58 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk Quarriers United FC 12 Years On and Time for New Blood Quarriers Utd FC started in 2004 with a vision to establish a fl ourishing local football club. We have had 12 years of success with the first under 8 team still going strong now at under 19!! Other age groups beneath them have started and developed but only the 2005 age group are thriving along with a small 2007 group, so now let’s promote youth football locally. The club itself has continually developed, having our own pitches at both 11- a-side and 7-a-side and changing rooms and a very supportive committee to keep the club running. However to push on into the next period for the club we need to fi nd local parents who want to assist in providing local developmental football for children. The club are happy to support people who want to volunteer by helping them with coach development and team set up. Over the years we have supported young coaches who are keen to learn, with local lad Nick Loftus starting his coaching at Quarriers and now a professional coach in Norway. “It has been a fantastic journey thus far and it is amazing to watch the under 19’s go from wee boys to now playing as young men understanding football and also learning the important life skill of teamwork.” says coach Graham Robertson. Developmental football is both for girls and boys and the club have had some success developing both girls and boys who have gone on to play football within the professional set up. “Quarriers Utd has built up a great local presence and is admired within local football. It is now time for another generation of parents and volunteers to step forward and help to provide local football for young people. We have the infrastructure and we are prepared to support volunteers in every way possible to ensure the club continues to flourish and children get a chance to play locally” says QUFC Chairman Stewart Cumming. If you are keen to help in anyway please call Stewart Cumming on 01505 610689 or Graham Robertson on 01505 615344 or 07764 287005. Adult Tap Lessons Learn a new skill and have fun exercising. Suitable for beginners upwards. Saturday lunchtime: The Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm. PA13 4LE. For more information please contact, Gail Ashley (MBATD) on 01475 531336. www.gailashleyschoolofdance.co.uk Email: contact@gailashleyschoolofdance.co.uk Castle Semple Sailing Club With the club’s unofficial Winter Winchester Whacky Pursuit Series drawing to a close, the official winter series started in late February. The winter sailing has brought plenty of entertainment and some challenging weather conditions and sometimes not so challenging but members were desperate to take part and prepared to endure often freezing damp conditions just to be out on the water. The commitment and camaraderie has been brilliant over an otherwise dull and damp winter. However for 2 members, Rear Commodore Arthur Logan and his wife Fiona, sunny Barbados beckons. At the end of <strong>March</strong>, Arthur and Fiona will be fl ying off to the sun to represent the club at the GP14 Worlds in Barbados and we wish them all the very best of luck However, rumour has it that Fiona is more concerned about the stories that sharks lurk in the seas surrounding the sailing area rather than the actual winning of races. I am sure that Arthur will soon have her focussing on the race once they are they there. The boat has already been packed up and put in a container ready for the voyage. Over 100 boats are expected to take part in the event, lets hope it doesn’t make the news for the wrong reasons as the event held in 2014 did at Strangford Lough when a number of boats capsized when a sudden squall broke out. We are sure they will have a great time and wish them all the very best of luck. 50th Anniversary - Sunday 29 May The Club will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and will be holding a fun sailing day Sunday 29 May. If you would like to come along and join us please email via our website www/castlesemplesc.co.uk Burns Supper Laughter is said to be the best medicine and along with a fine meal and music, there was certainly plenty of all when Ranfurly Castle members enjoyed a host of outstanding speakers at their Annual Burns Supper. Included on the top table was Eleanor Cannon, Chairperson of Scottish Golf, and member of Ranfurly Castle who gave a very entertaining reply to The Toast to the Lassies. Ian McCosh, past president of Renfrewshire Golf Union addressed the haggis and was given a standing ovation for his flawless recital of Tam o’ Shanter, especially his dancing, having only had a plaster cast removed from his ankle earlier in the day. Rev Ian Miller, “Freeman of West Dunbartonshire” gave an excellent and amusing Immortal Memory, without even referencing the fact that he shares Dunbartonshire Freeman status along with Rabbie Burns. While past club Captain Alan Gordon toasted The Lassies and had everyone in stitches of laughter with a barrage of witty stories and jokes, Club captain Paul Morrell presided and kept the evening flowing. Club member Ronald Aitchison piped the haggis and captivated the audience with his rendition of Holy Willy’s prayer, suitably attired in full length night gown and hat. Musical entertainment was provided by John Armit, singing without instrumental accompaniment and some questionable harmonising from his audience! Left to Right: Paul Morrell - Club Captain, Eleanor Cannon - Scottish Golf Chairperson & Joy McLeod - Lady Captain New Catering Franchise - Stewart Catering We are delighted to announce that Heather and Louise, operating as Stewart Catering, have been appointed as our new Catering and Bar Management partner. Stewart Catering are already a very successful and popular feature at Old Course Ranfurly and have been looking for avenues to expand their business. Having already experienced their talents and skills for the recent Burns Supper, we look forward to seeing them spread their ideas and enthusiasm throughout the membership when they officially start on February 29th. Heather and Louise — Stewart Catering 45th Celebrate Cubs’ 100th Birthday in Style In February, 45th Greenock and District (Quarriers Village) celebrated the Cubs’ 100th birthday with a night of campfire songs and star gazing. The Cubs invited Beavers, Scouts and Explorers to join them along with parents and friends as they did a night hike to the field near Bridge of Weir where the party was being held. The 45th enjoyed hotdogs and burgers with homemade soup and, of course, smores. Later they joined in campfire songs and did some star gazing before a fantastic firework display to round off the evening. Thanks very much to everyone who helped make the evening such a success and especially Steve and Anna Newman for the use of the field for the party.
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