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This Month

As we move towards Autumn, it

feels like we are still waiting on

Summer. Ever the optimist, an

Indian Summer lies ahead; fingers,

toes, legs and arms crossed!

Meantime, we are pleased to

bring you another issue full of

local news and events.

This Month’s Cover

The Skelpies – The

Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow

by © Murdo McLeod

Our front cover image this month

is “The Skelpies” which pays

homage to the shipbuilders of Port

Glasgow, photo taken by Murdo

McLeod. There is more detail

about the sculpture on page 11.

We are sad to see the Cross Cafe

closing its doors after almost 100

years in business. In their final

month of September there will

be a sale of confectionery and

greeting cards as an expression of their deep appreciation.

The Advertizer team wishes Alda and Johanna a happy retirement! You

can find some history on the Cross Cafe on page 30.

Another business in Kilmacolm, Sole Solution, has outgrown its current

shop and is moving its location to the old Co-Op spot. We have an

interview with the owner, Laura Kelly, on page 31.

This month’s walk covers “The Craigie” at Duncarnock Fort, Neilston (page 40).

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In this issue...

Affluent Community Fund 04

Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival 08

Sma’ Shot Cottages 09

The Skelpies 11

Spree for all 13

Coming Events 14-17

Classic Cars At Castle Semple 15

Village News 18-31

Councillor Details 18

Defibrillator sites 20

Cross Cafe 30

Sole Solutions 31

Schools & Sports 32-37

Bookshop Book Review 38

Outdoors 39-43

This month’s WALK - the Craigie 40

Sales & wants 44

Classified ads 45

Business directory 46

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Afflun Cmuy F

Local Bridge of Weir professional services company, Affluent Financial

Group has awarded Elderslie based Rays of Hope cancer support group

a generous grant from the Affluent Community Fund. The Affluent

Community Fund exists to support local charities and community groups

seeking funds for development and support projects. The Affluent

community fund has awarded more than £25,000 to local groups over

the last 5 years

Rays of Hope (https://www.raysofhopecancersupport.com/) provides a

supportive environment for those dealing with cancer and offers a range

of services to improve physical and emotional wellbeing such as exercise

classes, a walking group, social activities, therapy, and counselling.

The grant from Affluent will be used to pay for two additional support

workers for the next year and will allow Rays of Hope to offer evening

sessions for those unable to access services during business hours. Linda

O’Malley and her team at Rays of Hope are thrilled with the support from

The Affluent Community Fund.

Kitty Stirling, Practice Manager at Affluent stated “We are delighted to

assist such an important local community group, and to enable local

people affected by cancer

to have greater access to the

support available from Rays

of Hope”

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Physiotherapy in your own home

Domiciliary Physiotherapy is for people who are

unable to come to the clinic for treatment. This may

be due to a recent change in mobility following any

surgery, hospital admission, post covid or lockdown

deconditioning, neurological conditions, e.g.,

Stroke, MS, Parkinson’s Disease or those requiring

orthopaedic rehabilitation following surgery.

If you, or someone you know, would like to make an

appointment for a physiotherapist to come to your

own home, please call 01505 873078.

We continue to offer outpatient appointments at our clinic in Kilmacolm.

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September 2022 5

St inent’s Hosice To eam

Renfrewshire charity St Vincent’s Hospice

has completed its top team with the

appointment of Gillian Green as its new

Director of Fundraising and Supporter

Relations. Gillian’s appointment completes the new line-up at St

Vincent’s after the appointment of a new Chief Executive in April

2021 and the appointment of a new Director of Care and Quality in

October 2021 when Susan McCallum joined the team after 17 years

at Ayrshire Hospice.

With over 23 years of experience in the charity sector, Gillian began

her fundraising career at Children’s Hospice Association Scotland

(CHAS) in 1999 and during her time at CHAS developed her strategic

and leadership skills, rising to the role of Head of Fundraising

Operations. In 2019 she joined Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS)

where, as Assistant Director of Fundraising, she used innovative ideas

to maximise fundraising opportunities.

Susan McCallum, Gillian Green, Kirsteen Murray

Stritly Come

Pranin s back!

Friday 16th September from

7pm at Ingliston Country Club,

Bishopton

Tickets now on sale for this award

nominated event, as we return for our

10th Strictly Come Prancing! Sparkling

drinks reception on arrival followed

by 2 course meal and fab-u-lous

entertainment! £45 per person.

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Scotland’s Memory Walk

Be a hero in purple and join thousands of others for Alzheimer

Scotland’s Memory Walk this September!

It’s your walk, your way so gather your friends and family between

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th September (or your own date) and choose a

location special to you, to walk in memory and honour of loved ones.

We’re asking you to join us across Scotland and beyond to walk and

fundraise with

friends and family

for Scotland’s

Memory Walk. Take

part as an individual

or create a team,

whichever you do,

every penny raised

stays in Scotland.

Get involved

on social using

#ScotMemWalk

Glasgow & District Branch’s Walk to

Beat Blood Cancer

Pollok Country Park starting off at the Burrell Collection on September

4th, for an 11.30am start - Or you can take part in our virtual event where

you choose the venue and set the targets.

Register at: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/get-involved/fundraisingevents-and-challenges/sports-challenges/glasgow-walk/

To register off-line, walkglasgow@gmail.com to let us know and we’ll

email you the registration form.

If you cannot take part but would like to donate, you can do so here:

www.justgiving.com/campaign/glasgowwalktobeatbloodcancer2022

We are very grateful for any donations we receive and they all get us

that bit closer to beating blood cancer.

Can you help us spread the word? Please share us on Facebook or

whatever social media you use. We appreciate any help you can give.


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Glasgow Doors Open Days estival 2022

Monday 12th - Sunday 18th September

www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/

A diverse programme of in-person and digital events, celebrating the Glasgow, its heritage and its people.

The city is yours to explore…

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is an annual event celebrating the city’s architecture, culture & heritage.

Each September we bring together dozens of participants who throw open the doors of over 100 historic

buildings, theatres, museum stores, factories, studios, breweries & more, across the city, to the public, for

free.

This year is an incredibly special one for us. We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Glasgow Buildings

Preservation Trust, who first founded our festival in 1990.

Look out for lots of events exploring our festival theme – City in Flux. You’ll hear about buildings getting a

forward-thinking and climate-friendly makeover, how the arrival of new communities has shaped Glasgow

through history, and the vanished streets and wynds that made way for some of the landmarks that we know

and love today…

ACD osie Annual Art hiiton

ACCORD Hospice’s Art Exhibition returns

- bigger and better than ever before - with

new additions for their 40th Anniversary!

Friday 9th to Saturday 17th September

Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm / Late Night until

8pm Tuesday & Thursday

With special thanks to our Art Exhibition Headline

Sponsors Paisley First - Love Local Love Paisley!

We are delighted to be able to bring you

this years installment of the ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition with a few surprises in store!

This is a free event.

The Art Department, 2 - 10 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UQ

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Sma’ Shot ottaes

The Sma’ Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the

Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two

distinct periods of Paisley’s weaving history!

Wednesday & Saturday 12noon - 4pm / Fridays 1pm - 5pm

Sma Shot Cottages, 2 Sma’ Shot Lane, Paisley, PA1 2HG

Free but donations welcome!

On entering from Shuttle Street, visitors immediately step back into

the 18th century into the typical weaver’s cottage which was originally

built in the 1750s.

The cottage has been matched to written descriptions in histories of

the town and has only been altered slightly from original dimensions

in the 19th century.

On crossing the yard, you will visit a small row of three cottages, dated

70 years ahead in the 1820s - 1840s, where you can immerse yourself

in history as you experience life as a weaver in this historical town

during the 19th century.

Come along and join us in our tea room, where we serve beverages

and homemade goods and share stories of the past.

We are open April - September, every Wednesday & Saturday 12noon

- 4pm and Fridays 1pm - 5pm.

Sma Shot Cottages are owned and run by the Old Paisley Society, a

registered charity. Admission is free, however, all donations towards

the upkeep of the cottages are gratefully accepted.

The Weavers Cottage is wheelchair accessible, as are the ground floor,

garden and the tea room.

Cra ar & Cafe

Paisley Salvation Army are

holding another of their

popular Crafts Fairs with

Cafe on Saturday 17th

September from 11am - 2pm!

Come along - there’s something for everyone - a café with

refreshments, craft stalls, local artwork - get that unique gift!

Further details and booking tables (£10) contact Janette Howie 0141

883 1918

Paisley Salvation Army, Paisley Corps Mill Street, Paisley PA1 1ND

This is a free event


September 2022 9

Beat the Street game is coming to

Paisley for the first time!

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Beat the Street is a real-life physical activity game that aims

to get whole communities moving together by making

exercise into a fun competition where participants of all

ages can win points and prizes for taking part.

Paisley residents can join in the fun with a game that takes

place from Wednesday 31st August to Wednesday 12th

October.

Prior to the game, residents will see special sensors called Beat Boxes

appearing on lampposts around these areas. Once the game starts,

players will hover their card over the Beat Box to start their journey,

before walking, cycling or wheeling to the next one to score points.

There will be 69 Beat Boxes placed around the town and players can

then clock up active travel miles for their team.

The game is free and open to anyone of any age. Primary school

children will be provided with cards and maps via their school and the

wider community is invited to collect a free card from a distribution

point listed at www.beatthestreet.me/paisley

Players can join a school team, a workplace team, charity team or

community and the further that participants walk, cycle or wheel,

the more points they will win for their team. The teams that top the

leaderboards will be in with a chance of winning vouchers for books

and sports equipment at the end of the six-week game, with prizes

for average points too, so smaller teams are also in with a chance of

winning prizes.

Councillor Michelle Campbell, Convener for the Economy and

Regeneration Policy Board at Renfrewshire Council, said: “We’re

delighted to have been able to bring the competition to the town and

look forward to seeing how far everyone can walk, cycle, and wheel in

the six-week game.

“Previous games nearby have shown that Beat the Street is a great way

of getting children, families and our communities active. Not only that,

but the game enables the community to lower its carbon footprint and

also brings the community together which in turn improves wellbeing,

increases feelings of safety and reduces isolation.”

For more information on how to play, prizes and where to pick up

a free card and map, click onto: www.beatthestreet.me/paisley or

search for @BTSPaisley on social media.

Johnstone History Society

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Our members and friends will be pleased to hear our new session

starts on Tuesday 13th September 2022. The first speaker will be

Alison Cathcart and her subject will be “”Scots of the Southwest and

the Plantations in Ulster”. This I think will be an interesting evening so

we look forward to a good attendance of members and visitors.

The Museum has continued to open over the summer manned as

always by volunteers. This sometimes proved difficult to get cover

for people going on holiday. On sale we still have a selection of

books maps and pamphlets which can also be purchased on line at

johnstonehistory.org and paid via PayPal.


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Calling all Railway

Enthusiasts

If you are interested in the

railways of Renfrewshire

and the Gryffe area you may

be interested in joining the Glasgow a n d

South Western Railway Association. The G&SWRA

is a Scottish charity dedicated to historical research

into the history of one of the five railway companies

which grew in the mid 19th century and many of

whose lines are still in use today.

The G&SWR operated with a triangle loosed formed

between Glasgow St Enoch station to Carlisle

including Kilmarnock and Dumfries, to Stranraer

and back to Glasgow including Ayr, Ardrossan,

Largs and Greenock Princes Pier. The line was

incorporated into the LMS in 1923, into British Rail

upon nationalisation in 1948 and into ScotRail when

privatised.

We produce an annual Journal and four Newsletters

a year for members. We have arranged for the

production of model kits in the past as well as

arranging field trips – these have included Bo’ness to

see progress on the restoration of several preserved

G&SWR carriages and rolling stock, Hunterson

coal terminal and tour of coal ship, and walks

along former lines of the G&SWR including Girvan

Harbour, Maidens and Dunure, Johnstone loop line

and Ayrshire valley lines.

Meetings usually take place at The Abbey Halls,

Lawn Street, Paisley PA1 1HD, but please check on

our website for updates www.gswra.org, or email

gswratreasurer@outlook.com beforehand.

1st October - Perth Conference of Scottish

Railway Societies in Station Hotel, Perth

November 12th - 1.45pm at Paisley Abbey - the

White Room upstairs

21st January 2023 - topic to be confirmed

10th February - topic to be confirmed

10th March - AGM & talk on aspects of the

G&SWR

We also attend the Glasgow model railway exhibition

in February each year.

If you are interested in joining the association

membership is £15. Contact: The Treasurer at 5

Seabank Avenue, Largs KA30 8EW

Do yo ae paer £20 +

£50 notes?

Anyone still using paper £20 and £50 bank notes

have until 30th September to use them or deposit

them at their bank or Post Office.

After September 30th the paper notes will no

longer be legal tender and will be replaced with

the new polymer versions.

The elpes – The ibilders of Port laso

Front Cover Image ©Murdo McLeod

by Rona Simpson

In 2016 the 86% of local population of Port Glasgow voted in the Port Glasgow Sculpture

Competition. In first place was a proposal by the sculpture John McKenna to build two

9-meter-high stainless steel shipbuilding figures at work. It stands today in Coronation

Park in Port Glasgow. A truly iconic sight.

John McKenna was born in Manchester. He studied in Worcester and London then taught

in Stafford College. Later he returned to Worcester where he began to make many public

art commissions including two for the crown estate. In 2002 was commissioned to create

the main artwork on the Cunard Transatlantic Liner the Queen Mary 2. Having run out

of space for this large commission, he decided to relocate to Scotland where found a

suitable base in South Ayrshire where he was able to create larger public art pieces for

which he was to become known.

The Skelpies – as it has been affectionally christened by locals - stand in Coronation Park in

Port Glasgow between the two lighthouses in an area once known as Devil’s Point. Next

door is Ferguson’s Marine – the last shipbuilding company on the lower Clyde.

In its industrial heyday, Port Glasgow was home to many shipbuilders, including: Lithgows,

John Wood, Cairds, Hamiltons, Duncans, Lamonts and Fergusons. Europe’s first steam

powered boat, The Commet, was built here. Other vessels built here included Tea

Clippers, Merchantmen and eventually the Super Tanker – a ship so big it was built in two

parts, launched and then joined together once afloat.

However, this sculpture is not about the rich shipbuilding families. It is about the riveters,

welders and others who put the nuts and bots together and built by hand these immense

vessels that were to sail all over the world. The dynamism of this sculpture perfectly

encapsulates the energy of these shipbuilders. Significantly, after the first world war,

forged in docklands like these throughout the Clyde grew a radical left wing labour

movement that was to transform politics in Scotland.

The demise of shipbuilding along the Clyde drove many into poverty. Despite attempts

at regeneration, Port Glasgow is still beset with high levels of unemployment and

deprivation. People from all over Scotland are making trips to see this towering structure.

The hope is that it will increase much-needed tourism in the area, as the Falkirk Kelpies

have done. This incredible monument is an impressive tribute to the area’s shipbuilding

past and conveys a real sense of pride in Inverclyde’s working-class heritage.

Combined weight of 14 tons

11t Ersine Wal of Hope

Over the years I have received great support from the

community in my efforts to raise awareness and funds for

Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA). You will therefore

not be surprised to learn that we will again do a sponsored

Walk of Hope along the banks of the Clyde in Erskine. This

will take place this year on Saturday 8th October at 11am

from the Riverside car park - please join us. As the walk was

designed to suit people with HD the aim is to walk as much

or as little as you wish

As you may know, HD is a devastating neurological condition

which renders the sufferer increasingly dependent on care over the course of 15 to 25 years. In

many cases this care is provided by the immediate family. The condition has been described as a

combination of motor neuron disease, Parkinson’s and elements of Alzheimer’s. Sadly, it is genetic

and every child of a person with the condition has a 50% chance of inheriting the disease. There

are now real hopes of a treatment but it will be many years before these drugs are available. In the

meantime, families and children who are affected by HD will continue to need the support of SHA.

We seek to raise funds for SHA to enable them to continue to provide a comprehensive support

and advisory service to families who are affected by HD.

