263 August 2016 - Gryffe Advertizer

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40 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 07731 923970 e: info@advertizer.co.uk kilmacolm & quarriers kilmacolm & quarriers Good progress is being made on the £4.3m refurbishment of Kilmacolm Primary School. The new outdoor multiuse games area has been installed and the overall project is approximately 75% complete and on track to be completed in October as planned. Pupils and staff will move in after the school holidays in October. The Council’s Environment & Regeneration Committee, at its meeting on 28 April, allocated £58,000 for environmental improvements in the centre of the village and in addition allocated £20,500 to Quarrier’s Village. Landscape architects, commissioned by the council, have put forward proposals for enhancing both village centres. The proposals for Kilmacolm include making improvements to pedestrian areas in the village centre and making improvements to the cycle network by introducing kerbs and clearly defi ning pedestrian and cycle routes and improving the quality of leftover space. The proposals for Quarrier’s Village include creating an arrival point for cyclists on route 75, introducing seating areas containing heritage information and introducing an area overlooking the River Gryffe. It is now intended that consultation will be undertaken with Kilmacolm Community Council in order to decide what projects are taken forward as part of the available funding. At the June meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council there was a discussion about the funding and it was agreed that a more detailed discussion on potential projects would take place at the August meeting. We would encourage you to attend the August meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council and submit any ideas for utilising the funding to improve the village centres. Two pieces of environmental improvement work are set to be carried out to Birkmyre Park at a cost of £40,000. The old fence at the putting green will be replaced with a new fence and a surface coating will be applied to the path around the grassed area of the park. Both of these improvements will make a positive difference to Birkmyre Park. At the June meeting of the Kilmacolm Primary Parent Partnership, representatives from Scottish Gas Networks, who are involved in gas mains replacement work in the village, were in attendance to kindly offer to support the school with any outdoor improvements. As a result of the discussions the staff from Scottish Gas Networks will now work with the nursery to improve the outdoor area. Well Done to Scottish Gas Networks for giving something back to the community, which will benefi t the school. Councillor McColgan - My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 16 August, 6pm – 7pm, in Kilmacolm Community Centre and on Monday 29 August, 6pm – 7pm pm, in St Francis’ Primary School, Port Glasgow. You can reach me on 01475 712727 (during offi ce hours) and 07881 280016 (anytime) or by emailing me at james.mccolgan@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Greenock PA15 1LY. You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my website: http:// jamesmccolgan.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @jamesmccolgan. Councillor McCabe - My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 9 August, 6pm - 7pm, in Boglestone Community Centre, Port Glasgow and on Tuesday 30 August, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, in Kilmacolm Community Centre. You can also contact me directly to discuss any matters that are of concern to you by telephone on 01475 712020 (during offi ce hours) and 871368 (home) or by email to Stephen.McCabe@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at 10 Victoria Gardens, Kilmacolm PA13 4HL. You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my blog: http://councillorstephenmccabe.blogspot.com/ and follow me on Twitter @ CllrSMcCabe. kilmacolm & quarriers Kilmacolm Bridge Club Kilmacolm Bridge Club resumes play on Monday 5th September. We meet in the New Community Centre and play commences at 7.15pm. The Club is a member of the Scottish Bridge Union with two teams playing in the Renfrewshire Bridge League. We welcome new members to the Club and during the fi rst three weeks of September, you are invited to come along as playing guests and check out the competitive but friendly play of duplicate bridge together. For further information, please contact the Club Secretary, Sheena Clayton, on 01505 873802 kilmacolm & quarriers Kilmacolm Hall to Hire The Guide Hut on Woodrow Avenue is a great venue with easy access near to the village centre. Newly refurbished main hall, with additional kitchen facilities and outdoor area. Perfect for children’s parties, weekly classes and one off special occasions. For further information contact Carol on 01505 874428. kilmacolm & quarriers Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village Centres - Environmental Enhancements Inverclyde Council have established an Inverclyde Town and Village Environmental Fund - a portion of which has been allocated to fund projects aimed at enhancing the village centres of Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village. The larger amount of these allocated