284 May 2018 - Gryffe Advertizer
The Advertizer - Your local community magazine to the Gryffe area. The Advertizer is a local business directory including a what's on guide and other local information and an interesting mix of articles.
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Houston Primary School<br />
The Primary 7 pupils spent the day at the Scottish Parliament and were given a guided tour of the amazing<br />
building designed by Enric Miralles.<br />
They are also looking forward to their<br />
annual residential trip to Loch Insh,<br />
where they will learn to windsurf, kayak,<br />
canoe, sail and raft build to name<br />
but a few activities that are on offer.<br />
A wonderful week of adventure lies<br />
ahead.<br />
Primary 2, 3 and 4 held open afternoons<br />
which were very well attended. It is a<br />
wonderful opportunity for parents and<br />
grandparents to come and see all the<br />
amazing work that we do. Thank you<br />
for all the positive comments in our Visitors book.<br />
Bee Happy<br />
Marion Greig from Bee Happy joined us for Assembly to share all the interesting work that the Bee Happy<br />
group get up to in our village. The pupils learned about the importance of encouraging bees to our gardens<br />
and green spaces, as well as a number of interesting facts.<br />
Bees have 5 eyes and 6 legs.<br />
Honey bees harvest nectar and pollen from flowering plants.<br />
Male bees in the hive are called drones and they do not have a stinger.<br />
Honey bees live in large groups called colonies.<br />
An average beehive can hold around 50,000 bees.<br />
Underpass Partnership<br />
The Primary 7 pupils from Houston Primary School and St. Fillan’s Primary are working in partnership to<br />
design and paint the underpasses in Houston. T his was done a number of years ago, but sadly the vandals<br />
have spoiled the previous artwork. This project will cheer the underpasses up, while the pupils get to know<br />
each other in preparation for secondary.<br />
SAAS Open for <strong>2018</strong> funding applications<br />
Renfrewshire North & West MSP Derek Mackay is encouraging students to submit their <strong>2018</strong>/2019 funding<br />
applications now.<br />
SAAS have now opened applications for <strong>2018</strong>/2019 full and part time courses.<br />
To ensure students have their funding in place for the start of their course all students should apply now,<br />
submitting their complete application along with all the required supporting evidence.<br />
Visit www.saas.gov.uk now for more information and to access your SAAS Account.<br />
SAAS Chief Executive, Paul Lowe said: “We are pleased to open funding applications for<br />
both part-time and full-time students on the same day.<br />
“Each year SAAS handles over a quarter of a million applications. I would encourage<br />
students to apply now to ensure they receive their funding in good time. Eligible students<br />
should apply to us for tuition fees, bursary support and student loans.<br />
Please visit www.saas.gov.uk.”<br />
EVERY MO N D A Y<br />
Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers<br />
McKillop Hall, 9.45am - 11.30am<br />
£2/family fee incl tea & children’s snacks.<br />
Kilmacolm Playgroup<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
9.30am - 11.40am<br />
Howwood Baby & Toddler Group<br />
Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon<br />
Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club<br />
Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, 9.15am<br />
- 11.30am<br />
EVERY TUESDAY<br />
Kilbarchan Tots<br />
Kilbarchan Scout Hall, 10am-12noon<br />
£2 contribution. Tea, coffee & biscuits.<br />
Bridge of Weir Toddlers<br />
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW<br />
Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am<br />
Kilmacolm Playgroup<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
9.30am - 11.40am<br />
Howwood Playgroup<br />
Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am<br />
EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />
Kilmacolm Toddlers<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
10am - 11.30am<br />
For children from birth to 3 years.<br />
Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers<br />
McKillop Hall, 9.45am - 11.30am<br />
£2/family fee incl tea and children’s snacks.<br />
Howwood Playgroup<br />
Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am<br />
EVERY TH U R S D A Y<br />
Houston Toddlers<br />
Church Hall, Main Street, Houston<br />
Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am<br />
Kilmacolm Playgroup<br />
St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm,<br />
9.15am - 11.40am<br />
Howwood Playgroup<br />
Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am<br />
EVERY FR I D A Y<br />
Langbank Playgroup<br />
Langbank Village Hall, 9.45 - 11.45am<br />
For 2.5 - 5yr olds.<br />
Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.<br />
Langbank Under 3’s<br />
Church Hall, Langbank, 10am - 11.45am<br />
For children from birth to 3 years<br />
Baby and Toddler Group<br />
Elderslie Kirk, Main Rd, Elderslie,<br />
9.30am - 11.30am<br />
£2 includes children’s snack and tea/coffee.<br />
Lots of different toys to play with. All welcome.<br />
Community Bookbug Sessions<br />
Livingstone Hall at St Columba’s Junior<br />
School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm.<br />
From 9.30 - 10am<br />
1ST & 3RD FR I D A Y<br />
Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club<br />
McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch,<br />
1pm -2.30pm<br />
£3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.<br />
EVERY SA T U R D A Y<br />
Baby Ballet<br />
Freeland Church Hall, 9.15am - 10am<br />
Contact Kirsty McKay on 07793 452060<br />
or Kirsty McKay School of Dance Facebook<br />
page.<br />
Pre-school Ballet<br />
Freeland Church Hall, 10am - 10.45am<br />
Contact Kirsty McKay on 07793 452060<br />
or Kirsty McKay School of Dance Facebook<br />
page.<br />
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