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36 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 07731 923970 e: info@advertizer.co.uk kilbarchan, howwood, lochwinnoch & elderslie kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie The issues of speeding and traffic in the village were discussed at the May meeting of Kilbarchan Community Council. Renfrewshire Council and local Police were in attendance. Council officials have been asked to bring back traffic calming proposals to a future CC meeting, that will address the long standing concerns. Any proposal will be subject to further consultation with residents. Enforcement of the speed limit, or rather the lack of it has also been the subject of discussion. I am awaiting a response from the Crown Office to my enquiry as to why drivers who exceed the 30 mph speed limit up to 40mph are not being held to account. I will keep readers updated on these matters. On the issue of roads, I am pleased that the resurfacing and repair programme for both roads and pavements for 2017/18, set out before the council elections by the previous administration is taking shape. During July and August work on Stepends Road, and Harvey Terrace in Lochwinnoch will take place, along with Bridesmill Road, Hillfoot Drive and Mayfield Crescent in Howwood. In Kilbarchan resurfacing work in Easwald Bank, Well Road and Kibblestone Road is scheduled for August. As usual a number of traditional summer events have takes place in recent weeks. Lilias Day, Kilbarchan Agricultural Show, Lochwinnoch Gala Day, and Howwood fete were all enjoyed by local folk. The ongoing success of all these events and others, is due in no small measure to the work of the volunteers and community activists ,who give freely of their time and commitment. I want to let them know that their efforts are much valued and appreciated. Although I will not be holding surgeries in July I will be working hard throughout the summer. Please contact me with any issue at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 07534 156007 kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie Lochwinnoch Golf Club Tea Dance Tea Dance Lochwinnoch Golf Club have very generously offered to host a free Tea Dance on Wednesday 6th September 2pm till 5pm in support of the ‘Lochwinnoch Dementia Friendly Village’ initiative. To encourage fun and activity the tea dance will have music from’ Music Box’ a great dance group. In addition, Craig of Minicoach Tours (Howwood) is providing free transport from the McKillop Lochwinnoch from 1.45pm and returning at 5pm Open to all for more information or a free ticket call Morag on 07868 752814. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group ran a stall at the Guide Centre on Lilias Day and followed it up with an unannounced popup stall in the parish church. Over £200 worth of goods were sold. Photo: Moira Smith and Moira Stark kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie Howwood Parish Church H o w w o o d Parish Church are holding a Holiday Club for Primary School children Monday 17th - Friday 21st July from 10am - 12noon. Crafts, games, stories, music. Come along and join in the fun! kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie Kilbarchan Book Group On June 13th the Book Group wound up it’s summer reading with “To Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee the sequel “To Kill A Mockingbird” with cheese and wine. On September 5th at 7.15pm in Old Kilbarchan Library there will be the first autumn Book Group meeting when they will read “Exposure” by Helen Dunmore and “The Father” by Anton Svensson. All are welcome to attend. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie Kilbarchan The NWR group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays and has a varied programme of speakers and discussion topics. If you’d like to find out more about NWR and the Kilbarchan group, please contact the website: www.nwr. org. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie Old Library Centre Kilbarchan The volunteers and staff at the Centre wish to thank everyone who has used the Community Facility recently. They would also like to give a very big thanks to the numerous loyal supporters who give the Centre an annual donation. Remarkably some supporters have been giving to the Centre since 2001. As the present Chairman and having been a Board member since the renovation of the Library building after the Village protest at the closure of the Library in 1998, I am impressed by this vital support. Over the years we have not had a rise in new supporters. We ask for an annual donation of £5 for seniors and £10 for others. Support forms are available from the Centre. One of the Centre’s daily activities is to provide a place where people can meet, talk and feel part of Kilbarchan community. There is no charge for this, however, you can make a cup of coffee or tea for 70p and get a biscuit if available. Please do not feel lonely just come in. The Centre is open 10am - 12noon and 2pm – 4pm - Monday to Friday. However, the volunteers need a holiday and the Centre needs some renovation. The Old Library Centre is closing at 4 o’clock on Thursday, 29th June and reopening on Tuesday, 1st August. Classes will resume in August as follows: Tuesday Craft Group 2pm Wednesday Yoga 10am and 7.30pm Thursday 1st Love Music (Toddlers) 10.45am –11.30am Friday Bridge 2pm (Details will be posted on our website www.kipco.org and our window) MP Surgery Mhairi Black 2nd Friday of the month, except August MSP Surgery Tom Arthur 3rd Friday of the month. We look forward