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July 2016 No.262 Distributed to: • Bishopton • Bridge of Weir • Brookfield • Elderslie • Houston • Howwood • Kilbarchan • Kilmacolm • Langbank • Lochwinnoch • Quarriers

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Legal Blog by Isabella McKerrow, Affinity Family Law

Powers of Attorneys and the role of the Public Guardian Having a Power of Attorney “POA” in place lets you plan what you want another person to do for you in the future should you become incapable of making decisions about your own affairs. In last month’s edition, I explained the benefits of having a “POA” in place, no matter what age you are, and the different types of POA’s that are available. The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 gives the Public Guardian “OPG” the following duties and responsibilities relating to Powers of Attorney: • To register POA’s that meet the registration criteria • To maintain a public register of continuing and welfare POA’s • To provide advice and guidance to continuing attorneys on the exercise of their powers • Certain powers to investigate concerns and take steps to safeguard financial matters of the adult where it appears they are at risk For a POA to become effective it must be registered with the OPG. The fee for registration is currently £74. If you are in receipt of certain benefits you may

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qualify for a fee exemption. Most solicitors will recommend that the POA is registered straight away. Some people may take the view not to register straight away as they may never need to use it, thereby saving £74. Before the OPG will register the POA, they carefully scrutinise it to ensure it complies with the criteria of the 2000 Act. If they reject it and the adult has already lost capacity it may not thereafter be possible to correct the error. Consequently the POA is ineffective and resort will have to be made to the lengthy and expensive process of applying to the court for a Guardianship Order. (For more information on the role of the Public Guardian and about Powers of Attorneys visit the website: www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk- Telephone: 01324 678300.)

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First of all, well done our Linda for completing the Forth Rail Bridge abseil to raise funds for the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. See more on p57. Linda said the thought of stepping out was terrifying, but well worth it. Did anyone spot the error in last month’s issue? If you didn’t then it wasn’t that obvious and we don’t need to elaborate. For those who did, the problem has now been rectified and should not recur. A technical glitch. The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has recommended that in Renfrewshire, Bridge of Weir, Bishopton & Langbank is to remain a three Councillor Ward, with the Ward number changing to 11 instead of 10. Johnstone North, Kilbarchan & Lochwinnoch will now include Howwood and the number of councillors increased from 3 to 4. Houston, Crosslee & Linwood Ward remains at 4. As far as I am aware, in Inverclyde, Ward 1 which includes Kilmacolm, is to be reduced from 4 councillors to 3. 128 objections have been lodged against the proposed development by Gladman Developments Ltd for 80 houses along the north side of Kilmacolm Road. However, with a decision on this application by Renfrewshire Council Planning Department not expected before September, villagers will be left in limbo waiting for news. Likewise, there is no news on the horizon yet for the former Bull’s Garage site. We hope that it won’t be too much longer and that it will be a beneficial development for the village. It appears that permission has been granted by the Scottish Government for a Windfarm at Corlic Hill, featuring eight 100 metre high turbines. This decision overturns a refusal by Inverclyde Council. In Kilmacolm, the development at the former Institute Building at Kilmacolm Cross is making slow progress. Apparently, architecural changes mean that the building cannot proceed until all is agreed and approved; let’s hope that happens fairly soon.

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legal blog.............................3 local news..........................8-12 optical blog ...............................10 dental blog.............................13 what’s on.............................14-23 business news...................25-29 local history...........................24 financial blog.........................25 it blog..................................25 village news....................30-41 pets...............................42-43 pet blog ............................42

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outdoors..........................44-49 schools news.....................50-56 sports & clubs news.............57-59 sporting blog..........................58 on the road...........................40-41 advertiser directory................63 business classified...........60-61 church listings....................61 deadlines dates...................61 property classified.................61 sales & wants......................62

In the Roads improvement programme for 2016/17, resurfacing works are scheduled for Watt Rd and Clevans Rd in Bridge of Weir. However, Lawmarnock Rd, Hillview Rd, Church Rd, Gorse Cres and St Andrews Drv will remain on the reserve list. The footpath at St. Mungo Court is to be repaired after Virgin Media lay their cables. Also Renfrewshire Council has said that if the residents repair the footpaths at Craigends in Houston, then the council would adopt these for future maintenance. There is talk of creating a pathway between the villages of Bridge of Weir and Houston. BoW Community Council has been awarded funding to look at the feasibility of reinstating and upgrading the path along the riverside known as the Lade Walk. Sustrans could also fund 50% of new cycle path to provide access to work/school and to connect communities. This sounds like a really great idea and we look forward to hearing more about this. The new Parking Discs introduced in Kilmacolm seem to be causing some confusion. When parking in “limited waiting” parking bays in Kilmacolm’s ‘Parking Disc Zone’ you must place a parking disc in the windscreen to indicate your arrival time. Parking discs are widely available free of charge from Council offices and a large number of shops locally. Please be sure to have a parking disc before you park. Parking Attendants should allow a short period of time to allow motorists to access discs, and will be happy to provide them if you approach the officer directly. The same system operates in Greenock & Gourock town centres. More info on p40. And finally, Brighter Bridge of Weir have got their teeth into their latest big project - the woodland garden opposite Livery Walk - see p31. Some very generous local businesses have helped out with compost and bark chippings - thank you to Gibb Stuart, W B Smith of Laigh Auchencloich Farm and Acorn Garden Services of Clydebank. They also wish to thank Freeland Church for allowing them to store the bark at the Freeland car park.

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Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Which? have now added themselves to the thousands of customers who recognise that, in Cloudy2Clear you are dealing with a business that you can really trust. Cloudy2Clear who recently celebrated their 10th Birthday, replace misty glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window. Glasgow manager Peter Brummitt believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing company policy of delivering a trustworthy and credible service at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has steamed up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. Peter continues ‘We also GUARANTEE that an average quotation will take no longer than 20 mins, with little or no disruption to your home’. ‘These things seem simple but not enough companies do it and it’s great that someone like Which? has endorsed our philosophy. Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Wider Gryffe area. So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Peter a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Recommendations for councillor numbers and wards - Renfrewshire The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has submitted its recommendation on councillor numbers and wards for each of Scotlandâ€™s 32 local authority areas to Scottish Ministers. These recommendations arise from the Fifth Reviews of Local Government Electoral Arrangements which began in February 2014. Under the recommendations, representation of the electorate within council areas will be more evenly shared between councillors. The recommendations for the Renfrewshire Council area are for a council of 43 councillors in 12 wards, comprising seven wards each returning four members and five wards each returning three members as follows:

Ward No. and Name Councillors 1 - Renfrew North & Gallowhill 4 2 - Renfrew South & Gallowhill 3 3 - Paisley Northeast & Ralston 3 4 - Paisley Northwest 4 5 - Paisley East and Central 3 6 - Paisley Southeast 3 7 - Paisley Southwest 4

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Ward No. and Name Councillors 8 - Johnstone South & Elderslie 4 9 - Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood & Lochwinnoch 4 10 - Houston, Crosslee & Linwood 4 11 - Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank 3 12 - Erskine & Inchinnan 4

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Christian Aid Week 2016 Thank you, Bridge of Weir! The annual Christian Aid Week house-to-house collection took place from 15 21 May. Three churches working together (St Machar’s Ranfurly, Freeland and St Mary’s); 60 volunteers collectors; 16 volunteer counters; and, crucially, over 900 generous households in Bridge of Weir ready and willing to help those in need. A wonderful total of £5,405 was collected and nearly 57% of this total was supported by Gift Aid declarations, which will generate a further £773. Christian Aid tackles poverty by responding to emergencies, funding long term development and challenging the unjust systems that make people poor and keep people poor.

