Bruce's Web Arts and Augmented Reality Trail coming together!

We are delighted to see the new Bruce's Web Arts and Augmented Reality Trail coming together! 😀 It's brilliant to see the primary pupil's ideas brought to life through the eight new artworks! The sculptures are now in position and we are almost ready to launch the trail, and will be arranging unveilings with the primary schools once all of the QR codes have been installed at each site 📲
Maybole's sculpture coming soon!
In the meantime, you can read all about the trail and plan your visit here:
 
Don't forget to tag #BrucesWeb in your photos!📸
NorthCarrick.com CRAG Community Arts #NorthCarrick #Bruce750 #RobertTheBruce #SouthAyrshire #ImprovingNorthCarrick

LIVE TRIBUTE NIGHTS IN MAYBOLE!

Introducing - MAYBOLE MUSIC NIGHTS! 💃🥳

Join us for 4 fun filled LIVE Tribute nights, while supporting 4 local good causes!

These events are brought to you by Maybole Community Projects Funding, made possible by NCCBC'S Community Projects Funding.

Contact Maybole Pipe Band, Carrick Round Table, Girlguiding Carrick District and Carrick History Society for tickets!


Bruce 750 Celebrations!

We can't believe it's nearly time for Bruce 750 🏰

Not to be missed! See you at Glebe Park tomorrow!

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Skatepark opening 19th July!

We are pleased to share the news of the official opening of the Skatepark in Maybole on Friday 19th July at 2pm from Thriving Communities. The team have arranged some other activities on the day to include some graffiti workshops funded by Maybole Community council and some refreshments donated by MCC, Thriving Communities and North Carrick Youth Voice group. It will be a great opportunity to celebrate the completion of this project and we look forward to seeing you on the day.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Yvonne Kiltie at CLD.

NCCBC were a significant funder of the new skatepark, which was made possible by Maybole Community Council and SAC.


MAYBOLE NEEDS YOUR VIEWS!

Maybole Community Council are developing a community-led action plan for Maybole and need your responses to make this exercise a true reflection of what’s going on in Maybole, with your concerns and aspirations.
The community action plan will develop a list of priorities for the town- thinking about the physical elements of Maybole: its buildings, spaces, and transport links, but also the social aspects: sense of community, identity and participation. In collaboration with South Ayrshire Council, NCCBC and other partners, the plans will then provide a series of actions that the community, the Council and other partners can work together in delivering.
To share your views online, you can either scan the QR code or follow this link https://forms.office.com/e/aUSeaBRbhy.
If you would like a paper copy of the survey you can collect and return from one of these locations:
📌Maybole Library
📌Maybole Leisure Centre
📌Maybole Dental Practice
📌NCCBC offices opposite the old pool

Questionnaires can also be posted through the door.
If you would like more information or for any queries, please get in touch by any member of the community council or sending an email to Audrey.gatt@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Please share and keep in mind comments made on Facebook will not be put into the survey, we ask you to fill out the form.


Join us in Maybole on 13th July!

It is believed that Robert the Bruce, arguably one of Scotland’s greatest kings, was born in North Carrick, at Turnberry Castle in 1274!
This year, on the 750th anniversary of his birth, we are promoting North Carrick as the Birthplace of Bruce with a Festival at The Glebe, Maybole on 13th July 12pm-5pm. The aim of this and other activities is that North Carrick will become known as ‘Bruce Country’ and more people will visit. 🏰
We hope local people and visitors will join us for a FREE afternoon of jousting, history demonstrations, and fun activities for all ages 🎉


The Gatherings

The Gatherings is available for community groups from across Ayrshire to book at the rate of £115 per week, with day and weekend slots also available.
The shop is a flexible community space, kitted out for things like exhibitions and workshops as well as retail!
Groups can book the shop for a variety of purposes, including fundraising! Girlguiding have just had a great 2 weeks in the shop selling all kinds of items!
You can read the full story of the old shops transformation here: https://nccbc.org.uk/the-gatherings/
Contact gatherings@nccbc.org.uk with any enquiries and to book a slot! 😀📧
Thank you!

