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The Sleeping Warrior, Arran with Cumbrie in the foreground taken from the Pencil at Largs Andy Stark at The Studio Bridge of Weir

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No.252 Distributed to: • Bishopton • Bridge of Weir • Brookfield • Elderslie • Houston • Howwood • Kilbarchan • Kilmacolm • Langbank • Lochwinnoch • Quarriers

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The main car park in Bridge of Weir was closed for a few days last month for re-surfacing and lining and we are delighted that it was completed and re-opened within the same week. There was some disruption during this, but I’m sure you’ll all agree it was a much needed improvement. Following the closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Lochwinnoch in November 2014, we now hear that the Kilmacolm branch of RBS is also in line for closure. Kilmacolm formerly hosted RBS, BoS, TSB and Clydesdale banks, but now the RBS is the only bank remaining in the village. Even with internet banking, the village surely still needs a bank; even on a basic level, local shops need to bank their takings each day and require cash change. An additional worry is that if we lose the bank, we lose the footfall in the village which may have a knock on effect for other businesses. RBS claim there are not enough customers to justify keeping the branch open, but they are apparently offering a mobile bank service instead. However, with parking in the village being an issue, where is the mobile bank going to “pitch-up”? The present branch premises is generously spacious, therefore one wonders if one of the smaller shops, presently vacant, in the village would present a more viable option for RBS. MSP Derek Mackay is on the case, as are the local councillors. I contacted RBS too regarding the proposed closure and they are advising any customers who are concerned to write to: Customer Relations Manager, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Freepost, PO Box 594, Chatham ME4 9DP. I urge you to do so. Just as we went to press, MSP Derek Mackay also told The Advertizer that he has been advised by Renfrewshire Council that planning permission for the erection of 43 dwelling houses at the Shillingworth site will go to committee for Councillors to decide on Tuesday 25/Aug. Mr Mackay has been monitoring the situation after being contacted by constituents in Bridge of Weir regarding the site. On a lighter note, I know it’s only September, but rehearsals are already underway for the pantomime season.... Oh no they’re not!.... OH YES THEY ARE! We are happy to promote these events which are such a fun part of the run up to Christmas - if you are involved and would like us to publicise your event please get in touch. And planning ahead for that time of year, an idea for Christmas is the must buy for 2016, The Bridge calendar. With some lovely pictures from members of Paisley Colour Photographic Club, calendars will be for sale in The Bridge from mid-September.

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Gibb Stuart are once again hosting their Cook Live event (see page 43) on 16 September with QVC’s Malcolm Harradine as guest chef. The event includes free gifts and exclusive prices on all demo items. There will be expert advice from manufacturer representatives, lucky prize draws and live cookery demonstrations by Malcolm Harradine through the day. Make sure you get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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Visit Paisley Abbey Cradle of the House of Stewart The Abbey is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday 10am to 3.30pm throughout the year. Stewards are always on hand to welcome visitors and to answer questions. In addition, self guided tours and audio guides are available. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm guided tours of the Abbey take place. There is no need to book for these but large groups should book in advance through the Abbey Office at 0141 889 7654. Group tours can also be arranged at other times. Tea and coffee etc at a modest cost can be served or can be purchased from the Abbey shop and café. Paisley Abbey (Church of Scotland) - Registered Charity No. SC007633

Bay City Rollers Headline Quarriers Event Friday 4 September sees the band perform at Bishopton’s Mar Hall in aid of Quarriers’ Coaching for Life programme. Coaching for Life supports vulnerable young people dealing with homelessness, addiction and a neglected education, to work towards a positive future. Tickets are £60pp - including a welcome drink, barbeque platter meal and entertainment - and are on sale now. Call 01505 616054, email events@quarriers.org.uk or visit www.quarriers.org.uk/ events to order.

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Israel-palestine Week - 20-26 September

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Israel-Palestine does not often feature in the news but peace and justice still does not exist in the Holy Land today (nor as we know in much of the Middle East!).

Wednesday 2nd September - 4pm - 7.30pm

However during this week we are especially and prayerfully reminded by many UK church organisations and Christian Aid not to forget the ongoing injustice and hardship faced by so many in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTS). Little freedom of movement, severe unemployment, destruction of olive trees, house demolitions, inequality and deprivation are the norm in the lands around Jerusalem and Bethlehem not to mention the prison called Gaza. So what to do? Read and learn from the informative leaflets that will be distributed during this week in Bridge of Weir. Support the work of Olive Tree www.olivetreescotland.org

One World Morning Saturday 31 October - British Legion Hall, Bridge of Weir. One World Celebration is run by Bridge of Weir and Houston Fairtrade group. It seeks to raise awareness in the villages of global issues, encouraging local action to make changes where things are unjust or damaging to the environment and lead to poverty. Last, but not least, it is a celebration of our diverse, but interconnected world. Choose beautiful Christmas presents from a range of stalls including Rainbow Turtle, Olive Tree and Phantasanja. Enjoy musical entertainmment while you indulge in homemade baking, a fairly traded cuppa, or a bowl of tasty soup.

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Erskine Community Sports Centre, Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine PA8 7AF Tuesday 8th September - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm

Johnstone Recreation Hall (Previously known as McMaster Sports Centre) Greenhead Avenue, Johnstone PA5 0LD Wednesday 9th September - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm

Donating Bus, Morrison’s Store, 30 Napier St, Johnstone PA5 8SF Friday 11th September - 9.30am - 11:30am & 1pm - 3.30pm

St Mirin’s Cathedral Parish Hall, Incle Street, Paisley PA1 1HR Tuesday 15th September - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 16th September - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm Thursday 17th September - 2pm - 3.45pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm

You can also drop in to give blood at 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow. Call today to make an appointment on 0845 90 90 999. Go on - the only think you’ll feel is good about yourself! The Renfrewshire HD Support Group will do a sponsored walk in Erskine on 12 September to raise funds for Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) which is the only Scottish charity dedicated to helping people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD). HD is a devastating neurological condition which renders the sufferer increasingly dependent on care, usually by their family, over the course of 15 to 25 years. Each child of a person with the condition has a 50% chance of inheriting the disease. My sister was diagnosed with this condition 10 years ago. Throughout that time, we have been very grateful for the support provided by the HD Advisors from the SHA. The funds we raise will go to the SHA to enable them to continue to provide a comprehensive support and advisory service to HD families in most parts of Scotland including Clyde. You will find my page on the JustGiving site at http://www.justgiving.com/ Margaret-Moncrieff 5 We will welcome any who wish to join us on this 3 mile walk, which is entirely level. We set off at 11am on 12 September at the small car park signposted “Clyde Walkway” off Kilpatrick Drive in Erskine. Special arrangements will be made to let people walk 1 mile (or less). Please contact me if you wish more information. Our support group for Renfrewshire continues to meet once a month at Accord, We are immensely grateful to Accord for providing us with excellent facilities. We will be delighted to welcome new members. If you would like to join our support group, please contact me through the head office of the Scottish Huntington’s Association at Business First, Linwood Point, Paisley PA1 2FB, telephone: 0141 848 0308.

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Full Steam Ahead For Loch Lomond’s Maid Of The Loch

RAMH’s Lifeskills Project

HLF are supporting the £5.5 million project to restore Maid of the Loch, Loch Lomond’s Paddle Steamer, to steam operation once more.

The Lifeskills project operates as a social enterprise, recycling and upcycling donated furniture, vintage, collectables and textiles. All profits go straight back into supporting local people, their carers and families. Lifeskills has been granted full Revolve certification from Zero Waste Scotland for its work across Renfrewshire from its base in Wellmeadow Street Paisley.

“Brilliant – ‘Maid’ it”, was the comment from Phil Preston, Chairman of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, the charity that owns the Maid of the Loch. “This has been a 20 year cause, during which we have raised and reinvested over £1.9 million and committed over 80,000 hours to restoring the ship. With this promise of around £3.8 million from HLF, we now need to do the hard work of raising the other £1.7 million”, he said. Then he added with a huge smile, “I guess it’s now Full Steam Ahead!” Colin McLean, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: “As with all ships, restoring the Maid of the Loch to full sailing condition is going to be an enormous challenge. By giving this initial support, we have given its owners the opportunity to see whether they can meet that challenge, and we wish them well in their endeavours.” This is a Round 1 Pass, meaning that the charity can prepare all the necessary technical surveys, drawings, and specifications for the ship’s rebuild. Included in this will be a big effort to get people involved, and to record and publicise the various stages of the rebuild. The Round 1 Pass is a vital first stage of the overall project and is worth £230,400. John Beveridge, Director and Founder of the charity, was understandably over the moon. “All our volunteers, sponsors, and supporters have been wonderful over the years. Now having the support of the HLF, we will transform the Maid from a static venue to an historic icon for West Dunbarton and Scotland. We can provide training, jobs, and investment. Maid of the Loch will make the Bonnie Banks come alive and give visitors an experience of Loch Lomond – and Scotland - they will never forget”. The engagement of consultants and marine experts will begin immediately with all necessary surveys, reports, and costs being ready for the spring of 2016. The ship will meet the latest marine safety standards, and be fitted with a lift to enable access for all. All being well, it is anticipated that Maid of the Loch will sail again in 2018.

RAMH’s Lifeskills project has achieved an award for recycling; the first organisation in Renfrewshire to do so.

Kathleen Gallagher, Lifeskills coordinator, said: “we’re absolutely thrilled; the team have worked really hard to achieve this certificate. It demonstrates that we are meeting the very highest standards and providing our customers with the best products and an excellent customer service.” Revolve is Scotland’s re-use quality standard, managed by Zero Waste Scotland, for organisations selling reused and preloved goods. To achieve accreditation a shop must commit to continuously meet high standards and is tested on customer care, shop layout, how they prepare goods for re-use, testing of goods and health and safety. Lifeskills is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1.30-4.30pm on Wellmeadow Street, Paisley. The showroom has a wide selection of suites, beds, tables and chairs, washing machines, fridges and other products. There are also vintage and collectables available and prices are very competitive. If you’d like more information on the Lifeskills project, including donating furniture or volunteering call 0141 237 7600. For more information on RAMH mental health services in Renfrewshire call 0141 847 8900. Photo shows RAMH staff and volunteers receiving the accreditation from Zero Waste Scotland.

RAMH Competition RAMH are offering big prizes in conjunction with the Renfrewshire Mental Health Arts & Film Festival 2015 at their annual photography competition runs from 10th - 31st October, this year entitled “What’s Your Passion?” Submit your photos to reuben@ramh.org and check out www.mhfestival.com for more information. Winners will be exhibited and receive a prize.

Are You a Charity or Individual Looking for a Zip Slide? Sunday 27 September at Intu Braehead, Glasgow Intu Braehead offers a fantastic zip slide. The launch point is 40m high on the outside of the building, followed by a 200m zip across the car park. Intu Braehead is the ultimate family entertainment destination combining ‘real’ snow slopes with urban and lifestyle retailers, cool bars and restaurants, cinema, family attractions and extreme activities. This will be our 5th event at the venue. Please come along and enjoy this fantastic zip slide. Register now at www.zipslidesuk.co.uk

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Phantasanja Greetings from Thailand It has been a while and time flies when you are busy, which we definitely have been over the last year. The new dormitory at Hotpittayacom school has now been completed and the children have moved in and settled so they can get on with their study. The chicken project is ongoing and the children are getting fresh eggs every day and still selling the surplus eggs to buy more food for the chickens. The vegetable project is also full speed ahead and they are already harvesting their first crops and planting the next lot. The sponsorship program for high school students has now hit a high of 74 sponsored students and all are doing well. Jenny and Julie are making a point of visiting all the sponsored students either at their dorm or their home, some trips have been arranged to go up into the mountains to visit the dormitory student’s villages.

Cycle for Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Fibrosis Trust supports those affected by Cystic Fibrosis, which is chronically misunderstood, kills thousands world wide and is carried unknowingly in the genes of millions. It’s often invisible to the naked eye yet it destroys lives, stopping them short, inflicting hardship and distress on those affected, their families and carers.

Baan king kaew is still Julies daily project with a constant flow of new arriving babies which keeps her busy and a very happy lady. The structure has now been changed and it is mainly a baby home now with children going up to the bigger children’s home at the age of four. This year we will be holding two sales of Thailand goods to help raise some much needed funds:-

Saturday 19th September we will be in the lobby of Cargill centre in Kilmacolm Saturday 31st October we will be at Fairtrade Fair in Bridge of Weir The website has been updated and we are once again sponsoring a Christmas party for the dormitory students. Information on how you can help available on the website Phantasanja.webs.com

CF is an inherited disease. A sticky mucus affects the lungs so breathing is difficult. CF can also affect the liver, kidneys and pancreas. It is caused by a faulty gene, which one in 25 people carry. Each week five babies are born with cystic fibrosis, and two people die. There is no known cure for CF. On the 1st of September Colin Taylor is due to depart from Land’s End to cycle the 950 miles north to John O’Groats, a route known as LEJOG. Colin said, “It should be an epic adventure, travelling the complete length of mainland Britain with 40 or so other cyclists. We hope to cover c80 to 100 miles each day - for 12 days. It has been great to have received so much support and to be able to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Trust!” You can follow Colin’s progress at facebook.com/cycleforcft or if you would care to donate to Cystic Fibrosis Trust please go to justgiving.com/Colin-S-Taylor.

Feel free to pop in and have a look at our stall or just have a chat at any of our events or if there is anything you would like to discuss or get some more information on please feel free to contact us. Thank you

Julie & Andy Stewart (Phantasanja Scotland)

New Hope For Children Registered Charity no 1124015 UK Branch of World Vision, Bogotá, Columbia Richard Sanderson, Joint Founder of World Vision, will be with us on Wednesday 30th September. Please join us to hear an update on the work with the street children of Bogotá and the other areas of Mission carried out by the team in Columbia. Come along to Mount Zion Church, Lawview Road, Quarriers Village at 7pm. Tea/coffee will be served.

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ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition The ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition returns to The Atrium at Anchor Mill, Paisley from Monday 7th to Sunday 20th September from 12pm - 4pm daily. This is a free event. Featuring the work of over 50 local artists, Accord Hospice’s annual art exhibition promises to have something to suit all tastes. The free-to-enter event is open daily and On display in the free-to-enter event will be 150 works of art. For more information, fundraising@accord.org.uk.

Help Needed at Exhibition ACCORD Hospice annual art exhibition, a significant source of funding for the Hospice each year, takes place from Monday 7th September to Sunday 20th September at the Anchor Mill Atrium. We are delighted to have the use of this space. We require it to be manned at all times and could really use your help on this occasion. Cover is needed for the times listed below and I would be delighted to hear from you if you can spare a few hours to help. Supervising the event will consist of letting people in and out of the building and taking details should they wish to purchase a painting. We need 2 people (minimum) at all times and would be happy if you would like to bring a friend or family member with you. Monday 7th to Sunday 20th - daily from 12noon – 2pm & 2pm – 4pm Please email or call me on 0141 581 2000 with what times and dates would suit and how many times you would be willing to cover.

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Great British Sunday Lunch This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when ‘The Few’ took to the skies and defended the UK from the attacking Luftwaffe. To mark the anniversary the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, is launching the Great British Sunday Lunch - the new national fundraising event aimed at getting families and friends back around the dinner table. Whether it is a full-on roast dinner with all the trimmings or a favourite curry, the Fund is asking supporters to get together and host a Sunday lunch on Sunday 13th September to raise vital funds. What better way to pay tribute to those who have served their country than by serving up some delicious food? By supporting the RAF Benevolent Fund, diners will be supporting work to assist veterans, serving personnel and their families who are facing challenges in their lives. The Fund receives no government grants and last year spent more than £18 million supporting 40,000 members of the RAF family, from the youngest child growing up on a RAF Station to our WWII veterans. We do hope you’ll join us in making the first Great British Sunday Lunch a great success. Www.rafbf.org.uk/gbsl

Friday 25th Sept Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website at http://coffee.macmillan.org. uk/ for further information and to sign up.

Childhood Cancer Awarness Month

This September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and CLIC Sargent would love your readers to help us support families coping with the impact of a cancer diagnosis by taking on our £170 challenge. £170 is the grant that CLIC Sargent gives to families after a child is diagnosed with cancer, to stop unexpected costs like parking and petrol becoming a problem. Money may seem unimportant when a child is diagnosed with cancer, but families caring for a child with cancer often find that their costs go up and their income goes down. So every £170 your readers raise this September could help one more family move forward together. It’s easy to get involved. If you’re a fan of flapjack or a cupcake queen, why not show off your baking skills and whip up some tasty treats to sell to friends, family or workmates as part of The Power Of Cake. Alternatively, turn back time to your childhood with a retro day at your office. Come to work in your old uniform, the classic double denim or dress up as your childhood hero. Collect donations from everyone taking part and fine anyone who forgets. CLIC Sargent provides practical, emotional and financial support for children with a cancer diagnosis. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer and of CLIC Sargent’s work of currently supporting 18 young cancer patients and their families across Renfrewshire. You can also buy gold ribbon badges to wear throughout the month from our online shop. From September they will also be available from branches of J D Wetherspoon pubs, Wallis, H Samuel, Ernest Jones or Wren Kitchens. If you’d like to take on the £170 challenge in September visit www.clicsargent. org.uk/ccam or call 01292 692113 for your free pack.

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Sun 30 August Get Wet and Wild

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Come along with your best wet gear and join in the games. See who ends up in the stocks getting soaked. Can you race your space hopper to the end and avoid the sponges?

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Wed 2 September

Largs Regatta Week

Kilmacolm mission Fund

Largs Yacht Haven

Entry forms and notice of race available at www.largsregattaweek.co.uk. Facebook.com/ largsregattaweek. 01475 675333. A fun filled week of racing and social events.

Fri 28 - Sat 29 Aug Bath & Moth Night

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 8pm – Late (Bring a Torch!) AND 10am – 12noon Saturday (Moths) On the Friday evening, we’ll have an interesting presentation on bats, followed by a walk with bat detectors and the experts. The next morning, we’ll check the moth trap and see what it is that the bats around the reserve like to eat! Booking is essential. Cost: Adults £5 (RSPB members £3); Children £3 (RSPB members £2)

Sat 29 August

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm

Anyone interested in the work of the charity will be most welcome.

Fri 4 September Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Headline Summer Event Mar Hall, Bishopton PA7 5NW

In aid of Quarriers’ Coaching for Life programme. Tickets are £60pp - including a welcome drink, barbeque platter meal and entertainment - and are on sale now. Call 01505 616054, email events@quarriers.org.uk or visit www.quarriers. org.uk/events to order.

RSPB Local Group

McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew 7.30pm

RAMH - White Water Rafting

Patricia Brown Travels to the Galapagos - an illustrated talk. All welcome.

Join local mental health charity RAMH for their White Water Rafting challenge. The day’s experience includes return transport from Paisley, a half day on the River Tay at Aberfeldy and a pub meal before returning home. Registration is just £10 with £90 sponsorship. To get signed up contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org

Sat 5 September

The Great Scottish Swim

1st Houston Boys Brigade, Parents &Friends Association. Come along and enjoy Games, Tattoos & Nail Painting, Pocket Money Toys, Putting, Bottle Stall, Tuck Shop, Console Games & Sports Gear Stall and Gift Stall. Tickets £1 (including tea/coffee/homebaking). Breakfast rolls on sale.

Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley

Loch Lomond

This fantastic challenge is being held on Saturday 29 August. If you wish to support the Scottish SPCA by taking part in the Great Scottish Swim, please contact fundraising@scottishspca.org and you’ll receive your very own fundraising pack.

Sat 29 - Sun 30 Aug

1st Houston Boys Brigade Annual Coffee Morning Church Hall & Carrick Centre, Houston 10am to 12noon

Scottish Airshow Air Display

Binocular & Telescope Open Day

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Come and peruse a range of telescopes and binoculars, with knowledgeable staff on hand to help you find the right one for you! Our optics are competitively priced, with the added bonus that you are helping the conservation. Free entry.

Sun 30 August RAMH - 10K Run

Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley Run for recovery across mental health (RAMH) at the Paisley 10K to help local people to build independent, fulfilled lives. Set up your own fundraising page at uk.virginmoneygiving.com and get a free RAMH t-shirt. Contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org

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2 Fairfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire KA7 2AR 10am to 7pm

With attractions like the SpeedTwin Comet, the Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter Display Team, a Vulcan XH558 (appearing for the last time) and the famous Red Arrows! This is a FREE entry event however car parking charges may apply. All proceeds go to Scottish Airshow. Please note the display timetable will be subject to change and some aircraft due may not arrive due to either weather or technical reasons. Www. scottishairshow.com

1st Houston BB Annual Coffee Morning

Church Hall & Carrick Centre, Houston 10am to 12noon Tickets only £1 (inc tea/coffee and home baking). Enjoy a variety of stalls at this fundraising event.

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Sat 5 September The Finlaystone overnight camp

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 5pm to 8am Join the Rangers for fun and burgers and sing into the wee small hours. Kids will enjoy the bat walk and scavenger hunt. Tent, warm clothes, waterproofs and food required. Adults £7.50 Children £5. Pre booking essential. Call 01475 540505.

Hotel Transylvania 2 Tour

Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BN

As part of a day of fun activities, children will be given the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Dracula, Frankenstein, Johnny, Mavis and Murray from the film. Families will receive their photo keepsake of the day in a personalised Hotel Transylvania frame to take away. This is a free event!

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Sun 6 September Finlaystone Den Building

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join the Rangers and see who is a budding Bear Grylls. Call 01475 540505 for details.

Charity Lunch

Mar Hall, Bishopton PA7 5NW 12noon to 6pm The event will be hosted by Lisa Hague, partner of Celtic striker Kris Commons, and Clyde 1 DJ Gina McKie. Top Scots band The Cartel are also performing. Tickets are priced £500 per table of 10 or £55 per person. Spaces are limited so to book, please email libby@johnhartsonfoundation. co.uk

Fashion Show in aid of Fibromyalgia Paisley & Inverclyde Network

Renfrewshire Doors Open Days

Matalan, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood Across Renfrewshire From churches to fire station, and from historic gems like Paisley Abbey and town hall, to newer sites like Glasgow Airport and St Mirren Park. Visit the website for further information at http://www. doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/

Doors Open Days - Renfrewshire Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

Come and see the ancestral homeland of the clan Sempill and get the best view of it from the tower! Call 01505 842882 X20.

Doors Open Day

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Come along and get a taste of what the reserve has to offer. There will be free entry, free pond dipping, free bug hunting and free treasure hunt. Cost - FREE!

Sun 6 September 2015 Scottish Airshow Aircraft Exhibition Prestwick Airport 10am to 5pm

A day of pure aviation rush with the aircraft exhibition hosted at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. This year we have the pleasure of adding helicopter heaven as part of our aircraft exhibition. Please note the display timetable will be subject to change and some aircraft due may not arrive due to either weather or technical reasons. www. scottishairshow.com

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Come along and watch as fibromyalgia sufferers, along with family & friends, do some modelling & strut their stuff in lovely clothes provided by Matalan. If you like any of the outfits then Matalan are giving 10% off on all purchases that night. To book tickets or for more info contact Hazel on 0844 887 2369 or e-mail fibroinfo@ paisleyfm.org

Photo Competition Announcement

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 4pm The winners of the annual RSPB Lochwinnoch photography competition will be announced today.

Sun 6 - Sun 13 Sept St Mary’s September Festival Flowers, Art exhibition and Music St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Rd, Bridge of Weir

See main article in our Villages section of this issue.