Donations will be welcomed at the following JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/Margaret-

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Scottis Atism alls on suporters

Scotland’s largest autism-specific charity is looking for people to sign up to its

guided walk up Scotland’s 10th highest mountain on Saturday 10th September

to fundraise for the charity

Two qualified mountain leaders have been arranged to lead a small group of fundraisers up

Ben Lawers in Highland Perthshire as part of the ‘Autism Ascent’ fundraising challenge.

To join the walk fundraisers pay a £50 registration fee with a sponsorship target of £150 and they

will receive a free Scottish Autism fundraising t-shirt for taking part in the challenge.

Alternatively, fundraisers can do their own mountain-related challenge, including organising

their own hillwalk or walking up stairs in their local area or park equivalent to the height of a

Munro!

To sign up for the Ben Lawers challenge please visit the Scottish Autism website at: www.

scottishautism.org/events/other-events/autism-ascent-challenge-group-hike

Karen Wilson, Income Generation Lead at Scottish Autism said: “We are delighted to be

organising this challenge to encourage supporters to do an ‘Autism Ascent’ up the tenth

highest mountain in Scotland, led by fully qualified and experienced mountain guides.

“Scottish Autism is Scotland’s largest provider of autism-specific services and all funds raised

help to provide vital support for autistic people and their families right across Scotland when it’s

needed most, including maintaining our Autism Advice Line which has seen calls treble since

the beginning of the pandemic.

“If you’ve always wanted to climb your first Munro then this is a fantastic way to do this whilst

raising money for Scotland’s largest autism-specific charity.”

Sorotmist

Internatonal o Paisle

Memoral Bench

A bench has been installed in the Peace

Garden at Barshaw Park, Paisley, in memory

of past member Dr Stella Gibson who died

in April 2020 at the age of 92. Stella joined

Soroptimist International of Paisley in 1970

and held the post of President in 1982/83.

She continued to be actively involved in

Club activities until deteriorating health

meant she had to move into Elderslie Care Home.

A Paisley ‘buddy’ through and through, Stella held posts as Deputy Medical Officer of Health

and Public Health Medical Consultant for the area. She had many interests which included

travelling extensively, but she was always interested in what was happening locally.

Members hope that visitors to the garden will enjoy the peace and tranquillity whilst sitting on

the bench.

This September, we’re throwing open the

doors of Corseford School to welcome

you to learn more about us, take a look

at our school environment, and meet our

learners and families!

We offer a combined education and therapy

environment for children with complex and

additional needs, from primary through to

secondary ages. We know every child should

succeed in life and we’re strong advocates for

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).

Pop along and meet our students, teaching

staff, care team, and on-site allied health teams

to learn about us, our facilities to provide a

centre of excellence for children, and to ask

your questions! We’re excited to meet you.

Wednesday 28th from 10.30am – 1.30pm

Corseford School, Howwood Road, Kilbarchan,

PA10 2NT

If you have any questions or comments prior to

our open day, we’d love to hear from you. You

can get in touch by email (communications@

capability.scot) or give us a call on 01555

665041.

Lamont Farm roject

SAVE THE DATE!

We are able to hold our open day again! Our

first one in 3 years. Sunday 11th September

from 1pm - 4pm, with lots to do and seebouncy

castle, candy floss, tombola, raffle and

more. It’ll be an amazing day and we hope to

see lots of you there.

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Spree for All - programme returns

across Renfrewshire

Music fans can enjoy a bumper line-up of gigs across

Renfrewshire from 1st – 11th September

The packed programme will feature a mix of indoor and outdoor

shows, fantastic gigs and open nights across 11 days, with something

to suit everyone’s tastes. Paisley venues include The Bungalow, The

Cave, The Keg, The Old Swan and Rocknrolla’s.

There’s an afternoon of performances to enjoy at Johnstone Band

Stand on Saturday 3rd before live music at The Trust Inn and Habbies

Bar and Grill in Kilbarchan that evening.

Lochwinnoch’s Lochbarr Centre will host a Village Live night on Friday

9th, while Lochwinnoch Golf Club, The Three Churches, The Brown

Bull and The Corner Bar will stage a variety of shows on Saturday

10th.

There’s a packed weekend of live entertainment in Renfrew at the

Victoria Bar on Saturday 10th with performances from top local acts

in Robertson Park on Sunday 11th from 12noon – 5pm.

This year’s Spree for All has been programmed by Tommy McGrory of

local music charity Loud ‘n’ Proud and Alan McEwan, director of Brick

Lane Studios.

Alan McEwan said: “I am absolutely delighted to be involved with

what is going to be a fantastic Spree for All again this September. It’s

great to be back working with artists in venues across Renfrewshire.

“We have great acts such as Spiders on Mars, The M65s, Berry Tweed

and The Chasers and North to Abeline to name a few – and also the

wonderful Village Live youth project at our partner venues.

“I would like to thank Morag (Lochwinnoch Arts), Danny (Raptor

Studios) and Ali and Jason (Erskine Arts) for helping make this

happen.”

Pauline Allan, Events Manager at Renfrewshire Council, said: “We’re

really looking forward to welcoming back the Spree for All, which will

once again provide a great accompaniment to The Spree festival in

Paisley.

Full listings for the Spree for All programme are available online at:

www.thespree.co.uk/spree-for-all.

The Spree music and comedy festival is organised by Renfrewshire

Council. This year’s events take place from Thursday 1st – Saturday

10th, with tickets available for top shows including Tinariwen, The

Bootleg Beatles, Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes, Horse McDonald,

Altered Images, Susie McCabe and The Slow Readers Club.

Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd October - The Wee Spree

for kids and families and coincides with the mid-term break for

Renfrewshire schools. For tickets and further details of shows at The

Spree and Wee Spree, visit: www.thespree.co.uk


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coming events IN September

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events in

late August

Thu 25 th - Sat 27 th August

Art Off The Square

Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall,

Steeple Street

Exhibition & Sale of paintings,

drawings and sculpture. Opening

hours:- Thursday 25th & Friday

26th August 2pm - 9pm Saturday

27th August 10am - 4pm

fri 26 th aug - sat 26 th nov

THe Big Art Show

The Art Department, 2 - 10

Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1

1UQ

With almost 1,000 artworks in the

exhibition with lots of exciting

work to see from all ages and

experiences, a truly open, inclusive,

positive showcase and the largest

exhibition of its kind in many years.

Saturday 27 th August

Paisley farmers market

The Paisley Centre

sat 27 th aug - sun 4 th sept

largs viking festival

Largs

Bringing you a full-scale battle plan,

including all our festival favourites

such as the opening parade and

ceremony, live entertainment, fringe

events, food and craft market, air

displays, axe throwing, full Viking

village and ever popular Festival

of Fire, with fire procession. As well

as the Viking skirmish, burning of

the long boat, entertainment, and

ending in a fabulous firework display.

THURSDAY 1 ST - SUNDAY 11 TH

Spree for All Fringe Festival

Renfrewshire

A packed programme featuring

indoor and outdoor shows,

fantastic gigs and open nights

across 11 days. Full listings

available online at: www.thespree.

co.uk/spree-for-all

THURSDAY 1 ST - FRIDAY 30 TH

self-led Teddy Bear Hunt

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch

If you go down to the woods today

your in for a big surprise. £3.50

per activity pack plus usual entry

fees for non-members.

FRIDAY 2 ND

Angel Voices’ Community

Children’s Choir New Term

St Fillans Church, Kilmacolm

6pm to 7pm

Singing a variety of music, learn

musicality and musical terminology,

and experience performing

together. Ages 4 to 14 years. For

more details contact Maureen

Russell - maureenmrussell@hotmail.

com or 07905 950028.

Bat Walk

Castle Semple Visitor Centre,

Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch

7.30pm to 9.30pm

Hunt with our bat detectors and

identify the different species on

this guided walk lead by our

experienced Ranger Service. £5.

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SATURDAY 3 RD

Kilmacolm Flower Show

Kilmacolm Community Centre,

Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

10.30am to 3pm

Entry £2 pp, includes free raffle

prize draw. More info available at

www.kilmacolmhorticultural.com

Wildflower Seed Collection

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder

Glen Road nr Lochwinnoch

PA12 4LB 10am to 12noon

Learn how to sow and propogate

the seeds at our polytunnel! Free.

Guided bird walk



1pm to 3pm

Tour along the lochshore and learn

all about the different species that

call Castle Semple home. £5.

SUNDAY 4 TH

Glasgow & District Branch’s

Walk to Beat Blood Cancer

Pollok Country Park, 2060

Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow

G43 1AT 11.30am

We’re very grateful for any

donations we receive - they all get

us that bit closer to beating blood

cancer.

MONDAY 5 TH - SATURDAY 10 TH

Drop In: Learn to Meadow at

Johnshill



10.30am to 3.30pm

Learn how to create a meadow

and the aftercare needed. Free,

but booking required.

TUESDAY 6 TH

Windy Hill Art Club

Kilmacolm Community Centre,

Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

6pm to 8.30pm

Visit www.windyhillartclub.co.uk for

info on how to join us, keep up to

date with past and future events.

Houston & Killellan Kirk

Foodbank Donations

West Halls Main Street

Houston PA6 7EL (next to Carrick

Centre & Village Hall)

10am to 12noon & 7pm to 8pm

Every Tuesday in September.

WEDNESDAY 7 TH

Bridge of Weir Choral

Society Rehearsals

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm

7pm

New day, new time and new venue,

so hopefully everyone will arrive at

the right place at the right time! For

further info, please contact Mary.

Leishman@4-consulting.com

Houston & Crosslee SWI

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston

7.30pm

New session. Tea and a catch up.

For more info call 07932 459994.

THURSDAY 8 TH


Houston Hello

Killellan Halls, 13A Kirk Road,

Houston PA6 7HW 2pm to 4pm

Drop in group for people living with

dementia and carers. Contact Frankie

Greenwood 07817 210777 or email:

familyandcommunity.houstonkirk@

gmail.com. Also on Thurs 22 nd .

Sunday 28 th August

erskine riverside market

Erskine Riverside Market

Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine PA8

7AF

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EVENT INFORMATION:

Please check with the venue/organiser. Where we can, we will update our listings to notify of cancelled,

postponed and rescheduled events. Event details may have changed by publication.

Clac Cas Sme Cr

Classics at Castle Semple will be returning to the shores of

Castle Semple Loch on the Sunday 30th October for its 10th

anniversary of this highly popular Classic Car show.

The car show is very much aimed at Classic and Historic cars with room

for some classic motorbikes also. This year there will be 5 awards. To find

out how to enter your vehicle, please email: classicsatcastlesemple@

gmail.com or call Castle Semple Visitor Centre on Mondays or

Tuesdays on 0300 300 0200 option 1.

Axe Tw

Saturday 10th September at

9am in Manse Field, Glebe

Road, Beith, KA15 1EZ

Get inspired at this new community event for Central Scotland! Watch

award winning international chainsaw carvers, with workshops &

games for all. This fun and creative demonstration will provide an

inspiring spectator event, with community

activities, face painting, a children’s tent,

story telling, wood carving workshops,

outdoors woodland crafts and loads of

family games. We will have live music

playing at various times throughout the

day too and visitors can enjoy some of the

locally sourced produce and food stalls.

Https://facebook.com/events/s/

axe-throwing-garnock-valleyca/1018428628863875/

Greenock Light Opera Club (GLOC) presents Shrek the Musical

on Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th November from 7.30pm,

including the Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

Tickets on sale soon, please check our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/greenockloc/photos/

a.571308386255788/517640

Call 0302413217 for more details.


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Farmers Markets

in September

SATURDAY 3 RD

Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm Community Centre

10am to 2pm

First Saturday of the month

/kilmacolmfarmersmarket

SATURDAY 10 TH

Paisley

The Paisley Centre

10am to 2pm

SUNDAY 11 TH

Renfrew

Robertson Park

10am to 4pm

Second Sunday of the month

/RenfrewMarket

SATURDAY 17 TH

Bishopton & Dargavel

Bishopton Train Station Car Park

10am to 2pm

SATURDAY 24 TH

Gourock

Gourock Train Station Car Park

10am to 2pm

Last Sunday of the month

/Erskine-Riverside-Market-

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Last Saturday of the month

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SUNDAY 25 TH

Erskine

Erskine Waterfront

10am to 4pm

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Market/207097172654332

Third Saturday of the month

/The-Bishopton-Dargavel-Farmers-

Market-109902924512969

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THURSDAY 8 TH

Sòlas Bereavement Drop-in

Group

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm

2pm

Supporting those who have lost a

loved one. Call Barbara Marshall

on 01505 872417 or email:

barbara@oochy.com

FRIDAY 9 TH

Steve Legg Comedy Night

Youth Event

Freeland Church, Main Street,

Bridge of Weir 7.30pm

Suitable for Primary 7+. For tickets

& info call Robin Livingston: 07765

938909 or email: steveleggfreeland@

gmail.com Free admission.

FRIDAY 9 TH - SATURDAY 17 TH

ACCORD Hospice Annual Art

Exhibition

The Art Department, 2 - 10

Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UQ

Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm / Late Night

Until 8pm Tue & Thur. This years

installment of the ACCORD Hospice

Annual Art Exhibition with a few

surprises in store! Free entry.

SATURDAY 10 TH

Scotland on Tour - Fara

Lochwinnoch Golf Club, Burnfoot

Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AN

7pm More info on pg17.

SUNDAY 11 TH

Lamont Farm Project Open Day

Barrhill Road, Erskine PA8 6EZ

1pm to 4pm

With lots to see and do - bouncy castle,

candy floss, tombola, raffle and more.

Tree Identification Walk



10am to 12noon

Walk with one of our rangers to

learn all about the woodlands at

Clyde Muirshiel, and why they’re

so important! £5.

MONDAY 12 TH

Langbank Camera Club

Langbank Parish Church, Main

Rd, Langbank 7.30pm

Interested in photography? This is the

club for you. First year membership

only £15. Please contact: Derrick

McPherson at the club’s email

address at langbankcc@gmail.com

MONDAY 12 TH - SUNDAY 18 TH

Glasgow Doors Open Days

Festival 2022

Each September we bring together

dozens of participants who throw

open the doors of over 100 historic

buildings, theatres, museum stores,

factories, studios, breweries & more,

across the city, to the public, for free.

WEDNESDAY 14 TH

Advertizer Issue Deadline

Please email info@advertizer.co.uk

or call the office on 01505 613340

FRIDAY 16 TH

Strictly Come Prancing

Ingliston Country Club, Old

Greenock Road, Bishopton

7pm

Sparkling drinks reception on

arrival followed by 2 course meal

and fab-u-lous entertainment! £45

per person. t: 01505 705635 ext

303 or 403 www.info@svh.co.uk

FRIDAY 16 TH - SUNDAY 18 TH

Scotland’s Memory Walk

Be a hero in purple and join

thousands of others for Alzheimer

Scotland’s Memory Walk! Every

penny raised stays in Scotland. Get

involved on social media using

#ScotMemWalk

SATURDAY 17 TH

Craft Fair & Cafe

Salvation Army, Mill Street, Paisley

11am to 2pm

Something for everyone - café with

refreshments, craft stalls, local artwork

- get that unique gift! Further details

and booking tables (£10) contact

Janette Howie 0141 883 1918. Free.

SUNDAY 18 TH


Harvest Thanksgiving Service

Houston & Killellan Kirk, 13A

Kirk Road, Houston PA6 7HW

11am

Clydebank Citadel Band

Autumn Concert

St Machar’s Church, Kilbarchan

Rd, Bridge of Weir 3pm

Tickets: £5 (including refreshments)

Available from Morven Tel: 01505

612286 or on the door subject

to availability. All Proceeds to St

Machar’s Ranfurly Church Funds

and the Salvation Army. £5.

SUNDAY 18 TH

Feel-Good Photo-Walk


11am to 12.30pm

Participants may use any type of

camera. All abilities are welcome

and everyone will gain something

from the experience. Participants

must be 18 or over or accompanied

by a paying adult over 18. £10.50.

SUNDAY 25 TH

50:50 Proms, Langbank Church

Langbank Parish Church, Main

Rd, Langbank 2.30pm

Featuring the Clyde Coast

Strathspey and Reel Society with a

programme of toe-tapping tunes

which may have us all dancing

in the aisles. Donation tickets £5

available at the door on the day.

