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<strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong> No.<strong>274</strong><br />
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Bridge of Weir: Gibb Stuart, Bernie’s Cafe,<br />
Lochnagar, The Bridge, Library (Cargill<br />
Centre)<br />
Erskine: Garden Centre, Library, Sports<br />
Centre, Swimming pool<br />
Houston: Co-op, Carrick Centre, Post Offi ce,<br />
Newsagent<br />
Howwood: Village Store, St Vincent’s Hospice<br />
Johnstone: Henderson Kilts, Papa Mac’s,<br />
Library<br />
Kilbarchan: Sheridan’s Store, Campbell’s,<br />
Newsagents, Bobbins, Old Library Centre<br />
Kilmacolm: Newsagent, Cross Café,<br />
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Langbank: Finlaystone Visitor Centre<br />
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contents<br />
local news....................8-13<br />
legal blog......................8<br />
optical blog.......................10<br />
dental blog........................13<br />
what’s on........................14-21<br />
finance & tech.................22-27<br />
it blog...............................22<br />
financial blog.........................23<br />
local history......................23<br />
on the road.....................26-27<br />
village news....................28-37<br />
pet news.....................38-39<br />
pet blog............................38<br />
outdoors........................40-45<br />
school news.................46-50<br />
sport news....................51-55<br />
sporting blog.....................55<br />
business classified..............56<br />
church listings....................57<br />
deadlines dates...................57<br />
property classified.................57<br />
sales & wants......................58<br />
advertizer directory................59<br />
This time last year I was I was lamenting on the lack of activity at the site of the<br />
old Library building in Kilmacolm. Now the site is busy with a defi nite structure<br />
taking shape. The site of the former Java Minute has been under wraps for<br />
some considerable time and it is great to see the covers coming off with a<br />
whole new facelift. I hear that this will be a wine-bar/bistro establishment with<br />
late opening to 10pm.<br />
There are a few planning updates. A new group is being set up in Kilmacolm,<br />
made up of villagers concerned over a number of areas in the village greenbelt<br />
under threat. This reminds me of the protests a few years ago when Duchal<br />
Woods (Milton Wood) was under threat of development and the village rallied<br />
together to save the woodland space. The new group is looking for enthusiastic<br />
members to join their numbers. Details on page 32.<br />
In Lochwinnoch the prospective developers at the Johnshill site have appealed<br />
against the refusal of planning. Cllr Andy Doig advises that he will be writing to<br />
the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) with his concerns.<br />
In Kilbarchan, there will be a DPEA Planning Hearing on 18th <strong>July</strong> opposing the<br />
proposed Branscroft development. Andy also advises that there may be a new<br />
planning application to build on Old Howwood Road between Spateston and<br />
the village. Hopefully we’ll have an update by the next issue.<br />
In Bridge of Weir, there will be site visits on 19th <strong>July</strong> by the Scottish<br />
Government’s Planning & Appeals Division to the Whitelint site at 10am and<br />
the site north of Kilmacolm Road at 1.30pm. Last year, 128 objections were<br />
lodged against the proposed development by Gladman Developments Ltd for 80<br />
houses along the north side of Kilmacolm Road. No date has been given for the<br />
publication of the fi nal decision on these proposed developments. Cala Homes<br />
has also lodged an appeal against the refusal of consent to their proposed<br />
development on Lawmarnock Road. The associated documents can be viewed<br />
at the Renfrewshire Council Customer Service Centre in Cotton Street, Paisley<br />
or online at www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk<br />
The former Bull’s Garage site now appears to be under new ownership and<br />
rumours abound as to what may be planned for the site. Simply Construct UK in<br />
Glasgow advised that they are currently working on a planning application and<br />
will keep us updated as this progresses.<br />
Renfrewshire Council’s capital investment programme for the roads and footway<br />
network will include roads in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Howwood,<br />
Langbank and Lochwinnoch, which will all benefi t from some level of work,<br />
ranging from resurfacing to patching. We have posted details on our website of<br />
how this investment will be allocated over the various villages.<br />
There is a list of proposed roadworks for Bridge of Weir but sadly this does<br />
not include the section of main road running out of Bridge of Weir towards<br />
Brookfi eld. In this area, leaving the village where the road runs under the trees,<br />
both sides of the carriageway are in a terrible state. There have been reports<br />
of tyre damage and I’m sure there will be more to come, possibly even a more<br />
serious incident as folks try to avoid the holes in the road. New councillor, Natalie<br />
Don, told us that she was hopeful that this will be included in improvement<br />
plans for later in the year. Meanwhile, drivers please take care.<br />
Finally, a section of the A761 in upper Port Glasgow from the new school<br />
campus roundabout to the Boglestone roundabout will be closed for the<br />
fi rst two weeks of <strong>July</strong> with diversions in place. Details on p26. Best to<br />
avoid if you can - canny locals will know the alternative routes!<br />
Happy holidays to everyone!<br />
Rona
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Queensferry Crossing to open<br />
August 30<br />
The date the Queensferry Crossing will open to<br />
traffic has been revealed along with details of an<br />
opportunity for the public to walk across the new<br />
bridge.<br />
The Queensferry Crossing will open to traffi c on August 30,<br />
<strong>2017</strong>. The bridge will then close to allow the public to take<br />
part in a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to walk over the new<br />
bridge on September 2 and 3;<br />
There are 50,000 spaces up for grabs through a ballot and the closing date<br />
for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday <strong>July</strong> 5, <strong>2017</strong>. To register, visit the<br />
Queensferry Crossing Experience: www.queensferrycrossingexperience.com.<br />
The bridge will transition to a motorway once the fi nal public transport links to<br />
the north of the Forth Road Bridge are completed. Full details will be provided<br />
for road users in the weeks ahead of opening the bridge.<br />
“This marks the beginning of the end of a 10 year process for this project.<br />
Starting with the early Forth Crossing studies, the Act of Parliament, design,<br />
procurement, through to work beginning on site in August 2011. Excitement<br />
and anticipation will build in the months ahead as people prepare to walk and<br />
drive over this bridge for the fi rst time.”<br />
Michael Martin, Project Director for the consortium building the Queensferry<br />
Crossing, Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) said:<br />
“The Queensferry Crossing is one of the world’s great bridges. It’s the largest<br />
bridge of its type and its fast track design and construction has presented many<br />
challenges. The safety of our workforce, who have worked relentlessly through<br />
the hostile weather conditions in the Forth estuary to deliver the earliest<br />
completion of this project, has always been our number one priority and it will<br />
continue to be so as move towards the completion of the project.”<br />
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image www.forth-bridges.co.uk<br />
Economy Secretary Keith Brown met with workers from both the FRC project<br />
and veterans of the construction of the Forth Road Bridge at the Queensferry<br />
Crossing and said:<br />
“It is fi tting to be able to make this announcement alongside some of those<br />
who built the Forth Road Bridge and those who are building the Queensferry<br />
Crossing. What is being achieved on the Forth today, like what was achieved 53<br />
years ago, is a testament to the expertise and the endeavour of those who have<br />
designed and built these bridges.<br />
“I am very pleased to be able to confi rm the Queensferry Crossing will open<br />
August 30, <strong>2017</strong>. The bridge will be used by vehicles up to September 1,<br />
before closing to allow the public the chance to walk across it as part of the<br />
Queensferry Crossing Experience on September 2 and 3.<br />
“This Queensferry Crossing Experience will allow for up to 50,000 people to<br />
have the once in a lifetime chance to walk across the Queensferry Crossing<br />
before it becomes a motorway with no pedestrian access. In order to manage<br />
access to the bridge there will be a ballot to decide who will have this unique<br />
opportunity to be one of the 50,000 people. I would encourage as many people<br />
as possible to enter and take part.<br />
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Marks & Spencer Makes it<br />
Matter in Howwood.<br />
As part of Make It Matter Day in June,<br />
Marks and Spencer has committed to<br />
support M&S colleagues in delivering one<br />
million hours of community volunteering<br />
by 2025, to help to make a difference<br />
to the projects and initiatives that really<br />
matter in the community it serves.<br />
M&S will kick start the volunteering in<br />
Howwood during National Volunteers<br />
Week (1-10 June) by tending to the gardens in St Vincent’s<br />
Hospice and introducing a seating area that will provide a pleasant environment<br />
for all patients.<br />
Nationwide, employees in every M&S store will join their colleagues in<br />
Howwood by helping to transform local projects that make a real difference. In<br />
total, over 50,000 colleagues will support more than 500 community projects<br />
across the breadth of the UK. Make It Matter is part of the recently launched<br />
M&S campaign, ‘#SpenditWell’, which is about inspiring people to make every<br />
moment special by focusing on the experiences, people and things that really<br />
matter in life.<br />
Scott Munro, Store Manager of M&S Braehead: “We’re really excited to be<br />
coming together to support St Vincent’s Hospice. Volunteering can make a<br />
profound difference to the communities in which we live, work and play – we<br />
believe that lots of the small actions from lots of people, can collectively have a<br />
huge impact. We can’t wait to get started.”<br />
Kate Lennon, Chief Excutive of St Vincent’s Hospice: “From start to finish on a<br />
very wet day, we cannot thank the M&S volunteer enough for all their hard work<br />
and dedication to the hospice. The garden is looking amazing – just in time for<br />
our Volunteer long service awards which will be held next week in the grounds<br />
of St Vincent’s Hospice.”<br />
Legal Blog<br />
by Isabella McKerrow, Affinity Family Law<br />
Have Your Say at Town<br />
Conferences<br />
Renfrewshire residents are being urged to attend their<br />
local community planning event and put across their<br />
views on the priorities and vision for the area.<br />
Residents are invited to three community planning conferences in Renfrew,<br />
Johnstone and Paisley, and four outreach events at Langbank, Erskine,<br />
Lochwinnoch and Linwood to have their say on what should be included in a<br />
new community plan for Renfrewshire.<br />
The community planning events take place at:<br />
Renfrew Town Hall, Monday 26 June, 10.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-8.30pm<br />
Johnstone Town Hall, Wednesday 28 June, 5.30-8.30pm and Friday 7 <strong>July</strong>,<br />
10.30am-2.30pm<br />
Paisley Town Hall, Tuesday 4 <strong>July</strong>, 10.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-8.30pm<br />
Langbank Parish Church, Tuesday 11 <strong>July</strong>, 9am-1pm<br />
Erskine Sports Centre, Tuesday 11 <strong>July</strong>, 2-5pm<br />
McKillop Institute, Lochwinnoch, Wednesday 12 <strong>July</strong>, 9am-1pm<br />
Tweedie Hall, Linwood, 2-5pm<br />
Delegates will be asked to take part in interactive workshops, hear from<br />
speakers and take part in a customer service survey for Renfrewshire Council.<br />
Anyone who would like to attend can sign up by calling 0141 618 4168 (9.30am<br />
– 4.00pm, Monday to Friday) or by emailing communityplanning@renfrewshire.<br />
gov.uk.<br />
Or book a place online at:<br />
Renfrew, Johnstone or Paisley - https://ourrenfrewshire<strong>2017</strong>.eventbrite.co.uk<br />
Langbank, Erskine, Lochwinnoch or Linwood - https://ourrenfrewshire<strong>2017</strong>outreach.<br />
eventbrite.co.uk<br />
For more information on community planning, visit Facebook.com/renfrewshire.<br />
communityplanning, @renfCPP on Twitter or the community planning website www.<br />
renfrewshire.gov.uk/communityplanning.<br />
Naming a Child and<br />
Changing its Name<br />
It is usual in Scotland for the child to take the surname of the father although<br />
there is no legal requirement for this. The child may be given the surname of<br />
the mother instead. This may be preferred where the mother is not married<br />
to the father. Where parties are not married the father alone cannot register<br />
the birth and name of the child. However, the name by which a child is known<br />
is a matter of fact in any individual case. A child does not have to be known<br />
by the name registered on the birth certificate. If the other parent objects<br />
to the use of the new name, they can raise interdict proceedings to prevent<br />
the child being known by the new name. On the other hand, the parent who<br />
wants the change of name can apply to the court for a specific issue order<br />
to ask the court to determine the matter. The courts will apply the principle<br />
that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration. They will take<br />
into account the views of the child but the weight the court will attach to<br />
such views is dependent on the child’ age and maturity. It is generally<br />
inappropriate for either parent to unilaterally change a child’s name except<br />
where there are exceptional and overwhelming circumstances. The typical<br />
dispute is where the mother with whom the children continue to reside after<br />
divorce remarries again and now wants to change the children’s surname to<br />
that of the new spouse. The courts are likely to refuse the order, taking the<br />
view a name change in such circumstances sends an inappropriate message<br />
to the children that the natural father belonged wholly to their past and had<br />
no place in their present.
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Remembered with a Smile<br />
Having had both of their fathers cared for at St Vincent’s Hospice, cousins<br />
Sharon Davis and Linda Davis decided to host a series of fundraising events to<br />
support the work of the Hospice.<br />
Gathering a group of friends together to climb Ben Nevis at the start of April,<br />
with temperatures feeling like -15 degrees at the top was an incredible<br />
achievement for them. Later that month Sharon and Linda held a charity night<br />
at Lochwinnoch Bowling Club. The bowling club was packed on the night with<br />
friends and family who had a great time and between auctions and raffles they<br />
raised over £2,200 which they were delighted with.<br />
Sharon said “We thought it would be a great way for us to give something back<br />
and show our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the amazing doctors<br />
and nurses in the hospice for the care and support they provided to both our<br />
dads, and to ourselves and our families, during those difficult times”.<br />
Between the Ben Nevis climb, the bowling club charity night and some other<br />
online raffles an incredible total of £6,328.76 was raised from Sharon and<br />
Linda’s series of events for “remembered with a smile”.<br />
Sharon and Linda would like to express their thanks to all who attended their<br />
fundraising night, came on the Nevis climb, donated, purchased an auction<br />
item and offered their support to what was an incredibly successful fundraising<br />
night.<br />
Pictured from left to<br />
right are Ally Salmon,<br />
Sharon Davis, Anthony<br />
McLaughlin, Nicola<br />
Harper, Craig Wilson,<br />
Emma Davis, Callum<br />
Armstrong, Linda,<br />
Davis, Andy Rowan,<br />
Isaac Wilkie, John<br />
McManus, James<br />
Turner & Marie Turner<br />
presenting the cheque<br />
to our in-patient unit<br />
axillary nurse Gail<br />
Chalk and staff nurse<br />
Hazel Martin. David Turner and Graham Bateman could not make the cheque<br />
presentation but were part of the Ben Nevis fundraising.<br />
Laura McDade, fundraiser at St Vincent’s Hospice said “On behalf of all at<br />
St. Vincent’s Hospice we can’t thank Linda, Sharon, “The Nevis Nutters” and<br />
everyone who kindly sponsored their efforts enough. This is an incredible sum<br />
of money raised and it will go to such good use supporting those affected with<br />
life-limiting illnesses in the Renfrewshire area.”<br />
“If you are interested in holding your own fundraising event in aid of St Vincent’s<br />
Hospice please contact the fundraising team on 01505705635 or email info@<br />
svh.co.uk”<br />
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YEP! Boat gets in on the<br />
on Gala Day Parade<br />
Alexander Brown, a local young person and YEP! Boat builder<br />
photographed here, rallied to call to help complete the YEP!<br />
Boat for the Lochwinnoch Gala Day parade.<br />
The last few weeks has been a busy time for the 4 person crew including Dick,<br />
Hugh and Seamus who worked hard to get the boat ready for its debut voyage,<br />
on a wheeled trailer parading through the streets of Lochwinnoch.<br />
The boat was aptly decorated in a ‘Made In Lochwinnoch’ banner with pirate<br />
bunting and was accompanied by 2 pirates walking the High Street rather than<br />
‘Walking the Plank’!<br />
After the parade, the boat was displayed at the LEAP and ReMode Stall, where<br />
Alexander was on hand to tell the boat’s story and meet lots of interested local<br />
residents and young people keen on hearing about its next voyage.<br />
Well Done to all the<br />
young people who spent<br />
so much of their time<br />
building the boat from<br />
scratch and shaping<br />
their woodwork and<br />
crafting skills. Keep a<br />
look out for the next<br />
chapter of its journey!
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Local people ‘Take One<br />
Action’ to challenge<br />
Climate Change<br />
Optical Blog<br />
by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians<br />
At the LEAP stall at Lochwinnoch<br />
Gala Day, there were lots of<br />
residents and families making<br />
climate challenge pledges to<br />
‘Take one Action’ over the next<br />
year. Amongst these was LEAP<br />
Trustee, Martin Mansell who<br />
having been involved in LEAP<br />
from its start over 7 years ago<br />
was really impressed at the<br />
progress that LEAP has made<br />
in providing energy advice and<br />
supporting the Lochwinnoch<br />
community in making personal behavioural changes. ‘Amazing energy, travel,<br />
waste and carbon reducing measures have been achieved at a local level and<br />
these have contributed to the Greener Scotland and the Climate Challenge Fund<br />
agendas and targets each year during the last 7 years.’ Martin said ‘However<br />
people still find it difficult to talk about climate change and usually become<br />
very defensive and guilty when the subject is raised. My pledge as a trustee of<br />
LEAP and as a concerned individual is to continue to talk to more people about<br />
climate change so that it remains top of the list for all our futures.’<br />
Help with Macular Degeneration<br />
26th June – 2nd <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong> marks the 30th anniversary of Macular Week.<br />
Macular degeneration is the main cause of sight loss in the developed world and<br />
it can leave you and your family feeling isolated and uncertain about the future.<br />
Whether you have been recently diagnosed or have a longstanding macular<br />
condition, the Macular Society can help and support you in various ways.<br />
Attending local groups can help you to understand your condition, come<br />
to terms with sight loss, share information about treatment and help you to<br />
stay independent. Groups meet often, sometimes with guest speakers, and<br />
events, outings and holidays are often arranged. Members can get involved<br />
in campaigns and work with local eye care professionals. W@M (Working At<br />
Macular, pronounced “wham”) support groups are aimed specifically at younger<br />
working-age people with macular issues.<br />
If attending a group isn’t for you, Skype groups (video or voice calls) give<br />
the opportunity to talk to others affected by macular disease without the<br />
need to leave home. Alternatively, there is a telephone befriending service -<br />
talking to someone with similar experiences, which has shown to help rebuild<br />
confidence.<br />
Everyday tasks can be challenging and a source of frustration. The society<br />
can arrange to show you daily living guides, gadgets and technology that can<br />
help with daily living. There are also two types of seeing techniques that can<br />
be taught.<br />
If you’re due to receive treatment by injections, the society can put you in<br />
touch with a buddy who has already had treatment, for more information and<br />
reassurance.<br />
A specialist helpline team is available to provide free information, advice and<br />
guidance for you, or on behalf of someone with macular disease. There are<br />
also professional, accredited counsellors who can provide free and confidential<br />
telephones sessions if needed.<br />
For more information please call the practice on 01505 614 700.
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Paisley Townscape Heritage<br />
and Conservation<br />
Paisley Townscape Heritage and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme<br />
(Paisley TH.CARS2) is a building repair and shopfront improvement grant<br />
scheme, which aims to improve historic properties and streetscape within the<br />
TH.CARS2 area to help regeneration in Paisley. The scheme was launched on<br />
the 21st February <strong>2017</strong> and it will run until 2021.<br />
Paisley TH.CARS2 is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Environment<br />
Scotland and Renfrewshire Council, and will give grant opportunities to property<br />
owners in a defined area of Paisley Town Centre focusing on High St, New St,<br />
Shuttle St and George Pl.<br />
A programme of Heritage Education, Training and Events will be delivered. The<br />
activities will engage diverse audiences with the heritage and culture of Paisley,<br />
with an emphasis on learning through making, particularly around traditional<br />
building skills and textiles.<br />
Under the TH.CARS2 scheme the Building Repair Grants will be available<br />
for structural and external repairs to historic buildings, which are still in use,<br />
including improvements to shop fronts. Internal repairs are generally not<br />
included unless necessary for structural stability.<br />
A number of buildings have been identified as Priority Projects due to their<br />
listing, status, heritage value, prominence and/or the impact their appearance<br />
makes within the TH.CARS2 area. These buildings are the focus for funding. The<br />
remaining funds will be made available to other buildings within the TH.CARS2<br />
area. The allocation of remaining funds will be determined by assessment<br />
against required criteria. Grants will be awarded in accordance with the terms<br />
and conditions of Renfrewshire Council, Historic Environment Scotland and<br />
Heritage Lottery Fund.<br />
Small Grants and Standard Grants will be available for up to 80% of the cost of<br />
eligible building repair work and 90% of the cost of eligible shopfront repairs.<br />
If your property is located within TH.CARS2 boundary and you would like to<br />
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Paisley TH.CARS2 Project Team, Regeneration and Economic Development<br />
Service, Development and Housing Services, Renfrewshire Council,<br />
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1JD<br />
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Generous slimmers in Kilmacolm have been<br />
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to The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw in<br />
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The Kilmacolm Slimming World group have collected 22 bags<br />
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again. With each bag worth around £25 to the charity, slimmers in Kilmacolm<br />
have raised around £550 for the charity.<br />
The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw aims to increase awareness of how<br />
keeping a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of<br />
cancer. The event has been supported by the singer and TV presenter, Peter<br />
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Cancer Research UK fund after sadly losing his brother to cancer.<br />
Last year, slimmers across the UK raised £2.1 million through donations and<br />
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Kelvin Hall takes top honours<br />
at RICS Awards <strong>2017</strong><br />
the <strong>2017</strong> RICS Awards, Scotland.<br />
Glasgow’s £35<br />
million Kelvin Hall<br />
Refurbishment<br />
claims Scotland’s<br />
overall ‘Project of the<br />
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which demonstrates overall outstanding best practice and an exemplary<br />
commitment to adding value to its local area.<br />
Delivered by PagePark Architects, Gardiner & Theobald LLP and McLaughlin<br />
and Harvey Construction Ltd for Glasgow Life, the category-B listed Kelvin Hall<br />
reopened to the public in August 2016 after a three-year development, which<br />
transformed the 90-year-old venue into a multi-purpose sports, culture and<br />
education building.<br />
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Enjoy the beauty of Pollok Country Park whilst raising funds to<br />
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Pollok Country Park is Glasgow's largest park.<br />
The walk will start off at the Burrell Collection and you have the<br />
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horses in the Stable Courthyard before returning once more to<br />
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<strong>July</strong><br />
events<br />
Sat 1 Jul - Sat 12 Aug<br />
PACE Fest<br />
Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley<br />
Tue 27 - Fri 30 June<br />
Creative Textiles<br />
Kilmacolm Community Centre,<br />
Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Highly creative, comprehensive course. Specialist<br />
techniques will be covered to produce your<br />
portfolio of work. On booking full briefing will<br />
be sent in preparation. Sewing machines are<br />
provided. All levels of experience welcome. For<br />
bookings and info. mwhitelaw@mcd-uk.co.uk<br />
www.creativemasterclassacademy.co.uk<br />
Thu 29 Jun - Thu 6 <strong>July</strong><br />
Explorer challenge: Find a Dragon!<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Any time! Spend some quality family time together<br />
at RSPB Lochwinnoch! This event is not your usual<br />
kind – you do it with your own family in your own<br />
time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time<br />
between Thursday 29th Jun and Thursday 6th<br />
<strong>July</strong>, where the friendly staff will get you started.<br />
Then, visit different stations along our main<br />
tail to find some dragons! Cost: £3 per child<br />
(RSPB members £1) [Normal trail fees apply for<br />
accompanying adults]<br />
Thu 29 June<br />
Tracks and Trails<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Help our Rangers to track animals through the<br />
forest and identify the animal tracks you find or<br />
even a Gruffalo.<br />
Fri 30 Jun - Sun 2 <strong>July</strong><br />
Weave and Sma’ Shot Day<br />
Paisley - various venues<br />
Events are workshop and performance projects<br />
that take place in the school holidays for young<br />
people aged 3 - 18 in Renfrewshire. They are<br />
open to PACE members and non-members. Most<br />
events involve participants attending 1 - 10 days<br />
of workshops and rehearsals, culminating in a<br />
fantastic performance. Visit www.pacetheatre.<br />
com for details.<br />
Sat 1 <strong>July</strong><br />
ReMode Swish<br />
McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch<br />
7pm to 10pm<br />
Clothes swap event with hands-on workshops,<br />
film screenings and refreshments. Donate gently<br />
worn or new clothing, shoes or accessories in<br />
return for tokens - 1 garment/item in return for 1<br />
token which you can spend in our Swish boutique<br />
on the night! Take part in one of our hands-on<br />
‘Meddle and Make’ workshops from 6 - 7.30pm.<br />
Tickets - suggested donation of £2.<br />
Erskine Classic Car Show<br />
Intu Braehead 12noon to 5pm<br />
Come along to experience the fun and excitement<br />
of Erskine’s annual show with over 300 cars on<br />
display from old classics to super cars, live music<br />
and entertainment, car demonstrations, guest<br />
speakers, fun fair, raffles, pop up shops and<br />
much more. If you love cars, old or new then you<br />
can’t afford to miss this great day out for all the<br />
family. Entry is £5. Kids go free. All profits go<br />
to helping ex-service men and women. If you or<br />
your club are interested in exhibiting your car(s)<br />
please contact Susannah Todd Susannah.todd@<br />
erskine.org.uk 0141 814 456<br />
Sat 1 - Sun 2 <strong>July</strong><br />
Binocular & Telescope Open Day<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
The town’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebration –<br />
one of the world’s oldest workers festivals – is this<br />
year joined by a wraparound cultural programme<br />
called Weave, as part of the push towards<br />
Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021. Free.<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 conservation. Cost: FREE.
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Glasgow Mela<br />
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow<br />
12noon to 8pm<br />
Wed 5 <strong>July</strong><br />
Wild on Wednesdays<br />
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,<br />
Greenock 1pm to 3pm<br />
Scotland’s biggest free multicultural festival -<br />
Bursting with live music and theatre performances,<br />
exotic and mouth-watering foods from around the<br />
globe and fun for all ages, a visit this year is an<br />
absolute must! Shop for unique gifts and dazzling<br />
clothes in the marketplace before chilling out in<br />
the summer sun to the sounds of the world.<br />
Falconry Day<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Visit the birds of prey and take a walk around<br />
their homes and get up close and personal with<br />
the winged hunters. Followed by a flying display<br />
(weather dependent).<br />
Mon 3 - Fri 7 <strong>July</strong><br />
Junior Multi-Activity Weeks<br />
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip<br />
Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
Every week in holidays A full week of activities<br />
for 8 - 15 yr olds to get active, learn new skills and<br />
make new friends, on land and water! Full day and<br />
half days AM or PM sessions available. Get 6 or<br />
more children together and book your own course.<br />
COST: 5 FULL DAYS £160 or 5 HALF DAYS £98<br />
MORE INFO: Look online and book ASAP<br />
Mon 3 <strong>July</strong><br />
Make Your Own Mondays: Bird<br />
Food Feast<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
11am to 4pm OR 2pm - 4pm<br />
Come along and make some tasty treats for the<br />
birds! We will also learn about how hard birds<br />
work to feed their chicks – and get out some<br />
binoculars to see what species we can spot!<br />
Booking essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers<br />
£3) - Adults go free!<br />
Dinghy Sailing Courses<br />
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip<br />
Road, Lochwinnoch, 10am to 3pm<br />
Also on 12th, 19th, 26th <strong>July</strong>, 2nd, 9th Aug<br />
Bushcraft, nature walks, tool work, minibeasts<br />
safaris, bird box building, natural crafts. Different<br />
topic each week depending on the weather.<br />
Suitable for 5 - 11 yr olds. COST: £5 a person or<br />
£25 for a season ticket. MORE INFO: Look online<br />
and book or tel 01475 521 458.<br />
Thu 6 <strong>July</strong><br />
Scavenger Hunt<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Aimed at children aged 5 - 10. Use the clue<br />
sheet to find the answers. Prizes for completing<br />
the course.<br />
Paddle Sport Courses<br />
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip<br />
Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 3pm<br />
Also on 13th, 22nd, 27th <strong>July</strong>. 2 day junior<br />
courses run on Thurs & Fridays – exact dates and<br />
course levels are online. COST: £80. MORE INFO:<br />
Look online and book ASAP.<br />
Fri 7 - Thu 13 <strong>July</strong><br />
Explorer challenge: Get up close<br />
to Nature!<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Any time! Spend some quality family time together<br />
at RSPB Lochwinnoch! This event is not your<br />
usual kind – you do it with your own family in<br />
your own time! Pop into the Visitor centre any<br />
time between Friday 7th and Thursday 13th<br />
<strong>July</strong>, where the friendly staff will get you started.<br />
Then, visit different stations along our main<br />
tail to “get close to nature”! Cost: £3 per child<br />
(RSPB members £1) [Normal trail fees apply for<br />
accompanying adults]<br />
Sat 8 - Sun 9 <strong>July</strong><br />
Gallivanting with Gulls<br />
Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near<br />
Gourock PA19 1BB, 1pm to 2.30pm<br />
Also on 10th, 17th & Tues 4th, 11th, 18th <strong>July</strong> 2<br />
day junior courses run on Mondays & Tuesdays –<br />
exact dates and course levels are online. COST:<br />
£108. MORE INFO: Online and book ASAP.<br />
Tue 4 <strong>July</strong><br />
Den Building<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Saturday at Lunderston Bay, Sunday at Castle<br />
Semple Visitor Centre. Can you tell the difference<br />
between a lesser and a greater black-backed gull?<br />
Identify your common gull from your kittiwake? If<br />
not join us for our gull ID walk. Look online and<br />
book your free place or tel 01505 614791.<br />
Sun 9 <strong>July</strong><br />
Gateway Garden Drop in Session<br />
Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Join the Rangers and see who is a budding<br />
Bear Grylls.<br />
All welcome to come along and meet the<br />
volunteers, take part in gardening and wildlife<br />
activities including a mini-beast hunt, gardeners<br />
question time, vegetable growing, bird feeding etc.<br />
No booking required just turn up.
