North Ayrshire Staff Association (NASA) has pulled out all the stops to bring some fun and cheer to members again this year.
NASA is back for 2024 and the action starts now, but before we tell you all about this year’s busy schedule, we wanted to share the good news that North Ayrshire Staff Association are pleased to announce that they have been able to donate £4,500 to local charities since the festive period.
Mark Wilson, NASA Chairperson said: “Thank you to everyone who has booked tickets for NASA events over the past year and taken part in our raffles – especially on the run-up to Christmas 2023.
“Thanks to you, we were able to raise an incredible £1,753 from our Christmas Charity Raffle, which the NASA Committee then matched and topped up to £3,600.
“It is brilliant that thanks to our generous staff, we have been able to give our local chosen charities – ones that are really important to us – a much needed boost.
“Now that 2024 is in full swing, tickets are on sale for the upcoming schedule of North Ayrshire Staff Association events.
“Read our round-up below for everything you need to know… but, remember, tickets sell fast so don’t leave booking too late to avoid disappointment!”
NASA Events for 2024 (All taking place at The NASA Club, Littlestane Hall unless stated)
- Friday 15 March: NASA AGM followed by TV Gameshow Quiz Night & DJ. Free entry. AGM 6.30pm(members only), Gameshow Night 7.30pm(members & guests).
- Friday 12 April until Monday 15 April – Grand National Weekend, Blackpool/Aintree.
- Friday 19 April: Comedy Drag Night (featuring Michael Darling) & DJ. £6 members/£8 guests.
- Saturday 20 April: Scottish Grand National Open Day, watch the action from Ayr on our large screen and take part in our ‘Pot of Gold’ sweepstakes. Free entry to Club. Guests welcome.
- Friday 17 May: Stand Up Comedy Night (featuring top comedian Gary Little and Friends). £10 members/£12 guests.
- May 2024 (Date TBC): NASA Gordon Craig Memorial Golf Day
- Sat 25 May: Cup Final Open Day, watch the finale to the Scottish season on our large screen. Free entry. Guests welcome.
- Saturday 8 June: NASA Summer Bash, with top DJ. From 2pm, tickets £10 members/£14 guests (incl hot food, burgers, hot dogs).
- Friday 14 June until Sunday 23 June: Euro 2024 (all of Scotland’s Group A games live at the Club on our large screen). Free entry, guests welcome.
- Saturday 17 August: Edinburgh Trip. Leaves Irvine 10am, leaves Edinburgh 10pm. Tickets £14 members/£18 guests.
- Friday 23 August: NASA Lanark Silver Bell Race Night (including GBX after races), Hamilton Park Racecourse. Leaves approx. 2.15pm. Tickets £35 members/£40 guests, incl entry to Hamilton races worth over £30, and return coach travel from Irvine.
- Friday 30 August: Psychic Night (with Sally Buxton & friends). Tickets £5 members/£8 guests.
- Saturday 21 September: Open Day (including Ayr Gold Cup), watch the action from Ayr on our large screen and take part in our ‘Pot of Gold’ sweepstakes. Free entry to Club. Guests welcome.
- Saturday 5 October: The Re-Claimers (the No.1 Tribute Band performing best of Scottish music). Tickets £7 members/£10 guests.
- Saturday 26 October: Baldy’s Halloween Bonkers Bingo. Tickets £7 members/£10 guests.
- Saturday 23 November: Jubilee (the much in-demand top Scottish duet – country/pop/rock). Tickets £8 members/£12 guests.
- Saturday 7 December: Festive Edinburgh Trip. Leaves Irvine 10am, leaves Edinburgh 9pm. Tickets £14 members/£18 guests.
- Saturday 14 December: NASA Kids Christmas Party, feat Alpacas, DJ, Santas Grotto, Party Games, food and drinks for kids, and a gift from Santa. Tickets £6 per child(members families only).
- Saturday 21 December: NASA Xmas Bash, Volunteer Rooms. The best value party night around at only £15 (incl quality buffet). Members only. Tickets on sale mid September.
- Tuesday 31 December: NASA Hogmanay (featuring top band ‘The Previously Unheard’). Bring in the New Year with a fantastic family friendly night. Tickets £8 members/£12 guests/£5 under 18’s).
Call 07845 580433 or 07976 130390 to book your tickets for the above or below events.
Ian Dorrans, Depute Chair of NASA (pictured left )and Mark Wilson, Chair of NASA (pictured right)
The main donations NASA have recently made have been:
- £1,800 to Harbour Ayrshire – a local charity working to empower individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction in Ayrshire.
- £1,800 to Touched By Suicide – an Irvine-based charity supporting people bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
- £750 to North Ayrshire Foodbank – run by the Trussell Trust at the Church of the Nazarene in Ardrossan (pictured)
About NASA
Currently there are 1,425 members who are all North Ayrshire Council employees, with associate memberships also available to retired employees/partnership.
Membership entitles you to attend any of the NASA events and entry into the NASA monthly prize draw which gives lucky members the chance to win £250, £100, £50 or £25 each and every month.
Running since April 1998, NASA is in it’s 27th year, and is run on a voluntary basis by a Committee consisting of Office Bearers and Staff Representatives.
The group organise a number of social and sporting events throughout the year for the benefit of its members and local charities.
If you would like to join NASA, or enquire about events please contact nasa@north-ayrshire.gov.uk