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Schools programme 26-30 October 2015

Imprint provides an opportunity for pupils to meet favourite authors and take part in fun

and inspirational workshops.

The events have been devised by East Ayrshire Leisure exclusively for East Ayrshire school children.

A week-long festival offering primary pupils the opportunity to meet with renowned authors and learn more about their work and the writing process. Includes sessions with Alex McCall, Barry Hutchison, Lari Don and many more! Click here to go to the Imprint Schools Programme.

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E Dick InstituteElmbank Avenue, KilmarnockTours: All year roundBy arrangement during opening hoursDuration: By arrangementMax no: 1 class per visitT : 01563 554300

The Dick Institute Museum contains outstanding collections of local and social history, for example Textiles, Transport, Industry, the Victorians and Robert Burns. We also have significant natural history collections including rocks, fossils, minerals and taxidermy. A visit to the Museum is a rewarding and eye-opening experience for young people and can deliver a range of Experiences and Outcomes, for example Social Studies People, Past Events and Societies.

We have two large galleries with a changing programme of exhibitions and events. Visit eastayrshireleisure.com

A visit can also be coordinated with the Library Service. The Dick Institute Library holds a wide range of resources to support teaching and learning for primary, additional support and pre-school settings. Education Resources support curricular areas of literacy in Social Studies, Health and Wellbeing, Science and Religious and Moral Education. Join the library as an education member and borrow up to 45 items! Online resources include Encyclopaedia Britannica and SCRAN.

18th century replica of the John Wilson Printing Press which printed Robert Burns First Edition of poems

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A Vikings Guide to Deadly Dragons - Guided ToursMondays and Fridays (23 Oct - 21 Dec)11am - 12 noonMax no: 1 class per visitFREET: 01563 554358Must be booked in advance

The Dick Institute is proud to be the only venue in Scotland to exhibit A Vikings Guide to Deadly Dragons. Our tailor made tours of this imaginative exhibition will transport you back in time to the Dark Ages, a world where Vikings ruled and dragons roamed. Join us to learn more about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock 111, the Hairy Hooligans, the island of Berk, Hiccups hunting dragon Toothless and his quest to become a hero.

Little Dragon AdventuresTue 29 Sep & Thu 1 Oct FREEMust be booked in advance. T: 01563 553458

Join us on a fun packed seafaring adventure as we explore the exhibition and unearth fascinating tales of heroic Vikings and mighty dragons.

Drama & Illustration Workshops Mon 5 Fri 9 Oct Mon 9 Fri 13 Nov10am-2.30pmFREET: 01563 554358Must be booked in advance.

Fun filled drama and illustration workshop experiences for primary school pupils. Drama sessions will use various drama principles using the exhibition and Cressida Cowells stories as stimuli. Illustration sessions will explore drawing techniques and developing characters focussing on the work of Cressida Cowell.

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Illustration Competition for ChildrenClosing date Sat 31 Oct

Book illustration helps the reader to develop a character visually, and form scenes in their mind. Cressida Cowell has created memorable characters in her books. This competition offers children the chance to develop their very own dragon character. Entries must be original illustrations. For information on how to enter, pick up a leaflet from your local library, gallery or online.

Writing Competition for ChildrenClosing date Sat 31 OctP3/4 - A Day in the Life of Hiccup & Toothless

P5/6 - Describe the Adventures of Toothless and Hiccup at Dean Castle

As part of the Vikings Guide to Deadly Dragons exhibition, we are offering young people the exciting opportunity to participate in a creative writing competition. Entries must be an original piece of fiction. Pick up a leaflet from your local library, gallery or online.

Bookbug Family Bag GiftingOct & NovTimes: By arrangementMax no: 1 class per visitFREET: 01563 554333E: rosemary.milligan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

Scottish Book Trust will give every P1 child a Bookbug Family Bag again this autumn. The aim is to create a lasting link between reading at school and at home.

The Bookbug P1 Family Bag contains:

3 beautifully illustrated picture books, all short-listed for this years Scottish Childrens Book Awards.

An activity book and a pack of coloured pencils

A sturdy whiteboard, pen and eraser.

A voting slip so children can vote for their favourite book.

Ziggy and Maggie Start School - A book from Road Safety Scotland.

