ARTISTS from a Cumnock group based in Barrhill have created a display to help promote a major health event.

Coloursplash Artspace, who meet at Barrhill Community Centre, have contributed artwork to a newly developed peace garden at Ailsa Hospital in Ayr.

The exhibition is part of a series of events being organised by Acorn Furniture Workshops at the hospital to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday, October 10.

An open day will take place between 10am and 2pm at the workshops to enable people to see the range of services they provide.

Visitors will view some of the crafts manufactured by their woodwork, wood turning, upholstery, and picture framing departments.

Later on a charity presentation of the film, A Beautiful Mind, ie being shown at the Odeon Cinema in Kilmarnock at 6.45pm. Tickets cost £10 and include entry in to a raffle.

George Nish, Senior Charge Nurse at Acorn Furniture Workshops, said: “We thought this particular film was appropriate as it depicts the struggles of an individual who experiences a serious mental health illness and how that illness impacts on relationships and daily life.

“All money raised will be divided between Acorn Furniture Workshops and the Royal College of Nursing Foundation.”

Other organisations taking part in the open day display of art includes Fin, the workshops’ resident artist as well as Ayrshire groups Connections Artspace and Brush Strokes Artspace.

Trainees, volunteers and staff will be on hand to talk about their journey so far and share their plans for the future. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information contact Mr Nish on 01292 513066.