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28 The Advertizer . . . Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir . . . Flu season is approaching so it is time to consider contacting your GP practice to arrange a fl u jab. Flu can be a serious illness. Most people only catch fl u once or twice in a lifetime and are often signifi cantly unwell for a few weeks. The fl u vaccine will not stop the coughs and colds we all get every winter. Anyone who suffers from a health condition, who is pregnant or who is 65 or over should be immunised. If you have a health condition, fl u can hit you hardest. The vaccine is the safest and most effective way of protecting yourself. Conditions and diseases which can make fl u much more serious include: asthma, chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, chronic kidney failure and diabetes. If you have any of the above conditions or any other serious health condition, even if you feel fi t and healthy, please speak to your GP practice to fi nd out if you should have the fl u vaccine. Flu can seriously affect you, so it is worthwhile being immunised to avoid unnecessary worry for you and those close to you. If you have children who suffer from any of the conditions above, they should be vaccinated too. Again this year, pre-school children over the age of two are being offered immunisation, in the form of a simple nasal spray, at their GP practice. Primary school pupils will be immunised in school with the consent of their parents. If you are pregnant, you are at greater risk of complications from fl u. Having the vaccine now could help you avoid catching fl u and protect your baby. Unpaid carers of any age, including young carers, are also eligible for the fl u vaccine. The vaccine takes around ten days to work and should protect you from fl u for around a year. You have to be immunised annually because the virus changes constantly and your immunity reduces over time. Last year’s vaccine will not necessarily protect you from this year’s fl u viruses. Please note: no egg-free vaccines will be available this year. The fl u vaccine can’t give you fl u, but it can stop you catching it. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Singing for Wellbeing A fun, no-pressure choir singing feelgood songs every Tuesday from 6pm - 7.15pm and Fridays at 2pm - 3.15pm in the Bishopton Community Centre. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Bridge of Weir Community Council Communication problems: At the September meeting of Bridge of Weir Community Council considerable time was spent debating the lack of response to our enquiries mainly from Renfrewshire Council. The Secretary outlined her frustration at the time she spends sending out numerous correspondence to Council departments and receiving no reply or acknowledgement in return. Renfrewshire Councillors McCulloch, Don and MacLaren who were in attendance at the meeting left with a clear message that Community Councillors were extremely dissatisfi ed with the current Council procedure. The Community Council has made our feelings known to the Chief Executive of Renfrewshire Council through the channel of the Renfrewshire Forum of Community Councils. Community co-operation: The meeting heard a presentation from two visiting delegations. Nathan Graham member pioneer for the co-op informed us that the co-op is keen to engage with the community, be more approachable and are willing to assist with funding for local projects. Houston Road Park: Delegates from Bridge of Weir United FC spoke of their proposal for an asset transfer for the unused pavilion and football pitch at Houston Road Park, they outlined the advantages this would have for the development of the club and the prospect of allowing local youth teams the opportunity to play home matches in their own park. The Community Council were delighted to support this project in its infancy. There was uncertainty as to whether all the monies earmarked for improvements at Houston Road Park had been spent. Councillor Don agreed to look in to this matter further. On the buses: The SPT has chosen to reject our pleas for a direct bus service to Paisley and have announced changes to services 1/1A and 2/2A which incorporates a route change in Linwood giving an extended journey time to Johnstone for village commuters. Hall closure: With the closure of the British Legion Hall alternative arrangements are being considered for our Christmas Lights switch on celebrations, this is likely to be an outside event and any suggestions would be welcomed, please contact us through our Facebook page. Bin collections: Our Renfrewshire Councillors reported on various issues including changes to our bin collection later this year, Renfrewshire Council is running a series of road shows to inform the public. The bins in Livery Walk, the Council has agreed to replace some with lidded bins to minimise the debris being pulled out by birds. Village investment fund details are expected to be released very soon and will include who can apply, how to apply and what kind of projects the funds can be used for. Roads: Road resurfacing works will be carried out shortly on Torr Road, Kilbarchan Road and Hazelwood Road. Repair to the poor road surface outside Amaretto’s has also been instructed. Police report: PC Steven Reid reported on a number of crimes over the summer months they included housebreakings, thefts, shoplifting, 1 robbery, common assaults, vandalism at the school, and anti-social offences. He informed us that thefts are on the increase in all areas with the reminder not to make it easier for the thief by leaving keys on display near windows Next meeting: This will be the Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday the 2nd of October at 7pm in the Cargill Hall. Your Ward 11 Councillors ... for Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir James MacLaren, Natalie Don, Colin McCulloch | Advice Surgeries: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Community Council ... Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings. BISHOPTON: Primary School: 1st Thurs at 7.30pm | www.bishoptoncouncil.com BRIDGE OF WEIR: 1st Tuesday of the month, Cargill Hall: 7pm | www.bridgeofweir.org February - June & September - December (October AGM). (No meetings July and August) LANGBANK: Church Hall: 2nd Wed at 7.30pm Community Halls to Let ... Bridge of Weir: Freeland Church. Tel: 612245 Please add your community hall details to our list - email to info@advertizer.co.uk Deadline date for our November issue - Friday 19th October - you don’t want to miss it!!