to seeing you. Ann Bishopton Teacher Shortlisted for Top Royal Horticultural Society Award A science teacher from Bishopton near Glasgow is in the running to be named the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) School Gardening Champion of the Year 2017, supported by Gabriel Ash. David Nicol, who teaches at the Good Shepherd Centre, is competing to win the prestigious national award which recognises a teacher or other adult who is passionate about encouraging gardening and an inspiration to the children they teach. The Good Shepherd Centre is a secure unit for vulnerable young people and David has worked at the centre for six years. He is up against three other finalists from Staffordshire, Gloucestershire and Hampshire who have also been shortlisted for the award. The winner will be announced at a special awards ceremony at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey in July. In June a panel of gardening experts including BBC Gardeners’ World and ITV’s Love Your Garden presenter Frances Tophill will judge the entries and pick the category winners. As part of the judging process, David and the other finalists will create a fiveminute film demonstrating how they encourage gardening at their school. After the judging, the Good Shepherd Centre will receive an upright coldframe worth £699 donated by greenhouse manufacturer Gabriel Ash, and £250 in National Garden Gift Vouchers for their school. The finalists will also win a free place on an RHS Campaign for School Gardening training course and be awarded an engraved hand trowel trophy and framed certificate. For more details visit www.rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening
@GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk july 2017 37 Lilias Day and Lilifest Success Despite the torential rain, hailstones, thunder and lightening Kilbarchan Lilias Day was a great success. Around 3,000 people turned out to support the day and join in the fun. After the brief downpour the sun came out and the festivities continued. Graeme Stockton said “it was fantastic to see so many smiling faces in the parade ... Even when the hailstones began and that so many people were braving the elements to watch. We really appreciate all the effort, time and creativity that people put in to making Lilias Day so special and unique” With the sunshining, the festivities continued in the park with entertainment from Britannia XIV Battle Reenactment taking on the kids of Kilbarchan; a grand tug of war with Kilbarchan Smile winning; the local derby between Bridge of Weir and Kilbarchan Primary with an added bonus of commentry from Clyde 1 DJ George Bowie; Jamie McArthurs music tent showcasing the best local up and coming talent and a whole range of entertainments for kids. Susan Calcluth, joint Chair added “for many of the local organisations such as the Scouts, The Kilbarchan Pipe Band and Parish Church, Lilias Day is the their biggest fundraiser of the year. It’s great to see the stalls do so well and the community supporting them in their fundraising efforts. Each year tens of thousands of pounds are raised for local organisations, charities and good causes.” Additional information Prize winners: FLOATS: 1st ~ Willy Wonka, Spateston Nursery n 2nd ~ Summer Garden, Kilbarchan Nursery Joint 3rd ~ Wizard of Oz, Stage Avenue and Pirates, Kilbarchan Primary DECORATED HOUSES: 1st ~ Harry Potter, the Quinn family 2nd ~ Beauty & the Beast, the Ramsay family 3rd ~ Peppa Pig, the Costigan family DECORATED BUSINESSES: 1st ~ Co-op n 2nd ~ Bobbins n 3rd ~ Kilbarchan Vets DECORATED NON - RESIDENTIAL: 1st ~ The Guide Centre n 2nd ~ The Old library Centre FOOTBALL: Bridge of Weir 2, Kilbarchan 0 YOUTH CHALLENGE: Kilbarchan Cub Scouts TUG OF WAR: Kilbarchan Smile £1,000 Prize Raffle Winner: Babs Steele Photos taken by Susan Calcluth Lilifest Success Lilifest, the exciting festival that is now an established part of the Kilbarchan Lilias Day Celebrations was enjoyed by hundreds of people this year. A varied programme featured international musicians, sellout events including; “An Evening With” event with Kilbarchan’s favourite son - Rev Ian Miller, The Gateway garden party, a Lego animation workshop led by Kilbarchan’s internationally-renowned Morgan Spence and the psychic evening with Sally Buxton. Festival-goers also enjoyed a fantastic evening of Barchan Mad Comedy with Scottish Comedian of the year Rosco Mcclelland, a concert by Village Voices & Kilbarchan Parish Junior Choir and other live music and Lilias-themed events in venues around the village. The festival was brought to a close with “Habbies Hoolie” family ceilidh at the Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre when one of Renfrewshire;s best-loved ceilidh bands, Clamjamfrie served up a rousing evening of music and dancing on the evening of the Kilbarchan Show. Festival organiser, Damon Scott, was delighted with the response: “It was fantastic to see so many people taking part and enjoying the Lilifest events and a huge thanks has to go to all the venues and organisations involved including; Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, The Old Library, Habbies and The Trust and Village Voices and the Junior Choir. Thanks also to all the people who attended Kilbarchan Smile’s Gateway Garden Party. Plans are already underway for next years’ festival. If any promoters or local organisations would like to make an enquiry about having their event included please email info@liliasday.co.uk kilbarchan, howwood, lochwinnoch & elderslie
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