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What’s OnRegular clubs, classes and groups Advice Works—At the Library byappointment only. Contact 382328 Bokwa Fitness — Masonic Hall,Thursdays, 7—8pm. Places limited.Contact Rachel on 07795 100231 or503362 Boys Brigade—Anchor Boys andJunior Sections meet on Tuesdaynights, Parish Church Hall. Calder Drama Club—Thursdays,from 8pm-10pm McKillop Institute. Calder UF Church—Food forThought. Last Monday of the month7.30pm in church hall Children's Drama Workshops—Thursdays in McKillop Hall 5-8yrs4.30-5.30pm, 9-12yrs 5.30-6.30pmTel: 07814 699127 Email:rocketyouththeatre@gmail.com Drop-in T Bar—LochwinnochElderly Forum. McKillop Institute,10-12 noon . First Friday of Month—SempleTones host an open mike session atLochwinnoch Golf Club, Girls Brigade—1st LochwinnochCompany, Wednesday evenings fromQJ Quinn & sonMemorialsPersonal Service & QualityGuaranteedNew MemorialsAdditional InscriptionsCleaning & RenovationsSALE ITEMS ALWAYS IN STOCK42 MAIN STREETKILBIRNIEPlease Call 01505 68 5455www.quinnmemorials.co.ukMon & Fri 10am-5pmTue-Thur 10am-2pmSat By Appointment6pm-9.15pm at the Parish ChurchHall for various age groups. Hatha Yoga Classes with Laura-Jane Lawson. Wednesday-McKillop Inst 7pm-8.30pm. Alllevels welcome. For furtherinformation contact. Tel: 07999862 162 or Email:ljlyoga@hotmail.co.uk Healing and CreativityWorkshops & Classes—Fordetails or to book a place, pleaseTel Becky: 0141 8816700 or Libbyon: 01505 842604. Jogging Buddies—Tuesdayevenings. Meet at LochbarrFootball Club at 6.30pm. Fordetails, Tel: 0141 887 1357 or07947 763704. Keep Fit—Improving WithAge classes—every Tues from 10-11am at the McKillop. Tel 842136for info.. Kiddies Ceilidh Club—Traditional dancing for you andyour little ones. Thursday 9.30amMcKillop Institute Knit @ The 19th at the GolfClub—Monday 10am-12 noon (orlonger), all levels welcome. Krafty Kids—will be runningagain on Sat 1st September open toall Primary School Children1.30pm until 3pm in the smallParish Church room. For bookingstelephone Katharine Billany on01505 844944 or 07947 075622The 1st of 7 sessions. Liathach Dog Training—(prebookingnecessary). Anne Moss,Tel: 01505 842367, e-mail:dogtraining@f2s.com Linda Margaret School ofDancing—Tuesdays from 4pm-8.45pm, McKillop Institute. Fordetails, Tel: 0141 581 9104. Lochwinnoch Art Group—Meetfortnightly on Monday evenings,7.30pm, McKillop Institute. Lochwinnoch Choral Society—Rehearsals on Monday evenings,Parish Church/ Hall. Juniors 7:15-8pm, and Seniors 8pm-9.15pm. Lochwinnoch CommunityWalks—Mondays (ex. PublicHolidays), meet at 10.30am at TheMcKillop Institute. Lochwinnoch GymnasticsClub—For primary school-agechildren every Monday, 5-7pm atthe McKillop. Phone Coby on:07729 051 615. Lochwinnoch Playgroup—For10children from 2.5—5 years, everyMonday, Tuesday and Wednesdayfrom 9.30-11.30am at the McKillop .New children are always welcome.Please contact Daniela on 07765 695270 or daniela.sime@strath.ac.uk. Lochwinnoch Pre-SchoolGymnastics—(for children from 18months to 5yrs). Fridays, from10.15am - 1.45pm at the McKillop.Further details from Coby on Tel:07729 051615. Lochwinnoch Toddlers—Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30- 11.30am, McKillop. Lochwinnoch Writers Group—Monday from 2-4:15pm in theLibrary. Contact 873581 