279 December 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer
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Welcome funding for<br />
Ardgowan<br />
Inverclyde Council Leader, Councillor<br />
Stephen McCabe, has welcomed grant<br />
funding for the new Ardgowan Distillery<br />
Company in Inverkip.<br />
The new distillery is set to receive grant support from the Scottish Government’s<br />
food processing and manufacturing grants. 15 projects across Scotland will<br />
share funding with the Ardgowan Distillery receiving the largest single level of<br />
grant at £982,723.04.<br />
Inverclyde Council Leader, Councillor Stephen McCabe, said: “This grant<br />
funding for Ardgowan distillery is very welcome news. It is an exciting project<br />
and one which we are seeing from the very beginning to develop Scotland’s<br />
newest distillery. The distillery and the associated visitor facilities being within<br />
the ground of one of Scotland’s historic estates is sure to be a visitor draw for<br />
people from across the UK as well as our many overseas visitors. The work<br />
being done at Ardgowan can help to boost Inverclyde’s growing reputation<br />
as a visitor location, and the development and growth of the food and drink<br />
sector.”<br />
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Renfrewshire is Ready for<br />
Winter Weather<br />
Renfrewshire’s residents are being urged to prepare themselves for the winter<br />
weather conditions as the coldest months arrive.<br />
Renfrewshire Council has launched its Ready for Winter campaign and has put<br />
in place its normal winter measures to ensure the area will continue to operate<br />
fully should there be severe snow, ice, wind or rain.<br />
More than 800km of road and 1200km miles of pavement will be treated<br />
across Renfrewshire with over 4000 tonnes of salt purchased to combat the<br />
freezing conditions.<br />
Specialist gritters will be operating on a priority basis to ensure all main bus<br />
routes and access routes to schools and emergency services remain available,<br />
providing 24 hour cover to deal with the effects of snow and ice.<br />
Residents will also be able to access more than 400 grit bins to tackle roads<br />
which are not on essential gritting routes.<br />
The council is also urging everyone to be #RenReady to face the winter weather<br />
by preparing in advance to keep their home, business and community safe.<br />
Preparing emergency plans and grab bags for your home, checking weather<br />
reports often and having an emergency kit in your car are just a few of the ways<br />
which you can stay safe this winter.<br />
For more information on how<br />
you can be prepared for severe<br />
weather across the winter<br />
period visit: HYPERLINK “http://<br />
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/<br />
readyforwinter”www.renfrewshire.<br />
gov.uk/readyforwinter<br />
Pictured Councillor Cathy McEwan,<br />
Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s<br />
Infrastructure, Land and Environment<br />
Policy Board, at the wheel of a gritter.<br />
Christmas at Gowanlea<br />
Fresh pines, striking reds of poinsettia, the<br />
smell of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts<br />
pulls together all the attributes of a festive<br />
season worth remembering..<br />
Our indoor viewing area will give you a cosy<br />
soft lit space to see this years choice of trees.<br />
Our fantastic selection of premium quality<br />
trees from the truly traditional Norway Spruce<br />
to the modern day Favourite Nordmann Fir not<br />
forgetting the gorgeous smell of Fraser Fir - we<br />
have a tree fit for every home, so come out<br />
of the cold, relax and let our welcoming staff<br />
cater to your every need.<br />
Flowers by Margo<br />
Flowers play an important role during the festive period; they can be a perfect<br />
memorable gift. Arranging flowers and putting them in a room can uplift the<br />
mood and spread a little festive cheer.<br />
We have an array of floral treats and<br />
inspiring ideas for Christmas that<br />
will make a fabulous gift. Bouquets<br />
and arrangements are designed<br />
with traditional festive colours of<br />
lush greens, vibrant reds, and crisp<br />
whites, hints of gold and natural.<br />
Traditional baskets may be adorned<br />
with cinnamon bundles reminiscent<br />
of mulled wine and cooper coated<br />
pine cones to reflect the forest floor<br />
in winter. Dusted with a little glitter<br />
and tied with festive ribbon they add<br />
a rustic charm to any home.<br />
Hand making holly and Fir wreaths<br />
for over 30 years, with that special<br />
touch and care required to make<br />
them stand out from the rest.<br />
www.gowanleanurseries.co.uk<br />
The giving of flowers is representative<br />
of the kindness heart at this time of<br />
year.<br />
www.flowersbymargo.co.uk<br />
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our loyal customers, a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.<br />
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