WEDNESDAY 28 TH

Bridge of Weir Senior Citizens’

Association

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent,

Bridge of Weir

Our new session starts with an “At

Home” night. Everyone welcome

to all or any of our meetings which

take place every second and

fourth Wednesdays each month.

Membership fee is £12.

Corseford School Open Day

Corseford School, Howwood

Road, Howwood

10.30am to 1.30pm

Pop along and meet our students,

teaching staff, care team, and onsite

allied health teams Get in

touch by email communications@

capability.scot or call on 01555

665 041.

FRIDAY 30 TH

Drop In: Practical Conservation

(Sitka/Rhododendron)

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder

Glen Road nr Lochwinnoch

PA12 4LB 10.30am to 3pm

Help find and remove the

Rhododendron throughout the

park. No booking required. Please

wear long sleeved shirts & trousers.

Gloves will be provided. Free.

SAT 1 ST - FRI 28 TH OCTOBER

Halloween Scavenger Hunt


Search along the woodland trail

for the hidden Halloween themed

items. £3 plus normal entry fees

for non-members (£3 per adult,

£1.50 per child)


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Music fans can enjoy a bumper line-up of gigs across Renfrewshire in

September with the announcement of this year’s Spree for All. The

programme, established in recent years as a ‘fringe festival’ to Paisley’s

annual The Spree festival, will see live music events take place in the area’s

towns and villages in September on the 9th and 10th in Lochwinnoch.

Friday 9th September at Lochbarr Centre from 7pm

VILLAGE LIVE featuring:

• The Barely Responsible • Archie

• Klaise

• Shay McDermott

• Leisureland

Saturday 10th September at The Three Churches from 6pm

• Spiders on Mars - Lochwinnoch Golf Club from 7pm

• Fara - The Brown Bull from 9pm

• Berry Tweed and the Chasers - The Corner Bar from 8.30pm

• Trad and Folk with the CB Jammers

FARA - Saturday 10th September at Lochwinnoch Golf Club

Doors open at 7pm

Having grown up together in Orkney, we formed FARA in 2014 with

the aim of celebrating the music we cut our teeth on whilst creating

innovative new music incorporating the influences and experiences

we had each absorbed as individuals in the intervening time.

We use our three fiddles and piano to develop new instrumental music

drawing on the energetic, driving traditional music we grew up on,

alongside songs in four-part harmony. We compose all of our music

ourselves, and Orcadian art is at the heart of all our work. The majority

of the songs we write use words by Orcadian writers, providing

important artistic inspiration and imagery for our music. Our aim is to

develop further the cannon of Orkney folk music, making git relevant

for the young people with whom it is increasingly popular.

Tickets £14 / £12 available from Now & Then Gifts or online at: www.

scotlandontour.com/venue/lochwinnoch-golf-club/

A fantastic turn out to our third

Scotland on Tour (SOT) event held at

the beautiful Lochwinnoch Golf Club

on a fine sunny summers evening with

the amazing Sandy Brechin Band.

We also raised over £160 for the

Ukrainian Red Cross Appeal. All

events will give raffle monies to this

cause.


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village news

Steve eg oey Nt

Come along to the Steve Legg’s Comedy Night Youth Event

on Friday 9th September at 7.30pm

Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir PA11 3NR

His magic has taken him to five continents working at the most prestigious

of venues, working alongside top names in entertainment with numerous

television and radio appearances. Suitable for Primary 7 and up! Free

admission (ticket only required for entry!!)

For tickets and information contact:

Robin Livingston on 07765 938909 or email: steveleggfreeland@gmail.com

The youth event is brought to you by Freeland Church

50:50 Pro At Lab Chh

Following two years of cancelled music events, it is wonderful to have been

able to embark on the new series of 50:50 Proms at Langbank Church

PA14 6XP. On Sunday 25th September at 2.30pm, the next concert in

the series features the Clyde Coast Strathspey and Reel Society who will

be bringing along a programme of toe-tapping tunes which may have us

all dancing in the aisles…..

Donation tickets costing £5 will be available at the door on the day. Make

sure you put the date in your diary now!

Brie of Wei Senior Ciens’ Ass

Our new session will start on 28th September in the Cargill Hall at 7.15pm.

It will be an “At Home” night. Everyone most welcome to all or any of our

meetings which take place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Membership

fee is £12.

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#329 October 2022: 14th September Councillor Details

WARD 9:

JOHNSTONE NORTH, KILBARCHAN,

HOWWOOD & LOCHWINNOCH

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/

Tha o

Thank you to everyone who

kindly sent lovely cards when

my sister Irene McCallum

passed away in July. She

wrote the book “Bridge of

Weir Memories” at the age

of 90 years and she gave the

proceeds to Brighter Bridge

of Weir, who kindly asked her

to open the wee garden at

the Co-op. She also worked

tirelessly for SAFFA for a great

number of years. Thank you

all so much, I have great

memories of our lives together

from birth in Bridge of Weir.

Alison Noble, Melvaig, Bridge

of Weir.

Joh “Joc”

Cla

Mrs Ann Clark and family

wish to thank all friends

and neighbours for their

flowers, sympathy cards

and letters received on

Jock’s passing. Your

support has been a

comfort to us all.

Thank You

Cllr Chris Gilmour:

cllr.Chris.Gilmour@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1289 | 07484 064521

Cllr Gillian Graham:

cllr.Gillian.Graham@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1268

Cllr Andy Doig:

cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk

07534 148 224

Cllr Emma Rodden:

cllr.emma.rodden@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1431

WARD 10:

HOUSTON, CROSSLEE & LINWOOD


Cllr Audrey Doig:

cllr.audrey.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk

07768 130 935

Cllr Alison Jean Dowling:

cllr.alison.dowling@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1419

Cllr Robert Innes:

cllr.Robert.Innes@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1254

Cllr David mcGonigle:

cllr.David.Mcgonigle@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1287

WARD 11:

BISHOPTON, LANGBANK & BRIDGE OF WEIR


Cllr James MacLaren:

cllr.james.maclaren@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1291

Cllr fiona airlie-nicolson:

cllr.fiona.airlie-nicolson@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1253

Cllr Colin McCulloch:

cllr.colin.mcculloch@renfrewshire.gov.uk

0300 300 1427

WARD 1:

INVERCLYDE EAST

www.inverclyde.gov.uk/

Cllr Christopher Curley:

christopher.curley@inverclyde.gov.uk

07768 460073 | 01475 712370

Cllr Stephen McCabe:

Stephen.McCabe@inverclyde.gov.uk

01475 712 020 (office hours)

Cllr David Wilson:

david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk

01475 741969 / 712727 | 07766 992 294

local community, local business, local life ......... 18

St Mar’s Rarl Chuh

Autumn Concert performed by the Clydebank Citadel

Band on Sunday 18th September at 3pm

Tickets: £5 (including refreshments)

Available from Morven Tel: 01505 612286

or on the door subject to availability.

All Proceeds to St Machar’s Ranfurly Church

Funds and the Salvation Army

Brie of Wei SI

Our first meeting of the new session will be on Thursday 1st

September at 7.30pm in the Cargill Hall. It will take the form of a social

evening with tea/ coffee and cakes. We are looking forward to an

interesting programme of meetings for the year ahead and there will

be an opportunity on our first evening for our members and guests

to put forward their ideas on outings etc. We would be delighted to

welcome new members as well as those returning from previous years.

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cllr james maclaren

Perseverance pays off. It took a while but the council

has done a good job with cutting back the bushes

and clearing the drains in the Livery Walk carpark in

Bridge of Weir. A big improvement. Something I

had been pushing for a while.

The closure of part of Station Road in Langbank has caused confusion

it would seem for the council bin collections. It looks like they have

realised that they need to do something rather than ignore the issue.

Smaller vehicles should be collecting the rubbish over the next few

days. In the meantime, BT extend their closure time for their duct and

box installation works. Hopefully it won’t last much longer. Just a pity

that it’s not fibre for the whole village they are putting in.

It’s nice to see local organisations receiving grants from the council, but

it always seems to be a fight to get the cheques. ‘Bonnie Bishopton’

are looking for their grant money for Christmas lighting - the grant

meeting was a couple of months ago and yet no sign of even part

of the money required. Fingers crossed that they get all the money

required to complete the project in time to order and erect the lights.

At least they can go ahead with some amazing looking benches for

the village with other grant money.

A reminder that I have set up a blog page and this can be found

on www.cllrjmaclaren.blogspot.com where I will post my reports to

community councils and other relevant material. Do let me have your

feedback on these.

Surgeries: 6.30pm - 7pm. Langbank Church - 1st Monday of the month;

Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir – 2nd Monday of the month; Bishopton

Community Centre – 3rd Monday of the month. No need to book.

Contact info: 0300 300 1291

cllr.james.maclaren@renfrewshire.gov.uk


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brookfield

village hall

Karate:

Johnstone Tora Kai Karate Club.

Adults and children welcome (min.

age 7 yrs) Instructor - Sensei Tom

Lambie, 5th Dan JKA. Registered

and licenced with Scottish Karate

Governing Body, fully insured and

PVG approved. Gradings held on

an ongoing basis.

07850 407442

Johnstone Tora-Kai Karate

Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Thursday 5.50pm - 6.50pm

Zumba®:

A total workout, combining all

elements of fitness: cardio, muscle

conditioning, balance and flexibility,

resulting in boosted energy and a

serious dose of awesome.

gems_paisley@hotmail.com

Tuesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Ballroom/Latin:

Ballroom Basics with Stewart & Jane

Wilson. New members welcome.

Private/Wedding First Dance

lessons available.

Stewart 07710 464 969

ballroombasics@live.co.uk

Thurs 7pm - 8pm (Beginners)

Thurs 8pm - 9pm (Intermediate)

Fri 7pm - 8.30pm (Beginners)

Sat 11am - 12.30pm (Mixed Ability)

Yogabellies:

Both classes are suitable for all

levels of experience including none

at all! Limited places available.

yogabellieslyndsey@outlook.com

Sun 6.30pm - 7.45pm, for Pregnancy

Mon 10am - 11am, for Mum & Baby

PILATES:

Mindful movement practice with

Margaret Kytzia, a fully trained

pilates & movement practitioner.

maggiekytzia@icloud.com

07930 324276

Wednesday 10am - 11am

BALLET:

Dance classes for children with The

Ballet & Dance Company. Get in

touch for more information or to

book a trial.

suzanne@balletanddanceacademy.co.uk

Thurs 3.45pm - 4.30pm (Pre-school)

4.30pm - 5.45pm (P1-P3)

Friday

4.30pm - 6pm

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Lann Cer Cl

Langbank Camera Club is ready for take-off this September

after the hiatus of the last two years due to the pandemic.

The new session begins on Monday 12th September at

7.30pm in the Langbank Church Hall.

The club was established in 2006 and hopefully will continue to be

the vibrant, albeit small, friendly club going forward. We are always

looking for new members in order to sustain the club. So, anyone

living in Langbank, Bishopton, Port Glasgow and the surrounding

area is welcome to join at any time. The aim of the club is to promote

photography in an informal and relaxed setting.

There are talks and lectures on photography every month. We try

to cover all aspects of modern photography, including computer

support, to help get the most from that special moment. Members

are always on hand to give help and support.

Our meetings are held twice a month from September to May and last

approximately two hours.

We have print and digital evenings for members to display their craft

by traditional methods (print) and on the big screen, followed by a

discussion regarding the images and how they were achieved etc.

If you have an interest in photography, have a camera you can’t quite

get the hang of, or want to share your experiences with others and

learn from them, then this is the club for you.

Membership is only £15 for the first year. If you require further

information, please contact: Derrick McPherson at the club’s email

address at langbankcc@gmail.com

COUNCILLOR/MSP SURGERIES (Village Hall Library)

Cllr Alison Ann-Dowling - Friday 16th @ 10.30am - 11am

Cllr Robert Innes - Tuesday 20th @ 6pm - 6.30pm

PARK YOGA (weather permitting):

An inclusive, flowing vinyasa class inspired by nature suitable for all.

Pre-registration essential. £5 per class - pay as you go.

yogabellieslyndsey@outlook.com Sunday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm

HeartStart Training Session:

Village Hall, Wednesday 21st from 2pm - 4pm. This free course teaches

emergency life saving skills and covers how to:

recognise a heart attack and a cardiac arrest | help an unconscious

person | perform CPR | help someone choking | respond to

serious bleeding

Please contact: brookfieldvpa@gmail.com to book a place. Anyone

who has previously attended Heartstart training is welcome to attend

as a refresher.

brookfieldvillage.org brookfieldvpa@gmail.com @BrookfieldVPA

Defibrillator Sites

BISHOPTON

• The Cornerstone, Greenock Rd

• Bishopton Community Centre

BROOKFIELD

• Brookfield Village Hall

Locl • Co-Op li

BRIDGE OF WEIR

• Old Ranfurly Golf Club

• Ranfurly Castle Golf Club

• Gate Hs, BoW Leather Works

ELDERSLIE

• Elderslie Golf Club

HOUSTON

• Outside Church Hall, Main St

• Co-Op

• Strathgryffe Tennis (reception)

• Old telephone box, Houston

Rd, Crosslee

• Back of Houston Primary on

outside of playground fence

HOWWOOD

• Howwood Hall, Station Rd

• Christ the King Church,

Bowfield Rd

• The Boarding House (open hrs)

• Howwood Primary School fence

JOHNSTONE

• Keystore, Spateston

• Keystore, Corseford

• Johnstone Town Hall

• Scottish Fire & Rescue

KILMACOLM

• Kilmacolm Golf Club

• St Columba’s Senior School

• Gym, Birkmyre Park

• Library (rear of New Surgery)

KILBARCHAN

• Scout Hall

• Kilbarchan Bowling Club

LANGBANK

• Langbank Village Hall

• Doctors surgery, Station Rd

(carpark wall)

LINWOOD

• Onyx Leisure Centre

• Spar, Clippens Rd

• Asda

LOCHWINNOCH

• Outside GP Practice, Main St

PAISLEY

• Russell Institute

QUARRIERS

• William Quarriers House

(entrance to Faith Ave)

• Country View

Our full business directory is available on page 42 ......... 20

ward 10

cllr audrey doig

I am delighted that Provost Cameron recently took time

out of her busy schedule to join me at the opening of

the new green gym at Ardgryffe Park. This means a lot

to Houston Community Council who worked tirelessly to raise £7,000 to

add to the £35,000 grant from the Council’s Green Spaces Fund. This

total of £42,000 has made possible this new state of the art green gym.

This green gym really shows how public parks are developing into real

community spaces and not just spaces primarily for children to play,

although that is obviously still really important. Ardgryffe, and parks like

it across Renfrewshire, can offer a real gym experience for grandparents

and parents when they take kids to the park.

The openness and accessibility of the green gym means that, at a time

when we are all worried about the cost of living crisis, (and for many that

might mean the gym membership has to go) then green gyms can fill that

health gap at absolutely no additional cost to families. As a former leisure

health professional I really think this is the way to go.

I would also like to stress that the Ardgryffe Park green gym is a testimony to

the vision of this current administration which, in the last term of office and

in this, will continue to maintain and promote the very important Village

Improvement/Green Spaces Fund. This has put money into countless

public parks across Renfrewshire which were left fallow for decades.

Surgeries: Carrick Centre, Wednesday 21st September, 7pm

TESCO Linwood Café, Tuesday 20th September, 5.45pm


cllr.audrey.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Hoson & Killel Arita Soce

Quiz Night on Friday 25th November, Houston Bowling Club

Tickets £5 to include light supper. For more information contact Isabelle

Stuart email: issistuart@gmail.com or Tel 07508 905298.

WARD 10

cllr alison Ann-dowling

I called a public meeting in conjunction with Houston

Community Council at the Carrick Centre on Wednesday

24th August, in response to the many constituents

who have contacted me regarding the potential Stewart Milne housing

development west of Barochan Road, Houston.

I invited a Stewart Milne representative and council planning officials

to provide information and answer questions from the public. My aim

in holding the public meeting is to make sure constituents have all the

information they need to enable them to respond effectively to the

planning application proposal when it’s submitted, should they wish to

submit their views.

