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Our cover shot this month is to promote the ‘Classics at Castle Semple’
Car show which will return to the shores of Lochwinnoch for its 9th year on
Sunday 20th October, with proceeds going towards supporting St. Vincent’s
Hospice. There will be lots of interesting motors to view.
There’s big funding news this month! £50,000 has been allocated to
purchase new play equipment at Howwood Public Park and £75,000 for the
upgrading of Kilbarchan Public Park. Also, plans are being discussed for
a £7.5 million transformation of Renfrewshire’s sport facilities. This would
include investment in the On-X at Linwood, expansion and upgrading to
Ferguslie Sports Centre and major upgrading to the St James Playing
Fields in Paisley. Castle Semple Visitor Centre is also to receive £38,000
from Renfrewshire Council to upgrade the café and car park and to fi nance
a new oral history project.
The 30mph limit leaving Bridge of Weir for Brookfield has now been
extended out to St Mary’s Church. I’ve noticed the difference already as the
speed of traffic is much reduced approaching the Prieston Road junction.
And it’s great to see that the rumble strip approaching Brookfi eld, just at the
cemetery road, has been smoothed out at long last!
I’m delighted to hear that the Bridge of Weir Gala Day will be going ahead
in 2020. There is a meeting in the Cargill Hall on Tuesday 8th October at
7.30pm for anyone interested in joining the Festival Committee. There were
so many people who voiced their sadness at the event not happening in
2019, so hopefully there will be a good turnout of volunteers to make the
2020 event a big success.
Carrick Nights makes a welcome comeback, starting with ‘Vocalise’ on 26th
October. KDS will be presenting ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Kidston Hall in
November - make sure you get your tickets in plenty of time! The Paisley
Spree takes place in October, and Paisley’s Halloween Festival takes place
on 25th & 26th October. Details inside.
An exciting new film festival is coming to Paisley this year. Organised by
award-winning independent filmmaker and former Paisley Grammar pupil
Gary Hewitt, the HB Film Festival is an independent film festival showcasing
local, national and international films in the heart of Paisley in the West of
Scotland. More details inside.
All the regular firework events are being held as follows: Saturday 2nd
November - The Bishopton Scout Group Fireworks display, Barrangary
Road, Bishopton, gates open 7pm, and Kilmacolm Bonfi re and Fireworks
at Knapps, gates open at 4.30pm, bonfire lit 6pm. And on Friday 8th
November, Kilbarchan’s Fireworks Display at Kilbarchan Park from 7.30pm.
We didn’t have confirmation going to print, but hopefully the Paisley
Fireworks Spectacular will take place on Saturday 3rd November. Check
on the Renfrewshire website at http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk.
If you are involved in any other events, please send
us details for our November issue. For those of you
who have pets, or even children/elderly people who
really don’t like fireworks, then we’ve got an article
in the Pets section on how to help reduce the stress
of the noise.
And don’t miss our next deadline to get your pre-
Christmas events listed in the November
issue. Yes, the festive season is
approaching already!
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Gala Day Raises ££££s for Hospice
St. Vincent’s Hospice have raised more than £600 at the Johnstone
Gala Day, thanks to the fantastic support of the community, Johnstone
Community Council and an extremely generous donation of bikes from the
KibbleWorks.
Fundraising Manager for St. Vincent’s Hospice, Carol-Anne Lamont, said:
“Thank you so much to everyone who came along to or donated to our tea
tent at the Johnstone Gala Day! It was a fantastic day out, and was great
to meet so many kind hearted families from our local area.
“We also owe a massive thank you to KibbleWorks for their amazing
donation of children’s and adult bikes, completely free of charge, which we
were able to sell on the day. These made such a difference to our stall,
and raised more than £300 through their sale alone, which goes directly
towards our caring services!”
Mark Robertson, depute Head Teacher at KibbleWorks said: “We are
delighted to work with St. Vincent Hospice to help a fantastic cause.
Supporting charities such as these allows our young people to see the
positive impact of their work, and gives them an opportunity to demonstrate
the skills they have learned through the Kibble Bikes programme.”
St. Vincent’s Hospice is a specialist provider of care for people and families
in Renfrewshire affected by life limiting conditions. Every year, they have
to generate more than £1.5 million in voluntary donations and fundraising
efforts from the community.
Carol-Anne added: “We are absolutely delighted with how well our
partnership with the KibbleWorks has come together for this event, not only
supporting people in the local community through our care, but by giving
the opportunity for families and individuals to get more active and healthy
with these good as new, affordable, bikes. Thank you again to everyone
for all your support, and of course to Johnstone Community Council for
organising the day and inviting us to be part of it!”
To fi nd out more about St. Vincent’s Hospice and how you can get involved,
visit: www.svh.co.uk.
Coffee Morning Aims to Help
“Repay” Hospice
A coffee “morning” in aid of St. Vincent’s Hospice will be taking place on
Sunday 29th September in Habbies Bar and Grill in Kilbarchan as part of
their Ambassador, Victoria Hamilton’s, efforts to raise £10,000 for the charity.
Victoria, who is also running the Loch Ness Marathon in October, has been
working tirelessly for several months to raise this incredible sum of money
in memory of her father, who was cared for by the Hospice before sadly
passing away in November last year.
Victoria said: “The days and weeks leading up to Dad’s admission were
dark. His illness had taken grip and spread to his brain. Every day he
seemed to deteriorate further. We were close to breaking point, and simply
didn’t know where else to turn.
“From the moment he was admitted to St. Vincent’s, we felt rescued. I
had always naively thought a hospice was a place you went to die; but
now I know that a hospice is a place you go to live. Where you need not
suffer any pain. A place where emotional support is available around the
clock for the family and a patient’s last breath is made as dignifi ed and as
comfortable as possible.
“For the 27 days my dad was under their care, I estimate that it would have
taken approximately £10,000 of charity funding to provide his care alone.
It is my mission to repay these costs as a small gesture for my family’s
gratitude for being our salvation when we needed it most.
“This coffee morning has been organised by one of my wonderful friends,
Alyson Scott, who wants to do as much as she can to support this fundraising
goal. She has held these events in the past and they have been incredibly
successful, and when she heard that I am around £3,000 away from my
target, she decided to host the event to support this amazing Hospice.”
The event takes place on Sunday 29th September from 1pm – 4pm in
Habbies Bar and Grill, 25 New Street, Kilbarchan. If you can’t make it, but
would still like to support Victoria’s fundraising efforts, please give what you
can at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/victoria-hamilton7
Zip slide for
Ardgowan Hospice
Sandra and Angie would like to thank
everyone who sponsored them for
their Zip slide across the Clyde to
raise funds for Ardgowan Hospice. In
excess of £1,100 was gifted.
Volunteers Required
Could you spare 3 hours a week?
Retail Assistants – Gain retail experience helping in our
busy charity shops in Bridge of Weir, Lochwinnoch and
Johnstone.
Kitchen – Volunteers required in the kitchen which
provides meals for patients and staff of the Hospice.
Housekeeping – Help keep the In-Patient Unit and public areas in the
Hospice clean and tidy.
Other volunteer roles available, please call 01505 705 635 or email
volunteering@svh.co.uk for more information. Register online to volunteer
at http://www.svh.co.uk/volunteer.
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The Big Conversation
An informal meeting on 16th October to
encourage open, supportive conversations about
death, dying and bereavement. Organised by
St. Vincent’s Hospice, this positive event will provide a safe place to discuss
these sensitive topics. Information will be available to help with practical
planning for the future. The event is open to any adult in Renfrewshire, but
may not be appropriate for people bereaved recently. Free refreshments.
Booking required. Join us from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Doors open from
7.15pm.
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Hundreds Take Time Out To Explore Renfrewshire’s
Hidden Architectural Gems At Doors Open Days
Venues all over Renfrewshire invited people of all
ages to delve deeper into their history over the
weekend.
At Doors Open Days – Scotland’s largest free
festival that celebrates heritage and the built
environment, old and new – more than 50
buildings across Renfrewshire welcomed visitors
through their doors, and provided information on
what goes on behind the scenes.
Activities took place across Paisley, Renfrew,
Linwood, Johnstone, Lochwinnoch, Kilbarchan,
Bridge of Weir, Houston, Erskine and Inchinnan.
New venues introduced across Renfrewshire
this year included - Brediland Allotments, Grow
in Glenburn, Fountain Gardens, PACE, Paisley
Florist Society Gardening Club, Renfrewshire
Witch Hunt Experience, Wellmeadow Bowling
Club, Renfrew Association of Growers &
Gardeners, Renfrew Police Station, Renfrew
North Parish Church and Johnstone Credit
Union.
A group of intrepid individuals also travelled
underground on a tour of Paisley’s medieval
Abbey Drain.
This year marked the 30th anniversary of Doors
Open Day nationally, with more than 1,000
buildings set to open across the country.
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Member pioneers
Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron met
visitors at the Council Chambers in Renfrewshire
House, at Renfrew Police Station, and at Paisley’s
Fountain Gardens.
Provost Cameron said: “It was great to see so
many people taking part in Doors Open Days this
year.
“We have a fantastic array of venues and buildings
across Renfrewshire and events like this help us to
appreciate and celebrate where we live. Finding
out more about our past informs our future.
“A big thank you to everyone who got involved
and who supported local businesses across the
weekend.”
Doors Open Days is co-ordinated nationally by
the Scottish Civic Trust and is part of European
Heritage Days supported by Historic Environment
Scotland.
The next big event in Renfrewshire will be The
Spree festival.
From 11th to 19th October, acts including
Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, PP Arnold, Karine Polwart
and Hayseed Dixie will play the Spiegeltent in
Paisley’s County Square.
There’s also a Wee Spree programme for
youngsters and a Spree For All fringe festival in
villages across Renfrewshire. Further information
and tickets are available online at www.thespree.
co.uk
The Co-op is looking for Member Pioneers
in communities across the country to take
up part time roles of 16 hours per month
and make a huge difference within their local
communities.
Member Pioneers will be the catalyst for new
ideas, initiatives and projects within each of
our 1,500 communities. Our focus is bringing
people together - talking to customers, Co-
op members, colleagues and the community
groups we support.
Member Pioneers are involved in various local
causes: supporting village halls, community spaces, skills initiatives and
neighbourhood watch schemes.
One of the projects we are involved with is the Belville Community Garden
Trust in Greenock.
This local space, where 3 blocks of flats were demolished, now provides
practical training courses designed to help people develop their skill sets
and confidence and boost job opportunities for those struggling to fi nd
employment.
The trust is in the process of building and landscaping a memorial garden,
planting a wide range of fruit and vegetables which will then be used in their
training kitchen.
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Could you make a massive impact within your community - why not become
one of our Member Pioneers. For more information please contact: Tom
Copeland, Member Pioneer Co-ordinator on 07834 090029 or email: tom.
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Shawl Pattern Story at Paisley &
District U3A
Guest speaker, Valerie Reilly will reveal the story behind the Paisley shawl
at Paisley & District U3A’s next monthly meeting on Thursday 3rd October.
Her presentation includes looking at the pattern weaving on shawls
supplied by the audience. Anyone semi or fully retired is welcome to this
free presentation at 2pm in the Salvation Army Hall, Mill Street, Paisley,
with tea/coffee served from 1.30pm.
U3A chair, Kathleen O’Donnell said: “We are excited to be learning more
about the history of the Paisley shawl and how it got its name. I’m sure
Valerie Reilly has uncovered lots of interesting facts to share with us. We
might have our own ‘Antiques Roadshow’ if members bring along their old
Paisley patterned shawls to be examined.”
Details on membership, groups and activities at: https://u3asites.org.uk/
paisley/welcome
Renfrewshire Christmas Toy Bank
Glasgow Kiltwalk Raises Thousands
for Local Hospice
Supporters of St. Vincent’s Hospice have raised more than £15,000 for the
local charity by taking part on the Glasgow Kiltwalk.
The Hospice was represented by teams from teams from Café Nero, Laurie
Ross Insurance, the Hospice Walking group, as well as several individual
supporters and staff who took up the challenge. Together, they raised an
incredible total of £15,666 for patient care and services at St. Vincent’s.
Fundraising manager at St. Vincent’s Hospice, Carol-Ann Lamont, said:
“We are absolutely overwhelmed by the amount raised by the Kiltwalk, and
owe a huge thank you to every single person who took part and donated.
“As a charity, we have to raise nearly £1.5 million every year to allow us
to provide specialist care and support for those in the community who are
impacted by life limiting conditions. This is only possible thanks to the time
and selfl ess efforts of so many people, taking time out of their busy lives to
do incredible things, just like this, on our behalf.
“From all of us at the Hospice, thank you!”
Working with Social Work, Barbados Threads, the Star Project and the
Food Bank, Renfrewshire Christmas Toy Bank provides Christmas gifts for
youngsters from ages 0-18 in Renfrewshire. The charity has a number of
donation points set up at various businesses and leisure locations which
will go live in late October/ early November.
All donations must be new. They also take cash donations to buy gift cards
for teenagers and specialised toys for children with additional support needs.
New toys help ensure a safety standard and the charity works closely with
trading standards at Renfrewshire Council to help assist with this.
Gift packages are given out on a referral basis and the aim is to have all
gift packages out a week before Christmas so that receivers have peace
of mind that the gifts are there. This also allows time for the organisations
to distribute gifts.
Last year, close to 1,000 gifts were given out to children and young people
in Renfrewshire.
To find out more, visit the FB page at https://www.facebook.com/
renfrewshirechristmastoybank/
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Ladies Lunch with Edward Reid,
The Normandy Hotel, Renfrew.
Sunday 20th October
Always a highlight in the ACCORD
Hospice events calendar – the
Ladies Lunch returns!
Our event begins with a glass of
bubbly on arrival for all the ladies
to enjoy. Our resident ACCORD DJ
Shuggie Wuggie will be on hand to
get the ladies on their feet whilst our
host for the day will be none other
than Edward Reid! Edward will
also perform some of his fantastic
songs that made him famous on
Britain’s Got Talent with more in his
repertoire!
Our Ladies will take delight in
the fantastic three course meal
served by our lovely friends at
the Normandy Hotel in Renfrew,
with lots of chances to win prizes,
games and more!
Tickets £35 (Over 18’s Only for this
event)
ACCORD Hospice Firewalk,
Saturday 9th November
Brave the heat and bare your soles
and raise money for ACCORD
Hospice by taking part in our fire
walk for the patients and families of
Renfrewshire who need our care.
This adrenaline fueled event will
push your boundaries, challenge
your perceptions and make
for an unforgettable evening.
Entertainment on the evening will
be provided!
Minimum Age of participants - 16
Registration Fee – £20
Minimum Fundraising – £100
A Few Rules!
Participants must attend a 90
minute workshop prior to the firewalk
(otherwise how do you know
what to do!)
Spectators can’t sit in on the
workshop unfortunately.
There will be hot soup on the night
and entertainment for everyone
too!
For any further information – please contact fundraising@accord.org.uk or
call 0141 581 2000
Thank you
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COMMUNITY
events
E V E R Y MO N D A Y
Lochwinnoch Community Walk
The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am
This event will not take place on public
holidays.
Gryffe Voices Community
Choir
Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir 8pm to 9.45pm
Join us to sing pop, rock, folk, show tunes, gospel.
Contact gryffevoices@gmail.com
Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club
The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan, 9pm - 10.30pm
Visit www.strathgryffe.org for details.
E V E R Y TU E S D A Y
Singing for Wellbeing
Bishopton Community Centre 6pm - 7.15pm
A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good
songs.
Bridge of Weir Walking Group
Outside the Co-op, BoW, 10.30am
1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.
Bridge of Weir Choral Society
Small Hall St Columba Church, Kilmacolm
7.30pm - 9.30pm
All welcome.
Crafty Play Café
Quarriers Village Café, Faith Avenue, Quarriers
Booking slots available 10am-12noon; 12noon
-2pm; 2pm - 4pm
Relax and have a coffee while your children or
grandchildren play! Free entry; £2 for kids craft
materials (optional)
E V E R Y WE D N E S D A Y
Knitting Group
Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon
Knitters of all levels welcome!
1ST WE D N E S D A Y M O N T H L Y
Babies, Bumps and Boobs
St. Columba’s Church Lesser Hall, Duchal
Road, Kilmacolm. (term-time)
Offers the chance for a chat in a welcoming
environment, whilst relaxing with a cup of tea and
cake. Pregnant women and those with babies
under 6m go free. For more information please
contact playgroupmembership@gmail.com
2N D WE D N E S D A Y M O N T H L Y
Inverclyde Carers Outreach
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm
Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk
or call: 01475 735180.
2N D & 4TH WE D N E S D A Y
BoW Senior Citizens Club
Cargill Hall 7pm - 9.15pm
Tea, biscuits & a raffle each meeting along with
entertainment.
FARMERS
MARKETS
1ST SAT
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm
10am - 2pm
1ST & 3R D SUN
Loch Lomond Shores
10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861
E V E R Y TH U R S D A Y
Weekly Volunteer Group
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Conservation Volunteers - adult group. Newcomers
always welcome.
Kilmacolm Walkers
Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am
David 01505 874192 kilmacolmwalkers@
talktalk.net
Weekly Memory Café
Active Communities Hub, 16 Quarry Street,
Johnstone, 1pm - 3pm
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, or any
type of dementia, their families, friends & carers.
Drop by to find out about Community Activities,
Community Support, and professional advice.
1ST & 3R D TH U R S M O N T H L Y
‘Outlook’
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm
Social activities group for the community in
Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local
issues of interest. Everyone welcome.
Crafty Hobbies
Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm
No previous craft experience necessary. Call
Lorna on 01505 612844 for further details.
2N D TH U R S D A Y M O N T H L Y
Sòlas Bereavement Support
Group
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm. 2pm - 4pm.
L A S T TH U R S D A Y M O N T H L Y
Movie Night
Old Kirk, 7pm for 7.30pm
E V E R Y FR I D A Y
Singing for Wellbeing
Bishopton Community Centre 2pm - 3.15pm
A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good
songs.
3R D FR I D A Y M O N T H L Y
Hearing Aid Clinic
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1pm - 2pm
Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.
L A S T FR I D A Y M O N T H L Y
TheTerrace
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall
Soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4.
E V E R Y SA T U R D A Y
Weekly Volunteer Group
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm
Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers
always welcome.
L A S T SA T U R D A Y M O N T H L Y
Table Top Sale
Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm
This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for
details.
E V E R Y SU N D A Y
Weekly Volunteer Group
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon
Youth Volunteer Group - age 14 - 18 years.
Newcomers always welcome.
Houston Litter Crew
Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am
All volunteers welcome and all equipment
supplied.
2N D SAT & L A S T SAT
Paisley Cross
10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217
2N D SUN
Kip Marina, Inverkip
11am - 4pm www.kipmarina.co.uk
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Kilmacolm Friends of Ardgowan Hospice would like to thank all those who
donated to the recent collection. We raised the excellent sum of £3,001.73
which will be gratefully received by the Hospice.
The annual Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 2nd November at the
Kidston Hall.

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Driving in the Dark
by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians
Struggling when driving in the dark is one of the more
common problems experienced by drivers. Glare and
refl ections from street lights and car headlights, especially
the ultra-bright xenon bulbs, can reduce your ability to see
the road markings and this (as well as being dangerous) can result in quite
a signifi cant loss of confi dence.
The problem is that our eyes are designed to work in brighter conditions, so
when it gets dark our pupils become larger to let more light into the eyes,
making it easier for us to see. This works well until a light suddenly shines
out of the darkness (eg oncoming headlights). The eyes are in “dark mode”
and the enlarged pupils scatter the light, making it seem extra-bright and
dazzling - this is what we call glare. Added to this, as we get older the
lenses inside our eyes gradually become less clear, also scattering the light
and making the glare worse. Dirt and scratches on your windscreen (or
spectacles) exaggerate the glare even more.
Good advice is to keep your windscreen clean. Ensure your spectacles are
in good condition, up to date (sometimes a small change can make quite a
difference in the dark) and clean. Anti-glare coatings on your glasses are
recommended because they allow more light into the eye and minimise
refl ections. Finally, try not to look directly at the lights!
The DVLA instructor checks your eyesight when you first sit your driving test
and then never again! Even the self-certification renewal forms at age 70
don’t ask for a vision report. Cars are lethal weapons in the wrong hands
so we must all take responsibility every time we get behind the wheel. This
obviously means meeting the minimum requirements, but also a genuine
self-assessment as to how safe we are as drivers.
Local libraries launch free Discover IT
courses
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People who are dazzled by downloads and
at a loss with logins are being invited to
Discover IT through a range of free courses
available from Inverclyde Council’s Library
Service.
The courses start on Monday 16th
September and run until Friday 22nd
November. Leaflets are available at local libraries detailing when and
where the courses are being held. They’re also available by clicking on the
link on the left-hand-side of this page.
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
The courses are:
Device Advice
Get IT right for you drop-in
This is an informal chat with the
learning services team to gauge
where a person’s skills are now,
where they would like them to be
and which of sessions will be best for
them. The drop-in session last for two
hours and there’s no need to book.
Bring IT On!
This new six week course is for
learners with little or no experience
with computers. It builds foundation
skills then moves on to the essential
skills needed to make the most of a
computer.
iOhYes: iPad for Beginners
This revamped basic iPad session
gives an overview of using the device
practically and covers touchscreen
gestures, apps, using the Internet
safely and legally, iMessage,
Facetime, iCloud and synching an
email account to the Mail app.
This session offers people
straightforward help on how to use
their Android tablet or mobile phone.
Session last half an hour and are by
appointment only.
WhIT’s the Script? Digital
Storytelling
This course helps people to use
their newly acquired tablet skills to
record a story using audio, video and
pictures.
Books for the Busy
People can learn how to download
library eBooks or eAudio books onto
a tablet or smartphone allowing them
to borrow books anytime!
Tea and Touchscreens
The mobile device Chatty Café
session at Gourock Library is an
opportunity for people learning to use
a device to get together and make
new friends while talking about their
experiences and sharing knowledge.

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LOCAL
history
Kilmacolm – Modern
Times
The arrival of the railway in Kilmacolm in 1869 marked a significant turning
point in the village’s history and lead to its expansion on a grand scale.
Prior to this development, the village consisted of a small collection of
mainly thatched cottages located close to the parish church.
Over the next forty years, the village expanded at an unprecedented speed.
Public services such as gas, water, sewage and electricity, banking and
post office services were developed to support the expanding population.
This was accompanied by an extensive house-building programme of large
Victorian and Edwardian
villas, which still
characterise the village
today. In addition, the fi rst
Parish Council School was
built in the village In 1858,
which was subsequently
replaced with a much
larger school in 1888. A
Hydropathic Hotel was
established in 1902.
In 1921, the Parish Council
became the owners the former Buchanan Arms building at the cross, turning
it into a Village Institute or Community Centre, which it continued to be until
the development of the Cargill Centre in 2009-10.
A local referendum was held in the village under the Temperance (Scotland)
Act 1913, which was indicative of the many social changes which took place
in the 1920’s. This resulted in it becoming a dry parish where the sale of
alcohol was illegal. Kilmacolm was to have no public houses from this time
until the 1990’s.
The modern village retains the character of its Victorian and Edwardian
boom. Kilmacolm railway station was closed in 1983, when the track was
converted into a recreational cycle path.
Despite an increase in new housing in the village during the latter half of
the 20th century and a corresponding increase in population particularly
in the 1960’s and 70’s, Kilmacolm has remained reasonably static in size
since 2000.
Houston Historical Society
As many readers will realise, the village of Houston is steeped in history.
For example, evidence was found near the village centre of a Bronze Age
burial site and Barochan Hill was the site of a Roman Fort (and of the
Barochan Cross, until moved to Paisley Abbey in 1981).
The conservation village centre built in 1781, comprising of North Street
and South Street, is a fi ne example of the 18th century Planned Village
Movement. Some two hundred and sixty years later the village “survived”
New Town proposals, with objections lead by Parish Minister, Rev Andrew
Herron. This is just a small snippet of an interesting Houston history –
bringing me nicely on to my topic, “Houston Historical Society”.
