245 February 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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kilbarchan
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Lochwinnoch
SWRI
The February meeting of Lochwinnoch
SWRI is on Wednesday 18th at 7.30pm
in the McKillop Hall. The speaker is Mr
John Gall of Browning’s the Bakers.
We look forward to welcoming
members and guests.
For further information contact Elma
Richmond at 01505 843193 or
richmond32@tiscali.co.uk
Kilbarchan
National
Women’s
Register
Lochwinnoch
Arts Festival
2015 ART
EXHIBITION
The format for the Exhibition has now
changed from previous years. Entry
Forms and Instruction sheets are
available from
Calder Gallery, 8 High Street,
Lochwinnoch. They can also be
printed from the Arts Festival Website.
www.lochwinnochartsfestival.co.uk
This year all paintings sold will be
subject to 20% commission in aid
of Teenage Cancer Trust, which
as everyone will agree is a very
worthwhile cause. All entries must be
received by the end of February. Good
luck everyone and we look forward to
seeing some of your lovely paintings.
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Monty - Golden Retriever Recognised
For His Work As A Therapet
Local dog owners are being encouraged to join a scheme which gives their pets
the opportunity to help people suffering from stress, illness, or have special
needs. Johnstone North Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch Councillor Derek Bibby
and his wife Susan, are the proud owners of Monty, a 2 year old Golden Retriever,
who was recently awarded a special certificate of recognition for his work as a
therapet. He was nominated for his outstanding work for the award of therapet
of the year by staff and residents from the Cherrywood Centre in Elderslie, and
was one of 9 dogs from all over Scotland who attended the National awards
ceremony hosted by Canine Concern Scotland in Edinburgh.
Councillor Bibby told The Advertizer, “Monty has, along with Susan, been visiting
both the Cherrywood Centre in Elderslie for over a year. And in the last few
months the Mosswood centre in Linwood. His visits are eagerly anticipated
and he is regarded as such an affectionate and friendly dog.
Residents and staff are delighted with his award.
Therapet dogs can make a huge difference to people who are suffering or
recovering from illness, or those who
have communication difficulties,
and Monty’s calm and reassuring
presence has brought about benefits
which have been noted by staff.
Monty has also attended the West of
Scotland University in a programme
entitled Paws for Stress which is
designed to help students with exam
anxiety.
The use of dogs as therapets is
growing across Scotland, in hospitals,
hospices and care homes.
As well as helping people in these
settings, it is a rewarding experience
for the owners. Monty enjoys his
visits as much as the people he
is visiting. I would encourage dog
owners to consider looking into the
scheme with a view to joining the Therapet scheme.”
Further information can be obtained by contacting Canine Concern Scotland
Trust by phoning 0131 553 0034 or emailadmin@ccst.freeserve.co.uk
Kilbarchan Singers’ Ceilidh
Saturday 28th February, Brookfield Village Hall 7.30pm til midnight. Live ceilidh
band, finger buffet, raffle BYOB Great atmosphere! Why not make up a group to
come along and enjoy the fun? Tickets £10 available for any choir member or
telephone Margaret 01505 324169.
A successful planning meeting and
mini silent auction were held at the
beginning of January. The meetings
in February are “Hats I have worn”-
things we have been involved with
that the others may not know about
and Love Poems, the meeting nearest
to Valentine’s Day. For information
about joining the group, please visit
the website: www.nwr.org.uk
Concert in
West Church
Tickets, priced £10, are now available
for a fund raising concert ‘A Little Light
Music’ on Saturday 28th March. This
is a joint initiative between Kilbarchan
West Church fundraisers and Glasgow
Light Opera Club. Around forty singers
will entertain us with songs from the
musicals. A good night should be had
by all. Tickets can be had by phoning
704986 or 352491.
Charity Night at the Trust Inn,
Kilbarchan
The charity night in the Trust Inn in Kilbarchan which took place on 22nd
November was a huge success. As you may recall from an earlier edition, Carolyn
Kerr and friends were either having their heads shaved or having parts of their
bodies waxed to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Prior to having her head
shaved Carolyn, plus another Kilbarchan resident, were donating their ponytails
to the Little Princess Trust. Carolyn, who organised the event, would like to
thank everyone who contributed to the success of the evening. Special thanks
to Divah Salon in Houston for donating their time and equipment to help relieve
the volunteers of leg and back hair!! Also to Paris Hair & Beauty in Renfrew for
doing the hair donations and head shaving! Fraser Campbell from the Trust for
supporting the event and letting us use his premises. Ross Grimes for being
our DJ on the night. And not forgetting all who contributed raffle prizes, sold
raffle tickets, pledged money, did fundraising and most importantly volunteered
to have their ponytails donated to the Little Princess Trust, heads shaved for
Cancer Research and had their legs or backs waxed for Cancer Research!!
We have managed to raise over £4,500 with some money still to come in!!
Lilias Day, Saturday 6th June
Preparations are well under way for this years Lilias Day. To book your stall at
one of the biggest summer fêtes in Renfrewshire come along to the Stall Holders
Evening on Tuesday 10th March, 7pm, at The Old Library Centre, Kilbarchan. A
10% discount on stall prices will be offered to those booking on the night.
Do you know a young lady who would make a great Miss Lilias? If so, send
your nominations to info@liliasday.co.uk. Please include a paragraph of why
you think they would be ideal for the role. The role is open to girls who live or
work in Kilbarchan and aged 16 over. Closing date for nominations is Tuesday
10th March.
Find out more on our Lilias Day Facebook page.