277 October 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer

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I attended the public meeting called by the Kilmacolm
Greenbelt Alliance on 14th September to listen to the views
of my constituents on the proposed housing developments
at the Knapps and North Denniston. Given the huge turnout
and the strong feelings expressed on the night it is clear that
the developers will have a battle on their hands if they decide
to proceed with a formal planning application.
I was disappointed to hear that statements from Gladman
Properties had raised concerns among parents about the
future of Kilmacolm Primary School. Our Provost, Martin
Brennan, in his capacity as Vice-Convener of the Education
and Communities Committee, has written to both parents and
Gladman to make it clear that there is no threat of Kilmacolm
Primary closing. It will continue to educate the children of Kilmacolm and
Quarrier’s Village for many generations to come. Indeed the Council’s Education
and Communities Committee last month discussed a proposal to expand nursery
provision at KPS to meet the Government’s plan to increase the entitlement to
early learning and childcare from 600 hours to 1,140 hours per year, the termtime
equivalent of 30 hours per week.
The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP, will be visiting Kilmacolm Primary
School on 2nd October to hear about the school’s successful ‘Reading Challenge’
initiative. This visit arose from Mr Swinney’s discussions with a group of pupils
from KPS when they sang at the Scottish Parliament last session.
I was pleased to be the offi cial starter at the Kilmacolm Running Festival on 10th
September. Despite the inclement weather nearly 500 runners participated in
the three races, with many others lending support. Well done to all who took part
and to Inverclyde Leisure for organising another successful event.
I have one surgery this month in Kilmacolm Community Centre from 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday
10th October. You can contact me directly to discuss any matters that are of concern to
you by telephone on 01475 712020 (during offi ce hours) or by email to Stephen.McCabe@
inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at 10 Victoria Gardens, Kilmacolm
PA13 4HL. You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my blog: http://
councillorstephenmccabe.blogspot.com/ and follow me on Twitter @CllrSMcCabe.
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The Bonfi re and Fireworks at Knapps, by kind permission
of Lord McLay and Robert Baxter, will be on Saturday 4th
November. This is my 10th running of the event and the 50th
since Councillors Alex and Helen Calvert started it. Helen will
have the honour of lighting the bonfi re and because of the
occasion Lawrie Campbell and his team will have a few extra
squibs to play with. The Police have asked that people do
not stand on the pavement opposite and in the lane up the
side past Mrs Mills house. We also need to take as much
monies at the gate as the event is increasingly expensive to
run. Adults £3 youngsters £2 at the gate. Because of the
generosity of Andrew Malcolm and Michael Tracey, we do not
need wood. Any queries to myself at the numbers below.
The Pre Application Notice Proposal for residential development at Knapps and
North Dennistoun was registered on 14th September with Inverclyde Council by
Gladman’s. I attended a public meeting, in this regard, at St Columba’s Church
Hall, which certainly had at least 400 attendees. There will be more applications
for housing developments around the village. The Council has been good at
protecting the green belt around the village. A key exception was Offi cers support
for an extension to St Columba’s School and a relief car park in the pony fi eld in
Lochwinnoch Road. This I did support because of the much needed long term
parking and the economic benefi ts of the school to the village.
I chair the Operations Committee, with responsibility for bus, subway and
ferry, at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. The SPT Board has Councillor
representation from 12 West of Scotland Councils. Glasgow Subway is
going through a massive modernisation programme and is one of the largest
engineering projects in Scotland. Bus subsidy in the West of Scotland is £5 per
head of population, in comparison, London is £100 and Manchester is £25. SPT
subsidises many rural and socially necessary bus routes. In Kilmacolm the bus to
Johnstone Station and evening and weekend to Greenock. In general Inverclyde
is well served by McGill’s buses.
I am attending the presentation of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary service to
St Columba’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Expedition Volunteers. I am sure I will know
several from the bronze expedition camping at Dykefoot. The volunteers were
usually wetter and colder than the participants, having stood for hours waiting on
them appearing over Corlic Hill.
My surgery is October 21st at the Cargill 10am - 11am and I can be contacted at david.
wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk and 01475 741969 and 712727 and 07766 992294.
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Hall to Hire -
Kilmacolm Guide Hut
A great venue with easy access near to
the village centre. Newly refurbished
main hall, with additional kitchen facilities
and outdoor area. Perfect for children’s
parties, weekly classes and one off special
occasions. Anyone wanting to hire the
Guide Hut please contact Roz on 07584
359007.
Bridge For Beginners
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Do You Want To Learn To Play Bridge?? Classes held on
Tuesday evenings commencing Tuesday 5th September
7pm – 9pm in the Kilmacolm Community Centre. This class
is suitable for beginners and those with a little experience in
the game. Further details telephone 01505 872345.
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Kilmacolm
Surgeries
On the last Monday
of every month PC
Jamieson, the local neighbourhood
offi cer, will hold a surgery in
the Community Centre between
10.30 - 11.30 am. Please pop in
and see him if you want to share
any concerns or need advice.
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Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid
Annual Coffee Morning
Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid Committee
invite you to their Annual Coffee Morning, to be held
in Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm on Saturday 7th October
at 10am. Entrance £3. If you can contribute to the Stalls - Homebaking, New
but unwanted Gifts, China and Glass, Paperback Books, or make a tray bake for
serving at tables, please bring along any donations to Kidston Hall between 6 and
7pm on Friday. Thank you, please support Christian Aid.
Local Artist selected as a Finalist in
Scottish Portrait Awards 2017
Local artist, Moira McInally from Kilmacolm, has been selected as one of 30
Fine Art fi nalists for the Scottish Portrait Awards 2017, which is to be held in the
Scottish Arts Club, Edinburgh in November.
One of the judges is the esteemed Scottish artist, John Byrne (who has recently
completed a portrait of Billy Connolly, shown on BBC 1) Moira’s work is called, The
Apprentice, and is a portrait of her son who is an apprentice with BAE Systems
in Glasgow.
It will be on display, along with the other fi nalists’ work within the Scottish Arts
Club, 24 Rutland Square, Edinburgh from the 7th November until the 2nd of
December (Tuesday - Saturday only).
If you love Art, and want to see some of the amazing artistic talent Scotland has
to offer, then this exhibition is a must-see!
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Renewal Status by FAIRTRADE for
Kilmacolm and Quarriers
We are very proud to announce that Kilmacolm and Quarriers
have been given renewal status by FAIRTRADE following a
concerted effort by local shops, businesses, public buildings. The
certifi cate was fi rst gained in 2005, the needs of FAIRTRADE workers are as
valid now as they were twelve years ago. Please help, ask for FAIRTRADE in cafes,
restaurants, think which brand to support when shopping, make a difference at
ground level.
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