress
- Improve focus
- Boost your mood
- Help you feel more connected to your surroundings

No special equipment required. No cost. Just step outside and move at your own pace - around your neighbourhood, through a park, or even just down the street and back.

To help you get started, check out these great local walking resources:

🚶‍♂️ KA Leisure – Walking
🔗 https://kaleisure.com/health-wellbeing/outdoor-opportunities/walking/

🚲 The Trinity Active Travel Hub – Walking Scotland
🔗 https://walkingscotland.org.uk/walk-project/the-trinity-active-travel-hub/

🌱 Green Health – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
🔗 https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/better-health/green-health/

Let us know where you walked today. You might inspire someone else to take their first small step. 👇👇

08/05/2026

📢A wee post to make sure that everyone knows our Bingo & food social night scheduled for tonight has been postponed. We'll advise of a new date for this once we have it. 👍🏻

01/05/2026

Hello May !

Here are some health and wellbeing promotions and awareness raising campaigns that are happening this month.

May 2026

Deaf Awareness Week: 4th - 10th May
RNID – Deaf awareness
https://tinyurl.com/RNID-Deaf-Awareness

Mental Health Awareness Week: 11th - 17th May
BHF – Emotional support
https://tinyurl.com/BHF-Emotional-Support

Dementia Awareness Week: 18th - 24th May
Alzheimer’s Society – Understanding and supporting a person with dementia
https://tinyurl.com/Alzheimers-Understand-Support

National Walking Month: 1st - 31st May
ACPICR – Walking as exercise: a guide for people with heart conditions
https://tinyurl.com/ACPICR-Walking

28/04/2026

💡 Managing pain is about more than medication

For persistent pain, simple strategies can make a real difference:
👟 regular gentle movement
🧠 understanding how pain works
⏱ pacing activities
🌱 building habits gradually
Small, consistent changes often lead to big improvements over time.

More information can be found on these website below:
NHS A&A: https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/pain-management-service/
NHS Inform: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/brain-nerves-and-spinal-cord/chronic-pain
Live Well with Pain: https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/
Flippin' Pain: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/

28/04/2026

⚽️ Walking Football in Kilwinning! ⚽️

All information below if you'd like to check this out.

Walking Football |

We are back on tomorrow night at 5pm any new players are welcome ⚽️

⚽️ Wednesday 12-1.30pm
⚽️ Fridays 5-6.30pm
📍 Academy Park, Kilwinning

🚶‍♂️ No running
⚽ All the fun
💪 Great for fitness
🤝 Brilliant for socialising

📍 Open to all abilities and ALL AGES
👟 Friendly & welcoming sessions
😊 Stay active. Stay social. Stay STILL IN THE GAME.

Following the football, we then make our way to our very own Eglinton Suite for hot drink, sandwiches, pies and chat. FREE TO ALL PLAYERS

24/04/2026

Sun’s out, scoops out! 🍨 Perfect wee 10 minutes out the back with Michael enjoying this gorgeous weather. 🕶️

​Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend! Cheers! 🥂☀️

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20/04/2026

✨Communication Support in the Community ✨

A huge thank you to Virgin Money UK at Kilwinning BankingHub for their outstanding help and support recently, particularly their Speak Easy communication cards.

This approach makes a real difference for individuals who have difficulty communicating, are new to English, are neurodivergent, or have a cognitive impairment.

Being met with patience, understanding, and clear, accessible communication creates a more welcoming and empowering experience.

👏 Well done and thank you for helping to make banking more accessible for everyone.