Apology We are very sorry that the wrong logo was inadvertently placed alongside the ‘Save The Children’ article which appeared in our June issue. Apologies to both Save The Children and Christian Aid.

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

Erskine Classic Car Show Come along and join in the excitement of Erskine’s annual Classic Car Show. After another successful year the Erskine Classic Car show will return and with a fantastic array of over 500 cars to admire as well as food, entertainment and stalls, it’s not to be missed. Once again there will be many classic car clubs in attendance to support Erskine. Caring for ex-Service men and women.

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Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Games Society Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Games Society (RIGS) is a friendly group of board and card game enthusiasts who meet every fortnight on Thursday evenings at the upstairs café bar of Amaretto in Bridge of Weir. The games we play offer a wide variety of themes and styles and can cover anything from navigating the winds of colonial power in 19th century Afghanistan in “Pax Pamir”, leading a group of merchants and assistants through the bazaar in “Istanbul” or guiding the players to solve a murder mystery just using images on cards in “Mysterium”. Above all these are games where you are in control of your moves and your decisions are central to your game. Our meetings in July are on the 14th and 28th at 8pm in the upstairs café bar at Amaretto in Bridge of Weir and if you have any questions or would like more information then please call Keith on 07789 501605. If you intend to come along then please also let us know, using the same phone number, so that we can ensure that there is a good supply of games. More information can be found at http://rigs.scot Promotion to Cabinet After the deadline for last months column, I was honoured to have been invited by First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to join the Scottish Cabinet as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution. To be promoted to the Cabinet, after four and a half years as a Government junior Minister, is a great honour for me, and I will do my utmost to serve Scotland well. I am proud of what was achieved in my previous role as Transport Minister, particularly the work taken to secure shipbuilding on the River Clyde when ferry contacts were awarded to Ferguson’s in Port Glasgow. And, in my final act as Transport Minister, I signed the document announcing Cal Mac as the preferred tenderer to operate the Clyde and Hebrides ferry service. My constituency work continues and I will be spending the summer in every part of Renfrewshire North & West speaking with residents about what issues matter most to them. Brighter Bridge of Weir I have been very impressed by the work of local volunteer group Brighter Bridge of Weir. The group give up their own time to help enhance Bridge of Weir by clearing areas which have been neglected and planting bulbs, shrubs and street plants. They have made a real difference to the village landscape and everyone involved deserves great credit. If you would like help or want more information please contact 01505 613 679 or e-mail chair@brighterbridgeofweir.org

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Anyone registering for the Arran Bike and Hike will receive free training for a month at Paisley’s Pro Life Fitness Centre, plus entered into a prize draw to win a 6 month membership. The 2 day Bike and Hike challenge takes place on Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th September, 2016 and kicks off with a good luck breakfast in Paisley, transfers to Ardrossan and the ferry to Brodick. The challenge then begins with a 42 mile cycle circumnavigating the island towards Lochranza, followed by a celebratory dinner and overnight in Lochranza. Sunday begins with a 13 mile cycle to the foot of Goatfell followed by a hike of Goatfell at 874m, fish supper and ferry home, returning to Paisley for sunset. Alex Whelan from Pro Life said “it’s crucial that we support mental health in our communities, supporting conditions such as depression, self harm, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.” “RAMH services are so important. Anyone who commits to the Arran Bike and Hike can use the gym and relaxation facilities for a whole month with no charge. Plus there’s a 6 month membership up for grabs in the prize draw.” Everyone is welcome to join this exciting weekend challenge. All meals, transport and overnight accommodation are included and all you need is a bike, helmet and walking boots. RAMH ask for a £50 registration fee and £300 minimum sponsorship, with all money going directly towards services for those affected by mental ill health. Places are limited so register now at enquiries@ramh.org or 0141 847 8900 When you support someone with depression it isn’t about ‘fixing them’, it’s about being supportive, listening and doing what you can to make life a little easier for them. Here are some small things which will help your loved one feel supported. Stay in touch: a short message, a card or anything to remind your loved ones of their strengths and qualities will bolster self belief. Offer to help with chores: depression can be exhausting, putting some meals in the freezer or cleaning the bathroom can be a huge help. Help prioritise self care: it may feel indulgent to them, but you can help your loved one use self care in their recovery. Prioritise bubble baths or their favourite meal. Listen: you’re not expected to have all the answers, your loved one will value you just listening to them. If you know someone who RAMH can help, ask them to contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org or visit www.ramh.org for more information.

Margaret Robertson BEM, Bridge of Weir The grandmother-of-six has volunteered for ChildLine for 12 years and counselled thousands of young people on issues including bullying, self-harm and suicide in more than 1300 hours of volunteering from the NSPCC-run helpline’s Glasgow base. The 72-year-old said: “I was in complete disbelief. Then I called the number to double-check it was meant for me. “I realised then that my ChildLine colleagues had nominated me. It was overwhelming. Once I got over the shock and surprise, I was absolutely thrilled. “ChildLine means a lot to me - I love the organisation and everything it does for young people. To be given this medal for my services is a great honour. “I absolutely love volunteering - it’s very rewarding. The children are wonderful - they are bright and so respectful, and appreciative of the time you take to listen to them. “You get so much back from counselling and it also restores your faith in humanity. It’s also nice to give something back to the young people as they really need ChildLine.”

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Optical Blog by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians

Is hay fever affecting your eyes? For many of us the summer also means the start of seasonal suffering which is hay fever. If the eyes are involved it’s called seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, with symptoms varying from mild irritation to severely itchy, swollen, red, gritty and watery eyes, although vision thankfully tends to be unaffected. If you suffer, there are various ways to relieve your symptoms. Firstly, try not to rub your eyes because this will make things worse. Cold compresses are nice and soothing. Ocular lubricants flush out and dilute the allergens (e.g., pollen) – these are surprisingly effective and can be used as often as necessary. If you wear contact lenses, using daily disposables will be more comfortable. Other tips include wearing close-fitting wrap-around sunglasses and keeping car windows closed. Many people use oral antihistamines, but these don’t fully reach the eyes so something more direct is often required. Over-the-counter anti-allergy eye drops (mast cell stabilizers) are very good, but can take 2 - 4 weeks to start working effectively. Annual hay fever sufferers often start using these preseason to prevent symptoms occurring. For instant relief, a decongestant combined with an antihistamine can be used, but only for a short time as prolonged use can cause more symptoms. Drops containing both antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers will provide instant and prolonged relief, but a GP prescription is required. However, before rushing to see your GP, you should have an eye exam to confirm the diagnosis. If any prescription drops are required, we can contact your GP to request them. With all that said, most of the hay fever sufferers still wouldn’t wish away the good weather, so let’s all enjoy the sunshine while it lasts! For any further information, please call the practice on 01505 614700.

