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Please Give Blood The Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge Of Weir PA11 3LJ Monday 30th June - 4pm - 7.30pm St Mirin’s Cathedral House, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR Tuesday 3rd June - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm Kirklandneuk Community Centre, Ness Road, Renfrew PA4 9DE Thursday 12th June - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm

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Road repairs and speed limits seem to be the big topic of conversation just now.

The 30mph limit at Brookfield runs from the Brookfield cemetery on the A761 all the way through the village, past deafhillock roundabout and down to Gowanlea Garden Centre (the B789 Barrochan Road). Complaints have been raised that the new speed limit is not particularly obvious and improved signage is to be placed on this route.

In Houston, the B790 (Georgetown straight) speed limit on entering Houston has been reduced from 40mph to 30mph. Again, drivers are being urged to be aware of these changes.

On the A761, between Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow, a 50mph limit has been in place for some months and most drivers appear to adhere to this. It may be the case that a similar restriction should be placed on the stretch between Kilmacolm and Bridge of Weir to help cut down on dangerous overtaking.

The Traffic Police are actively monitoring these new speed restrictions, so please be extra vigilant, although I’m sure our readers, in the majority mild mannered and conscientious drivers, need not be concerned.

Staying with roads and the A761, following yet another sign advising the closure of the road for one week, the said week came and went and no works took place. It would be nice to think that sensibility prevailed, or possibly in a reaction to the heated exchanges on social media, and a third closure was cancelled; especially since the areas marked for repair looked like pot-hole filling rather than a full carriageway resurfacing.

Lastly on roads, the A8 roundabout at Langbank has been resurfaced and councillors are requesting white lines to clarify rights-of-way and lanes around the roundabout.

On a different issue, I am very sad to learn that Langbank is to lose its only village shop. A lack of footfall in the store means that it’s no longer viable. This will be a blow for some of the older residents who rely on the shop for their day to day essentials. This must come as a stark warning to other villages, where the local shops can often be taken for granted. Imagine your high street with nothing but empty shops..................... makes me shudder!

Finally, Bridge of Weir will be hosting their second Music Festival, in memory of Katherine Turner. This was a very successful event last year and it is hoped that it will again be well supported. Full details of this are on page 37. We also have a special Spotlight section this month with photos and details of some of the big events going on locally throughout June. All we need now is more of that lovely sunshine!

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A Kilbarchan Man and the Bargarran Witches, 1697

In the last decade of the 19th century an old weaver in Kilbarchan was heard to say ‘I knew a man who knew a man who saw the last witch burnt in Paisley’. He was referring to a man who witnessed the burning of the Bargarran Witches in Paisley in 1697. It seems unlikely that this statement could be true two hundred years after the event. The question is - who was this man who witnessed the burning of the witches?

In 1697, when the witch trial and the burning of the witches took place in Paisley, there was still a strong belief in witchcraft and a widespread fear of witches. The trial came about because Christine Shaw, the eleven year old daughter of John Shaw of Bargarran in Erskine Parish, was suffering various torments and was believed to have been bewitched by one of her father’s servants and other local people. The Presbytery of Paisley was determined to eradicate all superstitions and witchcraft and local ministers, doctors and the gentry were consulted. They were all of the opinion that the child was certainly bewitched. This led to the trial in Paisley where seven innocent people were accused of witchcraft. The seven “Bargarran witches” were found guilty and condemned to death. One subsequently committed suicide by hanging himself in his prison cell. The other six were hanged and burnt on Gallow Green in Paisley. Although this event was not in fact the last sentence of death for witchcraft, it is generally regarded as the last mass execution of Witches in Western Europe.

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At the time a ten year old boy, Robert Semple, was staying with his parents, the Semples of Belltrees, in Pollock Castle the home of his uncle Sir William Pollock. The hanging and the burning of the Barragan Witches was scheduled to take place on Gallow Green in Paisley on the 10th of June, 1697, and young Robert was keen to witness the spectacle. To prevent him from going, his parents hid his shoes. However, this didn’t stop him.

He managed to leave the house, and walk barefoot to Paisley where he joined the immense crowd who had gathered to watch the spectacle. The memory of this eventful day stayed with him all his life and was a tale often recounted in his old age.

But where’s the Kilbarchan connection? In 1777 Robert Semple bought land on what was then part of Milliken Estate in Kilbarchan and built Belltrees Cottage, naming it after his family’s former estate. He died in Belltrees Cottage in 1789 at the ripe old age of one hundred and two. Robert Semple was the Kilbarchan man who had witnessed the burning of the witches. His longevity gives credibility to the old weaver’s assertion, ‘I knew a man who knew a man who saw the last witch burnt in Paisley’. © 2014, Helen Calcluth

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by Maureen Horton of Travel a la Carte

TRAVELLERS BEWARE!

Just recently a villa rental company, ‘Villa Parade’, which operated mainly in Spain, Portugal and the perennial favourite Puerto Pollensa in Majorca, ceased trading and administrators have been appointed.

The parent company Air Parade Ltd also traded as Luxury Villa Escapes, Car Parade and Golf Parade. While only 70 clients were currently abroad at the time of their failure, they had 1300 forward bookings as accommodation only and 400 bookings as flight packages. With and average of 6 people per booking (Villas are usually for 6) this adds up to approximately 10,000 people whose holiday plans have been affected.

The flight package bookings will be covered by the company’s air travel Organisers Licence (Atol) and will receive a full refund from the CAA in the fullness of time, but will have lost their holiday.

Those who booked just a villa will unfortunately not be so lucky. The company was a member of ABTA who have announced that they will be refunding the monies paid, but ONLY for the accommodation part of the booking. The flights and other services which have been prepaid independently will not be covered, leaving these clients to look for alternative villas to fit in with their flight plans. At this time of year that will be difficult. Most of these forward bookings will be for the peak months of July and August when availability is stretched. However other villa companies have offered to help but that means paying again and waiting for the refunds to arrive which may be difficult for many as these properties could be costing £3000+ per week.

This is an example of the hole travellers can fall into when booking separate pre-paid elements for a holiday. It is always advisable to have all the arrangements under the one umbrella covered by an ATOL licence..........

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For advice in booking your next holiday........we can help

Letter from Lochwinnoch Primary School Head to Community I am writing with another exciting update on our fundraising efforts for Finding your Feet. I am delighted to be able to tell you that, here at Lochwinnoch Primary, we have smashed our fundraising target of £10,000 with our total so far standing at £10,154.63! I am simply overwhelmed by the generosity of all in our school community and am so proud of that which we have achieved.

We still have a few events left in the pipeline before we hand over the cheque, so this figure may still continue to rise!

I am so proud of every member of our school community and of the generosity they have shown in supporting this wonderful cause.

I am also delighted to share with you some exciting news regarding Corinne (our bionic Mum!). Corinne has been chosen to carry the Commonwealth Baton. Hopefully as it passes through Lochwinnoch on Thursday 17th July, however this date has still to be confirmed. It is a wonderful privilege to be asked and is also a huge testament to the amazing progress Corinne has made in such a short space of time. We, at Lochwinnoch Primary, are extremely proud to have played our small part in helping Corinne reach this stage.

Another exciting development is that Corinne is going to be playing a key role in another important event for our village this summer; she has agreed to officially open our village Gala Day celebrations! Gala Day is a great opportunity for our whole community to get together and celebrate the spirit of our wonderful village and it is very fitting to have Corinne opening the festivities.

Finally, we are delighted and very proud to be able to tell you that Corinne has agreed to formally open our school Sports Day on Tuesday 3rd June!

Sports Day is a great opportunity to celebrate achievement and indeed a positive attitude towards always striving to move forwards and give of our best, and we are privileged that Corinne has agreed to play a part in our day.

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Cornalees - Langbank Camera Club

Pound and Pace Wednesday 4th June - Greenock Cut Centre, Cornalees Bridge near Inverkip, PA16 9LX

The annual guided charity walk around the Greenock Cut raising funds for local charities. This year proceeds will go to the Kidney Dialysis Unit Crosshouse & Western Infirmary. Pay a pound to join the walk also a chance to take part in the raffle & tombola.

10.15am registration, walk starts 11am. For further details call 01475 521 458

Midnight Walk Lynnhurst Hotel Scottish Hotel Award The Team here at the Lynnhurst Hotel are very proud to announce their recent achievement of two prestigious Scottish Hotel Awards held at Edinburgh’s Sherton Grand Hotel on Sunday 27th April.

At Braehead on Friday 20th June.

Anyone interested in taking part can contact us on 0141 581 2000 or fundraising@accord.org.uk.

We will send out sponsorship packs to everyone who registers and there is a recommended minimum sponsorship of £25.

The Management and staff were delighted to be presented with awards for the Best Wedding Team in Scotland & Regional Wedding Hotel of the Year for Glasgow & Clyde.

The Team here at the Hotel thrive on delivering service excellence and are proud to look after over 160 weddings per year. The Hotel has become a pillar within the local community and extends many thanks to all those that have supported us.

Summer Fete St Paul’s Church, Johnstone (in the Car Park) Saturday 14th June 11am until 2pm.

There will be a tearoom with strawberries & cream and hot pancakes. Lots for the kids to do:- bouncy castle, face painting and ‘beat the goalie’, with many more stalls. Come and join us - there will be lots for everyone!

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AT&B Ltd have opened a brand new showroom in Port Glasgow. We offer a wide range of services from tile repair to fully fitted bathrooms.

With over 25 years of professional experience working on some of Scotland’s most luxurious properties, we have the vision and skill to turn customer concepts into reality. AT&B provide the highest standard of workmanship, bringing peace of mind in the transformation of your home or property.

AT&B are situated just behind Gallagher Retail Park (Tesco and B&Q) in Port Glasgow. We supply to both trade and public at very competitive prices.

Visit our friendly showroom to view our in-store displays showcasing prestigious brands including Merlin, Porcelanosa, Grespania and Original Style. We will help you find products to match your style and budget from our diverse range of fine European tiles, sanitary fittings and wet rooms.

We sell the full Norcros product range which carries a lifetime guarantee and technical backup service.

AT&B also offer a fitting only service where our tradesmen can fit your tiles or bathroom even if you haven’t bought directly from us.

Generous trade discount across our entire range.

Call 01475 648558 for further information, or pop in for a chat.

Threading West ‘Mind-blowing’ – ‘Epic’ …are daily comments at Anchor Mill, as The Great Tapestry of Scotland continues to ‘wow’ people. The national treasure, depicting Scotland’s people and their place in our history and heritage, is still open until 8th June. It is entry by donation.

We have had Christine MacLeod from the NTS Weaver’s Cottage along and she’ll be back on 8th June, spinning in the Atrium - the same day as the craft workers will be in Coats Memorial Church. Complimenting Dan Coughlan’s weaving at Sma’ Shot Cottages on 7th June.

Woodturning has been a feature, by Francisco Haro of Kilwinning.

Francisco’s work is for sale in the Anchor Mill and he is turning again on 1st June in the Sir James Clark building. Demonstrating how the turners worked when thread was available on wooden bobbins. Also an addition to the Family Day of events, featuring storytelling by Anne Pitcher, joined by Christeen Combe, both of Kilbarchan and with song by Morag Law. Together with the children’s artwork, face painting and more, at the Thread Mill Museum.

Who remembers the Slab Boys of Stoddard’s? Come and see John Byrne’s play! Are you remembering that Tannahill was born 240 years ago? Come and celebrate with us! And why does a Hillman Imp sit inside our foyer?

Watch the production that compliments panel No.143 – ‘Linwood No More’. …It’s all a feast, for the eyes, ears and senses. Welcome to Anchor Mill in Paisley, where The Great Tapestry of Scotland is Threading West – in diverse style! www.weavingmusicalthreads.com

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Carers Week Quest The Carers Week Quest is an exciting new initiative to encourage improved collaborative working in local communities to reach out to carers. It aims to reach out to the thousands of carers in the UK who are currently missing out on services and support.

Psychic Show & DJ Party Night

At the heart of activity will be a focus on working together in local communities to reach as many carers as possible during Carers Week which takes place from Monday 9th to Sunday 15th June.

After our psychic event we will be hosting a DJ Party Night and getting you into the party spirit.

You will find information and ideas about how you can take part in the Carers Week and pledge your support to the Carers Week Quest by sharing how you plan to reach out to the thousands of carers missing out on support and services - just go to the website http://www. carersweek.org/carers-weekquest for further information.

Join us at the Lynnhurst Hotel, Park Road, Johnstone, on Saturday 5th July for a first class psychic show from the much sought after Joan Charles.

We will be playing all the latest chart tunes to ensure that you dance the night away!

We almost forgot to mention that you will receive a delicious 3 course meal and a glass of bubbly on arrival!

ALL THIS FOR ONLY ÂŁ22.50!

For tickets and reservations please call 01505 324331.

Renfrewshire Doors Open Day 2014 Doors Open Day launch - Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.

Open all day at various venues.

Your chance to get into buildings - Scotland’s annual celebration of built heritage takes place in Renfrewshire over the first weekend in September.

Last year saw more than 60 buildings around the area throw open their doors for visitors - including local churches and fire stations, as well as Paisley Abbey and Sheriff Court plus Glasgow Airport and St Mirren Park.

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Fancy trying Chess?

Paisley Chess Club are looking for new members and are keen to hear from anyone in the Renfrewshire area. We meet at Ralston Bowling Club, Allanton Ave, Paisley and open three times a week (Monday & Wednesday evenings 7.15pm-10pm and Thursday afternoons 1.30pm-4pm) and fifty weeks a year.

Players of all ages and abilities are welcome and those new to the game will receive patient instruction in what is a surprisingly easy game to learn. www.paisleychessclub.org.uk

High Tea/Dinner/Dance Every Saturday night - 8pm - 11pm

Dancing to live music playing memorable tunes at the Willowbank Hotel, 96 Greenock Road, Largs. Booking essential - Call 01475 675435 for further information.

Bespoke Heating Solutions For Your Home We’ve all seen how technology has changed the way we live our lives - from email to shopping, airport check-in, music & TV. Everything these days seems to be controlled by an app which has given us so much more control and balance over our home and working lives.

While we have seen innovation in transport, retail and leisure, the pace of innovation in many aspects of our home has been pretty slow. Outside of the living room technology hasn’t really changed how we manage our homes. The way we heat, power and light our homes has not changed for decades.

The next generation of heating controls changes this, allowing you to control your heating from your pc, laptop, tablet or smart phone. This means you can control your heating from work so your house is nice and warm for your return home, or if the kids are off school or college make sure they haven’t left the heating on!

A few taps on the app or a click on the online dashboard means you’ll always come home to the perfect temperature. What’s more, you need never heat an empty home again. This internet thermostat will save money on your energy bills by ensuring that you only heat your home when required!

Supplied and fitted from only £200, the internet thermostat can also control your hot water and can control more than one heating zone.

Call GasMan Energy today on 01505 610003 for more information.

Beith Arts Annual Art Show Our very popular Art Show will open to the public on Monday 2nd June, showing paintings, drawings, photographs and different craft items, made by local amateur artists.

It is very well received every year, because of the high standard of the entries, and most of them are for sale at very reasonable prices.

It is also a community event, where you will meet other folk and discuss the entries, sharing your views or just chatting. You really must visit the show if you are interested in art, because some of the entries are by artists with long experience and high standards, so put a note in your diary right now!

The exhibition is open from Monday 2nd until Friday 6th June and opening times are 2pm until 8pm. The venue is the Community Centre, Kings Road, Beith, and entry is free. Do come along to see for yourselves how much artistic talent there is in our locality.

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Roll Up Roll Up! It’s Renfrew Gala Day Come and join in the circus theme at this year’s Renfrew Gala Day which takes place on Sunday 1st June at Robertson Park. With a mix of fairground rides, stalls, free family activities including inflatables, petting zoo, vintage fire engines and much much more, Gala Day promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

Look out for stilt walkers, clowns, jugglers and more taking part in the parade, which will leave Canal Street at 1pm arriving at Robertson Park to mark the opening of Gala Day. In addition to the regular activities on offer, this year organisers at Renfrewshire Arts & Museums have arranged an ‘Its A Knockout’ contest where local community groups will compete against each other in various sports events. Check out ‘Gentleman George’s Circus Extravaganza’ which will be performing in the free family activity zone, and why not get a fun family snapshot of the day at the photographers studio where the whole family can dress up as circus performers!

A free family ceilidh will take place on Friday 30th May at Renfrew Town Hall from 7pm, tickets available from ‘Our Place, Our Families’ on Paisley Road (max. 5 tickets per person).

George Square Tour with Sculptor in Ordinary Alexander Stoddart Saturday 14th June at 2.30pm

George Square is named after King George III. Laid out in 1781, it is home to the headquarters of Glasgow City Council, and boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel and Sir Walter Scott. Sandy will enlighten you with his depth of knowledge of the square and its architecture.

Availability limited. Reserve your place on info@svh.co.uk

For the very latest Arts & Museums news follow us on Facebook (www. facebook.com/renfrewshirearts), Twitter (@RenArtsMuseums) or sign up to our free, weekly e-news service; simply email ram.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk and provide an email address.

Five wee girls raise money for Little Princess Trust

Five girls (Alex 12, Megan 10 and Jessica 7) along with two friends Roma 10 and Mila Rose 8 all had at least 8” chopped off their hair to send to the Little Princess Trust who make wigs for children with cancer. As well as this, they have managed to raise roughly £1,500 for CLIC Sargent (who provide help and support to children with cancer and their families). The girls were very brave having their hair cut and all loving their new dos! If you wish to donate, please do to: www. justgiving.com/girls-haircuts The Little Princess Trust was the chosen charity to support as Megan had a tumour on her kidney when she was 3, which meant that she had to endure surgery and chemotherapy, which robbed her of her hair, so she understands how much it would mean to someone else with cancer to be provided with a wig which she helped to make happen! She also knows how quick her own hair grew back after treatment, so wasn’t too worried about having so much taken off.

The girls were lucky enough to have their hair cut into their lovely new styles

by Glen and Angela Irving, who opened their salon Tranquil in Bridge of Weir especially for the occasion!

H u g e thanks to them for helping us and being so welcoming.

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Wow - What A Run!

The weather was kind, nearly 100 entries, almost 80 finishers, a new course record, generous sponsorship once again from Bridge of Weir Leather and almost £4000 raised for WOW – the second annual Gryffe Valley Rotary 10K run was certainly a great success!

Wheelchairs On Water (WOW) is the third project that Gryffe Valley has taken on in support of disabled sailing at Castle Semple. Initially a special hoist was procured that enabled sailors to be lifted from their wheelchair into a boat. This helped Castle Semple to achieve Centre of Excellence status under the RYA Sailability scheme, the first in Scotland. The club was then able to buy a specially adapted dinghy for disabled sailors and the Princess Royal came along to hand it over formally.

However there are some wheelchair users who are unable to leave their wheelchair at all, and to enable them to get out onto the water, a special roll on/roll off powered boat has been identified. As this will cost over £20,000, it presents a real challenge to raise the necessary funds, but the rewards from being able to help the severely disabled to have the freedom and opportunity to get out onto the water easily and safely make it more than worth the effort involved.

The 10K run provided a great input to WOW funds. First man home, in a great record time of 36min 27sec, was Ewan McKerral from Bridge of Weir and the first lady was Jennifer Rooney from Glasgow in 42min 27sec. At the prize giving and social event after the run, organiser Ian Jackson thanked all those who had taken part and those who had worked to make it all happen, including Bridge of Weir Leather for their sponsorship, Kilbarchan Athletic club for timing the runners and much advice, Houston Hens for support on the course, Rotary Ladies (ably marshalled by Rita Jackson) for their splendid array of drinks, sandwiches and cakes for allcomers, Morrisons supermarket for enabling a collection and for providing bananas for the runners, and local international athlete Derek Hawkins for again coming along to present the prizes. Special thanks are also due to runners who raised personal sponsorship, especially Ewan Carrick (last years winner and 3rd this year) and his family and the elderly Rotarian Peter Dickie!.

Gowanlea Nurseries & Garden Centre Summer is upon us, the garden is in our thoughts from sowing and planting to cutting and digging... Fun lies ahead!

A selection of hand-picked plants at Gowanlea are a sure set to inspire any budding green fingers.

From the delights of a nonstop Begonia to the trailing of Surfinia, we have a wide range of plants for baskets, tubs and beds.

Why not let us take the effort out of arranging your tubs and baskets as we offer a free service, any day of the week, to suit your tastes...and free advice on how to get the most from your plants.

We also have a full range of garden products from garden sheds to decorative stones pots and barrels.

Plants and compost - offers change weekly.

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‘It’s a family thing’

Zumbathon in aid of “Finding Your Feet” The charity was set up by friends of Corinne Hutton of Lochwinnoch who lost both legs and hands to a deadly bacterial infection following a pneumonic attack.

In the space of eleven months, Corinne has under gone seven surgeries and four amputations. Her wish is that the purpose of the charity is for the support of people in a similar position to her, who do not have the support network she has benefited from and she hopes to push the charity forward herself as soon as she is fit and able.

The zumbathon will be held in Bowfield Hotel’s car park in Howwood on Saturday 16th August from 11am-1pm at £8pp with professional zumba instructors.

The full results and plenty of photos are available on the Gryffe Valley Rotary website, and on the Gryffe Valley Rotary 10K Run facebook page.

Summer Gathering Sunday June 22nd from 2-3pm - St Vincent’s Hospice

The annual Summer Gathering is a celebration of thanksgiving and remembrance and St Vincent’s are keen to highlight that the invitation is for everyone, not only those who have received services through the hospice.

“The event is a celebration including songs, readings and reflections – there’s something for everyone. We use symbols such as placing stones to form a cairn to remember those we love, all in a spirit of thanksgiving, for what that person means to us.” The event is led by the Patient & Family Support Team of St Vincent’s Hospice and refreshments are served afterwards.

No booking required, simply arrive on the day or for more information contact 01505 705635 or info@svh.co.uk.

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Not only will there be zumba but also a BBQ, stalls and other fun activities.

Come along and make a day of it, bring your whole zumba class!

Change one life and we change the world, we start with Corinne!!

If you are interested in taking part in the zumbathon please contact Lorna on 07769 574230.

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Den Building

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1-3pm Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Sat 31 May Scavenger Hunt

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1-3pm Aimed at children aged 5-10, follow the signs to find the answers. Prizes for completing the course. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Kidston Kids Commonwealth Games Show!

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 11am

Sticky Kids, Commonwealth Games Show!

Come and join Molly Muddle and Mac in training for the Commonwealth Games! Each child will take home a Gold Medal, Water and Fruit.

Tickets £2 for Children, £1 for Adults – contact Fiona 07811 766672. Suitable for children age 2-6 years.

Kilbarchan East Church Plant Sale and Pancake Morning Kilbarchan Church Halls 10am to 12noon

Entrance is £2, children £1 and this includes freshly-made pancakes with cream and jamdelicious! If you would like to pre-order plantswhich come from a very good nursery in Stewarton-phone 704502 or speak to any church member who will get an order form.

Sat 31 May Calder U F Church Summer Fayre

McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch 10am to 12noon Adults £2, Children FREE. Come along and browse the various stalls for a bargain or just enjoy a coffee and a chat. All welcome.

Citizen Science - Green Hairstreak Butterfly Survey

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch 11am to 1pm A walk through the blaeberry in search of some beautiful little butterflies. Call 01505 842803 for details and bookings.

Sun 1 June Bridge of Weir Messy Church Freeland Church 4.30pm

Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

We hope to start off in Freeland hall and then head up through The Glen to have a very messy picnic in the park. If anyone needs transport, this can be arranged. Please look for us on Facebook (Bridge of Weir Messy Church).

For any questions, please call Catherine Daly 07980 649377.

Renfrew Gala Day

Robertson Park, Renfrew from 1pm With a mix of fairground rides, stalls, free family activities including inflatables, petting zoo, vintage fire engines and much much more, Gala Day promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

Look out for stilt walkers, clowns, jugglers and more taking part in the parade, which will leave Canal Street at 1pm arriving at Robertson Park to mark the opening of Gala Day.

Springwatch - Bioblitz

RPSB Largs Road, Lochwinnoch All Day Mass wildlife recording event & a chance to be introduced to the wildlife all around you.

There are various events throughout the day, so hopefully one of them will temp you. Visit the website www.rspb.org.uk/lochwinnoch

Photographic Competition Spring Closing Submit your entries for the Spring category of competition by midnight tonight to photocomp@ clydemuirshiel.co.uk. For full details see our website & vote for your favourite on Facebook!

Paisley Abbey Recitals Paisley Abbey 4pm

Laurie Gargan – Trumpet : George McPhee – Organ. Tickets: £10 at the door. Www. paisleyabbey.org.uk. Registered Charity No. SC0 07633

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Sun 1 June

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Langbank Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 4pm Bring teddy or dolly for a tea party with the mad hatter; Prizes for the best fancy dress. Fun & games and a display of tame owls. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Photography Workshop for Kids Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4EA 1pm to 3pm

Fancy becoming a wildlife photographer? Spend the afternoon learning tricks of the trade! Every child that attends one of the three workshops will have their photos taken on the day entered into a mini competition to win an Olympus camera. Call 01505 842882 X20 for further details.

Mon 2 June Junior Ranger

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1-3pm Aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, come and learn what our Rangers do and work towards a Finlaystone Junior Ranger Certificate. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Mon 2 - Fri 6 June Beith Arts Annual Art Show

The Community Centre, Kings Road, Beith 2pm to 8pm Free Entry. Do come along to see for yourselves how much artistic talent there is in our locality.

Wed 4 June Pound and Pace

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge nr Inverkip, PA16 9LX From 10.15am The annual guided charity walk around the Greenock Cut raising funds for local charities.

This year proceeds will go to the Kidney Dialysis Unit Crosshouse & Western Infirmary.

Pay a pound to join the walk also a chance to take part in the raffle & tombola. More info: tel 01475 521 458

Thu 5 June Planning Meeting

Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir, 1pm to 6pm A major development application for Shillingworth would appear to be in the offing and the developers Persimmon are holding an open meeting.