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Fri 14 <strong>July</strong><br />
Mon 17 <strong>July</strong><br />
Teddy Bears Picnic<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Join the Rangers and Tickles the Clown celebrating<br />
all things teddy bear. Picnic and games in the<br />
gardens with a fabulous show from Tickles the<br />
clown. Prizes for best fancy dress.<br />
Mon 10 - Fri 14 <strong>July</strong><br />
Beith Trust Holiday Camp<br />
Beith Astro, Meadowside Pavillions,<br />
Beith KA15 1BY, 10am to 3pm<br />
A week of tennis coaching, learning new skills and<br />
developing existing skills, in a fun, relaxed and<br />
social environment. Daily tennis tournaments as<br />
well as Wimbledon being shown live. Certificates<br />
and medals for each child attending. Booking<br />
in advance essential - £8 per day, £35 week<br />
(concessions available).<br />
Mon 10 <strong>July</strong><br />
Make Your Own Mondays: River<br />
Adventure!<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
11am to 1pm OR 2pm - 4pm<br />
Come along & make your own boat! We will then<br />
head down to the river to sail them, and do some<br />
river dipping so see what little creatures live below<br />
the surface! Booking essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife<br />
Explorers £3) - Adults go free!<br />
Tue 11 <strong>July</strong><br />
Bug Box Making<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Join our Rangers and make fun bug boxes for your<br />
garden. £2.50 for materials.<br />
Thu 13 <strong>July</strong><br />
Orienteering<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
RSPB Lochwinnoch Photography<br />
Competition<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch, 5pm<br />
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES. Take part in our annual<br />
photo competition! Photographs must be taken<br />
on or from the reserve. For more information on<br />
how to enter please contact the reserve. There are<br />
two categories: Birds; Other. Winners announced<br />
on Facebook & posted at the reserve Sunday 10th<br />
September. Cost: £4 to enter.<br />
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Fri 14 - Thu 20 <strong>July</strong><br />
Explorer challenge: Flowers &<br />
Butterflies!<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Any time! Spend some quality family time together<br />
at RSPB Lochwinnoch! This event is not your usual<br />
kind – you do it with your own family in your own<br />
time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time<br />
between Friday 14th and Thursday 20th <strong>July</strong>,<br />
where the friendly staff will get you started. Then,<br />
visit different stations along our main tail to find<br />
out all about flowers & butterflies! Cost: £3 per<br />
child (RSPB members £1) [Normal trail fees apply<br />
for accompanying adults]<br />
Sat 15 - Sun 16 <strong>July</strong><br />
Wild Night<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
5pm to 8am<br />
The Finlaystone overnight camp. Join the Rangers<br />
for fun and burgers and sing into the wee small<br />
hours. Kids will enjoy the bat walk and Den<br />
Building. Tent, warm clothes, waterproofs and<br />
BBQ food required. Adults £10, Children £5.<br />
Pre-booking essential.<br />
Sat 15 <strong>July</strong><br />
Beach Watch<br />
Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near<br />
Gourock PA19 1BB, 11am to 1pm<br />
Make Your Own Mondays:<br />
Bushcraft – Woodland Explorers<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
11am to 1pm OR 2pm - 4pm<br />
Join us for a journey through Lochwinnoch’s<br />
magical woodland! We will make special journey<br />
sticks, then discover the forest’s trees in a new<br />
way! We will also create clay sculptures, and make<br />
animal homes too! Booking essential. Cost: £5<br />
(Wildlife Explorers £3) - Adults go free!<br />
Mon 17 - Fri 21 <strong>July</strong><br />
Holiday Club<br />
Howwood Parish Church Hall, Main<br />
Street, Howwood 10am to 12noon<br />
Howwood Parish Church are holding a Holiday<br />
Club for Primary School children. Crafts, games,<br />
stories, music. Come along and join in the fun.<br />
Tue 18 <strong>July</strong><br />
Woodland Fairy Hunt<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Join our Rangers and search for the hidden Fairy<br />
Doors throughout the forest then make your own<br />
to take home. £2.50 for materials.<br />
Tue 18 - Wed 19 <strong>July</strong><br />
Green Space Tidy-Up<br />
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road,<br />
Brookfield, 10am to 7pm<br />
In the run up to Gala Day, the Gardening Club is<br />
planning to spruce up the village green spaces<br />
and would like to invite any willing residents<br />
to come along and help. Target areas are the<br />
Millennium Garden at the top of Victoria Road and<br />
the field. The areas at the foot of Albert Road and<br />
between Chuckie Lane and Burnside Avenue are<br />
also being considered. Turn up anytime between<br />
10am and 7pm – even if you can only spare half<br />
an hour. Please bring your own tools/gloves.<br />
Weather permitting.<br />
Thu 20 <strong>July</strong><br />
Butterfly Hunt<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
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A Ranger guided walk through the forest. Bring<br />
boots and coats.<br />
Join us for a clean up and recording of the sea<br />
debris for the national survey. MORE INFO: Look<br />
online and book or tel 01475 521458.<br />
Help our Rangers find those elusive butterflies<br />
and contribute to our species identification.<br />
Fri 21 <strong>July</strong><br />
Explorer challenge: Dragons,<br />
Damsels & Queen bees!<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Any time! (centre open 7 days; 10am – 4pm)<br />
Spend some quality family time together at<br />
RSPB Lochwinnoch! This event is not your usual<br />
kind – you do it with your own family in your own<br />
time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time<br />
between Friday 21st <strong>July</strong> and Thursday 27th <strong>July</strong>,<br />
where the friendly staff will get you started. Then,<br />
visit different stations along our main tail to find<br />
out all about “dragons, damsels & queen bees”!<br />
Cost: £3 per child (RSPB members £1) [Normal<br />
trail fees apply for accompanying adults]
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Sat 22 <strong>July</strong><br />
Paisley Pipe Band Championships<br />
County Square, Paisley PA1 1BS<br />
10.30am to 5.30pm<br />
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Enjoy the sight, sound and spectacle of some of<br />
Scotland’s top pipe bands as they compete in the<br />
heart of Paisley! Judges from the Royal Scottish<br />
Pipe Band Association – West of Scotland branch<br />
will then judge the bands on their performances<br />
across the various grades. Free.<br />
Scotland’s National Airshow<br />
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune<br />
Airfield East Lothian, EH39 5LF<br />
10am to 5pm<br />
The sensational Red Arrows with their fantastic<br />
formation flying, plus we have the supersonic<br />
RAF Typhoon and the Battle of Britain Memorial<br />
Flight, featuring the Lancaster, Hurricane and<br />
iconic Spitfire. The Breitling Wingwalkers will be<br />
performing their unique daredevil stunts, a pair of<br />
Jet Provosts will set pulses racing and the Royal<br />
Navy Historic Flight Swordfish returns.<br />
Sat 22 - Sun 30 <strong>July</strong><br />
Merchant City Festival<br />
Merchant City Glasgow<br />
Bursting with fantastic events, music stages,<br />
street arts, comedy and loads of glorious food.<br />
Among the highlights are carnival processions,<br />
massed samba bands, a UNESCO music stage,<br />
the return of SURGE, the festival within a festival,<br />
and a celebration of street food. Join us this<br />
summer! Visit www.merchantcityfestival.com<br />
for full details.<br />
Sun 23 <strong>July</strong><br />
Pirate Day<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practice your<br />
best Arrg! Drama and shouting a plenty. Prize<br />
for best dressed pirate.<br />
Mon 24 <strong>July</strong><br />
Make Your Own Mondays: Flying<br />
Friends<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
11am to 1pm OR 2pm - 4pm<br />
Let’s take a closer look at the wildlife that flies at<br />
Lochwinnoch and make and design your own kite<br />
to soar high above the reserve. Booking essential.<br />
Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers £3) - Adults go free!
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every Monday<br />
Lochwinnoch Community Walk<br />
The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am<br />
This event will not take place on public<br />
holidays.<br />
FitSteps with Jennifer<br />
Quarrier’s Village, 6:30pm<br />
Tel: 07709 340675 for further information<br />
every Tuesday<br />
Bishopton Belles Line Dancing<br />
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm<br />
Beginner/Improver class. All welcome. Call David<br />
or Mair 07886 034037.<br />
Singing for Wellbeing<br />
Bishopton Community Centre 6pm-7.15pm<br />
A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.<br />
every Wednesday<br />
Knitting Group<br />
Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon<br />
Knitters of all levels welcome!<br />
Skinny Minnies<br />
Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir 7pm - 8pm<br />
For a healthier, slimmer, more energetic you!<br />
every Thursday<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Conservation Volunteers - adult group.<br />
Newcomers always welcome.<br />
every Friday<br />
Singing for Wellbeing<br />
Bishopton Community Centre 2pm - 3.15pm<br />
A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.<br />
every Saturday<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm<br />
Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers<br />
always welcome.<br />
every Sunday<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon<br />
Youth volunteer Group - age 12 - 18 years.<br />
Newcomers always welcome.<br />
Houston Litter Crew<br />
Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am<br />
All volunteers welcome and all equipment<br />
supplied.<br />
2nd & 4th Wednesday<br />
BoW Senior Citizens Club<br />
Cargill Hall 7 - 9pm<br />
Tea, biscuits & a raffle each meeting along with<br />
entertainment. Contact Sheila Patterson for<br />
further information on 01505 690521.<br />
1st & 3rd Thurs monthly<br />
‘Outlook’<br />
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm<br />
Social activities group for the community in<br />
Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local<br />
issues of interest. Everyone welcome.<br />
Crafty Hobbies<br />
Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm<br />
No previous craft experience necessary. Call<br />
Lorna on 01505 612844 for further details.<br />
2nd Wednesday monthly<br />
Inverclyde Carers Outreach<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm<br />
Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk<br />
or call: 01475 735180.<br />
2nd Thursday monthly<br />
Sòlas Bereavement Support Group<br />
Kidston Hall. 6.30pm - 8.30pm.<br />
3rd Friday monthly<br />
Hearing Aid Clinic<br />
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm<br />
Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.<br />
2nd Saturday monthly<br />
‘Brunch & Browse’<br />
St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm<br />
Soups, baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls<br />
last Friday monthly<br />
TheTerrace<br />
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall<br />
Soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4.<br />
last Saturday monthly<br />
Table Top Sale<br />
Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm<br />
This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for<br />
details.<br />
regular updates @<strong>Gryffe</strong>Ads<br />
1st SAT<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm<br />
10am - 2pm<br />
1st & 3rd SUN<br />
Loch Lomond Shores<br />
10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861<br />
2nd THU & last SAT<br />
Paisley Cross<br />
10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217<br />
2nd SUN<br />
Kip Marina, Inverkip<br />
11am - 4pm www.kipmarina.co.uk<br />
Thu 27 Jul - Thu 3 Aug<br />
Explorer Challenge: Tree-mendous!<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Any time! (centre open 7 days; 10am – 4pm)<br />
Spend some quality family time together at RSPB<br />
Lochwinnoch! This event is not your usual kind<br />
– you do it with your own family in your own time!<br />
Pop into the Visitor centre between Friday 27th<br />
and Thursday 3rd August, where the friendly staff<br />
will get you started. Then, visit different stations<br />
along our main tail to find out all about trees!<br />
Cost: £3 per child (RSPB members £1) [Normal<br />
trail fees apply for accompanying adults]<br />
Sat 29 <strong>July</strong><br />
Dog Jog<br />
Bellahouston Park, Paisley Road West,<br />
Glasgow, 2pm<br />
A unique 5k jogging event for you and your<br />
dog to get fit and have fun - a relaxed and fun<br />
atmosphere. Meet like-minded dog owners in<br />
your area. Get out in the great outdoors with<br />
your favourite four-legged friend! Price: £12.99.<br />
All ages and dogs welcome, Doggy Bag full of<br />
goodies, Dog Jog Dog Toy, Dog Jog Collar, Keyring,<br />
Medal at finish.<br />
Sat 29 Jul - Sun 6 Aug<br />
Regional Park Ranger Display<br />
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,<br />
Greenock<br />
It’s 50 years since the Countryside Scotland Act<br />
and then the creation of the Scottish Countryside<br />
Ranger Service. We celebrate World Ranger Day<br />
(31st <strong>July</strong>) with a photographic display. WHEN:<br />
Weekends. MORE INFO: Look online or tel<br />
01475 529543.<br />
Sat 29 - Sun 30 <strong>July</strong><br />
Wild Night<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
5pm to 8am<br />
The Finlaystone overnight camp. Join the Rangers<br />
for fun and burgers and sing into the wee small<br />
hours. Kids will enjoy the bat walk and Den<br />
Building. Tent, warm clothes, waterproofs and<br />
BBQ food required. Adults £10, Children £5.<br />
Pre-booking essential.<br />
Sun 30 <strong>July</strong><br />
Falconry Day<br />
Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Visit the birds of prey and take a walk around<br />
their homes. Get up close and personal with<br />
the winged hunters. Followed by a flying display<br />
(weather dependent).<br />
Mon 31 <strong>July</strong><br />
Make Your Own Mondays: Nature<br />
Art<br />
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
11am to 1pm OR 2pm - 4pm<br />
It’s time to get arty! Let’s discover all of the<br />
colours and shapes in nature then create our<br />
own natural pictures. We will also create green<br />
man faces to entice woodland sprites! Booking<br />
essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers £3) - Adults<br />
go free!<br />
Saturday 1st <strong>July</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Luss Village, Luss<br />
Running ~ Cycling ~ Heavy Weights ~<br />
Tug-of-war ~ Solo Piping ~ Wrestling ~<br />
Light Field ~ Hill Race ~ Highland Dance<br />
www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk<br />
Saturday 15th <strong>July</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Moss o’ Balloch Park, Loch Lomond<br />
Adult £5.00, Juvenile £3.00, Family (2<br />
Adults & 3 Juveniles) £13.00, Over 60’s<br />
£3.00<br />
Running ~ Heavy Weights ~ Solo Piping<br />
~ Wrestling ~ Highland Dance<br />
The Games are a traditional Highland<br />
Games and hosts:<br />
The official SHGA Heavyweight World<br />
Championship (16lb and 22lb Ball,<br />
16lb and 22lb Hammer, Caber and 28lb<br />
Weight for distance and 56lb wt for<br />
height)<br />
The Scottish 80 Metres Running<br />
Championship<br />
The Scottish Backhold/Cumberland Style<br />
Wrestling British Championship<br />
Highland Dancing ~ Solo Piping ~<br />
Cycling ~ Tug o’ War<br />
Pipe Band events at local and national<br />
level<br />
www.llhgb.com<br />
Sunday 16th <strong>July</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Howie Park, Rosneath, Rosneath<br />
Adults £5; Concessions £3; Child £2;<br />
Family ticket £10<br />
Running ~ Cycling ~ Heavy Weights ~<br />
Tug-of-war ~ Solo Piping ~ Hill Race ~<br />
Highland Dance<br />
www.rosneathgames.co.uk<br />
Online prices:<br />
Adult £11.50<br />
Child £9.50<br />
*Concessions £10.50<br />
*Group Ticket £9.50<br />
*Family Ticket £38<br />
Full details at<br />
www.shga.co.uk<br />
26th Aug – 10th Sept<br />
Glasgow Botanic Gardens<br />
tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk<br />
| On the door prices:<br />
| Adult £13.00<br />
| Child £11.00<br />
| *Concessions £12.00<br />
| *Group Ticket £11.00<br />
| *Family Ticket £44
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Paisley Pipe Band Competition<br />
Some of the top pipe bands from Scotland<br />
and beyond compete in the heart of the<br />
historic town centre.<br />
On Saturday 22nd <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong> at County<br />
Square, Paisley, the Competition begins<br />
at 10.30am when Bands will march down<br />
the High Street, through the final tuning<br />
area at The Cenotaph, to the competition arena in County Square.<br />
The massed bands and presentation of prizes will be in County Square at<br />
5.30pm.<br />
The event is run by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with the Royal Scottish<br />
Pipe Band Association, Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch.<br />
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SAT<br />
1<br />
JULY<br />
SAMAs Showcase<br />
Paisley Arts Centre 7pm - 10pm<br />
Tickets: £11.21 Over 18s only<br />
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards are hosting a<br />
night of live music with Rachel Sermanni, The Great Albatross,<br />
Mark McGowan - part of the Paisley 2021 Weave and Sma’ Shot<br />
Festival.<br />
SUN<br />
2<br />
JULY<br />
Yorkston, Thorn and Khan<br />
Paisley Arts Centre 7.30pm<br />
Tickets: £12 (£10 conc.) + bkg fee*<br />
Yorkston/Thorne/Khan release their new<br />
album Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars on 7 April. It<br />
follows the band’s debut album, 2016’s critically<br />
acclaimed Everything Sacred, and presents a<br />
confluence of currents, among them the north Indian sarangi; jazz-tinged bass,<br />
acoustic guitar and; and three very different vocalists - James Yorkston (East Neuk of<br />
Fife), Jon Thorne (Isle of Wight) and Suhail Yusuf Khan (New Delhi). Part of The Weave<br />
Festival <strong>2017</strong><br />
MON<br />
3<br />
JULY<br />
Silent<br />
Paisley Arts Centre 7.30pm<br />
Tickets: £10 (£8 conc.) + bkg fee*<br />
Homeless McGoldrig once had splendid things. But<br />
he has lost it all - including his mind. He now dives into the<br />
wonderful wounds of his past through the romantic world<br />
of Rudolph Valentino. Dare to laugh at despair and gasp at<br />
redemption in this brave, bleak, beautiful production for which Fishamble and Pat<br />
Kinevane won an Olivier Award last year.<br />
FRI<br />
7<br />
to<br />
SAT<br />
8<br />
JULY<br />
WED<br />
19<br />
JULY<br />
Sneaky Previews<br />
Paisley Arts Centre 7.30pm<br />
Tickets: Friday £10 (£8 conc.) Saturday £12 (£10 conc.) + bkg fee*<br />
Suitable for ages 18+<br />
Take a comedy sneak peek and enjoy Edinburgh Fringe<br />
previews. These shows are a work in progress so they<br />
might not be slick, but they will certainly be funny. Please<br />
note shows will contain some adult humour & some rude (but hilarious) jokes.<br />
Not for those not easily offended.<br />
Vivaldi Mozart Paganini -<br />
Classics from Germany<br />
Paisley Abbey 7.30pm<br />
Tickets: £16 / £14 senior conc. / £12 other conc.<br />
A diverse program ranging from Antonio Vivaldi to W.A.<br />
Mozart and Niccolo Paganini.<br />
THUR<br />
20<br />
to<br />
SAT<br />
22<br />
JULY<br />
PACE Theatre Company Present<br />
Arcadia<br />
Venue: Paisley Arts Centre<br />
8pm<br />
Cost: £10 (£6 concessions)*<br />
Based on Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’<br />
this promenade theatre styled production takes us round<br />
and about the Arts Centre ground in search of gypsy<br />
inspired fairies, roustabout mechanicals and 50’s styled<br />
love struck boppers! A wild and heady drama picnic of dance, song, comedy and such<br />
acting, as to leave you weak at the melodrama knees.<br />
Call us on 0300 300 1210 or visit https://boxoffice.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ to book<br />
Dinner/Dance<br />
Every Saturday night from 8pm - 11pm at Willow Bank<br />
Hotel, 96 Greenock Road, Largs. Booking essential.<br />
Call 01475 675435 for further information.<br />
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and with ‘Show Season’ through the coming months we’re sure<br />
there will be plenty of great photos and videos taken by our readers.<br />
We love seeing all the fabulous and colourful pictures of events, and our<br />
readers enjoy looking through the images to see who they recognise, or even<br />
if they are there themselves!<br />
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work featured on our website or even as a cover shot, please send high res<br />
images to info@advertizer.co.uk.<br />
The bill has been announced for The Spree – featuring a one-off collaboration<br />
between Scottish indie act Frightened Rabbit and the Royal Scottish National<br />
Orchestra in Paisley Abbey.<br />
The festival of music, comedy, theatre and more – which will take over the<br />
town centre between 13 and 22 October – is now in its sixth year and is part of<br />
Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021.<br />
Frightened Rabbit will be the latest in a line of Scottish bands to team up with<br />
the orchestra in the stunning setting of the 850-year-old Abbey on 17 October<br />
for a show which has been a highlight of previous Sprees.<br />
Much of the action will take place in a specially-erected Spiegeltent in the town<br />
centre, which will host trad acts Dougie MacLean and Canada’s De Temps<br />
Antan (18 Oct), Breabach, Kris Drever and Talisk (20 Oct), plus Sharon Shannon<br />
and Fara (15 Oct).<br />
Paisley Arts Centre will welcome Emma Pollock and RM Hubbert (15 Oct) and<br />
a gathering of artists from the Lost Map record label, curated by The Pictish<br />
Trail (22 Oct).<br />
The festival will have a strong international feel with an Americana night boasting<br />
Boston’s Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards, and opened by England’s Yola<br />
Carter, named UK Artist of the Year at the <strong>2017</strong> American Music Association<br />
UK Awards.<br />
Specially-commissioned shows in support of Paisley’s UK City of Culture 2021<br />
bid include:<br />
An opening night concert where three Scottish acts – Ross Ainslie, Blue Rose<br />
Code and Angus Lyon – and from India – Smita Bellur, Asin Khan Langa<br />
and Sawai Khan – weave together traditional music from both countries. The<br />
same show will also open the prestigious Rajastan International Folk Festival<br />
a week before;<br />
A show celebrating Paisley’s untold story featuring and curated by acclaimed<br />
songwriter James Grant;<br />
A literary celebration at a Banks Supper night inspired by Iain Banks’ novel<br />
Espedair Street, about a rock band from the town, featuring award-winning<br />
author Alan Bissett;<br />
The line-up was announced on Radio Scotland by Vic Galloway, who will<br />
broadcast his radio show before a live audience in the town during the festival,<br />
as will his BBC colleague Janice Forsyth.<br />
There remains one major headline act still to be announced, with Paisley music<br />
fans encouraged to keep their eyes on the Spree social media channels as it is<br />
one they won’t want to miss.<br />
The Spree will also feature two comedy nights in conjunction with the Gilded<br />
Balloon, as well as film events and songwriting workshops, while unsigned<br />
musical talent will be given a showcase through the Danny Kyle Open Stage run<br />
by Celtic Music Radio.<br />
The festival sees the return of the ever-popular ModStuff celebration of all<br />
things Mod run by LNP Promotions – headlined by The Style Councillors and<br />
taking over The Spiegeltent on the final Saturday.<br />
Paisley Town Hall will also host award-winning disabled choreographer Marc<br />
Brew’s BREWBAND, fusing together indie-rock music and dance.<br />
There will be plenty for kids too, with the National Theatre of Scotland bringing<br />
their Rocket Post show to town, fresh from a run at the Edinburgh Fringe, while<br />
the Big Telly Theatre Company present Operation Paisley – Alien Pursuit, an<br />
interactive, town-wide treasure hunt for kids.<br />
A full programme of free children’s shows taking place over the October school<br />
holidays is still to be announced.<br />
The Spree is run by Renfrewshire<br />
Council and programmed by<br />
Active Events.<br />
Paisley’s bid to be UK City of<br />
Culture is taking place as part of a<br />
wider push to transform the town’s future using the town’s unique heritage and<br />
cultural story and was lodged with the UK government in April, with a decision<br />
expected over which places make the shortlist this summer.
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the<br />
Dead Sheep Comedy<br />
Friday 7th <strong>July</strong> - 8pm - From £ 10 to £12<br />
The winner of the 2016 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best<br />
Newcomer is back with an honest and frank insight into the<br />
men who have influenced and impacted his life. The good, the<br />
bad and the indifferent. An unexpected reunion with his father,<br />
along with the death of his grandfather in late 2014 forced Scott<br />
to look at the men in his family, and to ask the question… is there truth in the old<br />
saying ‘Like Father, Like Son’. Expect deep honesty, dark truths, personal reflection<br />
and laughter.<br />
Fred Macaulay: Live <strong>2017</strong><br />
Saturday 22nd <strong>July</strong> - 8pm - From £ 12 to £14<br />
Trump and his WALL. BREXIT. INDYREF2. There’s so much going<br />
on just now that people are wondering what they should be<br />
doing. HAVING A LAUGH is Fred MacAulay’s response. Join Fred<br />
on his <strong>2017</strong> comedy tour of Scotland.<br />
Age restriction: 16+<br />
Para Handy: The Wireless Show<br />
Sunday 23rd <strong>July</strong> - 2.30pm - £20 (includes afternoon tea)<br />
Join the Master Mariner, Dougie, MacPhail and Sunny Jim along<br />
with a host of other characters for classic tales from Neil Munro.<br />
Performed as a 1950s radio broadcast against the stunning<br />
backdrop of the Clyde, this new production features live sound<br />
effects and period music.<br />
BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK, PA15 1HJ<br />
INFO@BEACONARTSCENTRE.CO.UK TELEPHONE: 01475 723723<br />
SUNDAY 2 JULY <strong>2017</strong> at Kelvingrove Park,<br />
Glasgow from 12noon to 8pm<br />
Scotland’s biggest free multicultural festival -<br />
bursting with live music and theatre performances,<br />
exotic and mouth-watering foods from around the<br />
globe and fun for all ages, a visit this year is an<br />
absolute must! Shop for unique gifts and dazzling<br />
clothes in the marketplace before chilling out in the<br />
summer sun to the sounds of the world.<br />
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Glasgow Mela. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? for updates.<br />
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Across Edinburgh<br />
Meddle and Make workshop -<br />
SWISH event - Sat 1st <strong>July</strong>!<br />
On Saturday 1st <strong>July</strong>, come along to a Swish Clothes Swap Event along with<br />
hands-on workshops, film screenings and refreshments at the McKillop<br />
Institute in Lochwinnoch.<br />
Donate gently worn or new clothing, shoes or accessories in return for tokens - 1<br />
garment/item in return for 1 token which you can spend in our Swish boutique<br />
on the night! Please drop off your donations and collect your tokens at ReMode,<br />
High Street, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AB before the night - see our opening times<br />
on ReMode Lochwinnoch Facebook.<br />
‘Meddle and Make’ workshops from 6-7.30pm - you may want to take part<br />
in one of our hands-on gain some ‘make’ skills and find out more about<br />
how we can all love our clothes that little bit more! Details for booking these<br />
will be posted on our Facebook page from 15/5/17. To Book places for the<br />
Swish on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remode-swish-tickets-<br />
34466051889?aff=eac2
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This event is being held to bring together local business people, bloggers,<br />
creatives, entrepreneurs and community members to connect, grow and<br />
collaborate.<br />
Join us in the Hunters Bar on the last Tuesday of every month from 10am -<br />
11.30am, the next event will be on Tuesday 27th June <strong>2017</strong>. This is a free<br />
event, with tea, coffee & breakfasts available if you wish and of course, no<br />
business event could be without the free WIFI.<br />
The format of the morning will be casual with meeting and greeting taking<br />
place first followed by a guest speaker. Run by our Assistant Manager<br />
Sarah, who has over 10 years experience running a variety of events,<br />
including business networking.<br />
Business Bites attendees will also be eligible to sign up to a members<br />
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promotions all year round.<br />
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IT Blog<br />
with Colin Fyfe of Colcom<br />
I was not particularly surprised<br />
recently when EE pulled the plug on all<br />
the Wanadoo, Freeserve and Orange email<br />
accounts that they acquired through business<br />
acquisitions over the years. I was quite surprised<br />
at the cack-handed way in which they did it though. One of my customers<br />
was given no warning before the lights went out on their email.<br />
I always recommend a move away from an ISP’s mail platform. It will<br />
come as no surprise to some of you that I recommend Gmail as your<br />
primary email provider, this advice is also being touted by EE to their own<br />
customers so it’s not just me. For those of us that want secure, end to<br />
end encrypted email of the type the governments of the world will need<br />
to struggle that little harder to monitor, try Tutanota, a free email service.<br />
They have an app for mobile too.<br />
Email encryption is only ever as robust as the security methods you<br />
employ on logging into your mailbox. Most of the main email providers<br />
now offer multi factor authentication. This will prompt you for more<br />
security information on logon or will detect what device you are using<br />
and will challenge a potentially fraudulent user that wants to access your<br />
account.<br />
Your email address and your account information is valuable and sensitive<br />
to fraud. Given how much we depend on our email as a de facto first point<br />
of contact with our service providers, and as online fraud has advanced<br />
recently, so security is becoming more important every year. Remember<br />
that you are carrying the torch for the contacts you have too, as they will<br />
be targeted on a successful data breach of your account.