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Volunteers Celebrate at St. Vincent’s Hospice Bags Lochwinnoch Long-serving staff and volunteers at St Vincent’s Hospice celebrated their Money success in the sunshine in the Hospice’s community garden in Howwood today.

70 volunteers and 40 staff gathered for a garden party and were presented with long-service awards by Board Trustee, Lindsey Ferries. Lindsey, a volunteer Board member herself, said “It has been a huge privilege over the last nine months to support the work of this wonderful facility. It is also fitting that we are having a garden party, as today marks the one year anniversary of the opening of our beautiful garden.

“We express thanks to our volunteers who support the Hospice’s work in so many ways – in our retail stores and café, in our Day Hospice, in our housekeeping and kitchen teams and in administration and reception. Most importantly, we thank them for being the face of St Vincent’s Hospice to the general public, who otherwise may not know about our work”. Lindsey continued, “And to our staff, a huge thank you for your professionalism, care, compassion and sensitivity – and for going the extra mile that makes such a difference to our patients and their families.”

£1500 was the fantastic sum of money gifted to St Vincent’s Hospice by the Spar Store in Lochwinnoch from carrier bag sales. St Vincent’s Hospice was the nominated charity by the store’s staff members to receive this much appreciated donation. David Cunningham, Area Manager for Spar Scotland said, “The staff of our Lochwinnoch store had nominated St Vincent’s Hospice because of the work of the Hospice in the local area. They are delighted to be able to help to give something back.” Carol-Anne Lamont, who collected the cheque on behalf of the hospice, said, “We are hugely grateful to everyone involved for the donation and would like to thank staff and customers of the store for thinking of St Vincent’s Hospice. These funds will be used to support our work both at the hospice and in the community.” If you would like to support St Vincent’s Hospice please call the Fundraising and Communications department on 01505 705635 or visit www.svh.co.uk.

The award-winners and guests enjoyed tropical ‘mocktails’ in the sun and cheered one another on as they went up to be presented with their certificates and medals. Elaine Grealey, Volunteer Services Manager said, “What a lovely celebration and a fitting tribute, during Volunteers Week, to honour and thank all our volunteers, especially our long-serving award recipients who have been with our Hospice between 5 and 23 years. By giving their time and skills, the contribution these people make is immeasurable. Our Hospice provides a very special service to the people of Renfrewshire and it is especially inspiring to have so many wonderful people in the volunteer team.” Volunteering at St Vincent’s is a rewarding experience and with many different roles available, if you have some time and would like to contribute, please get in touch with Elaine or Christine on 01505 705635 or email volunteering@svh.co.uk. Photo1: l-r: Margaret MacDonald, volunteer complementary therapist, Board member Lindsey Ferries and Sarah Mitchell, Day Services Manager Photo2: The lovely ladies from St Vincent’s Hospice Bridge of Weir shop l-r: Sharon Russell, Shirley Duncanson, Judy Cooper, Monica McGee, Fiona Clarke, Lucy Harrison-Milne, Margaret Lodge Photo3 : Hospice staff and volunteers are proud of their longservice awards

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Prime Minister Honours Scot Amputee Mum for Charity Work Scottish mum and quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton received a prestigious Points of Light award from Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday 6 June in recognition of her charitable work with amputees. Corinne Hutton (46) of Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire will be presented with the award in Glasgow to honour the work she has done in raising money and supporting the amputee community through her charity ‘Finding Your Feet’.

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Single mum Corinne started ‘Finding Your Feet’ to support fellow amputees after having her own hands and feet amputated after suffering a near-tragic case of septicaemia and pneumonia in 2013. Since losing her limbs, Corinne has broken three world records with her fundraising challenges, including becoming the first quadruple female amputee to conquer Ben Nevis in July 2015.

Rotary Showtime It was showtime recently for Gryffe Valley Rotary with stalls at both the Kilmacolm and Houston shows. A coconut shy, and a tricky wee quiz sheet, gave members the chance to showcase some of the projects undertaken in support of the community. Thanks to the generosity of those who passed by and took up the challenges, the events raised some £1000 to help with Gryffe Valley projects both locally and overseas. The photo shows Ronald Aitchison demonstrating how to demolish the coconuts! Speaking of Rotary Membership of Gryffe Valley Rotary is not all about fundraising and good works in support of communities – it’s also about having a good time and enjoying the fellowship. Weekly meetings are often illuminated by talks from speakers on a vast range of topics, and the diversity of the subjects addressed never ceases to amaze! Recent weeks have seen talks on: • The management of the resources of the River Clyde, and its feeders including the River Gryffe, and the role of water bailiffs. • The fascinating design geometry of the cathedral at Chartres in France. • The wildlife to be seen around in Muirsheil Country Park. • The history of Brookfield, from the first house built around 1900 to today’s vibrant village. • An update of the great work and service provided by CHAS - the children’s hospice. • The story of St Columba’s school, which recently became a corporate member of Gryffe Valley. • Feedback from the two local pupils who were sponsored by Gryffe Valley to attend the European Parliament in Strasbourg. • The story of the Maid of the Loch, and the challenge of getting it sailing again on Loch Lomond. • The evolution of road safety legislation and technology to cope with the dramatic growth in the number of road vehicles. • The history of the Johnstone area from the great estates in the 1100’s to the modern town and surrounds of today. A comprehensive review that took 2 separate talks to deliver! • The challenges of evolving the railway infrastructure of rails, signalling, etc to cope with the introduction of the new East Coast Line trains with speeds of up to 140mph. The common denominator of these diverse talks was the enthusiasm of the speakers and their ability to bring the topics to life. Gryffe Valley is most grateful to everyone who comes along to entertain and inform.

