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44 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 07731 923970 e: info@advertizer.co.uk kilbarchan & lochwinnoch kilbarchan & lochwinnoch 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. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch 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. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch 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. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch 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. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch 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!”
@GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk april 2017 45 kilbarchan & lochwinnoch kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Following recent changes I intend to contest the new Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch, and Howwood Ward as an Independent candidate in May and would like to thank all those constituents who have contacted me offering their support for my decision to go Independent. As always, I will seek to stand up for the interests of all constituents, regardless of their own political views, and will seek to put my ward fi rst, freed from the constraints of party politics. As an Elected Member I have written to the Scottish Reporter upholding the decision of Renfrewshire Council to reject the planning application for building at Branscroft in Kilbarchan. My decision to do so was based fundamentally on the need to protect the Greenbelt, but also to highlight the unsustainable nature of the proposed development in relation to both the drainage and infrastructure of the village and the massive pressure to the Kilbarchan Primary catchment area which a new development at Branscroft would represent. The Scottish Government have informed me that a Hearing is to take place regarding the appeal by the developers and I have indicated that I intend to attend this Hearing and will seek to speak up against this proposal, to defend the interests of the village. Kilbarchan advice surgery is on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Steeple Hall at 7.45pm, and my Lochwinnoch surgery is on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7.30pm, excluding July. Tel: 07534 148224, tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8 or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk Kilbarchan Co-op - Renfrewshire Food Bank Donation Bin Christine Cosgrove (assistant manager) in the Kilbarchan Co-op has very kindly installed a ‘Renfrewshire Food bank donation bin’ within the store. The donation bin can be found at the front of the store – to the left of the tills. The Renfrewshire Food bank is now supported by the Co-op stores in Houston, Kilbarchan and Bishopton. We look forward to receiving your generous donations of tins, jars or packets of food, toiletries and cleaning products. 1 ton of food is distributed by Renfrewshire Food bank every week in the Renfrewshire area. People requiring the services of the Food bank are referred by health professionals and social services and a voucher is issued for food. A three day, dietician approved food parcel can then be collected from a local distribution site in Renfrewshire. * Renfrewshire Food bank is unable to accept fresh food or alcohol. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Lochwinnoch SWI The April meeting is on Wednesday 19th, in the McKillop Hall at 7.30pm. It is our 64th Birthday Social with entertainment and some delicious things to eat. This evening is for members only. We look forward to a splendid evening and to welcoming all our members. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Kilbarchan kilbarchan & lochwinnoch International Jamboree Coffee Morning Saturday 22nd April 10am - 12noon Kilbarchan Guide Hall, Kilbarchan. £3 entry £1.50 Children. Homebaking, Tombola, Raffl es. In Aid of Girlguiding going to Poacher 2017 Jamboree During the month of April, the group has 2 meetings, the fi rst is Room 101, when we shall decide what to consign to the bin, and an evening entitled 'May I Recommend'. We have also been invited to the Houston group for a speaker on Mercy Ships. The group would welcome new members, we meet on Wednesday evenings in each other’s homes and enjoy speakers and discussions on a wide variety of topics. If you are interested in fi nding out more, please phone 703786 or see the website: www.nwr.org.uk. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group Last month Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group held a sample and sale in Kilbarchan Parish Church. A variety of spreads, on pancakes made by Carol of Bobbins, and biscuit samples, were available to the folk in the hall. Over two hundred pounds worth of goods were sold at the Rainbow Turtle stall. Most of the goods are available at Rainbow Turtle, opposite the Abbey in Paisley and online from Traidcraft. Thanks to all who participated. Photo shows early sales at the stall. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Masonic Meeting Notice Lodge Captain Speirs Houston no.791 Masonic Temple, New Street, Kilbarchan - meetings start 7.30pm April 11th - FC Degree Visiting brethren welcome May 12th - MM Degree (special meeting) kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Kilbarchan Habbies’ Annual Art Exhibition Kilbarchan Habbies’ Art Group will be holding their annual exhibition on Saturday 8th April and Sunday 9th April. As usual, the exhibition will be held in the Guide Centre, Barn Green, Kilbarchan. Opening times are Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 12 noon - 4pm. Come along and enjoy a pleasant morning or afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there! Cllr Doig said: "Fairtrade is all about acting local yet thinking global. What we do here can help struggling farmers abroad, so more power to their elbow". Photo - Lochwinnoch Fairtrade Coffee Morning meeting volunteers kilbarchan & lochwinnoch
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