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Financial Blog<br />
by Carl Melvin, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd<br />
Final Salary Pension Transfers<br />
– who may benefit?<br />
Following on from last month’s financial blog, we revisit pension transfers<br />
and specifically why you may consider giving up a guaranteed lifetime<br />
income from a final salary scheme.<br />
20 x revalued annual pension is considered “fair value”, but presently<br />
we see multiples of between 25 – 40 x revalued annual pension being<br />
offered, with the average around 30 x revalued annual pension. This has<br />
tempted many to consider a transfer. Retaining the final salary pension<br />
is likely to be best for many scheme members, but when might it make<br />
sense to consider a transfer?<br />
• Unmarried – No widows pension would normally be payable, but<br />
you want your family to receive benefits from your pension on your<br />
death.<br />
• Poor Health – You may not live a long life, but your pension income<br />
does not increase to reflect this. The death benefits from a transfer<br />
plan are more generous and potentially tax free.<br />
• Other sources of income – If you or your partner have other final<br />
salary pensions, rental income, earned income or other investment<br />
income, the final salary under consideration may be less vital to your<br />
retirement security.<br />
• Repay debts – releasing a cash sum to repay mortgage or other<br />
debts may allow you to retire early, but your retirement income will be<br />
less in the long term. Take advice.<br />
This information is not financial advice. If you require advice you should<br />
consult a professional adviser. The first meeting is normally free and there<br />
is no obligation. Carl Melvin is a regulated pension transfer specialist.<br />
Call us for a FREE financial review on 01505 59 50 60 or info@affluentfp.<br />
co.uk. Alternatively, pop into the Affluent office opposite Amaretto<br />
restaurant on Main Street, Bridge of Weir. www.affluentfp.co.uk<br />
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Visit to DALGARVEN MILL MUSEUM of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume<br />
A group of Renfrewshire Local History Forum members visited Dalgarven Mill Museum on Saturday, 20th May,<br />
<strong>2017</strong>. We gathered in the coffee room, where we met Mr Rob Ferguson, who took us on a conducted tour of<br />
the museum. The Ferguson family have owned the mill since 1922 when it was still a working grain mill. Mr<br />
Ferguson and the Charitable Trust he set up have transformed<br />
the old mill into what must undoubtedly be among the very best<br />
of country life museums in Scotland.<br />
The historic mill building has been beautifully restored and the<br />
large waterwheel, on a lade fed by the nearby River Garnock,<br />
works the machinery in the mill. All the machinery required to run<br />
a grain mill, a large collection of farm implements, old kitchen and<br />
dairy utensils, trade tools and many more country life artefacts<br />
are housed on three floors of the museum.<br />
On the ground floor we visited the current exhibition of Early<br />
Victorian Costume, 1810-1865, entitled “Corsets and Crinolines”.<br />
This excellent display is only a small part of the museum’s extensive collection of costumes. As we explored<br />
the upper floors of the museum our group was most impressed by the extensive collection of farm equipment<br />
and country life artefacts. Much of the collection has been donated to the museum by local farmers and other<br />
residents. A number of displays show typical period dwelling rooms. The sets are so skilfully designed that<br />
the characters seem alive and the viewer almost has a sense of being a welcome visitor within the characters’<br />
home.<br />
As well as a tour of the museum, our group was privileged to have access<br />
to the storeroom which houses the museum’s extensive collection of<br />
period costumes, and some other very exciting items which, as yet, are<br />
not on display<br />
After our tour we retired to Miller’s Kitchen Coffee Room to sample<br />
its excellent menu. This was a fitting end to one of the Forum’s most<br />
interesting and enjoyable outings.<br />
© <strong>2017</strong> Helen Calcluth, Renfrewshire Local History Forum<br />
Images with kind permission of R. Ferguson, Dalgarven Mill Museum of<br />
Ayrshire Country Life and Costume<br />
Further information and images can be found at www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk
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Inverclyde librarian wins at<br />
Scottish Book Trust Awards<br />
Scottish business confidence is<br />
on the rise<br />
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals that<br />
Scottish business confidence has risen for the 2nd consecutive quarter.<br />
The Scottish business sentiment metric climbed to -3.8 points, up from -9.6<br />
points in the previous quarter. By comparison, the UK-wide figure fell to<br />
+15.0 points this quarter, down from the +20.0 points seen at the start of<br />
the year.<br />
FSB says the figures underline the need for the new UK government to<br />
put backing the small businesses and self-employed at the heart of its<br />
programme. That means, says FSB’s Scottish policy convenor, Andy<br />
Willox, reassuring employers about the future of their EU workers and<br />
not reintroducing the recently-shelved plans for tax increases on the selfemployed.<br />
Mr Willox said: “A majority of Scottish businesses have been gloomy about<br />
their prospects for two years. While, over the course of <strong>2017</strong> a growing<br />
share of Scottish firms have shaken off the economic blues, we can’t<br />
dismiss this long-term trend. While the health of our local economies hardly<br />
featured during the general election campaign, it can’t be forgotten about<br />
by our politicians. In the short term, the new government needs to quash<br />
concerns over the future of EU workers and the possible reintroduction of<br />
plans to hike self-employed National Insurance Contributions.<br />
“Small business owners and the self-employed risk everything to create<br />
economic activity, jobs and revenues. If we’re to turn these shaky confidence<br />
figures around in the longer term, we need to create an environment where<br />
more people are ready to take that plunge.”<br />
The report also highlights that profit margins in Scotland continue to be<br />
squeezed – with a net balance of 16 per cent of firms in Scotland reporting<br />
that gross profits fell during the quarter. The study argues that a key driver<br />
for squeezed profit margins is likely to be the depreciation of sterling,<br />
resulting in higher prices for imported goods and services.<br />
FSB’s data also shows that Scottish investment intentions are more<br />
subdued than elsewhere in the UK. This quarter, a net balance of 5.7 per<br />
cent of small businesses in Scotland expect capital investment to rise over<br />
the next three months, compared with 13.2 per cent in the previous quarter.<br />
Scottish investment intentions now lag the UK as a whole by over 12%.<br />
Andy Willox said: “FSB has highlighted that the cost of employment has<br />
been rising for smaller firms for some time. Combined with rising input<br />
costs – spiked by the fall in Sterling – it is perhaps little wonder Scottish<br />
investment intentions are underwhelming.”<br />
School Librarian Susan Morton from Inverclyde Academy,<br />
received the award at event to recognise those who have an<br />
inspiring impact on young readers in Scotland<br />
The Scottish Book Trust Awards, in association with Browns Books for<br />
Students, took place at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh, one<br />
of Scotland’s most iconic hubs of literature and learning.<br />
The Scottish Book Trust Awards, funded by Creative Scotland, will be given<br />
annually to one author or illustrator and one learning professional who have<br />
had an inspiring impact on young readers in Scotland.<br />
The Scottish Book Trust Award for Learning Professional<br />
This was awarded to Susan Morton for the significant impact she has<br />
had on her school community. Susan is the school librarian at Inverclyde<br />
Academy and she has transformed attitudes towards books and reading<br />
among the pupils there.<br />
Since she was hired a year ago, Susan has revitalised the neglected<br />
school library to create a vibrant hub, with pupils fully engaged in choosing<br />
new purchases to shape their library. Susan has quadrupled the number<br />
of books in the library, leading to a similar leap in the number of pupils<br />
borrowing books.<br />
Susan secured a fully-funded residency with local author Cathy MacPhail,<br />
to work with an S2 class on writing their own anthology, which culminated<br />
in a launch event for their printed book. Susan also created a comic book<br />
club to attract reluctant readers and encourage young people to try creating<br />
their own comics.<br />
An S1 pupil at the school, said: ‘Before, I never ever ever ever used to read<br />
in primary and Miss Morton has helped, she’s inspired me to read. I love<br />
reading now, I do it every lunchtime and every morning.’<br />
Commenting on her award, Susan Morton said: ‘I had no idea I had been<br />
nominated so that was a huge surprise and an even huger surprise to know<br />
that I’d won a Scottish Book Trust award.’<br />
The Scottish Book Trust Awards were launched in autumn 2016 when<br />
schools and libraries across Scotland were invited to tell us about the<br />
amazing work being done to inspire young readers.<br />
Marc Lambert, CEO at Scottish Book Trust, said: ‘From one room in<br />
a school, Susan Morton has shown the huge impact a motivated and<br />
creative learning professional can have on a whole community. Susan is an<br />
outstanding example of the wonderful work being done by many teachers<br />
and librarians across Scotland in nurturing a culture of reading for pleasure.<br />
Staff and pupils at Inverclyde Academy feel extremely lucky to have her at<br />
the school and after such an impressive first year we know she will continue<br />
to bring books into the lives of many, many more children, inspiring them to<br />
a love of books and reading.’<br />
Jenny Niven, Head of Literature, Languages and Publishing at Creative<br />
Scotland said: ‘A stellar librarian can transform the experience of reading<br />
for children in ways that will have an impact throughout the rest of their<br />
lives. It’s clear that Susan Morton has transformed her school library and<br />
with it her students’ future relationship with reading. It’s never been more<br />
important that we appreciate and value the role of libraries and it’s great to<br />
see this award go to such a deserving winner. The students of Inverclyde<br />
Academy are indeed a lucky bunch.’<br />
Nominations for the 2018 Learning Professional Award<br />
will open on 22 August and close on 22 November.<br />
Visit www.scottishbooktrust.com/sbta to nominate<br />
someone or find out more.
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Put your phone away<br />
while driving<br />
Kilmacolm Road, Port Glasgow<br />
Boglestone Roundabout to Port Glasgow Shared Campus Roundabout<br />
From Saturday 1 <strong>July</strong> – 0600 hrs to Friday 14 <strong>July</strong> – 1700 hrs<br />
Inverclyde Council Carriageway Reconstruction<br />
Diversion (see map below) – A761 Kilmacolm Road, A761 Clune Brae, A8<br />
Glasgow Road, A8 Greenock Road, A8 Port Glasgow Road, A8 East<br />
Hamilton Street, Ratho Street, Belville Street, B788 Kilmacolm Road, B788<br />
Auchemountain Road, B788 Auchenfoil Road, B786 Lochwinnoch Road,<br />
A761 Port Glasgow Road & vice versa.<br />
Back in March, a THINK! campaign highlighting new penalties for drivers<br />
caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving was started.<br />
You’ve probably seen or heard some of the campaign adverts since our<br />
last blog. If you haven’t, there’s a simple message for all drivers – put your<br />
phone away while driving and avoid the temptation of making a call or<br />
answering a text.<br />
Over the past few months, the campaign has focused on you: professional<br />
drivers and employers of professional drivers.<br />
THINK! Have produced a leaflet specifically for drivers and employers. It<br />
gives advice on:<br />
The changes in the law<br />
What penalties drivers and operators can face, including from the traffic<br />
commissioners<br />
The dangers of using a phone while driving<br />
What drivers and employers should do to minimise the risks<br />
Professional Drivers:<br />
The law for mobile phone use<br />
Handheld phones<br />
It is illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving.<br />
• If you’re caught using a handheld phone while driving, you’ll get 6 penalty<br />
points on your licence and a fine of £200. If you are a professional driver then you<br />
could face fines of up to £2,500.<br />
• HGV and PSV drivers caught using their mobile twice or accruing 12 points on<br />
their licence will face the magistrates’ court.<br />
• Drivers will also be referred to the Traffic Commissioner and could face a<br />
minimum four-week suspension from professional driving.<br />
• Operator licence holders may also face action from a Traffic Commissioner, if<br />
one of their driving employee’s is caught using a handheld device behind the<br />
wheel to speak to their employer or customers.<br />
Handsfree phones<br />
Hands free mobile phone use is legal but it is distracting and can therefore be<br />
dangerous. Depending upon the individual circumstances, drivers could be<br />
prosecuted with ‘failing to have proper control of their vehicle’.<br />
Driver conduct<br />
As a professional driver, you are responsible for maintaining a high standard<br />
of driving.<br />
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving presents an unacceptable risk<br />
to road safety. As a vocational licence holder, you should know these risks<br />
and your conduct and behaviour at the wheel should remain professional at<br />
all times. Not just when driving a commercial vehicle, but also when driving<br />
your own vehicle.<br />
If your conduct falls short of the required standards, a Traffic Commissioner<br />
can take action against your vocational licence. For mobile phone offences,<br />
this is likely to mean a suspension from driving lorries, buses or coaches.<br />
If you’re caught using a handheld<br />
mobile phone in a commercial<br />
vehicle, it’s a minimum four-week<br />
suspension which could affect your<br />
livelihood. And, the action taken by<br />
traffic commissioners is in addition<br />
to any fine and penalty points you’ll<br />
receive.<br />
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The Erskine Classic<br />
Car Show<br />
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Saturday 1st <strong>July</strong> 12noon - 5pm at intu<br />
Braehead, Arena and Boardwalk<br />
Back for <strong>2017</strong> with an exciting new location at<br />
intu Braehead, arena & boardwalk, Renfrewshire,<br />
Scotland. Come along on Saturday 1st <strong>July</strong> to<br />
experience the fun and excitement of Erskine’s<br />
annual show with over 300 cars on display<br />
from old classics to super cars, live music<br />
and entertainment, car demonstrations, guest<br />
speakers, fun fair, raffles, pop up shops and<br />
much more. If you love cars, old or new then<br />
you can’t afford to miss this great day out for all<br />
the family. Entry is £5. Kids go free. All profits<br />
go to helping ex-service men and women.<br />
If you or your club are interested in exhibiting your car(s) please contact<br />
Susannah Todd Susannah.todd@erskine.org.uk 0141 814 4567 or Download<br />
a Registration Form from the website: https://www.erskine.org.uk/event/<br />
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Cycle for Summer is back in <strong>July</strong> and August <strong>2017</strong><br />
It’s the time of the<br />
year when everyone<br />
enjoys the benefits<br />
of cycling. At LEAP<br />
we’re running<br />
another take on<br />
action ‘Cycle for<br />
Summer’ challenge, and inviting local<br />
people and families to get their bikes<br />
out and enjoy cycling. LEAP will count<br />
the total miles cycled each week<br />
across our villages and keep you up<br />
to date with people’s cycling stories,<br />
blogs and photographs. Last year<br />
with Cycle for Summer, we clocked<br />
up 1324 cycled miles in August<br />
and this summer our challenge is<br />
to reach 3000! So sign up for Cycle<br />
for Summer this year and Take the<br />
Pledge ‘TO CYCLE’! You can select<br />
what weeks suit you best between<br />
1st <strong>July</strong> and 13th August. Email<br />
lesley@myleapproject.org for<br />
more information or contact the LEAP team on 01505 612034 or 842530.<br />
Book a place online at our Cycle for Summer Eventbrite page at www.<br />
myleapproject.org.<br />
Get ready for Cycling - FREE Cycle Maintenance Workshops and Guided<br />
Cycles<br />
As part of the Cycle for Summer, you<br />
might want to come along to our 2<br />
FREE Cycle Maintenance Workshops<br />
in Bridge of Weir on Sunday 9th <strong>July</strong><br />
at 11am at the Cycle Path entrance<br />
and in Lochwinnoch on Sunday 16th<br />
<strong>July</strong> at 11am at Castle Semple and/<br />
or book onto our FREE Guided Cycle<br />
events led by cycle leaders who will provide information on how to prepare<br />
for your cycle ride, pace yourself, and lead the group on an hour’s guided<br />
cycle. Bridge of Weir on Sunday 9th <strong>July</strong> at 12.30pm at the Cycle Path<br />
entrance and Lochwinnoch on Sunday 16th <strong>July</strong> at 12.30pm at Castle<br />
Semple. Limited places are available, so book your places early if you are<br />
interested in taking part in either or both LEAP’s Cycle Maintenance or<br />
Guided Cycles. Contact our team on 01505 612034 or 842530 or book<br />
online at www.myleapproject.org through our Eventbrite page.<br />
Kilmacolm Camera Club<br />
We continued our series of outings with an all-day trip to Glencoe and Glen<br />
Etive. By some trick of fate, it was a mostly sunny day, and club members<br />
were able to shoot some of the most famous, and picturesque, landscapes<br />
in Scotland. A bonus was the impressive display of rhododendrons. After<br />
the recent heavy rain, the river Etive was in full flow, and this gave us the<br />
chance to see the effect of different shutter speeds on the waterfalls (yes,<br />
it’s technical – and a little bit arty!)<br />
A selection of images taken by David<br />
Addison are shown here.<br />
You’ll be very welcome to join us on<br />
one of these outings. Who knows –<br />
you might come away with a whole<br />
new approach to photographing<br />
waterfalls. Going abroad for your hols<br />
soon? Why not learn from us how to<br />
improve your travel photos.<br />
Venue: Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01; Tuesday evening,<br />
time 7.30 (September to March)<br />
Contacts: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595.<br />
Website: clikpic.com/kilcamclub
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bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir<br />
Bishopton Art Group<br />
to Exhibit in Bridge<br />
of Weir<br />
Between Monday 12th June and Saturday<br />
15th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong> at The Bridge, Community<br />
Centre, 63 Main Street, Bridge of Weir,<br />
members of Bishopton Art Group will be<br />
exhibiting a selection of their paintings.<br />
The paintings will also be available for<br />
sale. Access to the exhibition is free during<br />
The Bridge’s normal opening hours.<br />
This exhibition follows on from the Group’s<br />
previous successful exhibitions at The<br />
Bridge. Members of Bishopton Art Group<br />
are all amateur artists and use a variety of<br />
mediums and styles.<br />
The exhibition at The Bridge is open during<br />
the following hours: Monday 9am – 5pm; Tuesday 1pm – 5pm; Wednesday 10am<br />
– 2pm; Thursday 10am – 2pm; Friday 1pm – 5pm; & Saturday 9am – 1pm.<br />
(Sunday closed).<br />
Linda Mitchell, organiser of Bishopton Art Group’s exhibition at The Bridge said,<br />
“Bishopton Art Group is pleased to announce that once again we will be<br />
exhibiting at The Bridge in Bridge of Weir. We have recently been joined by some<br />
new members who will be exhibiting at The Bridge for the first time. Previous<br />
exhibitions at The Bridge have been well attended and we are grateful for the<br />
support that we receive.”<br />
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RagBag Recycle Bin - Langbank<br />
There is now a permanent RagBag Recycle bin sited in the<br />
school car park of Langbank Primary School for any<br />
of your unwanted textiles (no duvets or pillows). Any<br />
money raised from this will go to Langbank Playgroup.<br />
If anyone has any items and is unable to get to the<br />
recycle bin please call Jacqueline on 01475 540728.<br />
Thank you in advance.<br />
bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir<br />
I discovered recently that there are far more parents who<br />
could claim free school meals for their children than actually<br />
do so. <strong>Gryffe</strong> High School has a very low take up of free<br />
school meals which tends to contradict the pattern shown<br />
in the primary schools. Parents may not be aware that the<br />
number of children claiming free school meals affects what<br />
is called Pupil Equity Funding. The amount of extra funding<br />
is based on the number of pupils with Free Meal Entitlement.<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> HS gets significantly less than other schools and this is<br />
largely down to parents not claiming this entitlement. <strong>Gryffe</strong><br />
HS gets £34,400 made up of Attainment Challenge Money<br />
and Pupil Equity Funding. This compares with other schools<br />
in Renfrewshire which range from £140,000 up to £300,000. This difference is<br />
significant and affects the quality of teaching that is able to be provided.<br />
Renfrewshire Council has announced its Capital Investment Plan for Roads of<br />
£6.7m and most people in my ward will want to know which roads are going to be<br />
resurfaced. The amount of resurfacing in the three villages is as follows (some<br />
roads are fully resurfaced while others are only partly to be done, I can provide<br />
more information) but I keep stressing that I want to see more done about the<br />
blocked gullies and poor drainage that continually erodes this investment.<br />
Bishopton:<br />
Morar Crescent, Churchill Drive, A8 Greenock Rd to Chestnut Ave R/A, B815<br />
Erskine Ferry Rd, Stuart Rd. Surface Dressing - Drumcross Road<br />
Bridge of Weir:<br />
St Andrews Drive, Torr Road, Hillview Road/Church Rd, Peat Rd/Gorse Cres<br />
Langbank:<br />
Elmbank Road, B789 Barrochan Road (Drums Cottage)<br />
Footway Resurfacing: Bishopton: Chisholm Ave<br />
Langbank: Middlepenny Road<br />
Surgery details:<br />
•Bishopton Community Library - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm)<br />
•Bridge of Weir Primary School - 2nd Monday of every month (6.30pm)<br />
•Langbank Parish Church Hall - 3rd Monday of every month (6.30pm)<br />
I can be contacted by phone on 0300-300-1291 or by email to cllr.james.maclaren@<br />
renfrewshire.gov.uk . Check out my Facebook page for more information and articles www.<br />
facebook.com/councillormaclaren<br />
Working with you and improving our local area. Please feel free to contact me with any of<br />
your concerns, and I am happy to meet with you at a mutually convenient time.<br />
Bishopton Gala Day<br />
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Bridge of Weir<br />
Lace Group<br />
Bridge of Weir Lace Group meets<br />
fortnightly on Tuesday mornings<br />
(10am - 12noon) during the winter<br />
months. If you’d like to try lacemaking<br />
we can provide materials & tuition.<br />
For further details phone (01505)<br />
613967.<br />
bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir<br />
Senior Citizens Club<br />
We meet at Cargill Hall every 2nd and<br />
4th Wednesday 7 - 9pm. Subscriptions<br />
are only £6 per year and £1 each<br />
week pays for your tea and biscuits.<br />
Entertainment provided. Previous<br />
entertainers include a male voice<br />
choir & live music. Contact Sheila<br />
Patterson for further information on<br />
01505 690521.
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The Bridge<br />
Congratulations to all those graduating this Summer. What a wonderful<br />
achievement. Show your delight by sending a card from our selection.<br />
This is also a popular time for Weddings. A card congratulating the Bride and<br />
Groom is always well received. Summer weddings lead to Anniversary celebrations<br />
and the need to choose a card from our comprehensive stock.<br />
Exhibitions - We are pleased to host Bishopton Art Group with their varied styles<br />
of painting until Saturday 15th <strong>July</strong>. From Monday 17th <strong>July</strong> until 19th August we<br />
welcome Jane Fraser, a new exhibitor. The art exhibitions are widely appreciated<br />
as they provide a showcase for artists and decorate the walls of The Bridge with<br />
colourful and interesting pictures.<br />
Post Office - For that summer break abroad please purchase your Euros in The<br />
Bridge. Our Euros on Demand service makes life easier for our customers. If you<br />
purchase any foreign currency online (including Euros) for delivery to The Bridge,<br />
please allow at least 2 working days before collection. For a safe and easy way<br />
to carry holiday cash abroad please ask for information about a prepaid Travel<br />
Money Card Plus.<br />
Shop - For all your purchases of stationery, greeting cards, indoor and outdoor<br />
pocket money items and gifts by Emma Ball Ltd, please support your Community<br />
Centre where our volunteers and Post Office staff work hard to meet your needs.<br />
We thank you for your custom and continuing support.<br />
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Christian Aid Week <strong>2017</strong><br />
Thank you, Bridge of Weir! The annual Christian<br />
Aid Week house-to-house collection took place from<br />
14 – 20 May. Three churches working together (St Machar’s<br />
Ranfurly, Freeland and St Mary’s); 60 volunteers collectors; 14 volunteer<br />
counters; and, crucially, over 850 generous households in Bridge of Weir ready<br />
and willing to help those in need.<br />
£5,928 was collected. And nearly 60% this total was supported by Gift Aid<br />
declarations, which will generate a further £880.<br />
The origins of Christian Aid lie in the collective effort of Christian churches<br />
throughout the UK to respond to the desperate needs of refugees in Europe<br />
following the Second World War. Christian Aid now operates in 45 countries<br />
throughout the world. It tackles poverty by responding to emergencies, funding<br />
long term development and challenging the unjust systems that make people poor<br />
and keep people poor. Most of its work is done with local partner organisations<br />
which not only have first-hand knowledge of the practical needs of the poor<br />
in their area, but are also able to ensure the sustainability of initiatives to lift<br />
communities out of poverty.<br />
Christian Aid helps people of all faiths or none. It is a signatory to the Code<br />
of Conduct for Red Cross and NGO’s in Disaster Relief which sets international<br />
ethical standards for aid work and, among other things, promises that aid will not<br />
be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.<br />
Understandably, given the current events in the Middle East, the slogan of<br />
Christian Aid Week this year was: “We’ve been there for refugees since 1945.<br />
We won’t turn our backs now.” Thanks to you, Bridge of Weir certainly didn’t turn<br />
its back!<br />
Thank you again. Your support is helping to rebuild people’s lives.<br />
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Bridge of Weir Gala Week lifted everyone’s spirits and<br />
brightened up the village. It was my first year judging the best<br />
costumes and best dressed windows and I very much enjoyed<br />
being a part of the festivities. There were many different<br />
events going on during the week and something for everyone<br />
to take part in so a big thanks to everyone who helped to make<br />
Gala week possible.<br />
This month I was also invited along to Langbank Primary<br />
School, to see their rendition of Oliver. The children were<br />
extremely talented and enthusiastic. There was obviously a<br />
lot of effort put into this by parents, teachers and of course,<br />
the children and it was a great show to watch.<br />
In June I made it along to my first Bishopton and Bridge of Weir Community<br />
Council meetings. A number of issues have been raised and are now receiving<br />
attention. The A761 when exiting Bridge of Weir is causing drivers a lot of concern.<br />
Although it has not been included in Renfrewshire Councils Roads Improvement<br />
Programme, I have ensured that there are plans to make improvements later<br />
on in the year. Several blocked drains and cases of overgrown foliage in Bridge<br />
of Weir have also been reported. There have been numerous reports regarding<br />
damage to cars in the Bridge of Weir Car Park, as well as the lack of available<br />
parking at peak times. The issue of parking has also been raised in Langbank on<br />
Main Road where an increasing number of cars have been blocking pavements<br />
and access points. These complaints are now receiving attention.<br />
My surgery’s are still currently being organised. They will be held on the first Saturday of<br />
the month, however locations are still being finalised. If you have anything you would like to<br />
discuss my contact details are as follows. E-mail: cllr.natalie.don@renfrewshire.gov.uk Tel:<br />
0300 300 1426 Mobile: 07976239705<br />
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Co-op Bridge of Weir Food<br />
Bank Donation Bin<br />
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Singing for Wellbeing<br />
A fun, no-pressure choir singing feelgood<br />
songs every Tuesday from 6pm<br />
- 7.15pm and Fridays at 2pm - 3.15pm<br />
in the Bishopton Community Centre.<br />
The Renfrewshire Food Bank donation bin in Bridge of Weir<br />
is now decked out with zingy, yellow signage so that everyone<br />
wishing to make a food, toiletry or household cleaning<br />
donation knows just where to find it!<br />
The donation bin is situated at the front of the store to the<br />
right of the tills.<br />
Many thanks to the residents of Bridge of Weir for their<br />
donations, kindness and caring.<br />
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Philosophy<br />
Discussion Group<br />
Would you be interested in discussing<br />
with others the meaning of life, why<br />
we are here, where we are going, free<br />
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contact: 07463 570464. No cost<br />
involved except for the price of a tea/<br />
coffee.<br />
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Bridge of Weir Community Council<br />
The Chairman welcomed newly elected Renfrewshire Councillors Natalie Don and<br />
Colin McCulloch congratulating them on their appointments along with returning<br />
Councillor James MacLaren who said he looked forward to continuing his good<br />
working relationship with the Community Council.<br />
The police reported a number of offences over the period which included common<br />
assault, theft of plant machinery from a new build, theft from a motor vehicle,<br />
one house breaking, motoring offences and two incidents of vandalism one being<br />
Brighter Bridger of Weir’s planters.<br />
An appeal against Renfrewshire Councils refusal of planning permission by Cala<br />
Home for their proposed development of 8 detached houses and 14 flats at<br />
Lawmarnock Road has been lodged .<br />
On the 19th <strong>July</strong> a site visit will be made by the Scottish Government’s Planning<br />
and Appeals Division to the Whitelint Gate site at 10am and the site lying north of<br />
Kilmacolm Road at 1.30pm. No date has been given for the publication of a final<br />
decision on these proposed developments.<br />
A number of complaints have been received by the Community Council regarding<br />
the poor standard of finished works to pavements by Virgin Media. The meeting<br />
was informed that as Virgin Media are a utility company they only have to leave<br />
the pavements to an acceptable standard approved by Renfrewshire Council. The<br />
complaints received go well beyond the 4 to 6 inch channel announced by Virgin<br />
at the public meeting last year. If you have issues go directly to your Councillor or<br />
contact our Facebook page.<br />
The matter of overflowing drains and over hanging tree branches on Kilbarchan<br />
Road has been reported.<br />
With the summer upon us the matter of the quality of the new street lighting has<br />
diminished due to longer spells of daylight. However, if in your area you believe<br />
the lighting strength is not powerful enough or the posts are too far apart now is<br />
the time to inform your Renfrewshire Councillor as the issue is still under review.<br />
The Community Council were delighted to receive a grant of £1,000 from the<br />
Local Area Committee to replace a set of tree lights and to assist the Christmas<br />
lights switch on event.<br />
There have been reports of scammers phoning in the area, BT have Call Protection<br />
which is a free service you can sign up to and use 1572 for settings.<br />
There are no meetings of the Community Council in <strong>July</strong> or August, the scheduled<br />
meeting will be held on Tuesday the 5th of September at 7pm in the Cargill Hall.<br />
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Bridge of Weir Tenants and Residents<br />
Association<br />
The latest meeting of Bridge of Weir TARA was well attended and our thanks<br />
go to Councillors James MacLaren and Colin McCulloch, P.C. Steven Reid,<br />
Housing Officer Anne Dickie, and Dave Robertson and Charlie McVey from the<br />
Renfrewshire Wardens Service.<br />
The police report showed that over the last month, there were twelve crimes<br />
committed within the confines of the village, with three of them detected. They<br />
ranged from two common assaults, one house-breaking, one theft, one car theft,<br />
one theft from a car, one driving offence, four road traffic offences, through to one<br />
vandalism to a flower basket across from Amaretto’s.<br />
The wardens reported that the number of incidents reported to them over the last<br />
three months from Bridge of Weir were relatively low, with only six reported.<br />
Dog fouling at Bridge of Weir Primary School in Warlock Road is becoming a major<br />
problem. Despite a sign saying that dogs are not allowed on school grounds,<br />
some inconsiderate owners are still exercising their dogs there on a regular basis,<br />
and failing to pick up after their dogs. This is totally unacceptable. Somebody<br />
recently had the temerity to tie up their dog’s poo in a bag and then disposed of it<br />
in the Janitor’s garden. Maybe they thought they were doing him a favour, in that<br />
he wouldn’t have to walk far to pick it up!<br />
After a site visit with TARA, Councillor McCulloch is going to contact Scottish<br />
Water regarding the dangerous contraption which has been placed on the water<br />
pipe at the bottom of the Glen.<br />
TARA have been informed that local Councillors will be having a site visit at Livery<br />
Walk car park very shortly, along with representation from Renfrewshire Council,<br />
with a view to finding some way to free up more parking spaces.<br />
With summer now upon us Bridge of Weir Tenants and Residents Association<br />
is taking a wee rest and our next meeting will be in the Pirie Centre at Freeland<br />
Church on Tuesday 19th September at 7.30pm. As usual all are welcome. So if<br />
you’ve got an issue with something within the village, why not come along and<br />
air your views.<br />
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Bridge of Weir Gala<br />
Day<br />
Bridge of Weir Gala Day, Our Gala Day, is<br />
all about community, and this was ably<br />
demonstrated on Saturday, when despite<br />
the weather the event was once again well<br />
attended.<br />
The parade through the village to the park<br />
was very colourful with this year’s theme<br />
“Commotion in the Ocean” attracting a number<br />
of pirates, mermaids, jellyfish and even an<br />
octopus!<br />
The day improved as the rain stopped the<br />
moment Gala Queen Kaylynn and her two<br />
attendants Darya Lavizani and Olivia Anderson<br />
stepped out of their official car. The girls all<br />
looked stunning and added a ray of sunshine<br />
to what up to that point had been a very dreich<br />
day. Our thanks to Deputy Provost Cathy<br />
McEwan for crowning Kaylynn Gala Queen.<br />
Thankfully the weather held up, and despite<br />
losing a few gazebos later in the afternoon<br />
due to high winds all went well.<br />
A special thanks to all the stall holders and<br />
traders who despite the rain still set up their<br />
pitches regardless in the morning, much to<br />
the relief of one very wound up Festival Coordinator!<br />
The Festival Committee would like to thank<br />
all who helped us not only on the day but on<br />
the lead up to the event. The local businesses<br />
who supported us with donations and by<br />
taking adverts in the Gala Day programme, in<br />
particular Bridge of Weir Leather Company<br />
Ltd who continue to be our main sponsors.<br />
The organisations who help us sell the<br />
programmes door to door, the Girl Guides,<br />
Hope Hall and the Scouts.<br />
Donations at the gates on Gala Day<br />
raised £905 and these help towards the<br />
cost of running the event and are much<br />
appreciated by the Festival Committee.<br />
Gala Day Winners<br />
Best Dressed Window Boots the Chemist<br />
Best Dressed Pre School Child 1st Hunter Butterworth<br />
Best Dressed Primary School Child 1st Hannah McQuade<br />
2nd Neave Kerr<br />
3rd Holly Kerr<br />
Best Dressed Group<br />
2nd Bridge of Weir Rainbows<br />
Primary School Invitation Football Competition<br />
Winners: Bridge of Weir Runners-up: Kilbarchan<br />
Dog Show - Best in Show<br />
CORRIB with Catherine Kenny<br />
- Reserve Best in Show HUW with Patricia Briggs<br />
Lucky Programme -<br />
Winner<br />
£100 Gibb Stuart vouchers – 0861<br />
Runner-up<br />
£50 Coach House voucher - 0184<br />
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French<br />
Conversation<br />
Group<br />
Still meeting every Wednesday in<br />
Bridge of Weir from 9.30 am - 12noon.<br />
Contact: 07463 570464. No cost<br />
involved except for price of tea/<br />
coffee.