All councillors are required to maintain a neutral position on planning

applications, to ensure a process that’s free from any conflict of interest

that would remove their ability to vote on the planning application should

it be called in for a full council vote. Therefore, I won’t give a view on the

proposed Stewart Milne development west of Barochan Road, but I have

carefully noted the feedback and concerns that constituents have raised

with me.

Constituents have raised concerns about building on greenbelt land,

particularly land that is still in productive farming use such as the west of

Barochan Road site. Concerns about the impact on local infrastructure

such as schools, GP services and roads of another housing development

in Houston have also been raised.

Residents have also asked questions regarding the impact on Houston’s

conservation village status, particularly how the village centre will cope

with significant increases in traffic. I have campaigned for a number of

traffic safety improvements in the area, including to address concerns

about speeding cars using Main Street in Houston. I look forward to seeing

detailed proposals as to how these safety concerns will be addressed with

additional traffic flows routinely using the local roads.


cllr.alison.ann-dowling@renfrewshire.gov.uk


September 2022 21

H.O.S.T

The Carrick Centre, Houston

Coffee Shop Takeaways only

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm

during school holidays

Shop/Centre 01505 229597

Gryffe Manor Out of School:

(Monday - Friday) 01505 615438

Dance West Scotland:

enquiries@dancewestscotland.co.uk

MONDAY

DWL R3

Weekly

4pm

DWL R2

4pm

Handiwives 12 th @ 7.30pm

TUESDAY

Art Class 6 th , 13 th @1.15pm

Gryffe Manor R1 2.30pm

DWL R2

4pm

DWL MH

4.30pm

Yoga Class

7pm

Cricketfield Owners Ass. 6 th @ 7pm

WEDNESDAY

Moo Music

Gryffe Manor R1

DWL MH

DWL R2

DWL R3

SWI

Cllr Audrey Doig

THURSDAY

Move It Or Lose It

Gryffe Manor R1

Folk Club MH

FRIDAY

Yoga Class

DWL MH

9.45am

2.30pm

3.30pm

4.15pm

3pm

14 th @ 7pm

21 st @ 7pm

10.30am

2.30pm

8pm

10.30am

3.15pm

DWL (Private) R2 19 th & 26 th @ 1.45pm

Mr & Mrs McGhee 9am

Natalie Don MSP R1 2 nd @ 12.30pm

Gavin Newland MP R1 9 th @ 12.30pm

Cllr Alison Dowling 16 th @ 11.15am

SATURDAY

DWL MH

Cllr Robert Innes R5

SUNDAY

9.30am

17 th @ 11am

Baptist Church 11am & 6pm

(No Eve Service 18 th )

Carly Hayes B/P MH 18 th @ 1.30pm

James Cuddihy B/P MH 25 th @ 1pm

Centre Patrons PLEASE ADVISE

date or time changes due to

holidays to Centre Management

Booking enquiries:

Bill Haddow 01505 690693

Stewart Scally 01505 674277

John McDougall 07735 473645

thecarrickcentre@gmail.com

hostbookings@outlook.com

Grffe le Rotr

Speakers

During the summer break, talks were given by two

of our members, Andrew Macleman on GPS and

Mike Pepper, on the capture of German U-boats,

on 24th August Caro Ramsay a local well known

crime writer spoke about her life and work and

on 31st August member Steven Reid spoke. On

7th September, member Graham Murnane will

speak on “Candles and Light Bulb Moments”.

Ronnie Mercer will speak on 14th September.

These meetings are ideal opportunities for people

interested in Rotary to come along and find out

who we are and what we do. Several people are

going to be joining us at these meetings so this is

a good time for anyone else to take a look. Just

e-mail: gryffevalleyrotary@gmail.com to arrange

your attendance.

Ukraine Project

Following an appeal from the Kyiv Rotary District,

the club agreed a donation to a project to

rebuild Moshchum Village, north of Kyiv in the

Ukraine. Work has started to provide as much

accommodation as possible before winter sets in.

Musical Lunch

This is taking place on Sunday 2nd October

to raise funds for 500 miles - the charity run

by Olivia Giles to provide prosthetic limbs to

disabled people in Malawi and Zambia. The

venue is St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm (one of

our corporate members) and thanks to them and

their caterers for their help. Entertainment will

be provided by both professional musicians and

exceptional local talent, including Gryffe Voices. A

similar event before lockdown was very enjoyable.

Tickets may be available if you are quick! Just

e-mail: gryffevalleyrotary@gmail.com.

Gryffe Valley Way

We are

interested

to hear

from the

first people

who have

walked the full length of the Gryffe

Valley Way and indeed anyone who has run it (and

their time).

Our next activity is to create a number of

Interpretative boards along the Way including at

Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir, the Mill Lade, Crosslee

village, and Craigends Estate. We are writing to

each of the landowners to request permission.

Anyone with knowledge of the history of these

places is invited to contribute and

any businesses willing to sponsor

a board are invited to get in touch.

Please email gryffevalleyrotary@

gmail.com

WARD 10

cllr Robert Innes

I hope everyone has had a good

summer. I have recently had some

concerns raised with me regarding the

road markings and lack of cats eyes on the road between

Brookfield and Bridge of Weir. With the nights soon to be

drawing in, residents rightly want this road to be as safe

as possible. I am pleased to confirm that officers have

confirmed that work to replace the white lines and cats

eyes has been scheduled for September. I am glad this

work is being carried out soon and I will be monitoring

this to ensure the work progresses.

Our local parks were greatly utilised over the summer

months. I received some safety concerns from residents

of Crosslee regarding the entrance to Whirlie Road Park.

I’m happy to report that officers have confirmed to me

that slow markings will be implemented at the junction of

Brierie Hill Road and Whirlie Road to increase road safety

in the area.

I also recently had the pleasure of visiting Gryffe High

School and meeting with Mr Christie the Head Teacher.

I was by no means a star pupil when I was at high school,

but as a former pupil at Gryffe High myself almost 20

years ago, it was amazing to see how much has changed

in that time. The school is doing really impressive work,

I was particularly impressed by the emphasis that is put

on school pupils and staff wellbeing. The pandemic has

been hard on all of us, but the adjustments and sacrifices

that young people at school have had to make have been

tough and it is vital that this support is in place for them

going forward.

As always please get in touch if you have any local

concerns you would like to discuss with me.

Contact info:

0300 300 1254

cllr.Robert.Innes@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Hoson & Croslee SI

The first meeting of the new session will be on

Wednesday 7th September at 7.30pm when we

will have tea and a chance to catch up with all that

has happened in the Summer. We look forward to

welcoming all our members old and new.

We are again meeting in The Carrick Centre, Main

Street, Houston on the second Wednesday of every

month at 7.30pm. Please come along and join us,

you will be very welcome. If you wish any further

information please phone 07932 459994.

Next Deadline...



Grffe era Cl

Gryffe Camera Club

will commence the

22/23 session on

the 7th September

in the Carrick

Centre Houston at

7.30pm

The Club are happy to be

the recipient of some Lottery

Funding this year to help us

encourage Photography in the

local area.

The top Digital images of our

Annual Competition were - 1st

“Tree Frog” by High McMillan.

Joint 2nd “The Photographer”

by Rick Bolton and “Roses in

Vase” by Kate Cummings.

The new session has

lots of interesting

meetings planned with

Speakers, practical

nights and themed

presentations.

New members

and visitors always

welcome as we

encourage the art of

photography.

WARD 10

cllr David McGonigle

I was delighted to be elected in the recent Council

election and am hugely grateful to everyone that

voted for me and for all the notes of congratulations.

I will endeavour to work hard on my election priorities.

My priorities are:- Saving greenbelt areas from development, ensuring

proper services and infrastructure for new housing developments are

in place, investment in improving road surfaces, opposing increases in

council tax and tackling antisocial behaviour.

This month a number of constituents have contacted me about

antisocial behaviour. This includes increased levels of graffiti, quad

bikes on the cycle paths, fly-tipping and vandalism of life belt stations.

I have been working closely with community safety officers at the

council and local police officers on these issues.

It was great to attend Brookfield Gala day on Saturday 20th August,

thankfully the weather cleared up just in time for the festivities to

commence.

Surgeries: Brookfield Village Hall, 43 Woodside Road, Brookfield.

29th August @ 3pm, 28th Nov @ 3pm, 27th Feb @ 3pm,

28th May @ 3pm


cllr.david.mcgonigle@renfreshire.gov.uk

Cllr David McGonigle


September 2022 23

ward 9

cllr andy doig

This has been not only a long hot summer weather wise,

but also a summer recess has seen rising temperatures

amongst local residents due to potential planning

decisions coming down the pipeline. The Carsewood House planning

application in Howwood has caused great local concern there, as has an

application by the Bowfield Country Club for an extension. In the case of

Carsewood, I have had to get planning officials directly involved to stop

the applicant proceeding without approval. I do not look favourably on

such tactics.

The Barrhill Crescent site in Kilbarchan is once again the subject of another

planning application and key planning considerations there, as with

Carsewood, would be the traffic congestion caused at various pinch points,

in Kilbarchan and Howwood respectively, if the respective applications

get approved. And last, but not least, there has been the appearance

of a planning application from Euro Garages to build a filling station and

associated services on the land behind the Roadhead roundabout. In the

case of the Carsewood House and the Roadhead roundabout application,

I liaised with other ward Cllrs to call both applications in to the Board to

allow for the fullest scrutiny.

Please make your views known on all these applications by emailing the

Planning Department at dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Surgeries: Second Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm, Lilybank Bowling

Club, Johnstone, and 7.30pm the Old Library, Kilbarchan. On the fourth

Wednesday of the month they are at 6.30pm, Howwood Bowling Club,

and then at 7.30pm in Lochwinnoch Bowling Club,.


cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk

IndependentVoice/Ward9JohnstoneAnd Villages

CllrAndy4Ward8

Kilcn Leise

New loo fo St inent’s Hosice!

St Vincent’s Hospice, which supports people across Renfrewshire and in

neighbouring areas of North Ayrshire, officially launched its new corporate

identity this month.

Chief Executive, Kirsteen Murray, said “We had incredibly positive

feedback from supporters and team members who saw the new logo

and strapline during their development who felt that the new branding

exactly reflects what we are as an organisation – the little hospice with the

big heart!”.

Chairman Eunice Muir, seen here at the unveiling of the new logo, said

“St Vincent’s Hospice has a proud history and is much loved by the

communities we serve in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire. The launch of the

new identity represents the start of the next chapter in our development”

(Pictured left to right – Hugh Law- Volunteer, Lorna Gillespie -Volunteer, Eunice Muir - Chairman,

Iain McMillan – Volunteer and Hospice Ambassador)

For more details contact: Georgina McGhie – Georgina.mcghie@svh.

co.uk 01505 705635.

Kilcn Chuh Eo Gop

Howoo Paris

Chuh

If you have always wanted to try a FITNESS, YOGA

or ART class then you can be assured of a friendly

welcome from our members.

On Tuesday mornings Carol leads a low impact

fitness class from 9.30am - 10.30am. This is a Hustle

Zero class with 0% of the jump impact but 100% of

the fun. Great for core strength and balance.

Our Thursday morning our HATHA YOGA class

with Jacqueline meets from 10am – 11am.

ART CLASSES are held on Monday afternoon and

then on both Friday morning and afternoon. These

are relaxed and informal classes, for the amateur or

aspiring artist, led by Ian Richardson (B.A.Hons) who

provides friendly guidance and encouragement to

help develop skills in your own chosen subject and

medium. Come along and try a class – first one

free.

For further details contact KilbarchanGuideCentre@

gmail.com or drop by to enquire in person

The Guide Centre is also available to hire

for private functions. Visit our website www.

girlguidingkilbarchan.org.uk for details of our Hall

facilities as well as information about joining our

Rainbow, Brownie or Guide or Ranger Guide units.

For the first time, the Eco Group welcomed the opportunity

to have a presence at the church Stall in the park on Lilias

Day on Saturday 11th June. Despite poor weather, we

managed to distribute a large number of flyers and

bookmarks and engaged people in conversation about

eco issues. There seemed to be interest in better ways to

recycle, and saving scarce resources in general. We hope

to have a bigger presence at next year’s stall.

Building on the success of our Eco Forum Event in May,

we have set a date for our follow up event on Wednesday

26th October and have been in touch with a couple of

speakers who have indicated their willingness to support

future Eco Forum events - please put the date in your diary

and watch this space for further updates.

In the meantime, please continue to support our highly

successful “Blister Pack” initiative by bringing your discarded

prescription foils along to church. If you are likely to be

visiting Largs, Newton Mearns or Rutherglen and have

room in your car boot, George Grant will be delighted to

hear from you as each of those locations has a Superdrug

that is willing to accept our bags of blister packs.

If you become aware of other possible ways in which we

can signpost folks to reduce, re-use or recycle, we would

love to hear from you. Thank you for your continued

support

School has now started, so why

not get the kids to come to Sunday

School at the church on a Sunday

morning?

“Let the children come to me”

Jesus said...

The service and Sunday school

start at 10am every Sunday.

Please think about it and come

along and join us at the Kirk.

On the 9th October we will be

having our Harvest Thanksgiving

service. As in previous years we

are looking for donations of food

which we will deliver to the local

foodbank. We are living in hard

times and all donations will be

very well received.

Donations can be handed in

to the church from 9.30am on

9th October. Big thank you in

advance.

All are welcome in this place.

Next Deadline...



Kilcn Paris Chh

Services continue each Sunday at 11am, conducted by Rev. Stephen

Smith and coffee and tea are served in the hall after the service. All

welcome. Each service is available to watch by Live Stream by logging

on to the church website: www.kilbarchankirk.org All are welcome

in the church or online. Junior Church starts at the beginning of

September and all children will receive a warm welcome.

The Midweek Fellowship resumes on Wednesday morning 14th

September in the small hall, with coffee/tea and chat, followed by a

short act of worship.

The Badminton Club starts back on Thursday 8th September from

8pm - 10pm in the large hall. Players of all ages and abilities are most

welcome.

The Drama Group has already met and has a couple of things in

the planning process. It is hoped to have a Christmas afternoon film

show for all ages at the end of November and a performance at the

end of March.

Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club starts on Monday 29th

August and thereafter every Monday morning from 9.15am - 11.30am

in Kilbarchan Parish Church hall, off Steeple Square. The club is for

tots of 3 years and under along with their accompanying adult. The

cost is still £1 per adult, including refreshments. We hope to welcome

lots of new babies and tots to enjoy the many toys and bouncy castle

and for the adults to make new friends.

Renfrewshire Food Bank, supported weekly by Parish church

members, has benefitted by over £500 and a large amount of extra

food donations as a result of a coffee morning held in the church hall

in mid-August.

All details of our different organisations along with contact details can

be found on the website: www.kilbarchankirk.org

Kilcn Natioa Wome’s Reite

Six members of our group are travelling to Newcastle at the

beginning of September to attend the National Conference and we

are looking forward to meeting lots of fellow members. As a result of

the Planning meeting, a full schedule of meetings has been planned

until January 2023. During the month of September, we have a talk

on ecology, a visit to the Burrell,

a discussion evening and a

coffee afternoon.

The Book group has a planning

meeting in September as well

as reading “Atonement” and

watching the film together.

The members of the Walking

group meet most weeks and

find some new areas to explore.

Nationally, there is a digital

walking challenge planned for

the beginning of October in

which we shall be taking part.

We would be pleased to

welcome new members. If

you’d like more information,

please phone 01505 703786

or visit the website: www.nwr.

org.uk

The Lochwinnoch Dementia

Friendly group aims to reach

people with Dementia, their

carers or family. In addition,

provide social interaction and

support for older members of

our community and then open

to all if numbers allow.

