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Councillor Arthur’s Report Although I am a member of LMEG (Lochwinnoch Millennium Events Group) along with Carol Gemmell, Graeme Skelton, David McCusker, Duncan Bremner and Sue Richardson, it would be remiss of me not to mention how great the village Christmas Lights are and how wonderful it was to see such a large turnout from our community for the switch-on back in early December. My thanks to all the celebrities that performed the countdowns, the helpers who put the lights up, those who made donations, The Junction for the mulled wine and to my colleagues in the LMEG team for their enthusiasm. Well done all. Once again the annual New Year’s Dance was a massive success and a terrific evening. It’s great to see such a large group of people enjoying themselves from start to finish. Thanks to Julie, Fiona and Laura for organising it and also for raising funds for St.Vincent’s Hospice. Thanks also to Margaret and Laura our McKillop Hall caretakers who once again volunteered to open up the hall and to Lochwinnoch Community Council for their continuous support. This was the 9th year of our Hogmanay walk and it was the best weather that we’ve had. This year’s walk, entitled Walk of Witness, started at Auld Simon, then to Calder Church, Parish Church and finishing at Our Lady of Fatima Church. A healthy number attended and after sermon and prayers there was time for a chat over a cuppa. Renfrewshire Council are about to finalise a six-year investment programme making sure all 13,000 council houses in Renfrewshire meet the new Scottish Housing Quality Standard which comes into force by 2015. Working with the Scottish Government, Renfrewshire Council administration have found the solution which will unlock total housing investment amounting to £140 million over the next six years. The Scottish Government has announced an additional £10 million to the Central Heating Programme for this year. This will allow the programme to reach a greater number of fuel poor households than it was originally anticipated between now and the end of March 2009. Prioritisation has been extended to cover the pensioner households. Further information is available from:- Scottish Gas, Freepost, SCO 4421, Edinburgh, EH6 OBR; or you can telephone them on their freephone number: 0800 316 1653. My next Surgery is on Saturday 17th January but there is no need to wait for a Surgery if you require my help, you can contact me on 843507 and we can agree a time when we can meet. Councillor David Arthur Lochwinnoch Elderly Forum The Forum had no meeting in December, however enjoyed an excellent lunch in the Bowling Club on the 16th. Our thanks to Mr and Mrs Jamieson and other club members for their services and to Isabel Pratt and team for their well-received catering. Many thanks also to local businesses who generously gave donations for the raffle. We were also very pleased to be given parliamentary whisky from both Trish Godman MSP and Douglas Alexander MP. Local businesses who donated were The Corner Bar, Key Store, The Heritage Market, Pharmacy, The Cafe, The Junction, Cut & Care, Garthland, The Paper Shop, Now & Then, Spar, John Wilson (baker) and The Brown Bull. Some individual Forum members also donated prizes. Our membership has increased over the last few months, some due to their attendance at our successful T-bar in the McKillop on Tuesday mornings. This is run by Reta Parr and her group of volunteers. From April, the T-bar will also be opening on Thursday mornings. Our next meeting is on Thursday 29th January at 1pm in the McKillop Institute. All over 55 are welcome. My best wishes for 2009 to all Forum members. Gordon Nicholl (acting chairman). Lily Rose Bridal Boutique Designer Bridal gowns by Allure, Sweetheart Gowns, Linea Raffaelli, Trudy Lee, Nicola Anne and Sophia Tolli. Order Order Order your your your Junior Junior Junior Prom. Prom. Dresses Dresses now now ! ! Also stocking bridesmaid and prom. gowns, jewellery, tiaras, veils, shoes, hats and fascinators. Contact Heather on 01505 843459 & 07834 419585 for an appointment or visit www.lilyrosebridal.co.uk 30 Church Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AD St. Vincent's Hospice Recycling We can raise money by recycling:- Mobile Phones, Ink Cartridges, Stamps Foreign Coins, Old/broken Jewellery. These can be handed in to our shops in Renfrew, Johnstone, Linwood, Lochwinnoch, Paisley, Barrhead and Bridge Of Weir or at the Hospice itself. Unwanted Gifts Do you have any unwanted gifts that are in new or very good condition. Our Fundraising Team run various raffles, tombolas, etc at a number of events and donations of unwanted gifts or bottles can go a long way in helping to raise vital funds. For more information on any of the above, please contact Lorraine Valentine or Jane Cox in the Fundraising Team on Tel: 01505 705635 or by email at: lorraine.valentine@svh.co.uk or jane.cox@svh.co.uk