Mon 7 - Sun 20 Sept Accord Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

Anchor Mill Atrium, 12 Thread Street Paisley, PA1 1JS 12noon to 4pm Free entry. Come for a browse and see if anything takes your fancy.

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Sat 12 September Wed 9 September Francesca Rossi Showcase Autumn Seasons

Crafting Buddies Fair

Wallneuk North Church, Abercorn Street, Paisley PA3 4AG 11am to 3pm

Indoor event with free parking, fabulous cafe serving teas, coffee and homemade goodies. An opportunity for you to buy something original for yourself or for a gift, keeping Christmas in mind. This is a free event!

Drinks and nibbles. Promotional discounts on the night. All remaining sale stock prices slashed to clear. Tel: 01505 873888.

Inverclyde Doors Open Days

Houston & Killellan Kirk, Main Street, Houston

Various locations across Inverclyde For further information telephone 01475 715555 or visit www.doorsopendays.org.uk

Sat 12 - Sat 19 Sept Book Sale & Auction

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch Find a great Natural History book at RSPB’s annual book sale. Perhaps even find that special book in the auction?

Golf: Mixed Open Day Kilmacolm

Inverclyde Leisure have done everything to make this an enjoyable event for the runners and the people of Inverclyde. We also encourage families to get involved for a fun filled day! All races start at the Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym. Runners make their way through the streets of the village and surrounding countryside returning to the Birkmyre Fitness Gym for the finish.

Kilmacolm Golf Club, Porterfield road, Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

Fri 18th at 10am-6pm and Sat 19th 10am3pm. Free admission. If you can not attend the exhibition and would like to know more, please call Jane Findlay on 01505 874228. Refreshments available.

Sat 19 September Wildlife Explorers Event - Animal Senses

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 12noon Come and join in this fun children’s nature activity group. Age 5 to 14 years. Please note that all children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Cost £5/£3 RSPB members (adults free). Call 01505 842663 for further information or to book.

Bridge of Weir TARA

Join us for the annual Big Beachwatch clean up! Help record data and help protect our coastline by contributing to the national survey. Call 01475 521458.

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir, 7.30pm

The next meeting of the Tenants & Residents Association. All welcome.

Old Library Centre, 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan

This will be a very well attended night. Early booking is advised and tickets, which must be paid before Tuesday 15th September. Tickets £10. Tel: 01505 706070.

Thu 17 - Sat 19 Sept

Great British Sunday Lunch

Bring It All Home

Why not host a Sunday lunch to raise vital funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund and pay tribute to those who have served their country than by serving up some delicious food? Www.rafbf. org.uk/gbsl

Embroiderers’ Guild ‘Fabrication’ Exhibition

Beachwatch Big Weekend

This is a Greensome Stableford Competition. Entry is £15 per couple. Handicap: A current CONGU handicap, One Class competition. Starting Times: Between 9am and 2.30 pm. For info and entry forms, visit www.kilmacolmgolfclub.com

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Fri 18 - Sat 19 Sept

Tue 15 September

Sally Buxton Psychic Night

Tickets £2.50 at the door. All welcome.

79 High Street, Lochwinnoch Please come and buy! (Books, clothes, bric-a-brac etc.).

Half Marathon, 10k and 3k

Thu 17 September

Kilbarchan West Church, Church Street, Kilbarchan 10am to 12noon

The Advertizer - Neva Place, Bridge of Weir 11am to 1pm

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 1.30pm

Birkmyre Park, Broomknowe Road, Kilmacolm

Sun 13 September

Lochwinnoch International Aid Yard Sale

Try our Finlaystone 1k Kids cross country. Age 4 - 6, 7 - 9, 10 and over. Prize in each category for best time. Call 01475 540505 for details.

A short talk and walk of the Greenock Cut. A FREE bus will depart Kelly Street in Greenock at 1pm and go to the Visitor Centre, contact Jean MacKenzie of Inverclyde Council to book. Call 01475 529543.

Houston and Killellan Kirk Opening Ceremony

Kilbarchan Guild Coffee Morning

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Take the opportunity to hear the un-hearable and learn some facts about these amazing flying mammals on a Ranger led walk around the cemetery. There will be a short presentation then it’ll be out making use of bat detectors. Call 01475 521458. Adults £5, Concessions £3.

Fri 11 September

Sat 12 September

Finlaystone Kids 1km Race

Doors Open Day - Inverclyde

Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sept

Please come along to the opening ceremony of the wonderful new extension/annexe to our existing church with special guests including local councillors and past ministers in addition to members of the Congregation. The new halls will transform the way the Church is able to serve the community and we are keen to publicise its potential.

Sun 13 September

Greenock Crematorium Bat Walk Greenock Crematorium, 1 South St, Greenock PA16 8UG 7.45pm to 9.45pm Francesca Rossi, Octavia Buildings, Bridge of Weir Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4AE 6pm to 8pm

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Paisley Town Hall & Paisley Arts Centre A celebration of songwriting inspired by the legacy of Paisley’s Gerry Rafferty. For tickets and info visit www.bringitallhome.co.uk or call 0300 300 1210. See main advert on page 19 of this issue.

Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near Gourock 10.30am to 12.30pm

Sun 20 September The Erskine Bridge Buster 10k is now open for public entries! Erskine Sports Centre 10.30am to 1pm

To confirm your place now you can do so online via Entry Central via the website http://www. entrycentral.com/Erskine-Bridge-Buster-10k

Finlaystone Duck Race

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Pick your lucky duck and follow it down the stream to see who wins. Prize for first place. Call 01475 540505 for details.

Fri 25 September Weir Networking Group

Amaretto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 60 Main Street, Bridge of Weir 9.30am

Local business networking group. All businesses welcome. Come for breakfast. £5.

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St Columba Church Hall. Kilmacolm 7.30pm Sale of clothes, handbags and accessories Credit cards will be accepted Call 01505 872324. £10.

Sat 03 October Flu Vaccination Clinics

Houston Doctors Surgery, Kirk Road, Houston, PA6 7AR 9am to 11.30am

Eligible patients registered are welcome to come along for their flu jab. No need for an appointment - just come along with your sleeve rolled up!

Fashion Show

St Machar’s Church, Kilbarchan Rd, Bridge of Weir

We would be delighted if you could join us. Contact Francesca Rossi for tickets on 01505 873888.

Proposal Closure of RBS Kilmacolm

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As the Scottish Parliament enters its final year of the fourth session, I have been honoured to serve the people of Renfrewshire and West Scotland. With the Independence referendum and the General Election within the last year it has been a busy time and I continue to look ahead to the future and to represent the people of Renfrewshire North & West. Over the summer recess, my team and I have delivered over 11,000 Parliamentary Surveys to local residents and I have received a great response so far. One of the most pressing issues returned in my survey is road and paths maintenance and access to transport. Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and all local authorities are under severe financial constraints imposed by the Scottish Government. We need a national discussion to best identify how we can adequately fund public services and ensure our local environments and roads are maintained and protected. Access to local public transport is a problem for the many towns and villages in Renfrewshire, particularly in Bridge of Weir, Houston and Kilmacolm. My colleague in the Scottish Parliament Iain Gray MSP has lodged a Bill to improve bus services across Scotland; unfortunately this has received no support from the Scottish Government and is unlikely to be passed in to law. My monthly advice surgeries continue to take place on the first Friday of each month, excluding January. In September, I will be in Bridge of Weir at The Bridge from 1pm to help you with any local issues. If you can’t attend any of my surgeries, please call my office on 0141 889 4828 to arrange a home visit. Full details of my surgeries are on my website www.maryfeemsp.com

There are plans from The Royal Bank of Scotland to close the Kilmacolm Branch in November of this year. While I am disappointed to hear this news, I felt it important to hear residents views on the proposed closure. I therefore launched a residents survey in Kilmacolm and I hope to be able to release the results shortly. If you live in Kilmacolm and did not receive a survey but wish to take part, please contact my office on 0141 885 2076 and my staff will arrange for one to be sent to you. It is important that locals are consulted on such issues, and I look forward to sharing the results with you and RBS in due course.

Roads I have recently been receiving a number of complaints from constituents on a range of roads issues in Renfrewshire North & West. While as Transport Minister I have responsibility over motorways and trunk roads, local roads are under the remit of local government, whether it be Inverclyde or Renfrewshire Council. However, as MSP I have been raising individual issues with the Council as they are reported to me by constituents, and I am happy to continue to do so.

Surgeries I hold surgeries in Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir, Erskine and Bishopton on the first Friday of every month, except January. For except timing and locations please call my office or check my website. As well as holding these traditional face to face advice surgeries, I also hold telephone surgeries on Monday mornings between 10am and 11am (except for public holidays). Constituents can call me at my constituency office on 0141 885 2076 to discuss any issues that they have. I can also be contacted by e-mail at derek.mackay.msp@scottish.parliament.uk.

Website My website recently received a revamp. To keep up-to-date with my latest news as your MSP, details on my surgeries or other local information please feel free to take a look www. derekmackaymsp.org

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Wrestler Grado and Emmerdale’s Kelvin Star at Ex-Celt’s Charity Lunch

Gryffe Scottish Country Dance Club

Wrestler Grado attends the John Hartson Foundation golf day launch Insane Fight Club wrestler Grado has been appointed as the Foundation’s newest ambassador. Grado – whose catchphrase is ‘It’s yersel’ – will be helping us promote the Foundation and our #knowyourballs campaign in a bid to raise awareness of the symptoms of testicular cancer.

We shall be starting our winter dancing once again on Thursday 10 September at 8pm in Kilbarchan Guide Centre. The class will run through until 17 December finishing with a wee party night.

The 27-year-old is looking forward to his first official engagement as ambassador – which is a voluntary role – at our ladies lunch, which takes place at Mar Hall Golf and Spa resort, Bishopton, on Sunday 6 September. He’ll be joined by Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, who plays Andy Sugden in the long-running soap. The event will be hosted by Lisa Hague, partner of Celtic striker Kris Commons, and Clyde 1 DJ Gina McKie. Top Scots band The Cartel are also performing. Grado – whose real name is Graeme Stevely – said: “There’s no polite way to say this – I’ll be talking balls to the ladies as it’s just as important to spread the word about testicular cancer to the girls as it is to the guys. There’s no reason why they can’t help their partners check their testicles for any lumps or other worrying symptoms and help spread the word to their fathers, brothers, sons and cousins – it really is that important. “I’m looking forward to the lunch and hope lots of ladies will come along and meet me and Kelvin, who seems like a top bloke. I’m honoured to have been appointed ambassador to the John Hartson Foundation and I’m going to make sure I take every opportunity possible to promote the fantastic work they do and enourage men and women not to by shy about talking about testicles and checking for problems.”

New dancers are welcome to come along and if you can put up with us, we shall certainly do our best to ease you in gently and make you very welcome. Cost is £3 per night. Contact Les Lambert at 01505 704398 for information.

Hotel Transylvania 2 Tour To celebrate the launch of the second instalment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise, in cinemas across the UK on October 16, with previews on October 2, 3, 10 & 11, Sony Pictures will be conducting a national tour of some of the biggest shopping centres.

PHOTO - Former Celtic star John Hartson (right) looks ahead to his Foundations golf day alongside Ex Rangers player Andy Goram and Wrestler Grado (centre) Grado, who is from Stevenston, Ayrshire, found fame in the BBC’s Insane Fight Club documentary which lifted the lid on the brutal world of British professional wrestling. He has also starred in Glasgow soap River City and spoof police reality show the Scot Squad. John said: “Grado’s a great guy and has already shown us so much support as all our ambassadors and patrons do by giving up their time and putting in so much effort to help us. If anyone sums up our motto, Grab Life by the Balls, it’s him and while we’re putting across a serious message, we look forward to lots of laughs along the way.” Our first Grab Life by the Balls ladies lunch takes place on Sunday, September 6, from noon to 6pm, at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort, Bishopton, and includes a cocktail and cupcake on arrival, a threecourse meal, fashion show and market place. Tickets are priced £500 per table of 10 or £55 per person. Spaces are limited so to book, please email libby@ johnhartsonfoundation.co.uk

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The tour will visit intu Braehead on Saturday 5th of September and as part of a day of fun activities, children will be given the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Dracula, Frankenstein, Johnny, Mavis and Murray from the film. Families will receive their photo keepsake of the day in a personalised Hotel Transylvania frame to take away. Other activities will include the Unlucky Dip game, Mummy wrapping and the Howl Booth. Those that attend the stand will be able to watch the film trailer and footage in 3D and have the chance to win fantastic prize packages from Visit Romania and Chessington World of Adventures. This is a free event!

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Fashion Show

The Jack & Jill Market Paisley

in aid of Fibromyalgia Paisley & Inverclyde Network

The Jack and Jill Market Paisley is held on the third Saturday of each month at the Lagoon Leisure Centre Paisley! The next market will be on Saturday 19th September from 10.30am until 1pm. Price: Adults £1.50 Kids free!

Fun evening of fashion & fundraising in aid of Fibromyalgia Paisley & Inverclyde Network to mark the start of Fibromyalgia awareness week for 2015. Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects around 1 in 50 people in the UK & is a long term condition of chronic all over pain & debilitating fatigue amongst other symptoms, it is also a mostly invisible illness, meaning that sufferers may look perfectly healthy despite the health difficulties they are dealing with daily. Come along and watch as fibromyalgia sufferers along with family & friends do some modelling & strut their stuff in lovely clothes provided by Matalan. If you like any of the outfits then Matalan are giving 10% off on all purchases that night. There will also be a raffle on the night with some excellent prizes donated by Fibro Pain members, local businesses & bigger organisations too so as well as helping a great cause & maybe treating yourself to some new togs you could win a wee surprise too! To book tickets or for more info contact Hazel on 0844 887 2369 or e-mail fibroinfo@paisleyfm.org

Crafting Buddies Fair Browse a wide and varied selection of local crafts and goodies at the Crafting Buddies Fair on September 12th from 11am until 3pm at Wallneuk North Church, Paisley. This is a free event! A chance for local artisans and crafters to showcase their talents with a wide and varied selection of items to see and buy. Excellent venue in the centre of Paisley, popular for its monthly Car Boot Sales. Indoor event with free parking, fabulous cafe serving teas, coffee and homemade goodies. An opportunity for you to buy something original for yourself or for a gift, keeping Christmas in mind.

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The Jack and Jill Markets are quality nearly-new baby and children’s markets where smart mums sell and save. You’ll find 50-60 stalls bursting with quality nearlynew maternity, baby, and children’s gear (0-9yrs). Hundreds of mums at each market are delighted to find quality, nearly-new items at fantastic prices. SELL Book a stall to sell quality items you no longer use and keep 100% of what you make. 75% of our mums, to date, have made between £100-£350 selling quality items they no longer use, with our top selling mum making over £600! SAVE Find everything you need for baby and children, all under the one roof, all on the same day. Whether it’s large items from our Large Items Gallery, or clothes, toys, books, and equipment from our quality nearly-new stalls, you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for - why pay full retail price when you don’t have to!

St Paul’s Drama - Me and My Girl The NEW Johnstone Town Hall Theatre will be the venue for St Paul’s Drama Group’s first musical. The venue is excellent with raked seating to give people a better overall view of the stage and much more comfortable padded seats. The show takes place from Wednesday 7th October until Saturday 10th October and this year we are including a Saturday matinee due to the high volume of interest at the opening of the new town hall. Not many older people like going out at night and this would be a perfect solution for them. Tickets are now on sale , adults cost £12 and children and concessions are £10. We also have a provision for block bookings of 20 or more on one performance of 15% Discount.

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Do you want the skills to help save a life?? British Heart Foundation - September 2015 - FREE Lead by Lochwinnoch and Howwood Heart Start We have more dates available for the FREE two hour course in 2015.

Wed 23rd Sept - 7pm-9pm - Masonic Lodge Lochwinnoch Wed 30th Sept - 2pm-4pm - Bowfield Hotel Howwood Wed 21st Oct - 7pm-9pm - Bowfield Hotel Howwood Wed 28th Oct 2pm-4pm - Masonic Lodge Lochwinnoch If you are interested in attending, please contact Morag on morag.Thow@gcu. ac.uk or 01505 843183.

Renfrewshire Doors Open Days Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September Venue: Across Renfrewshire Your chance to get into buildings - sites across Renfrewshire will be throwing open their doors to let you have a look around.

The course is practical and deals with - • An unconscious casualty • Cardiac arrest • Suspected heart attack • Choking • Serious bleeding

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British Heart Foundation Local Shops We have over 700 shops around the UK including over 170 dedicated Furniture and Electrical shops which means we’re one of the biggest retailers in the UK. You can donate your unwanted items to help power our life saving research. Your nearest British Heart Foundation shop is in Paisley where we sell a fantastic range of good quality donated items and new goods; from clothing, shoes and accessories to books, music, toys and household items. By shopping or donating you’re helping us to continue our life-saving work. Find us at 32 High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, UK, PA1 2BZ, call 0141 848 6137. Shop opening times: Monday- Saturday - 9.30am - 5pm, Sunday Closed.

Participating sites will be confirmed nearer the time, but in previous years more than 60 buildings across the area have taken part, from churches to fire station, and from historic gems like Paisley Abbey and Town Hall, to newer sites like Glasgow Airport and St Mirren Park.

Your donations fund our pioneering research that will save lives. Last year the goods you donated to BHF shops raised over £31 million to help in the fight against heart disease. Find out more at https://www.bhf.org.uk/shop/donating-goods

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Paisley Entertainment Black Is The Colour of My Voice - Sunday 6 - Arts Centre - 7.30pm

Aly and Phil - Sunday 20 - Town Hall 7.30pm

Black Is The Colour of My Voice is a spectacular one-woman theatre show inspired by the life of Nina Simone! £10 (£6 conc) + booking fee

Don’t miss the incomparable mastery of fiddle and accordion. £18 (£16 conc) + booking fee

The Deke McGee Band - Friday 11 Arts Centre - 7.30pm Enjoy soulful rhythm ‘n’ blues from the Glasgow-based quartet. £10 (£8 conc) + booking fee

Scott Gibson: Life After Death - Saturday 12 - Arts Centre - 7.30pm

Memory Walk - Sunday 20 - Town Hall - 12.30pm Join Alzheimer Scotland for a fun-filled family day out. £10 for over 16yrs, £5 for 12 -16yrs Under 12 Free

The Fogartys and Special Guests Wednesday 23 - Arts Centre - 7.30pm In aid of the ACCORD Hospice! £10 + booking fee

Compere of ‘A Buddy Good Laugh’ Scott Gibson is ready to go it alone on his first solo stand-up tour! £10 (£8 conc) + booking fee

A Buddy Good Laugh - Thursday 24 - Arts Centre 8.15pm

A Celebration of Scottish Songwriting - Friday 18 Town Hall - Doors 7pm

A Buddy Good Laugh is Scotland’s number 1 comedy club hosted by Dead Sheep Comedy’s resident MC, Scott Gibson! £10 (£8 conc) + booking fee

Six hugely talented and very individual songwriters explore Scotland’s vast treasure trove of words and music! £22.50 + booking fee

For booking or further information, please call: 0300 300 1210 or book online at https://boxoffice.renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Dental Blog by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner, Kilbarchan Dental Practice

Are you the sensitive type? Sensitivity to hot, cold, sugary or acidic foods is common but what causes this pain and how can it be treated? Our teeth are covered by a layer of hard enamel that protects the softer dentine underneath. If the dentine is exposed this can cause sensitive teeth – usually where the tooth meets the gum and the enamel is thinner. There are a number of reasons why this might be the case including; Toothbrush Abrasion resulting in the enamel being worn down; Dental Erosion where the enamel has been worn down as a result of acid attack; naturally occurring Gum Recession exposing unprotected areas below the original gum line; Gum Disease which also causes the gums to recede; or Tooth Grinding that has resulted in the enamel being worn down. Additional causes of tooth sensitivity might be a Cracked Tooth or Filling or Tooth Bleaching that can sometimes result in sensitivity either during or after the treatment – your dentist should go over this with you prior to any whitening treatment. There are a number of toothpastes that are readily available for the treatment of sensitive teeth and about which your dentist can advise you – use these at least twice a day when brushing (they can also be rubbed onto the affected area). It may take anything from a matter of days to a few weeks to see results. Your dentist may also recommend other treatments such as fluoride gels, rinses or varnishes to give your teeth additional protection. Failing this it may be necessary to seal or fill the exposed dentine and in extreme cases root-filling may be needed. If you would like to find out more about sensitive teeth you can discuss this with one of our dentists. Phone 01505 704969 or click www.kilbarchandental.co.uk where you’ll find lots more free tips and advice.

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every Monday

3rd Friday monthly

Lochwinnoch Community Walk

Hearing Aid Clinic

The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am

The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1-2pm

This event will not take place on public holidays.

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

every Tuesday Line Dancing Bishopton Primary School 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Beginner/Improver class with all welcome. Call Mellissa on 07970 396212.

every Wednesday Knitting Group Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon

Knitters of all levels welcome!

every Thursday

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.

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SpectreTown - Wednesday 2 - £8 to £10 Weaving poetry, Doric, wild horses, and song, this courageous new play deftly wrestles with tradition, power, and the loneliness of modern life.

Phil & Aly - Thursday 3 - £16 Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham enjoyed performing together so much that they decided to have a small tour this year.

Table Top Sale

Pioneers of Performance - Wednesday 9

Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am1pm

We are the Monsters - £5

Weekly Volunteer Group

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

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm 3.30pm

1st Sunday monthly

Humorous dance performance for children followed by a 1 hour workshop for children aged 4-9, using movement, live music, images and props.

Messy Church

Curious Seed: Chalk About - £5

Conservation Volunteers - adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir 4pm-6pm

Free entry for all ages. Meal included. Just turn up. Tel: Catherine 07980 649377.

A playful, funny and sometimes moving look at how we see ourselves and others, featuring dance, chalk, chat.

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm

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Douglas & Face On - £8.50 to £10

Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

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every Saturday Weekly Volunteer Group

This solo performance stems from actions imagined by Robbie Synge, while performing various daily tasks at home in The Highlands.

every Sunday

Oog - Saturday 12th - £8 to £10

Weekly Volunteer Group Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon

Youth volunteer Group - age 12 - 18 years. Newcomers always welcome.

An intensely physical and poetic exploration leading audiences deep into the fractured mind of a shell-shocked soldier.

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly

1st Saturday

‘Outlook’

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm

Black is the Colour of My Voice - Sun 13 £8 - £10

1st & 3rd Sunday

During a three-day period of isolation without cigarettes, alcohol, or access to the outside world, Mena reflects on her journey

2nd Wednesday monthly

Loch Lomond Shores

Forbidden Nights - Wed 16 - £20 to £23.50

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

2nd Thur & last Sat

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

Paisley Cross

A vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all delivered with an element of naughtiness, but not so naughty that you can’t bring your Granny!

3rd Saturday

Kind of Silence - Saturday 19th - £8 to £10

Erskine Garden Centre

The ‘silence’ represents not only something we hear, but something we experience through the ways we can or cannot communicate.

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm-4pm

Social activities group for the community in Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local issues of interest. Everyone welcome.

