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42 The Advertizer August Fri 27 Jul - Th u 2 Aug Explorer Challenge: Treemendous! RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch. Simply pop into the Visitor Centre any time where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, visit different stations along our main trail to find out all about trees! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Wed 1 - Sa t 25 August World Press Photo Exhibition The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP 10am to 5pm Visit the Exhibition on its world-wide tour showcasing the stories that matter with photography from the 61st annual World Press Photo contest. The winners were chosen by an independent jury that reviewed more than 73,000 photographs entered by 4,548 photographers from 125 countries. Please note closed Sundays. Free entry Th u 2 August Tree Identification Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Ranger led walk to identify trees. Sa t 4 - Sun 5 August Wizards & Witches Weekend! Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Follow the magical trail and uncover the identity of the famous Witch or Wizard Sa t 4 August Erskine Art, Craft & Gift Fayre Erskine Salvation Army, 11 Kilpatrick Street, Erskine PA8 7AF 12noon to 3pm 25 stalls bursting with gorgeous goodies! From handbags and jewellery to fudge and American products there is something for everyone! Free entry, free parking and child friendly event. Sun 5 August Charity Golf Day in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, Ranfurly Place, Bridge of Weir 4 Ball Texas Scramble - Shotgun start at 1pm Entry fee of £120 per team. Food provided after golf. Raffle and Auction. Karaoke and dance in the evening. ONE ARM GOLF CHALLENGE (at selected holes only.) If you would like to participate in the event, sponsor a prize at a hole or donate a gift for the raffle and auction please contact Frank Morrison on 07725 706901 or frmorrison@hotmail.com Mo n 6 - Fri 10 August Rumble in the Jungle Hope Hall, Maxwell Place, Bridge of Weir PA11 3NT 10.30am to 12.30pm Holiday kids club with fantastic games, crafts, singing, bible stories quizzes and much more. For information call 07828 267 073 or visit www.bridgeofweirchurch.co.uk. Free. Tue 7 August Finlaystone Kids Obstacle Race Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Try our Finlaystone obstacle and fitness race. Age 4 – 6, 7 - 9, 10 and over. Prize in each category for best time. Th u 9 August send your event details to info@advertizer.co.uk Sòlas Bereavement Group Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm Sòlas Bereavement Group. Summer Wildlife Explorers Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join the Rangers to explore the forest and what lives here. Fri 10 - Sun 26 August Explorer Challenge: Animal Sculptures RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Simply pop into the Visitor Centre (open 7 days), where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, go out on the reserve and embrace your inner artist! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Sa t 11 August Gallivanting with Gulls Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near Gourock PA19 1BB 1pm to 2.30pm Can you tell the difference between a lesser and a greater black-backed gull? Identify your common gull from your kittiwake? If not, join us for our gull ID walk. More details online and bookings free or t: 01505 842 882 Johnstone Fire Engine Rally Johnstone Town Centre 11am to 4pm Nee-naw, nee-naw! Sound the alarm…the Fire Engine Rally is coming back to Johnstone! See fantastic fire engines from through the years and enjoy a free, fun-filled afternoon of family activities. Rally leaves from Johnstone Community Fire Station at 11am and finishes in Houston Square Wildlife Photography Workshop: Beginner Level RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 1.30pm Learn how to take great outdoor and wildlife photographs with your own camera, then see your results on screen. Workshop led by wildlife photographer David Palmar (www. photoscot.co.uk), who has over 30 years of experience and is a volunteer photographer with the RSPB at their Loch Lomond and Inner Forth reserves. An excellent opportunity for beginners to learn the basics. Cost: £25 – 20% discount for RSPB members Sun 12 August Gulls, Glorious Gulls! Fairlie Bay Car Park, Kaim View, Fairlie, Largs KA29 0EH 11am to 3pm There’s more to gulls than being chip thieves on wings. The TnT team have been tagging them and will be needing your help keeping an eye on them. More details online and bookings free or t: 01505 842 882 ACCORD Hospice Rainbow Ramble Ferguslie Park