The Three Towns Opportunities in Retirement (OIR) Group are back with a bang in 2024.

The group run a variety of activities for people aged 50 and over, with a warm welcome awaiting everyone who comes along.

A number of events take place in Saltcoats Town Hall and Ardrossan Civic Centre, apart from the Walking Group (where routes vary) and Aqua Aerobics, which is held at Harvies.

Activities include:

Monday

10am: Chance to Dance in Saltcoats Town Hall.

7pm: Ballroom Dancing in Ardrossan Civic Centre.

Tuesday

1pm: Dance with Lui in Saltcoats Town Hall.

12.30pm: Aqua Aerobics at Harvies.

Wednesday

9.30am: Walkers meet at Union Street car park, in Saltcoats, and are advised to check the start time with the organiser.

1pm: Golden Zumba with Lui in Ardrossan Civic Centre.

The rest of the week's activities are all at Ardrossan Civic Centre, starting on Thursday at 10am with Keep Fit, followed by Scrabble, Knit and Natter, and Badminton, all at 1pm.

On Friday, there is Walking Football at 11am and then Line Dancing at 12.30pm.

The OIR's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11, when the speaker will be Ron Copeland from RNLI.

For further details, call 07474 993535 or email 3townsoir@gmail.com.