2nd Thursday monthly Siolas Bereavement Support Group The group meets in the Kidston Hall. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

10am-2pm (“The Square”)

10am-3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

10am-2pm Tel: 01655 770217

10am - 2pm Tel: 0141 814 4626

Antiques Valuation Day Do you have a “priceless tea service “or your grannies string of pearls lurking at the back of the cupboard? If so come along to the Royal British Legion where Anita Manning (star of many TV shows) and her team of experts will give you a professional estimate of the value. You never know you may have “treasure” in that dusty old box Valuation Day is Thursday 8th October from 10am to 3pm An entry fee will apply with all the funds going to the Bridge of Weir Community Council Christmas Lights event in December.

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Peter Morrison & Friends - Sat 19 - £15 Peter Morrison is one of Scotland’s most popular and accomplished singers.

What Goes Around - Wed 23 - £10 to £12 An actor and an actress, strangers till this morning, sit down together for a drink to break the ice. One thing leads to another...

Michelle McManus Reality Musical - Thurs 24 - £15 An upfront and humorous take on her life since winning ‘Pop Idol’ just over a decade ago, with famous show tunes from the West End and Broadway.

Des McLean - Saturday 26 - £11 to £13 The Multi award winning Comedian can’t wait to unleash a whole stack of new material at one of his favourite venues. BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK, PA15 1HJ INFO@BEACONARTSCENTRE. CO.UK TELEPHONE: 01475 723723

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Big Crowds Turn Out as Fire Engine Rally Returns to Johnstone Hundreds of residents enjoyed getting up close to vintage vehicles when the ever-popular Fire Engine Rally rolled into Johnstone. Big crowds descended on Houstoun Square for a full afternoon of family fun as emergency vehicles old and new gathered in the town centre. This was the second time the annual Renfrewshire Council-run event has taken place in Johnstone – having moved from its previous home in Paisley in 2014. Visitors young and old had the chance to see machines lovingly kept alive by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Heritage Trust.

prey, a bouncy castle and a selection of stalls.

The day began with a parade of fire engines from Johnstone Fire Station, down Thorn Brae, to Houstoun Square. Attractions on in the town centre during the day included birds of Local firefighters were hand to demonstrate fire safety, including showing people what the impact can be of a chip pan bursts into flames. And Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall got in on the action when firefighters showed off their skills to the crowd by cutting her out of a car. Provost Hall said: “Once again, it was an absolute pleasure to get out and about at the Fire Engine Rally, which is always a really popular event. “By holding these events in the town centre we are bringing business in for local traders. “There was a serious safety message on the day as it was a chance for the fire service to meet the public and explain a bit more about the work they do. “My thanks go to them for helping make the day such a success.” For more information about events in Renfrewshire, see www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/events

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New Scheme in Renfrewshire Aims to Boost Employment in Social Care A new joint approach in Renfrewshire is set to boost training and job opportunities in the social care sector. Renfrewshire Council, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, and West College Scotland are teaming up to provide work and placement opportunities. The initial focus is likely to be on developing skills so that people can gain jobs in looking after residents in their homes. In addition to increasing employment opportunities, the new Social Care Employability Partnership will tackle high staff turnover in the care sector.

iT blog with Colin Fyfe of Colcom The general consensus I can gather among my customers who have gone ahead with the update to Windows 10 has been mixed. Are you considering updating a business PC? I would not recommend that you go down that route just yet. Glitches can emerge on updating to Windows 10; I noticed that Sage, the accounting software, ﬂags up an issue with the date format. Bizarrely on some computers the ‘System Locale’ changes to USA, I minor issue to repair, but unnerving all the same. One of my customers, an author, thought to update to 10 would improve performance. It did to a point, but his printer would not work and the manufacturer, Brother, is not releasing the updated drivers until December.

I’d guess driver development for Windows 10 is well down their pecking order. I do get a skewed view of things as people only tend to get in touch if something goes wrong but taking it all into consideration I do feel that it is worth looking at the upgrade if your computer ﬁts a certain mould. Just keep in mind, for all its magic, Windows 10 once installed behaves like the Genie out of the bottle; it is hard to go back once you pull the stopper. If you would like me to advise you and prepare your computer for a seamless update to Windows 10, please get in touch.

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100 years ago this month – September 1915 Walter Brown, 3rd Canadian Infantry

The History Spot The Great Wall of Castle Semple A high stone wall encloses the original heartland of Castle Semple estate, on the north side of Castle Semple loch. On closer inspection, this wall is not a simple drystane boundary dyke, but an estate perimeter wall. More than ﬁve kilometres long, the wall starts at Garthland Bridge which crosses the Black Cart near Howwood. It follows the south side of the public road, passing North Gates, Burnfoot, Markethill and Warlock Gates. At Gateside, set into the wall, is an elaborate arched well. The Castle Semple area abounds with traditions of sacred wells, springs and fountains, some of which were formalised with elaborate stone enclosures, perpetuating the local traditions. From Gateside the wall heads south in a long arc, until it meets the West Gates of the estate. Beyond the gates it continues further, to enclose an extra strip of estate by Castle Semple Loch. Estate boundary walls often have a distinctive Well at Gateside style, which deﬁne the estate and its extent. In the past, when locals crossed the estate boundary wall, they would have been well aware that they were entering the property of someone important, where catching of game was prohibited. A great deal of labour was required to build the estate wall. As part of their rental, tenants also traditionally had to provide a set number of days labour a year for the landlord, including repairing walls. When the wall was built, it pushed the public road from its rambling course, further north, outside the edge of the estate.

The Brown family took a long time to decide whether to live and work in Scotland or North America. They crossed the Atlantic ﬁve times between 1891 and 1911, ﬁnally settling in Quebec where the second son Walter found work as a grocer. For twelve years before that, they had lived in Houston and then ‘Tigh-na-Fleurs’, Bridge of Weir. Walter volunteered in Quebec on 10 November 1914. He sailed for England on the SS Missanabie on 2 February 1915 and joined 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry in May that year. He was killed on 9 September 1915 in the front line trenches at Ploegsteert Wood, near Armentieres, Belgium. His Battalion had just returned to the front line after a rain-sodden week in the reserve trenches. There was no particular engagement with the enemy recorded in the War Diaries for that day. Walter was a victim of the routine hazards of bullet and shrapnel.

John Clark, 6th King’s Own Scottish Borderers On 25 September 1915 the Battle of Loos began. The British Army fielded the largest number of men it had ever assembled, and it was to suffer more casualties than in any previous battle. One of them was John Clark, a twenty year old stonemason from Laird’s Land (a tenement on the site of Freeland Church Car Park) who had joined the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. He was in the advance on Auchy, three miles north of Loos, preceded by the release of gas - a weapon devised by the Germans but quickly adopted by Britain - but it drifted back onto our own men who had to lie down till it passed. “More conspicuous now John Clark with his family than the crash of the guns was the menacing and ominous “rat-tat” of the enemy machine-guns, and when the K.O.S.B. Resumed their advance, officers and men were mown down by a terrible fire, to which they could not reply”. Scots Regiments suffered some of the heaviest losses in the battle. The 6th K.O.S.B. Lost six hundred and fifty men dead and wounded. Only seventy survived. John Clark’s body was never found. He was reported missing on 25 September but it was almost a year later before the authorities declared him ‘presumed killed’ on that day. Read more about Walter and John’s life and untimely death at http://www. bridgeofweirmemorial.co.uk Gordon Masterton

The wall is built of whin rubble, in a distinctive style. The rubble for the wall was obtained from numerous small quarries along its route, which can still be traced. One quarry in the north side of Gateside Hill still Sandstone cope has a loading bay, to transfer the stone onto carts. The character of the wall and size of rubble varies The Battle of Loos began on 25th November 1915. The battleground was flat, rising to Hill 70 (metres) and overlooked by German positions to suit what was available at the nearest quarry. The most distinctive feature of the wall is the very wide sandstone in pit bings. Amongst the first wave were 9th (Scottish) and 15th cope, semicircular in cross section, with ribbed tooling on top, which (Scottish) divisions, both composed of men who had volunteered in provides a subtle identity to the estate. Rather than random rubble, August and September 1914. The attack was preceded by the British this is built of sandstone, quarried and cut to shape. Unfortunately long deploying poison gas for the first time. The three men in this month’s sections of the wall are in very poor condition and are either crumbling commemoration have no known graves and are named on the Loos Memorial.

Kilbarchan 25th Sept 1915

or collapsed. Of more than seven thousand of the distinctive copes, a third of them are damaged, loose or toppled and long-buried under vegetation behind the wall. The same copes can be found on the boundary wall of Milliken Estate, owned by James Milliken, a friend of the McDowalls of Castle Semple.

Johnstone History Society JHS resumes its meetings on Tuesday 8 September at 7.30pm in the Masonic Hall Collier Street . Our ﬁrst speaker will be Alan Driver telling the story of the Coats family “From Cottage to Castle” The Museum continues to open as usual right throughout the summer. On Sunday the 5th September from 10am till 4pm the Museum will be open for Doors Open Day when there will be colouring sheets and a quiz for the children and if they bring their passport they will be able to have it stamped. Our website continues to attract attention and can be accessed at johnstonehistorysociety.org We now have for sale Johnstone pictorial calendars for 2016 this is earlier than usual which allows time for posting abroad.The calendars old and new scenes of Johnstone and are competitively priced at £7 each.

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Sergeant George Cummings served in 9th Gordon Highlanders, 15th Division’s pioneer battalion, which dug and repaired trenches and carried supplies forward to the attacking troops. 9th Gordons had a total of 283 casualties and George Cummings was amongst the 70 of these listed as missing. In 1905 the family lived at 3 Church Street and had a shop at 2 The Cross. In 1911 George was an apprentice iron moulder. James G MacArthur was an apprentice engineer with Thomas Shanks and Co in Johnstone when he enlisted in the 7th Seaforth Highlanders (9th Division) which attacked and took the Hohenzollern Redoubt. The division had 5,867 had casualties. He was posted as missing and the Renfrewshire Gazette carried the message: ‘Any news regarding him will be gratefully received by his brother, Mr A MacArthur, 15 Easwald Bank, Kilbarchan.’ James was 22 when he was killed. One source states he was buried in an unmarked grave near Hulluch. Private James Melville, joined the 9th Black Watch (15th Division) which suffered a total of 679 casualties at Loos, including 292 missing, which included James Melville, who had been reported as wounded. In 1911 he was a 16 years old washer-up at the calico the print works, now the Bridge of Weir tannery: he lived with his mother and his siblings at 7 Ewing Street. In 1915 the family lived at 6 New Street. Mrs Melville made a similar plea for news of her son’s whereabouts as Mr MacArthur. Photo of badges: 9th(Scottish), a thistle; 15th (Scottish), a ‘scotch’ or wedge surrounded by the 15th letter of the alphabet.

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What is Venturefest Scotland 2015? Venturefest Scotland is the first business event of its kind in Scotland and part of the Venturefest Network, a national initiative, connecting SMEs with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and academics. As a Summit for Innovation, this free-to-attend event aims to help Scotland’s SMEs to become more competitive with higher productivity through innovation. The Venturefest Network was established by the Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network in 2014 to: Drive more successful commercialisation of research and innovation Promote faster growing, innovative businesses that are well integrated into both local and international supply chains Draw together local innovation ecosystems to help people achieve their aims more effectively Strengthen the capacity of local innovation ecosystems to adapt to new ways of using innovation and technology to stay ahead of the speed of change in technology and business ideas Provide businesses and entrepreneurs and their local business communities with an established and recognised platform to promote their ideas Grow the number of Venturefest events produced locally across the UK Strengthen local connections with national bodies such as Innovate UK (Technology Strategy Board) If you are a Scottish SME looking to innovate, to enter new international markets, to find fresh talent and skills or to access finance for growth, then Venturefest Scotland is the event for you. The full one-day programme includes a lively mix of inspirational talks from experienced business people (just like you); one-to-one sessions with experts on a range of business topics; interactive workshops covering networks, skills, funding and internationalisation; a dynamic exhibition and an innovation showcase presenting some of Scotland’s most innovative, multi-sector companies together with their ground-breaking products and services. 400+ business owners, influencers, investors, entrepreneurs and academics – from Scotland, the UK and overseas – are expected to attend giving you numerous opportunities to network and to build profitable, new business relationships. Venturefest Scotland 2015 is linked to Glasgow’s Year of Green and is supported by a strong network of national and local partners. Come along on Wednesday 9th September from 8.30am - 6.30pm at Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA. Tel: 0141 420 5000.

Weir Networking Group Amaretto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 60 Main Street, Bridge of Weir Friday 25 September at 9.30am Weir Networking is a Business Networking Group for local businesses to get together and make contact. To date we have enjoyed very interesting talks from business people such as Tom Kennett of Tom Kennett Watches, Maureen Horton of Travel a la Carte and award winning Journalist and BAFTA winner Sam Poling. We meet at Amaretto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 60 Main Street, Bridge of Weir and our next meeting takes place on Friday 25 September at 9.30am. Come along and join us for breakfast and a chat. All businesses welcome. Just £5 per person.

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Rotary Is International! Rotary’s global name is Rotary International and there are thousands of clubs around the world in hundreds of different countries. Rotary Friendship Exchange is a scheme whereby Rotarian couples from one country can visit Rotarians in another country on a reciprocal basis to help aid international understanding and to promote friendship within the family that is Rotary. Participants pay all their costs, though these are offset by local Rotarians who normally host visitors. Earlier this year a group of West of Scotland Rotarians, including Gryffe Valley Past President Angus Matheson and representatives from the Paisley and Greenock clubs, visited the Gujarat region in the north west of India and had an amazing trip with great hospitality. The return visit has just taken place with Angus and others hosting a party from Gujarat. They were shown some of the local sights and cultures and examples of Gryffe Valley’s recent projects at Corseford School and at Castle Semple Loch. A highlight was undoubtedly a thrilling ride on the recently delivered Wheelyboat “Discovery”, normally reserved for those in wheelchairs! Following all that excitement, the Gujarat group came along to a special social meeting of Gryffe Valley Rotary at the River Inn. Group leader Pranav Rachh took the opportunity to tell Gryffe valley about the activities of his Baroda club back home. Apparently in India companies are legally required to commit 2% of their profits to social projects, and with several prominent business people and politicians involved in the club, a Rotary club is a great means of channelling funds into local projects. Among many significant projects, Pranav described how a major 200 bed hospital had been built and was now self sustaining, and how the club had “adopted” a local village and had provided sanitation and social housing. The meeting generated a real buzz of friendly chat about our respective activities and cultures and was a positive demonstration of the way that Rotary can foster friendships and bonds across international boundaries. Just for a change, Gryffe Valley had a talk about “Change”. Graham Finnie, son-in-law of member Ian Jackson, came along to overview the unprecedented changes that the world has experienced over the past 25 years. He outlined huge changes, not just in the technology sector with the impact of smart mobiles, but also in demographics with growing life expectancy, in social behaviours like marriage, and in business with the demise of many bank branches and the growth of on line retailing. He foresaw that the speed of change would only continue to accelerate into the future, which would be “inherited by the learners” – learning being another area of great change. He mentioned the prospect of driverless cars – a safety issue in some people’s minds, but perhaps less so when noting that currently there are some 1.4million deaths on the roads each year with humans driving! And to round off the holiday season, when many of us jet off to sunnier climes for a well earned break, Faye Carruthers gave a talk about “Barking Mad”. Surprisingly she was not talking about Gryffe Valley members, as she outlined the Barking Mad scheme for looking after our canine family members whist we’re away from home. She described the vetting and selection criteria for identifying dog hosts, the trial periods to confirm compatibility, and the collection/delivery and monitoring service whilst we’re away. An interesting option to help give us peace of mind whilst we’re lying on our sun loungers!

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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors offer free Will writing service to benefit local charity. Local solicitors, Kingsley Wood & Co, are getting in the giving mood as they look ahead to their free ‘Make a Will’ fortnight, running between 19th and 31st October. In a bid to raise money for local charity, Quarriers and to highlight the importance of financial protection, Kingsley Wood & Co are gearing up for two weeks of goodwill as they offer the community a chance to have a simple Will drawn up free of charge. The Aviva Real Retirement Report (Spring 2014) revealed that 41% of over-55s do not currently have a will in place and, as such, families are left at financial risk in the event of their death.

Renfrewshire Centre Strategies Consultation Draft Centre Strategies have been prepared for four of Renfrewshire’s Centres. These include: • Erskine • Johnstone • Linwood • Renfrew. The Centre Strategies are to set out the long term vision for each centre. The Centre Strategies have been prepared in draft form as we need the input from the people who live, work and visit our town centres to shape and inform this vision for our town centres. Each Centre Strategy explains the role of the centre, their strengths and opportunities for enhancement. Consultation on the Centre Strategies will take place over a 12 week period commencing Friday 14 August 2015 until 6 November 2015. Copies of the Draft Centre Strategies are available to view at www. renfrewshire.gov.uk as well as at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1JD between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday and at all Council libraries. Any person who wishes to make comments should return completed response forms to towncentrestrategy@renfrewshire.gov.uk The closing date for representations is 5pm, on the 6 November 2015. If you need further information please contact the Planning Service on 0300 3000 144 or email towncentrestrategy@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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With a professional Will costing upwards of £150, Kingsley Wood & Co are offering the unique opportunity to forgo any fees in favour of a charitable donation to Quarriers to help support children, families and adults from across Scotland overcome adversity. Kingsley Wood said: “Making a Will is one of the most thoughtful and important things you can do to protect those you love. Yet it is surprising that fewer than half of population have made one. Most say they simply haven’t got around to it and yet it can take years to sort out someone’s estate if they die without a Will.” He continues, “Legislation determines how an estate is divided if a person dies in Scotland without leaving a Will. The laws are intended to be fair, but they may not divide the estate in the way you would like. For example, if you have a partner to whom you are not married he or she may get nothing.” “We are delighted to be able to support local charity Quarriers through this offer and hope to raise as much money as we can to help them deliver the vital support services they offer to local people across Scotland.” Alice Drife, Quarriers Chief Executive said: “We are so grateful to Kingsley Wood for offering up this fantastic service in aid of Quarriers and we hope that this act of kindness will really get people in the giving mood.”

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Smoking in vehicles From 1 October 2015 it will be illegal to smoke in a car (or other vehicles) with anyone under 18 present. The law is changing to protect children and young people from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Both the driver and the smoker could be ﬁned £50. The law applies to every driver in England and Wales, including those aged 17 and those with a provisional driving licence. The law does not apply if the driver is 17 years old and is on their own in the car. The law applies to any private vehicle that is enclosed wholly or partly by a roof. It still applies if people have the windows or sunroof open, have the air conditioning on, or if they sit in the open doorway of the vehicle. The law won’t apply to a convertible car with the roof completely down. Scotland also plans to ban smoking in cars with children, bringing it into line with England and Wales. The Scottish government has announced that it will back the Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) bill, which has been put forward by MSP Jim Hume. It is hoped the bill will receive royal assent before the next Holyrood elections in May 2016, to bring it into line with English laws.

Council gives LED street lights the green light Renfrewshire Council has given the go-ahead for a major investment in new LED street lighting which will save a whacking £750,000 a year due to lower electricity consumption, lower maintenance costs and a reduction in carbon tax payments. Council chiefs say the £11m investment will protect the environment, save money on running costs and improve safety on the streets at night. The decision will see almost 29,000 streetlights across Renfrewshire fitted with new, energy-efficient LED lamps which consume around 60% less power than conventional lamps and last five times longer. With an expected lifespan of 20 years-plus for an LED lamp compared to four years for a conventional light, maintenance costs will be reduced considerably and there will be less chance of residents and businesses being inconvenienced by faulty lights. Another benefit of the new LED technology is that it emits a more natural white light that allows colours to be seen more clearly. The light also produces better quality CCTV images which can help to deter crime and antisocial behaviour, and improve detection rates for incidents.

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Good as New Sale

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Saturday 3 October

Langbank Singers starts back on the first Thursday in September at 8pm in Langbank church upper hall. New members are urgently needed and will be made very welcome. So if you are a woman aged 18 – 100 we would be delighted to see you. You don’t need to be either the most fantastic singer or to be able to read music. You only need to enjoy singing. Why not give it a try! For details call 01475 540752.

Langbank Church will be holding a Good as New Sale in the church halls on Saturday 3rd October from 10am - 12noon. The sale will include household goods, small furniture, bric-a-brac, jewellery, handbags, CDs, DVDs, books and children’s toys. NO CLOTHES. Have a clear out, and bring your donations to the halls on Thursday 1st or Friday 2nd between 7pm and 8.30pm.

Langbank SWI Thursday 17 September at 7.30pm Flu season is approaching so it is time to consider contacting your GP practice to arrange a flu jab. Flu can be a serious illness. Most people only catch flu once or twice in a lifetime and are often significantly unwell for a few weeks. The flu vaccine will not stop the coughs and colds we all get every winter.

Please come along to our annual Coffee Evening, which is open to all villagers. Additionally, there will be a stall selling `Handbags and Accessories` this will be a good chance to buy early, for some Christmas gifts! We look forward to seeing you in The Village Centre, where there will be a warm welcome to all who care to meet for a `cuppa` and catch up after the so called summer!!

Anyone who suffers from a health condition, who is pregnant or who is 65 or over should be immunised.

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If you have any of the above conditions or any other serious health condition, even if you feel fit and healthy, please speak to your GP practice to find out if you should have the flu vaccine. Flu can seriously affect you, so it is worthwhile being immunised to avoid unnecessary worry for you and those close to you.

Mondays, 2-4pm, Church Hall

If you have children who suffer from any of the conditions above, they should be vaccinated too. Also this year, pre-school children over the age of two are being offered immunisation, in the form of a simple nasal spray, at their GP practice. Primary school pupils will be immunised in school with the consent of their parents.

If you haven’t tried it yet, why not come along to the church hall any Monday between 2pm and 4pm and enjoy a cuppa and home baking. Everyone is welcome.

There is now a permanent RagBag Recycle bin sited in the school car park of Langbank Primary School for any of your unwanted textiles (no duvets or pillows). Any money raised from this will go to Langbank Playgroup. If anyone has any items and is unable to get to the recycle bin please call Jacqueline on 01475 540728. Thank you in advance.

If you have a health condition, flu can hit you hardest. The vaccine is the safest and most effective way of protecting yourself. Conditions and diseases which can make flu much more dangerous include: asthma, chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, chronic kidney failure and diabetes.

The village drop-in cafe has proved so popular with the residents that it is going to continue throughout September.

If you are pregnant, you are at greater risk of complications from flu. Having the vaccine now could help you avoid catching flu and protect your baby. Unpaid carers of any age, including young carers, are also eligible for the flu vaccine. The vaccine takes around ten days to work and should protect you from flu for around a year. You have to be immunised annually because the virus changes constantly and your immunity reduces over time. Last year’s vaccine will not necessarily protect you from this year’s flu viruses. The flu vaccine can’t give you flu, but it can stop you catching it.

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Healthy Living in Bishopton Every day we are encouraged to exercise both mentally and physically. It is even promoted that these activities can retard the onset of ALHEIZMERS. Whilst line dancing cannot guarantee these wonderful effects it does provide an enjoyable, fun way of doing both of these activities as well as companionship. You can come on your own as no partner is required so there is no need to be alone. The local community council runs a class every Tuesday evening for your enjoyment. Full particulars from Melissa 07970 396212 or Mair 07886 034037.

It is even rumoured that persons with 3 left feet have been successfully taught.

BoW Festival Blackpool Trip Fabulous Offer - Blackpool Weekend Bridge of Weir Festival committee are delighted to announce that the Blackpool trip this year is to go ahead from Friday 23 to Monday 26 October (not as misprinted in the Gala Programme) at a cost of £135.

