Summer 2017 Activities East Ayrshire Leisure Summer 2017 | Page 14

PLAYDAY - kay park pre- booking is advised T: 01563 554736 Wed 2 Aug The Countryside Rangers are ‘Oot and Aboot’ at a greenspace near you every Wednesday during the school holidays. Visit www.eastayrshireleisure.com for details. Minibeast Madness – Patna Wed 9 Aug . 1.30pm – 3pm Bing Bio Blitz (Knockshinnoch Lagoons) Wed 5 July · 1.30pm - 3pm From bugs to birds and trees to bees, how many species can you discover on our mini nature adventure? Meet at reserve car park on B741 Dalmellington Road, 500m from New Cumnock town centre. Dipping and Delving in Dunlop - Millennium Woods Wed 12 July . 1.30pm – 3pm Discover more about the beasties buzzing, crawling and slithering their way through the undergrowth. Meet outside Patna Games Hall. School Holiday Programme Delve into the watery depths of the local pond to discover what lurks beneath. Meet at the entrance to Millennium Woods. Due to the exciting re-development works at Dean Castle Country Park, our summer holiday programme is going on tour. Check the website and Facebook for updates on event locations. Treasure Hunt in the Howard – Howard Park, Kilmarnock Wed 19 July . 1.30pm – 3pm Transformers - Butterflies in Disguise Senses tuned as we seek out hidden clues about the secretive animals that we share our parks with. Meet at the Dundonald Road entrance. Dipping In Dalrymple – River Doon Wed 26 July . 1.30pm – 3pm Cast your nets into the Doon and see what creatures you can find. Nets and know-how provided by the Rangers. Meet at the White Horse Inn car park on Barbieston Road. Tue 4 July & Thu 6 July . 1.30pm -3pm £2 p er caterpillar Take home your very own caterpillar and watch it transform into a beautiful Painted Lady Butterfly. Raftin Daft Tue 11 July . 1.30pm – 3pm Will Captain Spud safely sail the choppy waters of the river? Come along and put your raft building skills to the test.