285 June 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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TH U 14 JU N E<br />
SA T 16 JU N E<br />
SUN 17 JU N E<br />
WED 20 JU N E<br />
Planning Meeting - Knapps/<br />
North Denniston<br />
Greenock Town Hall, Cathcart Square,<br />
Greenock PA15 1LS<br />
2pm<br />
Planning Application 17/0403/IC: Proposed<br />
Residential Development at Knapps and North<br />
Denniston, Kilmacolm Inverclyde Council’s<br />
Planning Board will hold a Pre-Determination<br />
Hearing. Members of the public are welcome<br />
to attend. If you wish to make a presentation at<br />
the Hearing you are required to advise Karen<br />
Macvey by telephone at 01475 712111 or by<br />
email at Karen.Macvey@Inverclyde.gov.uk no<br />
later than 5pm on Tuesday 12th <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
FRI 15 JU N E<br />
Drawing Day - Summer<br />
Blooms!<br />
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House<br />
Quay, Greenock<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Enjoy drawing beautiful flowers through<br />
mark making and exploring experimental<br />
techniques. To book your place and for more<br />
information please contact: mwhitelaw@mcduk.co.uk<br />
01505 874404 (t) 07917 221916<br />
(m) www.creativemasterclassacademy.co.uk<br />
<strong>Advertizer</strong> Issue Deadline<br />
The <strong>Advertizer</strong> - Neva Place, Bridge of<br />
Weir<br />
If you would like anything published in our<br />
next issue, please email info@advertizer.<br />
co.uk or call the office on 01505 613340.<br />
Don’t miss out!<br />
SA T 16 JU N E<br />
CarFest <strong>2018</strong><br />
Paisley - various venues<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Cars, trucks and bikes of all shapes, sizes<br />
and ages on show. Also fairground rides,<br />
children’s entertainment, stalls, tombola<br />
and a prize raffle. The cars will be shown<br />
at various locations including Abbey Close,<br />
County Square, The Cenotaph, High Street<br />
and Johnston Street. FREE<br />
Silk Painting Masterclass<br />
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House<br />
Quay, Greenock<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Learn silk painting techniques and explore<br />
the beauty of this craft! To book your<br />
place and for more information please<br />
contact: mwhitelaw@mcd-uk.co.uk 01505<br />
874404 (t) 07917 221916 (m) www.<br />
creativemasterclassacademy.co.uk<br />
How Good is Howwood<br />
Village Fete<br />
Howwood Primary School, Semple View,<br />
Howwood<br />
1pm to 4pm<br />
(primary school age and under FREE) The<br />
theme for <strong>2018</strong> is MUSICALS - Fancy dress<br />
competition with prizes, Baking Competition for<br />
children and adults, Kids Tuck Shop, Hot Dogs,<br />
Craft stalls, Photo Booth, DJ Bouncy Castle,<br />
Beat the Goalie, Licenced Bar, American Diner<br />
Tea Room, Street Stuff Bus, Kids Games<br />
& Activities Book, Tombola’s Pub Tug o’<br />
War, Boarding House Cocktails & Canapes,<br />
Fete Prize Draw. Entry forms and further<br />
information are available from committee<br />
members or our Facebook page. £2<br />
Kilbarchan Show<br />
Roadside field, Monklands Farm,<br />
Kilbarchan PA10 2PT<br />
10am to 3pm<br />
Judging begins at 10am, entertainment from<br />
11am to 3pm. Cattle, sheep, horses, birds<br />
of prey, dog show, vintage tractors, classic<br />
motobikes. Admission £3, children free. Free<br />
parking in field opposite.<br />
Milngavie Classic Car Show<br />
<strong>2018</strong><br />
Milngavie Town Centre, G62 6BW<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Milngavie Business Improvement District<br />
(BID) are pleased to announce that the<br />
Classic Car Show will return to the town<br />
centre on the 16th <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>. A fun filled<br />
day, free to attend with a variety of cars and<br />
something for all the family. Lets hope the sun<br />
shines! For more details contact Liza.Moran@<br />
MilngavieBID.com<br />
SA T 16 - SUN 17 JU N E<br />
RYA Dinghy Course Level 2<br />
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip<br />
Road, Lochwinnoch<br />
9:30am to 4pm<br />
A two day adult sailing course to develop<br />
basic skills in light winds. More info: t 01505<br />
842882 £135<br />
SUN 17 JU N E<br />
Gateway Garden Free Drop<br />
In Session<br />
Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Come and enjoy the sights, scents and sounds<br />
in the Garden, with advice from our Gardeners’<br />
Questions experts, activities for children and<br />
refreshments. All welcome, all ages. For<br />
more information, contact 07952169341 or<br />
hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or join the group<br />
Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook.<br />
