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22 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 07731 923970 e: info@advertizer.co.uk Kilmacolm Dramatic Society Pantomime is over for another year and I extend a huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who came to watch, tapped your toes and sang along with us. I hope you all enjoyed it and fi lled you full of festive cheer. Thank you to all the cast and crew who dedicate so much of their time and put in so much hard work to bring a little bit of theatre to your local area. For many children this can be their fi rst experience of theatre, so I hope we do our best to make it an enjoyable one (although some adults may not agree)! Sadly, many local dramatic groups no longer exist so thank you for your continuing support which has enabled us to keep going after more than 70 years. We are always looking for new members to help in any way you can whether it is on stage, back stage or front of house, so please get in touch if you are interested in joining us - just drop me an email. The greatest gift you can receive at Christmas is the presence of family and friends. So all that’s left for me to say is I hope you all enjoy doing just that. From all of us at KDS have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Kate PS/ Should you need new friends after Christmas, or indeed just to add to them, come and join us in the New Year!! Email: katewatt317@btinternet.com Early Announcement Lochwinnoch Arts Festival ‘17! ‘A village of culture and heritage’ This year’s festival will encourage us to come and try different art forms! We have many ‘Come and Try’ events as well as ‘Workshops’ for those who are profi cient at some Celtic music forms. Here are some of these events: Come and Try: • Pottery • Lindy hopping dance • Drawing • Poetry • Crafts • Felting • Screen printing • Singing • Penny whistle • Dance with your family Workshops: • Fiddle • Accordion • Bodhran The Colours of Paisley - The Tapestry of Renfrewshire The Tapestry of Renfrewshire project was offi cially and enthusiastically launched earlier this year. The launch was, most appropriately, held in Paisley Abbey and highlighted by Janice Forsyth on Radio Scotland’s Culture Show. It is anticipated that the Tapestry will be a major community and colourful contribution towards Paisley’s bid for City of Culture 2021. It is avidly hoped that, when completed, it will be housed in Paisley, as a further draw for tourists, for locals and as an important element of a clearly emerging Textile Trail within Scotland. This ambitious and exciting project is being led by a collaborative steering group of local organisation representatives and experts. Andrew Crummy, Scottish artist and designer - who drew the panels for the Battle of Prestonpans, the Great Tapestry of Scotland and the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry – is designing the panels. They will be based on the Old County of Renfrew boundary, depicted by Pont’s map of 1583. It is anticipated that the history will stretch from the Iron Age onwards, encompassing the future of Renfrewshire as it is known today. The Paisley thread industry is of global signifi cance. The desire is for the Tapestry to be stitched and woven with local threads and wools. Donations have started coming in and are welcome from all over the world – towards the Call To Yarns! Http://www.renfrewshiretapestry.org.uk/ donate-yarn/ Stitching: currently everyone is encouraged to download a tear drop pattern to stitch at leisure, or they can join in with stitching groups being held at the Paisley Thread Mill Museum and the RWH 1697 hub in Paisley. Http://www. renfrewshiretapestry.org.uk/the-project/ These tear drops will be used within the Tapestry project. Schools, stitching groups, charities and organisations have started to take an interest in the project. We encourage more to get in touch, as well as any individuals. Research must be accurate, outreach to every corner of the boundary and we welcome ideas for panels and for volunteers to take on a panel. We also welcome sponsorship for the panels and the project. Andrew Crummy pointed out: ‘the colours of Paisley’s threads are phenomenal’ – indeed they are engaging and inspiring. The Tapestry of Renfrewshire is a community project and everyone’s input will make the colours of people’s stories, Renfrewshire’s heritage and history shine through. No matter what talent people have, everyone is welcome – be it for stitching, administration or information gathering. You do not need to be a stitcher to be involved. Further Information, an application form and a pattern are all available on the website: www.renfrewshiretapestry.org.uk
@GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk december 2016 23 Celebrating 15 years in Johnstone “With so many more people opting to pay for their funerals in advance, it does mean we often get to deal with things without the emotional turmoil that can occur at an at-need funeral arrangement, and this can be so much easier on the family,” said John. “Whether you are 19 or ninety, you get to specify what format you would like your funeral to take, fancy with horses and carriage, or simple no frills or fuss. People don’t generally like to talk about their demise with family members; it’s sometimes easier with a professional, one who’ll ask all the right questions, ensuring that the plan is tailored to suit your requirements.” Setting up your own business is a massive step, but John has no regrets. ”In the 15 years I have become more involved in an amazing local community that has really supported the business and we have tried to give a little back by supporting our local clubs and societies, and getting involved in fundraising for charities such as St. Vincent’s.” John is also an active member of The Johnstone Business Consortium whose work ensures the town remains an important and valued shopping and community hub. Visit www.johnroach.co.uk for more information 2016 has been a big year for John Roach. In February he celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary and on December 24th it will be 15 years since he opened the doors of John Roach Funeral Services at number 4 Houstoun Square, in Johnstone Town Centre. “It doesn’t feel like 15 years, says John; that is until I look in the mirror” Together, the undertakers who work in the business have over 70 years of experience between them and since opening in 2001 they have carried out approaching 3,000 funerals in Johnstone and the surrounding area. As an undertaker, John has had many career highlights, but most recently has achieved some major recognition from his industry peers, having been nominated, in both 2015 and 2016 for funeral planner of the year, in Scotland, by Golden Charter. Honoured just to be nominated, John narrowly missed out on the gold medal, but was delighted to take his place on the podium as he accepted his award for being a top 3 fi nalist in both of the years that he was nominated. The other two main members of the team are Les Boyce, a local lad from Linwood, who is well known in the area, with over 20 years of experience in the trade, and Craig Munro, John’s brother-in-law, who joined the team in 2004. Despite being the baby of the team (by 4 and a half months) Craig has spent over 28 years working as a funeral director, bringing with him a wealth of experience in this very specialised business. Together, they combine to make up, possibly the fi nest team of funeral directors in the West of Scotland, as many of the testimonials on their website www.johnroach.co.uk would attest. It’s perhaps not the fi rst job most of us would “undertake”, however John and his team get the opportunity to support and help families at their very lowest time, when they really need a calming presence and sympathetic ear, and that gives them a great sense of job satisfaction. This December, all the team at John Roach Funeral Directors are signed up for “Decembeard” where they will all “attempt” to grow a beard. This charity fundraises for Bowel cancer awareness and research. This is a charity close to their heart as both John and Craig’s mother-inlaw died of this disease. You can support their efforts by following this link http://www.justgiving.com/ john-roach-decembeard-2016 You can support their efforts by following this link http://www.justgiving.com/john-roach-decembeard-2016 /charitybcuk @Bowel_Cancer_UK Bowel Cancer UK is a registered charity number 1071038 (England & Wales) and SC040914 (Scotland). A company limited by guarantee number 3409832 (England).
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