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For further details please contact B Lethorn on 01505 615992 to arrange payment of the non-returnable £20 deposit to book your place on the bus. The balance can be paid up in instalments or in full no later by the 1st October.

This years Syllabus includes more opportunities for learning embroidery techniques alongside our regular talks and demonstrations. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at The Bridge in Bridge of Weir at 7.30pm and have members from around the local area including Bridge of Weir, Houston, Kilbarchan, Kilmacolm, Paisley and Uplawmoor.

Bridge of Weir Messy church is back after the summer break for two months.

If you are interested in finding out more about us or design inspiration for sewing, textiles or other projects, we are delighted to invite you to our forthcoming exhibition of members work ‘FABRICATION’ to be held in Kilmacolm at The Cargill Centre. This is on Friday 18th September at 10am-6pm and Saturday 19th September 10am-3pm and has free admission.

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We start back on Sunday 6th September from 4 to 6pm. We will be basing our crafts and activities around the parables of Jesus over the next few months. As usual, we welcome people of all ages. It is very informal and a good place to come if you want to meet new people, do something creative or learn more about some of the bible stories in a fun and interactive way. At the end, we all enjoy a meal together. Please just turn up on the day, but if you have any questions, contact Catherine on 07980 649377.

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Our first meeting will be the AGM on 16th September and our new Syllabus kicks off on Wednesday 7th October. If you can not attend the exhibition and would like to know more, please call Jane Findlay on 01505 874228.

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The St Mary’s September Festival flowers, Art exhibition and Music St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Bridge of Weir Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 September Sunday 6 Sept: (also Open Doors Day)– 10am Service. 12noon Flower Show & Art Exhibition. There will be a Puppet Show at 2.30pm and 3.30pm (for children of all ages!) St Mary’s Church’s Flower & Art Exhibition will be open every day from Monday 7 Sept to Saturday 12 Sept 1pm till 3.30pm. There will be teas, coffee and home-baking throughout the week. Good car parking space opposite the church. Additional Events during the week (donations where appropriate please in lieu of tickets): •

Tuesday 8 Sept: 11am Festival Eucharist led by the Dean of Glasgow and Galloway followed by light lunch

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Friday 11 Sept: 7pm A Choral & Music Concert by the St Maura Singers of the Cathedral of the Isles, Cumbrae. There will be a wine reception.

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Sunday 13 Sept: in St Mary’s at 10am Festival United Service of Worship with St Machar’s Church of Scotland, led by the Revd David Gifford and Revd Suzanne Dunleavy.

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Sunday Afternoon 1pm – 3.30pm Flower Show & Art Exhibition. The Festival ends with Afternoon Tea with Quartet Music.

Slimming with Laserlight

Laserlight are offering these treatments at the special introductory price of £25 per 30 minute session until 30 September.

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The new session will start on Tuesday 1st September. An exciting programme of music is planned which includes something for everyone; the repertoire for this year will include extracts from Saint Sans Christmas Oratorio, Christmas songs and carols and we will be joined once again by the excellent Renfrew Burgh Brass Band for the Society’s popular December Concert. The April concert will allow audiences to hear Poulenc’s Gloria together with a complementary programme of music. We are always pleased to invite talented performers from the Conservatoire of Scotland as our soloists and our concerts offer audiences an opportunity to hear rising stars early in their careers.

The latest meeting of Bridge of Weir Tenants and Residents Association led to a lively debate on some local issues and our thanks goes to Councillors Michael Holmes and James MacLaren and Police Sergeant MacKenzie for their attendance.

A friendly group we meet on Tuesday evenings from September to April in the Lower Hall of St Columba’s Church, Kilmacolm and always welcome new members. We stop for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat half way through practices, and end of term cheese and wine tell you that the social side is as important to us as the singing. No auditions are necessary- just a desire to enjoy singing and making music with others, so come along and join us.

The Police report for the past month showed that there were seven crimes within the village, three of which were detected. These crimes ranged from petty theft, to poaching and common assault. Police enquiries are still ongoing as per the recent murder in the village and they are still gathering information, if you may know anything however trivial you may think it is, please phone the Police on 101. The Cargill Hall is one of six community halls across Renfrewshire that is to benefit from a £3m fund to upgrade facilities and although the exact nature of this upgrade is not known, it is hoped that the work will begin in the not too distant future.

Our musical director is Christopher Barr who in 2012 was awarded the National Youth Choir of Scotland Student conductor Bursary which allowed him to study under Christopher Bell as the Assistant conductor of the National Boys Choir of Scotland. Recent achievements include conducting the world premiere of Ken Johnston’s “Flodden 1513” with Stirling Schools Choirs and NYCoS Stirling Area Choir as part of the Cappella Nova Stirling 500 festival; directing choral workshops for Glasgow Spring Sing and the amaSing Festival, off stage conducting for Scottish Opera’s production of Gareth Williams “Elephant Angel”.

The resurfacing of the Livery Walk car park has been completed though there are a few teething problems to be ironed out. A small area is still to be marked out and there are a few curbs that need levelling up. Another problem that has become evident already is the refusal of some people not to follow the white arrows, this car park operates a One-Way system.

In October 2014, Christopher was assistant conductor for the London Welsh Male Voice Choir Festival of Male Voice Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

The next meeting of the Association will be held on the 15th September in the Cargill Hall at 7.30pm.

If you are interested in joining us, please just come along or contact our president, Ernie Smyth on 01505 702997. More information at www. bridgeofweirchoralsociety.org.uk. Follow us on Facebook for regular news and updates.

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Bridge Of Weir Elderly Forum The Elderly Forum session begins on Tuesday 8 September at 2pm in the Royal British Legion Hall. All are welcome to attend.

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The bushes at Gryffe Grove are to be cut back in the near future. The overgrown branches that were hampering access, have been cleared from the stairs at the Prieston Road entrance to the Glen after TARA bought the situation to the attention of Councillor MacLaren.

We are actively seeking new members for our small, friendly club which meets for Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in Langbank village Centre. You don’t need to be very experienced - we don’t take ourselves too seriously! We would welcome a visit, even if you don’t join. Any further details from Sheila Cowan, tel. 01475 540609.

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Bridge of Weir Comm Council The Call is out for Bridge of Weir Residents who are passionate about the Village to join the Community Council. The Community Council is a great way for residents to get things done by a special type of community group that have a legal right to be consulted on a number of important local issues the link between local people, the Council, the Police and other public bodies. Elections are currently ongoing and will continue throughout this month. It’s easy if you are 16 or over, on the electoral register and can afford a couple of hours a month then please complete a nomination form. Nomination forms are available from current Chairman Sandy Clark email sandyclark01@live.co.uk or call 01505 613325 alternately by emailing community-council.cs@renfrewshire.gov.uk. The September meeting is the final one prior to the election for the next four year term of office. The Chairman will express his gratitude to all the members for giving their time and commitment serving the interests of residents in Bridge of Weir. The Police report will give the summer crime statistics and information on detections. The Councillors report will hear when the shrubbery at Gryffe Grove is to be cut back so as proper vision for pedestrians crossing the junction at Main Street can be restored, if any action is to be taken regards the dead trees on Houston Road and what’s included in the Cargill Hall improvements. When the Scottish Parliament and the local Council go on summer recess it is the time when there officials send out numerous consultation documents, nothing changed this year. The most important being The Local Government Boundary Review for Scotland, it is undertaking its 5th review of Electoral Arrangements. The meeting will discuss the proposals contained within which moves Bridge of Weir from the existing Bishopton, Langbank ward and joins us with Howwood, Lochwinnoch and Kilbarchan ward. The secretary will report on a meeting she attended in her capacity as Chair of the Renfrewshire Community Council Forum with Shona McDougal, Director of Commercial Operations and Alistair MacArthur, Head of Finance, Renfrewshire Council where feedback was requested from each Community Council as to levels of financial capital expenditure. The Fund Raising Convener will report on the progress for Antiques Evaluation Day to be held on the 8th October in the British Legion. The meeting will be held at 7pm in the Cargill Hall on Tuesday the 1st of September come along air your views and collect a nomination form - the Village needs you.

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Bridging The Gap/ Controlling The Loss BBC 2’s recent series “Signed, Sealed and Delivered” is being acted out in your post office. Bridge of Weir post office became a post office “Local” at its inception in November 2011. A “Local” is unable to provide the same range of services as a “Main” post office and the income generation is on a transaction basis only. The reality is that The Bridge, a registered charity, is subsidising the post office to the tune of about £6,500 this year. One reason why we formed The Bridge was to bring back a post office to Bridge of Weir, the previous outlet closed in May 2011. When we first contacted Post Office Ltd, it was facing major change. A post office business plan was prepared and meetings held with local and national post office officials. Generous financial support from the village residents raised contributions in excess of £20,000. Unfortunately our post office income runs at only 50% of figures envisaged by Post Office Ltd in these early discussions. With the recent announcement of the National Living Wage, the loss will increase in stages over four years to about £9,500 annually unless we improve post office transactional activity. Customers (and non-customers) ask why we are only open for 28 hours a week - the main reason is to control the loss! The trustees intention is to keep YOUR post office open. However, The Bridge is not just a post office. We need income to meet costs and the surplus income is being used to subsidise the post office. We have a well stocked stationery and greeting card shop, small cafe and cinema. We promote community activities and display the work of local crafters and artists. We are used by community organisations as a meeting place. We have benefited from assistance from Renfrewshire Council through a LEADER Grant and this year successfully applied for a General Grant of £10,000 for internal and external improvements. We are very appreciative of the continuing strong support from our local councillors. We are indebted to the time given by our volunteers in running the Community Centre facilities. Without them the concept of The Bridge would only be that a concept. Thank you also to our customers for their continuing custom and support. To build a viable future for this much needed facility THINK LOCAL •

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It may come as a surprise but in The Bridge preparations are well under way for Christmas. From the middle of September our selection of Christmas Cards, Wrapping Paper, Tags, Diaries and Money Wallets will be on sale.

(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 1.00pm)

We are pleased to advise that Alison Bannerman, local artist and trustee of The Bridge, has designed a Christmas card for 2015. We shall also have a selection of Traidcraft Cards. These cards are in packs of ten. All cards, including the ever popular individual “Greetings from Bridge of Weir” cards will be available from our Christmas display. Our 2016 Calendar will also be on sale from mid month and makes a perfect gift. Our thanks again go to the members of the Paisley Colour Photographic Club who have provided stunning photographs. The hanging A4 sized calendar incorporates twelve colourful photographs of scenes and landmarks around Bridge of Weir. Earlier in the Summer we were very fortunate in being awarded a Local Area Committee Grant to enable essential maintenance work and cosmetic changes to be undertaken. We are very appreciative of the efficiency of local plumbers and builders as well as Baytree Interiors. We now have an even more inviting environment for you to enjoy whilst shopping or spending time chatting over a coffee. Please call in soon to view the changes. As well as our stock of Stationery items and very popular Greetings Cards we have a selection of gifts produced by local craft workers. The Trustees and our dedicated team of Volunteers look forward to seeing you soon. (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)

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Car Park: It must be summer time! The good weather has brought out a raft of road repairs. The car park in Bridge of Weir is looking resplendent with the new surface and paint. The road repairs also bring lots of loose gravel to the side roads, so be careful, particularly if you are out on your bike. I requested an extra sweep of the Houston Road by Formakin as it looked particularly sketchy.

Boundary Changes: The Local Government Boundary Commission may be changing the council ward boundaries for the election in 2017. The consultation period runs until 22 October 2015. You can respond to the consultation at www.consultation.lgbc-scotland.gov.uk or your local library. Bridge of Weir may end up in the same ward as Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch. It is not clear yet which area I will be representing but I am interested to find out what issues local people have in these areas. I am willing to attend meetings in these areas so please send me an invite. Council House Purchases: Interested in buying your council house? The old right to buy applies to tenancies which began before 30 September 2002. The modernised right to buy applies to tenancies which began after September 2002. You may get a discount of 70% on the market value. If you took up a tenancy for the first time after 1 March 2011, you will not have the right to buy. ‘Right to Buy’ will end for all council and housing association tenants in Scotland on 1 August 2016. Check out the council website for more information.

St Columba Church, Kilmacolm Church Hall on Friday 2 October 7.30pm. St Columba Church Kilmacolm presents Gloria’s Fashions for a sale of clothes, handbags and accessories. Credit cards will be accepted. Tickets £10. Contact 01505 872324.

Bridge For Beginners Starts Wednesday 02 September Do you want to learn to play Bridge? Classes start on Wednesday 2nd September from 7.15pm – 9.15pm In the Kilmacolm Community Centre. This class is suitable for beginners and those with a little experience in the game. Further details phone 01505 872345.

Surgeries: Bishopton Community Library - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm), Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday of every month (6.30pm), Langbank Parish Church Hall - 3rd Monday of every month (6.30pm). Contact: 0300-300-1291 or email cllr.james.maclaren@renfrewshire.gov.uk . Also on Facebook: www.facebook. com/councillormaclaren

Kilmacolm Mission Fund

“Working with you and improving our local area”. Please contact me with any of your concerns, I am happy to meet with you at a mutually convenient time.

Wednesday 2 September, Cargill Centre Kilmacolm at 7.30pm

Exciting new music shop opening

The stated General Meeting of the Kilmacolm Mission Fund (Scottish Charity SCO42445) will be held on Wednesday 2nd September in the Cargill centre Kilmacolm at 7.30pm anyone interested in the work of the charity will be most welcome.

An exciting new business is coming to Bridge of Weir. Beneli Music - Musical Instruments, Accessories and Music Lessons - will be opening in Castle Terrace in September! We’ll bring you more details in our next issue, meantime, please like their facebook page for updates - www.facebook.com/benelimusic - and watch this space!

St Machar’s Bridge of Weir SWI Ranfurly Church New session begins 1st October with Guild Dale Gormley telling us about Canine Partners. We meet at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at the Royal British Legion Hall. New members will given a very warm welcome.

Commences it’s new session on Monday 5 October at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Kilbarchan Road. All are welcome.

Changes at Castle Terrace Some observant readers have noticed that Tranquil Hairdressing is no longer at Castle Terrace and have been asking what has happened to Glen and Angela. Well, it turns out that they have taken a leap into a new career as they both begin lecturing in hairdressing at college in September. Glen told The Advertizer, “Over the last year we have been doing some lecturing and this escalated quickly, to the extent that we could no longer do that and keep the salon running. This was a long term plan which suddenly turned into a 6 month turnaround! We are sad to leave the salon and our many loyal customers and staff, but Angela and I are delighted to start on our new adventure! For any clients who wish to contact us regarding this and hair services we can be contacted at the salon number on 01505 615050 as usual. We’d like to thank everyone for their continued support over the years.”

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Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Starts Wed 16 September Friendly group plays bridge on Wednesday afternoons. All abilities welcome partners not needed but bring one along if you have one. Held 2pm-4pm in The Community Centre, Kilmacolm. For more information phone Eleanor 01505 871957.

Guide Hut for Hire A great venue with easy access near to the village centre. Newly refurbished main hall, with additional kitchen facilities and outdoor area. Perfect for children’s parties, weekly classes and one off special occasions. For further details please contact Jackie on 01505 873488 or jackiegsayers@ gmail.com

Kilmacolm mains upgrade will involve Traffic Management A major upgrade of 2.6 miles of water mains which will improve security of supply to customers in the Kilmacolm area of Inverclyde is about to start. Scottish Water is improving water mains in the area by replacing stretches of the existing mains with new plastic pipe, which will reduce the risk of bursts and improve the security of supply. The project, which will be carried out for Scottish Water by our alliance partner Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA), due to start on 24 August is expected to be completed in January 2016. Some traffic management will be required during the project. This will include the closure of Stepends Road (B786) from Stepends Bridge to its junction with Lochwinnoch Road from August 24 for about three weeks. It will also include the use of temporary traffic lights on Lochwinnoch Road, from its junction with Stepends Road to its junction with Port Glasgow Road and Market Place, from September 21 for about nine weeks. There will be some local disruption to traffic and some parking restrictions while the work is carried out. However, pedestrian access will be maintained where possible. Jane McKenzie, Scottish Water’s regional communities team manager, said: “Scottish Water will make every effort to minimise any inconvenience to customers and road users in the Kilmacolm area during this important work. We thank affected road users and customers in advance for their patience and understanding. “Scottish Water held an information event at the Kilmacolm Community Centre on July 30 to inform people about the project and we thank those who attended for their interest.” For further info please contact the Scottish Water Press Office on 01383 848236 or Keith Sinclair, press officer, on 0141 414 7186 or at keith.sinclair@ scottishwater.co.uk www.scottishwater.co.uk

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Kilmacolm’s Fantasy Loch When online magazine “Buzzfeed” compiles a webpage* featuring “25 Places in Scotland That Are Straight Out Of A Fantasy Novel” it is not surprising to see featured such totemic place names as The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Ben Nevis or Eilean Donan Castle. What might surprise some, however, is the inclusion at no. 3 of The Knapps Loch, Kilmacolm! Described as “...a small but impossibly scenic loch beside the village of Kilmacolm, which has been occupied since the Bronze Age and sits 16 miles west of Glasgow”, the entry is accompanied by an atmospheric shot of The Knapps shrouded in mist, a familiar sight to many of us. Not that residents of Kilmacolm and its neighbouring villages are unaware of the beauty of the loch and its surrounds, it’s simply that not many would have realised that its fame had spread so far. In fact, although the area has been occupied since pre-history, the loch itself owes its existence to the vision and foresight of a small group of Kilmacolm residents who formed a club and built the dam which created the loch as “recently” as 1910. The loch was duly stocked with brown trout and fishing commenced in May 1911 and continues to this day under the aegis of The Knapps Angling Club. Describing the loch and the club as making “an important and valuable contribution to the lives of the residents of the village and our neighbours”, club President, Frank Gillone, emphasised the debt owed to the founders of the club and those responsible for their stewardship of the club in the intervening 105 years. In the past, he explained, the club was, with some justification, seen as being exclusive to a certain class of Kilmacolm resident but the focus is now on anglers who appreciate the joys and pleasures of traditional fly-only angling for brown trout, with less regard to social status. We are certainly privileged to have such a recognised place of beauty on our doorstep, as can be seen by the number of photographers, dog-walkers, ramblers and those simply there to enjoy the tranquillity of the area, to be seen around the loch every day, regardless of the weather. Anyone interested in enquiring about membership of The Knapps Angling Club should contact Frank Gillone on 01505 872351 or Club Secretary Bob Thirde on 01505 873088 *www.buzzfeed.com/hilarywardle/25-places-in-scotland-you-wont-believe-arereal?utm_term=.lfnwZakJm#.uyjDWmXZ2Z

Singing Spanish Days, Kilmacolm Spanish through music, crafts and much more! For families with children aged 1 to 5 years old. Fridays 1.15pm til 2.15pm Come and have a fab time in beautiful Kilmacolm, learning Spanish through music, movement, games and crafts. First Class : 11th September and runs for 5 weeks in Kilmacolm Community Centre. Price £6.50 per class. Spaces are limited to 12 children. To book please contact Daniela on 07949 071653 email schusterdaniela@hotmail.com

Plant Sale For Charities Saturday 12 September from 10am - 12noon

End of season plant sales in the centre of Kilmacolm at the Cross outside the Library and Cargill Centre. Admission Free, donations welcome. Beneficiaries - Parklea “Branching Out” receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Disabled access and dogs welcome.

Quarrier's Bridge: Thankfully the Nittingshill Bridge in Quarrier’s Village has now been reconstructed, this having been carried out after requests from village residents to the ward councillors. However, recently complaints have been raised with myself and the council leader regarding road safety on and in the approach roads to the bridge with some drivers speeding along this stretch. We contacted the police and the council roads officials and the police quickly started to monitor the area and council officers are carrying out a roads survey before considering additional roads safety signage. RBS Closure: It is disgraceful that the Royal Bank of Scotland has decided to close its branch in Kilmacolm in December without consulting with its local customers. This will affect many RBS customers particularly many older residents who may be wary, unable to or unhappy at using internet or telephone banking services. This will also likely affect some local businesses who bank their takings with the RBS branch. It is still the case that many bank customers prefer to do their transactions face to face with a member of staff at a bank counter. RBS are closing branches throughout Inverclyde. First in Port Glasgow, then they decided to close the branch in West Blackhall Street in Greenock and now Kilmacolm. Eventually it will only leave the Greenock Cathcart Street branch. It is hard to continue seeing RBS as a high street bank when it continues to close its high street branches. My colleague and MSP Derek MacKay who’s constituency covers Kilmacolm and Quarrier’s Village will be consulting with constituents about RBS’s closure plans. Peace Vigil: Last month I attended a peace vigil at Greenock Waterfront organised by Scottish CND members to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the dropping of the two Atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The peace vigil was very moving as we remembered the 250,000 people who lost their lives in the two Atomic attacks. On the night about 50 people attended as we listened to peace songs, several speeches including one from local MP Ronnie Cowan and we then followed Stuart McMillan MSP as he played the pipes and the vigil concluded with a minutes silence as candles were lit and flowers thrown into the river. It is hoped that this the first Hiroshima peace vigil in Greenock will be repeated in future years. Exam results: Congratulations to all the students who did so well with their school exams results. For those who did not fare so well I hope they will carry out resits at school, continue with education outwith school or go on to do training or find employment. Community Council: Finally Community Council elections are coming up soon and anyone interested in standing for Kilmacolm Community Council should seek nomination forms on the Inverclyde Council website or contact the council on 01475 717171. Nominations open on 2 September and close on the 30 September. Further information about the process can be read on the council website. Contact: My next surgeries in September will be advertised in the local newspaper and through my surgery posters. 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 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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..................................................... Rock On with Rock Choir! Kilmacolm Community Council 2015 Election The four year term of the Kilmacolm Community Council is coming to an end. Therefore it requires an election to be held in the period September to October to elect community councillors to the Kilmacolm Community Council to serve for the next four years. Those over the age of sixteen and resident in the Kilmalcolm and Quarriers Village areas interested in serving and working for their community are encouraged to put themselves forward for election to the Kilmacolm Community Council.

The Kilmacolm Rock Choir have had another very busy and successful year. The 50 strong choir meet weekly to sing and socialise during term-time on Tuesday mornings in the Kilmacolm Community Centre. In recent months the choir have performed at a number of events including the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival raising £400 for Finding Your Feet Charity and a 200 strong choir flashmob at St Enoch Centre raising £500 for Dreams Come True Charity. The choir also did a special performance at the Houston and Killellan Kirk raising a fantastic £870 for church funds.

