247 April 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Mon 6 April
Easter Eggstravaganza
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
12noon to 3pm
Fancy some egg-cellent Easter fun? Come and
join us for some egg-static Easter activities at
Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve. We have plenty
of wildlife-themed Easter activities for children
of all ages, including egg decorating, a treasure
hunt, face painting and the ever popular Egg
Drop Challenge. Cost £5 (Wildlife Explorers £3).
Adults go FREE!
Mon 6 - Fri 10 April
St Columba Church - Holiday Club
St Columba’s Church, Duchal Rd,
Kilmacolm 10am - 12noon
Blast Off is a space themed holiday club where we
will hear stories about some of the friends of Jesus.
Blast Off is for everyone who is in P1 to P7 and
will include games, songs, juice and fruit, crafts,
challenges, stories, drama, a time machine and
lots of other fun things.
Junior Multi Activity Week
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip
Road, Lochwinnoch
A full week of sport for 8-15 year olds to get active,
learn new skills and make new friends, on land and
water! 5 full days £145. Get 6 or more children
together and book your own course. For further
information or to book call 01505 842882 X20.
Tue 7 - Fri 17 April
Nomad Music Easter Holiday Club
Kilbarchan East Church, Church Street
Learn guitar, piano or have a go on the drums, have
a jam in a band, play awesome indoor and outdoor
games, meet new friends and have a fantastic time.
Beginners and non-beginners welcome. Sessions
for those in P1 to P6 and for those in P7 to S4. For
full details visit www.nomadmusicschool.co.uk.
Wed 8 April
Antique Valuation Day
Paisley Abbey, Abbey close, Paisley
10am to 3pm
Tickets £10 includes entry, tea/coffee/maximum
of 3 items valued. Entry only: £5. Cloister Café open
throughout day. Paisley Abbey Church – Registered
Charity No. SC007633
Easter Craft Workshop at
Ardardan
Ardardan Estate - Cardross
Sessions for 3-6 years and 6+ (£6 per child).
Spaces are limited, so please book early. Call
01389 849188.
Thu 9 - Sat 11 April
Kilbarchan Habbies Art Show
Kilbarchan Guide Centre, Barn Green
Show times, Thu 9th - 11am-8pm; Fri10th - 11am-
8pm; Sat 11th - 10am - 4.30pm. Admission £1.
Raffle & Refreshments available.
Fri 10 April
RSPB Local Group Illustrated Talk
McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive,
Renfrew 7.30pm
There will be an illustrated talk entitled Swifts by
Clare Darlaston. All welcome, admission free.
Fri 10 April
Spring Tea
Lochwinnoch Parish Church 2pm to 4pm
Tea, coffee, sandwiches, scones and cakes. Cost
only £3.50.
Funtime Fridays: Snap Happy
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
11am-1pm 7 yrs & under. 2pm - 4pm 8yrs & over
Zoom in on signs of Spring and capture the new
season with your camera. A flash of inspiration is
all you need - we can provide you with a camera.
Photographs will be displayed on our Facebook
page! Booking essential. Adults must accompany
children aged 8 and under. Bring wellies - you
may get muddy! Cost £7 (Wildlife Explorers £4) -
Accompanying adults FREE!
Sat 11 April
Easter Eggstravaganza at
Ardardan
Ardardan Estate, Cardross 10am to 4pm
A day of lots of fun for all the family including: Baby
Chicks, Lambs, Egg Decorating, Bouncy Castle,
Face Painting and lots more. Entry £5 per child
(adults go free).
Sat 11 - Sun 12 April
Big WoW Weekend
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Calder
Glen Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm
Find out about all the animals we have been
filming, - weasels, badgers, roe deer and more.
Ringing demonstrations throughout the day,
weather dependent. Call 01505 842882 X20
for details.
Sun 12 April
Open Day for New Members -
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club, Golf Road,
Bridge of Weir
Welcoming, family friendly club. Come and try the
course and clubhouse. E: secranfur@btconnect.
com or Tel: 01505 612609 / 01505 614795 for
further details.
Mon 13 April
Make Your Own Mondays: The
Great Bird-Cake Bake Off
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm Pine cone Crunchies,
Maggot Mash and Sunflower Seed Surprise are
just some of the delicious birdcakes baked today!
Come along and make your own and who knows
what will pop by to try out these tasty treats.
Booking essential. Cost £5 (Wildlife Explorers
£3) - Adults go FREE!
Mon 13 - Fri 17 April
Junior Multi Activity Week
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip
Road, Lochwinnoch
A full week of sport for 8-15 year olds to get active,
learn new skills and make new friends, on land
and water! 5 Half Days £85 (am or pm). Get 6 or
more children together and book your own course.
For further information or to book call 01505
842882 X20.
Tue 14 April
Johnstone History Society
Masonic Hall, Collier Street, Johnstone
7.30pm
The speaker will be David Mitchell and his subject
is “Scotland’s Iron Founding Industry”. David is the
Director of Conservation with Historic Scotland.
Tue 14 Apr - Fri 15
May
Bishopton Art Group Exhibition
The Bridge, Main Street, Bridge of Weir
The paintings will also be available for sale. Access
to the exhibition is free and is during The Bridge’s
opening hours. The exhibition at The Bridge is
open during the following hours: Monday 9am-
5pm; Tuesday 1pm-5pm; Wednesday 10am-2pm;
Thursday 10am-2pm; Friday 1pm-5pm; & Saturday
9am-1pm. (Sunday closed)
Thu 16 April
Easter Craft Workshop at
Ardardan
Ardardan Estate - Cardross
Sessions for 3-6 years and 6+ (£6 per child).
Spaces are limited, so please book early. Call
01389 849188.
Fri 17 April
An Evening of Song
St Columba’s Church, Duchal Rd,
Kilmacolm 7.30pm
With Pat MacMahon, Walter Blair, Richard
Morrison and friends. Tickets £10. Telephone
01505 872324 or 01505 872861 for tickets.
Funtime Fridays: Butterfly
Besties!
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
7yrs & under -11am-1pm 8yrs & over - 2pm - 4pm
Be best friends with the butterflies. Let’s make
some tasty treats for those winged wonders
and plant some nectar rich flowers for them to
enjoy all summer. Booking essential. Adults must
accompany children aged 8 and under. Bring
wellies - you may get muddy! Cost £7 (Wildlife
Explorers £4). Accompanying adults FREE!
Sat 18 April
City of Glasgow Accordion Band
Kilbarchan East Church, Church Street,
Kilbarchan 7.30pm
This talented group is returning by special request,
to play in Kilbarchan East Church hall. Tickets will
be on sale in March from Bobbins and can be
booked in advance by phoning 702149. The cost
will be £8, which will include refreshments
Barchan Mad Comedy
Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre 8pm
The cream of Scottish comedy brought to your
doorstep. Tickets only £10. BYOB. Tickets from
www.grahambarrie.co.uk, at the venue, or email
graham.barrie@hotmail.co.uk for details.
Sun 19 April
Organ Recitals
Thomas Coats Memorial Church, High St,
Paisley 3.30pm
Steven McIntyre, Assistant Organist, St Mary’s
Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. The recital is free
and there may be a large screen to show the action
taking place at the organ console.
Tue 21 April
St Mary’s Lecture 2015
St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Rd, Bridge
of Weir 7pm
Alastair McIntosh, Honorary Senior Research
Fellow will speak on A Virginity Most Subversive for
Our Times. Tel: Gill Reynolds on 01505 842629.