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Blood Donor Sessions - www.scotblood.co.uk Thursday 10th January - The Club, 26 MacDowall Street, Johnstone PA5 8QL - 2.30pm – 3.45pm & 5.15pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday 23rd January - Erskine Community Sports Centre, Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine PA8 7AF - 2.30pm – 3.45pm & 5.15pm – 7.30pm

Friday 11th January - Donating Bus at Morrison’s Store, 30 Napier Street, Johnstone PA5 8SF - 9:30am - 11:30am & 1pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday 30th January - Tweedie Hall, Ardlamont Square, Linwood PA3 3DE - 2pm – 3.45pm & 5.15pm – 7.30pm

Monday 14th January - The Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge Of Weir PA11 3LJ - 4pm – 7.30pm

To find out more, please email us at nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.net or call 08453 017270.

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The BBQ summer which we were promised (yet again!) didn’t materialise, but there were still some very successful outdoor events; the Bridge of Weir Gala, Kilbarchan Lilias Day, Kilmacolm and Kilbarchan Agricultural Shows, and Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival to name just a few. And this year we enjoyed a number of excellent dramatic productions, including pantomime!

- Oh yes we did! - Kilmacolm Dramatic Society were presenting their panto “Beauty and the Beast” for the first time; we hope from the feedback we are receiving that this will now become an annual event.

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A draft version of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan will be published for consultation early in the new year. The proposed plan sets out which areas of land within Renfrewshire are suitable for different types of development – for example, residential, retail or industrial use. The finalised document will be used as a guide for future planning decisions. The draft version will be subject to a six-week consultation as of 14th January, where the public can make representations in support of or objecting to any part of it. Copies of the proposed plan will be available at council headquarters in Paisley, at all council libraries, and online at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk Wishing you all the best for 2013,

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Blogging For Happiness – a workshop There’s a book inside everyone – blogging can be the first step towards setting it free.

Come and meet Ellen Arnison, author of Blogging For Happiness, who, with hypnotherapist Mo Ferrington, is talking about the many benefits of writing.

Learn how to get started, the things to blog about and what to expect along the way.

If you’ve ever wondered whether blogging might be for you, or if you already have a blog, but are looking for advice, then this workshop is for you.

Writer and journalist Ellen Arnison has been blogging for almost seven years and found it so beneficial she wrote a book about it.

Mo is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in anxiety who has found writing to be most beneficial for relieving stress.

Blogging For Happiness will look at the first steps to blogging, how it might fit into your life, things to be aware of and how to take your blog to the next level.

The workshop will cover the whys and hows of starting a blog and includes a copy of Blogging For Happiness.

It takes place on Saturday, 26th January 2013, from 10am to 1pm at The Bridge, Main Street, Bridge of Weir. Cost £9.50, booking essential.

For more information, email ellenarnison@hotmail.com, phone 01505 610272 or visit www.ellenarnison.com.

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Wed 9 January

Walk Five Paisley Abbey Pilgrimage

St Vincent’s Hospice 25th Anniversary Media Launch

St Leonard’s Church Ayr 11am The December Walk 5 of the Paisley Abbey celebratory Pilgrimage to Whithorn will take us from Ayr to across the ‘Brig O’Doon’ to the ‘Auld Kirk’ at Alloway and then on towards Maybole. By the end of 2012 we shall have walked over 50 miles on our Pilgrimage to Whithorn! Why not join us on the 5th Walk and rid yourself of some of that Christmas lethargy and fat?

Wed 9 January Lodge Sir Michael No 989 Masonic Hall, Glebe Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm Regular Meeting - All visitors welcome at these meetings.

Planning Board meeting Municipal Buildings Council Chambers, Greenock, 3pm Inverclyde’s Planning Board will consider the planning application by St Columba’s School for a development at Milton (Duchal) Woods.

Tall Ship Glasgow Our 25th Anniversary media launch with Shereen Nanjiani. For more information on our exciting media launch please contact the Fundraising Team on 01505 705635 or email karen.milne@svh.co.uk

Fri 11 January Creative Renfrewshire Network meeting The Wynd Centre, 6 School Wynd, Paisley PA1 2DB, 6pm to 8pm Individuals and groups are welcome to join.

It is easy - join now! Just email: info@ creativerenfrewshirenetwork.com and an application form will be sent to you, or telephone Elise: 07990 981682. Or come along to our Social meeting. All welcome - £5 entry.

Bring a friend to this social! Bring a CRN logo design & win a friend!

Mon 14 Jan - Mon 25 Feb Renfrewshire’s Local Development Plan Renfrewshire House and Local Libraries There is a six week consultation period to get your complaints and suggestions back to Renfrewshire Council Planning Department.

There are two sites in Ward 10, currently in the Green Belt, but marked up as suitable for development. Both these sites are in Bridge of Weir and include an area to the west of Shillingworth Place and Earl Place, and also at Bracken Road.

Mon 14 Jan - Sun 31 Mar Road Closure - Bishopton Ferry Road, Bishopton In order for a footway to be constructed along Ferry Road, from Bishopton, there will be a single lane closure between 14th January and 31st March. This will be for eastbound traffic only. The recommended diversion route of about six miles follows the Greenock Road and A726 through Erskine.

Wed 16 January Kilmacolm Horticultural Society Kilmacolm Cargill Centre 7.30pm The January lecture will be given by Mr Douglas Boatman, managing director of SCOTPLANTS. Douglas knows all about ‘Well Behaved Plants’ and will show his slides on shrubs that give riotous colours without riotous growth. Refreshments served at end of lecture.

First Aid at Work Training Strathgryffe Tennis Club, Houston 6 hour emergency first aid at work training (£65). Call 07564 294 284 for further information.

Thu 17 January Langbank SWRI Scottish Night Langbank Village Centre 7.30pm The Committee would like to wish all our members and friends a Happy 2013. Please remember we will be serving haggis, neaps and tatties!

Sat 19 January The Orchestra Of Scottish Opera Paisley Abbey 7.30pm Tickets: £13/£10 (concession) from the Abbey Shop (Mon-Sat 10am-3.30pm). Booking fee £1 per ticket. Royal Scottish Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD) Box Office, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow or phone: 0141 332 5057 Book online:scottishopera.org.uk

LEAP Drop-In Centre Open Day Main Street, Bridge of Weir (nextdoor to Shimla Cottage) This centre is now up and running. Pop in for a visit. Email info@myleapproject.org or phone 01505 842530 for further information.

regular events weekly every Tuesday Birkmyre Park Running Club Birkmyre Park Gym, Kilmacolm 7pm Join us for an enjoyable and invigorating run in and around Kilmacolm. Tel: 01475 715750.

every Thursday Kilmacolm Walkers Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm 10am Join us for an enjoyable health walk in and around Kilmacolm. Tel: David Goddard 01505 874192 or email kilmacolmwalkers@ talktalk.net

monthly 1st Sunday Car Boot Sale Bridge of Weir Car Park 9am-1pm Set up from 8am - £5 per car. Call 01505 615992 for more details.

2nd Wednesday Inverclyde Carers Outreach Surgery Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am-2pm For further information email enquiries@ inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk or call: 01475 735180.

2nd Saturday ‘Brunch & Browse’ St Fillan’s Hall, Moss Road, Kilmacolm 10am-2pm Home made soups, home baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls. Great value! Disabled access. £4.

farmers markets 1st Saturday Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 10am-2pm (“The Square”)

1st & 3rd Sunday Loch Lomond Shores 10am-3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

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Kilmacolm Curling Club – Come and Try!

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch

Greenacres, by Howwood 10.30am We are always keen to welcome new members. All are welcome, no specific equipment is required, curling shoes are available at the rink and transport can be arranged from Kilmacolm if appropriate. If you would like to ‘Come and Try’ please call Graham Findlay on 01505 874228 to confirm a place.

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SNOW IS FALLING.......

If you have a ski holiday booked or are thinking of booking one, then you are probably scanning the snow reports on a regular basis.

Well the good news is that there have been huge snowfalls in the European Alps, where most of us head to. Coupled with very cold temperatures a good solid base has been laid for the season.

Ski holidays are never cheap, even if you get a good package price. As soon as you arrive in the snow covered winter wonderland your credit card takes a hit as you fork out for ski lessons, passes and equipment hire. Some ski companies are offering 2 for 1 passes and other incentives for booking with them.

An alternative is to go for a Club Med Ski holiday. This is a French company who have been around for years and specialise in all-inclusive resorts worldwide including in the Alps. All meals, afternoon tea with cake, aperitifs with canapés and as much wine as you want are offered plus ski passes, ski lessons or guiding. This means when you arrive you have nothing else to pay except skis if you need them. We tried them for ourselves last year and found the level of service extremely good from a mostly English speaking staff and the food good quality and varied.

They have properties which cater particularly for families, allowing a real break for parents to ski all day or just chill for a bit of the day in a spa. There are also crèche facilities for very young infants, all included in the price you pay. The newest of their Alpine properties is in Valmorel, a beautiful resort in the Tarantaise Valley, the situation offering ‘ski in, ski out’ near to the attractive traffic free village .

A protected package price can be arranged with Club Med to include, for example, Easyjet flights from Glasgow and private transfers.

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There are lots of special ski offers available at the moment, so if you want to escape to some clear mountain air, enjoy the wonderful alpine scenery as the snow gently falls, or even partake of a little skiing!....We will help get you there.

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Gryffe Hillwalking Club Outing to Killin

Gaelic Hill & Mountain Names

There are usually walks of various standards on offer. For more information see: www. gryffehillwalkers.co.uk, contact John Maclean email: johnalexmaclean@hotmail.co.uk

Sat 26 January Saturday Recital Paisley Abbey 12.30pm Gordon Cree (organ) Tickets £5 on sale at the door

Sun 27 January Come And Sing Handel’s “messiah” Paisley Abbey Rehearsal: 2.30pm, Performance: 6.30pm, (entry from 2pm) Singers - Adult £10, Students/school pupils £5 Audience - £8 at the door There will be no formal dress code.

Information for singers on how to apply and pay etc. can be had at 0141 848 1392 If you cannot sing, do come along and join the audience at the performance at 6.30pm.

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The Wynd Centre, 6 School Wynd, Paisley PA1 2DB 7.30pm An Illustrated Talk. Entry £3, at the door.

Tea/coffee will be provided. There will be a selection of Fairtrade produce on sale. For more information: 0797 273 5413 or e-mail fios@clanngaidhlig.org

Fri 1 February Kilbarchan Agricultural Show Whist Drive The Guide Hut, Kilbarchan 7.30pm Price: £3 includes refreshments. Contact Secretary: Aileen 07766 221369. Everyone welcome.

Fri 8 February St Vincent’s Hospice Red Red Rose Supper Watermill Hotel, Paisley 3 course meal plus coffee and a dram, live entertainment and all for just £25 a great start to our 25th Anniversary celebrations. For info on this romantic burns night contact 01505 705635 or email karen.milne@svh.co.uk

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Tree of Honour ceremony lights up veterans’ home Veterans of The Erskine Home in Bishopton, joined by families, friends and staff, recently braved the cold wintry weather to remember absent friends and comrades in the run up to Christmas, at the charity’s annual Tree of Honour dedication.

The ceremony started with a candlelight procession by the pupils of Rashielea School, led by the Kilbarchan Pipe Band. Erskine’s chaplain, Rev Daniel Manastireanu conducted the ceremony to dedicate the Tree of Honour followed Erskine’s newest young residents Connor, Andrew and Arran Morrison switching on the lights. During the ceremony a poignant Christmas poem “Candlelit Heart” was read by Erskine volunteer Ellen Ferguson.

Traditional Christmas carols rang out getting everyone into the Christmas spirit before Erskine’s Chief Executive Steve Conway closed the ceremony and invited everyone to enjoy mince pies and mulled wine in the Recreation Hall.

Sara Bannerman, Erskine’s Head of Fundraising said: “Once again our Tree of Honour dedication service was full of Christmas joy. We were delighted to welcome so many supporters of Erskine along to this event including the Kilbarchan Pipe Band, the children from Rashielea Primary School.”

This Christmas, Erskine’s five care homes across Scotland will be decorating their Trees of Honour with purple Stars of Honour containing messages remembering loved ones or messages of support for veterans in Erskine and serving personnel. It’s not too late for you to write your own personal message on a Purple Star and return it with your donation. If you would like to receive a star please call Erskine’s Fundraising Department on 0141 814 4555 or email fundraising@erskine.org.uk.

The Gryffe Camera Club December has been a quieter, but fun month for the club with the Christmas social taking us into the break for the new year. We all look forward to what 2013 will bring us and the meetings will continue from Wednesday 9th January at the Carrick Centre in Houston (Houston Old School) at 7.30pm.

The first month of the new year promises to be a great start to the year, chock full of event that should prove a great learning experience for all. On the 9th we have part 2 of our third league competition.

The 16th brings Duncan McEwan to the club who

will be presenting his Scotland: Land of Light talk. On the 23rd Neil MacGregor will be presenting his Nature in the Landscape talk. Our final meeting for January is a Technique night on the 30th along with the hand in for digital prints for League Comp round 4.

Gryffe is a friendly sociable camera club whose members don’t take ourselves too seriously. We all love our photography and strive to improve our techniques and photographs, but we also like to share our expertise and knowledge with each other - after all photography is meant to be fun and spending time with others with a similar interest increases the enjoyment.

For more info visit our new website at www.gryffecameraclub.co.uk or email editor@gryffecameraclub.co.uk

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Sir Craig Reflects On London 2012 Gryffe Valley Rotary was delighted and honoured to welcome Sir Craig Reedie, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee, as its special speaker at their recent Open Meeting. Around 100 people attended, including some 70 guests and representatives of local community organisations and businesses.

Following the River Inn’s usual splendid meal, vice president Mike Farley kicked off proceedings with a brief presentation about Rotary in general and the activities of the Gryffe Valley club in particular. He said that some £10,000 was raised each year to help with the aim of supporting communities. In recent times, a number of international projects had been progressed, including Rotary’s major initiative to eradicate polio from the planet, provision of a slit lamp to local eye surgeon Lennox Webb for use in his visits to remote areas around the world, donations to Olivia Giles 500 Miles charity in Africa, shelter boxes for disaster areas, and the provision of 3000 pairs of spectacles to Vision Aid. However the majority of funds were spent in the local community, and Mike illustrated a number of these, including days out for young carers, a hoist for disabled sailing at Castle Semple loch, football strips for Houston, donations to local hospices etc and a number of competitions and events for local youngsters including young chef, young writer, youth speaks, the primary school quiz, support to Gryffe Camera Club’s young photographer, and visits to the European parliament. Mike confirmed that the club would welcome a few new members to join the club to help take it forward with such projects into the future, and he also hoped that local organisations might suggest further joint projects.

In introducing the principle speaker, president Neil McAllister said that Sir Craig had lived for many years in Bridge of Weir and he well remembered his commentary on a local donkey derby! However it was his prowess as a Scottish international badminton player that had led to his involvement in the administration of that sport and thereafter in the British Olympic Committee and his current high office in the IOC. This had given him a long-term involvement in London 2012 and his presentation gave a unique and personal insight into its great success.

Sir Craig went back to 1994 when the decision was made to bid for the games – he pointed out that it would be for the third time following on from 1908 and 1948 and he illustrated how much the games had grown and changed since those days. He walked through the bidding process, the government support, the lobbying, the choice of Olympic Park and the other iconic London venues (the slogan was “competing, not commuting”), and some inadvertent assistance from the French leading to that momentous day in 2005 when the winning announcement was made in Singapore.

He then summarised the enormous efforts that went into preparing for the games, especially the site work, including removing great piles of old fridges, relocating some newts and burying overhead power cables in what became the biggest construction site in Europe. With photos and videos, he overviewed the torch relay, the opening and closing ceremonies, the games themselves and the Paralympics which followed, each element of which had been spectacularly successful. London transport took the strain and even the weather cooperated. As he concluded, Britain could proudly say that “we did it right”!

Sir Craig’s talk was littered with fascinating personal anecdotes and insights into the hugely successful event, including the pleasure he had had in being able to present medals to some winning British athletes. He took the opportunity of clarifying that reports of his crush on Jessica Ennis were greatly exaggerated! He highlighted the important role played by volunteers and he urged everyone to put themselves forward as volunteers to support the 2014 Commonwealth games in Glasgow.

Although he overran his timeslot, there wasn’t a person in the audience that wouldn’t have welcomed the same again - the photo shows President Neil giving Sir Craig a wee ‘minding’ of his visit to the club. In a quick raffle at the close of play (with the star prize a generous meal voucher from the River Inn) the magnificent sum of £600 was raised towards the club’s support of disabled sailing at Castle Semple.

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Victim Support Scotland VSS is looking for help Victim Support Scotland VSS is looking for help. This invaluable service provides advice, support and can organise financial compensation to anyone who has been a victim of crime. When traumatised by crime people often do not know where to turn.

VSS, locally based in Paisley, offers advice and solutions. The Witness Service, a branch of VSS, works in the court explaining procedures, familiarising victims of crime with the working of the court, the surroundings and offering knowledgeable information at a time of what can be terrible stress. Could you help? Could 2013 be the year when you give of your time to become a Victim Support volunteer.

To help people, who through no fault of their own are in need of support and friendship. More detailed information of VSS can be accessed by phoning 0141 887 0328, visiting the Paisley Wynde Centre or victimsupportsco.org.uk.

If you would like to become a volunteer a training course will be provided to ensure that you have the necessary skills and answers required to become a valuable member of Victim Support Scotland.

Paisley Abbey 850 Pilgrimage A record fifty five people walked from Troon to Ayr on the fourth leg Paisley Abbey’s 850 Pilgrimage to Whithorn.

During January 2013 preparations and planning will be started for the long walk back (over a period of several days) from Whithorn to Paisley to arrive at Paisley Abbey on St Mirrin’s Day Sunday 15th September 2013. If anyone is interested in taking part in this challenge please contact me on sjenks@tiscali.co.uk

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Charity Night On sat 10th November 2012 we had a charity night in memory of our beautiful daughter Jayne Gibson who suddenly passed away on 3rd Nov 2008 with Leukaemia age 22 years. It has been an unbearable 4 years without Jayne. Alastair, Ailsa & Mark would like to say a special thank you to all our family, friends & Ailsa’s customers for all their help & support throughout.

The recent festive period has given us the chance to reflect, and also get some time to see friends and family.

It was on passing through Hillhead Underground I admired the new Alistair Gray artwork, where he inscribed “Do not let the daily to-ing and fro-ing to earn what we need to keep going prevent what you once felt when wee, hopeful and free”. Worth bearing in mind as we rush about our daily business.

2012 was a year of high and lows. Most memorable were the Olympics, which gave some relief to the on-going financial difficulties that seem to be ever present. I hope that 2013 will see us emerge from the economic downturn that has affected so many households.

Throughout the last year I witnessed so much generous giving across the constituency, by people dedicated to public service, and they deserve our praise and appreciation.

I would also like to congratulate Rev Lorna Hood, minister of Renfrew North Parish Church, who has been named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. She is the third woman, but first woman parish minister, to become Moderator and will take up the office next May. I consider it an honour to serve as the MSP for Renfrewshire North & West and as member of the SNP Scottish Government. Looking forward to the coming year in Parliament we must strive to deliver sustainable economic growth, but not just as we usually define it by GDP and income, but by reducing inequality and creating the environment we all want to live, work and learn - building that fairer society.

I would like to wish all my constituents a Happy New Year.

Gryffe Scottish Country Dance Club Gryffe SCD Club will start up again in the Kilbarchan Guide Centre on Thursday 10th January at 8pm.

We have had a very successful class during the winter term finishing off with a Christmas Dance - stepping out to the music of John Renton’s SCD Band. The members are looking forward to just as much sociable fun and activity during the Spring term which run’s up to Easter. New members and new dancers are always welcome. Just turn up or call Les Lambert at 01505 704398 for information.

