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62 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk Birkmyre U16s Top the League Congrats to Birkmyre U16 rugby squad who topped of the West U16 Division South League with a 50-15 win over Clydebank/Bishopton. The teams stats for the league season are: played 16, won 13, lost 3. Their next challenge is the season- ending West U16 Cup. Birkmyre Rugby Club are looking to start an U18 side next season and are always on the look out for new players and coaches for all age groups, please contact Wallace Muir on 07941 156592 or visit the website www.pitchero.com/ clubs/birkmyre Every Sunday Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm Youth Rugby Section 11am-1pm http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre/ New players and coaches welcome MAMILS* Smash £10k Target In Cape Town Challenge (*Middle Aged Men In Lycra) A group of 12 MAMILS (Middle Aged Men In Lycra) conquered the notorious Cape Argus Cycle Challenge in South Africa at the weekend (8 March) – smashing their £10,000 fundraising target. The team of 12, led by Scott Hutton of Lochwinnoch, took on the largest timed bike race in the world along with 45,000 other riders to raise money for local charity Finding Your Feet, set up by Scott’s sister Corinne Hutton. And while wild fires caused the authorities to close many of the roads, reducing the race from the official 109km route to 47km, the Finding Your Feet team refused to be thwarted - they finished the race, before proceeding to cycle another 62km on their own to make up the distance. Corinne (44), a single mum-of-one from Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire, had her hands and feet amputated in June 2013 after contracting septicaemia. Now walking on prosthetic legs and awaiting the UK’s first double hand transplant later this year, Corinne runs the charity which offers support to those who need help finding their feet after life-changing physical trauma, by means of financial assistance, advice and emotional support. The cycle has this year been named the Solidarity Tour due to the fires and in support of the emergency services. The spectacular route took in Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, Cape Argus, the Cape of Good Hope and Falls Bay. Scott, originally of Lochwinnoch, but who now works as a lawyer in Dubai, gathered close friends and cycling enthusiasts to take on the challenge in aid of the charity and has raised in excess of £13,000, though further sponsorship is welcomed. Since losing her limbs 18 months ago, Corinne has walked a mile through Glasgow city centre, fulfilled a lifelong ambition to run up the ‘Rocky Steps’ in Philadelphia, ridden a motorcycle, had regular skiing lessons and is soon to learn to fly a single engine propeller plane. Known as Scotland’s ‘bionic mum’, she has raised over £200,000 for Finding Your Feet which has recently received the backing of Hollywood A-listers including Mel Gibson, Robert Carlyle, Gerard Butler, Vinnie Jones, Andy Murray, Lorraine Kelly, Scotland Captain Greig Laidlaw and Ford Kiernan* – all of whom have donated their signed handprints to highlight the cause. These will be exhibited and auctioned off to raise funds in 2015. In January, Corinne travelled to Dubai to meet those taking part in the challenge and offer some encouragement. She commented: “Before my illness, I loved taking on challenges for charity and completed numerous marathons. You never think the tables will turn and that you will become the charity. I am so grateful to all the fundraisers and challengers out there who are helping others who find themselves in my position. If some good can come of my illness, it’s the opportunity to give something back to those who need a support network like that which I benefited from. The lads did a phenomenal job and to cycle the additional 62km in order to make up the distance is simply humbling.” Scott, who due to work commitments, covered four continents in the four days leading up to the event, commented: “Our training in Dubai was on the flat so the hardest part was definitely the steep inclines. But the breathtaking scenery made it more bearable. The fires were a tragedy and the emergency services did a fantastic job to ensure the safety of the riders. We were prepared to cycle the full 109km so when the race was shortened we decided to simply keep cycling and make up the distance. The support has been overwhelming and we hope the money we raise will help others who faced with physical trauma.” The team included Scott Hutton, Steve Lankester, Jim Leggate, David MacKenzie, Jason Sole, Sean Turner, Tim Davies, Richard Worker, Mark Billinge, Mark Popplewell. *ALL CELEBRITY HANDPRINT PHOTOS AVAILABLE – PLEASE EMAIL Ashley@ findingyourfeet.net or call 07885 262 341.* *Celebrities who have donated handprints include Jason Donovan, Lorraine Kelly, Danni Cipriani, Bryan Redpath, Marti Pellow, Ian Botham, Mel Gibson, Andy Murray, Gerard Butler, Vinnie Jones, Gary Lewis, Frank Gallagher, Robert Carlyle, Mark Cueto and Shane Byrne. You can donate at www.findingyourfeet.net. For more information: Ashley Reid, Communications Manager, Finding Your Feet, 07885 252341. Ashley@ findingyourfeet.net
www.advertizer.co.uk april 2015 63 63 Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club Junior ‘Beginner’ Coaching Junior ‘Beginner’ Golf Coaching will be available at Old Course Ranfurly GC, to members and non-members, week commencing Monday 6th April through to Thursday 9th April, 10am until 11am. Minimum age 5 – Maximum age 17. Cost – only £10. If you would like to take part, please contact John Doyle, Secretary, on 01505 613214 or email secretary@oldranfurly.com or Suzanne Smith, email ussmith1@gmail.com by Thursday 2nd April to reserve a place. Scottish Open Medal for Barbara Congratulations to Barbara Reid, a member of both Strathgryffe and Bishopton Tennis Clubs, who managed to battle her way to the Ladies Singles final of the Scottish Seniors’ Tennis Championships at Scotstoun last month. This was an ITF Grade 3 tournament staged by Tennis Scotland which attracted an entry of over 200 players from 13 different countries contesting 22 events. Alas, Barbara lost in the final but, as quoted by Tennis Scotland on their website, ‘Top seed Maggie McLelland was made to work hard in the final of the 55 & over event against Barbara Reid winning 7-5 in the third set.’ A chuffed son, tennis coach James Reid, commented, ‘Just goes to show you can still get better with age!’ Strathgryffe has details available for Easter Camps for children and also the new Spring Coaching Programme for adults and children. Please email: derekbrown@strathgryffe.net For information on any squash coaching please email: squash@ strathgryffe.net Pedal the Park Castle Semple - Sunday 29 April Lots going on for all the family at the Event Village like the fixed point challenge – how far can you pedal in one minute? Take on your partner pal or parent! Plus we’ll have a bicycle powered cinema, trade stands from Merida and Moore-Large, skills courses, try a bike – trike, hand or mountain! All that plus the main rides themselves 68km sportive, family ride treasure hunt ride through Parkhill, hand bike time trail and mountain bike ride. Register online now through British Cycling’s website or see http://www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/things-to-do/cycling/pedal-the-park/. Ride 63 Club News & Ride Out Next ride: 30 April A Community Cycle Group ‘Ride 63’ is up and running. More info on outings 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. Scottish Multi-Class Regatta 20 & 21 June - Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch Entry forms are out and you can now be part of the Race 2 the Games legacy event the Scottish Multi-Class Regatta on 20 & 21 June. Keep an eye out as our local special schools will be down training in our adaptive boats, Hansa 303s, getting some practice in before the big day! Would you like to support or sponsor your local special school? Email info@ scottishmulticlassregatta.org.uk.
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