Those wishing to be considered for election need to be nominated and seconded by residents in the area of Kilmacolm and Quarries Village and they must submit a completed nomination form to the Returning Officer. Nomination forms are available on the Inverclyde Council website -www.inverclyde.gov.uk/ ccelection - from council libraries and from secretary@kilmacolmcc.co.uk. Completed nomination forms need to be received no later than 4pm on Wednesday 30 September. If more than nine nominations for election to the Kilmacolm Community Council are received it will be necessary to conduct a ballot of residents voters. In this event the ballot will be held on Tuesday 27 October between 6pm and 8pm in the Kilmacolm Community Centre building. All residents over sixteen years of age are entreated to cast their vote on the day of the ballot. What does the Kilmacolm Community Council do? We are a statutory body that acts as a voice for our community. Public organisations such as Inverclyde Council, Police Scotland and the health board consult us over changes they wish to make to the way they provide and run their services. We are consulted on liquor and licensing applications We also review all planning applications and where we think it appropriate comment by way of objecting. But we do much more than that. Over the last few years we have: • Helped in getting Colourful Kilmacolm off the ground • Been the official partner with Merignies on behalf of the Kilmacolm Twinning Society • Run the popular Christmas Shop Window competition and raised money for local good causes • Ran celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee

French Blockbuster TV Murder Mystery Set in Mérignies Our twin village of Mérignies near to Lille is the backdrop for a major new murder mystery series currently running on Channel 4. “Witnesses” (or “Les Temoins” in French) opens with series of macabre crimes in which recentlyburied corpses are placed in cube-shaped show houses. It begins to emerge that these acts are part of a bizarre revenge strategy aimed at destabilizing a retired Chief of Police who has a secret to hide! The show houses are in fact the glamorous cube-shaped properties that border the Mérignies golf course! So, Channel 4, Wednesdays at 10pm.

In Scotland there are now 20 choirs located from Largs right up to Aberdeen with over 1,200 members singing across the country. Its come along way since starting with 70 members in Farnham when founder Caroline Redman Lusher decided to start a choir whereby you didn’t have to read music to join or audition! Now with 17,000 members its the largest contemporary choir in the UK. In June members of the Kilmacolm Rock Choir travelled to the NEC in Birmingham to take part in a fantastic 10 year anniversary celebratory show where Kim Wilde, Collabro (2014 Britain’s Got Talent Winners), Kiki Dee and Chesney Hawkes also came along and performed. It was a fabulous show bringing together thousands of choir members from across the country and giving them the opportunity to come and sing together as one. Choir members Carol Wilkie and Dawn Christie made a flag especially for the occasion - it was featured in a spectacular flag parade to close the show. To finish off the academic year Kilmacolm choir members joined 600 choir members from across Central Scotland to perform at the iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand in Glasgow’s West End. The sun shone and it was a wonderfully happy event singing outdoors. Over 1,800 people came along to watch the free event which also raised £2,000 for the Beatson Charity. Kilmacolm Rock Choir resumes Tuesday 15th September for the new term/ year ahead - its the best time to join, anyone wishing to come along and try the choir out is most welcome please book online for a free taster sessionwww. rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276.

Angel Voices - Kilmacolm Community Children’s Choir Rehearsals resume on Friday 4 September 6-7pm in St Fillan’s Hall, Moss Road, Kilmacolm In Association with St Fillan’s Episcopal Church. Come and Join us for a Free Taster Session! The Choir is taught by Professional Music Director Helen Knight and Accompanist Archie Morris. We welcome girls and boys from 7years upwards. For more information and registration leaflet please contact: Maureen Russell 01505 872905. maureenmrussell@ hotmail.com

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RBS Closure: Yet another blow to the economy of the Village with the pending closure of the RBS branch. As I write (14th Aug) customers have not been informed. There are many elderly residents who need its services and it is not acceptable to suggest that shopkeepers take their takings to a Post Office in Arran Avenue in Port Glasgow. Scottish Water: Scottish Water have reached a level of incompetence unrivalled in the village by having to completely redo the works on the water mains. This will take a further 4.5 months and will bring areas of the village to a stop. The first road closure from 24th Aug to 5th Oct of the main road to Lochwinnoch, just past the War Memorial. The diversion here is by Bridge of Weir. Businesses and residents will have their water supply interrupted. I have asked if works can be conducted at night and at weekends to shorten the inevitable disturbance. The RBS, Scottish Water and the Council’s policy on parking will all affect the delicate economy of the village and I do encourage our readers to continue their loyal support for our shops. Windfarm Enquiry: During September there will be a public inquiry into the Greenock Windfarm on Corlic Hill in the Park. These 110 metre monsters will dominate the skyline of the Clyde Estuary and are far too close to communities in Greenock, Port Glasgow and the Gryffe Valley. Glasgow Airport, NATS, Historic Scotland, SNH, Clyde Muirshiel Park, Inverclyde Council and some 700 other members of the public have objected. There was one representation in favour. My great fear is that in spite of its unsuitability, the Minister will call it in and approve the application. I really cannot understand the Scottish Government’s fascination with a technology that on Boxing Day 2014 provided just 1% of our power needs due to high pressure over Scotland. Other news: I attended a memorial service for the 6th Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at the Loch Thom Well. This was built in August 1915 by the soldiers training in the hills above Greenock and Kilmacolm. The well had been rebuilt by army engineers and there were some 60 Argylls from Greenock and Renfrewshire present for a full military ceremony. It can be accessed from the Cornalees Centre, which is my view the jewel in the crown of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. I was part of a “any questions” panel at a camp in Inverkip of some 100 youthful members of the Woodcraft Group from all over the UK. My views on various subjects were often at odds with not just my fellow panellists but many of the audience, but I was thanked at the end for “sticking to my guns“. I also attended as Honorary Patron the Army Cadet camp at Altcar near Southport. The range of activities is considerable from raft building, shooting on the range, fieldcraft to biking and paint balling. Many of the 300+ Cadets were from the Renfrewshire Balaclava Detachment. There is no doubt that youth organisations and their activities build character. I know that gardeners in the village use Parklea Branching Out for plants and shrubs. They had their annual summer fun day and the turnout was excellent. The job that the boss Sharon does with her staff, some of whom have challenges is remarkable. There is a feeling that a minority of drivers are speeding over the new bridge in Quarriers. Police are quietly monitoring matters. My surgeries are Saturday 10th 12-1 Cargill and Wednesday 30th St Francis Primary School 6-7. I can be contacted at david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk and 01475 741969 and 712727 and 07766 992294.

Christian Aid Coffee Morning Saturday 3 October - Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm, at 10am.

Community Council: Are you 16 or over and do you live in Kilmacolm or Quarrier’s Village? Have you ever considered standing to become a member of Kilmacolm Community Council? Perhaps you may know someone who could potentially be interested? Nominations for the next set of community council elections open on 2 September and close on 30 September. The forms are available on the Inverclyde Council website www.inverclyde.gov.uk. It would be great if at least one young person came forward as we need to hear the views of young people when discussing matters affecting them and their peers in the villages. RBS Closure: We were extremely disappointed to hear the news that The Royal Bank of Scotland intends to close its Kilmacolm branch on 25 November 2015. It is reprehensible that this decision has been taken without any consultation with the local community or local authority. The branch serves an important purpose in the village and provides local services to many residents who would find it difficult to access services outwith the village. We all aspire to see the village centre thrive with a mixture of retail and housing offers but this decision by RBS undermines our work and reduces the services available. We have both written to RBS to ask for a rethink on this decision and seeking assurances regarding the job security of affected employees. New Head at School: As the new academic year gets underway both of us would like to pass on our best wishes to Mrs Simone McCredie as she settles into her new position as Head Teacher at Kilmacolm Primary School. This is an exciting time for the school as staff and pupils get ready to relocate to the temporary campus at the former St Stephen’s High School site in Port Glasgow while major refurbishment takes place at Churchill Road. The nursery school will remain onsite in modular accommodation within the school car park. The loss of parking in the school car park will have an impact on the local community and the school is doing everything to remind staff and visitors to park carefully and legally during construction. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any concerns. Gym Refurbishment: We are pleased that Inverclyde Leisure intends to invest £100,000 in refurbishing its Birkmyre Gym, which will involve the installation of new equipment and fresh decoration. This is a much-welcomed investment in a well-used village facility.

Entry £3. Stalls will include homebaking, autumn bulbs, new but unwanted gifts, quality paperback books, costume jewellery. If you can help with any donations to the stalls, please hand them in to the Hall on Friday evening between 6pm and 7pm. Please come along and support fundraising for the work of Christian Aid.

Contact: Cllr McColgan - Surgeries: Tuesday 1 September, 6–7pm, Boglestone Community Centre and Tuesday 15 September, 7–8pm, St Francis Primary School. 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.

Starts Thursday 3 September

Cllr McCabe - Surgeries: Tuesday 8 September, 6.30-7.30pm, Boglestone Community Centre and Tuesday 22 September, 6.30–7.30pm, Kilmacolm Community Centre.

OUTLOOK

The social community group meets in Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm on the first and third Thursdays monthly, at 2pm. OUTLOOK offers an afternoon of friendship and fellowship, with guest speakers, activities, discussion of community issues, and always Afternoon Tea. Everyone welcome, please come along, this first meeting since the summer holidays will be an open activities afternoon.

Guest Speaker - Thursday 17 September Helen Dunbar, on behalf of the charity Mercy Ships. Plus music at the piano from David.

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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 @ CllrSMcCabe.

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................................................................. H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston What’s on September 2015 Monday to Friday, Woodlands Out of School 01505 615438

MON: Yoga (weekly) 1pm - Mary Laidlaw 01505 610217; Rockstar Tumbling Class (weekly)

4.15pm - Roz Hart 07734 714131; Diaporama 14th 7.30pm; Young Farmers 21st, 28th, 7.30pm

TUES: Paint Pot Tots (weekly) 10am - Dawn Campbell 07789 262350; Yoga (weekly) 7pm - M/s Lawson 01505 613690; Musical Theatre (weekly) 4pm

WED: Leap Energy (weekly) 10am – 3pm; French Class (weekly) 3.15pm - F McDevitt 0141 886

6282; Galaxy Dance (weekly) 4pm - Lauren 07974 285102; Councillors Surgeries 16th 6.30pm; Gryffe Melody Makers 9th & 23rd 7pm; Camera Club (weekly from 9th) 7.30pm; Houston Community Council 16th 7.30pm; Cricketfield Residents Association (2nd) 7pm

THUR: French Class (weekly) 4pm F McDevitt ; Crafty Friends 3rd & 17th 7.30pm; Folk Club (weekly) 8pm - Paddybullen@live.co.uk FRI: Galaxy Dancing (weekly) 4pm - Lauren; MP Surgery (11th) 12:30 – 1.30pm SAT: Galaxy Dancing (weekly) 9.30am - Lauren SUN: Baptist Church (weekly) 11am and 6pm

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Booking enquiries to Ian Simpson, 01505 612203 Sandy Young 01505 331488 Bill Haddow 01505 690693 hostbooking@outlook.com or The Coffee Shop

Monday 14 Sept, Carrick Centre Houston 7.30pm

LEAP

We are starting back after our summer break. The first evening is a catch up of about what images we have been taking and what plans for sequences we have. We will also plan our programme for the following months. We meet on Monday 14th September at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre, Houston. Visitors are always welcome. Why not come along and see what we do.

Brookfield Village Hall For more details on hiring the hall, please email BrookfieldVPA@gmail.com. For more information on village events, have a look at our website, www.brookfieldvillage. org,check out our ‘Brookfield Village’ Facebook page and follow us on Twitter: @BrookfieldVPA.

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Save Energy and Money with a Home Energy Monitor Energy monitors help householders to save energy and money. The small table top devices can help you find out how much energy you’re using when you boil the kettle, run the shower, put all the lights on in a room or show you the effects of leaving multiple appliances on stand-by. According to the Energy Saving Trust, you could find that your energy usage drops between 5% and 15% in the first year of using an energy monitor – which could be a saving of £25-£75 on a £500 bill. LEAP has a number of wireless electricity monitors available for free loan for local residents for a month. Why not test out your energy consumption? To arrange to borrow an energy monitor or for a free one hour home energy check, contact the LEAP Team on 01505 612034, pop into our Energy Advice Surgeries on Wednesday at the Carrick Centre, Houston or email info@myleappproject.org.

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Local Young People got creative over the Summer It has been an amazing summer for all the young people from Bridge of Weir, Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch, who took part in the YEP! week long summer programme workshops and activities. With everyone defying the ‘challenging’ weather by throwing their energy into building, making and growing, they produced some very crafty clothing, print art work and built a bike trailer and grew some plants. Heading into Autumn the weekly workshops will start again with clothing re-design, bike and boat building. YEP! will also be also running workshops for adults, the first of which will be our FREE Meddle and Make Awesome workshop on Saturday 3rd October, to be led by Designer Niki Taylor of the Top Project and Schuh. Early booking is advised! For more information or to book a place, contact the LEAP Team on 01505 842530 or email gillian@myleapproject.org Photo – Young People from YEP! hold a plant sale in Lochwinnoch centre.

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Celebrate the Year of Food and Drink in September 2015 is the Year of Food and Drink and this month’s theme is “Celebration”. To mark this, the Eat Lochwinnoch Organic Fruit & Veg Delivery Club is offering a free Fruit and Vegetable delivery box for the first 5 new members that sign up in September. To find out more/sign up, please email eatlochwinnoch@gmail.com, or contact Eat Lochwinnoch through their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/EatLochwinnoch)

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..................................................... Kilmacolm MSP launches Consultation on Bank Closure MSP Derek Mackay has today launched a consultation on the closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Kilmacolm. The survey, which was delivered to residents in the village, asks locals if they agree with the closure. 3,500 surveys have been issued with freepost envelopes provided for responses to be sent to the SNP MSP, whose Renfrewshire North & West constituency includes Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village. It was announced in August that the branch will close in November. Speaking from Kilmacolm, Mr Mackay said: “I was disappointed to hear that RBS plan to close the Kilmacolm branch in November, leaving the closest branch in Greenock or Johnstone. “Many of my constituents may be effected by this closure, of what is the last bank in Kilmacolm. I therefore feel it is important to find out what the residents of the village think of the closure, before meeting with bank bosses. “This consultation will allow me to fully represent my constituents and take forward their views on the issue. “Anyone who stays in Kilmacolm or Quarriers Village and did not receive a survey but would like to take part, please contact my constituency office on 0141 885 2076 and I will arrange for one to be sent to you.”

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Our Air Display will have visitors flocking to see the thrills of many breathtaking and iconic aircraft displays. Open 10am–7pm. FREE entry event, however car parking charges may apply. All proceeds go to Scottish Airshow.

Another day of pure aviation rush with the aircraft exhibition hosted at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Open 10am–5pm.

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Please note the display timetable will be subject to change and some aircraft due may not arrive due to either weather or technical reasons.

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SUN 6 SEP: Limited Availability advanced standard tickets NOW ON SALE. Purchase an advance adult ticket - allows up to two children (aged 5-15 years) FREE entry with every adult ticket purchased. Children under 5 years FREE. Note: Advance standard tickets are downloadable this year and will not be posted out. On the day entry Adult – £15, Child (aged 5-15 years) – £5, Child (under 5 years) Free.

Premium “tickets” this year will be in the form of wristbands ONLY to gain entry and will be posted out a few weeks prior to the weekend of 5th/6th September 2015. Please keep them safe. We are able to bring these Airshow aircraft to entertain you only because of the generous sponsorship given to us by some of the largest Scottish and Ayrshire employers. Without their help we could never have organised an event like the FREE Scottish Airshow.

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Summer Recess: The summer recess has come to an end, and whilst the weather hasn’t been great, it has been a good chance to fit in some more community activities. I particularly enjoyed opening the new community fruit and veg shop launched by the Linwood Community Development Trust - Roots of Linwood. For those looking for healthy fruit and veg with a community benefit there won’t be a better option! They are based at Mossedge Industrial Estate in Linwood. Crosslee Park Fun Day: A huge well done to the committee of the Houston Play Park Improvement group for organising a fantastic family fun day to celebrate the completion of the park upgrades. We even got a sunny day!!! It was a great success, and a fitting end to all their incredible efforts over the last three years. On behalf of the whole community - a big thank you to the committee and their chairperson Debbie Stewart for all you have done over the last three years. Many people will not realise the huge number of hours that it has taken to complete all the funding applications and official documentation that goes along with all they have accomplished.

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Family Fun to Celebrate Play Park Upgrade! Houston residents came out in their droves to enjoy a rare day of glorious summer weather on Sunday and celebrate the completion of upgrades to the Crosslee Play Park, following three years of hard work from the Houston Play Park Improvement Group. The family fun day was organised by the group as a thank you to the Houston community for supporting them in all of their efforts to bring new and improved facilities to the Play Park and hundreds of residents turned out to enjoy the day. The group has been closely supported by Labour Councillor Stuart Clark, who has praised the group for improving their local community. Councillor Clark said: “The Houston Play Park Improvement Group are a fantastic example of community spirit in action. They saw a need and worked hard in a positive way alongside the local community to deliver on their aspirations. It has been my pleasure to

Keep up to date: To keep up to date with my work for the area, or to raise local issues, why not ‘like’ my local facebook page: www.facebook.com/ CouncillorStuartClark

New Halls at Houston and Killellan Kirk Our new halls will officially open on Friday 11th Sept at 7pm. The Very Rev. John Chalmers, immediate past Moderator of the general Assembly will lead the formal opening of the Killellan Halls. The Sunday Club now meets at the same time as the morning service, together with younger children benefitting from the “behind the scenes” sessions. We have started holding session meetings already in the new accommodation, and we extend thanks to all members and friends who have supported fund raising over the last three years. Building work has been supported by loans from the General Trustees of the Church of Scotland and from the Congregation’s other funds, all of which will have to be repaid by the end of 2017 – so the continued support of the Congregation and friends of the Church is essential to achieve this. To make additional donations or pledge, please contact our Treasurer Elaine Rowan (details available on the church website houstonkirk.org). Normal Church activities are starting up once again after the summer. The Guild will recommence on Tuesday 1st September with a Harvest Supper. New members are warmly welcomed to join the fun and fellowship. The Guils meets on alternate Tuesdays in the West Halls at 7.30pm, and an extensive programme of meetings and events is planned. Senior Citizens begin their new session on 9th September, meeting every Wednesday in the West Kirk Hall at 2pm. Their full and varied programme begins with an afternoon of memories of world war conflicts in music and song. New members and occasional visitors are welcome. The Walking Group’s first walk takes place on Saturday 29th Aug and is a 7.5 mile circular route taking in Luggiebank Nature Reserve and Palacerigg Country Park near Cumbernauld. Bring a packed lunch and meet at the Kirk at 9.30am.

Houston Crafty Friends Crafty Hobbies is what we do, Come and join the craft crew Come and learn some crafty makes, Followed by tea and cakes We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre Houston. No previous craft experience necessary. We are just a group of ladies who enjoy making things! First night is Thursday 3rd September. Telephone - Lorna Cairns 612844 or Shirley White 610721

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support the group in any way I have been able to, but the credit for this fantastic community improvement must all go to the amazing volunteers, and in particular their Chairperson Debbie Stewart who has been outstanding.” Councillor Clark continued: “Since the park has been upgraded it has become so well used the ground is suffering so I am pleased that we have managed to secure the installation of a new path and entrance improvements. Amongst a range of fundraising activities, the local group have organised clothes recycling, raffles, Cream Teas and submitted numerous grant applications. Group chairperson Debbie Stewart was delighted with the success of the family fun day. She said: “This was a fantastic family fun day at the park as a thank you to the local community in Houston for supporting our efforts over the last three years. The kids really enjoyed the bouncy castle, birds of prey, football and candyfloss and the adults didn’t seem to mind the odd burger or two! “It has been a lot of work to upgrade the park but myself and the committee felt strongly that the community would really benefit from these improved facilities and we have been delighted with how well used the park has been. I am grateful to Councillor Clark for all of his help and support over the last three years, it has made a real difference. I’m looking forward to being able to enjoy the park with my own kids now it is complete.”

Houston & Crosslee SWI Wednesday 9 Sept at 7.30pm, Compass Centre, South St, Houston We would like to welcome all members and new members to the first meeting of the new session of Houston & Crosslee SWI when our speaker will be Angela Smith, who will talk to us on “The Beauty of Flower Arranging”. New members will be made very welcome. For further information please contact Arlene McKay on 0141 884 6210.

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kilbarchan & lochwinnoch ..................................................... Planning: I sincerely hope that all constituents have had a good summer, despite the pretty atrocious weather. The end of the summer has seen a number of prospective planning applications appear relevant to both Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch which I would like to inform villagers about. Firstly, in the Park View area of Kilbarchan, at Branscroft, there is a pre-application declaration of interest from Wallace Land Ltd, who will be proposing to build a new residential development at Branscroft. Similarly, at the Johnshill area of Lochwinnoch a company called Leith Planning Ltd are interested in building a new residential development at the top of the village, but no formal application has yet been made. The Scottish Government is clear that Scotland needs more housing but is also mindful of the need to retain greenbelt to ensure we have distinct communities like Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch. I encourage all residents to make their voice heard, be it against or in favour of these potential housing developments, by e mailing the developers directly. Wallace Land can be e mailed on david. campbell@glhearn.com, regarding the Kilbarchan proposals, and Leith Planning can be e mailed on Sam@leithplanning.co.uk. Please make your voice heard about these proposals, both Community Councils are also aware of these developments. RBS Mobile Bank Services: I am delighted to report that the Royal Bank of Scotland have confirmed to me that as from October there will be a new North Ayrshire RBS Mobile Van which will cover Lochwinnoch. Following an RBS pledge to investigate this to Lochwinnoch Elderly Forum, early this year, I am now glad that months of lobbying have ensured RBS has listened to the needs of Lochwinnoch. Contact: My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Steeple Hall at 7.45pm, and my advice surgery in Lochwinnoch is on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7.30pm, excluding July. I am also available to constituents who can call me on 07534 148224, tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8 or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Lochwinnoch SWI Wednesday 16 September in the Mc Killop hall at 7.30pm. While still adhering to the core traditions of Community, Home and Country the “Rural” is marching into the 21st Century with a new Logo, Name, and bright new website. The Scottish Women’s Institute now has new branches in our towns and cities with lots of younger, enthusiastic women joining. The Lochwinnoch Branch would be delighted to welcome new members. So, if you have ever wanted to get involved in the village community and you have a skill to share or would like to learn a new skill and would like to meet likeminded women for a chat and a cuppa , come and join us. The 2015/16 season starts on Wednesday 16th September with speaker Catherine Mills telling us about “History in Rhyme”. We have arranged a full, varied syllabus of interesting talks and demos for the rest of the season. Please visit the new web site at www.theswi.org.uk or go to the Scottish Women’s Institutes page on Face Book for lots more info. For further local information contact Elma Richmond at 01505 843193 or email richmond32@ tiscali.co.uk

Old Library Centre The Team at the Old Library Centre have returned from their holiday break and are welcoming back the many groups, casual users, morning coffee participants and visitors to Kilbarchan. Our www.kipcokil.com will give you a lot of information about our activities or phone the Centre 01505 706070.

Road Repairs: I am pleased to report that repairs to parts of Burntshields Road Kilbarchan have recently taken place. Following approaches from a number of local people who use the road regularly, I had asked council officers to look at what could be done, as I am keen that the outlying areas of the village receive attention as well as the main routes. Bus Services: Not so good news, were more complaints made to me from disgruntled bus users regarding the bus service on the Glasgow Kilbarchan route, to and from Johnstone and beyond on Paisley fair Monday. The hourly service on public holidays is clearly inadequate in this day and age, and I am determined to press for a better service through representations to McGill’s I firmly believe that the best way of improving bus services in general is through bus re regulation and I will continue to support the lobbying of the Scottish Government to bring this about RBS Mobile Bank Services: Determination of residents in Lochwinnoch has paid off with the news that RBS are to provide a mobile banking service to the village. This will be welcomed particularly by older people and non drivers. Kilbarchan Smile: This is an enthusiastic group in Kilbarchan which has ambitious ideas for the village. I attended its latest meeting where plans for a big tidy up in the village were discussed. This will take place on Saturday 5 September from 11.45am - 4pm meeting at the Ewing Street car park. The council will provide the necessary equipment including litter pickers, gloves and bags I know that this initiative has been met with a lot of interest. Anyone wishing to get involved will be warmly welcomed. Further details can be obtained from Gail Scoular on 07985 749220 or e mail gailscoular@gmail.com. Contact: My surgeries are on the first Saturday of the month [except January and July] at 9am at the McKillop Institute and 10am at the Steeple Hall. Meantime please contact me at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 07534 156007.