We held another charity disco in the Johnstone Town Hall, which was a great success. We would like to thank everyone that attended for their generosity also all the donated raffle prizes.

Chris the DJ from Hustler discos as he kept everyone dancing & having fun all night. Kate from the Hagg bar for doing the buffet & bar, Jayne’s friends from Fiona Hughes dance school who raised £700 at their Halloween disco. We raised £2,900 on the night.

I have divided it between ITU and Neurological dept at Southern & General hospital £2,000; Leukaemia & Lymphoma research £1,100 & £500 Yorkhill children’s Christmas appeal.

Ailsa Gibson

Gaelic Hill & Mountain Names Have you ever driven along Loch Lomondside and wondered why that big hill on the other side of the loch is called Ben Lomond? Or why is our highest mountain called Ben Nevis? Perhaps you are a hillwalker who would like to know how to pronounce the names of the hills you are climbing? Maybe you just want to find out more about Scotland’s landscape, wildlife and heritage (for example, why is there a hill beside the main road to Skye called “Hill of the Spaniards”?)

Whatever your motives, you will find answers to some of these questions, and many more, at the Wynd Centre, School Wynd, Paisley on 28th January.

Local community group ClannGàidhlig is hosting an Illustrated Talk and Powerpoint presentation on “Gaelic Hill & Mountain Names”, delivered by Alasdair Law, a keen local hill-walker. The aim of the presentation is to give anyone interested in Gaelic and the Scottish landscape a better understanding of this fascinating and sometimes complex subject.

The event starts at 7.30pm and admission, £3 at the door, includes Fairtrade tea/coffee.

With the support of the local Renfrewshire Fairtrade group, there will also be a selection of Fairtrade goods available for sale. For more information, contact Alasdair on 0797 273 5413 or e-mail fios@clanngaidhlig.org

Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Meetings for curious minds.

211th Lecture Series - All meetings take place on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in the Main Lecture Theatre (3.25), John Anderson Building, Strathclyde University, Rottenrow East, Glasgow. G4 0NG. Non members welcome - disable access. Www.royalphil.org or email info@royalphil.org

The Minerva Lecture

9th January - Prof Sir Philip Cohen, Director of the MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit, University of Dundee. New drugs for the treatment of disease in the 21st century.

23rd January - Prof Susan Manning, Grierson Professor of English Literature, University of Edinburgh. Minds and metaphors

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Kilmacolm Dramatic Society

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Kilmacolm Dramatic Society staged their first-ever pantomime, Beauty & the Beast, at the end of November.

Three performances were sold out, with only a couple of seats left for the fourth.

Word on the street is, it was a success and it looks as if we may be forced to do another! Success was partly due to an influx of

We had a full house for our Christmas night. As usual we had a fun competition and this year the theme was ‘The 12 days of Christmas’. There were a lot of entries ranging from animals to postcards to letters and including one about the true cost of the 12 days - an accountant’s nightmare!

new members, to whom many thanks, and also to the old stalwarts, to whom also, many thanks. Thanks also to Craig for punting tickets so vigorously.

Our next production is Calendar Girls in the last week of next April, 2013.

It is cast and ready to go into rehearsal. We look forward to seeing some new faces? On the stage! We also hope to see many of our new audience there.

Remember, new members are always welcome and, apart from actors we also need technical and front of house assistance. Give it a try. You know you want to!!

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The winner was a humorous take on the thank-you letters for the 12 gifts of Christmas by Tony and Joan. We had Christmas refreshments and then just had to watch it again before ending our meeting.

We are back 7.30pm on Monday January 14th in the new Community Centre Kilmacolm with a report and sequences from the annual ‘Great Northern Festival’ held in Wilmslow, Manchester.

Glasgow and other Garden Festivals Inverclyde Members’ Centre of the National Trust for Scotland will meet in the Watt Hall of the McLean Museum, Kelly Street, Greenock on Wednesday 9th January when the speaker will be Elizabeth Edwards giving us a presentation on “Glasgow and other Garden Festivals”.

A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to be reminded of Glasgow 1988 (25 years ago - isn’t it frightening where the time has gone?) and other festivals around Britain. Non I.M.C. members are asked for a £2 donation which includes a cup of tea and a biscuit!

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Joint Winners of Paisley Colour’s Summer Assignment 2012/2013 Last month at the McMaster Centre in Renfrew Paisley Colour Photographic Club’s Summer Assignment Competition was held. Judging the competition was top landscape photographer and long standing club member Robert Fulton.

The seven themes for this session’s competition were Sports Photography, Door(s), Contre Jour, Odd numbers, World of Work, Festivals and On the Beach. Entry, open to all members, consisted of up to four images, one from any four of the seven subjects and each image was marked out of twenty.

This year in equal third place were Frank Donnelly and Charles Hamilton with 70 points. For the first time in thirty years there were joint winners of the Trophy, with 71 points, Dr Jim Black and James Dunlop.

Dr Jim Black’s four winning images were: Dark Green Fritillary (contre jour), Kinsale (doors), World Pipe Band Championship (festivals) and Kite Surfers (sport).

James Dunlop’s four winning images were: I Still Work (doors), Colourful Girls (festivals), Incoming (sport) and The Shoe Maker (world of work).

For further details about PCPC and updated members galleries please view: www.paisleycolour. co.uk

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2013 sees St Vincent’s Hospice launch their Silver Anniversary, celebrating 25 years of care to local patients and their families in Renfrewshire and surrounding areas. The hospice aims to raise £1million in 2013 as part of their anniversary celebrations; local names supporting the 25th appeal include broadcaster Shereen Nanjiani, STV meteorologist Sean Batty, and Shadow Foreign Secretary the Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP. St Vincent’s Hospice offers specialist care for those living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses and services are available to all, totally free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our local communities. It costs £5,000 per day to run our hospice and community services, 50% of which comes from voluntary donations.

There are lots of ways to get involved in the celebrations including a packed calendar of exclusive events with something for something for every taste, style and budget. The Red Red Rose Supper on Friday, February 8th at the Watermill Hotel, Paisley is a special romantic Burns night with 3 course meal plus coffee and a dram, live entertainment all for just £25 to start the 25th Anniversary celebrations. Furthermore, St Vincent’s are now recruiting 25 supporters to take on the unique “Challenge 25” Cycle & Trek weekend on Arran, on 8-9th June cycling, Brodick to Lochranza before conquering Goat Fell.

Support materials for your own events, information on corporate partnerships, friends groups, gifts in Wills, school assemblies, St Vincent’s Hospice shops and their lottery are all available online.

For information call 01505 705635, email info@svh.co.uk or visit www.svh. co.uk

Carol Cowan Photography Carol has been delivering the finest service to her many clients for many years since opening her professional studio in Bridge of Weir in 2000.

Now she is delighted to have moved to her new studio above Bernie’s Bistro at Neva Place, Bridge of Weir.

Carol offers a range of photographic services, including her professional ability to design and create her own hand made albums which have to be seen to be appreciated.

Carol offers canvas wraps, acrylic panels, framed desk and wall portraits. Carol will also offer portrait packages and special promotions through the year.

Carol will be more than happy to assist you with any of your enquiries regardless of whether your forthcoming event is large or small.

Contact Carol on 07974 409952. www.carolcowanphotography.co.uk

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A Village Co-op Do you need flexible and reliable home-care support to help you stay independent at home?

A new concept in home-care support is being explored in Renfrewshire which aims to link older and disabled people who need low-level support (excluding personal care) with local people who want to provide help through a combination of voluntary and paid work on a self-employed basis.

This new way of providing support would offer: • security – all helpers will be insured and vetted including police checks, references and interview, • flexibility – if you need extra help or different hours occasionally you can easily arrange this with your helper, • additional voluntary support e.g. a pop-in visits, phone calls or support to get out and about.

• organisational back-up – we will make regular monitoring calls and be available to help manage issues arising.

In association with Lochwinnoch Millennium Events Group (LMEG), and with funding from The Big Lottery, we are gathering views from people who might need this kind of support, or want to provide it, with a view to shaping and starting this innovative new service as a charity in Renfrewshire and surrounding areas.

Does this sound like the kind of service that would make your life better? Or would you like to join the steering group to help develop this exciting new charity? Then we would like to hear from you. Want to know more? Then call Trish on 01505 843336. CARE AND CONNECT - linking local people together, to make life better.

Older residents in Kilbarchan will remember with some nostalgia the Kilbarchan Co-operative Society. Its shops were the equivalent of a supermarket on the doorstep. Unlike modern supermarket stores, the various departments, all conveniently within walking distance, were situated throughout the village. The ‘High Co’ was in New Street, the ‘Low Co’ was in Low Barholm and the dairy, the butcher’s shop and the drapery were in High Barholm, where the present-day co-op convenience store is situated.

The ‘Low Co’ and the ‘High Co’ stocked a wide range of groceries. While the customer waited, dried goods were carefully weighed and supplied in brown paper bags. Butter, taken from a wooden barrel, was carefully weighed and shaped with wooden butter pats into useable small blocks. The co-operative shops afforded a relaxed and sociable atmosphere where village customers and shopkeepers could pass the time of day and catch up with local affairs and gossip.

The co-operative movement began in Rochdale in 1844 when the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, with a membership of thirty tradesmen, including ten local weavers, set up a consumer co-operative grocery store where consumers were paid a patronage dividend. The movement rapidly spread. Ten years later there were almost one thousand co-operatives in Britain. But how did it begin in Kilbarchan?

An early non-dividend co-operative was run in Kilbarchan by village Chartists in the 1850s, but this was not run on Rochdale lines and was short-lived.

In 1872 Kilbarchan Co-operative Society, run on the Rochdale principles, was started in a weaving shop in New Street. A few years later another cooperative was established at 36 High Barholm, but it soon got into financial difficulties and was taken over by the New Street co-operative in the 1880s.

By 1899 the Kilbarchan Co-operative Society was thriving with two grocery shops in the village - a central store at No.4 New Street, run by Robert Hart and a branch at No.1 Low Barholm, run by John Miller.

In the nineteenth century the Co-operative was regarded not just as a retail outlet but, officially in Parliamentary Papers, also as a Friendly Society.

As well as paying dividends, Kilbarchan Co-operative Society organised annual excursions for its members. In 1885 the excursion to Ardrossan was accompanied by Kilbarchan Instrumental Brass Band. Another excursion went to Rothesay. In 1886 Malcolm Neil, a prominent co-operator in Kilbarchan, was elected as a director of the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society. However, Malcolm Neil is better remembered as one of the joint pursuers in the famous Kilbarchan Right-of Way case.

Kilbarchan Co-operative Society continued to prosper. In 1904, the society bought 1216 square yards of ground bounded by Well Strand from Richard Hunter of Glentyan Estate. A new two storey building was erected on the site in High Barholm. By 1910 this building, with four flats in the upper storey, housed the co-operative’s Fleshing Department run by David Murphy and its Drapery and Boot Department run by Christina Gibson. Also, a co-operative Coal Department, run by Colin Lind, had been established at Milliken Park Station. All this was in addition to the New Street and Low Barholm grocery stores. By 1912 further expansion added a dairy in the High Barholm building. The administration of the business was run by a committee of local men who acted as president, secretary and treasurer.

By 1975, more than a century after the founding of the Kilbarchan Cooperative Society, the shops in High Barholm and New Street, under the ownership of Paisley Co-operative Manufacturing Society, were still serving the village, but the ‘Low Co’ had closed. © 2012 Helen Calcluth

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TV Tech with Kenny McIntyre of Millennium Group

Product Review – Soundbars Happy New Year everyone! Hope you all had a peaceful festive holiday and the weather was kind to us all (wrote this early December).

Its visual appeal that counts most when buying a TV, from the slinkiness of the frame to the eye-popping quality of the HD images. In the quest to make screens even thinner and less physically imposing, audio remains an after-thought. Consequently, the sound quality from built-in TV speakers is not good. Soundbars are the best solution to enhance your TV audio experience. They fit neatly under most flat screen TV’s, even on a table top.

The Samsung HW-E450 includes 280watt output and a wireless sub-woofer.

Its Dolby and DTS compatible virtual surround modes are augmented by Samsung’s Crystal Amplifier Plus processing – which apparently minimises distortion and 3D Sound Plus and is intended to add depth to sound sources. Samsung’s Virtual Surround delivers that sophisticated surround sound effect without the clutter of additional speakers and tangled wires.

Utilising just two stereo speakers, your ears will barely be able to distinguish Virtual Surround’s efficient, powerful 2.1 channel system from larger, more complex 5.1 and 7.1 channel systems. This makes it a perfect way to enjoy your favourite movies and music artists.

LG’s NB3520A Soundbar is reassuringly solid and attractive, which is just what a Soundbar should be. It is 8cm tall but is 100 cm’s wide which may look odd with smaller screens and be too wide for some TV stands. But size is not critical when the soundbar is wall -mounted. Its wireless sub can be tucked away behind the sofa and handily connects to the Soundbar of its own volition. There is also playback of MP3’s from USB flash drives and streaming from Bluetooth devices. This model has duel optical inputs as well as 3.5mm jack. Double optical inputs mean you can take advantage of Surround Sound decoding from, say a Sky box, Freeview TV or Blu-ray player. An LED display on the soundbar itself clearly indicates the playback and mode status with 8 modes available. Bluetooth and USB playback are both pleasingly simple to set up and operate. The LG has generally impressive audio and is versatile but easy to use.

Buying tip – check the digital connections, optical inputs are common on Soundbars, (of which you should want at least two) whilst coaxial outputs dominate Blu-ray players.

A wall-mounted Soundbar underneath a wall-mounted flat screen TV has that modern, space-saving look. Installed without too much inconvenience and with a wireless sub-woofer hidden away out of view the Soundbar system is less clutter than a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system which has multiple speakers and wires trailed around the room.

What and who is the Creative Renfrewshire Network (CRN)?

Creative Renfrewshire Network, a networking group representing all arts and culture throughout Renfrewshire, is run by a committee of inspiration enthusiasts, dedicated to celebrating and building on the rich cultural resources of Renfrewshire – past, present and future - with a forwardlooking local, national and international outlook.

The Network role is to identify and tell the story of whom and what is here in Renfrewshire. A great deal of talent, activity, creativity and inspiration has come out of Renfrewshire and will continue to do so. The CRN is there to make sure that groups and individuals find out about each other, can expand and develop, can advertise their work and events and have a platform - a hub of information.

The Network goal is to have an ever growing diverse and thriving membership - steering a successful course for culture and keeping Renfrewshire’s significance at the fore.

Individuals and groups are welcome to join. It is easy - join now!

Just email: info@creativerenfrewshirenetwork.com and an application form will be sent to you, or telephone Elise: 07990 981682.

You are also welcome to come along to our Social. Please see invitation.

Look out for next month’s equally interesting TV Tech related meanderings!!

For more info look up Millennium Group at www.aerials4u.co.uk or call 01294 46578 and speak to Clare or Kenny.

CRN IS LACKING A LOGO

Because we know that Renfrewshire is bursting with talent – we would like a logo designed by someone local – all ages welcome to submit. Please send any ideas, with the text Creative Renfrewshire Network incorporated, on separate A3 or A4 (smallest) to our CRN Chair, c/o The Spires Drama Studios, School Wynd, Paisley, PA1 2DB or email a high definition jpeg to: info@creativerenfrewshirenetwork.com , to arrive no later than 8 January 2012.

Remember to attach your name and all contact details with the work.

All mediums are welcome – but keep in mind that it needs to work as a graphic design. Creative, striking simplicity is a thought…

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iT blog with Colin Fyfe of Colcom I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed the New Year celebrations.

As we all get used to and enjoy our new techy toys I am reminded again of these ever-present viruses and fraudware scams that can harm our new laptops.

I know I am at risk of repeating myself here on this Blog, and I don’t want to be accused of fear mongering but the proliferation of these infections in recent months has exploded. December saw for me my busiest ever month removing Fraudware from computers new and old. Windows 8 is not exempt from these scams which can look very plausible. A further sinister turn has evolved now when the fake security alert shows an image from the web-camera on the infected laptop and threatens that it has been recording you for security identification purposes. I wouldn’t worry unduly about this; it is just another shock tactic to get you to comply with the £100 payment. If you do find it unnerving just stick some black tape over the lens.

The removal procedure for this kind of infection is pretty convoluted to write here but it can be done with removal tools such as Malwarebyte’s AntiMalware and through the ‘Safe Mode’ boot option if it is available to you. For new machines bought over the Christmas period I would recommend a full system restore from the recovery media supplied with the computer. This will delete absolutely everything from the computer and restart it from its original out the box state.

The fraudulent splash screen reports that all types of online behaviour has been detected on the infected machine so it is very easy to lay blame; resist the urge to clip an ear as it is nothing more than a scam that could happen to anyone.

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Gathering Threads Weaving Musical Threads is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant. The exciting project, Gathering Threads, in Renfrewshire, is led by Mill Girl Poets (local poets Tracy Patrick, Kathryn Daly and Mo Blake), the Thread Mill Museum, Renfrewshire Council and Weaving Musical Threads. It has been given £8,000 to celebrate and keep alive the memory of those who spent their lives working in Renfrewshire’s mills, liaising with the Thread Mill Museum – part of the Anchor Thread Mill complex - visiting schools in the Renfrewshire area and inviting children from Primary 7 and 1st Year to engage with the mill heritage.

The Gathering Threads project will help young people to develop an awareness of their industrial heritage and to gain the necessary communication and creative skills that will allow them to engage with and record that history for future generations.

Commenting on the award, Tracy Patrick, Mill Girl poet, said: “We’re delighted to receive this grant. It’s a fabulous opportunity to explore the history of Paisley’s Thread Mills. There are so many stories to discover, spanning generations of people who worked in the mills and we’re especially thrilled that young people in Renfrewshire will now have the opportunity to engage creatively with that history and preserve it for future generations.”

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in business with Steve Povey

Are they talking about you?

We have all thrown a stone in a pond and watched the waves ripple across the surface in ever growing circles.

Just as that ripple hits the shoreline, your reputation for the quality and quantity of service you give precedes you in your marketplace. Whether you’re aware of it or not, there’s an active “word-of-mouth campaign” going on about you and your business in your community. Yes they are talking about you - so the real question isn’t whether or not they are, but more importantly - what are they saying? What ripple effect has your customer service made? How can you measure that effect? The good news is that without having to get a survey done, it will be measured through the repeat business you achieve and the number of referrals you gain.

The best way to create a positive ripple effect among your customers is to make a deliberate effort to increase the quality and quantity of the service you give. Unfortunately, short sighted salespeople view customer service as an administrative burden and are typically slow to respond to customer requests… what kind of ripple effect are they producing? One of my alltime favourite quotes is....”Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude.” So true! As much as some try to complicate what great service is...it’s really pretty simple: It is giving the customer more than they expect... consistently. Notice I said it is simple, not always easy. Among the most appreciated and effective character traits are personal integrity, reliability, trustworthiness, competency and responsiveness. None cost anything except our commitment to have them and develop them. Sadly many salespeople and business owners don’t see the need to or even want to – you’ve met them! I’m sure that’s not true of you – is it? Back to that great mentality - “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” Someone also once said that “Life is like a game of tennis. The player who serves well seldom loses.” Etch this quote in your brain and apply it to your business! If I had to pick one key to building a successful company, I wouldn’t hesitate; it would be...create a service culture.

If you would like some advice on how to improve the effectiveness of your business contact Steve on 07949 197658 or steve@developmentpartners. co.uk (Next month – Managing Our Time)

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bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Happy New Year and I hope you all had a happy time over Christmas.

