291 December 18 - Gryffe Advertizer
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<strong>December</strong> 20<strong>18</strong> t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk<br />
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WED 5 DECEMBER<br />
FRI 7 DECEMBER<br />
Weir Networking<br />
Amaretto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 60 Main<br />
Street, Bridge of Weir 9.30am<br />
Business Network meeting: Breakfast starts at<br />
9.30am with cover charge of £5. Please email<br />
colin@magifilms.co.uk or visit our facebook<br />
page at https://www.facebook.com/Weir-<br />
Networking-350783798430333/. We look<br />
forward to welcoming you all. £5.<br />
Santa Sleigh - Houston<br />
Houston Village from 6pm<br />
Locher Cres, Locher Gdns, Locher Avew, Locher<br />
Way, Locher Gait, Gryfebank Ave, Gryfewood<br />
Cres, Gryfewood Way, Gryfebank Clo,<br />
Gryfebank Way, Gryfebank Clo, Cunningham<br />
Gdns, Crawford Rd.<br />
Please note that if bad weather causes<br />
cancellation of any night, due to a shortage<br />
of volunteers these nights will not be<br />
rescheduled.<br />
Tinsel 5K Walk<br />
Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road,<br />
Lochwinnoch 11am<br />
Dig out your tinsel for a festive singsong along<br />
Lochwinnoch’s local paths. Allow 2 hrs, less if<br />
it is wet! For more information look online or<br />
contact Renfrewshire Walking Network.<br />
Kilmacolm Horticultural Society<br />
Pre Christmas Event<br />
Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch<br />
Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm<br />
As part of our 140th anniversary year FLOWER<br />
ARRANGING FOR CHRISTMAS presented by<br />
Ms Jane Gordon - Floral art arrangements<br />
auctioned at the end of the evening. Christmas<br />
Tombola, Stalls and a Raffle. Refreshments at<br />
the buffet table, with mulled wine or mulled<br />
apple. Everyone welcome, members - free,<br />
non-members. £2. Further details from Jill<br />
Russell on 01505 872393. or see our website:<br />
www.kilmacolmhorticulturl.com.<br />
Christmas Lights 20<strong>18</strong> - Port<br />
Glasgow<br />
Port Glasgow 6pm<br />
Bring the family along and get in the festive<br />
spirit as we switch on the Christmas lights<br />
in the town.<br />
THU 6 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Houston<br />
Houston Village from 6pm<br />
Netherburn Ave, Netherburn Gdns, Craigburn<br />
Ave, Craigburn Pl, Locherburn Pl, Locherburn<br />
Ave, Locherburn Gro, Craigburn Cres,<br />
Woodburn Pl, Hillside, Hillfoot, Fulton Gdns,<br />
Beatrice Gdns.<br />
Outlook<br />
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
Building a Compassionate Community, Alison<br />
Bunce, Ardgowan Hospice<br />
Gibb Stuart Late Night Opening<br />
Gibb Stuart Hardware, Main Street, Bridge of<br />
Weir 5pm to 8pm<br />
Need some time for Christmas shopping?<br />
Come along to Gibb Stuart’s late night<br />
openings for extra special discounts and deals<br />
on the night! We’re open until 8pm - also on<br />
Thursday 13th and 20th <strong>December</strong>.<br />
FRI 7 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Houston<br />
Houston Village from 6pm<br />
Leman Dr, Leman Gr, Alwyn Ave, Bream<br />
Pl, Viking Cres, Cormorant Ave, Forties Rd,<br />
Claymore Dr, Piper Rd, Piper Ave, Ninian Ave,<br />
Brent Cres, Murchison Rd, Hutton Ave, Hewett<br />
Cres, Dunlin Cres, Berl Ave.<br />
Christmas Tea Dance<br />
Lochwinnoch Golf Club Burnfoot Road,<br />
Lochwinnoch PA12 4AN<br />
Note at earlier time of 1pm (Transport from<br />
the cross at 12.45pm). Dance and sing to<br />
‘Music box’! Tel: 07868 752814 for more<br />
information.<br />
Christmas Lights - Quarriers Village<br />
Quarriers Village 4pm<br />
Bring the family along and get in the festive<br />
spirit as we switch on the Christmas lights in<br />
the village.<br />
Christmas Lights - Kilmacolm<br />
Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch<br />
Road, Kilmacolm 6pm<br />
Bring the family along and get in the festive<br />
spirit as we switch on the Christmas lights in<br />
the village.<br />
Christmas Lights - Inverkip<br />
Inverkip Village 6pm<br />
Bring the family along and get in the festive<br />
spirit as we switch on the Christmas lights in<br />
the village.<br />
Christmas Lights - Wemyss Bay<br />
Wemyss Bay 7pm<br />
Bring the family along and get in the festive<br />
spirit as we switch on the Christmas lights in<br />
the village.<br />
Renfrewshire RSPB Local Group -<br />
Black Grouse<br />
McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew<br />
7.30pm<br />
Yvonne Boles will deliver an illustrated talk<br />
entitled ‘Black Grouse ‘ All welcome.<br />
SAT 8 DECEMBER<br />
Old Kirk Christmas Fair<br />
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm<br />
10am to 12noon<br />
