Over 500 people attended an employment fayre hosted by MP for North Ayrshire and Arran, Patricia Gibson.

The event, at Stevenston’s Ardeer Community Centre on Friday, March 9, brought together over 50 national and local businesses and employers with local job seekers.

Mrs Gibson said: “Last Friday’s employment fayre was hugely successful, and I was delighted to see so many businesses actively recruiting on the day.

“Over 500 people attended, including many senior school pupils, students, those seeking training and those with years of work experience..

“I want to thank everyone who helped make this event such a success, from the employers and organisations, to all the people who came along and of course to those volunteers who helped publicise it.”