Date for your Diary

Fri 16th September - 2 - 4pm

Bingo Afternoon Tea

Lochwinnoch Golf Club

For more information call

07868 752814


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The old

library centre

kilbarchan

opening Times:

Monday – Friday: 10am to

12noon & 2pm to 4pm

re-opening on Tuesday

Monday

Spanish Conversation 2pm -

3.45pm (University of the 3rd Age)

Yoga with Kerry (start date to be

arranged)

Tuesday

Craft Group 2pm - 4pm (every

2nd Tuesday)

Book Group 7.15pm - 8.30pm

(once a month)

Wednesday

Yoga with Elizabeth 10am

- 11.30am & 7.30pm - 9pm

(waiting list)

Spanish Class 10.30am -

12noon (10 week course

starting 5th October)

Italian Class 2pm - 3.30pm

(10 week class starting 5th

October)

Thursday

Move it or Lose it 2pm -3pm

(exercise for over 60’s)

Friday

Bridge 2pm - 4pm (starting

30th September)

It is intended to run a discussion

group on Family History. The

class will be conducted by Alex

Ritchie from Kilbarchan. It may

be that the group may be on

offer on a particular evening to

suit interested people, starting

in October.

If interested please contact the

Old Library Centre.

Members old and new will be

made most welcome.

The Old Library Centre

9 High Barholm,

Kilbarchan, PA10 2EF

Kipco is a Scottish charity,

SC031251,

and is run by volunteers

01505 706070

kipcokil@hotmail.com

www.kipco.org

Ane Voces’ Comnt Cilen’s Coi

We are excited about welcoming back our choir members for the new term starting on Friday 2nd September

at 6pm in St Fillan’s Church, Moss Road, Kilmacolm. We invite children interested in singing to come along for

a taster session!

Under the directorship of Anne Lawrence and Michael Hepburn (accompanist), the children sing a variety of

music, both religious and secular, learn musicality and musical terminology and experience the discipline and

satisfaction of singing and performing together.

Rehearsals are on Fridays at 6pm - 7pm in St Fillan’s Hall, Moss Road, Kilmacolm. Ages range from 4 to 14 years.

For more details contact Maureen Russell on maureenmrussell@hotmail.com or 07905 950028.

ward 9 cllr chris gilmour

Contact info:

07484 064521 / 0300 300 1289

Hello Everyone - I hope everyone has had a cllr.chris.gilmour@renfrewshire.gov.uk

good summer and has managed to enjoy

some relaxation time, although Renfrewshire Council has officially been in recess constituency

work has continued apace. Illegally parked vehicles, abandoned vehicles, speeding through built up areas

and antisocial behaviour have been just some of the subjects of communication received recently. Taking that

into account, I feel it might be worth including these useful numbers in the article, the Police can be contacted

by telephoning 101. Renfrewshire Council Antisocial Behaviour Team can be contacted Monday to Thursday

8.45am until 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am until 3.55pm - Tel: 07768 988186. Outwith these times the wardens can

be contacted on 0300 300 0380.

On a more positive note I was able to get a preview of the refurbished McKillop Hall in Lochwinnoch and I

must say it looked fantastic!!! It now boasts WIFI and a new sound system, plus all the side rooms have been

completed to a good standard - suffice to say new bookings have already been taken.

I was also invited by Kilbarchan Community Council to join them in a visit with officers to the Steeple Hall

in Kilbarchan during which I was able to climb the steeple and visit all the rooms in the building. I think this

reinforced the view that this iconic building really does need significant investment to bring it up to the standard

it deserves. This is not the only Hall in Ward 9 which requires significant investment, Howwood Village Hall also

requires a lot of work.

Finally, congratulations are in order to Kilbarchan Pipe Band who achieved 3rd place in the world at grade 4b and

still in Ward 9, Johnstone Pipe Band World Champions at Grade 3A. Well Done All!

Surgeries: 1st Saturday of the Month times as follows, Lochwinnoch Bowling club 9am, Howwood Village Hall

10am, Kilbarchan old library 11am, and Johnstone Town Hall 12noon.

We had a wonderful day on Saturday 13th

August which was our Garden Open Day.

The sun shone and we had over 60 visitors

to the garden. Everyone was very impressed

at the transformation and how the garden

looked. There was an optional collection and

£100 was raised for St Vincent’s Hospice.

Remember you can come into the garden

any time the Centre is open and enjoy the

surroundings, have a seat, read a book,

have a tea/coffee. You will be made most

welcome.

Next Deadline...



ward 9

cllr gillian graham

I’d like to start by congratulating our high school

pupils and teachers on excellent exam results this year.

Despite the challenges of COVID recovery, pupils and

education staff have shown dedication and resilience and the results

are thoroughly deserved. For pupils who may be disappointed with

their results, remember help is out there. In addition to guidance

from teachers, the SQA offers several resources to assist you, these

can be found at www.sqa.org.uk”www.sqa.org.uk.

Although the Council has been in recess, ward work continues. I have

been dealing with several concerns raised by constituents including

various site visits. I visited Branscroft in Kilbarchan and Bridge of Weir

Road to see the state of hedges which restrict sight lines for drivers and

cover much of the pavement, making walking between Kilbarchan,

Bridge of Weir or Brookfield treacherous. I’ve raised this with officers

and an inspection is now being carried out and hedgerows cut back

to improve matters.

Illegal and inconsiderate parking is an ongoing problem, particularly

at MacDowall Street, Johnstone affecting pedestrians and local

commuters. I’ve advised the Council’s Wardens of this resulting in an

increased presence. Parking on pavements is a Police matter and I’m

discussing this with them in relation to consistent hazardous parking

in Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch and Howwood which impacts upon

residents with physical disabilities or prams/buggies.

I’m pleased to see the road surface has been improved at Tandlehill Road

and Kibbleston Road. However, the road surface entering Howwood

needs serious attention - I’ll be seeking an urgent solution from ‘Roads’.

Finally, congratulations to all involved in the Cycle Arts Festival Renfrewshire

and the improvements made through their colourful art work.

Surgeries: 1st Saturday of the month: 9am Lochwinnoch Bowling

Club, 10am Howwood Hall, 11am Old Library Building Kilbarchan

and 12 noon Johnstone Town Hall.


Halloeen Diso

This will be Kilmacolm Unofficial Running

Club’s 6th Annual Charity Night and

we have raised over £12,000 for local

charities with the previous five events.

Saturday 29th October

7pm -11.30pm

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm

£15 per person

Bring Your Own Drinks

All proceeds go to ‘Calums Cabin’

cllr.gillian.graham@renfrewshire.gov.uk

There will be a Disco, Hot Buffet, Games,

prices for Fancy Dress, a Raffle, a Lucky

Ticket and Amazon

Mystery Boxes for

sale.

Tickets

available from

any

running

club member,

‘Beardy

Beardy’ or call

07719 957876.

September 2022 27

Cargill Centre

Kilmacolm new Community Centre

Monday

Yoga with Liz 10am – 11am

Yoga with Janis 10am - 11am

Kilmacolm Bridge Club

7pm – 10.30pm

Tuesday

Qi Gong 12noon – 1pm

Art Club 6pm – 8.30pm

Singing for Health & Wellbeing

7pm – 8pm

Zumba

6pm – 7pm

Bridge 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wednesday

Move It Or Lose It

10.30am – 11.30am

Pensioners Lunch

12.30pm – 2pm

Friendly Bridge

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Pilates 6.15pm – 7.15pm &

7.30pm – 8.30pm

Body Balance 7pm – 8pm

Thursday

Pilates 9.30am – 10.30am

Acting For Fun 5pm – 8.30pm

Metafit 6.30pm – 7pm

Kettle Bells 7pm – 7.30pm

Friday

Moo Music Inverclyde

10.30am – 11.30am

Singing for Health & Wellbeing

11.30am – 12.30pm

SPECIAL EVENTS for

September

Flower Show, Saturday 3rd,

10am – 3.30pm

Mini First Aid - Wednesday

14th, 11am – 1pm and

Saturday 24th, 9.30am –

12.30pm

For details contact:

vicky.moon@firstaid.co.uk

Horticultural Winter Talk –

Wednesday 21st, 7pm – 9pm

Centre Opening Times

Monday – Friday: 9am to 10pm

Saturday: 9am to 3pm

Sunday:

Closed

Enquiries & Room Hire:

01505 873994

Cafe Opening Times

Monday – Friday: 10am to 4pm

Saturday: 10am to 3pm

Sunday:

Closed

Reservations & Takeaway:

01505 874663

www.cargillcentre.com

Kilol Od Ki

The Sòlas bereavement drop-in group will be meeting in

the Lounge of the Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm, on Thursday 8th

September at 2pm.

As always, this meeting is open to all with no pre-registration

required.

Sòlas supports those from Kilmacolm and surrounding

areas who have lost a loved one. It doesn’t matter if it was

recently or a long time ago, Sòlas creates a safe place to talk,

to listen and to heal. You will be supported in processing

issues of grief and loss by expert speakers as well as each

other.

For more information please call Barbara Marshall on

01505 872417 or email: barbara@oochy.com

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cllr david wilson

St Columba Pipe band came third in the

World Championships in Glasgow to add

to their first places at the UK and European

Championships. A credit to the school and the village.

Further success was achieved in the Highers with 20 pupils

attaining 5As . Some 30% of the role in the year. As I

write results from PGHS and St Stephens have not been

forthcoming and I just hope that all pupils achieve the

results they need.

As newly appointed Chair of the local Police and Fire

and Rescue scrutiny committee, I have held meetings

with senior officers. There is a determination to make our

streets and communities safe from crime and to apprehend

those involved in drugs and violence. The Police and our

community warden service work closely together and

have an operations meeting every morning to exchange

intel. As councillors we have our specific liaison Sergeant

who confidentially handles concerns from constituents via

ourselves. We receive briefings on being physically safe

ourselves and can also refer any libel or slander directed at

us, particularly on social media.

I was given wrong information regarding the St James

pavement replacement. I reported that the Scottish

Government allocated the money in connection with the

Quarry Drive housing application. It was the former, but the

monies come from their Towns and Villages Fund. We will

now be able to get rid of the puddle outside the butchers

shop and it is also intended to renew as far as Elphinstone.

Concerns have been raised regarding the frequency of the

food bins uplift, it is felt that the biodegradable bags have

not been lasting the course. Officers are investigating.

We are consulting on the delisting of Overton Road from

the list of public roads. I am supportive of this action and

please contact me if you require any further information.

Officers are investigating the feasibility of a skate park for

children in the Wee Park at West Glen Road.

Surgery: 24th September 10am - 11am Cargill Centre


01475 741 969 / 722 975

david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk

Brie of Wei oral

Socie

Bridge of Weir Choral Society will resume

rehearsals for the autumn season on Wednesday

September 7th at 7pm in the Kidston Hall

Kilmacolm, where preparations will start for the

new season.

We are actively seeking new members, so if you

are interested, please come along. There is no

audition process, music is supplied and you

can come along for a couple of weeks before

joining. The committee will be manning a stall at

Kilmacolm Farmers’ Market on September 3rd,

so if you’d like to know more, please come along

and say hello.

The Spring concert will feature Mozart’s Requiem

- if you’ve seen the film “Amadeus”, it’s THAT one.

Our Christmas concert this year is scheduled for

December 11th.

A fundraising coffee morning is planned

for October 8th in Kidston Hall. For further

information, please contact Mary.Leishman@4-

consulting.com

Kilol Fowe Sow

The Kilmacolm Flower

Show will be held

in the Cargill

Centre, Kilmacolm

on Saturday 3rd

September

Doors open to the public at

10.30am and prize giving at 3pm, immediately

followed by sale of cut flowers and produce.

Entrance is £2, which includes a free raffle ticket

for the Raffle. The exhibitors have worked hard in

their gardens during the summer, so come along

and admire the variety of Flowers, Pot Plants,

Hanging baskets, Vegetables, Novice section and

young gardeners section, with Floral Art exhibitors

always commended for their skill and artistry.

Please come along and support the Flower Show.

Refreshments available in the Cargill Cafe.

The Autumn Lecture will be held in the

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm on Wednesday

21st September at 7pm. A very special

evening is promised, with our guest

speaker William Keane showing beautiful

photos of Scotland’s landscapes, set to

music and if we are very lucky his beautiful

violin will be played too. He is a Burns

enthusiast, a raconteur, indeed he is a man

of many talents.

We look forward to sharing this first lecture

of the season with you all. Refreshments

will be served.

Next Deadline...



Contact info:

Kilol Dam Socie

Our cast are eager to start rehearsing our upcoming

production “King Arthur – The Panto” by Archie Wilson.

Performances are on 24th, 25th and 26th November.

Tickets will go on sale in October. Don’t miss this highly entertaining

production and find out if Arthur will be able to conquer the Dragon

and take the crown.

Our productions are only possible with the invaluable help and

support of those who work behind the scenes. We need help with

costumes, set building, sound, lighting, props and front of house. If

this is something you are particularly interested in, we’d love to hear

from you - particularly with costumes and props. Don’t worry if it’s

not something you’ve done

before. There’s lots of

help and support

available .

If you would like

further information

contact the Director

Mandy Robinson

on 07719 309960

or by email:

joerobinson@

btinternet.com

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cllr Stephen Mccabe

Last month I attended the “One Planet Picnic” at the

Parklea Branching Out charity in Port Glasgow as

part of the Council’s Meliora Festival. It was a great

community event with people of all ages enjoying themselves in the

sunshine. Parklea is a fantastic local charity that supports adults with

additional support needs through training and work experience and I

am pleased the Council has been able to secure funding of £1.1m for

them so they can expand their activities.

I was also pleased to represent the Council on 13th August at the

Butterfly Remembrance service organised by the baby loss charity

SiMBA at Gourock Park to honour babies that have been lost by local

families during pregnancy. The Council has worked closely with SiMBA

to establish a tree of tranquility in the park, which is a beautiful memorial

to the babies we have lost. It is there to provide a place of peace and

thoughtfulness for parents and families to remember their loved ones.

Work is due to start this month to build a reservoir in Glen Moss,

Kilmacolm to reduce the risk of flooding in the centre of Kilmacolm

at Market Place. The Council is also tendering for flood prevention

measures at Gotter Water in Quarrier’s Village.

The Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee has

approved further funding of £100,000 towards the upgrading of

footpaths in Kilmacolm Village Centre. This brings total funding to

£175,000. I don’t have a date yet for when this work will start.

At the time of writing part of the main road through Quarrier’s Village

– Craigbet Road – was due for resurfacing during the week beginning

22 August. I have been lobbying for this work to be carried out for

some time so I am pleased it now has been.

Surgery: Boglestone Community Centre on Tuesday 6th September

from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

01475 712 020 (office hours)

Stephen.McCabe@Inverclyde.gov.uk

10 Victoria Gardens, Kilmacolm, PA13 4HL


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The Cross Cafe, Kilmacolm

Win ill At Clu

Dear Patrons,

After almost 100 years in business, the Cross Cafe in

Kilmacolm will close its doors.

Sadly, Alda and Johanna are now retiring and with no-one

to take over “the family business” they have come to the

end of an era.

“The Girls”, Alda and Johanna warmly and wholeheartedly

thank their faithful staff and many friends who have

supported them throughout the years.

They also sincerely thank the whole community for their

loyalty throughout these many years!

As an expression of their deep appreciation, in their final

month of September there will be a sale of confectionery and

greeting cards to enable them to reduce the remaining stock

levels prior to closure.

A Brief History of the Cross Cafe

Bernedetto Pignatelli came to Scotland as a boy in 1902. Later he met

Carmela Rossi in Glasgow whom he married. When their family came

long they decided they wanted the children to be brought up in the

country.

The family came to Kilmacolm in 1924, took over an empty shop which

had been a fruit shop and confectioners, which became the Cross Cafe.

Bernedetto and Camela had two boys and three girls, one of the girls

being Mafalda, also known as Mabel (Alda and Johanna’s mother).

In 1948, Mabel met Giovanni Jannetta, known as Johnny. They

married in 1950 and took over the Cross Cafe from Mabel’s parents

Bernedetto and Carmela, who wanted to go back home to Casino in

Italy to retire.

Mabel and Johnny went on to have two daughters, Alda and Johanna.

Both Johnny and Mabel have now sadly passed away. Alda and

Johanna have carried on running the family business and the rest, as

they say, is history!

At The Advertizer, we are sure we can speak for everyone who

frequented the cafe, and say that they will be sadly missed.

Next Deadline...