My In Touch leaflets were distributed around Bishopton last month, giving local news about the ROF Development and walks in the area, etc. Every house should have received one. Thanks to everyone who helped with its distribution, and to those who have sent feedback. I will be delivering a leaflet to residents in Bridge of Weir and Langbank in the new year.

In order for a footway to be constructed along Ferry Road, from Bishopton, there will be a single lane closure between 14th January and 31st March. This will be for eastbound traffic only. The recommended diversion route of about six miles follows the Greenock Road and A726 through Erskine.

The Local Development Plan comes out for consultation on the 14th January and there is a six week period to get your complaints and suggestions back to Renfrewshire Council Planning Department. This document is produced every five years and will be available at Renfrewshire House and the local libraries. There are two sites in Ward 10, currently in the Green Belt, but marked up as suitable for development. Both these sites are in Bridge of Weir and include an area to the west of Shillingworth Place and Earl Place, and also at Bracken Road. I shall be asking questions as to why it is necessary to build on these sites.

As I write this, there is still a question over the Council’s proposed landscaping work at Neva Place in the centre of Bridge of Weir as to whether it will or will not be going ahead. I am still hopeful that all the owners can agree to the proposed plans. Negotiations are still on-going. It has been an area of the village in need of a facelift for many years. So for the moment it’s a case of “watch this space”.

The Council is gearing up for the new Welfare Reform, of which some changes have taken place but the biggest changes are coming into effect in April 2013. If you are of working age and on benefits, then this may affect you then you should seek guidance and clarification of your situation. I am taking part in a training session to give me grounding in the issues that may affect a number of people locally. A short information video can be seen at the website www.renfrewshire. gov.uk/benefitchanges The snow and ice at the beginning of last month caused quite a bit of chaos. The Council’s gritting workforce was working a 12 hour on, 12 hour off shift system trying to cope with the adverse weather. On every full gritting run they cover main roads, bus routes, routes to schools, hospitals etc. During this difficult weather there were repeated cycles of rain or snow followed by freezing conditions, so this network had to be treated twice a day.

Once the priority network is salted they move on to side roads. Side roads and residential streets take a long time to treat because access is often difficult for the lorries due to parked cars. Gritters on many occasions cannot carry out this operation and so the smaller lorries to do this. Salting has to therefore be done at low speeds.

It’s very difficult to cover the entire road network - especially when rain washes salt off priority routes and requires it to be reapplied. The routes that are covered each time a full grit is carried out add up to about 57% of our entire road network of 540 miles. In Renfrewshire, we have over 800 miles of footways. In prolonged bad weather, typically when we have snow fall which doesn’t melt, or particularly bad ice events then we treat a priority network of footways amounting to just over 90 miles with assistance from Environmental Services depending on available resources. It takes a considerable resource to cover these pavements and a combination of mini tractors, ride on mowers adapted to spread salt, and hand pushed spreaders are used. It is not possible to cover the entire footpath network and so it is helpful when residents clear snow from outside their houses. This prevents hard pack forming and really helps pedestrians.

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It’s the beginning of a new year and the team at Bernie’s have come up with some great offers and ideas for our customers!

‘Homework Club’ - Mon-Thurs 3pm to 4.30pm starts Monday 14th January. Come and relax with a tea or coffee and let the kids get on with their homework, whilst having a little snack to keep them going until dinner. £3.95 includes a tea/coffee and a milkshake and cookie for your child (£2.00 for each additional child) ‘rugrats’ - Every Wednesday 9.30am to 11am, starting 9th January.

Whether you’re a mum, dad, gran, grandpa, carer, whoever.... come and join us with your little ‘rugrats’ and enjoy some time to unwind and chat with others..... tea/coffee £1.50 with any breakfast/cake purchase ‘senior tuesdays’ - Every Tuesday we will be offering our more mature clientele some fantastic offers ‘breakfast bonus’ - 9am to 11am tea/coffee £1.00 with any breakfast or scone purchase ‘All day cake special’ - tea/coffee £1.50 with any cake purchase £6.95 lunch deal - includes a choice of main, tea/coffee and one of our homebaked cakes ‘fit and fabulous’ menu - these will be lower in fat and calories but with no compromise on taste, like all of our menus they will be packed with plenty of delicious ingredients ….but just without the guilt! We will even be offering some home baked cakes in this range so there’s no need to feel like you’re missing out at all.

Our winter opening hours will remain the same, however kitchen will close at 3pm every day with the exception of Saturday when it will close at 4pm.

27th to 30th December, open 10am-5pm. Hogmanay open 10am-3pm.

New Year’s Day closed. 2nd January open 10am-5pm.

We hope to see you soon, Bernie and the Team x

Christingle Service at Langbank Over Christmas the congregation of Langbank Church invited all who had been baptised in the Church to come back for a Christingle Service.

Over twenty people took up the invitation despite many not knowing what a Christingle service was. All was explained however by Rev Andrew Mclean and every child and young person took away a kit to make their own Christingle. The significance of the orange, the ribbon, the cocktail sticks and the candle was described along with the history that goes with Christingle. Picture shows some of those who came along for what was a very enjoyable service.

You can follow Renfrewshire Council Roads & Transport Department on Facebook by going to www.facebook.com/renfrewshirecouncil I am available to meet residents in each of the three villages and I have arranged a time when I will come along and meet with constituents. Surgery details: Bishopton Community Library - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm); Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday of every month (7.30pm); Langbank Village Hall - 3rd Monday of every month (6.30pm).

I can be contacted by phone on 0300-300-1291 or by email to cllr.james.maclaren@ renfrewshire.gov.uk - Working with you and improving our local area.

Please feel free to contact me with any of your concerns and I am happy to meet with you at a mutually convenient time.

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Bridge of Weir Community Council The Community Council’s Christmas Lights switch on was a tremendous success and the positive feedback was encouraging. The bucket collection amounted to just under £240 and this will allow next year’s event to proceed.

The recent inclement weather has highlighted a number of matters. Late November, the heavy continuous rainfall brought flooding back to the usual suspect areas. We have been informed that a tender is out to sort the problem at the Freeland Drive / Houston Road junction and hopefully works will be carried out at Houston Road Park to stop the water encroaching on to the road, which results in school children getting soaked on route to and from school from passing vehicles.

We still have not been informed of a solution to the surface water at Gryffe Grove / Main Street where shoppers are often soaked as they walk passed.

We urge drivers to give consideration to pedestrians in these areas.

December saw the first snow and heavy frost, complaints have been made at the lack of gritting on some roads, footpaths and the Car Park at Livery Walk. Roads Department informed us that the Main Trunk Roads are given priority and other areas will be done where possible. They also said that they don’t cover car parks as a matter of course but do get round to them when resources allow. If you request an area to be salted send a request to the Council at pt@renfrewshire.gov.uk The Community Council heard that grit bins in some areas were not being refilled, if you require a grit bin to be restocked requests should be made to the Council’s Customer Contact Centre on 0141 842 4466 (8am – 8pm Monday to Friday). You can view the Councils Winter Service Plan by visiting www.bridgeofweir.org The Council was asked to tidy up the recycle bin area in the car park where old mattresses and other materials had been dumped, the majority of this has now been cleared.

Dawn Developments have requested a meeting with the Community Council, currently arrangements are being made for a public meeting Mid February further information will follow.

The sequences of the Traffic Lights at the Main Street / Houston Road junction are once again causing serious disruption, especially at school times.

The Council has agreed that there is something fundamentally wrong and are currently investigating the matter. The works to improve the ash path behind Kilallan Avenue have been put back to allow further tree works in the location.

We are disappointed to hear that the much needed improvements to Neva Place are in danger of being postponed as 2 residents and a business have not responded to the Council; we would urge them to reconsider for the benefit of the whole community.

The police have asked everyone to be on the lookout for Bogus Callers.

Window stickers are currently available at The Bridge to discourage this practice. The crime figures for the month were: 2 Assaults, 3 Thefts and 1 Road Traffic Incident. 3 have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

We welcome the new LEAP project to Advance Place and at our recent meeting were given a presentation. We look forward to working alongside.

The Community Council is delighted to welcome two new members Sandra Lafferty, Loch Place and James Farquhar from Donaldfield Road.

Happy New Year! Resolutions are us - I‘ll bet!

I have been even busier than usual since the last time I wrote.

I had my first meeting of the Child Protection Committee and as well as attending to regular Council business, we had the now infamous occasion when our group walked out from the Education Policy Board in protest as we were being prevented from asking relevant questions. I also attended the last Local Area Committee of the year and was able to support a claim from Langbank Bowling Club for the last of the cash in this year’s budget so they can carry out repairs to vandalised fencing. We were then given a presentation on the Single Outcome Agreement, showing progress towards national performance targets. The results for 2011/12, when Renfrewshire was last run by the SNP (with LibDem support), had 61% of indicators on target, which was a significant improvement on 2010/11, which had 55%. This means that overall we were getting steadily Wealthier, Fairer, Healthier, Smarter, Safer, Stronger and Greener. Time will tell if the new administration can show continued progress.

The Police have asked us to remind people to be vigilant about bogus callers - if you have a problem please contact the police. If you need work carried out in your house and you are unsure of which contractor to use, check out Renfrewshire Council’s “Trusted Trader” scheme. You can phone for information on 0300 300 0380 or go online at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ trusted trader.

Renfrewshire Leisure are having meetings with local bus companies in order to review demand and possible options in the rural parts of Renfrewshire that is us! The review is focussed on facilitating improved access to leisure facilities – let us hope there will be a positive outcome.

On a less formal front, I attended several Community events before the Christmas holidays, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed! I met a lot of dedicated, energetic activists, who had planned and worked to make these events a success, for the benefit of young and old alike - well done to all of them and thank you for inviting me along to share the fun!

Contact me by email at: - cllr.maria.brown@renfrewshire.gov.uk By phone:03003 001259 or Mobile:- 07534 148734 My surgeries are: - Bridge of Weir - 1st Tues of month at Cargill Hall 6.30pm 7pm; Bishopton - 2nd Wed of month at Bishopton Community Library 6.15pm - 6.45pm; Langbank - 2nd Wed of month at Langbank Village Hall 7pm - 7.30pm.

Bridge of Weir National Women’s Register We meet fortnightly, on Tuesday evenings, in members homes, to enjoy lively discussions on serious – and not so serious! - matters. And you don’t need to live in Bridge of Weir, all are welcome.

For further details contact www.nwr.org or phone 01505 2672.

Bridge of Weir Rural The next meeting of the Bridge of Weir Rural takes place in the British Legion on Thursday 10th January at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.

Mr Douglas Keith will speak on the subject of “Out and About in Scotland” All members and visitors will be made very welcome.

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There have been several problems with the traffic lights at the junction of Houston Road and Kilmacolm Road in Bridge of Weir. These have been reported and should, by now, have been repaired. The situation is being monitored but if problems do continue please do not hesitate to contact myself and I will ask that officers again sort the problem out.

Road Closure Bishopton In order for a footway to be constructed along Ferry Road, from Bishopton, there will be a single lane closure between 14th January and 31st March. This will be for eastbound traffic only. The recommended diversion route of about six miles follows the Greenock Road and A726 through Erskine.

Knitting Group Held in Three Sisters Bake cafe, Quarriers Village, every Wednesday 10am -12pm on a drop-in basis. All level of knitters welcome!

Knit at the 19th The Lochwinnoch knitting group meet at the Golf Club on Mondays 10am - 12noon.

All welcome. For more info 07809 120577.

LEAP Drop-In Centre Open Day Saturday 19th January - Come to the Open Day at the LEAP Drop in Centre in Bridge of Weir.

The new drop in centre is now up and running in Bridge of Weir, we’re on Main Street, next to the Shimla Cottage, please pop in to see us ! We are having a celebratory opening event in the new centre on SATURDAY 19th JANUARY between 10am and 5pm – come along and see a thermal image camera in action, enter the prize draw to win an Eco Hamper and find out more about the free and impartial services LEAP can provide.

Our opening times in Bridge of Weir are • Monday - 10am ’til 4pm • Tuesday - 10am ’til 8pm • Wednesday - 10am ’til 4pm • Thursday - Closed • Friday - 10am ’til 4pm It’s Cold Outside but it doesn’t have to be Cold Inside Too Would you like LEAP to carry out a FREE Thermal Image or Draught Test of your home to find cold spots, where draughts are entering and warm air escaping ? January is a good time to thing about ways to cut your fuel bills and improve the insulation levels at home. If you would like one of our energy advisors; Alan Vince or Laurie Duncan to carry out a home energy check to help you find ways to reduce the energy you use, please get in touch.

Car Club Expands to Bridge of Weir

By the time you read this, you may have noticed one of the spaces in the Livery Walk Car Park has been marked for use by the LEAP Car Club, and our Bridge of Weir car, a Ford Fusion is parked in it.

The LEAP Car Club is up and running, and as a special offer for our first 15 members in Bridge of Weir, we are offering membership at £15. The cars we have in Lochwinnoch have been used for a variety of reasons. Some people use them for work, some as a second car, some for when family visit and they need extra car space, some don’t want the expense of running a car that will sit outside their house most of the day. We even have a member who lives in the USA, but uses the car when he comes back to visit family and friends in the area.

A community, not for profit Club, our cars can be booked online at a moment’s notice and are accessible 24 hours a day.

So grab a bargain. Pop into our office on Main Street to find out more, or contact Diane, the Car Club Coordinator at diane@ myleapproject.org.

F you would like more information about anything in this update, please email info@myleapproject.org, phone 01505 842530 or drop in for a chat with one of the LEAP Team !

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Belated Congratulations to the Bridge on its first anniversary and I was delighted to attend the first anniversary of the opening of the Post Office. This is a fantastic example of what a fairly small, but determined, and positive group of volunteers can achieve. A little over a year ago they took over the former library, refurbished it, installed a post office, café, shop and small cinema.

Now local residents have these services on their doorstep and do not have to venture further afield. It really is an amazing achievement. However it does need the support of Bridge of Weir residents to keep it going – can I urge everyone to support it. Can I also record the appreciation of us all to the committee and to the volunteers who make it such a warm and welcoming facility.

At this time of year it is well nigh impossible to keep the drains cleared of fallen leaves and other debris. However it is important that those that are on walkways in particular are kept clear as surface water can freeze quickly and cause pedestrians to slip. I have arranged for the drains on Livery Walk to be cleared given the area is frequented by pedestrians, many of whom are elderly and is on a slope.

I’m delighted that a footway is to be constructed along the north side of the B815 Ferry Road, Bishopton. In order for these works to go ahead a single lane closure will be implemented from the 14th January 2013 to the 31st March 2013. This will enable residents of Home Farm Steading to walk in and out of Bishopton village safely. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the work of Cllr. Langlands who lobbied for this when he was a member of the council – many thanks Iain!

The Council is going to increase the frequency of mechanical sweeping in Langbank. There have been an increasing number of complaints about speeding along Main Road and drivers should be aware that they are in a 20mph zone.

The Council is facing very difficult financial circumstances – having to make £16million worth of cuts over the next period. This is because we receive a very poor settlement from the Scottish Government, having had the worst level of annual grant change from the Scottish Government every year since 2009. Despite this we will be investing in important areas, including in advice and support to thousands of people who, through no fault of their own, will be faced with having to pay the ‘bedroom tax’ because of housing benefit changes and in creating job opportunities for Renfrewshire’s young folk. Times are hard for many families across Renfrewshire and I hope that 2013 will bring many more opportunities for Renfrewshire folk.

E-mail: cllr.michael.holmes@renfrewshire.gov.uk Surgeries: 4th Monday: Langbank PS (from 6pm) and Bishopton Library (from 6.45 pm) and Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir 4th Wednesday (from 6.30pm). Tel: 0300 300 1295.

The Bridge, 63 Main Street, Bridge Of Weir A big thank you to all our customers for using the Post Office, Shop and Café in 2012. Sales of the Bridge of Weir calendar and Christmas Cards were outstanding. A great incentive to us for 2013!

Many of our regular customers are keen to buy locally. At the beginning of the year we will expand our stock of greeting cards and maintain our comprehensive stock of stationery items. Next year, make it a priority to support your village and in particular enable The Bridge to grow from strength to strength.

The Bridge also boasts a drop in café, art sales and exhibitions, a DVD and Book exchange, a venue for the showing of films (presently two per month) and a showcase for the sale of gifts produced by local craft workers.

The use of the Community Centre is increasing. A weekly Bridge Class is popular on a Friday afternoon. The Hard of Hearing Clinic takes place every 3rd Friday. Villagers can now drop into the clinic to obtain free batteries or have questions answered without having to travel to the RAH in Paisley.

Our MSP, Derek Mackay, holds his surgery on the first Friday of the month.

Local organisations rent The Bridge for meetings and we are keen for other local groups to make use of our facilities.

Please drop into The Bridge for more information on the timings of the Community Centre activities. We would encourage you to use your local Community Centre, Post Office and Shop.

Lastly a big thank you to our team of dedicated volunteers as without them The Bridge could not operate. Please make their day by popping in to view all The Bridge has to offer.

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Renfrewshire’s Local Development Plan The Local Development Plan comes out for consultation on the 14th January and there is a six week period to get your complaints and suggestions back to Renfrewshire Council Planning Department.

This document is produced every five years and will be available at Renfrewshire House and the local libraries. There are two sites in Ward 10, currently in the Green Belt, but marked up as suitable for development.

Both these sites are in Bridge of Weir and include an area to the west of Shillingworth Place and Earl Place, and also at Bracken Road. Councillor James McLaren told The Advertizer, “I shall be asking questions as to why it is necessary to build on these sites.”

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Three Sisters Bake News Kids Cake Contest Final - We raised over £360 in total for Children in Need which we were delighted about! As well as the winners, the photo includes James Morton, finalist of BBC’s Great British Bake Off and Gillian, Nichola & Linsey Reith from Three Sisters Bake. The winners are as follows: - Overall Winner for his Caribbean Dream cake Guy Horne (9) Best cake design on the day - Matthew Provan (8) Best cake design on the day - Altair Seel (13) Most Creative Entry - Lisa Stevenson (10) Best Colouring In - Emily Wilson (6) Best Named Cake (‘Anna’s Meringue-a-bang-berry Cake’) - Anna Watson (6) Tiny Tots Award - Nina Speed (4) Wackiest Invention - Joshua Winter Wright (9), collected by his sister Cayla Attention to Detail - Shona Ferguson (12) January Events - Burns Night at Three Sisters Bake!

We will be celebrating Burns Night on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th January.

Look forward to an evening of fine food, entertainment, Scottish tasting platters, bagpipes, poetry and, of course, haggis! 2 courses £14.95, 3 courses £17.95. For full details see www.threesistersbake.co.uk or call 01505 228087 to book.

The Committee would like to wish all our members and friends a Happy 2013. On Thursday 17th January we will hold our annual Scottish Night in The Village Centre at 7.30pm.

Please remember we will be serving haggis, neaps and tatties!

BOW Embroiderers’ Guild Our Christmas night was titled ‘Under the Covers’ - a demonstration by Andrea Lee. Andrea had brought along some beautiful covered note books and bookmarks made out of paper napkins! She used a single layer of the patterned areas torn into small pieces, ironed onto vilene, added a bit of angelina for glitter then this was cut to fit a book or made into a bookmark. The books were then fastened with cords and a single button - It was so effective.

There was fun audience participation with some members helping separate the napkins - not realising that some have 3 layers not 2, and others passing remarks like ‘how different it was from the anaglypta wallpaper we were given to back our school books!!!’ We finished with Christmas nibbles and mulled wine - a great way to start out Christmas break. We’ll be back in The Bridge, 7.30pm on 16th January with a show and tell: Countries by Anna, Jane and Jennifer. For more details contact Sue Whitaker 01505 612979.

Regular Events - Knitting Group - Every Wednesday 10am-12pm at Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers Village - Knitters of all levels welcome!

Call 01505 228087 or email threesistersbake@ gmail.com for further info.