Langbank Bowling Club<br />
Open Day<br />
Langbank Bowling Club, Main Street,<br />
Langbank<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
As a new member we can offer a 50% discount<br />
on your first year’s fees and if you are new to<br />
the sport we will provide free tuition and the<br />
use of a set of bowls for the first year.<br />
Open Day for Nature!<br />
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
Come along and discover how amazing nature<br />
is and what it has to offer. See the fantastic<br />
wildlife to be found at our beautiful reserve,<br />
if you know how to look! There’ll be lots of<br />
friendly and knowledgeable folk from all sorts<br />
of organizations, to help spark an interest you<br />
may not know you had! Cost: FREE<br />
Map and Compass Course<br />
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,<br />
Greenock<br />
10am to 4pm<br />
An ideal course for beginners or for those<br />
wanting to refresh their skills. More info:<br />
details and bookings online or t 01505 842<br />
882 £50<br />
Fathers’ Day - Bushcraft<br />
Brunch<br />
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,<br />
Greenock<br />
11am to 1pm<br />
Learn how to make a fire and cook bannock<br />
bread and treat your Dad to a bushcraft<br />
brunch. (Bring your own bacon and sausages!)<br />
More info: details and bookings (essential)<br />
online or t 01475 521 458 £5 per child<br />
Exploring Textiles<br />
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House<br />
Quay, Greenock 10am to 4pm<br />
Exploring colour, texture and pattern applied<br />
through transfer and bonding techniques to<br />
produce your unique fabrics. To book your<br />
place and for more information please<br />
contact: mwhitelaw@mcd-uk.co.uk 01505<br />
874404 (t) 07917 221916 (m) www.<br />
creativemasterclassacademy.co.uk<br />
WED 20 JU N E<br />
Gateway Garden Free Drop<br />
In Session<br />
Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Come and enjoy the sights, scents and sounds<br />
in the Garden, with advice from our Gardeners’<br />
Questions experts, activities for children and<br />
refreshments. All welcome, all ages. For<br />
more information contact 07952169341 or<br />
hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or join the group<br />
Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook.<br />
Kilmacolm Dramatic Society<br />
- Sleeping Beauty<br />
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm<br />
7pm<br />
Kilmacolm Dramatic Society are having a<br />
read through of their forthcoming Christmas<br />
Panto on 21st <strong>June</strong> followed by auditions on<br />
28th <strong>June</strong>. If you are interested in taking<br />
part please come along or contact Mandy<br />
Robinson 01505 873282 or Kate Robinson<br />
01505 874151<br />
Embroiderers’ Guild - Bridge<br />
of Weir Branch<br />
The Bridge, Main Street, Bridge of Weir<br />
7:30pm<br />
Extraordinary General Meeting. All members<br />
welcome for a discussion about next year’s<br />
branch structure and plans.<br />
Summer Solstice Walk<br />
RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch<br />
7pm to 9pm<br />
Surround yourself with the beautiful sights,<br />
sounds and smells of Lochwinnoch Nature<br />
Reserve, on the longest day of the year. Led by<br />
one of the knowledgeable and friendly reserve<br />
team, this will be a gentle stroll on the trails.<br />
Please book, as places are limited. Cost:<br />
Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members:<br />
£4.80/£3.80)<br />
TH U 21 JU N E<br />
Urban Orienteering<br />
The Compass Centre, South Street,<br />
Houston PA6 7ET<br />
6:45pm to 9pm<br />
An informal urban, family friendly orienteering<br />
event. Starts from 18:45 - 19:30. Courses<br />
close 21:00. Electronic timing. Adults £5<br />
Junior/Student/unwaged £3 Family taking<br />
part as a family unit pay £3. 3 Courses 1.5k<br />
(suitable for under 16s) 2.5k and 3.5, and a<br />
score course - find as many controls as you<br />
can in 45 minutes.<br />
SA T 23 JU N E<br />
Langbank Gala Day<br />
Playing Fields, Langbank<br />
12noon to 3pm<br />
Our Family Gala Day will include a children’s<br />
fun run, dog show, BBQ, licensed bar and<br />
variety of family stalls run by village groups.<br />
All welcome.<br />
Comet Festival <strong>2018</strong><br />
Coronation Park, 5 Queen St, Port<br />
Glasgow PA14 5EF 11am to 5:30pm<br />
Come along for a fun filled day of entertainment.<br />
The day starts at 11am and will have live<br />
music sessions by local bands, a fun fair,<br />
community and craft stalls, food & drink.<br />
Everyone welcome, a fun day for all the family.<br />
Free entry.<br />
Deadline date for our July issue - Friday 15th <strong>June</strong> - you don’t want to miss it!!
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