Windy Hill Art Club (the former St Columba’s Art evening class) is now

a club rather than a class for like minded artists to meet on a Tuesday

evening 6pm till 8.30pm at the Cargill Centre in Kilmacolm.

Since last summer we have already achieved many aims including

forging links with the local community. We exhibited flower paintings at

the Horticultural Society AGM. Sales of our paintings raised over £200

for their chosen charity, the Ardgowan Hospice.

Our club is striving to be multi - dimensional. Primarily creating artwork

in a relaxed and friendly environment, we are now adding interest by

inviting professional artists to demonstrate. Open to all members and

those non members wishing to pay on the evening. Next term we are

welcoming award winning local artists, Rosemary Beaton and Denise

Findlay to share their skills as part of our events calendar for 2022/23.

Our website will be available shortly to browse: www.windyhillartclub.

co.uk. Information such as how to join us, past and future events, our art

gallery will be available to peruse at your leisure.

Speaking of which, one event to be added to your diary now, will be our

Art Exhibition on 5th November in the Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm where

you are invited to enjoy viewing our artwork, and even purchasing your

favourite painting whilst enjoying home baking and refreshments! We

very much look forward to welcoming you.

Outloo

OUTLOOK is a social community group led by the

Community Issues team of Kilmacolm Old Kirk, offering

fellowship and friendship, meeting in Kidston Hall on first and

third Thursdays monthly at 2pm. Interesting speakers covering a variety

of informal topics, followed by homemade baking, teas/coffees and

chat. Tea money is donated to a monthly charity. Our first meeting, on

15th September, will welcome Audrey Ward, from Visibility Scotland.

Welcome back to our loyal friends, and we extend a very warm welcome

to anyone new to the work of OUTLOOK.

Sam Minn

The McGinn family are so sad to announce the passing of our wonderful

Samuel McGinn. Sam slipped away peacefully on the morning of

Sunday 14th August at the RAH Paisley surrounded by his family.

Despite a number of health issues during his life Sam had surpassed his

90th birthday on 1st August two weeks earlier.

The family would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their

kind words, cards and support.


Sole Solution Is On The Move

by Rona Simpson

Kilmacolm has been privy to excellent foot care since 2016 when Laura Kelly and

her mum opened their first Podiatry Clinic and shoe shop – now known as Sole

Solutions. Laura has built up a loyal customer base and the clinic and shop is wellloved

by Kilmacolmians and those from surrounding areas. Having outgrown their

premises, they are moving to the old CO-OP spot. I caught up with Laura to ask her

a few questions about the move and find out if the village is in for any exciting new

experiences.

1. Why did you decide to go into podiatry? Not everyone loves feet?!

I get asked this a lot and it’s not really a straight answer – when I left school

I went to university and studied Social Work for two years, however, I didn’t

enjoy the course and felt there were too many restrictions on how we could

help people, so I made the decision to change course to something hands

on and patient focused.

I chose, in the end, to do a Podiatry degree as it seemed likely I would be able

to get a job in the field afterwards - either in the NHS or at a private practise.

I found it fascinating. Being an expert in one area really grew my interests in

anatomy as a whole and movement of the body. I put everything I had into

my studies and qualified with a 1st Class Honours Degree in 2011.

2. What is the best part of your job?

Having had my own business for 8+ years I’ve made so many friends and

helped so many people with more than just their foot health, but the real

reward is seeing people leave my clinic pain free whether this has been a

problem nail or a biomechanical issue. Being able to help someone stay

comfortable, fit, active and mobile gives me unmatched job satisfaction.

3. Why are you moving premises?

Starting off in 2016 it was just me and the premises were ample, however we

are now a clinic with three Podiatrists and one Foot Health Practitioner and

we are very limited in space. We are struggling to meet the demand of the

service we provide leading to long waiting times. There are also steps into

our current clinic and it has been an issue for our elderly patients which has

meant a few now need home visits.

4. You mentioned to me previously that there will be four new treatment rooms, what kind of

treatments are you offering?

Podiatry has many aspects. Our treatments range from basic nail cutting and

hard skin removal to nail surgery and verruca needling. We treat those who


cannot reach their

feet to those who are

competing in athletic

competitions at the

highest level. As

Podiatrists, we are trained in all aspects of foot health, and this can be

the removal of a corn to a bespoke insole and exercise programme for

abnormal foot mechanics. We have patients from birth (youngest was

3 weeks old) to old age (our eldest customer is 103 years old). A lot of

people suffer with foot problems and are too embarrassed to come to

see a Podiatrist, but we can honestly guarantee we have always seen

worse! I have worked at a drop-in clinic for the homeless so nothing

can shock me now.

Our biomechanical assessments are for those with foot pain, and we

look at how your feet and legs work and determine where and why

you’re in pain, then we can come up with a treatment plan including

things like stretches, insoles, acupuncture, strapping and footwear

advice. We offer warm wax treatment which is very popular as an ‘add

on’ to a routine treatment of hard skin removal as this deeply hydrates

the skin leaving them soft and subtle.

We also have Judi Holmes - Sports Massage Therapist and Leigh

Sullivan - Beauty Therapist joining us who are both already well known

in the area and are excellent at what they do – so that is exciting for us

and the village.

5. How long will the move/shop fitting take? Do you anticipate a period of closure while

you make the move?

We are very excited about this move and the fit out is well under way. It

will take three months to get to the point of being able to move as the

premises required a complete strip back to brick and full renovation.

We are aiming to move over one weekend and reopen the

new premises without any delay or closures – wish us luck!

6. Are you keeping the shoe shop?

Yes – we are going to be increasing our range of footwear

and footcare products/accessories as we now have more

space to display and store stock. The shoes and accessories

are a nice addition to our clinic services. Our shoes and

products are chosen by the podiatrists from brands such

as Skechers, Rieker, Caprice, Padders and DB, with all the

aspects of a good shoe in mind, but also fashion – no one

wants ugly shoes!

7. You mentioned that you are pregnant. How does the timing of the new

shop opening coincide with your pregnancy? Who will look after your

feet?!

My timing is impeccable as everyone keeps telling me (or I’m

mad say some – ha ha!). I’m meant to be going on maternity

leave the week after we open, but I’m not sure I’ll be able to

stay away as I don’t want to miss out on the fun. The bigger

I get, the harder it is to treat my patients, but I can always

make everyone tea and coffee and do the cleaning up… or

maybe I’ll be the one getting my feet done, followed by a

warm wax treatment, massage and a facial!

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schools & Sports

Abe Nursry

Our Summer Programme was a

huge success with the children this

year!

The children experienced a wide variety

of learning opportunities and activities

across the Summer months including

Beach week where they had pool parties,

beach themed snacks and of course

explored our sandpits collecting shells

and investigating real starfish!

Disney week was a hit - we saw some fantastic STEM skills including a

fantastic model of Elsa’s Castle in Arendelle built by one of the Grasshopper

Children.

Nature week where the babies explored nature and had the opportunity

to nap in nature and many other themes across the nursery.

We welcomed our new children who have just started at the nursery and

wish our Pre School children the best of luck at Primary School as they

begin their new chapter.

Duchal

Nursery

It was wonderful

to open the

Duchal doors

again for the first

morning of term

to welcome all the

excited children

after the holidays.

Friends reunited

and new

friendships being

forged.

Our new children

have settled in

seamlessly with the support of the older boys and girls, who are thoroughly

enjoying their mentoring responsibilities!

Our topic work is beginning with colours and then moving on to shapes

and feelings over the coming weeks as we learn through different

activities inside and out, making the most of our outdoor classroom and

park setting.

It has been delightful to see some of our recent alumni who have popped

in to say hello after school, seeing them in all their different smart school

uniforms from Bridge of Weir, Houston and Kilmacolm, our children move

on to a variety of local schools.

Now open 8am - 6pm each day and offering free funded places Duchal,

really is the best place for everyone to start nursery life and take those first

steps in early years education. To arrange a visit to see our facilities and

meet our amazing teachers who really do make Duchal such a special

place please email: info@duchal.com and find out more at: www.duchal.

com

Next Deadline...


Reebok Step Class

Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge

of Weir (Opposite Amaretto)

Tuesday: 6.45pm

Miss the Original Reebok Step

Class? Then come along for fun,

fabulous music, full body workout,

feel fantastic!

Limited spaces available.

Mo 07505 126416

Jennifer Sloan

Physiotherapy Led Pilates

Kilmacolm Community Centre

Wednesdays: 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Thursdays:

7.30pm - 8.30pm

9.30am - 10.30am

Jennifer 07731 303709

jennifer-mcghee@hotmail.co.uk

Clyde Physiotherapy

Pilates classes

St Machars Church Hall, Bridge of Weir

Monday: 9.30am / 10.40am / 7pm

Booking essential. Zoom option

also available.

Yvonne 07786 224 367

yvonne@clydephysiotherapy.co.uk

Zumba

Freelands Church, Main Street, Bridge

of Weir (Opposite Amaretto)

Monday: 10am

Come along, have fun to fantastic

music and feel FAB. All fitness

levels welcome.

Mo 07505 126 416

dance jenba fitness

Kilmacolm GuideHut

Mondays 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Saturdays 9.10am - 10am

Fun, friendly & inclusive dance

fitness classes for all ages and

abilities. Booking essential.

Jennifer 07709 340675

Next Deadline...


Regular Meet Classes

Junior Parkruns... a

weekly, free 2km timed run

held at 9.30am on Sunday

mornings at Battery Park,

Greenock and Barshaw Park

Glasgow Road, Paisley PA1!

Please register before your

first run. Every week we

grab a post parkrun coffee

in Funworld - please come

and join us!

Move it or Lose it!

Gourock, Bridge of Weir, Greenock,

Kilmacolm, Houston, Kilbarchan

Classes are aimed at the over 60s.

We focus on Flexibility, Aerobic

Health, Balance and Strength

(FABS) exercises.

First class free for new members

www.moveitorloseito.co.uk

Move-it -or-lose-it-with-fiona

Fiona 07811 766672

energise with laura

The Health Hub, Quarriers Village

Thursday: 7pm - 8pm

DDP Yoga Beginner Classes for

improving strength, flexibility and

balance.

1:1 and private group sessions

available.

energisewithlaura@gmail.com

www.energisewithlaura.com

pilates & movement class

with margaret kytzia

Brookfield Village Hall

Wednesday: 10am

Lochwinnoch Golf Club

Tuesday: 6.30pm & 7.30pm

Lochwinnoch Bowling Club

Thursday: 11am

Classes designed to guide you

through restorative movements

whilst improving strength, mobility

& flexibility.

maggiekytzia@icloud

Margaret 07930 324276

Have a

local class you

want to promote?

Get in touch!


01505 613340

(Small fee applies)


Stictl Beatson Chay Niht

Over the past 25 years Keep Scotland

Beautiful has supported educators and

young people in every local authority

area across Scotland through the

international Eco-Schools programme,

with many of them proudly flying the

Green Flag to share and celebrate

their achievements. The programme

aims to take action to tackle climate

change and environmental awareness

an intrinsic part of the life and ethos of schools. It provides a framework to

engage the wider school community in climate action aligned with the

purposes of Curriculum for Excellence and Learning for Sustainability.

To complete the Green Flag journey each school has a choice of ten topics

to engage with, from climate action, to food and the environment, to litter, to

energy. The schools also choose one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals to link their Eco-Schools work to.

In September, as part of Scotland’s Climate Week, the charity will host a Climate

Action Week packed full of live lessons and activities. Schools will be invited

to pledge to join a Climate Action Schools network to help Scotland reach Net

Zero by 2045.

More information can be found at: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/climateaction-schools

and www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/eco-schools.

Join us at SKFitness as we support one of our amazing clients, taking

part in Strictly Beatson this October. We’re bringing you a night of

fun with a little Zumba, Clubbercise and plenty of dancing (first half,

we will take you through some choreography, then second half music

from our DJ for you to dance the night away!) – Cold buffet with

sandwiches, sausage rolls and cake included!

All proceeds will go to the team’s page for Beatson Cancer Charity.

Team Rek & Roll have under 2 months to learn to dance multiple styles

of latin/ballroom dancing before competing with 4 other amazing

teams at the Strictly Beatson Cancer Charity competition in the Hilton

Doubletree on Saturday 8th October !!!

They are in the capable & extremely patient hands of Warren & Dianne

who are leading them every step of the way and making it an exciting

adventure, learning new skills whilst

having fun & getting a little fitter.

We would be extremely grateful for any

support you can give, join us, donate on

JustGiving, donate a raffle prize .......

Tha y om S its Tem & ol.

www.justgiving.com/Sheila-McHarg2

Brie of We rima

Fantastic Fundraisers and Good Times Ahead

We are so proud of our pupils who continue to impress us over and over again with

their kindness and compassion. During the summer holidays Primary 4 pupils Alexis

and Poppy have been fundraising for charity. Poppy has been busy making loom

bands to sell, while Alexis organised a fabulous raffle to raise money for the children’s

charity CHAS. Thank you to all the local people and businesses who donated prizes

allowing her to sell tickets and raise a fantastic £260. It’s amazing what can be done

when we have the heart to get out there and do our bit. Well done girls!

We are also proud to add to our Reading Schools Gold award, with another Gold

award from LGBT Scotland for excellent work in promoting equality and inclusion.

We hope we can continue to add to our reputation as a caring and welcoming school.

It was fantastic to welcome over 20 new pupils from different schools in August, as well

as all our new P1s. They are settling in well.

This year we look forward to the return of our house system, and the election of P7

house captains and vice captains. Assemblies are back, and we hope to have visits

out and visitors in to school. After school clubs will soon get going, hopefully concerts

will return, and the choir has been invited back to perform in Princes Square in

December.

In our learning we look forward to joining other schools in Renfrewshire to focus on

writing through the Talk for Writing programme.

There is so much to look forward to as we anticipate an exciting year ahead!

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Renfrewshire Golf Union

Stuart Dickson wins Freedman Trophy - Renfrewshire Boys Match Play Championship

The final of the competition was played at Kilmacolm Golf Club on Sunday 14th August and conditions

on the day were good for golf with a light wind and a continuation of the recent warm weather with hard

running ground.

The final matched Alexander Farmer – Kilmacolm, the holder, against Stuart Dickson – Fereneze and this

turned out to be a classic encounter by 2 of the finest boys within the RGU.

On the 18th both hit their tee shots left with Dickson finding a poor lie in the semi rough and his second

shot went through the green. Farmer was safely on the green in 2 and when Dickson hit a poor pitch and

failed to hole his next shot, 2 putts by Farmer was enough to take the match to extra holes.

The 19th was halved in par with Farmer having the better opportunity for birdie after Dickson missed from

distance.

On the short 20th both players found the rear left hand bunker with their

tee shots, but Farmer took 2 shots to recover while Dickson only just got

out, but from about 15 feet holed his putt for par and victory. A tense St Columba’s

and thrilling final played in a great spirit by both players with some very

fine golf.

The Small School with Big Achievements

In the morning semi-final Alexander Farmer beat his club mate Struan

Brooksbank 4/3, while Stuart Dickson beat Ashton McKechan – Paisley by

5/4 both boys conceding 2 and 3 years to their opponents. Quarter Final

losers were Hugh Shiels jnr – East Renfrewshire, Ryan Jackson – Elderslie

and Ross Anderson -Williamwood.

Renfrewshire Golf Union thanks Kilmacolm Golf Club for their continued

support of the event and the Freedman family though Alison Murray for

attendance and in presenting the trophy.

Boys Champion of Champions

Played at Paisley Golf Club in

July and once again generously

sponsored by Greenlaw Garage,

Paisley, on a day when the

weather was blustery and damp,

the final of the Renfrewshire

Golf Union Boys Champion of

Champions took place.

In the Final Rhys McIlroy – Elderslie

faced Stuart Dickson - Fereneze.

In the semi-finals Dickson beat Alexander Farmer – Kilmacolm by 2/1 and

McIlroy beat Neil Rainey – Erskine 7/6

In the previous round Stuart defeated Tom Hepburn – Williamwood 2/1

while Rhys defeated Toby Mathers – East Renfrewshire 4/3.

Rhys left in early August to take up a golf scholarship in the USA in

Tennessee and we wish him the good luck in this.

With a school roll of around 600, our school’s size is its strength.