Baby Social - Every Tuesday 11am at Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers Village. - An excuse for Mums to drink coffee, eat cake and swap tales of sleepless nights! Call 01505 228087 or email threesistersbake@gmail.com for further info.

Scotland West Business Networking Group - First Tuesday of every month - 9.30am11am. Whether you are considering life as an entrepreneur, work from home or have already started up in business, come along and share ideas, listen to our guest speakers and meet new people. Call 01505 228087 or email threesistersbake@gmail.com for further info.

Bagels & Business - Women’s Business Networking Group - Last Thursday of every month - 9.30am-11am. The perfect opportunity to meet like minded women in an informal networking situation. Call 01505 228087 or email threesistersbake@gmail.com for further info.

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You can now keep in touch with Arlene Mitchell on Facebook.

You might already be aware of the decision by the Planning Board at its November meeting to continue the planning application by St Columba’s School for a site visit. As a member of the Planning Board I attended a site visit alongside colleagues at the start of December which consisted of visiting the existing school premises on Gryffe Road then finally visiting the site of the proposed application. This means the application will now be considered at the January 9th meeting of the Planning Board (3pm in Municipal Buildings Council Chambers) now that the site visit has already place.

As Inverclyde’s youngest Councillor and the Council’s designated Young Persons Champion I was honoured to be asked to officially open the amazing new iYouth Zone facility in Greenock Town Centre. This is a much welcomed facility for the young people of Inverclyde and I’ve no doubt it will be a huge success in providing many great opportunities and support. I’d like to congratulate the committed staff within the Council’s Community Learning & Development Department in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund for making this exciting new venture happen!

My first Christmas as a Councillor was absolutely amazing thanks to everyone’s best wishes, Christmas cards and invitations to Christmas services. I managed to attend the Christmas light switch-ons in Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm and Quarriers and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I was also given the opportunity to attend a lovely joint carol service by both St Michael’s and Newark Primary Schools in Port Glasgow and the annual Christmas Dinner by Port Glasgow Old People’s Welfare Council.

I can’t believe in only a few months I’ll have been representing the area for a year. I’m really looking forward to continuing to work with you in 2013.

My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 8th January in Boglestone Community Centre, Port Glasgow, from 6-7pm and Saturday 19th January in Kilmacolm Community Centre, from 11am-12pm.

Please feel free to contact me anytime to discuss anything that is important to you. You can reach me on 01475 712727 (during office hours) and 01475 741234 (at home) or by emailing me at james.mccolgan@ inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at 2 Crawford Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EL. You can also keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my public Facebook page at www.facebook.com/councillorjamesmccolgan or by following me on twitter @jamesmccolgan.

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Inverclyde’s Planning Board decided at its November meeting to hold a site visit following the planning application by St Columba’s School for a development at Milton (Duchal) Woods, Kilmacolm. The site visit took place in December with the board visiting the existing school premises on Gryffe Road then visiting the site of the proposed application. The application will now be considered at the January 9th meeting of the Planning Board at 3pm in Municipal Buildings Council Chambers, Greenock.

Friends of Milton Woods In repsonse to the article published on behalf of St Columba’s School on page 40 of December’s edition of The Advertizer, the “Friends of Milton Woods” have written: The development site, which is described in the article as “grazing land” is not only designated as greenbelt in the current local development plan, but encroaches on Milton Woods, which are a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, and listed in Historic Scotland’s Inventory of Historic Gardens and Landscapes in Scotland.

Of the 70% of representations that were in support of the proposal, only 423 came from residents of Kilmacolm. Which is only 79 more than the number of objections received from the village. Considering that approximately 300 Kilmacolm families send their children to the school, this can hardly be described as “a large groundswell of support for this project.”

Our objections are against building on greenbelt, that is any building, whether it be housing or a supermarket sized school development. How can St Columba’s claim that their plans do not relate to housing in any way, when on page 7 of their own Transportation Assessment it states: “A component part of this Transportation Assessment (required by the Estate as part of the sale of the land to the School), has been to assess the capacity and technical aspects of the proposed access road and junction arrangement to provide access to both the School’s development, and a potential aspirational future residential development of up to 50 units on land lying to the south of the School’s site”.

Our concerns relating to housing are well supported by the proposed Local Development Plan which is freely available on Inverclyde Council’s website, which states quite clearly that the landowners are requesting that Milton Woods should be re-designated for education and housing use.

Yours faithfully, Friends of Milton Woods

Festive Recycling Inverclyde Council is urging local residents to do their bit for the environment during the festive season, by thinking before they throw away their household waste and recycling more this winter.

Much of the general waste generated by households can be given another life through the recycling process and residents are reminded that blue bins and containers can be used to recycle a range of festive waste, including Christmas cards and catalogues, wrapping paper, empty selection boxes and old calendars. A range of other items can be recycled at the recycling centres at Pottery Street and Kirn Drive, including natural Christmas trees, small electrical items and wood.

In the season of overindulgence, food waste and leftovers, including peelings, bones, tea bags and pet food, can also be deposited in food waste containers for weekly collection.

Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid In 1999 the Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid committee started it project to promote the principles of the Fairtrade Foundation. The Fairtrade Mark guarantees that farmers receive a fair and stable price for their products, allowing small-scale producers to gain a stronger position in world markets.

Workers are promised a decent wage with better working conditions, health and safety standards, and investment in co-operatives.

Kilmacolm and Quarriers were officially recognised as Fairtrade Towns in 2005, and now, in 2013, the certificate has been re-appointed. Our message of the last thirteen years remains firmly rooted in our dealings with shops, businesses, voluntary organisations and all the people resident in Kilmacolm and Quarriers: Buy Fairtrade ! Look for the Logo ! So please, when you purchase, do not think 3 for 2, or Buy One Get One Free. But think - Is it possible to buy the product certified as Fairtrade. Help the world to become a better place through justice in trade, and reduction of people working in poverty.

The Christian Aid committee would like to thank all those who have supported the committee’s project through coffee mornings, church stalls, school promotions.

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Lorraine and I have very much enjoyed the Nativities, Christmas Concerts and Carol Services we have attended.

There is no better way of appreciating the joy of Christmas than listening to our local young people “giving it laldy” as they tell the Christmas story. Watching the little ones would bring a tear to a glass eye! Thank you to all of them for bringing us such Christmas cheer. And to all the hard working teachers, classroom assistants, play group staff and Sunday school teachers, we wish each and everyone of them a happy and well deserved Christmas break.

As I write this piece I am preparing my given excerpt from Matthew for the annual 9 readings and carols at St Fillan’s Church. This event brings together representatives of many facets village life and is rounded off with some right good mulled wine and mince pies.

Colin Christy has succeeded Sandy Greenhorn as Captain of the Kilmacolm Golf Club, the latter reporting on a very successful golfing year for the Club. We now have five Scottish Internationalists amongst our members and Andy Farmer our current Club Champion has been appointed a Scottish Selector; a great honour for a relatively young man. As Colin stated in his address, “we are a wee village club, but are operating in the premier division”. I console myself with this particular status.

Beauty and the Beast, by the Kilmacolm Dramatic Society, was a splendid production.

The cast tell me that the Thursday night audience was the most childish, remarkable given there were only 3 children present. More again next year please.

The proposed siting of a large container in the sports field in Quarriers Village led to many objections from residents. I am sympathetic to the junior football club who wish to use the container for storage, but the location on the riverbank and isolated from other structures is, in my opinion, wrong and I urged that it should be placed in a less sensitive position in the field. Councillors voted for the proposal, but there was a compromise that insisted on sensitive painting of the structure and tree/shrub planting to minimise the presence An Extraordinary General of this man-made structure.

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The Planning Board site visit with regard to the St Columba’s school extension was extremely helpful, visiting both the School and several locations raised by objectors as issues. The Rector David Girdwood conducted us on a tour of the School and while in that location officers discussed with the Board members the 2007 application by the school for an extension in Gryffe Road and the proposed pedestrian bridge over the cycle path to the proposed extension. We were taken to all the entrances and exits to the site in the field in Milton Wood and discussed with both planning and roads officers the implications. It is only right that, as chair of the Board, I have read the 1700 pages of representations and with the knowledge gleaned from the site visit will now decide my own position on the application. Planning officers have recommended approval and the Board will meet at 3pm on the 9th January in Greenock Town Hall to determine the application.

Surgeries: 23rd Jan 5.30-6.30pm Newark PS and 26th Jan 10-11am Cargill Centre. Contact details: 01475-741969, 01475-712727, 07766-992294.

& Port Glasgow Agricultural Society will be held on Tuesday 5th February in the KNCC at 8pm.

Lodge Sir Michael No 989 Wednesday 9th January Masonic Hall, Glebe Road, Kilmacolm.

Regular Meeting - All visitors welcome at these meetings.

Come And Sing Handel’s “messiah” with orchestra, directed by George McPhee, at Paisley Abbey on Sunday 27th January.

Rehearsal: 2.30pm, Performance: 6.30pm, (entry from 2pm). Singers - Adult £10, Students/ school pupils £5, Audience - £8 at the door.

Singer places will be allocated on a first come basis to enable the conductor to achieve as balanced a choir as possible.

NB Scores will not be provided on this occasion. There will be no formal dress code. Information for singers on how to apply and pay etc. can be had at 0141 848 1392. If you cannot sing, do come along and join the audience at the performance at 6.30pm.

I would like to wish all my constituents in Kilmacolm and Quarrier’s Village a happy and prosperous New Year.

Despite the cuts in funding we are facing from the Scottish Government and the tough decisions that will be required next month to balance our budget, 2013 should be another year of progress for Inverclyde.

We will see the opening of our new £44m shared campus in Port Glasgow, which will provide young people in Kilmacolm and Quarrier’s Village with educational facilities second to none, and the new £15m St Columba’s High School in Gourock. Work will start on the £4.5m refurbishment of Ardgowan Primary School in Greenock.

2013 will also see the opening of our new £10m Beacon Arts Centre at East India Harbour in Greenock, which will be a fantastic venue for local and national groups to display their talents; major investment in Port Glasgow and Gourock Town Centres; and new commercial and office space at Greenock’s Custom House and Riverside Business Park and Port Glasgow’s Kelburn Industrial Estate.

We are certainly doing our bit to boost the economy in these difficult times.

My surgeries this month are on Monday 14th January, 6 - 7pm in Park Farm Community Hall, Port Glasgow and on Saturday 26th January, 10-11am in Kilmacolm Community Centre.

You can also contact me directly to discuss any matters that are of concern to you by telephone on 01475 712020 (during office hours) and 871368 (home) or by email to Stephen.McCabe@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at 10 Victoria Gardens, Kilmacolm PA13 4HL. You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my blog: http://councillorstephenmccabe.blogspot.com/.

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kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Whist Drive Kilbarchan Agricultural Show are holding this event on Friday 1st February at the new venue in The Guide Hut, Kilbarchan. Starting at 7.30pm. Price: £3 includes refreshments. Contact Secretary: Aileen 07766 221369. Everyone welcome.

For the last few months I have been working closely with Ian Hudgeton, SNP MEP, on the vexed question of the Combined Sewage Overflow in Kilbarchan, which has been a continual issue in the village for a number of years. I would like to pay tribute to the outstanding work that was formerly achieved, in effectively representing the interests of Kilbarchan to various EU institutions, by the late Ian Grieve. Building on the work Mr Grieve achieved, Mr Hudgeton and I are currently in negotiation with the European Commission on the matter, and I will update Kilbarchan Community Council at the earliest opportunity on the progress made.

Mr I’Anson, of Elphinstone Mews, Kilmacolm, reached this wonderful milestone on 5th November and the photograph was taken on 7th November. With Mr I’Anson are ‘Lyn Lang, the local Meals on Wheels project organiser and Susan Knowles, WRVS Service Manager for Inverclyde.

In December I had the privilege of attending several Christmas events which I enjoyed immensely. The nativity play at Kilmacolm Primary School was particularly enjoyable as children from the nursery and from P1 to P7 classes took part. The children thoroughly entertained everyone who attended.

Recently myself and my councillor colleagues supported the council’s motion for the Living Wage of £7.50 an hour to be introduced for our local authority employees. The Scottish Government had earlier taken the lead on this by rightly bringing in the Living Wage for its employees. One concern though being raised is regarding the use of a “supplement” to introduce the Living Wage, as it could raise problems in the future regarding overtime or pay rises for those employees involved.

Congratulations are also due to those who made both the Christmas Lights Switch On events in both Lochwinnoch and Kilbarchan such successful events, and which I was pleased to attend.

Another issue which was raised at the last meeting of Kilbarchan Community Council was a feeling that there is a general lack of understanding on the part of the planning authorities in Renfrewshire Council about the specific nature of conservation areas and the importance of maintaining them for the future. I have put various points to council officers regarding specific aspects raised by Kilbarchan Community Council regarding conservation areas and I will update them as soon as I get a response.

Residents in the Easwaldbank area of Kilbarchan have raised with me the possibility of speed signs being installed to prevent speeding from vehicles either off the A737, or from Johnstone. I have arranged for the Police to contact them direct on this.

Since my election, I have had numerous complaints to me from constituents in Lochwinnoch and Kilbarchan concerning drainage issues. Therefore I felt it pertinent to ask at the last meeting of the Environment and Infrastructure Board for a report on the state of drainage in both Lochwinnoch and Kilbarchan. My feeling is that both villages are suffering from historical issues with drains not being properly maintained over decades and I am determined to get to the genesis of these difficulties.

As we look forward to 2013 councillors and political groups in Inverclyde will be looking closely at budget proposals for 2013 - 2016. Council officials have done extremely well to help reduce the savings we have to make over the next three years. However, about £5 million will still need to be saved and difficult choices for the council lies ahead. I just hope that the blame game does not start regarding funding for Inverclyde as the Scottish Government has had its budget cut by £3 billion from Westminster, and with that many areas of government have to reduce their budgets accordingly.

Although, while this has happened Scotland’s 32 councils still continue to receive about one third of the annual Scottish budget.

Following approaches to me by constituents in the Linthills area of Lochwinnoch, I have requested that they receive a grit bin as the provision of council gritters in that area has not been good, and I believe there are similar issues with Crookhill Drive and Crookhill Gardens. I will always fight to ensure that all council tax payers in Lochwinnoch receive as high a quality of service as possible but, as winter begins in earnest, I am concerned at the stated position of Renfrewshire Council, in their Winter Service Plan for this year, that “In normal circumstances grit bins will only be provided in urban areas”. This is not good enough and hard working families in Lochwinnoch and Kilbarchan deserve the same consideration as those in urban areas.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I would like to wish you all the very best for 2013.

Lochwinnoch Playpark Improvement Group are still very active in their fundraising efforts and I would encourage all villagers to support this very worthwhile campaign to benefit local children and improve playpark provision in Lochwinnoch. LPIG have a fundraising Cèilidh planned in the McKillop Institute on Saturday 2nd February, so please dust down your dancing shoes and come along, watch Chatterbox for further details.

My next surgeries in January will be advertised in the local newspaper.

Anyone wanting to contact me can do so by phoning me at my council office on 01475-712727 or on my mobile phone 07747 765 839, or by emailing me at jim.macleod@inverclyde.gov.uk

Finally, a word of caution to Lochwinnoch and Kilbarchan residents as following the experience of one constituent, who phoned Scottish Water repeatedly about discoloured water from her taps, was told that these complaints were not formal complaints, and were not registered. So please ensure that you put all complaints to public utilities in writing, either in an email or by letter.

I very much want to make myself available to local residents in Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch, and indeed across the whole ward, and my Kilbarchan advice surgery is on the second Wednesday of the month, excluding July, at 8pm in the Steeple Hall, and my Lochwinnoch advice surgery is on the fourth Wednesday of the month, excluding July, at 8pm in the McKillop Institute. Please come and see me if you have any issues you wish to raise, or alternately call me on 07534 148224, or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@ renfrewshire.gov.uk.

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Kilbarchan West Church Guild The Guild starts back on Monday 7th January in the Session House when Mrs Kitty Walker will be telling us about the Panoptican Theatre in Glasgow.

On the 21st January our meeting will be a bit different when we have a talk and demonstration of Gaelic Waulking Songs from a Greenock group. This meeting will be in the hall to allow audience participation! All are welcome to join us at any of our meetings.

Kilbarchan East Church Guild We meet on 8th January 2013 at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. We have Colin Campbell coming to entertain us with some anecdotal tales of life in Education. On 22nd January, 2013 we will be having a mini Burns Supper. All will be made welcome.

Lochwinnoch International Aid It’s that time of year again; reacting to the poor weather, thinking about friends and family and what the New Year will bring. The members of Lochwinnoch International Aid have a message for everyone; please think of the many parts of our world where people are in real trouble with weather/ climate, aggression, wars, and deep poverty. Is it time for remembering the needs of others? We think so.

We spent a total of £3180 in 2012 helping a number of overseas organisations; amongst them £200 to Mary’s Meals, £400 to Medecins sans Frontieres for work in Sudan, £600 for clean water projects in Zimbabwe and £300 for social projects in Madagascar. A lot of our money has gone to projects in Africa; recent statistics show that Africa has 24% of the world’s health problems but only 3% of the world’s health workers. In the past we have helped in other countries and where we can, help projects with connections to people in Lochwinnoch

Successful - Calder Drama Christmas Panto On the evenings of the 29th & 30th November, the McKillop Hall resounded to the sounds of cheering, booing, laughter, and applause. Yes, it was Panto time again.

Once more Author and Playwright, Franzeska Ewart created a superb imaginative tale, weaving her magical pen around the Birds, the RSPB Nature Reserve and the Village of Lochwinnoch itself. Playing both nights to packed houses, the Calder Drama Players excelled themselves on stage and the interaction between the Cast and Audience, young and old alike, was truly heart warming. The Bird Costumes were beautifully designed and created and indeed would not have been out of place on a West End Stage Production. A special mention must also be made to Pauline Vallance for composing the music which blended so wonderfully with the story and to Zul Bhatia, who took time out from his duties as Manager of the RSPB Nature Reserve to appear in a cameo role at the end of the play. A truly wonderful feel good start to the Christmas Season.

The Calder Drama, hoped everyone had a very Merry Christmas and good wishes for a Happy New Year.

This year, we’re setting out to raise more money with Cèilidh, safari suppers and other activities. We’ll be having another ‘safari supper’ on the 23rd Feb. this time with an Indian theme. More details will be advertised nearer the time. Also, we’d like more people to join us through our standing order scheme where a monthly contribution of £5 or so goes towards helping the many projects we support. Get in touch and we’ll provide a leaflet.

Some of us attended the 10th year celebrations of Mary’s Meals in Glasgow (along with about 1000 other people!) In those ten years they have grown so much that now 750,000 children are given breakfast at school every day . This ensures that the children get at least one good meal daily, as well as an education. They work in 16 countries and food is purchased locally thereby helping the local economies. A very good video film Child 31, describing the work of Mary’s Meals, has been produced and we will be showing it in Lochwinnoch soon.

We will be having our AGM on the 6th February in the Library meeting room at 7pm and if anyone wants to find out our work and all the projects we have supported then please come along.

For mroe info, get in touch LIA c/o 29 High St. Lochwinnoch Tel: 843099

The Old Library Centre We will re-open on Monday, 7th January. All classes will resume that week. There will be some spaces in some classes. The Centre has classes in Yoga, Pilates and Computing skills. It is proposed to begin a guitar class for beginners to advanced level. If Interested in any class please phone 01505 706070.

All Centre prices are very competitive including photocopying and laminating in sizes up to A3. We wish to thank everyone who supported our recent tea-room. We were delighted to donate our profit to Marten’s Progress. Our tea-towels of Kilbarchan have been very popular and are still on sale from the Centre priced £4.99 Our web-page is regularly updated for forthcoming events. www.kipcokil. com. Our reading room is open 10-12 noon and 2-4 pm. Monday to Friday. You will be made most welcome.