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Rotary Club of <strong>Gryffe</strong> Valley<br />
It’s a busy and fulfilling time in Rotary as we approach the<br />
end of the Rotary year (June 30th) and the changeover<br />
to a new leadership team. The speaker meetings, youth<br />
activities and fund-raising all continue to the year-end.<br />
Speaker Dinner Meetings<br />
David Walker; 24th May “Buildings of Glasgow”<br />
David and his wife Kitty have lived in Kilmacolm for many years and are<br />
strong supporters of various community projects. David is a highly-respected<br />
photographer and his talk entitled “Glasgow’s Hidden Treasures” gave us a<br />
fascinating insight of that city’s superb Victorian architecture accompanied by<br />
many interesting facts and tales of the construction of these splendid buildings,<br />
ranging from the magnificent City Chambers in George Square to the Scottish<br />
Legal Life headquarters and the University Cloisters. Vice-President Nigel<br />
thanked David on behalf of the members for a most professional presentation<br />
of his photos of Glasgow’s finest buildings.<br />
Sharon Gemmell; 31st May “Parklea<br />
Branching Out”<br />
Allan Gilfillan introduced Sharon as the<br />
manager of this independent enterprise<br />
offering opportunities in horticulture for<br />
adults with learning disabilities. It has 100 on its roll and is situated on a<br />
3-acre site in Port Glasgow. Sharon said Parklea started in 1997 and now<br />
twenty years on it has two large glasshouses and two poly-tunnels. A cafe<br />
has also been added. A staff of nine look after the students and design<br />
courses for them. Local authorities and commercial companies support the<br />
enterprise which is also open to the public for sale of plants and refreshments.<br />
Sharon brought along examples of plants available as gifts for members.<br />
After a series of questions and comments Peter thanked Sharon for a most<br />
interesting presentation which has raised awareness of Parklea Branching<br />
Out amongst members.<br />
Professor Graham Wren; 14th June<br />
“Strathclyde – a Modern University”<br />
Graham, a guest of Mike Farley, has worked<br />
as a Special Advisor to the Principal (Sir Jim<br />
McDonald) and Director of Major Projects<br />
for almost ten years and has been closely<br />
involved in the strategy to raise the status<br />
of the University to world class. The strategic focus has been on the core<br />
strengths – science, technology, engineering and business and Strathclyde<br />
has moved up all the key league table which measure success in research<br />
and teaching – including overtaking Cambridge in physics! Several hundred<br />
million pounds of research funds have been secured supporting specialist<br />
institutes including three Catapults, the Advanced Forming Research Centre<br />
(at Inchinnan), the first Fraunhofer Centre in the UK (Photonics), a Power<br />
Networks Institute and a Nuclear Research Institute. Peter Dickie had to<br />
draw the many questions to a close and thanked Graham for his excellent<br />
presentation.<br />
Next meetings<br />
Our next speakers are David Hill who will talk on “Disabled Sort at Castle<br />
Semple” on 21st June and past President Chris Butlin on 28th June with the<br />
subject “My Favourite Island in the Sun”. Non-members interested in Rotary<br />
are welcome.<br />
Quarriers Village Defibrillator<br />
The Club has agreed to donate £300 towards the costs of a Defibrillator to be<br />
located in Quarriers premises with 24-hour public access. Costs are being<br />
shared between Quarriers, Rotary and the Quarriers Village Committee. We<br />
are really pleased to have helped to make this project happen - our first in the<br />
village where at present we have just one member. More would be welcome!<br />
Sole Solution are delighted to announce we have a new<br />
staff member who will be joining the team and offering<br />
late night and weekend podiatry appointments.<br />
Lauren McDaid is a recent graduate from Glasgow<br />
Caledonian University, she has a Bachelor of Health<br />
Science Degree in Podiatry. She also boasts an HND<br />
in Complementary Therapies where she specialises in<br />
Reflexology and Aromatherapy.<br />
These complementary treatments can be integrated<br />
into your Podiatry session to improve your general<br />
wellbeing as well as your foot health - this ‘Podiatry<br />
Plus’ session is a real treat for anyone lasting 1 hour 20mins!<br />
To make an appointment with Lauren call 01505 873888.<br />
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Kilmacolm Traders, following a petition of all 26, asked that<br />
the Parking Discs in operation in the village be removed. The<br />
relevant committee agreed, and went out to consultation on<br />
this change to the Traffic Regulation Order. KCC and the Civic<br />
Trust did not object but 2 individuals did. One has removed<br />
his/her objection but the other will not. The process will now<br />
inevitably go to a Public Inquiry or a special Quasi Judicial<br />
hearing by the committee. This will take a further 6 months.<br />
We are so fortunate with the range of shops we have in the<br />
village that I firmly believe we should listen to the proprietors.<br />
The events at Grenfell Tower were shocking, but I was reassured<br />
talking to the Directors of Social Work at both Inverclyde and<br />
Glasgow Councils that our civil contingency reactions would have been swift and<br />
certainly with greater alacrity than Kensington and Chelsea Council.<br />
The consultation on the Main Issues Report has attracted interest in 15 sites<br />
for housing in Kilmacolm and one in Quarriers Village. It is worth registering<br />
objections and comments. Having defended the Green Belt against inappropriate<br />
development for 10 years, I do not really want to see it being endangered now.<br />
Again I believe we may end up at a public enquiry.<br />
Port Glasgow High School’s presentation of Disco Inferno was fabulous. In my<br />
opinion the best yet. Head of Music Miss Ballantine knows how to put on a show.<br />
Plenty of ex KPS pupils performing. PGHS under its new head Stuart Clark, and<br />
his ideas on improving performance, is very much on the way up.<br />
The finale to the Dramatic Society’s play, Quartet, had everybody in hysterics. The<br />
acting throughout was terrific and again John Watson was my favourite.<br />
I was delighted with my vote in the General Election. Thanks for the support.<br />
Definitely my last.<br />
I can be contacted at david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk and 01475 741969 and 721717 and<br />
07766 992294.<br />
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St. Colm’s RC Church Coffee Morning<br />
Saturday 26th August - Kilmacolm New Community Centre 10am - 12noon.<br />
Please join us for tea and cakes, home baking, face painting, stalls, raffle and<br />
fun! Tickets available on the door.<br />
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More Committee Members WANTED.....<br />
The ‘Kilmacolm Residents Association’ was set up very quickly last month,<br />
in response to the Main Issues Report, and the threat to our Greenbelts in<br />
Kilmacolm. The deadline for the ‘Consultation Period’ was 31st May <strong>2017</strong>, so<br />
we only had a few short weeks since finding out, to get our Objection letters, and<br />
Petitions, sent into Inverclyde Council Planning Policy Team.<br />
These activities were done by all of us in our local community, on our Facebook<br />
group, and by many residents who are not online. There were also a number of<br />
dedicated individuals who helped set up some of these activities, the Kilmacolm<br />
Residents Association, and who went the extra mile.<br />
We are now needing more people to join our Kilmacolm Residents Association<br />
Committee. We are looking for about 3 or 4 additional people who have a passion<br />
for protecting the Greenbelts in Kilmacolm. We would like to get a better cross<br />
representation of people from our community, on our Committee.<br />
We aim to meet once or twice monthly. We have a variety of roles that people<br />
could undertake. No experience is necessary. You just need to be passionate<br />
about putting the best interests of Kilmacolm first, care about Greenbelts and<br />
wildlife, and be willing to commit to a few hours each month, (or more if you<br />
are that way inclined). It’s also a good opportunity to learn how local planning<br />
processes work, and to do something good for your village and community.<br />
If you think this is something you might be interested in, and think you have<br />
something positive to offer, then you can PM me personally on Facebook, or send<br />
me an email to: KilmacolmRA@gmail.com<br />
Many thanks, Antony Vitrano, Chair - Kilmacolm Residents Association<br />
Visit our facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/<br />
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Planning Permission Granted for<br />
Kilmacolm Park Drainage System<br />
A £400,000 Inverclyde Council scheme to tackle drainage issues at Birkmyre<br />
Park in Kilmacolm has been granted planning permission.<br />
Environment & Regeneration Convener Councillor Michael McCormick said:<br />
“The rugby pitches are an important and well-used asset in the village and I am<br />
delighted we are now in a position to press ahead. For many years training and<br />
matches have been disrupted by excess water but once this innovative scheme<br />
has been completed we should see a significant improvement.”<br />
Before any work can get underway contractors have been told to check for<br />
badgers, otters and water voles and to ensure measures are taken to protect<br />
trees around the site.<br />
Both rugby pitches will have drainage pipes installed under the surface carrying<br />
excess water to the nearest water course, the Gryfe Water.<br />
Excess soil water will be carried away using perforated land drainage pipes which<br />
are carefully sized to allow very small particles to pass through the slots to be<br />
flushed out by the flow of water.<br />
A secondary drainage system – slit trench drainage - will be installed through the<br />
use of narrow sand-filled trenches spaced one to two metres apart.<br />
A water attenuation tank will also be installed to slowly release drainage water in<br />
a controlled discharge before it is allowed to run into the Gryfe Water to minimise<br />
the risk of flooding of the water course during heavy rain.<br />
Birkmyre Rugby Club is to use a grass pitch at Inverclyde Council’s Parklea facility<br />
in Port Glasgow for matches while the work goes on.<br />
St Columba’s School in Kilmacolm whose pupils regularly use the pitches is<br />
contributing £50,000 towards the project.<br />
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Hall to Hire<br />
- Kilmacolm<br />
Guide Hut<br />
A great venue with easy access<br />
near to the village centre.<br />
Newly refurbished main<br />
hall, with additional kitchen<br />
facilities and outdoor area.<br />
Perfect for children’s parties,<br />
weekly classes and one off<br />
special occasions. Anyone<br />
wanting to hire the Guide Hut<br />
please contact Roz on 07584<br />
359007.<br />
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Summer Duplicate<br />
Bridge<br />
If you would like to play Bridge during the<br />
summer months why not come along to the<br />
Kilmacolm Community Centre on Monday<br />
evenings at 7pm for a<br />
7.15 pm start.<br />
Come with a partner or<br />
come alone and hope to<br />
find one there.<br />
Further information Tel:<br />
87 2345.<br />
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I reported last month that following no party achieving an<br />
over all majority at the Council elections the outcome of the<br />
statutory meeting of the Council on 25th May was uncertain.<br />
I am pleased to report this month that I was able to secure<br />
sufficient support from other groups within the Council to form<br />
a new Labour minority administration.<br />
I have been appointed Council Leader for the fourth time and<br />
my Labour colleague Martin Brennan is our new Provost. I<br />
am keen to work constructively with all groups and individuals<br />
in the Council. I have been delighted with the way in which<br />
our new Councillors have settled in. The early signs are very<br />
encouraging.<br />
There is much to be upbeat about as we start this new Council term. The recent<br />
excellent Best Value Audit report has demonstrated we have a solid foundation<br />
on which to build. We cannot ignore the fact however that unless we see changes<br />
in Government policy at both Westminster and Holyrood the next few years will be<br />
very challenging for local government in general and Inverclyde in particular.<br />
The Planning Service and local Councillors have received a large number of<br />
responses to the consultation on the Main Issues Report for the Inverclyde<br />
Local Development Plan, which among other things sought views on potential<br />
housing development sites in Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village. I have advised<br />
those who have contacted me that it would be inappropriate for me to state my<br />
opinion at this stage as this would be seen as me pre-judging the outcome of the<br />
consultation. As a member of the Committee that will consider the responses<br />
to the consultation I must listen to all views before coming to an informed<br />
position. Having lived next to the two sites that are the subject of most of the<br />
representations I recognise the concerns that have been raised with me.<br />
Other local issues I’ve been dealing with in the past month include complaints<br />
about grassing cutting by River Clyde Homes, drainage issues in Whitelea Road<br />
and the ongoing Virgin Media works in Kilmacolm.<br />
The A761 Kilmacolm Road (Boglestone roundabout to Port Glasgow Shared<br />
Campus roundabout) will be closed from 6am Saturday 1st <strong>July</strong> until 5pm Friday<br />
14th <strong>July</strong> to allow for carriageway resurfacing works from the junction with<br />
Marloch Avenue to Port Glasgow Community Campus roundabout. Diversions<br />
will be in operation.<br />
I was pleased to attend the service of thanksgiving in Paisley Abbey on 17th June<br />
to recognise the sacrifices made by the men and women of our Armed Forces.<br />
Our wonderful Inverclyde Schools Senior Choir sang beautifully in their honour<br />
during the service.<br />
I have one surgery this month in Boglestone Community Centre, Port Glasgow<br />
from 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday 11th <strong>July</strong>. You can contact me directly to discuss<br />
any matters that are of concern to you by telephone on 01475 712020 (during<br />
office hours) or by email to Stephen.McCabe@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you<br />
can write to me at 10 Victoria Gardens,<br />
Kilmacolm PA13 4HL.<br />
You can keep up to date with my work<br />
as a Councillor by visiting my blog:<br />
http://councillorstephenmccabe.<br />
blogspot.com/ and follow me on Twitter<br />
@CllrSMcCabe.<br />
Have a great summer.<br />
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Kilmacolm<br />
Surgeries<br />
PC Jamieson, the local<br />
neighbourhood officer<br />
will be holding a monthly<br />
surgery in the Community Centre<br />
between 10.30 - 11.30 am. Please<br />
pop in and see him if you want to share<br />
any concerns or need advice.
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Some more successful fundraising at<br />
the Kilmacolm Co-op<br />
BIG-HEARTED shop staff in Kilmacolm<br />
have raised more than £1,000 for<br />
charity.<br />
Fun-loving sales assistants Margaret<br />
McAllister and Janet Holdsworth<br />
completed the 5k Bubble Rush event<br />
in Bellahouston Park.<br />
The Co-op customer team members<br />
handed £501 to Ardgowan Hospice<br />
in Greenock and the same to St<br />
Vincent’s Hospice in Howwood in Renfrewshire.<br />
Store manager Stephen Trainer said: “It was a great effort by them. They did<br />
really well and we received a lot of support from customers and raised quite a<br />
lot of money.”<br />
Future Events<br />
Planning is well<br />
advanced for<br />
the annual<br />
Rotary Charity<br />
BBQ and Disco<br />
at Brookfield<br />
Village Hall on Friday<br />
25th August. We can expect<br />
superb steaks and salmon, a wide<br />
range of salads and tasty sweets.<br />
As always, the disco music will<br />
suit Rotarians and their friends<br />
and there will be a big raffle with<br />
dozens of prizes. Tickets are<br />
available from members or via the<br />
website.<br />
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Brookfield Country<br />
Dancing club<br />
Thursday evenings from 7.30pm -<br />
9.30pm run by Aileen Craig (01505<br />
322684). New members are most<br />
welcome and as an introduction, the<br />
first class is free.<br />
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H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston<br />
(Houston Old School Trust)<br />
Woodlands Out of School: - Monday to<br />
Friday, 01505 615438<br />
Coffee Shop: - Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm<br />
Sat, 9am - 4pm<br />
MONDAY<br />
Galaxy Summer Camp 10th 10am –<br />
4pm<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Yoga (4th, 11th) 7pm M/s Lawson<br />
01505 613690<br />
Galaxy Summer Camp 11th 10am –<br />
4pm<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
Community Council 19th 7.30pm<br />
Galaxy Summer Camp 12th 10am –<br />
4pm<br />
THURSDAY<br />
Folk Club (weekly) 8pm iaintdawson@<br />
gmail.com 07786 078952<br />
Galaxy Summer Camp 13th 10am –<br />
4pm<br />
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Houston and<br />
Killellan Kirk<br />
On Saturday September 30th<br />
Allander Jazz Band will entertain in<br />
the West Halls. More details in August<br />
advertiser.<br />
FRIDAY<br />
Yoga (7th, 14th) 10.30am M/s<br />
Lawson 01505 613690<br />
Big Kids Little Learners 21st, 28th<br />
1pm – 2pm Janine Neil 07870<br />
697010<br />
Galaxy Summer Camp 14th 10am –<br />
4pm<br />
MP Surgery 14th 12.30pm – 1.30pm<br />
SATURDAY<br />
Councillors Surgery 8th 11.30am –<br />
12.30pm<br />
SUNDAY<br />
Baptist Church (weekly) 11am and<br />
6pm<br />
Booking enquiries to :<br />
Ian Simpson, 01505 612203<br />
Sandy Young 01505 331488<br />
Bill Haddow 01505 690693<br />
hostbooking@outlook.com or The<br />
Coffee Shop<br />
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I was delighted to be able to attend the annual Houston<br />
Agricultural Show this year. There was a wide array of stalls<br />
including Houston Community Council, a dog show, and various<br />
competitions for horses, and cows as befits an agricultural show<br />
where local farmers can showcase their talents and breeds.<br />
Sometimes I think Renfrewshire Council forgets that while<br />
our towns have a proud industrial heritage and history, so too<br />
do the various village and rural communities in Renfrewshire<br />
also have a proud agrarian heritage and history. We are a<br />
county of rich diversity and I think it is good to celebrate what<br />
Renfrewshire farmers bring to us all.<br />
Whilst dog fouling can sadly be found in all areas I am very<br />
sad that recently many constituents in Houston have raised this matter with me,<br />
as one which is persistent and very noticeable. I have asked the community<br />
wardens to increase their patrols in Houston and ask all residents to be vigilant<br />
and report episodes of dog fouling to the community wardens. This is such a<br />
shame as dogs are fantastic for families and as a dog lover, and former dog<br />
owner, I am clear there are no bad dogs, just bad owners who need to be more<br />
considerate.<br />
My advice surgery in Brookfield is on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6.30pm in Brookfield<br />
Village Hall, and my advice surgery in Houston is on the 4th Thursday of the month<br />
in Houston Village Hall, at 7.15pm, excluding <strong>July</strong> and Christmas. But I am also always<br />
available to constituents who can call me on 07768 130935, or e-mail me at cllr.audrey.<br />
doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk.<br />
Houston Show - Quiz<br />
Between thunder and showers, alongside<br />
the usual Rotary Coconut Shy members<br />
sold quiz sheets. The questions had<br />
been taken from the recent Primary<br />
School Quiz. The prize – a meal at the<br />
Fox and Hounds kindly donated by Jason Andrews - for the first<br />
fully correct quiz sheet drawn out was won by Morven Feely. Questions and<br />
answers can be found on the club Facebook page.<br />
Proceeds shared between Mary's Meals and CHAS (Children's Hospice).<br />
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Brookfield News<br />
Summer Social<br />
Brookfield’s annual ‘Summer Social’ took place on Sunday 4th June and despite<br />
much uncertainty over whether the weather would be favourable and allow the<br />
event to go ahead, the afternoon turned out to be warm and sunny – exceeding<br />
all expectations! Villagers were able to get together with family, friends and<br />
neighbours and enjoy a variety of refreshments from the bar. Entertainment<br />
was courtesy of Brookfield’s very own ‘Brass Necks’, who provided a selection<br />
of tunes. If there are any brass players in the local area who would like to get<br />
involved with the group, they would be delighted to hear from you! Please contact<br />
brookfieldvpa@gmail.com for more information.<br />
Gala Day<br />
Fingers will be well and truly crossed that the village Gala Day on Saturday 19th<br />
August will see a repeat of the fine weather enjoyed at the ‘Summer Social’.<br />
Planning is underway and any residents who would like to get involved and/or<br />
help at a stall on the day, please contact any member of the Village Council.<br />
Green space tidy-up: dates for your diary<br />
In the run up to Gala Day, the Gardening Club is planning to spruce up the village<br />
green spaces and would like to invite any willing residents to come along and<br />
help.<br />
Target areas are the Millennium Garden at the top of Victoria Road and the field.<br />
The areas at the foot of Albert Road and between Chuckie Lane and Burnside<br />
Avenue are also being considered.<br />
Weather permitting, the proposed dates are: Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th<br />
<strong>July</strong> and Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th August. Turn up anytime between<br />
10am and 7pm – even if you can only spare half an hour. Just bring your own<br />
tools/gloves. A member of the group will be available to advise on what needs<br />
to be done. Any assistance would be much appreciated to help improve our<br />
community.<br />
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Crafty Friends<br />
1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre, Houston. No<br />
craft experience necessary. Tel: Lorna Cairns 612844 or Shirley White 610721.
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Houston Agricultural Show ~ Saturday 3rd June<br />
Prizes presented in Industrial section by May Montgomery formally of the Brown Egg Farm now owner of Ardardan Farm Shop garden centre & coffee shop.<br />
Prizes presented in Livestock by Agnes Crawford.<br />
Photos: Kate Cummings, <strong>Gryffe</strong> Camera Club
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Lochwinnoch Flower Power!!<br />
There was a fine<br />
turn out of the<br />
community garden<br />
group and other<br />
volunteers on<br />
Saturday the 3rd<br />
June to plant out<br />
more containers<br />
and hanging<br />
baskets around the<br />
village.<br />
In the morning<br />
the Renfrewshire<br />
Council Unpaid<br />
Work team arrived<br />
at 9.45am to move 30 containers to 5 locations. The Library, McKillop Hall, War<br />
Memorial, Calder Church and Lochbarr Services. In addition, they moved tons<br />
of soil to fill the containers. A huge thank you to them for a massive effort over<br />
the day!<br />
Planting round the village over Saturday was blessed with very good weather, all<br />
the helpers were supplied with tea, coffee, rolls and cakes from Sean at Heitage<br />
Farmers Market.<br />
Furthermore, Grame Lait has supplied<br />
many baskets on lamp posts to add to<br />
the colour over the summer and will<br />
keep the baskets watered.<br />
We plan to add more containers and<br />
baskets to the village year on year.<br />
Please feel free to come and help<br />
in the Autum when we will be taking<br />
out annuals and putting in the Spring<br />
bulbs! There will be announcements<br />
in the CC newsletter, community<br />
garden facebook page and posters in<br />
shop windows in the village.<br />
In addition, we also ran a plant stall<br />
at the Gala on Saturday 10th June<br />
to raise some money for the planters<br />
and flowers which was very a huge<br />
success.<br />
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It is inevitable that now we are a four member ward that much<br />
of the comments and reports from Ward 9 councillors will be<br />
much the same. With four Community Councils attended by<br />
all four Councillors, any issue raised is very much the concern<br />
of all four Councillors. So if you feel you have ‘’Heard this all<br />
before’’ please bear with me. I will try to retain your interest by<br />
giving you snippets, that can be made public, from the Boards<br />
that I sit on, which are: Audit, Risk & Scrutiny (Convener).<br />
Communities, Housing & Planning Board. Education &<br />
Children’s Services Policy Board and Infrastructure, Land<br />
and environment Policy Board. I am also a Member of the<br />
Johnstone & the Villages Local Area Committee.<br />
One of the big issues which concerns all four villages is the lack of consultation<br />
and input with regard to local developments. Some while ago I took part in a<br />
research study into The Barriers to Community Engagement in the Planning<br />
System. The report was commissioned by the Scottish Government and the<br />
research was conducted by an independent consultancy team. The subsequent<br />
report from this consultation is five pages long but I quote just a few of the<br />
recommendations.<br />
1. Creating the conditions that will give communities the confidence and<br />
motivation to engage with the planning system.<br />
2. Learning from experience and good practice. Going the extra mile to help the<br />
seldom-heard have a voice.<br />
3. The independent review panel was highly critical of the quality and effectiveness<br />
of community engagement in the Scottish planning system and that the third<br />
sector leaders have an overwhelmingly negative perception of the system.<br />
I hope that these few details will indicate that we are trying to ensure that we<br />
have a bigger say in matters concerning our villages.<br />
My surgeries are as follows:-<br />
First Monday of the month at 6pm /7pm HOWWOOD Village Hall<br />
Second Monday of the month at 6pm/7pm KILBARCHAN Steeple Hall<br />
Third Monday of the month at 6pm/7pm JOHNSTONE Town Hall<br />
Fourth Monday of the month at 6pm/pm LOCHWINNOCH McKillop Institute<br />
Email: cllr.bill.binks@renfrewshire.gov.uk phone: 0300 300 1423<br />
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I have written to the new Leader of Renfrewshire Council<br />
asking him to look at options for the cancellation of the £7<br />
million Sports Amphitheatre in Paisley proposed by the last<br />
adminstration, and transferring that £7 million into upgrading<br />
the McKillop Institute, the Steeple Hall, and Howwood Village<br />
Hall. This technically should be viable as although RLL now<br />
run the service, the three buildings are still owned by the<br />
Council.<br />
Constituents will be aware that the prospective developers for<br />
the Johnshill development have appealed to DEPA against the<br />
decision of Renfrewshire Council to refuse the application, and<br />
I intend to write to DEPA upholding the decision of the Council<br />
to refuse, and explain in detail why to grant would be detrimental to the interests<br />
of Lochwinnoch. I also intend to speak at the DEPA Planning Hearing on 18th <strong>July</strong><br />
to oppose the Branscroft Development proposed for Kilbarchan. I also wish to<br />
make my Howwood constituents aware that there is a new prospective planning<br />
application to build on Old Howwood Road between Spateston and the village.<br />
It was agreed at the end of March to keep the campaign going to upgrade the<br />
A737 by organising an A737 Partnership Group, which would include all local<br />
Ward Cllrs for Wards 8 and 9, and have all local CC’s represented. I have spoken<br />
to those Cllrs at that meeting who have been returned, and we wish to continue<br />
this on an all-party basis, which it was before. As an Independent I have agreed<br />
to convene the Group and have recently sent an invite out to all the new ward Cllrs<br />
asking if they wish to join.<br />
My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Steeple Hall<br />
at 7.30pm, and my advice surgery in Howwood is at 6.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the<br />
month, and then in Lochwinnoch the same night in the McKillop at 7.30pm, all excluding <strong>July</strong><br />
and Christmas. But I am also always available to constituents who can call me on 07534<br />
148224, tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8 or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk.<br />
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Scottish Country<br />
Dance Classes<br />
Tuesdays in the McKillop Hall,<br />
Lochwinnoch at 7.30pm.<br />
We always have great fun and it's<br />
good exercise too! Phone Lorna Black<br />
01505 843048 for more info.<br />
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Knitting Bee<br />
Knuts4Knitting<br />
Meets fortnightly on a Tuesday<br />
from 7pm to 9pm at Knit Knax, 37<br />
High Street Johnstone, also weekly<br />
Thursday from 2pm to 4pm.<br />
Contact details: Pamela 07743156738<br />
or email bknitting@hotmail.co.uk.<br />
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Howwood Community Council<br />
Meetings of the Community Council are held on the second Tuesday of each<br />
month at 7.30pm in Howwood Village Hall. Please feel free to come along - all<br />
welcome.<br />
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The issues of speeding and traffic in the village were discussed<br />
at the May meeting of Kilbarchan Community Council.<br />
Renfrewshire Council and local Police were in attendance.<br />
Council officials have been asked to bring back traffic calming<br />
proposals to a future CC meeting, that will address the long<br />
standing concerns. Any proposal will be subject to further<br />
consultation with residents. Enforcement of the speed limit,<br />
or rather the lack of it has also been the subject of discussion.<br />
I am awaiting a response from the Crown Office to my enquiry<br />
as to why drivers who exceed the 30 mph speed limit up to<br />
40mph are not being held to account. I will keep readers<br />
updated on these matters.<br />
On the issue of roads, I am pleased that the resurfacing and repair programme<br />
for both roads and pavements for <strong>2017</strong>/18, set out before the council elections<br />
by the previous administration is taking shape. During <strong>July</strong> and August work on<br />
Stepends Road, and Harvey Terrace in Lochwinnoch will take place, along with<br />
Bridesmill Road, Hillfoot Drive and Mayfield Crescent in Howwood. In Kilbarchan<br />
resurfacing work in Easwald Bank, Well Road and Kibblestone Road is scheduled<br />
for August.<br />
As usual a number of traditional summer events have takes place in recent<br />
weeks. Lilias Day, Kilbarchan Agricultural Show, Lochwinnoch Gala Day, and<br />
Howwood fete were all enjoyed by<br />
local folk. The ongoing success of<br />
all these events and others, is due in<br />
no small measure to the work of the<br />
volunteers and community activists<br />
,who give freely of their time and<br />
commitment. I want to let them know<br />
that their efforts are much valued and<br />
appreciated.<br />
Although I will not be holding surgeries in<br />
<strong>July</strong> I will be working hard throughout the<br />
summer. Please contact me with any issue<br />
at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or<br />
phone 07534 156007<br />
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Lochwinnoch Golf<br />
Club Tea Dance<br />
Tea<br />
Dance<br />
Lochwinnoch Golf Club have very<br />
generously offered to host a free Tea<br />
Dance on Wednesday 6th September<br />
2pm till 5pm in support of the<br />
‘Lochwinnoch Dementia Friendly<br />
Village’ initiative. To encourage fun<br />
and activity the tea dance will have<br />
music from’ Music Box’ a great dance<br />
group.<br />
In addition, Craig of Minicoach Tours<br />
(Howwood) is providing free transport<br />
from the McKillop Lochwinnoch from<br />
1.45pm and returning at 5pm<br />
Open to all for more information or<br />
a free ticket call Morag on 07868<br />
752814.<br />
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Kilbarchan<br />
Fairtrade<br />
Group<br />
Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group ran a stall<br />
at the Guide Centre on Lilias Day and<br />
followed it up with an unannounced popup<br />
stall in the parish church. Over £200<br />
worth of goods were sold.<br />
Photo: Moira Smith and Moira Stark<br />
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Howwood Parish<br />
Church<br />
H o w w o o d<br />
Parish Church<br />
are holding a<br />
Holiday Club for<br />
Primary School<br />
children<br />
Monday 17th - Friday 21st <strong>July</strong> from<br />
10am - 12noon.<br />