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Corinne and brother Davy meeting David Cameron in December 15 at Downing St

Corinne is in line to become the recipient of the UK’s first ever double hand transplant, an operation that will be carried out as soon as a suitable donor is found. Through her charity, Corinne has raised more than £250,000 which the charity uses to provide emotional, practical and physical support to victims of limb loss, in addition to creating opportunities in sport and recreation. The charity recently hit the headlines after launching Scotland’s first amputee football team. The Points of Light award was developed in partnership with the hugely successful Points of Light programme in the USA, first established by President George H. W. Bush. Over 5,000 US Points of Light have been awarded and both President George H. W. Bush and President Barack Obama have publicly supported the partnership with Points of Light UK, which honours shining examples of volunteering across the country. Whether it’s a doctor restoring local monuments in her free time, a father teaching young people life skills, or a local musician giving a voice to lonely people, the Point of Light award honours those representing positive and successful volunteering across the UK. David Cameron Prime Minister said: “Corinne is a Point of Light. From carrying the Commonwealth baton, to becoming the first female quadruple amputee in history to reach the summit of Ben Nevis, her world record-breaking physical challenges inspire others affected by amputation and raise funds for her fantastic ‘Finding Your Feet’ charity.” Winner Corinne Hutton said: “I was flattered and shocked when I was called by the Prime Minister’s office. I didn’t set up ‘Finding Your Feet’ to win awards, but to help people after amputation, like I was helped by my very large support group. That said, it’s a nice compliment that someone recognises how hard it is, after such a life changing illness, just to get by day by day, but also to go on to lead a positive life that makes a difference to others. ‘Finding Your Feet’ allows me to help others find their feet as I did, by creating opportunities in sport, recreation and the arts or simply just offering a bit of emotional support with like-minded individuals.”

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Dental Blog

by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner, Kilbarchan Dental Practice

Mouth ulcers are a fairly common occurrence that most of us will experience at some time or another. Single mouth ulcers are usually caused by damage to the cheek or tongue as the result of an accidental bite, poorly fitting dentures, brushing or sharp teeth. These are known as ‘traumatic’ ulcers and usually go away on their own once the cause is removed. Sometimes healthy children and young people can experience several ulcers that keep coming back. Unfortunately the cause of this type of ulcer is not known, but it is usually not serious and is not infectious. Minor ulcers are the most common type and can appear inside the cheeks, and on the lips, tongue and gums and, occasionally, on the roof of the mouth. They are usually the size of the tip of a pencil and can occur in clusters of four to six at a time. Far less common types include Large ulcers which tend to appear on their own near your tonsils and those resulting from viral and bacterial infections, blood disorders or gastrointestinal diseases. It is also possible to have up to 100 very small painful ulcers which last between a week and two weeks. Ulcers without any obvious cause can be the first signs of cancer of the mouth which is generally linked to heavy smoking and drinking. They are usually single and tend to appear on or under the tongue although they can appear in other areas of the mouth. If you experience any ulcer that lasts longer than 3 weeks you should consult your dentist. Treatment of ulcers depends on the cause. Traumatic ulcers may require a sharp tooth to be smoothed down, adjustment of dentures, whilst other patients may need mouthwashes or tablets. You may be able to reduce the risk of mouth ulcers by following a good dental routine, using good toothbrushes, eating good food and regular visits to your dentist. If you would like to find out more visit us at Kilbarchan Dental Practice, call 01505 704969 or click www.kilbarchandental.co.uk where you’ll find lots more free tips and advice.

Bike Loving Ben Conquers Cycle Challenge For Charity A nine-year-old boy from Renfrewshire has completed a gruelling charity challenge that saw him circumnavigate the Isle of Cumbrae three times to raise vital funds for amputee charity ‘Finding Your Feet’. Ben Terris, a pupil at Lochfield Primary School in Renfrewshire, set his sights on the challenge after meeting Corinne Hutton who founded the charity. Single mum Corinne, of Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire, had her hands and feet amputated after suffering septicaemia in 2013. She set up ‘Finding Your Feet’ to help other people who have lost limbs and Ben was inspired by the work that Corinne does. When Ben heard about the fundraising event being held by the charity at Millport, which saw more than 250 cyclists take on the route in a bid to raise funds for the charity, he had to be part of it. However, going once round the island wasn’t enough - Ben set the challenge of circumnavigating Cumbrae three times, a distance exceeding 30miles. A cycling enthusiast, Ben got his first road bike for his ninth birthday which only fuelled his passion for the sport. No stranger to taking on distances that would challenge the fittest and most competent adult cyclists, Ben has previously participated in the 2015 Endura Braveheart Ride Challenge, completing the junior 24-miles event. Ben commented: “The cycle challenge was tough, but the weather was perfect and I managed to achieve the target I’d set of getting round three times. I managed to complete my last lap in 44 minutes so I was really proud. I hope that my efforts will make a difference to people who need it and I can’t wait until my next challenge.” Ben will also be abseiling 80ft from one of Glasgow’s iconic office buildings at Atlantic Quay this month to raise further funds for the charity. Anyone wishing to sponsor Ben can do so at http://www.justgiving.com/Connie-Terris1

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Sat 2 July Erskine Classic Car Show 2016

Ingliston Country Club, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton 11am to 4pm

It’s back! Join us for a fantastic family fun day with over 300 vintage vehicles, children’s funfair, horse riding, food, stalls and plenty of entertainment. With thanks Tartan Tarmac! Entry £4; Children 12 and under go free!

Luss Highland Gathering Luss, Alexandria 10.45am RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch Take part in our annual photo competition! Photographs must be taken on or from the reserve. For more information on how to enter please contact the reserve. There are five categories: Birds; Other Wildlife (including other animals, landscapes and plants); People; Junior Category (under 15s). Winners announced on Facebook & posted at the reserve Sun 11 Sep. Cost: £4 to enter

Fri 1 Jul - Sun 4 Sept Wild Challenge

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch on one of their Wild Challenges! £3 per child (£1 per child RSPB member) Adults free. www.rspb.org.uk for further details.

Sat 2 July Family Fun in the Forest Erskine Town Centre 12noon to 4pm

Renfrewshire Interfaith Group invite families to join them for ‘Family Fun in the Forest’ at Boden Boo, Erskine! Call 07969072024 There will be lots of fun activities including den building, campfire, storytelling, face-painting, arts and crafts, bushcraft and a treasure hunt - all in beautiful, natural surroundings in the fresh air. No charge for participation. Put the date into your diary and come along on the day. Free

Sma’ Shot Day

Paisley - various venues 12noon to 5pm The day helps celebrate the town’s proud textile history by marking the victory of Paisley’s weavers over the town’s mill owners in the 19th century. The owners refused to pay their staff for the Sma’ (small) Shot thread, which was unseen but held together the famous Paisley-patterned cashmere shawls. A long fight and political battle ensued which the weavers eventually won and renamed the traditional July holiday Sma’ Shot Day. Expect family fun throughout the day in the town centre, kicking off with a parade led by the beating of the Charleston Drum, with the day ending with a bang during the spectacular Burning of the Cork. Free

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At Luss Games Field, 10.45am Sir Malcolm Colquhoun, Chieftain of the Games will march in front of the Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band from Luss Car Park to Luss Pier and then proceed to the Games Field, where the opening ceremony will take place. (All times are approximate – For spectator information only)

Sat 2 - Sun 3 July July Art on the Exchange Royal Exchange Square 11am to 6pm

15 stalls with lots of beautiful art, crafts, and design. The market is a great place to network with other creatives, get some of your own inspiration, and pick up some amazing gifts for yourself or others.