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Fri 6 June

Sun 8 June

BoW Gala Day bookings deadline

Sat 7 June The Haven - Summer Fete

The Haven, Horsecraigs, Kilmacolm 11am to 3pm

Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust Open Day Gateside, Beith, KA15 1HT 12noon to 4pm There will be tours around some of the enclosures, the chance to see fox cubs, badger cubs, cygnets, ducklings, owls and many nestling birds being hand reared. There will also be a variety of stalls including bric a brac, cakes, books, plants, tombola, bottle stall and many children’s activities.

Come and find out about The Haven, Kilmacolm. Join in with all the fun activities. BBQ, football tournaments, stalls, children’s area, face painting, afternoon tea and much more. Tel: 01505 872099 for further details. Free admission

Stay a Night in the Woods, bring - food, sleeping bags, camper mats, outdoor clothing, waterproofs and a tent. Adult £7.50 child £5. Pre-booking essential. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Accord Hospice Summer Fayre

Paisley Town Hall and Abbey Close 10am to 4pm Inflatable Slide, a visit from Mickey Mouse & Peppa Pig (11am - 12.30pm). Termanator Torment, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Craft Fair, Tea Room, Musical Entertainment, Bric A Brac, Games, Competitions and much more...

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Mon 9 - Sun 15 June You will find information and ideas about how you can take part in the Carers Week and pledge your support to the Carers Week Quest by sharing how you plan to reach out to the thousands of carers missing out on support and services - just go to the website http:// www.carersweek.org/carers-week-quest for further information.

Mon 9 - Thu 26 June Bishopton Art Group Exhibition

Bishopton Library, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton Annual Art Exhibition that will also include a competition. The dates will coincide with Bishopton Week festivities. The competition is open to everyone to see if they can identify the local scenes, flora and fauna that have been painted by the Art Group. The Art Group will host a reception at the Library between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Monday 16th June. Access to the library is free.”

Tue 10 June

Wild Night

Finlaystone Country Park, Langbank

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BoW Festival Committee

Any one wishing to take a pitch at £15 for a 12’ x 12’ area on Gala Day Saturday 14th June should contact Meg Millar on 07931 302689 to get a booking sent out. All booking forms must be received before Friday 6th June and the booking fee is paid when you return the booking form. All cheques or postal orders made payable to “Bridge of Weir Festival”.

National Open Farm Sunday Ardardan Estate, Cardross G82 5HD

Celebrating farming at Ardardan Estate. For more details visit our website or have a nosy on facebook. www.ardardan.co.uk. See advert below for further information.

Fairtrade in Bridge of Weir and Houston Ristorante Amaretto, Bridge of Weir 7.30pm

If you would like to learn more about Fairtrade in Houston and Bridge of Weir, come to Amaretto’s. All are welcome

Sale of Books, DVDs, CDs & Kids Games

Langbank Church, Main Road, Langbank, 10am to 12noon Sale of books, DVDs, Cds and Children’s games. Tickets £2 per adult including tea/coffee and cake. Contact Donna Irwin 01475 540528 for more information.

Sun 8 June Charity Fun Show

Gryffeside Farm, Blackholm Road, Kilmacolm

Fun Ride, Clear Round Jumping, Horse & Hound Jumping, Stalls, BBQ, Raffles, Live Auction & much more.

Scottish Western Thoroughbred Vehicle Club

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge nr Inverkip, Time to be confirmed. Call 01475 521458 for details.

Family Fun Day

The River Inn, Houston

Doors open at 12.30pm. BBQ, Kids Entertainers, Dancing, Face Painting, Aquasphere, Competitions, Prizes, Bouncy Castle.

Come along for what is certain to be a fabulous family day out.

Call for further information 01505 613288.

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Sat 14 June

Donaldfield Estate Residents Association (DERA)

The Gryffe Inn, Bridge of Weir

The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 7.30pm

Please do come along - it is your association - and let us improve our Estate.

Fri 13 June

Castle Semple Rowing Regatta Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch All Day

The annual rowing club regatta at Castle Semple!

A very popular event, so our car park will be very busy. Www.castlesemplerc.co.uk

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Sat 14 June Lochwinnoch Gala Day 2014 Theme ‘Commonwealth Games’ Public Park, Lochwinnoch from 12.30pm

An afternoon of live music, dancing, arena events, football, funfair shows, variety of stalls, snacks, refreshments, ice cream and much more.

Lochwinnoch Fun Run, start and finish will take place in the Public Park and there will be plenty for all the family to enjoy on the day. If you would like to volunteer some time to assist the team on the day, then please get in touch with Jane Owens: Mobile No: 07789 506062 or e-mail: janeowens@hotmail.co.uk

Lochwinnoch Gala day Fun Dog Show Lochwinnoch Public Park

Raising money for the Dogs Trust Glasgow £1 per entry per class, free goodie bag for all entries. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place.

Fantastic prizes on offer. All ages, All Breeds, All abilities. Entries taken on the day, Look for our stall, next to the Dogs Trust. Facebook page: Lochwinnoch Gala day

Summer Fete

St Paul’s Church, Johnstone (in the Car Park) 11am to 2pm There will be a tearoom with strawberries & cream and hot pancakes. Lots for the kids to do:- bouncy castle, face painting and ‘beat the goalie’, with many more stalls. Come and join us - there will be lots for everyone!

RSPB 40th Birthday Party RSPB Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 12noon to 3pm

There will be cake, games and a magician. You will also be able to try out the various activities we have available on site absolutely free. You could also be one of the first to own our two brand new 40th birthday pin badges. 01505 842882.

George Square Tour

George Square, Glasgow 2.30pm Availability limited. Reserve your place on info@ svh.co.uk or 01505 705635.

Sun 15 June Make Bird Box and Feeders Langbank Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm

A contest to make the most ridiculous bird box!

Bring anything you can think of to camouflage your bird box. £2.50 for materials Pre Booking Essential . Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Open Air Service

Car Park, opposite Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir 10.30am Following the service, there will be a soup and sandwich lunch in the church hall. Everybody welcome. More info: www.freeland.org.uk

Father’s ‘Bushcraft’ Day

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge near Inverkip, PA16 9LX 11am to 3pm Treat your Dad to a day’s bushcrafting. Learn how to use saws, collect firewood and then make Dad some yummy camp fire snacks while they relax by the fireside. £20 per child, but Father’s are free! Call 01475 521458 for information.

Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Road, Bishopton 8pm to midnight Tickets for the Ceilidh that includes live music and a light supper, are £6 for adults and £4 for children. They can be purchased in advance from Calum. He can be contacted on 07838 783681 or 01505 863900.

Bridge of Weir Gala Day

Playing Fields, Houston Rd, Bridge of Weir

Parade starts from the Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent and makes its way through the village to the playing fields at Houston Road.

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Musical Festival in memory of Katherine Turner and to raise funds for St Vincent’s Hospice and cancer related charities. Entry is free but in return we need lots of help to support this good cause.

Please help with donations. There will also be raffles. We look forward to seeing you.

Sat 21 June Kilmacolm Old Kirk Fete

Manse grounds in Glencairn Road, Kilmacolm 11am to 3pm A variety of ‘sports’ and games for all, young and not so young. There will also be Messy Church, Tea room, bakery, books, bbq etc. In the event of rain, the fete will be held in The Kidston Halls.

Eat Lochwinnoch Food Fayre

Outside The McKillop Institute, Lochwinnoch 10am to 3pm Wild Flours will be returning with their range of delicious gluten free cakes. New to the fayres this time are the Wee Fudge Company and Wester Highgate Farmhouse Icecream. As always, Sean from the Heritage Farmer’s Market Shop will be selling his wide range of wares including Arran cheeses. A showcase of local food producers.

Summer Solstice Walk RSPB Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 7pm to 9pm

Surround yourself with the beautiful sights, sounds and smells of Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on the longest day of the year. Cost £5 for non-members and £2 for members. 01505 842882.

Sat 21 - Sun 22 June

Tue 17 June Calling All Ex Brownies Celebratory Evening

The Guide Hut in Woodrow Avenue, Kilmacolm 7pm to 8pm A celebratory evening including refreshments and fun. We would love to hear about and see if you have any old photos of your life as a Brownie and the things you remember most about Brownie life…. Please come along with friends and join us if you can

Wed 18 June

Scottish Multiclass Regatta

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 3.30pm Sailing fun for all abilities at Castle Semple, a great spectator sport if you’re about! Call 01505 842882 X20 for details.

Sun 22 June Cowboys and Indians

Langbank Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Intro to Gardening

Langbank Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Come along to get an introduction into gardening and discover more about our wonderful gardens. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Bishopton’s Annual Fun Run

Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Road, Bishopton 6.30pm Registration from 6pm. Entry fee £1 per person.

The winners of the fun-run will receive their prizes on Saturday 21st June at the annual village fete.

Fri 20 June Bishopton Gala Week Community Ceilidh

Fri 20 - Sun 22 June Bridge of Weir Musical Festival

Midnight Walk

Braehead Shopping Centre Anyone interested in taking part can contact us on 0141 581 2000 or fundraising@accord.org.uk.

We will send out sponsorship packs to everyone who registers and there is a recommended minimum sponsorship of £25.

Fun & games around the forts. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Quarrier’s Village Summer Fete Quarriers Village 12noon to 4pm

Painting, pony rides, bouncy castle and plenty of other outdoor games & activities. Duck Race is due to set off at 3.30pm – so get there early to purchase your £1 tickets! An assortment of catering tents & a pop-up café, upstairs at Sommerville Weir Hall will also be available.

Information from QuarriersVillageCouncil2014@ outlook.com. Entry Free

Summer Gathering

St Vincent’s Hospice, Spateston 2pm-3pm The event is led by the Patient & Family Support Team of St Vincent’s Hospice and refreshments are served afterwards. No booking required, simply arrive on the day or for more information contact 01505 705635 or info@svh.co.uk.

Tue 24 June

Angel Voices Choir

St Fillans Church 6.30pm We welcome all our supporters to come and enjoy the celebration to mark our first year. We will be looking for new members to join the Angel Voices Choir in September (Ages 6 to 10) – Please contact: Maureen Russell 872905.

Den Building

Langbank Country Estate, Langbank 1-3pm Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls. Call 01474 540505 for further information.

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Robert Fulton wins PCPC’s Henderson Memorial Trophy

At PCPC’s final and most prestigious trophy of the 2013-2014 session, the Henderson Memorial Trophy, we were very PRESIDENT’S pleased to welcome TANKARD: back to the McMaster Winner Alison with set Centre in Renfrew highly Smart of three images respected photographer including Hunter Kennedy MPAGB “Morning Mist and Swan”.

EFIAP (Carluke) to judge the competition.

Twenty-seven portfolios of three images where submitted and the high standard and the wide range of great photographs on show made for a very enjoyable evening’s viewing. Each image was given careful consideration

by Hunter who was very happy to share his photographic knowledge and expertise.

He pointed out what he liked about each image but also HENDERSON MEMORIAL gave constructive criticism TROPHY: as to how an image could RUNNERbe improved for example by UP: Norma making adjustments using McDowall with three Photoshop or by suggesting nature that a slightly different point images “Bullfinch of view or crop of an image to in Summer”, give a better result.

“Corncrake Calling” and “Siskin in Autumn”.

Tankard (for the highest place Intermediate entry).

For further details about PCPC and updated members galleries pleas view: www.paisleycolour. co.uk Paisley Colour Photographic Club now has a break over the summer but meetings resume in early September.

HENDERSON MEMORIAL TROPHY: THIRD: Charles Hamilton with set of three street portrait images “Union Street”, “Shaunnie, homeless in Glasgow” and “Lithuanian Girl, Merchant City”.

Included in the competition was the presentation of the Hornby Tankard (for the highest placed Introductory entry) and the presentation of the President’s

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Wed 25 June Plantlife Workshop

RSPB Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 11am - 4pm

Join us for a wildflower identification workshop.

Www.plantlife.org.uk/things_to_do/wildflowers_ count Cost is free, but please book as spaces are limited. 01505 842882.

Thu 26 June Mini Beast Hunt

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Six Legs, Eight Legs, 100’s of Eyes a tube to sip nectar or mandibles to rip prey. Forget Pokémon; let’s catch some real pocket monsters. Call 01474 540505 for further information.

Fri 27 June

WINNER: Robert Fulton with stunning set of winter landscape images “Winter Trees”, “Light and Shade” and “Storm Approaching”.

BEST IMAGE: Robert Fulton with “Winter Trees”.

HORNBY TANK ARD: Winner Pauline Smith with set of thr ee images including “Hov erfly On Wet Grass”.

every monday

Lochwinnoch Community Walk 10.30am, The Cross, Lochwinnoch

This event will not take place on a public holiday

every Wednesday

Knitting Group

Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon

Knitters of all levels welcome!

Line Dancing Bishopton Primary School 7pm - 8.30pm

Come and learn about these wonderful creatures and lend a helping hand. Please book in advance 01505 842882. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Weekly Volunteer Group

RSPB Largs Road, Lochwinnoch

Sat 28 June

every Thursday

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Conservation Volunteers - adult group.

Newcomers always welcome.

every Saturday

Weekly Volunteer Group Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm

Conservation Volunteers, adult group.

Newcomers always welcome.

Carfest

every Sunday

St Vincent’s Hospice, Spateston, 11am-3pm

Weekly Volunteer Group

Vintage, classic and specialist cars exhibition at St Vincent’s Hospice in aid of local patients with life limiting illnesses. Free entry includes family fun, craft stalls, live music, tearoom, hotdogs and more. Parking is at St Anthony’s Primary School, Spateston, with a short walk to the hospice grounds. See www.svh.co.uk for more info.

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 2pm to 4pm Join the Rangers for an in-depth survey of the wild flowers of Castle Semple Country Park.

Call 01505 842882 X20 for further information and to book.

Sun 29 June Butterfly Hunt

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join our Rangers in finding those elusive butterflies and contribute to our species identification. Further events will be listed weather depending. Call 01474 540505 for further information.

Wild Food Foraging Event RSPB Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 11am to 1.30pm

Come along and see some of the tasty things to be found all around us at this time of year. Cost £5 or £2 for members. Please book in advance at 01505 842882.

Youth volunteer Group - age 12 - 18 years.

Newcomers always welcome.

1st & 3rd thurs monthly

‘Outlook’

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm-4pm

A social group for the community of Kilmacolm.

Varied programme aimed at the active over 60’s, but everyone is welcome!

2nd Wednesday monthly

Inverclyde Carers Outreach Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am-2pm

Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk or call: 01475 735180.

3rd Friday monthly

Hearing Aid Clinic

The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1-2pm

Personnel are at The Bridge for the issue of hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.

2nd Saturday monthly

‘Brunch & Browse’

St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am-2pm

Home made soups, home baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls. Great value! Disabled access. £4.

last saturday monthly

Table Top Sale

Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am-1pm

This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for details.

1st Sunday monthly

Car Boot Sale

Bridge of Weir Main Car Park 9am - 1pm

Vintage Tractor Show

Ardardan Estate, Cardross G82 5HD

Setting up starts at 8am, sale from 9am. To rent a car space please call 01505 615992. £5 per pitch. Free entry.

Celebrating farming at Ardardan Estate. For more details visit our website or have a nosy on facebook. www.ardardan.co.uk.

Make your own Mondays Pirate Ships RSPB Largs road, Lochwinnoch

Ahoy Matie! Design and make your own Pirate Ship and them sail it on a race down the River Calder. £5 or £2 for members. Adults go free!

Call 01505 842882 to book.

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Mon 2 June Dance Fusion Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £8. NC, HNC & HND students of West College Scotland perform this exciting programme of dance styles including jazz, commercial and contemporary.

Wed 4, Thur 5, & Fri 6 June The Spokesmen 6pm daily at Barshaw Park, Paisley.

Get on your bike (well, our bike*) for a theatre experience with a difference which will celebrate the great outdoors in your local park.

Tickets: £8. Booking: 0300 300 1210

Wed 4 - Sat 7 June White Gold Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock Tickets £0 to £5! Important venue information: Audiences must arrive promptly at the Beacon Arts Centre by the time stated, where they will be transported to the venue by bus. White Gold is an ambitious, sitespecific performance set in Greenock’s iconic Sugar Sheds. Brought to the warehouse for storing, sifting, refining and presenting, White Gold is woven together from vivid and touching stories gathered across Inverclyde. www.glasgow2014.com/culture

Thur 5 June Money - The Game Show Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 7:30pm Tickets £8 to £10. Casino and Queenie used to be hedge fund managers.

Before the financial crisis of 2008, that is. Now, in an inspired - or desperate - career move, they’ve turned to performance art to share their stories of how to make (and lose) billions from economic downturn.

Thur 19 June Albert Herring Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 7:30pm £5 to £14. St Andrews Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s sparkling comedy, Albert Herring, in a fully staged production directed by Tania Holland Williams.

Fri 20 & Sat 21 June

Sounds of the 70’s - West College Scotland

Swoosh!

Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 7:30pm Set up and performed by West College Scotland Music, Music Business and Sound Production Students, this is sure to be a great night out for all music lovers.

Paisley Arts Centre - 10.30am & 1.30pm both days.

Tickets: £4 per adult (includes 1 free child ticket) additional children £2.

Suitable for ages 2 - 6. Swooshing, twirling, diving, dashing, whirling, jumping, whooshing, splashing.

Fri 6 June Love Changes Everything Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock Tickets £13 to £17.50. So you missed Michael Ball in concert? Don’t panic!

You now have the chance to see this spectacular salute to the music of Michael Ball in this wonderful one night concert.

Sat 7th June Pure Imagination Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 7pm Tickets £10. All money raised tonight will aid in funding for his future as he embarks on a career in London by attending the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts

Thur 12 June Sounds of the 60’s Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 8pm - Tickets £5 With history going back to the mid to late 70’s Broomberry Drive are making a name for themselves locally as THE BAND to hear for all the best music of the 60’s.

Fri 13 June Dougie MacLean

Sat 21 - Sun 22 June Dance Date - Elma Whyte Dance Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, £12.50. Our annual show is amongst the finest of the Dance School shows anywhere in the country. Show to include Special guest performance.

Sun 22 June Lau Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm.

Tickets: £12 (£10 conc). Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers and free-thinking visionaries…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom.

Paisley Heart Town Triple Heart Challenge Paisley and Castle Semple loch, Lochwinnoch, 10am - 3pm Cost: £10 adults, £5 young person (12-18, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult). A fun-packed day of activity for adults and older children.

Thur 26 June

Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 7:30pm Tickets £15. Dougie has developed a unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots based’ songwriting and instrumental composition.

A Buddy Good Laugh

Provost’s Charity Ball

Michael Essien - I want to play as you

Normandy Hotel, Renfrew Black tie event - a great evening of entertainment with compére Gina McKie, Radio DJ, and a performance by the Pulse Show band. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Provost’s office on 0141 618 7102.

Sat 14 June Figment Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock £5 to £7. Award winning theatre markers Junction 25 return after a sellout appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013 with their most recent piece of work.

Sun 15 June Too Many Penguins?

Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 3pm £6 - Adults and 3 years +, £2 - Babes in arms (0 - 2 years), £22 - Family of 4. To book babes in arms and family tickets, please contact Box Office (01475) 723 723. How many penguins are too many penguins? Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much.

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Paisley Arts Centre, Doors 8.15pm, show starts 8.30pm.

Tickets: £10 (£8 conc). Suitable for ages 18+.

Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, 7:30pm £5 to £8. A powerful and explosive football-dance-theatre performance exploring the line between hope and desperation for young African footballers who migrate to Europe to play professionally.

Fri 27 June Walking on the Roof Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm.

Tickets: £10 (£6 conc). Booking: 0300 300 1210. “And the whole world goes quiet. Nothing but the sound of the wind in her ears. She opens her eyes and looks down. She sees...”

To book tickets for events at the Beacon Arts Centre, please call the Box Office on 01475 723723, email info@ beaconartscentre.co.uk or visit the website at www. beaconartscentre.co.uk To book tickets for events at the Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley Town Hall or Paisley Museum, please call the Boooking Hotline on 0300 300 1210, or visit the website at www. renfrewshire.gov.uk

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1st Saturday

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 10am-2pm (“The Square”)

1st & 3rd Sunday

Loch Lomond Shores

10am-3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

2nd Thur & last Sat

Paisley Cross

10am-2pm Tel: 01655 770217

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with Colin Fyfe of Colcom As a fully subscribed Google user and admirer I really ought to make more of the freely available office applications that are on offer to me as an account owner. I still revert to the ubiquitous Microsoft Office Suite that I am familiar with for general Word and Excel (or should I say word processing and spreadsheet) requirements but have become less enamoured with the Microsoft system of late.

The newest offerings from Microsoft, the subscription based Office 365 and Office 2013 both are very powerful and comprehensive packages with more capabilities than I will ever need; but are well matched by the Google Drive equivalents.

The system operates similarly to Dropbox, creating a desktop icon for you named ‘Google Drive’, this is optional but keeps your files stored locally as well as online. The basic office options you get with Google Drive are Document, Spreadsheet and Presentation; these are largely compatible with their Microsoft equivalents. The obvious difference in opening a saved file from the ‘Drive’ folder is that your internet browser, hopefully Chrome, will open with a recognisable page for you to type on. All documents are saved automatically in the Google Drive cloud and can be downloaded to your desktop for offline editing.

coming to an end, with free competitors like Linux and iOS taking a larger market share than ever before. Some are saying that Microsoft will make a free version of their next OS. I can see basic desktop software suite of Office going the same way. With Google’s Drive offerings, I can see my next PC without any of the Office software that has long been a mainstay on my home computer.

I think Microsoft’s days of overly expensive computer operating systems are

My Tech Clinic is at ‘The Bridge’ community centre in Bridge of Weir every Monday morning from 9.30am. Bring in any kit that you are struggling with and I will answer what I can.

Self-build homes in Kilmacolm

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Eight self-build plots, in Leperstone Avenue, Kilmacolm, are to be released

by Inverclyde Council as part of the council’s Inverclyde Living campaign.

The release was announced at the Scottish Homebuilding and Renovation Show in Glasgow SECC in May. The move is part of the council’s £1m repopulation plans aimed at encouraging more people to move to the area. Kilmacolm is described by the council as “one of Scotland’s most sought after locations”.

In addition to releasing self-build plots, the council is offering a range of incentives to new residents into the area including opportunities for council tax discounts for the first two years and the services of a relocation officer to assist with finding a home and accessing local services and properties.

The council is also investing additional support for businesses development and graduates as part of the Inverclyde Living scheme.

Prices for the eight plots have not yet been set and although the plots come with an agreement that a house may be built there, the design specifics of each property and materials to be used must be agreed as part of the planning process.

Since summer is well and truly on its way, have you considered joining the LEAP Car Club to take your children on day trips during the school holidays? Do you have friends or relatives coming to visit and need more car space? Do you know that the Car Club offers a 3 month membership for only £20: ideal for those situations where you need another car for a short period! For details see our website at www.myleapproject.org, pop into our office in Advance Place, Bridge of Weir or Church Street, Lochwinnoch or call 01505 612034/842530.

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LEAP are always interested to hear how to improve what we offer to our local community and ideas for what we should do next. Whether you’ve used LEAP services or not we want to hear from you. Complete our LEAP Community Survey 2014, which only takes five minutes, and you could win a Fairtrade Hamper of goodies!

Please find our survey at www.myleapproject.org/leap-community-survey2014/ or please return paper copies to any of our LEAP offices.

If you would like an initial enquiry form for the Kilmacolm self-build release, email your contact details to living@inverclyde.gov.uk

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Diaporama This month was our last meeting before the summer break. We had our AGM and, as usual, it was short and sweet allowing us to get on with the fun part of the evening - our annual competition.

We had a lot of entries covering very diverse areas.

We visited the past with a look at the history of the Beatles and the McKelvie Shop, we went “Surfin’”, flying high with the Bristol Balloon Festival, travelling to Madeira, and “Welding” - making animals out of car parts!

We had a very tasteful but risqué sequence featuring models bottoms!! Val got the runner-up prize with a fun sequence about 4 Yorkies - dogs not chocolate! The best sequence though was from Liz, a new member of the group, called ‘From Krakow to Auchwitz’ - a very moving, thoughtful and poignant look at the past combining beautiful images and music. It was superb.

That’s us finished our meetings until September but we will be out and about taking images and making sequences ready for our next indoor session.

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Combining classy looks with low maintenance, the Karndean and Amtico ranges (which we specialise in) are the ideal choice for people who are always on the go but also like to keep a beautiful home. People traipsing in and out at the family barbecue needn’t cause any stress or calls of “take your shoes off!”

Being waterproof, hardwearing but ALSO stunning sounds like an impossibility, but ask any customers of Orchard Flooring and we are certain they will have nothing but praise for the products on offer and the service carried out. Keeping it classy has never been so easy.

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Langbank Camera Club The club’s competition subject for this month was “Animals”. The photographs submitted covered a wide range of animals from insects, birds, zoo and farm animals to household pets. The winning entry and second place were awarded to Gary Ramanathan for his photographs of Amara, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, taken at Formakin, and Kiera, a long haired Alsatian, taken at Boden Boo Community Woodland, Erskine. Third place was awarded to Alastair McKenzie for his photograph of Highland Cattle having lunch near Aviemore (see banner on p25).

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by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner, Kilbarchan Dental Practice

Caring For Your Smile Last month I mentioned some of the better food and drink choices to help keep teeth and gums healthy. There are plenty more healthy options so this month we thought we’d continue the same theme…

We know that your smile’s biggest enemies are sugars and acids. The good news is that as people have become more conscious of what they eat and drink, food and drink companies have had to introduce more sugar substitutes.

One of the most popular sweeteners is xylitol which is a natural sugar alcohol found in most plant material and many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from birch wood, berries, oats, beets and sugar cane but you will probably know it as the sweetener in chewing gum or mints. Xylitol is actively good for your teeth and it has been proven to fight dental plaque because it contains anti-microbial agents which help to kill bacteria in saliva in the mouth and also to reduce tooth decay and cavities.

