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Book now: Latest NASA events 2025

North Ayrshire Staff Association (NASA) has pulled out all the stops to bring some fun and cheer to members again this year.

NASA are back with a bang and their 2025 schedule has landed! Make sure to book tickets now though as the dates between now and then are booking up fast…

Mark Wilson, NASA Chairperson said: “Thank you to everyone who has booked tickets for North Ayrshire Staff Association events over the past year. The NASA Committee can’t wait to welcome members and their guests on what is sure to be a busy first few months of the year.

“As we share our update, on behalf of everyone who is part of NASA and his close former colleagues, we also wanted to take the opportunity to share the difficult news of our dear friend and Depute Chair Ian Dorrans, who passed away very suddenly on 16 December.

“Ian was also my best friend away from NASA too, and he was a huge help and presence in the success of our staff association that we all know and love today.

“With optimism, and looking towards the future as best we can, I am personally looking forward to seeing the new acts this year that we have booked in like Cher/Tina Tribute, along with returning acts who were too good not to have back, such as the much acclaimed Jubilee.

“Also, I will count down to the fantastic Blackpool/Grand National weekend – this is always a huge success and was a firm favourite of Ian’s.”

Donations wise, NASA have recently donated £5,100 over December and January alone. The Christmas Charity Raffle raised £1,683 which the staff association matched and then topped up from NASA funds to £3,600 which was split between two charities (£1,800 each to MND Scotland, and Headway Ayrshire).

There was also a £750 donation to North Ayrshire Foodbank, £300 to North Ayrshire Cancer Care, £250 to Crosshouse Childrens Unit and some other smaller donations.

Mark adds: “Thank you to everyone for your generosity and continued support.”

Mark giving donation to Headway Ayrshire - a local charity supporting residents with brain injuries.
Mark giving donation to Headway Ayrshire - a local charity supporting residents with brain injuries. Below is presentation of NA Foodbank cheque at Church of the Nazarene, Ardrossan.
Cheque presentation with Mark from North Ayrshire Staff Association and Craig from North Ayrshire Food Bank

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 29th 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

NASA Events for 2025 (All taking place at The NASA Club, Littlestane Hall unless stated)
Spring and Summer events!
  • Fri 14 Mar: NASA AGM & Quizioke. The Annual General Meeting is Members/Associate Members only and starts 6.30pm sharp. Buffet & drinks provided. Quiz Night, DJ & Karaoke with Baldy starts 7.30pm and is open to members and guests. Free admission.
  • Fri 4 until Mon 7 Apr: NASA Grand National Weekend Trip. Includes full coach travel throughout (exclusive to NASA), 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in a good quality Blackpool hotel, and a ticket to the Festival Zone at Aintree for the big day. Price £325 members/£350 guests.
  • Sat 14 Apr: Open Day (featuring racing from Ayr including the Scottish Grand National). Come along and join our ‘Pot of Gold’ sweepstakes on the day. Free admission.
  • Fri 9 May: Cher & Tina Turner Tribute Night.
  • Fri 16 May: Stand Up Comedy Night, featuring headliner Raymond Mearns plus 3 others, and top music from Baldy.
  • Sat 24 May: Cup Final Open Day, featuring all the action from the finale to the Scottish season on our large screen, followed by a bit of music.
  • Fri 13 Jun: Psychic Night with Sally Buxton & Friends.
  • Sat 21 Jun: NASA Summer Bash, including DJ/Entertainment from Baldy, Burgers/Hot Dogs.
  • Sat 9/Fri 22 Aug (TBC): Racenight, enjoy a night at the Races, including races ticket and return coach travel. Venue TBC – Ayr Ladies Night(9 Aug)/Lanark Silver Bell(Hamilton) with GBX(22 Aug).
Autumnal events!
  • Sat 6 Sep: Baldy’s Bonkers Bingo, always a popular and crazy night! Great prizes, great music and loads of fun.
  • Sat 11 Oct: The Re-Claimers, the fantastic Tribute to all Scottish bands.
  • Fri 31 Oct: 80’s/90’s Halloween Party, feat top music and entertainment from Baldy.
Make the end of the year one to remember!
  • Sat 22 Nov: Jubilee, the much in demand top duet.
  • Sat 13 Dec: NASA Kids Christmas Party (final details TBC)
  • Sat 20 Dec: NASA Xmas Bash, Volunteer Rooms. The best value Christmas Party Night around (including quality buffet & top DJ). Members only. Tickets on sale mid September.
  • Wed 31 Dec: NASA Hogmanay (feat. top music/entertainment from Baldy). Bring in the New Year with a fantastic family friendly night.

Call 07845 580433 to book your tickets for the above events.

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