278 November 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Fri 1 Dec
Houston Christmas Fayre &
Lights Switch On & Fireworks
Fox and Hounds, Main Street, Houston
Christmas Fayre in the car park of the Fox and
Hounds before the Christmas Lights Switch On.
The winning designs from Houston Primary, and
St Fillan’s Primary pupils for the new Houston
Christmas Lights will be on display on both the
Fox and Hounds and the Houston Inn, so please
come along that night and celebrate the true
spirit of Christmas.
2nd Lochwinnoch Golf Club Tea Dance
Lochwinnoch Golf Club Burnfoot Rd,
PA12 4AN, 2pm to 4.30pm
In support of Lochwinnoch Dementia Friendly
Village. Come and dance, sing and have fun
with the fantastic ‘Music Box’ and enjoy a lovely
afternoon tea from Janice and her team! The
dance is sponsored by one of the Lochwinnoch
Golf club life members what a generous and kind
gesture! For more info contact Morag on 07868
752814. Free
Some Hebridean Wildlife & Scenery
McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive,
Renfrew, 7.30pm
David Palmar will deliver an illustrated talk
entitled ‘ Some Hebridean Wildlife and
Scenery’. All welcome.
A Christmas Concert by the B Flats
Houston & Killellan Kirk, Main Street,
Houston, 7.45pm
A mixture of traditional and less well known
Christmas songs with some original arrangements
by the founder of the group, Robin Barr. Come
along and join in the beginning of Christmas
festivities hosted by Houston and Killellan Kirk
Scottish Country Dancers. Donations will be
gratefully accepted which will be given to our
Extension Fund.
Sat 2 Dec
Christmas Fayre
Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple
Street, 10am to 12noon
Lots of gift stalls and a chance for the children to
have their photo taken with Santa.
Johnstone Christmas Lights
Switch-On
Johnstone Town Centre 12pm to 5pm
Get in the festive spirit as we switch on the
Christmas lights in the town.
Kilbarchan Parish Church
Christmas Fayre
Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple
Street, 10am to 12noon
Lots of gift stalls and a chance for the children to
have their photo taken with Santa.
Sun 3 Dec
Brookfield Xmas Lights switch on
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road,
Brookfield, 5.30pm
Meet at the Village Hall at 5.30pm and join a
candlelight procession to the Millennium Garden
where our group of village brass players – the
Brookfield Brass Necks – will entertain us with
some Christmas music prior to the switch-on of
the tree lights. Then it’s back to the Hall for some
refreshments and a viewing of ‘The Snowman &
the Snowdog’ on a giant screen!
Advent Carol Service
St Fillan’s Church Hall, Moss Road,
Kilmacolm, 6pm
With Angel Voices & Voices+ Community Children’s
Choir. Come and prepare for the Season before
Christmas with this lovely Service on the theme of
Light and Darkness through Music, Readings and
Advent Carols. Refreshments after the Service.
Bridge of Weir Messy Church
Christingle Service
Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of
Weir, 4pm to 6pm
Everyone is welcome, young and old, to come
along and make a Christingle, afterwards a short
candlelit service with the Christingles. After this,
we will be back in the hall for food and a chat. Lots
of different people come along and it’s a great way
to meet people. Babies and toddlers welcome.
Adults are welcome to come along without a child
but not the other way round as we don’t want to
lose them! Just turn up on the day. Facebook
(Bridge of Weir Messy Church)
Bishopton Christmas Tree Light
Switch On
Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane
Road, Bishopton, 6.15pm
The village Christmas tree lights will be switched
on after a carol service that starts at 6.15
pm. There is an open invitation to the local
community to join in too. Please note ther car
park will be closed to allow the ceremony to take
place. It is recommended that motorists should
leave their cars at home and walk to the Centre.
It is likely to be cold and those attending should
wrap up appropriately.This is a free event. Light
refreshments will be available.
