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National Playday 2026

East Ayrshire’s free Playday takes place on Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 11am to 3pm at the Kay Park in Kilmarnock.

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Changes to bin collection services

Find out about the new bin collection service that will be introduced on a phased basis from May 2026.

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Gavin and Betty Brown celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary 05 August 2026
Gavin and Betty Brown celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Councillor Graham Barton visited Hurlford couple Gavin and Betty Brown recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.
East Ayrshire dance summer school 04 August 2026
East Ayrshire dance summer school
100 young people from across East Ayrshire enjoyed a week of dance, fun, friendship and creativity at this year’s Dance Summer School in Kilmarnock.
Burns First Edition Festival celebrated in Kilmarnock 30 July 2026
Burns First Edition Festival celebrated in Kilmarnock
The sixth Burns First Edition Festival was a great success again this year, drawing visitors and local people alike to celebrate the special relationship Burns had with Kilmarnock.
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