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Park School kicks off this year's Schools Programme
Seven pupils from Kilmarnock's Park School participated in week long work experience placements in our supported businesses. This gave them valuable experience in the workplace to help ready them for the world of work. Read more
Calling All Artists
We are inviting leading Scottish artists to take part in Hansel’s next Little Paintings Art Event. Read more
Golf Day 2014
Sadly the sun didn’t make an appearance at our 20th Golf Spectacular on Thursday 1st May, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of our keen golfers who all had a great day! Read more
Lots of Muddy Fun in Aid of Hansel!
Wow! What a day we had on Saturday 3rd May at the Mud Run Mayhem with more than 240 people coming along to show their support and raise a fantastic £6500!Read more
Hansel / Ayrshire Hospice exchange visits.
Tracey and Marion were the first to take part in a series of exchange visits between Hansel and the Ayrshire Hospice. This exciting development brings two established local charities together to the benefit of both organisations and the people they support: partnership working at its best! Read more
The Baird Centre is open!
What a fantastic day we had today! The last Friday in April has been designated as Hansel Day and this year it was marked with the official opening of our Space at the Baird Centre. Michael Baird, whose family's generosity planted the seed which grew into this fantastic new community resource, joined our Practice Development Director, Blanche Nicolson, to cut the ribbon. Read more
Hansel Psychic Night
What a great night we had on Thursday at the Hansel Psychic Night at Prestwick Indoor Bowling Club raising £1060! Read more
Step Into Spring 2014
What a great 2 days we had at Lochgreen for our annual Ladies event Step Into Spring, raising a fabulous £3,839! Read more
Supper Club Easter Creations
Supper Club members Norma Prince and Sandra David were on hand last night, at our bi-monthly Supper Club to impress the ladies with their sugar craft creations made from a simple cream egg! Read more
Kingcase Players Coffee Morning
On Saturday 8th March, the Kingcase Players of Kingcase Church in Prestwick held a coffee morning in aid of Hansel, raising an amazing £581! Read moreCarers Legislation Consultation Events
As you may be aware, the Scottish Government is currently consulting on proposed new Carers Legislation which aims to ‘accelerate the pace of change’ so that more carers across Scotland receive the support they need to safely carry out their caring role, and to have a life outside of caring. Read more
J P McLaughlin Art Donation
Established artist J P McLaughlin has furthered his support of Hansel by generously donating 35% of the sale price of one original work of art every month. Read more
Adam Ingram Visit
We were delighted to welcome local MSP, Adam Ingram, back to Hansel last month. He came to find out about our Employment Services activities and about our enterprising plans to sustain Ayrshire’s only recognised supported businesses through the anticipated withdrawal of DWP funding in October 2015. Read more
She's Gotta Have It
Cocktails, canapés and couture - what a night we all had at Elliot's last week! Read more
Our Space at the Baird Centre - Album Updated Again!
Things are moving on apace! Everything is coming together for the launch on Hansel Day, 25th April. Read more
East Ayrshire Employment Fair
Cathy Jamieson (MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun) hosted an Employment Fair organised in partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions, Skills Development Scotland, East Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council of Voluntary Organisations and Ayrshire College on the 20th February 2014. Read more
Our Space at the Baird Centre - Album Updated
Apologies for being so very remiss in not keeping you up to date with developments at the Baird Centre. The album has now been updated but watch this space for further photos as we run headlong towards the grand opening! Read more
Bridgend Group Ladies Night
It was a great night at the Bridgend Groups Ladies Night in aid of Hansel last week. Everyone had a fabulous time, raising a fantastic £299 for Hansel. Read more
Get Away!
Our short break brochure is winging its way to all local authorities in Scotland marking a significant expansion in the availability of these unique supported holidays. Read more
Short Story Competition 2014
We held our first short story competition last year, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. We were overwhelmed by the level of enthusiasm and the standard of the entries received, and have decided to make it an annual event. Read more
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Blanche Nicolson, our Practice Development Director, on winning the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 2014! Read more
Gordon Cree Goes Down A Treat!
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon lunch with the multi-talented Gordon Cree this week, he truly is an amazing all round entertainer!Read more
Hazel's Sponsored Slim
Our very own Hazel Hunter, Acting Service Manager of our Lifestyle Supports service is doing a sponsored slim to raise money for Hansel! Read more
Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Blanche Nicolson, our Practice Development Director, has been shortlisted for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award. This award recognises those who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole through personal self-sacrifice, selfless service or 'hands-ons' charitable work. We certainly think Blanche fits the bill! Read more
Our 50th Year Draws to a Close
It has been a whirlwind year of celebration events across Hansel. Read more
Trellis comes to Broadmeadows
We were proud to welcome Trellis, Scotland's Therapeutic Gardening Network on the 6th of December. Read more