Sun 3 July Butterfly Walk and Picnic

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Calder Glen Road, Lochwinnoch 11am to 2pm

Join the local Butterfly Conservation Glasgow and South West Scotland Branch for an informative walk on the local species. BYO Picnic! For more info & bookings call 01505 842 882 ex 20

Mon 4 July Junior Multi-Activity Weekly

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch

A full week of activities for 8 - 15 yr olds to get active, learn new skills and make new friends, on land and water! Full day and half days AM or PM sessions available. Get 6 or more children together and book your own course. COST: 5 FULL DAYS £160 or 5 HALF DAYS £98. For more info & bookings 01505 842 882 ex 20

Funding For The Future of our Rural Communities Tweedie Halls, Linwood 5pm - 8pm

Please join us to find out more about how the LEADER Fund could help your Community to thrive. See main advert on page 13. For further information visit the website at www. ruralnetwork.scot or call 0300 300 0300.

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Thursdays 7, 14, 21, 28 July. Outdoor Activities can provide lots of thrills – sign up for a Paddle Sport course. 2 day junior courses run on Thursdays & Fridays. £80. For more info check online or tel 01505 842 882 ex 20 advance booking essential.

Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road, Brookfield 5pm to 6pm

Age Group – 5-11y/o. Price – £5 daily. KFAC’s aim is to create a fun and energetic environment for young kids within the Bridge of Weir and Brookfield area. This will be achieved through fun games, fitness exercises and lots of running about. Each week will include many fitness exercises, which will be disguised in game situations; this creates a sense of fun for all the children. The KFAC will run over a 9-week block every Tuesday & Wednesday, week 5 and 9 will be fun competition days. This is a morale booster; Suitable for all ages and abilities, we want to boost the confidence of each child attending.

Wed 6 July Kids Fitness Activity Club

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

Wed 6 July - 10 Aug Wild on Wednesdays

Fri 8 - Sat 9 July Moth Event

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch 10pm to late

Join us for an evening trapping moths. If you’re not a night owl come the next day to see what we caught! For more info & bookings 01505 842 882 ex 20

Sat 9 July Helensburgh Market in the Square Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am to 4pm

Helensburgh Market in the Square runs on the second Saturday of each month. Our food producers vary depending on the seasonal availability of their products, but at most Markets you will find home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh meat and fish, confectionery, cheese, eggs, pies, jams, chilli products, burgers, and more We also have a selection of craft stalls, trade stalls, hot food stalls, and some charity stalls as well. The market starts at 10am and runs till around 4pm. Stalls cost £45 for food and £40 for crafts. Traders are requested to provide their own table covers. We are always looking for top quality Food and Artisan Craft producers. Email bookings@ stallhirescotland.co.uk for more details of how to apply for a stall.

Sun 10 July The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 1pm to 3pm Wednesdays 6, 13, 20, 27 July & 3, 10 Aug. Join the WoW summer holiday club for a weekly wildlife wonder….in woods for walks, bushcraft, or by water for bug hunts or minibeast safaris. Different topic each week depending on the weather. Suitable for 5 - 11 yr olds. £5 a person or £25 for a season ticket. For more info & bookings 01475 521 458

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join our Rangers and Tickles the Clown celebrating all things ‘Teddy’. Tickles and Games on the main lawn. Prizes for Games and best fancy dress. Check out www.finlaystone.co.uk for more details.

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Tue 12 July Tony McManus

Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, 8 Steeple Square, Kilbarchan, 7.30pm

A rare appearance on his home turf for worldrenowned guitarist now based in Canada. Tickets from 01505 706346 or info@brookfield-knights. com

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Vivaldi Bach Mozart - Classics from Germany

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Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, Paisley 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of Germany’s finest ensembles Chamber Philharmonia Cologne * Classics from Germany. Bookings: 0300 300 1210, www.renfrewshire.gov. uk Paisley Abbey Shop, www.paisleyabbey.org.uk and at the Abbey one hour prior to the concert from 6.30pm. £16 /£14/£12

Sat 23 July

A dynamic young opera company based in Glasgow embarking on a tour of the UK and Italy with Rossini’s ‘Il Signor Bruschino’ this July. Tickets cost £10 and can be purchased from Paisley Abbey Shop or by phoning Paisley Abbey office 01418897654 For further information http://www.facebook.com/raucousrossini http:// www.raucousrossini.com/ £10

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Tue 19 July 10 String Symphony

Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, 8 Steeple Square, Kilbarchan 7.30pm

Stateside roots music fans who relish the glow and aftermath of a great ‘live’ experience, are well aware of the impact 5-string fiddle players Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer make whenever they take the stage. . .It’s something out of the ordinary! Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 from 01505 706346 info@brookfield-knights.com

National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF 10am to 5pm

Legends of Scottish Football

Tickets Available: www.secc.co.uk JCCM Events presents ‘An Evening with Denis Law, John Greig & Willie Henderson’. Your chance to get up close with some of Scotland’s greatest footballers of all time! Relive the highs and lows of three legendary footballing careers with a night of live interviews, goal scoring clips and plenty of entertainment. This is the first in the series of ‘Legends of Scottish and World Football’ events.

Famed for their awe-inspiring formations, precision flying and dramatic aerobatics, the Red Arrows return for their 52nd flying season at this summer’s Airshow. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows will be supported by two other RAF display teams including the Typhoon, a combat aircraft that can fly at twice the speed of sound.

Fri 29 July

Paisley Pipe Band Championships

Rockpools

Pencil View, Largs, KA30 8JZ 2pm to 3pm

Come and guddle in the rockpools, starfish, butterfish and crabs galore await! For more info & bookings call 01505 842 882 ex 20

Paisley - various venues 12noon to 6pm An annual family favourite day out is back - enjoy the sight, sound and spectacle of some of the top pipe bands from throughout Scotland and beyond. The annual Paisley Pipe Band Competition will take place in the heart of the town centre. Bands will gather on the High Street and march down towards the final tuning area at the Cenotaph, before heading down to the judging area in County Square. There, judges from the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association – West of Scotland branch, will judge the bands on their performances across the various grades.

Thu 28 July Rockpools

Carpark, Hyndman Rd, Seamill, West Kilbride 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Come and guddle in the rockpools, starfish, butterfish and crabs galore await! For more info & bookings 01505 842 882 ex 20

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Pick your lucky duck and race it down the burn. Prizes for 1st place in all races. Check out www. finlaystone.co.uk for more details.

SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow 6pm to 10pm

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@GryffeAds Sat 30 - 31 July Pond Dip & Minibeast Hunt

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB 2pm to 3.30pm

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Glasgow Couriers are proud to host round 5 of the West of Scotland Road Race Series. This is a Regional A race open to all 2nd, 3rd and 4th cat riders. The 50.5 mile race will take in just over 5 laps of a 9.5 mile circuit on some challenging Renfrewshire roads. Link to the route below. http://www.strava. com/routes/3964414 Sign on will open at 9am and close at 9.40am with the rider briefing taking place at 9.50. The Renfrewshire Road Race will roll out from Steeple Hall where it will be neutralized for approximately 2 miles. Can we ask that all riders respect the local community and make sure all vehicles are parked sensibly?

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The Lounge Eye Package Lie back and relax while we wax, shape and tint your eyebrows, then tint your lashes. £20. A skin test is essential at least 24 hours before treatment can commence. Gift Vouchers are a great solution to show someone you care. Pop into the Lounge to collect or simply phone 01505 690090 and we will post one to you.

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Sat 30 - Sun 31 July Truckfest Scotland

Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB 9am to 5.30pm

The great annual jamboree for Scotland’s hard working Road Haulage Industry. Truckfest provides an opportunity for drivers and their families to relax and show off the vibrant liveries for which Scotland is justly famous, and the Royal Highland Showground is the perfect place to parade the colours. The event saw 30,081 visitors in 2015.

Sun 31 July Falconry Day

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Watch birds of prey hunt and fly, get up close and personal with our winged hunters. Check out www.finlaystone.co.uk for more details.

Sat 6 August Quarriers Village Summer Fete

Quarriers Village 12noon to 4pm This year Quarriers Village Council are hosting an extended Villagewide summer event with lots of activities on offer for everyone! The Duck Race is due to set off at 3.30pm - so get there early to purchase your £1 tickets!

Sun 7 August Colour Dash

Irvine Beach Park 11am The most colourful, fun 5k you’ll ever do! You don’t have to run - you can walk, skip, jump, dance or even hop the distance whatever takes your fancy. Just be prepared for a kaleidoscope of colour to rain down over you and your fellow runners, leaving you looking like a brightly- coloured rainbow. Lots of entertainment to get you warmed up beforehand and even more afterwards, when you can sit back and enjoy your well-deserved burger! Registration fee, which includes a pristine (not for long!) white t-shirt, sunglasses and Colour Dash medal, is £20 for adults, £10 for under 16s and 4-5 year olds £5. All under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this event is not suitable for under 4’s. Family ticket of two adults and two children costs £50. www.ayrshirehospice.org

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Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre Tuesday 19th July at 7.30 pm

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The pair first teamed up to create the super-duo out of mutual admiration, released their debut album in 2012 and went on to impress at major events around the USA and as far afield as New Zealand. When they recorded the acclaimed follow up, Weight of the World, it was a departure from their individual histories – Rachel is a former Illinois state fiddle champion and a 2015 Independent Music Award-nominated artist; Christian had been known as a touring member of The Jerry Douglas Band and a heavily in-demand sideman who has appeared with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Steve Earle, Vince Gill and Alison Brown. They certainly surprised both fans and newcomers to their music with their approach - not what might be expected from a duo of such seasoned Nashville fiddling pedigree. There is no showboating and no mere polished showcasing of technical virtuosity. Rather, when they take the stage, it is raw and intimate yet burnished to perfection - with designs to move rather than simply impress. Already renowned for their super-fab duelling ability, now, through intricate double fiddle or clawhammer banjo/fiddle arrangements, they have embarked on a different journey and it’s one which continues to stimulate and enthral. Most of the gutsy original material is written from a revealing personal perspective. Though this is acoustic music, their rock influence is also apparent. When then new album was released in mid-2015, reaction was instantaneous and filled with praise. Writing in the UK’s fRoots magazine, reviewer Steve Hunt spoke of the goosebump-raising effect it had and added: “Baiman and Sedlemyer’s resolute adherence to the raw aesthetic of old-time music, but applied in very modern, sometimes surprising ways, marks Weight of The World as an unassumingly intriguing record.

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Famed for their aweinspiring formations, precision flying and dramatic aerobatics, the Red Arrows return for their 52nd flying season at this summer’s Airshow. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows will be supported by two other RAF display teams including the Typhoon, a combat aircraft that can fly at twice the speed of sound. Joining the line-up for the very first time are the Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team in nine Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainers and the Norwegian Air Force Historic Squadron in a MiG 15 UTI and two de Havilland Vampires. 2016 marks 80 years since the first Spitfire flight, and it will be joined by two other iconic heritage aircraft – the Lancaster and the Hawker Hurricane – from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Other aircraft set to wow audiences on the day include the Black Cats Lynx helicopter formation team; a Catalina flying boat, a Fairey Swordfish biplane; a Stolp Starduster biplane and a Bucker Jungmann bi-plane. Located at East Fortune, a military airfield dating back to the First World War, the National Museum of Flight will be open for visitors to explore. Highlights include two newly redeveloped hangars displaying military and civil aircraft. On the ground, there will be a range of family entertainment and activities, and food and drink.

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Resonate: Total Gaming SECC, Glasgow Friday 29th July at 9am to Sunday 31 July at 5pm Tickets: www.secc.co.uk

Truckfest Scotland Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, EH28 8NB. Saturday 30th July at 9 am to Sunday 31st July at 5.30 pm Tickets: www.truckfest.co.uk The great annual jamboree for Scotland’s hard working Road Haulage Industry. Truckfest provides an opportunity for drivers and their families to relax and show off the vibrant liveries for which Scotland is justly famous, and the Royal Highland Showground is the perfect place to parade the colours. The event saw 30,081 visitors in 2015.

THE Festival of eSports & Gaming is coming to SECC! Resonate is designed with gaming enthusiasts at its core! Join thousands of festival-goers who, in a high-tempo, exciting environment, will explore new, retro and indie games, witness some of the world’s best eSports talent and compete alongside their peers on Scotland’s biggest gaming stage! You’ll meet your YouTube & broadcast champions plus the developers responsible for creating some of the world’s leading games.

Spectacular Flooring For Summer Homes A Scottish Summer isn’t always guaranteed, but your flooring can be. Orchard Flooring has over 15 years experience in fitting Karndean and Amtico and we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and clear communications. We want you to walk out of that door knowing that, not only do you have a floor that looks and feels spectacular, but that will continue to do so for many years to come. Why Karndean or Amtico Flooring? Karndean and Amtico flooring are inspired by nature and look and feel spectacular. This luxury flooring comes in wood and stone effect, but unlike natural wood or ceramics do not crack, chip or fade so easily.

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Whether your old floor is water damaged, fitted badly or simply needing a breath of fresh air, Karndean and Amtico are the ideal choice for your busy homes and businesses. With a huge collection of styles, colours and textures available, from the classic Van Gogh range, to something a little more unique like Ships Decking effect, you are bound to find the perfect fit for your home. With a home sampling service, why not give us a call and be on your way to a stunning floor from Orchard Flooring.