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Kilmacolm Camera Club The Club took part in the Inter-Club Simpson competition and came in a creditable second equal. Cowal, the hosts, were this year’s winners.

Our continuing theme of camera and computer practical sessions took on the topic of “Dominant Colour”. Members provided an original, untouched image, together with their final version and described how they had “improved” the original. Members then had the opportunity to ask questions or make suggestions. Everyone found this to be a very useful exercise.

We were entertained by Tom Doherty, of Queen’s Park Camera Club, to a sequence of images of Glasgow taken by their club members in 1955. He then showed us similar images taken 55 years later, and the comparisons were fascinating. We saw reminders of St Enoch’s Railway Station, which was the terminus for the steam trains from Kilmacolm when I journeyed into school in Glasgow (am I getting dewy-eyed, or is it just the steam?). Tom had a huge supply of images but, as always, time ran out, so I think there’s a good chance we’ll have him back – don’t miss out on a sentimental journey back in time!

Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01; Tuesday evening, time 7.30pm. Contacts: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595.

kilbarchan & lochwinnoch East Church Drama Group Our “Paras Over the Barras” at the end of November was a great success. Photographs of the play may be viewed by visiting the East church website: www.kilbarchaneastchurch. btck.co.uk The group hopes to have its own page on Facebook in the near future.

Kilbarchan NWR We have a planning meeting, and a talk on “Glasgow’s Hidden Treasures” in January.

We compiled a very successful national quiz in November with over 320 groups participating.

For further information, please contact the website: www.nwr. org

Lochwinnoch SWRI Lochwinnoch SWRI January meeting is on Wednesday 16th at 7.30pm in the McKillop Hall. A reminder to members to bring a cup/mug for your cuppa!

We are having a Four Corners evening when Elma, Liz, Katrina and Roma will be demonstrating various crafts. The Competitions are: 1. Savoury Dip; 2. Miniature Picture (any craft). The winners of the November Competitions were: Brides Slice: 1.Katrina Brunton; 2.Pat Matthews; 3.Roma Gould; Handmade Jewellery: 1.Roma Gould; 2.Elma Richmond; 3.Katrina Brunton We look forward to welcoming 2013 with lots of new members so come along and join us!

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A Happy New Year to all Advertizer readers.

While the beginning of a new year is a time for optimism, we live in challenging financial times and this will be a difficult year for very many people across Renfrewshire. The council, despite having the lowest local government settlement in mainland Scotland, is working hard to protect hard working families and the most vulnerable. This is evidenced by Renfrewshire being the first council to announce the introduction of a living wage of £7.50 for its lowest paid workers, and the re introduction of death in service benefits for those employees not on the pension scheme.

The welfare reform bill will have serious implications for many Renfrewshire residents in 2013, and the council will be taking significant steps to offer advice and support to those most affected by the UK governments welfare cuts and those passed on by the Scottish Government.

In regard to council employees and officers can I thank them for their tireless work in 2012 and particularly over the festive season and through the recent bad weather. A number of constituents have been concerned about incidents of flooding in Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch which posed challenges for not only the council but for services throughout West Central Scotland.

My colleague Chris Gilmour recently attended the first political meeting of the Clyde and Lomond flood risk joint committee, and we are both to undertake with council officers a re assessment of the particular issues in the villages and how they may be tackled in the future.

Recently I received some disturbing news from a constituent that builders from outside the area have been targeting older people in Kilbarchan, claiming in the passing that they have identified necessary repairs and pressurising the occupants into agreeing to repairs there and then. In at least one case a sum of money was handed over and I have contacted the appropriate agencies about this incident.

If you are targeted with unannounced visits in this way or know of a elderly neighbour in this position either, contact a known local business for a second opinion or, contact Renfrewshire councils trading standards section on 0300 300 0380 to seek advice before agreeing to have any repairs done.

On a more upbeat note at the Johnstone and villages local area committee I was pleased to move the award of a grant for start up costs to the Lochwinnoch play park implementation group [LPIG]. The play park committee are continuing to fund raise so please support them.

Throughout November and December I was able to attend many Christmas fayres fundraisers and services. The Christmas lights switch on in both villages were well attended and the lights are most impressive. Thanks must go to the respective community councils for their continued support.

On the 9th December I attended the Renfrewshire schools Christmas concert at Paisley town hall. As a sadly failed musician it was an uplifting experience.

The musical talent on show was stunning, and is testimony to the hard work of the young musicians and their tutors. I understand their next performance is in March something to look forward to in 2013.

Whatever your plans and hopes for the new year I hope they come to fruition.

I will not be holding a surgery in January, but will be available on Saturday 2nd February at 9am at the McKillop and 10am at the Steeple. In the meantime you can get in touch at any time on 07534 156007 or email cllr.derek.bibby@ refreshire.gov.uk

Kilbarchan Fairtrade Kilbarchan Fairtrade featured three events at the year’s end. The first was an Open House at the MacLeod’s home in High Barholm, at which £550 worth of goods was sold.

A stall at Kilbarchan East Church raised a further £170, and another, at the evening opening of Bobbins when the Christmas tree lights were switched on, raised £75.

The next meeting of the Kilbarchan Fairtrade Steering Group is at 8pm in the Ladies’ Room at the Steeple on Tuesday 8th January. Anyone interested in promoting Fairtrade in the village is welcome to come along.

Picture shows Moira Smith and Moira Stark with the Fairtrade banner.

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houston, crosslee & brookfield Houston and Killellan Kirk Guild Mrs Marion Dawson the oldest member of Houston and Killellan Kirk Guild unveiled a new pulpit fall at the morning service on 18th November. The pulpit fall together with a communion table runner had been designed and made by Guild members to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Church of Scotland Guild.

Mrs Dawson who is ever present at Guild meetings and fund-raisers is in her 100th year.

Houston and Crosslee SWRI Houston and Crosslee SWRI are starting the New Year with a Taste and Try evening on Wednesday 9th January at 7.30pm in the Compass Centre. Make a favourite recipe and bring it along for others to sample.

The Handiwives will be having their meal out on Monday 7th January.

howwood & elderslie Hi there, by time you read this the festive season will be almost over so I hope you all had a good time!

At the recent Howwood Community Council they decided to put off a final decision to cancel the summer fete. I would hope local people, businesses and young people could come forward to help save this event. It is always well attended and people seem to have a good time but the work involved does seem to fall on the same few people every year. So I would appeal to you to come forward and offer your help even if it is only to help on the day. It would be a real shame if this day was lost to the village.

2013 promises to be a bleak year for many Howwood residents as the UK governments Welfare Reforms begin to bite. Particularly of concern is the new policy of cutting the housing benefit of tenants who are of working age.

Tenants who have a spare room will have to pay for it and given that many people only have an extra room as their children have left the family home this is particularly unfair. This is taking money off some of the poorest in our society and it is just not right.

Many people have spoken to me about the entrance off the Beith Road to the new sports centre. The concerns are that there is not enough car parking and it is not well lit. I have spoken to officers from Renfrewshire Leisure about this and I hope to provide you with an update soon.

I was at the recent St Anthony s Christmas Fete and I must say the staff and parents did extremely well. There was plenty of bargains to be had and it was great to see the school community coming together. They also raised a healthy sum of money for school funds.

The matter of the state of the Village’s roads is still an issue and I have asked for areas of the Village and surrounding areas to be looked at by the roads department and again I will get back to you with any progress.

The council’s budget will be announced and I hope that investment in our roads will continue to a high level. It will be difficult this year as once again Renfrewshire Council has been given a raw deal in terms of finance from the Scottish Government.

To end on a positive note I recently attended a sports award night in Paisley Town Hall. Many of the award winners had represented both Scotland and the UK in their sport. It was great to see so many young people who were dedicated to their sport and the hard work and sacrifices these youngsters make is an inspiration.

I would hope to see a few of them at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

So I’ll close now and all the best for 2013.

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£250,000 playpark improvement work revealed Sixteen Renfrewshire playparks are set to share in a cash bonanza of a quarter of a million pounds.

A programme of improvements – including resurfacing and the introduction of new play and sports equipment – will be carried out at various sites around the area.

The £250,000 investment was agreed by councillors earlier this year, and priority sites were identified according to need. Details of the planned work have now been agreed, with seven sites chosen for major renovation work.

They are: Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone; Barwood Park, Erskine; Robertson Car Park, Paisley; Kintyre Park, Linwood; Inchinnan Playing Field; Craigburn Avenue, Houston; and Howwood Park.

The work set to be carried out includes new surfaces, the removal of old equipment, and installation of new facilities ranging from swings and roundabouts to outdoor fitness equipment. An extra site, at Urquhart Crescent, Renfrew, will receive a new multi-activity unit and surface if funding allows.

Eight other sites have also been earmarked for minor improvement and maintenance work: Crags Road, East End Park, Glencoats Park, Maxwellton Park and Skye Crescent, all Paisley; Anne Avenue and Campbell Street, both Renfrew; and Ellerslie Street, Johnstone.

Councillor Jim Harte, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Environment and Infrastructure Policy Board, said: “Play areas offer our young people the chance to develop active lifestyles at an early age.

“Currently, the council owns or maintains 94 play areas throughout Renfrewshire, offering a diverse range of equipment, for young and older children.

“While many of these facilities have an excellent choice of equipment in good condition, there are some which require substantial investment, which is why we have identified these as priority areas. Through the Local Area Committees, the council will continue to support communities to develop and upgrade their local play areas.”

The work is due to start early in the new year and is planned to be completed by the end of March.

The Orchestra Of Scottish Opera Paisley Abbey - Saturday 19th January at 7.30pm. Mendelssohn - Overture: The Hebrides Op.26 (“Fingal’s Cave”). Respighi - Trittico Botticelliano. Franck - Symphony in D minor. Conductor - Francesco Corti.

Tickets: £13/£10 (concession) from the Abbey Shop (Mon-Sat 10am-3.30pm). Booking fee £1 per ticket. Royal Scottish Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD) Box Office - 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow or phone: 0141 332 5057. Book online:scottishopera.org.uk

Paisley Abbey Saturday Recitals 12.30pm 26th January - Gordon Cree (organ) & 16th February - Andrew Tipple (bass).

Tickets £5 on sale at the door

Gryffe High School - Jeweltek Sparkles Every year Gryffe High School runs a programme called Young Enterprise for any 6th years who are interested. This year we are called JewelTek and are comprised of fifteen 6th years, a Business Advisor (Alex Currie) and 3 teachers.

We are selling phone accessories, ranging from cases for a variety of phones all the way to the brand new craze of earphone jacks. In case you have not heard of this new craze, a jack is an accessory which fits in the slot where you would put your headphones in.

They fit on every type of phone and also help protect against dust and gravel going into the phone. They come in a variety of shapes and forms: Animals like pigs, cats and owls to Hobbies like football and golf to sparkly jewels and hearts. They are the perfect accessory for anyone interested in giving their phone a jazzing up!

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Festive bin collection dates Renfrewshire Council’s bin collection services will continue as normal over the festive period – apart from on Christmas and New Year’s days.

Residents who normally have their bins collected on Tuesdays – the day on which December 25 and January 1 falls – are being asked to put them out on the preceding Saturday (the 22nd and 29th) instead. All other collection days for the grey/blue bins will continue as normal over the Christmas/New Year period.

If services are disrupted because of bad weather, residents should put out their bins on the usual day and they will be collected as soon as possible.

Information about disruption will be available on the council’s website at www. renfrewshire.gov.uk

Inverclyde Council advises the following changes. Thurs 27th Dec – collection on Fri 28th Dec. Mon 31st Dec – collection on Sun 30th Dec. Thurs 3rd Jan – collection on Fri 4th Jan. If refuse collections are delayed due to adverse weather, please put your bins out by 7am each day to allow collection at the earliest opportunity. For the latest information on refuse collections call 01475 715901 or visit www. inverclyde.gov.uk/winter Large cardboard packing and additional recyclates can be placed beside your blue bin or container for collection. Outdoor food waste containers will be emptied every week on your collection day.

Renfrewshire Refuse and Recycling Information You’ll probably have more waste over Christmas and New Year. Please recycle as much of it as possible. Remember you can recycle material such as wrapping paper, glass and plastic bottles, cardboard and plastic packaging, and Christmas cards through your normal recycling service.

Items such as: • old electrical and electronic equipment (TVs, videos, computers, games consoles, etc.)

• household appliances • cardboard boxes can be taken to your local recycling centre (see below).

Recycle your Christmas tree You can recycle your Christmas tree between 6th and 13th January at the following places: • Barshaw Park, Paisley • Household waste recycling centre, 52 Underwood Road, Paisley • Lochwinnoch Public Park • Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone • Barwood Park, Erskine.

Household waste recycling centres in Renfrewshire • 52 Underwood Road, Paisley • Haining Street, Renfrew • Leitchland Road, Foxbar, Paisley • Middleton Road, Linwood • Miller Street, Johnstone • Barrhill Road, Erskine Opening times: Monday – Sunday 8am–4.45pm, except Renfrew (8am– 7.45pm every day, except Friday – 9am–6.45pm). All centres will be closed on New Year’s Day. Thank you for helping us to recycle more of our waste. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/recycling Greener Renfrewshire helpline: 0141 842 4448

We have got off to a great start, with a variety of events including the school Christmas Fayre, local Primary Christmas Fayres, the Good Shepherd and Xscape. At Xscape we were judged by the main organisers on our display, business awareness and customer service.

For the first time in Gryffe’s history our Young Enterprise group won a prize at this event, coming 2nd out of all the schools in Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

It is safe to say that the team is absolutely overjoyed, especially given the fact that we won best display at Good Shepherd the following day!

In March we will attend the finals and as the New Year comes in we have a few more selling dates lined up.

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schools news St Andrew’s Day Celebration Concert

Langbank Primary had a wonderful, fun filled afternoon of Scottish talent to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. Family and friends were piped in by local piper, Josh Fraser then treated to an afternoon of song and dance. Pupils performed country dancing, sang along with Kenny Wilson of The Wherries, recited scots’ verse and played a variety of musical instruments. Visitors were also treated to tablet, macaroon or shortbread. The afternoon closed with Auld Lang Syne before Josh piped the pupils and p a r e n t s out of the hall. Family, friends, pupils and staff had a wonderful afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed by all!

The children a l s o experienced good old fashioned stories from local story teller Susan Wilson and haggis, neeps and tatties featured on the lunchtime menu.

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Renfrew Speakers Club - St Luke’s Win Speakers Quaich

At a recent packed Youth Speech Competition Final held in the Normandy Hotel the team from St Luke’s High School won the John Richardson Quaich Trophy.

For many years, Renfrew Speakers Club has been running Youth Speech Competitions in schools to encourage pupils to speak in public with more confidence.

T h e s e have been extremely successful with students reporting how, as well as being great fun, the competitions have helped them to overcome their nerves and enabled them to speak in any situation.

This year, in collaboration with Giffnock, Clarkston and Greenock Speakers Clubs, the Renfrew Club ran separate inter-school contests in Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire for teams of S3 pupils competing for the Regional Youth Speech Trophies which were awarded in each authority.

The winning teams and the runners up from Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire then took part in a Grand Final Competition for a new 2012 Inter-Region Youth Speech Trophy, the John Richardson Trophy.

The St Luke’s team who had previously won the East Renfrewshire Competition are shown in the photograph. Their teachers Adele Simpson and Chris McKee are flanking Graham McLachlan, the National President of the Association of Speakers Clubs and Competition Chief Judge, next is Ryan Innes who proposed the Vote of Thanks, team Chairman Daniel Gorman and proudly holding the Trophy is their Main Speaker Stephen McCool.

The John Richardson Quaich Trophy was gifted to Renfrew Speakers nday 14th from Club by resumes on Mo the East Church Frosty the Snowman in B e t t e am .30 11 59.1 d of ed with the soun Wishes you a Happy New Richardson hall. The hall is fill the themselves with Year and so do all the of Renfrew children enjoying adults getting to the boys and girls. d an Ladies Club s, many toy the and making in memory We had a great time on know each other of fellowship e tim the of her late of st our recent visit to Loch mo ffee. husband and it over a mug of co Lomond Sea Life Centre will be held by St and are looking forward to Luke’s High School until next year’s competition. our new term which begins on Monday 7th January.

The runners up were the team from St Stephen’s High School, Inverclyde and they had been the winners of the Inverclyde inter-schools competitions.

Our Stay and Play session has been going so well we have decided to open it up to all three days.

The photograph shows the Chief Judge Graham McLachlan, Ainslee All children age 18months and McDade who proposed their Vote of Thanks, their Main Speaker Lee over are invited to come and join Thompson, their Chairman Fiona Spence and teacher Iain MacGillivary. the fun of Playgroup every Mon, From a range of subjects offered they both chose to speak on the theme of: Wed or Fri morning at Kidston In what ways would YOU improve education for young people?

Hall in Kilmacolm. Parent/Carers The Chief Judge complimented all the teams for the high standards achieved must remain with their child until and gave helpful advice for improvements. the child is 2yrs 6 months and The co-operation received from all the local authorities in making this eligible for playgroup. competition so successful was greatly appreciated by Renfrew Speakers So don’t let your child miss out visit Club. www.kidstonkids.co.uk to book your

Happy New Year From all at Kidston Kids

place. Hope to see you there!

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Photographs by Hue-Mei Tung, Erskine Bill Robertson, Secretary-Renfrew Speakers Club.

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Primary Schools Photographic Competition 2012

Having fun with our friends is one of the great joys of coming to Playgroup.

With some imagination, speech and super teamwork, these waffle blocks became a tunnel, castle, fire engine and mum’s car in the course of ten minutes with no adult interaction necessary. It’s wonderful to see the children develop and build relationships and, as we approach the spring term, the little ones are becoming the big ones and showing the new faces what to do.

We have a wonderful array of resources to stretch their imagination and burn off physical energy plus an interesting assortment of visitors and play specialists so it’s always a busy morning in our cosy and secure hall.

Gryffe Camera Club runs an annual schools competition for four local schools. After an introductory talk in June, the children use the summer break to photograph their images which are submitted in September. The entries are judged by a panel of five, an evening at the club is spent writing crits. For each entry and awards are presented.

This year the camera club has been very grateful for the support from the Rotary Club of Gryffe Valley whose sponsorship covered the cost of the prizes.

Thanks to everyone who attended our Christmas social night, we had a great turnout, lots of fun and raised £200 for the group.

T h e standard of photography this year was very high and the entrants had used their imaginations a n d composition

Spaces are now filling up for next term so please don’t forget to come along for a visit if you are interested in a place on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday morning or give our membership secretary Jenny a call on 07557 656968.

Toddlers runs every Wednesday morning between 10am and 11.30am for children from birth to 3 years, please contact our toddler secretary Fiona on 07816 513693. We look forward to seeing you.

Langbank Playgroup skills in a variety of ways. As well as individual awards for pupils of each school there is a second part to the competition in the form of a school panel which is made up

with the three main winners.

This year the panel trophy was awarded to Bridge of Weir Primary School.

The club congratulates all children who entered the competition.

Langbank Playgroup helped the local primary celebrate St Andrew’s Day by visiting school to join in some boisterous country dancing; many thanks to the P4/5 girls for being so patient with us and helping us to learn a barn dance and a Grand Old Duke of York – who knew it could get so complicated but lots of fun was had by all and we all enjoyed making new friends at school. We look forward to our next joint venture in 2013.

And in 2013, we are very excited a b o u t our new gymnastics classes!

Physical activity and getting into the exercise habit is so important during the early years that we are going to try these out with a local qualified teacher on a regular basis. We look forward to getting busy again after the festive season and have spaces for new children aged from 2.5yrs to pre-school from Langbank and surrounding areas. Please contact Jacqueline for more information on 01475 540728.

