USERS of the Brisbane Centre believe its proposed closure could 'come back and haunt North Ayrshire Council' if they axe the much-loved community facility.

Art club members hosted a recent exhibition which was well attended and included over 150 pieces.
And they were all united against the council selling off what they see as an important and accessible asset to the town in Bath Street. 
Local councillor Tom Marshall told the News that he believes all the existing groups using the facility should come together and look at purchasing the centre - as he believes they could get a good deal. 
Dorothy Collins, of the art club, said: "It may be an old building, but we love it.
"It is part of the history of Largs and has been part of the town centre for centuries - it is far too important to lose."
Fellow member Jackie Taylor said: "It is ridiculous that the council is considering closing the Brisbane Centre and selling it.
"It is part of the town's heritage - I have been using it for 30 years and it is a very cheery place and accessible.
"It is a big concern and I don't know where I would go.
"I understand that it is a difficult time for councils and cuts have to be made but the community is important. It is important to keep this building going as it is so well used.
"You just need to look at all the posters on the noticeboard, they show how well used it is."
Cllr Marshall said: "Bridge clubs and art clubs could form a committee and apply for asset transfer and take ownership of the building. I am sure they would get it for very little
"Elected members are more keen that it is used by community clubs rather than being sold on the market.
"It is really up to them as individual groups to come together and discuss it.
"The council is moving in the direction of trying to offload assets to the community and allow people to be more responsible for running these facilities."
As well as a former bath house in the town, it is believed that the Brisbane Centre was once stables for the Marquis of Bute. It named in memory of Sir Thomas Brisbane, the astronomer, soldier and former governor of New South Wales from 1821-25.
It was valued at a cost of £160,000 in 2013, and the council state that property maintenance costs are running at £6,728 per year.
The centre is owned by the council and managed by their community facilities department. It was home to Largs Library up until 1980.
A decision on the future of the Brisbane Centre is expected at the council budget process early in the new year.