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Sma’ Shot Day Paisley Town Centre 2nd July - 12noon - 5pm This is a free event

All Hands Watercolour

Fri 1 July - 2:30pm - From £7.00 Join us for watercolour workshops. Using our waterside setting, tutor Martyn Mckenzie will demonstrate techniques in watercolour painting, offering methods to approaching seascapes which focus on light, colour and detail.

Toasted Fiction Theatre: The Podcast Sessions

Thurs 7 July - 7:30pm - From £3.00 Toasted Fiction Theatre: The Podcast Sessions is a new audio series of short plays and stories created by playwright and director Christopher Patrick (The Constant Soldier, Full Stop). Each month, a new episode features new writing from across Scotland. The episodes are recorded in front of a live audience and read by professional actors and Toasted Fiction Theatre: The Podcast Sessions invites you to come along and be in the audience to watch as the next batch of episodes as they are being recorded. New writing. New writers. New way of watching.

Beyond the Green Oak Tours

Sun 17 July - 11am & 4pm - From £7.00 Join us as we journey Beyond the Green Oak to show you a very different side to Greenock. Local tour guide Hector McMonigal will introduce the sites & highlights of Greenock town centre in this colourful & slightly surreal walking musical tour. Meet the likes of self styled diva Selkie Stick – half woman, half seal who loves to sing & take selfies of her visits to Greenock. Let Beatboxing Burns introduce you to the sites with some impressive sideburns & vocal percussion. Folk duo Green Oak get lyrical about the city whilst R&B act Tape & Style introduce the city through their sweet sweet soul sounds. DJ Jim ‘Electro’ Watt will also be on hand to enlighten you. The tour begins at Ocean Terminal and will walk by Tabacco Warehouse, the statue of Egeria the Wood Nymph, The Hole in the in the Wa’ pub, Oak Mall Shopping Centre, the anchor statue and ending up at Beacon Arts Centre

Last Dream (On Earth)

Wed 20 July - 7:30pm - From £10.00 A traveller stands on a beach in Morocco with a group of friends. Tonight, they are getting ready for a journey to change their lives. Decades earlier, a young man is getting strapped into a tiny sphere, ready for his mission: to become the first Human in Outer Space. Experienced on headphones, this award-winning production creates a world of immersive sounds and stories, interweaving driving live music with accounts of those who risk their lives for a distant dream.

Beacon Youth Dance Summer Intensive

Mon 25 July - 10:00am - £50.00 A great way for young aspiring dancers to meet and perform! Beacon Youth Dance Summer Intensive is a great way to develop your contemporary dance and ballet technique and gain essential skills in choreography and dance improvisation.

All Hands Watercolour

Mon 25 July - 2:30pm - From £7.00 Join us for watercolour workshops. Using our waterside setting, tutor Martyn Mckenzie will demonstrate techniques in watercolour painting, offering methods to approaching seascapes which focus on light, colour and detail.

Glasgow Girls

Fri 29 July - 2.30 & 7:30pm - Sat 30 - 7.30pm - £10.00 Cora Bissett and David Greig’s life-affirming modern musical, based on the true story of seven feisty teenagers, whose lives change forever when their school friend and her asylum-seeking family are forcibly taken from their home to be deported. The young women are galvanised to take a stand and fight for the life of their friend, her family, and, ultimately, for the rights of all children of asylum-seekers in Scotland. They take on the government and succeed where others have failed, capturing the imagination of the media and inspiring a whole community to unite behind its residents. Smash hit in 2012. BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK, PA15 1HJ INFO@BEACONARTSCENTRE.CO.UK TELEPHONE: 01475 723723

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Celebrate the weavers’ victory in one of the oldest workers’ festivals in the world at Sma Shot Day 2016 - and this year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever. The day helps celebrate the town’s proud textile history by marking the victory of Paisley’s weavers over the town’s mill owners in the 19th century. The owners refused to pay their staff for the Sma’ (small) Shot thread, which was unseen but held together the famous Paisley-patterned cashmere shawls. A long fight and political battle ensued which the weavers eventually won and renamed the traditional July holiday Sma’ Shot Day. Expect family fun throughout the day in the town centre, kicking off with a parade led by the beating of the Charleston Drum, with the day ending with a bang during the spectacular Burning of the Cork.

Paisley Pipe Band Championships Saturday 23rd July 12noon - 6pm This is a free event Head to Paisley to see some of Scotland’s best pipe bands compete in the annual Pipe Band Competition! An annual family favourite day out is back - enjoy the sight, sound and spectacle of some of the top pipe bands from throughout Scotland and beyond. The annual Paisley Pipe Band Competition will take place in the heart of the town centre. Bands will gather on the High Street and march down towards the final tuning area at the Cenotaph, before heading down to the judging area in County Square. There, judges from the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association – West of Scotland branch, will judge the bands on their performances across the various grades.

Family Fun in the Forest Erskine Town Centre, Saturday 2nd July, 12noon - 4pm, This is a free event. For more information call 07969 072024 Renfrewshire Interfaith Group invite families to join them for “Family Fun in the Forest” at Forestry Commission Scotland woodland at Boden Boo, Ferry Road, Erskine (near old Erskine Ferry) on Saturday 2nd July between 12noon and 4pm. There will be lots of fun activities including den building, campfire, storytelling, face-painting, arts and crafts, bushcraft and a treasure hunt - all in beautiful, natural surroundings in the fresh air. No charge for participation. Put the date into your diary and come along on the day. This event is organised by Renfrewshire Interfaith Group in association with Forestry Commission Scotland.

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The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm

This event will not take place on public holidays.

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

every Tuesday

2nd Thursday monthly

Bishopton Belles Line Dancing

Solas Bereavement Support Group

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm

The group meets in the Kidston Hall. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Beginner/Improver class. All welcome. Call David or Mair 07886 034037.

Postnatal Support Group Paisley Abbey 10.30am - 12noon

Crèche facilities available along with access to free counselling services if required.

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

Knitters of all levels welcome!

Skinny Minnies Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir 7pm-8pm

For a healthier, slimmer, more energetic you!

every Thursday Weekly Volunteer Group Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Conser vation Volunteers - adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

3rd Friday monthly Hearing Aid Clinic The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1-2pm

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

2nd Saturday monthly ‘Brunch & Browse’ St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

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

last Saturday monthly Table Top Sale Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm

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

july 2016

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THURS

Paisley Arts Centre at 7.30pm Price: Thurs £10 (£8 conc.) + bkg fee* Fri £10 + bkg fee* Call 0300 300 1210 for further information Suitable for ages 18+

Take a comedy sneak peek and enjoy 2 nights of hilarious all-star Edinburgh Fringe previews in the workshop at Paisley Arts Centre. Will contain some adult humour & some rude (but hilarious) jokes. Please note that these shows are ‘work in progress’. Daniel Sloss The internationally acclaimed comedian from Fife and star of TV shows including Conan O’Brien, The John Bishop Show (to name just a few) previews new bits (funny bits but possibly not completely finished bits) of his latest Edinburgh show. www.danielsloss.com Craig Hill Infectious and wicked – Scotland’s favourite kilted comedian previews his brand-new Edinburgh fringe show! It won’t be the finished version but it sure as hell will be funny!

