Whatever your age or circumstances, we have a range of weekly events, events and services that provide to support you.
Our youth club offers twice-weekly clubs for local young people.
Our Lives Matter programme offers a range of weekly activities alongside targeted services for Recovery.
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We are currently taking registrations for 2 different levels of our Bridge Course. If you have any questions or work like to register, please contact our Community Engagement Team .
Building self-esteem
Stress management
Organisation and time management
Teamwork and communication
Planning and goal setting
An introductory course designed to build confidence in your ability to progress, develop your resilience to the challenges of life and provide a platform for growth in your future chosen path.
We support individuals in recovery in a range of ways.
Since I started as ACDI Recovery’s Peer Support Worker in March 2022, The Boswell Centre has become a well known place for people to come and seek advice on addictions and to access crucial services, either for themselves or for their families. To date we have engaged with over 154 people in the community, many of which now attend our weekly groups, which are hosted at The Boswell Centre or The Knowe Garden Centre. We hope that by continuing our work we are able to reduce stigma and support those in their recovery.
Join us for our weekly gatherings and occasional outings to external events.
Meeting in The Boswell Centre
This weekly group, aimed at family and friends affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use.
We offer a safe, confidential and understanding space where you can talk openly, share concerns, and connect with others who truly understand.
There is also the opportunity to get training
delivered by Scottish Families Affected by Drugs & Alcohol (SFAD) which aims to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for anyone who may wish to support others or become involved in peer-led family support.
Held in The Boswell Centre
Rolls, tea and coffee provided. This group allows everyone to share their experiences. We quite often have guest speakers in to give talks and also various other organisations, eg. Home Energy Scotland, NHS Oral Health, amongst other groups which might be relevant to the recovery community. We often discuss our future events here, so it's a great place to get involved and share any ideas!
This is a port-a-cabin in the gardens of The Knowe Garden Centre which has been transformed into a safe haven for those who just want time to
themselves. The ideal spot for privacy if you want some peaceful time to care for your wellbeing. This group are also involved in various activities in the garden and local communities.
We also regularly arrange days out across
Ayrshire as well as holding events such as 'Recovery Together' at our home base at The Boswell Centre.
See video below of our Cold Water Swimming trip to Kelburn.
Join us on Monday mornings 10:30 am - 11:30 am for a gentle group exercise class for cardio, strength & stretching
The sessions will Increase flexibility & mobility with a low impact approach; effective stretches made manageable for your ability.
(This group will move back to its usual Thursday time slot on 13th August).
We offer 2 levels of groups to offer something that suits your ability. Please dress for the weather.
If your looking for both friendly faces and a good way to keep fit then this may be what you are looking for! We are always searching for fresh faces so if you want to join us feel free after all the more the merrier!
Intermediate Walking Group (1-2 hours)
Meets on Thursdays at 10am in The Boswell Centre for a longer walk around the local area.
Health Walk (Fit Fridays) (1 hour)
Meets on Fridays at 10am in The Boswell Centre for a
walk at a steady pace on fully paved paths.
(Please note Fit Friday isn't always a Health Walk; we rotate through a range of activities - check Facebook for details.)
Our litter picking group helps the community by cleaning our streets and removing the rubbish. We always meet on the first Sunday of the month to go out into the community to clean the streets. Registration is open at 10am in The Boswell Centre for new members and to collect bin bags.
We also have a team meeting the Thursday prior to the first Sunday of the month to discuss the plan.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in The Boswell Centre
Wednesdays in The Boswell Centre
Join us for creative, energetic sessions designed to build confidence, spark imagination and help young people connect with others in a fun, relaxed environment.
New participants must be registered via a form completed by a parent or guardian.
Each session is £2 which should be paid in cash at the start of the session.
Lunch Club offers freshly prepared food at affordable prices every Thursday in The Boswell Centre 11:30 am - 1 pm.
(This group is currently off for the Summer Holidays and will restart on Thursday 13th August).
All welcome at our Harvest Hub.
New members must sign-up to become members, with a £1 annual membership fee charged as well as an ID check required (please bring ID with you for this purpose).
We will have a small range of branded cupboard staples and various frozen ready meals prepared on the premises available at affordable prices.
Now open Monday-Friday 9:30am-12 noon & 1pm-2:30pm