Morag’s Keep Fit—Mondays andThursdays from 7pm, in theMcKillop Institute. Positive Thinking Group Meetevery 4 th Wednesday in the BridgendCommunity Centre Kilbirnie. Ournext meeting is Wednesday12thDecember 2012, 7-9pm Cost £3.50For further info telephone Andrea on07890 181 769 ROAR Lunch Club—everyThursday from 11.45am PROMPT atthe McKillop Institute. PleaseNote - ONLY ONE SITTING. Scottish Country Dance Club—Every Tuesday, from 7.30-9.30pm,McKillop Inst. Sequence Dance Class—EveryWed 7.30-9.30 at Bowling Club Slinky Strollers—Thursdaymornings Scottish Slimmers—Thursdays,7/7.30pm, McKillop Inst. TaeKwon-Do—Fitness and Selfdefenceclasses for youths andadults. Tuesdays from 5-6pm,McKillop and Thursdays from 7pm-8pm at Lochwinnoch PrimarySchool. For details Tel: 01259210716. Youth Drama Classes at theMcKillop, Every Wednesday Juniors(5-8 years old) 4.30-5.30 p.m.Seniors (9-14 years old) 5.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m. Contact David: 07812 437559 or at david.ororke@historicaladventures.co.uk Zumba—Mon 6.30-7.30 LochbarrCentre, Wed 7-8pm McKillop InstSat 10-11am Lochbarr Centre Zumbatonic for kids—Fridays4-7 yrs 4 - 5 . 3 0 p m8-14yrs 5 . 3 0 - 7 p m , L o c h b a r rCentre
Upcoming Events Sat 30 Mar—Open forSummer – Castle Semple 10.00 -17.00 hrs daily. Drop in and chatto a Ranger or stop for a coffee andadmire the beautiful countryside Sat 30 Mar—Decorated Eggs &Easter crafts then take part inthe egg rolling competition.Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, 1-3pm Tel 01475 521 458 for info &bookings Mon 1 – Fri 5 Apr & Mon 8 -Fri 12 Apr—Junior MultiActivity Weeks at Castle Semple.An opportunity to try out differentsurvival skills as well as lots ofactivities and watersports! FiveFULL days 10am – 3.30pm oneither week, cost:£145 Advancebooking essential & ASAP to securea place Tel: 01505 842882 Ex 20. Fri 5 Apr—Renfrewshire LocalRSPB meeting 7,30pm,McMaster Centre. DonaldsonDrive, Renfrew PA4 8LX. Anillustrated talk on Bumblebees by amember of the BumblebeeConservation Trust. Sat 06 Apr—Otter SpotterJump out of bed and see if todayyou spot one or more of the localresidents of the loch. Castle SempleVisitor Centre, 06.00 - 08.00 amor until we see an otter. Cost £5/£3.50 Info and booking 01505 842882 Ext 20 Thurs 11 – Sun 14—Apr ClydeMuirshiel Explorer. Themaiden voyage of the ClydeMuirshiel Explorer! Enjoy a 4 daycruise aboard a luxury 45 footyacht exploring the Firth of Clydeand discover its diverse springtimewildlife. Meet at Largs Marina6pm, cost £330 per person Tel:01505 842 882 Ex 20, advancedbooking essential. Fri 12 Apr—Fashion Show byToggery in Lochwinnoch ParishChurch 7 for 7.30pm £6 includes aglass of wine and nibbles. Sat 13 Apr—Arthritis ResearchCoffee Morning 10-12 noon,McKillop Institute. Usual stallsplus tea, coffee and cakes. Sat 13 Apr—Fiddlers’ Concertfeaturing Bearsden Fiddlers inKilbarchan West Church at 7.00pm in aid of Adams House CareHome. Tickets £6 or pay at thedoor. Sun 14 Apr—SpringBeachWatch Lunderston Bay, 1-3pm Help the Rangersundertaken the Spring beachcleaning and survey Tues 23 April—World BookNight at Lochwinnoch Library7.30-8.30pm. Free refreshmentsand gift. Get your FREE invitationfrom the library or usual outlets. Thurs 18 – Sun 21 Apr—ClydeMuirshiel Explorer. Thesecond voyage of the ClydeMuirshiel