Chewing gum used to be something to be avoided but it can actually be very good for your teeth.

Chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks can help rinse off and neutralize the acids released by the bacteria in plaque, which are harmful to tooth enamel.

John Davies provided an excellent presentation of photographs and historical comment on the restoration work of the Glenlee in the mid 1990’s. The Glenlee was a three masted sailing ship which had been built in Port Glasgow in 1896. The ship was nearly scrapped in 1990 but escaped that fate and was brought back to the Clyde for full restoration by the Clyde Maritime Trust. The fully restored Glenlee can be seen in her full glory at the Riverside Museum, Glasgow.

The club has recently joined the Glasgow District Photographic Union (GDPU) which will provide access to competitions, exhibitions, workshops and practical events.

The May meeting was the last one of the 2013/14 session but over the coming months we will be providing details of our 2014/15 session in the Advertizer. Our first scheduled meeting of the new session will be held on Monday the 8th of September at 7:30pm in Langbank Church halls.

The competition topic for September is “Sculptures”.

There are other items you can add to your diet that can help to keep your teeth looking great. Fibrous foods like celery and apples can act as “nature’stoothbrushes” to scrub your teeth, stimulate your gums, and increase saliva flow. Remember all fruits have sugars and acids so try to eat them with meals to lessen any harmful effects. Non-sugary popcorn is a great one for the kids as it gives the tooth enamel a good scrub as it’s being chewed.

If you make some small changes to eat and drink smarter you can keep your family and your dentist smiling!

If you have any queries regarding oral health don’t hesitate to visit us at the practice, call us on 01505 704969 or click www.kilbarchandental.co.uk

If you have an interest in photography, at any level, please come along to our meetings. We are a small but growing group of friendly enthusiasts. So get your camera out this summer to shoot lots of photographs and make a point of joining us in September.

The club’s website provides more information about us and it also gives you the opportunity to view the many excellent and interesting images produced by our members. Website address: www. langbankcameraclub.weebly.com.

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Summer Driving Advice

If you are travelling by car this summer, here are a few tips from the AA to make the journey a little easier:Summer fuel saving

If you have to carry luggage on the roof, use a roof box to reduce drag.

Alternatively load luggage on a roof rack as low as possible and wrap tightly in plastic sheeting. If you are staying in one place for your holiday, take the roof rack or box off when you get there - you’ll save fuel on day trips.

Open windows cause extra drag. Try air vents first, particularly on a motorway. Once air conditioning has cooled the inside of the car, you may be able to turn it down or off and don’t start the air conditioning if doors or windows are open.

Increase tyre pressures if carrying extra passengers or heavy luggage (Check the handbook).

Using a windscreen shade and opening up the car as soon as you get back to it will help to cool the inside.

Opening windows while you drive out of a car park will lower the inside temperature before you start the air conditioning.

Fatigue

Fresh air, exercise or turning up the radio may help for a short time but are not as effective as breaking a journey over 3 hours with a 20 minute break.

On longer journeys, take a break every two hours or so - frequent short stops (of at least 20 minutes) are better than one long stop. Avoid heavy meals and alcohol before driving and counter sleepiness by taking a short nap (up to 15 minutes) or drink two cups of strong coffee. And remember that it’s illegal to stop on the motorway hard shoulder, except in an emergency www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/seasonal

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JUNE 2014

this month we feature: • Eve Spa • Renfrewshire Leisure • Wild Rose • Corum Estate Agents • Gibb Stuart Home • local Shows

photo: Highland Cow Alastair McKenzie , Langbank Camera Club

Keep active this summer with great offers on at Renfrewshire Leisure From Commonwealth Games themed activity camps for children to our amazing 40 days unlimited membership for just £40, there is something for everyone this summer with Renfrewshire Leisure.

As well as all this, Renfrewshire Leisure welcomes the Queens Baton at ON-X Linwood on Thursday 17th July for an official stop off on its final leg around the world to open the XX Commonwealth Games. Come down to the ON-X from 9.30am for some great offers and the chance to celebrate this once in a lifetime occasion.

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There is plenty going on in May and June and we’ve got a round-up of pictures and events, some of which have been and some still to come.

Here’s our list of some of the big events through June:

Sunday 1st June: Renfrew Gala Day p12 Saturday 7th June: Kilbarchan Lilias Day p32 Houston & Killellan Agricultural Show p27 Accord Hospice Summer Fayre p10 Sunday 8th June: Family Fun Day, Houston p27 Hessilhead Open Day p50 Saturday 14th June: Lochwinnoch Gala Day & Dog Show p26 & p50 Bridge of Weir Gala Day & Parade, followed

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Gala Day Saturday 14th June The traditional parade from Auld Simon, at 12.30pm proceeds through the streets to the Public Park.

The first event of the week is at 8pm until midnight on Saturday 14th June when a Community Ceilidh is being held in Bishopton Community Centre.

It will also be the launch date of the ‘Village Treasure Hunt’. Entry forms for the Hunt can be picked up at the Library or Woodrow’s Newsagents.

On Sunday 15th June, also in the Community Centre, The Rotary Club is performing a murder mystery play. Afternoon tea is also being served.

Between 6.30pm and 7.30pm at Bishopton Library, Bishopton Art Group are holding a reception and competition at their annual Art Exhibition.

The community are invited to identify the location, flora and fauna in their paintings. Prizes will be awarded.

At 6.30pm on Tuesday 17th June, in Bishopton Community Centre, there will be a children’s magic show.

At 6.30pm on Wednesday 18th June at Bishopton Community Centre a fun-run and a mini-fun run are being arranged in association with Bishopton Youth Club, Cairellot Nursery and Bishopton Week Group. Registration is from 6pm.

It’s hoped that St Columba’s School Pipe Band will lead the procession, as they were very popular last year.

On the evening of Thursday 19th June at Bishopton Library, several published writers will be in attendance to give advice to budding authors.

They will read passages from their publications and take part in a question and answer session. Admission will be free.

On arrival at the park, there will be an afternoon of live music, dancing, arena events, football, funfair shows, a variety of stalls, snacks, refreshments, ice cream and much more.

Lochwinnoch Fun Run, will start and finish in the Public Park and there will be plenty for all the family to enjoy on the day.

Eat Lochwinnoch Food Fayre

The next Eat Lochwinnoch Food Fayre will be on Saturday 21st June, 10am-3pm, outside The McKillop Institute, Lochwinnoch. Wild Flours will be returning with their range of delicious gluten free cakes. New to the fayres this time are the Wee Fudge Company and Wester Highgate Farmhouse Ice cream. As always, Sean from the Heritage Farmer’s Market Shop will be selling his wide range of wares including Arran cheeses.

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Preparations for this year’s Bishopton Gala Week are well underway with a full programme of festivities starting with a Ceilidh on Saturday 14th June culminating in Bishopton Gala Day on Saturday 21st June.

Bishopton Gala Day is on Saturday 21st June and gets underway at 12noon with the Grand Parade leaving Bishopton Primary School, Old Greenock Road. It follows a route through the village to the ‘ROF‘ Field, Greenock Road. The theme for the parade is ‘The Commonwealth’ and villagers are invited to decorate a float and take part in it. There are prizes to be won for the best floats and fancy dress.

Gates for the Gala Day open at noon. Bishopton Princess, Olivia McDonald, will officially open the Gala. There will be a variety of entertainment in the main arena, on the stage and around the field. It will include Peter Bowsher’s world class chain-saw wood carving display; Glasgow Vikings demonstration; Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697; Scottish Reptile and Exotic Rescue; live music; Kilbarchan Pipe Band; Scottish Wrestling Alliance display; Tai Chi display; prize giving; pony rides; tea tent; vintage fire engines; football display; and Bishopton Rugby Club display. Plus there will be all the usual stalls, some giving a chance for participants to demonstrate their skills with chances to win prizes; bouncy castles and other inflatables. There will be something for all the family.

Events are organised by the Bishopton Week Group, made up of local volunteers. They are hoping that the events that have been lined up will be fully supported by the local and neighbouring communities.

Ronnie Dukes, Chairman of Bishopton Week Group said; “Bishopton Gala Day started 42 years ago and has evolved into a week of festivities. This year’s gala day is on Saturday 21st June. It is organised by Bishopton Week Group with the support of the community. It promises to be a great week for everyone. Volunteers helpers are always very welcome.”

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a Passion for flowers At Wild Rose, our passion for flowers & providing our customers with the highest quality is matched only by our commitment to customer satisfaction and value for money.

Our extensive range of fresh flowers and experienced team of florists means that we can cater from simple hand ties to bespoke weddings, funerals and corporate events.

Situated in the heart of the bustling village of Kilmacolm, our welcoming shop is as much a work of art as is our beautiful flowers, so please drop in, we will be delighted to see you.

Houston

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Saturday 7th June Houston Playing Fields

Houston Show takes place on Saturday 7th June in Houston Playing Fields. Starting at 10am, the show is a great day out for all the family with the following events: Horse, Sheep & Cattle Showing; Dog Show – Entries taken on the day; Craft & Baking Show; Houston’s Got Talent Competition; Ice Cream Van & Snack Van; Trade Stands; Community Council Stands

A show map will be given out to all those entering the show field so that they know what is going on where & when.

Schedules for all sections of the show can be obtained by contacting Show Secretary Catharine Anderson houstonshow@hotmail.co.uk or by visiting Facebook Page www.facebook.com/houstonshow.

Schedules for the Craft and Baking section are available from committee members, The Paper Shop, Post Office, Strawberryfields Nursery or by contacting Isabelle Stuart Tel: 01505 613479 email issistuart@fsmail.net A Show Dance will take place the week following the show on Saturday 14th June at the River Inn, Houston. A great night out including a delicious supper, ceilidh and fantastic raffle prizes.

All welcome! Tickets can be purchased from the Secretary’s tent on the show day or by contacting Aly Young 07812 637107 or houstonshow@hotmail.co.uk

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Kilmacolm Show Another successful year for the Show and despite a showery start to the morning, the weather was fantastic.

Support for the show was outstanding, with visitor numbers higher than last year. Tractors helped cars and lorries into the field at the beginning of the day but once the sun appeared and dried up the ground, everybody got away safely with smiles on their faces.

The Cattle Section had a huge number of Highland Cattle entries - this section grows every year and is of a very high standard. Competitors came from Glasgow, Rothesay, Glengarnock, Gartocharn, Lanark, Shotts and Old Kilpatrick. S & R Hunter from Shotts and R McMillan/E Lawrance from Rothesay won the cups.

The Sheep Section - strongly contested again this year, with A J Howie from Kilmacolm fighting it out with Rigfoot Sullfolk from Uplawmoor and N Caskie & Son from Inverkip, not to mention A & E Paterson from Beith. All of them winning cups in the end.

The Clydesdale Horses were very popular with visitors - these huge, powerful horses always draw a good crowd. A & E Campbell from Kilmacolm stole the show with the most points and Captain Anderson winning Clydesdale Champion.

The Industrial Section was of a very high standard, as always, and entry numbers were up on last year, with just over 600 entries which was great considering the morning rain. Again, the section had great support from Kilmacolm Primary/Nursery and Duchal Nursery but not an easy task for judges: 81 painted stones and 66 decorated cups and finger painting!!!

Roll on next year!

The Light Horse Section was very busy with a great turnout, in particular for the Cross Country and the Pony Classes. Competitors came from across the Central Belt, Ayrshire and Argyll to take part in a variety of classes. The Showjumping Classes, Fancy Dress and the Pony Games were extremely popular with the spectators. The Cross Country course was particularly well received; our course builders excelled themselves this year and competitors have been full of praise for the course and the jumps. Our showing classes were of a very high standard and the early morning rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Light Horse competitors.

The Light Horse Team and the Kilmacolm Scout Group worked tirelessly to keep classes running smoothly and competitors happy.

The Horse Champion and Supreme Champion was Laura Halil with Karate Z. The Pony Champion and Supreme Reserve Champion was Sophie Lamont with Killags Sweet Cloud. The Horse Reserve Champion was Jillian Craig with Gabby. The Pony Reserve Champion was Katie Gillespie with Dragonfly.

The Dog Section was very busy and had handlers of all ages with a variety of dogs. Best in Show went to Margaret and Alan Hamilton’s GSP, Eric.

Reserve Best in Show went to Lesley Harper’s Golden Retriever, Zoe. Best Puppy in Show went to E Pope’s Bullmastiff, Ziggie.

The Children’s Pet Show had a great selection of wee pets from hamsters, mice and tortoises, to chickens and lambs. The children had great fun feeding the lambs with bottles of milk, and everyone who entered enjoyed their smarties.

The comedy assault course, Country Capers, proved a hit with competitors and visitors. 5 teams tackled the course this year and the victors were the Committee who came up at the rear but managed to hook the hoolahoops on first.

The talented Pipe Band from St Columba’s School and the May Hughes School of Dance entertained spectators in the Main Ring while the Vintage Tractors and Cow Milking were popular with many of our younger visitors! Hoots Owl were once again a popular attraction.

The Show welcomed visitors from Mérignies, France for a Twinning Ceremony in the Main Ring and according to the Twinning committee the French visitors had a ball, they loved our ‘hairy cows’.

The show had great support again this year from a huge team of volunteers, committee members, sponsors, advertisers, judges, stewards, trade stand holders and visitors (human and hairy) who donate their time, effort and money to make the show a success. A full list of results/winners can be found online at www.kilmacolmshow. co.uk

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Taking place in the conservation village of Kilbarchan, the Lilias Day celebrations date back to the 1700’s when the village was a centre of the weaving trade in Renfrewshire.

Today it is firmly established as a key event in the Renfrewshire events calendar and this years celebrations take place on Saturday 7th June.

A historic parade still leads the celebrations and is followed through the village by decorated floats, pipe and brass bands and involvement from the community and organisations in and around the area. The parade finishes in Kilbarchan Park where a host of stalls, activities and events take place to raise funds for good causes.

Local residents and businesses will dress the outside of their premises and a prize is given for the best decorated house and business as well as for best decorated float. There is also a fancy dress competition open to all on the day, participants are invited to join the parade at 12.30pm which leaves Tandlehill Road the bottom of the village at 1pm. Along the way the statue of Kilbarchan’s famous piper, “Habbie Simpson” on the steeple in the village square is brought to life and joins the parade.

Lilias Day Saturday 7th June Kilbarchan Village

Miss Lilias & School Queen The two festival queens of Kilbarchan’s Lilias Day have been announced for the event taking place on Saturday 7th June.

Emma Vaughan will be this year’s Miss Lilias whilst the School Queen will be Georgina Evans.

A new park layout this year creates more of a festival feel with a ‘food village’ ‘kids’ zone’ and ‘active area’. A cycle display team has been added to the arena events and an earlier start time of 1pm for the parade will give all those participating even more time to enjoy the park. Another new addition to the parade this year is the story of Robert Semple and the 1697 Renfrewshire Witch Hunt.

Some of older traditions and events have also been introduced such as the fancy dress competition and local street floats as well as the inter-pub challenge which this year will be a tug of war.

This year also features larger than life bears, The Crazy Bears, entertaining the younger kids, a music tent for the older ones, a tug of war between the local pubs and the chance to have a go at archery. In addition the hugely popular “Wish Upon a Star” princess character entertainers will also be making a special appearance with some popular princesses and heroes you are sure to recognise from the big screen animations.

A youth challenge, intervillage football match and dog show also form part of this fabulous day and Radio Clyde DJ George Bowie is set to make a guest appearance. www.liliasday.co.uk ~ Find us on facebook ~ Follow us on twitter: @LiliasDay

RUNNING ORDER s 10am Judging of the Best dressed House, Shop and Non-residential premises s 12noon Park Activities and Dog Show Entries Open s 12.15pm Historic parade characters gather in Ladysmith Avenue, bands muster at Tandlehill Road s 12.30pm Floats judged in Troubridge Avenue s 1pm Parade leaves from Tandlehill Road and proceeds through the village to the Steeple s 1-2.30pm Music Tent Open Mic s 1.25pm Habbie Simpson leaves the Steeple and a flag covers his statue s 1.40pm Arrival of the parade in the park s 1.50pm Miss Lilias crowns the School Queen s 1.55pm Miss Lilias reads the proclamation and declares Lilias Day open s 2pm Cycle Display from 3sixty s 2.30pm Fancy dress competition s 2.40pm Inter-school football match s 3pm Music Tent Headline Act: Status Two s 3.05pm Inter-pub Tug-of-war s 3.20pm Youth Challenge - Lilias Shield - Brownies, Cubs and BB s 3.40pm Cycle Display from 3sixty s 4.10pm Presentation of prizes for best decorated house, shop, non residential premises and float s 7.40pm Habbie pipes his way from the Millennium Garden at the bottom of Ewing Street to the Steeple. On entering the Steeple the flag which has covered his statue is raised for another year.

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Emma has been taking part in Lilias Day since she was 5 years old and, now that she is 16, is delighted to have been chosen to take on the role of Miss Lilias for this year’s event.

The new committee aim to choose a Miss Lilias each year based on her contribution to the community or good causes. Emma is a Young Leader with Kilbarchan Brownies and has been involved with Kilbarchan Guiding Movement since joining Rainbows. She is also active in the church in Kilbarchan including Bible Class and Drama Group. Emma is determined to achieve her 5 Highers whilst fundraising for her forthcoming trip with World Challenge to Borneo in 2015. Emma was previously School Queen and is therefore looking forward with special pride to crowning the new School Queen. Emma will also read a proclamation to officially open Lilias Day and, later in the year, will have the honour of switching on the Christmas lights in Kilbarchan.

School Queen, Georgina, and the other members of her group were elected by the most senior pupils in Kilbarchan Primary School. This group brings the costumed groups up to the present day and are in the style worn at modern Scottish weddings. The girls wear dresses in lilac and the boys wear smart kilts with gillie waistcoats and Jacobite shirts. A beautiful sports car will take the group through the village as part of the parade.

Photographs by Peter Sandground

Photography and Photo Credit: Miss Lilias Emma Vaughan Lilias attendants Rebecca Allan, Clara Burke Lilias escorts Callum MacMillan, Jack Vaughan School Queen Georgina Evans Attendants Rhea Henderson, Rachael Hay Crown Bearer Adam Cleer Footman Harry Pittaway

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GALA DAY & PARADE Saturday 14th June Houston Road Park

Organised by Festival Committee

Gala Day Parade to meet at the Cargill Hall at 11am ready for judging at 11.30am and setting off at 12noon, to arrive at the Houston Road Park at 12.30pm where the Gala Queen elect will be crowned and her two Attendants will installed.

This year the parade will include the Parkhall Pipe Band, May Hughes Dancers, Raymo the Clown and many local children dressed up in the style of this year’s theme of The Commonwealth.

The Dog Show this year is going to be run by Glasgow Dog Training Club so all interested dog owners please come along and take part.

Many a variety of stalls will be in the park so come along there will be something there for everyone and enjoy a great day out.

GALA WEEK EVENTS:

photo of Parade by Bill Crookston

Sunday 15th June - Gala Praise Monday 16th June - Fun Night for Primary School Kids Tuesday 17th June - Football Fiesta Wednesday 18th June - Family Fun Night Thursday 19th June - Bridge of Weir Senior Citizens Whist & Beetle Drive Thursday 19th June - Festival Prize Bingo Friday 20th June - Children’s Puppet Show “Happy Harminis AND Celebration Puppets” Friday 20th June - Disco - for 7 to 12 years old Saturday 21st June - End of Festival Week Ceilidh Night Check out our programme for further information on these events

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Bee Friendly at Gala Days & Lilias Day It’s all happening at LEAP’s Gala Day stalls in Bridge of Weir as well as Lochwinnoch and Lilias Day in Kilbarchan. As well as offering our advice on saving money and energy, we’ll also have our Car Club Vehicles to show off. Since we will be launching the Car Club in Kilbarchan in the very near future, and already have cars in Lochwinnoch and Bridge of Weir, why not come and have a chat to see if the Car Club could work for you.

We’ll also be giving away Bee Friendly Seeds, so you can help save the bees (and make your garden more beautiful), and you have the chance to win a fantastic Fairtrade Hamper! Please do drop by our Gala Day and Lilias Day stalls.

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bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir Bishopton’s Annual Fun Run Wednesday 18th June at Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Road, Bishopton, 6.30pm

Villagers of all ages will take part in the annual fun run around the village or for the very young, around the nearby playing field. It is part of the Bishopton Week festivities, organised by Bishopton Week Group along with Bishopton Youth Club and Cairellot Nursery and will be started by Bishopton Princess Olivia McDonald.

Registration for the fun run is from 6pm at the Community Centre. There is a nominal entry fee of £1 per person.

There is an appeal for additional stewards to ensure the safety of the runners. Anyone who would like to volunteer should email bishoptonday@hotmail.co.uk and leave their details.

The winners of the fun-run will receive their prizes on Saturday 21st June at the annual village fete.

Mary Ross, Bishopton Youth Club and co-organiser of the Fun-Run said, “This event is open to all ages. It is always great fun. Fancy dress is optional.”

The Bridge June is bursting out all over.

Please view the progress made in the garden at the back of The Bridge by The Allotments and Garden Society.

After your garden visit, please come into The Bridge to view the amazing artwork of local artist Rab Wilson who is displaying until 21st June.

For a few days our walls were bare and many comments were made about the difference beautiful artwork makes to the feel of The Bridge. Well done to our local artists for adding to the atmosphere.

Father’s Day: Have you remembered FATHER’S DAY which is celebrated on Sunday 15th June? Purchase a card from our selection to let your Dad know how much he is appreciated.

Post Office and Shop For all your Post Office services, purchases of stationery, greeting cards, pocket money toys and hand crafted items please support your Community Centre where our volunteers and Post Office staff work hard to meet your needs.

We thank you for your custom and continuing support.

(Opening Hours: Mon – 9am to 5pm (PO closed 12 noon to 12.30pm); Tues & Fri – 1pm to 5pm; Wed & Thu – 10am to 2pm; Sat – 9am to 1pm)

Bridge of Weir TARA update The latest Bridge of Weir TARA was once again well attended.

A major development application for Shillingworth would appear to be in the offing and the developers Persimmon are holding an open meeting on the 5th June between 1pm and 6pm in the Cargill Hall.

Police figures for the last month showed that thirteen crimes were committed ranging from two serious assaults to five acts of vandalism. Of the thirteen, a total of three crimes have been solved to date.

The deaf or hearing impaired can contact Police Scotland via TextRelay in an emergency on 18000 or non-emergency on 18001 101.

There will be no meeting in June and the date and venue for July’s will be published at a later date.

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Olivia Mcdonald Is appointed new Bishopton Princess At a recent ceremony at Bishopton Community Centre, Renfrewshire, Olivia McDonald (aged 12) was crowned the new 2014 Bishopton Princess.

Olivia a P7 pupil of Bishopton Primary School, amongst other engagements, will perform the opening ceremony at Bishopton Gala Day that will be held on Saturday 21st June. Three attendants, Jenny Heron (age 11), Olivia Stalker (age 9) and Rachel Lamb (age 8) were also appointed during the ceremony and will support the new Princess in her role.

The full list of successful entrants, all of whom attend Bishopton Primary School is: Bishopton Princess (P7) Olivia McDonald (age 12); Attendant (P6) Jenny Herron (age 11); Attendant (P5) Olivia Stalker (age 9); Attendant (P4) Rachel Lamb (age 8). The runners-up were; P7 Zoe Millar (age 11); P6 Emily McNeill (age 10) & P5 Jenna Lees (age 9).

Mary Ross, Leader, Bishopton Youth Club and organiser of the ceremony said: “This is an eagerly anticipated annual event when all the girls are hoping that it will be their lucky year to become a Princess or to be one of her attendants. The girls that were selected are all looking forward to this year’s festivities.”

Ronnie Dukes, Chairman of Bishopton Week Group said: “The main duty of the new Bishopton Princess Olivia McDonald, along with her attendants, will be to officially open Bishopton Gala Day, on Saturday 21st June.

I would like to thank Bishopton Youth Club and the Bishopton Week Group Committee members for organising the crowning ceremony. I hope that the Princess and her attendants have an enjoyable reign.”

Commonwealth Coffee Morning Langbank Thanks to everyone who supported this event, either by baking cakes, buying lovely jam and chutney, or just actually eating the superb selection of home baking in the tea room. We raised £350 and thanks to the helpers for all their hard work.

Community Ceilidh Starts Bishopton Week Festivities 8pm until midnight on Saturday 14th June at Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Road, Bishopton

Villagers will herald the start of Bishopton Gala Week with a Community Ceilidh featuring live music.

The Ceilidh is being organised by Bishopton Week Group and co-ordinated

by Calum McLeod, who is a member of the Group. It is anticipated that Bishopton Princess Olivia McDonald will also be in attendance.

Tickets for the Ceilidh that includes live music and a light supper, are £6 for adults and £4 for children. They can be purchased in advance from Calum.

He can be contacted on 07838 783681 or 01505 863900.

Calum McLeod said; “The Community Ceilidh at Bishopton Community Centre will be a good start to the festivities for Bishopton Gala Week and promises to be a good night out. Tickets should be purchased in advance”.

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Open Air Service 10.30am Sunday 15th June in the car park opposite the Freeland Church followed by soup and sandwich lunch in the church hall.

Everybody welcome. More info: www.freeland.org.uk

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Donaldfield Estate Residents Association (DERA)

The Donaldfield Estate Residents Association (DERA) has been formed to address numerous complaints and concerns regarding the state of the roads, footpaths, drains and other aspect around the area of the Donaldfield Estate. There was an inaugural meeting on the 10th February and since then there have been two further meetings.

In order to try and keep everyone informed, an initial letter will be sent out to all the residents with a reply form overleaf. Please complete with your details and return to Alison either by post or email (reply details on the letter).

The next open meeting is arranged for Tuesday 10th June in the Bridge, Bridge of Weir at 7.30pm. Please do come along - it is your association and let us improve our Estate.

