252 September 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer
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<strong>September</strong><br />
events<br />
Until Sun 30 Aug<br />
Largs Regatta Week<br />
Largs Yacht Haven<br />
Entry forms and notice of race available at<br />
www.largsregattaweek.co.uk. Facebook.com/<br />
largsregattaweek. 01475 675333. A fun filled<br />
week of racing and social events.<br />
Fri 28 - Sat 29 Aug<br />
Bath & Moth Night<br />
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch<br />
8pm – Late (Bring a Torch!) AND 10am – 12noon<br />
Saturday (Moths) On the Friday evening, we’ll have<br />
an interesting presentation on bats, followed by<br />
a walk with bat detectors and the experts. The<br />
next morning, we’ll check the moth trap and see<br />
what it is that the bats around the reserve like to<br />
eat! Booking is essential. Cost: Adults £5 (RSPB<br />
members £3); Children £3 (RSPB members £2)<br />
Sat 29 August<br />
RAMH - White Water Rafting<br />
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley<br />
Join local mental health charity RAMH for<br />
their White Water Rafting challenge. The day’s<br />
experience includes return transport from Paisley,<br />
a half day on the River Tay at Aberfeldy and a<br />
pub meal before returning home. Registration is<br />
just £10 with £90 sponsorship. To get signed up<br />
contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org<br />
The Great Scottish Swim<br />
Loch Lomond<br />
This fantastic challenge is being held on Saturday<br />
29 August. If you wish to support the Scottish<br />
SPCA by taking part in the Great Scottish Swim,<br />
please contact fundraising@scottishspca.org and<br />
you’ll receive your very own fundraising pack.<br />
Sat 29 - Sun 30 Aug<br />
Binocular & Telescope Open Day<br />
Sun 30 August<br />
Get Wet and Wild<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Come along with your best wet gear and join in<br />
the games. See who ends up in the stocks getting<br />
soaked. Can you race your space hopper to the<br />
end and avoid the sponges?<br />
Wed 2 <strong>September</strong><br />
Kilmacolm mission Fund<br />
Kilmacolm Community Centre,<br />
Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm<br />
Anyone interested in the work of the charity will<br />
be most welcome.<br />
Fri 4 <strong>September</strong><br />
Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers<br />
Headline Summer Event<br />
Mar Hall, Bishopton PA7 5NW<br />
In aid of Quarriers’ Coaching for Life programme.<br />
Tickets are £60pp - including a welcome drink,<br />
barbeque platter meal and entertainment - and<br />
are on sale now. Call 01505 616054, email<br />
events@quarriers.org.uk or visit www.quarriers.<br />
org.uk/events to order.<br />
RSPB Local Group<br />
McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive,<br />
Renfrew 7.30pm<br />
Patricia Brown Travels to the Galapagos - an<br />
illustrated talk. All welcome.<br />
Sat 5 <strong>September</strong><br />
1st Houston Boys Brigade Annual<br />
Coffee Morning<br />
Church Hall & Carrick Centre, Houston<br />
10am to 12noon<br />
1st Houston Boys Brigade, Parents &Friends<br />
Association. Come along and enjoy Games,<br />
Tattoos & Nail Painting, Pocket Money Toys,<br />
Putting, Bottle Stall, Tuck Shop, Console Games<br />
& Sports Gear Stall and Gift Stall. Tickets £1<br />
(including tea/coffee/homebaking). Breakfast<br />
rolls on sale.<br />
Scottish Airshow Air Display<br />
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Come and peruse a range of telescopes and<br />
binoculars, with knowledgeable staff on hand to<br />
help you find the right one for you! Our optics are<br />
competitively priced, with the added bonus that<br />
you are helping the conservation. Free entry.<br />
Sun 30 August<br />
RAMH - 10K Run<br />
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley<br />
Run for recovery across mental health (RAMH)<br />
at the Paisley 10K to help local people to build<br />
independent, fulfilled lives. Set up your own<br />
fundraising page at uk.virginmoneygiving.com<br />
and get a free RAMH t-shirt. Contact 0141 847<br />
8900 or enquiries@ramh.org<br />
2 Fairfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire KA7<br />
2AR 10am to 7pm<br />
With attractions like the SpeedTwin Comet, the<br />
Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter Display Team, a<br />
Vulcan XH558 (appearing for the last time) and<br />
the famous Red Arrows! This is a FREE entry<br />
event however car parking charges may apply.<br />
All proceeds go to Scottish Airshow. Please note<br />
the display timetable will be subject to change<br />
and some aircraft due may not arrive due to<br />
either weather or technical reasons. Www.<br />
scottishairshow.com<br />
1st Houston BB Annual Coffee<br />
Morning<br />
Church Hall & Carrick Centre, Houston<br />
10am to 12noon<br />
Tickets only £1 (inc tea/coffee and home baking).<br />
Enjoy a variety of stalls at this fundraising event.
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