Schools are invited to bring pupils to their local library where sessions are run on a Bookbug theme before packs are gifted. Alternatively teachers can contact Rosie on the number above to arrange an uplift of the packs from libraries.

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Discover StoriesMax no: 1 class per visitFREE

Usually linked to a topic in school e.g. eco week or a school focus such as healthy eating. Children attend the library for a related story-telling session, typically involving story-sacks, interaction with picture books and props etc followed by an opportunity to select and borrow a book of their choice.

Discover the Library Max no: 1 class per visitFREEA one-off visit to introduce pupils to the range of services and resources available in their local library. Designed to enhance literacy programmes in schools. It offers activities for children to increase their personal reading and to view a visit to the library as a positive and fun experience. The programme involves visiting the library for three sessions over a period of weeks, participating in literacy activities designed to stimulate reading.

Discover InformationMax no: 1 class per visitFREE

Classes visit the library to be shown how to source, sift, organise and evaluate relevant information and is perfect if working on a project. The topic should be shared with library staff in advance to allow them to tailor the visit.

V Campbell Thu 26 Nov11am-12noon & 1.30-2.30pmMax no: by arrangement FREET: 01563 554333E: rosemary.milligan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

Join celebrated childrens author V Campbell as she discusses her novel Viking Gold as part of our Book Week Scotland events. Book Week Scotland is a national celebration of books and reading that takes place every November. This years Book Week Scotland takes place from 23-29 Nov.

Christmas StorytellingDec 2015Times: By arrangement Max no: 1 class per visitFREET: 01563 554333 E: rosemary.milligan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

To encourage partnership working with local primary schools, P1 classes will be given the opportunity to attend their local library for a fun Christmas storytelling session and join in Christmas songs.

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libraries T: 01563 554333

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E The Palace Theatre9 Green Street, KilmarnockT: 01563 554900

Pantomania Primary Schools WorkshopsMon 30 Nov Fri 4 DecTimes: By arrangementMax no: 1 class sizeCost: Half day (2 workshops) 70 / Full day (4 workshops) 120Have you ever wanted to be part of a pantomime or to know just how the Palace Theatre pantomime is created? Then come along and take part in our workshops that explore all things panto! You will learn the traditions of panto, dress up and create your own slapstick routines and explore theatrical make-up. Designed to bring some special magic to the class, these workshops allow pupils to explore how it panto is produced.

** These workshops take place in schools and are only available to schools who have booked tickets to Panto.

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Castle Street, MauchlineTours: All year roundTimes: By arrangement during opening hours (Tue to Sat 10am 4pm)Max no: 1 class per visitDuration: By arrangementT: 01290 550045The Burns House Museum is in the centre of historic Mauchline a town where the stories of Robert Burns, his friends and family can be found in every nook and cranny. You can visit the room where Burns and his wife Jean Armour lived, see original Burns manuscripts and objects that tell the story of his life and work. There is a film of Burnss life, and recordings of his key poems. The museum also contains art work inspired by the Bard, including the famous Timorous Beasties dining table!

Burns Drama Workshop & Museum TourMon 25 - Fri 29 Jan 2016 2.50 per pupilTimes: 9.30-11.30am / 12.30pm-2.30pmMax no: 1 class sizeT: 01563 554900

What inspired Robert Burns to write? He was surrounded by inspiration from the expressive vocabulary of the Scots language to the legends of old Ayrshire and the people and objects which surrounded him every day.

Join us at Burns House Museum as we bring to life the characters that Burns knew so well. Learn about the Scots language and handle the kind of objects which would have played a part in his daily life. And for those with nerves of steel, we can creatively explore the fascinating world of the ghost stories which gave rise to classic poems such as Tam OShanter and Halloween!

The workshops link with the Curriculum for Excellence by providing opportunities for young children to deepen their understanding of culture in Scotland through the power of the arts. It also allows pupils to experiment with movement and expression to create characters from the past.

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3 Lugar Street, CumnockDates: All year roundTimes: By arrangement during opening hours (Thu to Sat 11am - 5pm)Max no: 1 class per visitDuration: By arrangementT: 01290 427084

The Baird Institute is a historic building in the centre of Cumnock. It contains museum displays illustrating the history of the Cumnock and Doon Valley area. Collections include Mauchline Ware, Cumnock Pottery, Mining, Covenanters, WW2 and Sport. We have a room dedicated to Keir Hardie, political pioneer and founder of the Labour Party. The local history displays are relevant to Experiences and Outcomes in Social Studies People, Past Events and Societies.