North Carrick Communities Arts Trail

CRAG Community Arts SCIO have been awarded the contract to deliver the North Carrick Communities Arts Trail, with Bruce 750 themed sculptures across Bruce’s Web, a project commissioned by NCCBC. The trail which will consist of nine sculptures with augmented reality content will traverse North Carrick travelling from Turnberry in the south, to Dunure in the North, and east to Straiton. Alongside the trail, visitors to the trail will download a phone app with augmented reality elements including a game play element; where you can experience Bruce weaving his way across Carrick once more.

 

With the Maybole sculpture already under construction, the remaining eight sculptures will be designed through a consultation process with each of the North Carrick communities.

 

This process has already started with CRAG artist David Powell - known for his Culzean and Rozelle steel and willow sculptures - visiting each of the six primary schools to discuss the Bruce 750 project while providing an insight to his own work practice as an artist.

 

 

The project is designed to celebrate the 750th Anniversary of the birth of King Robert the Bruce; as well as the communities in which the work will be sited. Young artists from each school are working in groups or individually to produce their own designs of a potential sculpture inspired by historical events and items associated with the Bruce, or their community. The artwork could well be modern or traditional in form. The new pieces will have an expected lifespan of 25 years; causing some excitement amongst the children! “I will be 35!”- piped up one the children at a school assembly; this will be a legacy  of the Bruce 750 project that the children can pass down to the next generation and perhaps beyond!

 

With the CRAG Arts team are working with each of the schools to assist them in the initial design process; researching ideas and then producing 2D and 3D concepts from February to March. This is an exciting opportunity for our young folk to take part in a project that will enhance the experience both residents and visitors coming to our area; allowing them to follow in the footsteps of the Bruce and learn more about our community in the 21st century.

 

At the end of the ongoing design process period the community consultation will be held; this when locals can decide which design they would like to be made into a finished work. And that is the exciting bit - for at the moment no one knows what the work will be, or what our budding young artists will produce! How big? How small? What will they be made of? Just some of the questions that folk are asking; but as our young artists will be busy designing over the next few weeks - the answer can only be - Who knows?

 

Likewise, the augmented reality content will be determined by the sculpture designs with AR providing locals and visitor alike with the opportunity  to experience Bruce in a way not yet experienced! With the design team building in gameplay for the phone app; weaving history and technology together into a unique North Carrick experience!

 

 

The proposed dates for community consultations to be held in community halls and spaces is 23rd - 24th of March so keep an eye open for updates on the project via our social media and that of NCCBC (@Improving North Carrick)

These dates are you chance to have a say on the sculpture in your community!

This project has been made possible with funding from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and NCCBC.

For further info on the project please contact David at cragarts@btinternet.com

An image of David at his workshop:

Meet the Ayrshire artist who brought Shrek and other fairytale characters alive through willow - Daily Record

Some of the kids' ideas below!

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Landscaping complete at The Gatherings

What an amazing difference to the rear access of NCCBC's community shop, The Gatherings! 🥳
Landscaping works are now complete at the rear of the shop, ensuring safe parking and access for shop users!
Thank you to the guys from W Kennedy Ltd who worked through all weathers. The shop is available for week lets from February onwards.
Book your slot in the refurbished shop now by emailing gatherings@nccbc.org.uk 😀📧
Check out https://nccbc.org.uk/the-gatherings/ for more info and photos!

CHILDREN'S CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

⭐️ CHILDREN’S CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION ⭐️

Write a short story themed on castles, kings and queens for your chance to win a goodie bag & gift vouchers!
Maximum 500 words. There will be a fantastic prize for the judge’s favourite story from 6-10 year olds, and another for the favourite story from 11-16 year olds!
📍Terms and Conditions📍
Stories must be no longer than 500 words.
Stories must be typed and sent as a PDF or Word Document via email to simon@bruce750.scot by Noon on Wednesday 21st February 2024. Any entries submitted after this date sadly cannot be considered.
Entries must include, name, age, village/town, and a contact number. Please note; only pre-agreed details of winner will be published in the newsletter.
Winners’ stories will be published in the North Carrick Community Newsletter!
There will be a prize for the judge’s favourite story from entrants age 6-10, and another for entrants aged 11-16. The judges will be a local author and member of the NCCBC Board.
Stories must be themed on castles, kings and queens.
Entrants must live in North Carrick; including Maybole, Minishant, Kirkoswald, Maidens, Turnberry, Crosshill Straiton, Kirkmichael, Dunure and Fisherton.