At one time this was fl ourishing, but unfortunately it would seem that the
group is no longer active – while similar groups continue to meet in Paisley,
Johnstone, Lochwinnoch and Inchinnan.
I would like to establish whether there is an appetite to reinstate “The
Society”, and would be pleased to hear from readers who might be
interested. Ian Jackson jackson.ian3@sky.com
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Paisley Abbey Drain
The medieval drain Abbey Drain at Paisley was
rediscovered in 1990. This stone-built drain is a
tunnel-like structure with a high arched roof. After the discovery, a deep
layer of compacted mud and silt was removed and numerous artefacts,
including an almost intact large pottery chamber pot, buckles, coins, a knife
handle, a tuning peg, pieces of slate inscribed with polyphonic music and
thousands of pottery sherds were discovered.
Since 2010, members of
Renfrewshire Local History Forum
have participated as volunteers in
the numerous GUARD Archaeology
excavations at Paisley Abbey Drain.
This year ‘The Big Dig’ surpassed all
Arched outlet from the Drain into the
White Cart
Johnstone History Society
expectations. Two trenches were
dug on the site. In Trench 1, the
intact arch covering the outlet from
the drain into the river was revealed.
In Trench 2, the outer top stones
covering the internal arched roof of
the drain were uncovered. The most
interesting find was a number of
fragments of a glass wine bottle with
the seal intact. The seal, considered to be the seal of the Cochranes of
Paisley, shows a coronet and a horse and dates from the late 17th century
to early 18th century.
The Forum’s involvement with the
Abbey Drain began in 1999 when
it organised the Abbey and Drain
Conference held in Paisley Town
Hall. The resounding success of
the conference led to the Forum’s
publication of The Monastery and
Abbey of Paisley, edited by John
Maldon, in 2000. The book includes
the lectures from the conference with
additional papers. Our interest in the
Drain continued and, in August 2009,
volunteers from the Forum assisted
Outer Top Stones on Roof of the
Drain
at Glasgow University in washing and sorting the pottery recovered from the
Drain in 1990. Since then Forum members have volunteered over the years
at all of the six excavations led by GUARD Archaeology at Paisley Abbey
Drain. In the earlier digs the Victorian remains of Abbey Close, which had
been built directly on top of the drain site and, at a deeper level a medieval
wall beside some cobbled paving and an enigmatic circular feature. The
Forum also assisted at Doors Open Day in 2018 and 2019 and some of
lucky members were privileged to have a tour down the Abbey Drain.
© 2019 Helen Calcluth, Renfrewshire Local History Forum Images: Andrew
Eadie
Renfrewshire Local History Forum holds its next Archaeology meeting in
Room D137/139, McLean Building, UWS, Paisley (entrance in Storie Street,
beside the Hugh Smiley Building) at 7.30pm on Thursday 10th October.
Our speaker is Dr Anthony Bylebat, GUARD Archaeology His topic is St
Kilda: on-going research 1999-2019.
Our next meeting will be on the 8th October in the Masonic Halls Collier
Street at 7.30pm. Our speaker for October is Bruce Keith and his subject
will be “Bridgescapes”. This is the title of a book he has written which is a
history of Scottish bridges.
A good attendance is hoped for and all will be made welcome. Our fi rst
meeting about “Alexander “Greek” Thomson“ was well attended with there
being many new faces which we were very pleased to see. I think everyone
enjoyed the talk and although we were late to start due to unforeseen
circumstances our Chairman did a very good job of entertaining every one
with a picture talk on Johnstone.
The Museum continues to open Wednesday Friday and Saturday from
10.30am till 4pm. We were open Saturday and Sunday for Doors Open
Days and had quite a number of visitors, among them some children who
were able to take part in our quiz and were rewarded with sweets, crisps
and drinks kindly provided by “Morrisons“. Quite a few books and maps
were sold on these days. We have a good selection of books, maps and
other leaflets on sale any of our open days although these can also be
purchased online at johnstonehistory.org and can be paid for via PayPal.

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Dentaphobia
October 2019
by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner at Kilbarchan Dental
Practice
A recent study shows that more than a quarter of people
in the UK have cancelled or delayed a dental appointment
due to fear of the dentist. Even more worrying, it highlighted
that a third haven’t had their teeth checked for at least two years.
This backs up previous research that showed that over 10 million Brits
admitted to suffering from dental anxiety with the reasons given ranging
from previous bad experiences and fear of pain to cost.
As one of the few practices in Renfrewshire that specialises in dental
anxiety and sedation we have an excellent understanding of “dentaphobia”
and how to deal with it. We strive to ensure that visiting our practice is a
relaxing and stress-free experience but there are a few things you can do
yourself if you are a nervous patient:
- Find a dentist that has experience and training in dealing with nervous
patients
- Familiarise yourself with the dental practice, go and meet the staff and
explain your fears
- Book an early morning appointment so you don’t have time to worry
about it
- Take a friend or family member for moral support
- Agree a signal with your dentist to allow you to take short break during
any treatment
If you are an extremely nervous patient, and none of the above will help,
arrange an initial consultation with a dentist that offers sedation and anxiety
services. You can fi nd out more at kilbarchandental.co.uk, visit us at the
practice or call us on 01505 704969.
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WHAT’s
on
October
14
Fr i 27 Se p t e m b e r
Macmillan Coffee Morning at
Houston & Killellan Kirk
Houston Kirk West Halls, Main
Street, Houston. 10.30am to 12noon
Come along and enjoy some beautiful baking
and catch up with friends old and new.
Un t i l Mo n 30 Se p t
Treasure Hunt – Search for
Gold!
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
10am to 4pm
Explore our woodland trail and search for the
‘Golden Leaves’! Find the hidden letters on
route and unjumble them to claim your reward
on return to the visitor centre! Cost: £3 per
child/RSPB members £1.50 [Normal trail fees
apply for adults]
Su n 29 Se p t e m b e r
Walk with a Ranger – Duchal
Moor Loop
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen
Road nearr Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB
10.30am start
Begin at Muirshiel visitor centre, approx return
3pm. £5 per person, bring a packed lunch,
waterproofs. More details and booking online on
the park website: www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk
Tu e 1 - Th u 31 Oc t o b e r
Make a Will Month
St Vincent’s Hospice, Midton Road,
Howwood
Making a Will is one of the most important things
you can ever do. A Will gives you a voice,
allowing you to care for everyone you love and
say what you want to happen to your money
and personal possessions. During October, you
can make your Will completely free of charge
thanks to the support of a group of local, trusted
solicitors. For more information please visit the
St. Vincent’s Hospice website http://www.svh.
co.uk or phone 01505 705635.
We d 2 Oc t o b e r
Talk with a solicitor for free!
St Vincent’s Hospice, Midton Road,
Howwood 11am to 1.30pm
This friendly, confidential service is open to any
adult in Renfrewshire. It provides an introduction
to professional legal advice to help you plan for
the future - such as writing Wills and arranging
Powers of Attorney. This service is free of charge
and is highly recommended by local people.
Booking is essential. Contact June Burgess
at St. Vincent’s Hospice 01505 705635 june.
burgess003@svh.co.uk .
Th u 3 Oc t o b e r
OUTLOOK
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm
2pm to 4pm
Gentle Keep Fit.
Fr i 4 Oc t o b e r
RSPB Renfrewshire
McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive,
Renfrew 7.30pm
Philip Munro the South of Scotland Golden Eagle
project - an illustrated talk. All Welcome.
Sa t 5 Oc t o b e r
Howwood Parish Church:
Messy Church
Howwood Parish Church Hall, Main
Street, Howwood 3pm to 5pm
Come along and enjoy crafts, music, stories and
a family meal. Children must be accompanied by
an adult. This is a free event. We look forward
to welcoming you.
Sa t 5 - Su n 6 Oc t o b e r
Binocular & Telescope Open Day
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
10am to 4pm
Are you looking to purchase your first pair of
binoculars, maybe you are looking to upgrade or
simply just wanting to buy as a gift? We have the
knowledge on hand to assist you in making the
right decision. Our friendly and impartial team
will be demonstrating and offering assistance
on a wide range of binoculars and telescopes.
Our binoculars and telescopes are competitively
priced, with the added bonus of every purchase
helping conservation. We stock a massive range
of RSPB binoculars along with some well-known
names such as Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica and
Nikon! Cost: FREE.
Su n 6 Oc t o b e r
Tree Identification
Finlaystone Country Estate -
Langbank 1pm to 3pm
Ranger-led walk to identify trees – the tricky ones
have no leaves!
The Kilbarchan Smile Big
Autumn Clear Up
Bog Park by the traffic lights,
Kilbarchan 2pm to 4pm
Join Kilbarchan Smile’s ‘Big Autumn Clear Up’
If you want to make a difference to the village,
please come along and ‘Do Your Bit’, if you can.
As the saying goes, ‘Many hands make light
work!’ The event will support Renfrewshire’s
‘Team Up to Clean Up’ campaign and equipment
including litter pickers, hi viz vests, bags, bag
hoops and gloves will be provided as part of this.
We usually organise some well-earned treats at
the end of the day! For more information, get in
touch by emailing hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk
or ‘phoning 07952169341
Mo n 7 Oc t o b e r
Cuppa at the Kirk -
Kilbarchan Parish Church
Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall,
Steeple Street 1.30pm to 3pm
This new get-together begins on Monday 7th
October. All welcome to come along and enjoy
a “cuppa” and chat.
Tu e 8 Oc t o b e r
Bridge of Weir Gala Day
2020 - Meeting
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent,
Bridge of Weir 7.30pm
If Gala Day 2020 is to happen we need YOU!
The Festival Committee is looking for help to
organise the Gala Day for 2020. Please come
along to the Committee meeting and/or contact
Paul on 01505 228625 for more details.
Tu e 8 Oc t o b e r
Annual Flu Vaccinations
Quarryside Practice, 25 Floors Street,
Johnstone PA5 8PZ 8.30am to 12noon
Please come along to our drop in flu vaccination
clinic - no appointment needed, just call in on
the day. If patients (of any surgery) have any
questions about the flu vaccine please check
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/
immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine
We d 9 Oc t o b e r
Gateway Community Garden
Drop In Day
Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan
2pm to 4pm
Come and visit the garden and our new social hut
if you want to relax, have a cup of tea, explore the
site, join in light gardening and wildlife activities
or pick up some bulbs for Spring flowering. All
ages welcome. To visit at other times or for
info. contact hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or
07952 169341.
Th u 10 Oc t o b e r
Kilmacolm Civic Trust
Autumn Talk
Kilmacolm Community Centre,
Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm
7pm to 9pm
Speaker: John Pelan, Director of the Scottish
Council on Archives, will give an illustrated talk
on how Scotland’s Archives not only provide the
bedrock of society, but offer an incredible source
of material for use in a wide range of situations
and environments. They tell our stories, enrich
our lives, connect us with the past and give us
a sense of identity. All Welcome: Members of
the Civic Trust, and all non-members who are
interested in hearing the talk, are very welcome
to attend. Wine/soft drinks will be available
on arrival.
Sòlas Drop In Bereavement
Group
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm
2pm to 4pm
Fr i 11 - Sa t 19 Oc t
Paisley’s Annual “The Spree”
Festival
Paisley
Returns with its biggest line-up yet, with the bulk
of the action in a specially-erected Spiegeltent
beside Paisley Gilmour Street station. With
a Wee Spree programme of activities for kids
and a Spree for All fringe festival extended
this year to take in events across towns and
villages in Renfrewshire. Tickets are on sale
NOW! Available online via The Spree website
or in person at our festival box office at InCube
Shop, 9b Gilmour Street, Paisley PA1 1DG.
For full details check out our website: www.
thespree.co.uk

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October 2019
Sa t 12 Oc t o b e r
Focus on Paisley Street
Pastors
Freeland Church, Main Street,
Bridge of Weir 7pm
Come and hear all about the Pastors and what
they do in Paisley. When we are all in bed
asleep the Pastors are on the street speaking
to and helping those in need. All welcome.
Meal supplied.
Annual Flu Vaccinations
Quarryside Practice, 25 Floors Street,
Johnstone PA5 8PZ 9am to 12noon
Please come along to our drop in flu vaccination
clinic - no appointment needed, just call in on
the day. If patients (of any surgery) have any
questions about the flu vaccine please check
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/
immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine
Sa t 12 - Fr i 18 Oc t
Explorer Trail: Squishy
Squashy Mud
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
10am to 4pm
Spend some quality family time together at
RSPB Lochwinnoch! This event is not your usual
kind – you do it with your own family in your own
time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time,
where the friendly staff will get you started. Cost:
£4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail
fees apply for adults]
Su n 13 Oc t o b e r
Minibeast Hunt
Finlaystone Country Estate -
Langbank 1pm to 3pm
Six legs, eight legs, hundreds of eyes or
mandibles to grasp prey – let’s catch some
proper mini monsters!
Guide Dogs for the Blind -
Kilbarchan Name A Puppy
Kilbarchan Village
Kilbarchan Vets are doing a sponsored Litter pick
in and around the village (date to be confirmed)
to raise funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Tu e 15 Oc t o b e r
Howwood WI
Howwood Village Hall, Howwood,
PA9 1BB 7.30pm to midnight
Glasgow Children’s Hospital by Dr Graham
Haddock
Bug Box-Making
Finlaystone Country Estate -
Langbank 1pm to 3pm
Help them by building a home. £2.50 for
materials (please pre-book).
Th u 17 Oc t o b e r
OUTLOOK
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm
2pm to 4pm
Dreamflight Children’s Charity.
Make a Hedgehog Hotel
Finlaystone Country Estate -
Langbank 1pm to 3pm
Our spiky friends need a home for the winter!
Join the rangers to help make hedgehog hotels
for the forest.
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Fr i 18 - Sa t 19 Oc t
Kilbarchan Habbies’ Annual
Art Exhibition
Guide Centre, Barn Green
Kilbarchan 10.30am to 5pm
You will find a large selection of paintings to suit
all tastes and prices, in a variety of mediums and
sizes. Our tearoom providing delicious, home
baked cakes and scones and a welcome cup of
tea or coffee. Tombola with fantastic prizes to
be won, and also a raffle for a dramatic painting
by Ken Rose which has been valued at £100 by
a reputable art organisation.
Sa t 19 Oc t o b e r
Sea Hames
McKillop Hall, Main Street,
Lochwinnoch 3pm
A celebration of Orkney’s Festival of the House,
ancient traditions of ploughing contests and
arcane rural ritual. This innovative multidisciplinary
performance fuses eclectic sonic
composition, compelling performance and
intricate costume to explore the mythology
and iconography of the equine traditions of
Scotland.
Craft Fair
Salvation Army, Mill Street, Paisley
11am to 3pm
Pop along to our Craft Fair and pick up some
fabulous Christmas pressies.
Birds for Beginners
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
11am to 1.30pm
Join the team for the ideal workshop to introduce
beginners to this fantastic hobby! Learn more
about common birds and pick up tips and advice
on wildlife watching techniques. After this we’ll
head out onto the reserve to put your new skills
into practice, and then top it all off with a hot
drink back at the centre. You don’t even need
your own binoculars, as they are available to
hire from the shop! Please book, as places are
limited. Cost: Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB
members: £4.80/£3.80)
Sparkling Afternoon Tea
Ashwood Court, 1a Victoria Road,
Paisley PA2 9PE
1pm to 3pm
Enjoy a glass of fizz and light refreshments
with McCarthy & Stone’s Resales team and
homeowners. Book early as places are
limited. Tel: 0345 556 4105 or email: resales@
mccarthyand stone.co.uk
Sa t 19 Oc t - Su n 3 No v
Treasure Hunts – Halloween
Pumpkin Hunt!
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
10am to 4pm
Explore our woodland trail and search for
the hidden wooden pumpkins! Answer a few
questions along the way and collect the hidden
letters to reveal the special word before returning
to the visitor centre to claim your reward! Cost:
£3 per child/RSPB members £1.50 [Normal trail
fees apply for adults].
Su n 20 Oc t o b e r
Nae Plans: Adam Sutherland
and Hamish Napier
McKillop Hall, Main Street,
Lochwinnoch 7pm
Two of Scotland’s finest folk musicians, sit
down on stage at Lochwinnoch Arts Festival &
The Paisley Spree. Doors 7pm (Start 7.30pm)
Tickets: £8/£5 concession (Tickets online and at
ticket outlets in Lochwinnoch). All ages.
Classic Car Show
Castle Semple Visitor Centre,
Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch
11am to 3pm
In support of St Vincent’s Hospice. Free entry to
enjoy a wide variety of classic cars.
Tu e 22 Oc t o b e r
Stargazing
Castle Semple Visitor Centre,
Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch
7pm to 9pm
Adult - £5 Child/Concession - £2.50. A local
astronomer will be showing us the night sky
through telescopes. Talk if conditions are poor.
Th u 24 Oc t o b e r
Brookfield Community
Council AGM
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside
Road, Brookfield 7.30pm
All welcome.
Fr i 25 Oc t o b e r
Bring a Cushion Film
Calder Church, Church Street,
Lochwinnoch PA12 4AE 2pm
The next film ‘Singing in the Rain’. Contact: Ann
07761 114567 for booking.
Quiz Night
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm
7.30pm
Fr i 25 - Sa t 26 Oc t
Paisley Halloween Festival
Paisley
Roll up, roll up! Immerse yourself in the weird
and wonderful world of Dark Circus with
more than 300 performers, led by a sinister
Svengali ringleader and choreographed by
internationally acclaimed outdoor performance
specialists Cirque Bijou. See magnificent floats,
giant puppets, voodoo acrobats, ferocious fire
performers and curious creatures all parading
along to thrilling live music. Take a look at the
full programme for this year’s Paisley Halloween
Festival and what’s taking place each day on
www.paisley.is
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Former Paisley Grammar pupil brings
film festival to town
An exciting new film festival is coming to Paisley
this year, organised by award-winning independent
filmmaker and former Paisley Grammar pupil Gary
Hewitt, showcasing local, national and international
films in the heart of Paisley in the West of Scotland.
The event aims to bring independent film to the local community, showcasing
films by Scottish, UK and international filmmakers from genres including
comedy, animation and horror. In addition to a variety of film screenings, the
festival will also feature live comedy from local comedian Chris Thorburn
and music from Paisley singer Lisa Kowalski.
Weekend Pass; Access all festival screenings on Saturday 19th and
Sunday 20th October!
Saturday 19th
Sunday 20th
11am: Animation Programme 11am: International Programme
12pm: Best of UK Programme 2pm: Best of Scotland Programme
3.30pm: Networking or take part in
our Charity Movie Quiz, supporting
Medicinema at the Royal Hospital
for Children, Glasgow (entry £10
per team of up to 6)
4.30pm: Comedy Programme (also
featuring stand up comedy from a
local comedian)
8.30pm: Horror Programme
6pm: Awards Ceremony featuring
live musical entertainment from
local performer Lisa Kowalski.
Doors open 5pm.
8pm: Networking
Films shown in each programme will be confirmed closer to the event date.
Seating is allocated on a first come first served basis and purchasing a
day pass does not guarantee entry into all screening programmes. Please
arrive early to your choosen events to avoid disapointment.
All films are independent and therefore uncertified - this means we cannot
guarentee that all films will be suitable for a young audience.
www.facebook.com/TheHBFilmFest/
https://filmfreeway.com/TheHBFilmFestival
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Sa t 26 Oc t o b e r
Family Volunteering
RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
1pm to 3.30pm
Please book as places are limited. Cost: Free
Children’s Hallowe’en Party
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside
Road, Brookfield 3pm to 5pm
With entertainment provided by The Song &
Dance Factory. Tickets available by emailing:
brookfieldvpa@gmail.com stating names and
ages of children. Deadline for ticket requests is
Monday 21st October. £5.
Carrick Nights Winter
Concert Series
Carrick Centre, Main Street,
Houston 8pm
Concert featuring “Vocalise” performing a wide
variety of music, from Mozart to Gershwin, from
Argentinian tangos to Flanders and Swann.
Tickets Adult - £12 Child/Student - £5. More
information and tickets call: 01505 229597 or
email: thecarrickcentre@gmail.com
Sa t 26 - Su n 27 Oc t
Halloween Weekend
Finlaystone Country Estate -
Langbank
Follow the Witches and Wizards Trail, carve your
own pumpkin, design a spooky scarecrow and
other spooky shenanigans. £2.50 per pumpkin
(please pre-book).
Su n 27 Oc t o b e r
St James’s Handbell Ringers
Langbank Parish Church, Main
Road, Langbank 2.30pm
They will bring a unique programme of music,
both entertaining and informative. Tickets £5 will
be available at the door on the day.
Guide Dogs for the Blind -
Afternoon Tea
Bobbins Cafe, 25 Steeple Street,
Kilbarchan
Help raise funds for “Kilbarchan Name a Puppy”
- pop along and indulge in some lovely treats!
Thanks to all for their ongoing support.
Clocks go BACK!
Nationwide 2am
Don’t forget the clocks go back 1 hour at 2am
on the last Sunday in October.
Mo n 28 Oc t o b e r
Kilbarchan Parish Church
Hallowe’en Party
Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall,
Steeple Street 9.45am
Come along to our Hallowe’en Party and see the
tots in their scary costumes.
We d 30 Oc t o b e r
Kilbarchan Smile
Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan
2pm to 4pm
For more details contact: hello@kilbarchansmile.
co.uk or 07952 169341.
Th u 31 Oc t o b e r
Movie Night - Jersey Boys
The Old Kirk, 40 High Street,
Kilmacolm 7pm for 7.30pm
Sa t 2 No v e m b e r
Kilmacolm Bonfire & Fireworks
Knapps Loch, Bridge of Weir Road,
Kilmacolm 6pm
Gates open at 4.30pm, bonfire lit 6pm. Police
request that people do not stand on the pavement
opposite and in the lane up the side of the field.
Entry is only £3 (adults) £2 (youngsters). Please
note, we do not need any wood apart from what
we organise ourselves.
Bishopton Scout Group
Fireworks Display
Barrangary Road, Bishopton
7pm to 9pm
The usual tent with hot drinks and hot dogs etc.
Tickets will be sold around the village in the week
or so leading up to the event, and can also be
purchased on the night at the gate.
2nd BOW Guides Christmas
Craft Coffee Morning
St Machar’s Church, Kilbarchan Road,
Bridge of Weir 10am to 12.30pm
Come along and start your Christmas shopping
early and reward yourself with a coffee.
Su n 3 No v e m b e r
Winter Craft Fair
Castle Semple Visitor Centre,
Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch
11am to 3pm
Come and pick up your Christmas presents from
local crafters.
Su n 3 - Tu e 5 No v
Nae Fireworks Night
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre,
Moor Road, Eaglesham, G76 0QQ
5pm to 12 midnight
Join the Whitelee Rangers at their firework free
zone this bonfire weekend and walk your dog
in peace! Visitor centre re-opens 5pm - 10pm
(café closes 9pm). There will be a Ranger-led
walk from 7pm on Tues 5th. *Bring your torch.
These nights are drop-in events, and you can
stay for as long as you feel you need to. www.
eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/whitelee-events
Mo n 4 No v e m b e r
Brookfield Village Trust AGM
Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside
Road, Brookfield 8pm
Fr i 8 No v e m b e r
Kilbarchan Fireworks Display
Kilbarchan Park, Park View,
Kilbarchan 7.30pm
Join us for the annual fireworks display at the
Public Park off New Street, Kilbarchan. Entry
free but donations most welcome.
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KURC Annual Charity Night -
ScotRocks!
Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm
7pm to 12 midnight
Don’t miss Kilmacolm Unofficial Running
Club’s charity SCOTROCKS night! Come on
and shake your thang to music from some of
Scotland’s most iconic bands such as Simple
Minds, Deacon Blue, Wet Wet Wet, Paulo Nutini
and more! Donations will go to Compassionate
Inverclyde. Tickets £10 - from The Cross Cafe
and KURC members from the start of October.

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Get Your Dancing
Shoes On
The OIR Dance Group meet on
a Monday at 1.30pm in the Clark
Memorial Hall, Largs. Dancing
consists of Ballroom, Sequence,
Old Time and Scottish.
All new members are made
welcome, so dust off your old dance
shoes and come along and join us,
come alone or bring a partner.
Contact: Bill Alexander 01475
522043 or Archie Adams 01475
649008.
Memories Café
Drop-in for a Chat, Tea and
Home-made Cake.
We provide a fun, relaxed and
helpful café providing advice on
support services available locally
and suggestions around ways to
stay active.
Our aim is to create a dementia
friendly environment.
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
Active Communities Hub
Quarry Street, Johnstone
Educate ~ Support ~ Engage
Blooms & Biccies
New gardening Chatty Cafe
Blooms & Biccies at Kilmacolm
Library now open. From keen
gardeners to absolute beginners –
all are welcome. Drop in any time
between 1pm - 3pm to share your
gardening tips, pick up some new
ideas or just for a chat. There will
be tea, biscuits and it’s totally free!!
Kilbarchan Habbies’
Annual Art Exhibition
Kilbarchan Habbies’ Art Group are holding their
annual art exhibition on Friday and Saturday the
18th and 19th of October. The exhibition will be
open each day from 10.30am until 5pm at The Guide Centre, Barn Green,
Kilbarchan.
Be sure to put these dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing
you there.
Nae Fireworks Night - dog friendly
event
Sunday 3rd November to Tuesday 5th November 5pm to Midnight
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Moor Road, Eaglesham G76 0QQ
Join the Whitelee Rangers at their firework free zone this bonfire weekend
and walk your dog in peace! Escape the fireworks with the dog and head
to Whitelee for our huge firework-free nights! Visitor centre re-opens 5pm
- 10pm (café closes 9pm). There will be a Ranger-led walk from 7pm on
Tues 5th. *Bring your torch.
These nights are drop-in events, and you can stay for as long as you feel you
need to. All events provided by the Whitelee Countryside Ranger Service
are FREE. Please consult the WCRS web page (www.eastrenfrewshire.
gov.uk/whitelee) for terms & conditions, maps and directions to event
meeting points or contact the rangers.
Please aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the published event start
time. https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/whitelee-events
SEA HAMES by Oceanallover in association with Feral
Saturday 19th October
Spree Festival I Free
12.30pm I Paisley
(Meeting Point: Cenotaph)
3pm I Lochwinnoch
(Meeting Point: McKillop Hall)
In 1984, two Clydesdale horses
jumped the gate of their field
and charged down to the beach
at Billia Croo on Orkney. Standing up on their hind hooves they danced
in the low mid-summer sun. Using this striking image as inspiration, the
rituals of horse, land and sea inspire the visual poetry of Sea Hames, its
choreography responding to the power and permanence of Scotland’s
natural heritage and folkloric identity.
Sea Hames is a celebration of Orkney’s Festival of the House, ancient
traditions of ploughing contests and arcane rural ritual. This innovative
multi-disciplinary performance fuses eclectic sonic composition, compelling
performance and intricate costume to explore the mythology and
iconography of the equine traditions of Scotland. Nominated for a Critics
Award For Theatre In Scotland 2018: Best Music and Sound.
Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.
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Gryffe Rotary
Events
Youth Events
Plans are being made for Gryffe
Valley Rotary to run several
competitions for young people,
including Young Chef, Youth
Speaks, Young Writer, and the
Primary School Quiz. Local
schools are being invited to take
part. Entries will through each of
the schools.
Dinner Speaker Meetings
Guests who are interested to
hear the speaker or find out about
Rotary are welcome at these
meetings on Wednesdays at 7pm
at the River Inn. Please email
gryffevalleyrotary@gmail.com
by Monday lunchtime to make
arrangements for attendance.
Curry Night in aid of End Polio
At Shafiq’s Shimla Cottage, Bridge
of Weir, Rotary will hold a Curry
Night on Thursday 24th October
with the proceeds to be donated to
the Rotary International End Polio
campaign which is successfully
spearheading the elimination of
this disease. Tickets (£18) can be
arranged from any member or by
email via gryffevalleyrotary@gmail.
com.
More information
Gryffe Valley Rotary has many
requests for help but is still always
interested to hear from individuals
or groups of opportunities to
support local projects financially or
through member’s efforts. Check
us out on our website (www.
gryffevalley.rotary1230.org), find
us on facebook, or look out for our
leaflet recently distributed to local
shops and public areas, all of which
will update you on the things we
do and the projects we undertake.
Contact us through the website, or
by speaking to a member, if you
think you would like to help or even
if you think you may like to join us.
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Classics at Castle
Semple Returns in
October
‘Classics at Castle Semple’ Car
show will return to the shores of
Lochwinnoch for its 9th year this
Sunday 20th October, with proceeds
going towards supporting St. Vincent’s
Hospice.
An essential for any car lover and a
fun day out for the whole family, the
event will run from 11am until 3pm, with special attractions, extremely rare models and
prizes to be won.
Chosen charity for the event, St. Vincent’s Hospice, is a specialist provider of palliative
and hospice care for people and families affected by life limiting conditions from all
across Renfrewshire.
Gaelic events in Paisley
Là Gàidhlig / Gaelic Learners’ Day
Wallneuk North Church halls, Abercorn Street, Paisley, PA3
4AB Saturday 26th October 10am – 4pm.
Language Classes at 4 levels (Recent Beginners, Lower and
Upper Intermediate, Advanced)
Cost £15 (ClannGàidhlig members £12) including sandwich
lunch
Gaelic Singing Workshop Seinn Òrain Gàidhlig
(No prior knowledge of Gaelic required) Saturday 9th November
9.30am – 1pm.
Church of the Holy Trinity and St. Barnabas, Back Sneddon
Street, Paisley PA3 2AB
Cost £10
PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
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news
Bridge of Weir Gala Day 2020
If Gala Day 2020 is to happen we need YOUR
help!
The Festival Committee is looking for help to organise the Gala Day
for 2020.
Please come along to the Committee meeting in the Cargill Hall on
Tuesday 8th October at 7.30pm and/or contact Paul on 01505 228625
for more details.
Olive Tree Scotland
Friday October 18th, Freeland Church, 7pm for 7.30pm
Talk by Philippa aoneua recently returned from Palestine and Israel
Olive Tree is a small voluntary group based in the West of Scotland. We
are not-for-profi t, non-sectarian and non-political. We aim to promote a
wider understanding of the situation in the Holy land today including Israel
- Palestine issues by buying, selling and telling. The Palestinian crafts we
buy help to provide employment and we donate any profit from our sales to
alleviate the deprivation suffered by many especially women and children
in the current situation.
Philippa Bonella who is from Edinburgh has had a varied career in the
charity sector and now works freelance as a consultant supporting
charities to improve what they do (mostly in the international development
and equalities fi elds). last year she spent 3 months as an Ecumenical
Accompanier in Israel Palestine. This programme was created in 2002 by
the World Council of Churches to provide a presence in Palestine and Israel
offering a protective presence, and witness to everyday lite. She was based
in a small village outside of Nablus and will tell of her experience. There
will be time from 7pm and after her
talk to browse and buy from the
Your Ward 11 Councillors
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
lovely Olive Tree goods. Also after
the talk there will be tea and coffee
with Middle Eastern pastries. Olive
Tree extend a warm welcome to all
to this interesting evening.
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.
Langbank Church
St James’s Handbell Ringers will
be visiting Langbank Church on
Sunday 27th October at 2.30pm.
They will bring a unique programme
of music, both entertaining and
informative. Tickets costing £5
will be available at the door on the
day.
Roads
I am sure most of you in Bridge of Weir will now have
noticed that the 30mph limit has been extended to just
past St. Mary’s church. This has been a long process but
I am just glad to see that this has now been finalised and
hopefully it will have the desired effect of slowing drivers
down upon exiting and entering Bridge of Weir.
BoW Gala Day 2020
I know many people were sad that there was no Gala Day in
Bridge of Weir this summer however organising a Gala Day is a big task so
if Gala Day 2020 is to happen, the Festival Committee need volunteers to
get involved and help out. The next Committee meeting is on Tuesday the
8th October at 7.30pm in the Cargill Hall. I would urge people to consider
going along to find out more about what is involved. After all, the more
people who help out, the more responsibility can be shared out and support
will be available for anyone who needs it. Hopefully we will see the Gala
Day back up and running next year.
Bishopton Cemetery
Following the removal of the boundary trees in Bishopton cemetery, I can
confirm that I am chasing the progress of the next stage of works which aims
to soften the look of the perimeter fence. As I have previously mentioned,
the trees were removed to increase capacity within the cemetery itself
however I think we can all agree that the way this was not handled in the
best way. After I raised my concerns during the summer months, I was
advised that the council would be planting a combination of shrubs and
climbers this autumn to soften the look of the fence line. Now that we are
well into autumn, I can confirm I am chasing this with the council to ensure
that this is carried out and the original feel of the cemetery is re-instated.
Langbank Village Survey
Langbank Community Council have prepared a survey for local residents
to complete. The survey will be distributed around the village with handy
post boxes placed in key locations, for ease of returning and the survey will
also be available to complete on-line. This is all with the aim of determining
what matters most to residents in Langbank, what are the main issues,
concerns and ambitions for the area. This is a great way to gauge the
opinion of local residents and direct some of the focus of the Community
Council for the coming months. They are looking for as many people in the
village to get involved as possible so I would encourage everyone who is
able, to get involved and have your say on what matters most to you.
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 - For details please check website: www.freelandchurch.org.uk
ST MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Johnstone 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: Regular Sunday morning services at 10.30am, for more
info check out our website: stmacharsranfurlychurch.org.uk and Facebook page.
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 PARISH CHURCH: Sunday Services: 9.45am Early Bird Service @ The
Cornerstone - Tea/Coffee followed by 45 minute service commencing at 10am. Sunday School
for children and easy access for those with mobility issues. 11.30am Morning Worship at
The Church (Erskine Ferry Road) Tea & Coffee following service. Please see our website
Bishoptonkirk.org.uk or Facebook page for further details as we have Family Services at the
beginning of each month which alternate between Church and Cornerstone. A warm welcome
awaits you and your family.

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October 2019
2nd BOW Guides
Coffee Morning
2nd Bridge of Weir Guides
Christmas Craft Coffee Morning
Saturday 2nd November from 10am
- 12.30pm
St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall,
Kilbarchan Road, Bridge of Weir.
Bridge of Weir
Lace Group
Bridge of Weir Lace Group meets
fortnightly on Tuesday mornings
(10am - 12noon) during the
winter months. If you’d like to
try lacemaking we can provide
materials & tuition. For further
details phone (01505) 613967.
BAE Systems Supports Development
Of Local Sporting Facilities
BAE Systems has donated £50,000 to the Bishopton Community
Development Trust to help fund and support local community initiatives.
The focus for the Development Trust is to develop community-wide sports
facilities at the Holmpark Playing Fields for tennis, football and rugby. The
Trust has already invested in upgrading facilities including new goal posts,
and equipment to maintain the grounds.
Bridge of Weir
SWI
On Thursday 3rd October we will be
tasting various wartime foods and
looking at recipes from 80 years
ago when our ‘rural’ began in the
village. We will be meeting at Old
Ranfurly Golf Club at 7.15pm. New
members and existing members
will be made very welcome.
Langbank Bridge Club
BAE Systems is in the process
of redeveloping the former Royal
Ordnance Factory site in Bishopton.
Dargavel Village is one of the
largest brownfield developments
in the UK, providing Bishopton
with new housing, community and
development facilities, improved
road and motorway linkage and
public amenity. The development
was recognised at a national level
recently having won the 2019 RTPI
award for excellence in planning
homes.
Wednesdays at 7.30pm
Langbank Community Centre, Middlepenny Road, Langbank
Our session started again on Wednesday 18th September and we are
very keen to welcome new members. At present we have members from
Langbank, Bishopton and Bridge of Weir. We are not a competitive club –
we have beginners and experienced players in our small group - but we do
enjoy friendly games of duplicate bridge every week.
If you have played before or would like to learn about this fascinating game
we can help you. For further information, please contact the Club President,
Jan Watson, on 01475 540603 or email watsonjan111@aol.com
The Bridge
12 weeks and counting to Christmas!! Please call into The Bridge to
see our selection of Christmas Cards, Wrapping Paper Gift Bags and Tags,
Money Wallets, Diaries and choice of colourful Notelets.
Upgrades - last month we installed new environmentally friendly lighting
and a CCTV system. The Bridge looks just as bright and welcoming and we
look forward to saving on energy costs.
Christmas Cards - As well as the usual relation cards, ‘Greetings from
Bridge of Weir Cards’ and Traidcraft cards we are selling four charity
Christmas cards commissioned by The Bridge - “Winter Sun” designed by
Alison Bannerman, local artist and trustee of The Bridge, “Winter Scottie”,
“Moonlit Sparkling Tree” and “Nativity Story”. Buying a pack of our charity
cards is a great way to support the work of The Bridge.
Our annual Calendar again is a must buy. The stunning photographs taken
by members of the Paisley Colour Photographic Club truly showcase our
village and surrounding area - a great gift for yourself, family and friends.
Use your local Post Office. Donald, Stuart and Alison will be delighted to
serve you. To avoid disappointment, please call in to check the last posting
dates for your overseas cards and parcels.
WE NEED YOUR HELP, more volunteers needed - please consider
volunteering in The Bridge once or twice an month. Please ask a volunteer
for more information.
The Bridge – Your Community Centre, Shop and Post Office
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Langbank Church of Scotland
Here at Langbank Church of Scotland we have been sponsoring three
children through the Christian charity Compassion UK - for a modest
donation each month, we support the education and well being of our three
chosen children: Javier in El Salvador; Desy in Kenya; and Gemechu in
Ethiopia. We write to each other regularly, and the children of our Sunday
Club use it to learn more about the challenges of living and growing up in
these countries.
Recently, Carrie Lasley gave the congregation an update about each of
the sponsored children - Carrie also received an award for her excellent
attendance at Sunday Club during 2018/2019. Carrie’s update was as
follows:
Hello everyone, we’ve had some news from all three of our Compassion UK
friends that we’d like to share. Thanks to your generosity not only can we
support the children with regular payments, we had some left over to send
them an extra gift for their Summer holidays.
Javier in El Salvador tells us he has been getting regular medical checks
from Doctor Dina at the Compassion Sunday School – he’s been told to
cut down on junk food and eat more healthily, and he’s getting medical
treatment for a tummy problem. Otherwise he’s in good health. We sent
him a small extra gift recently, which he used to buy rice, cereal, chicken,
milk, sugar, cooking oil, shampoo, and pasta.
He thanks us for our letter, and says that he and his family will be praying
for all the families in Langbank, that God always keeps us healthy. He asks
us to pray for his father that God watches over him while he works.
Meanwhile Desy in Kenya used our extra gift to buy clothes, rice, flour, and
tea, as well as special treats like body oil and some sweets! She tells us
that she and her family are doing very well, thanks us for our support, and
says that her family pray that we are all in good health.
You can see that being healthy is very important to the children we
support.
Letters from Ethiopia take much longer to reach us, so it was still early in
the year when Gemechu wrote to us. He’d just gone back to school after
Christmas, which he said is his favourite school holiday because it’s nice
and sunny then – not something we can usually say about Scotland.
Anyway, thank you for the amazing support you help us to give our three far
away friends – I’m sure you can tell how much it means to them.
Bishopton Community Centre
Gledstane Road, Bishopton PA7 5AU. Tel: 01505 863354
Monday
For full information and contact details please check our
website: www.bishoptoncommunitycentre.com
Ladies Badminton Class @ 10am
– 12noon
Bridge Class @ 1pm – 3pm
Yoga Class @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Tai Chi Class @ 3pm – 4pm
French Class @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Rainbows @ 6pm – 7pm
Brownies @ 6pm – 7.15pm
Guides @ 7.30pm – 10pm
Trefoil Guild (1st Monday in month)
@ 7.30 – 10pm
Tuesday
Toddlers @ 10am – 11.30am
Crochet Class @ 1pm – 3pm
Brownies @ 6.15pm – 7.30pm
Singing for Wellbeing @ 6pm –
7.15pm
Ladies Badminton Class @ 8pm –
10pm
Wednesday
Slimming World Class @ 8am –
11.30am
Toddlers @ 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Karate Class @ 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Bridge Club Class @ 7pm – 10pm
Yoga Class @ 8pm – 9pm
Thursday
Toddlers @ 10am – 11.30am
Dancing Class @ 3.30pm – 9pm
Friday
Friday Funtime @ 10am –
11.30am
French Class @ 2pm – 3pm
Clyde Judo Class @ 6pm – 8pm
Sunday
Karate Class @ 10.30am –
11.30am
Kettlebell Class @ 12noon – 1pm
Model Bus Federation Meeting
(Once a month) @ 1pm – 4pm
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Bishopton Annual Fireworks
Bishopton Scout Group will be holding their annual fireworks display on
Saturday 2nd November on Barrangary Road, in the Dargavel Development
site.
Gates will be open from 7pm onwards and the event will be fi nished by
9pm. There will be the usual tent with hot drinks and hot dogs etc.
Tickets will be sold around the village in the week or so leading up to the
event, and can also be purchased on the night at the gate.
Bridge of Weir Community Council
The September meeting of the Community Council was the fi nal one of our 4
year term in office. The Chair thanked all members for the work undertaken
on behalf of the village. He also thanked our Local Renfrewshire Councillors
and Community Police for the work they had carried out during the period
on our behalf.
A presentation was made to four long serving members who had announced
they will not be standing for re-election, Vice-Chair and Planning Convener
Tom Fulton, Minute Secretary Pat Allan, and members Helen Martin and
Sandra Lafferty. The chair thanked them for having volunteered to serve to
improve the village over many years.
The meeting was only to complete outstanding business prior to the arrival
of a new Community Council in October. Matters discussed included a
report by the Traffic Calming Convener, she had earlier in the summer been
informed that a contractor had been instructed to install new Traffic Calming
measures at the Kilmacolm entrance to the village, however no work has
taken place and she has had no response to emails sent to Renfrewshire
Council as to why.
We were informed that Scottish Power is to blame for the delay of the 30mph
speed limit to be extended at St Mary’s Church on Johnstone Road.
No progress has been made regarding a request for the Community Council
to support a project for the upgrading of the private pavement on Clevans
Road, we still await information from the owners.
We are waiting a response from a Council Official regarding the unsightly
condition of the open space site at the Lintwhite Main Street Junction.
The Community Council welcomed the new play equipment at Houston
Road Park and the repair to the wall at Gryffe Grove.
Tom Fulton
After a considerable number of years of voluntary service Bridge of Weir
Community Council’s Vice-Chairman and Convener of Planning Tom Fulton
announced he was standing down at the forthcoming election.
Chairman Sandy Clark thanked Tom for his support in his role as Vice-
Chair, however it was Tom’s role as Planning Convener where he excelled,
he guided the Community Council through the planning process lodging
numerous objections and comments to planning applications, responding
to Local Development Plan consultations, attended hearings at both
Renfrewshire Council Headquarters and with Scottish Parliament Reporters
during the appeals process.
Tom developed a professional working relationship for Bridge of Weir
Community Council with Renfrewshire Council Planners enabling us to get
the fullest information when required.
Members of the public who attended the Community Council with individual
Planning issues left the meeting at ease after Tom had given guidance as
to their concerns.
Tom played a major role in protecting a number of greenbelt sites from
development.
The Community Council wish Tom a well earned long and happy
retirement.

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Funding: Some village community councils have now
applied for £50k of funding from the Green Spaces, Parks
& Play Areas and Villages Investment Fund for such things
as an improvement to play park equipment in their park. If
you are a small group looking for funding then please let me
know. Filling in forms can be a bit daunting but there are
people who can help you apply to different funds. Engage
Renfrewshire was set up for purposes such as this and has
been a great help to the third sector.
Bins: If you are having difficulty getting the council to replace a damaged
wheelie bin or having the damaged wheelie bin removed then let me know
and I may be able to help. I recently collected 2 damaged ones and found
new homes for them after a small repair. Chasing the council to collect your
rubbish is frustratingly monotonous. The number of assisted bin uplifts that
are being missed is reaching an unprecedented amount. Council says that
this will improve when they go digital but the process seems to be dragging
on.
Langbank Survey: The Langbank Community Council survey forms will be
delivered shortly, perhaps even with this magazine. The feedback from the
community will help focus the LCC on what needs to be done in the village,
so please complete your form and drop it into one of the many collection
boxes around the village.
Healthcare: Official statistics show that there are now fewer beds in Scottish
hospitals than there were a decade ago, at a time when hospital admissions
are rising. In 2018-19 there were 13,105 available beds compared to over
1.2 million admissions. The SNP Government have been warned for years
about Scotland’s expanding and ageing population, and the impact that
would have on our NHS. On more of a local issue I understand that the
Bishopton GP practice is at near capacity and yet plans to start building the
new Health Centre are still some way off.
Roads: At last the new 30mph signs are going up close to St Marys Church
in Bridge of Weir on the A761. I hope that drivers will respect these and the
congregation of the church will feel a little safer when crossing the road.
Surgeries: Please note my surgery details:
• Langbank Parish Church Hall - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm)
• Bridge of Weir Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday of every month (6.30pm)
• Bishopton Community Library - 3rd Monday of every month (6.30pm)
For further information on any of the above, please contact me by phone
on 0300-300-1291 or by email to cllr.james.maclaren@renfrewshire.gov.
uk . Check out my Facebook page for more information and copies of my
community council reports etc. www.facebook.com/councillormaclaren
Working with you and improving our local area. Please feel free to contact
me with any of your concerns, and I am happy to meet with you at a mutually
convenient time.
Bishopton Art Group’s Christmas Art
and Crafts Fair
Saturday 16th November
2019 between 10am and 3pm
at Bishopton Community
Centre, Gledstane Road,
Bishopton, Bishopton Art
Group will host their annual
Christmas Art and Crafts
Fair. Local amateur artists
and crafts people will offer a
variety of products for sale
that will make ideal Christmas
presents. The venue has free parking and is a 5-minute walk from Bishopton
railway station.
Admission to the Christmas Art and Craft fair is free. Tea, coffee and some
great home baking will also be available during the event.
Looking for a Bargain?
Langbank Church is holding a Bric-a-Brac Sale on Saturday 5th October
from 10am – 12noon in the church halls.
There will be household items, jewellery, handbags, CDs, books, DVDs and
lots more items on sale, but no clothing.
Come along and bag yourself a bargain.
St Machar’s
Ranfurly Church
October 2019
Notices:
The Guild starts on Monday 7th
October at 7.30pm in St Machar’s
Hall. Hugh Kerr comes to speak
about Kayaking. Monday 21st
October Christine Kyle will come to
lead a ‘Taste and Try’ evening. The
Guild is open to men and women.
6th October Harvest and
Communion Service at 10.30am,
donations for Renfrewshire Food
Bank taken, service followed by
Talent Fair/sale of works in the hall
for church fundraising.
6th October at 7pm Joint Evening
Communion Service at Freeland
Church
Friday 11th October at 2pm - The Link Seated Service in the Session Room
– a short service followed by tea/coffee. For more information or transport
contact Dennis Taylor, 01505 612417.
Friday 25th October 12noon - 2pm - The Terrace Lunch, everyone
welcome.
Regular services Sundays at 10.30 am, check our Facebook page or
website www.stmacharsranfurlychurch.org.uk for more info. Everyone
welcome.
Who among you is wise?
