THE majority of people taking part in a mental health programme in North Ayrshire came from Irvine.

The uptake for the Wellbeing and Recovery College was 69 per cent Irvine compared to 12 per cent from the Three Towns and no one from Arran or The Garnock Valley.

The aim is to encourage people suffering from mental health problems to take part in courses promoting wellbeing and recovery.

It was launched by the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and will now be extended Anyone wishing to apply should email: recoverycollege@kaleisure.com