251 August 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer

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August
events
Sat 1 - Sun 2 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.
Sat 1 - Mon 3 Aug
Get Outdoors Weekend 2015
Various Locations
There’s lots and lots of great walks available
to you over Get Outdoors Weekend which you
can find below! Visit www.ramblers.org.uk/gowalking/get-outdoors-weekend-2015.aspx
for
maps & details.
Sat 1 August
Wild Food Foraging
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
6pm to 8pm
Find out about the tasty natural grub found in
Lochwinnoch’s nature reserve at this time of
year. Also make a fire pit and get in the mood
for camping out in your garden this summer, as
part of the RSPB’s the Big Wild Sleep Out! Please
book, as places are limited. Cost: Adults £5 (RSPB
members £3); Children £3 (RSPB members £2)
Sun 2 August
Falconry Day
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank
1pm to 3pm
Watch birds of prey hunt and fly. Take a walk round
their homes and get up close and personal with
the winged hunters.
Mon 3 August
Make Your Own Mondays -
Minibeast Safari
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm Where do froghoppers,
ladybirds and earwigs hide? Let’s take a closer
look at some of the smaller beasts that live at
the reserve and make our own feeder to attract
beautiful butterflies to your garden. Booking
essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers £3) - Adults
go free!
Tue 4 August
Dog Awards
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank
1pm to 3pm
Bring your perfect pooch for some fun and games
at the Finlaystone obstacle course. Prize for best
and most obedient pooch.
Summer Holiday Events -
Butterflies
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,
Greenock 1pm to 3pm
£5 per child (adults go free!). Tel: 01505 614791
for further information.
Wedding Open Evening
Lynnhurst Hotel, Park Rd, Johnstone
4pm to 8pm
Our Wedding experts will also be on hand to
answer any questions or enquiries. These events
are the perfect opportunity for you and your
partner to get a unique insight into our beautiful
Hotel. Bubbly and canapés!!!! For further details
you can email sandra@lynnhurst.co.uk
Wed 5 August
Summer Holiday Events -
Butterflies
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip
Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 3pm
£5 per child (adults go free!). Tel: 01505 614791
for further information.
Wed 5 August
Float Your Boat - Paisley Museum
Paisley Museum
Learn how to make a paper boat, see if your paper
boat can float plus much much more fun-filled
activities at Wyllie Wednesdays. Four sessions
will run at the following times: Bookable session
– 11am to 11.45am. Drop-In session – 12pm
to 12.45pm. Bookable session – 1.30pm to
2.15pm. Drop-In session – 3pm to 3.45pm. Max
for each session is 12 children plus adults. Book
in person at Paisley Museum or at 0141 618
2598. The Why?sman exhibition includes large
scale sculptures, paintings, film and photographs
of renowned Scottish artist, George Wyllie. The
exhibition runs until Sunday 13 September at
Paisley Museum and is free of charge.
Muirshiel Summer Holiday Event
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip
Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 3pm
Butterflies - £5 per child (adults free) or you can
buy a season ticket for £25 and attend as many
of the events as you like. Call 01505 842882 x20
for further details.
Play Time
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
2pm to 4pm
There will be games and activities at the natural
play area. Just play, or get your face painted, or
try out a fun craft or other activity – all for FREE!
Why not try out some pond dipping, or even bughunting?
Cost: FREE
Thu 6 August
Woodland Art
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank
1pm to 3pm
Make your very own “Art Attack” out of materials
you find in our wonderful forest.
Fri 7 August
Funtime Fridays - Holiday Hike
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
7 & under: 11am – 1pm; 8 & over: 2pm – 4pm
A day of exploration along the loch side and into
the woods with a picnic at the stone bothy. Proper
footwear, a picnic, sunscreen, plenty of water to
drink and a sense of adventure are all essentials!
Booking essential. Adults must accompany
children 8 and under. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers
£3) - Adults go free!
Sat 8 August
Linn Park Fun Day
Linn Park, Glasgow G44 5TA
Lots to do, including Gladiator, Sumo and Rodeo
inflatables, pony rides, face painting, stalls,
stocks, and the opening of our new coffee shop.
We are also getting a visit from the local police
and fire station bringing their cars and trucks.
Cars are NOT ALLOWED into the park on the day.
Parking is available at the golf course.
Sun 9 August
Pirate Day
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank
1pm to 3pm
Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practice your
best Arrgh! Drama and shouting a plenty. Prize
for best dressed pirate.
Mon 10 - Sun 16 Aug
Piping Live!
George Square, Glasgow
Musicians will perform in the square daily and the
festival will bring the best pipers and musicians
into the heart of the city. For further information,
please visit www.pipinglive.co.uk
Mon 10 August
Make Your Own Mondays - Nature
Detective
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch
11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm Whose tracks are
these? Make your own track ID book then head
out on the reserve to uncover other clues about
who might be around when we’re not looking!
Booking is essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers
£3) - Adults go free!
Tue 11 August
Summer Holiday Events - Fire
Lighting & Den Building
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,
Greenock 1pm to 3pm
£5 per child (adults go free!). Tel: 01505 614791
for further information.