jan-13 - Lochwinnoch Online

Lochwinnoch getsadded valueAdded value is not something onewould in normal parlance sayabout the Calder Drama GroupPlays, but in the intervals of theirlatest pantomime the thoughtarose. I had been privileged towatch Margaret Dolan and herfriends making those amazingcostumes for months and likeeveryone else had to keep thesecret. Then the play itself greatlyadded to the well-being ofLochwinnoch’s people, takingthem, for a few hours, out ofeveryday life in to a world offantasy. The crowning in moreways than one, as the audience willknow, of a big team effort.Added value is more usuallythought of in terms of metalconverted into something like amotor car, or building aggregatesinto a house and we have atendency in these straightenedtimes to think along those lines;but on quite a different plane isthe playwright who conjures up aplay with feathered birds forcharacters, brings in our real liveBird Sanctuary and even gets ourmuch loved Zul on board. Thatsort of added value conjured out ofthin air is the greatest increase onecould possibly imagine.Just at the right moment too, ifevidence was needed, thatLochwinnoch is on its wayforward: this pantomime gave it.From all quarters one hears newsof people making extra efforts toget things moving.All the clubs are developing,householders are makingimprovements, and the Councilsare being sensibly practical. Byand large there is a feeling thatwe are coping in every sphere.Even the ground underfoot waschanged in November whenbecause of a threatened storm theLoch level was lowered and thepuddles disappeared from theLochside roads.Roll on 2013 and let’s makesomething of it.Alan LovegreenElderly ForumThe St Andrew's Day lunch at thegolf club was a great success.The food and service provided byLiz Callaghan & her team plusbar staff was excellent as was themusic from Karpaul.The committee of the ElderlyForum would like to thank thefollowing who donated prizes tothe raffle held at the event:Cllr Andy DoigCut & CareHeritage ButcherJohn Wilson BakerKeystoreLa Dolce VitaNow & ThenPenmans PharmacyPower DoorsThe Brown BullThe Corner BarThe JunctionThe Post OfficeThe Three Churches Innplus lots of donations fromLocal SolicitorsProviding Personal ServiceWhether you’re buyingor selling a home or are unsureof your rights on any legal matterthe experienced team at JJ McCoshwill provide an individualservice from expertswith local knowledge.Partner, and local resident,Ian Briggs is more than happy toconsult at your home, and there is nocharge for the first meeting.Feel free to get in touch to speakto our team and see how we can help.Telephone:01294 832112Email:info@jjmccosh.co.ukindividual members.Our next forum meeting is onThursday 31st January 2013 at1.30pm.Representatives from The RedCross are coming to tell us of theirwork in the UK and worldwide.The Tbar is back on Tuesday 8thand the lunch club on Thursday10th.TCTCharityAuctionAnother great night at the Brown BullAuction. The unofficial total raised atthe auction was £5,119, with raffleticket money still to be added in.Fantastic!Many thanks to Laura and Fergus andall the staff at the Brown Bull, pluseveryone who donated gifts orservices, and of course everyone whocame along and supported the eventand showed the usual terrificenthusiasm and generosity with theirbids.John Delaney2