October 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk 29 bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Cllr Colin McCulloch Planning: Council is out of recess and it’s good to be back into the thick of it. Progress continues to be made at Dargavel, with work beginning on Renfrewshire Council’s wave of affordable housing for social rent. In addition, there is fi nally movement on plans for Bishopton’s new health centre. I know all local elected members have been pressing for this to fi nally come to fruition, so hopefully rapid progress will follow. I’m continuing to hear local concerns regarding the size of the proposed new primary school to serve the children of the Dargavel development and I am continuing to highlight these concerns to the Council Planning Department. Schools: In Langbank, I was pleased to be able to assist local parents in arranging with Renfrewshire Council the construction of a covered walkway connecting the primary school main building and its annexe. That children and staff must exit one building and enter another exposed to the elements during the school day isn’t acceptable. I hope work will commence shortly and will provide an update when works are underway. Roads: Elsewhere in Langbank, I am keen to hear views on the current condition of Station Road Park and what local residents feel they may wish to do with it. Recent legislative changes enable local communities to take over public assets such as parks, which can then unlock potential funding sources that are otherwise not available to local authorities. Development: In Bridge of Weir, hopefully we will soon see works underway to develop the vacant ‘Bulls Garage’ site. It’s been an eyesore for too long and the agreed development will add much needed amenities and parking spaces to the village. As ever, please get in touch if you have issues you wish to raise. You can contact me by telephone, email, on Facebook or at my surgeries. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Places for Practising Gratitude It is probably one of the fi rst ‘life lessons’ we teach our little ones; that we should say ‘thank you’ when we get something. We teach this because it is polite and respectful, but also because grateful people generally are nicer to be around! Gratitude means not taking things for granted and expressing appreciation for the things we have or that others do for us. Apparently the practice of gratitude has a positive impact on our mental health and keeping a gratitude diary can help us when life feels overwhelming. Churches provide a place to practise gratitude – gratitude expressed to God the giver of life and all we have. We are all naturally inclined to focus on what we don’t have or miss in our lives, but turning our focus outwards and upwards and thanking and praising God for what we have received in life makes for a more contented way of living. The Bible reminds its readers that ‘the earth belongs to God and all that is in it, the world and all who live in it.’ Saying thank you not just to one another but also to God as the giver of all is a life giving habit! Why not come along and practice gratitude at your local church this week? Rev Hanneke Marshall, Minister of St Machar’s Ranfurly Church, Church of Scotland, Bridge of Weir. Churches in Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir ... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ LANGBANK PARISH CHURCH: Sunday Services 10am with Sunday School, Crèche and young people’s group, the Welcomers. Tea/coffee after the service. Church service starts at 10am. Come along and meet in the Hall from 9.50am. Charity No. SC015085. FREELAND CHURCH SUMMER SERVICES: Rev KN Gray BA BD. 9.30am: Family Service, 10.30am: Morning Worship, 7pm Evening Service – Please Note that the 10.30am Morning Worship on the 22nd and 29th of July will take place in St Machar’s Church. www.freeland.org.uk ST MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Johnston Rd, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3EE. St Mary’s Episcopal Church is a small, lively and mature Christian community. We are united by our belief in Jesus, the One in whom God fully revealed Himself and through whom we have life in all it’s fullness. Come and worship with us. Our main Service is held on Sundays at 10am. A warm welcome awaits you. Contact: Rev. Heller G. 01505 872961 www.heartlandsec.org/BoW ST MACHAR’S RANFURLY CHURCH: Sunday morning service 10.30am. HOPE HALL: Sun 1.15pm Sunday School, 4.30pm Gospel Service; Mon 6pm Investigators for Kids, 7.30pm Bible Study and Prayer. www.bridgeofweirchurch. co.uk bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Coffee Morning In Aid Of Guide Dogs Saturday 6th October, 2018 from 10am to 12noon Freeland Church Pirie Centre For many years Jimmy Coats was a well-known fi gure in Bridge of Weir striding confi dently through the village with his Guide Dog. Jimmy lost his sight in his early forties but after he qualifi ed with his fi rst Guide Dog he was able to carry on being independent and with the dog’s assistance travelled to work in Springburn each day. Jimmy is only one of many people who have experienced the trauma of losing their sight and wondering what the future will hold, some think they will never be able to go out alone again, but being partnered with a Guide Dog can give them back their confi dence and independence. The Guide Dog Association do a wonderful job in matching the visually impaired person with the right dog, training them to work as a partnership and continuing to care and help them throughout that partnership. Jimmy had fi ve guide dogs during his working life and retirement. Looking after the dogs and providing after care is expensive and to support the work of Guide Dogs the Renfrewshire Fund Raising Committee have arranged a coffee morning in Freeland Church on Saturday 6th October. This date signifi es the start of National Guide Dog week and the team hope to raise as much money as possible to ensure that the excellent work of Guide Dogs can continue. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Dreamflight Candle Party Saturday 10th November 2018 from 7pm to 11pm Freeland Church Hall, Bridge of Weir You are invited to an evening of fun, games and shopping to raise money for Dreamfl ight 2019. Since 1987, Dreamfl ight has taken thousands of children with life-limiting and chronic conditions on an annual 10 day medically supported holiday to the Florida Theme Parks. All of the commission from sales and money raised during the evening will be donated to this amazing charity. Tickets £5 (including refreshments and entry into a prize draw). More details at https:// www.facebook.com/events/232742944088156/ We really hope that you can join us and help to change a young life whilst treating yourself or starting your Christmas shopping! bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Co-op Bridge of Weir - Food Bank Donation Bin For October the food bank urgently needs... ● Cereal ● Tinned Fish ● ● Tinned Potatoes ● Jam ● Biscuits ● Thank you for your kindness Bridge of Weir. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Langbank SWI Our October evening is a Scottish Quiz, with teams entered from other local institutes. Our local quizmaster is a fount of Scottish knowledge, so we look forward to a fun but competitive evening. Competition entries are welcomed for an Aberdeen Buttery, a seascape in a shoe box lid, and a novelty brooch ..... enough competition variety this evening for everyone. Please join us at 7.30pm in Langbank Village Hall on Thursday 18th October. . . . Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir . . . @GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk
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