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16 years ago
A large bright charity shop. A reasonable selection of books if you are on the island for a holiday and the weather has turned inclement read more
Arcas - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Brodick, NAY
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Brodick KA27 8AU
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01770 302928
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Second Opportunities
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From the outside this second-hand furniture shop doesn't look like much--but nosey your way though…read morethe raggedy entrance, past the offices, and you will find yourself in an enormous vault of housewares. The quality and range of furniture here is excellent, and the prices make each item a fantastic value. Not only that, but it's run largely by volunteers with profits going to help the homeless. Although it looks modest and homely, (especially with Ibrox looming over it across the street), this really is a treasure trove of used goods that will spruce up your home *and* help a worthy charity! Other details: Cash only / Delivery for £15 / Close to Ibrox, Govan and on the 121, 89 and 90 bus routes
From the owner: Second Opportunities is a Scottish registered charity, set up to tackle the effects of poverty by…read moreproviding services, which incorporate the concept of recycling.
VIP's Black Cat Cafe
This little hut has been converted into a lovely little cafe, which has been redecorated in recent…read moremonths, and provides excellent hospitality. Hot food and drinks are always available, the baked goods and treats are scrumptious and they serve high tea on Tuesdays. Our group meets here for a private function every Saturday afternoon, and it is a very comfortable and welcoming venue where we are treated with kindness and generosity at all times. I would highly recommend this little place for a local outing to Kilmarnock as it is off the beaten path, and located in a back lane away from the busy cafes in the High Street. The prices are very affordable, and this is a great option for anyone with a small budget.
Gartmore House
Beautiful home built in 1793 now turned into a hotel/conference/activity center in a beautiful…read moresetting. The upstairs library had comfy chairs and couches with a fire in the fireplace. I sat there reading one of their many 100 year old books. A great memory of my trip. My cute room was neat and clean and I was glad there wasn't a TV in it. The staff was super friendly (Shout out to James!) The roasted chicken at dinner was really good. I would stay here again =)
Combat Stress - The Veterans' Mental Health Charity
As a respite centre for military veterans the location and reputation of Hollybush House is as good…read moreas it gets. I'm reviewing the estate grounds however which is part of the route of the Doon Valley Path. There is a small car parking area just outside the side entrance to the estate at a junction in the road on A713. From where you walk in and join the public footpath, a map of which can be found within the grounds. I'll add a photo of the map for convenience. I think its signposted as private but don't worry, its OK as long as you're respectful. There are private homes within the estate as well as the main house. The path is popular with dogwalkers. The walk is a loop and you can take whichever direction you prefer. We did the clockwise route which I think works best. Bits of the path are steep, and some areas can be a bit muddy especially the part along the river Doon, though obviously it depends on the season and weather. Lots of wildlife to be spotted along the route, including deer if you're very lucky! Its a modest size walk and pretty easy going if you're wearing stout footwear or wellies. Couple of nice pubs nearby to quench your thirst afterwards.
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This branch of The British Heart Foundation is a fairly decent sized charity shop…read more On the odd occasion I'm in here, it seems to have a continuing supply of high street brands, which is great if you're looking for a top at knock off prices. There were a lot of New Look dresses in here last time I visited, and loads of smart shirts for guys. They had a pretty decent selection of books and everything was meticulously organised. Their clothes were all clean, neatly pressed and well presented. Their ornaments were all tidied on the shelves lovingly. It's pleasant when you enter a charity shop and you can see the effort the volunteers put in to mimic the environment of a high street store. Although I love a good bargain hunt it's nice when you don't have to toss everything aside with gusto to access the sales racks, and this store is orderly enough that you would find a high street bargain effortlessly. Great to have aorund for locals who can't always be bothered trekking up to the city in order to get a new top.
The RSPB performs a decent service and this location is a shining example of what this organisation…read moreis about. The location is lovely and the facilities are quite good. They also offer education services for local school children. My only complaint is that the folks who work there can vary from shy and reasonable to incapable and rude. For Example - trying to pay for something with a debit card and being told that "she's on the phone in the office", so the card reader can't dial out. You can leave this place feeling good about the nice birds being protected or infuriated at the terrible customer service inflicted upon you. BTW I am talking about the paid staff here - not the volunteers
The information centre is very helpful with knowledgable, friendly, volunteers to help you identify…read moreboth resident and visiting species of birds. You can make a cup of tea or coffee from a machine and buy biscuits but, for a fuller snack or meal, go round to the cafe on the other side of Lochwinnoch - not very far, just a mile or two. For those without a car it's still easy to get to the nature reserve by train as there's a stop nearby. We had a nice walk which was very tranquil - hardly met anyone - and sat overlooking the loch on a bench. The only sounds were birds and the occasional train in the distance.
I called in here for the first time two days ago and was very pleasantly surprised. There are many…read morelovely brand new gifts to be found and decorative items for the home. I was also very pleased to see that it's a very good place to buy wools and yarn of different colours, and a full range of sewing threads and accessories very useful indeed (I hadn't realised that there was anywhere in Largs where I could buy these things). There are also secondhand clothes, books and DVDs. The lady who was working in there was very friendly. I shall visit again soon!
This shop works tirelessly to raise funds for those with cancer. The staff are dedicated and…read morefriendly. The stock is always clean and presented well. They have a range of new goods aswell, with clothes, cards and household items, which may be a wee bit expensive but if its for charity.can we complain.
The local community centre or Stute as it is affectionately known (shortened from Institute)is a…read morehub of activity with weekly events such as bingo,carpet bowls,line dancing,guides and brownies to name but a few.It also holds sway as polling place for local and national elections.The library is encorporated within the building and is always in demand for occasions such as large scale celebrations like Anniversaries and parties.It has undergone a major overhaul in recent years made possible by local fund raising events and lottery good causes donations.A weekly cafe is held on Thursdays and this gives an opportunity for all members young and old ,of the village ,to come together.
Quirky, unique, expensive but very interesting place to buy that something special. Have a real…read moregood look around and you might just find something real special.
Quite a good quality clothing shop for men and women, often with a bargain/reduction rail or two to…read moredraw you inside. There is always a good range of shirts, trousers, dresses and skirts, plus coats and hats. They also sell accessories including fashion handbags and jewellery. Between the Esplanade and the main shopping streets, there are three eye-catching windows, and the staff are courteous and helpful.
The best printers in and around Largs with very friendly nice staff. They were very helpful when I…read moreneeded something to be photocopied recently, but they offer so much more including poster and leaflet design, business cards, letterheads, newsletters, wedding stationery and laminating. You can design your own poster on their website too and they will print it out for you. Tucked down a side street at the top end of the main street you can park in one of the nearby car parks.
This is the only gents shop in Campbeltown that sells clothes believe it or not.Once the place to…read moreshop it has suffered from the internet and big city shopping. None the less it is still a cracking wee shop for that last minute gift or item of clothing for the night out. Good range of Ben Sherman merchandise including shoes and shirts. Jeans jumpers socks and underwear. Good service from the owner and nothing is too much trouble.Also does kilt hire if you are that way inclined as regards weddings formal nights etc
Printing shop, does menus, flyers etc, very well priced and fantastic staff.read more