The Barony Room has a changing programme of exhibitions and events. Visit our website for further details.

The Words of Keir HardieSat 5 Sep Sat 19 Dec Keir Hardie tried to change the world to make it a fairer and more peaceful place. He wanted fair pay for workers, votes for women, and an end to war. He convinced many people that his beliefs were right. He tried to change the world with words: speeches, letters, articles and even postcards!Our exhibition brings The Words of Keir Hardie to life 100 years after his death. New recordings by actor David Hayman and highlights from our collections show that his words are as powerful now as they were during his lifetime.

An Artist Engagement Project with Geraldine Greene will create new work around Cumnock inspired by The Words of Keir Hardie.

The exhibition is relevant to Experiences and Outcomes in Social Studies People, Past Events and Societies.

Addressing a meeting at a miners demonstration

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Kay Park, KilmarnockDates: All year roundTimes: By arrangement during opening hours (Tue to Fri 9am 4pm)Max no: 1 class per visitDuration: By arrangementT: 01563 553654

The Centre contains archives, local and family history resources that tell the story of Ayrshires past. You can find out about the history of your town or village using photographs, maps, newspapers and books (including the first printed in Ayrshire!). Archives date from 1600 to the present, from councils, churches, businesses and families. Registration Services can provide access to family history software to trace the history of well-known Ayrshire folk. Find out how Kilmarnock commemorated Robert Burns, with the famous monument and statue, and explore our Burns collections and interactive Kilmarnock Edition. Why not combine with a trip to the Dick Institute to see the printing press and original Burns manuscripts?

Doon Valley Museum DalmellingtonTours: All year roundTimes: By arrangement during opening hours (Thu to Sat 10am 4pm)Max no: 1 class per visitDuration: by arrangementT: 01292 550633

The Doon Valley Museum is located in a conversion of one of the oldest buildings in Dalmellington (dating from 1744). It was saved from demolition in the 1980s and has been refurbished to provide a bright and modern museum and gallery space. The museum room interprets the rich social and industrial history of the area, in particular the coal mines, the ironworks, and the communities that grew up alongside them. These are presented through a collection of photographs and artifacts donated by local people. Two other exhibition spaces exhibit a range of exhibitions each year by professional and amateur artists and a range of workshops and events for all ages take place throughout the year.

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Dean Castle & Country ParkDean Road, Kilmarnock

Waterloo 200Open Access T: 01563 554735 in the first instance.

Due to essential ongoing works to Dean Castle, school tours are unfortunately currently unavailable. However, the Waterloo 200 exhibition continues, commemorating the Battle of Waterloo and highlighting the contribution made by local man Charles Ewart. This significant exhibition will tell the story of the battle itself and the events leading up to it, as well as Ewarts story. It features many original objects and documents from the period as well as musical instruments, uniforms and weapons. Central to the exhibition is a replica of the Standard captured during the famous battle, created by East Ayrshire Leisures Textile Team,

Outdoor Learning available all yearTime: By arrangement during opening hoursCost: FREE for East Ayrshire schools, schools outwith East Ayrshire - 2.10 per pupil, 2 adults go freeMax no: 30 childrenDuration: By arrangementT: 01563 554734

Our environmental education resource pack includes a range of exciting activities to appeal to young people of all ages and abilities as well as a series of over 70 lesson plans based around curriculum topics which East Ayrshire Leisure can support. The lesson plans are fully integrated into the experiences and outcomes of the Curriculum for Excellence and give the opportunity for children led planning and evaluation. The pack forms the basis of Countryside Ranger activities which can be used either on a trip to Dean Castle & Country Park, within your school grounds or within your local community. The pack also includes advice and activities for organising local field trips. Environmental education pack

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School Scarecrow Competition (Part of our Harvest Festival) Notification of entries by Sep 14T: 01563 554743E: rangers@east-ayrshire.gov.ukTake part in this scarecrow competition and see if you can better last years winners Loanhead Woodland Nursery and Dalmellington Nursery PS.

