About Cumnock
We began working alongside the community in Cumnock in June 2015, and has involved:
Community Groups
Support and development of Cumnock Action Plan and CAP Grop.
Community events
Supporting the Big Lunch and other similar community activities bringing people together.
Physical space
Worked with others to make improvements to Woodroad Park. Supported development of a pocket park at Tower Street.
Targeted support
Creation of local groups and activities that aim to provide support to those facing recovery from substance use.
Community map
In this interactive map, you can explore the area of Cumnock and some of the areas important to the community.
Woodroad Park
Barony Campus
East Ayrshire Community Hospital
Barrhill Centre
The Shed
What’s been happening?
Cumnock
Annual Update 2022 Snapshot
Cumnock & District Men’s Shed – CMS secured access to space through a Community Asset Transfer that they are developing into ‘The Shed’.
The Nest – This space has been developed alongside local people in partnership with local groups and organisations.
The Nest Wellbeing Group – TNWG provides a platform to bring together all the work happening locally, with a focus on wellbeing, ahead of the opening of ‘The Nest’.
The Recovery Collective – TRC is a new local partnership. Together they are exploring how best to support people struggling with addictions.
Cumnock Juniors Community Enterprise – CJCE have been working in partnership with TNWG and Moving Up Moving On (MUMO) to deliver ‘Kick It’ sessions.
Cumnock Action Plan – CAP have completed some projects this year, delivering on elements of the group’s first plan.
Community Choir and Lunch – CAMPs have supported the creation of a community choir that has performed at local events including a special community lunch hosted by Corra to celebrate the achievements of local groups.
Loch Ken – Corra worked with TNWG and local HNS staff to support a group of people to go on a residential experience.
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Community Co-ordinator: Fraser Stone
The Nest key partners will continue to work together alongside the community on their ambitious idea for change. Given the significant renovation works required to the building, a sizable funding package will be sought to support the development of this space. The Shed Renovation work will begin in May 2023, although the group will carry out some preparatory work between February and April. Additional funds will need to be secured to ensure the building is fully accessible and then secured to support internal renovation works.
The Nest Wellbeing Group will begin to grow their team and look to employ several local staff to further develop their work. There will be focus given to building from the inside out, ensuring current group members are given the opportunity to upskill to support this work. The group plan to create a community living room in The Barrhill Centre which will act as the group base between now and The Nest opening.
The Recovery Collective will continue to meet, progressing ideas for change to better support those who struggle with addiction locally. There will be considerable effort made to employ recovery focused staff through TNWG to support their Moving Up Moving On Programme.