Crafts, games, stories, music.<br />
Come along and join in the fun!<br />
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Kilbarchan Book<br />
Group<br />
On June 13th the Book Group wound<br />
up it’s summer reading with “To Set<br />
a Watchman” by Harper Lee the<br />
sequel “To Kill A Mockingbird” with<br />
cheese and wine. On September 5th<br />
at 7.15pm in Old Kilbarchan Library<br />
there will be the first autumn Book<br />
Group meeting when they will read<br />
“Exposure” by Helen Dunmore and<br />
“The Father” by Anton Svensson. All<br />
are welcome to attend.<br />
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Kilbarchan<br />
The NWR group meets fortnightly<br />
on Wednesdays and has a varied<br />
programme of speakers and discussion<br />
topics. If you’d like to find out more<br />
about NWR and the Kilbarchan group,<br />
please contact the website: www.nwr.<br />
org.<br />
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Old Library Centre Kilbarchan<br />
The volunteers and staff at the Centre wish to thank everyone who has used the<br />
Community Facility recently. They would also like to give a very big thanks to the<br />
numerous loyal supporters who give the Centre an annual donation. Remarkably<br />
some supporters have been giving to the Centre since 2001. As the present<br />
Chairman and having been a Board member since the renovation of the Library<br />
building after the Village protest at the closure of the Library in 1998, I am<br />
impressed by this vital support. Over the years we have not had a rise in new<br />
supporters. We ask for an annual donation of £5 for seniors and £10 for others.<br />
Support forms are available from the Centre.<br />
One of the Centre’s daily activities is to provide a place where people can meet,<br />
talk and feel part of Kilbarchan community. There is no charge for this, however,<br />
you can make a cup of coffee or tea for 70p and get a biscuit if available. Please<br />
do not feel lonely just come in.<br />
The Centre is open 10am - 12noon and 2pm – 4pm - Monday to Friday. However,<br />
the volunteers need a holiday and the Centre needs some renovation.<br />
The Old Library Centre is closing at 4 o’clock on Thursday, 29th June and reopening<br />
on Tuesday, 1st August.<br />
Classes will resume in August as follows:<br />
Tuesday Craft Group 2pm<br />
Wednesday Yoga 10am and 7.30pm<br />
Thursday 1st Love Music (Toddlers) 10.45am –11.30am<br />
Friday Bridge 2pm<br />
(Details will be posted on our website www.kipco.org and our window)<br />
MP Surgery Mhairi Black 2nd Friday of the month, except August<br />
MSP Surgery Tom Arthur 3rd Friday of the month.<br />
We look forward to seeing you. Ann<br />
Bishopton Teacher Shortlisted for Top Royal Horticultural Society Award<br />
A science teacher from Bishopton near Glasgow<br />
is in the running to be named the Royal<br />
Horticultural Society (RHS) School Gardening<br />
Champion of the Year <strong>2017</strong>, supported by<br />
Gabriel Ash.<br />
David Nicol, who teaches at the Good Shepherd<br />
Centre, is competing to win the prestigious<br />
national award which recognises a teacher or<br />
other adult who is passionate about encouraging gardening and an inspiration<br />
to the children they teach.<br />
The Good Shepherd Centre is a secure unit for vulnerable young people and<br />
David has worked at the centre for six years. He is up against three other<br />
finalists from Staffordshire, Gloucestershire and Hampshire who have also<br />
been shortlisted for the award.<br />
The winner will be announced at a special awards ceremony at RHS Garden<br />
Wisley in Surrey in <strong>July</strong>.<br />
In June a panel of gardening experts including BBC Gardeners’ World and ITV’s<br />
Love Your Garden presenter Frances Tophill will judge the entries and pick the<br />
category winners.<br />
As part of the judging process, David and the other finalists will create a fiveminute<br />
film demonstrating how they encourage gardening at their school.<br />
After the judging, the Good Shepherd Centre will receive an upright coldframe<br />
worth £699 donated by greenhouse manufacturer Gabriel Ash, and £250 in<br />
National Garden Gift Vouchers for their school. The finalists will also win a<br />
free place on an RHS Campaign for School Gardening training course and be<br />
awarded an engraved hand trowel trophy and framed certificate.<br />
For more details visit www.rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening
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Lilias Day and Lilifest Success<br />
Despite the torential rain, hailstones, thunder and lightening Kilbarchan Lilias Day was a great success.<br />
Around 3,000 people turned out to support the day and join in the fun. After the brief downpour the sun<br />
came out and the festivities continued.<br />
Graeme Stockton said “it was fantastic to see so many smiling faces in the parade ... Even when the<br />
hailstones began and that so many people were braving the elements to watch. We really appreciate all<br />
the effort, time and creativity that people put in to making Lilias Day so special and unique”<br />
With the sunshining, the festivities continued in the park with entertainment from Britannia XIV Battle Reenactment<br />
taking on the kids of Kilbarchan; a grand tug of war with Kilbarchan Smile winning; the local<br />
derby between Bridge of Weir and Kilbarchan Primary with an added bonus of commentry from Clyde 1 DJ<br />
George Bowie; Jamie McArthurs music tent showcasing the best local up and coming talent and a whole<br />
range of entertainments for kids.<br />
Susan Calcluth, joint Chair added “for many of the local organisations such as the Scouts, The Kilbarchan<br />
Pipe Band and Parish Church, Lilias Day is the their biggest fundraiser of the year. It’s great to see the<br />
stalls do so well and the community supporting them in their fundraising efforts. Each year tens of<br />
thousands of pounds are raised for local organisations, charities and good causes.”<br />
Additional information<br />
Prize winners:<br />
FLOATS: 1st ~ Willy Wonka, Spateston Nursery n 2nd ~ Summer Garden, Kilbarchan Nursery<br />
Joint 3rd ~ Wizard of Oz, Stage Avenue and Pirates, Kilbarchan Primary<br />
DECORATED HOUSES: 1st ~ Harry Potter, the Quinn family<br />
2nd ~ Beauty & the Beast, the Ramsay family<br />
3rd ~ Peppa Pig, the Costigan family<br />
DECORATED BUSINESSES: 1st ~ Co-op n<br />
2nd ~ Bobbins n 3rd ~ Kilbarchan Vets<br />
DECORATED NON - RESIDENTIAL: 1st ~ The<br />
Guide Centre n 2nd ~ The Old library Centre<br />
FOOTBALL: Bridge of Weir 2, Kilbarchan 0<br />
YOUTH CHALLENGE: Kilbarchan Cub<br />
Scouts<br />
TUG OF WAR: Kilbarchan Smile<br />
£1,000 Prize Raffle Winner: Babs Steele<br />
Photos taken by Susan Calcluth<br />
Lilifest Success<br />
Lilifest, the exciting festival that is now an established part of the Kilbarchan Lilias Day Celebrations was<br />
enjoyed by hundreds of people this year.<br />
A varied programme featured international musicians, sellout events including; “An Evening With” event<br />
with Kilbarchan’s favourite son - Rev Ian Miller, The Gateway garden party, a Lego animation workshop led<br />
by Kilbarchan’s internationally-renowned Morgan Spence and the psychic evening with Sally Buxton.<br />
Festival-goers also enjoyed a fantastic evening of Barchan Mad Comedy with Scottish Comedian of the<br />
year Rosco Mcclelland, a concert by Village Voices & Kilbarchan Parish Junior Choir and other live music<br />
and Lilias-themed events in venues around the village.<br />
The festival was brought to a close with “Habbies Hoolie” family ceilidh at the Kilbarchan Performing Arts<br />
Centre when one of Renfrewshire;s best-loved ceilidh bands, Clamjamfrie served up a rousing evening<br />
of music and dancing on the evening of the Kilbarchan Show.<br />
Festival organiser, Damon Scott, was delighted with the response: “It was fantastic to see so many<br />
people taking part and enjoying the Lilifest events and a huge thanks has to go to all the venues and<br />
organisations involved including; Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, The Old Library, Habbies and The<br />
Trust and Village Voices and the Junior Choir. Thanks also to all the people who attended Kilbarchan<br />
Smile’s Gateway Garden Party.<br />
Plans are already underway for next years’ festival. If any promoters or local organisations would like<br />
to make an enquiry about having their event included please email info@liliasday.co.uk<br />
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Hot Dogs<br />
Kennel Cough in Dogs<br />
It only takes a few minutes for a dog to suffer the effects<br />
of being left in a hot car. Even if a window has been left<br />
open or you are parked in the shade, it’s still not safe for<br />
your dog!<br />
How to keep your dog happy and healthy when on car journeys:<br />
Think twice about any car trips with your dog - avoid congested roads or<br />
busy times of day when they could overheat in the car if you are caught up<br />
in traffic<br />
If driving with your dog, plan your journey considering cooler times of the<br />
day and places to take breaks<br />
Keep windows open when driving with a dog in your car whilst ensuring<br />
they are safely restrained using a car harness, a travel crate or dog-guard.<br />
Make sure you have a supply of fresh water or know where you can stop<br />
off for water breaks.<br />
If a dog is showing any of the following symptoms it may be that they are<br />
suffering from heat stroke, dehydration or even sun burn:<br />
Excessive panting<br />
Red gums and tongue<br />
Heavy salivation<br />
Vomiting / diarrhoea<br />
Lack of co-ordination Loss of consciousness<br />
First Aid Tips:<br />
If a dog is suffering any of the above symptoms take the following steps:<br />
Take out of the sun immediately<br />
Cover with a cool wet towel<br />
Get the dog to drink small<br />
amounts of cool water<br />
Seek veterinary advice<br />
immediately<br />
For more information please visit<br />
www.dogstrust.org.uk<br />
Infectious tracheobronchitis, commonly known as kennel<br />
cough, is a canine respiratory infection caused by a virus<br />
and/or a bacterial infection of the upper airway causing coughing.<br />
Infection<br />
Kennel cough is airborne and very contagious. It can be transmitted by aerosols<br />
released when a sick animal coughs, by direct contact with an infected animal,<br />
or by the sharing of contaminated objects such as water bowls or toys.<br />
Symptoms<br />
A persistent cough that may sound as if something is caught in your pet’s<br />
throat. Symptoms usually develop three to ten days after exposure to an<br />
infected animal. Dogs usually remain bright and eat normally.<br />
Diagnosis<br />
There is no specific test for kennel cough, and diagnosis depends on excluding<br />
other causes of coughing by your vet taking a history and examining your<br />
dog.<br />
Treatment<br />
In most cases no medications are given since the disease is self-limiting and<br />
Johnstone Cat Rescue<br />
If you can help us with any<br />
fundraising or donations of either<br />
food or bedding, please call<br />
Sheena on 01505 337321.<br />
Thank you.<br />
A vibrant<br />
community<br />
and animal<br />
welfare<br />
project located in Erskine,<br />
Renfrewshire. We try our best<br />
to rescue and rehome as many<br />
animals as we can. If we cannot<br />
find a suitable forever home for our<br />
furry friends they will continue to<br />
live with us therefore there’s always<br />
new furries for you to meet.<br />
Open 7 Days A Week<br />
April-September:<br />
Mon/Wed/ Thu/ Sat/ Sun: 10.30am-<br />
4.30pm<br />
Tue/ Fri: 9.30am-4pm<br />
www.lamontfarm.org.uk<br />
A local Animal<br />
Rescue based<br />
in the West of<br />
Scotland, we<br />
rescue all animals big and small<br />
from guinea pigs, rabbits and<br />
chickens to cats, dogs and even<br />
donkeys!<br />
The rescue was setup by a local<br />
couple with a love for animals, they<br />
both work long hours and on top of<br />
that deal with the rescue at same<br />
time. The rescue has grown so<br />
much in the past few years we now<br />
have several volunteers.<br />
07817 646427 or http://underheughark.<br />
weebly.com<br />
will run its course, much like a human cold. Cough suppressants and/or anti-<br />
inflammatories may be used to keep your dog more comfortable while they<br />
are recovering.<br />
Most cases resolve within 2-3 weeks.<br />
In puppies, elderly dogs or those with existing illnesses, the condition can<br />
be more serious and can develop into pneumonia. Some strains of the<br />
infection can also be more severe than others.<br />
More serious cases are treated<br />
with oral antibiotics and cough<br />
suppressants.<br />
It is important to limit contact with<br />
other dogs while they are recovering<br />
to reduce spread of infection.<br />
Prevention<br />
There is an intra-nasal vaccination<br />
available for the prevention of kennel<br />
cough which goes up your dog’s nose<br />
in a spray. This lasts for 12 months.<br />
The protection provided is not 100% as<br />
there are multiple strains of infection<br />
which can cause kennel cough, but<br />
it does reduce the risk and will also<br />
reduce the severity of symptoms if<br />
your dog does catch kennel cough.
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Re-homing Pets<br />
Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets?<br />
Charlie & Belle - male & female<br />
domestic short-hairs<br />
Charlie and Belle are looking for a home<br />
together. Charlie is a nervous boy and<br />
would need a quiet home or a home<br />
with older children. Belle is friendly girl,<br />
Charlie likes to be brushed and will give you<br />
cuddles.<br />
Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow<br />
G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341<br />
Belle<br />
Pulsar - 6 week old<br />
male hamster<br />
Pulsar arrived in to our care with his brothers and<br />
sisters and he is now looking for his forever home.<br />
Pulsar Syrian hamsters can make excellent pets. They can<br />
be very active with great personalities. If raised and handled properly<br />
they’ll be your friends for life.<br />
Weldon - 1 to 2 year-old male guinea pig<br />
Weldon arrived in our care with his partner Denver after their owner<br />
could no longer look after them. They are now looking for their forever<br />
home. They enjoy being handled and will keep<br />
you amused with their antics.<br />
To contact the centre about any animals, please<br />
call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/<br />
rehoming<br />
Weldon<br />
Maple Maple - 1 to 2 year-old female<br />
lurcher<br />
Maple is a sweet girl who loves to<br />
play games with toys! She loves to<br />
go for long walks in the country. Maple can live with<br />
children who are 14 years old or over and needs<br />
her own very secure garden to practice her training<br />
in. Maple needs to be the only pet in the home.<br />
Someone who has owned dogs like her before would benefit her and<br />
help her settle. A home with calm, quiet areas to walk in would also<br />
help her get used to her new environment. Due to her breed & high<br />
chase drive she needs to be walked on lead and muzzled. Maple needs<br />
several meets at the centre to build a relationship before going to her<br />
new home.<br />
Hooper - 5 to 7 year-old male crossbreed<br />
Hooper is a special boy who is looking for a special<br />
home. He loves to give kisses and cuddles but it<br />
takes a long time to build up that trust so he needs<br />
a patient and committed owner. If you commit to him<br />
be assured that you will have a loyal friend for life.<br />
Hooper gets on great with other dogs and is very<br />
Hooper<br />
young at heart, like a big puppy! Initially he would need his owners to be<br />
around for most of the day but he could be left for a few hours once he<br />
is settled. Hooper does have some handling issues so we are looking<br />
for an adult only home with experienced owners. Our TBA would be<br />
looking for his training program to be continued at home and are happy<br />
to assist. Hooper will need a hands off home and this would be the case<br />
until Hooper has learned to trust his owners. He will need to have built<br />
a relationship at the centre for a long period of time to ensure the best<br />
start in his new home. A quiet home with few visitors is ideal and Hooper<br />
will need regular slow introductions to any new people.<br />
Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71<br />
7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed:<br />
Wednesdays<br />
Rescue Centres<br />
Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue › 01505 502415 › www.hessilhead.org.uk<br />
Cat Protection › 0141 779 3341 › www.cats.org.uk/glasgowac<br />
Dogs Trust Glasgow › 0141 773 5130 › www.dogstrust.org.uk<br />
Scottish SPCA › 0141 882 1688 › www.scottishspca.org<br />
These centres are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising. If you can<br />
help, please get in touch with any of the centres above.<br />
Magnus has been missing from the<br />
Langbank area since mid November.<br />
Despite all my efforts with posters and<br />
rescue centres etc, there has not been<br />
one sighting of him. If you should see<br />
a cat fi tting his description, PLEASE<br />
contact me. Magnus is still quite young<br />
(4), vivid ginger and white fl uffy coat<br />
with a large bushy tail, and he’s quite<br />
shy.<br />
Please contact Deirdre: 07952 164554<br />
or 01475 540666<br />
Keeping cool in warm weather<br />
The rising temperature in the warmer months can cause<br />
our pets to overheat, so follow the steps in our video to<br />
ensure your moggy doesn’t fall foul of the summer sun.<br />
Here are some tips:<br />
• Provide plenty of shade both inside and out. Think<br />
shrubs, cat hides and boxes!<br />
• Place fans around the house to keep the air circulating. Don’t point<br />
fans directly at your cat though<br />
• Freeze a bottle of water, wrap it in a towel or pillowcase and place it<br />
where your cat regularly goes. Ensure your cat can get away from the<br />
bottle if they choose and the bottle doesn’t leak!<br />
Hydration is key! Encouraging your cat to drink more can be done in these<br />
ways:<br />
• Place water bowls away from food bowls<br />
• Avoid plastic bowls. Use glass, ceramic or metal instead and make<br />
sure they are large with a big surface area<br />
• Keep the water topped up so your cat doesn’t have to put their heads<br />
into the bowls or are left without any water at all<br />
• Many cats prefer running water so try offering a cat fountain.<br />
• Putting water bowls in different places around the house will help cats<br />
always find somewhere to drink<br />
Exposure to the sun can be a trigger-factor for a type of cancer that is<br />
more commonly seen in cats with unpigmented, white ears or noses so it is<br />
certainly a good idea to try to offer some protection, even though we know<br />
how much cats love to lie in the sun! If your cat has white fur try keeping<br />
them inside between 10am and 3pm when the sun is at its hottest and<br />
speak to a vet about suitable sunblock for cats.<br />
If you are concerned about your cat’s health in the heat, have an elderly cat<br />
or kitten in poor health please speak<br />
to a vet.<br />
For more visit www.cats.org.uk<br />
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The above full day course will cost £20 for Hessilhead members and £40 for non members. Registration at 10.15, end<br />
approx 4pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Will include practical sessions to give experience<br />
handling a variety of patients confidently and safely, with tips on how to examine and transport these patients. Also<br />
suggestions for feeding, housing and assessment for release.<br />
The above courses will run from 2pm till 4pm. £10 for Hessilhead members, £20 for non members<br />
This event will start at 8.30pm. £10 for Hessilhead members, £20 for non members. Bring a torch.
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Flaming June?<br />
More like Fickle June - the weather ranged from balmy<br />
to baltic! Take Bridge of Weir’s Gala Day, just a very<br />
few weeks<br />
ago. The less<br />
said about the<br />
rain the better,<br />
though the sun<br />
did shine towards the end of the<br />
event. As usual, Brighter Bridge<br />
of Weir had a presence, with our<br />
Strawberries ‘n’ Cream stall, and<br />
adjacent prize draw tent. Perhaps it<br />
could be said that the earlier rain was in<br />
keeping with the Gala theme, “Commotion<br />
in the Ocean”. Well, they say every cloud<br />
has a silver lining.<br />
Spirits weren’t dampened, though, and<br />
everyone involved was as enthusiastic as<br />
ever. Brighter Bridge of Weir had two prize<br />
raffles running, but at the <strong>Advertizer</strong>’s<br />
deadline, we didn’t have the final results<br />
in, however, you can find them on our<br />
website and Facebook page.<br />
In other news, we attended Renfrewshire<br />
Council’s Local Area Committee meeting at <strong>Gryffe</strong> High School on<br />
Tuesday 14 June. This is where groups such as ours find out if they will<br />
be recommended for a grant award in the coming financial year. Our<br />
application was well received and supported, but Council funds are under a<br />
lot of pressure these days, so we’ve got our fingers crossed.<br />
We rely entirely on public funding and donations from local residents and<br />
businesses, and every pound we get is spent on making Bridge of Weir<br />
brighter. We are enormously grateful for all the support that we receive,<br />
because it shows us that what we do is appreciated by local residents and<br />
businesses, and it encourages us to keep on ’Enhancing Our Community’.<br />
We also look forward to your involvement. If you have any thoughts on what<br />
you’d like us to achieve throughout Bridge of Weir, let us know. Contact<br />
us either through our website www.brighterbridgeofweir.org, or facebook.<br />
com/brighterbridgeofweir, or via Twitter @WeirBrighter.<br />
If you witness a<br />
suspected wildlife<br />
crime in action call 999<br />
immediately and ask for<br />
the police.<br />
For all other<br />
enquires call your local Police on<br />
101. Alternatively, contact your local<br />
Police Force directly.<br />
If you wish to anonymously report a<br />
wildlife crime online please contact<br />
Crimestoppers.<br />
Duchal House, By Kilmacolm<br />
Eighteenth century walled<br />
garden particularly well<br />
planted and maintained,<br />
entered by footbridge over<br />
the Greenwater. Species trees, hollies, old fashioned<br />
roses, shrubs and herbaceous borders with fruit<br />
orchards and vegetable garden. Also in the garden are<br />
azaleas and a lily pond.<br />
ADMISSIONS £5.00 Ardgowan Hospice receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Benefi ciaries<br />
DIRECTIONS On the B788<br />
one mile from Kilmacolm (this<br />
road links B786 Lochwinnoch<br />
Road and A761 Bridge of Weir<br />
Road) Greenock/Glasgow bus<br />
via Bridge of Weir. Knapps<br />
Loch stop is a ¼ mile from garden. Well signposted from<br />
Bridge of Weir/Kilmacolm Road<br />
GARDEN OPENINGS Saturday 15th <strong>July</strong> 2pm - 5pm
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Exactly one year ago, in our <strong>July</strong><br />
update, Colourful Kilmacolm<br />
had to report the theft of some<br />
plants from the Port Glasgow<br />
layby. Unfortunately we have<br />
again suffered, this time from<br />
vandalism. Our gardeners spent a<br />
busy morning towards the end of May<br />
preparing the summer displays at our various sites<br />
around the village. When we had finished, the<br />
large planters in the Piazza were already looking<br />
good, with carefully placed trailing plants around<br />
the edges, non-stop begonias next, then taller<br />
ones rising up to the half-standard hollies in the centre which we have been<br />
gradually shaping into balls over the last 18 months. The overall effect was<br />
obviously lost on those who, on the last weekend of May, decapitated 4 of<br />
the 6 hollies. If the perpetrators are now feeling any remorse, Colourful<br />
Kilmacolm is always ready to accept financial donations. £100 would cover<br />
the damage.<br />
Elsewhere our displays are beginning to show colour. At the moment one<br />
of the best areas is the large embankment at the Pullman, shown here. Of<br />
course a little more sun would help, but let’s hope that is still to come.<br />
As mentioned last time, our next task is to complete the planting at the<br />
improved Market Place area. It is still quite a shady spot but we hope to<br />
Kilmacolm Horticultural<br />
Society<br />
A great day out to Crarae Gardens and<br />
Inveraray for members of Kilmacolm<br />
Horticultural Society was enjoyed in<br />
June. Now we look forward to the<br />
annual Flower Show. The date this<br />
year is Saturday 2nd September, venue is the New Community Centre,<br />
Kilmacolm, the Show opens to the public at 11am, with prizegiving at 3.30pm.<br />
Schedules detailing the classes in various Sections, Flower, Vegetable,<br />
Pots and Planters, Novices, Kitchencraft, Floral Art, and Childrens sections<br />
are available now. Please phone for a copy to Jill Russell, Show Secretary,<br />
on 01505 872393, or ask at the Centre for more details. With a growing<br />
number of younger gardeners enjoying green-fingered success we are<br />
hoping for more entries into the Novices classes. Help is given with the<br />
simple staging process when you come along on the night before the Show<br />
with your exhibits. Give it a try, be proud of your gardening skills and show<br />
off your results to the admiring public at Kilmacolm Flower Show.<br />
be able to choose plants that will tolerate some<br />
shade and yet still give a good show.<br />
Colourful Kilmacolm is open to all. If you are able,<br />
you can choose to be an active gardener, helping<br />
when you can with looking after the displays,<br />
but we also welcome non-active members. The<br />
very modest £5 annual subscription supports our<br />
efforts.<br />
Membership forms can be downloaded from our<br />
website www.colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk or you<br />
can phone Peter (01505 872448) or Liz (07963<br />
973031).<br />
Fantastic Family Storytelling Fun<br />
Fantastic family<br />
storytelling fun was had<br />
on 28th May Kilbarchan<br />
Smile’s Gateway<br />
Garden Party with wellknown<br />
Kilbarchan based<br />
storyteller Anne Pitcher. Sheltered safe<br />
from the wind and<br />
rain under a gauzy<br />
gazebo, the children were delighted with Anne’s<br />
many puppets, props and curious soundmakers as<br />
they encountered a grumpy great big giant, the king<br />
and queen of the fairies, magical scarecrows and<br />
many more story characters. All Anne’s stories were<br />
themed<br />
around<br />
growing and<br />
around recycling<br />
and re-using. Also on the day<br />
there were stalls manned by local<br />
community groups. All enjoyed the<br />
free hot dogs and drinks throughout<br />
the day. The Gateway Garden was<br />
created from an old petrol station<br />
and is an amazing achievement<br />
for the dedicated Kilbarchan<br />
Smile team for the community of<br />
Kilbarchan - thanks go to them for a<br />
wonderful day. This event was part<br />
of Lilifest - a festival held in the run<br />
up to Lilias Day.
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Welcome to Scotland’s largest Regional Park<br />
Summer Adventure Courses Booking<br />
Fast! Outdoor activity courses are<br />
booking up but there are still spaces<br />
available. Choose from kayaking/<br />
canoeing, sailing and multi-activity. Why<br />
not keep your kids busy! All courses<br />
can be booked using the online booking<br />
system.<br />
Pedal the Park Raises over £2k for CLIC Sargent: Clyde Muirshiel and<br />
Ride 63 handed over a cheque for<br />
£2050 to CLIC Sargent in Scotland.<br />
Thank you to all participants! Missed<br />
out this year? Sunday 22nd April<br />
has just been announced for 2018.<br />
Beith Camera Club Photo Display:<br />
A beautiful selection of images<br />
are currently on display in Castle<br />
Semple Cafe above the lochside<br />
windows for everyone to enjoy. The group meet next on Thursday 14th<br />
September if anyone is interested in joining them. Check out their website<br />
www.beithcameraclub.org.uk for more info.<br />
Clyde Muirshiel Munchkins: This month<br />
this Brand NEW Pre 5’s Nature Club will<br />
meet the Wise Owl. It’s on at the Greenock<br />
Cut Visitor Centre on Wed 16 <strong>July</strong>, 10.30-<br />
11.30am; full details including booking can<br />
be done online.<br />
Wild on Wednesdays: A summer holiday<br />
wildlife<br />
and survival skills club! Join us every<br />
week for some family fun. Book online,<br />
£5 per person or call 01475 521 458. A<br />
different topic every week.<br />
Pound & Pace <strong>2017</strong>: The annual<br />
charity walk attracted 45 walkers and<br />
raised over £200 for the Renfrewshire<br />
Classrooms to Malawi fund.<br />
Enter the BOG Stomp! The 10km off road trail run is back for <strong>2017</strong> on<br />
Sunday 3rd September. The event leaves Greenock Cut Visitor Centre<br />
and takes in a challenging (short but steep) Inverclyde hill, but you are<br />
rewarded with stunning views down the River Clyde. Enter via the Clyde<br />
Muirshiel website, price £20, £5 going to Erskine and includes medal &<br />
technical t-shirt. Look out your running shoes and get training now!<br />
Ride 63 Community Cycle Club: Tuesday evening is the current ride<br />
night, meeting outside RT Cycles in Glengarnock at 6.40pm or at Castle<br />
Semple at 7pm exact route depends on the weather and who shows<br />
up. The <strong>2017</strong> club ride calendar can be seen on the Club noticeboard<br />
at Castle Semple Visitor Centre. Contact the club on the ‘group style<br />
facebook page’ or email the secretary ridesixtythree@gmail.com for a<br />
membership form and ride info.<br />
Tag-n-Track Project update<br />
It’s time for the monthly roundup from Project Officer Hayley Douglas. TnT<br />
is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde<br />
LEADER and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.<br />
Project News<br />
What a busy month! We have managed to tag three Lesser Black-backed<br />
Gulls so far and the data has<br />
already started to come in. Two of<br />
our gulls, 10P:C and 9P5C were<br />
caught on the roof of Greenock<br />
Police station and are awaiting to<br />
be named by the local community<br />
the police work with. So far the<br />
data shows that both birds have<br />
completely different foraging habits.<br />
‘10P:C’ likes to go up to the local<br />
primary school to hoover up the<br />
leftovers whereas ‘9P5C’ prefers to<br />
take a tour around the countryside<br />
and feeds in the surrounding fields. After his three chicks hatched his<br />
movements changed again and he has started to head across the Clyde<br />
to feed.<br />
Our third gull, ‘15P:C’, was hand caught at Castle Semple Visitor Centre.<br />
After he was tagged he headed away to Dalry, then to Little Cumbrae<br />
before going to Horse Isle where it looks like he may have a nest. The<br />
tags collect data locations between 10-15 times a day. This means that<br />
our gulls may turn up at a location but we don’t get a data point which is<br />
what happened yesterday when 15P:C was spotted at 6pm feeding at the<br />
quarry pond at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue along with 100+ other gulls.<br />
It’s amazing what we are discovering at the moment. Three gulls down,<br />
nine more to go.<br />
Do you have a birthday coming up or are you interested in supporting<br />
our gull project? We are offering Gull Adoption Packs where you can<br />
sponsor one of the gulls for £25 and in return you will receive an adoption<br />
certificate, factsheet, monthly email updates and a fluffy gull to call your<br />
own. Look for details on the website or email tnt@clydemuirshiel.co.uk to<br />
find out more.<br />
One of the projects aims is to train volunteers in the use of our camera<br />
traps. The joys of camera trapping are that you never know what you<br />
might capture. We are looking for volunteers to use and monitor our<br />
camera traps for 3 month periods. All training will be provided and it is<br />
something that only requires a couple of hours a week to collect and go<br />
through the footage. If you would like to find out more then please contact<br />
me on tnt@clydemuirshiel.co.uk<br />
Event News<br />
Can you tell the lesser black-backed gull from<br />
the Greater? If not then join us for ‘Gallivanting<br />
with Gulls’. It’s a free guided walk to help<br />
improve your gull and other bird ID skills. They<br />
take place on Saturday the 8th of <strong>July</strong> at Lunderston Bay and on Sunday<br />
the 9th of <strong>July</strong> at Castle Semple Visitor Centre, both 1-2.30pm. You can<br />
book your FREE place online at www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk or by phoning<br />
01505 614 791 in office hours.<br />
More Info…<br />
Details can be found on the Park’s website www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/tag-ntrack<br />
or by emailing tnt@clydemuirshiel.co.uk. The Project has its own Facebook<br />
Page which can be found at www.facebook.com/TagnTrack/. Talks to groups can<br />
be arranged if you are interested in fi nding out more about the project and its<br />
fi ndings as the project progresses.<br />
Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the Park’s Facebook: facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or<br />
Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages and Instagram pages.