Howwood Primary School - Balloon Race Houston Sunbeams

We wish everyone a Happy 2013! We have had lots of fun every Tuesday at Sunbeams since starting back in September, enjoying lots of crafts, songs and games. At our Christmas Party we had a special visit from Santa - thank you Santa for taking the time out of your busy schedule to visit us! The girls were very pleased to see you!

Sunbeams starts back on Tuesday 8th January 2013, 6.30pm to 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Houston. I would like to say a big thank you to our lovely leaders and school helpers who have made it possible to keep Sunbeams alive in Houston - it certainly is still very popular with our current tally of girls standing at 56! We are saying bye to some of our Sunbeams though, who are joining Brownies in January. We wish them lots of fun ahead there! Kirsty Bain

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Our school had a balloon race (which we stuck to aviations guidelines i.e. no strings attached to balloons, biodegradable paper & balloons and clearance from aviation on the day of release).

This race was the first of many events we are putting on as it is the schools 50th anniversary next year.

The winning balloon flew all the way to Germany. The school would like to thank everyone who bought a balloon & turned out to see the launch.

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Kilmacolm Primary School Phew, what a busy few weeks in the run up to our Christmas holidays! In November we held a come as you please day for Children in Need and raised £295. We followed closely with our annual Spirit of Christmas event, organised by our PTF and managed to raise a magnificent £1100 which will go towards our school funds and to support school activities. Thanks to all who helped with this fundraising event. We also held an International Week where the boys and girls studied a variety of countries including Turkey, Spain, Brazil and Malawi.

Our P6 and 7 pupils enjoyed workshops on Cyberbullying, whilst parents were invited to attend a Drugs Awareness workshop.

To celebrate St Andrews Day and our Scottish culture we invited Kenny Wilson, a well known local entertainer from the band “The Wherries”, to teach us Scottish songs. The children all thoroughly enjoyed learning old favourites e.g. Three Craws, Ye Canny Shove Yer Granny and The Skyscraper Wean.

We celebrated St Andrews Day with a visit from Susan Wilson, a storyteller, who entertained the children with Scottish stories, and in classes we had lessons around a Scottish theme with ‘Irn Bru’ and shortbread as a treat.

Our Sportshall Athletics team took part in their second competition and earned 3rd place. Our team still have one round left to go – well done to all our boys and girls.

Our Nativity Afternoons were a huge success and parents have been very kind in praising the efforts of the boys and girls. All the hard work, stressful rehearsals, microphone issues and lost costumes were forgotten as the children took to the stage to entertain their mums and dads, families and friends.

Please note that infant registration for pupils who have reached their 4th birthday by the end of February will be held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th January in school. Please bring the following items: birth certificate, utility bill and one other proof of address.

Lochwinnoch Playgroup Lochwinnoch Playgroup has been a well established and much loved community provision for the little people of the village and surrounding area for over 20 years.

Playgroup is an ideal stepping stone post mums and tots and pre nursery. Children can enrol from 2.5 up until school age.

Sessions are led by 2 qualified and experienced play leaders.

All the children had a great time at our annual Xmas Party.

Santa was very generous as always.

In January the children will be immersed in activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year and our national poet Robert Burns.

Over the Xmas period we also organised a very successful fundraising raffle with a fun filled activity day for 4 at Castle Semple as the top prize. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of local businesses, to whom we would like to say a huge thank you. Look out for details of our fundraising Quiz/ Race Night to be held at Lochbarr, Lochwinnoch late February/ early March 2013. It’s sure to be a great night. Proceeds from all our fundraising activities go to the Lochwinnoch Playgroup helping to secure our future in the village.

Strawberry Field Nursery This month we have been doing lot’s of science activities we learned about magnets and how we can use them and we made giant bubbles using washing up liquid and sugar, we also put fresh flowers in food colouring and watched them change colour.

We have been getting ready for Xmas learning Xmas songs and practicing for our Nativity. We have made all sorts of Xmas surprises.

Mon, Tue & Wed 9.30-11.30am at the McKillop Centre in Lochwinnoch. New children are always welcome. Please contact Daniela on daniela.sime@strath. ac.uk or 07765 695270 for further details.

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Duchal Nursery December was such a fun time in the nursery for all the boys and girls and, once more, we had a great time getting ready to share this time with all of our friends and family.

We were out and about and headed into Glasgow to the theatre to see Christmas Time at the Tron theatre.

The children all had a ball. We made our peg snowmen, wooden elves and our fabulous Santa’s. the children love taking home all of their work to show the family. On our final day of term, we celebrated with our Christmas party and the children were thrilled to perform for all their family and friends in our Nativity.

In response to feedback we are now pleased to be able to offer an earlier morning drop off time of 8.15am at the start of the new term in J a n u a r y.

This should be a great help to all our current families and to anyone considering Duchal for their little one.

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish all the staff, families and anyone who has supported Duchal over the years, a Happy & prosperous New Year.We look forward to seeing you all when nursery returns in January.

Kilbarchan Community Nursery We had a very busy end to the term with lots of Christmas events. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the families and friends who supported our Christmas Fair where, so far, we have raised £1,700 which is a fantastic amount will go a long way towards meeting our annual target.

On Thursday 13th the children performed their Christmas Show for their families. As ever, the children wrote the story for the show, combining their recent learning with some of their favourite characters and stories. This year’s production incorporated lots of old Scottish songs, which the children learned as part of their Scotland project - The result was the usual fantastic and unique spectacle.

The term was finished off with some fun and games at the Christmas parties. We even had a surprise visit from someone very special!

The committee, staff and children would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2013.

To find out more about Kilbarchan Community Nursery, including our breakfast and after school clubs, please contact the nursery on 01505 704839 or email enquiries@ kilbarchancommunitynursery.org. uk or call in at any time.

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St Fillan’s Primary We were extremely busy towards the end of 2012 in St Fillan’s Primary school. Our Primary 6 and 7 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their anti-sectarian workshop and spent some of the day working with Clyde Manager, Jim Duffy. The work carried out ties in with our journey to become a Rights Respecting School and all pupils from P1 to P7 are working hard to move this forward. Teams of pupils from both P6 and P7 also represented the school at an enjoyable badminton tournament and fared well in the results.

Primary 7 rounded off their World War II topic and as this goes to press the pupils were working on their financial education project, “Does Money Grow On Trees?” Primary 6 finished off their “Selling Scotland” project and their novel study on “Divided City”. This contemporary novel has some challenging, topical themes which the pupils thoroughly enjoyed. Shannon from P6 commented, “the novel was really interesting. It showed you all the different sides of Glasgow as a city.”

Primary 5 showcased their work on “Natural Disasters” to some of our younger pupils and impressed us all with their creativity and teamwork.

Primary 4 rounded off their “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” novel study with an open afternoon for their family members to share their work. They also concluded work on their art project on Scottish sculptor, George W y l l i e .

Matthew Sweeney from P4 o p e n e d the exhibition at the Mitchell Library with First Minister Alec Salmond.

Three of our pupils were subsequently i n v i t e d back to the exhibition by organisers to show Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mike Russell around the same event. After having studied the work and life of George, they were able to use their knowledge in a real life context we heard they did an amazing job.

P3/4 concluded their Rainforest topic and prepared very substantial presentations on sustainability. They have also enjoyed their work on Literacy Circles. Primary 2 recently hosted a glow meet with Santa and invited our Primary 1 pupils to join them. Santa was able to answers of children from various schools around Scotland and they quizzed him about his lifestyle, home and job. This video conference allowed pupils to practice their talking and listening skills in a novel and relevant way.

Our Primary 1 and 2 pupils also performed a magnificent nativity play for us this year. Pupils from all other classes also took part in our Christmas show and 3 amazing performances to our families and the community were given.

Well done to all!

We rounded off the year with yet another successful Fairtrade Coffee morning. Our Fairtrade Committee have added Fairtrade polo shirts to their stock of items available and anyone interested should contact the school office for more details. Finally our Travel Plan carried out a survey recently of the speed limit along the main road which runs at the bottom of our playground. We are exploring the possibility of the school having a bus bay and our Travel Plan members and Junior Road Safety Officers are currently working with staff from Renfrewshire Council. As part of their work they recorded the speeds of cars travelling along the main road during school hours.

The highest speed recorded was 48 miles per hour which surprised the pupils. They are now discussing new ways of making the area surrounding our school a safer place to travel.

From all pupils and staff at St. Fillan’s primary, we wish everyone in our community a happy and peaceful New Year.

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Kilbarchan’s Busy Month - November Scotland Topic This term the whole school will be taking part in a Scotland Topic. Each class has been given a subject about Scotland to research eg, P7 are researching the Highlands and Lowlands. We started this topic with a pantomime from the ‘Hopscotch Theatre Company’. To finish our topic, in celebration of St. Andrew’s Day, all pupils were treated to a taster selection of haggis neeps and tatties in our school lunch hall.

Road Race Some of our P6 & P7 pupils took part in the Renfrewshire road race event.

The P6 girls’ team came 3rd, the P6 boys’ team came 1st and the P7 girls’ team came 1st in their races.

All three of these teams brought home a trophy.

There were only 6 trophies to be won and our school won three of them!

Also some of our pupils won individual medals.

Children in Need The whole school celebrated ‘Children in Need’ day. Staff and pupils came to school dressed as their hero, and every class took part in a crazy, fun dance time. There was also a school ‘Bear Parade’, where pupils dressed up their bear and entered it in a bear competition. The winners received a £10 gift voucher for Breahead shopping centre. Pupils also raised money by selling goods such as homemade bracelets, Pudsey badges, scoobies and we also held a tombola. In total the school raised a whopping £576.

Woodlands Nursery We all love Christmas and know that it’s a very special time for children, so there was a magical feel to the nursery. All the children were busy as the Elves in Santa’s workshop preparing cards, decorations and presents for mums and dads.

Our Christmas parties were great fun, with lots of festive games and some spectacular dance moves! Santa took some time out of this busy diary to visit the nursery and for some of the babies, this was their first meet and greet with him.

The Tweenies have been out and about exploring the snow and ice during this winter season. The change in weather has moved our topic of interest from ‘Room on the Broom’ to ‘Stick Man, the children loved this story as it starts with Santa Claus.

The Rising 5’s Butterfly group worked really hard on their nativity which took place on 11th December with some Oscar winning performances, whilst the rest of the children in the nursery practised Christmas songs for the show. Thank you to all who came to see the show, we’re sure you were as impressed as we were with how well all the children performed.

People’s Palace Visit P5 visited the People’s Palace as part of their Glasgow topic. They first went to the Buttercup Dairy Co. where a variety of dairy products are made. They then visited the ‘Steamie’ which is where people did their washing in the days before modern washing machines. They saw a ‘Single End’, a small house where people lived. They then had a bus tour of Glasgow. They saw Glasgow Cathedral, the Hydro, the Ice Rink, the Gallowgate, the Waverly, Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum, the Tower of Pisa Fountain, the Armadillo, Glasgow Green, the Tollbooth Steeple, Glasgow University, the Necropolis, the City Chambers and learned about Charles Rennie McIntosh. “We had loads of fun and learned lots!” said Jordan McPherson and Euan MacDonald.

Everyone at our Out of School Care enjoyed their Christmas party too – we had a DJ and the boys and girls showed us their great dance moves which would

put JLS and Diversity to shame!

Lots of us are getting ready to start school and we are doing lots of preparation work in anticipation.

We’ve been experiencing our very own ‘Baby Boom’ at Woodlands!

Congratulations to our new mums in the nursery - Julie gave birth to baby Brogan 4 weeks early, and both are doing well.

Congratulations also to Jillian from the Tweenies Room on the arrival of her third child called Riley. Our Nursery Depute Manager Vicki commenced Maternity Leave on 21st December - we wish her well with her new arrival which is due mid-January.

If you would like to visit us at the nursery and see the work that we do please give us a call 01505 615876 or email us houstonnursery@aol.com

Woodlands Nursery and Out of School Care would like to wish all our children, staff and their families a a very happy and healthy 2013.

Houston Community Nursery Warm wishes for a happy new year from all the children and staff at Houston Community Nursery. We were worn out from an exciting December where we went to see the Singing Kettle, had our own Christmas concert and performed at the Community Singalong at the Kirk. We all enjoyed our holiday and are back at nursery full of beans and are looking forward to a busy year.

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Bridge of Weir Primary School Whilst Santa’s Reindeer and the Easter Bunny feature strongly in most children’s favourite animals list, we were fortunate to host officers from the RSPCA recently, to explain the need to be kind to all animals whether they come bearing gifts or not! Our children were enraptured hearing about the work done by the officers and we so appreciate their taking time out of their busy schedules. We’re also very lucky to have enjoyed several author visits to the school this year and were particularly delighted to welcome local literary hero, Chris Vine as part of our celebration of Book Week Scotland. Chris spoke to the whole school about his love for all things locomotive and the resulting “Peter’s Railway” series and our P1 pupils were also thrilled to receive a free bagful of brilliant books for bedtime reading from the Scottish Book Trust.

Meanwhile, our P5/4 class enjoyed one of the last trips of the year when they visited Pollok House.

We’re strong believers in active learning so in addition to delving into the house’s history, the children were encouraged to delve into a dressing up box full of period costumes and came up looking very Downtown Abbeyesque, which made for a memorable and fun day out!

Fun was certainly had by all at our annual Christmas Fayre which was bursting at its seasonal seams with our pupils and their families descending upon the school to shop til they dropped. Local artisans displayed their fabulous wares and a lot of very excited children were spotted insisting that their parents buy back their own unique artworks! From candle-holders to calendars, our pupils creative efforts contributed to a magnificent £1500 raised by our dedicated Parent Council.

The highlight of the month has been the preparations, rehearsals and performances of our Christmas Celebrations with every child from the nursery through to P7 having a part to play and they played it to the hilt! It really was a lovely show and despite it being -5 degrees outside, there was a warm and rosy glow indoors from our many proud parents, grandparents and siblings in the audience. Our thanks to everybody who worked so hard behind the scenes and well done to all our pupils for their star turns.

Our final visitor of the year was a festively familiar character, as Santa Claus himself arrived with a sleighful of pressies to the sound of joyful “Jingle Bells” and squeals of excitement at our Christmas parties for the nursery, P1 and P2. We hope all our children, their families and our staff had a very Merry Christmas and good wishes for a wonderful New Year together!

St Columba’s School

Inverclyde Cross Country Championships

St Columba’s athletes were on winning form at the recent Inverclyde Cross Country Championships, taking: Primary Girls Team Gold, Primary Boys Team Gold, SI-II Girls Team Gold, SI-II Boys Team Bronze, SIII-IV Girls Team Gold and SV-VI girls Individual Gold.

Rotary Young Chef Competition Eight pupils took part in the Young Chef competition organised by the Rotary Club of Gryffe Valley. All acquitted themselves well, despite the pressures involved in preparing two courses for two people within a time limit and under the scrutiny of three experienced judges. All eight pupils received certificates and copies of The Hairy Bikers 12 Days of Christmas recipe book for their efforts, while Kirsty Robertson was declared Overall winner and Lucy Blair was Runner Up. Kirsty will now go forward to the District Final of the competition which is due to take place in South Lanarkshire College in late January.

Art in the Community Students from our popular Art Evening Classes took part in an Oxfam charity event held at Quarriers. They each submitted a postcard size painting which was sold anonymously. Art Classes are usually held in autumn and early spring; the next 8-week block runs from Tuesday 29th January-26th March. The class is suitable for all levels. Full details can be found in the Community section of the School website www.st-columbas.org.

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St Benedict’s High School Interdisciplinary Learning at St. Benedict’s High School literally took off with a bang for S1 on the morning of Friday 9th November. The whole of S1 commemorated Poppy Day by taking part in Interdisciplinary Morning learning about the First and Second World Wars in great depth and across a number of subject areas.

Pupils enjoyed reliving the poetry and music of the First World War, and some historical knowledge of what life was like in the trenches for the average “Tommy”. The school’s Biology Department recreated a field hospital to highlight the importance of morphine in treating the wounded, and this was supported by S6 pupils bringing the hospital to life by dressing up as injured soldiers with an S6 Red Cross nurse to make sure they were looked after! The school was very privileged in welcoming visitors from Erskine Hospital who shared their heroic tales of The Second World War, and this was deemed to be the highlight of the morning by most pupils as they heard stories of suffering and survival.

Overall, a very educational experience where the motto of the morning was a resounding: Lest We Forget.

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sports & clubs news Strathgryffe West Success Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club junior team players had a very successful evening at The Tennis West of Scotland Annual Presentation of League & Cup Competition Awards which was held at David Lloyd Renfrew on Monday 26th November.

The talented juniors picked up six out of the eleven league Division 1 titles which included Boys 18, 16, 14, & 12 & under, the Girls 12 & under and also the 10 & u mixed team.

The Ladies 1st team also had a great season and were awarded the Division 1 play off trophy.

T e n n i s Development Manager, Susan Weanie commented, ‘Our team of coaches under Head Coach Derek Brown are doing a fabulous job offering all our junior members a quality fun coaching programme which is producing a wealth of talented players.’

For more information on tennis, squash or the fitness suite at Strathgryffe please email susan@strathgryffe.net or telephone reception on 01505 615100.

Kilmacolm Curling Club Come and Try!

Lochwinnoch Curling Club

All games are played at Kilmacolm Curling Club instituted in 1879 is one of the Greenacres Ice Rink, just above longest established of Scotland’s curling clubs.

Howwood. Please email Curling used to take place on The Moss Jennie Cochrane in the village, but nowadays most games are held for details and indoors, either at Greenacres near Howwood, to register or at the Waterfront in Greenock. We play in your interest competitions both within the club and against ton Village (jennie. members of other local clubs. A number of s, 6.30pm at Hous Monday evening to help and aim e cochrane@ W competitions have already been completed . me lco we ies ilit Hall. All ab u want to train yo hotmail. er this season, with more trophies at stake in eth wh , ne ep fit. encourage everyo com). the second half of the season. thon or just to ke ra ma a n, ru fun for a 10K come along any e as ple , ted We are always keen to welcome new es If you are inter or ready , just for a chat members and to this end the club is holding Monday evening eting me to forward a ‘Come and Try’ day on Sunday 20th January to run. We look 2013 at 10.30am to be held at Greenacres. If you. you are interested in trying a new winter sport, or perhaps are thinking of returning to the sport after an absence then please come along and have a go, there will be If you would like to try the club members attending, including several qualified coaches, to offer any ‘roaring game’ or would just like guidance required. All are welcome, no specific equipment is required, more information about the club, curling shoes are available at the rink and transport can be arranged from please contact us on 01505 Kilmacolm if appropriate. If you would like to ‘Come and Try’ please call 863023.

Graham Findlay on 01505 874228 to confirm a place.

Houston Jogging Buddies

Bridge of Weir Walking Group Every Tuesday morning outside the Co-op in BoW at 10.30am walk for about 1 hour.

Call Senga McLeod 0141 842 3000.

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St Mirren Under 14 Girls Basketball Team Basketballpaisley is a large community based organisation which has successfully operated at local, regional and national level for 17 years. In June 2009 it was awarded the Queen’s Award for outstanding Voluntary Service - this is equivalent to the MBE.

Slim pickings There are a myriad of slimming solutions out there. Promises of rapid weight loss and no required effort are everywhere. Most of them are reliant on you paying a monthly subscription to go through a weekly ritual of humiliation as you step on the scales. I don’t know about you but I would much prefer a twice weekly workout to public humiliation. I recognise that not everyone is a “gymmy” but surely its better than the alternative.