As I write this mid-September and as you read this at the beginning of
October we’re still not clear if, how and when Brexit will happen. I will steer
clear of sharing my opinion on the matter itself, but I’m sure most of us can
unite in the desire that our political leaders would be wise.
We need and want leaders who are wise, rather than just clever, cunning,
skilled, knowledgeable, passionate, articulate and so on. These are useful
and necessary skills and attributes for a politician, but without wisdom can
be used to harm, damage and divide our nation.
But what is wisdom? Who is wise? The Bible places great stock on
‘wisdom’; it is seen as something that comes from God and can be found
both through general reflection on life and through specific revelation from
God. The book of Proverbs is full of such reflections – a lot of it makes
sense even today, 2500 years after these were put to paper. For example,
Proverbs 16 verse 18 says: ‘Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit
before a fall.’ This is where we get our ‘pride comes before a fall’ from.
The apostle James writes in his letter (3:13-18): ‘Who is wise and
understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds
done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbour bitter envy
and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual,
demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you fi nd
disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven
is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy
and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap
a harvest of righteousness.’
Well there is something to aspire to! Wisdom is not just needed by and
for politicians, but by each one of us, to be applied to our daily living,
speaking, working, parenting and so on. The way to find wisdom is to begin
by admitting we don’t know it all and then search for greater understanding.
This requires humility rather than pride. Happy searching!
Rev Hanneke Marshall
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Transport: The No 1/1A bus will commence on the 30th
September from Quarry Drive /Finlaystone Road between
10am and 4pm. I am aware of how important this service
is to folks in upper Kilmacolm. Thanks are due to Elaine
Provan (Inverclyde Roads), Kenny Hutton (SPT) and James
Easdale (McGills Buses) for their expertise in solving the
problem that caused cessation of what is a lifeline service.
I have an assurance that the Scottish Water sewage works
will fi nish in Finlaystone Road by the 29th.
Planning: Gladman are going to the Court of Session to challenge the
Reporter’s decision to refuse the Carsemeadow Planning Application in
Quarriers village. The Planetreeyetts application public hearing will be in
October and the appeal to the Reporter by Gladman with regards our refusal
of housing at North Dennistoun is expected any day now. No news on the
West of Quarry Drive site, which was planning officers original preferred
site for some 70 houses within the village. We now have no preferred site
and will robustly defend the green belt.
The Haven: I attended the 30th anniversary of the Haven, a refuge outside
the village for young men suffering from addiction. The folks at the Haven do
a wonderful job and have had some 900 addicts pass through their healing
process, built on abstinence and faith. There have been many successes
with young men returned to make a useful contribution to society.
RBS Service: Constituents are rather concerned about the RBS bus. Bill
Drummond reports that when the driver is ill there is no replacement and
the bus does not run. The current driver provides a good service but I shall
seek assurances that the service is permanent.
Garden Waste: From March 2020 we are introducing a charge of £30 per
brown bin. This is designed to raise £289k per annum. Over the next two
years we are having to make £7m in savings and shed 58 jobs.
Policing: We receive on a monthly basis recorded crime in the village. The
average is 14 crimes per month with a significant number being related to
motor vehicles. We have excellent community policing and they can be
often seen on patrol by foot, bike or van.
Schools: St Columba’s have excelled in the Highers with 26 fifth year
pupils attaining 5 As. This is the highest figure I can remember and is a
credit to staff, pupils and parents. Many parents of children at St Columba’s
save hard to send their offspring to the school. They feel that the financial
sacrifi ce is worth it.
Knapps Bonfire & Fireworks:
The Bonfi re and Fireworks will take place at Knapps, courtesy of Lord
Mclay on Saturday 2nd November. Doors open 4.30pm, Bonfire lit sharp
6pm. Great traditional village event adults £5 youngsters £2. Greenock
and Paisley displays cancelled last year, with us, the show must go on.
Surgeries: My surgeries are 7th 5.30pm to 6.30pm St Mary’s Episcopal
Port Glasgow and the 19th 10am to 11am Cargill. I can be contacted at:
david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk and 01475 741969 712975 and 07766
992294.
Your Ward 1 Councillors
David Wilson, Stephen McCabe,
Christopher Curley | Advice
Surgeries: http://www.inverclyde.
gov.uk/meetings/councillors/
Community Council
Visitors are welcome at these
monthly meetings.
KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS: Last
Tuesday at 7.30pm, Kilmacolm
Cargill Centre
(NB: No meetings: July or Dec) |
www.kilmacolmcc.co.uk
Community Halls to Let
Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel:
873994
Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Tel:
07584 359007
Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel:
873059
Puppet
Workshop
Saturday 26th October
from 10am – 3.30pm
St Fillan’s Church,
Moss Road, Kilmacolm
Age group: Primary 1- Primary 7
Pre-registration required
More information? Contact Angela
on 07541315843 or by email: ang_
blair@yahoo.co.uk
Please bring a packed lunch; drinks
will be provided.
Kilmacolm Civic Trust
Autumn Talk
Thursday 10th October 2019
The Topic is: “Why SCOTLAND’S
ARCHIVES MATTER”
Location: Kilmacolm Community Centre
(Room 204/205)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Speaker:
John Pelan, Director of the
Scottish Council on Archives, will give an illustrated talk on how
Scotland’s Archives not only provide the bedrock of society, but offer an
incredible source of material for use in a wide range of situations and
environments. They tell our stories, enrich our lives, connect us with the
past and give us a sense of identity.
All Welcome: Members of the Civic Trust, and all non-members who are
interested in hearing the talk, are very welcome to attend. Wine/soft drinks
will be available on arrival.
Ladies’
Fellowship at
Grace Church,
Kilmacolm
Invitation to our October meetings,
alternate Tuesdays at 2.15pm in
the Guide Hut, Woodrow Avenue,
Kilmacolm, PA13 4QF
Tuesday 1st October –
Rev John Sharp
Tuesday 15th October –
Heather
Morrison
“Christianity @ Work”
Tuesday 29th October –
Mary Dempster “N.O.D.A.” (No One
Dies Alone)
All ladies welcome”
Churches in Kilmacolm & Quarriers
Robert McMahon
Eleanor and family would like to
say thank you for all the kindness
and support afforded to them on the
sad death of Robert. At his request
his ashes have been interred with
his Dad, Maurice, in Kilmacolm
Cemetery.
Kilmacolm Bridge
Club
Cargill Community Centre,
Kilmacolm at 7pm
New members welcome. For further
information, please contact the
Club Secretary, Sheena Clayton,
on 01505 873802.
KILMACOLM OLD KIRK: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291). www.kilmacolmoldkirk.
org.uk. Minister Rev. Dr. Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). Morning worship: Sundays at
11am. 6th October - Celebration of Holy Communion. Sòlas Drop In Bereavement Drop In
is held in Kidston Hall on the 2nd Thursday each month at 2pm. Outlook on the 1st & 3rd
Thursdays at 2pm.
ST COLUMBA CHURCH OF SCOTLAND: (Charity no. SC007992) Morning Worship Sundays
at 11am. All welcome. Coffee/tea served in the hall after the service.
GRACE CHURCH KILMACOLM: in association with Downavale Free Church of Scotland
(Charity No: SCO38274) - Sunday Service at 10.30am in Kilmacolm Guide Hut, Woodrow
Avenue, PA13 4QF - all welcome.
ST COLM’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Smithy Brae Kilmacolm. Rev. Vincent Byrne. Family mass
Sundays 10am with children’s liturgy, followed by tea and coffee. Eucharistic service Thursdays
11am. Rosary Tuesdays 6.30pm. Prayer group meets Thursdays 7.30pm. Further information
and contact details www.stcolmsparish.co.uk. All welcome.
BUDDHIST MEETINGS: Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Call Margaret on 01505 871343.
ST FILLAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Moss Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4DL. Service of
Eucharist on Sundays at 11.30am except the fi rst Sunday of the month at 11.30am is the
Service of Matins: Wednesday 10.30am Holy Communion: On last Sunday of the month
6pm (Said) Evensong: St Fillan’s Church is a Member of the Anglican Communion and All
are Welcome to join us: Clergy: The Revd Heller Gonzalez (01505-2961); Pastoral Assistant
Maureen Russell (01505-872905). Find us on www.heartlandsec/org/KLM/index.html
MOUNT ZION CHURCH: Rev. Andy Lunn BSc, (01475 791282) Mount Zion Church, Law View
Road, Quarriers Village, PA11 3FD. Sunday Worship: 10.30am, Bible Study and Prayer
Meetings: Wednesday at 7pm and Friday at 10 am. Please come and invite others: all
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St Columba Church
The recent Fashion Show held in our church hall raised £1282 for Marie
Curie and £545 for our Fabric Fund. The Fundraising Team would like to
thank all who attended and helped in any way to raise such a significant
sum.
On Sunday 29th September - Dr Callum Henderson spoke about the
work of Comfort International and brought samples of honey produced by
the Nduba Community Bee-hive Project in Rwanda, a project set up by
donations from our members.
Sacrament of Holy Communion will take place on Sunday 6th October at
11am.
Edith Forrest and her sister Marion Robertson will begin an 8-week, Bibleinformed
course entitled ‘Christianity: A Practical Guide.’ Topics covered
include fear/worry; integrity; the battlefield of the mind; the power of the
mouth, and many more.
Each evening begins with a 25minute DVD followed by discussion and a
time of fellowship. The course begins on Thursday 3rd October at 7pm in
the Large Hall.
Kilmacolm Dramatic
Society
Rehearsals are continuing apace for
Kilmacolm Dramatic Society’s production of
The Wizard of Oz – for many years a great
favourite with young and old alike.
The play, directed by Heather Morrison,
includes several songs and the cast are
thoroughly enjoying learning and singing
them. We’re delighted to have six children
taking part in our production and they’re all
looking forward to performing on stage in
the Kidston Hall.
The Wizard of Oz will be in the Kidston Hall on 21st, 22nd and 23rd
November, with a matinee on the Saturday afternoon, in addition to the
three evening shows.
Following the success our 2018 Quiz, we’re having another Quiz Night at
Strathgryffe Tennis Club on the evening of 30th November. Tickets are just
£5 each and include light snacks. If you’d like to come along, or would
like information about The Wizard of Oz, contact Claire Fraser on claire.
fraser@scotech.ltd.uk or Rosie Thirde on rosiethirde33@gmail.com or visit
our website -kilmacolmdramaticsociety.co.uk/
Guide Hut to Hire
A great venue with easy access
near to the village centre. Main
hall, additional reburbished kitchen
facilities and outdoor area... Perfect
for children’s parties, weekly classes
and one off special occasions.
Anyone wanting to hire the Guide
Hut please contact Julie on 07967
371595 or e: guidehutbooking@
gmail.com.
Focus on Paisley
Street Pastors
Saturday 12th October at 7pm in
Freeland Church
Come and hear all about the Pastors
what they do in Paisley. When we
are all in bed asleep the Pastors
are on the street speaking to and
helping those in need. All welcome.
Meal supplied.
Kilmacolm
Village Art Class
Our eleventh year is going to be
quite an exciting one, we hope, with
some changes afoot and our new
tutor. Class meets during Winter/
Spring months on Friday mornings
in Kilmacolm Village Centre. For the
last number of years class has been
full, however this year we do have
a vacancy, so if you’re interested,
please get in touch. Contact: Ruth
Lamont, Sec. Tel. 01505 872368/
07867 860874.
Kilmacolm Old Kirk:
Positive Thinking
The past is history, the future is mystery,
NOW is a gift, which is why we call it the
PRESENT! The only thing in your life you can
control is your thoughts, the only thought you
have power over is the present one. Learn
how to think positively, and thus CONTROL
your life. Email: avril.forbes2015@outlook.
com or text 07463 570464.
October 2019
Old Kirk News
The minister, Rev Dr. Peter McEnhill left to take up his new charge after the
service on September 22nd. The Rev Gary Noonan, minister of Houston
and Killellan, has been appointed Interim Moderator and a locum will be
appointed in due course.
‘OUTLOOK’ is a social community group, formulated for friendship and
fellowship. It is led by the Community Issues team of Kilmacolm Old Kirk.
The group meets In Kidston Hall, 2pm - 4pm. Everyone is most welcome.
OUTLOOK Programme for October:
3rd October Gentle KEEP FIT – with Grace
Plus: Sensory Impairment Inverclyde
17th October Ms. Jenn Stewart
- Dreamflight Children’s Charity
QUIZ NIGHT
25th October Quiz Night, Kidston Hall, 7.30pm.
Teams of 8. £2 per head. All welcome.
If you have, or could form, a team and would like to take part, contact Mary
Leishman on 07801 981611. It is a fun and very sociable night.
MOVIE NIGHT
31st October Jersey Boys. 7pm for 7.30pm. The Old Kirk
Free entry and the offer of a glass of wine. Donation if desired to support
the creation of a Pilgrim Pathway in Kilmacolm.
SOCIAL MEDIA In addition to the website - kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk,
you can follow the Old Kirk on Facebook at Kilmacolm Old
Kirk@kilmacolmold, and Twitter and Instagram @kilmacolmold
Local
Surgeries
Every 4th
Monday the local
neighbourhood
officer, will hold a
surgery in the Community
Centre between 10.30am
- 11.30am.
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Parks: Since Renfrewshire Council’s Budget earlier this
year crucial Green Spaces funding has been available to
community groups in Renfrewshire who want to work with
the Council to regenerate local green spaces such as public
parks. I am therefore delighted that in the recent round of
awards Kilbarchan Community Council has been awarded
£75,000 for the upgrade of Kilbarchan Public Park, and
the Howwood Public Park Committee has been awarded
£50,000 for the upgrade of Howwood Public Park.
Flooding: Over the whole of our three villages, in Lochwinnoch, Howwood,
and Kilbarchan, there have been episodes of flooding in recent months due
largely to blocked gullies. I have therefore tabled a motion for the next Full
Council meeting calling on a review of the current cleaning programme,
as it simply is not delivering on the quality of environmental safety which
my constituents deserve. In my next column I will update readers on the
progress of the motion which I hope wins wide support from all sides in the
Chamber.
Funding: After a sustained campaign I am delighted that Renfrewshire
Council has cleaned up the fabric of Lochwinnoch War Memorial and also
re-embossed the names on the Memorial, I would like to thank many village
residents for their support to me in lobbying the Council on this sensitive
matter. I am also pleased to inform my Lochwinnoch constituents that
Castle Semple Visitor Centre is to receive significant investment of £38,000
from Renfrewshire Council both to upgrade the café and car park, and also
to fi nance a new oral history project.
Greenbelt: On a less positive note I was the only ward Councillor to move
an amendment against the re-zoning of Burnfoot Road in Lochwinnoch from
Greenbelt to Housing Land Supply at the last meeting of the Housing and
Planning Board. I am resolutely for public safety and against inappropriate
large scale development on flood plain areas when there are many suitable
brown fi eld sites available. The Local Development Plan now goes to
Holyrood for approval but I am not finished fighting yet on this issue.
Surgeries: My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday
of the month in the Steeple Hall at 7:30pm, and my advice surgery in
Howwood is on the 4th Wednesday of the month in Howwood Village Hall at
6:30pm, then at Lochwinnoch also on the 4th Wednesday of the month in
the McKillop at 7:30pm, excluding
Your Ward 9 Councillors
Andy Doig, Derek Bibby, Bill
Binks, Emma Rodden | Advice
Surgeries: http://www.
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Community Council
Visitors are welcome at these
monthly meetings.
Howwood: Village Hall: 2nd Tues at
7.30pm. | www.howwood.com/
community-council.php
Kilbarchan: Steeple Hall: monthly
at 7.30pm. | www.kilbarchan.
info/community_council.html
Lochwinnoch: Bowling Club: 1st
Tues at 7.30pm
Community Halls to Let
Kilbarchan, Guide Centre. Tel:
702758.
Kilbarchan, Old Library Centre. Tel:
706070
July and December. But I am also
always available to constituents
who can call me on 07534 148224,
tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8,
facebook me on Independent Voice/
Ward9JohnstoneAndVillages,
or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@
renfrewshire.gov.uk
Pre-Christmas
Craft Fair
Saturday 9th November 12am to
4pm in the McKillop Hall
Lochwinnoch Arts Festival
Outreach
Over 30 Local Crafters
Crafts include Knitting, Felting,
Prints, Jewellery, Cards, Pottery,
Glass work, Textiles, Plaques etc.
Free entry, tea and coffee
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Howwood Parish
Church: Messy
Church
Our next Messy Church is on
Saturday 5th October from 3pm -
5pm. Come along and enjoy crafts,
music, stories and a family meal.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult. This is a free event. We
look forward to welcoming you.
Liz and Morag are now going for
1000 people through the
course!
Morag and Liz beside
the AED in Lochwinnoch
Update Dementia
friendly
Lochwinnoch
Next Bring a Cushion Film
Friday 25th October 2pm for next
film ‘Singing in the Rain’ Contact
Ann 07761 114567 for booking.
AGM and ordinary meeting set for
2th October 7.30pm at the United
Free Church Hall.
Would you know
what to do in an Emergency?
♥ Every week in Scotland, 70 people
suffer cardiac arrest.
♥ More than 3500 people per year in Scotland are treated by the
Ambulance Service following a cardiac arrest.
♥ Only one in 20 people will survive.
♥ Without resuscitation, cardiac arrest is always fatal
♥ But, performing CPR could double that person’s chance of survival
Heartstart courses are free of charge and it only takes two hours to learn
the skills which may someday save a life:
♥ CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
♥ Heart Attack
♥ Recovery position
♥ Choking
♥ Serious bleeding
To learn the simple skills that save lives, contact Morag Thow on 07868
752814 to book onto one of our courses in 2019:
Wednesday 30th October 1pm - 3pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge
Wednesday 27th November 7pm - 9pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge
We will be having more courses starting in September watch this space!
If you have a group in the Lochwinnoch/Howwood area that would like a
Heart Start Course Liz and Morag are pleased to come to your group to
deliver the course.
Kilbarchan National Women’s Register
The group has 3 meetings in October. The Diamond Anniversary of
NWR is in 2020 and each group in the country will compile 2 pages of
an Anniversary scrapbook, which will eventually be placed in the women’s
library archive in London. The Kilbarchan group will be doing our pages
at our first meeting in October. Thereafter, our country theme for 2019 is
Poland, and for the 3rd meeting we shall discuss the music of the 60’s and
compare how music and society have changed. For further information
please telephone 348627 or visit the website: www.nwr.org.uk
Churches in Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie
KILBARCHAN PARISH CHURCH: Services continue at 11am each Sunday, conducted by
Rev Stephen Smith with the Sacrament of Holy Communion being celebrated on Sunday
27th October at 11am in the church and 2pm in the small hall. All welcome. The crèche and
Junior Church meet each week from 10.45am in the halls. Refreshments are served in the hall
after each service. On Wednesday mornings at 10.30am there is a short service of Midweek
Fellowship and coffee in the small hall.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH: Minister Rev May Bell. Sunday Service and Sunday
School. 10am each Sunday. Prayer meeting held at 3 Bowfi eld Way, Howwood, 7.30pm
on Tuesdays.
LOCHWINNOCH PARISH CHURCH: Mary Jane Bird. Sunday 11am: Morning Worship and
Sunday School. All welcome.
CALDER UNITED FREE CHURCH: (Church Street, Lochwinnoch) Sunday: 11am Morning
worship with Sunday School and Crèche. 6.30pm Evening Fellowship group, 7.30pm ABC’s
Teen group. Wed 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, Lochlip Rd. All services commence 7.30pm.
ELDERSLIE KIRK: Sunday service every week at 11am. Reverend G. Gray Fletcher is now
with us. All welcome. Weekly meetings:- Monday Club every week from 12noon - 2.30pm.
Light lunch and a varied activity programme. Midweek Fellowship will meet every Wed from
10.30am for Tea/Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

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Kilbarchan Parish
Church Drama
Group
Rehearsals will begin in August for
the group’s November production
“Agatha Crusty and the Murder
Mystery Dinner”, 21st - 23rd
November.
‘A Taste of Africa’
Presented by Lochwinnoch
International Aid in collaboration
with Lochwinnoch Arts festival.
An evening of music with HESU
Saturday, November 16th
7.30pm for 8pm
Lochwinnoch Bowling Club
Hesu translates to ‘Spirit’ or
‘essence of music’ from Ewegbe;
spoken in parts of West Africa. The
band formed in 2005 as the first
resident band of Pan African Arts
Scotland and recorded an album
after their name sake. Hesu create
a flexible repertoire of fusion music
comprising a rich blend of traditional
and contemporary African, Scottish
and Irish music with a hint of jazz
and calypso.
Admission £8/£5
Bookings & queries to: Lesley@
scottkhan.net; 01505 842589.
Lochwinnoch Arts
Festival & The
Paisley Spree
Sunday 20th October - Nae
Plans: Adam Sutherland &
Hamish Napier in McKillop,
Lochwinnoch
Doors 7pm (Start 7.30pm). Tickets:
£8 / £5 concession (Tickets on line
and at ticket outlets in Lochwinnoch)
All ages.
Kilbarchan
Habbies’ Annual
Art Exhibition
2019
Friday 18th & Saturday 19th
October from 10.30am until 5pm
at The Guide Centre, Barn Green,
Kilbarchan.
You will find a large selection of
paintings to suit all tastes and
prices, in a variety of mediums
and sizes. A painting is something
unique to give as a special gift, or
just to give yourself pleasure for
years to come !
As always, we have our tearoom
providing delicious, home baked
cakes and scones and a welcome
cup of tea or coffee. There will also
be a tombola with fantastic prizes
to be won, and also a raffle for a
dramatic painting by Ken Rose
which has been valued at £100 by
a reputable art organisation.
Be sure to put these dates on
your calendar. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Cuppa at the
Kirk-Kilbarchan
Parish Church
Annual Fall Ball Charity Ceilidh
This new get-together begins on
Monday 7th October in the hall
from 1.30pm - 3pm. All welcome
to come along and enjoy a “cuppa”
and chat.
Community Coffee
Shop
First Friday monthly
Howwood Parish Church
from 10am - 12noon
“In the community, for the
community”
Adults £2 | Children free.
All welcome.
Saturday 9th November 8pm - 12midnight
McKillop Hall Lochwinnoch
Featuring Alastair McCulloch the Coila Band has developed into one of
the leading traditional groups in Scotland and is in constant demand at
home and abroad. From performances at international music festivals such
as Celtic Connections and The Shetland Folk Festival to Hollywood film
premières.
Proceeds Students World Challenge and Lochwinnoch International Aid
Entry by ticket only £8.50pp - Bar, Buffet & Raffle. Tickets @ Now and Then
and Café Cucina Minucci at the Junction
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Meetings held every third Tuesday
of the months from September to
March in Howwood Village Hall at
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Tuesday 15th October
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Nov. Jan and Feb.
Anyone wanting to come along to
join our meetings is very welcome.
Longest serving paperboy
Lochwinnoch SWI
The October meeting of
Lochwinnoch SWI is on the 18th at
7.30pm in the McKillop Hall
Sue Selwin is coming to show
and give a talk on her collection of
Kimono. Having heard Sue on this
subject before I can assure you all it
will be a very interesting, colourful
and informative evening.
We look forward to welcoming
members and friends, Tea, coffee,
and cake will be on offer!
For further info contact Elma at
843193 or email richmond32@
tiscali.co.uk
We’re sad to be saying goodbye to one of the longest serving members of
our delivery team.
Ronnie has been delivering 1350 magazines to Lochwinnoch since our
December issue back in 2009, and helped with the Boys Brigade to deliver
before that from December 2007 until Ronnie took over.
A huge thanks to all his hard work from the team here in the Advertizer
office!
Parks: I am pleased to report that there are ongoing
discussions between Renfrewshire Council and the
community in Kilbarchan and Howwood, in regard
to improvements in the local parks. These proposed
improvements to the infrastructure and play equipment are
as a result of a £250,000 investment to five parks, which as
part of the previous administration I helped to deliver.