Kilbarchan Bridge Club Starts Tuesday 1 September The Bridge Club meets in the Steeple Hall in Kilbarchan on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Some of our members have been introduced to the game recently at classes in the village and some are older hands. All are welcome! The first meeting of the session is on Tuesday, 1st September. If you are interested, please come along to the first meeting; if you would like further information, please phone Elizabeth West on 01505 843537.

If you are not able to access a computer you will find that the community notice board opposite the Centre does have information about most activities in the Village. We open from 10am until 12noon and from 2pm until 4pm from Monday to Friday. We also have a Wednesday evening yoga class which means that the photocopying and office are available. The ever popular Sally Buxton is coming to hold a Psychic Night on Thursday, 17th September. This will be a very well attended night. Early booking is advised and tickets, which must be paid before Tuesday, 15th September, cost £10.

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kilbarchan ..................................................... & lochwinnoch Kilbarchan Smile - New Community Group launches activities... Making Kilbarchan Smile! A new group is hoping to put a smile on villager’s faces with the improvements it is planning to make within the historic village of Kilbarchan. Kilbarchan Smile is all about making Kilbarchan a better place to live, work and visit by getting involved. Initial interest has led to more than 200 members of a new Facebook group and meetings with key stakeholders. Some areas of priority have been identified in which to make some practical improvements with plans to apply for funding and undertake some interim work in the short term.

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Help Needed Local Kilbarchan Councillor Derek Bibby is seeking the help of Advertizer readers in commemorating a Kilbarchan born icon. Plans to mark the achievements of Mary Barbour are well underway in the village. Mary was born at 37 New Street Kilbarchan in 1875, the third of seven children to carpet weaver James Rough and Jane Gavin, and spent her childhood in the village before moving to Elderslie, and then to Govan, where she spent her adult life. Mary became one of the most significant figures of the working class movement in the west of Scotland in the early part of the last century. This coming November will see the centenary of her most significant achievement- the Glasgow rent strike where Mary and her followers who became known as Mrs Barbours army led opposition to rent increases and fought evictions imposed by unscrupulous landlords, which affected many families, amongst whom were families of soldiers fighting on the battlefields of world war one. The resistance paved the way for the Rent Restrictions Act that marked a turning point in Scottish housing legislation. Mary’s life was marked by many other achievements which helped many poor families and children, achievements which are to be recognised in Glasgow through a planned statue. Councillor Bibby who has led the campaign to recognise Mary’s legacy in Kilbarchan has secured agreement from Renfrewshire Council and the community council for a commemorative cairn to be built in New Street, close to the spot where Mary was born and which will be erected by, and unveiled in November Among the other initiatives, will be the awarding of a Mary Barbour school prize by Kilbarchan primary school, and commemorative bench opposite the millennium garden in the village, and an on line exhibition which will include the weaving traditions of Kilbarchan.

A series of tidy ups are being organised and have already started with tidy up of the woodland area next to Burntshields Road that was carried out with assistance from Community Payback and Greener Renfrewshire “Do Your Bit” teams last month. Volunteers are pictured with the 25 bags of rubbish collected on the day!

“Kilbarchan Smile’s Big Clear Up” - Sat 5 September 11.45am-4pm A more general village tidy up, is all set for Saturday 5 September from 11.45am4pm meeting at the new car parking area opposite Bog Park. Any help would be very much appreciated. Greener Renfrewshire Do You Bit provided equipment including litter pickers, hi viz vests, bags, bag hoops and gloves. If you want to make a difference to the village please come along and “Do Your Bit” if you can – as they say many hands make light work! For more information and to get involved contact Gail Scoular on 07985749220, email gailscoular@gmail.com or join the group Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook.

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Derek has been working closely with the Remember Mary Barbour campaign in Glasgow, which has had the services of historian Catriona Burness who has uncovered much new information in regard to Mary’s own family life in Glasgow in regard to Mary’s childhood Derek is asking Advertizer readers if they have any information press cuttings, artefacts and recollections of Mary’s family, which could be used for the Kilbarchan events. He is also anxious to hear from any descendents or relatives of Mary. A number of Mary’s descendants have been involved in the planning of the various events but Councillor Bibby is looking forward to hearing from others in Kilbarchan Elderslie and beyond who may have much to contribute He can be contacted at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Kilbarchan Churches The joint services for the churches in Kilbarchan during September will be as follows :• Sunday 6th Sept – West Church • Sunday 13th Sept – East Church • Sunday 20th Sept – West Church • Sunday 27th Sept – East Church Crèche, Junior Church and FEWsion have now restarted and any young people will be made most welcome.

Doors Open Day - Sunday 6 September, 12noon to 4pm Both churches will be open on Doors Open Day on Sunday 6th September.

Coffee Morning - Saturday 12 September, West Church Hall, 10am12noon The Guild are holding a Coffee Morning in the West Church hall from 10am to 12noon. Tickets priced £2.50 can be had at the door. Come along and enjoy a cuppa while browsing the Baking and White Elephant stalls. Midweek Fellowship: Restarts in the West Church Session House on Wednesday 2 September. Tea and coffee are served from 10.30am followed by a short act of worship.

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

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There are 3 meetings scheduled for September-the first a feedback evening from the National Conference, the second “Pioneering Women” and then a cinema visit. New members will be made most welcome, either by phoning 703786 or having a look at the website: www.nwr.org.uk

Kilbarchan East Church Saturday 5 September The Senior members’ of both Kilbarchan churches takes place on Saturday 5th September, when the venue for high tea will be the Marine Hotel Troon. This is a very popular annual event and much enjoyed by drivers and passengers alike.

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howwood & elderslie ..................................................... 90th Birthday celebration lunch in Elderslie

Although a Johnstonian by birth, Ian McAlpine has lived at Knaresby, Newton Avenue, Elderslie with his wife Garry for 52 years. On July 25th a buffet birthday party lunch was held in fine weather in their house and garden with 30 relatives and friends. Following RAF service as a navigator/bomb-aimer, Ian graduated from Glasgow University with a B.Sc. (Agric) 1st Class Honours and then joined the SMMB in 1952. In a colourful career, he rose to become managing director for 17 years, travelling extensively worldwide, and was awarded the OBE in 1984 before retiring in 1985. Thereafter Ian enjoyed gardening and golf at Ranfurly Castle and Western Gailes, until ill health forced him to give up these hobbies in 2013.

The group has started rehearsals for the November production: “The Agatha Crusty Murders” a comedy based loosely on the Miss Marple series.

National Trust for Scotland’s Weaver’s Cottage The staff and volunteers at the Weaver’s Cottage have manufactured rag rugs over the last few years. Burns’ Cottage and the Tenement House are two rag rug recipients and the latest is destined for Thomas Carlyle’s Birthplace at Ecclefechan. The photo is of volunteer Aileen Harden making the Thomas Carlyle rug. The Weaver’s Cottage closes for this summer season on Tuesday 29th September. Until then it is open daily from 1pm to 5pm, except on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The cottage shop sells a variety of quality gifts and which can be seen without paying for entry.

Lochwinnoch International Aid LIA raises funds for (usually small) projects and charities around the world, such as a school for disabled children in Zimbabwe, acid survivors in India & Pakistan and a fistula hospital in Ethiopia. The projects we support need every penny you can give us. Please do come along to our events and/or offer your help in making them happen. Email: lochintaid@talktalk.net or phone Dave on 843099 to find out more. You can also make small, but vital regular, monthly donations. Look out for the forms at our events and in the library.

Fundraising events coming up this autumn: • Yard Sale, Saturday 12th September, 79 High Street, 11am – 1pm. Please come and buy! (Books, clothes, bric-a-brac etc.). • Safari Supper, 31st October. • Indian Cookery Workshop, October.

In the pipeline: • Baking and Fair Trade stall at the Christmas fairs • Music Night • Disco (re-live – or discover – the music of the 70s & 80s)

The photograph here shows 4 generations of his family, who gathered together from Scotland, England and Denmark to celebrate Ian at Knarseby.

Howwood WI Tuesday 15 September Growing up in Quarriers by Mrs Sheila Patterson. Competition - Childhood photograph. Hostesses - Anne McCallum & Elizabeth Lawson. Vote of Thanks - Jane Millar. Meetings in Howwood Village Hall at 7.30pm unless stated otherwise. Subscription £18 per annum

Local Government Boundary Commission The Local Government Boundary Commission is undertaking its fifth review of electoral boundaries and has proposed some changes to Renfrewshire Council wards. A link is available on the website https://maps.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ LocalView/Sites/LGBC_PubCon/# to open our mapping application and see the proposed changes: Once you’ve opened the map, using the menu on the left, select the ‘sticking pin’ or click on the underlined word ‘Boundaries’; Check the box next to the small purple square to see the existing ward boundaries; Check the box next to the small red square to see the proposed new boundaries; Check both boxes to see the existing and the proposed new boundaries at the same time. You can read more about the proposals for Renfrewshire by clicking on this link: http://www.lgbc-scotland.gov.uk/reviews/5th_electoral/renfrewshire/

• Cheese, wine and scrabble evening

You can then respond to the consultation by using the consultation portal available on their website.

• Bread-making workshop

The consultation period runs until 22 October 2015.

Looking forward to seeing you at one of these!

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Caring for an Aging Cat As our feline friends get older their needs can change as they become less active and can develop age related conditions such as arthritis. It is important to consider these changing needs as your cat ages to ensure you provide everything they need to keep them healthy and happy. It is also important to monitor for early signs of ill health as conditions such as hyperthyroidism and chronic renal failure are common in older cats. Some points to consider include:

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• Offer smaller more frequent meals. Ideally feed your cat wet food as it has a higher water content. Choose a food specifically designed for senior cats. • Fresh water should always be available and should be offered in various locations. Consider using a water fountain to encourage increased water intake. • Provide a warm, comfortable bed in a draught free area where your cat will not be disturbed. If the favoured sleeping area is up high provide access via a step if possible. Often older cats enjoy stretching out so hammock beds on radiators can be a popular choice. • If there are mobility issues you may need to provide a step up to the cat flap, and prop it open if it’s hitting your cat on the behind as they pass through. • Provide indoor litter trays with shallow sides and soft litter. • Older cats need quiet places to escape to. • Consider any new additions to the household carefully, older cats don’t always take well to a new playmate. • Regular gentle grooming will help keep the coat healthy. Nails may need to be clipped as in older cats they don’t retract as well and can become caught in carpets etc. • Monitor your cats’ weight, food and water intake, toileting habits and any changes in temperament. Contact your vet for a health check if any changes are noted. With a little bit of extra care and attention your elderly cat can enjoy a long and comfortable retirement!

Rescue Centres Dogs Trust Glasgow: 0141-773-5130 - www.dogstrust.org.uk Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue: 01505-502415 - www.hessilhead.org.uk Johnstone Cat Rescue: 01505 337321 Cat Protection: 0141-779-3341 -www.cats.org.uk/glasgowac/adopt-a-cat Scottish SPCA: 0141-882-1688 - www.scottishspca.org These centres are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising. If you can help, please get in touch with any of the centres above.

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Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Bubbles - Female 4 year old domestic short hair cat Bubbles is a sweet wee girl who enjoys attention. She is looking for a home where she can get out in the sun and would prefer home with older children and no other pets.

Lewis - a 1 year old short hair tabby cat Lewis is 11 months old and is blind. He lived with an older cat and 2 very quiet Labradors. He manages really well as long as his bed, food bowls and litter tray are always kept in the same place. Initially he would be kept in one room and then open up another room for to allow him to get use to house. He cant be left on his own all day or be moved from his home environment for holidays as he struggles with change. Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD Telephone 0141 779 3341

Jez, a male crossbreed rabbit - age unknown - Reference: 292961

Wildlife Crime Strathclyde Police has a team of Wildlife Crime Officers who specialise

in investigating wildliferelated crimes. To report a suspected wildlife crime or speak to an Officer, please call: Your local Police Office or Strathclyde Police HQ, 173 Pitt Street, G2 4JS or call 101 or 999.

Johnstone Cat Rescue Please help us with fundraising. Call Sheena on 01505 337321.

Jez arrived in our care as a stray and is now looking for a new home to call his own with an experienced owner. Jez is a lovely boy who enjoys hopping through and over tunnels and playing with his toys. He is an active wee lad who likes to have plenty of things to do to keep him entertained.

Pete, a male ferret, age unknown. Reference: 294769 Pete came into the care of the Scottish SPCA after being found as a stray. He is a friendly ferret who enjoys being handled and loves to explore and investigate his surroundings. Once settled into his new home, Pete will make a really loveable little addition. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/rehoming

Milo - a 6-12 month old Border Collie Milo is a gorgeous boy who is full of fun and energy! He can live with children who are 18 years old or over and needs his own secure garden to practice his recall and training in. He needs an energetic home who are around most of the day to help him with his training and give him the exercise he needs and loves.

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Be A Hero For Guide Dogs Please save the date - Sunday 4th October Dogs Unite for Guide Dogs at Castle Semple Lochwinnoch Register at http:www.guidedogs.org.uk/dogs-unite

West Renfrewshire Support Team We are a small group trying to raise funds for guide dogs. If you would like to join /help us please call Anne 01505 705602.

Teddy - a 2-5 year old Jack Russell Teddy is a lovely wee boy who is always on the go. He loves his exercise and playing with squeaky toys! He can live with children who are 16 years old or over and needs his own secure garden to play in. Teddy is looking to be the only dog in the home. A calm, quiet home would benefit him. Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays

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Brighter Bridge of Weir The local primary school kids went back after the summer (?) break a couple of weeks ago. A few days before they did, some of our volunteers noticed that the footpath to the school was heavily overgrown - not just with weeds, but brambles, too: nasty, jaggy things and a trip hazard as well, as one of our volunteers quite recently discovered (her fractured wrist is healing, slowly). And so it was that they set out to clear the footway and generally tidy up the approaches to the school. The Group’s Secretary was going to take ‘before and after’ photographs, but an unexpected work commitment meant that the task was started earlier than planned, so he only got ‘after’ pictures. You can see one or two of them here. Throughout August residents and passers-by will have seen members of Brighter Bridge of Weir, in groups of varying sizes, out and about weeding here, watering there, deadheading everywhere else. The sharper-eyed may also have noticed a fresher face amongst the usual team. We’ve been joined by Eilidh Falconer, a local girl who is aiming for a Saltire Award. The local weather this summer has meant that the floral displays haven’t been quite as spectacular as we’d hoped, still, it’s been better than nothing, wouldn’t readers agree? We’re already thinking ahead to next year and how to get the most out of our increasingly fickle climate. Don’t forget - if you have any thoughts about making the village brighter, or any comment to make about our work, you can tell us on our Facebook page or contact us through our website www.brighterbridgeofweir.org . You can even tweet us @WeirBrighter. Oh, and put a note in your diary to keep 24th October clear for a fun night out. More details in the next issue.

Kilmacolm Flower Show Saturday 5 September The Annual Flower Show in Kilmacolm takes place on Saturday 5 September in the New Community Centre, doors open at 11am with prizegiving at 3.30pm. Please come along to support the Show. If you are exhibiting please bring your entries on Friday evening between 6pm and 10pm. If you are coming to admire the cut flowers, the potplants or hanging baskets, or range of prize vegetables, we look forward to welcoming you. Also the jams and homebaking, the exquisite floral art, and the special entries in the children’s classes and the Picture Gallery. After the prizegiving there will be a sale of flowers and vegetables by donation at the close of the Show at 4pm. For further details, please contact Jill Russell (show secretary) on 01505 872393

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Colourful Kilmacolm September already! So we will have had our summer. The weather has certainly been disappointing, but it is surprising how well plants have coped. Each year we try out a different combination of plants and monitor them to see which do best. Of course, if the weather is warm and sunny, pretty well all plants will thrive, provided they are kept watered (not a problem this year!). This year our geraniums (strictly speaking, pelargonium’s) performed surprisingly well, both at the park and at the time capsule, and begonias provided a good splash of colour once they got going. Petunias, on the other hand, missed the sun and tended to sulk – much like us, I suppose. There is always a silver lining however. We have had pretty well 100% success with establishing our new plantings at the Pullman – stick them in and let nature and the Scottish summer weather do the rest! So, we learn from the successes and failures and plan accordingly for future years. Talking of planning, it will soon be time for the big changeover as we try to keep some colour and interest over the winter months. Have you spotted our members deadheading, tidying up, weeding, planting? Maintenance is ongoing and helpers are always needed. You too can join us, exercise your green fingers, meet new people, maybe have a coffee and a chat when the work is done. If you just want to support us as a ‘non-active’ member that’s fine too. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website www.colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk or you can phone Peter (01505 872448) or Diane (01505 872611). There are also lots of photos on our website showing what we have been up to so far.

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“Where’s the sun gone?!” were the cries heard most over the past month. With many hoping for an Indian summer, others are believing summer has been and gone! The ducklings on the reserve are now fully grown and if it wasn’t for the mother overseeing feeding, it would be hard to distinguish between them. In the wildlflower garden, Helichrysum italicum, or as it’s more commonly known “the curry plant”, remains a favourite with our visitors. At the visitor centre, our family of swallows that were nesting underneath our tower, have flown the nest. The first weekend of September (5th & 6th) sees the reserve hosting Renfrewshire Council’s Doors Open Day. So if you fancy coming along to see what the reserve has to offer and try your hand at pond dipping, bug hunting, going on a treasure hunt or even if you just fancy a nice walk along the trails, pop in and see us. Best of all, entry and all activities are free of charge. The reserve also has a second-hand book sale and auction coming up (Sat 12 – Sat 19 Sept). Find a great natural history book or perhaps even find that special book in the auction.... For more details or to book on an event, please contact us at: 01505 842 663 or email: lochwinnoch@rspb.org. uk

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As we say goodbye to August, and with the kids back at school, we can reflect on a wonderful summertime had by all even though it was very wet. The estate is blooming with colour and from the Overnight Camping to the Duck Races and Falconry Day, we have had wonderful feedback from our visitors young and old. Our new Falconry Centre is near completion so look out for our Grand Opening Day coming soon.

Windows on Wildlife Update The Windows on Wildlife Project aims to bring people closer to wildlife, gaining a unique insight to the furry & feathered inhabitants of Castle Semple Country Park. Project Officer Hayley Douglas gives us an update. Wildlife News The heavy rainfall has unfortunately claimed another otter casualty on top of the female from last month. This time it was one of the two cubs, a young dog, who was found on the road and brought to me late at night, not long after he had been knocked down. This casualty really saddened me as we have done so well over the last few years in raising the awareness of drivers that otters may cross the road, which has seen the installation of the two ‘Caution Otters’ signs to replace the handmade (and my favourite), ‘Slow Baby Otters’ signs. It has been almost 3 years since we last lost an otter on the road which was back in the early days of the Windows on Wildlife Project. You may remember Bob, our big dog otter who was the first otter that we caught on camera. Sadly he was caught out by the heavy rainfall and killed on the road. His son, Rob, then took over the territory after he matured and is still the resident dog otter. The cameras have captured fantastic interactions between all the resident otters and have really allowed us to promote their existence in the area. I am often asked if fencing could be put up to stop the otters crossing the road but this just wouldn’t be feasible. Most of the time they swim under the bridges but when the levels are high they won’t do this. The truth of the matter is that otters are low to the ground, slow, dark animals and can be hard to see as they cross the road. They are more likely to cross the road when it is raining so please get the message out there that, if it is or has been raining PLEASE slow down and watch for the otters. Most people in the area haven’t seen one and if you take your time driving on the A760 you might just spot one or more of these charismatic mammals. More Info… Details can be found on the Park’s website page www. clydemuirshiel.co.uk or by emailing wow@clydemuirshiel.co.uk. Footage can be viewed on the Park’s Youtube channel or on the WoW Facebook page. Talks to groups can be arranged if you are interested in finding out more about your furry and feathered neighbours.

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Tips of the month; now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs; Daffodils, Crocus, Grape Hyacinth, and others, but wait until later in the year to plant Tulips. Watch for frost reports, and bring tender plants inside before the first one. For events in September, please see our What’s On section in this issue. Visit www.finlaystone.co.uk for more information

Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society Details of the Flower Show will appear in next month’s magazine. Despite cool and showery weather, there has been a great show from many garden shrubs and flowers. Hydrangeas and Hypericum are very floriferous this year and Roses and Clematis have also flowered well. Roses with single, 5-petalled flowers fare better in changeable weather and are less likely to suffer bud rot or bud drop. Double flowers rarely produce pollen and are, therefore, less attractive to bees. After flowering, prune rose stems back to sturdy new growth and an outward facing bud to encourage more flowers. Clematis cope very well with variable conditions. It is myth that a clematis likes its feet in the shade and its head in the sun. It is not the shade that the roots require, it is the water that lies in the shade. If clematis are given adequate watering and adequate mulching they will happily flower in full sun. If, as predicted, we are in for more varied and extreme weather patterns then choosing plants and shrubs to reflect these changing conditions will prolong their flowering season and help the bees. Nipping out for a little deadheading between the showers will also extend the flowering season. Thursday 8th October will find us getting together for our first meeting of the new season in the Royal British Legion. Our guest speaker will be Robert McCaw FCI Hort. Who will talk about the Plant Hunters. We look forward to meeting any new members and, of course, any visitors.

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Welcome to Scotland’s largest Regional Park Scottish Multi-Class Regatta 3 - 5 September

Duke of Edinburgh Programmes at Clyde Muirshiel

It’s time for the Scottish Multi-Class Regatta! Come down and support your local teams on Saturday 5th at Castle Semple Loch and watch all the sailing action! All of our colourful hansa 303 dinghies look amazing when they are out competing, just see some of the amazing images online from Race 2 the Games 2014.

The Park has recently expanded our range of expeditions and skills to suit Duke of Edinburgh students of all abilities. Park Special School students East Ayrshire recently completed their Bronze overnight expedition canoeing around Loch Lomond with the support and guidance of Clyde Muirshiel Outdoor Activity Instructors. Get in touch with dofe@clydemuirshiel.co.uk if you know of a group of 14-24 yr olds who could benefit from a tailored programme!

Summer Event Fun! Our summer family events were a great success with some families needing carrier bags to take all their crafting creations home with them! Amongst the entertainments were lovely butterfly creations, amazing and huge dens were created and families have enjoyed cooking bannock bread over traditional campfires.

Ride 63 Club News See facebook for details, we meet on the last Thursday of the month and new time of fortnightly on a Sunday morning. Full details on Ride63 facebook. Email the Secretary at ridesixtythree@ gmail.com to become

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The Inverclyde Tourist Group are providing a FREE bus from Kelly Street Greenock, on September 13th at 1pm, up to Greenock Cut Visitor Centre. Contact Jean MacKenzie of Inverclyde Council if you would like to book a space! Castle Semple is the week prior and the Rangers will be running Tower Tours on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.

