Big on the Beach - a fun way to help regenerate Irvine Bay

A summer festival of fun, creativity and activity for young people is set to play its part in helping to regenerate Irvine Bay.

Big on the Beach at Ardrossan South Beach has become a highlight in the August calendar. It is now in its third-year, having run in 2009 and 2010. This year the event takes place from 4 - 6 August 2011.

Activities will include power kite flying, kite-boarding, windsurfing, a make-your-own-boats boating pond, treasure hunt, book sale, inflatables, assault course, bouncy castle, bungee trampolines, gyroscope, laserquest, basketball and for younger children facepainting, an animal show, a ball pool and a soft play area.

There will also be a number of shows, and WestFM will be broadcasting from the event.

Patrick Wiggins, Chief Executive of Irvine Bay Regeneration Company, said: “This community festival of fun and creativity is supported and delivered by local partners and community groups. It provides a wide range of events and activities including arts, sports, dance, music, media and lifestyle opportunities.

“Regeneration is about more than improving the physical infrastructure of an area. It is about engaging with and enthusing the people who live in that area. This event promotes Irvine Bay as a fantastic place in which to live and to play, and we are happy to see so many young people enjoying themselves.

“We strongly believe that the coast is our main asset and that improvements to the seafront and investment in related activities can re-ignite local regeneration opportunities and take advantage of the new emerging day-visitor and short-stay markets.”