290 November 18 - Gryffe Advertizer

November 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk
Hair Today, Gone
Tomorrow
10-year-old Mitchell Strachan has raised £400 for St.
Vincent’s Hospice as part of their 30th Anniversary by
growing his hair for 30 weeks straight.
Finally getting his haircut this week at First Class
Barbers in Johnstone, Mitchell has become the first
person since Renfrewshire Provost, Lorraine Cameron,
to complete their own 30 Challenge for the Hospice.
St. Vincent’s is a specialist provider of palliative
and Hospice care for individuals and families who
are affected by life-limiting conditions, as well as
bereavement support and counselling for children and young people who have
suffered the loss of a loved one, from all across Renfrewshire.
Commenting on the challenge, Senior Fundraiser for St. Vincent’s Hospice
(and Mitchell’s Mum), Louise Strachan, said: “This year, as part of the 30th
Anniversary Celebrations, we are encouraging people to take on a challenge
to raise vital funds for the Hospice, the only rule being that is has to include
the number 30. I am so proud of Mitchell for being one of the very first people
to not only accept, but stick out the challenge, especially dedicating so much
time to it. This was extremely difficult for him, going on holiday during this time
and taking part in football practice (when he sometimes was struggling to see
through his locks!”
Mitchell, primary six at Howwood Primary, said he wanted to take on the
challenge to: “raise as much money as possible for St. Vincent’s, because the
people who go there are very sick and need help. Louise added: “More than
half the money required to run the Hospice and take care of so many people
is generated directly from voluntary donations and fundraising efforts from the
community. The 30 Challenge is a fun and light-hearted way that you can do
your part to generate vital funds. We can’t do this without your support, so
please, take part!”
What do we need you to do?
Undertake your own #30Challenge! Send us a video, or some photos of you
doing it either on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag: #30Challenge. Text
“STVH30 £1” (or however much you would like to donate) to 70070 to help us
care for people and families affected by life limiting conditions.
Thanks to all our loyal clients old and new in our first
year of opening. This month we have a new stylist
joining our team... Introducing, Rachael Jamieson.
Rachael is a highly skilled stylist and joins us
following an impressive career training and working
in the best salons in Glasgow, including Taylor
Ferguson and Vidal Sassoon London Academy.
To celebrate, Rachael is providing an introductory
offer of £5 off a cut and style dry and up to £20 off
all colour services throughout November. Please
call the salon to book.
The Big Sing
in concert West of Scotland Military Wives Choir
Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir (Under 19’s)
Sunday 2nd December 2018
7pm until 9.30pm
The Sanctuary,
Orchardhill Parish Church, Giffnock G46 6JR
All proceeds raised will go towards supporting families
impacted by Huntington’s disease
Entry £10 - To pay online please contact Linda on 0141 848 0308 or by
visiting www.hdscotland.org
9
Christmas
Fayre
Join us to help beat
blood cancer!
Saturday 17th November
from 11am to 2pm
Giffnock URC, 163
Fenwick Road, Glasgow
G46 6JB
Lots of stalls,
competitions and tea
room. Entry £1.
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