267 December 2016 - Gryffe Advertizer
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UNTIL<br />
11<br />
DEC<br />
Paisley Artists 104th Exhibition<br />
Paisley Museum<br />
As per opening hours<br />
This is a free event<br />
Local art society, Paisley Artists, once again<br />
promise a colourful display of Renfrewshire’s<br />
artistic talent. Always a great success with visitors, this<br />
exhibition promises a rich diversity of styles, subjects and media with most<br />
exhibits available for purchase.<br />
Aladdin - A Family Pantomime<br />
Paisley Arts Centre Price: £9.50 - £19.00<br />
morning, afternoon, evening (Gala Night up to £27.50)<br />
If you see anything this <strong>December</strong> make sure<br />
you see PACE Theatre Company’s 28th Annual<br />
Pantomime - Aladdin! Starring David Wallace - the ‘Doyenne<br />
of Dames’ - and Alan Orr, along with a whole host of hilarious characters,<br />
fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young<br />
actors - this is one night out that none of the family will want to miss.<br />
WED<br />
14<br />
DEC<br />
Holly at Christmas<br />
Paisley Town Hall<br />
£14 (£12 conc) + bkg fee*<br />
7.30pm<br />
Celebrate Yuletide with Buddy Holly and The<br />
Cricketer’s Holly at Christmas, the show that’s now<br />
as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Buddy Holly’s hits,<br />
other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast,<br />
furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.<br />
A Buddy Good Laugh 16 - Jane<br />
Godley<br />
Paisley Arts Centre £10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee*<br />
8pm<br />
Over 18s only<br />
Light-hearted live comedy with Chris Henry,<br />
Graham Mackie and Janey Godley. Let resident MC Scott Gibson get you through<br />
the dark winter months with light-hearted live comedy.<br />
MON<br />
19<br />
DEC<br />
ACCORD Hospice Carol Service<br />
& Lunch<br />
Paisley Abbey £5.00 - £25.00<br />
11am - 3pm<br />
You are invited to join us at our 27th Annual<br />
Christmas Celebration of Readings & Carols at the Paisley Abbey<br />
followed by lunch at the Paisley Town Hall on Monday 19th <strong>December</strong>.<br />
It is £5 to attend the Carol Service and it costs £25 for both Service and Lunch.<br />
A Very Starlight Christmas<br />
Paisley Town Hall<br />
£8 adults / £5 school children<br />
Doors open 6.45pm 7.15pm - 10pm<br />
Come and join us for our Christmas Extravaganza -<br />
a collaboration between Starlight and the Glasgow<br />
Philharmonia Orchestra.<br />
We have a fantastic evening lined up with the fi nest seasonal music, performed by our<br />
talented young cast and orchestra. With our special guest soloists, charming choral<br />
numbers and spectacular dance routines, this is no ordinary Christmas Concert!<br />
WED<br />
28<br />
DEC<br />
Festive Family Ceilidh<br />
Paisley Town Hall<br />
£8 (£6 conc) + booking fee*<br />
7.30pm<br />
Celebrate the end of <strong>2016</strong> at the Festive Family<br />
Ceilidh with Clamjamfrie; a traditional evening of<br />
Scottish music and ceilidh dancing for everyone to enjoy. Early<br />
booking is recommended.<br />
UNTIL<br />
31<br />
DEC<br />
THUR<br />
15<br />
DEC<br />
WED<br />
21<br />
DEC<br />
every Monday<br />
Lochwinnoch Community Walk<br />
The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am<br />
This event will not take place on public<br />
holidays.<br />
every Tuesday<br />
Bishopton Belles Line Dancing<br />
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm<br />
Beginner/Improver class. All welcome. Call David<br />
or Mair 07886 034037.<br />
Postnatal Support Group<br />
Paisley Abbey 10.30am - 12noon<br />
Crèche facilities available along with access to<br />
free counselling services if required.<br />
every Wednesday<br />
Knitting Group<br />
Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon<br />
Knitters of all levels welcome!<br />
Skinny Minnies<br />
Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir 7pm - 8pm<br />
For a healthier, slimmer, more energetic you!<br />
every Thursday<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Conservation Volunteers - adult group.<br />
Newcomers always welcome.<br />
every Saturday<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm<br />
Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers<br />
always welcome.<br />
every Sunday<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon<br />
Youth volunteer Group - age 12 - 18 years.<br />
Newcomers always welcome.<br />
Houston Litter Crew<br />
Co-op car park 10am – 11.45am<br />
All volunteers welcome and all equipment<br />
supplied.<br />
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols<br />
Saturday 24th <strong>December</strong> - 7.30pm<br />
Come and Sing<br />
Haydn - The Creation<br />
with Orchestra<br />
Directed by George McPhee<br />
Sunday 29th January 2017<br />
Rehearsal 2.30pm<br />
Performance 6.30pm<br />
All singer applications are welcomed,<br />
but places will be allocated on a<br />
fi rst come basis.<br />
Further details will be announced<br />
soon. If you are interested in taking<br />
part, please call 07885 622923.<br />
Paisley Abbey (Church of Scotland)<br />
Registered Charity No. SC007633<br />
2nd & 4th Wednesday<br />
BoW Senior Citizens Club<br />
Cargill Hall 7 - 9pm<br />
Tea, biscuits & a raffle each meeting along with<br />
entertainment. Contact Sheila Patterson for<br />
further information on 01505 690521.<br />
1st & 3rd Thurs monthly<br />
‘Outlook’<br />
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm<br />
Social activities group for the community in<br />
Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local<br />
issues of interest. Everyone welcome.<br />
Crafty Hobbies<br />
Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm<br />
No previous craft experience necessary. Call<br />
Lorna on 01505 612844 for further details.<br />
2nd Wednesday monthly<br />
Inverclyde Carers Outreach<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm<br />
Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk<br />
or call: 01475 735180.<br />
2nd Thursday monthly<br />
Solas Bereavement Support Group<br />
The group meets in the Kidston Hall. 6.30pm -<br />
8.30pm. Everyone welcome.<br />
3rd Friday monthly<br />
Hearing Aid Clinic<br />
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm<br />
Personnel are at The Bridge for the issue of<br />
hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.<br />
2nd Saturday monthly<br />
‘Brunch & Browse’<br />
St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm<br />
Home made soups, home baking, tea, coffee,<br />
books & lots of stalls. Great value! Disabled<br />
access. £4.<br />
last Friday monthly<br />
TheTerrace<br />
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall<br />
Homemade soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee,<br />
biscuits. £4. Good food and company.<br />
last Saturday monthly<br />
Table Top Sale<br />
Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm<br />
This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for<br />
details.<br />
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1st SAT<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm<br />
10am - 2pm<br />
1st & 3rd SUN<br />
Loch Lomond Shores<br />
10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861<br />
2nd THU & last SAT<br />
Paisley Cross<br />
10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217<br />
2nd SUN<br />
Kip Marina, Inverkip<br />
11am - 4pm www.kipmarina.co.uk