302 NOVEMBER 19 - Gryffe Advertizer

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Tenants and Residents Association -
Bridge of Weir
October’s meeting of Bridge of Weir TARA was very busy with a
number of issues discussed. We’d like to thank Councillors Colin
McCulloch and James MacLaren, P.C.s Eilidh O’Hanlon and Steven
Reid, housing officer Barry Scott and Renfrewshire wardens Kevin
Price and Peter Hogan for their attendance.
The police report showed that there were eight offences committed
within the village over the previous month. With the dark nights
now creeping in, the police have ask that people make sure that
sheds, garages, etc. are well secured, as thefts from outbuildings
invariably rise at this time of year.
The wardens have been busy around the village with seven incidents
reported, four of which concerned the excessive use of garden log
burners.
TARA are delighted with the
new play equipment at Houston
Road Park. All the equipment is
designed to be inclusive so that
children with mobility problems
can now play with their family
and friends. TARA have been
in talks with the Council
regarding the installation of
this type of equipment for over
two years, and with the help of
Councillor Natalie Don we finally got it in place. The pathways in
Houston Road park have also been re-laid to allow easier access for
wheelchairs, prams, etc..
TARA are also delighted to see the new traffic calming measures
around the village especially the 30mph limit being extended out
to St. Mary’s Church. The new road markings, signage, rumble
strips and pedestrian island at Prieston Road/Main Street junction
are also a very welcome addition.
Finally in conjunction with Environmental Services, TARA will be
endeavouring to clear away fly-tipped items in Moss Road Park in
mid-November. Once we have a date for this we will be publicised.
Anyone wishing to volunteer to help would be most welcome.
The next meeting of Bridge of Weir Tenants and Residents
Association will be on Tuesday 19th November at 7.30pm in the
Pirie Centre at Freeland Church.
November 2019
Bishopton Art Group’s Christmas Art
and Crafts Fair
Saturday 16th November 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.
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 finished
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.
Spend Local
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde are home to many fantastic businesses
- of all sizes and kinds...and we can all support them by Spending
Local. So we’re encouraging everyone to Spend Local - to help
people who live and work here do their bit for the Renfrewshire
economy by supporting the many great businesses on their
doorstep.
Around 65p from every pound spent locally stays local - so by
picking up that coffee, stopping off for lunch or buying that gift you
can do your bit to support the local community and its businesses.
Certainly, in the villages that The Advertizer delivers to, we have
a number of excellent shops to choose from. And often you’ll find
a gift just that little bit more unusual than the choice in the large
outlets.
If you already shop locally you’ll be aware of what’s out there. But
if you are an online shopper, then why not pop in over the next
few weeks and have a look and see what you can get in your local
shops.
Colette Cardosi, chair of Paisley First, is backing the campaign:
She says: “Research on spending by local authorities does indeed
show more money spent locally stays in the local economy. It is
also an ethical choice. When you shop at local butchers, bakers,
and greengrocers or farmers’ market, the produce likely had a short
field-to-fork journey, reducing carbon footprint.
“Independent shops often stock locally-made items not available
elsewhere - and along with artisan markets support entrepreneurs
and foster the talents of the next generation. Shopping locally also
helps build communities. Bookshops, cafes and craft shops drum
up custom by hosting book groups, knitting clubs, children’s events
and more. If businesses are not supported, local groups tend to
disappear.
“Most importantly, the only way a town centre can thrive is with
the community, business owners and council united and working
together. Coming into your town centre to spend locally increases
engagement with each other - and participating in the different
events, visiting our beautiful buildings and embracing our rich
heritage ultimately help us collectively regenerate the area and
make it prosper once again.”
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