271 April 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Weaver’s Cottage
Reopens
1pm on 1st April marks the reopening of the
National Trust for Scotland’s Weaver’s Cottage
at the Cross, Kilbarchan. The cottage will be
opened from Fridays to Tuesdays from 1pm to
5pm until the end of the season. The cottage
gives a fascinating insight into the crowded lives
of people in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The main feature is
the 200 year old loom, on which cloth is still woven. Visitors can try their hand
at weaving on a more modern version. There are signs of life in the cottage
garden.
On Easter Sunday, 16th April, from 2pm to 4pm
there will be an Easter egg hunt, organised by the
Weaver’s Cottage Support Group. This a popular
event with families.
Pictured right is the Weaver’s Cottage team of staff
and volunteers who met informally in March to mark
the start of the National Trust for Scotland’s sixtieth
year of public access to this unique and historic
Renfrewshire visitor attraction. Left to right: James
Wallace, Christine Gilmore, Christine MacLeod,
Evelyn Campbell, Joan MacKinnon, Beryl Baillie.
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Renfrewshire Council's budget has been approved. The
council tax has been frozen for 2017/18, and there is
additional funding for roads, education and community care.
As Depute Convenor for fi nance I had also argued for a freeze
on council charges, and the removal of charges for music
tuition in schools, so I am pleased that this is the case.
The campaign for the council election in May is well underway
and I will be standing for re-election. The last 5 years have
fl own by and it has been a privilege to represent the people
of Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch. I know from speaking to
villagers over recent weeks that the local issues, whether
they be standards of living, education, community safety,
road repairs, or the environment, are the ones that matter to local folk.
There have been many challenges over recent years and I have worked day in
and day out to meet these challenges, for example working to protect and extend
child care provision, and protecting social care services for our older residents.
The last couple of years have seen unprecedented threats to the green belt, and
I have amongst others vigorously opposed planned developments at Branscroft
and Milliken Road in Kilbarchan. All these issues and many more, will continue
to have an important potential impact on the lives of villagers.
If re-elected in May, I will continue to work hard for all in Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch
and Howwood village - which is part of the new ward, - and fi ght for a fair share of
resources, in order that our quality of life can be maintained and where necessary
improved - That will be my number one priority.
Surgeries - Saturday 1st April at 9am in the McKillop Institute and 10am in the Steeple Hall.
Contact me at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534
156007.
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Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club
The club takes place on Monday mornings from 9.15am - 11.30am in the hall,
where there is a large variety of toys and a bouncy castle for the tots - from birth
- 3 years - and coffee and friendly chat for the accompanying adults, cost £1 for
each adult. The club continues until 3rd April, when there are 2 weeks holiday for
Easter and resumes on Monday 24th.
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Kilbarchan Parish Church in April
Services continue at 11am each Sunday throughout April, conducted by Rev
Stephen Smith.
For Easter, the Service on Maundy Thursday 13th April is at 7pm when the
choir will lead worship with excerpts from The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins. The
Sacrament of Holy Communion will also be observed. On Good Friday 14th, the
service is also at 7pm. On Easter Day Sunday 16th April, there will be a service
at the Weavers’ Cottage at 8.30am, followed by refreshments in the hall. The
main service is at 11am.
Sunday School will be on holiday on 9th and 16th, but the crèche continues to
meet in the large hall from 10.45am each week and refreshments will be served
after the service as usual.
All welcome to any or all of
these services. For further
information about the church
and the organisations, please
visit Kilbarchan Kirk online: www.
kilbarchan-kirk.btck.co.uk
Kilbarchan Parish Church Midweek
Fellowship continues from 10.30am
for coffee, followed by a short
service of worship, on Wednesdays
in the small hall.
Kilbarchan Parish Church Easter
Extravaganza will take place on
Saturday 8th April from 10am -
12noon in the hall and grounds, off
Steeple Square, where there will be
an Easter egg hunt for the children.
There will be an Easter bonnet and
decorated egg competition. There
will also be stalls with home-baking
and Easter gifts. Entrance is £2:50,
children £1 and this includes coffee with hot-cross buns.
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Last year’s Miss Lilias -
Victoria Thomson,
pulls out the the
winning ticket.
Lilias Day Big Prize Draw
- Tickets on sale now
Tickets are on sale now for the Lilias Day Big
Prize Draw where once again we will be giving
away £1,000 to one lucky winner. The prize
draw takes place in the park on Lilias Day,
Saturday 3rd June. Tickets can be purchased
from the village shops, The Trust, Habbies Bar and from committee members.
Buying tickets not only gives you a chance of winning £1,000, but also helps to
raise money to support the community.
Last year’s winner, Elizabeth Russell said “I was
so surprised when I heard I had won the raffl e.
We had just left the park when I got a phone
call from Mr Stockton to say I was £1,000
richer. What a great way to end a fantastic
day!”
Decorated house in Dalhousie Rd.
There are
still lots of
ways to get
Committee Chairman, Graeme Stockton presents
Elizabeth Russell with prize winning cheque.
involved in Lilias Day. Decorating your house
or premises helps to transform the village,
giving it a real festival atmosphere and keeps a
centuries old tradition alive. Local organisations or village streets can also have
a fl oat in the parade. The fl oats are free for the day and inspire some wonderful
creations. Floats are limited so contact us as soon as possible to reserve your
fl oat at info@liliasday.co.uk.
If you fancy something a bit more active you can get together a team for the
tug of war. Can you beat the mighty medieval warriors or the very 21st century
QT Fitness team (last years winners)? If so email us with your team name and
contact details - info@liliasday.co.uk.
There is still time to add a listing to our Lilifest line-up. If you’re planing to hold
an event in or around Kilbarchan in the week leading up to Lilias Day let us know.
Types of events included in the Lilifest line-up are music and entertainment, craft
fairs, work shops, coffee mornings, quiz nights etc. Details of the line-up will be
announced soon.
Greame Stockton, Lilias Day Chairperson, adds “we’re really looking forward to
this years Lilias Day. It is already shaping up to be a great day and we have a few
surprise additions to be announced shortly. Watch this space!”