244 January 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Fri 23 January
Celebrate Burns Night
Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Scottish Huntington’s Association, is organising
a Red-Hot Firewalk challenge to raise vital funds
for people affected by Huntington’s disease, their
families and carers. So if you have a burning desire
to take part, please call me on 0141 848 0308 or
email linda.byars@hdscotland.org to register and
receive a fundraising pack. All we ask is that you
pay part of £30 and commit to raising a minimum
sponsorship of £100.
Sat 24 January
Wildlife Explorer Group
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
10am to 12noon
Come and join this fun children’s nature activity
group! Every session has a different theme to do
with wildlife and the natural world, but all sessions
are informative, great fun and involve a good chunk
of time outside. Ages: up to 14yrs (under fives must
be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Cost: £2
Booking is not necessary. For more info, please
visit the Lochwinnoch Wex website: www.rspb.org.
uk/groups/lochwinnochwex
Weekend Talk: Garden Birds over
the last 35 years by Diane Lyons
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
3pm to 4pm
Sat 31 January
Coffee Morning
Kilbarchan East Church, Church Street,
Kilbarchan 10am to 1pm
Friends of St Vincent’s Hospice are holding a coffee
morning at Kilbarchan East Church Hall. Please
come along with family and friends and support
your local hospice.
Birds for Beginners
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
11am to 1.30pm
Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for a workshop
session ideal for beginners to birdwatching, to
help you learn more about common garden birds
and pick up tips and advice on wildlife watching
techniques. Then head out into the reserve to put
these new skills into practise. Afterwards enjoy a hot
drink back at the centre. Please book as places are
limited. Cost: Adults: £5 or £3 for RSPB members,
Children: £3 or £2 for Wildlife
Sat 31 Jan-Sun 1 February
Binocular & Telescope
Demonstration
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch All Day
Diane Lyons is a local field teacher and ecological
surveyor, with a keen interest in the Natural
World. Her talk will take you into the world of the
birds sharing our gardens. She will speak about
garden birds and their ups and downs and how
the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch has helped
our understanding over the last three decades.
Please book as places are limited. Cost: Adults: £5
or £3 for RSPB members, Children: £3 or £2 for
Wildlife Explorers
Wed 28 January
Monte Carlo Rally Returns
Paisley Abbey, Abbey close, Paisley 7pm
Paisley will again host the only UK start leg of the
event – one of the most famous and glamorous
in motorsport. Around 70 cars – including classic
Porsches, Mini Coopers and even Linwood-built
Hillman Imps, will set off at 7pm.
Come and peruse a range of telescopes and
binoculars, with knowledgeable staff on hand
to help you find the right one for you! Our optics
are competitively priced, with the added bonus
that 100% of the profit goes directly to helping
conservation. Cost: FREE
Sat 7 February
Jillian Craig’s fundraising for
Cambodia - Race Night
Houston Bowling Club 7pm
A great fun evening is promised. Light snacks with
sandwiches and sausage rolls are provided. There
will be a raffle with some great prizes up for grabs.
Don’t miss out on a great night and all money
raised will be going towards Jillian’s gap year in
Cambodia with Project Trust. Cost: £6. Email for
further information to jillian.craig97@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you for your support.