Ayrshire Hospice

23/08/2026

Are you ready to take on the Battle Cancer challenge? 💪

Gather your team and put your strength, stamina and teamwork to the test in this exciting 90-minute fitness challenge designed for all abilities.

Your fundraising will help us provide support to local families when they need it most. Plus, every £1 raised earns your team a bonus point, so the more you raise, the better your chances are of coming out on top! 🏆

Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4cdjpII

21/08/2026

📣 Save the Date! 📣

This year, our Make a Will Fortnight will be taking place between 19th October and 2nd November.

During this time, trusted, local solicitors will kindly waive their fees and make or update your Will in exchange for a donation to the Ayrshire Hospice.

By taking part in our Make a Will Fortnight, you're not only preparing for the future, but also helping to support end-of-life care in Ayrshire and Arran. Your participation can make a real difference, helping local families access the care, support and resources they need now and in the future. 💜

We are looking forward to sharing our fantastic participating solicitors soon - keep an eye out for updates! 👀

20/08/2026

Music filled our In-Patient Unit recently as we welcomed accordionist Ian Muir for a very special visit 🪗

Ian's visit was arranged especially for one of our patients, Alex, who is an accordionist himself with his own band, to help lift his spirits

They were also joined by other patients, visitors, and some our IPU team who were all drawn in by the incredible music 🎵

Thank you Ian for such a joyful morning 💜

18/08/2026

One year at home 💜

Today marks one year since we officially opened the doors to our transformed home at Racecourse Road in Ayr.

On 18 August 2025, following the completion of our Capital Build Project, we were able to welcome the wider community of Ayrshire and Arran into our new and transformed facilities for the very first time.

While our In-Patient Unit had already welcomed patients back in July, this was the day our whole building truly came to life – with the opening of Gargowan Café, Gargowan Gifts and the Magnolia Room (our beautiful contemplation space), alongside the many welcoming areas created for patients, families, visitors and our community.

One year on, our Racecourse Road home is so much more than a building. It is the heart of Ayrshire Hospice and a base from which our teams deliver exceptional care and support to people in their own homes and communities right across Ayrshire and Arran.

This once-in-a-generation transformation of our home could not have happened without the incredible support of our community. To everyone who donated, fundraised, volunteered, supported and believed in the project – thank you. 💜

The people of Ayrshire and Arran deserve the very best palliative and end-of-life care, in surroundings that reflect the compassion, dignity and warmth at the heart of everything we do. We are incredibly proud that our home at Racecourse Road helps us provide just that.

To mark our first anniversary, take another look around our home with us… 🎥🏡

17/08/2026

It's finally here 🧸📖

After months of hard work, "A Bear called AH!" has officially launched, and we're so excited to share this incredible story with you!

A huge thank you to 'Team Bear', Lorraine Johnston, all 12 magnificent artists, and everyone who has supported the journey so far 🫶

Available now in our Gargowan Gifts shop, or you can purchase online here 👉 https://bit.ly/4wTUNgt

Remember, you’re never too old for a good story!

All proceeds go towards helping us continue to provide care and support to patients and families across Ayrshire and Arran 💜

🎨 Meet 'Team Bear'
Jan Ferguson • Peter Foyle • Lynn Howarth • Margaret Johnston • Paul Kennedy • Vanessa Lawrence • Lewis Mackenzie • Madhumati Manda • Ewan McClure • Jacqueline Orr • Kath Pender • Yvonne Taylor

Special thanks also go to Ann Robin, who created the 'Shelf of Bears', and Roddy Martine, who wrote the book's foreword.

A Bear Called AH! was designed by Richard Longmuir, Creative Director at Launch Digital, and printed by Brown Brothers Printers.

16/08/2026

Good luck to all our Dundee Kiltwalkers! 🥾

Today, our incredible Hospice Heroes will walk over 20 miles, beginning in St Andrews and taking them all the way back to Slessor Gardens, on Dundee’s waterfront. Their amazing fundraising efforts will go directly to supporting families across Ayrshire and Arran 💜

Got FOMO? 👀
There’s still time to join us in Edinburgh on Sunday 13th September

Take in the sights of the Capital in the Mighty Stride, Big Stroll or Wee Wander, finishing up at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

This is your last chance to conquer the Kiltwalk in 2026! ⏳
Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4xhlP19

14/08/2026

Give your wedding guests a favour they won’t forget 🔔

At £2pp, your guests (18+) will be entered into an Ayrshire Hospice Lottery Draw of your choosing, where they will have the chance to take home our jackpot prize of £1,000! 🌟

Or choose our heart pin badges, which are the perfect way for your guests to show their support of the Hospice 💜

To place an order, call our Fundraising Team 📞 01292 269200

13/08/2026

Today we welcomed children and families who have been supported by our teams for our Summer Family Fun Day ☀️

There was games, dancing, crafts, and plenty of delicious food 🕺😋

We were also joined by a very special guest, Lorraine Johnston, the author of our brand new gift book “A Bear called AH!” who gave everyone a sneak peek before it launches this Monday! 🐻📚

12/08/2026

Thank you to our incredible community who continue to support and fundraise for the Ayrshire Hospice 💜

🏡 Taylor Wimpey donated £700, which represents a portion of every house sold so far at Lairds Gardens in Kilmarnock. We are so grateful that they chose to continue to support us with this kind incentive

🍫 Callie wanted to raise as much as possible for charity and kindly chose to support the Hospice by creating her very own Brownie Stand. She made the clever decision to only sell her favourite sweet treat on the stall, and her brownies were so yummy that she raised an amazing £168.10

Every contribution helps us to provide care and support to people across Ayrshire and Arran when they need it most. Find out how you can get involved 👉 https://bit.ly/4w4mG5m

11/08/2026

Gargowan Cafe opening times update ☕💚

Updated opening times 🕛📢

Summer's coming to an end and everyone's getting back into their normal routines, so we've decided that this Saturday will be our last Saturday open for now.

Starting from next week we'll be open Monday to Friday.

Saturday 15th August, 10am - 3pm, will be business as usual, so pop in and see us 😊