Gyms can be intimidating, you are put out of your comfort zone and everyone else in the room seems super fit. The truth is, that everyone in that room at one point or another has gone through the same process, feeling unfit and lacking in the right kind of knowledge. The reason that diets don’t work is because they are not sustainable.........well I should rephrase that, diets that rely on you completely giving up certain food types or dramatically reducing calorie intake are doomed to fail. The primary reason for this is, the human condition....make us give up something and we immediately start to crave that one thing. Balance is the secret to success when it comes to diet. Try starting your day the right way with a healthy breakfast.

Cereal will do the trick......slow release carbohydrates to keep you going until 10 am tea break. I have said it in the past but regular small meals work.

They boost your metabolic rate, stop you from feeling hungry and reduce your risk of eating something that is not healthy. Balance is also the key to success when we are talking about exercise. 10 minutes of well directed activity 3 times a week will get you noticing positive changes in your life.

The question you might be asking is ; what constitutes “well directed” ? The simple answer is, a planned workout that works you from top to toe. Getting some fitness advice from a qualified trainer always helps and when your enthusiasm is dipping, they can be on hand to help you through.

With a membership exceeding 350 registered players, coaches, referees, table officials and volunteers, it has delivered a quality Youth Service to communities throughout Paisley, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire of more than 7000 hours per annum. Our Friday Night Superleague for 7-14 year olds has won national acclaim as has our elite performance programme, which plays under the banner of St Mirren in the National League. As basketballpaisley has grown and developed over the years, both on and off the court, it has become the largest and most successful Club in Scotland, reflecting its logo of promoting participation, developing potential and excelling in performance.

Proud Record

No fewer than 67 National League and Cup titles have been won by the Club since its inception in 1995 For further information on diet,health and – a feat unmatched in exercise contact; Gerry Gorman Personal Scottish Basketball. In Trainer, Bowfield Hotel and Country addition, it has also Club. Tel. 01505 705225 Mobile won sportscotland’s okfield Village 07966 662848. Alternatively contact Classes are held in Bro highly commended s teacher etic lan me on my email address: gerry@ cal d lifie qua Hall by National Award for outstanding commitment to Basketball and yneth Bell. bowfieldtrainingacademy.co.uk and fitball instructor Gw our Chief Executive, Lindsay Lang, took centre stage at the 5pm 8.1 5pm Monday evening - 7.1 Royal Albert Hall, London in October 2000 when he received the 5.15pm, 6.15pm & prestigious BBC People’s Award for contribution to Sport in the Wednesday evening Community. This was an outstanding and well deserved award for 7.30pm rnings - 9.15am Lindsay and a tremendous accolade for basketballpaisley.

Thursday & Friday mo Currently, basketballpaisley boasts; • More than 30 teams • An & 10.30am phone tele n Academy for elite players • 34 Internationalists • 1 Professional atio rm info r the For fur 238 Community Coach (part time) • 24 Qualified Coaches • 32 Technical Gwyneth - 07850 382 Officials • 65 Registered Volunteers • A Fan base of more than 1000 Ross Robertson, junior Club Champion at enthusiasts Old Ranfurly, was selected to represent the St Mirren U14 Girls Team Scottish Golf Academy Development Team against The secret behind the prolonged success of basketballpaisley is it’s an English County Team at exceptionally strong development program. The best players of the three St Andrews at the start of community clubs (Houston Hornets, Erskine Eagles and Paisley Pistons) November. The match was are chosen to represent St Mirren’s under 14 squads who compete across played over the challenging Scotland. This year the under 14 girls are involved in more competitions Torrance Course and on than even before. Most notable the squad is currently undefeated in the this occasion the more National League Cadette Women Division 2. Fighting off strong competition experienced English county who in some cases are two years their senior. The girls look to obtain the team prevailed. title in the new year. The under 14 girls will also compete in the Regional Ross was delighted at his Development League with the aim of securing a sport at the coveted selection and this rounds Scottish National Challenge. Currently there are no other girls at this level off a good season for Ross therefore they are competing against boys in this league….and are doing where he won the County well so far!

Championship, the Old St Mirren currently hold the under 12 and under 14 titles and are aiming to Ranfurly Golf Junior Club retain both trophies this year. If your company or business is looking for an Championship and several exciting opportunity to support the basketball stars of the future, please do junior opens including not hesitate to email: viviennejsimpson@gmail.com, any support would be Ranfurly Castle. greatly appreciated and would result in advertising opportunities. If you are interested in playing basketball please email: basketballpaisley@ymail.com to seek information about your closest community club.

Callanetics in Brookfield

Old Ranfurly Junior Member Represents Scottish Golf Academy

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QT - New Fitness Studio comes to Kilbarchan Ex St Mirren, Dundee and Livingston goalkeeper, Ludovic Roy, has opened a new fitness studio in Kilbarchan.

Ludo, who has been a personal trainer since moving into part-time football, will focus on individual training as well as group work focusing on health and wellbeing (moving, eating, resting and playing). The core of his work with his clients is predominantly based on the Primal and Palaeolithic laws in a unique and private environment at his new facility on High Barholm, Kilbarchan. Tel: 01505 705767.

Recovery from a potentially career ending injury brought Ludo into this model of training, and his clients have benefited greatly from it, whether they were looking for weight loss, cardiovascular fitness, muscle gain, or general wellbeing.

QT Fitness is offering private one-to-one and group training sessions, along with small classes based around improving movement and flexibility whilst also improving strength and fitness. Ludo’s desire to open the studio in such a competitive industry was to offer something different to his members, and he feels he can achieve it not only from the studio, but from his approach to life and general fitness. Clients will be able to use bike machines used by Olympic Gold Medallist Chris Hoy as well as using Kettle bells, TRX and floor work. Ludo will also be running classes such as balance, Pilates, and ‘Xfit’ from his studio.

His new fitness studio opens a year after launching the lifestyle management company, QT Concierge. QT Concierge currently provide anything from a mailing address for deliveries to taking care of all household activities or simply organising your restaurant booking, removing stressful, inconvenient, and time consuming matters.

HU Need Footballers Born In 2003!

Houston United are looking to develop a second team. Any boy or girl born in 2003 who enjoys football is welcome to come along to one of our training sessions on Wednesday evening at Gryffe High School (Astro-turf pitches) from 6pm to 7pm, where the emphasis is on fun and development. For further information call Louis on 07786 484961 or visit www.houstonunited.co.uk

Anyone for Hockey?

Greenock Hockey Club would like to invite all age groups of players from 7 years upwards. Current junior, senior, veteran and former players welcomed along with those who fancy giving hockey a try. Excellent coaching is provided by Glasgow School of Sport Coach, Harry Dunlop.

Whether you want to strive to be part of the next GB Olympic Team, or to have a figure like hockey player Kate Middleton or just want a social outlet, it’s an excellent time to come along for a ‘taster’ session. All abilities welcome. For more info, please contact Liz on 07944 607005.

Gryffe Hillwalking Club Stroll on Santa! Yes, after a great walk in the Killin area Santa and his two helpers paid our club a visit after our annual Christmas Dinner in the Capercaillie restaurant in the village. The hardier (or more deranged) braved high winds and freezing temperatures to climb the munro Meall Greigh above Loch Tay others opted for part of the low level walk featured on TV by Julia Bradbury taking the route of the dismantled railway along Glen Dochart . There was a choice of either going directly to Killin, or including a high forest track that afforded great views of the snow covered Ben Lawers range before looping back down.

Santa did not let us down, the distribution of gifts accompanied by his choice comments to the recipients was hilarious. Sadly, Santa intimated his desired to retire, but this MUST NOT happen – he is simply irreplaceable – a petition will be organised !

If you would like to join us hillwalking or just find out more about us, join us in the Fox & Hounds, Houston on Monday 14th January from 8pm.

Next outing is to Killin, Sunday 20th January.

There are usually walks of various standards on offer. For more information see: www. gryffehillwalkers.co.uk, contact John Maclean email: johnalexmaclean@hotmail.co.uk

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The January gardener

Recycle your Christmas Tree!

Now is the time to relax and take a break from working in the garden... Put your feet up!

Enjoy browsing the new seed catalogues on paper or online for inspiration. Give some thought to last year’s stock. Were all the plants successful and worthy of reordering? If not, now is the time to indulge in fresh ideas for next year. Enjoy!

There are still many beautiful plants to enjoy in the winter garden, particularly on a sparkling frosty day.

Viburnum bodnantense Plant this viburnum by the path to the front door - or similar well- trodden route – to obtain maximum enjoyment from its sweetly scented flower clusters that last from October to March. It is vigorous and upright- growing in habit and is one of the longest- flowering of all winter shrubs

Clematis cirrhosa balearica [fern-leaved clematis] One glance reveals the origin of this elegant, evergreen climber’s common name. The leaves are divided into several segments giving them a fern-like appearance. The foliage takes on a bronze-green tinge in winter, complementing the cream-white nodding flowers. On sunny winter days the flowers have a faint fragrance. Grow in a sheltered, sunny spot.

Hamamelis mollis [Chinese witch hazel] Of all the winter-flowering shrubs, one of the most rewarding is the Chinese witch hazel. The golden autumn leaves fall to reveal young branches with furry buds, which open into spidery, bright lemon flowers with a sweet fragrance.

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We are offering ourselves as a recycling point to help with the green environment. Pop in to see us at Gowanlea Nurseries, Barochan Road, Johnstone, PA5 8YS - we are open 7 days a week.

You can contact us if you need further information on 01505 328921 or visit our website at www.gowanleanurseries.co.uk

Please remember the birds in your garden At this time of the year bird baths are very important to garden birds as well as extra food. They need year - round drinking water and it is important to check that it is not iced over.

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Clyde Muirshiel Annual Round-Up January - 2012 started well for Clyde Muirshiel as the Park were finalists in the Renfrewshire Quality Awards. Our submission was themed around the hen harrier project in the Greener category. All charges for services were frozen.

February - Clydeside Orienteers visit Muirshiel Sun 12th Feb. Park Manager seen running around competing in somewhat more casual attire than what he is used to!

March - RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards, we were invited along as delivery partners for the Forestry Commission Scotland Programme ‘Branching Out’, which won the Innovation Award on the night!

Castle Semple was declared a Sailability Centre of Excellence on the official Launch Day of the Centre on the 17th March. This was a huge achievement as it was the first ever award of this accolade in Scotland. Follow on visits included MSP’s and the President of the UK Rotary Club came along too.

service allows people to hire mobility scooters for FREE along part of the Greenock Cut walk. Phone 01475 521 458 for full details!

September - Mike Holcombe joined the team as Senior Ranger in the Regional Park, bringing with him varied knowledge of working with different Ranger Services all over the UK. After some induction time he was given charge of the Greenock Cut Centre.

RC Lasers National Championships took place over the September weekend. Model Yacht-ers from all over country came to Castle Semple for their Nationals. Prizegiving was on the Sunday afternoon after a very competitive day and a half!

October - The Windows on Wildlife Project started at Clyde Muirshiel’s Castle Semple Centre. The project uses motion detecting cameras to capture footage of some of the Loch’s quieter customers, otters, badgers, stoats and deer.

April - Completion of 5th Branching Out Programme at Castle Semple.

The group were from the Recovery Across Mental Health charity based in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire. You can still see the willow boat they made at the entrance to the car park!

May - Senior Ranger John Webster retired from the Regional Park after 34 years’ service. A small gathering at Castle Semple celebrated his huge contribution to the Park.

Waterloo Road filmed character Tariq overcoming a troubling time at Castle Semple. This involved a lot of equipment and catering vehicles on site and at the Lochwinnoch annex for three days!

The Semple Trail Heritage Project was successful in achieving HLF funding to improve access to the natural and built heritage of Castle Semple Country Park and beyond.

June - We welcomed a newly elected Park Authority and new Chairman Cllr. Gilmour. One week into the job and Cllr Gilmour had the enjoyable task of accepting the newly achieved Gold Award from the Green Business Tourist Scheme for Castle Semple.

New webcams went LIVE at Greenock Cut and we also got new outdoor cameras on Castle Semple Tower, in partnership with Lochwinnoch Community Council.

The first Stargazing Evening at Muirshiel Country Park was a fantastically clear night and gave 50 people some brilliant views of the night’s sky at Renfrewshire’s dark sky location.

Thanks to STV’s Sean Batty and Sian Lloyd for their predictions!

November - Douglas Nicholson of Greenock is announced Year of Creative Scotland - Photographic Competition Winner. His entry ‘Waterside Cottage’ and a selection of others begin a tour of the Park’s Visitor Centres.

The Castle Semple Loch Management Plan is approved.

This ensures the future of continued and balanced use of the Loch as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) habitat for wildlife and a place with multiple recreation opportunities.

July - Summer Education Programmes at Greenock Cut & Muirshiel in full swing, the highlight at Muirshiel was the Environmental Art Event which saw the creation of some very colourful characters! Greenock Cut highlights included the Drakes of Hazard (August 3rd) and the Lunderston Olympics!

December - Finalising Plans for 2013 Year of Natural Scotland Events and Activities at Scotland’s Largest Regional Park!

August - As part of our commitment to making the joys of the Regional Park accessible to all, in August 2012 we announced a partnership with Inverclyde Council on Disability (ICOD) & the Robertson Trust for a Mobility Scooter Scheme. This fantastic

Fri 11th Jan - KILTED Stargazing Evening!

Events in January: An evening with our friends from the Coats Observatory in Paisley. Tonight will be a RECORD BREAKING ATTEMPT for the most people in KILTS at a stargazing event!!! Muirshiel Visitor Centre, 7pm - 9pm. Call 01505 842 803.

Sun 13th Jan - Burn Rhoddies to Burn Calories!

Burn off those festive pounds and help us cut back some rhododendron.

All equipment provided. Bring lunch if you are planning to attend the full session. Meet at Parkhill Wood Entrance (just off cycle track) 11am - 3pm or drop in anytime.

Call 01505 842 882 Ex 20.

Wed 23rd Jan - Tartan Walk A circular 5.0Km/3.1m walk, suitable for all levels. Look out your tartan gear and leap into some of those Scottish tunes as we wander around the village. Walk is suitable for all.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, 11am.

Call 01505 842 882 Ex 20.

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Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January 2013 - 1pm – 4pm. Sessions begin on the hour - Get Ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch – Birds for Beginners - Ever wanted to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch but don’t know a blue tit from a blackbird? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for a workshop session ideal for beginners to birdwatching, to help you learn more about common garden birds and pick up tips and advice on how to join in with the Big Garden Birdwatch! The Big Garden Birdwatch itself takes place on 26th and 27th January. Cost: £5 or £2 for RSPB members. Drop in session, no need to book.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th January - 10am – 4pm - Binocular and telescope demonstration - An opportunity to choose from a wide range of competitively priced binoculars and telescopes, including RSPB brand, with the added bonus that 100% of the profits go directly to helping conservation.

FREE expert advice available all weekend.

SPECIAL OFFER - To celebrate the relaunch of the new look RSPB Lochwinnoch shop, there will be DOUBLE POINTS on all products for RSPB Nature Reward cardholders. Visit www.shopping.rspb.org.uk/naturerewards for more details.

Happy new year!

December was a very busy month with Christmas tree sales, conservation work and many children attending the Santa’s Grotto, so many in fact that we completely sold out and had to add another day in addition to clearing up after the floods & all the storm damage! Although regarded by many as the quieter time of the year, the next few months will see much activity, not only conservation work in the woods and gardens but also gearing up for the snowdrop trails taking place throughout February.

Winter Wonderland Walk - Sunday 6th January 11am – 4pm.

Blow away the Christmas cobwebs with a 7 mile guided walk with a ranger, includes some steep inclines. Please bring walking boots, suitable outdoor clothes and a packed lunch.

Conservation Day - 13th January 10am – 4pm. Ever fancied working

Kilmacolm Horticultural Society The January lecture for Kilmacolm Horticultural Society will be given

by Mr Douglas Boatman, managing director of SCOTPLANTS. Douglas knows all about ‘Well Behaved Plants’ and will show his slides on shrubs that give riotous colours without riotous growth.

Refreshments served at end of lecture, to be held in Kilmacolm Community Centre on Wednesday 16th January at 7.30pm.

Kilbarchan Bee Keepers The KBA meet during Autumn & Winter months in Kilbarchan Steeple Hall.

Starting the New Year meetings on 8th January, 7.30pm - 10pm. Everyone is welcome to join. Drop in to meet us, or contact Ian Craig, the KBA Secretary on 01505 322684 or via e-mail beekeeper30@btinternet.com

outdoors? Enjoy cutting things down and setting them alight? Join the Rangers tackling conservation tasks around the estate. Please bring walking boots, suitable outdoor clothes and a packed lunch.

Big Garden Bird Watch - Sunday 27th January 1pm – 4pm. Join the nationally important ‘Big Garden Bird Watch’ and count birds in the garden.

Waxwings Visit - The waxwing is a round bird, which is smaller than a starling. It has a large Mohican-like yellow crest. It is reddish-brown with a black throat, a small black mask round its eye Waxwings have been visiting the estate this winter to feast on berries, the birds don’t breed in Scotland but are winter visitors from Scandinavia. There has been a very good season for them and large numbers ‘overflow’ their home territories in what is known as an irruption, we then see increased numbers stripping the bushes of berries.

Woolly and Tig - The popular Cbeebies programme Woolly and Tig filmed an episode named “silence” at Finlaystone in December, look out for it sometime in March this year.

Santa’s Grotto -

Many thanks to everyone who came to see Santa before Christmas, the event was so popular we completely sold out and had to do an extra day.

In the garden - We can normally expect January to be our coldest month of the year, and probably the wettest also, with average rainfall in the region of 200-250 mm; however even in these poor conditions, we can still enjoy the garden. Many shrubs and plants in our winter border will be blooming; The Silk- tassel bush (Garrya eliptica) looks stunning with its long silver catkins which can measure up to14”(35mm) in length; Viburnum bodnantense with their rose tinted flowers,(which are sweetly scented)are still in bloom and are great value plants as they bloom for most of the winter. Even though flowers are scarce at this time of year, there are many evergreens; Conifers, Hollies, Mahonias etc which add great structure to the garden (especially when draped with fresh snow), they make great subjects for photographers and artists alike.

Winter vegetables now in season include Parsnips, Red and Green Brussels Sprouts, Red Kale, Leeks and Purple Sprouting Broccoli.

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pets & wildlife SALT & ANTI-FREEZE DANGER Watch out for your pet this winter Keeping your pet out of the worst of our weather is not the only thing you need to think about this winter. Dogs and cats walk through substances left by gritters trying to clear roads and car drivers defrosting their windscreens then lick them off as they clean their paws and fur.

Why is this a problem?

• Rock Salt (which contains the same ingredient as table salt, sodium chloride, but also has harmful chemicals such as magnesium) can cause dehydration, liver failure and pancreatitis. Although fatalities in animals which have eaten the toxic salt are rare, pets while gastro problems due to the ingestion of too much salt are more common. Symptoms of consuming We are desperately looking for Fosterers to foster a cat. This could be rock salt include burns to the mouth and throat and excessive salivating for a few days, a few weeks or sometimes a few months. We pay for all and drinking. veterinary treatment, food and litter and the equipment that goes along with • Antifreeze is sweet-tasting and can appeal to some cats and dogs if they it. The more fosterers we have the more cats we can care for. If you are find spillages. However, it contains ethylene glycol, which is toxic to dogs perhaps a pensioner and don’t want to take on the responsibility of another and cats - a very small amount can lead to rapid kidney failure and death permanent long term cat, fostering could be the answer. within a very short period of time. Symptoms of consuming anti-freeze Kittens - We sometimes have kittens available for rehoming, but we can include vomiting, seizures, appearing sleepy and a heightened breathing only rehome a kitten to homes who have access to a garden as it is natural rate, confusion, an increase in thirst and urination, depression, lethargy, for the kittens to be able to go outdoors. sores in the pet’s mouth and noticeable bad breath. Symptoms can appear Our Adoption Fee of £50 when you re-home a cat the fee will cover the in as little as 30 minutes and as long as 12 hours. cost of flea and worm treatment, microchip and vaccinations. This barely If you think your pet might have ingested either substance, do not wait for covers our vet costs and any amount you give us over that will be treated symptoms to appear, but contact your vet. The earlier treatment is started, as a donation to your local branch of Cats Protection and will be greatly the greater chance your pet has of survival. appreciated.

