245 February 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Kilmacolm Horticultural Society
CMRP Regional Park Round Up
Tartan Walk
The February lecture of the Kilmacolm Horticultural Society will be presented on
Wednesday 18th February at 7.30pm. In Kilmacolm Community Centre. Our speaker
is the renowned Ian Craig, President of Glasgow Beekeeping Association. Ian is a
Renfrewshire man but is known world-wide for his devotion to Beekeeping. Please
come along, bring your friends, and enjoy refreshments after the lecture.
On 18th March our Spring lecture will be presented by Mr Ian McCrorie, with stories and
pictures of his favourite topic - the history of the
West Highland steamers, the Clyde steamers,
and the Waverley paddlesteamer. Ian is well
known to many residents of Inverclyde, retired
teacher, organist, choirmaster, raconteur, Ian is a
much loved personality of the West of Scotland.
Come along and enjoy a very special evening.
Plus the Spring Bulb competition - get the bulbs
warmed up and ready to burst into Spring flower
in time to win the coveted Jimmy Whittet trophy.
Any further information, telephone Jill Russell on
01505 872393.
The annual tartan walk is again returning
to Castle Semple! Join people from the
Renfrewshire Feeling Fitter network as they
stroll around the village of Lochwinnoch and
sing a few verses of some good Scottish tunes!
Walk leaves the Centre at 11am on Friday 13th
February.
Pedal the Park
Plans are beginning to take shape with Ride 63 for Pedal the Park 2015!
This highlight of this cycling festival will be a 60km sportive! Sign up now
via British Cycling Events. Also on the day we will have family friendly rides,
a hand biking ride, mountain biking route, kit demos and event village with
representatives from all over. Not into cycling? Be a volunteer marshal
instead!
Race 2 the games Legacy
Dates are set for the Scottish Multi-Class Access Regatta – Sat 20th and
Sun 21st June with training days running on the Thurs 18th and Fri 19th
June. Please get in touch if you can help with sponsorship or organising
either event.
Stargazing Returns to Muirshiel Centre
The next in our successful run of stargazing evenings takes place on
Friday 13th February. Please book on 01505 842 882 Ex20 as event can
be relocated from Muirshiel Centre to Castle Semple Centre at short notice
due to weather conditions affecting the road.
Plan Ahead!
Are you thinking ahead to holiday activities already? Why not plan in some
multi activity courses for the kids at Castle Semple at Easter? Courses run
6th - 10th & 13th – 17th and it’s a great way to increase your child’s water
confidence by learning new skills and making new friends!
Duke of Edinburgh Programmes
Clyde Muirshiel is an approved activity provider to deliver Duke of Edinburgh
programmes. We’re currently working on new opportunities for 14 – 25 year
olds, no matter what their ability, to do their Duke of Edinburgh at Clyde
Muirshiel. There are new offerings contributing mainly to the skill, physical
and expedition sections of the award. Look on our website for
details.
Ride 63 Club News & Ride Out Info!
A Community Cycle Group ‘Ride 63’ is up and running, next
ride out on February 26th. More info on when they’re going
out on their Facebook. Email the Secretary at ridesixtythree@
gmail.com to become a member or email the Park at routes@
clydemuirshiel.co.uk for more information.
CMRP Online
Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the
Park’s Facebook facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or
Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages.
Regular Events
Mondays (but not public holidays) - Lochwinnoch Community
Walks meet 10.30am at The Cross, Lochwinnoch.
Weekly Volunteer Groups - Newcomers always welcome!
Thursdays Castle Semple Conservation Volunteers, Adult
group, from 12.30pm - 3.30pm.
Saturdays Greenock Cut Conservation Volunteers, Adult group,
10.30am - 2.30pm.
Sundays Castle Semple Young Volunteers, 12-18 yr olds, 10am
- 12noon.