276 September 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Bridge Of Weir Elderly Forum
The fi rst meeting of the Forum will be held in the RBLS Hall on Tuesday 12th
September at 3pm.
We are planning to have speakers at our meetings and the Committee would be
very pleased to see more of you attending to give us ideas on which speakers
you would like to hear. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month and look
forward to a good attendance.
Our offi ce bearers are Mrs. N. McBarron, Convener, Mr A. Smith, Vice Convener,
Mrs. V. Swordy, Treasurer and Mrs. M Mills, Secretary.
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It was brought to my attention that several residents in Bridge
of Weir who are in receipt of benefi ts were having to travel
all the way to Port Glasgow for appointments despite the
fact that there are two job centres which are closer. I am
happy that after raising awareness of this issue, residents
have now been made aware that they are able to move their
appointments to the Johnstone jobcentre.
The following ward issues are currently receiving attention.
Deafhillock Roundabout - The works that will be taking place
between August and December are causing a lot of concern
but I have been assured that the council will be pursuing
with the developer, ways in which the traffi c signals could be
speeded up, to avoid the long waits many experienced during the last lot of works.
To confi rm, there are no issues with the capacity to accommodate vehicles, these
works are required to be carried out by Scottish Water so they are essential.
Please contact me if you would like any further information on this.
The Livery Walk car park – wardens will be patrolling the area with mobile CCTV
cameras to ascertain a better knowledge of the issues faced by residents,
including damage to cars and overcrowding. They will also be chatting to residents
so if you see them and you have had issues with the car park, please, speak with
them and advise them of your concerns. After this has been completed, there will
be a better idea of what further action can be taken.
The parts required for the zip-line in Houston Road Park have now been received
and this should be fi xed within the next three weeks.
An assessment is being carried out on the overgrown foliage on pavements
between Brookfi eld and Bridge of Weir and any safety concerns will be
addressed.
Having received several complaints regarding litter and the lack of litter bins
throughout Dargavel, a request for bins in various locations has been issued.
An inspection is still due to be carried out on the wire fence running along
Greenock Road in Bishopton.
The white lines have been replaced on Main Road in Langbank in an effort to stop
people obstructing residential driveways. There are also further concerns of cars
parking on both sides of the road, causing an obstruction and blocking access for
large vehicles. This issue has been raised in an effort to see what further action
can be taken.
Surgery Details: First Saturday of the month. Saturday 9th September: The Bridge, Bridge of
Weir - 10am, Bishopton Community Library - 11am, Langbank Parish Church - 12noon.
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Bridge of Weir Messy Church
We will be back at Freeland church halls on Sunday 3rd
September from 4 - 6pm. We will be looking at God’s
wonderful world and there will defi nitely be animal
cakes amongst the activities!
Please just turn up on the day - everyone is welcome.
If you have any questions,please contact Catherine on
07980 649377 or fi nd us on Facebook (Bridge of Weir
Messy Church).
If you are unable to come this time, we will be back for the annual Christingle
service on the 1st Sunday in December. Looking forward to seeing you!
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Cargill Hall Toddlers
Cargill Hall Toddler Group has been running for around 35
years. Parents/carers/childminders come along to let their
children play whilst they can catch up and have a cup of tea.
We are delighted to be back as of 22nd August 2017 after
our fi rst lengthy closure in our time running, to allow for hall
maintenance. Absence defi nitely makes the heart grow fonder.
Got a young child and want a chance to let them socialise before nursery?
Pregnant and fancy meeting other local parents? Just want out the house for
some sanity? Come along to Cargill Hall Toddler Group.
The group runs from 9.30am - 11.30am every Tuesday (including most school
holidays). It is held in the big hall of Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of
Weir. Parents from B.O.W, Houston, Kilmacolm, Linwood and other places attend.
Drop in whenever you like.
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Bridge of Weir
The National Women’s Register is made up of lots of local groups of lively minded
women. The Bridge of Weir group resumes on Tuesday 5th September at 8pm
when we are going to share a favourite photograph and its story with each other.
We usually meet fortnightly on Tuesday evenings in each other’s homes.
Sometimes we arrange outings or we join with other groups for topics of special
interest. This session our programme includes a Brazilian themed evening, a self
guided walk in Glasgow and we will take part in the NWR national telephone quiz.
We also have several topics for discussion.
We welcome new members and Mary-Anne Macdonald (tel: 01505 612472) can
be contacted for details.
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Senior Citizens Club
We meet at Cargill Hall every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday 7 - 9.15pm. Subscriptions are
only £6 per year and £1 each week pays
for your tea and biscuits. Entertainment
provided. Previous entertainers include
a male voice choir & live music. Contact
Sheila Patterson for further information on
01505 690521.
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Singing for
Wellbeing
A fun, no-pressure choir singing
feel-good songs every Tuesday
from 6pm - 7.15pm and Fridays
at 2pm - 3.15pm in the Bishopton
Community Centre.
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