Explorer, for full detailssee 11 - 14 April. Sat 20 Apr—The Big Day Outin Scotland Castle Semple VisitorCentre. Come and try sailing orcanoeing today and get a 20% offvoucher for a future course. Boat& Bike Hire also available.Hourly sessions starting at 10:00,11:00, 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30. £5 perperson per session. Tel 01505 842882 Ex 20 info & booking. Sun 21 Apr—Pot Making Part1 Muirshiel Visitor Centre 1-3pm.Discover the art of pot making.Produce attractive pieces ofpottery with ceramic artist KarenJames. Return next Sunday whenthe clay has dried to fire the pots.Tel 01505 842 803 info &booking. Sun 21 Apr—John MuirBirthday Celebration ofNature’s Bounty, Greenock CutVisitor Centre, 1-3pm. Join theRangers for a walk and discoverthe types of useful things growingnear the Greenock Cut Centre. Te.01475 521 458 info & bookings Fri 26 Apr—Music atLochwinnoch GolfClubhouse charity event forLIA featuring award winningGlasgow folk singer Ian Walker,Fran Schoppler and other localmusicians. Price £6.00. Doorsopen 7.30. Sat 27 Apr—Otter SpotterJump out of bed and see if todayyou spot one or more of the localresidents of the loch. CastleSemple Visitor Centre, 06.00 -08.00 am or until we see an otter.Cost £5/£3.50 Info and booking01505 842 882 Ext 20 Sat 27 Apr—LEAP ThermalImage and Draught BusterWorkshop, 11-1pm, McKillopInstitute. Sat 27 Apr—LEAP’s OffMains Gas Group first meeting,10-12noon, McKillop Institute Sun 28 Apr—Pot Making Part2 Muirshiel Visitor Centre, 1-113pm. Time to fire the pot youmade last week and enjoy theoutdoors as spring returns toMuirshiel. Tel 01505 842 803 info& bookings. Sun 28 Apr—Beith ArtsConcert light heartedentertainment from “End of thePier” Beith Community Centre,2.30 p.m. £8/£6 for adults and £1for students and children (pay atthe door). Mon 31st Apr – Sat 4th May—St Vincent’s Hospice House toHouse Collection Sat 4 May—Wee Furry BeastieTrapping Come see what weebeasties we have caught overnightin our live small mammal traps inthe woods. Admire and learn abouttheir lifecycles before we let themgo. Castle Semple Visitor Centre,10.00 – 12.00 noon 01505 842 882Ext 20, Booking essential Sun 5 May—Dawn Safari,Castle Semple Visitor Centre, 6-9am approx exact time given onbooking. Take to the water bycanoe for this unique 360 degreesurround sound experience of thedawn chorus. Look for otters oreven an osprey flying by or the blueflash from the kingfisher. This 3hour trip includes a bush breakfast.Adult £45/ Concession £30 perperson. Tel 01505 842 882 Ex 20 &bookings. Sun 12- Sat 18 May—ChristianAid Week Fri 21 June—TCT “Not TheBooze Cruise” £15 for the boatand £5 for the return coach trip toGreenock - payable in advance.Tickets will be on sale after Easter.In the meantime, please emailorder numbers, tojohndelaney@thinkposiitve.co.ukor text 07715 579312.Editorial and Copy forChatterboxLet us have your stories, notices, news,information, events and items of interest– either hand-deliver them to theChatterbox drop-box in the Library orpreferably e-mail them to us at:chatterbox@lochwinnoch.infoElectronic submission with full colourpictures are preferred.To advertise in ChatterboxTel: 01505 842632chatterbox@lochwinnoch.infoCOPY DEADLINE FOR MAY ISSUNDAY 14TH APRIL
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