269 February 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Sun 19 February
Sat 25 February
The Clydebank Citadel Band
St Machar’s Church, Kilbarchan Road,
Bridge of Weir 3pm
Music for all tastes. Tickets available at church or
from Morven 612286. £5 Incl. Refreshments.
Tue 21 February
Strathgryffe Medical Practice -
Carers Meeting
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge
of Weir 10am
All carers who are patients at the practice are
invited to this meeting - come along and meet
other carers who may have similar experiences
to your own. A member of the team from
Renfrewshire Carers Centre will be there, as well
as a speaker who will discuss power of attorney.
Please contact Anne Findlay, practice manager,
on 01505 613240, for further information and
to advise if you wish to attend.
Wed 22 February
Tartan Walk
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip
Road, Lochwinnoch 11am (2 hours)
Don some tartan and gather for a walk and a
traditional singsong!. Call 01505 842882 for
further information.
Sat 25 - Sun 26 Feb
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip
Road, Lochwinnoch
9.30am to 4pm both days
This course teaches you to drive a powerboat
safely in any environment. Call 01505 842882 for
further information and to book. £150.
Sat 25 February
Lochwinnoch Explorers:
Madagascar!
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
10am to 12noon
Swishing Event/Ladies Night
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road,
Brookfield 7.30pm
Bring along your new or nearly new items you no
longer wear and exchange them for something
new-to-you! Make the most of what you’ve got
hanging in your wardrobe, drawers or in boxes.
You can sample beauty treatments, a raffle, bar
and refreshments. Tickets available by e-mailing
brookfieldvpa@gmail.com Come along and join
in the fun! In conjunction with LEAP Bridge of
Weir. £5.
Sun 26 February
Wetland Guided Walk
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
12noon to 2pm
Whether you have a general interest in wildlife,
or would like to hone your bird watching skills,
then this is the walk for you! At the end, come
back to the centre for a warm drink and a biccie!
Stout footwear and clothing suitable for the
Scottish outdoors are strongly recommended.
Please book, as places are limited. Cost: Adults:
£5; Children: £3 (RSPB members: £3/£2). Tel:
01505 842 663.
Wed 1 March
Evening Talk: The African
Experience by Joe Knapman
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
7.30pm to 9pm
As a frequent traveller to the continent, Joe has
much experience of Africa’s wildlife, from Ethiopia
and Kenya in the east to South Africa and Namibia
in the south. Along with tales of his exciting
travels, he will also showcase some of his fantastic
photographs of Africa’s varied and spectacular
wildlife. Please pay when booking as places are
limited (refunds available if cancelled over 48hrs
before). Cost: Adults: £5; Children: £3 (RSPB
members: £3/£2). Tel: 01505 842 663.
Thu 2 March
St Columba’s Creative
Communities Event
every Monday
Lochwinnoch Community Walk
The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am
This event will not take place on public
holidays.
every Tuesday
Bishopton Belles Line Dancing
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm
Beginner/Improver class. All welcome. Call David
or Mair 07886 034037.
Postnatal Support Group
Paisley Abbey 10.30am - 12noon
Crèche facilities available along with access to
free counselling services if required.
every Wednesday
Knitting Group
Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon
Knitters of all levels welcome!
Skinny Minnies
Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir 7pm - 8pm
For a healthier, slimmer, more energetic you!
every Thursday
Weekly Volunteer Group
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Conservation Volunteers - adult group.
Newcomers always welcome.
every Saturday
Weekly Volunteer Group
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm
Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers
always welcome.
every Sunday
Weekly Volunteer Group
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon
Youth volunteer Group - age 12 - 18 years.
Newcomers always welcome.
Houston Litter Crew
Co-op car park 10am – 11.45am
All volunteers welcome and all equipment
supplied.
Thu 2 March
An Evening of Acoustic Music
and Blues
2nd & 4th Wednesday
BoW Senior Citizens Club
Cargill Hall 7 - 9pm
Tea, biscuits & a raffle each meeting along with
entertainment. Contact Sheila Patterson for
further information on 01505 690521.
1st & 3rd Thurs monthly
‘Outlook’
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm
Social activities group for the community in
Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local
issues of interest. Everyone welcome.
Crafty Hobbies
Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm
No previous craft experience necessary. Call
Lorna on 01505 612844 for further details.
2nd Wednesday monthly
Inverclyde Carers Outreach
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm
Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk
or call: 01475 735180.
2nd Thursday monthly
Sòlas Bereavement Support Group
The group meets in the Kidston Hall. 6.30pm -
8.30pm. Everyone welcome.
3rd Friday monthly
Hearing Aid Clinic
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm
Personnel are at The Bridge for the issue of
hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.
2nd Saturday monthly
‘Brunch & Browse’
St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm
Home made soups, home baking, tea, coffee,
books & lots of stalls. Great value! Disabled
access. £4.
last Friday monthly
TheTerrace
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall
Homemade soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee,
biscuits. £4. Good food and company.
last Saturday monthly
Table Top Sale
Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm
This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for
details.
Calling all children! Come along and learn about
nature, but most importantly, get dirty and
have fun doing it! We’ll be learning all about
Madagascar – need we say more?! Please wear
suitable clothing for being outdoors. Ages: 5 to
14 years. Please note that all children aged 8 and
under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking
essential. Cost: £5 (£3 RSPB members) (adults
go free). Tel: 01505 842 663.
St Columba’s School, Duchal Road,
Kilmacolm 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Glasgow: Mapping the City Venue: The Library,
The Girdwood Building, St Columba’s School,
Gryffe Road, Kilmacolm (please use Gryffe Road
entrance). Cost: Free. Join author John Moore
as he takes us on a unique and fascinating tour
of Glasgow from its pre-industrial beginnings to
the modern day via its old maps. He will also
talk about the maps of old Renfrewshire. Email
vfinnigan@st-columbas.org to reserve a place.
Kilbarchan Old Library, 9 High Barholm,
Kilbarchan, Johnstone 7.30 pm
Port Glasgow singer/songwriter John Morgan and
local acoustic band Tin Biscuit perform a selection
of acoustic & blues. To book phone the Old Library
on 01505 706070 or Robert Wilson, Tin Biscuit
Band - 07415 119754. £5.
Sat 4 March
MND Coffee Morning
Kilmacolm Community Centre,
Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm
10am to 12noon
Please come to our coffee morning to raise funds
for MND (Motor Neurone Disease). Ticket £3.
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Loch Lomond Shores
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Paisley Cross
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