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plenty to do no matter the weather!<br />
This summer we have lots of activities to keep the whole family<br />
entertained. Come along to the reserve any day throughout the school<br />
holidays and take part in an Explorer Challenge. Pick up a pack in the<br />
visitor centre and then head out to explore the trails and take part in<br />
the different activities – with a new theme every week there is so much<br />
to discover. With pond dipping and bug hunting on offer too, RSPB<br />
Lochwinnoch is the perfect place for a fun family day out. This summer<br />
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Its summertime! Come and enjoy the Gardens, woodland and play areas<br />
including the infamous Pirate Ship!<br />
Wildlife Highlights<br />
We have a cuckoo on site! I heard it this morning. These birds are a rare<br />
sight. They are on the Red List of endangered species, so hopefully you can<br />
come see or hear one. They fly all the way from Africa each year to have<br />
their young. We also have chiff chaff, a pair of stock doves and jackdaws.<br />
Gardens<br />
Come and enjoy an array of summer flowers such as Calmia, Stewartia,<br />
Philadelpus, Hydrangeas, agapanthus and the special Serpentine,<br />
Herbaceous border.<br />
Events<br />
Saturday 2nd Falconry Day<br />
1-3pm<br />
Visit the birds of prey and take a<br />
walk around their homes and get up<br />
close and personal with the winged<br />
hunters. Followed by a fl ying display<br />
(weather dependent).<br />
Tuesday 4th Den Building<br />
1-3pm<br />
Join the Rangers and see who is a<br />
budding Bear Grylls.<br />
Thursday 6th Scavenger Hunt<br />
1–3pm<br />
Aimed at children aged 5-10. Use<br />
the clue sheet to fi nd the answers.<br />
Prizes for completing the course.<br />
Sunday 9th Teddy Bears Picnic<br />
1-3pm<br />
Join the Rangers and Tickles the<br />
Clown celebrating all things teddy<br />
bear. Picnic and games in the<br />
gardens with a fabulous show from<br />
Tickles the clown. Prizes for best<br />
fancy dress.<br />
Tuesday 11th Bug Box making<br />
1-3pm<br />
Join our Rangers and make fun bug<br />
boxes for your garden. £2.50 for<br />
materials.<br />
Thursday 13th Orienteering<br />
1-3pm<br />
A Ranger guided walk through the<br />
forest. Bring boots and coats.<br />
Saturday 15th Wild Night<br />
5pm-8am<br />
The Finlaystone overnight camp.<br />
Join the Rangers for fun and burgers<br />
and sing into the wee small hours.<br />
Kids will enjoy the bat walk and<br />
Den Building. Tent, warm clothes,<br />
waterproofs and BBQ food required.<br />
Adults £10, Children £5.00. Prebooking<br />
essential.<br />
Tuesday 18th Woodland Fairy Hunt<br />
1–3pm<br />
Join our Rangers and search for the<br />
hidden Fairy Doors throughout the<br />
forest then make your own to take<br />
home. £2.50 for materials<br />
Thursday 20th Butterfly Hunt<br />
1–3pm<br />
Help our Rangers fi nd those elusive<br />
butterfl ies and contribute to our<br />
species identifi cation.<br />
Sunday 23rd Pirate Day<br />
1–3pm<br />
Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and<br />
practice your best Arrg! Drama and<br />
shouting a plenty. Prize for best<br />
dressed pirate.<br />
Saturday 29th Wild Night<br />
5pm–8am<br />
The Finlaystone overnight camp.<br />
Join the Rangers for fun and burgers<br />
and sing into the wee small hours.<br />
Kids will enjoy the bat walk and<br />
Den Building. Tent, warm clothes,<br />
waterproofs and BBQ food required.<br />
Adults £10, Children £5.00. Prebooking<br />
essential.<br />
Sunday 30th Falconry Day<br />
1–3pm<br />
Visit the birds of prey and take a<br />
walk around their homes. Get up<br />
close and personal with the winged<br />
hunters. Followed by a fl ying display<br />
(weather dependent).<br />
Kilbarchan Smile’s Gateway<br />
Garden Party Continues To<br />
Grow Community Spirit<br />
Around 200 people<br />
attended Kilbarchan<br />
Smile’s Gateway Garden<br />
Party as part of Lilifest<br />
<strong>2017</strong>, the festival of events<br />
that is part of the Lilias Day<br />
celebrations.<br />
Cara Batin, Miss Lilias<br />
and her attendant Niamph<br />
Haywoode marked the<br />
occasion by planting some<br />
flowers ahead of their<br />
duties at Lilias Day.<br />
activities. It also featured<br />
the Big Bike Revival with<br />
bike maintenance and a bike<br />
swap. Young Habbies joined<br />
Kilbarchan storyteller Anne<br />
Pitcher for some interactive<br />
storytelling fun along with<br />
puppets, props, sound makers<br />
and songs. Hot dogs and<br />
refreshments were served up<br />
by Kilbarchan Guides.<br />
The event celebrated the<br />
completion of the latest<br />
phase of development of the<br />
garden that recently received<br />
some additional “Stalled<br />
Spaces” funding. The family<br />
fun day featured Loud and<br />
Proud (Andrew O’Donnell),<br />
Fairtrade and LEAP stalls.<br />
A plant sale and gardening<br />
Joint Chair of Kilbarchan Smile, Damon Scott said: “We were delighted with<br />
the turnout and now have more people interested in getting involved to help<br />
out and set up their own growing areas within the garden.”<br />
It is hoped that the garden will encourage more local people to get involved,<br />
develop an interest in gardening and grow their own plants. There is a<br />
regular programme of gardening events and activities as well as a “minibeast<br />
hotel”.<br />
Joint Chair, Gail Scoular, said: “We’d really like to encourage as many<br />
people as possible to start to use the garden. We’ve still got plenty of<br />
materials for making more growing spaces and there is a lot of room. It is<br />
a great opportunity for people who don’t have gardens or don’t have space<br />
in their gardens, to get into gardening. It is a really healthy outdoor pastime<br />
and we’re actively encouraging the growing of vegetables and herbs.”<br />
Gail adds: “The open day was an opportunity for local people to come and<br />
have a look at the space, meet the volunteers and find out more about<br />
getting involved. It was also an opportunity for us to thank our volunteers for<br />
all their hard work and to thank our funders and other supporters their input<br />
including invaluable help from Renfrewshire’s Community Payback team.”<br />
The Gateway Garden is a Stalled Spaces project and brought the site of a<br />
petrol station, derelict for 20 years back into community use.<br />
There are drop in sessions at the Gateway Garden every 2nd Sunday<br />
of each month from 1pm-3pm (although members have access any time<br />
they want). The next session is on Sunday 9th <strong>July</strong> with gardening and<br />
wildlife activities and a planning meeting is also being organised for <strong>July</strong>,<br />
if you would like to get involved, help generate ideas and plans for the<br />
future contact Kilbarchan Smile via the Facebook page, email hello@<br />
kilbarchansmile.co.uk or phone 07952 169 341.<br />
Kilbarchan Smile is looking for volunteers to help with the running of the<br />
garden from maintenance, to admin and publicity. To get involved email info@<br />
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<strong>July</strong><br />
Summer is progressing<br />
This is often one of the hottest months of the year and a great time to<br />
sit out and enjoy your garden. Keep plants looking good by regularly<br />
dead-heading, and you’ll enjoy a longer display of blooms. Make<br />
sure you keep new plants well watered, using grey water where<br />
possible, and hoe off weeds, which thrive in the sunshine.<br />
Top 10 jobs this month<br />
1 Check clematis for signs of clematis wilt<br />
2 Care for houseplant while on holiday<br />
3 Water tubs and new plants if dry, but be water-wise<br />
4 Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials, to<br />
ensure continuous flowering<br />
5 Pick courgettes before they become marrows<br />
6 Treat apple scab<br />
7 Clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds, and keep them<br />
topped up<br />
8 Order catalogues for next year’s spring-flowering bulbs<br />
9 Give the lawn a quick-acting summer feed, especially if not given<br />
a spring feed<br />
10 Harvest apricots, peaches and nectarines<br />
Supreme Sacrifice Bridge of Weir and the Great War<br />
100 years ago May 1917<br />
Private Robert Burns, 10th Lancashire Fusiliers<br />
Captain W Speirs Barr, 18th Highland Light Infantry<br />
The Battle of Arras had claimed four men from<br />
the village in April, and it wasn’t done yet.<br />
Although the French offensive on the Aisne had<br />
been disastrous and was finally abandoned<br />
on 9th May, Haig asked more of the British<br />
forces, mainly to encourage the French to keep<br />
fi ghting. On the morning of the 12th May the<br />
17th (Northern) Division launched an attack<br />
on “Charlie” trench to the east of Arras. Three<br />
companies of the 10th Lancashire Fusiliers<br />
stood ready on a clear summer morning, the<br />
massed troops readily visible to German aircraft<br />
patrols. At 0630 a creeping barrage was laid down by British guns, but the<br />
Germans put down a counter-barrage immediately, turning no man’s land<br />
into a dense fog of smoke and dust. One company made it as far as the<br />
German trenches, but their fl anks were exposed and they were driven out<br />
within twenty minutes. Of the 600 or so men who attacked, the war diary<br />
reports 13 officers and 226 other ranks killed or wounded, one of whom was<br />
Robert Burns from Bridge of Weir.<br />
Robert was born in Glasgow, the son of a coachman James Burns, and<br />
Margaret Jaffray. Robert and his brother James were later living in Gryfe<br />
Castle Cottage, probably as chauffeurs, and both enlisted in the Army<br />
Service Corps as drivers. Robert was later transferred to the battalion that<br />
lost so heavily that day.<br />
To the south of Arras, in early 1917, the Germans had completed a managed<br />
withdrawal from an exposed salient to the heavily fortified Hindenburg Line.<br />
The new British front line was still being established in May, when the 18th<br />
HLI took over a sector near Villers-Guislan. The 18th had been established<br />
as a “bantam” battalion of men under the regulation height of 5ft 3in. What<br />
they lacked in height they made up for in the ferocity of their brawling and<br />
indiscipline, and were nicknamed “The Devil Dwarfs”, a tough unit for their<br />
raw second lieutenant from Bridge of Weir, Speirs Barr, in April 1915, but<br />
he coped well, and gained two promotions, achieving Captain by early<br />
1917 by which time the bantam project had been abandoned, the condition<br />
of volunteers having deteriorated from tough, pugnacious “little-uns”, to<br />
under-developed or sickly specimens from the towns.<br />
The 25th May war diary reports “the attitude of the enemy in this sector is<br />
quiet with little artillery fi re. At night there is considerable M.G. [machine<br />
gun] & Rifl e fi re”. But a bullet is a bullet whether fired in the pitched Battle of<br />
Arras or a quiet sector further south, and Captain Barr was fatally wounded<br />
that night, the sole casualty of his battalion.<br />
He was a Glasgow Academy boy, youngest of the Barr family, and an<br />
ironbroker to trade. A territorial, he was mobilised as a private and served<br />
in France from November 1914, returning in April 1915 for his commission,<br />
and again in September 1916, this time to marry Isobel Gilmour at Glencloy,<br />
Montrose Terrace. He was 22 years old, and the third Barr brother to be<br />
killed. His mother Mary died at Rockcliff, Manse Lane the following year.<br />
His widow Isobel never re-married. The village had now lost 36 young men,<br />
but they were grieved by many more.<br />
100 years ago <strong>July</strong> 1917<br />
Private Henry Strang, 16th Highland Light Infantry<br />
Private James Pollock, 15th Highland Light Infantry<br />
Sapper Walter McWilliam, Royal Engineers<br />
Despite 150,000 casualties at Arras, some<br />
territory was gained, especially on the<br />
first day, and Haig, reinforced by fl awed<br />
intelligence reports, convinced himself<br />
that Germany was about to crack and that<br />
one more offensive could win the war.<br />
This was planned for the Ypres salient,<br />
with naval support through an amphibious<br />
landing on the Belgian coast combined<br />
with an army breakout from Nieuwpoort,<br />
the only Belgian port in Allied hands. It<br />
had been flooded in 1914 to prevent the<br />
Germans taking it. The 32nd Division<br />
replaced French forces there in June<br />
1917, but the Germans read the signs<br />
correctly and launched a pre-emptive<br />
strike, Operation Strandfest, on 6th <strong>July</strong>.<br />
Two young lads from Bridge of Weir were<br />
in the front line.<br />
Henry Strang had joined the Boys Brigade Battalion and James Pollock the<br />
Glasgow Tramways Battalion. Henry was the son of Peter Strang, a bank<br />
clerk from St George’s Terrace, and Janet Scobie. James was a railway<br />
clerk, son of James Pollock, a gardener living in Cooperative Terrace, and<br />
Elizabeth Kerr. Although in the same Division of 18,000 men, they were<br />
in different brigades and unlikely to have met. Henry was the fi rst to die,<br />
victim of a shellburst (possibly British) on a night-raid on enemy trenches on<br />
6th <strong>July</strong>. Nine days later James was killed in another night-raid attempting<br />
to retake a section of trench lost a few nights earlier. James was 21 and<br />
Henry, who had probably concealed his true age when he volunteered in<br />
1914, was just 19 years old.<br />
That same month, 5,000km away in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), Sapper<br />
Walter McWilliam was in the Army Signals Company attached to GHQ of<br />
General Maude’s British Army in its campaign against the Turks. Walter<br />
was 33, married to Jessie Urquhart, and an inspector with the National<br />
Telephone Company in Glasgow before enlisting. It seems the McWilliam<br />
family moved from Dennistoun to Windsor Place, Bridge of Weir in 1916.<br />
By <strong>July</strong> 1917, a British force had reached the town of Ramadi on the<br />
Euphrates. “Our column was in touch with the Turk early on the morning of<br />
the 11th, and had made some progress in the assault, when, on account<br />
of a dust storm which interrupted communications, both wire-less and land<br />
line, the order for the attack was cancelled. The day marked the beginning<br />
of an abnormal heat wave, abnormal even in a land where the sun is an<br />
habitual scourge. Men in camps and officers leading sedentary lives were<br />
struck down with sunstroke or heat exhaustion; to march or fight under these<br />
conditions was to invite disaster.” The assault on Ramadi was abandoned.<br />
It was finally taken in September 1917, but without the help of Walter who,<br />
like several hundred fellow soldiers, had died of heatstroke in the fearsome<br />
Mesopotamian heat of <strong>July</strong> 1917.<br />
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Kilmacolm and Quarriers Scout News<br />
Kilmacolm Flush With Success<br />
The Cubs fi nished off their Toilet Twining project with a brilliant presentation to parents on everything<br />
they’d learned about the charity and the huge benefits school children abroad will receive from their new toilet block<br />
built from the £260 our Cubs raised. This work contributes to their World Challenge badge.<br />
Guides’ Centenary Gift<br />
Kilmacolm Scouts presented a framed neckie to<br />
Kilmacolm Guides when they celebrated their<br />
Centenary.<br />
Intrepid Scouts<br />
Fourteen intrepid Scouts undertook an expedition<br />
into the wilds of Clyde Muirshiel Park. They all<br />
took turns in navigating in typical Scottish weather.<br />
Hammock camp for Explorers<br />
Members of James Arthur ESU, Ardgowan, Finnart and Terra Nova explorers spent a night in their hammocks<br />
camping at Everton after a day of helping out with the District Beavers.<br />
Prison visit for Explorers<br />
A joint adventure took James Arthur Esu, and Terra Nova Explorers from<br />
Greenock and District, and the Kilbarchan Explorers from Renfrewshire to<br />
Greenock Prison on Sunday evening. The young people had a fascinating tour<br />
of the prison, thanks to John Storrie for organizing the trip.<br />
Kilmacolm Scouts hit the jackpot<br />
Or at least, visitors to Kilmacolm show did when<br />
they encountered the Scouts’ human fruit machine and burger stall. A massive<br />
thank you to every helper young and not so young for making the day such a huge<br />
success. All the burgers were sold and all the prize pineapples given away.<br />
Hotdog mountain for pipers<br />
For the third year in a row, the sun shone for Johnstone Pipe<br />
Band at their, now annual, outside practice in Quarriers Village<br />
as guests of QV James Arthur Explorer Scouts. The Explorers<br />
worked hard to feed the Grade 1, Grade 4 and Novice Juvenile<br />
bands (and their families). JAESU were joined by Blair Ross<br />
from Network.<br />
Cubs play a round<br />
45th Cubs (Quarriers Village) had a fabulous evening trying their hands at golf.<br />
They were guests of the Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, Bridge of Weir. Thanks<br />
very much to the Club for making the Cubs welcome. There are certain to be<br />
some new members from their numbers.<br />
Explorers pose 20 questions<br />
West met West, and even Wester, at Explorer Scouts. Leaders from Kilbarchan Explorers<br />
and Renfrew Sea Scouts (and Bishy Network) met the James Arthur Explorers from<br />
Quarriers Village, and the Terra Nova Explorers from Port Glasgow. It was fires and<br />
twenty questions, as they had to work out the jobs of the guests. Occupations included<br />
magazine designer, surgeon, prison officer, mechanic and funeral director. Thanks to<br />
everyone.<br />
Beavers sleep with the sharks<br />
An extremely excited colony of beavers from 45th (Quarriers Village) spent a memorable<br />
night at the Sea Life Centre at Loch Lomond. The youngsters enjoyed a tour of the<br />
exhibits, a movie and hotdogs before settling down to sleep under the big fish tank.<br />
Thanks to leaders for organising.<br />
EVERY MO N D A Y<br />
Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers<br />
McKillop Hall, 9.45am - 11.30am<br />
£2/family fee incl tea & children’s snacks.<br />
Kilmacolm Playgroup<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
9.30am - 11.40am<br />
Howwood Baby & Toddler Group<br />
Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon<br />
Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club<br />
Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, 9.15am<br />
- 11.30am<br />
EVERY TUESDAY<br />
Kilbarchan Tots<br />
Kilbarchan Scout Hall, 10am-12noon<br />
£2 contribution. Tea, coffee & biscuits.<br />
Bridge of Weir Toddlers<br />
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW<br />
Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am<br />
Kilmacolm Playgroup<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
9.30am - 11.40am<br />
Howwood Playgroup<br />
Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am<br />
EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />
Kilmacolm Toddlers<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
10am - 11.30am<br />
For children from birth to 3 years.<br />
Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers<br />
McKillop Hall, 9.45am - 11.30am<br />
£2/family fee incl tea and children’s snacks.<br />
Howwood Playgroup<br />
Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am<br />
EVERY TH U R S D A Y<br />
Houston Toddlers<br />
Church Hall, Main Street, Houston<br />
Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am<br />
Kilmacolm Playgroup<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
9.15am - 11.40am<br />
Howwood Playgroup<br />
Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am<br />
EVERY FR I D A Y<br />
Langbank Playgroup<br />
Langbank Village Hall, 9.45 - 11.45am<br />
For 2.5 - 5yr olds.<br />
Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.<br />
Langbank Under 3’s<br />
Church Hall, Langbank, 10am - 11.45am<br />
For children from birth to 3 years<br />
Baby and Toddler Group<br />
Elderslie Kirk, Main Rd, Elderslie,<br />
9.30am - 11.30am<br />
£2 includes children’s snack and tea/coffee.<br />
Lots of different toys to play with. All welcome.<br />
Community Bookbug Sessions<br />
Livingstone Hall at St Columba’s Junior<br />
School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm.<br />
From 9.30 - 10am<br />
1ST & 3RD FR I D A Y<br />
Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club<br />
McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch,<br />
1pm -2.30pm<br />
£3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.
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Rotary Winners!<br />
On 23rd May Tylar Pollock, Emma<br />
Laird, Ben Stevenson, Luke Wilson,<br />
Peter Boyd and Sarah Donnelly<br />
proudly represented Houston Primary<br />
School, at the Rotary District Final, in<br />
Pollokshaws Burgh Hall. There were<br />
twenty other schools from all over the<br />
West Coast of Scotland taking part<br />
and we won! The pupils had worked extremely hard since winning the<br />
regional fi nal earlier this year, giving up their playtimes, lunchtimes and<br />
even their evenings to work together to improve their general knowledge.<br />
What a hard working and dedicated team. Well done to all.<br />
Farewell to P7<br />
On the 22nd June we officially said farewell to our wonderful P7 pupils at<br />
the Valedictory Service in Houston and Killlellan church. Parents of P7<br />
pupils were invited to attend to share in this very special moment.<br />
Loch Insh<br />
Abbey Nursery<br />
Well summer is really here now and all the ‘formal’ celebrations and events<br />
have taken place. In particular the children’s Graduation in June was a<br />
wonderful event with the children holding their audience for nearly an hour<br />
with certifi cates being presented and a performance of “Our trip to Africa”<br />
which included characters and songs in English and Spanish. What a joy to<br />
see all the children so confi dent and how big they look now in our playroom.<br />
Adiós and have fun at your new school.<br />
P7 pupils have just returned from Loch Insh and had a wonderful adventure<br />
away from home and from technology. Each day they had three adventurous<br />
activities to participate in and then it was time for bed. The most popular<br />
activities were windsurfi ng, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking.<br />
Fantastic Forest Fun Day<br />
On Monday 5th June the whole school<br />
went on an amazing adventure to the<br />
forest. They visited the Craigends Yew<br />
and gave it a giant hug and then went<br />
bug hunting in the woods. Meanwhile<br />
back at school other pupils were building<br />
dens from cardboard boxes, long sticks<br />
and old sheets, photographing nature<br />
and making transient art pictures. The<br />
children reported that it was the best<br />
day ever, but it wouldn’t be possible if<br />
it wasn’t for the ever enthusiastic staff<br />
team, Rangers from Clyde Muirshiel<br />
and our willing group of parent volunteers.<br />
Another year has passed and what a busy one it has been. We wish all<br />
our families a wonderful summer holiday and look forward to seeing them<br />
in August. A huge thank you to the amazing staff team at Houston Primary<br />
School for an action packed year.<br />
Hp Hidy!<br />
St Fillan’s Primary<br />
St Fillan’s are very proud of the achievement of<br />
Grace Clark in Primary 5. Grace won top place in<br />
her year group in the Scottish Engineering Young<br />
Leaders Award. Our pupils were asked – “If you<br />
were an engineer, what would you do?”. As part<br />
of our STEM programme (Science, Technology,<br />
Engineering and Maths) pupils interview engineers<br />
about their work and then look to solve problems<br />
that affect them, their families, Scotland or the<br />
world in general. There were over 12,000 entries<br />
and as well as Grace winning in her year group<br />
we also had 5 children whose work was highly<br />
commended. Two of these pupils had their work on<br />
display in the Barony Hall, Strathclyde University. Grace designed a scanner<br />
that alerts you when your food is nearing its out of date time. Well done all.<br />
All playrooms are now moving into their summer programmes and there are<br />
the classic suggestions of Beach Week and Teddies Picnic but also Sports<br />
Week (to coincide with Wimbledon); Disney Week, Science Week and World<br />
Week to there is plenty of variety to suit all the children’s interests!<br />
We recently had another very big celebration at the<br />
nursery as our Manager, Beth Morris celebrated<br />
20 years with Abbey Nursery and such a great<br />
achievement could not be ignored. After being<br />
surprised by banners and balloons on her arrival at<br />
nursery, all the staff and children got together in the<br />
one room to present her with lots of gifts, fl owers<br />
and a special cake and sang songs whilst she did<br />
well not to shed many tears. Beth has shared in the<br />
lives of so many children in and around the area<br />
over this time and her care and interest in their<br />
progress has been fantastic – well done Beth.<br />
The younger children have been getting their hands<br />
dirty as well at nursery planting seeds and seeing<br />
how tall their plants can grow both indoors and<br />
outdoors.<br />
Finally, can we take this opportunity to encourage any new parents to use<br />
the summer to look around the nursery if they are looking for childcare as we<br />
only have a few places available in the 3-5 playroom and a waiting list of six<br />
months for places in the under 3’s.<br />
Tennis Camp<br />
Monday 10th - Friday 14th <strong>July</strong><br />
10am - 3pm<br />
A week of tennis coaching, learning new<br />
skills and developing existing skills, in a<br />
fun, relaxed and social environment. Daily<br />
tennis tournaments as well as Wimbledon<br />
being shown live. Certificates and medals for<br />
each child attending.<br />
Booking in advance essential - £8 per day, £35 week (concessions<br />
available)<br />
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Kilmacolm Primary<br />
Since our last news we have had 2 sell out<br />
performances of our summer show, ‘Rats<br />
the Musical’. The boys and girls from P4-7<br />
worked so hard to learn their lines, songs<br />
and actions and received rave reviews<br />
from parents and friends. Well done to<br />
everyone and our thanks to the adults who<br />
gave their time to assist in rehearsals, with costumes and face painting.<br />
P6 have been busy over the last few weeks with<br />
Mrs McPherson, learning how to cycle safely before<br />
being assessed for their Bikeability Scotland Award.<br />
The boys and girls have been learning basic skills<br />
e.g. balance, control and making turns, before<br />
moving on to learning basic skills on the road,<br />
including turning at junctions and training on the<br />
road outside the school.<br />
Our school participated in the Inverclyde Million Miles Challenge recently,<br />
walking miles and miles around our MUGA to raise funds for Malawi. The<br />
boys and girls walked a total of 15million steps and received a trophy from<br />
Inverclyde Clyde Council to reward their efforts. Thanks to Miss Grant for<br />
leading the initiative and parents who contributed to our fundraising.<br />
This year we were lucky enough to<br />
receive funding which allowed the whole<br />
school to travel to<br />
Edinburgh Zoo free<br />
of cost. We visited<br />
across two days,<br />
including visits to<br />
see the pandas,<br />
and it is safe to say<br />
that everyone had a super day out. Our thanks to Suzie<br />
Cunningham and ‘Mueller’, for their generosity.<br />
The boys and girls in Primary<br />
6/5 culminated their topic on Titanic with a visit<br />
to The Titanic Experience in Belfast. It was a<br />
very early start and a very late finish but well<br />
worth the long journey. The boys and girls had<br />
an absolutely fabulous day, seeing first hand<br />
all the things they had learned about in class.<br />
Thanks to Mrs McPherson and Mrs Hoodless for<br />
organising and all the parent helpers who also had a great day out.<br />
Duchal Nursery<br />
We have had an action packed summer term, full of fun and learning. We’ve<br />
watched our caterpillars turn in to beautiful butterflies, visited our local<br />
miniature steam railway, helped feed goats and taken some alpacas for a<br />
walk!! As well as sports day and our end of term summer concert, where<br />
the children really excelled themselves with some brilliant performances in<br />
front of a packed audience!<br />
With our extended hours until 3.30pm we really have had a busy 50th year<br />
at Duchal.<br />
It is scary to think that by the time you are reading this, our year will be over<br />
and we will have said “au revoir” to our older children going off to school –<br />
we wish you all lots of luck, please come back and visit us!!<br />
However more importantly the end of term has seen the retirement of Mrs<br />
Jean McCarthy who has been our head teacher for 15 years. We will all<br />
miss her boundless enthusiasm and dedication to every child that has been<br />
through the Duchal red door over the years.<br />
We are however delighted to announce the appointment<br />
of Mrs Judy Ormond as our new Head Teacher, who<br />
will confi dently lead Duchal into it’s 6th decade. With<br />
her years of experience in early years education she<br />
is perfectly suited to deliver the very best start in life to<br />
all our children, and see the nursery go from strength<br />
to strength.<br />
To keep up to date with all the latest news, visit our<br />
website duchal.com and our FaceBook page.<br />
Finally a note from all the children and parents - a<br />
BIG THANK YOU to all our fantastic staff who make<br />
Duchal so much fun, we’ve had a wonderful year.<br />
Port Glasgow High School<br />
English trip to Kelvingrove (By Emily Anderson S2)<br />
Our S2 English class took a class trip to Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow,<br />
as part of our ‘Scotland’ Unit.<br />
In the course of our visit, we enjoyed the many exhibits and as we ate<br />
lunch, we listened to the organ player as he showed his amazing skills. We<br />
learned about the art and the history of Scotland and visited paintings by<br />
such world famous artists as Salvador Dali. The museum is full of ancient<br />
artefacts and is perfect for a day out, if you want to fi nd out about our<br />
traditions and culture. There are collections from all over the world, not only<br />
Scotland. This trip was so useful in showing us what Scotland was like in<br />
the past, as well as the many famous Scots who have made a success of<br />
their lives. There is so much to learn and take pride in.<br />
The museum is in the west end of the city of Glasgow and has recently<br />
been refurbished. Entry is free and so, many tourists came along to learn<br />
about Scotland. If you go along, I’m sure you will enjoy your time at this<br />
beautiful location!<br />
Million Miles Challenge (By Tammi<br />
Lynne S5)<br />
The pupils of Port Glasgow High<br />
School participated in the Million Miles<br />
Challenge to raise money for Yorkhill<br />
Children’s Hospital. The whole school<br />
joined in on our 4 mile walk, run or jog on<br />
the 21st of April. PGHS sports leaders<br />
organised the event and advertised<br />
it in school and the local community.<br />
Despite the cold and wet day, everyone<br />
got involved. We even had teachers<br />
cycling. It was a day to remember! We<br />
raised a grand total of £413 for Yorkhill<br />
Children’s Hospital.<br />
Skills Academy (By Claire Steele S4)<br />
From the 15th to the 26th of May,<br />
a selection of S4 pupils from Port<br />
Glasgow High school took part<br />
in a Skills Academy, a variety<br />
of workshops which helped us<br />
develop our skills and potential in<br />
areas like employability, hospitality,<br />
digital literacy and teamwork. We<br />
participated in an online health<br />
and safety course which enabled<br />
us to receive a Level 2 Award in<br />
food safety/catering and a Heartstart training program, where we learned<br />
how to carry out CPR and use defibrillators in the event of an emergency.<br />
We also worked on our employability skills and learned what employers<br />
are looking for, which will have an important impact in our futures. We<br />
also worked with our Home Economics teacher and local employers to<br />
develop our skills in hospitality by making a few desirable dishes. Finally<br />
we took part in a variety of team building activities like paint balling, which<br />
we all thoroughly enjoyed and were able to take away something positive<br />
from the experience. Overall, the Skills<br />
Academy was a helpful and enjoyable<br />
experience which achieved its purpose<br />
of developing our many skills in<br />
important areas which we will need in<br />
our lives after school.<br />
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‘Sky Is No Limit’<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> High School<br />
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A team of secondary school pupils are over the moon after hearing their<br />
science experiment will be launched into outer space and carried out by<br />
astronauts on the International Space Station.<br />
The sky-high feat is their reward for taking part in Mission Discovery<br />
Renfrewshire – a week-long space school, hosted by Renfrewshire Council<br />
in partnership with University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and run by the<br />
International Space School Education Trust (ISSET).<br />
The teams were made up for 200 school pupils from Renfrewshire,<br />
Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire, mentored by a UWS student alongside<br />
a panel of space experts, including former NASA astronaut Steve Swanson,<br />
to devise a science experiment that could be conducted in outer space.<br />
The winning team’s successful experiment – hailed as the first of its kind -<br />
will test if aloe vera can slow down or prevent the spread of candida fungus<br />
on the skin of astronauts in space.<br />
The pupils who came up with the winning idea are Ashleigh Zimunya,<br />
Jamie Stevenson, Daniel MacKinnon, Eve Sutherland, Molly O’Brien,<br />
Sophe Adams and Martin McNeil from Renfrewshire, Katie Holland from<br />
Inverclyde and Molly Ward from East Renfrewshire.<br />
Molly O’Brien, pupil at <strong>Gryffe</strong> High School and one of the winning team,<br />
said: “It was an amazing experience. We are so happy to have won.”<br />
Steve Swanson said: “It was fantastic. I was really impressed with the<br />
young people and the quality of their presentations. They did a brilliant<br />
job.”<br />
Mission Discovery gives young people the chance to learn from NASA’s<br />
approach to developing leadership, team building and personal development<br />
as well as fostering interest in science and research.<br />
Renfrewshire Council’s Education Convener, Councillor Jim Paterson,<br />
said: “To be chosen as the winning team in this fantastic space school is a<br />
magnifi cent achievement and my congratulations go to all the pupils behind<br />
this superb idea.<br />
“Mission Discovery Renfrewshire is an amazing programme for all 200<br />
pupils from Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire who take<br />
part. Meeting an astronaut and a whole panel of space experts is a brilliant<br />
opportunity and is sure to inspire young people to pursue their goals and<br />
reach their full potential.<br />
“This programme is a testament to how working with partners can benefit<br />
young people and I would like to thank everyone involved.”<br />
Professor Ehsan Mesbahi, UWS Vice Principal & Pro Vice-Chancellor, said:<br />
“I would like to congratulate not just the winning team, but all of the pupils<br />
who participated in this excellent, inspiring week-long space school at our<br />
Paisley Campus.<br />
“At UWS we are committed to developing and encouraging the best talent<br />
in science, engineering, technology and mathematics and we are delighted<br />
to be a key partner of Mission Discovery Renfrewshire.”<br />
Scottish Cup Final – Match Report<br />
Thursday 8th June marked a historic day for <strong>Gryffe</strong> High School as the<br />
Under 15s football team achieved national success, winning the Scottish<br />
Shield for the first time in the school’s history. With the competition<br />
stretching nationwide, it filtered down to a <strong>Gryffe</strong> HS vs. Dumfries HS fi nal,<br />
with both parties bringing an impressive crowd to the Excelsior stadium,<br />
home of Airdrie FC.<br />
The first half seen nail biting chances missed from both teams, with <strong>Gryffe</strong><br />
High School dominant for large spells of the play but both teams looking<br />
nervous. As the rain continued to pour, both teams somehow entered the<br />
changing rooms at halftime goalless. As Dumfries started to apply more<br />
pressure and remain difficult to break down defensively, it took excellent<br />
keeper distribution and an Iain McIntosh header in the middle of the park<br />
before the <strong>Gryffe</strong> supporters could edge even further forward on their seats.<br />
With Alex Quinn reading the play and racing onto the ball, he showed terrifi c<br />
composure to lob the advancing goalkeeper from outside the box and see<br />
the ball hit the back of the net. With 15 minutes to go and <strong>Gryffe</strong> 1-0 up,<br />
central defender Andrew Melville led the way to <strong>Gryffe</strong> keeping possession,<br />
staying organised and applying even more pressure. This resulted in<br />
Alexander McCaw’s tight angled effort being carried away by the Dumfries<br />
goalkeeper only as far as Alex Quinn, who finished from close range<br />
ensuring the tie was all but over.<br />
As the final whistle blew, both teams were presented individual medals and<br />
on pitch celebrations followed. Captain Alexander McCaw lifted the Scottish<br />
Shield for <strong>Gryffe</strong> High School and all pupils, parents and staff savoured the<br />
memorable moment.<br />
Mr C. McBlain and Mr J. Gallacher - Team Coaches<br />
Photographs courtesy of @Iancairnsmedia<br />
Global Goals Day<br />
Mr Jamie Clark who is PT Pupil Support<br />
for Fleming House organised an Eco<br />
event for P7 (new S1) and current S2<br />
pupils. This is part of the P7 Induction<br />
Week. A wide range of guest speakers<br />
and activities were organised. The<br />
Global Goals Event is designed to<br />
encourage pupils to think about the<br />
role that they play within their school,<br />
local and global community. Many local businesses, charities, the science<br />
community and the council worked alongside school staff in delivering an<br />
excellent day – together with the fantastic community awareness link with<br />
the Paisley 2021 team. The feedback from the 350 young people involved<br />
was really positive and they clearly<br />
had fun being involved in such a wide<br />
variety of activities, learning a great<br />
deal about how their actions affect the<br />
world around them.<br />
The Bee Happy Houston group also<br />
took time to clear some land in front of<br />
the school. A group of keen gardeners<br />
were then joined by members of the<br />
RHS and they transformed the area in<br />
a morning. This was part of the RHS<br />
Greening Grey Britain campaign. Well<br />
done and thanks to all those involved.