Flaming June - already!

At the time of writing, we don’t know what the weather will be like hereabouts when the June edition of the Advertizer ‘hits the streets’, but we do know that it will be hotting up for the volunteers of Brighter Bridge of Weir.

In the May issue, we reported that the group had taken delivery of a number of new street planters and barrier baskets, and were organising a village clean-up. They also arranged for the supply of a truck-load of bedding plants and shrubs purchased from a Renfrewshire nursery, so they’ll be busy removing the spring-flowering bulbs and replacing them with a variety of summer flowering plants.

And on Gala Day, 14th June, they’ll be in the Houston Road Park with their annual Strawberries and Cream stall, selling a variety of fresh strawberrybased goodies and raising funds for the group’s work.

Featuring again will be Tam and Bessie TattieBogle - and there are rumours of an addition to the family...!

As the summer progresses and the traditional holiday season begins, some of the group’s volunteers may actually manage to take a holiday, too. The trouble with summer, though, is that it can be hot and sunny (yes, really) and planters, barrier baskets and suchlike require regular and frequent

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One World Celebration 2014 Tuesday 10th June - Amaretto Ristorante, Bridge of Weir, 7.30pm

If you would like to learn more about Fairtrade in Houston and Bridge of Weir, join us at the above venue. All are welcome.

Fairtrade in Bridge of Weir and Houston will host the popular One World Celebration event for the third year running on Saturday 8th November.

There will be a variety of stalls including Olive Tree and Rainbow Turtle, refreshments, musical entertainment and contributions from the local Primary schools.

Bridge of Weir Community Council

If you would like to take a stall at the event, please get in touch at thebeatties@aol.com

Our up and coming dates are the 1st Tuesday’s in June, September and October (AGM). watering. It is in the nature of things that at the time when the planters, baskets and so forth need the most attention, many of Brighter Bridge of Weir’s small band of regular volunteers are on holiday. So the group is issuing an appeal...

If you appreciate the work that Brighter Bridge of Weir has done and like the look of a brighter village, could you spare a little time over the summer to help keep the flowers and shrubs looking good? If so, contact Alice Johnstone on 01505 613679 or Dougie McNicol on 07810 722806, or via the website, Facebook or Twitter (details below) with any dates that you would be available to help.

The group’s secretary, Dougie McNicol, told the Advertizer “We’d appreciate it if those who want to help us could give as many dates as possible. Not so that we can exploit them, just so that we can try to create a pattern of regular TLC for the plants.”

Chair Alice Johnstone added, “We’re only asking for perhaps an hour or two at any one time, but the difference could be between a show of wilted, sorry-looking plants and a blooming great display!”

You can get in touch by telephone, or by emailing info@brighterbridgeofweir. org or through Facebook at www.facebook.com/brighterbridgeofweir or Twitter @WeirBrighter

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For the second consecutive meeting there was no police presence or crime report available. We have requested an up to date report from the Police.

Christian Aid Week 2014 Thank you, Bridge of Weir! The annual Christian Aid Week house-to-house collection took place 11th-17th May. Three churches working together (St Machar’s Ranfurly, Freeland and St Mary’s); 60 volunteers collectors; 20 volunteer counters; and, crucially, over 900 generous households in Bridge of Weir ready and willing to help those in need. £5,528 was collected. A record amount and nearly 60% of this total was supported by Gift Aid declarations, which will generate a further £798.

Christian Aid tackles poverty by responding to emergencies, funding long term development and challenging the unjust systems that make people poor and keep people poor.

Christian Aid helps people of all faiths or none. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for Red Cross and NGO’s in Disaster Relief which sets international ethical standards for aid work and, among other things, promises that aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.

This year the focus has been on work of Christian Aid and its local partners in alleviating the terrible poverty, fear and distress caused by conflict in places like Syria, South Sudan and Columbia.

Thank you again, your support is helping to rebuild people’s lives.

Councillor Holmes informed the meeting that the recent review of Primary Schools in Renfrewshire resulted that there were no proposals that would impact Bridge of Weir pupils.

Consultation is ongoing between Renfrewshire Council and the Trade Unions representing the Warden Service to have the operating hours extended to include later evening hours, especially at weekends. A representative from the Warden Service said they were to leaflet residents in the Loch Place area as to dog fouling. However there is little they can do as to cat litter a suggestion was made that if this is an issue in your area then contact environmental services.

The Library has now got WIFI installed.

Councillor MacLaren informed the Community Council that sections of white lining on the A761 between Brookfield and Bridge of Weir have been missed due to the contactor being unable to line the edges where the nature and geometry of the verge makes it impractical for the machine to line.

Councillor MacLaren is trying to obtain sponsors to upgrade the bench seating in the village.

The broken wall at 1 Prieston Road is not the property of Renfrewshire Council and therefore it’s not their responsibility to repair.

A member of the public questioned if it was necessary to bring in new speed restrictions in roads neighbouring the village and why were local residents not given more notice of these measures and are the police deliberately targeting these areas, Councillor Holmes said he would look into these issues.

The new agenda item open forum to give visitors and Community Council members the opportunity to raise matters of importance concerning Bridge of Weir was made available for the first time. The main issue raised was it appears some village streets are not cleaned at all. The Community Council wrote to Renfrewshire Council in February asking for Street Cleaning schedules and still await a reply. Is your street not been cleaned then contact us on www.bridgeofweir.org

Sale of books, DVDs, CDs & Children’s games Sale of books, DVDs, CDs and Children’s games at Langbank Church, Main Road, Langbank on Saturday 7th June from 10am -12noon. Tickets £2 per adult including tea/coffee and cake. Contact Donna Irwin 01475 540528 for more information.

Bishopton Village Festival Art Competition Between Monday 9th and Thursday 26th June at Bishopton Library, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton

Bishopton Art Group will host their annual Art Exhibition that will also include a competition. The dates will coincide with Bishopton Week festivities. The competition is open to everyone to see if they can identify the local scenes, flora and fauna that have been painted by the Art Group.

Between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Monday 16th June at Bishopton Library, Bishopton Art Group members will host a reception and invite the community to take part in the free competition. Soft drinks and nibbles will be available for everyone who attends the reception. Access is also free. Anyone unable to attend on the 16th June can visit during the library’s normal opening hours. Access to the library is free.

Mr William Stewart, Chairman of Bishopton Art Group said: “For several years, Bishopton Art Group has held an annual art exhibition at Bishopton Library that coincides with Bishopton Week festivities. This year we are inviting members of the public to view the exhibition and try to identify the locations, flora and fauna painted by our members. Prizes will be awarded.”

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The Easter Cross at Freeland Church Probably not since the members of Freeland Church purchased the car park in the middle of Bridge of Weir and then proceeded to plant out the adjoining garden, have so many appreciative comments been received by the Rev Kenneth Gray and the congregation. The reason for this support? - the large cross erected prominently outside the church the week before Easter, which was then adorned so beautifully on Easter Sunday with flowers donated by church members.

Kenneth Gray commented: “One person said that the cross ‘lit up the village’ and he added that he had never seen so many people stop to take pictures of the church as he had during the week after Easter.”

Several residents in Bishopton are concerned about parking in the road up to the Health Centre. This results in cars having to reverse to allow oncoming traffic through. This can mean having to reverse onto Greenock Road with poor sight lines.

The council is limited in what it can do to solve the problem as the road is owned by the health service. I have made representation to the Health Centre and to the council to work together to seek a solution.

But what was the purpose of this delightful feature? Well, a decorated tree for so many is a symbol for Christmas. Christians might suggest that there is a much more powerful symbol for Easter - also a tree, but this time undecorated and formed into a cross representing the glorious message of Easter: forgiveness of sin, restoration of a living relationship with God and full salvation as a result of Jesus Christ paying the penalty on the cross for human wrongdoing.

Thanks are due to SPT who have stepped in and saved the X7A bus service serving Bridge of Weir for the next three years. The service is now subsidised by the transport body on a longer-term basis after months of concern. I know it is far from perfect – with timings and routing needing to be considered to meet the needs of the travelling public. I am very grateful to all of those who made representation on the issue and allowed us to put forward a strong case for the preservation of the bus service.

Judging by the comments received, the transformation from a stark cross to a thing of colour and beauty drew attention to this - the real meaning of Easter.

Langbank Community Council has to be congratulated for its perseverance for improvements to be made to the road surface at the A8 roundabout.

The road is the responsibility of Transport Scotland and though it took some time to pursue the resurfacing works, they have made a great improvement to road safety.

Now church members are looking forward to meeting more locals at their stall at the Gala Day celebrations on June 14th and are hoping that many will want to come to join them at the Open Air Service the following Day in the Church car park, where it is rumoured that a certain prominent personality will not be threatening fire and brimstone, but might be demonstrating fire breathing!

At the last meeting of Renfrewshire Council, amongst other matters, councillors discussed the arrangements for the 100th Anniversary commemorations of the First World War, how to better support young carers, how to improve tourism in the county, and how to ensure that the people of Renfrewshire stop being short-changed (by £18million) from the Scottish Government.

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

As I write this article, it looks like summer has arrived, and with it a raft of gala days and events, do try and support all the efforts of those volunteers.

Nice to see new white lining and cat’s eyes on the A761 between Brookfield and Bridge of Weir, but the police have been out with speed cameras checking the new 30mph. The signage has caused confusion and “snagging” work is taking place. A reduced speed limit has been sought by the community for some years and this was approved at a Board meeting in 2011.

Comments about speeding vehicles on Slateford Road, heading into Dargavel, have been noted and I have requested driver feedback signs be installed for 7 days to report vehicle speeds. They should be appearing shortly.

Glad to see the A8 roundabout at Langbank is resurfaced. Now we are looking for some new white lines to signal to “straight through” drivers to stop at the roundabout when traffic is exiting or entering the village and to keep to their lanes when driving through.

Sorry to learn that Langbank is to lose its only village shop. If this will make shopping difficult for you, give the Food Train a call. They operate in Renfrewshire and provide a shopping service for older people living at home. You can call them on 0141 887 2557.

Surgeries: Bishopton Community Library- 1st Monday monthly (6.30pm), Cargill Hall- 2nd Monday monthly (7.30pm), Langbank Parish Church Hall3rd Monday monthly (6.30pm).

Contact: 0300-300-1291 or email to cllr.james.maclaren@renfrewshire.gov. uk. Check out my Facebook page for more information and articles www. facebook.com/councillormaclaren 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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howwood & elderslie Howwood Primary School Commonwealth Games Event Friday 20th June

Howwood Primary School are holding an event to celebrate the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow.

The event will comprise the children participating in a Relay around the village to emulate the ‘Queens Baton Relay’ in the morning, followed by a BMX Stunt Show in the afternoon, which will end with a World Record Attempt.

Morning - Relay

The Relay will start from the school at 9.30am and is expected to end at the school around 11am. This will be followed by a Medal Ceremony around 11.30am. We would welcome the community to come out and applaud the children both during the Relay and at the Medal Ceremony.

Afternoon - BMX Stunt Show

The BMX Stunt Show by the 3Sixty Stunt Team will take place in the school playground. All welcome.

The show will end with a World Record Attempt of ‘Most Consecutive Bunny Hops’.

The show will take place between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Entry gates open to the public at 12.45pm.

Entry Prices; Adult - £2 / Children - Free.

Howwood residents will be interested in the recent selling of the site at the former St Cuthbert’s school.

The council have agreed to sell the site to a national house builder and there is likely to be around 100 homes built subject to planning permission.

More good news concerning education is the recent decision by the council to invest 6 million pounds in St Anthony’s primary. I am sure this will be welcomed by all who are associated with the school.

The council recently agreed to continue to work with various partners to improve access to Glasgow Airport. We are fortunate to live close to the airport not just for the travel aspect but the jobs it provides for local people.

Like many of you, I was at the recent public meeting in the village hall organised by the Community Council. Probably the most discussed issues were Broadband and the bus situation. As one of your local councillors, I will continue to work with colleagues to get a bus service that fully serves the people of Howwood. It is hoped we will find out later in the summer when the works associated with Broadband will start in the village.

I write this as the sun is shining let’s hope it is a great summer.

Remember my surgery is held in the village hall on the fourth Thursday of the month between 6pm and 7pm.

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Sunday 22nd June 12-4pm, Entry Free, all welcome.

This year Quarriers Village Council are hosting an extended Village-wide summer event with lots of activities on offer for everyone.

The main part of the old village and Hall will host a cycling safety & bike station, science workshop, face painting, pony rides, bouncy castle and plenty of other outdoor games & activities. We will also be running a few Sports Day races for young & old at the playing fields and the Duck Race is due to set off at 3.30pm – so get there early to purchase your £1 tickets!

An assortment of catering tents & a pop-up café, upstairs at Sommerville Weir Hall will also be available. If you would like to take a pitch/stall at this event or would like more information please contact QuarriersVillageCouncil2014@ outlook.com

Angel Voices Choir A small group of members of the Angel Voices Choir gave a short programme of songs at the Kilmacolm Horticultural Coffee Morning which was fun.

The choir rehearses on Fridays at 6pm in St Fillan’s Church Hall, Moss Road, Kilmacolm. On Friday 20th June, there will be a closing award ceremony and recital at 6.30pm in St Fillan’s and we welcome all our supporters to come and enjoy the celebration to mark our first year.

We will be looking for new members to join the Angel Voices Choir in September (Ages 6 to 10) – Please contact: Maureen Russell 872905.

House prices in Inverclyde rose by the second highest % in Scotland this year and planning applications in Kilmacolm for extensions and alterations have also been on the up. Both are a sure sign of an improving economy. An application for alterations to Dalliefour in Barclaven Road has been received and it is my understanding that the new owner intends renovating this fine building to its original state as a single house. Welcome news as this has been an eyesore for many years.

In our most recent round of Grants to Voluntary Organisations, the Girlguiding Division, the Scout Council and Kidston Kids pre-school group received awards.

I have been busy with road and pavement complaints - Houston, West Glen (2), Lochwinnoch, Gryffe, Killochries, High Branchal, Garshanghan, Bridge of Weir, Barclaven, Whitelea, Leperstone, Springwood. Please do contact me at the details below if you perceive a problem.

I attended the Twinning signing ceremony with our friends from Meringues at the Agricultural Show. The French delegation were quite resplendent in their official regalia. The Show was successful in spite of the ground conditions, the outstanding entry being the magnificent Highland Cattle.

The Ryder Cup was at Kilmacolm Golf Club during May courtesy of the PGA and the Quarriers Coaching for Life initiative, Quarriers being the recognised charity of the Ryder Cup this year. Kilmacolm member Eilidh Briggs has been selected for the GB & I Curtis Cup team to play against America in the States this summer.

This is the pinnacle of women’s amateur golf and follows on from her and her sister Megan’s Scottish caps.

Harry Phillips the architect of the Cargill Centre has retired. It was his vision that gave us the refurbishment of both primary schools (no demolition) and the wonderful piazza . We now have a village centre to be proud of.

Surgeries: St Francis School Port Glasgow 19th June 6pm-7pm, Cargill Centre Kilmacolm 27th June 11am-12noon. Contact: david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk and 01475 712727 and 741969 and 07766 992294.

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Although our daffodils and tulips finished flowering some time ago, we are still being complimented on our spring displays. Thank you to all who have encouraged us with your comments. The bulbs have been lifted and replanted around the time capsule and at Market Place, in the hope that they will continue to flower for a few more years. Surplus bulbs have been passed on to Kilmacolm Primary School and St Columba’s Junior School for the children to plant within the school grounds.

There was a flurry of activity one fine, sunny May evening – yes, there was one – when around twenty of our volunteers descended on the Piazza and filled our planters with summer flowering plants, before moving on to Birkmyre Park to do the same there. We look forward to these displays filling out and rewarding us with their vibrant colours.

We always welcome new members. For more information you can contact Peter (01505 872448) or Diane (01505 872611). You can also visit us at www.colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk where we are building up a photographic record.

I was delighted to see that following all the hard work by the Twinning steering group, Kilmacolm Community Council and the council of Merignies that Kilmacolm has now been officially twinned with the French town. I am glad that the twinning has now gone ahead and that a long standing friendship and bond has now been formed between both communities.

Unfortunately, I have again had constituents complain to me about speeding motorists on Port Glasgow Road in Kilmacolm.

I was also informed that the speed warning device that flashes when vehicles exceed 30mph has been removed from the road into the village. I have forwarded these concerns on to the police and council roads officials. I would urge anyone driving through the village and other communities to stay within the speed limit.

I was pleased to see that among many local projects and organisations who benefitted from the recent round of funding awards from the council’s Small Grants to Voluntary Organisations that Kilmacolm Horticultural Society received £500.

Eleven primary schools in Inverclyde are to benefit from over £1.1 million of funding for outdoor sports facilities. Kilmacolm Primary School is one of three primaries in ward 1 that will benefit. It has been revealed that due to a recalculation of Inverclyde’s population that our council has now benefitted from additional funding from the Scottish Government and this has allowed for the sports facilities to proceed.

As I write my article for the June Advertizer edition it is good to see that the first of many cruise ships visiting Inverclyde this year have just started to arrive. The cruise ships and their passengers bring much income to Inverclyde and Scotland every year.

My next surgeries in June will be on Monday 2nd in the Port Glasgow Community Campus Enterprise Centre from 5pm to 6pm and Wednesday 18th in Newark Primary School from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. My surgeries will also be advertised through my surgery posters and council website. Anyone wanting to contact me in between surgeries can do so by phoning me through my office on 01475 712727 or on my mobile number on 07747 765 839 or by emailing me at jim.macleod@inverclyde.gov.uk or writing to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Greenock, PA15 1LY.

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KDS ‘Play On’ A possibly unfortunate, but unavoidable, choice of a Bank Holiday weekend to stage our production of ‘Play On!’ resulted in greatly reduced audiences although, to be fair, we have been spoiled by completely selling out our last three productions. Those lucky enough to attend were treated to a screamingly funny play which left members of the audience in tears - of laughter. What they lacked in numbers, they more than made up for in enthusiasm, and made the hours and days of preparation by cast and crew well worthwhile. This was a very difficult piece for the actors as they had to adopt two different personas (personae?) with different voices within the play, and the play within the play, but they carried it off with panache. It was also particularly challenging to get the subtle changes in similar lines right from act to act, as the wrong choice of words could see the cast jump not just a few lines, but an entire act! Interestingly, the one night when I can guarantee no one fluffed a single line, was the one night when the audience thought the actors had gone astray - well done guys on great naturalistic acting!!

Despite the sympathetic gasps from the audience, those who saw the production will be relieved to know that no actors were harmed in its presentation.

As ever, my sincere thanks to everyone involved for all your efforts, and particularly to those who came to see and enjoy the play, for turning up.

Thank you.

Angus Black, President

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kilmacolm & quarriers Last month we reported the unfortunate news that Inverclyde’s bid for flood-prevention funding was rejected by the Scottish Government. The latest update is that Council officers have been having extensive dialogue with officials of the Scottish Government to discuss how the Inverclyde bid can be progressed. Representations have also been made directly to Ministers. There are indications that some funding may be made available but not the full amount requested. It appears unlikely that any support will be provided to address the issues around Kilmacolm. If this happens the Council will look to fund these works from its resources.

The Council’s ambitious schools’ investment programme continues to deliver the highest quality education facilities available. At a recent meeting of the Education & Communities Committee, it was agreed that 11 Primary Schools across Inverclyde would receive outdoor games areas at a cost of £1.1m. This is in addition to the £800,000 allocated previously to build three outdoor pitches/multi-use games areas at another three primary schools, including Kilmacolm Primary School. The new pitch at KPS will be provided as part of the £4m upgrading project, which is due to commence in the summer of 2015.

Council officers are consulting with parents and staff on the options for upgrading the school. The two options are carrying out the works while the school remains in situ or a decant to the former St Stephen’s High School building in Port Glasgow, which will be used as a decant school for St John’s Primary for 12 months from this summer. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options.

Kilmacolm Old Kirk Fete Saturday 21st June, Manse grounds, Glencairn Road, Kilmacolm 11am-3pm

It’s that time again, when The Old Kirk will be holding their annual fete in the Manse grounds with the theme this year being The Commonwealth Games.

The Council’s Grants Committee, which is chaired by Councillor McColgan, has awarded £165,000 to local voluntary groups across Inverclyde, in recognition of the great work they do in our communities. We are pleased that that the Committee agreed to provide grants to Kilmacolm Horticultural Society (£500) and Kidston Kids (£1,500) for the coming year. The next round of applications will open in the coming months.

Councillor McColgan My surgeries this month are on Monday 2nd June, 6pm – 7pm in Clune Park Resource Centre and Saturday 21st June, 11am – 12noon in Kilmacolm Community Centre.

You can reach me on 01475 712727 (during office hours) and 07881280016 (anytime) or by emailing me at james.mccolgan@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Greenock PA15 1LY. You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my website: http:// jamesmccolgan.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @jamesmccolgan.

Councillor McCabe My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 10th June, 6pm - 7pm in Clune Park Resource Centre and Tuesday 24th June, 6pm – 7pm Boglestone 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/ and follow me on Twitter @Kilmacolm1.

There will be a variety of ‘sports’ and games for all, young and not so young. There will also be Messy Church, Tea room, bakery, books, BBQ etc. Music will also feature quite prominently with participation from the 2nd Port Glasgow BB Marching Band (a big hit last year), the Riverside Youth Band (a must hear), and representatives from Kilmacolm’s own St Columba School pipe band (who I have been informed, recently performed at a ‘Scottish’ event in New York).

So ........... Come along, dress up (if you choose) to represent a Commonwealth country, and join us in what should be a fun filled few hours.

In the event of rain, the fete will be held in The Kidston Halls. A proportion of the money raised will be donated to Yorkhill Children’s Hospital, where more than a few children from around the commonwealth, and the rest of the world, have been treated.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Thank you!

Throughout the country p e o p l e supported the houseto-house collection for Christian Aid Week in May. Thank you to everyone in Kilmacolm and Quarriers who volunteered to collect, and thank you to everyone who gave so generously in response to the knock at the door. Total fundraising is hoped to be in excess of £5,500, to be sent directly to Christian Aid Scotland.

Poverty, malnutrition, disease and hunger remain the urgent issues that Christian Aid aims to address, working for justice, peace,. With an end to war, terrorism and cruel dictatorships.

Your generosity during Christian Aid Week will help enormously. Thank you.

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Kilmacolm Bridge Club We closed a successful season with the annual general meeting, followed by the award of Cups for competition winners.

The Club re-opens on Monday 1st September, in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm. Visitors are welcome during the first three weeks of September. If you have a reasonable standard of play and enjoy the competitive nature of duplicate bridge, come along and give us a try.

Winners of 2013-2014 competitions: Bob Brodie Renfrewshire Bridge League Cup - Elspeth Marcroft and Norma Gourlay. Individual - Russell Crichton. Teams of Four - Frank Gillone and Derrick Russell with Ramsay Black and Hamish Thompson. Mixed Pairs - Stewart Fyfe and Nancy Coia.

Mens Pairs - Tom Fyfe and Gordon Adams. Ladies Pairs - Elspeth Marcroft and Norma Gourlay. Championship Pairs - Tom Fyfe and Gordon Adams.

The Nairn Quaich awarded to the best player overall - Frank Gillone.

OUTLOOK OUTLOOK - the social community group in Kilmacolm, meeting for friendship and fellowship, with invited Speakers, afternoon tea and activities, organised by Kilmacolm Old Kirk. .

On Thursday 5th June, Paul Matthews, senior curator at Glasgow Botanic Gardens is visiting, to tell us of the refurbishment of Kibble Palace. This should give us a real flavour of interest as we look forward to Wednesday 18th June for the summer Outing - a visit to the Botanic Gardens, and a tour of scenic Glasgow.

Look Out for the return of OUTLOOK, restarting in September in Kidston Hall, meeting on 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly, from 2pm - 4pm.

Everyone welcome.

kilbarchan & lochwinnoch Kilbarchan West & East Churches As we work towards a union of the East and West Churches in the village our united services for the month of June will be as follows:Sunday 1st June – Communion in East Church at 11am and 6.30pm.

Sun 8th June – West Church at 11am.

Sun 15th June – East Church at 11am.

Sunday 22nd June – West Church at 11am.

Summer Fete Saturday 7th June at The Haven, Kilmacolm 11am-3pm

Come and find out about The Haven and join in with all the fun activities.

BBQ, football tournament, stalls, children’s area, face painting, afternoon tea, home made baking, toys, plants and much more!

Find us at Horsecraigs, Kilmacolm PA13 4TH, on the B788 from Kilmacolm to Greenock. All welcome, admission free! www.thehavenkilmacolm.com

Sunday 29th June – East Church at 11am.

All the services will be conducted by the Rev Stephen Smith and you will be made most welcome.

As Lilias Day approaches make sure you look out for the West Church float in the parade and visit the East and West Church stalls in the park.

Kilbarchan East Church Open Days During the months of June, July and August, this beautiful old church and graveyard will be open to visitors on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm.

Please come along and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Kilbarchan National Women’s Register During the month of June, we have a guided walk round the Necropolis in Glasgow, our AGM and a Car Treasure Hunt, followed by fish suppers!

We shall recommence in August, so if anyone is interested, all the information is on the website: www.nwr.org.uk In 2015, the National Conference is to be held in Glasgow for the first time, on 20th June. A few of our members are to be involved in the organisation which will be very interesting and will hopefully raise the profile of NWR in Scotland.

Recently we had a visit from the Bishopton group when we discussed the chosen country Belgium and enjoyed some Belgian food.

The NWR group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays and has a varied programme of speakers and discussion topics. If you’d like to find out more about NWR and the Kilbarchan group, please contact the website: www.nwr.org.

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kilbarchan & lochwinnoch I was pleased to help secure the grant of £2,500 to replace the fire exit bridge at the rear of the Old library in Kilbarchan a structure I viewed on a recent visit and one built to last.