We are an all-through school with many of our pupils having been part of

the school community since they were three years old. This means that

they are known, not just by name, but by their interests, their strengths,

and their achievements.

It is this knowledge that allows the school to ensure that its educational

ethos is borne out in the experience of our young people and, by

extension, their exam results. We tailor the curriculum and learning

journey to suit each child’s individual needs to ensure that every young

person becomes the best version of themselves they can be.

Our results once again prove the invaluable benefit of small class sizes,

with subjects such as Music, Latin and Art enjoying 100% A grades at

National 5. Indeed, pupils studying Music achieved 100% A Band 1

grades across all levels – National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher – in the

2022 exam diet.

There is a similar picture in core subjects, with 67% of pupils achieving an

A in Higher English and 60% in Higher Maths.

We are a school with traditional values, but a thoroughly modern outlook.

From the gifted musicians, linguists, philosophers and mathematicians to

the scientists, engineers, gymnasts and mountaineers, every pupil in the

school aspires to greatness and so many of them achieve on national and

international stages. It is frequently said that for a school of our size we

‘punch above our weight’. But it is precisely because of its size that its

pupils achieve all they do.

If you are considering a Columban education for your child, please do

not hesitate to email admissions@st-columbas.org to arrange a tour inperson.

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Broofild Boln Club

Two Bowl Mixed Pairs

Even though the weather was not great, members of Brookfield Bowling Club

enjoyed an exciting competition for the Helen Stirling Trophy. The picture shows

the finalist before their match – (left to right) David Dobson, Helen Dobson, Mary

Taylor and Robert Gray. The winners were Mary Taylor and David Dobson.

Brookfield Bowling Club Annual Charity Day

Saturday 6th August

The format was a balloted mixed triples competition for the Cole Hamilton Salver.

In a lovely sunny

day the winning

team of David Dobson, Marion Stromberg and Alistair Forsyth prevailed. We then

all enjoyed an afternoon tea, provided by the members. The Charity this year was

Erskine Hospital and over £500 was raised on the day.

New Members are always welcome at Brookfield Bowling Club - anyone interested

please phone 07388 779215 or e-mail brookfieldbowls@gmail.com

The annual Gents versus Ladies Competition was held on the hottest day of the

year. The Gents were very happy to retain the trophy.

Both the Ladies and the Gents would like to add to their numbers for next

year!!

All new members, whether beginner or experienced, will be made most

welcome. Phone 07388 779215 or email: brookfieldbowls@gmail.com

Ol Ranfuly Laies

On Friday 22nd July we held the Captain’s Outing. This year and last we have held our ‘away day’ at

home. This did not in any way detracted from the enjoyment!! A good number of ladies took to the field

in teams of 3, a tri-am Stableford competition and ladies played for the Captain’s Outing Shield. The

weather was fair and most ladies managed to get round dry.

There were 2 awards for this competition and the

outright winner was Lana Wilson with an amazing

42 Stableford points. The team award went to:

Roberta McTaggart, Lana Wilson, Georgie Pollock

Congratulations to our winners. The trophy

and prizes were presented by Fiona McFee our

current lady captain. Fiona and her team were

given a huge vote of thanks for all their efforts

and hard work in making the day so successful.

Finals Day was held on 13th August. Fortunately

the sun shone all day.

The Bronze Shield finalists were Chantal

Robertson and Hazel Kirkland. Both ladies gave

Fiona presenting Lana with the Shield

it their very best, but as always someone has to

win.

This year it was Hazel Kirkland congratulations

and well done Hazel!! The Ladies Championship

finalists were Fiona McPhee and Jen Owen. It

was a very exciting game and went right to the

18th hole!!

Fiona sustained her 1 stroke lead from 17th hole

to win the trophy!! Congratulations and well

done Fiona. Formal presentation of trophy will

be at Ladies Annual Dinner later in the year.

Lana, Roberta & Georgie with their prizes

Houson Unied –

2016 Team

We are currently in the process of

getting a Houston United football

team started for the year group

entering Primary 2 in August 2022

(born January 2016 and after).

The Club is not restricted to Houston

residents or children who go to

Houston schools, we are open to all

who want to play. It is a Club for both

boys and girls and we are really keen

to invite any budding Lioness’s along.

And it is not just kids we need -

any Dad’s or Mum’s who might be

interested in helping out will also

be welcomed - No football ability/

coaching experience required!

For details of times and location, or

any other queries please contact Truan

Stuart (07725 754520).

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Kilmacolm Golf Club

It’s been a busy time out on the golf course in Kilmacolm. With our

youngest members enjoying a summer of golf camps led by our team

of Professionals, inter club matches for our Seniors, Ladies and Gents

teams, fun friendly competitions, open events and our club championship

qualifiers, as well as social golf!

A huge congratulations to our Men’s Newton Shield Team who were the

overall winners after some hard fought matches in particular the final

against Ralston. It was a great achievement, well played to all involved

throughout the season.

Our ladies Greenlees team is also enjoying success on the course and are

in the perfect position to be promoted to division 2 next year after some

dominant wins, with 2 more matches to go.

The Ladies Open once again was a popular event for our visiting ladies,

a large field enjoyed the course in glorious sunshine, and posted some

impressive scores. Congratulations to Linda Jack and Fiona Allison both

from Dumfries & County Golf Club who took first prize, just ahead of Janet

Harkness and Elspeth Howie both from Skelmorlie. Well done to all the

players we hope you enjoyed the course and the hospitality at KGC and

look forward to seeing you again next year.

Alexander Farmer and Matt

Clark both had a fantastic run

in the Men’s Scottish Amateur

Championship, both qualifying

to the match play stage

getting to the last 16 and last

8 respectively, another great

achievement. Meanwhile

Mackenzie Holmes, during his

return from America, just missed

out on winning the U21 Men’s

Faldo Series Championship,

losing after a sudden death play

off, however he is rewarded

with a trip to Abu Dhabi for the

Europe Grand Final later in the

year. Well played and good luck

in the finals.

Our Club Championship

Weekend is all set to be a great

showcase of golf, with our Men,

Ladies, Seniors and Juniors

all battling out to become

Champions, good luck to all

those in the finals stages.

Ranfurly Castle Ladies

July and August are

always busy months

at the Castle and 14th

July saw 96 entries in

the Ladies Open Day.

The winning team

were all members

of Old Ranfurly with

a score of 61 points

and consisted of Lilias

Lamont, Fiona Daly and

Georgie Pollock with

a better inward half

over the second team,

consisting of Margaret

Gray, Linda Anderson

and Lana Wilson - also

from Old Ranfurly!

The raffle was well

supported and £510 was raised for Alzheimer Scotland.

The 12th of August was the Ladies Invitation day and this was played in

the most amazing hot weather. The invited guests enjoyed both the golf

and the beautiful views from the course. 3 pairs finished with 44 points so

the prizes were decided by looking at the better inward scores. 1st pair -

Helen Abram and Nicky Stirrup, 2nd pair - Julie Will and Angela Ferguson,

3rd pair - Joy McLeod and Shirley Morran.

The West Renfrewshire League team played their final match at Renfrew

Golf Club on the evening of 28th July. The weather was a bit mixed and

unfortunately the team lost to the home club. This means that Ranfurly

have won 2 matches and lost 2, so await to hear whether they will remain

in the same division for next year.

The Gillies Trophy was played on August 10th with Rosemary Ogilvie

the winner on 42 stableford points. The Vets Trophy was played on 17th

August with Vivien Howe the winner also having 42 points. On both

occasions Alison Templeton was the runner up with 39 and 37 points!

The Bronze Champion for the year is Gillian Donaghy having beaten Kate

Scott in the final. Congratulations.

The David Reid Memorial Mixed Open was held on Sunday 7th August

with a full entry. 1st couple were Angela and Hunter Patterson, 2nd were

Captain Stevie Scott and Chris Minto and 3rd prize went to Jim and

Rosemary Ogilvie.

All three couples

are Ranfurly Castle

members - home

advantage playing a

part!

The raffle on the day

was supporting Brain

Research UK and

raised the wonderful

sum of £4,530. A

very big thank you

to everyone who

supported this by

donating prizes and

buying tickets.

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There’s a Ber in Yr ok

Tom Fletcher ISBN: 9780241466636

Penguin Random House Children’s UK

A brand new ‘Who’s in Your

Book’ story from bestselling

author Tom Fletcher. Bear

is feeling very sleepy, he

needs to get ready for bed,

but he might need some

help! Help Bear pop all

the bubbles at bathtime

and give the book a shake

to make those bubbles get

super-duper bubbly! A fun interactive picture book that will

help children develop a night-time routine. Age 2+

Everything ou

Kno aout

Minieat i

Wrong!

Dr. Nick Crumpton

Illustrated by Gavin Scott

ISBN 9781839942037

Nosy Crow Ltd

Uncover the truth about

minibeasts in this fantastically illustrated book of myths and

facts. Bees have been buzzing about for at least 100 million

years and everyone knows that once a bee stings you they

die..right? Wrong, in fact it is only the seven species of the

Apis Honeybee that are affected and even then it only actually

affects the females! There are over 20,000 species of bees

around the world so almost all bees don’t die after they sting

a person! What about eating spiders in your sleep??? Well,

you’re going to need to read the book to find that one out.. A

perfect gift for any minibeast lover!

The r Ca ln’s Boh

Bok is

While he Storm ae

Phil Earle ISBN 9781839132056

Andersen Press Ltd

From the 2022 Book of the Year (children’s fiction) winner

at The British Book Awards comes While the Storm Rages.

The Second World War is looming and before Noah’s dad

leaves to fight, Noah makes him a promise; he will take

care of his mum and their pet dog Winn while his dad is

away fighting. It isn’t long following his father’s departure

before Noah hears that he is to be evacuated to Cornwall,

not only that, the government are advising people to have

their pets put down in readiness for the chaos of war. Noah is heartbroken and refuses

to allow Winn to suffer that fate. Strong-willed Noah goes on the run and not just with

Winn! With his friends and their pets in toe they take on the dangerous journey of

trying to save their pets during the brink of war. An emotional roller-coaster of a story

for 9+ readers.

The Uer Word

Femi Fadugba ISBN 9780241505618

Penguin Randon House Children’s UK

Soon to be a Netflix film starring Academy Award winner

Daniel Kaluuya. If you had the chance to change your

future would you take it? Esso is a teenager who trouble

just keeps finding. When Esso is running for the bus he

jumps in front of a car to try and save a little boy from

being hit; in doing so he has an out of body experience

leaving him with the ability to see glimpses of the future.

Something terrible is going to happen and it’s just hours away from happening..

Only one person can help him but she hasn’t even been born yet! 15 years into

the future Rhia has spent her life moving between foster homes and is desperately

looking for answers as to who she is and where she came from. Esso and Rhia’s fates

must collide, but in doing so a race against the clock becomes a race against time

itself. This sci fi, time twisting thriller is a must read for young adults 14+. Author Femi

Fadugba studied at Oxford University where he published in Quantum Physics, the

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If You o own T e od Today...

It might have changed a bit since the time of writing this. Last year, Sustrans announced their plan to create a new path through the Woodland

Garden. It was to be completed by the end of March this year, but in the event, it was still awaiting the topsoil a couple of weeks ago.

When that’s delivered, Brighter Bridge of Weir will begin to recreate the Woodland Garden. A few new trees and shrubs, some woodland plants and

a ‘managed wildland’ section for native flora and fauna (and maybe a couple of other features, too). With luck, most of that will be in place by the

end of this month and there will be an ever-changing, (mostly) self-sustaining urban woodland for us all to appreciate.

We may be heading into Autumn, but Brighter Bridge of Weir aims for a colourful village all year round. If you like what we do and could help

the Group, even for just a couple of hours every now and then, please get in touch. You can contact us through our Facebook page, or website

www.brighterbridgeofweir.org or phone Neil on 01505 613043, or Dougie on 07810 722806.

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out & about

The wildflowers are dying back to make way for mushrooms, toadstools and other

types of fungi and the leaves start to turn brown, orange, golden and red. It’s time

for some of our birds to migrate for warmer climes - our swift, swallow and osprey

to be replaced by our winter migrant’s whooper swan, goldeneye, goosander and

wigeon. The autumn is a great time to enjoy all the colours of nature, there are still

lots of beautiful things to look out for during a walk along our woodland trails. As

well as our September events listed below, we are also taking part in Renfrewshire’s

Open Doors Day on the 17th & 18th September, 10am – 4pm free entry.

For more information about the reserve, please call 01505 842663 or email us on lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk

We are also on Facebook @RSPBLochwinnochNR and twitter @RSPBLochwinnoch

Actiitie a Lochwinnch Nture Resere

Teddy er un

If you go down to the woods today your in for a big surprise. Our reserve

has been taken over by teddy bears can you help us to find them all?

1st to 30th September - £3.50 per activity pack plus usual entry fees

for non-members.

Feel-God hoo-Walk

Join Becky Duncan of Open Aye for this outdoor photo walk and

connect to nature, inspire your creativity and leave feeling good!

Sunday 18th September - 11am - 12.30pm - £10.50

Participants may use any type of camera, from mobile phones, to SLRs,

whatever they feel comfortable with. All abilities are welcome and

everyone will gain something from the experience. Participants must

be 18 or over or accompanied by a paying adult over 18.

Bridge Of Weir rtiutur Society

The Garden Club’s Garden Festival took place recently. We will include details next month.

Our recent GQT evening was a light-hearted, productive hour when members aimed to bamboozle the

learned panelists with their queries. Crispy twigs were blamed on the contrary weather conditions - but

remember, plants with healthy roots, which are kept moist and nurtured, are likely to recover. Whilst we save

water and store rainwater in butts, the wily gardener will use tap water on his tomatoes and avoid airborne

spores spreading to his greenhouse. Leaves with mildew should be picked off, or picked up, and placed in

the recycling bin for general waste - not garden waste where it will spread further.

We donated our heavy trestle tables to Galgael Trust in Govan. This charity aims to rehabilitate people

through projects working with wood. The trestle tables may not be

turned into boats, a recent venture, but their long history and value is

not yet over.

The Society was contacted by Emma, the Early Learning & Childcare

Officer at BoW Primary. Plans are underway there to develop a smallscale

sensory garden and Emma requested guidance on how best

the children can create a beautiful flower garden. Their aim is to

build stronger relationships within the community whilst deepening

children’s learning and understanding of their place in the world.

We visited the site, had an informal chat with Emma and ran through

the basics, reflecting the layout and aspect of the site, and will keep

in touch. We meet on the 8th September in Freeland Church Hall at

8pm. We will review the vicissitudes of this year’s growing season and

plan the Group’s next programme.


September 2022 39

The Walk... ‘The raigie’

duncarnock fort walk

by Rona Simpson

Photo: © Mark Klimek / Glanderston Dam. Map attribution: ©Gillian’s Walks

Difficulty: Mostly considered easy

Starting Point: Neilston Train Station

Distance: 5 miles

Archaeological Interest - An Iron Age Fort is thought to have been

constructed on top of the Craigie. Archaeologists believe it was probably

occupied in later prehistory between 1200 BC and AD 400 and may have

been reused between AD 400 and AD 700. Evidence of single earth and

stone ramparts were found and it is thought that much more evidence

will be preserved below ground. In 1958 prehistoric pottery was found

along with a fragment of worked shale. There are also remains of a rig

and furrow cultivation system which suggests the area was reused in early

medieval times. (Historic Scotland)

Geology Spot - The strange shaped Craigie is thought to be a volcanic

plug which is when an object or hill is created when magma cools and

hardens on a vent within an active volcano.

The Route - From the Train Station walk towards High Street. Once on

high street take the second street on the left (Kirkton Road). Wander along

this quiet lane for about 1.5km. Continue post Loanfoot Farm and reach

the Springhill Road junction. Cross the road and go through a gate into a

field. Head to the gate at the bottom of the field where areas of woodland

meet. Go over or through the gate and head east towards a fisherman’s

hut adjacent to Glanderston Dam. The Craigie will be ahead. Walk along

the edge of the dam. Before you reach the road pass through a gate on

the right which takes you to the embankment beside the dam. Continue

along until you reach a footbridge over Aurs Burn. At the other side follow

a path alongside a row of trees. They should be on your right hand side.