Outdoor Activity Courses There are still courses available if you want to learn a new skill or try out a new sport! Plus there’s always our kayaking, canoeing, powerboating and sailing taster sessions, there are also team games and archery if water isn’t your thing! Looking ahead we also have a Junior Multi Activity Week in the October break!

New ‘What’s On’! The new ‘What’s On’ is out at the end of this month! Look out for it coming into Visitor Centres soon and pick up your copy.

CMRP Online Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the Park’s Facebook facebook.com/ ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages.

Regular Events Mondays (put not public holidays) - Lochwinnoch Community Walks meet 10.30am at The Cross, Lochwinnoch.

Weekly Volunteer Groups - Newcomers always welcome! Thursdays Castle Semple Conservation Volunteers, Adult group, from 12.30pm – 3.30pm. Saturdays Greenock Cut Conservation Volunteers, Adult group, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Sundays Castle Semple Young Volunteers, 12-18 yr olds, 10am – 12noon.

Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the Park’s Facebook facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages.

Plant Sale For Charities End of season plant sales in the centre of Kilmacolm at the Cross outside the Library and Cargill Centre on Saturday 12 September from 10am - 12noon. Admission Free, donations welcome. Beneficiaries - Parklea “Branching Out” receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Disabled access and dogs welcome.

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The club’s first meeting of the 2015/16 session will be held on Monday 14th September at 7.30pm in the Langbank Church halls.

The 2015-16 session of PCPC commences on Thursday 3rd September. The Club meets on Thursday evenings, 7.30pm until 10pm from September through to the end of April. Meetings take place at the William McMaster Community Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew, PA4 8LX.

Over the coming months we will be providing more details of what’s on during the 2015/16 season. If you have an interest in photography, at any level, please do come along to our informal meetings. We are a friendly group of enthusiasts with a broad spectrum of experience whose interest is in sharing and improving their photographic skills. The images this month are a selection from previous competitions. The first image is by Gary Ramanathan of Wemyss Bay Station, prior to the refurbishment that is currently underway. The second image is by John Davies of the timber ponds near Langbank and the third image is by Campbell Watson of a scene at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The print competition topic for September 14th meeting is “Seaside Architecture”. Membership of the club is only £10 for the first year. If you wish to find out more about camera club please visit our website: www.langbankcameraclub. weebly.com or contact Derrick McPherson at langbankcc1@gmail.com with your enquiries.

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As ever, a quality, interesting, informative and varied syllabus has been compiled with a balance of presentations and competitions encompassing all popular aspects of photography. Our wide-ranging lecture programme this year includes photojournalism, press photography and underwater photography as well as landscapes and travelogues from Bhutan to Chile. As befits such a comprehensive programme, our lecturers this year also come from far and near. We will be exploring creative photography with London-based photographer Andi Edan and learning about farming with wildlife with Andrew Parsons from Newark. Nearer to home, we will be taking a close look at the Nevis area with renowned hill walker and photographer Alex Gillespie from Fort William and even travelling back in time to the 1960s with Tom Doherty for a look at Glasgow’s people and places as seen through the lens of the late Eric Watt. There are also two Teach-ins per month September to April. During the summer months outings are arranged for every Thursday evening and also to special events (some images included). Perhaps most of all there is the friendly camaraderie of like minded enthusiasts. New members and visitors are assured of a warm welcome. For information and details of the coming session please refer to www.paisleycolour.co.uk

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www.advertizer.co.uk Top 10 jobs for september 1 Divide herbaceous perennials 2 Pick autumn raspberries 3 Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals 4 Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them 5 Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway 6 Keep up with watering of new plants,

using rain or grey water if possible 7 Start to reduce the frequency of houseplant watering 8 Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn

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9 Cover leafy vegetable crops with bird-proof netting 10 Plant spring flowering bulbs

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Join us on Sunday 13 September 2015 for the running of the Kilmacolm Half Marathon, 10k and 3k, one of the biggest participation events in Inverclyde’s sporting calendar.

Gryffe Camera Club is currently closed for indoor sessions for the summer months, but have outings every Wednesday evening starting at The Carrick Centre, Houston at 7pm in the rear car park.

Inverclyde Leisure have done everything to make this an enjoyable event for the runners and the people of Inverclyde. We also encourage families to get involved for a fun filled day!

We will be opening the evening sessions on Wednesday 9th September at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre with a ‘Welcome and Members Night’.

All races start at the Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym.

Throughout the year there will be a programme of competitions, visiting photographers and lecturers. Everyone is welcome, whatever their level of photographic skills.

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Runners make their way through the streets of the village and surrounding countryside returning to the Birkmyre Fitness Gym for the finish. Electronic chip timing will be used. Every runner will be issued with a timing chip. Runners will be required to book in on the day and collect their race pack. Entry form and enquiries: Tel - 01475213123 or email robert.mcvitie@inverclydeleisure.com Entries cannot be taken over the telephone.

Members are continuing to defy the wet summer in search of photo opportunities. Last month, some of us took a trip to the Greenock Cut. Just for once this summer, it was a rather pleasant evening. There were a number of photographic options – close-ups of plants, for those whose knees could take it, or some attractive views overlooking Greenock and the hills in the distance. Some images shown here.

On completing the online entry you agree that your photograph may be used for promotional purposes. Entry fee not refundable.

Championships 2015 The Club Championships were held at the weekend just as summer decided to arrive! After fierce competition over the early rounds, the finalists headed out on Sunday afternoon. In the Gents Final, Paul Reilly rolled in a 30 foot putt to win 1 up against Mac Menzies. Megan Briggs won the Ladies Final for the 12th time in a row against Val Lawrence, and Andrew Thomson won the Junior Final, beating Timmy Erskine 3&2.

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Remember, there’s an outing planned for Tuesday 8 Sept (destination unknown), setting off from Kilmacolm Cross at 7pm. Also, please note that our new season begins on Tuesday 29 September. Come along and see what photographic pearls we have to offer in our 2015/16 Syllabus (full details on our website below). Venue: Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01; Tuesday evening, time 7.30pm. Contacts: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595. Website: clikpic.com/kilcamclub/

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Congratulations to our 2015 Champions; Paul, Megan and Andrew.

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Boys’ County Golf Champions

Gleddoch ladies continue to have an enjoyable summer in spite of the dreadful weather.

The top juniors in the Renfrewshire Golf Union’s clubs returned to Ranfurly Castle Golf Club for the previously postponed Boys’ Stroke Play Championship. In testing conditions and with the event reduced to eighteen holes, Andrew Crusher from Eastwood returned a score of 76 which was matched by local member, Angus Frood. However, the Caven Trophy went to Caldwell’s Alistair McNaughton with an excellent score of 74. The top sixteen from the stroke play then fought it out at Kilmacolm Golf Club in match play for the Freedman Trophy which is awarded to the winner. The semi finals saw Alistair McNaughton face Lewis Breslin from Fereneze and Matthew Dalrymple (Old Course Ranfurly) against Whitecraigs’ Calum Elliot. With the first match all square, Alistair took command with birdies at 10, 11 and 13, but Lewis fought back to square the match after eighteen holes. Alistair eventually won his place in the final with a birdie two at the second hole. In the second semi final, Matthew was four up after eleven holes but, again, there was a brave fight back with Calum winning thirteen and fourteen to take the lead back to two. However, this was enough for Matthew to win two and one. The final was an excellent contest with both players establishing the standard with birdies at the first. Matthew added two more birdies in the front nine to be two up at the turn and was three up by the time the boys had reached the tough sixteenth. Both of them had birdie opportunities. Alistair’s rolled agonizingly past while Matthew slotted his putt for birdie number four and a four and two win. Photo above - Matthew being presented with the Freedman Trophy by Alison Murray whose family provided the trophy Youth Stroke Play Champion In the Renfrewshire Golf Union Youth Stroke Play Championship, Paul Dorrian of Greenock and Caldwell’s Sean Burns both recorded scores of 74 and, under the competition conditions, were required to go to two extra holes. At Ranfurly Castle’s tight first hole, Sean found the rough right and, despite everybody’s best efforts, there was no sign of the ball after five minutes. He got a par with his provisional ball but Paul’s four gave him a great advantage. Sean went for broke at the eighteenth but found the tees left so Paul’s second par of the play off was enough for the Menzies Trophy to make its way to Greenock.

In the Mail on Sunday team competition, the team progressed to the fourth round for the first time, where they lost to Skelmorlie. On Sunday 9th August we had a wonderful Championship Final between Roisin Black (defending champion) and Shirley Back. Roisin had 8 pars over the 16 holes and Shirley had 10 pars, with Shirley winning out 3 & 2. There was some wonderful golf and Shirley has now won the Championship a total of 10 times a superb achievement. Also that weekend we “unveiled” our memorial bench, which is at the second tee, giving a beautiful view up river. Other recent results: July Medal: Silver division June Lockhart Bronze division Trixie Brown MacMillan Cancer Support: winner June Lockhart, runner up Margaret Adams Lady Captain’s Flag Day: winner Shirley Back, runner up Roisin Black

Prize winners of finals day at Old Ranfurly Golf Club Photo Right: (L to R) Stuart McDonald (McCulloch Cup) Mairi and Derek Milne (Mixed Foursomes) Stephen Renfrew (Gents Champion) Fiona MacPhee (Ladies Champion) and Ciaran O’Brien (Junior Champion)

Photo Left - New Gents champion Stephen Renfrew

Photo right - Paul Dorrian

Old Ranfurly Ladies Photo right:- Old Ranfurly ladies outing to Hamilton. One of the few sunny golfing days this summer. Photo left:- Captain Anna MacDougall with winner Fay Storey.

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Monday

Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

5-a-side Football

Powerleague Paisley 6pm Tel: Jim on 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@aol.com

Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, 7.30pm

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 7.15pm

Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club

The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan 9pm-10.30pm Visit www.strathgryffe.org for details.

The Shotokan Karate Club

Woodlands Primary School, Linwood, 7pm - 8pm & 8pm - 9pm. www.linwoodkarate.co.uk

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Family Fun Day On Sunday 5th July the Club held a Family Fun Day and, despite the torrential rain at the start of the afternoon, 70 children and their families had a wonderful time. 2 bouncy castles proved to be a big success and the roofs kept the children almost dry!! The face painting was popular with all ages, including the Captain Alan Gordon, who ended up with half the face of a tiger. Perhaps the whole face would have scared too many people away! Entertainment was provided inside and when the rain went off there was a lot of activity on the putting green.

Outside the Co-op, BoW 10.30am

1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.

Gryffe Badminton

Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

Football Training

Johnstone High School 6pm-9pm Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details

Wednesday

Greenock Hockey Club

Inverclyde Academy, Greenock, 6.30pm-8pm Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005

Callanetics

B rookfield V illage H all , 5.15, 6.15 & 7.30pm

every Thursday

Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

Kilmacolm Walkers

Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm 10am David 01505 874192 kilmacolmwalkers@talktalk.net

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am

The Shotokan Karate Club Woodlands Primary. Linwood 7pm - 8pm & 8pm - 9pm www.linwoodkarate.co.uk

Football Training

Johnstone High School 6pm-9pm Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details

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Friday

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am

18 Movement (Tai Chi) Chi Kung

St Fillans Church Hall, Moss Rd, Kilmacolm 10.15am-11.15am Gentle, relaxing exercise class. 0141 954 2456.

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Saturday

Adult Tap Lessons

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm. lunchtime. Call Gail Ashley on 01475 531336 for details

Hamburgers, hot dogs and candy floss completed the party atmosphere. Lets hope next year the weather is kinder to us and we are able to have a few holes of golf played as well.

Houston Village Hall on Monday nights from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. All welcome. Donation £2. Call Mark Canning on 07968 052538.

Why not fill up those long winter evenings with a new sport or revive old skills? Interested in taking up Curling? All standards welcome. For information, telephone 01505 614080.

Sporting Blog

“No diet will ever work unless we change the guilt ridden relationship with food”

A few weeks ago I travelled to Manchester to attend a seminar with one of the top men in my industry – Phil Learney. He put up on the screen the above quote and I thought it was excellent and so true! I linked it back to my own clients; when on a Monday morning they come into their session and one of the first things they want to do is tell me if they have eaten badly over the weekend, had a takeaway or been out drinking. They feel guilty about it and want to tell me they had done it. Should they feel guilty? No.

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We define good and bad food around the control people

Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm

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All Raffle prizes and sponsored hole prizes were donated by members of Ranfurly Castle Golf club and Marion Munro and members of the Open day committee are most grateful for their support.

Brookfield Curling Club

Youth Rugby Section 11am-1pm

Sunday

98 Ladies played in Ranfurly Castle Ladies Open day on 23rd July. Our nominated charity this year was PLAYLIST FOR LIFE, a charity which is working to bring the benefits of personally meaningful music to dementia sufferers. We were delighted to raise £400 to help them in their work.

Table Tennis

What some people class as a bad food, others don’t. Technically there are no good or bad foods – it is all just food. Food is a fuel, and just like a car needs petrol/diesel to go, the body needs food to fuel it to move and function.

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Ladies Open Day Raises £400 For Dementia Charity

Lady Captain Vicky Rennie presented the prizes to the winners, 1st: Evy Macgregor, Ranfurly Castle and her daughter Lisa McKendry, Dullater GC2nd Jan Macnab, Ranfurly Castle and her daughter Alison from Kilmacolm GC, 3rd: Anne Tweedie and Linda McDonald, Kilmarnock Barassie GC, 4th Sarah Eckford, Ranfurly Castle and Gillian McGinlay, Cochrane Castle GC and 5th Lesley McLatchie and Josie McLean, West Kilbride GC.

Bridge of Weir Walking Group

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exhibit with it. Yes, if someone opens a pack of digestive biscuits and can sit and eat the whole pack in one go, with no real desire to stop – then this is a bad food – for them! However this is only because they lack control around eating it. If they can open the pack, have 1 or 2 and stop, then there is no real issue with it. Everyone tends to have different foods that they exhibit little or no control over, and this control then varies from individual to individual. I learned a lot on my seminar; a lot of things I can utilise to help people. It is not as clear cut as you may think, not as easy to just ask and get people to stop eating the foods in their diet that they lack control over, or more commonly known as ‘their unhealthy foods’. There are so many other factors involved that if taken into account at the onset will help to stop people rebounding back to their old habits.

Lesley

For more help or advice on Personal Training or nutrition contact me on 0773 627 4925, or e-mail Lesley@ fitsmartfitness.co.uk. For online Personal Training options go to www.fitsmartfitness.co.uk

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Castle Semple Sailing Club

Renfrewshire Golf Union

Nith Raid weekend - sailing up the River Nith from Carsethorn to Dumfries

Reilly is Strokeplay Champion

The CSSC was again pleased to be able to take part in the annual race up the River Nith from Carsethorn to Dumfries. The race is held on the highest tide of the year which necessitates either capsizing or demasting your boat to sail under 3 bridges as you approach Dumfries town.

It is not often that a player dominates an event but this was certainly the case for Kilmacolm’s Paul Reilly at the Renfrewshire Golf Union Stroke Play Championship at Cochrane Castle Golf Club. His opening round comprised six birdies, three in each half, and twelve pars for a first round 65 to lead by six over local member Derek Anderson. Any suggestion that Paul would allow others into the contest was negated as he strolled to one under par playing the eighteenth where he carelessly bogied for a level par second round and an eight shot lead over Derek who shared second place with Paul Alexander from Caldwell.

Any outing by the CSSC is usually fraught with incidents and needless to say the Nith Raid weekend was no different....However first a few points to bear in mind when preparing to take a boat away for the weekend: 1. If borrowing a car (as your own does not have a tow bar) make sure that the water in the coolant stays there and does not leak out; 2. When a seemingly helpful colleague takes off the cap to said cooling container make sure he has a firm hand and does not drop cap into a difficult place in the engine to retrieve (of course this could be seen as an act of sabotage); 3. Ensure that all essential sailing gear is packed i.e. check before you leave your house and not just as you have passed Hillington (i.e. Decathlon) heading for the M74 to discover that your buoyancy aid is actually elsewhere (and a detour to Decathlon at The Fort is pointless as that branch is shut). This will also avoid further annoying your spouse already annoyed by the above; 4. When booking a B&B ensure that they do not employ a cleaner who puts her overalls in the washing machine with room keys in the pocket bending all the room keys rendering them fairly useless; 5. When someone finally agrees to tow 3 or 4 stacked trailers and trolleys make sure that they are tied securely so as not to cause friction resulting in smoke and fire whilst driving from Carsethorn to Dumfries on a narrow busy road on a Sunday morning causing huge tailbacks. 6. Do not make fun of someone seen to fall asleep at the table after copious amounts of alcohol when you could be caught doing the same thing!

Leading scores: Paul Reilly (Kilmacolm) – 65-71 = 136; Paul Alexander (Caldwell) – 73-71 = 144; Derek Anderson (Cochrane Castle) – 71-73 = 144; Jack Currie (Greenock) – 74-71 = 145; Second Match Play Title for Jack Currie The final stages of the Renfrewshire Paul in action Golf Union Match Play Championship took place in excellent weather at Cochrane Castle Golf Club with the challenging course set up well for the remaining four contestants. First up were Bonnyton’s David Dickson and sixteen year old Jamie Sinammon from Greenock Whinhill. David dominated the early stages and was five up after six holes. However, Jamie responded well and had reduced the deficit to three by the turn. He further reduced this to two but, after a brave fight back, he lost two and one. Jack Currie from Greenock won this title two years ago at East Renfrewshire at age fourteen which was an amazing achievement. His semi final opponent was Alan Kelly whose home course advantage came to the fore at the difficult first to go one up. Jack struggled to keep in the game in the early holes but soon commenced a hot putting streak which broke Alan’s heart and saw Jack finish three under par for a five and four victory.

However moving on I think it is fair to say that the weekend was a great success with Brian Young and Steve Cochrane winning the race up the River Nith in a record time - you can be sure they will recount the whole adventure to anyone who cares to listen. Taking part: Brian Young and Steve Cochrane - Enterprise ; Steve Davison, Ross McGlennon and Angus Winchester in lasers; Crawford Johnstone and Dawn Kyne in the hobie 405. For further details about the event see www.thestove.org/nithraid . For further details of Castle Semple Sailing Club www.castlesemplesc.co.uk

Brookfield Village Hall Monday’s: Callanetics at 7.15pm. Contact Gwyneth Bell on 07850 382238 Wednesday’s: Callanetics at 5.15, 6.15 and 7.15pm. Thursday’s: Callanetics at 9.15am and 10.30am. Tap and Modern Dance Class, at 8pm (Liz Addison - 07535 903917) Friday’s: Callanetics, at 9.15am and 10.30am

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Jack in action

In the final, Dickson birdied the first and was one up with six to play. A par from Jack saw the match level and the magic putter was back at the fourteenth where a fifteen foot putt gave him a two and a one hole lead. Pars at the next two were good enough for a three and two victory. There is little doubt that no one in the past has had two County Championships at the age of sixteen.

18 Movement (T’ai Chi) Chi Kung 18 Movement (T’ai Chi) Chi Kung (based on movements found in Yang Style T’ai Chi) was developed in China in the early 1980s as a gentle exercise system designed to promote health and well-being. The exercises are suitable for most age groups and physical conditions and can be carried out from a seated position where required. They do not require a great deal of physical effort and one of the main benefits is to teach us how to relax our muscles and joints and switch off from our busy lives. Classes are held at 10.15am on Friday mornings in St Fillan’s Church Hall, starting 4th September. Beginners always welcome. Email: a.gardiner@gmx. co.uk or phone 0141 954 2456 for information.

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Megan selected for Home Internationals Many congratulations to RLCGA’s Megan Briggs who has been selected for the Home Internationals -The Scottish Ladies Golfing Association has announced the following team for the Women’s Home Internationals at Royal Wimbledon Golf Club, London from September 9 to 11: Megan Briggs (Kilmacolm) Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) Gabrielle MacDonald (Craigielaw) Hannah McCook (Grantown on Spey) Kate McIntosh (Broomieknowe) Shannon McWilliam (Aboyne) Gillian Paton (Royal Montrose) Ailsa Summers (Carnoustie Ladies) Reserves Tara Mactaggart (Minto) Jen Saxton (Muckhart)

Houston United’s New Strip Houston Utd 2000’s start new 2015/16 season with new away strip sponsor.

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The Erskine Bridge Buster 10k is now open for public entries! Erskine Sports Centre, Drive, Erskine PA8 7AF.

Kilpatrick

Sunday 20 September, 10.30am-1pm This year’s 10k run takes place earlier than in previous years due to planned road works on the Erskine Bridge. The new date of Sunday 20 September is a perfectly timed training run for anyone planning on running the Glasgow Half Marathon, which falls two weeks later. Hopefully the earlier date also means better weather than last year’s run! Whatever your reason for running, we’d love to see you take part. The Erskine Bridge Buster is a fun yet challenging 10k run, attracting a high standard of runner every year. Runners set off from the Erskine Sports Centre and head along the scenic waterfront, before heading through the woods at Booden Boo. Participants will then run across the landmark Erskine Bridge and back, which crosses the River Clyde. The race is run under UK Athletics Rules and is a Scottish Athletics permit event. There are a maximum of 200 entries in this event, which is priced both £10 to affiliated and unaffiliated runners. The race is open to all runners aged 15 & over on the day of the race. To confirm your place now you can do so securely online via Entry Central via the website http://www.entrycentral.com/ErskineBridge-Buster-10k If the maximum number of 200 is not reached via online entries then places will be available on the day at a cost of £12, on a strictly first come first served basis.

Bridge of Weir estate agents Cochran Dickie are the away strip sponsors for the Houston Utd 2000’s team for the forthcoming season team. The team are pictured here in there new strips with the Cochran Dickie logo on the front of the tops.

Letter From Beth Tweddle Dear Editor, I am writing to ask you and your readers to join me in supporting the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Schools events. You can take part in physical activity that is fun, rewarding and heart healthy. The activities will raise money for your school, as well as contribute to lifesaving research into heart disease. I am urging schools in the Scotland to take part in a sponsored Skipathon or game of Ultimate Dodgeball in aid of the fight against heart disease. These events promote the importance of maintaining a healthy heart through regular exercise whilst raising funds for the BHF’s lifesaving work into the fight against heart disease. The scheme also allows schools and youth groups to keep 20% of the money they have raised, which they can put towards new equipment and resources to benefit their children. Last year, BHF’s school events raised over an amazing £711,221. This year, we want to top this total and with your help we can. Heart and circulatory conditions are responsible for nearly 15,000 deaths in the Scotland each year, that’s over 40 people every single day. We are asking people of the Scotland to sign up today and help the BHF to continue to save lives. To find out more and to sign-up, visit bhf.org.uk/schools-event Yours faithfully,

Beth Tweddle, Olympic gymnast

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There will be a post-run reception in the Erskine Sports Centre with prizes awarded to 1st Female and 1st Male runners, and medals awarded to all race finishers. It promises to be a fantastic event so we look forward to seeing you on Sunday 20 September!

Ellie O’Donnell & ‘Memphis’ July 2015 was a fantastic month for local Houston girl, Ellie O’Donnell. She competed with her pony in the 143 Working Hunter ‘Horse Of The Year Show’ qualifier at the Scottish Horse Show in Edinburgh and, not only won her class, but qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show held in October in Birmingham! The following day, she was contacted by the Scottish International Working Hunter Team Coach to tell her she had also been selected to represent Scotland in their International team at Grantham in August. Both are fantastic achievements for the 16 year old Gryffe High School pupil who has owned her pony ‘Memphis’, for almost 5 years. Ellie had travelled down south on several occasions to try and get her ‘Horse Of The Year Show’ qualification unsuccessfully, but then ended up qualifying on home ground!