On somewhat larger scale, Renfrewshire Council has announced plans to replace the Lochwinnoch bridge deck. The proposal was ratified at the most recent Environmental Policy Board. Investigations and testing work is to begin soon.

I can report that both Kilbarchan Athletic Club and Kilbarchan Pipe Band were recently awarded grants by Renfrewshire Councils Sport Leisure and Culture Board On the 30 April, I along with my son Neil and many Kilbarchan folk attended the funeral service of Carl Brunetti who has sadly passed away aged 86. Carl whom I knew for nearly four decades, was a legendary figure in Kilbarchan. He was well known for helping to run the family cafe which for many years was an oasis for travellers and habbies alike. You would invariably find him on the doorstep in High Barholm chatting to whoever passed by. A conversation after Italy’s win in the football world cup in 2006 was particularly memorable!

A talented musician with his harmonica, he was well known on the Glasgow music scene and the pubs in the village. Carl also took a keen interest in the environment of Kilbarchan, whether clearing the cycle path or the park.

He was also a great supporter of young people. His passing is genuinely the end of an era, Kilbarchan life will go on, but it wont be quite the same.

My surgeries are on the first Saturday of the month - except January and July - at 9am in the McKillop Institute and 10am in the Steeple Hall. In the meantime please contact me at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 07534 156007.

Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group On Lilias Day, 7th June, there will be a stall selling Fairtrade goods in the Kilbarchan Guide Centre, alongside the Guides, who are running their own tearoom. At May’s fully attended committee meeting, it was announced that there will be a Kilbarchan Fairtrade float in the Lilias’ procession. Energetic efforts are being made to accelerate the Fairtrade village signs. Anyone interested in joining the committee can come along to the next committee meeting on Tuesday 10th June in the West Church Session House.

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Weaver’s Cottage The Weaver’s Cottage has enjoyed a busier than usual start to the season, with visitors from as far away as Florida and New Zealand enjoying the experience.

The National Trust for Scotland shop in the cottage now stocks ties, scarves, travelling rugs and other items in the Kilbarchan created Bannockburn commemorative tartan.

There is a wide selection of NTS gifts available and entry to the shop (on the left inside the front door) is free.

Photo: Bannockburn commemorative tartan.

Weaving The Fabric Of Village Life For two centuries, Kilbarchan was widely renowned for its handloom weaving. From the early 1700’s the weaving industry in the village grew from a handful of weavers producing fine linens, to over 800 handloom weavers living and working in the village at the height of the wool and tartan weaving period in the late nineteenth century.

In the mid-eighteenth century enterprising merchant families in the village set themselves up as linen manufacturers and distributed their textiles as far as London and Dublin.

They became very wealthy and built some of the fine mansions that still exist in the village today. By the end of the century the linen industry was in decline and the weavers were working in silk and cottons, producing finely woven shawls and robes for the Paisley manufacturers. It wasn’t until the 1860’s that Kilbarchan weavers began to produce tartan for which the village has become renowned.

The village expanded and many of the dwellings that exist today were built in this period to house loomshops on the bottom floor.

The social fabric of the village also grew out of the weaving industry and the weavers looked out for each other in times of hardship. Throughout the centuries, fluctuations in trade and change in demand for fabrics meant that there were high periods and low periods in the fortunes of the villagers.

In 1766, the Kilbarchan Weavers Society was formed with 58 founding members to help members in times of unemployment or illness. At the same time Kilbarchan General society was founded – a benevolent society that still exists in the village today. The weaving trade steadily declined in the early part of the twentieth century, and only a few veteran weavers still plied their trade. Three of the old Kilbarchan handlooms are still in working order today. These are on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, the Sma’ Shots Cottage, Paisley and in the Weavers Cottage in Kilbarchan.

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Business is Blooming!

A leading florist has stepped in to make sure that the very heart of Kilbarchan, a conservation village, looks “blooming” great once more.

Kilbarchan-born Caroline Holmes trained in various flower shops over a fifteen-year period before opening her own successful business and since taking over the former dentist’s surgery in Kilbarchan, she not only has a unique variety of unusual and exquisite blooms on display, as well as a range of intriguing plants, but also houses the work of local artisans and craftspeople to provide quality gifts for all those dates when a gorgeous bouquet of flowers adds an extra dash of colour to the occasion.

Caroline, who is renowned for having a gift to put together exceptional displays from blooms that are very different to the norm and incredibly exotic, says she was determined to make the new venture something that would serve as an additional attraction for the conservation village which already attracts people in from far and wide to visit The National Trust for Scotland-owned Weaver’s Cottage.

Twisted Willow – Tel: 01505 228830 Opening hours: Tues-Fri - 9am – 5.30pm. Sat – 9am – 4pm (Closed Monday)

Old Library Centre, Kilbarchan We would like to invite you to visit the Centre. When the Library closed the residents of Kilbarchan were very upset. The protest was huge. I am sure that many readers will remember this. The building was leased by a group formed from the Community Council. This voluntary group, now registered as a Scottish Charity, raised finance through grants and voluntary contributions from supporters to update, repair and refurbish the building to modern requirement standards. Now the Centre is open to everyone and is a welcoming place. We often have tourists and visitors looking for information on their family history. Our photographic collection is quite extensive and well worth a browse. The pictures of the 1930’s Lilias Day arches always amaze viewers and could inspire 2014 residents to decorate their property for this year’s Lilias Day. The Old Library Centre relies on the revenue raised by the usage of the facility and the donations from its supporters.

The usage includes classes in computing, yoga and pilates and printing, duplicating, internet access, faxing, scanning, the hire of the original library room for meetings, business seminar groups and concerts. The aim of the Centre is to provide quality service at very competitive rates. Perhaps you have some spare time We are always delighted to have visitors and more volunteers to help in the Centre. www.kipcokil.com e-mail kipcokil@ hotmail.com 01505 706070. 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan. The Centre will be closed from Monday, 30th June until re-open on Monday 4th August.

What’s On: Thursday 28th August North Sea Gas Scottish Folk Group Tickets £12 BYOB Booking O1505 706070 or kipcokil@hotmail.com

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Crosslee Play Park Officially Opened!

Residents in the village of Houston were recently celebrating the opening of their new play park after two years of fundraising efforts in the local community, led by the Houston Play Park Improvement Group.

The official opening was undertaken by group Chairperson Deborah Stewart and Labour Councillor Stuart Clark who has been an active supporter of the group members. To cut the red ribbon they were joined by scores of local parents with kids desperate to enjoy the new facilities.

Councillor for Houston, Linwood and Crosslee, Stuart Clark was delighted by the turnout from the local community for the park’s opening, he said: “I have been pleased to support this fantastic community initiative. The group members have worked so hard. One of the first people to contact me after my election two years ago was group chair Debbie Stewart.

Since then she has worked so hard, along with the committee and indeed supported by the residents of the village.

“The park looks great and the kids are having a fantastic time. The group have raised a tremendous amount of money and as Chair of the Local Area Committee, I was delighted to support their bid for funding from Renfrewshire Council. They are a great example of community spirit!”

Crosslee Play Park Committee

On Friday 2nd May, Crosslee Play park finally opened with phase 1 installed. Around 80 children attended the event with sweets and treats all round.

The opening of the park was attended by The Committee and Cllr Stuart Clark to officially open the play area. It was a fantastic day and all the children were so pleased with the new equipment.

There were children of all ages and the Committee were very pleased to see High School children also attend. Their comments were so very positive when a few S1 children thanked us for our efforts stating they were so pleased they now had somewhere appropriate to play.

We got a lovely surprise when Jason Andrew, owner of the River Inn donated £1000 towards seating and tables for the park. We are delighted by his generosity. We would also like to express our appreciation for the amazing support from Cllr Clark.

Members of the Houston Play Park Improvement Group were thrilled by the quality of the newly installed equipment and were overwhelmed by the response from Houston youngsters. Group Chairperson Deborah Stewart said: “I really think this is the most exciting development in the village for years.

It has been great to see what an impact a new play area can make in bringing people together. It is truly amazing. After two years of hard work I can honestly say it was well worth it. To see so many children out playing in their local area and really enjoying the facilities has made it all worthwhile.

“We’ve had raffles, cream teas, bag packing, door to door collections and countless other fundraisers so it has certainly been a big job. Councillor Clark has supported us each step of the way and the committee members have worked incredibly hard.

Mrs Stewart added: “We have plans in place for further improvements with phase 2 of the park development being planned now. It is just great to see it all happening.”

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Monday to Friday Woodlands After School 01505 615438 MONDAY • Yoga (weekly) 1pm M Laidlaw 015065842877 TUESDAY • Paint Pot Tots 10.15am D Campbell 07789262350 • Yoga (weekly) 7pm M/s Lawson 01505613690 WEDNESDAY • Community Council 18th 7.30pm • Councillors Surgeries 18th 6.30pm • French class Madame McDevitt 01408866282 • Dancerise (exercise) 1.30pm D Campbell 07789262350 • Galaxy Dancing 4.00pm • Melody Makers 4th/18th 7pm THURSDAY • Quilting Group 12th/19th/26th • French Class • Crafty Friends 6th/20th 7.30pm • Folk Club (weekly) 8pm FRIDAY • Galaxy Dancing 3.30pm SATURDAY • Galaxy Dancing 9.30am SUNDAY • Baptist Church 11am & 6pm Booking enquiries to Ian Simpson 01505 612203 or Sandy Young 01505 331488 or The Coffee Shop

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Kirk Carnival Miracle All week the weather forecasters promised downpours on Saturday 10th May! As the week went by the prospects looked worse and worse! Despite the bleak outlook, the people of Houston Kirk worked away and hoped for the best and – wonder of wonders, until 6pm, not a drop of rain fell and our Carnival was a great success!

The Carnival Queen was crowned, the people of Houston came in their numbers visiting the stalls and sideshows, the tearoom filled with people enjoying the home baking and £9,300 was raised for the Kirk Extension Fund! What might have been a disappointing day achieved everything we hoped for, and in Church the next day we allowed ourselves the thought that we had living proof of the power of prayer!

Can I take this opportunity to say thanks for the help and support from friends and colleagues and for the best wishes received from the Community for a speedy recovery following my recent successful operation and stay in hospital. The NHS is a wonderful entity, really impressed with it and again a big thanks to all the staff for their care and attention during my stay.

Back home now and on the mend.

As I am presently out of action, I will be referring any constituents concerns I receive through my groups secretarial services to the relevant departments for their response.

The prizewinners in the Carnival Programme Lucky Draw were as follows: Star Prize, Curling Package for 8, Intu Braehead: Evelyn Quigg.

Glynhill dinner for two: Helen Beaton. Kirk Session food hamper: Mrs J Beaton. Kirk Session food hamper: Irene McGhee. 2 months membership of Strathgryffe Tennis Club: J McDonald. Afternoon Tea for Two, The Village Tea Room: John King. Houston Hair Salon hairdressing pack: Sandra Griffiths.

Corran Inn meal for two: Amelia Lamont. Yankee Candle, Divah Beauty Salon: Lorna Bannerman.

Gardening gift, Gibb Stuart: Evelyn King. Amaretto meal for two: Kay Crawford. £100 off any complete pair of glasses, New Vision: Clair Kerr. Houston Inn meal for two: Lucy Findlay. Ardarden Farm Shop, Cardross, Cream Tea for Two : N Lee. Strawberry Field Nursery, 4hrs free childcare: Fiona Murray. David Lloyd one month pass for two: Shona Farley.

Unfortunately I had to cancel my surgeries in May and it will be necessary to again cancel surgeries in both Brookfield and Houston on 10th June, however I can still be contacted by e-mail at cllr.allan. noon@renfrewshire.gov.uk or through Renfrewshire Council on 0300 300 1265.

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Clyde Muirshiel Park Round Up Race 2 the Games Training Begins for James Reid

At the time of writing, it’s just 50 days to go until Race 2 the games! Lots of teams are busy getting their practice in at Castle Semple Loch with our talented instructor team, most recently pupils from James Reid School. We need you’re your help to make it happen on July 2nd and are looking for volunteers to donate their time and sponsors to help with equipment. Please get involved, like on Facebook, see our new website www.race2thegames.org.uk or get in contact to discuss sponsorship. Note the date to come and cheer the participants over the line!

Letter of Support from HRH The Princess Royal

Our Race 2 the games event has received a letter of support from none other than the patron for RYA Foundation herself Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. The Princess visited the Centre last year and said in her letter: “I send all the competitors, volunteers and supporters my best wishes for a most successful day on 2nd July as you race up the River Clyde.”

New Intern Jennifer Welcomed

A new graduate intern Jennifer Keegan has started with the Regional Park in the last month as part of a partnership ‘Investing in Renfrewshire’ with the local council. Jennifer will be working on the Race 2 the games project as an events coordinator. If you see her about be sure to say hello!

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Photographic Competition Spring Category

The closing date for spring entries into our photographic competition was 1st June so now we need YOUR HELP to VOTE for your winner before Monday 12th June on our facebook page!

Just log in, find the album on our page and ‘like’ your favourite.

Ride 63 Club News & Ride Out Info!

A Community Cycle Club ‘Ride 63’ is now up and running. More info on when they’re going out on their Facebook. Email the Secretary at ridesixtythree@ gmail.com to become a member or email the Park at routes@clydemuirshiel. co.uk for more information.

Duke of Edinburgh Programmes

We’re currently working on new opportunities for 14 – 25 year olds, no matter what their ability, to do their Duke of Edinburgh at Clyde Muirshiel. There are new offerings contributing mainly to the skill, physical and expedition sections of the award. Candidates already work toward the volunteering section of the award on Sundays at Castle Semple. Look on our website for details.

CMRP Online

Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place at facebook.com/ ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages.

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Kilbarchan Beekeepers Assoc.

General Beekeeping

The beginning of May was disappointing for the bees and their keepers for the second year running. The cool wet weather has meant that the bees haven’t been able to build up the colony numbers with new young bees as expected at this time of year, or been able to forage as extensively to enable spring honey to be generated in the hives. Bees at this time of year gather pollen from trees and plants such as sycamore, gorse, berberis, willow and dandelions. The horse chestnut is starting to flower, which will have the bees gathering the nectar to convert into honey. The fruit trees in gardens & hedgerows will soon become a valuable source of food for the bees and other pollinators in the area. Sowing patches of wild flowers around the edges of our gardens would be a great way to attract the wildlife and that may help improve your vegetable and fruit crops too.

Kilbarchan Beekeepers Apiary Visit

The weather did not disrupt the plans for this years Apiary visit. On Sundays 11th May, a group of 18-20 KBA members and prospective Beekeepers alike, visited one of the members Apiary sites (apiary is the name for a site with a number of bee colonies). The Apiary site located in a local Country Estate consists of 8 colonies and the group also had a chance to look at 3 colonies in WBC hives belonging to Lord of the estate visited. The WBC’s are the classic white hives often depicted in stories and images of bees and beekeeping. However, this type of hive, whilst great for the bees, is more demanding for the beekeeper to manipulate whilst managing the colonies.

The picture shows the WBC hives in the ‘big house’ garden which was lovely and provided added interest to the visit.

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As we look forward into the summer we will be hosting many events through June so keep an eye on www.finlaystone.co.uk

Gardening Report:

As the weather continues to improve, we should see the beautiful azaleas burst into bloom. In the winter border many of the shrubs and sub-shrubs should still be providing a colourful display.

In the kitchen garden, all the potatoes have now been planted, broad beans are in, peas have been sown (hopefully the mice will not have too many), and our onion sets have been planted. This year I have acquired seed for Australian walking onions; these grown in a much different fashion from conventional onions, they should provide a talking point for the younger visitors, and seemingly the flavour is more intense than our traditional varieties. We still have large pots of Rhubarb for sale and various other plants on offer, if we have excess vegetable plants and tomato plants these will also be on sale.

If you have some spare time and would like to become a volunteer, please approach David in the garden or contact reception, this can be on a regular or a casual basis. Volunteering keeps you fit, and adds to your skills list, in the pleasant surroundings of our mature gardens.

Ranger News:

As our New Rangers Howie and Kelly find their feet, we are looking forward to our school visits during June - our Rangers are eagerly awaiting the chance to show off their skills and impart their knowledge to young eager minds, and also deliver out expanded list of events throughout the year.

Thank you to all our members and visitors on behalf of Finlaystone Ranger Service Fraser Lang, Head Ranger

More often the types of hives used by beekeepers are the ‘National’hive, seen below. In this picture are a number of beginner beekeepers and some prospective beekeepers, getting up close to see a hive inspection.

Interested?

For anyone interested in beekeeping, the club can provide protective clothing. Anyone is welcome. Contact Ian Craig, the KBA Secretary on 01505 322684 or via e-mail beekeeper30@btinternet.com if you would like to know more!

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Open Garden - Newmills Cottage, Lochwinnoch - Sunday 22nd June Visitors Flock to see a ‘Very Rare Bird’ at Clyde Muirshiel Clyde Muirshiel has been welcoming bird watchers following the discovery of an extremely rare Pied-billed Grebe. The discovery was made by volunteer Lorna McCartney of Gourock who was carrying out the monthly WEBS wetland bird survey with the Countryside Ranger Service on Loch Thom.

Visitors have been flocking in from all over the country to see this rare bird. The Pied-billed Grebe is American in origin with year round populations in the United States and South America and is suspected to have been blown over. It is listed on the rare birds website as a ‘mega rarity’ in the UK - their highest classification.

Iain Gibson, the SOC Recorder for the Clyde Area said: “We’re lucky the bird has stayed around. This is the first record for Renfrewshire (VC76) and the Clyde area, and only the thirteenth Pied-billed Grebe ever recorded in Scotland. A very rare bird!”

Michael Holcombe, Senior Ranger at Greenock Cut Visitor Centre said: “All here at CMRP are incredible proud of Lorna for the work she put into correctly identifying the Pied billed Grebe.

If anyone else is interesting in getting involved in conservation volunteering the Park has many opportunities.

More information can be found at http://www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/volunteering/ or alternatively we are more than happy for people to pop in and have a chat with any of the Rangers in the Visitor Centres.”

If you’re planning to come up and see the bird it seems to be preferring the North East corner of Loch Thom. The Greenock Cut Visitor Centre is an ideal place to park and get a coffee and snack to keep you warm while you wait for a glimpse of the grebe. If you are out and manage a few photographs of the grebe please share them with us on facebook (facebook.com/ lydeMuirshielRegionalPark), tweet them to us using @Clydemuirshiel or send us an email.

Surviving mill in a series of 5 built in 1864. Well established colourful garden on different levels sloping down to the burn. The garden is divided into different areas with pots and hanging baskets filling areas which cannot be planted. There is also a pond. Steps down the garden are steep, but it can be accessed from a gate on the road if needed and can still be seen from the lower level. Lovely colour and planting in very peaceful setting.

2pm - 5pm. Admissions £3, children under 16 free.

Beneficiaries - Kilbarchan Old Library receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries.

Patricia Allan, Newmills Cottage, Nr Lochwinnoch PA12 4JR

Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society John Hancox, a founder member of www.scottishfruittrees.com was our May speaker. John ‘drifted’ from journalism into creating community and school orchards and gardens. A childhood interest in plum trees, followed by his daughter’s involvement in a school garden project, rekindled his early interest in fruiting trees.

Scotland has a long association with growing fruit.

Fruit trees came here via the Silk Route, arriving in medieval times. Orchards were highly regarded and a 1725 map of Stirling Castle includes an orchard within the walled defences. A Glasgow map of 1807 indicates orchards growing in the once verdant area of what is now the Merchant City. The tradition of rewarding graduates of the Trade House with fruit, grown in the vicinity, continues still and maintains the original association with those early orchards.

Scotland is linked culturally with fruit in song and poetry and there are many customs, e.g., “dookin’ for apples” and “Apple Days”. Tyninghame House, East Lothian has an “Apple Walk” which is well worth a visit. Farmers’ wives would press apples and the quality of their cider would define the quality of the workforce: the best workers would gravitate towards the farms with the best cider.

Orchards are again in favour. John has helped establish new orchards in Castlemilk, Maryhill and at a special needs school in Drumchapel. Smallholders and farmers are restocking their land with modern, disease-resistant varieties and sell fruit at farmers’ markets. Fruit trees are appearing again in gardens; they are versatile lending themselves to pruning into shapes suitable for limited spaces. They do not require great soil depth, as long as they are kept watered, so it is possible for even the smallest garden to have one selfpollinating fruit tree.

John’s scheme is gathering momentum. He finds schoolchildren are very responsive to his visits. They love lessons out of doors, digging in trees and watching these develop through the seasons. Their knowledge is enhanced by their participation in the fundamental task of ‘growing-your-own’ followed by the inevitable ‘eating-yourown’. Even schoolchildren in India have been given the chance to grow apples, normally associated with UK orchards.

This was the Society’s last lecture of the current season. Now we look forward to the summer months in our gardens with, we hope, lots of warm sun. The recent Plant Sale took place on a drizzly, cool morning but a great variety of plants was on offer and bought by Saturday shoppers. What was left went, of course, to the local school and community garden - where else? Good gardening!

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The Garden in June In dry weather, water containers and young plants in the evening so they can absorb the moisture overnight.

Stand house plants outdoors in gentle summer rain to clean them Collect seeds from forget-me-nots, aquilegia and hellebores and sprinkle over prepared soil.

Top up mulches in flowerbeds and containers.

Deadhead roses and border flowers regularly to encourage more blooms to grow during the summer.

Choose some lovely perennials that will light up your garden in late summer and beyond.

Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ Japanese anemones give borders a welcome boost in late summer and early autumn. Honorine Jobert is a particularly choice variety with white, single flowers, tinged with pink on the underside of the petals. It enjoys welldrained soil in sun or partial shade.

Mulch around the plant each year during October/November to give protection during the winter months.

Lift and divide, if necessary, during March/April.

Verbena Bonariensis - Tall, narrow, sparsely-leafed stems bear flattened heads of bright lavender/purple flowers that provide useful height in the herbaceous border. This is a short-lived perennial, and because it is borderline hardy, it may be damaged by winter frosts. To avoid this happening, leave the dead stalks until spring, when new growth is evident, before cutting them back. Protect the plant by mulching around it in autumn with leaf mould or compost. Verbenas self-seed liberally and resulting plants are stronger. This is a superb butterfly plant.

Knautia macedonica - a pretty plant that looks great in the garden border. It is ideal for a wildlife garden as the deep purplish-red pincushion-type flowers are very

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Clyde Muirshiel Windows on Wildlife Project

WOW are delighted with new ‘Caution Otters’ signs on the A760

The Clyde Muirshiel Windows on Wildlife (WoW) Project is this week celebrating the installation of two new ‘Caution, Otters’ road signs on the A760, the A737 to Lochwinnoch road. It is hoped the new signs, installed

by Renfrewshire Council Roads Department, will encourage drivers to take extra care and be aware of the threats to the resident wildlife.

The request for new signage was put in following the recent death of the loch’s dominant male otter last year. The otter, named ‘Bob’, was one of the stars of the WoW Project’s hidden camera footage, until he was hit by a car, later succumbing to his injuries at the wildlife hospital.

Another incident in the past couple of months saw two otters playing in the middle of the road. Thankfully a member of Clyde Muirshiel staff was able to stop the traffic and there were no further fatalities. This stretch of road is very prone to flooding which often leads to an increase in incidents.

Hayley Douglas, Windows on Wildlife Project Officer at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is very pleased to see the installation of the new signs: “Since I moved to

the area in 2005, I’ve known of at least five otters which have been killed on this stretch of road. Three of these were adult females, all with cubs with one cub being killed as well and two being hand-reared at the nearby wildlife hospital. Hopefully, drivers will see these signs and will take a bit more care on this stretch of road.”

The Windows on Wildlife project invites you and your family to get up close with all of the furry and feathered creatures that make Castle Semple Country Park their home. This is done through hosting unique events such as Badgerwatches, wee furry beastie trapping and popular WoW weekends where the WoW Project Officer shares her indepth knowledge of the local animals, their habits and general biology.

attractive to bees. Flowering from July to September it is best grown in welldrained, slightly alkaline soil in full sun.

Divide plant March to April.

For more details on all these WoW and Clyde Muirshiel Ranger Service events please see our website www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk. When you have made up your mind as to which of the events you wish to attend, call Castle Semple Visitor Centre on 01505 842 882 Ex 20 as soon as possible to book your places. The Windows on Wildlife Project is part of the Semple Trail Heritage Project, a heritage and access enhancing project at Castle Semple Country Park. Grant support for the two year WoW project comes from Heritage Lottery Fund and Renfrewshire LEADER.

Kilmacolm Horticultural Society

A huge Thank You to everyone who came along to support the Annual Coffee Morning. The special prize raffle, the tombola stalls and the baking stall were really successful, thanks to members’ generosity. Plants were provided by the trainees at Parklea Nurseries, a charitable organisation in Port Glasgow you would not be disappointed if you gave them a visit in the next few weeks for your summer bedding, hanging baskets, shrubs etc.

We now look forward to Kilmacolm Flower Show on 6th September in the Village Centre. New exhibitors entering classes in the flowers, vegetables, pot plants and novice sections will be made most welcome. Skills in homebaking and floral art are always much admired - ask for a schedule and enter the Show! Further details from Jill Russell, Show Secretary, on 01505 872393.

The Flower Bed at the Cross, Kilmacolm, is now maturing well after the replanting of many of the shrubs last year. We are trying to eradicate the dreaded marestail with a top spreading of bark.

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PETS news Plant toxicity in pets This is the time of year when we start to spend more time outside, enjoying our gardens with our pets. Unfortunately every year a number of pets fall ill and require treatment as a result of them eating or coming into contact with plants in our gardens which are toxic. PetVets had a recent case brought to us where a cat had ingested a plant from a member of the Lily family and became unwell after licking the pollen from his coat.