Gardens, Paisley PA1 2QX 2pm to 5pm A sponsored colour walk for all the family. Register online at www.accordhospice.org. uk/event/rainbow-ramble or call 0141 581 2000. Registration costs £10 (children are free with a registered adult) and this includes a fundraising pack containing sponsorship forms, t-shirt, and your own sunglasses. Tue 14 August Ranger Hike Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join our Rangers for a hike and learn about Finlaystone’s history, natural history and wonderful views of the Clyde. Fri 17 August St Vincent’s Hospice Golf Day Kilmacolm Golf Club, Porterfield Road, Kilmacolm 9am Enjoy a breakfast roll with tea or coffee, Shotgun Start at 9am followed by a Two Course Lunch. Prizes on the day include; Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Nearest the Pin… and many more... For further information, please contact the fundraising department t:01505 705 635 e:info@svh.co.uk. £320 per 4 ball. Advertizer Issue Deadline The Advertizer - Neva Place, Bridge of Weir If you would like anything published in our next issue, email info@advertizer.co.uk or call the office on 01505 613340. Don’t miss out! Sa t 18 August Brookfield Gala Day Brookfield from 2pm Variety of stalls and activities for all the family including Tombola, Infl atable fun, Face painting, CD/DVD’s, Cake & Candy, Pig Racing, Prize Raffl e, Coconut Shy, Beer Tent/ Bar - and plenty more! - together with the everpopular Bike Swap to be run in conjunction with LEAP from Bridge of Weir. A programme of entertainment will take place throughout the afternoon featuring performances from local groups/organisations, including our very own Brookfi eld Brass Necks. Afternoon Tea with delicious home baking will be available in the Village Hall from 2.30pm. Paisley Prosecco Festival Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley 12.30pm to 11.30pm Tickets includes: Entry and Entertainment, A FREE glass of Prosecco, Access to the street food area and more! For further information and to book tickets visit www. vivaproseccofestival.com Tickets: £12 Sa t 18 - Sun 19 August RYA Dinghy Course Level 2 Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 9.30am to 4pm Adults can develop basic skills and become a competent sailor in light winds. Cost: £135 more details/bookings online or t: 01505 842 882 Th u 23 - Sa t 25 August Art off the Square Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple Street, Kilbarchan Thurs 2-9pm, Fri 2pm - 9pm, Sat 10am - 4pm Exhibition and Sale. Painting, Drawing and Sculpture. Our new sister magazine INSight Delivered soon to: Kilmacolm ● Quarriers ● Bridge Of Weir Houston ● Brookfield ● Kilbarchan visit www.advertizer.co.uk/insight to view the issue online Deadline date for our September issue - Friday 17th August - you don’t want to miss it!!
August 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk 43 Th u 23 August Kilbarchan Public Consultation Steeple Hall, Kilbarchan, 2pm to 7pm Public Consultation meeting regarding possible future planning application by AWG Properties for a residential development at Barrhill Crescent Kilbarchan. The event is to enable members of the public to hear and see the proposals, to ask questions, and raise issues and concerns. Kilmacolm Community Council Public Consultation Kilmacolm Community Centre, 3pm to 8pm 2nd public consultation meeting for proposed residential development at Planetreeyetts in Kilmacolm to present a further plan following the feedback from the first consultation. Fri 24 August Rotary Annual BBQ & Disco Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road, Brookfield Enjoy good food and music at this annual fund-raising event. Tickets available from all members. Bat Night RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 7.30pm - late (bring a torch!) Learn about bats. Listen to our presentation followed by a walk out onto the reserve, with bat experts and bat detectors to listen to the bats chattering with each other. Booking essential, please pay at time of booking. Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members: £4.80/£3.80) Sa t 25 August St. Colm’s RC Church Coffee Morning St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm 10am to 12noon Please join us for tea and cakes, home baking, face painting, stalls, raffle and fun! Tickets available on the door. £3 adults, 50p kids. Wallace Day Elderslie Village Hall, Elderslie 2pm to 1am Hosted by The Society Of William Wallace Muster at Ludovic Square at 2pm, march off at 2.30pm. Speakers to be advised and bands so far are the wonderful Clann an Drumma and Ted Better than Elvis Christopher Bat Walk The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 7.45pm to 9.35pm Learn about these night time flyers, joint event with Clyde Bat Group. More details and bookings online or t: 01457 521 458 Sa t 25 - Sun 26 August Pirate Weekend Finlaystone Estate, Langbank 1pm-3pm Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practice your best Arrg! Drama and shouting a plenty. Prize for best dressed pirate. Sun 26 August Johnstone Gala Day Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone 12.30pm to 4.30pm Dog show - Model Railway – 20 Stalls – Bouncy Castle – Music – Dance Groups – Raffles – and much more. HAVE FUN! Wed 29 August Comedy Night at The Stand The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG 7.30pm Join ACCORD Hospice for a fantastic night of comedy and laughs, with great value and a great show planned! The best Comedy Club in the land will be hosting our event and providing the comedians free of charge – an amazing gesture. We will announce the line up nearer the time! Grab the tickets while you can though! Tickets £5pp Fri 31 Aug - Sun 2 Sept RAF 100 Aircraft Tour Glasgow Science Centre Join us in Glasgow for the RAF100 Aircraft Tour. Meet members of the RAF in an interactive STEM/Techno Zone and learn more about how we’re creating the next generation Air Force. Aircraft on display: Sopwith Snipe Biplane, Supermarine Spitfire MkVb, Harrier GR3 - (first VSTOL production aircraft), Typhoon Full Scale Replica, F35 (LII) Full Scale Replica Fri 31 Aug - Th u 6 Sept ACCORD Art Exhibition Cedar Suite, Normandy Hotel, Renfrew Monday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm to 4pm Over 60 artists exhibiting this year with a whole range of originals for you to buy from. Entry is free but there will be a collecting can available should you wish to make a donation. 50% of all sales made will come to ACCORD Hospice. We hope you will come along and have a look. Sa t 1 September Erskine Art, Craft & Gift Fayre Erskine Salvation Army, 11 Kilpatrick Street, Erskine PA8 7AF 12noon to 3pm 25 stalls bursting with gorgeous goodies! From handbags and jewellery to fudge and American products there is something for everyone! Free entry, free parking and child friendly family event. Why not pop along for a look and treat yourself, grab a gift, browse the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere. Sa t 1 - Sun 2 September The Scottish International Airshow 2 Fairfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire KA7 2AR 9.30am to 7pm Scotland’s biggest family event returns to Ayr to provide the best weekend of the year with more air displays, more food, more craft fairs, more trade, and more fun! Oh, and hopefully - more sun! This is Scotland though, so bring your umbrella and your shorts! FREE Mo n 3 - Sun 9 Sept Explorer Challenge: Go on a Unicorn Hunt RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch! Simply pop into the Visitor Centre (open 7 days), where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, go out on the reserve for a magical adventure and look for unicorns! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Tue 4 September Bridge of Weir Choral Society New Season St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm 7.30pm to 9.30pm We sing a variety of music from classical to modern and hold a concert at Christmas and in the spring. We would welcome new members in the choir. If you enjoy singing and would like to give it a try please come along. Tuesday 11th September will be an OPEN NIGHT and all are welcome. Fri 7 September Dave Beaumont McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew 7.30pm Dave Beaumont will deliver an illustrated talk entitled’ An Overview of RSPB in South and West Scotland-and our plans for the future’. All welcome. Sa t 8 September St Columba’s School, Summer Fete Birkmyre Park, Broomknowe Road, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm With a food & drink marquee, novelty crufts, family rounders, mini-mudder, tennis, rugby, community stalls, raffle, tombola, Pipe Band performance and much more! Fun for all and free entry! To book a stall please email aberry@st-columbas.org Sun 9 - Sun 16 Sept Unique Garments in Church Exhibition St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Road, Bridge of Weir 2pm to 4.30pm Part of St Mary’s Annual Festival of Faith and the Arts a special exhibition called “Gethsemane Garments” will be staged. Refreshments will be available. Private viewings for groups can be accommodated by arrangement with Revd. Heller Gonzalez on 01505 872961 YOUR NEW LOOK advertizer.co.uk THE PLACE FOR LOCAL INFORMATION AND BUSINESSES @GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk
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