299 AUGUST 19 - Gryffe Advertizer

Next deadline - Friday 16th August
Cheque Handover To St
Vincent’s Hospice
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Ronnie Mercer, Community Services convenor introduced
Ian MacMillan from St Vincent’s Hospice at the club meeting
on 26th June and invited him to accept a cheque for £6,600
representing funds raised at the recent 10K Run. This sum
included support from Arnold Clark and approximately £2,000
raised by Ryan Waldron who had run in memory of his wife
who had been cared for by the Hospice and had recently
passed away. Ryan and his daughters Alice and Sophia were
invited to join the presentation and he explained how much he
appreciated the care and support the Hospice had provided
both to his wife and family. Ronnie reported that the 10K had also provided the means for other
charities to benefit from runner sponsorships.
Entrepreneurs’ Dreams
Are Made Of This
InCube Creative, run by Renfrewshire Council
and developed by Invest in Renfrewshire,
supports creative businesses by providing
free practical advice across areas including
ecommerce, social media, website set-up, and
self-development. Over the last four years, the
business development programme has supported
50 talented entrepreneurs working across retail,
fashion, textiles, jewellery and crafting.
One such entrepreneur is local knitter Rosie Little,
who has received help to develop her business,
Knitting on Cloud Nine.
Inspired by her aunts, Rosie started knitting as a
child – and now runs her own business introducing
children and adults to the therapeutic benefits of
mindful knitting and crochet.
Rosie’s classes develop knitting and textile
skills, and workshops include giant arm knitting,
upcycling, and eco knitting. She also runs oneto-one
sessions and produces her own range of
knitted necklaces.
Currently Rosie is developing a programme of
retreat days where people can relax and unwind,
while learning new skills.
Rosie believes that InCube’s holistic approach
to developing a business has really helped her
develop ideas.
She said: “I can reach cloud nine through knitting.
I’m passionate about sharing my skills and
introducing people to the therapeutic benefits of
the craft.
“The sessions equipped me with so much more
knowledge of the technical aspects of running
my own business, and that has really helped my
confidence.
Entrepreneurs who gain a place on the
programme receive a package of free business
advice, free office space, and up to nine months
free IT support. They also receive specialist
support to develop ecommerce and online trading
facilities, training to enhance their business
and entrepreneurship skills, space to sell their
creations, and on completion of the programme,
a grant to help boost their business.
Find out how to apply and for more info go to
www.incube.ren/incube-competition -2019
Candidates will be invited to pitch on Friday
23rd August and the successful individuals
will be notified from Monday 26th August. The
induction programme begins on 9th September.
Photo: Mary is bottom left.
Aileen Chalmers Is a bit Tied Up!
If anyone has a few ties they want to
donate, Aileen Chalmers would love to
have them for her annual fundraising
venture. Silk or synthetic, any design.
She will be using these for craftwork
and art projects. This year her chosen
charity is MND (Motor Neurone
Disease). Please call Aileen on 07941
214589 for more info.
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