305 FEBRUARY 20 - Gryffe Advertizer

e: info@advertizer.co.uk | t: 01505 613340 February 2020
On the 16th of January 2020 the Environment &
Regeneration Committee of Inverclyde Council
considered the results of the Kilmacolm Parking
Consultation, with officers recommending progressing
two options at Gilburn Road and behind the Old Police
Station. I am concerned about the encroachment of
development into Greenbelt land and asked officers to
see if there is merit in utilising the former railway ground
adjacent to the identified site to provide a car park and this could
also be used as a bus turn around and tie into the National Cycle
Route.
Thank you to the constituents who contacted me relating to public
transport provision in Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village. I am keen
to see how we can improve commuting by public transport. It will,
however, be difficult to get people to ‘move’ from cars to buses
given the high levels of car ownership and the current minimal bus
service.
I have noted with interest the proposals for a new city region metro
with the first stage being a possible link between Glasgow Airport
and Gilmour Street Station, in Paisley. I think we need to be open to
the idea of it extending any metro from Gilmour Street to join the
old Gryffe railway line so reinstating a rail line between Kilmacolm
and Glasgow Central.
I have recently organised my surgery dates up to June 2020 with
further details available on the Inverclyde website. In February my
surgeries will be on the 19th February at Kilmacolm Community
Centre (7pm to 8pm) and on the 26th February at Boglestone
Community Centre. You can also contact me directly to discuss
any matters by telephone on 07768 460073/01475 712370, by
email to: christopher.curley@inverclyde.gov.uk or by messaging me
via my Facebook page (@Ward1chriscurleySNP)
Old Kirk News
‘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.
Programme for February
6th February Words and music – a special Quiz
- Devised by Eileen Green
20th February Tales of mystery and Intrigue
- With author & storyteller Jim Dunlop
MOVIE NIGHT
27th February Mama Mia – Here I Go Again - 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.
OK FEST 6th - 8th March Early Bird notice
This year’s festival will include The McHart Ceilidh Band, Glasgow
Youth Choir (who most recently performed at BBC’s Proms in the
Park) and a return of the Westerton Male Voice Choir.
For full details of the programme see the What’s On section and
also in flyers posted around the village.
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
Your Ward 1 Councillors
David Wilson, Stephen McCabe, Christopher Curley | Advice
Surgeries: http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/meetings/councillors/
Community Council Visitors welcome at monthly meetings
Last Tuesday at 7.30pm, Kilmacolm Cargill Centre
www.kilmacolmcc.co.uk
Community Halls to Let
Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel: 873994
Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Contact Julie on 07967 371595 or
e: guidehutbooking@gmail.com.
Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel: 873059
Grace Church
Kilmacolm
Invitation to Ladies’ Fellowship
February meetings, alternate
Tuesdays at 2.15pm in the
Guide Hut, Woodrow Avenue,
Kilmacolm, PA13 4QF
Tuesday 4th February – Linda
Fox, “Boldly Go”
Tuesday 18th February – Jim
Melville, “Dementia Awareness”
All ladies welcome
Quarriers Scouts Has Spaces!
Get in touch with your inner Bear Grylls! Quarriers 45th Scout
group is welcoming new members across the whole range of ages
for learning and adventure.
From Beavers to Scouts, fun and skills for life are at the heart of the
group with regular camps and outdoor activities mixed with games
and learning.
The traditional movement has come a long way since it began, but
making friends and gaining confidence is still at its heart.
All sections meet on a Wednesday evening at Sommerville Hall in
Quarriers Village and all are welcome.
So if you fancy learning a new skill, gaining badges, making new
friends and seeing some of the country’s most beautiful places, join
us and start an exciting journey.
Beaver scouts, for ages 6 to 8, meet at 6pm until 7pm.
Cubs, for ages, 8 to 10 and a half, meet from 7pm until 8.30pm
Scouts, for ages, 10 and a half to 14, meet from 7pm until 8.30pm
For more information contact qvscouts@gmail.com
World Day of
Prayer Local
Service
Friday 6th March at 1.30pm
St. Columba Church Hall, Bridge
of Weir Road, Kilmacolm
Service written by the Christian
Women of ZIMBABWE
‘Rise, Take up your Mat and Walk!’
The WDP group of representatives from the local Churches warmly
invite you to share worship and fellowship with people around the
world for the World Day of Prayer.
We are delighted that the children from Kilmacolm Primary School
are coming again to sing for us. Refreshments after the Service.
Everyone welcome! If you want to know more about the event,
please give me a call. Maureen Russell, Convenor (telephone 87-
2905; mob. 07905-950028)
Family Whist Drive
Kilmacolm Industrial Section of Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow
Agricultural Society are holding a Family Whist Drive In Kilmacolm
Community Centre at 7.30pm on Friday 21st February. Come
along and have a fun night out!
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