328 September 2022 - Gryffe Advertizer

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,.
Contact info: 07534 148 224
cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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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.
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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.
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