Team members wanted Bishopton playing field behind Co-op. Bishopton FC 2010 team (Primary 1s) Bishopton FC will be starting up our 2010 team in the next few weeks. We’ll start off training on the top park in Bishopton behind the co-op from 6pm-7pm on a Tuesday night. If interested please send your player’s details and a contact number. Anyone interested in getting involved in helping out with the team let us know by emailing : info@bishoptonfc.com Bishopton FC also have 2009, 2008, 2007 sections an adults male and female football teams.

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St Columba Church Playgroup & Toddlers

Duchal Nursery School

Playgroup is back and we look forward to seeing you! We have a very busy term planned with lots of new children arriving as well as old friends returning so look forward to fun and friendship together. We have a wide range of physical, creative and roleplay resources designed to stimulate the children’s cognitive and linguistic development with lots of opportunities for choice. Free play is supplemented by one to one adult-led activities or large group games so the children are always busy with a quiet book corner and jigsaws on offer too. Snack encourages independence and the chance to try something new and we also enjoy messy activities like sponge painting and shaving foam which you might not want to try in the house! We look forward to getting to know our new families and please come along for a visit at any time to meet our qualified and experienced Playleaders. Please contact Melanie our Playgroup Secretary for more information by emailing stcolumbachurchplaygroup@ gmail.com

We are delighted to welcome all the new children and their families to Duchal for the start of the year, it is such an exciting time.

Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers

McKillop Hall. 9.30am-11.30am £2/

family fee includes tea & children’s snacks.

St Columba Playgroup

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

Howwood Baby & Toddler Group

Howwood Parish Church. 10am-12noon.

Kilbarchan East Tots Club

East Church Hall. 9.15am-11.30am

We have lots of fun activities to look forward to with various topics planned in addition to our weekly French and PE lessons. With our wonderful re-furbished garden we will be spending lots of time outside and making the most of our surroundings in Birkmyre Park. We also wish our “leavers” lots of luck and fun as they start their primary education at big school! For further information please look us up on Facebook or go to www.ducal.com.

Kilmacolm Brownies Closing?

For information regarding our toddler group, please contact our Toddler secretary Beth for more information by emailing thebbles@hotmail.com We are holding our annual nearly new sale on Saturday 3rd October from 10am in Kilmacolm Community Centre. If you would like to take a stall or you have items you wish to donate or for us to sell on your behalf please contact us on stcolumbachurchplaygroup@ gmail.com

every Monday

We have just heard that it looks like the Kilmacolm Brownies will not be starting again after the summer as there is no one to take over from our retiring Brown owl.

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.

St Columba Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am-11.35am

every Wednesday St Columba Toddlers

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

This is a vibrant group with a waiting list of girls hoping to get a place - there will be a lot of very disappointed girls when they find out what has happened.

Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers

Please could you take time to think if you, or someone you know, might be able to give up an hour or 2 of their time each week to help out. There must be someone out there who would love to get involved.

Howwood Playgroup

Please help our girls and spread the word and work to get a new leader in place. Contact Christine Haddock, District Commissioner – Bridge of Weir and Kilmacolm on 07801 644 998.

McKillop Hall. 9.30am-11.30am

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

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am-11.35am

every Thursday Houston Toddlers

Church Hall, Main Street, Houston

Kilbarchan Community Nursery

Pop along and see us from 9.30-11.30am

The nursery has now started back and we welcomed back all returning children as well as some new faces.

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am-11.35am

Children have been discovering all the different activities they take part in both indoors and outdoors. We will soon plan our new topic with the children using voting sticks to help them make choices about what they want to learn.

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St Columba Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

every Friday Langbank Under 3’s

Church Hall, Langbank 10am-11.45am For children from birth to 3 years

1st & 3rd Friday Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch 1011.30am £3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.

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A Brave New World at Strawberry Fields Out-ofSchool Care This month sees the closure of the nursery side of our business. While we are very sad that this is happening, it does allow space for the very popular Out-of-school care club to expand. Over the next month we will be taking over the use of the nursery building, converting it to accommodate the older age group and providing additional pre-school, afterschool and holiday care spaces. School holidays: During the summer the children enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities including using our bouncy castle; sharpening their archery skills; as well as several water fights to cool down. On the gloomier days the children were busy cooking, making dens and completing a number of “challenges”, including trying to build the fastest Lego car. We also managed to find time to visit local parks, soft play, the beach and the dinosaur exhibition at Kelvingrove museum.

Closure of Strawberry Field Nursery, Houston Due to the retirement of Hamish and Yvonne Cook Strawberry Field Children’s nursery in Houston will close at the end of August. The Out of School Care Club will remain open, in fact it will expand into the vacant nursery building, with a big increase in the number of places available.

For information please contact Sam on 615315 or sam@sfnursery.com

Children’s Services Quality Awards Do you know a child or young person achieving great things in the face of adversity? Do you know any adults dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our children an young people? If you do, Renfrewshire Council want to hear from you. Our Children’s Services Quality Awards 2015 are your opportunity to make sure they are recognised and rewarded. You can nominate pupils, teachers, social workers, Families First staff, foster carers, office staff. Nominations can be made up until Monday 14 September 2015 and all nominations will automatically be put forward to the short-listing round. Please ensure that you inform the person or team nominated, and their manager, that you have put them forward for an award. We have five award categories:

Class and Teacher of the Year This award is for teachers and their classes where inspirational learning has taken place, high levels of pupil engagement have been experienced and better educational outcomes have been achieved.

Young Achiever Award This award recognises young people aged up to 21 who have shown commitment and enthusiasm in a specific role or project and made a clear and positive impact.

Making a Difference in Communities Award This award recognises young people and staff who have made a positive difference to their local communities.

Closing the Gap Award This award recognises staff and initiatives which have had (or are likely to have) a positive impact on raising attainment for all and closing the educational attainment gap.

Partnership Award This award recognises creative approaches to partnership working and integration. More information is available on our website at http://www.renfrewshire. gov.uk/webcontent/home/news/ce-spotlight-childrensservicesawards2015

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Strawberry Field Nursery was started nearly 20 years ago, in converted out buildings at Back O Hill farm which provided superb outdoor facilities for young children in its 2 1/2 acres of woodland and play areas. Mr and Mrs Cook have enjoyed working with parents and children at the nursery, but stated that childcare requirements have changed drastically in recent years with a huge amount of extra bureaucracy and mountains of paperwork. Hamish and Yvonne are looking forward to their retirement, with only a little involvement in the newly expanded Out of School Care. Wendy would like to sincerely thank all the staff who have worked extremely hard over the years. Their dedication and loyalty to the nursery has been hugely appreciated. Over the years we have made very strong bonds with present and past children which will always be special to us. We would like to thank the parents for all their support at this sad time as well as for the kind cards and gifts.

Kilbarchan East Church Tots’ Club The club has now resumed on Monday mornings, organised by a group of volunteers from the church. Children under 3 years and their Mums, Dads, Grans etc will be made welcome. The cost is £1 per adult which includes coffee. This is a perfect way to meet new people if you have just arrived in Kilbarchan or just had a baby. The Kilbarchan Breastfeeding Group has information available each week at the Tots’ Club.

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1st Houston and Crosslee Scout Group The group held a very successful presentation night at the end of June which was very well attended by both children from all the sections as well as parents and grandparents. A number of awards were presented by the new District Commissioner Ian Hunter on the night to each of the sections, including best patrols and best overall scout and explorers scout. The evening also showcased the highlights from all visits and activities that the sections participated in over

Record Number of Twins Start Inverclyde Primary Schools the past year. Each of the section leaders presented a slide show which was well received by all. The evening ended with a coffee evening and drinks and sweets for the boys and girls. A number of the explorer section boys were also taking part in the camping holiday to Switzerland at the end of July. More on this trip will be included next months edition. It is expected that the groups AGM will take place in August and as part of the ongoing running of the Houston group, we are actively looking for parents to help out by joining the committee. Anyone interested should speak with a leader at registration night.

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A new record 19 sets of twins have begun their education at Inverclyde Council’s primary schools. The number could have been even higher if the parents of another two sets had not decided to defer sending their children to school for another year. Education & Communities Convener Councillor Terry Loughran said: “Every year we seem to have double-figures – no pun intended - of twins starting schools in Inverclyde and 2015 is no exception. I am delighted to be able to welcome them as they prepare to join their new classmates in their new schools and I am sure they will have a huge amount of fun. We have some of the best teachers working in some of the best schools in the country and thanks to the support of parents and the wider school communities we maintain high standards of learning across the board. I have always said – and I know it is a cliché – that our children are Inverclyde’s future as well as our biggest asset.” The twins gathered at Ardgowan Primary School in Greenock which has just undergone a £6 million refurbishment in time for the new school session as part of Inverclyde Council’s £270 million Schools Estate Programme. Provost Robert Moran was also on hand to wish them well for next week. He said: “The first day at school is a big deal for any child and I think it is wonderful these youngsters will be able to share the experience with their brother Seeing Double - Inverclyde’s Twins or sister. They’ll be joining another 54 sets of twins who are already in primary schools across Inverclyde so it is likely to be another challenge for teachers to tell them apart.”

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Kilmacolm Boy Set for Stardom A Kilmscolm boy is set for the experience of a lifetime by starring in a major play across the country. Wesley Wilson (8) will appear as Bert in Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ at theatres in Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, Stirling and Edinburgh from 1 to 26 September. The Primary Four pupil at Kilmacolm Primary School will tread the boards at 22 shows in total across the country. Wesley, from Nursery Grove in the village, will be part of a fantastic cast led by Trudie Goodwin (The Bill, Emmerdale), acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre favourite Paul Shelley and Robbie Jack of Gary: Tank Commander fame. Set just after the Second World War, All My Sons has been described as one of the classics of our time and 2015 marks 100 years since the birth of playwright Arthur Miller – onetime husband of screen goddess Marilyn Monroe. The production is being undertaken by Rapture Theatre, one of Scotland’s leading touring companies. Wesley said: “I’m really excited to be playing Bert. I can’t wait to be on all those big stages all over Scotland. It will be great fun.”

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Wesley’s mum Eilidh Wilson, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Wesley and we are delighted for him. It has been very hard work and very long hours for him learning his lines and his stage positions. He will also miss a wee bit of school but it will all be worth it. Kilmacolm Primary has been very supportive of Wesley and I hope they’re proud of him too. It is a small part but having your son on stage speaking and interacting with famous actors is amazing experience for him. Some of the rehearsals are at The Beacon in Greenock so it’s nice to have him involved so close to home.” Wesley comes from a theatrical family, with big brother Calvin (12) and little sister Ariana (3) both having appeared on stage and television. Like his siblings, Wesley attends Vivace Theatre School in Glasgow where he studies Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Ballet every week. He has performed with Musichoir at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow and appeared in Vivace’s productions of Frozen and Shrek. He has taken to acting, singing and dancing like a duck to water. When not treading the boards, Wesley loves playing football, swimming and attending Cub Scouts.

St Columba’s School Prizegiving It was a pleasure to welcome The Honourable Lady Wise QC, Senator of the College of Justice, as our guest of honour at Senior School Prizegiving and to have Olympians Eve Muirhead and Anna Sloan from the Scottish curling team at Junior School Prizegiving.

SQA Results The Rector was delighted with this year’s SQA results, particularly at Higher where St Columba’s presented candidates for the New Higher for the first time. The results were the best in the School’s history with the highest ever proportion of As at 70.9%, the highest ever pass rate at 98.5%, and the highest number of candidates achieving five As at 37.3% of the year group. The Advanced Higher results showed a good pass rate of 93.5%, while the percentage of A’s was 44.1% which was significantly lower than last year’s record of 59.8%, but average for the School over the last ten years. The National 5 results were also most impressive with 78.6% at grade A.

Development While the children were enjoying a well-deserved break over the summer, St Columba’s saw various developments that were progressing at an impressive rate in the (supposedly) warmer months. The Astroturf was completed for preseason training in August, the playground at Junior School was presented all colourful and ready for play and the refurbished Science Building opened its doors at Senior School, all at the start of session in August.

Open Week Visit us during our Open Week from 9th to 13th November to see our Early Years, Junior and Senior Schools at work and play. We provide an all-through education with a wide range of opportunities for your child and offer wrap-around care from age 3. Our success is evident not only in the excellent academic results achieved, but also in the polite, articulate and quietly self-assured young people that you will meet in our classrooms, at an international debate, or on a rugby field. We pride ourselves in creating an environment that allows us to identify and nurture the unique talents and skills of each student, and encourage each one of them to realise their full potential. To book an appointment for Junior School please call 01505 872768 or 01505 872238 for Senior School and visit stcolumbas.org to find out more about us. We would love to show you what we can offer your child.

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BROOKFIELD: Brookfield Village Hall: 7.30pm in February, April, June, August, October and December on 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

community halls to let Bridge of Weir, Freeland Church. Tel: 612245 Brookfield, Village Hall. Tel: 335562. 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

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Freeland Church: Rev KN Gray BA BD. Morning Ser vice 10.30am. Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx and Cornerstone. Eveing Service 7pm www.freeland.org.uk St Mary’s Church Scottish Episcopal Church: Delighting to praise God; Showing Christ’s love; Growing in faith. Services Sundays at 10am. we have a regular cycle of prayer for those who live and work in Bridge of Weir. For further information, to ask for special prayers, or in pastoral emergency, please call the Rector on 01475 705378 St Machar’s Ranfurly Church: Rev Suzanne Dunleavy BD DipEd. Sunday services 10.30am. Hearing a i d 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 a preserver of the sanctity of thy pledge.” For details of meetings call 615641.

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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 Wed from 10.30am for Tea/Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

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.

Church of the Nazarene: Village Hall, Main St, Houston PA6 7EL. Rev Benito S Coetzee. Family services at 10.30am with full toddler, children & youth activities running concurrently with the service. Youth meets at 6.30pm-8pm on Sundays. Word and Table Quiet Service held from 9am9.30am every 3rd Sunday. www.houston.nazarene.org.uk Houston and Killellan Kirk: Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity no SC 012822. www. houstonkirk.org 30 Aug: 11am Morning Worship, Cradle Roll and Sunday Club Rededication Service. 6 Sep: 9.45 Early Service, The Sacrament of Holy Communion, 11am Morning Worship, Re-Dedication of 1st Houston Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade. 11 Sep: 7pm Dedication of Killellan Halls and 140th Anniversary of Kirk Building, Guest Preacher The Very Rev John P. Chalmers, Past Moderator of the Church of Scotland. 12 Sep: 3pm Memorial Service of John David Makgill Crichton Maitland. 13 Sep: 11am Morning Worship. 20 Sep: 11am Har vest Thanksgiving Service and The Sacrament of Baptism (Our Harvest gifts will be for the local Food Bank) 27 Sep: 9.45 Early Service 11am Morning Worship St Fillan’s, Main St, Houston: Sun Masses: Vigil (Sat) 5pm, 9.30am & 11am. Weekday Mass: Tues-Sat 9.30am except Thurs, 7pm. Reconciliation: Sat 10-10.30am and after Vigil Mass; Thurs 7.30-8pm. Exposition: As announced. Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month by arrangement. Parish Priest: Rev Daniel J McLoughlin, Dip. Th.,MA Pastoral Assistant: Sr Mary Frances Collett, RNDM (Tel 01505 613514). “Abbotsfield”, St Fillan’s, Main St, Houston, PA6 7EL. T: 01505 612046, F: 01505 610556. E: parish@ stfillan.org.uk. www.stfillan.org.uk

HOWWOOD

Howwood Parish Churc h: Sunday Service will start at 10am and there will be a prayer meeting at 3 Bowfield Way on Fridays at 7.30pm.

KILBARCHAN

Services at 11am and in the East and West Churches as intimated in the Kilbarchan village column. The Midweek Fe l l ow s h i p m e e t s o n a Wednesday at 10.30am in the West Church Session House. All services conducted by the Rev Stephen Smith. Creche, Junior church and FEWsion/Bible Class meet at 10.45am.

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Kilmacolm Old Kirk: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291).www. kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk. Minister Rev Dr Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). Morning Worship - Sundays 11am, all welcome Sunday School & Crèche available. St Columba Church of Scotland: ( c h a r i t y n o S C 0 07 9 9 2 ) Morning Worship Sundays at 11am. Prayer Meeting Thursday 8.15pm. St Colm’s Catholic Church, Smithy Brae Kilmacolm. The Ver y Rev Canon William McDade. Family mass Sundays 10am with children’s liturgy followed by tea and coffee. Weekly rosary Tuesdays 6.30pm, prayer group Thursdays 7.30pm. Eucharistic service Thursdays 10.30am. Mass on Holy Days 7.30pm. All welcome. Information about parish events/contact details at www. stcolmsparish.co.uk Grace Church Kilmacolm: in association with the Free Church of Scotland - Sunday S e r v i c e a t 10 . 3 0 a m i n Kilmacolm Scout Hut - all welcome. Buddhist meetings: Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Phone Margaret on 01505 871343

St Fillan’s Episcopal Church (in Anglican Communion): Everyone is made welcome at our Church in Moss Road. The Rector is the Revd David Gifford and the Associate Priest the Revd Heller Gonzalez (resident in Kilmacolm Rectory). The regular Sunday Service is 11.30am with a monthly Evensong on last Sundays at 6pm. Contact Maureen Russell (Pastoral Assistant) 01505 872905.

LANGBANK

Langbank Parish Church: Rev Dr Ken Forrest. Sunday Services 10am with Sunday School, Creche and young people’s group, the Welcomers. Tea/ cof fee af ter the ser vice. Church service starts at 10am. Come along and meet in the Hall from 9.50am. Charity No SC015085.

LOCHWINNOCH

Parish Church: Rev May Bell. 11.30am Morning Service with Sunday School and Crèche. Calder United Free Church: (Church St Lochwinnoch) S u n d ay : 11 a m M o r n i n g worship with Sunday School and Crèche. 6.30pm Evening Fellowship group, 7.30pm A B C ’ s Te e n g ro u p . We d 6.30pm-7.30pm. Spiritualist Church,Lochlip Rd: All services commence 7.30pm.

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Mount Zion Church: Law View Road, Quarriers Village. Rev Andy Lunn BSc, 10.30am with Junior Church and Bible Class. Wednesdays prayer and bible study at 7pm. Fridays prayer and bible study at 10am. Why not come and discover the heart of Christianity with us?

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

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Advertizers - A to Z @ease Removals & Transport . . 10 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 52 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 52 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16 ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 35 Affluent Financial Planning . . 24 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 16 Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria . . 9 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 51 Architectural Drawings . . . . . 30 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 40 Art Windows and Doors . . . . . . 13 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 39 Barking Mad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Beginners Yoga - Sara Marijuan . . 59 Bell Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 34 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 2 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 3 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 8 Cammac Roofing & Renewables . . 35 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 23 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Classique Window Blinds . . . . 6 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Clyde Coast Décor . . . . . . . . . 5 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 7 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk Corum Property . . . . . . . 27,28,29 Council Events . . . . . . . . . 18,19,21 Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 16 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 51 CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 4 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 23 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 51 Dog Treat Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 14 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ERA School of Dance . . . . . . . . 63 Everest Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 23 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 30 First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Flu Clinics - Dr Smith & Partn . . 34 Francesca Rossi Fashion Boutiq . . 41 G J Tiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Gadds Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 52 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . 32,33,43 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 51 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 14 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 31 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 Happy Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 6 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 16 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 5 Iron House Stoves Limited . . 7 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 7 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 JBM Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 4 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John A Kilburn . . . . . . . . . . . 12 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 4 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 20 Karen Rankin Catering . . . . . . 15 Kerr McAuley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 45 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 21 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1,30 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 30 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 12 McDonald Decorators . . . . . . . . 45 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 5 Miller BioFuels Ltd . . . . . . . . 5 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 39 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 8 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 39 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 18 P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 12 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Purple Tree Care . . . . . . . . . . 51 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 50 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 5 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 49 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 40 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk Suzanne’s Grooming Pad . . . . . 49 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 2 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 3 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 61 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 53 West of Scotland Landscape . . 51 Willow Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15 Woofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Accountants & Financial

Garage Doors & Gates

Affluent Financial Planning . . 24 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 30 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk

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

Architectural Services Architectural Drawings . . . . . 30 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Art, Gifts & Flowers Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 16

Automotive Services AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 31

Bathrooms Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6

Bedrooms Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 3

Blacksmith & Metalwork Iron House Stoves Limited . . 7 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 5

Building Services A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Cammac Roofing & Renewables . . 35 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 7 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 12 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 2 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 61

Business Services Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 30

Care Services & Homes Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 7

Catering Gadds Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Karen Rankin Catering . . . . . . 15

Garden Service & Design 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 52 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 52 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 51 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 51 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 51 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 51 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 50 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 53 West of Scotland Landscape . . 51

Gas & Heating Services

Home Improvements

Plasterers

Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 5 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 2 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 23 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 7 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15

Home Interiors

A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 8 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 6 JBM Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 4 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 3 Classique Window Blinds . . . . 6 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 39 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 3

Home Security Bell Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 6

Joiners CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 23 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 7 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 2 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 16 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 8 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 6 JBM Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 4 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Kitchens

Glazier

Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hairdressers & Barbers Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 40 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 39 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 39

Health, Beauty & Fitness Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 40 Ashes Hair & Beauty . . . . . . . . 39 Beginners Yoga - Sara Marijuan . . 59 ERA School of Dance . . . . . . . . 63 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 23 Flu Clinics - Dr Smith & Partn . . 34 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 45 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 21 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 8 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 40

Home Hardware First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . 32,33,43

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 3 CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 2

Locksmiths Painters & Decorators A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16 Clyde Coast Décor . . . . . . . . . 5 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 16 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 John A Kilburn . . . . . . . . . . . 12 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 McDonald Decorators . . . . . . . . 45 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Pest Control RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pet Services & Training Barking Mad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dog Treat Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Happy Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 49 Suzanne’s Grooming Pad . . . . . 49 Woofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cleaning & PowerWash

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Plumbers

Property, Sales & Let Corum Property . . . . . . . 27,28,29 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1,30 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Removals @ease Removals & Transport . . 10 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Renewable Energy Cammac Roofing & Renewables . . 35

Restaurant & Bars Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria . . 9 Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 34

Retail Francesca Rossi Fashion Boutiq . . 41 Gibb Stuart Ironmongers . . . 32,33,43 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 3

Roofing Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 2 Cammac Roofing & Renewables . . 35 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 12 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 61

Solicitors Affinity Family Law Experts . . 35 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1,30

Special Occasions ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Taxis & Minicoach hire ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 20

Tiling G J Tiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 14 Kerr McAuley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Travel Agents Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tree Surgeon Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 51 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Purple Tree Care . . . . . . . . . . 51 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 14 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 39 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5

TV & Satellite Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 4 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3

Upholstery Services

Coffee Shops

P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 12

Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 34 Willow Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Window Cleaners DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 14 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15

Computer, IT & Web ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 30

Window, Consv & Repair 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Art Windows and Doors . . . . . . 13 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk Everest Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 16 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Council Notices Council Events . . . . . . . . . 18,19,21

Driveways A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Driving Instructors Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 16

Electricians Bell Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2

Fencing Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 5

Firewood & Logs LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Miller BioFuels Ltd . . . . . . . . 5 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Framing Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 16

Funeral Services Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 23 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 4

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