At the end of the row cross a wooden stile and turn left and follow a path

around the base of the Craigie. Follow the path up and take a right at a

fork to ascend steeply to a the summit.

You are now on top of what was once an iron age fort. Take a moment to

think about all that happened here thousands of years ago and admire

the views over Glasgow and towards the Campsies in the distance.

Descend the same way as you climbed until you get to the gate at the

grassy embankment. Go through the gate and turn right onto a road then

turn left to reach Glanderston Road. Walk along this road for about 450m

until it meets Springhill Road. Go right along Springhill Road for 700m or

so just passing the bridge over the railway line. Take as small road parallel

to the railway which meets with Springhill Road again and continue for just

over a kilometre

until you meet

a roundabout.

Turn right onto

Kirktonfield

Road and at the

end of the road

turn left onto

Main Street.

You should be

able from here

to make your

way back to the

Train Station at

the start of this walk.*

[*Not able to get out this month, so this route was abridged and adapted

from the excellent Gillians Walks www.gillianswalks.com]

Kilarchn & District Beeeeper Asocitin

Bees like the temperature in their hive to be a constant 35

degree Celsius and as long as they have access to water they

can cool the hive down. On warm summer days bees would be

out collecting pollen and nectar, but in extreme heat they turn

their focus to gathering water and are well able to adapt. If the

hive gets overheated, the bees will collect droplets of water and

pass them on to bees in the hive. The moisture will then be spread over empty cells while

the bees fan their wings hard and as it evaporates it cools the hive, almost like their own air

conditioning.

Winter preparations are also under way with bees receiving Fondant or sugar syrup to

replace the honey stores we’ve taken from them, to enable them to survive colder months

as a colony. Autumn feeding gives colonies what they need to produce the bees that will

survive during the 6-7 months from Autumn through winter and into early spring.

If you are interested in beekeeping , contact our secretary via helenajbee@gmail.com. We

have a Facebook page which is reserved for members and beekeeping friends, however,

you can follow us on Twitter @KilbarchanBees and Instagram via kilbarchanbeekeepers

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Haret Time in Kilarchan

We have been busy keeping the

areas in the village that we look

after well watered and weeded.

The summer blooms are now beginning

to fade making way to the promise of

dazzling autumn colours as the nights start to draw in.

The fruit and vegetables have been harvested in the

Gateway Community Garden

with amazing crops of

blackcurrants, raspberries,

carrots, peas to name just a

few.

September in the garden

means Tattie Harvest time

and planting up our winter

vegetables.


Cle uiriel Reinl Par

We still have some events coming up within the next month, please check out

our website and social media channels for more information and how to book

for our events.

Over the last few weeks, the

Ranger team, the Estate team

and our volunteer groups

have been busy repairing

the path up Windy Hill at

Muirshiel Country Park. This

has involved bringing in

large quantities of pathing

materials across the moorland

by digger. The staff and

volunteers have then been

laying the materials and repairing the path drainage, often in sweltering weather

conditions. The Ranger team would like to thank the visitors to the park for their

patience while the work has been going on, and to those who thanked the staff

and volunteers for their hard work.

The Rangers have been seeing plenty of summer wildlife while out and about

doing our wildlife surveys and patrols. Dragonflies have been very noticeable

during the recent hot weather; we have been seeing plenty of the large and

colourful Common Hawkers, and the smaller and subtle Black Darters. We were

also pleased to see the family of Swallows nesting at the Muirshiel visitor centre

successfully fledged 5 young. They have been giving great views hanging

around the centre before they set off back to Africa for the winter.

We continue to deal with fire damage from disposable BBQs and with litter:

we always ask visitors to remember the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which

means be respectful of other Park users, the landscape and wildlife, and to leave

no trace. At this time of year, we would like to ask dog walkers visiting the Park to

keep their dogs on lead or under close control in order to protect farm animals,

ground nesting birds and other sensitive wildlife.

Join us online: www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Clydemuirshielregionalpark

Twitter & Instagram: @clydemuirshiel #clydemuirshiel

Contact us: rangers.castlesemple@clydemuirshiel.co.uk

Upomin Eent in

September

Bat al

Friday 2nd - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Castle Semple Country

Park Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA - £5

Bird f Cle Semle Lo

Saturday 3rd - 1pm - 3pm at Castle Semple Country Park

Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA - £5

Wildflwer Seed oleion

Saturday 3rd - 10am - Midday at Muirshiel Country Park

Calder Glen Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB - Free

Dro In: Learn o Meado a Jhnhil

Monday 5th to Saturday 10th - 10.30am - 3.30pm at

Castle Semple Country Park Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch

PA12 4EA - Free (booking essential)

Dro In: Praicl Consertin

(Sitka/Rhodendron)

Friday 30th - 10.30am - 3pm at Muirshiel Country Park

Calder Glen Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB - Free

Tree Identifiaion Wal

Sunday 11th from 10am - Midday at Castle Semple

Country Park Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA - £5


September 2022 41

Lochwinnoch Community Garden

The pandemic changed the emphasis to growing more vegetables and soft fruit

for the community and individuals with their own raised beds. In March 2020

Lochwinnoch Food Committee was established - this was a grassroots group

looking at local food provision. It included a Community Larder which delivered weekly food parcels for vulnerable and isolating households locally.

The Community Garden and the Larder started to work together with the Garden supplying fresh seasonal vegetables including potatoes, brussel

sprouts, kale, tomatoes, leeks, onions, cucumbers, courgettes, broccoli, beetroot, lettuce and more!!

In September 2021 the Food Committee joined local charity LEAP

and the Larder evolved in to a drop-in pantry for all. The aim of the

Larder is to provide dignified food provision, tackling food insecurity

in a rural village where the nearest food bank is ten miles away and

reducing the shocking waste of food going to landfill that was still

viable for consumption. A lot of the produce is surplus food from

supermarkets which is otherwise being thrown out by supermarkets.

But locally grown produce from the Community Garden is perfect as it

is food provided without food miles or packaging or carbon emissions

from industrial processes. The Larder and the garden continue to work

together from their neighbouring spaces

within the heart of the village. Later this year

the Larder will launch a Community Fridge.

The Larder now also has a Seed Library - this

is part of Diggin’ It, another LEAP project

which support people to grow their own

food from their own homes. The initiative

is about empowering people to grow their

own food, but it is also a wellbeing project

which focuses on the many benefits of

gardening for better mental health. The

idea being developed is to share skills for

community seed saving which will allow

local growers to stock the Library, and can

cultivate locally grown crops which have

evolved for the local climate. Seed could

also be shared across a network of Scottish

Seed Libraries as there are currently no

commercial producers of vegetable seed

in Scotland. The Community Garden and

community members can freely access

the Library for organic vegetable seeds. In

2022, the Library will also stock wildflower

seeds which will help support biodiversity

and pollinating insects.

Next Deadline...


Bridge of Weir

Hillwalkers

It has been a busy few weeks for

the BoW group. Mid July saw

eight of us in the Austrian Alps at

Mayrhofen for a week of walking at

altitude in searing heat under clear

blue skies. The group managed

six walking days and managed

to party a bit at night in our best

tradition.

Upon return to home shores, a smaller party went back down to the Borders where the highest peak, in the Southern Uplands, The Merrick, was climbed

on a day of fine views.

Into August and a very large turnout walked from Loch Lomond to Arrochar and Loch Long via Glen Loin. That walk was a bit swampy in places and we

wound up the day with refreshments in the front garden of one of our favourite howffs, the Village Inn in Arrochar.

Good to see the new members joining in and new faces who wish to stretch their legs are most welcome. We are a pretty sociable bunch!



September 2022 43

sales & wants

Submit your item(s) by completing the cut-out below

or online at:

www.advertizer.co.uk/submit-sales-wants

The Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977

The Law requires that Advertisers selling goods in the course of a

business MUST include the word Trader, Dealer, Agent, Breeder or

appropriate wording in the Advertisement to distinguish from private

advertisers.

ITEMS FOR SALE

CLOTHES & SHOES

• Doc Martin Safety Shoes, black,

size 9. Boxed never worn.

£25. Tel: 01505 690247.

HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN

• Round dark wood handmade

mirror enhanced with fret

work design. 60cm dia. £20

ono. Tel: 01505 690247.

• Pair of red and chrome Bar

Stools (Argos Home Ottawa

Gas Lift). Very good condition.

Bargain, £40 ono for pair. Tel:

01505 690247.

• Pair of tall lamp/plant stands.

Dark wood. Excellent

condition. £40 ono. Tel:

01505 690247.

• Sunhali, white, square Garden

Gazebo. Still boxed, never

used. Bought from B&Q. £15.

Tel: 01505 690247.

• BelaVita powered bath lift,

barely used. Rechargeable

battery, full safety features. Full

instructions included. Cost

£200 new, sell for £100. Tel:

07534 044067.

• Shower Tray 900 x 800 white

stone resin, including hi-flow

chrome finish outlet. Brand

new. £75. Tilemaster tile

adhesive white S2 flexible for

floors/walls. 2 bags (40kg total)

£25. Tel 07551 947132.

• Hall console table, dark wood.

Neat size 32” x 10”. VGC. £25

ono. Tel: 01505 690247.

ELECTRICAL & GAS

• Dyson Ball DC25 Animal

Hoover. £35. Tel: 07557

658946.

SPORTS

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• Taylor Lignoid Brown Bowls,

size 1, medium weight. Offers

considered. Tel: 01505

706639.

• Mountain Bike (Python 26 inch

frame). Excellent condition paid

£300, ideal for child 13 - 16. Sell

for £60. Tel: 07788 917365.

• New KT 20 Exercise Bike.

Must collect. £80. Tel: 07471

798159 or 01505 672474.

TECHNICAL & GAMES

• Wooden Chess Board - £10.

Dartboard & Cabinet - £25.

Tel: 07557 658946.

TOYS

• Silver Blowfish Kids first bike

with stabilisers, excellent

condition. £15. Tel: 07739

998906.

• LOL Remix 4 in 1 plane play

set, excellent condition. £10.

Tel: 07739 998906.

• Two Maxi Micro Scooters, one

grey and one purple, both

with pull / carry straps, good

condition. £15 each. Tel:

07739 998906.

• Purple Dolls Double Buggy,

excellent condition. £10. Tel:

07739 998906.

OTHER ITEMS

• For Collection - Marina 35L

aquarium including stand,

filter and heater. £30. Tel:

01505 703326.

• 8” trampoline with surrounding

safety net. £40. Tel: 07985

482211.

• Sigma Hummingbird 6

string guitar (Immaculate

condition). £175 ono. Tel:

07412 103321.

For Sale Wanted Free

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WANTED ITEMS

• Old records Wanted 45`s &

LP`s CASH Paid. Tel: 01505

873958 or 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.

• Collector seeks old

Gramophone records (78’s)

also His Master’s Voice

portable gramophones

working or not. Cash waiting.

Tel: 07591 121777.

• Looking to buy old and new

adult sizes Celtic and Liverpool

shirts! Cash waiting and can

collect. Tel: 07983 531321.

• Cash paid for Vinyl Records

and Music CDs (a few or a lot).

Tel: 01505 329638 or 07765

115347.

FREE CYCLE

• Brown leather 3 seater and 2

seater settee. Great condition,

must collect. Tel: 07729

591167.

• New Crown King Ladies

Bowling Shoes, size 6, grey

in colour, shoe bag included.

Tel: 01505 706639.

• Single bed in good condition.

Tel: 07729 591167.

• Samsung 22” TV, in good

working order. Tel: 01505

706639.

• Pale green patterned sofa

bed, good condition. Must

collect. Tel: 07814 959983.

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BRIDGE OF WEIR

• Gibb Stuart • Bernie’s

• Anderson’s Bakery • Co-op

HOUSTON

• Co-op • Newsagent

• Curly Coffee Company

KILMACOLM

• Newsagent • Cross Cafe

• Co-op • Community Centre

HOWWOOD

• Village store

KILBARCHAN

• Bobbins • Old Library Centre

LOCHWINNOCH

• Castle Semple • Key Store

• La Dolce Vita

Local Community Halls

BRIDGE OF WEIR

Freeland Church 01505 612 245

BROOKFIELD

Village Hall 01505 335 562

HOUSTON

Carrick Centre 01505 612 203 /

01505 331 488

Compass Centre 01505 615 441 /

01505 612 617

KILBARCHAN

Guide Centre 01505 702 758

Old Library Centre 01505 706 070

KILMACOLM

Cargill Centre 01505 873 994

Brownie/Guide Hut 07584 359 007

Masonic Hall 01505 873 059


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Affluent Financial . . . . . . . . . 4

CLA Accountancy . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Architectural Services

CHG Architecture . . . . . . . . . . 4

Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Automotive Services

Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

MAS Electrical & Security . . 8

Russell Milne Electrician . . 22

Fencing

McLaughlan Metal . . . . . . . . . . 7

Firewood & Logs

Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8

W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Funeral Services

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

Arlene Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Decorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Erskine Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Kilmacolm Physiotherapy Clinic .. 4

LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Health Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Home Hardware

Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Home Improvements

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 41

John Roach Funeral . . . . . . . . . 21

A&M Sandstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 41

Garage Doors & Gates CHG Architecture . . . . . . . . . . 4

Garolla Holdings Limited . . . 15

Blacksmith & Metalwork

Gryffe Windows & Doors ..... 17

McLaughlan Metal . . . . . . . . . . 7 Garden Service & Design Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms .. 5

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 41 Kieran Turner Aerial . . . . . . . 7

Building Services

A&M Sandstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 41 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Bencairn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Bencairn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Renfrewshire Handyman ...... 18

Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 17

CHG Architecture . . . . . . . . . . 4

Home Interiors

Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 23

Craig Kennedy Gardening .... 41


I&J Building & Roofing . . . . . 15

Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 42


James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 7

Glenmoss Landscapes ........ 42

JBC Joiners & Builders . . . . . 29

Greensleeves Clyde Coast ... 42 Home Security

KC Roofing & Building . . . . . . 15


Clearline TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 34

J Andrews Garden Maintenance .. 41 Joiners

M Addison Joiners&Builders .. 21


SMG Roofing & Building ..... 13

Lady Grafters Garden . . . . . . . 39

R Williams Tree Services . . . 41

W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 39

CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 8


Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 34


Gas & Heating Services

Thomas McMaster & Son ...... 10 C Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

M Addison Joiners&Builders .. 21

Gasfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

McGowan Joinery ........... 14

Cleaning & PowerWash

DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 6

GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29


Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 32

I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 21


Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 8

Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 17 Kitchens

Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 2

Wright Gas - Scotland Ltd . . 7 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 27



Glazier

Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1on1 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms .. 5

Platinum Cleaning Services . . 6 Cloudy2Clear Windows ....... 3



Driveways

Hairdressers & Barbers

A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Arlene Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Leisure & Recreation

Education

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Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Eckory Locksmiths . . . . . . . . . 9

Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Painters & Decorators

A Gallagher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Andrew Hay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

James Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PC, Web & Graphic Design

Tina Steele Marketing . . . . . . 29

Pest Control

RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 34

Plasterers

Bryan Slaven Slater&Plaster . . 13



Plumbers

C Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Gasfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 21

Pool, Hot Tub & Spa

The Health Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Property, Sales & Let

Cochran Dickie . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Kingsley Wood & Co ......... 10

Removals

At@ease Removals . . . . . . . . . . 25

Retail

Andersons Jewellery . . . . . . . . 7

Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Roofing

A&M Sandstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 17

Bryan Slaven Slater&Plaster .. 13

Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 23






Thomas McMaster & Son ...... 10

Solicitors

Kingsley Wood & Co . . . . . . . . . 10

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ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Taxis

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tiling

Gordon James Ceramic ....... 14

Tree Surgeon

Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Glenmoss Landscapes ........ 42

Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 41

R Williams Tree Services . . . 41

W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TV & Satellite

Clearline TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Kieran Turner Aerial . . . . . . . 7

Upholstery Services

Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 32


Window Cleaners

DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 6



Matthews Cleaning Services .. 8

Window, Consv & Repair

1on1 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 3

Gryffe Windows & Doors ..... 17

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