Sowing the seeds of nature with the young

First call for beach cleaning squads

Educational Eco Drama The Whirlybird comes to Cumnock Town Hall with a right- on show for kids aged three to seven.

There are 10.30am and 1pm shows on Thursday March 19 and they feature movement, music, bird song, and puppetry.

In a cosy nest, two birds look skyward and get ready for their maiden flight. While flying comes easy for Bird, Whirlybird just can’t get the hang of it.

After many failed attempts, inspiration is found in a very special flying seed.

A curious creature, ricketie- racketie on ground but in flight, a wildlife spectacle – a blizzard of wings, perfect elliptical twirls, a mass of orange and browns and a cacophony of sound.

The Whirlybird is a funny, playful and moving piece of theatre about learning to fly, encouraging one another and finding joy and inspiration in nature.

Praise for The Worm - An Underground Adventure, was Eco Drama’s previous production.

The hour long performance costs just £ 5 and tickets are available from eastayrshireleisure. com or directly from Cumnock Town Hall Box Office on 01290 421028 ( open Wed- Sat 10am – 5pm)

Get ready for the 14th Annual Rotary Beach Clean of the Ayrshire coast.

Mark Saturday April 4 in your diary for a blitz on the beach.

It’s a great way for the winter debris to be removed in readiness for Easter visitors.

A dozen beaches in South Ayrshire will be tackled between 9am and 12.30pm.

Most of these are managed and led by Ayr Rotary Club members but other beaches are organised by the Rotary

Clubs of Troon, Prestwick, Alloway and Girvan.

This fun- event usually attracts upwards of 400 volunteers ( adults and kids) with the main clearance at Seafield Beach in Ayr.

Ayr Rotary’s Ron Ireland said: “There are usually sufficient volunteers at Seafield but this should not deter you if you are particularly keen to attend there.

“However, the organisers would really like people who are willing and able to make their own way to one of the other beaches where there may be fewer volunteers.

“They would be delighted if folk with cars would volunteer to help groups clean our further- away beaches.”

Visit www. rotaryclubofayr. o r g a n d w w w . ayrshirecoastalpath. org to get the details.

Ayr Rotary Club: Newton Shore, South Harbour Beach, Seafield Beach, Bracken

Bay, Dunure Harbour Beaches, Croy Beach, Culzean Bay/ Maybole Shore, Turnberry

Bay, Dowhill Shore, Dipple Shore, Curragh Shore.

Troon Rotary Club will handle both Troon beaches and Prestwick Rotary will do Prestwick Beach.

Alloway Rotary Club: Doonfoot to Heads of Ayr

Girvan Rotary Club: Girvan and Ballantrae Beaches

All volunteers should wear warm clothing and stout boots.