Festival Christmas Bingo Night
Royal British Legion, Livery Walk, Bridge
of Weir, 7pm
Doors open 7.00pm for eyes down at 7.30pm,
entry £2 at door includes light buffet.
Carrick Nights
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All concerts will take place in the Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston
commencing at 8.00pm.
Next Concert in Series - Sat. 4th November 2017 - Vocalise
Vocalise enjoy performing a wide variety of music from Gershwin to Mozart, from
Argentine tangos to Flanders and Swan.
Daniella Hathaway (Soprano) is from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She came to the U K to
study at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Mark Hathaway (Baritone) spent the early years of his career as a singer and actor,
before becoming an opera director.
Maria Holmes (Cello) was born in the Czech Republic and was a member of the Scottish
Opera Orchestra for many years.
Steven Adam (Piano) was born in Stirling and studied cello at the RSAMD and the Royal
Northern College of Music. He worked as a pianist and arranger for a season in Spain
before freelancing with Orchestras in London and Birmingham.
Remaining Concerts in Series
Friday 2nd February 2018 - Alison McNeill & Sacha Savaloni
Alison (soprano) and Sacha (guitar) perform a variety of Spanish, Latin American,
French, Italian, Contemporary and Scots Song repertoire. They have performed recitals
in Spain and throughout Scotland at various prestigious events and are passionate
about expanding and enriching the repertoire for voice and guitar and transcribe a lot
of music for their performances.
** Due to circumstances out with our control the Barochan Quartet cannot fulfi l this date and are
replaced by the Kentigern Quartet.
Friday 2nd April 2018 - Kentigern Quartet + Maria Wilson and Accompanist
Violinists Barbara Downie and Feargus Hetherington, violist Nicola Boag and cellist
Jessica Kerr bring their collective experience in chamber music, working at home and
internationally with leading British Orchestras and as educators to this ensemble. Their
repertoire includes works by Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Britten
and Ravel. Recent performances include Glasgow cathedral, St Mary’s Cathedral,
the BBC Club at City Halls, Renfi eld St Stephen’s, and the Drake Chamber Series in
Glasgow.
Maria Wilson (soprano) runs Starlight Youth Music Theatre group in Paisley. Tonight is
her night to perform, come along and enjoy a varied selection of music.
Ticket Prices (single concert): Adults £12, Children/Student £5.
Option to have a meal in our Café at 6.30pm prior to the concerts, but early booking
recommended as space is limited. (2 courses £15 – BYOB)
Should you wish more information or to request tickets please call 01505
229597 or e mail thecarrickcentre@gmail.com. We are grateful to Enterprise
Music Scotland , through funding provided by Creative Scotland, for their award
of a grant to help make these Concerts a reality.
Balfour, Britain and Bethlehem
Tuesday 14th November, British Legion, Bridge of Weir, 6.30pm
Come and fi nd out what these three have in common! More than you think! Find
out about Britain’s shady past in the Middle East and the repercussions which
have resulted in so much unrest today, 100 years on.
4 of us in the OLIVE TREE team have just returned from BETHLEHEM, Hebron
and Jerusalem – full of stories and memories BUT also beautiful crafts from
the HOLY LAND. We have given and helped, bought and brought so do come
early at 6.30pm and browse.......Hebron ceramics,
Bethlehem olive wood, Jerusalem jewellery, Larche
felts, Jericho dates and Taybeh olive oil, etc are all
on sale and newly arrived! Help us to help others!
Erskine Xmas Lights
Switch On
On Friday 24th November at Bridgewater Shopping
Centre, Erskine, Santa will lead the procession
from Mains Drive Shops to Bridgewater Shopping
Centre at 6:45p.m. Dress up in your Christmas
lights, Tinsel and Bells.
Festivities (Santa, Music, Children’s Rides,
Tombola) at Bridgewater Shopping Centre from
6:45pm to 7:45pm. Lights switch on at 7:15pm.
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