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St Columba’s School<br />
Silver Tablet Concert<br />
Three Senior VI pupils competed<br />
in our historical Silver Tablet<br />
musical celebration in June. The<br />
quality of music and variety of the<br />
programmes by all three pupils<br />
was excellent, and the audience<br />
was blown away by the sheer<br />
talent on show.<br />
Congratulations to our winner,<br />
Rowan MacKillop, who performed<br />
a mesmerizing voice programme which was heavily praised by our<br />
adjudicator, David Murray. Well done also to Eilish Murphy and Emily<br />
Lee for their excellent Pianoforte and Flute performances, and to Hector<br />
Wedderburn (SII) who performed at the interval.<br />
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service<br />
The School is delighted with the news that the Queen’s<br />
Award for Voluntary Service has been conferred upon<br />
its Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition Volunteers<br />
in recognition of the training and supervision which<br />
volunteers have provided for over 30 years at Gold, Silver<br />
and Bronze levels. The volunteers come from across the<br />
St Columba’s School community including former pupils,<br />
former staff, current staff and parents of former and current pupils.<br />
The Rector, Mr David Girdwood, said, “St Columba’s is exceptionally<br />
fortunate to have such a dedicated, committed and experienced group<br />
of volunteers who ensure that the highest standards of training and<br />
supervision on the hills is enjoyed by its young people. Each session<br />
over 120 participants benefi t from the School’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award<br />
programme which is run entirely in-house. The life skills developed are<br />
invaluable to our pupils’ education.”<br />
Pupil Offered Place on Junior Conservatoire<br />
Modern Ballet Course<br />
Transitus pupil Jack Burns has successfully auditioned<br />
and been offered a place at the Royal Conservatoire of<br />
Scotland to study on their Junior Conservatoire modern<br />
ballet course. This is a tremendous achievement for<br />
Jack, who only took up ballet 2½ years ago.<br />
J4 Performance - Mystery at Magpie Manor<br />
Junior 4 had a busy term preparing for their 1920s show,<br />
Mystery at Magpie Manor. The children performed<br />
to the School and their families, and the show was<br />
absolutely<br />
fantastic!<br />
The children<br />
memorised<br />
lines, mastered a range of<br />
accents and performed energetic<br />
dances and word-perfect musical<br />
numbers. The show was full<br />
of classic ‘one-liners’ which the<br />
children delivered with great<br />
confi dence and cheeky smiles.<br />
Sport Services Active Schools<br />
Team - RSSE Graduation<br />
Action-Packed End of Term Trips<br />
J6 had a blast on their trip to Ardroy<br />
at the end of term. From archery to<br />
raft building and gorge walking, they<br />
had an action packed few days -<br />
possibly the only things busier than<br />
them were the washing machines<br />
when they returned home!<br />
More trips were also underway to<br />
close the term - Ardeonaig and<br />
Lagganlia as well as various fun day<br />
trips to theme parks, museums, sports events and local gala days to name<br />
a few.<br />
Community Summer Fete<br />
St Columba’s is holding a late<br />
summer fete in lower Birkmyre Park<br />
on Saturday 16th September from<br />
2pm - 4pm. There will be fun activities<br />
including a prize raffle, coconut shy,<br />
face painting, family rounders, novelty<br />
dog competitions, performances from<br />
St Columba’s award winning pipe<br />
band, and (courtesy of St Columba’s<br />
Parents’ Association) craft beer, a<br />
treasure hunt and hog roast. All<br />
welcome.<br />
There are a limited number of pitches<br />
available for stall booking, if you are<br />
interested please contact aberry@<br />
st-columbas.org for more information<br />
and to book.<br />
Farewell to Rector, David Girdwood<br />
David Girdwood retires at the end of this<br />
term after 15 very successful years as<br />
Rector at St Columba’s. He said, “It has<br />
been a great honour to have served as<br />
the eighth Head of St Columba’s. While<br />
I am delighted with the wonderful new<br />
facilities which have at long last been<br />
completed, my focus has always been<br />
on the quality of learning and teaching<br />
and ensuring high levels of academic<br />
and broader achievement. With the appointment of Mrs Andrea Angus<br />
as the ninth Head, the School has every reason to look to the future with<br />
confidence.”<br />
Everyone at the School wishes him a very happy retirement, and we look<br />
forward to welcoming Andrea at the start of next session.<br />
Dozens of secondary school pupils have shown they’re a class act when it<br />
comes to learning about sport and leisure.<br />
A total of 57 Fifth and Sixth Year students have graduated from the<br />
Renfrewshire School of Sport Education.<br />
This initiative, organised Renfrewshire Leisure Active Schools Team,<br />
gives the students training for leisure and sports coaching awards and<br />
qualifi cations that could help them find work when they leave school,<br />
college or university.<br />
Each pupil taking part has completed a minimum of 12 after-school sports<br />
workshops, a training weekend, First Aid and Child Protection instruction<br />
and has helped organise and run sporting events throughout the year.<br />
The students, who received their graduation certificates at a ceremony in<br />
front of family and friends at Renfrew Town Hall, also had to complete 100<br />
hours of volunteering during the year’s course.<br />
Renfrewshire Leisure’s chief executive, Joyce McKellar said: “All our<br />
graduates have come on leaps and bounds during their time on the course<br />
and we’ve seen their confidence build and their skills developed as sports<br />
coaches and event organisers.<br />
“They themselves and their families should be proud of what they<br />
achieved.<br />
“The course may have come to an end, but for the students what they have<br />
learned is just the start of achieving something special in their lives.”
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Kilmacolm Bowling Club<br />
Julia on route to Wimbledon<br />
Strathgryffe player, Julia Smith had a very successful weekend at the<br />
County 14 & u Road to Wimbledon Tennis Finals at David Lloyd, Renfrew<br />
on 3rd/4th June. Julia had qualified for the event by winning the Strathgryffe<br />
14 & u Road to Wimbledon Girls Singles title and went on to represent her<br />
club in the County Finals where she defeated Heather Barlow in the fi nal.<br />
Pictured are the Primary 6’s and 7’s of Kilmacolm Primary School having a<br />
great time at the bowling taster sessions on our green.<br />
The bowling season is now in full swing. Kilmacolm Bowling Club welcomes<br />
new members of all ages, why not pop in and give it a try on Monday or<br />
Thursday evenings for gents @ 7pm or ladies on Tuesdays or Thursdays at<br />
2pm. Or contact Jim Russell on 01505 874239.<br />
Latest News From Gleddoch<br />
Ladies Golf Club<br />
On May 7th, this year’s Medal Finals was won by Roisin Black. The<br />
following week, the weather took a nasty turn, and the competition had<br />
to be postponed. The weather has been much better since then, and the<br />
competitions have been well supported.<br />
Shirley Back won the silver division in the May medal, and Margaret Adams<br />
won the Bronze.<br />
June Lockhart won the Silver division in the 3rd Round of the Club<br />
Championship, and Sheena Wallace won the Bronze.<br />
Sheena and Roisin Black enjoyed a good day at Largs Golf Club, competing<br />
in the Regional Medal Final West. Sheena especially played very well and<br />
narrowly missed progressing to the national finals.<br />
The West Renfrewshire League match against Kilmacolm took place on a<br />
beautiful evening and was very exciting. The final score was Gleddoch 3½,<br />
Kilmacolm 2½. It was a very friendly match, and the catering deserves a<br />
special mention! Delicious!<br />
The last match was at home against Ralston, and was even closer, ending<br />
3:3.<br />
We are now looking forward to our club knockout competitions. Watch this<br />
space!<br />
Gleddoch Ladies are a friendly bunch and welcome visitors and prospective<br />
new members. Contact Martin McCorkell on 01475 540704, or Gleddoch<br />
Hotel Reception.<br />
Eilidh Lindsay, who was runner up to Julia at Strathgryffe had also been<br />
invited to the County Finals as a lucky loser but was beaten by Heather<br />
in the semi-finals. Julia proved too strong for her opponent and won 4<br />
-1 4-3(4) to take the title. She will now represent West of Scotland at the<br />
HSBC 14 & u Road to Wimbledon National Finals which will be held at<br />
Wimbledon on 14th - 19th August.<br />
Liam O’Brien, who has only just turned eleven, won the Boy’s 14 & u Road<br />
to Wimbledon title at Strathgryffe which also qualified him for the County<br />
Finals. Liam played through to the boy’s final but was beaten by Russell<br />
Dickson 4-0 4-1.<br />
We wish Julia all the best at Wimbledon!!<br />
Quarriers Annual Golf Day<br />
Friday 11th August <strong>2017</strong>, Kilmacolm Golf Club<br />
It’s time to pull those clubs out of storage, dust them off, and get ready to hit<br />
the green again! That’s right, it’s Quarriers Annual Golf Day!<br />
Join us at Kilmacolm Golf Club on Friday 11th August for a day of golfi ng<br />
fun at one of the top 100 courses in Scotland.<br />
• Start your day with tea, coffee and breakfast rolls from 830am<br />
• 4-ball with shotgun start at 930am<br />
• 3 course lunch in the Club House<br />
• Fantastic prizes<br />
£450 for a 4 ball
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Castle Semple Sailing Club<br />
GP14/Enterprise event<br />
Ever wanted to have a go at<br />
Rowing?<br />
Phew.... We were unsure exactly how many boats might take part in this<br />
event but in the end we had 7 GP14s (5 club) and 6 Enterprises (2 club).<br />
The weather on Saturday was windy. I could say very windy and challenging<br />
but no one was deterred.<br />
Once bacon rolls and Alice’s delicious<br />
soup had been consumed, Angus gave<br />
the briefi ng and the boats set off towards<br />
Howwood for the starting line Three races<br />
were planned and 3 races were sailed,<br />
with some very tired people returning<br />
at the end of the 3 back to back races.<br />
But it was evident a good time had been<br />
had. Also particularly good to see 2 of<br />
our cadets crewing GP14s - well done to<br />
Hector Wedderburn and Tony FitzGerald.<br />
In the evening 24 of us enjoyed a very<br />
pleasant evening at the Loch House<br />
Restaurant. However, there was much<br />
checking of weather forecasts.....much<br />
more so than usual I thought - gusts of 40<br />
mph were predicted.......<br />
So Sunday morning came brightish and<br />
very windy with racing due to commence<br />
at 10.30. More bacon rolls and Arthur’s<br />
soup were on the go but by 9.45 there<br />
appeared to be little interest in risking<br />
damage to boats and the postponement<br />
flag went up. By 10.45 Angus was asking<br />
the assembled crowd what they wanted<br />
to do and the verdict was that no one<br />
was keen to race in the very windy gusty<br />
conditions, so the event was unfortunately<br />
brought to an early close. However, the Club had visitors from as far away<br />
as Suffolk which really shows how news of the excellent Scottish sailing<br />
and hospitality has spread south!<br />
The vital statistics:<br />
GP14<br />
1st Arthur Logan and Ian Hardy (CSSC)<br />
2nd Alan Jones and Sue Watson (Bassenswaite)<br />
3rd Duncan and Andrew Greenhalgh (Bassenswaite)<br />
Enterprise<br />
1st Gerry Goodfellow and Roger Willerby (St Mary’s Loch)<br />
2nd Loz Young and Barry O’Sullivan (Tynemouth)<br />
3rd Douglas McQuilken and Pamela Hunter (CSSC)<br />
Cadet prizes: Hector Wedderburn and Tony FitzGerald<br />
Furthest travelled competitors: Maureen and Richard Denny (SESCA -<br />
Suffolk)<br />
But in true Castle Semple style certain people were not put off and as soon<br />
as the prize giving was over the Dart was rigged and ready to go with<br />
Mark and Steve C and likewise, not to miss out, Brian’s Vareo was also<br />
down on the pontoon. Brian was first off but whilst he was demonstrating<br />
his skill at keeping the boat upright, it was noticed there was no gyping<br />
and no kite to be seen. Then the Dart was off and halfway across the<br />
loch Steve was once again demonstrating his aerobic skills flying through<br />
the air and the Dart capsized in spectacular fashion (well usual fashion for<br />
them). Meanwhile the cadet numbers had now grown to 5 and they were<br />
definitely not deterred by the<br />
windy conditions so the ISO<br />
boys with the “Master” ie Angus<br />
at the helm were out, followed<br />
by Hector, Euan and Gordon<br />
in the toppers. Even when the<br />
conditions deteriorated they<br />
were not put off....despite a few<br />
inevitable capsizes.<br />
Our sponsors Gael Force<br />
(it certainly was on Sundayalthough<br />
no doubt some will<br />
disagree) provided great prizes<br />
for the competitors.<br />
It’s fun and a great, low impact way to keep fit. You don’t have to be tall<br />
(unless you’re aiming to be an Olympian) or any particular shape, you can<br />
learn at any age and keep on rowing until you’re 100.<br />
Interested? Come along to one of our free, Come and Try sessions (for ages<br />
17 & over) at Castle Semple Rowing Club Saturday 1st and 8th <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
Pop down anytime between 11am and 3pm for an introduction to rowing<br />
and a paddle in one of our stable training boats (weather permitting).<br />
If you decide you want to take up the sport we’ll be holding a Learn to Row<br />
course in <strong>July</strong> & August (<strong>July</strong> 29th, Aug 5th and Aug 12th). For further<br />
details, or to book your place, email Captain@castlesemplerc.co.uk.<br />
No booking required for the Come and Try events.<br />
Another Successful Ranfurly<br />
Rosebowl<br />
This year’s Ranfurly Rosebowl<br />
Mixed Open Competition was held<br />
on Sunday 11th June at local venue,<br />
Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, with<br />
nearly sixty couples competing from<br />
as far afield as Surrey in challenging<br />
weather conditions.<br />
Anna and George MacDougall, who<br />
have organised the competition since<br />
2001, passed the reins to fellow<br />
members Paula Adam and Gillian<br />
Lavety to take over the organisation<br />
of the successful annual event.<br />
A doubles format was continued,<br />
and as always proved a challenging<br />
format, however thirteen course prizes provided ample opportunity for<br />
entrants to compete for over £1,000 worth of prizes.<br />
Gillian Lavety, Anna MacDougall,<br />
John Clark (Club Captain), George<br />
MacDougall and Paula Adam<br />
Winners, Jennie Scott and Hugh<br />
Booth with their prizes<br />
Paula Adam, John Clark (Club Captain),<br />
Gary McCrae, Marion Downie and<br />
Gillian Lavety.<br />
The overall winners were Hugh Booth and Jennie Scott (both Old Course<br />
Ranfurly G.C.) with a fantastic score of 67.5. The scratch winners were<br />
Marion Downie (Old Course Ranfurly G.C.) and Gary McCrae (Ralston<br />
G.C) with a gross score of 79.<br />
Several local businesses assisted in ensuring the day was a success by<br />
providing sponsorship for the event.<br />
A charity raffle and silent auction was also organised raising a fantastic sum<br />
of £1,550 for MND Scotland.
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Come and have a bark in the park!<br />
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have fun! Relaxed and fun atmosphere with no times and<br />
no pressure. Great opportunity to meet like-minded dog<br />
owners in your area. Dog Jog is all about getting involved,<br />
having fun and enjoying the great outdoors with your<br />
favourite four-legged friend!<br />
Start time: 2pm Price: £12.99 All ages and dogs welcome<br />
GLASGOW TO EDINBURGH TREK<br />
COUNTRYSIDE AND CANAL PATHS<br />
22-23 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
Starting off at Kelvingrove Park, one of<br />
Glasgow’s oldest and most beautiful public<br />
parks, you’ll walk along the Forth and Clyde<br />
canal, arriving at the Falkirk wheel, the<br />
world’s first and only rotating boat lift,<br />
before passing Linlithgow Palace and finishing in the nation’s<br />
capital. It’s quite a flat route but does include a couple of hills.<br />
Kilmacolm Golf Club Ladies<br />
Section<br />
15th June. Past Captain’s Putter.<br />
Lynda Bradley won this year’s putter<br />
prize with 38 points. Susan Reid<br />
was second. Mary Lochhead won<br />
the putting competition. 24 past<br />
Captain’s joined<br />
the lady Captain & lady vice Captain for a lovely lunch<br />
celebrating this annual event.<br />
8th June Lady Captain’s Day was postponed before<br />
the fi rst shot was played as the greens & fairways<br />
were suffering from overnight rain. The rain continued<br />
all day.<br />
The day was saved by Stuart, Maimie & the catering<br />
team who served a delicious afternoon tea to 46 ladies<br />
amid much chatter & laughter. David Muir drew the<br />
winning ticket for a ‘Round of Golf for 4 at Kilmarnock<br />
Barassie Golf Club’. Joy Monteith was the lucky<br />
winner. This raised over £200 for the Golf Club Fabric Fund.<br />
1st June Away day at Hamilton Golf Club<br />
27 players took the coach to Hamilton,<br />
enjoying a Tri-am on this lovely James Braid<br />
designed, parkland golf course. Bacon Rolls<br />
at the start & a 2 course supper & prize giving<br />
at the end of the day before a coach trip back<br />
to Kilmacolm made our ‘Away Day’ a happy,<br />
successful experience.<br />
The winners were Sara Bishop, Cherry Briggs<br />
& Lucy Woods with a net 62. 2nd Morag<br />
Turner, Fiona Malcolm, Netta Greer, net 65.<br />
Longest Drive [silver] & nearest the pin [hole<br />
3] Cherry Briggs. Longest Drive [bronze]<br />
Sandra Winter. The putting prize was hotly<br />
contested, with 3 teams on 8 putts. Sara’s<br />
team winning over Morag & Lois’s teams on a<br />
count back, last 2 holes!<br />
Coronation Foursomes Winners progress to the Regional Finals at<br />
Turnhouse: Lyn Reuben & Ann Tanner.<br />
4th May Captain’s Charity Stableford<br />
A busy day of golf & fundraising; with the winners of the golf; Silver: Clair<br />
Barclay. Bronze: Tricia Kellock. The stalls were laden with home baking,<br />
plants, books & gifts. A raffle & many kind donations brought the total for<br />
the Captain’s Charity [www.pancanScot] to an amazing total of £1,405.<br />
Grateful thanks to all who helped & contributed on the day.
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Volunteering for Renfrewshire<br />
Leisure<br />
EVERY MO N D A Y<br />
Adult Jazz Class<br />
Bridge of Weir, 10am<br />
Tel: 01505 690757 for further information.<br />
Zumba Light<br />
St Fillan’s Church, Kilmacolm, 10am.<br />
Tel: 07505 126416 For More Information.<br />
Adult Beginners Ballet Class<br />
Bridge of Weir, 11.30am<br />
Tel: 01505 690757 for further information.<br />
Kilbarchan Athletic Club<br />
On-X, Linwood, 7pm<br />
All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.<br />
5-a-side Football<br />
Powerleague Paisley, 6pm<br />
Tel: Jim on 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@aol.com<br />
ZUMBA<br />
Freelands Church (Opposite Amaretto), 6.30pm.<br />
Tel: 07505 126416 For More Information.<br />
Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton<br />
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, 7.30pm<br />
Callanetics<br />
Brookfield Village Hall, 7.15pm<br />
Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club<br />
The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan, 9pm - 10.30pm<br />
Visit www.strathgryffe.org for details.<br />
The Shotokan Karate Club<br />
Woodlands Primary, Linwood, 7-8pm/8-9pm<br />
www.linwoodkarate.co.uk<br />
EVERY TUESDAY<br />
Bridge of Weir Walking Group<br />
Outside the Co-op, BoW, 10.30am<br />
1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Badminton<br />
Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm<br />
Football Training<br />
Johnstone High School, 6pm - 9pm<br />
Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details.<br />
Taekwon-Do<br />
Johnstone Sports Complex PA5 0LD, 6pm<br />
Call 07951 365166 for details.<br />
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EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />
Greenock Hockey Club<br />
Inverclyde Academy, Greenock, 6.30 - 8pm<br />
Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005.<br />
Callanetics<br />
Brookfield Village Hall, 5.15, 6.15 & 7.30pm<br />
EVERY TH U R S D A Y<br />
Kilbarchan Athletic Club<br />
On-X, Linwood, 7pm<br />
All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.<br />
Kilmacolm Walkers<br />
Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am<br />
David 01505 874192<br />
kilmacolmwalkers@talktalk.net<br />
Callanetics<br />
Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am<br />
The Shotokan Karate Club<br />
Woodlands PS, Linwood, 7pm & 8pm<br />
www.linwoodkarate.co.uk<br />
Football Training<br />
Johnstone High School, 6pm - 9pm<br />
Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details<br />
Taekwon-Do<br />
Johnstone Sports Complex PA5 0LD, 6pm<br />
Call 07951 365166 for details<br />
Baby Ballet<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm, Morning<br />
Call Gail Ashley on 07415 701667 for details<br />
Falun Dafa practice<br />
Port Glasgow Library 17:00 - 19:00<br />
With five gentle exercises, Falun Dafa is an ancient<br />
self-cultivation practice based on the principles of<br />
Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance.<br />
EVERY FR I D A Y<br />
Callanetics<br />
Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am<br />
Adult Tap Lessons<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm, Evening<br />
Call Gail Ashley on 07415 701667 for details<br />
EVERY SU N D A Y<br />
Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm<br />
Youth Rugby Section, 11am - 1pm<br />
www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre<br />
Renfrewshire Leisure have operated a reward<br />
scheme for many years to encourage young people<br />
interested in coaching children to have hands<br />
on experience over the holiday period and to then<br />
receive training on a qualification of their choice to<br />
further enhance their CV.<br />
Each holiday period, Renfrewshire Leisure run Activity camps for children in<br />
Primary 1 to Primary 7. The children attend a camp from Monday to Friday<br />
trying out a wide range of sporting activities over the week. As a volunteer<br />
you would assist the coach in the delivery of each individual lesson and<br />
help with the over all supervision of the Camp.<br />
You would be required to attend for a full week from 9.30am to 3.30pm.<br />
In return for your assistance over the week Renfrewshire Leisure would<br />
offer the following:<br />
One week volunteering: A 6 month Gym Pass<br />
50 % off of course fees Two weeks volunteering:<br />
A year’s Gym pass One free course<br />
If you wanted to do more than two weeks of volunteering, then the rewards<br />
would continue to grow; for example, if you wanted to do Four week’s<br />
volunteering then you could do two courses for free or accept one course<br />
and a Gym membership as well.<br />
Courses on offer are:<br />
Pool Lifeguard Award<br />
First Aid at Work qualification.<br />
Swimming Teachers award for Beginners<br />
Full swimming Teacher’s award<br />
For more information call 0300 300 0250 or visit your nearest centre<br />
today.