We would like your school/centre to build a scarecrow that we can display at Harvest Festival; its up to you how many you wish to enter in the competition. The more the merrier, plus your chances of winning will be increased! We can even collect any that you make and transport them to the park ready for competition (as long as theyre not the size of the Wicker Man and will fit in our Ranger van!) Enter your school / centre for the chance to win one of 4 prizes!

Harvest Festival takes place on Sunday 20 Sep and celebrates everything that is great about Ayrshire rural life. There will be kids activities, skills demonstrations, rural crafts, food and drink and much more.

Mon to Fri 7-18 Dec 4 includes a gift T: 01563 554734Organised groups can get in the festive spirit by visiting Mrs Claus and her farmyard friends in the magical festive barn.

Saturdays & Sundays5-20 Dec 10am-5pm6 includes gift from SantaCelebrate Christmas with Santa and his farmyard friends in his magical festive barn. Booking essential.

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The 2 Steves Wed 25 NovFREETimes: 11am-12noon 1.30-2.30pmMax no: By arrangementT: 01563 554333E: rosemary.milligan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

We are very excited to welcome Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore to East Ayrshire as part of their tour for Book Week Scotland, a national celebration of books and reading that takes place every November.

Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore provide brilliantly entertaining and inspiring visits to schools and libraries

across the world. They also make regular appearances at literary festivals including Edinburgh, Cheltenham, NCBF, Hay and Bath. As ex-teachers themselves, they are well able to deliver educational and interactive sessions across the age ranges.

These sessions have been described as: entertaining, hilarious, brilliant and mad!

To fully appreciate these two, they have to be seen and heard. No amount of adjectives really do them justice. Chris DLacey

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Ayrshire Athletics ArenaQueens Drive, KilmarnockDuration: by arrangement T: 01563 555227 E: AAArena@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

The state of the art Ayrshire Athletics Arena is South West Scotlands premier athletics and sports facility offering a range of activities and facilities for schools including:

8 lane Mondo Sportflex Super X Performance

Two javelin, pole vault, long/triple jump and shot putt facilities

Throw cage for hammer and discus

Adjustable steeplechase barriers

New state of the art equipment

Floodlights

Trackside officials booth

Indoor 63m running straight with 6 lane, pole vault area, long/triple jump and high jump facilities

Dividing nets to allow for separate training areas and indoor throwing nets

Two sets of cricket nets

Schools in East Ayrshire have free access to the Athletics Arena during opening hours, but we appreciate that athletics and sports coaching are not everyones speciality. We offer specialised coaching sessions from 26 per hour. Our qualified coaches will tailor a session or block of sessions to suit the group and coaching needs. We also deliver end of year sports days for nursery and primary schools. These can be half or full day events that will include coaching, fun games and competitions.

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Schools Athletics CompetitionsEast Ayrshire Schools onlyWe offer three school athletics competitions per year, organised and delivered in partnership with the Kilmarnock Harriers and East Ayrshire Councils Vibrant Communities.

Cross CountrySep OctCost: 10Max no: 20 from each groupCross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over grass and muddy terrain and is one of the most basic forms of sport for children and young people to enjoy. These events have designated distances for each age group - P6 pupils will compete over a 1000m course, P7 pupils over 1400m course, with the distance increasing to 2000m for S1/S2 pupils and 3000m for S3 pupils. Schools can enter 20 pupils from each year group with both individual prizes and team prizes up for grabs.

Sportshall Athletics ChampionshipsSep - Oct Cost: 10The annual Sportshall Athletics provides the ideal format in which to introduce young people to athletics and multi-skills competition. As well as introducing young people to competition in a fun team based format, it encourages mass participation with teams of up to 30 children. The 10 entry fee includes the final, should your team qualify.

All Ability BikesMax no: 12 (includes staff to run the session)Cost: From 26 per hour for groupA variety of All Ability Bikes, also known as the Funky Bikes are unique to the Ayrshire Athletics Arena. They offer children and adults who have a physical or learning disability or impaired balance the chance to fully participate in the fun and freedom of cycling. Inclusive bicycles, hand cycles and race runners are available. All Ability Sports sessions for children and young people who have additional support needs are also available. Height restrictions apply.

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