What's On

Ayrshire Cancer Support run a variety of support services including courses and workshops delivered in partnership with other charities and organisations.

Please see below for a brief description of each support service/group or view our calendar to find out what's running on a specific date, including fundraising events.

Adult Services


For more information on any of the services or groups we offer please contact us on admin@ayrshirecs.org

What's On Frequency Day/Time Location Booking Required
Drop-in centre Daily Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00 Kilmarnock No
Bereavement Cafe Fortnightly Fridays, 10:00-12:00 Kilmarnock No
Fear of Recurrence Course Weekly (6-week blocks) Thursdays, 13:30-15:30 Kilmarnock Yes
Living Well with Prostate Cancer Weekly (6-week blocks) Wednesdays, 14:00-15:30 Kilmarnock Yes
Myeloma Group Monthly Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 Kilmarnock No
Navigating Loss & Grief Course Fortnightly (6 sessions) Tuesdays, 14:00-16:00 Kilmarnock Yes
Look Good Feel Better Workshop Monthly Wednesdays, 10:30-12:30 Kilmarnock Yes
Prostate Peer Support Group Monthly Fridays, 10:00-11:00 Kilmarnock No
Book Swap Fortnightly Thursdays, 10:00-12:00 Kilmarnock No
Breast Cancer Now's Moving Forward Course 2-week blocks Various Kilmarnock Yes
Menopause & Cancer 6-week blocks Various Kilmarnock Yes
Gardening for Wellbeing Single class Various Kilmarnock Yes

Download our full Adult Services Guide. For more information or to book contact: admin@ayrshirecs.org

Download our full Children & Young People Services Guide. For more information or to book contact: cyp@ayrshirecs.org

Children & Young People (CYP) Services


These groups provide an opportunity for those aged 25 years and under to connect with other young people affected by cancer and find comfort and support in sharing their experiences. For more information on any of the CYP services or groups we offer please contact cyp@ayrshirecs.org

What's On Frequency Day/Time Location Booking Required
South Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (5-12 years old) Fortnightly Tuesdays, 16:00-17:00 Prestwick Yes
East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group Fortnightly Thursdays, 18:00-20:00 Kilmarnock Yes
CYP Climbing Group Weekly (6-week blocks) Various Kilmarnock Yes
CYP Boxercise Weekly (6-week blocks) Various Prestwick Yes

What's On: The Year Ahead

April 2025

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

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4pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

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10am Book Swap

11:30am Myeloma Support Group

1:30pm Fear of Recurrence - Week 6

6pm East Ayrshire CYP Peer Support Group (teen/young adult)

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10am Drop-in bereavement cafe

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10:30am Gowanbank Family Day

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4pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

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10am Book Swap

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10am Drop-in bereavement cafe

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10am Breast Cancer Now Moving Forward Course Week 1

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

2pm Prostate Scotland Living Well with Prostate Cancer - Catch Up Session

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

1:30pm Fear of Recurrence - Catch Up Session for Previous Cohort

2pm Energy Advice Drop-in with Home Energy Scotland

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

10am Prostate Peer Support Group

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

3pm Universal Prehabilitation Workshop

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

10am Breast Cancer Now Moving Forward Course Week 2

4pm South Ayrshire Children & Young People (CYP) Peer Support Group (5-12 years old)

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

10am Menopause & Cancer Week 1

10:30am Look Good Feel Better Skincare and Makeup Workshop

2pm Prostate Scotland Living Well with Prostate Cancer - Week 1

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9am - 5pm Drop-in Centre

11:30am Myeloma Support Group

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10am Drop-in bereavement cafe

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For more information on our services call 01563 538008 or Contact Us