274 July 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer
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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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