In Kilbarchan drainage and path repairs were undertaken in
July, with further work around the toddler play area due to
take place following local consultation. Similar work in Howwood Park is
planned with drainage and path repair work, and a new fence.
Transport: The Transport Scotland Bill published by the Scottish
Government proposes changes to the powers available to local transport
authorities to enable them to provide and regulate bus services. These
include allowing councils to consider providing local bus services, bus
service improvement partnerships, local service franchises, and information
relating to services. As a bus user I have long argued for local control and
regulation of services.
Since deregulation in 1986, rural bus services in particular have seen a
slow and continuous decline, and have been starved of investment. 74%
of all public transport journeys across Scotland are made by bus, compared
to 19% by rail, however investment in the rail network is twenty times that
for bus services, and this needs to change. These proposals are currently
being considered by the Scottish Parliament, and I will urge that these
options and changes be confirmed.
Contacting the Council: I have received a number of complaints from
constituents who have been experiencing difficulty in communicating with
Renfrewshire Council. Contact with the council’s customer service section
has over recent months, been exceptionally high, largely as a result of
problems with the new arrangements for bin collections. In addressing
this issue the council needs to recognise that despite the development of
social media and digital communication platforms, a significant number of
people wish to speak to someone directly, and delays and inability to do so
is a source of frustration, Resources to improve this situation need to be
provided, and I will monitor this over the coming months.
Community Councils: Finally the newly elected community councils will
be meeting over the coming weeks. Many thanks to all those members in
Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch and Johnstone who have served on
their respective councils over the last 4 years, and have worked hard to
improve their communities. For those who are remaining or joining, I look
forward to working with you in the future.
Surgeries: My advice surgeries are on the first Saturday of every month
at 9am in the McKillop Institute, 10am in Howwood Village Hall,11am in
the Steeple Hall and 12.30pm in Johnstone Town Hall. Meantime please
contact me anytime at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 0300
300 1274 or 07534 156007.
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Renfrewshire’s
Newest Baby Class
Becoming a new parent is an
amazing and special time which
brings with it so many positive
experiences and emotions. But
Contact: Pamela 07743 156738 or
it can also be a time fraught with
email bknitting@hotmail.co.uk.
worry and stress. Often the stress
associated with parenthood gets in the way of simply enjoying spending
time with your baby. Renfrewshire’s newest baby class, Baby Mindful, aims
to address that.
Baby Mindful classes are unique, peaceful, slow-paced classes very
different to anything else out there. They follow a seven-step approach:
move, play, stretch, feel, breathe, believe, relax which takes both parent
and baby gently into a state of relaxation. Many parents say that their
babies sleep much better after a session (and so do the adults)! Each step
is beneficial for both parent and baby and helps to encourage baby’s social,
cognitive, emotional, communicative and physical development while also
allowing a wonderful, peaceful space for parent and baby to connect and
enjoy being with each other. Parents leave a class with practical techniques
to deal with their own stress levels, which can be used throughout their
parenthood journey.
Classes are currently available for babies of 0-6 months but watch this
space for further classes coming soon: 6-12 months, 12-18 months and
pregnancy. One to one sessions are also available.
Baby Mindful, Lochwinnoch Bowling Club
Saturdays, 10am - £5 (first session free)
Places are limited so please contact Pamela to book on 07789 742879 or
pamela.jane1981@gmail.com
Kilbarchan Parish
Church Tots’ Club
Continues on Mondays from
9.15am - 11.30am in the hall. The
cost remains at £1 per adult and
there are lots of toys for the small
children to enjoy. The club will be
open during the school holiday
week. The Hallowe’en Party will
be held on Monday 28th at 9.45am
when the tots will show off their
costumes.
TEA and THERAPY afternoon
In aid of
LOCHWINNOCH INTERNATIONAL AID (LIA)
Saturday 12th October 1pm - 4pm
29 Gates Road Lochwinnoch PA12 4HF
On offer:
Knitting Bee
Meets fortnightly on a Tuesday
from 7pm to 9pm at Knit Knax, 37
High Street Johnstone, also weekly
Thursday from 2pm to 4pm.
Gryffe Scottish
Dancing Club
Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm at
the Kilbarchan Guide Centre
Come along and have fun whilst
enjoying good company, music and
exercise. Whether experienced or
a new dancer, all welcome Tuition
is given for beginners, but we don’t
go overboard and it is a very relaxed
atmosphere.
For further information just phone
Les Lambert at 01505 704398.
Therapeutic Massage Physiotherapy
Headache and Migraine assessment Reiki Refl exology
by qualified therapists, members of LIA.
This time we are supporting ‘Freedom from Torture’.
Payments by donation please. You can either book a specifi c therapy
or just turn up on the day and chat over a cuppa and see which slots are
available. Bookings & queries to: Lesley@scottkhan.net; 01505 842589

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H.O.S.T. THE CARRICK CENTRE,
HOUSTON
(HOUSTON OLD SCHOOL TRUST)
Monday to Friday, Gryffe Manor
Out of School 01505 615438.
Dance West Scotland enquires@
dancewestscotland.co.uk
Coffee Shop: - Mon - Fri 9am -
4.30pm Sat: 9am - 2.30pm Coffee
Shop/Centre 01505 229597
MONDAY
Yoga (Weekly) @ 1pm Mary
Laidlaw 01505 229112
WRYF @ 7.30pm (14th)
DWS (own room)
Diaporama @ 7.30pm (14th R2)
Sewing Group (Weekly) @ 10am -
12noon (R4)
SWI Handiwifes @ 7.30pm (21st)
Houston Show @ 7.30pm 28th
TUESDAY
Paint Pot Tots (Weekly) @ 10am
Dawn Campbell 07789 262 350
DWS (own room)
Yoga (Weekly) @ 7pm M/s
Lawson 01505 613690
Cricketfi eld Res. Assoc @ 7pm
(1st&15th)
Councillor Surgery - Allison
Dowling @ 12noon (16th)
WRADS @ 7.30pm (8th)
WEDNESDAY
Gryffe Melody Makers @ 7pm (3rd
/17th)
Community Council @ 7.30pm
(16th)
Gryffe Camera Club (Weekly) @
7.30pm
DWS (Weekly) MH @ 3.30am -
7pm
Baby Class (MOO MUSIC)
(Weekly) @ 10am
CARRICK NIGHTS
Winter Concert Series
THURSDAY
Gryffe Quilting Group @ 1pm -
3pm (18th @ 10am)
Primary Colours (Weekly) @
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Crafty Friends @ 7.30pm (3rd &
17th)
Folk Club (Weekly) @ 8am –
11am davegmellor@gmail.com
07523 129122
Move It Or Lose It (Weekly) @
10.30am – 11.30am
Councillor Surgery - Audrey Doig
(24th) @ 7.15pm
DWS @ 4pm
FRIDAY
Yoga (Weekly) @ 10.30am M/s
Lawson 01505 613690
DWS (Weekly) MH @ 3.15pm -
7pm
WRYF @ 7pm (4th)
Gavin Newlands M.P. Surgery
TBA
SATURDAY
DWS (Weekly ) MH + R2 @ 9am
- 5pm
CARRICK NIGHTS @ 6pm (26th)
Councillors Surgery - Jim
Sheridan @ 11.30am – 12noon
(5th)
SUNDAY
Baptist Church (Weekly) @ 11am
and 6pm
Saturday 26th October at 8pm
Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston
The Season continues with a concert featuring Vocalise comprising
Daniela Hathaway (Soprano) Mark Hathaway (Baritone) Paulina
Livingstone (Cello) and Stephen Adam (Piano)
They perform a wide variety of music, from Mozart to Gershwin, from
Argentinian tangos to Flanders and Swann in venues throughout
Scotland.
Booking Essential. Tickets for a Single Concert Adult - £12 Child/Student
- £5.
To request more information and tickets please call 01505 229 597 or
email: thecarrickcentre@gmail.com
Grateful thanks to Enterprise Music Scotland for financial assistance.
A Portable Defib Unit is available at the West Halls (Church) on Main Street
Booking enquiries to: Bill Haddow 01505 690693
Stewart Scally 01505 674277 Barry Walker 01505 614039
thecarrickcentre@gmail.com or hostbookings@outlook.com or The Coffee Shop
October 2019
Schools: The current administration in Renfrewshire
Council places a very high premium on education,
therefore, I think it is very welcome news indeed that
Houston Primary is getting a new nursery building next to
the primary school which is being funded by the Scottish
Government. This will expand the nursery places available
to Houston residents and the plans are online, so I would
encourage everyone to look at these signifi cant new
improvements.
Charging Points: The challenge of climate change is all around us in the
media and it certainly seems as if we will all need to change our consumer
behaviour to ensure our planet survives. Part of this is about using less
carbon fuels so, as a long time advocate of electric cars, I am pleased to
announce that the electric vehicle charging point for Houston should be in
place before Christmas.
Halloween Festival: I have very fond memories as a wee girl going
door to door ‘guising’, as we called it then, during Halloween which is
fast approaching. Renfrewshire Council via its Events Team is putting a
fantastic Halloween Festival on this year for the weekend of Friday 25th
Oct/Sat 26th October in Paisley, and I would urge all families in my ward to
take advantage of what is on offer.
This year’s festival will be the biggest and best yet as the whole town centre
will be transformed into a sinister outdoor circus with street theatre and
death-defying aerial performers taking over the streets. On the Saturday
evening, come and see the spectacular carnival-style Dark Circus parade
with more than 300 performers, led by a sinister Svengali ringleader
and choreographed by internationally acclaimed outdoor performance
specialists Cirque Bijou. See magnificent floats, giant puppets, voodoo
acrobats, ferocious fire performers and curious creatures all parading along
to thrilling live music.
Surgeries: My advice surgery in Brookfield is on the 2nd Thursday of
the month at 6:30pm in Brookfield Village Hall, and my advice surgery in
Houston is on the 4th Thursday of the month in the Carrick Centre, Houston,
at 7.15pm, excluding July and Christmas. But I am also always available to
constituents who can call me on 07768 130935, or e-mail me at cllr.audrey.
doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Gardening Club Success
Some of our Church youngsters are members of Houston Primary School
Gardening Club. They achieved much success recently with their entries
of fruit and vegetables in the Bridge of Weir Horticultural Society Flower
Show. Well done to everyone involved.
A date for your diary: Saturday 30th November Bearsden Fiddlers - Details
to follow.
Guild
On the 1st October Crossreach (Church of Scotland Social Care)
“JOIN UP THE DOTS”. The next meeting will be on the. 15th October when
the Rev.Barbara Ann Sweetin will give us The Good, The Bad and The
Ugly. Martin Cassidy will be our speaker on October 29th and he will talk to
us about “Being a Male Midwife.”
Foodbank Continuing Needs
After the tremendous response at the Harvest Thanksgiving, uplifted by
the Foodbank van, the generous congregation at Houston & Killellan Kirk
are not resting on their laurels but continuing to support Renfrewshire
Foodbank www.renfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk every Sunday with a tin at
a time. Every other Monday, and sometimes weekly, a large car load is
delivered to Paisley. Those who operate the centre advise that donations
are not held very long in the centre and that the greatest current needs
are for tinned potatoes, tins of meat, tins of fish e.g. Tuna or pilchards, tins
of fruit, custard, rice pudding, diluting juice, cartons of juice (not chilled),
shampoo, bars of soap, toilet paper (ideally in packs of two or four), shower
gel, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes. There is a particular urgent
need for men’s toiletries.
The people who operate the centre continually express their gratitude to
those attending Houston & Killellan Kirk for their generous support. The
supporters are not just those attending Services, but those using the
Halls, including the Yoga Class, who meet in the Killellan Halls on Monday
mornings.
Your Ward 10 Councillors
Audrey Doig, Scott Kerr, Alison
Jean Dowling, James Sheridan
Advice Surgeries: http://www.
renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors
Community Council
Visitors are welcome at these
monthly meetings.
BROOKFIELD: Brookfield Village
Hall: 2nd Thursday at 7.30pm
February, April, June, August, October
and December.
HOUSTON: Carrick Centre: 3rd
Wednesday at 7.30pm | houstoncommcouncil@yahoo.co.uk
Community Halls to Let
Brookfield, Village Hall. Tel:
335562
Houston, Carrick Centre. Tel:
690693 / 614039 / 674277
Houston, Compass Centre. Tel:
Gillian Peters - 07879 407574 or
01505 613759.
Linwood Masonic Hall. Tel: 07825
222944
Houston and Killellan Kirk
Kirk Young
Singers Group
The young folk in Houston & Killellan
Kirk have the exciting opportunity
to develop their singing skills under
the leadership of the talented Laura
McKee. They don’t need to have
the X Factor initially, but who knows
where it will lead. This is open to
all Primary and Secondary school
children, meeting in the Kirk on
Thursdays (except school holidays)
7pm – 8 pm. There are no fees – so
kids, why not come and give it a try?
No prior booking required – so just
turn up! Follow the Kirk’s Facebook
for updates.
“We Will Remember Them”
Remembrance Sunday is, of
course, the nearest Sunday to
11th November. So this year’s
Remembrance Day Service
will be held at Houston &
Killellan Kirk on Sunday 10th
November commencing at
10.45 am. As is the tradition, a
retiring collection will be taken
at this Service, to be divided
evenly between Erskine Home
and SSAFA. The Service will be followed by a short service and the laying
of wreaths at the village War Memorial.
Kirk’s Chosen Charities
In addition to supporting the Renfrewshire Foodbank, members of Houston
& Killellan Kirk congregation and their friends, through Retiral Offerings,
support a number of chosen charities. On Remembrance Sunday the
offerings are split between Erskine Home and SSAFA, while at Communions,
Easter and Christmas the collections are divided between the baby milk
project in Mwandi, St Vincent’s Hospice and Riverbrae Additional Support
Needs (ASN) School.
Erskine provides support to Armed Forces veterans of all ages in Scotland,
through care homes and a Veterans’ Village, including an Activity Centre,
and is currently constructing 24 Single Living Apartments.
SSAFA is the UK’s oldest national tri-service charity, existing for over
130 years to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst Armed Forces
veterans and their families, in order to support their independence and
dignity.
St Vincent’s Hospice will be known to many as providing in-patient care
to those with life limiting conditions, but also a day care service offering
emotional and other support. About 70% of the running costs have to be
achieved through fundraising. Riverbrae ASN School is based in Linwood,
providing an appropriate learning environment for nursery, primary and
secondary pupils with individual special needs. With many of the pupils
requiring a sensory curriculum, the school needs additional fi nancial
support through fundraising.
The Mwandi Baby Milk Project has been supported for a number of years
by sending funds through the Kirk’s Missionary Partners based in Zambia.
The money is used to purchase baby milk for children where mothers are
unable to provide this. The Retiral Offerings from the three Communion
Services on 6th October will go to St Vincent’s, Riverbrae and Mwandi.
Churches in Houston ...
HOUSTON AND KILLELLAN KIRK: All Services will be led by the Rev.Gary Noonan unless
otherwise stated. Sunday 6th October. Communion, Morning Service - 11am, Afternoon
Service - 2pm, Evening Service - 6.45pm. Sunday 13th - Morning Worship - 11am Rev.
Fraser Aitken. Sunday 20th - Morning Worship - 11am - Sacrament of Baptism and Missionary
Partners visit. Sunday 27th - Morning Worship - 11am. You can fi nd out more about us at
www.houstonkillellankirk.org
ST FILLAN’S, Main St, Houston: Sun Masses: Vigil (Sat) 5pm, 9.30am & 11am. Weekday
Masses: Mon - Sat 9.30am. Rosary: Tue, Thurs & Sat 9.10am. Exposition: Mon, Wed & Fri
9.05am. Confessions: Sat 10am - 10.30am and after Vigil Mass. Baptism: By arrangement.
Parish Priest:- Rev. Paul Brady. Assistant Priest:- Rev. Chima Kingsley Opara. Pastoral
Assistant: Sr. Mary Frances Collett, RNDM (Tel 01505 613514). Address: ‘Abbotsfi eld’,
St. Fillan’s, Main St, Houston, PA6 7EL. T. 01505 612046. E. StFillan@rcdop.org.uk www.
stfi llan.org.uk
HOUSTON BAPTIST CHURCH at Carrick Centre: 11am Family services with SS for children
5 - 12; Crèche provided; 6pm service; Mid-week Home Bible Study; For more information
contact; Rev. D. Snelson 01505 612722.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Village Hall, Main Street, Houston PA6 7EL. Rev Geoff Austin
(Interim Pastor) Family Service at 10.30am, Creche available. Communion service first Sunday
of the month. Tel 01505 610862. www.houston.nazarene.org.uk

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October 2019
St Fillan’s Houston Walking Group
25 years ago we set out to walk the West Highland Way as part of a
fundraising event for SCIAF. We have been walking ever since! We feel
this is worth celebrating. If you walk with the group or ever have done,
please join us at the River Inn, Crosslee on 9th November 2019 for a hot
buffet, drinks chat and reminiscences. Price of evening is £20. If you would
like to join us, please contact molly.mcgavigan@btinternet.com (07711
540299) or Geraldine on 01505 614299.
Brookfield News
ANNUAL SYLLABUS
Residents should look out for a copy of the new Annual Syllabus which
will be delivered soon. This publication contains useful village information,
contact details of village clubs & organisations and a diary of events over
the next year. Keep it handy!
BROOKFIELD SWI
The regular fortnightly meetings of Brookfield SWI recommence in the
Village Hall on TUESDAY 8th OCTOBER from 10am - 12noon. The
speaker at the fi rst session will be Valerie Reilly who will give a talk about
seaside holidays - ‘Just a Bucket & Spade’. New and existing members
most welcome.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM
THURSDAY 24th OCTOBER at 7.30pm. All welcome.
CHILDREN’S HALLOWE’EN PARTY
Our annual children’s Hallowe’en Party will take place on SATURDAY 26th
OCTOBER from 3pm - 5pm. Entertainment will be provided by The Song
& Dance Factory. Tickets (£5) are available by emailing: brookfieldvpa@
gmail.com stating names and ages of children. Please note that the
deadline for ticket requests is Monday 21st October.
BROOKFIELD VILLAGE TRUST AGM
MONDAY 4th NOVEMBER at 8pm.
Facebook: brookfi eldvillage.org Twitter: @BrookfieldVPA
e-mail: brookfieldvpa@gmail.com
French
Conversation
Our French conversation groups
are still going strong. We meet in
the Fox and Hounds in Houston on
Wednesdays 9.30am till 12noon
and alternate Tuesday from 2pm -
4pm.
If you want to join us just come
along. Details phone/text 07463
570464 or email avril.forbes2015@
outlook.com We look forward to
welcoming you.
Houston
and Killellan
Agricultural
Society
The Annual Quiz will be held
on Friday 29th November in
J.G.Fleming Bowling Club,
Houston. Tickets £5 to include a
light supper. For more information
contact Isabelle Stuart issistuart@
gmail.com
Houston &
Crosslee SWI
We continue our 90th year with
an afternoon visit to Dalgarven
Mill - Museum of Country Life &
Costume, Kilwinning on October
9th. In November we welcome
Margaret Linnie who will talk to us
about Quarriers.
Please come and join us, everyone
will be made very welcome. We
meet in the
Compass Centre, South Street,
Houston on the second Wednesday
of each month at 7.30pm. If you
wish further information please
contact, Arlene MacKay on 07932
459994.
Crafty Friends
Crafty hobbies is what we do
Come and join our crafty crew
Come and learn some crafty
makes
Followed by some tea and cakes
(or biscuits)
We are a group of ladies who enjoy
making things. No experience
necessary. We just have a chat
and do a bit of sewing/knitting/cross
stitch or anything you like. We
meet the first and third Thursday in
the month. Please come and join
us. Contact Lorna Cairns - 01505
612844. Shirley White - 01505
610721
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PET
news
Fireworks Phobias
Many pets find Bonfire night a very frightening, stressful experience.
Signs of anxiety and fear can include:
• Cowering or hiding • Trying to run away or escape
• Passing urine or faeces in the house • Dogs barking
• Restlessness e.g. Pacing and panting
There are many products designed to help pets cope with scary
situations, including diffusers which release calming pheromones, oral products to reduce anxiety and in some
severe cases mild sedatives may be useful.
There are a number of things you can do to help
your pet cope.
Before the fireworks begin:
• Walk dogs before it gets dark. Keep cats
indoors.
• Feed your pet. A high carbohydrate meal may
help make dogs sleepy and calmer.
• Ensure the house and garden are secure. A
very frightened animal may try to escape.
• Settle your pet down. Animals will cope better
if they are in safe, familiar surroundings.
• Provide a safe hiding place for your pet.
Cats will often prefer to hide in an elevated
position.
• Turn on the TV or radio to provide some
background noise and close the curtains.
During the fireworks:
• Keep your pet indoors.
• Don’t leave your pet alone during the
fi reworks.
• Never punish your pet for expressions of fear.
• Try not to reward fearful behaviour by providing
excessive attention. However, if your pet
comes to you for reassurance provide comfort
by stroking gently and calmly.
• It may help to keep your pet busy e.g. With
games or training exercises.
After the fireworks:
It may be benefi cial to visit a behaviourist for a
desensitisation program. This type of programme
takes several weeks to months and can be very
benefi cial in dealing with noise phobias, which
helps with fi reworks fears as well as many other
day to day noisy events such as vacuum cleaners
or loud traffic.
Contact Petvets on 01505 800366 to arrange
an appointment with our qualified behaviourist
Catherine Henderson.
Has your pet gone missing?
We can put a post out on Facebook for you
- no charge! Contact us at
info@advertizer.co.uk or call 01505 613340
Medical Detection Dogs
Local Animal
Charities
Scottish SPCA
0141 882 1688 |
www.scottishspca.org
Dogs Trust Glasgow
0141 773 5130 |
www.dogstrust.org.uk
Cats Protection
0141 779 3341 |
www.cats.org.uk
Johnstone Cat Rescue
01505 337321
Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue
01505 502415 |
www.hessilhead.org.uk
The Underheugh Ark Rescue
www.underheugharkrescue.co.uk
Give a Dog a Bone
www.giveadogabone.net
Harvey’s Army Scotland
harveysarmy.com
Equine Rescue and Education
SCIO
www.equinerescueandeducation.
co.uk
facebook.com/eraescio
Lamont Farm
www.lamontfarm.org.uk
DOGS SAVING LIVES
Medical Detection Dogs Charity
Founded in 2008, the Medical Detection Dogs Charity works
with the powerful scenting ability of dogs to help detect
disease or assist with managing life-threatening medical
conditions.
The charity has 2 arms Bio Detection Dogs and Medical
Alert Assistance Dogs.
Our Bio Detection Dogs are trained to detect the minute
odours associated with many cancers and other diseases.
This pioneering work could help scientists and medics
develop faster, cheaper, non-invasive methods of diagnosis
(for example an electronic nose).
This could impact upon thousands of lives.
Working in conjunction with oncologists, scientists and NHS Trusts, we are continuing studies into
colorectal and prostate cancers. In addition, we are exploring the dogs ability to detect a number
of other cancers and diseases including: Parkinson’s, malaria, bacteria and animal cancers. These
dogs detect only from urine/sweat samples or a skin swab with No Human Contact.
A detecting service is not yet available to the public.
Our Medical Alert Assistance Dogs are trained to identify minute odour changes emitted prior to an
emergency and alert the person to take preventative
action. Our dogs are currently working for people
Milly
with:
• Type 1 diabetes
• Addison disease
• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)
• Severe nut allergies
And for all this we receive no government funding.
We rely totally on your donations.
By assisting people with their conditions, our dogs
help reduce paramedic call outs and hospital
admissions; giving their families greater confidence
and independence, enabling them to lead a full and
happy life.
Scotland’s 1st Medical Alert Assistance Dog “Milly”
has been placed with a client in Kilbarchan.
