News In Brief - Monday 6 July 2026
Thanks everyone for tuning in to another instalment of News in Brief with important updates and news highlights of all that is happening over the coming week.
Tuesday 7 July: Lunch and learn bike maintenance session
Do you want to feel more confident maintaining your bike or understanding how different parts of your bike works? Join the Travel Smart team’s upcoming Lunch & Learn session at Cunninghame House focusing on key bike maintenance topics starting at noon on Tuesday at the Large Meeting Room 3rd Floor East. More info in the Travel Smart news update.
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week
North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (in partnership with NADARS and Café Solace) are holding events at the Recovery Hub, Rivergate Shopping Centre, on Wednesday 8 July and Friday 10 July from 10am to 3pm. All are welcome. Come along and receive some advice on how to reduce your alcohol use or stop drinking. You can also find out more about the support available in North Ayrshire, and there will be some interactive activities to take part in, including a quiz, with prizes to be won. Refreshments will be available. No booking is required, just drop in at a time that suits.
Arts, sculpture and something for the kids at The Racquet Hall
A highlight of the local art scene, this week marks the 30th anniversary of the North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition taking place between now and Saturday 18 July at Eglinton Country Park. See a sneak peek of the NA Open Art Exhibition here. Free entry, dog and family friendly with artwork available for purchase.
Summer of Sport Events happening this week
A programme of taster sessions, activities and fun days will take place over the summer break across North Ayrshire – see the list of everything happening this week in the Summer of Sport news article. Please note Arran events begin next week.
Head on over to the Café on 4
Why not head to the fourth floor at Cunninghame House to enjoy some of this week’s delicious menu items, healthy choices and treats at Café on 4. View this week’s menu and specials on Latest News.
Go All In at your local library
2026 marks the National Year of Reading and North Ayrshire Libraries is encouraging people of all ages to head on over to their nearest library to discover the genres, books, digital formats and opportunities for connection on your doorstep. Find the schedule of everything happening in the latest Libraries social media post.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran applications open for S5 and S6 young people
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is reminding the parents and carers of senior pupils about the opportunity for them to apply for placements during the upcoming #FutureWorkforce Work Experience Week, taking place from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October. Read the article about the exciting NHS initiative, covering a total of 123 placements, across a wide range of services that will offer young people a valuable insight into careers within the NHS and wider health and social care sector.
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