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John Pollock Centre

John Pollock Centre was officially opened to the public on 28th June 1999 and has established itself as a superb community resource in the heart of North Ayr. It is situated on the site originally occupied by Queen Margaret Academy and later Mainholm Academy.

The Centre was named after the first headmaster of Mainholm Academy who believed that education was the key to success.

The Regeneration Team – Ayr is located there and performs a wide range of functions in pursuit of agreed national and local outcomes. This includes supporting activity related to improving employability, education, outdoor learning, financial inclusion, community development and health – including reducing substance misuse.

The John Pollock Centre has established itself as a first class venue for conferences and meetings. There is a 120 seat Conference Theatre which offers multi-media facilities and four meeting rooms which can be booked on their own or as breakout rooms to the Theatre.

There are a number of Partnership funded projects housed within the building which aim to address the issues relating to urban regeneration and social inclusion. These include:

A large-scale employment training initiative which provides a range of training, personal development and childcare services to residents
Community development services to ensure meaningful community participation in all aspects of the Partnership’s decision making processes
Youth development staff and services
A Flexible Learning Centre resource aimed at bridging the digital divide.

Useful Contact Details

John Pollock Centre Reception
Mainholm Road
Ayr
Tel: 01292 294333
Fax: 01292 267022
KA8 0QD
Email anne.smillie@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

John Pollock Centre Bookings - 01292 294342

John Pollock Centre Booking Form/Letting conditions

Regeneration Team - Ayr 01292 294343

Access to Employment - Ayr 01292 294311

Land o’ Burns Credit Union - 01292 294308

Barnardo’s Hear 4 U - 01292 294309

Compass Café/Bistro - 01292 294310

Flexible Learning Centre - 01292 294338

Access to Employment Ayr - Childwatch - 01292 294360

Sport and Outdoor Education - 01292 294330

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