Some examples of the most common plants for concern are Ivy , nightshade, crocuses, daffodils, ferns, buttercups, violets, clematis, foxgloves, mistletoe, peony, snowdrop, lilies, poppy and rhododendron. There are also dangers in the vegetable patch too, including aloe vera, apricot fruit and stones, avocado fruit and stones, castor beans, elderberry, onions, peaches, tomato plants and rhubarb. This does not represent a complete list of all poisonous plants and is only intended to provide examples.

Be aware too that there are many reasons why a pet can become unwell after eating plants, even if they are not listed as toxic.

Your pet could have a sensitivity or allergy to a plant that is not inherently toxic. Always be vigilant and seek help from your vet if you are worried about your pet’s health.

Fun Dog Show

Saturday 14th June in the park - as part of Lochwinnoch Gala Day

Raising money for the Dogs Trust Glasgow - £1 per entry per class, free goodie bag for all entries. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place. All ages, All Breeds, All abilities. Entries taken on the day, Look for our stall, next to the Dogs Trust.

Confirmed Classes

1/ Most obedient dog (sponsored by Anne Moss, Liathach Dog training); 2/ Waggiest tail (Sponsored by Little Stinkers dog waste removal services); 3/ Dog that the Judge would most like to take home (Sponsored by The Oaks veterinary surgery); 4/ Dog that looks most like its owner (Sponsored by Angel images Custom portraits); 5/ Musical sit (Sponsored

by Laigh Barfod Boarding kennels); 6/ Best in show (Winners of above classes) Dogs remain the responsibility of owners at all times. Please clean up after your dog (Poo bags available). Heat kills, do not leave dogs in locked cars, water available at the stall.

Dog Tombola, Raffle and Photos

Dogs Trust will be on site to promote their rehoming etc, they will also be helping to Judge the classes. Donations accepted for Tombola & Raffle 07811 265200.

Many thanks to, Now & Then, Thomas Taylor, Calder Electrics, La dolce vita, Angel Images, Ian Brown, SJ Lamond complementary therapies, Blue Water Dental Practice, Neil Dunnachie Classical Guitarist & Tutor, laigh Barfod Boarding Kennels, Beaver Tree Surgeons, The Spar, and many more for raffle prizes. Facebook page: Lochwinnoch Gala day

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Animal Support and Rescue

Jaine McPherson set up Animal Support and Rescue in May 2012 to help local animals who were abandoned or neglected. It started off with two horses and has just grown and grown. The organisations then applied for and gained charitable status. There are many rescued animals at the rescue including horses, dogs and chickens.

Jaine came across Penny, the horse, one night at a livery yard after she had had an episode of collapse.

She was shaken up and injured. Jaine took her round to where she stabled the charity horses and hosed her wounds, but on keeping an eye on her noticed that she was very down and depressed. The owner offered to sell Penny to Jaine who then subsequently bought her . She was later diagnosed with Narcolepsy by the rescues vet. She was very under weight ,she looked like an old horse even though she is only 14, but maybe this is connected to her condition, After a few courses of antibiotics, and constant hosing and cleaning her wounds, Penny looked so much better.

Unfortunately this ran up a rather large vet bill. She requires fed 4 times a day & unlimited haylage but Jaine feels she needs to be given a fair chance and is looking for any advice & support and if anyone out there can offer help that would be just amazing.

They desperately need funds to continue to help Penny and the other animals and are always happy to meet people who would like to volunteer their services especially ‘handymen’ who could help around the yard.

To help there are many ways you can: Volunteer your services, donate to the paypal account at animalrescueglasgow@gmail.com or volunteer at their charity shop. You can also visit their facebook page for more details.

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Wildlife Crime Re-homing Pets

Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets?

Carlos - SIMILAR TO PHOTO - who is an extremely affectionate, friendly ginger and white boy whose owner has just died. He is only just turned 7 and is desperate for a new home where he can go outdoors. Ref: MT. To contact the Renfrewshire Branch on 0141 876 4133.

Ted - Beagle / Male / 6 to 12 Months Ted is a lovely boy his full of beans and energy! He loves to be on the go all the time learning new things and going for long walks. Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (including weekends); 12noon7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays

Honey - 8 years - Female - Crossbreed Honey is a beautiful girl who arrived in our care after being found straying. She is a sweet girl who loves the company of people and enjoys going for walks and playing with her toys. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca. org/rehoming All rehomings are subject to a successful home visit.

Strathclyde Police has a team of Wildlife Crime Officers who, as part of their normal policing duties, specialise in investigating wildliferelated crimes. If you wish to report a suspected wildlife crime and/or speak to a Wildlife Crime Officer, please contact: Your local Police Office or Strathclyde Police HQ, 173 Pitt Street, G2 4JS or call 0870 050 1999.

Doggies deserve holidays too!

When I go on holiday, I’m lucky that my in-laws actually look forward to dog-sitting. For many dog owners, this isn’t the case leading to a lastminute scramble. This can be a holiday dampener as instead of enjoying yourself you’re worrying about the welfare of your beloved pet.

The key to getting the best dog holiday service is to book early. Some owners feel kennels are a last resort but it should be borne in mind that most kennels now walk the dogs daily and sustain effort to reduce the noise from barking. Home-from-home boarding is an alternative to kennels and the key is knowing your dog’s routine is respected and that the surroundings are truly home-from-home. For example, would you mind if the boarder smokes? I know I would!

All dog boarding establishments require Animal Boarding Licences which are a local authority requirement to address issues such as infection control.

These are however statute and the pet care industry is striving for regulation to support best practice guidelines. The Pet Industry Federation (PFI) represents many organisations and ensures you of high standards through their Quality Assurance Standard scheme. I know if I had a choice of a PFI member or not I know which one I would go with.

So give a thought to your dog’s holiday. If you’ve booked your own and not your dog’s, start searching now and choose the best match for your dog’s needs.

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SCHOOLS news Bishopton Primary School Bishopton Primary School Parent’s council have donated £4000 to enable Bishopton Primary to procure a class of Mini Ipads for the school together with storage server.

The pupils were over the moon to be one of the first schools in Renfrewshire to make such a purchase and are looking forward to using them. Class Work has never been so much fun!

regular groups

every monday Kidston Playgroup, Stay & Play and Baby Music Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 9.45am-11.45am All wee ones welcome.

Kidston Kids Toddler Soft Play Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 1pm-2pm Suitable for children up to age 3.

Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall. 9.30am-11.30am

Raising Awareness in the community - Good Citizenship

£2/family fee includes tea & children’s snacks.

St Columba Playgroup St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am-11.40am

Given the problems of dog fouling in our community, the Bishopton Primary Parent’s council ran a competition for the children to encourage our neighbours in the village to be a little more considerate to others when walking their dogs....... The pupils submitted lots of ideas and the winning poster was then turned into a large sign for the front on the school railings which will hopefully encourage people to pickup after their dog.

every Tuesday

Bridge of Weir Toddlers Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW Pop along and see us from 9.30-11.30am

Baby Social Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers Vill. 11am Meet mums, drink coffee & eat cake.

At the same time with regard to good citizenship, we have had issue with people being a little inconsiderate when parking close to the school, blocking driveways, parking on zig zags etc, so again getting the voice from our children they submitted various ideas which could be turned into a sign to be displayed adjacent to the school and we have the winning design on display.

St Columba Playgroup St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am-11.40am

every Wednesday

Well done to all the pupils who took part and in particular the winners, hopefully the children are setting the example for the rest of the community.

Commonwealth Games

Bishopton Primary have been actively working on the Commonwealth Games as a project and learning and researching all about our fellow Commonwealth Countries.

The School has been awarded the official “Game on Scotland” Plaque in recognition of offering wider learning experiences created around the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and its Legacy, The plaque is intended for education establishments Howwood Baby and Toddlers that: meet every Monday (including 1) embraced the Commonwealth Games in order to create engaging school holidays) from 10am to 12 learning experiences across the curriculum and beyond; 2) provided noon at Howwood Parish Church opportunities for personal achievement for learners (and teachers) and Hall, Main Street, Howwood. We placed children and young people at the centre of Games-related activities; would be delighted to see any 3)worked in partnership with their communities, clusters or relevant new boys and girls with mums organisations to create a legacy around the Games; 4) used the Games and dads, grandparents or and its values to improve the whole school ethos; 5) enabled learners to carers. Come along and enjoy develop skills for learning, life and work through Games related activities; a cup of tea and a chat while 6) increased the awareness of important related global citizenship issues, the children play and make new by using the Games as a context for learning; 7) developed or enhanced friends. Only £1 per child which international partnerships through their Commonwealth Games activities; includes all snacks and drinks.

A fantastic achievement and a wonderful way to mark the legacy that is We look forward to seeing you Glasgow 2014. soon!

Howwood Baby and Toddlers

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Kidston Kids Stay & Play and Playgroup Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 9.45am-11.45am All wee ones welcome.

Kidston Kids Gym Club Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 1pm-2pm For children aged 3-5 years.

St Columba Toddlers St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 10am - 11.30am For children from birth to 3 years.

Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall. 9.30am-11.30am £2/family fee includes tea and children’s snacks.

every Thursday Houston Toddlers Church Hall, Main Street, Houston Pop along and see us from 9.30-11.30am

St Columba Playgroup St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.15am-11.40am

every Friday Kidston Kids Stay & Play and Playgroup Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 9.45am-11.45am All wee ones welcome.

1st Sunday monthly Messy Church® Freeland Church Hall, Br of Weir 4.30pm-6.30pm Hot meal & warm welcome provided

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Mid Gavin Nursery At Easter, the children at Mid Gavin Nursery enjoyed a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny after their Easter Parade & outside Easter Egg Hunt & Quiz. The children made Easter Bonnets/Hats and had fun working out all the clues outside to find hidden Easter eggs before they came back inside to enjoy some Easter treats.

During May, the children in the Nursery welcomed some new visitors, 9 little fluffy chicks. The eggs were delivered to the Nursery by “Living Eggs” and over a period of 10 days the children watched as the chicks hatched out of the eggs and became yellow and fluffy. The children and staff have been taking care of them ever since, making sure they have fresh water and feed to help them grow into hens. Once they have grown sufficiently the hens will be put in our hen coop where they will be cosy and the children can collect their eggs. The children will then take them to our cook who will turn them into delicious cakes, etc.

Lots of fun and noise was created at our annual Sports Day which took place at the beginning of May. All the children in our Butterfly Room (3-5 year olds) had been practising hard for their races and when the day came took part with great enthusiasm and excitement. With an obstacle, egg and spoon, bean bag and relay races there was a lot of running, shouting and whooping and that was just the parents supporting their children. However mums, dads and staff all had their turn of competing too when it came to their races! There was lots of fun and everyone received a rosette for their efforts.

Soon some of our children will be leaving the Nursery to attend Primary School and teachers from all schools have been visiting the children to get to know them and for the children to get to know them too.

The children have also visited their new individual schools building a rapport with staff and getting to familiarise themselves with a new place and new experiences.

Yippee!! Our well is complete and the children have been dropping/throwing their pennies into the depths of the well to bring good luck for them and the Nursery. Well Done to Laci, our handyman, for all his efforts and foresight in building a wonderful well that will be enjoyed by all children who attend Mid Gavin Nursery.

Finally, the staff and children presented a huge cheque of £3200 for the amount raised to support Corrine Hutton in her very worthwhile charity “Finding your Feet”.

Corseford School Pupils from the secondary class recently entered a young writer’s competition called ‘Let’s Get Writing Superhero Stories’. We were all delighted to hear that Mrs Catterson our Head of School had received a letter saying that three of the pupil’s stories had been chosen and will be published within a special anthology. The letter stated that they had received thousands of stories from all over the UK and the ones selected were chosen for publication based on imagination, perception, expression and use of creative language.

A copy of their work will appear in ‘Superhero Stories – Tales from Scotland’ and will be sent to the British Library. The winning pupils were: Lisa Butler, Rhys Burton Jodie Milligan and Tiegan Lee. Our Secondary class pupils recently did a sponsored cycle for SCIAF. We are delighted to say that they have raised £151.57.

A representative from SCIAF is going to come to the school very soon to for a presentation of the cheque and to find out all about our fund raising cycle.

Senior 2 welcomed a Living Eggs Project into their class.

They had the job of looking after ten Chick Eggs. They watched, nurtured and cared for the eggs until they hatched. The pupils were delighted when they saw the chicks breaking through the

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Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club is a group for parents of multiples to obtain support and meet others in the same situation.

We meet on the first and third Friday of each month from 10am - 11.30am in McKillop Hall Lochwinnoch. Cost £3 bring a mug along for a cuppa.

shell and where surprised at how quickly they grow. It was a fantastic experience to watch. The class were all pleased that we found a new home for them as free range chickens. They now have plenty of open countryside to enjoy.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Kiltwalk 2014. So far this has raised over £3000 pounds for Corseford School and monies are still to come in. A big thank you to everyone who sponsored the staff and pupils for the Kiltwalk. We will keep you informed on our total. If anyone would still like to donate you still can. To donate contact: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/corsefordkilties .

We are looking for a Volunteer who would like to work with our pupils to develop their Conversational French. If you would like to know more about this we would love to hear from you. Please phone Fiona Catterson, Head of School, on 01505 704121 Senior 1 class enjoyed a trip with the Seagull Trust Cruises at Kirkintilloch. They had a fantastic time on the canal boats and to their delight the weather was great. They are looking forward to their next visit.

We are excited to have Aileen Neilson (Paralympic curler) visit our school on the 4th June. Pupils are looking forward to meeting Aileen who is going to share her expertise and give us all tips on curling. She is also going to show slides of Sochi Olympic Village.

We are looking forward to our Fun Day on 9th June. Each class will be entering our very own Commonwealth Games. We are hoping for nice weather so we can go outside for the events.

Students have worked hard on their artistic skills and have entered Edinburgh Festival Fringe. They were delighted to receive a certificate for their hard work.

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Duchal Nursery School

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Well done to all the children who took part in our Toddle Waddle for Barnado’s, the weather was atrocious but we had no complaints, just lots of fun splashing in the puddles, a great experience for a good cause.

Ardentinny

Thank you too to all the parents that helped out on our garden re-vamp, we are so lucky to have such a wonderful outdoor space to complement our facilities inside. There have been lots of adventures on our new pirate ship, perfect for imaginative play.

If you would like to see our great set up at Birkmyre Park and find out more about what we do at Duchal, please come and visit us one morning contact Head Teacher Jean McCarthy on 874358 to arrange a convenient time or keep up to date with all the latest news on our website duchal. com With the summer term well under way, we have been preparing for Sports Day with enthusiasm and gusto, Commonwealth Games watch out for all our budding athletes!

Kilmacolm Nursery Class We were busy producing exhibits for the Kilmacolm Show and although only Skye O’Neill was lucky enough to receive a prize ticket on the day, our efforts really did add to the overall effect on the day – the Industrial tent put on a marvellous display.

We have been learning about people who help us and set up a police station to promote role play. WPC Kirsty brought a police van to nursery and told us about the work she does. As well as letting us see inside the van, with lights flashing and siren blaring, we heard about her uniform. We have moved on to space adventures and you should see our rocket and display of the planets!

We are looking forward to a fun-filled end of session with trips to I Play, Clydebank for ante-preschool children, Sea-Life Centre, Loch Lomond for preschool children and four visits from Morton FC, before Sports Day on 12th June, a Bring and Buy sale on 4th June and a mini concert as part of the presentation ceremony - we will all be ready for our holidays on 26th June at 1pm!

Howwood Primary School P6 enjoyed 3 days at Castle Semple Lochwinnoch, participating in various activities. The children all had a fantastic time!

Pace Theatre Company joined P5,6 and 7 for another of their fantastic performances. The performance gave children an insight into how people with disabilities can be treated at times.

We are delighted to say it had a happy ending and a wonderful workshop at the end!

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On Tuesday 6th May, the P7 class of Kilbarchan Primary School went to Ardentinny for 3 nights. Everyone was really excited before they left.

The activities that they took part in included; canoeing, night walk, rock climbing and abseiling, gorge walking, team challenge and rock hop and a disco on Thursday night.

Finn Fowler said “I loved Ardentinny! The instructors were very nice. The activities were fun and I loved sharing a dorm with my friends.” Emma Heywood said “I really enjoyed the rock hop because we got to jump into the sea and be soaking wet. I also enjoyed meeting other people from other schools. We all had lots of fun at Ardentinny.”

P7 came home from their trip absolutely shattered but full of wonderful memories of their time away!

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St Columba Church Playgroup and Toddlers Don’t we look smart? This is our formal group photo for this session and Playgroup has enjoyed a fantastic year. What with action-packed mornings of painting, water and sand play, playdough, puzzles and dressing-up, there is really something for everybody, not forgetting the very popular garage, cars and climbing frame. We’ve had visitors to help us learn to sing, dance, do gymnastics plus walks over to the library and practising for Sports Day so the children have a wonderful range of opportunities to learn new skills plus make lots of friends for nursery and school.

Many thanks to all our wonderful children and families, plus the Committee for supporting the Group this year and don’t forget our Open Days on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th June between 9.45am-11am for places from August. Our qualified and experienced Playleaders will be delighted to meet you and to explain how we operate. If you are interested in a place on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday morning email Laura our membership secretary laura.hannah@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

Our toddler group runs on Wednesday’s between 10am and 11.30am for children from birth to 3 years, although most of the children move onto Playgroup at 2 years 4 months they are welcome to continue with toddlers for a bit longer. We always look forward to welcoming new faces to the group. Please contact our Toddler secretary Anya for more information on 07772 269840.

Keep up to date with future events by liking us on Facebook - St Columba Playgroup & Toddlers Kilmacolm for further information of contact us on stcolumbachurchplaygroup@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining the group or coming along to our open day

Houston Primary School P7 Leavers Dance A few mums have organised that the families involved meet at the River Inn an hour before the dance, so that the kids can all catch up with their friends, have photos taken, and a “mocktail” before parading up Whirlie Road along to the school being led by the Boys Brigade Piper. We are trying to move away from previous years where the kids have used limos to go to the school, and hope that the community will come along to see all the boys and girls in their finery as they finish their primary school years.

A huge thanks to Jason at the River Inn for being so helpful in the organisation of this event, and also to the Boys Brigade for providing us with the Piper. The parade will be at 6.15pm on Monday 23rd June - lets pray it stays dry!

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WWW.ADVERTIZER.CO.UK Nomad Music School’s Summer Rock Club is back and is set to be the biggest and best yet.

Learn guitar, piano/keyboard or drums, take part in awesome indoor and outdoor games, play table tennis, pool and giant jenga, meet new friends and much more.

Taking place at Kilbarchan East Church Hall every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am - 2pm, starting on the 1st July and running through until 7th August. For P1 to P7’s and S1 to S4’s. For full details visit www.nomadmusicschool.co.uk.

Scouts, Cubs and Beavers Quarriers & Kilmacolm

Quarriers Scouts, Cubs and Beavers groups (the 45th Greenock and District) burst into life in 2008 with a handful of Beavers.

Now six years later, it’s busier than ever. Bursting at the seams, in fact.

The Wednesday evening meetings are full and there’s a waiting list.

Group Scout Leader Martin Buchan said: “That’s why we’re looking for a few more adults to help out with the sections and get involved in the Scouting fun. Scouting has so much to offer both the youngsters and the adults who volunteer, in whatever capacity. We are keen to expand our team so we can ensure that everybody can join the adventure.”

Now the group has nearly 90 youngsters aged from six to 14. As well as weekly meetings, they regularly attend camps and other activities. For more information contact Martin on 07862251731.

Local Scouts and Explorers visit Lochgoilhead

Scouts from Quarriers Village and Scouts and Explorers from Kilmacolm have been on trips to the Lochgoilhead Activity Centre.

For the group from Quarriers, the highlights included raft building, kayaking, canoeing, bush craft, climbing and orienteering. A great adventure was had by all. During their weekend visit two scouts, Rory White and Sam Lunn, earned their gold award, so congratulations go to them.

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Kilmacolm Girls Celebrate Big Brownie Birthday With Huge Camp A group of Brownies from Kilmacolm and Quarrier’s (Eilidh, Emma, Freya, Lucy, Rebecca and Zoe) joined nearly 150 Brownies from all over the Scotland to take over Netherurd, Girlguiding Scotland’s Training and Activity Centre, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Brownies.

The all-girl celebration on 9th – 11th May saw the young Brownies travelling to Netherurd in the Borders for an action-packed weekend of camping, fun activities and meeting new friends.

Activities included a treasure hunt, a Big Brownie Birthday wide game, crafts, adventurous activities like the zip wire, climbing wall high ropes course and archery, magic show and a ceilidh.

Rebecca Holdsworth, 9, said: “I loved the Big Brownie Birthday Bash at Netherurd. At our campsite we met Brownies all the way from Ullapool and my favourite part of the weekend was the camping (not sleeping!) in a tent.” The girls had a ball. They got to meet new friends, learn a few new skills and have a go at some very adventurous things they’d never tried before.

Adventures like the Big Brownie Birthday Bash are just part of the range of activities, challenges and exciting opportunities open to Brownies. Girls take part in a hugely varied weekly programme, incorporating everything from stargazing, world issues and science to abseiling, canoeing and zip wiring.

For more information about The Big Brownie Birthday and how to join Girlguiding – the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK – go to: www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk.

Kilmacolm Scouts and Explorers were not so lucky with the weather and had a great, if very wet, cold and windy, time at Lochgoilhead. The raft building was fun until the knots came undone, the canoeing fun, another until the wind blew them away, the egg challenge was mind-stretching until the shells broke, the kayaking was a good experience until it was too cold. But a good time was had, nonetheless!!

Monopoly in Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm Scouts had fun with a game of Kilmacolm Monopoly recently.

They gained points for photos taken at various places in the village. Harderto-get-to places were worth more points. It was a fun challenge of team work and planning within the time constraint.

Roman adventure

Kilmacolm Scouts were transported back into Ancient Rome recently.

Emperor Nero (Skip) commanded the citizens of Rome through Romulus and Remus game, chariot building, rhetoric (two minute talking on a random subject) and laurel wreath making.

The Scouts then raced their chariots, almost Ben Hur style, before ending the night in style our Roman named and toga-wearing Scouts ate authentic Roman food… pizza

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Bridge of Weir Primary School There is a veritable carnival atmosphere in our school! Our pre-school children are preparing to start P1, and will soon meet their buddies. With a trip to Calder Glen and sports day to look forward to, there is much to enjoy in their final weeks at nursery.

The School Discos, organised by the Parent Council, saw shapes of all hues being thrown merrily in the school hall. A huge thank you to Steve of pinkpartydiscos, whose DJ-ing ensured everyone had a wonderful time.

Our Commonwealth Games Festival has been a vibrant mix of sport, culture and the arts. It kicked off with a one-day drama workshop “Game On Scotland”, in which P5 pupils explored the history and culture of the Commonwealth and its games. “We acted out a story where a young person had the chance to run in the opening ceremony,” said Aisling. “The best bit was when we had to run in slow motion and Jessica had to fall over,” said Eve. (Parents: that piece of synth music now in your head will eventually pass…).

Jillie Cooper, homegrown professional badminton player and Commonwealth athlete, was a very special guest at assembly. The children were transfixed by the very ordinary nature of her beginnings in the sport, and the extraordinary nature of her journey thereafter. “She was really tall!” said Robbie (P5), “and what she said made me think I could play a sport like that too.” Iain (P5) was more succinct: “She was funny, cheerful and inspiring.”

Our pupils were wowed by their time with Ayawara, a West African percussion and dance group co-founded by our very own Mr Lowitt. “They had drums that are even bigger than the ones in Lucy’s house!” enthused Ruthie (P1). “And a big wooden xylophone…and we got to dance!”

The sun shone for the whole of Walk to School Week, and special mention should be given to the little (and longer) legs which covered the distance between Brookfield and Bridge of Weir, and the porridge-making mums of the hamlet. With more drums and storytelling still to come, not to mention rumours that Mr Milligan has some vaguely sports-themed activities up his tracksuit sleeve, we’re definitely ready…set…go!

St Benedict’s High School Courageous Iain’s Journey Into Africa - Ambitious and courageous S6 St Benedict’s pupil, Iain Inglis, has recently raised a fabulous £1100 to help fund his “Journey of a Lifetime” (JOLT) expedition to Africa in June 2014. Iain, an S6 pupil, went through a gruelling selection process for this prestigious opportunity, after being nominated by his teacher, Mrs Kearns, and his home link worker, Irene Dayer. Iain was selected for interview at Harrow School, one of several hundred applicants from all over the United Kingdom, to make it through to the selection process. JOLT, a charity set up in 1983, organises expeditions all over the world to make a lasting difference to the lives of hundreds who have overcome hardship.

Iain impressed the judges with his personality, enthusiasm and bagpipe playing, and was one of the lucky few to be given a place on JOLT, 2014.

Immediately after finding out he had a JOLT place, Iain started fundraising. In the space of three short weeks he had exceeded his target of £650, through washing cars, hosting a staff coffee morning at St Benedict’s, running a bonus ball competition, and through the school tuck shop. All the staff at St Benedict’s, his foster parents, and foster agency are very excited about the trip. The journey will involve travelling from the heart of Africa to the Indian Ocean. He will travel through Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland and arrive in Mozambique a month later. The JOLT group of youngsters, who have all overcome hardship, will take in some great and iconic sights such as the Zambezi River, the Victoria Falls and the world famous Kruger National Park.

On his return, Iain will take up a further education place studying Computing.

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Calling All Ex Brownies…

In 2014… Brownies are 100 years old so Kilmacolm Brownies are holding lots of celebrations but would like to include ALL old Brownies in one.

1st Kilmacolm Brownies would like to invite you to a join them in a celebratory evening on Tuesday 17th June. We would love to hear about and see if you have any old photos of your life as a Brownie and the things you remember most about Brownie life….

This evening will be at The Guide Hut in Woodrow Avenue, Kilmacolm from 7pm to 8pm with refreshments and fun. Please come along with friends and join us if you can.

Lochwinnoch Primary School Working with ROAR - The Green Gang has been working with ROAR (Reaching Older Adults In Renfrewshire). The Press Gang went along to find out more. We found out that ROAR meets every Thursday at the McKillop Hall where they have lunch and a chat with other members of the community. They get entertainment and do exercises while they are there.

