Centre Stane - About Us

Mauchline Community Association SCIO was created in 2017 following the decision of East Ayrshire Council to agree to the Community Asset Transfer of the former Mauchline Library to Mauchline Community Association, who had previously organised lets of the Community Centre on Kilmarnock Road and East Ayrshire Council paid for the staffing, energy and repairs.

Prior to Mauchline Community Association taking the bold decision to assume all responsibility for the former Mauchline Library a consultation took place with the regular users to determine their requirements and to ensure these were then built into the refurbishment of the former Library. It was a central aim to ensure Burns Bairns had the opportunity to continue to provide Early Learning in Mauchline in the new facility.

Committee members, users and Burns Bairns spent many hours discussing what was required to meet their needs in the Community Facility. They engaged with architects, Care Inspectorate and Legal staff of East Ayrshire Council and submitted costed proposals of over £300,000 to refurbish the former Library which was approved by East Ayrshire Council.

Mauchline Community Association SCIO signed the lease on the 7th October 2017. A competition had taken place to name the Community Facility and the three rooms and was judged by a group made up of Mauchline Community Groups. Centre Stane and the rooms were named Bonnie Room, Exciting Room and Rising Stars.

The huge task of running the Centre Stane, being responsible for all heating, lighting, repairs and maintenance was and continues to be a huge task for the Trustees.

Mauchline Community Association SCIO is made up from a group of local volunteers taking up positions asTrustees to run Centre Stane and our main purpose as outlined in our constitution are:

To provide recreational facilities by the provision of a community centre available for use by the local community and members of the public at large.
To advance community development by organising recreational activities at the community centre for the local community and members of the public at large.

Our Trustees

Alan Cook - Chair

Maggie Lennox - V. Chair

Liz Roth - Treasurer

Margaret Wallace-Secretary

Ashley McMeekin - Trustee

George Allan - Trustee

Irene Radigan - Trustee

Laura Cook - Trustee

William Lennox - Trustee

Cathy Jamieson - Trustee

Centre Stane has grown from strength to strength in the past year, hopefully you’ll have seen the significant turnaround of the Centre, at the heart of the village.

We run and support a huge range of events including:

Early Learning Group
Birthday Parties
Cinema Showings
Community Litter Picks
Easter Egg Hunts
Breakfast with Santa

Community Group Lets
Pumpkin Trail

Zumba

Yoga/ Pilates

Line Dancing/ Children's Dance Class
Mauchline 5K Fun Run
Cllr surgeries, to name but a few

This takes a huge effort from a small core team of Trustees and volunteers, many of whom also work and volunteer elsewhere. They do this as they are proud to support their community and see it improve for future generations.

We’d love to see our numbers strengthened either as a volunteer or Trustee (11 Trustees supporting a village of 4000) and would appreciate if you can spare a few hours per month. It’s not a huge commitment but you can make a huge difference!!!

You can build relationships in the village and you will get to volunteer and network with other volunteers. We are a lovely bunch, honest! The opportunity would suit many within Mauchline including:

· A fantastic opportunity for aged 16+ school leavers.

· Those out of work, having this on your CV as well as our team being able to provide references for employment. (possibility of achieving volunteer awards)

· Those who are retired or those with particular skills/interests and able to contribute a few hours per month

You will receive coaching and shadow a Trustee until you feel comfortable, please get in touch and we can have a cuppa and a chat to answer any questions.