267 December 2016 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Bonfi re and Fireworks was a great success after several wet
years. Thanks are due to Lawrie Campbell and his team, the
irreplaceable Sam Johnston, Dougie Lyle of Scart Farm and
the villagers who manned the gate. Andrew Malcolm not only
supplied the wood but his two sons organised the lighting.
This was the 49th since Alex and Helen Calvert started the
event. We intend splashing out next year for the 50th. Again
we are grateful to Lord Mclay and Robert Baxter for the use
of Knapps. The Farmers Dinner at the Golf Club was chaired
by President Angus Black and organised by Andrew Laird of
Cairncurran. The two speakers were excellent.
The works at the Institute have been delayed “the culvert
on Smithy Brae is an issue, with discussions ongoing with
Roads and Scottish Water. Building Standards is awaiting resolution to confi rm
any impact on warrantable works". Watch this space but the development is
taking inordinate time.
I understand that there is a case coming to Greenock Sheriff Court with regard
to the shocking hit and run on the High Road when a horse was killed and the
rider unseated. The rider, from Quarriers was badly shaken and dismayed that
the perpetrator just laughed and drove away. Good work by the Police and the
Fiscal.
I chaired a meeting at Quarriers with representatives of residents in School
House, Scottish Water, Inverclyde Council Roads, the factor for the building and
Quarriers staff. It is hoped that a solution can be found to the fl ooding that has
occurred in this area. Campbell Snowdon House celebrated the opening of their
new conservatory. It is indeed a fi ne addition to the building and I was quite
delighted to be asked to ceremonially cut the ribbon.
Signifi cant increases in Council Tax are being proposed for band E to H houses.
Some 80% of houses in Band H are in my two villages and the increase is
considerable. I will research more info for January.
Please watch the area in the car park behind the two disabled spaces, tickets
unfortunately are being issued .
My surgery is the 10th December 10-11 in the Cargill. I can be contacted on 01475 712727
or 741969 and 07766992294.
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Candlelight
Advent Carol
Service
Sunday 27th November at 6pm
St Fillan’s Church, Moss Road,
Kilmacolm with Angel Voices.
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School buildings reopen
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Community Carol
Service
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Kilmacolm Village Art Class
Friday 2nd December 2016 in Kilmacolm Village
Centre, 11am – 4pm - admission £1 (incl. coffee)
St Fillan’s Church, Moss Road, Kilmacolm
Thursday 22nd December at 7.30pm.
Community Carol Service of Nine Lessons
and Carols followed by Mulled Wine and
Mince Pies – all welcome!
Councillor David Wilson attended the re-opening of both Kilmacolm Primary
School and the new Girdwood Building at St Columba's School.
He told the Advertizer, "Some of us had a tour of the refurbished KPS, led by
the very knowledgeable hands of pupil Ann Wright. I have asked the Head Mrs
McCredie if neighbours can be shown around the fi ne building. "
"The St Columba's Girdwood Building in Gryffe Road was opened by former dux
of the school Eleanor Laing MP, the Deputy Speaker. Her speech in the Church
was inspiring for all the pupils and again the walk to the Church behind the pipe
band really stirring. The pipe band led the Remembrance Day Parade in Port
Glasgow and in Kilmacolm it was good to see some of the band piping the youth
organisations through the village to the service in the Old Kirk."
This group of enthusiastic, local amateur artists who have
met throughout the winter months for the past eight years
are holding the fi rst Exhibition and Sales of their work. Come
and enjoy a coffee, and perhaps pick up a Christmas gift for someone Special.
Paintings, moderately priced will be available for uplift at 4pm.
The class meets every Thursday in St Fillans Church Hall. There is a morning
and an afternoon class. The session starts in January and runs for ten weeks
to March when there is an exhibition in the Community Centre. We have a few
vacancies, so if you would like to join a friendly group of budding artists of all
abilities, and with tuition available, please give me a call for further information.
Janice Sinclair Tel: 01505 873141.
Harrods Dry Cleaners offers an exemplary Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Ironing and
Alterations service focused on high quality clothing, meticulous fabric care and
discreet and attentive service.
Harrods Dry Cleaners combines craftsmanship with the most advanced and
environmentally friendly techniques in fabric care. Every piece, even everyday
items, go through our seven stage cleaning process starting with an evaluation
of the fabric and ending with a fi nal hand inspection.
We pride ourselves on service excellence, discretion and meticulous care for
each customer’s individual requirements.
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Outlook
Don’t forget our regular Outlook group which reaches out to
the whole community in fellowship. The format is the same
for most weeks – invited speakers offering topics of interest,
community issues for discussion, shared activities, music fi lms
etc. Afternoon tea gives us all the chance to enjoy time with friends
and to make new friends too. The team provide a wonderful variety of home
baking. A voluntary donation is collected, to be sent to the OUTLOOK monthly
nominated charity.
The autumn programme is:
1st December A special presentation with Dr Peter McEnhill
15th December Christmas party, Christmas tombola; Christmas Santa; Carols
at the piano with Sandra. Children from St Columba’s primary school will come
along to sing for us, and share some Christmas party food and games
Every afternoon: Community Issues, Dates for your Diary and Afternoon Tea.
Our fi rst Outlook afternoon in January will be Thursday 5th January, with a New
Year speed friendship quiz, community issues, and activities.
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