Sometimes they have parties and quizzes. The elderly community say that the benefits of coming to ROAR are meeting new people and having nice healthy food. The only thing that the lunch club says could be better is if more people came to ROAR. ROAR like working with Lochwinnoch Primary School children and think that it will help our learning. We have been working together on a gardening project and The Green Gang has also applied for funding to enable the school to further develop the garden grounds through this project. By Marc and Alecia Ardentinny - While P7 were at Ardentinny they took part in a lot of activities and team challenges.

They were also responsible for keeping their dorms tidy and did well during dorm inspections. P7 all said they had an amazing time and have brought great stories back with them. Challenges included gorge walking, hill walking and rock hopping.

We learned that team work is super important through challenges like abseiling, canoeing and team tasks. The instructors were amazing as was the food. We enjoyed pasta, steak pie and best of all the pizza. We all had a great time and will miss the centre. By Codi and Thomas Spring Show - The Spring Show, ‘The Monster in the Loch’, was a great success. The talented and enthusiastic cast from P2-4 gave super performances and the audience enjoyed a mixture of energetic dance routines, talented singing and a few laughs too as they accompanied pupils on a journey into the loch, meeting all sorts of wildlife along the way. The monster turned out to be just a pile of rubbish. This was a fun reminder about the need to look after our beautiful environment here in Lochwinnoch.

Commonwealth Sports - As excitement around the Commonwealth Games builds, P7 organised a potted sports event with a Commonwealth theme.

This was also to coincide with and raise awareness of Sports Relief. The Globetrotters are currently planning more activities with a Commonwealth theme.

Walking a Mile in George Square - Representatives from all stages of the school were proud to support Corrine Hutton when she walked a mile around George Square. It was a great and inspiring day. The school are pleased to have raised over £10,000 for Finding your Feet.

Playground Improvements - Another of our school councils, the Playground Pirates, has been working with volunteers from the Parent Council. They have consulted all pupils about ideas for improving the playground. Phase 1 has now been completed with a variety of games being painted. These include throwing, jumping and dancing games, What’s the Time Mr Wolf?

And a giant chess board. They are being well used and are helping to keep everybody entertained and active during break times.

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Woodlands Day Nursery Baby Room This month we have had great fun digging in the mud and planting sunflower seeds. We have been watering them daily and they have started to grow.

Our topic this month was colours and we have enjoyed making collage pictures with Cheryl. We have explored brightly coloured shredded paper in the baby area and have been making lots of colourful handprints Tweenies Our tweenie children are continuing to learn about life cycles by changing their house corner into a beautiful butterfly sanctuary. The children have made a colourful display following the life of caterpillars turning into a colourful butterflies which the children have enjoyed viewing in our garden as they flutter on by. We are also looking forward to our themed sponsored toddle ‘Going on a Bear Hunt, where we will be exploring our natural surroundings.

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Kidston Kids Go for Gold!

2014 Communities is all about bringing people together to enjoy physical activities. Thanks to a generous grant from the Big Lottery, Kidston Kids are in training for our Sticky Kids Go for Gold Show! Molly Muddle and Mac are getting ready for the Commonwealth Games and will be at the Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm on Saturday 31st May at 11am. Come and join the fun and collect your gold medal, fruit and water. For tickets visit our website www. kidstonkids.co.uk or contact 07811 766672 The adults have been getting fit too - 26 family members and friends of Kidston Kids enjoyed an energetic Zumba Party Night. Well done to all who supported the event.

R5’s Our children have been enjoying our new topic ‘The Lego Movie’ where they have had lots of fun building lego, making lego men out of recyclable boxes and constructing figures on the computer. The Butterfly group have been practicing for their Graduation and changing the house corner into a mini class room to provide ample opportunity to explore and extend their imagination through role play. This month we are taking part in a sponsored toddle around the nursery grounds to raise money for the babies new play area. This will be a sponsored toddle with a difference as all the rooms will be following a different theme. Finally congratulations to Layla Day who won the Houston and Killelan Kirk’s colouring in competition which was entered by the children from different local nurseries. Well Done.

OSC The children have been enjoying the good weather and playing outdoors. We have planted sunflower seeds and strawberry plants and are excited to see the grow. Over the past few weeks we have been carrying out lots of science experiments as well as making our instruments from junk modelling. We have planned our Summer Holiday Club which has lots of exciting activities and day trips away.

Langbank Playgroup It’s hard to say who enjoys it more; the Playgroup children when the Primary children come to play or the Primary children when they come back to their old Playgroup for a visit? Either way, it is always a lovely sociable morning when the big people from Langbank Primary come to play as part of Playgroup’s close links with the school. This is part of our joint transition programme and a great way for the younger children to feel comfortable with the older ones and for the big people to get to know those whom they will buddy once at school. During the year, we provide opportunities for conversation, teamwork and relationship building to help the pre-schoolers develop their language, social and independence skills and it’s a joy to see them grow up plus their never-ending questions keep staff on their toes! The end of term is nearly upon us and we wish all the children and families moving onto school lots of luck and we look forward to hearing how you get on. Please come back and visit when you are one of the big people! Names are now being taken for the 2014/15 session so please do not hesitate to contact our Chair, Jacqueline, on 01475 540728 for further information or pop in.

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Book your place for August 2014 now! All Welcome!

St Columba’s School Alex and Jessica Win International Young Debaters

Jessica Curry (III) and Alex Schellekens (SIV) have won the International Competition for Young Debaters in the Oxford Union. Sixty teams competed on the final day and more than 250 teams took part overall.

In the final were Eton, Dulwich College and Upper Canada College. Jessica and Alex won by unanimous decision. They were the top team on the tab and Jessica was 7th and Alex was 12th out of 120 speakers. Teams from England, Ireland, Greece, Wales and Canada took part as well as teams from Scotland.

Junior Cross Country Champions

In glorious weather St Columba’s athletes produced the most successful individual performances in their history at the Scottish Cross Country Championships.

Eilidh Gibson was Scottish champion in the Primary 7 race and Jack Patton was Scottish Champion in the Primary 6 race.

The Junior 6 boys (Jack Patton, Alexander Davies, McKenzie Holmes and Oscar Bourke) also won team bronze.

Finlay to Carry Commonwealth Baton

Congratulations to Finlay Halliday (SI) who will represent St Columba’s in Inverclyde on the Queen’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Finlay was nominated by the School pupil council for playing hockey for Kelburn and helping to coach the U10 team.

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Fantastic News About Gryffe Show Jumping Team... - WE WON!

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Our team members were: Ellie O’Donnell (15) riding Colourville Viva Las Vegas, Elis Martin (14) riding Distant Flyer, Eilidh McNeill (17) riding El Diviro and Katy Gillespie (16) riding Dragonfly.

All 4 girls jumped clear in the first round of jumping (the only team to have all 4 do so) and then Ellie did the jump off competing against all of the other teams fastest ponies.

Another clear round with the fastest time and we took home first prize.

Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

5-a-side Football Powerleague Paisley 6pm Tel: Jim Bretherton 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@aol.com

Callanetics Brookfield Village Hall, 7.15pm

Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan 9pm10.30pm Visit www.strathgryffe.org for details.

The Shotokan Karate Club St Benedict’s High School, Linwood, 7.30pm to 9pm.

Check out our website at www.linwoodkarate. co.uk

every Tuesday Bridge of Weir Walking Group

Also in the individual classes, Elildh jumped in the 70cm class and went double clear,

Outside the Co-op, BoW 10.30am 1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.

every Wednesday Greenock Hockey Club Inverclyde Academy School, Greenock, 6.30pm-8pm.

Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005

Callanetics Brookfield Village Hall, 5.15pm, 6.15pm & 7.30pm

every Thursday Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

Kilmacolm Walkers Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm 10am

Elis jumped the 1m class and came 2nd and Ellie also jumped in the 1m class and came 3rd.

A fantastic day with a fantastic result. The trophy will be kept in school and we will be back again next year. Mr Colin Johnson, Headteacher at Gryffe High School, said, ‘‘I was absolutely delighted to hear of the success of the GHS team at the show-jumping. The girls performed brilliantly. We will proudly showcase the Cup in our trophy cabinet. Well done to the girls and further thanks to Mrs O’Donnell for her support.’

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Callanetics Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am

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The McMaster Brothers are Running for Prostate Scotland

Craig and his two younger brothers are running the Men’s Health 10k on Sunday 15th June in aid of Prostate Scotland which is a cause very close to their family.

You can help us to raise money for this great cause by donating directly to our fundraising page -

http://www.justgiving.com/McMasterBrothers

JustGiving sends your donation straight to Prostate Scotland and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.

Thank you for your support it is greatly appreciated!

Adult Tap Lessons Gail Ashley, School of Dance, Adult Tap Lessons. Learn a new skill and have fun exercising. Suitable for beginners upwards. Saturday lunchtime: The Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm. PA13 4LE. For more information please contact, Gail Ashley (MBATD) on 01475 531336. www.gailashleyschoolofdance. co.uk contact@gailashleyschoolofdance.co.uk

Kilmacolm Bowling Club Kilmacolm Bowling Club would like to publicly thank the following local businesses for their generous donations towards our youth development scheme: Nix Hairdressing, The Kilmacolm Newsagents, The Cross Cafe, Francis F Perry, Arlene Mitchell Hair and Beauty, Decorus Beauty, Munro Opticians, Blackwood Butchers, Colin Love and Beaton Brothers.

Kilmacolm Bowling Club welcomes new members of all ages why not pop along and give it a try?”

Birkmyre RFC Following promotion Birkmyre RFC successful retained our position in West Division 3-finishing 6th in season 2013/14.

Birkmyre RFC are now looking to recruit senior players for season 2014/15. Players must be aged 18+ and can be inexperienced or experienced.

Birkmyre provides first class training and playing facilities and has two “Rugby Ready” backs and forwards coaches.

For more information contact Team Manager Donald Hall on 07799 154597.

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Ranfurly Castle Ladies section It has been another busy month for the Ladies of Ranfurly Castle Golf Club.

St Vincent’s Hospice Annual Golf Day Register now for the Annual 4 Ball competition with breakfast & dinner on Friday 5th September at Kilmacolm Golf Club. Email info@svh.co.uk for details.

On Easter Monday, 21 ladies took part in a fun Stableford competition. This involved hunting for Bunnies on the course while trying to play golf and then showing off their Millinery skills by sporting beautiful Easter Bonnets at lunch.

A great time was had by all and the winning team comprised Margaret MacDonald, Lilias Snodgrass and Joy McLeod with runnersup Eileen Walker, Helen Dunn and Marion Munro. The prize for the best Easter Bonnet was awarded to Georgina Halfnight, who also took the prize for the longest drive.

On Wednesday 23rd April, 33 ladies played in the Macmillan Cancer Relief Strokeplay competition.

Winner of the Scratch prize was Sarah Eckford with a score of 85 and she was also the Silver Category winner with a net 75(10).

Ladies Open Stableford Thursday 3rd July

The Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club Ladies Section, Ladies’ Open Stableford Greensomes will take place on Thursday 3rd July. Maximum individual Handicap -34.

Starting Times between 10am and 3pm.

Entry Fee £14 or single entries £7 accepted.

Bar Snacks available all day. Final Entry Date - Friday 27th June. Please call 01505 613214 for further information.

Colin Edgar Wins Boys’ Stroke Play Championship Colin Edgar of Cochrane Castle Golf Club has won Renfrewshire Golf Union Boys’ Stroke Play Championship. He won the Strathand Security sponsored Caven Trophy at Caldwell Golf Club.

His morning round was 73 which was bettered only by Sean Burns of the home course who had a level par round of 71.

In the afternoon, Sean had a disaster at the difficult second hole, running up a triple bogey from which he never fully recovered and finished with 77 for a 148 total. He was later joined as leader in the clubhouse by Erskine’s Andrew McColl, the newly crowned Renfrewshire Boys’ Champion of Champions, who followed up his morning 75 with a composed 73. Colin in the meantime was playing his usual steady game and by the time he came to the sixteenth was one under par. However, a dropped shot at that hole and at the last meant he finished with a one over par round of 72 giving him a total of 145 and a three shot victory over Andrew and Sean.

Photograph above shows James Forbes, Caldwell Captain, Colin with trophy and RGU Vice President Graham McGee

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Silver runner-up was Jan Macnab 76(16).

Bronze winner was Linda MacDougall 71(32) with Bronze runner-up Jean Murray 74(30) The Coronation Foursomes Competition was held on Friday 25th April with 14 couples taking part. It was won by mother and daughter team Allison and Jean Murray with 38 points (21) and runners-up were Vivien Howe and Gillian Donaghy with 35 points (28).

Finally, on Friday 2nd May, 22 ladies played in the McLachlan Cup. Sisters Gillian Donaghy and Vivien Howe continued their successful start to the season by winning with 36 points (28) while Sheila Biggart and Vicky Rennie were the runners-up with 35 points (22).

Dramatic End to Junior Championship Final

The junior champions of the golf clubs in the Renfrewshire Golf Union fight it out annually at Paisley Golf Club for the Champion of Champions title. The event, sponsored by Greenlaw Garage, came to a nail biting end last weekend.

In the first semi final, Lee Wingate of Ranfurly Castle GC defeated Scott Ewing of Elderslie GC by a convincing 5 and 3. In a much tighter match, Erskine’s Andrew McColl finally overcame Stephen Wilson of Greenock Whinhill GC with a birdie two at the seventeenth to win 2 and 1.

As anticipated, the final was an exciting affair with Lee taking an early lead with a birdie at the long third hole. That hole was to feature later in the day!

Andrew won at nine and ten to take the lead for the first time but Lee fought back with a wedge to six inches at the twelfth, conceded for the birdie. Having gone one down at fourteen, having hit his drive out of the park, Andrew responded with a great birdie at the sixteenth and, after eighteen holes, the match was all square.

The first two extra holes were halved in par then drama at the long third where both players found the water from the tee and struggled to get back in position.

Eventually, Andrew sank a six foot putt to be crowned champion.

Pictures show the finalists shaking hands (Lee on left) and Andrew receiving his trophy from Ian Laing of Greenlaw Garage

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Eilidh Briggs Picked for GB&I Curtis Cup Team!

Eilidh won the Wales Ladies Open Stroke Play 2014 event with a fabulous score of 9 under par. Eilidh with her winning trophy…

Captain & Vice-Captain Competition

The event to mark the start of the new season was played in rather chilly weather. The results were very close with 3 teams tied on 136 and final positions decided on a count back. Captain Malcolm marked the occasion by playing in the winning team!

Winning team: Captain. Malcolm McDonald, John Cree, Paul Christie and Paul Jones. Runners-Up: Martin McGoldrick, Kurt Anderson, Alan Hewiston and James Kelly. 3rd Place: Geoffrey Foster, Luke Hemphill, Alistair McPhee and Tom Clark

Days later, Eilidh was selected to play for the GB&I Curtis Cup Team v USA at the St Louis Country Club from 6th - 8th June.

Congratulations Eilidh….and good luck!

Quarriers ‘Coaching for Life’ Day at KGC

The Golf Club is working closely with Quarriers to raise funds as they are a Ryder Cup nominated Charity. A group from the Quarriers initiative visited the Club in April and enjoyed golf coaching from our Pro Iain Nicholson and a show from the Golf Trick Shot Boys, Geoff Swain and Kevin Carpenter.

Our Club Secretary Vic Weldin Retires

To support our event with Quarriers, we were also grateful to have the Ryder Cup Trophy at the Club throughout the day. Great fun for all that attended and smiles all round from the youngsters.

After 12 years of loyal and distinguished service to the Club as Secretary, Vic finally retired.

Vic was presented with gifts from members donations and was joined by family, friends and members at a reception at the Club. Vic is pictured right with (left to right) Captain Malcolm McDonald, Vic, Lady Captain Lynda Bradley, former Secretary Don Tinton and Past Captain Bob Duncanson.

Sporting Blog

by Lesley Handley

The Core…

No muscle group is more important than the body’s ‘core’ muscles; they are the vital foundation for all other movement. The core muscles are not only the ones in your stomach, they are all the muscles that connect the upper and lower body, including those of the stomach, lower back, hips and buttocks. The muscles of the torso stabilise the spine and provide a solid foundation for developing dynamic strength in your shoulders, arms and legs. Whereas most muscles propel you, your core resists movement – for instance, to protect your spine when you twist your torso.

The significant benefits of core training follow through to whatever you are involved in because the area around your trunk and pelvis is where your centre of gravity is located.

Core muscles contract first in every exercise so all the energy you exert originates in your torso before being transferred to your arms and legs. They provide support to your spine and help transmit increased power and performance. A weak core makes you susceptible to lower back pain, poor posture and a whole host of muscle injuries.

You can strengthen your core without moving a muscle. A static core exercise like the ‘plank’ is a great exercise as it tightens the deepest core muscles. What’s more, it is more effective than sit-ups and crunches because these work only the superficial abdominal muscles.

For more information on ‘Core Training’ or anything else to do with fitness, nutrition or Personal Training contact me on 07512 355 877 or email me at lesley_personal_trainer@hotmail.co.uk

Lesley

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Family Fun comes to KGC!

Following the Kilmacolm Agricultural Show, there was a Family Fun Night at the Club. An amazing Golf Trick Show from Paul Barrington.....

Bouncy Castle that turned into a ‘Wet’n’Wild’ pool..... and Spidermen kids running around from the Face Painting......a big hit! Our friends from Merignies in France and the Twinning Committee joined us. A big thank you to everyone for supporting the event.

Did Paul hit the ball!

Detailed information on all our membership categories can be obtained from our Managing Secretary, Ian S Johnston on 01505 872139, email secretary@ kilmacolmgolfclub.com or via our website www.kilmacolmgolfclub.com

Renfrewshire Boys Draw

Renfrewshire Golf Union’s Boys Team travelled to Cardross for the first match of the season against Dunbartonshire and came home with a well earned drawn match.

Jack Currie (Greenock), the current County Champion showed his class with a 7 and 6 victory over Bearsden’s Matt Waterstone and there were solid wins for Craig Orr (Cochrane Castle) and Conor Toal (Old Ranfurly).

Jamie Stewart, also Old Ranfurly, fought hard to finish all square against Hayston’s Stuart Goodfellow and, with Ross Robertson, another Old Course player, coming down the last one up, it looked as if an early season away victory was on the cards. However, his opponent, Greg Fitsimmons from Windyhill took the wind out of the Renfrewshire sails by holing a twenty foot putt to square the game and the match.

Ranfurly Top Scottish Amateurs With Renfrewshire having announced its well known team of Matthew Clark, Michael Daily, Gordon Stevenson, Ronnie Clark, Craig Watson and Andrew Farmer to challenge for the Scottish Area Team Championship to be held over Old Ranfurly and Ranfurly Castle on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there is already good reason to go to watch top golfers in action.

However, when one sees that the ninety six players will also include Jamie Savage who won the Irish Amateur Open last weekend, Alexander Culverwell, the current Scottish Champion, Scottish Youth Champion, Robert McIntyre and regular internationalists Graeme Robertson and Scott Borrowman, it is obviously an event which should not be missed.

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Castle Semple Sailing Club - Cucina Minucci Cup

The first cup day of the season started in traditional CSSC style ie late.

The 10am start was pushed back to 10.45am. Brian said he had been there since 8.30am - keen to start what was a big day for him.

Sometime around 10.45am, six boats headed out in some fairly windy conditions. As promised Barry had been despatched to the Loch for safety boat duties, however, “Sunday Morning Hangover” Ross felt that he would be too light in Jon’s Vago on his own and Barry was rapidly redeployed to the Vago and was heard to mutter “I’ve been conned” and sure enough sometime during the first race over they went - twice - although it has to be said that around buoy 4 it was very gusty. Meanwhile Brian was keeping well up with the fleet. The second race saw Ray and John also going over.

Ray started the day with a cut hand and it seemed that things went down hill for him after that and he and John retired at lunch time. SMH Ross and Brian had a fair tussle round most of the course with Brian flying at “Vortex” speed down the loch at one point.

SMH Ross provided some entertainment over lunch with the Vago capsized at the pontoon, he attempted to ease his way up the side of the boat with the inevitable result that he demonstrated a comical slow slide back into the water!

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West Highland Way Challenge Completed!

Jennie Cochrane, Alison McNeil, Gloria Murray and Naomi Greenland are delighted to have raised over £6,500 for their two chosen charities; £1,500 for ‘Finding your Feet’ and £5,000 for ‘The Maggie’s Centres’ to be split between the Glasgow and London Centres. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us by sponsoring us.

Without doubt our walk was challenging at times but the company was good, the scenery spectacular and the weather - considering it was the end of March was nothing short of miraculous. We couldn’t believe our luck as each day dawned and still no downpour … or blizzard – Scottish weather trumps natural pessimism!

We experienced the ever changing landscape in a variety of moods; bright sunny days with blue skies and views of distant snow-capped mountains; misty and atmospheric along Loch Lomond side, following Rob Roy’s footsteps, through the low cloud which lifted later that same day to give mirror reflections of the hills in the perfectly still loch; or louring skies over Glen Coe as we climbed the Devil’s Staircase straight into the clouds and across an eerie mist shrouded glen. A variety of wildlife shared our surroundings; seeing stags and hinds, wild goats with their kids and black grouse were all highlights for us.

After lunch, the wind had dropped somewhat and Round 3 saw the arrival of Jon, and Barry made a quick escape. Arthur who had manned the safety boat for the morning session soon rigged his GP and Brian was heard to comment “I peaked too soon!” Eight boats started the afternoon race.

However, again the RS and the Vago were neck and neck. Race 4 ended in a nail biting finish with Young Ross in his enterprise just beating Steve and Jules and Brian and Alan over the line.

Race Officers Jim and Jan Tytler declared that Leo was the winner overall and therefore there would not be a fifth race.

The winners were: 1st Leo - laser; 2nd Steve and Jules - GP; 3rd Brian and Alan - RS Vision.

Many thanks to Jim and Jan for acting as race officers and setting excellent courses, and to those members who took turns in the safety boat (including Oliver, who needless to say provided continuous commentary and tips) and to Marion and the crew for providing an excellent spread, and to everyone who came along to support the day (including Stan).

Further info on the club can be found at www.castlesempltsc.co.uk

Paisley Abercorn Angling Club have memberships available for fishing on local rivers.

The club waters cover the White Cart up to Crookston Bridge, the Cart from Inchinnan to east of Linwood and most of the Gryffe from the junction with the Black Cart up to Craigends. Adult membership is only £50 per year (plus £10 joining fee) and Juniors from £15 per year.

This is a friendly local club offering fishing for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling on it’s waters. Whilst these waters may not offer the number of fish the Tay produces they offer local, affordable fishing in a tranquil environment where Kingfishers, otters and much other wildlife can be seen.

More information is available on the club website, facebook page or from the Club Secretary Sandy Marshall at Hooked on Fishing in Renfrew on 0141 589 3783.

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We were given a warm welcome and encouragement all along our route, although – as we were all wearing our ‘Maggies’ sashes – I think we were suspected of being some extreme ‘hen party’ and we could see confusion in some faces as they tried to work out which one of us was ‘Maggie’!

We were delighted to hear ‘en route’ of Corinne Hutton’s successful walk in George Square – how quickly news reaches the Highlands – and it put a spring in our step to push on with our walk. Corinne is truly an inspiration, a triumph of will over adversity.

Thanks again to all who supported our fundraising. We are delighted with our total of £6,500 and we have great memories of our challenge, which will last long after our blisters have faded!

14 & Under - Road to Wimbledon Michael Rooney (13) from Houston will represent Strathgryffe Tennis, Squash & Fitness Club in the West of Scotland County Finals of the HSBC Road to Wimbledon National 14 & Under Challenge 2014 at the David Lloyd Club Renfrew on the 7th & 8th June.

The competition at Strathgryffe attracted a large entry of 49 boys who participated in a knock out format. Michael had a tough route to the final beating Fraser Lee (12) 7-6, 7-5 in the quarters then met Fraser’s brother Jonathan (13) in the semi and narrowly defeated him 6-3, 4-6 (10-6). His final was against Kieran Nisbet (13) who he defeated 6-4, 6-4 in a closely fought final.

We wish Michael every success as the winner of the County Final is then invited to play on the Wimbledon grass courts of the All England Club on 11th-16th August.

For more information on coaching or membership of Strathgryffe please visit our website www. strathgryffe.net

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The Local Team to Play For – 2008’s & Sport Relief Quarriers United FC was founded in 2004 with one of our main aims to make local football accessible to all. We want young people of all abilities to play and improve their football in a friendly team environment. Over the years since we started we must be doing something right, because so far we have seen over ten Quarriers players go on to play pro-youth football and two of them to be given the chance to play within the Scotland set up at their age group.

The club is Quality Mark Registered and our experienced SFA qualified coaches look to develop each player within their squads to bring them on.

Not all of us can play for Scotland but one thing’s for sure we can have great fun playing football and trying.

We are now starting a team of children born in 2008. Training will take place on the playing field at Quarriers on a Friday night from 6pm to 7pm.

So come along and give it a go and come and enjoy football with SFA qualified coaches in a friendly environment.

The club also try to help others less fortunate than ourselves. So the biannual Sport Relief sponsored dribble around a mile course on the playing fields raised a healthy £200 for a very worthwhile cause. Thanks to all those that supported the players.

If you want to join one of our teams and really enjoy your football, please contact our Head Coach Graham Robertson – 07764 287005 who will gladly help you.

Keep an eye out for fun QUFC events in this our 10th anniversary year.

Support your local football club.

Castle Semple’s One Day Regatta Saturday 14th June Scotland’s largest one day Regatta will take place on Saturday 14th June - a month later than usual due to the Commonwealth Games. It’s the same Saturday as the village Gala, which gives you even more reason to head down to Lochwinnoch for the day.

The regatta will feature a full day of racing with all the boats you watched in the Olympics – singles, doubles, pairs, quads, fours and eights – all fighting for their chance at a medal.