funds will be spent on projects proposed by Inverclyde Council. These proposals are the outcome of assessments and feasibility studies undertaken by a fi rm of suitably skilled and experienced consultants commissioned by Inverclyde Council. There has been some initial consultation with the Kilmacolm Community Council. The consultation will be extended to include the residents and traders of Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village who are invited to attend a presentation of the proposals at the 30 August meeting of the Kilmacolm Community Council. The meeting will be held in the Kilmacolm Community Centre starting at 7:30pm. In addition to the funding of the village centre enhancements proposed by Inverclyde Council, a £10,000 Community Spend Budget has been allocated to each of Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village to fund projects - proposed by community members or groups - which will enhance the village centres and enrich the experience of those who live, work or visit there. The Kilmacolm Community Council have been given the responsibility to agree which of the proposed community projects - it could be more than one in each village - should be funded or part funded from the Community Spend Budget. It is planned to agree these awards at the 27 September 2016 meeting of the Kilmacolm Community Council. Those villagers, village groups or organisations who have suggestions for enhancements to either the Kilmacolm or Quarriers Village are asked to contact secretary@kilmacolmcc.co.uk in the fi rst instance to start a formal application process. A third village related initiative from Inverclyde Council is Shop Frontage Improvements. The aims and objectives of this scheme are to promote and encourage good shop front and advertisement design, invest in town and village centres, and protect heritage areas and support conservation. Details of this scheme will be presented at the 30th August 2016 meeting of the Kilmacolm Community Council which is an added incentive to attend the meeting. kilmacolm & quarriers Sponsored Slimmers Race for Life! 12 local slimmers who have lost more than 16st between them raised over £400 for Cancer Research UK after they laced up their trainers and swapped their usual meeting place for Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm, to hold their own Slimming World does Race for Life event on 16th July. Before joining Slimming World, many of the slimmers did very little physical activity, but after getting support to become more active, the Kilmacolm group and their Consultant Kirsty all managed to complete the 5km race with big smiles on their faces. The group has helped them to eat healthily, lose weight and become more active - and ultimately improve their health and happiness. The event aimed to raise funds for CRUK whilst also raising awareness of the importance of keeping a healthy weight in reducing the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Kirsty, who runs the Kilmacolm Slimming World group says: “It was a fantastic event – the atmosphere was electric! Everyone was so supportive of each other, just as they are in group, and we saw young, old, male and female participants enter, all with a broad range of ability and fi tness level. Entrants could run, walk, or skip across the fi nish line – whatever they wanted – as long as they enjoyed it!” Slimming World’s ‘Body Magic’ programme encourages members to start with small goals and fi nd something they enjoy doing. This might be walking to collect the kids from school, gardening or hitting the dance fl oor on a night out! What’s important is to do something almost every day and make physical activity a habit. If you’d like to know more, call Kirsty on 07444 066462 or pop along to the group, which is held every Monday at 5.30 & 7.30 at the Masonic Hall in Glebe Road.
@GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk august 2016 41 41 kilmacolm & quarriers As I write this piece I have received at short notice an invitation to meet our new Prime Minister Theresa May, in Edinburgh, following her initial meeting with the First Minister. Bit peeved that the PM did not wish to meet me fi rst! I admired David Cameron but have been impressed with Mrs May’s Unionist credentials. The Scottish Government has overturned the decision by Inverclyde Council to refuse a wind farm above Greenock and Port Glasgow in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The location is in the Parish of Kilmacolm and the 8,110 metre high turbines will be visible for miles. There were 700 representations against and ONE in favour. This is a shocking decision and goes totally against local democracy. I keep hearing from Ms Sturgeon about ‘the wish of the Scottish people‘ being respected, what about the ‘wish of the people of Inverclyde‘ being respected. I attended the opening ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Scottish Parliament. It was very professional and the Riding that followed in the Royal Mile brought together representatives of many youth groups and organisations. Her Majesty was the class act and her call to politicians to be calm and collected was most apt. The KPS summer service as always featured the P7 leavers. The youngsters put on a fi ne show and showcased their many musical talents and we wish