If you would like more information please visit www.
medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk or alternatively to book
a presentation please call direct on 01296 655888.

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October 2019
Guide Dogs for
the Blind
The West Renfrewshire fundraising
team recently visited Johnstone
History Museum, located within the
Morrison’s Johnstone store, as part
of the open doors weekend. The
store continually support Guide
Dogs for the Blind with donations
from the life size dog and counter
top collection boxes and are well
on their way to naming a second
guide dog puppy. Their fi rst guide
dog puppy MOJO visited the store
where staff got to meet him.
To raise funds for “Kilbarchan Name A Puppy”,
Kilbarchan Vets are doing a sponsored Litter pick
in and around the village on Sunday 13th October
(date to be confirmed) and Bobbins are offering
Afternoon Tea on Sunday 27th October. Please
support these fantastic events and help raise
vital funds.
Thanks to all for their ongoing support.
Flu vaccinations Quarryside Practice,
Johnstone
A message from Quarryside Practice Johnstone to our patients
Autumn is always associated with the annual flu vaccination campaign
and throughout the country GP surgeries will be contacting patients and
arranging flu clinics
Quarryside practice in Johnstone is taking this opportunity to invite its
patients to attend a drop in flu vaccination clinic on
Tuesday 8th October between 8.30am and 12noon
and Saturday 12th October between 9am and 12noon
No appointment needed, just call in on the day.
The flu vaccination is recommended to all our patients over 65 and who are
in the at risk categories which include:
• Diabetics
• Patients who have had a stroke/ TIA
• COPD
• Asthma and on a preventer inhaler
• Patients with heart disease
• Patients with low immunity
• Patients who are pregnant
• People who are unpaid carers and have advised us.
• People who work as carers in a professional capacity will
have vaccinations arranged by their employers.
Flu can be an unpleasant virus or anyone, but for patients in the above
categories it can be life threatening. The NHS recommends patients with
these conditions arrange to get vaccinated to reduce the likelihood of
serious effect from the flu.
We will also be welcoming Active Communities and Renfrewshire Carers
to these clinics to advise patients of their services and how they can help
patients.
If patients (of any surgery) have any questions about the flu vaccine please
check https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/
flu-vaccine
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Gryffe High School
UK Parliament Visit
Gryffe High News
Gryffe Media Team make the news at Sky Academy
SCHOOL news
The Media Team had a great afternoon making the news at Sky Academy
Skills Studio in Livingston in September. All 16 pupils worked very hard
taking on their various roles as presenters, editors, experts, reporters or
working with cameras. Have a look at the news report that they produced
as they learned about the value of good teamwork when working under
pressure. Well done to all of the pupils! Https://youtu.be/fefQJ8rGs6A
UK Parliament Trip
Mrs Jardine reports
that the Modern
Studies and History
pupils had an
amazing day in
London. They left
school at 10pm
on Thursday 5th
September and
dropped off at the Horse Guards Parade. They walked up the Mall
to Trafalgar Square and had a quick stop for breakfast. They met Lord
Melvyn Bragg who was kind enough to stop for a picture. The pupils
then went on to have a tour of Parliament and take part in a workshop.
After lunch it was time for a visit to the Imperial War Museum where
all pupils visited the Holocaust section. All 43 pupils were amazing.
They answered lots of questions, asked some of their own and were
incredibly respectful in the museum - all on very little sleep! We are very
proud of them and loved the day. What a week to visit Westminster.
St Anthony’s School
St. Anthony’s having been previous winners of the UKLA Literacy School of
the Year Award are excited to announce they have been asked to be judges
at this years UKLA Book Awards. They will judge the non-fi ction section
aimed at 3 - 14 year olds. Submissions were received in June, whittled
down to a long list by September and by March will become a shortlist that
will produce a winner to be announced in Oxford in June 2020.
The UKLA Book Awards seek to celebrate children’s books in order to
encourage teachers to increase their professional and personal knowledge
of recently published high quality children’s books. It promotes the place of
books for young people in all educational settings from nursery through to
key stage 4. Selection committees and teacher judges are asked to look,
first and foremost, for well-written, engaging ‘reads’ and, where appropriate,
outstanding illustration and design. The unique UKLA Book Awards are the
only awards to be judged entirely by teachers who are looking for texts that
can “enhance all aspects of literacy learning”. The process ensures they
are able to share the books with their classes and discover what genuinely
works with young readers in each of the three age categories and so their
judgements are soundly based on pupil response. The fact that the teacher
judges reflect on their students’ responses to the books gives these Awards
huge credibility and trust so that schools know the books will be in turn
loved by their own pupils. The awards are equally valuable for parents
looking to support the school environment and further encourage a love of
reading at home.’
Mrs McBurnie and the whole school community are delighted to be a part
of such a unique award, taking the opportunity to celebrate the love of
reading.
Houston Toddlers
We have had very busy month, lots of new children, mummies, grans and
carers, hopefully enjoying the fun we have on a Thursday morning in the
West Halls, Main Street, Houston. There is a wide selection of toys and
games (we are currently looking for suggestions for new toys and activities).
On Thursday 30th October (Halloween) there will be lots of Halloween
crafts. Hopefully the little ones will come with their Halloween costumes
on and maybe the older ones will too. It would be appreciated if you would
bring your own cup (preferably with a lid) and a cup for the little ones.
Everybody welcome we meet at 9.30am until 11.30am, come along and
join us.
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Lochwinnoch Baby &
Toddlers
McKillop Hall
9.45am - 11.30am
£2/family fee incl tea &
children’s snacks.
Kilmacolm Playgroup
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm
9.30am - 11.30am
Howwood Baby &
Toddler Group
Howwood Parish Church
10am - 12noon
Kilbarchan Parish
Church Tots’ Club
Kilbarchan Parish
Church Hall
9.15am - 11.30am
E V E R Y TU E S D A Y
Kilbarchan Tots
Kilbarchan Scout Hall
10am-12noon
£2 contribution. Tea, coffee
& biscuits.
Bridge of Weir
Toddlers
Cargill Hall, Lintwhite
Cres, BoW
9.30am - 11.30am
Kilmacolm Playgroup
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm
9.30am - 11.30am
Howwood Playgroup
Howwood Church Hall
9.45am - 11.35am
REGULAR GROUPS
E V E R Y WE D N E S D A Y
Kilmacolm Toddlers
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm
10am - 11.30am
For children from birth to
3 years.
Lochwinnoch Baby &
Toddlers
McKillop Hall
9.45am - 11.30am
£2/family fee incl tea and
children’s snacks.
Howwood Playgroup
Howwood Church Hall
9.45am - 11.35am
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Houston Toddlers
Church Hall, Main Street,
Houston
9.30am - 11.30am
Kilmacolm Playgroup
St Columba Church Hall,
Kilmacolm
9.30am - 11.30am
Howwood Playgroup
Howwood Church Hall
9.45am - 11.35am
E V E R Y FR I D A Y
Langbank Playgroup
Langbank Village Hall
9.45am - 11.45am
For 2.5 - 5yr olds. Contact:
Lisa McFadden 07940
313094.
Langbank Under 3’s
Church Hall, Langbank
10am - 11.45am
For children from birth to
3 years
Baby and Toddler
Group
Elderslie Kirk, Main Rd,
Elderslie
9.30am - 11.30am
£2 includes children’s
snack and tea/coffee. Lots
of different toys to play with.
All welcome.
Community Bookbug
Sessions
Livingstone Hall at
St Columba’s Junior
School, Knockbuckle
Road, Kilmacolm
9.30 - 10am
1ST & 3R D FR I D A Y
Renfrewshire
Inverclyde Twins Club
McKillop Hall,
Lochwinnoch
1pm -2.30pm
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Kilmacolm Playgroup
Its been lovely returning to
Playgroup and welcoming all our
new children who have settled
well. Our first week back saw us
looking at our numbers topic, the
children enjoyed tracing numbers
in shaving foam in our sensory play
section. Pirates made a return to
Playgroup and we enjoyed lots of
fun crafts, digging for buried gold
coins and finding precious jewels
in ice. A week of the classic story
of The Gingerbread Man was
enjoyed by the children, having their very own bakery, lots of messy fun
with fl our, ginger and mixing bowls. We decorated our own gingerbread
biscuits as a treat for the parents too. Lots of fun and learning through
play.
Playgroup is open to all children
from 2 years 4months and
operates on a Monday, Tuesday
& Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am.
Spaces available, please email
playgroupmembership@gmail.
com for further information.
Are you a new parent, or new to our
village or surrounding villages, our
baby & toddler group is open as a
drop in session every Wednesday
morning from 10am - 11.30am.
Pop in for a hot drink and cake
while your child enjoys a play, a
healthy snack is also provided for
children. A great chance to meet new friends and find out all about our
fabulous group. Open to all parents, carers and grandparents.
We are looking for a volunteer to help at toddlers on a weekly basis,
welcoming our group, helping complete paperwork and generally making
sure the group runs smoothly. If you can help please email us at the
address above.
For more information on any of our groups have a look at our new website
on www.kilmacolm-playgroup.com or find us on our Facebook for latest
information.
St Benedict’s Exam Results
SQA Exam Success
October 2019
St Benedict’s High school has been celebrating very positive SQA results,
across a number of measures, this year. Outstanding results in S4 saw
45% of the year group achieving 5 or more National 5 awards while in S5,
19% of pupils achieved 5 or more Highers - an 11% point increase from
2017.
St Benedict’s head teacher, Alan Taylor, said: “Our young people, with the
encouragement and support of teachers and parents, worked incredibly
hard over the session to achieve these fantastic results. We’re delighted for
them. We know how much effort our pupils have put in and it is extremely
rewarding that so many have achieved such excellent results and will now
go on to the next stage of their learning journey with confidence that they
can achieve all they want to. However, academic success is only part of
the story. The school’s strong ethos and wider strengths ensure all pupils
leave equipped to take their place in the world of work and able to deal with
all of the challenges they will encounter.”
St Columba’s School
The Summer months are typically quieter for most, but not at St Columba’s.
Over the Summer we were delighted to learn of a number of achievements
for pupils both on, and off, the sports field. The start of the new term has
brought with it news of elite rugby training for a select few of our talented
athletes as well as the Extended Project Qualification for three ambitious
senior pupils.
The Extended Project Qualification
or EPQ is an English and Welsh
qualification held in high regard by
many universities. It allows each
pupil who undertakes it to embark on
a self-directed project. Currently St
Columba’s School is one of the only
schools in Scotland who offer this
qualification where pupils are required
to produce a 5,000 word dissertation
or a physical outcome such as a design, artefact or performance on a topic
of their choice following 90 hours of research and taught skills. They are also
required to present their topic to an audience of non-subject specialists.
As part of the research pupils were given an induction and passes to
Glasgow University library. Along with this, pupils were taught referencing
systems, planning, research and critical thinking skills.
Topics this year included the relevance of economist Adam Smith in the
present fi nancial climate, 1970s Cuban economic theory and the impact of
drinks targeted at children on milk teeth.
The qualifi cation is considered excellent preparation for university. It also
helps guide wider reading and distinguishes candidates in their UCAS
application. Many English universities lower their grade offer if an EPQ is
achieved to a high standard.
This is St Columba’s first year of entry
and an excellent start to this blossoming
programme.
Meanwhile, a number of our rugby players
were selected to train with Scottish Rugby
Union’s Glasgow & the West Fosroc
performance Rugby Academy.
Congratulations to Angus R (SVI), Aidan H
(SVI), Fraser C (SV), Ben S (SIV) and Finlay
M (SIV) who represented the school in the
U18, U17 and U16 age groups respectively.
Selection for the Academy saw the boys
participate in a tailored weekly training
programme at the National Rugby Centre
in Motherwell and take part in a series of
fixtures around the country against their
counterparts in Caledonia, Edinburgh and Lothian & the Borders. Ben S
being selected to Captain the U16 team at all 4 games.
The fixtures provided a great opportunity for the boys to experience a
more intensified, competitive environment and an opportunity to promote
themselves for selection into SRU Academy and Age Grade Programmes.
The boys rose to the challenge with great results:-
Ben S and Finlay M have been selected for the Glasgow Warriors U16
Squad as well as the Glasgow & the West U16 Performance Development
Programme.
Angus R has been selected for the Glasgow & the West U18 Performance
Development Programme.
Aidan H and Fraser C have been selected to train with the Glasgow & the
West U18 and U17 Long Term Development Programme.
Congratulations to all of these pupils for their success and achievements!
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Messy play on the way for every
nursery in Renfrewshire
St. Fillan’s Primary School
Skills Development Academy –
‘BUDS’ Afternoons:
After a long and relaxing Summer
holiday, we have all settled well
into a new school session and our
Primary one children already feel at
home and part of our family! Their
Primary seven Buddies have been
keen to support them as they settle
into their new school routines.
This session, we are keen to ensure
that our children develop skills for
learning, life and work progressively across the school from Primary one
to seven.
We have planned afternoons which focus on skills development through a
variety of interesting and varied learning contexts including coding, health
and well being and fi nancial education.
Our children have been super excited and enthusiastic to participate in
these afternoon sessions which are based on enhancing our children’s
understanding of our school aims.
Already, Primary one have taken part in a ‘Construction Workshop’ and we
hope to share further news of our progress as the session continues.
House Captains & Leadership:
Our new House Captains and
Vice Captains have been elected
to serve their ‘House Family’
within one of the four houses in
our school.
They have publicly taken their
pledge to commit to upholding our
school vision, aims and values
and leading by example by their
words, actions and behaviour.
During our fi rst ‘Meet the Teacher’ event, they performed their duties well by
welcoming our families and visitors and organising consultations with our
parents and carers around the launch of our ‘Curriculum Rationale’ and our
‘Nurturing Schools’ work around transition and change.
We wish them well in their journey to drive forward school improvement!
Three of our Primary seven children
were successful at interview to
facilitate our ‘Credit Union’ in
partnership with the Johnstone Credit
Union and one of our Parent helpers.
They have been keen to encourage
their peers to save their pennies for a
rainy day and we wish them well with
their mission!
We look forward to the new school
year ahead and to sharing our progress with you.
Brand-new mud kitchens designed to inspire imagination and creativity
through messy play are on their way to every council nursery in Renfrewshire
thanks to an inspiring volunteer.
Renfrewshire Council’s Senior
Warden Gail Scoular came up with
the idea to provide the kitchens and
fundraised in her own time to ensure
there was no cost to the thirty-four
nurseries, with the council’s Unpaid
Work Team carrying out the work to
create them.
Made from recycled pallets, they
provide an immersive, multi-sensory experience for children to get their
hands dirty making mud pies and soil smoothies while interacting with their
peers.
The kitchens aim to encourage little green fingers to fl ourish by helping
children discover the benefits of outdoor play and encourages them to use
their imaginations to create culinary inventions.
The young children will see the benefits of working together and fi nd
enjoyment in the great outdoors, ensuring they appreciate their local
environment which is a key tie with Renfrewshire’s Team Up to Clean Up
campaign.
Donations were made by UNITE, GMB Union and enva which facilitated the
purchase of tools for use in the mud kitchens.
For more information on the Team Up to Clean Up campaign, visit www.
renfrewshire.gov.uk/teamuptocleanup.
Kilbarchan Community Nursery
All the children have now settled back into the familiar routines and have
been planning what they would like to learn. In the outside area, the
children have been interested in making their own pirate ship, complete
with sails, flag and cannons. The children worked well together using the
community blocks and one of the boys said ‘‘we need a cannon to shoot
the other pirate ship, that’s on the pirate film I saw at grandpa’s house, it
was Blackbeard.”
As part of our improvement plan we are developing a link with a local care
home. This project is beneficial to both children and the older adults as the
children develop confidence as well as respect and understanding for older
adults. While they were there, they created
playdough models and played threading
games.
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Bridge of Weir Primary
October 2019
Written by the P5b News Team; Alexander, Rhys, Daisy, Anya and Lewis
This month we’ve seen new lessons and new teachers. However, what’s most important is….
the new pupils. The P1s have been settling in well with the help of their P7 buddies. James
from P1 says his buddy, Jack Cook, has been very nice and they’re enjoying playing together.
We’ve been enjoying lots of the new additions to the school programme including events,
lessons, and sport clubs. In addition to this, we’re getting branches over our classroom with
owls representing different achievements. Well done to P3/4 who got the first ever owl in the
school.
In other news, the P7s are very excited for the responsibilities which come with being the
oldest pupils in the school. Sofi a and Andrea from P7 said they can’t wait for the opportunities.
When interviewed, Amy said she’s loving being House Captain and Connie told us she loves
the buddy system. It’s a great privilege for us that all the P7s are now learning how to play
the guitar.
We also had success at Bridge of Weir’s
annual Horticultural Society’s show!
Anya from P5b won the prize for the best
exhibit in the children’s show – she made
a miniature garden showing an alien
crash-landing on a farm. We also had
great success with the huge pumpkins
and broad beans grown in our very own
allotments. We will now be using these for cooking.
And fi nally, we are proud of the efforts of all the pupils, parents, and teachers who took part in
the Paisley 10k and Fun Run. It was a great event and raised money for Erskine Hospital and
our school funds.
Houston Primary School
Welcome Back
The pupils from Houston Primary School have returned after the summer holidays and
have clearly grown over the past six weeks. We welcome our new Nursery and Primary 1
pupils and also very many other pupils who have joined us in other stages of the school.
We also welcome Mrs Campbell back from her secondment and Miss Tait to our staff
team.
We look forward to a fun fi lled year of learning for all of our pupils.
Scottish Maths Week 30th September - 6th October
This is a our third year of promoting maths as part
of Scottish Maths Week. The aim is to give pupils
the opportunity to experience the benefits, joy and
beauty of maths in exciting new ways during this
week, whilst making links to real life experiences.
This year we will be making posters and writing
stories with a mathematical theme.
Gardening Club
Our school gardening club has resumed and they
have already harvested a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Our inter-generational
club, picked juicy black currants and then made them into delicious jelly.
Diabetes Care Award
Mr & Mrs Moore were so impressed with the level of
diabetes care their son Dylan was receiving that they
nominated our support staff team to receive a Good
Diabetes Care in School Award. Mrs McPherson
was delighted to receive the award and especially
proud of the dedicated support team who provide a
high level of care throughout the school day to very
many pupils.
Duchal
Nursery
School
It feels like we are really in
the swing of the new term
at Duchal with all of our
new children settling so well
and already feel like well
established members of our
Duchal family.
Our rainforest theme is proving to be very popular and
children have been making tribal necklaces to add to their
animal and insect art work. We have also been busy with
some STEM experiments with physics, chemistry and maths
all playing a prominent role in our day.
As a specialist pre school nursery our teachers are dedicated
to giving the children the best start in life and preparing them
for their school years. With an experienced team of staff our
children really do benefit with low pupil to staff ratio and our
separate rooms allowing quiet study areas, away from the
hustle and bustle of our busy creative areas.
We have been outside in our garden and the park whatever
the weather, learning from everything around us.
We are always happy for families to come and visit the
Nursery at any time so please contact us on 01505 874358
to arrange a convenient date, if you would like to see our
facilities. Also visit our website at: www.duchal.com and our
Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest news.
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SPORT
news
Lochwinnoch Athlete Leon Drynan
(16) Named In GB Team Park+Pipe
Squad 19/20
The official line up for the GB Teams snowboard squad
for 2019/20 was recently announced, and we are
delighted to note that local athlete Leon Drynan (16)
from Lochwinnoch has made the grade.
Leon has only been snowboarding for around 5 years,
so to be selected to the squad is a great achievement.
This is not the fi rst time Leon has been selected to
represent his country though.
In February he was out in Sarajevo at the European Youth Olympics
competing in both Big Air and Slopestyle disciplines. He said ‘the experience
was amazing! The opening ceremony was attended by thousands of
people. It was an awesome feeling walking out with all the team behind
the Union Jack’.
Last season saw Leon take home
the titles of Overall British Indoor
Champion, Overall Scottish
Champion, U16 Big Air Champion
in Laax, Switzerland. So, what
does this season hold for Leon?
‘Being promoted to the squad is
going to involve lots more travel
and accessing international
training facilities to ensure
progression continues at a pace.
So far there are trips planned
to Austria and Italy. I’m really
excited to see what I can achieve
this season’.
Leon currently trains 4 times a week and with the international trips
scheduled for this season, there is a big financial commitment required.
‘Currently there is no real funding for an athlete at my stage, so each season
is wholly funded by my parents. They’ve never done any fundraising as yet,
but I think with the training costs required this season we’ll need to look at
doing some. Hopefully the community will get behind it as I’d love nothing
more than to bring an Olympic medal back home one day!’
KURC Annual Charity Night - Save
The Date!!
Kilmacolm Unofficial Running Club
are holding their annual charity night
at the Kidston Hall in on the 9th of
November.
This year they are having a ScotRocks
night. Their charity nights are always
brilliant fun, so get this one in the diary!
All donations from the evening are
going to Compassionate Inverclyde.
Ticket are £10 each - this includes a
hot buffet - and available from The
Cross Cafe and all KURC members from the beginning of October.
Kilmacolm Golf Club - Mackenzie Holmes, Timmy
Erskine and their caddies, Harry and Murray
REGULAR meets
ATHLETICS
Kilbarchan Athletic Club
On-X, Linwood
Mondays & Thursdays at 7pm
All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.
MA R T I A L AR T S
The Shotokan Karate Club
Woodlands Primary, Linwood
Mondays & Thursdays at 7pm - 8pm/
8pm - 9pm
www.linwoodkarate.co.uk
Taekwon-Do
Johnstone Sports Complex PA5 0LD
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm
Call 07951 365166 for details.
Clyde Judo Club
Park Mains High, Tuesdays at 7pm - 9pm
Bishopton Community Centre, Fridays
at 6pm - 8pm
Children and young adults from the age
of 6 -18 are welcome. (www.clydejudo.
org.uk)
SP O R T S
Bridge of Weir Ladies
Badminton
BoW Primary School, Warlock Road
Modays at 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Gryffe Badminton
Strathgryffe Tennis Club
Tuesdays at 8pm
Greenock Hockey Club
Inverclyde Academy, Greenock
Wednesdays at 6.30pm - 8pm
Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005.
Birkmyre Rugby Club,
Kilmacolm
Youth Rugby Section
Sundays at 11am - 1pm
www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre
DA N C E
Bishopton Belles Line Dancing
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall
Tuesdays at 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Improver class. All welcome. Call David or
Mair 07886 034037.
FO O T B A L L
5-a-side Football
Powerleague Paisley
Modays at 6pm
Tel: Jim on 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@
aol.com
Football Training
Johnstone High School
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm
Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details.
KE E P FIT
Move it or Lose it!
More than just a fi tness class for the over
60s. Come and join the fun we would love
to meet you.
Old Gourock and Ashton Church,
Mondays at 1.30pm
Bridge of Weir, Tuesdays at 10.30am
Greenock, Tuesdays at 2pm
Houston, Thursdays at 10.30am
Kilbarchan, Thursdays at 2.30pm
Anyone wishing to join any of the classes
should contact Fiona 07811 766672 to book
their place.
Zumba Light
St Fillan’s Church, Kilmacolm
Mondays at 10am
Suitable for all fitness levels. Tel: 07505
126416 for more information.
Zumba
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm
Tuesdays at 7.45pm
Entry level class suitable for all fitness
levels. Come dance yourself fit at Zumba,
no experience necessary! Contact Diane
07943 862775.
Boogie Effect with Jen
Kilmacolm Guide Hut, Woodrow Ave
Saturdays at 9.10am - 10am
A unique dance based fitness class, bringing
together the heart-pumping fun of boogie with
the strength and conditioning effects of dance
techniqes to create long, lean, strong and
healthy bodies that aren’t just the privilege of
the pros! All welcome. Call Jennifer 07709
340675 or f: @boogieeffectwithjen
Pilates classes
St Machars Church Hall, Bridge of Weir,
Mondays at 9.30am & 10.40am
Kilmacolm Community Centre,
Mondays at 6.30pm
Tel: Yvonne 07786 224367 or yvonne@
clydephysiotherapy.co.uk
Kilellan Halls Houston,
Mondays at 6.15pm - 7.15pm/
7.30pm - 8.30pm
For more information or to book a place call
Katie on 07972 474965.
