296 May 19 - Gryffe Advertizer
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It’s starting to hot up in Renfrewshire<br />
Next deadline - Friday 17th <strong>May</strong><br />
18<br />
British Pipe Band Championships, Saturday 18th <strong>May</strong> 20<strong>19</strong><br />
Paisley has won the rights to host the British Pipe Band Championships<br />
– one of the most prestigious events in the world piping calendar - until<br />
2021, having also hosted the event for the past three years. Up to 130 pipe<br />
bands will compete at this year’s championships at St James playing fi elds in<br />
Paisley on Saturday 18th <strong>May</strong>. Thousands are expected to attend this year’s<br />
event, which will also feature a Highland Games, family entertainment and<br />
a Food and Drink Village. Event organisers Renfrewshire Council and the<br />
Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association will also be teaming up with McGill’s to<br />
provide a free shuttle bus service to take spectators to and from the event.<br />
Ian Embelton, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association,<br />
said: “Paisley is a popular venue with the bands for its central location,<br />
transport links and the many excellent options available locally to stay<br />
overnight and to enjoy a meal or a drink.”<br />
“This is the fi rst of the annual majors and many of the world’s best bands will<br />
be competing – for anyone who hasn’t been before, my message would be<br />
come along on the day and enjoy some top-class piping and drumming.”<br />
Cunninghame Choir’s 40th Anniversary<br />
In celebration of 40 years since its fi rst concert, Beith-based Cunninghame<br />
Choir, an amateur adult mixed-voice ensemble, is delighted to present a very<br />
special concert to mark this historic milestone. Taking place at 4pm on<br />
Sunday <strong>May</strong> 12th at the Church of our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Beith, the<br />
Anniversary concert takes its title from a brand new choral work specially<br />
commissioned by the choir for the occasion.<br />
Tickets priced £7 are available at the door, from choir members or by<br />
calling 01505 503822. | www.cunninghame-choir.org.uk<br />
Comedy Night Kilbarchan<br />
Join us for a Comedy Night on Saturday 11th <strong>May</strong> in the Kilbarchan Arts<br />
Centre. MC Graham Barrie with a selection of talented comedians.<br />
Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 available at the door. It’s Bring Your Own<br />
Bottle.<br />
1ST SAT<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm<br />
10am - 2pm<br />
1ST & 3RD SUN<br />
Loch Lomond Shores<br />
10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861<br />
2ND THU & LAST SAT<br />
Paisley Cross<br />
10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217<br />
2ND SUN<br />
Kip Marina, Inverkip<br />
11am - 4pm www.kipmarina.co.uk<br />
EVERY MONDAY<br />
Lochwinnoch Community Walk<br />
The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am<br />
This event will not take place on public holidays.<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> Voices Community Choir<br />
Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir 8pm to 9.45pm<br />
Join us to sing pop, rock, folk, show tunes, gospel.<br />
Contact gryffevoices@gmail.com<br />
Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club<br />
The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan, 9pm - 10.30pm<br />
Visit www.strathgryffe.org for details.<br />
EVERY TUESDAY<br />
Singing for Wellbeing<br />
Bishopton Community Centre 6pm - 7.15pm<br />
A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.<br />
Bridge of Weir Walking Group<br />
Outside the Co-op, BoW, 10.30am<br />
1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.<br />
Bridge of Weir Choral Society<br />
Small Hall St Columba Church, Kilmacolm 7.30pm<br />
- 9.30pm<br />
All welcome.<br />
Crafty Play Café<br />
Quarriers Village Café, Faith Avenue, Quarriers<br />
Booking slots available 10am-12noon; 12noon<br />
-2pm; 2pm - 4pm<br />
Relax and have a coffee while your children or<br />
grandchildren play! Free entry; £2 for kids craft<br />
materials (optional)<br />
EVERY WEDNESDAY<br />
Knitting Group<br />
Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon<br />
Knitters of all levels welcome!<br />
Weekly Memory Café<br />
Active Communities Hub, 16 Quarry Street,<br />
Johnstone, 10.30am -12.30pm<br />
A welcoming place for individuals living with<br />
Alzheimer’s, or any type of dementia, their families,<br />
friends & carers. Drop by to find out about Community<br />
Activities, Community Support, and professional<br />
advice.<br />
1ST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY<br />
Babies, Bumps and Boobs<br />
St. Columba’s Church Lesser Hall, Duchal Road,<br />
Kilmacolm. (term-time)<br />
A new-mums’ support group welcomes pregnant<br />
women as well as new mums, and is being run in<br />
conjunction with the Breastfeeding Network. Offers<br />
the chance for a chat and to swap stories of sleepless<br />
nights in a welcoming environment, whilst relaxing<br />
with a cup of tea and cake. Pregnant women and<br />
those with babies under 6m go free. For more<br />
information please contact playgroupmembership@<br />
gmail.com<br />
2ND WEDNESDAY MONTHLY<br />
Inverclyde Carers Outreach<br />
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm<br />
Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk or<br />
call: 01475 735180.<br />
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY<br />
BoW Senior Citizens Club<br />
Cargill Hall 7 - 9.15pm<br />
Tea, biscuits & a raffle each meeting along with<br />
entertainment. Contact Sheila Patterson for further<br />
information on 01505 690521.<br />
EVERY THURSDAY<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Conservation Volunteers - adult group. Newcomers<br />
always welcome.<br />
Kilmacolm Walkers<br />
Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am<br />
David 01505 874<strong>19</strong>2 kilmacolmwalkers@talktalk.net<br />
1ST & 3RD THURS MONTHLY<br />
‘Outlook’<br />
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm<br />
Social activities group for the community in<br />
Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local<br />
issues of interest. Everyone welcome.<br />
Crafty Hobbies<br />
Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm<br />
No previous craft experience necessary. Call Lorna<br />
on 01505 612844 for further details.<br />
2ND THURSDAY MONTHLY<br />
Sòlas Bereavement Support Group<br />
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm. 2pm - 4pm.<br />
EVERY FRIDAY<br />
Singing for Wellbeing<br />
Bishopton Community Centre 2pm - 3.15pm<br />
A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.<br />
3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY<br />
Hearing Aid Clinic<br />
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm<br />
Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.<br />
LAST FRIDAY MONTHLY<br />
TheTerrace<br />
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall<br />
Soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4.<br />
EVERY SATURDAY<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm<br />
Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers<br />
always welcome.<br />
2ND SATURDAY MONTHLY<br />
‘Brunch & Browse’<br />
St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm<br />
Soups, baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls<br />
LAST SATURDAY MONTHLY<br />
Table Top Sale<br />
Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm<br />
This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for<br />
details.<br />
EVERY SUNDAY<br />
Weekly Volunteer Group<br />
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon<br />
Youth Volunteer Group - age 14 - 18 years. Newcomers<br />
always welcome.<br />
Houston Litter Crew<br />
Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am<br />
All volunteers welcome and all equipment supplied.
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