them good fortune as they move to High school. The contribution by the Reverend Fraser Donaldson was very relevant to all the pupils. Many members of the Angel Voices choir live in the village and their Summer Concert entertained us all with a most varied programme. It was a pleasure to present the prizes at our assisted needs junior school, Craigmarloch. This school is part of the Port Glasgow Community Campus and is in my opinion the very best use of the public purse that is possible. The head Eileen Stewart has retired and we should be grateful for her many years of service to our less able but no less valued citizens. Port Glasgow and St Stephens High School presentations of The Adams Family and Bugsy Malone were quite outstanding. There were many superb performances but Adam Docherty of Kilmacolm and PGHS stole the show, again. The Armed Forces Day Service of Thanksgiving was held at Paisley Abbey. Anne Hall the Provost of Renfrewshire, Guy Clark the Lord-Lieutenant and my self as Depute Provost of Inverclyde all gave readings. There are many current and past members of the Forces living in the village and it is important that we acknowledge formally our gratitude to these men and women. On the 1st of July I attended a 7.15am service to mark the Centenary Commemoration of the opening offensives of the Battle of the Somme. Having visited the Somme battle sites last year with the local Army Cadets I felt that the BBCs coverage of the Vigil at St Pauls and the events at the Thiepval Memorial really captured the horror, the courage and unnecessary loss of so many young lives. I can be contacted at 01475 741969 and 712727 and 07766 992294. email david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk My surgery is 13th August 10am - 11am at the Cargill kilmacolm & quarriers It is very welcome news to learn that additional funding from the Scottish Government has been granted to tackle further fl ooding problems in Inverclyde. This additional funding will allow for four more Inverclyde fl ooding schemes to go ahead of which three are in ward 1 at Glenmosston Burn (Kilmacolm), Gotter Water (Quarrier’s Village) and Bouverie Burn in Port Glasgow. This work once complete will tackle the fl ooding that has occurred for too long around these areas. I was pleased to see at the recent Inverclyde Leisure Awards that Birkmyre Gym and Port Glasgow Community Centre were among the winners. It is great to see that two well used local leisure facilities in ward 1 are performing so well. Two head teachers - Alan Dick at Port Glasgow High School and Eileen Stewart at Craigmarloch - both in ward 1 schools sadly retired at the end of June having served Inverclyde so well over many years. We wish both Alan and Eileen all the very best in retirement and for the future. My next surgeries in August will be advertised in the local newspaper, on the Inverclyde Council website and my surgery posters. Anyone wanting to contact me between surgeries can do so by phoning me through my offi ce on 01475 712727, my mobile 07747 765 839 or by emailing me at jim.macleod@inverclyde.gov.uk or writing to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Greenock, PA15 1LY. kilmacolm & quarriers The OUTLOOK group is open to all residents of Kilmacolm meeting together on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly to share a varied programme of activities. We meet in Kidston Hall at 2pm on Thurs 1st Sept for a welcome back afternoon, which will include a quiz, holiday photos of Rio, and afternoon tea. The programme for September to December will be available. We try to invite speakers from a range of community issues and topics for your interest, we slot in musical entertainment, gentle keep fi t, but always of course, refreshments provided by the talented bakers in the OUTLOOK team. Everyone welcome. kilmacolm & quarriers St Colm’s RC Church Coffee Morning Saturday 27 August, 10am - 12pm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm Please come and join us for tea and cakes, home baking to buy, face painting, games and stalls. All welcome - Kilmacolm Community Centre. kilmacolm & quarriers Kilmacolm Spiritualist Church Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm. Help every Tuesday @ 7.30pm. kilmacolm & quarriers Kilmacolm Annual Flower Show Saturday 3rd September Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm This will be held in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm, doors open at 11 am. Immediately following the judging of exhibits. Presentation of trophies is at 3.30pm, with the sale of fl owers and produce following on at 4pm. Schedules are available from Show Secretary, Jill Russell - phone on 01505 872393 for a copy. Exhibits should be brought to the Hall on Friday 2nd between 6pm - 10pm. We are looking forward to welcoming you to a top quality Show fi lled with Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Tubs and Hanging Baskets, Novices section, plus the wonders of the Baking/Jams, and Floral Art exhibits. The ever popular children’s Picture Gallery will be a highlight of the Show, thanks to Kilmacolm Primary School. The Willow Tea Room will be open throughout the Show for refreshments. Please come along and support the Annual Flower Show. kilmacolm & quarriers
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