Santa’s Grotto, Tombola, Christmas stall &<br />
many more. Entry £2 Adults, Children Free.<br />
St Columba’s School Christmas<br />
Fayre<br />
St Columba’s School, Girdwood Building,<br />
Duchal Road, Kilmacolm 2pm to 5pm<br />
Fun for all the Family - Crafts, Gifts & Christmas<br />
Baking, Santa’s Grotto, Real Christmas Trees,<br />
Performances by our Junior Choir, Christmas<br />
Films, Games & Surprises Please use the<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Road entrance Tel.: 01505 872238<br />
www.st-columbas.org/christmasfayre Free<br />
Entry<br />
The Kilbarchan Singers Christmas<br />
Carol Concert<br />
Kilbarchan Parish Church, Steeple Square,<br />
Kilbarchan, Johnstone PA10 2JD 7.30pm<br />
Doors open 7pm Tickets include a light<br />
Christmas Supper (children free) Scottish<br />
Registered Charity No. SC030603. £10.<br />
Camera Trapping<br />
The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge,<br />
Greenock 1pm to 3pm<br />
Come and see what wildlife we have caught<br />
on camera over the year, and learn how the<br />
camera trap works. For more information tel:<br />
01475 521458.<br />
Santa Sleigh - Kilmacolm Lower<br />
Lower Kilmacolm Village from 6pm<br />
Please note that if bad weather causes<br />
cancellation of any night, due to a shortage<br />
of volunteers these nights will not be<br />
rescheduled.<br />
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SAT 8 DECEMBER<br />
Practical Conservation Day<br />
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road<br />
near Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB 10.30am to 3pm<br />
Some hands on experience of woodland<br />
maintenance. Volunteer your time and help<br />
us clear the brashings and plant new trees<br />
after the tree feeling. For more information<br />
tel: 01505 843271.<br />
SAT 8 - SUN 9 DECEMBER<br />
Extravaganza by Greenock Art Club<br />
Greenock Art Club, Gourock Park,<br />
Broomberry Drive, Gourock 10am to 5pm<br />
Original paintings and prints, hand crafted<br />
cushions and bags, jewellery and other<br />
ornate items, cards. Please come along and<br />
join in the fun. There will be teas, coffee and<br />
home baking. Open 10am to 5pm each day.<br />
Free entry.<br />
SUN 9 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Brookfield<br />
Brookfield village from 6pm<br />
Bridge of Weir Messy Church<br />
Annual Christingle Service<br />
Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir<br />
4pm to 6pm<br />
We will be in the church hall from 4pm - 5pm<br />
making the Christingles along with other<br />
activities. We will then move into the church<br />
for a short service, including lighting the<br />
Christingles. After that, we will go back to the<br />
hall for food and a chat. All welcome, of any<br />
age. Just turn up on the day. Free of charge<br />
but we will be collecting either donations of<br />
money for the Children’s Society or donations<br />
of new toys that will be given to children in<br />
Scotland. We hope to see you there!<br />
MON 10 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Kilmacolm Upper<br />
Upper Kilmacolm Village from 6pm<br />
Please note that if bad weather causes<br />
cancellation of any night, due to a shortage<br />
of volunteers these nights will not be<br />
rescheduled.<br />
Please note that if bad weather causes<br />
cancellation of any night, due to a shortage<br />
of volunteers these nights will not be<br />
rescheduled<br />
TUE 11 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Bridge of Weir<br />
Bridge of Weir Village from 6pm<br />
Clevans Rd, Donaldfield Rd, Thornwood Dr,<br />
Southbrae Ave, Rosemount Lane, St Andrews<br />
Dr, Dalmahoy Cres, Bellisle Cres, Sunningdale<br />
Dr, Prieston Rd, <strong>Gryffe</strong> Rd.<br />
WED 12 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Bridge of Weir<br />
Bridge of Weir Village from 6pm<br />
Eldin Pl, Hazelwood Rd, The Grove, Shillingworth<br />
Pl, Earl Pl, Ranfurly Rd, Steadings, Bonar Cres,<br />
Watt Lane, Montrose Ter, Kilgraston Rd, Watt<br />
Rd, Ranfurly Pl, Bankhead Rd, Kilbarchan Rd.<br />
St Columba’s Pipe Band Village<br />
Performance<br />
Kilmacolm Village Centre 4pm<br />
St Columba’s School Pipe Band will spread<br />
some festive cheer with a performance in the<br />
village centre. Collection in aid of Ardgowan<br />
Hospice.<br />
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Don’t miss out!<br />
THU 13 DECEMBER<br />
Santa Sleigh - Bridge of Weir<br />
Bridge of Weir village from 6pm<br />
Elm Rd, Loch Rd, Loch Pl, Mill o’<strong>Gryffe</strong> Rd,<br />
Mimosa Rd, Lintwhite Crt, Lintwhite Cres,<br />
Moss Rd, Broom Pl, <strong>Gryffe</strong> Gate, Gorse Cres,<br />
St Machars Rd, Hillview Rd, Church Rd<br />
Sòlas Bereavement Group<br />
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
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