The Opportunities in Retirement group are hosting an open day on Wednesday 3 September at the Clark Memorial Church Hall from 2pm.

The Over 50s group have a full programme of activities, whether you want to learn new skills, meet new people, or keep active.

Membership is around 600, drawn mostly from Largs, Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay, Fairlie and West Kilbride.

The organisation exists to encourage interesting activities for those who have retired, or who may be thinking about it. Most activity groups depend on the initiative, skills and voluntary contributions of individual members.

Activities include, Art, Bridge, Calligraphy. Carpet Bowls, Cycling, Dancing. Drama, Hill Walking, Italian, Contry Dancing, digital photography, badminton and computing. For more details, go to www.oirlargs.org.uk/