289 October 2018 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Important dates for our November ‘18 Issue
Deadline: 19th October Delivery: 30th October
This month
We’ve already been asked about the November Fireworks displays, so here
are the ones we know about so far. On Friday 2nd November, Kilbarchan’s
Fireworks Display is at Kilbarchan Park from 7.30pm. There’s two on Saturday
3rd November: The Bishopton Scout Group Fireworks display is at the RoF Car
Park, Bishopton, gates open 6.30pm, display starts 7.30pm. Kilmacolm Bonfi re
and Fireworks is at Knapps, gates open at 4.30pm, bonfi re lit 6pm. If you are
involved in any other events, please send us details for our November issue.
In other news, at Houston Road Park, Bridge of Weir United FC has proposed
an asset transfer for the unused pavilion and football pitch which the Club
hopes will boost their development and allow local youth teams to play home
matches in their own park. Bridge of Weir Community Council are in support of
this project.
Sadly, the British Legion has closed its Bridge of Weir branch, which caused the
annual fl ower show to be cancelled at the last minute. Brighter Bridge of Weir
also hold their annual Fun Casino Night there and with no suitable alternative
available this too has been cancelled. However, they tell me they have another
venue organised for next year, and meantime, they will be holding a pre-
Christmas Pop-up Stall in Livery Walk early in November - watch this space!
This also affects the Christmas Lights switch on event and Bridge of Weir
Community Council welcome any suggestions for a venue - please contact them
through their Facebook page.
In Kilmacolm, there will be roadworks on Knockbuckle Road starting on 4th
October, a speed survey on Port Glasgow Road in January and drainage works
to reduce fl ooding on the footpath at Lochwinnoch Road. BTW, did you know
that the current Twenty’s Plenty policy is only advisory and not a statutory limit?
It is hoped that the current Transport Bill which is passing through Holyrood will
eventually give Twenty’s Plenty statutory legal backing.
A planning application from Turnberry Homes for a residential development
at the former Struthers site in Church Street Lochwinnoch was approved at
the recent Renfrewshire Housing and Planning Board meeting. While it is very
sad that the original Struthers building will be lost, I’m sure villagers will be
pleased to see something fi nally being done to the site. I hear the developers
have responded positively to the issues and concerns raised by villagers in the
consideration of the application.
I know it’s early days still, but anyone thinking of getting a pet for Christmas
please stop and think fi rst. A puppy or kitten is adorable, but consider the time
and cost a pet will involve. Too many shelters end up full or young animals in the
months after the festive season. As an alternative, would you consider a senior
pet? Older cats and dogs get overlooked in shelters all the time, when in fact
they can make wonderful pets. An older dog is especially good for those of us
less able to get out for long walks. And from personal experience, a rescued pet
becomes an incredibly loving member of the family.
In the next few weeks we’ll get all the Christmas event details coming in. With
the Santa Sleigh, lights switch-ons and Christmas Fairs, there will be plenty
of events to get us into the festive spirit. And remember we have lots of lovely
shops in the local villages to browse for your Christmas shopping. Research
shows that shopping locally is of huge benefi t to the community. For every £100
spent locally, around £50 goes back into the local economy. The shop owners
employ local people, and they and their staff will be spending their local money
in other local businesses. And you certainly get lots more originality
and personality when shopping locally. Why not give it a try
and see how much fun you can have!
Rona
Deadline date for our November issue - Friday 19th October - you don’t want to miss it!!