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Presentation to DEBRA<br />
Following the <strong>2017</strong> 10K run <strong>Gryffe</strong> Valley<br />
Rotary Club has donated the sum of<br />
£2000 to DEBRA – the charity which<br />
supports children and young people with<br />
the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa . A<br />
cheque was presented by President Peter<br />
Dickie to Jaye Hamilton from the charity at<br />
the Club meeting on June 7th. This sum<br />
was raised from the profits on entry fees<br />
and from the sponsorship of a number<br />
of runners including Peter<br />
Dickie our President and<br />
Iain Carrick who is<br />
a friend of Rotary.<br />
Defibrillator at Birkmyre Park<br />
Fitness Gym<br />
The new AED is located on the wall outside<br />
our reception at Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym.<br />
It is stored in a locked cabinet. The AED is<br />
accessible to everyone at all times in the<br />
event of an emergency.<br />
To access the Defi brillator, the person would<br />
call 999 to receive the code to open the<br />
cabinet. When the cabinet is opened the<br />
defibrillator is easy to use as it communicates<br />
all user instructions to inform the user how<br />
to use it.<br />
We were able to purchase the Defibrillator thanks to the fundraising<br />
generosity of our gym members and staff, local residents and donations<br />
from the Kilmacolm Community Council and Rotary Club. I ran the 2016<br />
Great Scottish Run Half Marathon and all sponsorship raised from that<br />
went towards the fundraising. We also sold left over Kilmacolm Running<br />
Festival t-shirts for £1 with all proceeds going to the fundraising as well.<br />
I would personally like to thank everyone for their kind donations. It is really<br />
appreciated. Hopefully, the defi brillator never needs used but if anyone in<br />
the area ever needs it then we have one available.<br />
David Macgregor, Fitness Co-ordinator<br />
Houston<br />
United FC<br />
Houston United Football Club<br />
(HUFC) Year Groups 2008 and<br />
2009 held their medal ceremony<br />
at The River Inn, Houston on<br />
Saturday 16th June to celebrate<br />
the hard work of their players during the first half of Season <strong>2017</strong>. Both<br />
teams train locally in Houston on a Wednesday and Friday evening and<br />
play their league matches in the Paisley and Johnstone District Youth<br />
Football League on a Sunday morning. Our club motto is ‘United Sumus<br />
Nos Firmiores’ or ‘United We Are Strong’.<br />
Over 150 people attended the<br />
medal ceremony. Derek J. McNab,<br />
Head Coach of HUFC2008 said<br />
‘the support the players received<br />
today from family and friends was<br />
phenomenal and demonstrates<br />
how well supported our local<br />
teams are and how relevant our<br />
motto is’. Jonathan Annan, Head<br />
Coach of HUFC2009 said ‘it was<br />
great to see the joy on the players faces in being recognised for all their<br />
efforts this season. Congratulations to them all’. As well as recognising<br />
each player, the club also presented Players’ Player of the Year Awards<br />
to Alexander Smith (HUFC2008) from Bridge of Weir and Charlie Annan<br />
(HUFC2009) from Houston.<br />
Both teams would like to thank<br />
their local sponsors during<br />
Season <strong>2017</strong> for their support, to<br />
include: The River Inn and Fox<br />
and Hounds, Mabbett, Stewart<br />
Milne, Brierie Financial Planning,<br />
Balfour Engineering Consultancy<br />
and Skirlies Café. If you would<br />
like to learn more about Houston<br />
United Football Club, please visit us at www.houstonunitedfc.com or<br />
Houston United FC on Facebook. New players of all abilities are warmly<br />
welcomed.<br />
KILMACOLM BOWLING CLUB<br />
LADIES SECTION<br />
LADY MEMBERS WANTED<br />
Try your hand at Green Bowling at the ladies’<br />
aernoons. Games commence at 2pm on<br />
every Tuesday and Thursday aernoons. Come<br />
along for the aernoon and have a game.<br />
Bowls will be provided, flat shoes required.<br />
For details contact Sandra on 01505 873126 or<br />
Morag on 01505 872218<br />
or just come along and have some fun.<br />
55 55<br />
Sporting Blog<br />
by Lesley Handley<br />
Muscle Cramps in Long Distance Running<br />
Lots of what we hear is that muscle cramps centre around hydration,<br />
electrolytes, salt etc. While these play a role in preventing and helping<br />
cramps when they kick in, there’s a lot more that we can do to try and<br />
control them in the fi rst instance.<br />
When you start running, you generally start with a nice upright posture and<br />
a steady foot strike… however you don’t always finish that way as fatigue<br />
kicks in. When good form falls apart, hamstrings, quads and calves tend<br />
to take the fall fi rst!<br />
Hamstrings cramp when:<br />
• The upper body rounds forward<br />
• The lower back arches<br />
• The hips sink back<br />
• You stop utilizing the glutes<br />
• Ultimately the hamstrings are left to drive the stride alone<br />
Quads cramp when:<br />
• The foot strike becomes more like a shuffle<br />
• The hamstrings aren’t working to pick the feet up off the ground<br />
• The feet are spending more time on the ground than they are lifting off it<br />
• Essentially the quads are taking all the impact<br />
Calves cramp when:<br />
• The hips are no longer pushing forward<br />
• The feet begin striking the ground in varying positions<br />
• The calves are left to absorb all the impact<br />
As well as considering the above, 3 things you can do to help prevent<br />
cramps or help if they kick in are:<br />
• BREATHE – oxygen helps fuel the muscles. As we tire our breathing gets<br />
shallower. Focus on deeper breathing to help fuel those muscles.<br />
• RELAX THE UPPER BODY – don’t let the shoulders tense up towards<br />
your ears and don’t keep your arms rigidly bent to prevent little arm swing<br />
that helps drive the legs. Relax the upper body, give the arms a shake out<br />
and reset your arm swing, which in turn helps power the stride.<br />
• SHORTEN YOUR STRIDE – the further the foot reaches out the more the<br />
body must do to keep up. Focus on pulling the feet off the ground and a<br />
little higher and in turn this fires the hamstrings and glutes allowing the<br />
hips to drive forward.<br />
Lesley<br />
For more information on nutrition or Personal Training contact me on 0773<br />
627 4925 or email Lesley@fi tsmartfi tness.co.uk
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PROPERTY<br />
HOLIDAY HOMES<br />
churches<br />
BRIDGE OF WEIR<br />
Freeland Church: Rev KN Gray BA<br />
BD. Morning Service 10.30am.<br />
Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx<br />
and Cornerstone. Evening<br />
Service 7pm www.freeland.<br />
org.uk<br />
St Mary’s Episcopal Church,<br />
Johnston Rd, Bridge of Weir,<br />
PA11 3EE. Our Services are<br />
held every Sunday at 10am.<br />
On the fi rst Sunday each month<br />
at 6pm we welcome all who<br />
enjoy the beauty of quietness<br />
and peace at “Sanctuary” our<br />
Contemplative Service. All who<br />
seek God in mindful enquiry,<br />
in beauty, in quietness and<br />
service to others, all who are<br />
tired of life or full of it, all who<br />
are confident or all who are<br />
afraid - indeed whoever you<br />
are - you are welcome here!<br />
http://www.heartlandsec.org/<br />
BoW/index.html Contact: Revd.<br />
Heller G.P 01505 872961.<br />
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church:<br />
Sunday services 10.30am,<br />
Junior Church & Youth Church,<br />
hearing aid loop system. For<br />
more information on activities<br />
and events find us online –<br />
stmacharsranfurlychurch.org.<br />
uk or Facebook. Come along<br />
– all welcome.<br />
Hope Hall: Sun 1pm Sunday<br />
School, 4.30pm Gospel Service;<br />
Mon 6.30pm Investigators for<br />
Kids, 8pm Bible Study and<br />
Prayer.<br />
ELDERSLIE<br />
Elderslie Kirk: Sunday service<br />
every week at 11am. Minister -<br />
Rev. Robin Allison. All welcome.<br />
Weekly meetings:- Monday<br />
Club every week from 12noon<br />
- 2.30pm. Light lunch and a<br />
varied activity programme.<br />
Midweek Fellowship will meet<br />
every Wed from 10.30am for<br />
Tea/Coffee followed by a short<br />
Service of Worship at 11am.<br />
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HOWWOOD<br />
Howwood Parish Church. Minister<br />
Rev May Bell. Sunday Service<br />
and Sunday School. 10am each<br />
Sunday. Prayer meeting held<br />
at 3 Bowfield Way, Howwood,<br />
7.30pm on Tuesdays.<br />
HOUSTON<br />
Houston and Killellan Kirk S.C.O.<br />
Number SC012822. All services<br />
conducted by Rev.Ian Bell unless<br />
otherwise stated. 2nd <strong>July</strong> 10am<br />
Morning Worship. 18.45pm<br />
Annual service at the Kirk. 9th,<br />
16th, 23rd, 30th <strong>July</strong> - 10am<br />
Morning Worship.<br />
St Fillan’s, Main St, Houston: Sun<br />
Masses: Vigil (Sat) 5pm, 9.30am<br />
& 11am. Weekday Masses: Mon<br />
- Sat 9.30am. Rosary: Tue, Thurs<br />
& Sat 9.10am. Exposition: Mon,<br />
Wed & Fri 9.05am. Confessions:<br />
Sat 10 - 10.30am and after Vigil<br />
Mass. Baptism: By arrangement.<br />
Parish Priest: Rev. Joseph<br />
Burke. Pastoral Assistant: Sr.<br />
Mary Frances Collett, RNDM<br />
(Tel 01505 613514). Address:<br />
‘Abbotsfi eld’, St. Fillan’s, Main<br />
St, Houston, PA6 7EL. T. 01505<br />
612046. E. parish@stfi llan.org.<br />
uk www.stfi llan.org.uk<br />
Houston Baptist Church at Carrick<br />
Centre: 11am Family services<br />
with SS for children age 5 - 12;<br />
6pm Eve Service; Mid-week<br />
Home Bible Study; For more<br />
information contact; Rev. D<br />
Snelson 01505 612722.<br />
Church of the Nazarene: Village<br />
Hall, Main St, Houston PA6<br />
7EL. Rev. Benito S Coetzee.<br />
Family services at 10.30am<br />
with full toddler, children & youth<br />
activities running concurrently<br />
with the service. Youth meets<br />
at 6.30pm - 8pm on Sundays.<br />
Word and Table Quiet Service<br />
held from 9am - 9.30am every<br />
3rd Sunday. www.houston.<br />
nazarene.org.uk<br />
August ‘17 Issue:<br />
• Deadline: 14 <strong>July</strong><br />
• Delivery: 28 <strong>July</strong><br />
September ‘17 Issue:<br />
• Deadline: 18 August<br />
• Delivery: 1 September<br />
KILBARCHAN<br />
Kilbarchan Parish Church in <strong>July</strong>:<br />
Services continue at 11am<br />
each Sunday throughout <strong>July</strong>,<br />
conducted by Rev. Stephen<br />
Smith. We continue to support<br />
the Paisley Food Bank each<br />
Sunday. The Creche continues<br />
to meet in the large hall from<br />
10.45am each week. There will<br />
be a special summer Sunday<br />
School for any children attending<br />
over the summer. ALL WELCOME<br />
TO ANY OF THESE SERVICES. For<br />
further information about the<br />
church and the organisations,<br />
please visit Kilbarchan Kirk<br />
online: www.kilbarchan-kirk.btck.<br />
co.uk Kilbarchan Parish Church<br />
Midweek Fellowship continues<br />
from 10.30am for coffee,<br />
followed by a short service of<br />
worship, on Wednesdays in the<br />
small hall.<br />
KILMACOLM<br />
Kilmacolm Old Kirk: Church of<br />
Scotland (Charity no. SC009291).<br />
www.kilmacolmoldkirk.org.<br />
uk. Minister Rev. Dr Peter<br />
McEnhill (01505 873174).<br />
Morning Worship – Sundays<br />
11am, all welcome Sunday<br />
School and Crèche available.<br />
Sòlas Bereavement Group, 2nd<br />
Thursday each month at 6:30pm<br />
in Kidston Hall. Kilmacolm Old<br />
and Kilmacolm St Columba are<br />
having United Services at 11.00<br />
am. During the month of <strong>July</strong>,<br />
these United Services will be<br />
held in the Old Kirk and, during<br />
the month of August, they will be<br />
held in St Columba Church.<br />
St Columba Church of Scotland:<br />
(charity no. SC007992) Morning<br />
Worship Sundays at 11am. All<br />
welcome. Coffee/tea served in<br />
the hall after the service.<br />
Grace Church Kilmacolm: in<br />
association with Downavale<br />
Free Church of Scotland (Charity<br />
No: SCO38<strong>274</strong>) - Sunday Service<br />
at 10.30am in Kilmacolm Guide<br />
Hut, Woodrow Avenue, PA13 4QF<br />
- all welcome.<br />
St Colm’s Catholic Church, Smithy<br />
Brae Kilmacolm. Rev. Vincent<br />
Byrne. Family mass Sundays<br />
10am with children’s liturgy,<br />
followed by tea and coffee.<br />
Eucharistic service Thursdays<br />
11am. Rosar y Tuesdays<br />
6.30pm. Prayer group meets<br />
Thursdays 7.30pm. Further<br />
information and contact details<br />
www.stcolmsparish.co.uk. All<br />
welcome.<br />
Buddhist meetings: Buddhism<br />
of Nichiren Daishonin. Phone<br />
Margaret on 01505 871343.<br />
St Fillan’s Episcopal Church, Moss<br />
Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4DL.<br />
Services on Sunday at 11.30am.<br />
Wednesday: 10.30am Holy<br />
Communion. On the last Sunday<br />
of the month at 11:30am we<br />
welcome families to come and<br />
join us for our monthly Family<br />
Service. We are united by our<br />
belief in Jesus, who sustains<br />
and encourages us in all the ups<br />
and downs of life. Everyone is<br />
welcome to join us ! http://www.<br />
heartlandsec.org/KLM/index.<br />
html Contacts: Revd. Heller<br />
G.P 01505 872961 / Maureen<br />
Russell (Pastoral Assistant)<br />
01505 872905.<br />
LANGBANK<br />
Langbank Parish Church: Rev. Dr.<br />
Ken Forrest. Sunday Services<br />
10am with Sunday School,<br />
Crèche and young people’s<br />
group, the Welcomers. Tea/<br />
coffee after the service. Church<br />
service starts at 10am. Come<br />
along and meet in the Hall<br />
from 9.50am. Charity No.<br />
SC015085.<br />
LOCHWINNOCH<br />
Parish Church: Rev. May Bell.<br />
11.30am Morning Service<br />
Sunday School and Crèche.<br />
Calder United Free Church:<br />
(Church Street, Lochwinnoch)<br />
Sunday: 11am Morning worship<br />
with Sunday School and Crèche.<br />
6.30pm Evening Fellowship<br />
group, 7.30pm ABC’s Teen<br />
group. Wed 6.30pm - 7.30pm.<br />
Spiritualist Church, Lochlip Rd. All<br />
services commence 7.30pm.<br />
QUARRIERS<br />
Mount Zion Church: Rev. Andy Lunn<br />
BSc, (01475 791282) Mount<br />
Zion Church, Law View Road,<br />
Quarriers Village, PA11 3FD.<br />
Sunday Worship: 10:30am,<br />
Bible Study and Prayer Meetings:<br />
Wednesday at 7pm and Friday<br />
at 10 am. “Mozzy” Youth Club<br />
Thursdays at 6:30 for young<br />
people of high school age. Half<br />
night of prayer: 7pm – midnight,<br />
4th Friday of each month. Feel<br />
free to come along at any of<br />
these times.<br />
‘The Gatherin’ is at 7pm on the<br />
fourth Sunday of each month, at<br />
Mount Zion Church in Quarriers<br />
Village. The Gatherin’ for people<br />
to come together who hunger<br />
for more of the presence of the<br />
Lord and to be fed from His word.<br />
Please come and invite others:<br />
all welcome!<br />
TRADES & SERVICES<br />
Black & White ads only<br />
Lineage: up to 20 words £13.00*<br />
Boxed ad: £7.50* per column cm<br />
PROPERTY & HOLIDAY HOMES<br />
CARS FOR SALE<br />
Lineage: up to 20 words £13.00*<br />
Boxed ad: £7.50* per column cm<br />
Photo: add £7.50* (colour)<br />
*all prices subject to VAT<br />
LOCAL INFORMATION<br />
community council<br />
Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.<br />
BISHOPTON: Primary School: 1st Thurs at 7.30pm<br />
www.bishoptoncouncil.com<br />
BRIDGE OF WEIR ST Machars Church Hall 1st Tuesday<br />
April 7pm. Bridge of Weir Primary School 1st Tuesday<br />
May and June 7pm (No meetings <strong>July</strong> and August)<br />
www.bridgeofweir.org<br />
BROOKFIELD: Brookfield Village Hall: 7.30pm<br />
in February, April, June, August, October and<br />
December on 2nd Thursday of the month.<br />
HOUSTON: Carrick Centre: 3rd Wed at 7.30pm<br />
www.houstoncommcouncil@yahoo.co.uk<br />
HOWWOOD: Village Hall: 2nd Tues at 7.30pm.<br />
www.howwood.com/community-council.php<br />
KILBARCHAN: Steeple Hall: monthly at 7.30pm.<br />
www.kilbarchan.info/community_council.html<br />
KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS: Last Tues at 7.30pm,<br />
Kilmacolm Cargill Centre (NB: No meetings: <strong>July</strong> or<br />
Dec) www.kilmacolmcc.co.uk<br />
LANGBANK: Church Hall: 2nd Wed at 7.30pm<br />
LOCHWINNOCH: Bowling Club: 1st Tues at 7.30pm<br />
community halls to let<br />
Bridge of Weir, Freeland Church. Tel: 612245<br />
Brookfi eld, Village Hall. Tel: 335562<br />
Houston, Carrick Centre. Tel: 612203 / 331488<br />
Houston, Compass Centre. Tel: 615441 / 612617<br />
Kilbarchan, Guide Centre. Tel: 702758.<br />
Kilbarchan, Old Library Centre. Tel: 706070<br />
Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel: 873994<br />
Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Tel: 874428<br />
Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel: 873059<br />
Linwood Masonic Hall. Tel: 07825 222944<br />
Please add your community hall details to our list -<br />
email to info@advertizer.co.uk<br />
local councillors<br />
Following last month’s local elections, the results are<br />
now in! We would like to welcome back all the regular<br />
faces plus a number of new ones. You’ll notice some<br />
new voices in our village news pages and we look<br />
forward to hearing more about what’s going on in<br />
the local area in the coming months.<br />
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk<br />
Ward 8 - Johnstone South & Elderslie: Jacqueline<br />
Cameron, John Hood, Alistair Mackay, Andy Steel<br />
Ward 9 - Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood<br />
& Lochwinnoch: Derek Bibby, Bill Binks, Andy Doig,<br />
Emma Rodden<br />
Ward 10 - Houston, Crosslee, Brookfi eld & Linwood:<br />
Audrey Doig, Alison Jean Dowling, Scott Kerr, James<br />
Sheridan<br />
Ward 11 - Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank:<br />
Natalie Don, James MacLaren, Colin McCulloch<br />
Ward 12 - Erskine & Inchinnan: Tom Begg, Michelle<br />
Campbell, Jim Harte, Iain Nicolson<br />
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL: www.inverclyde.gov.uk<br />
Ward 1 - Inverclyde East (includes Kilmacolm &<br />
Quarriers): Christopher Curley, Stephen McCabe,<br />
David Wilson
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ITEMS FOR SALE<br />
BABY EQUIPMENT<br />
Graco Quattro Tour<br />
DeLuxe pram. Unused<br />
a n d i n “ a s n e w ”<br />
condition. £50. Tel:<br />
01505 690768.<br />
Black Travel Cot. Smoke<br />
and pet free home. £5.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Tippitoes Ziggy Rocker<br />
W a l k e r . G o o d<br />
Condition. Smoke and<br />
pet free home. £10.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Fisher Price Musical Zoo<br />
Train Gift Set. V Good<br />
condition. Pet and<br />
smoke free home. £10.<br />
Tel: 01505 873050.<br />
Little Tikes Rocking<br />
Horse Seesaw. £8.<br />
V Good condition. Pet<br />
and smoke free home.<br />
Tel: 01505 873050<br />
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Red rocking seesaw. £5.<br />
V Good condition. Pet<br />
and smoke free home.<br />
Tel: 01505 873050<br />
Cannondale F6 Hardtail<br />
Mountain Bike, medium<br />
adult, in red. Bargain<br />
£70. 01505 612316 or<br />
07475 088713<br />
C h a d Va l l e y B a b y<br />
Playnest. Very good<br />
condition. Smoke and<br />
pet free home. £15.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Fisher Price Rainforest<br />
Jumperoo. Good<br />
Condition. Smoke and<br />
pet free home. £45.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Fisher Price Calming<br />
Vibrations Bouncer.<br />
G o o d C o n d i t i o n .<br />
Smoke and pet free<br />
home. £10. Tel: 01505<br />
872800.<br />
Little Tikes First swing<br />
seat. £10. Good<br />
condition. Pet and<br />
smoke free home. Tel:<br />
01505 873050.<br />
Trike Stroller. 3 in 1 with<br />
parent handle, foot<br />
rest, clutch and safety<br />
harness. Suitable for<br />
ages 10 months to 3<br />
years. Only used once<br />
and is unmarked. £15.<br />
Tel: 07801 549981.<br />
In The Night Garden<br />
Ninky Nonk Musical<br />
Activity Train V Good<br />
condition. Pet and<br />
smoke free home. £10.<br />
Tel: 01505 873050.<br />
B a b y B j o r n B a b y<br />
Carrier Original. Good<br />
Condition. Smoke and<br />
pet free home. £15.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Sand Tray V Good<br />
condition. Pet and<br />
smoke free home. £10.<br />
Tel: 01505 873050.<br />
F i s h e r P r i c e Ta k e<br />
Along Swing. Good<br />
Condition. Smoke and<br />
pet free home. £10.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Blossom Farm Baby<br />
Door Bouncer. Smoke<br />
and pet free home. £5.<br />
Tel: 01505 872800.<br />
Bright Starts Play Mat/<br />
Gym. Good Condition.<br />
Smoke and pet free<br />
home. £8. Tel: 01505<br />
872800.<br />
CLOTHES & SHOES<br />
Gents Harris Tweed<br />
Jacket, 42” chest -<br />
never worn. £95. Tel:<br />
01505 703433<br />
Ladies Jacket & Skirt<br />
- grey houndstooth<br />
check. Size 20 - never<br />
worn. £95. Tel: 01505<br />
703433.<br />
School Blazer - Houston<br />
Primary. Primary 1/2<br />
size. Black wool blazer<br />
w i t h e m b r o i d e r e d<br />
school badge. £20.<br />
Tel: 07778 941059.<br />
H O U S E H O L D &<br />
GARDEN<br />
Computer Table. Must<br />
uplift. £10. Tel: 07749<br />
482631.<br />
2 x Bar/Kitchen Stools<br />
(swivel), Faux Leather,<br />
White/Chrome. £25<br />
each. Tel: 01505<br />
8 7 4 4 0 8 o r 0 7 7 1 0<br />
496789.<br />
Single bed with mattress,<br />
excellent condition and<br />
quality , wedgwood blue<br />
wooden headboard and<br />
footboard. £125 ono.<br />
Tel: 01505 874075.<br />
Brown/Black Ash fold<br />
away Table & 4 Chairs<br />
- as new (Forrest<br />
Furniture). £85. Tel:<br />
07709 537915.<br />
Lingfield Double Mattress<br />
- as new. Must uplift.<br />
£55 ono. Tel: 07749<br />
482631.<br />
Burgundy Leather Suite.<br />
2 Seater Couch, 1<br />
Armchair, 1 Recliner<br />
(Electric ). £350. Tel:<br />
07909 227116.<br />
Corner TV unit with<br />
drawer and shelf. Teak.<br />
W: 11 4 c m H : 6 8 c m<br />
D:58cm. Excellent<br />
condition. £60. Tel:<br />
01505 614503.<br />
Dark Oak Fire Surround<br />
in perfect condition.<br />
1.4mtr (W) x 1.2mtr<br />
(H). £40. Tel: 01505<br />
3 4 9 0 1 2 / 0 7 9 1 0<br />
755434.<br />
Oak writing bureau with<br />
3 drawers with lock<br />
and key - Very good<br />
condition- £65. Tel:<br />
01505 613956<br />
SPORTS<br />
Girls Dawes Venus 20”<br />
wheel bike (blue),<br />
6 gears. Excellent<br />
condition, £40. Tel:<br />
01505 844933.<br />
Titleist 60 degree wedge<br />
Golf Club - Vokey<br />
design. £25. Tel:<br />
01505 842950.<br />
BMX, Concept 2000<br />
classic bmx bike,<br />
chrome frame, 20”<br />
wheels, good usable<br />
condition for age,<br />
£80. Tel /text: 07810<br />
523742.<br />
Boy’s Dawes ‘Redtail’<br />
b i k e i n e x c e l l e n t<br />
condition, suit boy<br />
a p p r o x 7 y r s . W i l l<br />
accept £25. Tel: 01505<br />
328044.<br />
Ladies mountain bike,<br />
26 inch wheels, 10<br />
gears, second hand<br />
but very usable, £40.<br />
Located in houston. Tel<br />
07810523742<br />
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Crazy Fitness Massage<br />
DreamBody 9000XL<br />
vibrating fi tness plate.<br />
Bought seven years<br />
ago but very seldom<br />
used and in excellent<br />
condition. Cost £180<br />
sell for £50. Tel: 01505<br />
690768.<br />
OTHER ITEMS<br />
Architect’s/ designers<br />
full size (A1) tilting<br />
drawing board on<br />
a stand. Articulated<br />
square. Very good<br />
condition. £20. Tel:<br />
01505 873066.<br />
Kamei Husky Roof Box<br />
quality German built<br />
in black. Would suit<br />
family. 190x60x35cm<br />
R/H opening. Would<br />
fit large estate. £90<br />
0 1 5 0 5 6 1 2 3 1 6 o r<br />
07475 088713<br />
B M W w i n t e r t y r e s<br />
suitable for BMW E87,<br />
116i sport 5dr, BMW<br />
E81 3dr, E90 E series,<br />
E91 3 series. Selling<br />
due to new car (6ml<br />
tread) £150 for set. Tel:<br />
01505 613845.<br />
Vango Exodus 400<br />
Sleeping Bag - 3<br />
season. Brand new.<br />
Ticket price £89.99.<br />
Sell for £50 ono. Tel:<br />
07740 600490.<br />
Vango Dakota 300 Tent.<br />
Brand new. £100 ono.<br />
Tel: 07740 600490.<br />
Vango Voyager 300L<br />
S l e e p i n g b a g - 3<br />
season. Brand new.<br />
£50 ono. Tel: 07740<br />
600490.<br />
Vango Omega 400R<br />
Sleeping Bag - 3<br />
season. Brand new<br />
£50 ono. Tel: 07740<br />
600490.<br />
Brand new steel car<br />
wheel 6JX15H2 and<br />
new Jinyu tyre 185/60<br />
R15. Stored as spare<br />
wheel only. £80. Tel:<br />
07736 067169.<br />
Honer acoustic guitar,<br />
good condition including<br />
case and tuner. £40.<br />
Tel 07538429637<br />
WANTED ITEMS<br />
Old records Wanted 45`s<br />
& LP`s CASH Paid. Tel:<br />
07710 777571.<br />
Cash paid for Music<br />
CDs ( a few or a lot ).<br />
Tel: 0141 882 5594 or<br />
07765 115347.<br />
L o c a l l i l y g r o w e r<br />
requires the use of a<br />
greenhouse/polytunnel<br />
in Kilmacolm area<br />
in return for light<br />
gardening duties. Tel:<br />
Vince 01505 872082.<br />
Gas cooker free standing.<br />
Tel: 07894 833922.<br />
Bicycle gents, nothing<br />
too fancy. Tel: 07894<br />
833922.<br />
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Computer, IT & Web<br />
ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Driveways<br />
A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Driving Instructors<br />
AL Stewart - Driving Instruct . . 14<br />
BY CATEGORY<br />
Electricians<br />
Delta Electrical Services . . 10<br />
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3<br />
MAS Electrical & Security . . 2<br />
Fencing<br />
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 28<br />
Tennamast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Firewood & Logs<br />
LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35<br />
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
Funeral Services<br />
Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
John Roach Funeral Directors . . 2<br />
Garage Doors & Gates<br />
Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Garden Service & Design<br />
3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 41<br />
Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 41<br />
Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7<br />
Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 42<br />
DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 40<br />
I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2<br />
J S Montgomery Ltd . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 41<br />
MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 42<br />
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
West of Scotland Landscape . . 43<br />
Gas & Heating Services<br />
A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16<br />
C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 27<br />
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 6<br />
Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1<br />
Glazier<br />
1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5<br />
Inverclyde Windows . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 3<br />
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Hairdressers & Barbers<br />
Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 31<br />
Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 32<br />
Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />
Health, Beauty & Fitness<br />
Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 31<br />
Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 32<br />
Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
Decorus Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . 21<br />
Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 6<br />
Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 35<br />
Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13<br />
LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Lifestyle Beauty Salon . . . . . 9<br />
Linda Stewart - Slimming World . . 15<br />
New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10<br />
NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 29<br />
Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 31<br />
Wellcentred UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
Home Hardware<br />
Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . 14,15,16<br />
Home Improvements<br />
Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 5<br />
Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7<br />
Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk<br />
Inverclyde Windows . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 19<br />
Rent A Bloke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
Revamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
Home Interiors<br />
Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
Loop Carpets & Flooring . . . . 15<br />
Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35<br />
Home Security<br />
Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 22<br />
Joiners<br />
A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5<br />
CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 11<br />
JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3<br />
McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2<br />
SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14<br />
Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 4<br />
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 17<br />
Kilt & Dress Hire<br />
Henderson’s Kilts . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Kitchens<br />
Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7<br />
Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17<br />
JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 11<br />
Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Leisure & Recreation<br />
Callanetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53<br />
Locksmiths<br />
Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Painters & Decorators<br />
A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 15<br />
Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 11<br />
David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3<br />
Ian Livingston Decorating . . 14<br />
James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3<br />
John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />
M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Pest Control<br />
RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />
Pet Services & Training<br />
Bridge of Weir Dog Walking . . 38<br />
PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />
Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 38<br />
Strathgryffe Dog Walks . . . . . 39<br />
Plasterers<br />
Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 29<br />
Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 4<br />
James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
Plumbers<br />
A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16<br />
C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 27<br />
G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 6<br />
JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />
Property, Sales & Let<br />
Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 25<br />
Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1<br />
Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Removals<br />
@ease Removals & Transport . . 32<br />
The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Restaurant & Bars<br />
Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Retail<br />
Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . 14,15,16<br />
Loop Carpets & Flooring . . . . 15<br />
Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir . . 29<br />
R o o fi n g<br />
Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6<br />
Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 29<br />
Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Roofing Services . . . . 6<br />
I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2<br />
KC Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,4<br />
Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 3<br />
SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2<br />
SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14<br />
Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 47<br />
Solicitors<br />
Affinity Family Law Experts . . 8<br />
Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1<br />
Special Occasions<br />
ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Sports Clubs & Events<br />
Pinewood Trout Fishery . . . . . 1<br />
Stoves<br />
Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35<br />
Taxis & Minicoach hire<br />
ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 26<br />
Tiling<br />
Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 15<br />
Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
Travel Agents<br />
Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Tree Surgeon<br />
Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 40<br />
LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
TV & Satellite<br />
Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 24<br />
Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3<br />
Upholstery Services<br />
Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Eclipse deep clean . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 2<br />
Window Cleaners<br />
DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 17<br />
Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Roofing Services . . . . 6<br />
Matthews Cleaning Services . . 14<br />
Window, Consv & Repair<br />
1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk<br />
JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 3<br />
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
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ADVERTIZERS - A TO Z<br />
@ease Removals & Transport . . 32<br />
1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3<br />
3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 15<br />
A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5<br />
A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 41<br />
A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16<br />
ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Affinity Family Law Experts . . 8<br />
Affluent Financial Planning . . 23<br />
Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7<br />
AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
AL Stewart - Driving Instruct . . 14<br />
Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 5<br />
Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 41<br />
ARC Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 31<br />
Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 32<br />
B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 5<br />
Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11<br />
Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
Bridge of Weir Dog Walking . . 38<br />
Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6<br />
Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 22<br />
Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 29<br />
Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 27<br />
Callanetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53<br />
Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7<br />
Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 4<br />
Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 15<br />
CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5<br />
ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 11<br />
Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27<br />
Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19<br />
Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk<br />
Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 25<br />
Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 42<br />
David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3<br />
Decorus Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . 21<br />
Delta Electrical Services . . 10<br />
Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 24<br />
DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 40<br />
DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 17<br />
Eclipse deep clean . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 6<br />
Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 14<br />
G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . 14,15,16<br />
Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Glenorchy Lodge Hotel . . . . . . 31<br />
GMH Chartered Accountants . . 26<br />
Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 15<br />
Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Garage Motor Engineers . . 26<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Roofing Services . . . . 6<br />
Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Henderson’s Kilts . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2<br />
I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 6<br />
Ian Livingston Decorating . . 14<br />
Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17<br />
Inverclyde Windows . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
J S Montgomery Ltd . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3<br />
JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 3<br />
JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 11<br />
JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />
John Roach Funeral Directors . . 2<br />
Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 26<br />
KC Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,4<br />
Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3<br />
Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 35<br />
Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13<br />
Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17<br />
Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1<br />
Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3<br />
LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Lifestyle Beauty Salon . . . . . 9<br />
Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
Linda Stewart - Slimming World . . 15<br />
LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Loop Carpets & Flooring . . . . 15<br />
M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3<br />
M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 41<br />
MAS Electrical & Security . . 2<br />
Matthews Cleaning Services . . 14<br />
MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 3<br />
McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 28<br />
MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10<br />
Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />
NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 29<br />
Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35<br />
Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 19<br />
P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 2<br />
PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />
Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1<br />
Pinewood Trout Fishery . . . . . 1<br />
Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5<br />
Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk<br />
R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 42<br />
Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />
Rent A Bloke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
Revamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15<br />
Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />
Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 38<br />
SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2<br />
Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 31<br />
Strathgryffe Dog Walks . . . . . 39<br />
SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14<br />
Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 4<br />
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Tennamast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir . . 29<br />
The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 47<br />
Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />
Wellcentred UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
West of Scotland Landscape . . 43<br />
Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 17<br />
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