A vibrant community hub delivering creative empowerment and holistic support across our neighbourhood and through performance arts. A place for everyone💙
Fast-growing artistic partnership hub @CentrestageMT are recruiting for a Commercial Director to lead the next part of their journey! https://t.co/WofrhNwlJl £60,000 – £70,000 Kilmarnock #EastAyrshire
Working under one roof means our community can easily access support across a variety of services, like WorkingRite’s skills training, job advice, and our own ‘Get Happy’ programme - all within the context of hope, joy, inclusion, and aspiration.
Ahead of Scottish Careers Week, @skillsdevscot released a feature highlighting the impact of their new home within our Neighbourhood! Since moving in last year, they've helped to open doors for people of all ages in East Ayrshire. https://t.co/oqe823laU6
One of the most meaningful moments in our year is our annual Act of Remembrance, a day dedicated to honouring the Masters and Pupils of Kilmarnock Academy who, alongside countless others, bravely fought for our freedom����
Lest We Forget.
It was great to welcome the FM this week to celebrate the evidence of community collaboration and the power of potential in challenging poverty.
Shifting the narrative from one marked by deprivation to one focused on opportunity and unlimited potential.
Visiting @CentrestageMT for #ChallengePovertyWeek, First Minister @JohnSwinney announced @scotgov funding for local projects supporting families with a range of issues, including:
❤️accessing health services
💷managing finances
🧑��working more flexibly
➡️ https://t.co/0fGaPccb15
We had the pleasure of welcoming our trustee, Duncan, back to CentreStage to celebrate his incredible achievement – completing the Copenhagen Ironman, raising over £4000 for CentreStage in the process!
Thank you for going above and beyond – you’ve made an Ironman-sized impact!
Through the power of community, we’ve seen first-hand how brighter futures can be created when we lean on each other. Our inclusive approach offers vital support that empowers individuals to create healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. 2/3
Thanks to the generous support of our community, our recent 'Raise the Smiles' fundraising campaign has exceeded £25,000!
What a difference this will make to the 600 people of all ages who attend our 'Get Happy' fully funded activities, every single week. 1/3
We're at the Howard Centre until 4pm today. Pop in and see us for an update on our plan. Speak to the team and share your thoughts...goody bag and brochure included😉🐿️ #wemakekilmarnock
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‘ONE NIGHT ONLY.’ @CentrestageMT
Coming to see us tomorrow? Here’s what you need to know…
⚫️ | We’re onstage at 8:30pm - 12 midnight
⚫️ | The Café Bar will be open for pre-theatre meals and drinks before, during, and after the performance
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We Make Kilmarnock what it was, is, and will be. Don't miss your chance to get involved.
We are happy to be hosting the 4pm-8pm session on 08/10! Come and see how your ideas are taking shape!
Ready for phase 2? Hear how your ideas are taking shape...get involved.
Details:
7th October from 10am to 4pm @ The Howard Centre
8th October from 4pm to 8pm @ CentreStage - Circle Lounge
#communityled#yourtownyourchoice#wemakekilmarnock
There's so much young talent across Ayrshire - what a privilege to be a place where potential can be unlocked and skills developed in so many creative ways. Come back soon Harry!
You may have spotted our very own @HarryMcvey8 (HazzaMcv) on the decks at CS Live today in the @CentrestageMT Café!🔥
If you liked what you heard, then tune in to his show tomorrow (Sunday) from 13:00-15:00!🎶
Great to have our Founder & Chief of Engagement, Fiona, telling the story of CentreStage at this years conference.
Spreading joy with the arts is what we do...but there's so much beneath the surface. How do we measure the power of happy? Count the smiles!
Scottish Grantmaker's Annual Conference is officially on its way!
We have heard from (and learned with) Fiona Mckenzie OBE @CentrestageMT, @LeahRBlack @Regen__Futures, and Andrew Penker @BruceTaitAssoc .
Greatly looking forward to what is next!
Having a nice coffee in @CentrestageMT in Kilmarnock. “Here comes the sun” playing in the background and notice Beatle Mania coming to CS next week. Count me in!
Our 'Raise the Smiles' campaign is going strong, raising nearly £20,000!🎉💛
Through our Get Happy programme & fully-funded scholarships, we provide over 600 individuals each week a space where inclusion fuels growth & dreams.
Support us in spreading hope, joy, and inclusion!🧵
Our Andy and Laila are Zip-Sliding across the Clyde this Saturday to fundraise for us! Show them support and help grow the magic here at CentreStage by making a donation! Every penny helps💙 JustGiving: https://t.co/1wv3p59JFA
Don't miss your chance to see Texas Folk Band, Large Brush Collection and Mary Elizabeth Remington on their legendary Slip N' Score tour!
We're hosting the only ticketed event in Scotland, so it's really not to be missed!!🤩🎶
Tickets: https://t.co/tpNpskkNxh