Kilmacolm Community Centre,
Wednesdays at 6.15pm - 7.15pm/
7.30pm - 8.30pm
For more information or to book a class
call Jennifer Sloan 07731 303709 or email
jennifer-mcghee@hotmail.co.uk
Katie Black Pilates and
Physiotherapy
Pilates classes in Killellan Hall, Houston
Monday Evenings at 6pm - 7pm/
7.20pm - 8.20pm/ 8.30pm - 9.30pm
To book contact Katie on 07972 474965.
Fitsteps with Jennifer
Kilmacolm Guide Hut, Woodrow Ave
Mondays at 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Strictly inspired dance/fitness class that
allows you to learn the basics of ballroom
and latin style in a fun environment. All
welcome. Call Jennifer 07709 340675 or f:
@fitstepswithjennifer.
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Ranfurly Castle Ladies
The weather recently has been playing havoc with end of season golf
games, no one enjoys getting soaked, despite the saying ‘It never rains on
a golf course’!
At the start of August Jan Macnab and Sheila Biggart represented the club
at the Coronation Foursomes area final played at West Linton. Sadly they
failed to make it into the Grand Final but finished a very creditable 4th out
of 66 pairs on the day.
On 21st August 24 ladies enjoyed the
annual Ladies Outing to Hilton Park Golf
Club. The competition was a fun tri-am
and although the day started dry it sadly
deteriorated and the last groups got rather
wet! Despite that, everyone enjoyed the
day and the winning team, with 52 points,
was Jan Macnab, Rosemary Ogilvie and
Cynthia Keanie. Runners up team, with
49 points, was Agnes Williamson, Joy
McLeod and Pamela MacKenzie.
The Ladies Invitation Day was rearranged for 23rd August when members
and guests enjoyed a dry day and a greensomes format of golf. Winners
on the day were Sheila Biggart and her guest Nicky Stirrup from Kilmacolm
with 36 points. The runners up were Anne Judge and guest Margaret Gray
from Old Ranfurly with 35 points.
Club Championship Finals day on Saturday
24th August had the sun shining and was
beautiful for golf. A good crowd turned out
to support the various finals being played
during the day and Captain David Stewart
was on hand to present the Trophies later in
the afternoon.
Ladies Championship Final was between
Jan Macnab and Denise Cowan, with Denise
winning at the 17th hole after a very closely
fought match.
The Worplesdon Mixed Foursomes Final was played between Stuart and
Marion Munro and Stephen Thomson with partner Marissa Barr. Stephen
and Marissa managed to
take the Trophy having only
managed to play their semi
final match the night before -
almost fi nishing in the dark!
The Ladies would like to wish
Professional Tom Eckford
all the very best when he
leaves the club at the end of
September.
Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club
Ladies Past Captains
The annual competition of Lady Captains took place on Sunday 25th August.
October 2019
Strathgryffe Tennis, Squash and
Fitness Club
Strathgryffe Tennis, Squash and
Fitness Club recently held their
annual club championships on a
glorious late summer’s day. The
highlight of the day was a gripping
men’s final with Scott Docherty
securing a maiden triumph, beating
Lee Wishart in 3 closely fought
sets.
With the ladies final being played
at a later date, there were plenty of
other closely contested matches.
The leading performing female player on finals day was Joanne Thompson,
who won 3 of her 4 finals, most notably the Ladies Doubles Final with
partner Sophie Dunlop.
The junior matches were equally impressive with the 18 and under boys
doubles being the highlight as Kyle McKay and Andrew Wilson defeated
Sam Goulding and Liam O’Brien in a high quality final. Kyle secured a
second title of the day, defeating Andrew in the boys under 18 singles fi nal.
Pictured is Kyle after being presented with his singles trophy from Head
Tennis Coach, Derek Brown.
Attention now turns to the Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend on Sunday 22nd
September from 1pm - 4pm. There will be free Tennis and Squash coaching
for all during the afternoon and great fun to be had. For further information,
visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/Events/StrathgryffeLTC/63ab432d-c521-
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With 14 past Captains taking part, congratulations go to Ann McKenzie who
won the event. Also taking part on the day, was Fay Storey who held the
Lady Captain title 30 years ago and continues to play regularly. Well done
to all participants.
Solheim Club Ambassadors
On Friday 13th September, Solheim Ambassadors for OCRGC Fiona Daly
& Mairi Milne, had organised an outing to Gleneagles to spectate on the fi rst
day of play. Approximately 40 lady members joined with other local clubs to
share in this prestigious event and support Team Europe on ‘Tartan’ themed
Friday. An exciting, fun-filled day was had by all.
Ladies Invitation
This year the annual Ladies Invitation competition took place on Sunday
22nd September. The club welcomed all our Ladies’ guests on the day.
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Kilmacolm Golf Club
Congratulations to our Club Champions 2019
On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August our finalists battled it out over
several rounds on an immaculately presenter golf course at Kilmacolm
Golf Club. The competition was fierce, the weather was brutal and the
standard of golf on display was nothing short of spectacular. With many
matches going the full distance, it made a great spectacle of our sport. With
the numbers whittled down, Sunday saw the final matches of the year’s
tournament being bravely contested.
In the men’s fi nal we had our Vice Captain
Andy Farmer playing Gus Burns. This was
an engrossing match that went all the way
to the 18th where this year’s Champion
Andy Farmer, emerged victorious. Well
done Andy on your 12th Championship
victory and well done Gus for getting to
the fi nal.
Our Ladies matches were just as keenly
contested. In the semi-finals we had Megan
Briggs against Anabel Kane and our Vice
Captain Jackie Sayers against Romy Erskine.
These were both very close games but Megan
and Romy won through to the final.
Sunday proved to be a fantastic match between
Megan and Romy. The quality of golf was of an
exceptionally high standard. Megan managed
to emerge victorious this time and is again
our Club Champion for 2019. Romy played beautifully and is definitely
one to watch in the next few years. Well done Megan on your 16th Club
Championship victory and to being Captain for the Scottish under 18’s team
this year too!
Our Junior matches were as exciting
to watch as the senior matches.
Congratulations to Mackenzie Holmes
on his third successive year as Junior
Champion. A very close match against
Timmy Erskine produced some superb
golf. Many thanks to both caddies, Harry
and Murray and to our junior conveners,
Lynda and Jim for all their hard work
throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who helped organise and support the fi nals. Special
thanks to the Greens staff for presenting the course in good condition, the
bar & catering team for keeping everyone fed and watered and the offi ce staff
for pulling everything together. Our events wouldn’t be a success if not for
the selfl ess support of many members and a massive thanks is owed to the
volunteers that helped make it such a fantastic weekend. Here’s to 2020 !
The Urban Historian launches new
Heritage Walks in Paisley
Stephen Clancy, The Urban Historian, runs Heritage
Walks around Paisley, looking at aspects of Paisley’s
history as you walk through the town. Heritage Walks are
being run on a fortnightly basis on Saturday afternoons,
while there are also frequent Sunday afternoon walks.
In addition to the walks, Stephen will be running a series of Genealogy Talks,
aimed at the beginner, wanting to start researching their ancestry. Talks
will include sessions on Scotland’s Old Parish Registers, Birth Marriage &
Death records from 1855 and other major sources of information.
Stephen is Vice-chair of Paisley Thread Mill Museum, and a member of the
Renfrewshire Local History Forum. In addition to this the Urban Historian
is also advising the Renfrewshire Tapestry Group on historical aspects of
the old County of Renfrew.
Upcoming walks are:
Saturday 12th October - Barrhead Heritage Walk, 1pm - 3pm
Sunday 20th October - Ferguslie Mills Heritage Walk, 2pm - 4pm
Saturday 26th October - A Taste of Paisley: Industry of the White Cart,
12noon - 3pm
Sunday 3rd November - Paisley Church Buildings 2, 2pm - 4pm
Full details of the Urban Historian’s Walks, Talks and Genealogy Sessions
are available at www.theurbanhistorian.co.uk and can also be found on
facebook.
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Ladies Open - 22nd August
We welcomed over 100 ladies from far and wide to Kilmacolm. It was
a huge success and despite the deteriorating weather there was some
impressive golf.
Congratulations to our first prize winners Ann Mckenzie and Sandra Bell
from the Old Course Ranfurly who were our worthy winners, playing in the
worst conditions, with 34 points.
It was great to see so many ladies enjoying our course, catering and
clubhouse facilities. Thank you for your continued support for our Open
Day and for the compliments on the course condition. We hope to see you
all again next year.
Huge thanks to Trish Brown for organising such a successful day, the
committee and the Pro Shop for all their help.
Ladies Invitational Day - 27th August
Tuesday 27th August was our ladies
invitational day. Netta Greer and
Margaret Rettie won with a fabulous
38 points beating Sarah Bishop and
Brenda Conway. Well played Ladies!
Ladies Day - 31st August
Our Ladies Day was held on Saturday
31st August. The weather was mixed
with some super golf. Rene snd
Rachael Erskine were the worthy winners beating Graeme and Lesley
Handley on countback.
Renfrewshire Ladies County Golf
Many congratulations go to Stella Bowie (Kilmacolm) and Brenda Duthie
(Barthcart Castle) who won the County Greensomes Stableford Centenary
Trophy over Cowglen Golf Course. They won with a fantastic score of 42
Stableford points. Extremely well played Ladies!
Before you Start your Fitness
Journey…
You’ve made the first huge step. You want to be the best version of yourself
and you possibly can be.
Here are 4 tips to help you on your health and fitness journey.
1. Patience. We all know the phrase ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day, and it
couldn’t be truer. Results take time, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 12 weeks…
there is no real set amount of time. You just have to be patient. This is
being made increasingly hard when we live in a society that we can get
just about anything delivered to our door the next day with just a click of a
button. This means we are becoming more impatient and that does not
work when it comes to health and fitness and reaching your goals.
2. Consistency. Consistently doing the right things; moving every day,
staying hydrated, sleeping well eating the right foods. All these things
are going to help you achieve your goals. Eating what you want, drinking
too much alcohol or skipping the gym whenever you want is going to stall
your results and not get you to where you want to be.
3. Don’t compare yourself with others. In the world of social media this
is something we seem to be doing more and more, but something we
need to get out of the habit of doing. We are all on our own separate
journey and we all get results at different times. We come from different
backgrounds, with different jobs, different genetics, different injuries etc.
You are on your own journey so concentrate on yourself.
4. Enjoy it. Enjoy your journey, enjoy the highs and lows, enjoy the challenges
and enjoy the results. Because if you enjoy what you are doing you are
going to stick with it, and you are going to get the results.
Lesley Handley, FitSmart Fitness Ltd

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Plans for £7.5m Renfrewshire sports facility
transformation
New plans for a £7.5m transformation of
Renfrewshire’s sport facilities - including a new
international-standard hockey pitch and cycling
track - are set to go before councillors. Revised
plans have now been prepared which could
see investment in Ferguslie Sport Centre and
the On-X in Linwood, while still delivering major
improvements at St James.
The proposed plans would provide £3.25m for
St James Playing Fields to include the complete
replacement of the current outdated pavilion with
new modern changing facilities, with four goodquality
grass football pitches to be maintained,
road repairs and resurfacing, with a new hardstanding
area for parking, and at the suggestion
of the local community, a new gravel path for
walkers and dog walkers around the edge of
the park, linking the access road with the local
footpath network.
Another £3m for Linwood On-X to upgrade
the existing sand-based hockey pitch to an
international-standard water-based surface,
which Renfrewshire does not have - potentially
allowing 18-time men’s Scottish champions
Kelburne Hockey Club, who currently play in
Glasgow, to return to their home area, a new
closed road circuit for cycling and running,
creating a new community facility which would
also allow the On-X to host multi-sports events
such as triathlons, and with work due to start for
Kilbarchan Athletics Club to build an indoor sprint
track and gym at the On-X athletics track, the
£3m make-over for West Blackhall
Street, Greenock
Inverclyde Council and Sustrans, the walking and cycling charity,
are each contributing £1.5million towards the project.
Councillor Jim Clocherty, Chair of the Greenock Town Centre Regeneration
Forum, “Improving the environment at West Blackhall Street is a priority
project for the council and for the Greenock Town Centre Regeneration
Forum. There are many reasons why traditional town centres across
Scotland and, in fact, the whole of the UK are in decline. This isn’t a
problem that is confi ned to Inverclyde.
“Our goal, in the current difficult retail environment, is to make West
Blackhall Street as attractive as possible to visitors, shoppers and diners
alike with a view to increasing footfall and enticing people to stay in the area
for longer. This will encourage them to spend more money at local shops,
bars and food outlets, benefi ting local businesses.”
The West Blackhall Street project is also designed to ‘future proof’ the area
so that it will be compatible with more sustainable forms of transport and
zero-carbon targets. The proposals will see the road being completely
resurfaced and the drainage being improved to address long running issues
with surface water and the condition of the carriageway.
Other key proposals include reducing the dominance of cars in the area
by widening the pavements to create space for pedestrians and outdoor
seating, reducing the number of car parking spaces by 29 (this will be offset
by the creation of new parking on Jamaica Street), installing a 2m wide
segregated cycle lane and planting trees down one side of the street to
improve the street’s appearance and improve air quality.
proposed developments would bring new use for
existing facilities and see the On-X become the
area’s centre of sporting excellence;
Councillors are also being asked to approve a
loan of £200,000 to Kilbarchan Athletics Club to
help them make up an unexpected shortfall in their
funding for that project. And £1m for Ferguslie
Sports Centre for a revamp and expansion of
the existing and outdated changing rooms, plus
upgrades to the two existing grass pitches.
£250,000 of the overall £7.5m budget for this
programme has already been spent on a new 4G
artificial football pitch at this site, which opened
last year and has already proved popular; The
timeline for the proposed projects would see all
work complete by end 2021.
The £7.5m budget for sports facilities is part of
the £100m investment being made in Paisley’s
cultural venues and outdoor spaces over the
next few years. That includes a transformation
of Paisley Museum into an international-class
destination, and work to preserve Paisley’s Town
Hall’s place at the heart of the town as a landmark
entertainment venue.
October 2019
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The trustees are very disappointed to announce that the LEAP
was unsuccessful in securing funding from the Scottish
government’s Climate Challenge Fund. This has led to
the closure of our energy saving and education projects
and, sadly, a number of redundancies. We would like to
thank the LEAP managers and staff - Scott, Jen, Susie,
Lesley, Alistair, Ruth, Ingrid and Paul - for their outstanding
work. They were a dedicated, conscientious, hard-working team. The
energy saving and education work of LEAP was acknowledged to be a
leader in local action to combat climate breakdown: innovative and effective
it saved the equivalent of around 1,000 tonnes CO 2 a year over the life of
the project. We wish all our employees the best of luck for the future.
In amongst this gloom there is GOOD NEWS. The LEAP car club
continues with separate funding and the trustees are aiming for it to go
from strength to strength in the hands of Mike, who continues as the car
club’s co-ordinator and Regine who joined us in July as the community
engagement officer. Based in the Bridge of Weir office at 1 Advance Place,
LEAP Car Club gives you all the convenience of a car without the hassle
and expense of owning one. A community, not for profit club, we have cars
parked centrally in Lochwinnoch, Linwood and Bridge of Weir that can be
hired for as little or as long as you like, with access to the cars 24 hours
a day. Cars can be booked online at a moment’s notice or booked up to 6
months in advance. mike@myleapproject.org for details.
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FINANCE
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Financial Planning Week
Grants to kick start regeneration at
industrial estate
Inverclyde Council is offering companies on the Port Glasgow Industrial
Estate grants of up to £75,000 to demolish derelict buildings that are
blocking the area’s redevelopment and being targeted by vandals.
The aim is to stimulate regeneration and create jobs at the industrial estate,
which is home to some of Inverclyde’s key local employers. Recent business
closures have left a number of buildings on the site empty and vulnerable.
The scheme was fi rst introduced in 2018/19 but generated little interest
from local fi rms. The amount of help on offer has now been more than
doubled from £30,000 to £75,000.
To qualify for the grant property owners need to show that their building
has been empty for at least 12 months and that they have been actively
marketing it for six months without any success. Grants are paid after
the work has been done and can represent up to 50% of the demolition
contract’s value.
Port Glasgow Industrial Estate is in the Dubbs Road area of upper Port
Glasgow. The estate was built after the Second World War and was home
to a number of major employers in the 1960s and 70s. It is estimated
that the estate currently has a total floor area of approximately 803,000ft 2 .
Approximately 324,000ft 2 of this is empty.
Free personal financial planning sessions during CISI Financial
Planning Week 7th -11th October #FPWUK #Planwell2livewell
Affluent Financial Planning is delighted to be supporting the Chartered
Institute for Securities & Investment’s (CISI) Financial Planning Week
and will be holding free, one hour consultations which can be booked
with Affluent Financial Planning in advance, for week commencing 7th
October, via: crm@affluentfp.co.uk or 01505 595060.
The annual campaign, organised by the-not-for profit professional body the
CISI, is a national initiative to help improve the financial fi tness of the UK
public, while highlighting the fact that CFP TM practitioners represent the
pinnacle of professionalism for their knowledge, skills and integrity.
The free, one-hour money management sessions will offer a chance for
members of the public to have a one-to-one meeting with a qualifi ed CFP TM
professional, who begin by working through an individual’s life goals then
help plan how to achieve them.
Contact Affluent FP now to book your free meeting!
Car parking charges for Kilmacolm
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Inverclyde Council has drawn up plans to press ahead with charging for
parking at six more local car parks.
The car parks involved are:
• Kempock Street East and Kempock Street West, Gourock
• Shore Street, Port Glasgow • Fore Street, Port Glasgow
• Princes Street, Port Glasgow • Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm
Vehicles would still be permitted to park for up to three hours free of charge.
Staying longer than three hours will lead to a £2 charge. The charges will
only be in place from Monday to Friday.
Where car parks are in residential areas and residents have no other
parking available they will be able to apply for a permit. Currently these are
free and allow the holder to park for longer than the time restrictions and
free of charge in charged car parks.
Look out for our next issue . . . beginning October
Rotary Club
ANNUAL CHARITY BBQ and DISCO
This annual fund-raising event was held,
once again, in the very pleasant venue of
the Brookfield Village Hall, on Friday 30th
August, with around 90 members and friends
present. Steaks, salmon and sausages were excellently BBQ’d by a group
of “Celebrity Chefs” from Bridge of Weir Scouts and served with a superb
selection of salads and desserts, many provided by Rotary Ladies. Archie
provided the disco music and as usual found just the right tunes to get
those present onto the dance floor and in the groove. The charity raffle
was generously supported and contributed to a total sum raised of around
£1,700 for good causes. Thanks were conveyed to the Scouts, the Rotary
Ladies and all the members and friends present.

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Rotary Club
SPEAKER MEETINGS
Wednesday 21st August – Hugh Kerr
introduced Tony van Breughal to speak
on the topic “In praise of Scotland”. Tony
was born in the Netherlands but has lived
in Scotland for 50 years and for 20 years
has had a house and studio on Arran. He
worked as a graphic designer but then took
up illustrating children’s books and, following
the old traditions of Dutch map-makers, he
has produced beautifully illustrated maps
of various areas of Scotland, including Arran and Burn’s Country. Tony
explained his love of Scotland and the contrast with his native land and
showed examples of his work. Members purchased some books, maps
and greetings cards and Tony generously donated the proceeds (£161) to
Rotary charities. This money will be used to support an evening out for
Young Carers.
Wednesday 28th August – Mike Farley, a past President of the club spoke
on the topic “The Energy
Trilemma and impact of
Climate Change policies”.
Mike has been interested
in the government’s energy
policies since his time as
Director of Technology and
Technology Liaison at Doosan Babcock. The “energy trilemma” is the
three-way confl ict between cost, security and environmental impact. Mike
described how policies have moved from carefully balancing the three
to reducing environmental impact as governments have put increasing
emphasis on reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The electricity system
has seen a major shift to renewables and coal has been almost completely
replaced by gas. On cold windless days the system can only just meet
demand and is much more susceptible to any failures of generating plant.
Future plans, just passed into law, for “net zero emissions” by 2050 (2045
in Scotland) will require a reduction in the use of natural gas for heating, a
switch to electric and hydrogen vehicles, and require carbon capture and
storage to net off any remaining use of fossil fuels.
October 2019
Wednesday 11th September –
Andrew Macleman introduced
Steve Newman, who is now a local
farrier having served for 24 years
in the Army. Steve spoke about
Military Working Animals in the
modern army, but started with a
brief historical review of their use
over the years, including horses,
camels, mules, elephants, cats,
mice, pigs, goats, bats, rats, sea-lions,
dolphins, turkeys, chickens and, quite
recently, bees! Currently the UK Army
has some 600 horses in 3 regiments,
though that compares with some 6 million
deployed during WW1. He described the
use of horses in ceremonial occasions, for
protection duties and as pack horses in
mountainous regions where there are no
roads. Dogs are used for security purposes
and for detecting explosives, drugs etc.
He mentioned that animals are awarded
medals and he described the health care and holidays that they receive. A
fascinating insight into a little known aspect of the current military scene.
Employer, Worker or Self-Employed? by Dallas McMillan, Solicitors
An individual doing paid work is either self-employed, “a worker” or an
“employee”. Determining which category applies to each individual can
sometimes be difficult but is very important for the individual’s work rights.
Those self-employed work in their own business, at arms’ length for their
clients/customers. They have no employment law rights but instead
contractual rights under their work contracts, governed by contract law. It
is vital therefore that these contracts contain proper protective clauses.
“Workers” are not self-employed. They have some employment law rights,
including rights to (a) be paid at least the national minimum wage, (b) be
paid annual leave, and (c) rest breaks. Employers of “workers” also owe
them important health and safety duties of care.
A “worker” is defi ned as “any individual who undertakes to perform
personally any work or service for another party, whether under a contract
of employment or any other contract.” The contract can be express or
implied, verbal or written. What matters is that the work is performed
personally, for someone who is not the individual’s client/customer.
“Employees” in contrast have all of the employment rights of “workers” plus
important additional rights, including
(a) protection against unfair dismissal,
(b) statutory redundancy payment, maternity and paternity leave and pay,
(c) parental leave,
(d) the right to request flexible working, and
(e) rights under TUPE (on transfer of ownership of the business).
An employee is “any individual who has entered into or works under…a
contract of employment.”
In determining which category applies, Tribunals and Courts will analyse
the true day-to-day working relationship between the individual and the
employer, rather than focussing unduly on the wording of contracts often
drafted in the interests of the employers.
If anyone is in any doubt regarding employment rights, they should seek
urgent legal advice.
LITIGATION TEAM OF THE YEAR
Law Awards of Scotland 2018
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Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society
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The Kilbarchan Smile Big Autumn Clear Up
Sunday 6th October 2pm - 4pm
Meet in the car park opposite Bog
Park by the traffic lights.
Kilbarchan Smile was set up to help
make improvements to the village
with the support and involvement
of the community. To this end
the group is organising the ‘Big
Autumn Clear Up’ for Sunday the
6th October taking place from 2pm
to 4pm and asking everyone to meet in the car park opposite Bog Park by the traffic
lights. If you want to make a difference to the village, please come along and ‘Do Your
Bit’, if you can. As the saying goes, ‘Many hands make light work!’ The event will
support Renfrewshire’s ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ campaign and equipment including litter
pickers, hi viz vests, bags, bag hoops and gloves will be provided as part of this. We
usually organise some well-earned treats at the end of the day!
