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LEAP isRecruitingLEAP is currentlyrecruiting an additionalEnergy Advisor. Theposition is part time, self employed andsome weekend and evening work will berequired, training will be given. Therole involves working with householdersin Bridge of Weir, Lochwinnoch,Kilbarchan and Howwood. There isscope for renewal of the contract for afurther 12 month period. The closingdate for applications is midnight onWednesday 17th April with interviewsplanned for Friday 26th April and astart date of 13th May, subject todiscussion on any required noticeperiod. For a detailed job description,the application form and to find outmore please go to:www.myleapproject.org/recruitment oremail Carol Gemmell, Project Managerat info@myleapproject.org or scan thisQR code:Thermal Image and DraughtBuster WorkshopsThank you to the many villagers whoattended the Drop in Sessions LEAPheld in Lochwinnoch, Bridge of Weirand Kilbarchan during March. Manycame to speak to Tom Barbour, ofThermal Image UK to find out moreabout the thermal image of their homes,Sunday Roast2 courses £8.95starter & main or main & dessertKids under 10 eat half priceOpen Mic—FRI 12th AprilChange of Date for April only!Play it; Sing it: Say it!Everyone welcomeFood available till late!Ian WalkerAn award winning singer and songwriter fromGlasgow.This entertaining and skilled musician isperforming forLochwinnoch International Aidat the Golf club on April 26 th .Tickets £6Full menu available & bookings being takenWhat’s On at the Golf Cluband to learn more about draughtproofing doors, windows and evenskirting boards, from the LEAP team.If you would be interested in having aThermal Image taken of your homeplease contact the project. We will berunning another similar workshopfrom 11 till 1pm on Saturday 27th Aprilin the McKillop.‘OMG’ ! - LEAP’s Off Mains GasGroup first meeting dateThe first meeting of the Off Mains GasGroup will take place in the McKillopon Saturday 27th April between 10 and12 noon. The group will be discussingmany possible options includingrenewable energy, district heating,mains gas extensions and groupingtogether for better price bulkpurchases. We will be contacted thosewho have already expressed aninterest in getting involved with moredetails. If you’re home is not on mainsgas, you use LPG, Oil, or Coal andwant to find ways to make your homeheating more economical, please get intouch and come along on 27th.Eat Lochwinnoch OrganicFruit and Veg DeliveryClubThe details for the fortnightly DeliveryClub have now been finalised withWhitmuir Organic Farm. The firstdelivery to the LEAP Office on ChurchStreet will be on the Thursday 25thApril. Membership is £3 eachfortnight, which secures a free deliveryslot for the next scheduled delivery ofyour shopping list of organic fruit andvegetables from local growers andsuppliers. For more information,please contact Susie Herteleersusie@myleapproject.orgEaster MenuGood Friday, Saturday & Easter SundaySet menu available from £12.95Kids menu availableNew opening hours Available!Open Friday - Sunday for meals & snacksFor information or bookings of any of the abovecall Liz Callaghan01505 842 153 Ext. 3Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Or book for your special occasion.Everyone welcome! 25p daily membership may applyBookings call 01505 842 153Interested in the eating orgrowing of seasonal, localproduce?Lochwinnoch’s Food Group; ‘EatLochwinnoch’ would love to hear fromyou. The next meeting is on the 25thApril, at 4.30pm at the LEAP office, 22Church Street. All welcome, pleasecome along.LEAP Car Club – One Year OnThe Car Club has now been running fora full year, and in that time membershiphas grown to 33 in Lochwinnoch, withanother 5 members in Bridge of Weirwhere the Club opened in January. Ourfirst members are signing up foranother year, and we are grateful to thecommunity for nearly alwaysremembering not to park in the Club’sdesignated spaces behind the McKillop!The Club really is a community affair.Run on a not for profit basis, the Clubhas allowed some folk that wouldn’thave a car otherwise to get about, but atthe same time has enabled a number ofvillagers to sell their cars, getting themoff the road has a consequentialpositive environmental effect.We look forward to another year inLochwinnoch, and thank all ourmembers and the community at largefor their support. If anyone isinterested in finding out more aboutjoining the club, to only pay for a carwhen you need it, please contact Dianediane@myleapproject.orgIf you would like to know more aboutany aspect of the LEAP project , pleasecontact us at info@myleapproject.org,drop in, or telephone the Hub at 22Church St, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AD,Tel: 01505 842 530EggsellentRenfrewshire Council is said to haveapproved plans for an ostrich farmnear Lochwinnoch.It is hoped that surplus eggs can besold in village outlets and giantomelettes offered in The Junction.Wednesday ClubNext meeting is Wednesday 17th AprilGuest is Hugh Kerr withDIAPORAMAA photographic slide show.16
Flower of the Month - CelosiaAvailable in two different varieties with distinct differences: one beingwavy coral like resembling the human brain, the other tall soft andfeathery giving you the uncontrollable urge to reach out and touch thusmaking it an extremely tactile flower. It becomes available from Aprilto November peaking from May to September and comes in a variety ofrich colours.Celosia is a member of the Amaranthaceae family originating from thetropical regions therefore prefers its environment to be warm so wouldnot fare well on a draughty window ledge; in the right place it shouldhave a vase life of around 4 -5 days making it not the most value formoney for longevity but rather for eye candy.When you get them home re-cut stems, remove all foliage and addflower food; removing the leaves prolongs the flowers’ life. Howeverany good florist should have removed all leaves for you. If not alreadydone, try teaming this very tactile flower with bright vibrant colours orgreen chrysanthemum blooms for the double wow factor.Although not a traditional wedding flower it would add vibrancy andtexture to tied arrangements. Would work well in a tropical theme orteamed with similar vivid colours and foliages maybe for an autumnalwedding.Useless trivia: an edible variety, grown in Nigeria is known as “SokoYokoto” which means “make husbands fat and happy” - every man’sdream.Happy April Fool’s day!Gillian ConnollyThe Quirky FloristCastle Semple Sailing Club - Winter SeriesThis year Castle Semple Sailing Club held its first ever Winter Seriesotherwise known as the " No Wind until the last Sunday Winter Series".The series started in mid February with balmy almost spring typeweather with moderate to light winds, the second and third Sunday'ssaw a gradual deterioration both in temperature and wind and finishedearly March in a blizzard of snow and gusting winds. A total of 13boats and 22 people took part over the four Sundays. The first Sundaysaw 12 boats take to the water with 7 on each of the following twoSundays and finally a mere three boats braved the Arctic weather on 10March.Everyone was grateful for the warming soup and refreshmentsprovided, none more so than Iain Hardy and Arthur Logan whomanned the rescue boat on the final Sunday.The overall winner of the series was Steve Davison (GP14 and laser),second was Crawford Johnstone (Enterprise) and third was JonHasler (Vago). Special mention must be made of young RossMcGlennon (Enterprise) who did well in all the races he took part inand will be someone to watch out for during the coming season. Fullresults on the club website.The Club starts its new season in early April and welcomes newmembers. The Club will be taking part in the RYA Push the Boat OutDay on Saturday 18 May. This is a come and try day for members ofthe public, see in the Centre at Castle Semple Loch for further detailsand website.As it’s the beginning of April and the new season it seems a good idea tosmarten up the fleet while showing a bit of national pride. Members ingood standing are asked to collect Saltire paint from the clubhouse todecorate the hull of their boat.www.castlesemplesc.co.uk17
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