247 April 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Bridge of Weir
Community Council
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At the March meeting of the Community Council Inspector Glass reported that
crime activity for the past month was low, but did include one case of cannabis
cultivation at premises in the village and one instance of housebreaking and
entry. Other crimes concerned one theft from a local shop and one under
the dangerous dogs act. Another concern is the continued targeting of high
performance cars across the county. It was also reported that the Rural Watch
scheme will be up and running with dedicated officers in post by the end of
March. As always at this time of year residents should be extra vigilant in
ensuring doors and windows are locked as well as garages and out-buildings.
Members raised concerns about unlicensed mini motor bike riding at various
locations. Inspector Glass will investigate and report back and advised members
that any suspicious activity should be reported by telephoning 101.
Councillor MacLaren reported that the faulty lighting at Livery Walk car park will
be replaced. He has also received a number of complaints about the new traffic
speed restrictions through Brookfield. Anyone prepared to organise a petition
on this matter should contact Cllr. MacLaren directly.
The Community Council can be contacted through our web address www.
bridgeofweir.org and can now also be found on Facebook where any current
and up-to-date information will be published.
The Community Council will be representing the village at a meeting with McGill’s
bus company in an effort to find a fairer solution to routes serving the village
and to gain information on what is widely seen as unfair pricing of fares.
Bridge of Weir Community Council Meetings
Meetings are held in the Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir at 7pm. Forthcoming dates
are as follows:
April - Tuesday 7th, May - Tuesday 5th, June - Tuesday 2nd
Bridge of Weir Tenants and
Residents Association
The latest meeting of Bridge of Weir TARA was well attended, with Councillor
James McLaren, Police Inspector Cassie Glass and Drew McNab and the
Wardens Service from Renfrewshire Council present.
There were seven crimes committed in the village over the past month with four
of those in the one street, one of which involved the cultivation of cannabis.
Elsewhere around the village there was two breaches of the peace and one case
of shoplifting. Two rural police officers will commence their duties around the
local villages from the 25th March and will be looking to establish themselves
within these communities.
The pot holes in Livery Walk car park will be filled in as soon as possible and the
car park’s one-way system will be further highlighted. The footpath in Elm Road
is to be resurfaced in the near future.
The Wardens reported that the removal of wheelie bins on Millbrae was
continuing to be a problem and that they are again visiting local residents and
shop owners regarding this ongoing problem. It was also reported that a dog
walker in Houston Road Park was given a £40 fixed penalty for not cleaning up
after one of the four dogs in his care.
The next meeting of the Association, which is also the AGM, is on Tuesday 21
April in the Pirie Centre at Freeland Church and starts at 7.30pm.
Bus Services Meeting
On 17 March, TARA members and a member of the community met with Ralph
Roberts of McGills Buses to discuss the X7 and 19 services to Bridge of Weir.
Mr Roberts stated that while there would be no change of route or fares on the
X7 service, he would look into why the £1 Kids summer holiday fare has not
been made available on this service. He will also look at whether an off peak
fare could be implemented.
There are future plans to terminate this service at Port Glasgow with passengers
switching to local services to continue to Greenock. Greenock buses run every 1
1/2 minutes from Port Glasgow.
There are no plans to introduce changes to service 19 and currently McGills
subsidise this service in house to the tune of £40,000 per year.
Mr Roberts advised that improvements in bus services would be by implementing
new services rather than removing existing ones. He also said that McGills would
look at a Gryffe Valley Hub services which would link Bridge of Weir, Houston,
Linwood, Phoenix Retail Park, Johnstone and Brookfield.
McGills Network Planners will look into this after Easter and their findings and
recommendations will be presented at a further meeting on Monday 11 May.
The Bridge
Exciting News - we now have a Facebook page.
Please follow us on Facebook at “the-bridge-in-bridge-of-weir”. We look
forward to collecting a number of “likes” from you all.
Shop News – an extensive variety of Greeting Cards are on sale to cover most
special occasions. Our usual stationery items are always in stock. The awaited
Bridge of Weir postcards are now on display. Our thanks go to The Paisley Colour
Photographic Club for providing the picturesque images.
Hobby Group - continues to meet on a Wednesday morning between 10.30am
and 12 noon. Please drop in for a chat and a cup of tea. Hobbies are welcome but
not essential. It is a time to catch up with friends and the friendly volunteers.
Post Office - going on holiday soon? Call in to collect leaflets on Travel Insurance,
Travel Moneycard and order Currency.
Help is at Hand within your Community Centre – Do you have any issues
to resolve? An appointment with one of your local MSP’s, MP or Citizens
Advice Bureau staff is the answer. Please call in to find out the times of their
surgeries.
An evening out at The Bridge – twice monthly, you can enjoy a film in The Bridge.
Please collect a Programme.
The Garden –we are again appreciative of the work The Allotments and Garden
Society undertake in the garden at the rear of The Bridge, ensuring we can
enjoy seasonal changes.
If you have suggestions as to how your Community Centre can meet the needs
of the village more effectively, please let us know.
Opening Hours: Mon – 9am to 5pm (PO closed 12 noon to 12.30pm;
Tues & Fri – 1pm to 5pm; Wed & Thu – 10am to 2pm; Sat – 9am to
1pm)
Laura’s Nail & Beauty Lounge has
now been established for over a year
in Bridge of Weir. As many of you
will know we offer many fabulous
treatments.
Natural nails is our passion, so of
course we offer OPI Gelcolor polish
in a vast array of colours that can
last 10 to 14 days.
We have a treatment room where
all aspects of body and facial waxing are offered as well as eyebrow
shaping and tinting and our exclusive LVL natural lash lift.
Enter our luxurious therapy room where you can choose from our range
of relaxing or deep tissue stimulating massages.
Our purpose built spray tan room with full ventilation system has been a
great success in producing many beautiful natural tans.
Scheduling that essential ‘Me Time’ couldn’t be easier, contact us by
phone, text or on our popular Facebook page where you will discover
many exclusive Lounge offers.
01505-690090
07872-929798
37 Main Street,
Bridge of Weir