For more information, get in touch by emailing hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or ‘phoning 07952169341
Our first meeting of the season is entitled “Profusions of Pumpkins”. At the recent Flower Show both Bridge of Weir
and Houston Primaries entered fabulous specimens. We will celebrate the schools’ efforts, along with those grown
by community-spirited locals, on Thursday 24th October and, to allow younger growers to attend, will start at 7pm.
The venue will be The Bridge.
This month, gardeners will be tidying and preparing for winter. Collect leaves to make leaf mould but dispose of
any scabby ones in the grey bin to avoid transferring diseases. Keep leaf mould separate from your compost
contents. Leaf mould involves fungal breakdown whereas compost is bacterial. Leaf mould makes a good mulch
and compost a good soil conditioner. Fork the soil around roots and sprinkle with Blood, Fish & Bone - an organic
slow release fertiliser which will boost roots and encourage bud formation, then cover with well-rotted leaf mould
for a further boost.
The Flower Show took place at the Primary School and a colourful selection of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables
were on display. Despite the vagaries of our August weather [remember the hailstones and heavy showers and the
hot and dry sunny days?] there was a terrific range of entries: lots of apples, tomatoes, rhubarb and pumpkins but
not so many soft vegetables such as lettuces and cucumbers and fewer cabbages and cauliflowers. Robust entries
came from herbaceous borders, bountiful pot plants - including a glorious white Gloxinia and a Fuchsia heavy with
pink pendulous flowers - and exotic Cacti and Succulents, including one with a star-shaped, wine-coloured, hairy
flower which gave off a stinky whiff but one irresistible to insects. The children’s entries included a multi-tongued
monster made from a large marrow spouting long, green bean fangs and a dainty penny-farthing bicycle made from
orange slices alongside carrot ‘bollards’.
Kilmacolm 140th Anniversary Flower Show
The Kilmacolm Flower Show which was held in the Cargill Centre on 7th September held its tradition of being a time
to admire the quality of entries in Flowers, Vegetables, Pot Plants, Tubs, Floral Art and Home baking, with a special
section for Novices too. The wet and windy weather prior to the Show meant a shortfall of Cut Flowers from the
gardens. It was pleasing to see several new exhibitors to the Show, and new faces winning the trophies too. Our
thanks go to the loyalty of our members and visitors for supporting the Show, to the panel of experts who ran the
Gardeners’ Question Time, and to the team who worked so hard to ensure a happy friendly day for everyone.
The first of our Winter Lectures will be held on Wednesday 16th October at 7.30pm in the Kilmacolm Community
Centre, with refreshments following the lecture. We are delighted to be welcoming Mrs Nancy Stevens, the chairman
of Baldernock Gardening Club, a journalist in her spare time, presenting her talk with pictures of ‘Delightful, Delovely,
Deranged, aren’t plants wonderful?’ Everyone welcome, come along and join the K.H.S. - an annual subscription
of £5 offers lectures, spring bulb competition, coffee morning, summer outing and free flower show entry.
Thank you to all our exhibitors who entered the Show, and to members and visitors who helped greatly to ensure
the Show was a success.
The Picture Gallery entries were all highly commended. Winner from Kilmacolm Primary School is Una Connell,
and from St Columba’s School is Briony Corbett
Congratulations and many thanks to everyone for taking part in the Kilmacolm Flower Show.
Jill Russell, Show Secretary. www.kilmacolmhorticultural.com
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Bridge of Weir Hillwalkers
The BowHWers have had a couple of interesting outings
recently in very mixed weather.
A walk along the West Highland Way from Victoria Bridge
to the new King’s House Hotel was most enjoyable
especially when the Monsoon went off. It was good to
reach the King’s House and to enjoy the fully upgraded
bar and other facilities.
September saw us at Tighnabruaich walking the Cowal
Way to Loch Riddon via the Kyles of Bute. At first it was
an easy track
but then it
became a
temperate jungle walk with rocky scrambles, huge boulders, timber
walkways, constantly running water and ubiquitous bogs. Then the
rain went off and a Summer’s day arrived and the trek became very
enjoyable and quite challenging.
We had coffee overlooking a sun-kissed Kyles of Bute and then a
Clyde cruise back to Gourock in warm sunshine.
October will see us in the Pentlands, the Trossachs and Fairlie Glen.
Contact: donwwsmith@gmail.com
For more info about the reserve or any of our events, please call 01505 842 663
or email lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk.
Autumn at the reserve is easiest
observed through the change in colour
of the woodland trails. Many of the
trees will now be a mixture of golden browns and
reds with autumnal berries providing an extra splash
of colour and food for hungry wildlife. Look out for
flocks of thrushes feeding among the trees or bank
voles nibbling on blackberries as you wander along
the pathways.
A visit to our improved ‘Channel Hide’ with wheelchair
accessible viewpoints, and only a short distance
from the visitor centre is a great spot to look out for
kingfishers. Whereas the more adventurous may
wish to stroll the Aird Meadow trail and look for arriving
migrant ducks such as teal, wigeon and goosander. If
you are new to bird watching, or just want to develop
your identification skills, check out our ‘birds for
Beginners’ course running Sunday 20th October.
As you wander the trails you may notice we are doing
Bat Walk and Talk - RSPB Lochwinnoch
Friday 27th September / 7pm – 9pm
Come and learn about bats and listen to our
presentation on these amazing creatures. This
will be followed by a walk out onto the reserve with
bat experts and bat detectors to listen to the bats
chattering with each other. Please book as places
are limited.
Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members:
£4.80/£3.80)
Please bring a torch as it will be dark. To book your
places phone 01505 842 663
lots of work close to our ‘fairy path’. This is to create
new interactive bug habitats in addition to the new
bee hotels established this Summer where you could
observe nesting mining bees and leaf cutter bees
building their nest chambers which are now filled with
over wintering grubs.
Our visitor centre also provides a welcoming stop off
where you can often watch lapwing foraging around
the pond edges and flocks of goldfinch feeding on
all the seed heads along with a variety of other small
birds which will be visiting our feeders.
For younger visitors we have an exciting activity
to keep them occupied during the October school
break. Why not bring them along to take part in our
‘Squishy Squashy Trail’ which will be available daily
from Saturday 12th till Friday 18th October or our
‘Halloween Pumpkin Hunt’ which is available from
Saturday 19th October until Sunday 3rd November.
Birds for Beginners - RSPB Lochwinnoch
Sunday 20th October 1pm – 3.30pm
Are you a beginner to bird watching? Join the team at
RSPB Lochwinnoch for the ideal workshop to introduce
beginners to this fantastic hobby! Learn more about
common birds and pick up tips and advice on wildlife
watching techniques. After this we’ll head out onto the
reserve to put your new skills into practice, and then top it
all off with a hot drink back at the centre. You don’t even
need your own binoculars, as they are available to hire
from the shop! Please book, as places are limited.
Cost: Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members:
£4.80/£3.80)
Tel: (01505) 842 663 Email: lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk
October 2019
October Events
Sunday 6th Tree Identification –
1pm - 3pm
Ranger-led walk to identify
trees – the tricky ones have no
leaves!
Sunday 13th Minibeast Hunt –
1pm - 3pm
Six legs, eight legs, hundreds of
eyes or mandibles to grasp prey
– let’s catch some proper mini
monsters!
Tuesday 15th Bug Box-Making
– 1pm - 3pm
Help them by building a home.
£2.50 for materials (please prebook).
Thursday 17th Make a
Hedgehog Hotel – 1pm - 3pm
Our spiky friends need a home
for the winter! Join the rangers to
help make hedgehog hotels for
the forest.
Saturday & Sunday 26th-27th
Halloween Weekend
Follow the Witches and Wizards
Trail, carve your own pumpkin,
design a spooky scarecrow and
other spooky shenanigans. £2.50
per pumpkin (please pre-book).
RSPB
Renfrewshire
Philip Munro the South of Scotland
Golden Eagle project - an illustrated
talk
Friday 4th October - 7.30pm at
McMasters Center, Donaldson
Drive, Renfrew, PA4 8LX. All
Welcome.
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Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Tips for Bonfire Night
Both ranger teams have been busy with schools doing a variety
of topics including owl talks, den building, bug hotels and river
studies.
The volunteer groups in the park have been busy removing rotten
benches at Muirshiel, finishing off the repairs at Downies bridge
and installing a picnic bench in Parkhill Wood. At Greenock they
have been carrying out wildlife surveys and digging drainage
channels.
The main project at Muirshiel over the winter will be clearing the
sitka spruce brashing piles so we are ready to plant trees in early
2020. If you fancy helping us then why not come along to one of
the monthly practical conservation events on a Saturday, the next
one is 11am – 3pm on November 9th.
If your workplace would like a day out volunteering to help us with
practical conservation tasks then get in touch with the Muirshiel
rangers on 01505 843271 or Greenock Cut rangers on 01475
529543.
Always make your bonfire a good distance
from the house, on soil rather than grass
and away from any overgrown area of the
garden. If your garden is small then best
attend an organised bonfire. Keep the fire
well clear of fences and trees and always
keep a bucket of water handy just in case.
Never use accelerants on your fire. Adding
fuel to the fire can take it out of control
far quicker than you may imagine. Don’t
throw anything in the fire other than wood
or paper products.
And above all, PLEASE check that there
is no wildlife making a wee winter nest in
amongst the wood and leaves!
Be safe and enjoy!
What 3 Words
The App That Could Save Your Life
Have you ever struggled to find a friend at a festival
or event? Had a package taken to the wrong place or
entrance? Or, more worryingly, managed to get lost
when out walking? Most people will have experienced
some type of situation where it has been difficult to
explain their location or find the location of something or
someone they are looking for. An app called what3words
could put an end to these geography-based problems
forever.
What is it? How does it work?
What3words divides the world into 57 trillion squares,
each measuring 3m x 3m and each with a unique threeword
address, which means if you have a smartphone
you can pinpoint to a few meters the position of
someone or something. For example, 10 Downing
Street is Slur. This. Shark. And Edinburgh Castle is
Buck. Ears. Match.
Kicked.Converged.Soccer.
These three words saved a young girl, Jess Tinsley, and
her friends when they got lost in a 4,900 acre wood in
Co. Durham one wet night. After calling 999 the police
call handler asked them to immediately download the
app and within a minute the emergency services knew
exactly where they were
and were able to come
to their rescue.
It is worth noting that
even if you are without
signal when you get into
difficulty, but providing
you have the app, one
person in your group
could go looking for
help armed with the
three word code.
Who thought of it?
The idea was borne from company founder Chris
Sheldrick’s postal problems growing up in a rural
Hertfordshire. Chris had a discussion with a
mathematician, and they discovered that there were
enough combinations of three words for every location
in the world.
Who uses it?
Mongolia uses it for its postal services; Lonely Planet
uses it in its places of interest; Mercedes Benz has
included its system in its cars; fire services are using
it to tackle large bush fires. What3words is now being
used in 35 languages. The app is free to download and
police are urging everyone to download this simple, yet
powerful app.
Interested in Photography?
Our local camera clubs continually supply us with stunning shots which we use throughout the magazine,
sometimes as banners or even front pages. If you’ve been inspired, why not join them and maybe see
some of your photographs in print!
Here’s a list of local meetings:
Gryffe Camera Club : Wednesday nights
The Carrick Centre, Houston between 7.30pm & 10pm.
Paisley Colour Photographic Club : Thursday
evenings
The McMaster Centre, Renfrew. www.paisleycolour.co.uk
Diaporama Meeting : Second Monday in the month
7.30pm in the Carrick Centre, Houston. For further
information contact Hugh Kerr at 01505 612687 or
hughkerr14@gmail.com
Langbank Camera Club : Second and fourth
Mondays of the month.
For more information please contact Derrick McPherson at
langbankcc1@gmail.com.
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It’s almost a year
since Brighter
Bridge of Weir’s
proposal for
a ‘Memorial
Garden’ was
a winner of the
Memorial Society’s
award of £1,000 to develop the
project. Our plan for original site at
Livery Walk, at the gable end of the
shops and flats by the car park, was
stymied by potential land ownership
issues, and Renfrewshire Council
then offered us another site, just
across Livery Walk. That involved
a lot of legal work, but at the end of September we were given the go
ahead, and a formal cheque hand-over took place at the new site.
October 2019
Paisley Colour Photographic Club
The series of Thursday evening meetings are packed with quality lectures
and competitions and visitors and potential new members are welcome to
come along and sample our passion for photography. Meetings are held
at 7.30pm in the William McMaster Centre, Renfrew. Detailed information
about the club and its winter syllabus can be found on its website: www.
paisleycolour.co.uk
Our picture shows some of our volunteers, together with Gordon Masterton
and Paul Birch of the Memorial Society.
The new site is quite a bit bigger and there’s a lot of work to be done, but as
well as featuring a memorial to the sacrifice of the people of the village in
The Great War, we’ll also include a celebration of Bridge of Weir’s heritage.
So, while we prepare the site, we’ll be looking for some more funding, and
maybe for ideas too, about what local folk think best represents the heritage
of Bridge of Weir from its origins to the present day. You can contact us
through our Facebook page.
During the summer, the club has enjoyed some considerable success in
national and international competitions. The stunning images above, “Boats
In Mist” by Robert Fulton (awarded a FIAP Ribbon at the 2019 International
Exhibition of Photography in Edinburgh) and Alison Smart’s “Evening Light
On The Chateau Plains” (awarded top landscape projected image in the
Scottish Photographic Federation’s Portfolio Competition) have been part
of that success.
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Mothercare Balham Beech cot bed.
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height with fixed sides. Dimensions:
D146xW74xH81cm. All the screws
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CLOTHES & SHOES
Sketchers Goga Max. New - size 7. Pink.
Tel: 07597 923000.
Black Tap shoes, good condition, junior
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Black/pink heelys size 12 in great condition,
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Tel: 07720 299588.
Trespass brown walking boots size 13.
Hardly used. £20. Tel: 07720 299588.
Burberry ladies trench coat. Navy. Size
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MOB/Wedding Outfit : Size 10/12, Dress,
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Gents Gortex performance all weather
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Condition. Hardly worn. Cost new
£400 - accept £90. Tel: 07850 125609
/ 01505 702023.
HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN
6 large (chunky) crystal glasses (boxed)
by Royal Doulton (unwanted present).
£35. Tel: 01505 842558.
MacAllister Corded Electric Pole Hedge
Trimmer; 50cm Blade 550w 22mm
cutting capacity. Owner to old to
be cutting hedges. Good working
condition. £35. Tel: 01505 702250.
Butterfly Table with 6 chairs. 6 months
old. £50. Tel: 07597 923000.
2 x single LED light ceiling pendant,
Illuminati - Terrene, ceiling plate circular,
chrome. decorative chrome & bubble
glass shade. £100. Tel: 07411 756592.
Modernist, mid century, mid-brown
leather 3 seat and 3 back cushion sofa
with cherry wood legs, in the style
of Borge Modensen. Lovely vintage
patina, excellent used condition with
no visible defects. (W) - 175cm x (H) -
82cm x (D) - 77cm. Seat height - 40cm.
Internal seat depth - 47cm. £270. Tel:
01505 705007.
1 Bedstead, Oak, double, John Lewis,
still boxed, can deliver. £50. Tel: 07411
756592.
Laura Ashley pink and white polka dot
curtains with frilled pelmet. Each
curtain measures 187cm (height) x
254cm (width). Great condition no rips
or tears. £75. Tel: 07973 415309 .
Modern lightweight tea trolley (on
wheels) with 3 lovely trays. Great
for afternoon tea. £20. Tel: 01505
842558.
Hoover HP2300 upright vacuum cleaner.
Good condition. 2300 watts - way
beyond EU-imposed power limits. Now
a bit on the heavy side for us oldies.
£30. Tel: 01505 612769.
4 Dining Chairs. Upholstered in neutral
cream/stone fabric. Plain modern style.
(Ex - Marks and Spencer). Very good
condition. (Downsizing to small flat) .
£70. Tel: 07814 681715.
SPORTS
Black velvet riding hat 56cm, excellent
condition as barely worn. £25. Tel:
07973 415309.
OTHER ITEMS
Brand new steel car wheel 6JX15H2 and
new Jinyu tyre 185/60 R15. Stored as
spare wheel only. £80. Tel: 07736067169.
2 x Green marble suitable for fireplace
and hearth. L 152cm, W 38cm, D 4cm.
L 152cm, W 13cm, D 4cm. £100. Tel:
07904 353161.
Luggage bag : Oxford Aqua 50ltr touring
luggage bag. Waterproof. Brand new.
Cost new £50 - accept £20. Tel: 07850
125609 / 01505 702023.
Knox back protector : 8 plate, torso
length 610mm, seldom used. Exc.
Condition. Cost new £120 - accept £40.
Tel: 07850 125609 / 01505 702023.
Girls pink bike. Good condition. Appr
age 5-7. £20. Tel: 07720 299588.
Girls pink mountain bike. Good
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07720 299588.
Ice skates - Galaxy size 1, GC, comes with
bag. £10. Tel: 07720 299588.
Ice skates - Graf Bolero size 1, VGC, comes
with bag. £25. Tel: 07720 299588.
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Cash paid for Vinyl Records and Music
CDs (a few or a lot). Tel: 01505 324683
or 07765 115347.
Old records Wanted 45`s & LP`s CASH
Paid. Tel: 07710 777571.
Local lily grower requires the use of a
greenhouse/polytunnel in Kilmacolm
area in return for light gardening duties.
Tel: Vince 01505 872082.
Westclox Big Ben alarm clock. Call
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Coin Collector, Buys, sells, swaps, for
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Girls bike in lilac. Appr age 6-8. Tel:
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Mamas and Papas travel cot. Tel: 07802
248507.
A number of box sets of videos (not
DVDs). Houston area. Tel: 07933
342140.
We’re sad to be saying goodbye to one of the longest serving members of
our delivery team.
Ronnie has been delivering 1,350 magazines to Lochwinnoch since our
December issue back in 2009, and helped with the Boys Brigade to deliver
before that from December 2007 until Ronnie took over.
A huge thanks to all his hard work from the team here in the Advertizer
office!
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SITES
BRIDGE OF WEIR & QUARRIERS
Co-Op Bridge of Weir
Old Ranfurly Golf Club
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club
William Quarriers House @ entrance
to Faith Avenue
Country View, Quarriers
The Gate House, Bridge of Weir
Leather Works
HOUSTON & BROOKFIELD
Outside Church Hall, Main Street,
Houston
Co-Op Houston
Strathgryffe Squash & Fitness Club
(Reception)
Brookfield Village Hall Main Entrance
KILMACOLM
Kilmacolm Golf Club
St Columba’s Senior School
Gym, Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm
Kilmacolm Library (rear of New Surgery)
KILBARCHAN, JOHNSTONE & LINWOOD
Scout Hall, Kilbarchan
Kilbarchan Bowling Club
Onyx Leisure Centre, Linwood
Spar, Clippens Road, Linwood
Keystore, Spateston
Keystore, Corseford
Johnstone Town Hall
Asda, Linwood/Paisley
BISHOPTON
The Cornerstone, Greenock Road
Bishopton Community Centre
ELDERSLIE
Elderslie Golf Club
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GA R D E N SE R V I C E & DE S I G N
3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 45
A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 46
Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 46
CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7
Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 47
Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 45
I & J Building & Roofing . . . 2
M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 44
MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
R C Garden Services . . . . . . . . 46
R Williams Tree Services . . . 47
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 46
West of Scotland Landscape . . 44
GA S & HE A T I N G SE R V I C E S
C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 8
Gasfit Plumbing & Heating . . 31
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 23
Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 41
KAL Plumbing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 14
Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1
GL A Z I E R
1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3
Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 11
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
HA I R D R E S S E R S & BA R B E R S
Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 25
Kayas Barbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 24
HE A L T H, BE A U T Y & FI T N E S S
Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 25
Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 5
Decorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 35
Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13,Bk
LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10
NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 40
Wellcentred UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HO M E HA R D W A R E
Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
HO M E IM P R O V E M E N T S
3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 45
Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 13
Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 46
CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7
Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk
Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5
Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 10
Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 14
HO M E IN T E R I O R S
Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 27
Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8
The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 29
HO M E SE C U R I T Y
Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 39
JO I N E R S
CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 26
James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 8
JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 41
JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1
M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3
McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SMG Roofing & Building . . . . . 2
SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 3
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BY CATEGORY
KI T C H E N S
Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7
Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 27
G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 25
Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5
JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 41
LO C K S M I T H S
Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PA I N T E R S & DE C O R A T O R S
A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16
Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 6
David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3
James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3
John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PE S T CO N T R O L
RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 41
PE T SE R V I C E S & TR A I N I N G
Kookie Kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time to Groom Dog Grooming . . 32
Waggys Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . Bk
PL A S T E R E R S
Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 39
James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 8
Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 14
PL U M B E R S
C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 8
G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 25
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 23
Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 41
JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1
KAL Plumbing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 14
PR O P E R T Y MA N A G E M E N T
McCarthy & Stone Resales . . . 17
PR O P E R T Y, SA L E S & LE T
Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 43
Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1
Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk
McCarthy & Stone Resales . . . 17
RE F U S E & CL E A R A N C E
Junk-It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk
RE M O V A L S
@ease Removals & Transport . . 31
RE T A I L
Co-op Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir . . 21
The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 29
RO O F I N G
Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6
Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 39
Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6
I & J Building & Roofing . . . 2
KC Roofing & Building Services . . 4
Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 14
SMG Roofing & Building . . . . . 2
SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 3
Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 37
SO L I C I T O R S
Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3
Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 43
Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1
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Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8
TA X I S & MI N I C O A C H H I R E
ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk
Gryffe Radio Cars . . . . . . . . . 17,51
TILING
Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 15
Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TR A V E L AG E N T S
Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TR E E SU R G E O N
Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 45
Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 46
LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
R Williams Tree Services . . . 47
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TV & SA T E L L I T E
Clearline Aerial & Satellite . . 3
Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 39
Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 10
UP H O L S T E R Y SE R V I C E S
Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3
Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 15
WI N D O W CL E A N E R S
DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 14
Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 15
Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6
Matthews Cleaning Services . . 15
WI N D O W, CO N S V & RE P A I R
1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 45
A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16
A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 46
ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk
Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3
Affluent Financial Planning . . 42
Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7
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Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 13
Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 46
Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 25
B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 31
Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 5
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6
Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 39
Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 39
Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 27
C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 8
CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7
CLA Accountancy Services . . . 43
CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Clearline Aerial & Satellite . . 3
CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 11
ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 6
Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk
Co-op Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 47
Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 43
David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3
Decorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Delta Electrical Services . . 11
Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 39
DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 14
Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3
Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Executive Driveways . . . . . . . . 16
F Christie Accounting . . . . . . 42
Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 15
Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 35
G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 25
Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Garolla Roller Shutter Doors . . 11
Gasfit Plumbing & Heating . . 31
GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 45
Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 15
Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Gryffe Radio Cars . . . . . . . . . 17,51
Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6
Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Home Instead Senior Care . . . 27
I & J Building & Roofing . . . 2
I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 23
Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5
Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 41
James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 8
James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3
JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 41
JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1
John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
John Roach Funeral Directors . . 7
Junk-It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk
KAL Plumbing Ltd . . . . . . . . . . 13
Kayas Barbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
KC Roofing & Building Services . . 4
Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 46
Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 10
Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13,Bk
Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 14
Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1
Kookie Kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3
LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk
LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3
M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 44
Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 14
MAS Electrical & Security . . 2
Matthews Cleaning Services . . 15
McCarthy & Stone Resales . . . 17
McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14
McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 15
Miller BioFuels Ltd . . . . . . . . 13
MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10
Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 24
NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 40
Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8
PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1
Platinum Cleaning Services . . 31
Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
R C Garden Services . . . . . . . . 46
R Williams Tree Services . . . 47
Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 41
Renfrewshire Speakers Club . . 16
Russell Milne Electrician . . 30
Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 14
Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scottish Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SMG Roofing & Building . . . . . 2
Stewart Independent Financial . . 1
SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 3
TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Bridge, Bridge of Weir . . 21
The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 29
Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 37
Time to Groom Dog Grooming . . 32
Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3
W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Waggys Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . Bk
Wellcentred UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
West of Scotland Landscape . . 44
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