The need for a facility for the Arts within the Cumnock & Doon Valley Area of East Ayrshire Council was the driving force behind the formation of the group. Local Groups and residents within the catchment area are starved of suitable venues to rehearse and perform or display there works. There is also a need for a duplex cinema in this area showing the latest films. To enjoy a night at the theatre or cinema or the use of rehearsal studio areas, individuals and families in this area have to undertake a round trip of up to 60 miles. This makes a trip quite a daunting prospect for most people and also a costly venture.
Although such a facility anywhere in the C & DV area would be acceptable, Cumnock, being situated in the centre of the area would be the ideal choice for the Centre to be situated. The Centre would be the hub of recreation and leisure also a meeting place where the local community, groups and individuals, young and old would socialise and integrate.
Such a complex would provide an area for training and education in arts and crafts as well as drama, music, and dance as well as technical and production disciplines of theatre, community radio, recording and media.

The Town Hall

The Baird

Dumfries House