251 August 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Fri 28 August
Sun 30 August
Sun 16 August
Bramble Cocktails
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank
1pm to 3pm
Forage with the Rangers for the brambles to make
delicious bramble cocktails.
Sat 22 August
St Colm’s Coffee Morning
Kilmacolm Community Centre,
Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm
10am to 12noon
Home Baking, Jams and Preserves, Hand-Made
Crafts, Tombola, Raffle and lots more. Tickets -
£2.50 (50p children) Includes tea / coffee and a
selection of cakes / scones
Coffee Morning
Masonic Hall, Collier Street, Johnstone
10am to 12noon
There will be sales tables selling various goods.
Join us for a cuppa and a chat.
Brookfield Gala Day
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road,
Brookfield 2pm
Starting with the fancy dress parade from
Malcolm’s yard at 2pm, there will be stalls, games,
tombola, competitions, Crazy Crufts dog show and
of course our wonderful Gala Day tea room in
the hall. Bring your friends and family, meet your
neighbours and help raise funds for the village.
See you there.
Johnstone Gala Day
Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone
12noon to 4pm
Live music, stalls, bouncy castles, fairground
rides, family fun activities and much more! To
book a stall, or be an act on the stage, contact
johnstoneyouthcouncil.galaday@yahoo.co.uk
Sat 22 - Sun 30 Aug
Largs Regatta Week
Largs Yacht Haven
Entry forms and notice of race available at
www.largsregattaweek.co.uk. Facebook.com/
largsregattaweek. 01475 675333. A fun filled
week of racing and social events.
Sun 23 August
Golf: Junior Open Competition
Kilmacolm Golf Club, Porterfield Road,
Kilmacolm
Junior Competition for the Lee Wooler Trophy. This
prestigious event forms part of the Renfrewshire
Golf Union Junior Order of Merit. Dress code is
smart casual, NO denim or trainers allowed. Entry
fee £5 per person. For info and entry forms, visit
www.kilmacolmgolfclub.com
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme
Gardening Leave, Old Garden Centre,
Erskine Hospital, Bishopton PA7 5PU
A productive garden, housing quirky assortment
of raised planters, imaginatively created lawn
area, shady wildlife/quiet garden, covered growing
areas and other features embracing the up-cycling
ethos. Still being developed and evolving.
Mon 24 August
Slimming World Group
St Columba’s Church, Duchal Rd,
Kilmacolm 7.30pm
If you would like to lose weight and change your
life, why not come along to the launch night. You
can e-mail Kirsty at khorneslimmingworld@yahoo.
com or give her a call on 07444 066462.
Wed 26 August
Wedding Services Scotland Band
Showcase
The Glynhill Hotel & Leisure Club,
Renfrew 7pm to 10pm
Looking for the perfect entertainment for your big
day? Come along to this lovely newly renovated
venue and have a relaxed evening listening to five
fantastic bands all playing live. There will also be
a selection of the finest local wedding suppliers
who will be delighted to discuss your plans for
your special day. Free entry, everyone is welcome.
This is a free event.
Knitted Knockers UK
Nix Hairdressing, Kilmacolm
Fundraiser for Knitted Knockers UK, book in
for a blow dry, set or party hair and all takings
will be donated to Knitted Knockers UK. www.
knittedknockersuk.com
The Erskine Glass Walk
Erskine 6.30pm
Price: £30 registration and £100 minimum
sponsorship Will you walk on broken glass?
Conquer your fears and raise vital funds for
Erskine! Walk across approximately 2000 broken
glass bottles on an illuminated catwalk with this
unique experience. Call now to register and take
on the challenge for Team Erskine on 0141-814-
4729 or email team@erskine.org.uk
Fri 28 - Sat 29 Aug
Bath & Moth Night
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
8pm – Late (Bring a Torch!) AND 10am – 12noon
Saturday (Moths) On the Friday evening, we’ll have
an interesting presentation on bats, followed by
a walk with bat detectors and the experts. The
next morning, we’ll check the moth trap and see
what it is that the bats around the reserve like to
eat! Booking is essential. Cost: Adults £5 (RSPB
members £3); Children £3 (RSPB members £2)
Sat 29 August
RAMH - White Water Rafting
Meet at Paisley Town Hall, Abbey
Close, Paisley - event held at River Tay,
Aberfeldy (transport provided)
Join local mental health charity RAMH for
their White Water Rafting challenge. The day’s
experience includes return transport from Paisley,
a half day on the River Tay at Aberfeldy and a
pub meal before returning home. Registration is
just £10 with £90 sponsorship. To get signed up
contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org
The Great Scottish Swim
Loch Lomond
If you wish to support the Scottish SPCA by taking
part in the Great Scottish Swim, please contact
fundraising@scottishspca.org and you’ll receive
your very own fundraising pack.
Sat 29 - Sun 30 Aug
Binocular & Telescope Open Day
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
10am to 4pm
Come and peruse a range of telescopes and
binoculars, with knowledgeable staff on hand to
help you find the right one for you! Our optics are
competitively priced, with the added bonus that
you are helping the conservation. Free entry.
Sun 30 August
RAMH - 10K Run
Get Wet and Wild
Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank
1pm to 3pm
Come along with your best wet gear and join in
the games. See who ends up in the stocks getting
soaked. Can you race your space hopper to the
end and avoid the sponges?
Fri 4 September
Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers
Headline Summer Event
Mar Hall, Bishopton PA7 5NW
In aid of Quarriers’ Coaching for Life programme.
Tickets are £60pp - including a welcome drink,
barbeque platter meal and entertainment - and
are on sale now. Call 01505 616054, email
events@quarriers.org.uk or visit www.quarriers.
org.uk/events to order.
Sat 5 September
1st Houston Boys Brigade Annual
Coffee Morning
Church Hall & Carrick Centre, Houston
10am to 12noon
1st Houston Boys Brigade, Parents &Friends
Association. Come along and enjoy Games,
Tattoos & Nail Painting, Pocket Money Toys,
Putting, Bottle Stall, Tuck Shop, Console Games
& Sports Gear Stall and Gift Stall. Tickets £1
(including tea/coffee/homebaking). Breakfast
rolls on sale. £1
Scottish Airshow Air Display
2 Fairfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire
KA7 2AR 10am to 7pm
With attractions like the SpeedTwin Comet, the
Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter Display Team, a
Vulcan XH558 (appearing for the last time) and
the famous Red Arrows! This is a FREE entry
event however car parking charges may apply. All
proceeds go to Scottish Airshow. Please note the
display timetable will be subject to change and
some aircraft due may not arrive due to either
weather or technical reasons.
www.scottishairshow.com
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sept
Renfrewshire Doors Open Days
Across Renfrewshire
From churches to fire station, and from historic
gems like Paisley Abbey and town hall, to newer
sites like Glasgow Airport and St Mirren Park. Visit
the website for further information at
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays
Sun 6 September
Scottish Airshow Aircraft
Exhibition
Prestwick Airport 10am to 5pm
A day of pure aviation rush with the aircraft
exhibition hosted at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
This year we have the pleasure of adding
helicopter heaven as part of our aircraft exhibition.
Please note the display timetable will be subject
to change and some aircraft due may not arrive
due to either weather or technical reasons.
www.scottishairshow.com
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley
Run for recovery across mental health (RAMH)
at the Paisley 10K to help local people to build
independent, fulfilled lives. Set up your own
fundraising page at uk.virginmoneygiving.com
and get a free RAMH t-shirt. Contact 0141 847
8900 or enquiries@ramh.org
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