Ayrshire
*Welcome to the Ayrshire Network*
Network meetings are hosted across various locations in Ayrshire as the area is widespread geographically, the location varies each time to reach communities. We welcome the inexperienced and new to intergenerational practice and those who are more experienced too. It is a time to connect, share and inspire and be inspired by other likeminded people in your local community.
September 2025 Meeting
Thanks to all those who came along to our recent Ayrshire Network meeting on Thursday 4th September in Irvine. It was great to have so many different groups and organisations attending, with 18 attendees there was certainly plenty to talk about. We welcomed new members to the network, keen to find out more about intergenerational practice, and benefited from hearing from members sharing their experiences of current and previous intergenerational projects. Plenty of connections were made within the meeting and current successful projects and challenges were shared with the network. Thanks to NODA for hosting and for providing much needed refreshments too.
The photograph above is a mural undertaken as a community project in Kilbirnie led by North Ayrshire’s Connected Communities. Everyone was welcome to join in and soon younger and older were involved, forging connections between the generations in the community. Thanks to Gavin Ferguson for sharing this.
We are looking to recruit a volunteer intergenerational community connector for GWT in the Ayrshire network. If you would like to get more involved in intergenerational working, learn more about the practice and help grow intergenerational relationships in your local area this is the role for you. To find out more click here.
We are keen to deliver training in the area too, if this is of an interest contact Corrina or telephone 07897572118 for further information.
Meeting Notes
2026
March 2026
2025
September 2025
April 2025
Latest News
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GWT Vacancies - PT Finance Officer & PT Funding and Development Officer
31 March 2026
This is an exciting time to join Generations Working Together. In 2026, we will celebrate both Global Intergenerational Week and host the Global Intergenerational Congress in Glasgow—bringing together ideas, learning, and people from around the world.
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Exhibit at the Global Intergenerational Congress 2026
31 March 2026
As momentum and excitement builds toward the Congress (29 Sept to 1st Oct 2026), Generations Working Together is inviting organisations to secure their place within the vibrant Information Village Exhibition available during Day 1 and 2.
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Homeshare in the UK
31 March 2026
During 2024-25 matches across the Homeshare UK network have increased by over 54%. By matching people who want companionship and light household help with someone seeking affordable and sociable accommodation, Homeshare harnesses the power of intergenerational connections to make a real difference to people's lives.
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Research Project listening to children
31 March 2026
Led by Dr Kay Heslop and Dr Charmaine Agius Ferrante at Northumbria University, this research project is listening to and collating the views of children about their sense of identity and belonging in an intergenerational setting.
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Global Intergenerational Week 2026 Sponsor
26 March 2026
GIW26 Bronze Partner (Day Theme Sponsor) Day Theme 6 – Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces We are pleased and proud to announce that, for a second year, the global life sciences company, Bayer, is sponsoring the 2026 campaign. Bayer’s backing as our Bronze Partner will help support the campaign’s reach, engagement and impact.
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Mintlaw intergenerational project highlighted in Generations United Shared Site Learning Network
17 March 2026
Generations United Shared Site Learning Network newsletter highlights examples of rural intergenerational spaces and features the Mintlaw and District Men's Shed intergenerational project with Mintlaw Academy.
Case Studies
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Intergenerational Boat Building
Ongoing
Over the years the boat building project was rolled out to 4 locations and 6 boats have been built in Ayrshire coastal towns. The two they are finishi...
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Seedlings to Seniors
2020
Lainshaw Early Years Centre in East Ayrshire were looking for an innovative way to connect with the local community. The answer was simply to build in...
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YOBS, Youths On Bikes Scheme
A home delivery scheme for older villagers and the housebound.