Antiques, Curios and Crafts A dynamic selection of oils, watercolours and limited edition prints. Bespoke crafts by local artisans, vintage and contemporary jewellery. Well worth discovering for yourself. The Barn on the Farm, open 10am till late every day. Contact Greta Logan on Tel: 01505 683338 Mob: 07786 720586 e-mail: greta@thestirrupcup.co.uk www.thestirrupcup.co.uk West Bankside Farm, Geirston Rd, Kilbirnie, KA25 7LQ Just opposite the Golf Course on the Largs Rd. Valentine’s Gala Ceilidh is on Saturday 14th February The band, by popular demand, is ' The Last Tram Tae Auchenshuggle'. Tickets available from the middle of January from the usual outlets. Lochwinnoch Arts Festival March 26-29th 2009 Events will include Godspell musical Guest writer Janice Galloway Jazz/Folk and Classical music Arts and crafts Children’s events and more. Lochwinnoch Gala Day takes place this year on Saturday 13th June So mark that date in your diaries. It promises to be another exciting event. Our theme this year is Country and Western. If you think you can help us out in any way at all with this Gala Day, please contact Christine on 07815 087794. Recycling In January 2008, the Scottish Government outlined ambitious plans for a Zero Waste Scotland. The aim of the plan is to maximise recycling, minimise waste and ensure products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled. Buying an antique of any kind has been the ultimate in recycling long before it became “fashionable.” The products are certainly reused and very often repaired. At the Stirrup Cup we not only offer an excellent restoration service but we can transform furniture based on our recommendations or on your own requirements. This can be achieved by using differing paint techniques, such as distressing, ageing and liming. Other techniques comprise, stencilling, decoupage, freehand and mosaic. LOCHWINNOCH ART GROUP NEWS First of all, Lochwinnoch Art Group wishes everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. Our first meeting of 2009 will take place on - Monday 19th January at 7.30pm in the Lesser Hall, McKillop Institute. Helen Day will discuss Still Life using pencil tones. So, if you are interested then please come along (with pencil and paper!) for an interesting and informative evening. Everyone over the age of 18years is welcome. Our second meeting of 2009 is on - Monday 2nd February, same time, same place, and that evening will consist of Acrylic Techniques by Sandra Fowles. Anyone who comes to the group does not need to follow what is on the syllabus. You can come along and ' Do your own thing ' if that is what you prefer. Look forward to seeing you there. Christine Brown, Chairperson We constantly have items in stock which you can transform using your own imagination. This is not just confined to furniture but can include light fittings, glasses, frames, jugs, decanters, wooden boxes, etc. In addition to breathing new life into a variety of items, we do try to be environmentally friendly at The Stirrup Cup. We use low energy light bulbs, have a wood burning stove for heat and try to keep packaging to a minimum by reusing bubble wrap and polystyrene packing. Most “antique” furniture is still worth restoring. There will still be unwanted furniture in skip sites and land fills. An antique can be a unique item which not only enhances your home but ensures that you are doing your bit to “save the planet”. Arts and Crafts for Young Teens, Lochwinnoch The Chameleon Club workshops recommence on Saturday 10th January. Anyone aged 12+ who would like to try some arts and crafts workshops should come along. The classes are held at the RSPB Centre, Lochwinnoch, 2.00-4.00pm and led by professional artist, Cait Gould. Each session costs £10, which covers all materials too. Next session’s dates are: 10 th January, 31 st January, 28 th February and 21 st March. In the past the group have created stop-frame animation from characters they made in clay; mosaic frames; clay piggy banks (but being creative types, we ended up with a bird, haggis and a cat as well!). If you have a particular area of interest Cait will always try to incorporate it into the workshops. We hope to see you soon.
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