Big Lottery Funding for Pawsitive Action

To contact the Inverclyde Branch please call us on 07740 947160, or the Renfrewshire Branch on 0141 876 4133. All rehomings are subject to a successful home visit.

Pawsitive Action Volunteer Group are very proud to announce we have received Big Lottery Funding. PA will continue to promote responsible dog ownership; to network and encourage local councils to continue to support and understand the benefits of dog ownership within its communities.

The funding will allow us to work with Forth Sector on the development of our present and future plans to work within the community, for all communities in and around Renfrewshire. Dogs being the common denominator.

Vince - a 3 yr old Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a friendly boy who came into our care as a stray. He would suit an active family home with older children. Quote ref 131600 if you could offer Vince a home.

Minx - a female adult cross breed rabbit is a cheeky bunny who is very independent.

She tries to be the boss and stomps her feet. Minx would suit a family home with older children. If you can offer Minx a loving home, please call and quote ref 124419.

To contact the centre about any animals, please telephone 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/rehoming.

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sales & wants Items For Sale Baby Equipment Fisher price high chair. Reclining seat, adjustable height, removable tray. £15. Tel: 01505 705172 Lottie the Ladybird light and sound baby playmat, in excellent condition. £15 Tel: 07768 880878.

Quinny Buzz complete Travel System in black. Includes dreami pram, raincover, net and puncture kit, Buggy set with raincover, Quincy blanket & cosytoes. Maxi cosi car seat with , cosytoes and isofix base, all in excellent condition. £250 Tel: 07768 880878.

Mamas and Papas Moses basket, as new £20. Moses basket mattress £5. Chicco rear facing car seat from birth £30. Chicco relax&play bouncing chair from birth £20.

Baba sling (never used) £20.

Baby Bjorn Active Carrier, as new £45. Avent Electric Steam Steriliser £17. Avent Electric Baby Food and Bottle Warmer £12. Medela Swing Electric Breast Pump. Original at £129. Accept £50.

All exc cond. Pet and smoke free home. Tel: 0777 222 0504 Mothercare travel cot & playpen in its own carry bag. £20. Tel: 01505 704800.

BabyBjorn Babysitter Balance Bouncer black/silver incl. wooden toy, good condition, ergonomic design 3 different settings; play, rest, sleep.

Can be used up to 2 yrs old.

Sell for £45 (price new £110).

Tel: 01505 874870 Large Baby Bath white excellent condition £5. Tel: 01505 874870 Britax Baby Safe Car Seat black x 2, height adjustable, suitable from birth until appr.

2 yrs old, 5 point safety harness, works with 3-point seat belt, the Britax Babysafe Belted Base or Britax BabySafe Isofix Base. Excellent conditions. £40 each. Tel: 01505 874870 Tomy Classic Baby Monitor analogue £15 as good as new. Tel: 01505 874870 Ikea Antilop highchair white with tray and supporting cushion x 2, good condition £5 each.

Tel: 01505 874870 Vtech first steps baby walker, good condition £10. Tel: 01505 874870 Clothes & Shoes Ideal for Burns supper, ladies Finlay tartan kilt. Size 10.

40” long. £15. Tel: 01505 873252

Girls’ snow salopettes. Two pairs. Pink. Both for height 104cms. Excellent quality (made by Surfanic) and little used. £7 each. Tel 01505 613932.

Gents superior ‘Irvin’ Flying Jacket. 42” chest. Mint Condition. £250. Tel: 01505 690064.

Household & Garden Gardenline electric lawn rake. £35. Tel: 01475 540141 Parkside electric rotavator/ cultivator. £40. Tel: 01475 540141 Miele S4/Ecoline Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. Excellent condition. £50. Tel: 01475 540141 Ikea double sofa-bed. £25.

Can deliver. Tel: 01505 842000.

King-sized sofa bed settee made to order by Choice.

Excellent condition. Accept £350ono. Must be uplifted.

Tel. 01505 702548.

Large kitchen/dining suite. As new. Offers when seen. Tel: 01505 506385.

1950’s part-bedroom suite inc chest of drawers and dressing table in mint green. Offers when seen. Tel: 01505 506385.

Harvey’s 2 seater sofa & 2 chairs. Beige fleck material.

Only 18 months old. Cost £1,300, sell for £400. Tel: 01505 706639.

TV Stand, black & Silver. Suitable for up to 32” TV. £15.

Tel: 01505 706639.

Next of 3 mahogany tables. £40. Tel: 01505 706639.

8ft Trampoline with safety net.

Showing signs of good use, but still in safe condition.

Only used by the dog now so free to good home. Tel: 01505 872442 A bionaire-bap242s-air purifier with ioniser(3 x speed settings, including sleep mode, quiet in operation, filter treated with microbar antibacterial protection,etc. £18 Tel: 0141 944 2174 Navy leather Ikea Poang armchair with mahogany effect wood. £40. Tel: 01505 706855 Almost as new Shower Unit & all accessories:- Bidet; WC; hand basin; cupboard & mirrored vanity unit (white in colour). Not in keeping with new owners décor. £499.

Tel: 01505 228684.

Cream Portofino fully lined curtains by Dunelm Mill. Each curtain is 163cm wide by 228cm drop (64 inches x 90 inches) Also included are a pair of matching tie backs.

They are brand new (without original packaging) and have never been used. £40 Tel: 07828 766071

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Philips dishwasher, 12 place settling. Excellent condition. £50. Tel: 01505 336381.

Fax & answermachine (plain A4 paper) plus two cordless phone handsets, with handbook. £20 Tel: 01505 872442 Electrical & Gas Miele no frost fridge freezer £40 Tel: 0777 222 0504 Pets 2x Hagen Dog It. 2 door dog gages for house or car. 48” x 30” x 33” for dogs up to 50kgs. mrrp £109. Never used, still in boxes a bargain at £50 each. Tel: 01505 704168.

Vivarium (tank for reptiles) 4 foot long, complete with uv lamp unit, heat lamp, heat pad and water bowl. £70.

Tel: 01475 540089 Sports Gents 23” frame bicycle. Excellent condition. £45. Tel: 01475 540141 Gent’s Mizuno MP001 golf driver, excellent condition with matching cover, £30. Tel 01505 613932.

Set of Tyrolite Lawn Bowls, size 4. £35. Tel: 01505 706855 Set of Henselite Lawn Bowls, size 4. £35. Tel: 01505 706855 Junior half set of golf clubs. £12. Tel: 01505 704800.

Wetsuit - girl’s shortie, would suit age 5-6, black with pink shoulders, nearly new (worn only one week of holidays). £15. Tel: 01505 872442 Razor Scooter - in-line, small w h e e l f o l d i n g s c o o t e r.

Used twice. £10 Tel: 01505 872442 Toys/Games/DVD Girl’s Raleigh Krush 20” bike.

Six gears. Pink/silver. In excellent condition, £40. Tel 01505 613932.

Magna Cutie girl’s scooter.

Large solid rubber tyres.

Pink. £5. Tel 01505 613932.

Talk ‘n’ Teach Daisy Princess telephone, £7. High School Musical Musical Dance Mat, £4. Fairytale Charms boardgame by Tomy, £4. All in excellent condition. Tel 01505 613932.

Halfords Apollo Firechief Boys Bike - 12” £25 Chicco Ducati remote controlled as new £10 All exc cond. Tel: 0777 222 0504 Go-go’s mixed series over 250. £15. Tel: 01505 706855 Red bakugan case with 10 bakugans. £20. Tel: 01505 706855

Remote Control Helicopter Maplin Double Horse 9074 craft Gyro. Great fun but probably best for a teenager or older as a bit fiddly to fly at first. Still with box and instructions - only used a couple of times so good as new. £15 Tel: 01505 872442 Three DS games - open season, bomberman and rayman £12. Tel: 01505 706855 Alien syndrome game for Wii. £5. Tel: 01505 706855 De blob game for Wii. £5. Tel: 01505 706855 F1 2009 game for Wii . £7. Tel: 01505 706855 Academy of champions football game for Wii. £7. Tel: 01505 706855 2010 FIFA world cup South Africa game for Wii. £7. Tel: 01505 706855 Selection of 6 spongebob / beanies soft toys varying sizes. £15. Tel: 01505 706855 Childs bike, 24” wheel, 12 speed - Firefox Falcon. £25.

Tel: 01505 704800.

Fisher Price Rainforest Play Gym, overhead gym with 5 activity toys, suitable from birth, in very good condition.

Bought for £40, sell for £15.

Tel: 01505 874870 Kids pink “Barbie” cycle helmet (age 2-4yo) Never been crashed. Outgrown now - free to good home. Tel: 01505 872442 Secret Seven books - updated books from 1 to 15, all in very good condition. £10 for the lot. Tel: 01505 872442 Other Items S.A.D. Lite-Pad mobile light therapy for winter blues. £40.

Tel: 01505 706639.

Vintage Philips 3 x speeds (78’s,45’s & 33.1/3.rpm speeds) record player plus six “original” LP’S in good working order. £35 Tel: 0141 944 2174 A collection of “original artists” 50’s,60’s & 70’s era.vinyl-lp’s. £5 each. Email me for lists (mclarenbill@hotmail.com] Tel: 0141 944 2174 Elvis Presley 45’s,ep’s & lp’s .various prices-email me for lists. (mclarenbill@hotmail. com] Tel: 0141 944 2174

Wanted Items Old records Wanted 45`s & LP`s CASH Paid. Tel: 07710 777571.

Cash paid for Music CDs ( a few or a lot ). Tel: 0141 882 5594 or 07765 115347.

Bowls - size 0. Tel: 01505 347316.

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BRIDGE OF WEIR Freeland Church, Rev KN Gray BA BD. Morning Service 10.30am. Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx and Cornerstone.

Evening Service 7pm Web site www.freeland.org.uk St Mary’s Episcopal (Anglican) Church. Delighting to praise God; Showing Christ’s love; Growing in faith.

Morning Service on Sundays at 10am; we have a regular cycle of prayer for those who live and work in Bridge of Weir. The dates of prayers for local roads are as follows: 6th January - Hillview Road. 13th January - Horsewood Road.

20th January - Houston Road.

27th January - Kelso Avenue.

For further information, to ask for special prayers, or in pastoral emergency please call 01505 612807, 01505 842629 or 01505 613402.

St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Rev Suzanne Dunleavy BD DipEd. Sunday services at 10.30am. Crèche. Hearing aid loop system. All welcome.

Hope Hall, Sun 1pm Sunday School, 4.30pm Gospel Service; Mon 6.30pm Investigators for Kids, 8pm Bible Study and Prayer.

Faith Christian Fellowship Sundays at 11am in the Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir. Tel: 0800 298 4875 email: fcf@lifeonfire. org.uk From the Bahá’i writings: “Let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path”. For information and details of meetings, call 01505 615641.

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Houston and Killellan Kirk.

30th December - 11am Last Morning Worship Service of 2012. 6th January - 11am First Morning Worship of the New Year. 13th January - 11am Morning Worship (Pulpit Exchange with Rev Mhairi Breingan) Look up our website www.houstonkirk.org For more information contact Rev D Snelson on 01505 612722.

Church of the Nazarene, Houston, at the Village Hall, Main street, Houston. PA6 7EL. Rev Benito S Coetzee.

Family services at 10.30am with full toddler, children and youth activities running concurrently with the service.

Youth meets at 6.30-8pm on Sundays. Word and Table Quiet Service held from 9 9.30am every third Sunday.

Vi s i t o u r w e b s i t e : w w w. houston.nazarene.org.uk St Fillan’s, Main St, Houston.

Sun Masses: Vigil (Sat) 5pm, 9.30am & 11am. Weekday Mass: Tues-Sat 9.30am except Thurs, 7pm. Reconciliation: Sat 10-10.30am and after Vigil Mass; Thurs 7.30-8pm.

Exposition: As announced.

Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month by arrangement.

Parish Priest: Rev Daniel J McLoughlin, Dip.Th.,MA Pastoral Assistant: Sr Mary Frances Collett, RNDM (Tel 01505 613514). “Abbotsfield”, St Fillan’s, Main St, Houston, PA6 7EL. Tel: 01505 612046, Fax: 01505 610556. Email: parish@stfillan.org.uk. www. stfillan.org.uk.

HOWWOOD

Howwood Parish Church, Sun 11am. Rev David Stewart.

MA BD MTH. Prayer meetings held in the vestry every Sun

at 10am & Fri at 7.30pm, 3 Bowfield Way.

KILBARCHAN

Kilbarchan East Church. To finish the year, there is a joint service in Kilbarchan West on 30th at 11am. On 6th January, there will be a joint service with Kilbarchan West church in the East church at 11am, followed by the Sacrament of Holy Communion conducted by Rev Kenneth Gray. Services will continue at 11am, conducted by our Locum Mr Russell Banks. Sunday School, the crèche and the Bible Class meet in the halls from 10.45am and all young people will be made most welcome.

Kilbarchan West Parish Church. Minister – Rev Arthur Sherratt BD. Sunday Service at 11am, Crèche, Junior Church and FEWsion meet at 10.45am. Midweek Fellowship meets every Wednesday at 10.30am in the Session House for tea/coffee and chat followed by a short informal act of worship at 11am.

KILMACOLM

St Colm’s Catholic Church The Very Rev William Canon McDade – Sunday morning family mass 10am.

Kilmacolm Old Kirk Church of Scotland (Charity n o . S C 0 0 9 2 9 1 ) . w w w. kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk.

Minister Rev Dr Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). Morning Worship - Sundays 11am, all welcome. Sunday School and Crèche available.

St Columba Church of Scotland. (charity no.

SC007992) Minister Rev Douglas Cranston. Sunday worship 11am Sunday School and Little Praisers. Wednesday Break 10.30am in large Hall.

Church Prayer meeting Thurs at 8.15pm.

Gospel Services in The Scout Hall, Kilmacolm - Sundays 4.30pm, Thurs 7.30pm.

St Fillan’s Episcopal (Anglican) Church Sundays 11 . 3 0 a m Rev Colum McGranaghan has now retired and we are in a vacancy however all the Services in both Churches are continuing their normal pattern.

LANGBANK

Langbank Parish Church - Rev Andrew McLean.

Sunday Services 10am with Sunday School, Creche and young people’s group, the Welcomers. Tea and coffee after the service - all welcome.

Langbank Church of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC015085.

LOCHWINNOCH

Lochwinnoch Parish Church - Rev Mhairi Breingan. 11am Morning Service with Sunday School and Crèche.

Calder United Free Church (Church St Lochwinnoch) Sunday: 11am Morning worship with Sunday School and Crèche. 6.30pm Evening Fellowship group, 7.30pm ABC’s Teen group. Wed 6.307.30pm.

QUARRIERS

Mount Zion Church, Rev Andy Lunn Bsc. 10.30am in Bethesda, Junior Church and Bible Class. The Event for young people, making Church fun for everyone, every 3rd Sunday monthly a t 6 . 3 0 p m . V i s i t w w w. mountzionfellowship.org.uk

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by category Accom/Hotel & B&B

Education

Accountants & Financial

Electricians

The Hungry Monk-The Wheelhouse . . 13 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 21 Stewart Independent Financial . . . 21

Architectural Services

Architectural Drawings . . . . . . . . . 20 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 20 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Art, Gifts & Flowers

Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . . . . . . 8

Automotive Services

Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bathrooms

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . . . . . . 11 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bedrooms

Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Blacksmith & Metalwork

McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . . . 18

Building Services

A O’Hare - Building Services . . . . 5 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . . . . . 6 DLN Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . . . 3 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 15 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 5 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . . 10 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Care Services & Homes

Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Charity

Alzheimer Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,CB Quarriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Childcare

Baby Massage Classes . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning & PowerWash

CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . . . . . . 15 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Omni Housekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Coffee Shops

Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Three Sisters Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Computer, IT & Web

ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 21

Driveways

A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Modern Gritting Solutions . . . . . . . 20

Driving Instructors

Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 21 Crosslee Driver Training . . . . . . . . 5 Drivesafe School of Motoring . . . . 8 Paul Ferguson - Confidence . . . . . . 7 Top Kat Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Kip McGrath Education Centre . . . . 37 Andrew McAlindon Electrician . . . . 2 Delta Electrical Services . . . . . . . 29 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . . . . . . 2

Entertainment

Song and Dance Company . . . . . . . . . 9

Fencing

Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . . . 18

Firewood & Logs

A J Smith - Firewood . . . . . . . . . . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Framing

Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . . . . . . 8

Funeral Services

Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 John Roach Funeral Directors . . . . 5

Garage Doors & Gates

Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Garden Service & Design

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 44 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 20 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . . . . . . 44 Crawford Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Finnie Domestic Fencing . . . . . . . . . 44 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 44 SP Groundcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 West of Scotland Landscape . . . . . . 46

Gas & Heating Services

A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . . . . . 5 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . . 33 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . 4 John McKay Gas & Heating Eng . . . . 3 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Home Hardware

First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . . . . . . 26,27 MS All Trades Limited . . . . . . . . . . 4

Home Interiors

Removals

Avanti Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Classique Window Blinds . . . . . . . . . 16 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Home Security

Brookfield Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Joiners

CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DJY Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Howe Joinery & Building Servic . . 11,2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Saltire Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 5 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . . 10 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Restaurant & Bars

Bowfield Hotel & Country Club . . . 19 The Hungry Monk-The Wheelhouse . . 13

Retail

Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . . . . . . 26,27 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Secret Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Viking Optical Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Roofing

Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . . 16 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . . . . . . 15 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 15 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 5 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . . 10

Social Care

Henderson’s Kilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Quarriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Kitchens

Solicitors

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Howe Joinery & Building Servic . . 11,2 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Leisure & Recreation

Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash . . . . 41

Locksmiths

Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Houston Locksmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Painters & Decorators

Pet Services & Training

Aileen Ferguson Hypnotherapy . . . . 18 Anne Davie Counselling . . . . . . . . . 8 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . . 28 Baby Massage Classes . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bowfield Hotel & Country Club . . . 19 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 3 Daisy Birthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Decorus Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . . . . . . 9 HABITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . . . . . . 31 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Prince Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RHEFAT First Aid Training . . . . . . . 8 The Consulting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Yoga Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ZUMBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

@ease Removals & Transport . . . . . . 14 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Kilt & Dress Hire

Hairdressers & Barbers

Health, Beauty & Fitness

Property, Sales & Let

Cochran Dickie Estate Agents . . . . 21,31 Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . . . . . 21 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . . 1,1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . . 28 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

DLN Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Avanti Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 20 Howe Joinery & Building Servic . . 11,2

Home Improvements

Charles Stewart Decorators . . . . . 5 Clyde Coast Décor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 John A Kilburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Glazier

Property Management

Auntie Jacquie’s Dog Grooming . . . 47 Leading Petcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Take the Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tightleash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Photographers

Carol Cowan Photography . . . . . . . . . 15

Plasterers

Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . . 16 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . . . . . 31 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Plumbers

A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . . . . . 5 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . . 33 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . 4 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Shower Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . . . . . 21 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . . 1,1

Special Occasions

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Sports Clubs & Events

Bowfield Hotel & Country Club . . . 19

Taxis & Minicoach hire

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tiling

Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . . . . . 8 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Stickytiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Travel Agents

Arlene Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Travel a la Carte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tree Surgeon

Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Purple Tree Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TV & Satellite

Crookston Television . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Millennium Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Window Cleaners

DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . . . . . . 15 Matthews Cleaning Services . . . . . 10

Windows, Consv & Repair

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