Alzheimer Scotland’s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kilmarnock is celebrating ten years in the town.

Since it opened its doors in May 2014, the centre in College Wynd has gone from strength to strength, providing advice and support to an incredible 60,000 visitors.

To mark the milestone, the centre hosted a special Tea & Blether event on Thursday, May 30, which was open to the whole community.

East Ayrshire Council Provost Jim Todd joined in the celebrations – exactly a decade since he officially opened the centre.

Visitors enjoyed a hot drink and a chat while listening to live music from local performer Amy Penman.

Kilmarnock Centre Manager Sheena Boyd said: "It’s been an absolute privilege to work with all the people living with dementia, their carers and families.

"We have about 500 people a month come through our doors so it’s a really busy centre and there’s always lots of activities and events taking place.

“The ethos of Alzheimer Scotland continues to be that nobody faces dementia alone, our staff and volunteers continue to offer a warm welcome, help and advice along with fantastic therapeutic groups.

"We are grateful to receive such fantastic feedback from the people we support ensuring they feel cared for and listened to."

Alan Syme, 67, from Kilmarnock, who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, said: “I've been visiting the Kilmarnock Centre for the past two years and it's hard to put into words the difference the support has made to me. The staff are absolutely brilliant.

“I love most things here and take part in activities like the coffee catch-up, live music events and the supper club. I love the company, the banter and it’s a place I can be myself. To me it's a home from home.”