252 September 2015 - Gryffe Advertizer
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Lochwinnoch SWI<br />
www.advertizer.co.uk september <strong>2015</strong><br />
kilbarchan<br />
& lochwinnoch<br />
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Planning: I sincerely hope that all constituents have had a<br />
good summer, despite the pretty atrocious weather. The end<br />
of the summer has seen a number of prospective planning<br />
applications appear relevant to both Kilbarchan and<br />
Lochwinnoch which I would like to inform villagers about.<br />
Firstly, in the Park View area of Kilbarchan, at Branscroft,<br />
there is a pre-application declaration of interest from Wallace<br />
Land Ltd, who will be proposing to build a new residential<br />
development at Branscroft. Similarly, at the Johnshill area<br />
of Lochwinnoch a company called Leith Planning Ltd are<br />
interested in building a new residential development at the<br />
top of the village, but no formal application has yet been<br />
made.<br />
The Scottish Government is clear that Scotland needs more housing but is also<br />
mindful of the need to retain greenbelt to ensure we have distinct communities<br />
like Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch. I encourage all residents to make their voice<br />
heard, be it against or in favour of these potential housing developments, by<br />
e mailing the developers directly. Wallace Land can be e mailed on david.<br />
campbell@glhearn.com, regarding the Kilbarchan proposals, and Leith<br />
Planning can be e mailed on Sam@leithplanning.co.uk. Please make your voice<br />
heard about these proposals, both Community Councils are also aware of these<br />
developments.<br />
RBS Mobile Bank Services: I am delighted to report that the Royal Bank of<br />
Scotland have confirmed to me that as from October there will be a new North<br />
Ayrshire RBS Mobile Van which will cover Lochwinnoch. Following an RBS<br />
pledge to investigate this to Lochwinnoch Elderly Forum, early this year, I am<br />
now glad that months of lobbying have ensured RBS has listened to the needs<br />
of Lochwinnoch.<br />
Contact: My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday of the<br />
month in the Steeple Hall at 7.45pm, and my advice surgery in Lochwinnoch is<br />
on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7.30pm, excluding July. I<br />
am also available to constituents who can call me on 07534 148224, tweet me<br />
on CllrAndy4Ward8 or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk.<br />
Wednesday 16 <strong>September</strong> in the Mc Killop hall at<br />
7.30pm.<br />
While still adhering to the core traditions of Community, Home and Country the<br />
“Rural” is marching into the 21st Century with a new Logo, Name, and bright<br />
new website. The Scottish Women’s Institute now has new branches in our<br />
towns and cities with lots of younger, enthusiastic women joining.<br />
The Lochwinnoch Branch would be delighted to welcome new members. So,<br />
if you have ever wanted to get involved in the village community and you have<br />
a skill to share or would like to learn a new skill and would like to meet likeminded<br />
women for a chat and a cuppa , come and join us.<br />
The <strong>2015</strong>/16 season starts on Wednesday 16th <strong>September</strong> with speaker<br />
Catherine Mills telling us about “History in Rhyme”. We have arranged a full,<br />
varied syllabus of interesting talks and demos for the rest of the season.<br />
Please visit the new web site at www.theswi.org.uk or go to the Scottish<br />
Women’s Institutes page on Face Book for lots more info. For further local<br />
information contact Elma Richmond at 01505 843193 or email richmond32@<br />
tiscali.co.uk<br />
Old Library Centre<br />
The Team at the Old Library Centre have returned from their holiday break<br />
and are welcoming back the many groups, casual users, morning coffee<br />
participants and visitors to Kilbarchan. Our www.kipcokil.com will give you a lot<br />
of information about our activities or phone the Centre 01505 706070.<br />
If you are not able to access a computer you will find that the community notice<br />
board opposite the Centre does have information about most activities in<br />
the Village. We open from 10am until 12noon and from 2pm until 4pm from<br />
Monday to Friday. We also have a Wednesday evening yoga class which means<br />
that the photocopying and office are available.<br />
The ever popular Sally Buxton is coming to hold a Psychic Night on Thursday,<br />
17th <strong>September</strong>. This will be a very well attended night. Early booking is advised<br />
and tickets, which must be paid before Tuesday, 15th <strong>September</strong>, cost £10.<br />
Road Repairs: I am pleased to report that repairs to parts<br />
of Burntshields Road Kilbarchan have recently taken place.<br />
Following approaches from a number of local people who<br />
use the road regularly, I had asked council officers to look at<br />
what could be done, as I am keen that the outlying areas of<br />
the village receive attention as well as the main routes.<br />
Bus Services: Not so good news, were more complaints made<br />
to me from disgruntled bus users regarding the bus service<br />
on the Glasgow Kilbarchan route, to and from Johnstone<br />
and beyond on Paisley fair Monday. The hourly service on<br />
public holidays is clearly inadequate in this day and age,<br />
and I am determined to press for a better service through<br />
representations to McGill’s I firmly believe that the best way of improving bus<br />
services in general is through bus re regulation and I will continue to support<br />
the lobbying of the Scottish Government to bring this about<br />
RBS Mobile Bank Services: Determination of residents in Lochwinnoch has<br />
paid off with the news that RBS are to provide a mobile banking service to the<br />
village. This will be welcomed particularly by older people and non drivers.<br />
Kilbarchan Smile: This is an enthusiastic group in Kilbarchan which has<br />
ambitious ideas for the village. I attended its latest meeting where plans for a<br />
big tidy up in the village were discussed.<br />
This will take place on Saturday 5 <strong>September</strong> from 11.45am - 4pm meeting at<br />
the Ewing Street car park. The council will provide the necessary equipment<br />
including litter pickers, gloves and bags I know that this initiative has been met<br />
with a lot of interest. Anyone wishing to get involved will be warmly welcomed.<br />
Further details can be obtained from Gail Scoular on 07985 749220 or e mail<br />
gailscoular@gmail.com.<br />
Contact: My surgeries are on the first Saturday of the month [except January<br />
and July] at 9am at the McKillop Institute and 10am at the Steeple Hall.<br />
Meantime please contact me at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone<br />
07534 156007.<br />
Kilbarchan Bridge Club<br />
Starts Tuesday 1 <strong>September</strong><br />
The Bridge Club meets in the Steeple Hall in Kilbarchan on<br />
Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm.<br />
Some of our members have been introduced to the game recently at classes in<br />
the village and some are older hands.<br />
All are welcome!<br />
The first meeting of the session is on Tuesday, 1st <strong>September</strong>.<br />
If you are interested, please come along to the first meeting; if you would<br />
like further<br />
information,<br />
please phone<br />
Elizabeth West on<br />
01505 843537.<br />
45 45
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