You could be watching the next Katherine Grainger win their first race - in fact Polly Swann, World Champion, and one of the Scottish hopefuls for Rio won one of her first races at Castle Semple.

Bring the family along and enjoy a cuppa, a bacon roll or some home baking while you pick a crew to shout for. If the weather’s good, why not bring a picnic blanket and get comfortable on the loch shore field?

Learn more about the sport from our regatta programme and, if you think you might enjoy a go yourself (you don’t have to race – honest!), speak to one of our club officials or sign up for a Learn to Row Saturday on www. castlesemplerc.co.uk/ learntorow.htm.

Kiltwalk 2014 Four local ladies took part in the Glasgow 2014 Kiltwalk challenge, walking from The Hydro to Moss O’Balloch on Sunday 27th May - a gruelling 23.5 miles.

They were walking on behalf of all of the nominated Kiltwalk charities and via offline fundraising and http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Bollieandblisters.

They raised a tremendous amount thanks to the generosity of their sponsors, from family and friends (the money is still coming in) and to date £1,100 will go to help some fantastic children’s charities.

The ladies, Lesley Beagan, Helen McLaughlin, Pamela Marshall and Carolyn Keown would like to thank all those who supported them.

Photo: Crew of a Castle Semple Eight celebrating a win.

Disabled parking is available but drivers should note that spaces will be limited at the loch on the 14th and you may need to park some distance away.

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BISHOPTON: Primary School: 1st Thurs at 7.30pm www. bishoptoncouncil.com BRIDGE OF WEIR: Cargill Hall: 1st Tues at 7pm (June, September and October (AGM) www. bridgeofweir.org BROOKFIELD: Brookfield Village Hall: 7.30pm in February, April, June, August, October and December on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

HOUSTON: Carrick Centre: 3rd Wed at 7.30pm www. houstoncommcouncil@yahoo.co.uk HOWWOOD: Village Hall: 2nd Tues at 7.30pm. www. howwood.com/community-council.php KILBARCHAN: Steeple Hall: monthly at 7.30pm. www. kilbarchan.info/community_council.html KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS: Last Tues at 7.30pm, Kilmacolm Cargill Centre (NB: No meetings: July or Dec) www.kilmacolmcc.co.uk LANGBANK: Church Hall: 2nd Wed at 7.30pm LOCHWINNOCH: Parish Church: 1st Tues at 7.30pm

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Freeland Church: Rev KN Gray BA BD. Morning Service 10.30am. Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx and Cornerstone. Evening Service 7pm www.freeland. org.uk St Mary’s Church Scottish Episcopal Church: Delighting to praise God; Showing Christ’s love; Growing in faith. ervices 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: 1st June Fetlar Rd, 8th June Freeland Drive, 15th June Glen Lane & Brae, 22nd June Glendentan Rd, 29th June Glengowan Rd. For further information to ask for special prayers or in pastoral emergency please call 01505 612807 / 01505 842629 or 01505 613402.

S t M a c h a r ’s R a n f u r l y Church: Rev Suzanne Dunleavy BD DipEd. Sunday services 10.30am. Hearing aid l o o p s y s t e m . w w w. stmacharsranfurlychurch. org.uk All welcome.

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

From the Baha’i writings: “Be unjust to no man and show all meekness to all men.”

For details of meetings call 615641.

Elderslie Kirk: Sunday service every week at 11am. Minister - Rev Robin Allison. All welcome. Weekly meetings:- Monday Club every week from 12noon 2.30pm. Light lunch and a varied activity programme.

Midweek Fellowship will meet every Wednesday from 10.30am for Tea & Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

All Welcome.

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RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk Ward 7 - Johnstone South, Elderslie & Howwood Cllrs John Caldwell, John Hood, Stephen McGee and Iain McMillan Ward 8 - Johnstone (North), Kilbarchan & Lochwinnoch Councillors Derek Bibby, Andy Doig and Christopher Gilmour Ward 9 - Houston, Crosslee, Brookfield & Linwood Councillors Stuart Clark, Audrey Doig, Anne Hall and Allan Noon Ward 10 - Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank Councillors Maria Brown, Mike Holmes and James Maclaren

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL: www.inverclyde.gov.uk Ward 1 - Inverclyde East (P.Glasgow, Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village) Cllrs David Wilson, Jim MacLeod, Stephen McCabe and James McColgan

HOUSTON

Houston Baptist Church at Carrick Centre; 11am Family services with SS for children age 5-12; 6pm Eve Service; Mid-week Home Bible Study; For more information contact; Rev D Snelson 01505 612722.

Houston and Killellan Kirk: www.houstonkirk.org 25th May 9.45am Early Service.

11am Morning Worship.

1st June 9.45am Early Service: The Sacrament of Holy Communion. 11am Morning Worship. 8th June 11am Morning Worship.

15th June 11am Morning Worship. Sunday Club Family Service 22nd June 11am Morning Worship.

29th June 11am Morning Worship. The Sacrament of Baptism.

Church of the Nazarene: 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 9am - 9.30am every 3rd Sunday. Visit our website: www.houston.nazarene. org.uk S t F i l l a n ’s , M a i n S t , Houston: Sun Masses: Vigil (Sat) 5 p m , 9 . 3 0 a m & 11 a m .

Weekday Mass: Tues-Sat 9.30am except Thurs, 7pm.

Reconciliation: Sat 1010.30am and after Vigil Mass; Thurs 7.30-8pm. Exposition:

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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 ( Te l 0 1 5 0 5 6 1 3 5 1 4 ) .

“Abbotsfield”, St Fillan’s, Main St, Houston, PA6 7EL. T: 01505 612046, F: 01505 610556. E: parish@ stfillan.org.uk. www.stfillan. org.uk

HOWWOOD

Howwood Parish Church: Sunday Service will start at 10am and there will be a prayer meeting at 3 Bowfield Way on Fridays at 7.30pm.

KILBARCHAN

As we work towards a union of the East and West Churches in the village our united services for the month of June will be conducted by Rev Stephen Smith as follows:- 1st: East Church-the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am & 6.30pm. 8th: West Church at 11am. 15th: East Church.

Sunday School, crèche and Bible Class Prizegiving at 11am. 22nd:West Church at 11am. 29th: East Church at 11am. The crèche will operate in each church from 10.45am.

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 11 a m , a l l w e l c o m e Sunday School & Crèche available.

St Columba Church of Scotland: (charity no SC007992) Minister Rev Douglas Cranston. Morning Worship Sundays at 11am. Wednesday break 10.30am. Thursday Bible Study 7.30pm – 8.30pm.

Thursday Prayer Meeting 8.40pm – 9.15pm.

Gospel Services: Scout Hall, Kilmacolm Sundays 4.30pm, Thurs 7.30pm.

S t F i l l a n ’s E p i s c o p a l (Anglican) Church: Sundays 11.30am

LANGBANK

Langbank Parish Church: Rev Andrew McLean. Sunday Services 10am with Sunday School, Creche and young people’s group, the Welcomers. Tea/coffee after the service. Church service starts at 10am.

Come along and meet in the Hall from 9.50am.

Charity registered in Scotland, No SC015085.

LOCHWINNOCH

Lochwinnoch Parish Church: Rev May Bell. 11.30am 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 6.30pm7.30pm.

QUARRIERS

Mount Zion Church: Rev Andy Lunn Bsc. 10.30am in Bethesda, Junior Church and Bible Class.

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sales & wants Items For Sale Baby Equipment Lovely Silvercross 3D pram system and matching Ventura Plus baby car seat. Neutral plain black. Excellent used condition. With all original accessories and instructions. £150 will consider reasonable offers. Tel: 07772 173910.

Moses basket with stand hardly used in perfect condition. £30.

Tel: 07714 285316.

Small clare de lune baby blue moses basket, mattress & cover & pine stand. Good condition & pet free & smoke free home. £15. Tel:07786 984796.

Mamas & Papas sport 3 wheeler buggy. Pale green colour, chunky wheels. Decent condition. £15. Tel: 07786 984796.

Wicker Moses basket with wooden stand, cream liner, hood and cover. Mattress with washable cover & 2 fitted sheets.

Excellent condition. £20 Tel: 01505 702135.

‘East Coast’ Eggbert & Clover vibrating bouncing cradle (chair).

Cream with toy bar, head cushion support & spare seat cover. Good, clean condition. £7. Tel: 01505 702135.

Avent steam steriliser with bottle brush and Neoprene Thermabag (to keep bottles warm).

Used, good condition. £10. Tel: 01505 702135.

Beautiful baby girl clothes from M&S, Next, Debenhams etc.

Most hardly worn & in perfect condition. Sizes 0-6m £1 or £2 each or would consider offers for the lot. Tel: 01505 702135.

Clothes & Shoes Houston Primary School black wool blazer. 24” chest. Very good condition. £15. Tel: 01505 615173.

Girls DKNY party dress, age 12.

Tan Sparkle, worn once. £10.

Tel: 01505 690486.

Brand new juicy couture tan UGG boots, size 5. Bought for £60, will sell for £20. Tel: 01505 690486.

Brand new bright pink Hollister jeans, size 8, length 29. Still have £50 ticket. Will sell for £10. Tel: 01505 690486.

Brand new, size 8, pink Ralph Lauren T shirt. Still has £24.99 ticket. Will sell for £8. Tel: 01505 690486.

Size 10/12 ivory silk stunning wedding gown, beaded pearl bodice, 5 feet train. Size 5 satin ivory 3 inch heel peep toe wedding shoes. Both for £195.

Tel: 07786 984796.

White ballgown Size 10/12. Cost £200, sell for £75. Tel: 01505 506385.

Household & Garden Modern Oak Dining Suite - Oval Extending Table & 6 Chairs. 6 Months Old. New Condition. £625 ono. Tel: 01505 843049 or 07534 874186.

BEKO Dishwasher, approx year old. In perfect condition and working order (making way for new kitchen) must be collected. £90 Tel: 01505 345524 or 07885 652504.

2 Teak steamer loungers, complete with full-length navy/ gold cushions. Good condition, scarcely used. £50 each or £75 for the pair. Buyer collects. Tel. 01505 874327.

2 x 2 seater Laura Ashley Sofas.

Oatmeal colour (plain). £400 for both. Tel: 07526 382750.

Large dark navy leather sofa.

Good condition. £40. Must collect. Tel: 07758 370044.

Beech chairs. Two traditional wooden kitchen chairs for sale.£30. Tel:01505 706652.

Bunk Bed - Ikea metal bunk bed with mattresses for sale - hardly used. £40. Tel: 01505 843492.

Next set of Satin Pink Butterfly Sequin Single Duvet & Matching Curtains. VGC. £30. Tel: 07714 285316.

2 X antique pine bedside cabinets, 1 drawer & wrought iron stand design, decent condition, few scratches on wood. £15 for both. Tel: 07786 984796.

Pale wood butchers trolley with 2 drawers, 2 cupboards shelved & side knives & utensil storage. Good condition. £25. Tel: 07786 984796.

Loewe TV, Xelos 37SL (37 inch screen). Excellent condition with remote control manual and stand. Only used for 6 months. £300. Tel: 07523 317093.

2 Richmond Wooden Planters 100cm x 50cm x 36cm.Excellent condition. £50 each. Tel: 07523 317093.

3 metre ivory hardwood (colours collection) curtain pole. Brand new still in box--was £40 sell for £20. Tel: 01475 540066.

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Richardson Sheffield 6 Piece Knife Block Set, never been used/opened: £10. Excellent condition. Tel: 07427 620495.

White Crock Pot Slow cooker, never been used: £20. Excellent condition. Tel: 07427 620495.

DeLonghi Sfornatutto toaster oven, been used under 5 times: £35. Excellent condition. Tel: 07427 620495.

Janome 2070 White Sewing machine, never been used: £80. (listed for £99.00). Excellent condition. Tel: 07427 620495.

4 x Ikea kitchen chairs - mushroom colour. Washable covers plus 2 spare. £40. Tel: 07922 937410.

Oak Fire Surround, with electric coal effect fire, marble background and hearth, £150 ono.

Tel: 07940 127136.

Forest Furnishing Cherry Wood Sideboard; Display Cabinet; Corner Stereo Unit; Book Cabinet & Matching Coffee Table.

All excellent condition. £600.

Tel: 01505 690286.

‘Redicut’ Type Rugs - 1 x Tigger, 1 x cream/brown roses. £15 each. Tel: 07922 937410.

Hexagonal Cupboard. Modern with carving. £50. Tel: 07922 937410.

Italian Rosewood/Mahogany Superking Sleigh Bed with Matching Bedside Cabinets.

Photos available. £500. Tel: 07790 326536.

Conservatory furniture - Small round table and two chairs in glass, black metal and basket weave £25. Buyer collects.

Tel: 01505 327488.

Ekornes Stressless green leather suite-3 seat recliner couch, two swivel and recliner chairs and two footstools. £100. Buyer collects. Tel: 01505 327488.

Mirror Doored Fitted Wardrobe 8ft high, 7.5ft long, 2ft wide, cost new £700, accept £200 ono, very good condition. Tel: 07940 127136.

1 pair new curtains (striped) 108/109” long. Fully lined. Cost £375, sell £100. Tel: 01505 506385.

2 lots of 6 Laura Ashley silk cushions. 6 crushed strawberry, 6 lavender. Cost £200, sell £80 for 6. Tel: 01505 506385.

2 bales Liberty fabric. £50 each.

Tel: 01505 506385.

2 seater bed settee (French make). Offers. Tel: 01505 506385.

Pets Dog Cages:- 1 large Dog Cage (used) L107cm x W67cm x H68cm - £40. 1 small Dog Cage (used) L 55cm x W43cm x H49 cm - £20. Tel: 01505 843492.

Fish tank. Large Fluval Aquarium fish tank in attractive cabinet design. Comes with all accessories. Quick sale £200. Tel: 01505 341049 Aquarium - 37 Litre glass tank on stand. Complete with filter pump, air pump and heater. As new. £60. Tel: 01505 335336.

Sports Set of adult “Fuzzy Zoeller” Golf Clubs, manufactured by Dunlop, virtually brand new, purchased in USA. 1, 3, & 5, drivers. 3 ,4, 5, 6, 7, & 8, clubs. £125 or nearest offer. Call or Text 07432 091606.

3 children’s bicycles - age 4/5, 6/7 and 9/10. Any offers accepted. Tel: 01505 614553 in the evening.

Ladies ‘Kenko’ Golf Bag (as new), Slazenger ‘Matchwood’ 3, 5 & 7 irons, Howson Hunterwood 9 iron, Fastra 11 Wood, Matching 5, 7 & 9 irons, SW, Grasshopper PW, Putter, ball scoop, new golf glove and trolley. £150 ono. Tel: 07837 898556.

Ladies Carrera Crossfire Bike 16”. Very good condition £110ono. Tel: 01505 874815.

Gents mountain bike. 32 gears.

Front Susp. Light frame. Suit tall person. £25. Tel: 01505 326462.

Pair of ladies white skating boots. Size 5. As new. £30.

Tel: 01505 506385.

Toys/Games/DVD Playstation PS3 250gb model + 10 games. £150. Tel: 07410 983597.

Balance Bike. Suit age 3-4 years. £10. Tel: 01505 350283.

“Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo. £40, great condition.

Super safe fun for your baby.

Tel: 07771 791303.

Fisher price lion ride on & V tech baby push along walker, good condition, £15 for both. Tel: 07786 984796.

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Mini trampoline for small child 2-4 in perfect condition. £20. Tel: 01475 540066.

Mini table and chairs for garden £5. Tel: 01475 540066.

Scooter £5 and Trike £5. Tel: 01475 540066.

Other Items Electric poultry net new and unused. Hexinet 50metres x 105cm high. Including poles, hotshock A8 energiser, voltage tester and 12 volt rechargeable battery. New price £249. £150.

Tel: 01505 873177.

‘Travel Lite/Easy Travel’ Mobility Scooter with 2 batteries.

Hardly Used. Easily fits into car boot. £395 ono. Tel: 0141 884 4130.

Computer PC and 18” monitor, 2 speakers, camera and printer. All for £100. Tel: 01505 325877 Electric ‘Nutool’ Tile cutter. £20.

Tel: 07922 937410.

Brother Knitting Machine, Ribber, Colour Changer, Knitleader, Patterns etc. £200. Tel: 07922 937410.

Wheels & Tyres. Set of 4. 4 stud. Suit Fiesta or similar.

175/70R13 (T). 4-6mm tread. £40 for set. Tel: 01505 874351.

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.

Yamaha DT 175 MX & DT 125 MX. Yamaha RD 250, 350 & 500 - running or not. Cash waiting. Free collection. Tel: 07951 227767.

Wanted in good condition, black petite star zia 3/4 wheel buggy.

Tel: 01505 705172.

community halls to let

• Bridge of Weir, Freeland Church. Tel: 612245 • Brookfield, Village Hall. Tel: 320497 • Houston, Carrick Centre. Tel: 612203 / 331488 • Houston, Compass Centre. Tel: 615441 / 612617 • Kilbarchan, Guide Centre. Tel: 702758.

• Kilbarchan, Old Library Centre. Tel: 706070 • Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel: 873994 • Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Tel: 873488 • Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel: 873059 • Linwood Masonic Hall. Tel: 07825 222944 • Quarriers Sommerville Hall. T: 614513 / 612300 • Please add your community hall details to our list - email to info@advertizer.co.uk

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business directory by category Accountants & Financial

Cleaning & PowerWash

Affluent Financial Planning . . 21 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 21 Stewart Independent Financial . . 1

AL Domestic & Office Cleaning . . 14 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 45 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15,17 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8 Omni Housekeeping . . . . . . . . . 43 Pressure Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 42

Architectural Services Architectural Drawings . . . . . 4 BOW Design Architect . . . . . . . 14 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Art, Gifts & Flowers Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14

Auctioneers & Valuers Collins and Paterson Auctionee . . 5

Automotive Services AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Canal Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 23

Bathrooms Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AT&B Tiling & Bathrooms . . . . 9 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6

Bedrooms Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 5,9

Blacksmith & Metalwork McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 12 The Iron House . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Building Services A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 DLN Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 F & B Building Scotland Ltd . . 40 Frontline Building Maintenance . . 10 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 4 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 43 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 8 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 44 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 42 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 53

Business Services Winton Business Training . . . 21

Coffee Shops Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 43

Computer, IT & Web ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 21

Driveways A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Driving Instructors Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 45 Crosslee Driver Training . . . 5 Paul Ferguson - Confidence . . 7

Education Nomad Music Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Electricians Bell Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Delta Electrical Services . . 39 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2

Fencing Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 12

Firewood & Logs Auldton Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Framing Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14

Funeral Services Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 19 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 12

Garage Doors & Gates Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Garden Service & Design 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 46 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 47 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 48 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 46 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Advertising throughout The Gryffe Advertizer: Definitions: “Standards” means the British Code of Advertising Practice and the provisions of any law applicable to advertising including, but not limited to, the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968, the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988, the Financial Services Act 1986, the Business Advertisement (Disclosure) Order 1977 and all amendments and replacements.

It is hereby agreed that: • The placing by the Advertising Client of an Advertisement is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Acceptance of Advertising.

• All Advertisements in this Publication must not contravene the Standards.

• Insertion of Advertisements and/or Editorial is strictly at the discretion of the Publisher.

• The Publisher shall not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Advertising Client as a result of any failure, negligence or omission by any party in the course of the distribution or circulation of the Publication in which the Advertisement is scheduled to appear.

• In the event of any error, misprint or omission by the Publisher in the printing of an Advertisement, the Publisher will either re-insert the advertisement, adjust the cost or provide a refund. This does not apply if the Advertisement has been approved by the Advertising Client prior to publication. The total liability of the Publisher for such an occurrence shall not exceed the amount of a full refund for that particular Advertisement.

• The Advertising Client agrees to indemnify the Publisher in respect of all costs, damages or other charges falling upon the Publisher as the result of legal actions or threatened legal actions arising from the publication of the Advertisement, or any one or more of the series of Advertisements, published in accordance with the copy instructions supplied to the Publisher.

• Readers are reminded that when purchasing items or services advertised in the Publication that the Publisher cannot be held in any way responsible for the quality or correctness of the items or services included in the Advertisement.

Editorial throughout The Gryffe Advertizer: The opinions of the Contributors to this Publication are not necessarily the official views of the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or refuse any material submitted for publication.

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DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 47 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 46 Gowanlea Nurseries . . . . . . . . . 13 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 John Smith Turf Supplies . . . 47 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47 West of Scotland Landscape . . 46

Gas & Heating Services A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 5 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 John McKay Gas & Heating Eng . . 40 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 16 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Glazier 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 5 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hairdressers & Barbers Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 39 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 40 JRS Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . 5 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 40

Health, Beauty & Fitness Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 39 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 40 Beginners Yoga - Sara Marijuan . . 59 Bridge of Weir Dental Surgery . . 3 Eve Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 14 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 41 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 9 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 43 Rehabilitation&Home . . . . . . . . 40 Renfrewshire Leisure . . . . . . . 24 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 39

Home Hardware First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . 17,33 MS All Trades Limited . . . . . . 4

Home Improvements Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk Howe Joinery & Building Serv . . 2 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 11 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 22

Home Interiors Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 5,9 Classique Window Blinds . . . . 35 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 45

Home Security Bell Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brookfield Alarms . . . . . . . . . 12

Joiners CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DJY Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Howe Joinery & Building Serv . . 2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 16 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Saltire Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 8 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 44 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 42 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 16

Kitchens Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 5,9 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Howe Joinery & Building Serv . . 2 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 42

Leisure & Recreation Kilbarchan Agricultural Soc . . 26,51

Locksmiths Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Houston Locksmiths . . . . . . . . . 3

Painters & Decorators A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 4 Clyde Coast Décor . . . . . . . . . 10 Frontline Building Maintenance . . 10 Gary Forbes Painter Decorator . . 4 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 14 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

67 Pest Control RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pet Services & Training Auntie Jacquie’s Dog Grooming . . 51 Barking Mad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 DogRunner Service . . . . . . . . . 51 Pet Shop Postie . . . . . . . . . . . 51 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 51 Take the Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Plasterers Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 10 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 14 Frontline Building Maintenance . . 10 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 4

Plumbers A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 5 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 16 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Property Management DLN Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Property, Sales & Let Corum Property . . . . . . . . . 29,30,31 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 20 House For Sale Kilmacolm . . . 27 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removals @ease Removals & Transport . . 44 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Restaurant & Bars Ardardan Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Retail Ardardan Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bet TG3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,59 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . 17,33 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 45 Wild Rose Flowers Ltd . . . . . . 27

Roofing Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 10 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15,17 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 4 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 43 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 8 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 44 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 53

Solicitors Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 20 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1

Special Occasions ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Sports Clubs & Events Renfrewshire Leisure . . . . . . . 24

Stoves Auldton Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Taxis & Minicoach hire ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Alpha Taxi Company . . . . . . . . . 8 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 23

Tiling AT&B Tiling & Bathrooms . . . . 9 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 4 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

Tree Surgeon Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 46 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Purple Tree Care . . . . . . . . . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47

TV & Satellite Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 8 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3

Upholstery Services P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 8

Advertizers - A to Z @ease Removals & Transport . . 44 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 46 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 4 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 47 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16 ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affluent Financial Planning . . 21 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 AL Domestic & Office Cleaning . . 14 Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 45 Alpha Taxi Company . . . . . . . . . 8 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 48 Architectural Drawings . . . . . 4 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ardardan Estate . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Arlene Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 39 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 40 AT&B Tiling & Bathrooms . . . . 9 Auldton Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Auntie Jacquie’s Dog Grooming . . 51 Barking Mad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Beginners Yoga - Sara Marijuan . . 59 Bell Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 43 Bet TG3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 BOW Design Architect . . . . . . . 14 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Bridge of Weir Dental Surgery . . 3 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Brookfield Alarms . . . . . . . . . 12 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 10 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 5,9 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 5 Canal Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 14 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Classique Window Blinds . . . . 35 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 36 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Clyde Coast Décor . . . . . . . . . 10 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Collins and Paterson Auctionee . . 5 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk Corum Property . . . . . . . 29,30,31 Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 46 Crosslee Driver Training . . . 5 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 20 Delta Electrical Services . . 39 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 8 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 DJY Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DLN Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 47 DogRunner Service . . . . . . . . . 51 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 45 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 F & B Building Scotland Ltd . . 40 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 14 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 21 First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Frontline Building Maintenance . . 10 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Gary Forbes Painter Decorator . . 4 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . . 17,33 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 46 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 4 Gowanlea Nurseries . . . . . . . . . 13 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 23 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15,17 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 House For Sale Kilmacolm . . . 27 Houston Locksmiths . . . . . . . . . 3 Howe Joinery & Building Serv . . 2 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 14 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 11 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 5 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 John McKay Gas & Heating Eng . . 40 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 12 John Smith Turf Supplies . . . 47 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 23 JRS Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . 5 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Kilbarchan Agricultural Soc . . 26,51 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 41 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 9 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 4 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 21 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 16 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 43 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 43 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 16 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 12 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 MS All Trades Limited . . . . . . 4 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 40 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 43 Nomad Music Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 8 Omni Housekeeping . . . . . . . . . 43 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 22 P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 8 Paul Ferguson - Confidence . . 7 Pet Shop Postie . . . . . . . . . . . 51 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Pressure Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 42 Purple Tree Care . . . . . . . . . . 46 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 46 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rehabilitation&Home . . . . . . . . 40 Renfrewshire Leisure . . . . . . . 24 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Saltire Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 51 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 8 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 39 Stewart Independent Financial . . 1 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 44 Take the Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 42 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 45 The Iron House . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 53 Travel a la Carte . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47 West of Scotland Landscape . . 46 Wild Rose Flowers Ltd . . . . . . 27 Winton Business Training . . . 21 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 16

Window Cleaners DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 45 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15,17 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 43

Window, Consv & Repair 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 5 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS The Law requires that Advertisers selling goods in the course of a business MUST include the word Trader, Dealer, Agent, Breeder or appropriate wording in the Advertisement to distinguish from private advertisers.

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