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Weekly Volunteer Group

Paisley Arts Centre at 7.30pm Price: £10 (£8 conc.) + booking fee* Call 0300 300 1210 for further information Suitable for ages 15+ contains strong language/adult scenes

Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

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

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

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly ‘Outlook’ Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm

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

Crafty Hobbies Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm

No previous craft experience necessary. Call Lorna on 01505 612844 for further details.

1st SAT Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

3rd SAT Erskine Garden Centre 10am - 2pm Tel: 0141 814 4626

2nd THU & last SAT Paisley Cross

10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217

2nd SUN Kip Marina, Inverkip

1st & 3rd SUN

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Tony McManus Tuesday 12th July at 7.30pm - Performing Arts Centre, 8 Steeple Square, Kilbarchan Tickets Available: www.brookfield-knights.com A rare appearance on his home turf for world-renowned guitarist now based in Canada. To find a unique voice on so ubiquitous an instrument as the acoustic guitar is quite an achievement: to do so within a centuries old idiom where the instrument has no real history is truly remarkable. Tony McManus has come to be recognised throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood his twin obsessions of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. In Tony’s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music. Self taught from childhood, initially through listening to the family record collection, McManus abandoned academia in his twenties to pursue music full time. The session scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh provided the springboard for gigs around Scotland and a studio set for BBC Radio, frequently rebroadcast, began to spread the word. Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets from 01505 706346 or info@brookfield-knights.com

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Kai Humphries JULY Newcastle’s loveable and hilarious highoctane comedy meteor previews his fantastic new show. He’s been touring all over the world with Daniel and is now attracting his own rave reviews. www. kaihumphries.com Mark Nelson One of Scotland’s best stand-ups, Mark is renowned for his dark sense of humour and hilarious material. He co-hosted the BBCs satirical Commonwealth Games comedy series’ Don’t Drop the Baton’ and he’s the inaugural winner of the Scottish Comedian of the Year Award. Tweet @marknelsoncomic

every Saturday Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm

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‘You never know what’s around the corner, do ya?’ Sticks and stones didn’t break Her bones, but words and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep? Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? Following the runaway international success of Forgotten and Silent, Ireland’s Fishamble present Pat Kinevane’s third solo play, Underneath, directed by Jim Culleton. This stunning new play is a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale of a life lived in secret, a testament to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose of everyday life. It explores the surface, and what lies underneath.

JULY

Raucous Rossini present ‘Il Signor Bruschino’

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Paisley Abbey at 7.30pm Price: £10 Call 0141 889 7654 for more information

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Paisley Museum Cost: Free

Modernist artists of the twentieth century deliberately departed from tradition, preferring to express ideas and feelings, rather than representing real life situations. Photography could reproduce the world at a click of a shutter, allowing artists to exploit paint and other materials to paint images formed in their minds. Paisley Museum’s collection contains impressive works of art which demonstrate the energy and interest of various artists. A selection of these works, many of which have been seldom displayed, are joined by loans from the estate of American artist Jon Schueler (1916 - 1992) during the centenary year of his birth. Except Mondays

Vivaldi Bach Mozart Chamber Philharmonia Cologne Paisley Abbey at 7.30pm Tickets: £16/£14 seniors/ £12 concession+bkg fee*

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of Germany’s finest ensembles

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Coats Observatory Gifted to the people of Paisley by Thomas Coats and designed by Glasgow Architect John Honeyman, Coats Observatory opened in 1883 and has been welcoming everyone with an interest in astronomy ever since. During the winter months, the observatory is open for night sky telescope viewing depending on the weather. These sessions are free and there is no need to book. On clear nights, the telescope is trained on the moon, the planets and other interesting sights in the sky. If the weather is poor: telescope viewings, whether night sky or solar, need clear skies and low wind. If a scheduled telescope viewing can’t go ahead for some reason, alternatives like planetarium shows will be arranged. The Observatory has recently installed a state-ofthe-art Planetarium, purchased by the Thomas Coats bequest, which allows visitors to enjoy the wonders of the night sky from the comfort of their chair. This new planetarium can project thousands of stars in an accurate representation of the night sky highlighting constellations and zooming in on objects too faint to be seen except through a powerful telescope. Public access to Coats Observatory is via Paisley Museum except for evening viewings when entry is via Oakshaw Street West. The Observatory , 49 Oakshaw Street , Paisley, PA1 2DE Telephone: 0300 300 1210

Raucous Rossini presents ‘Il Signor Bruschino’ on Wednesday 13th July at 7.30 pm Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, PA1 1JG Paisley, Renfrewshire A dynamic young opera company based in Glasgow embarking on a tour of the UK and Italy with Rossini’s ‘Il Signor Bruschino’ this July. Tickets cost £10 and can be purchased from Paisley Abbey Shop or by phoning Paisley Abbey office 01418897654 For further information - http://www.facebook.com/raucousrossini http://www.raucousrossini.com/

Gleniffer Braes Country Park Glennifer Braes has the following attractions and activities. Recreation: Woodland walks, wonderful views, peace and quiet, wide open spaces, moorland and hill grazing areas, streams and waterfalls, picnicking, walking the dog, birdwatching, kite flying, easter egg rolling and sledging in the snow. A small play area in Robertson car park Parking facilities are available at Robertson Car Park (Gleniffer Braes), Sergeantlaw Road, Braehead Road, Brownside Farm and Glen Park. Gleniffer Braes Country Park contains examples of local biodiversity, ecology, upland farming, geology, local history and poetry and literature. No refreshments within country park but there are local shops. Toilet is available in Glen Lodge Information Centre when staff are present. There are many miles of formal and informal paths. These are a mixture of gravel and grass so wellies or walking boots are recommended. Cattle graze within the Country Park, please check our website for current grazing locations. Due to the upland nature of the park, some of the paths may not be suitable for everyone with limited mobility. Please phone or email if you require additional information or guidance. By Bus: Paisley Town Centre to Caplethill Road Glenfield Road junction, please note there is a five minute walk to Glen Lodge Information Centre. Check Traveline on 0871 200 2233. By Car: Glen Lodge off the B774 Paisley to Barrhead Road. Robertson Car Park, off Gleniffer Road on the B775 Paisley to Lugton Road. Gleniffer Braes Country Park, Glen Lodge, Glenfield Road, Paisley PA2 8TE Telephone: 0300 300 0380

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Kilmacolm Dramatic Society You cannot have a Pantomime without a Dame - and our 2016 Panto is no exception. She has been married 16 times … four richer, four poorer, four better, four worse! And you have to watch out for the Baddie …. he will turn you into a Prawn Cocktail and that’s just for Starters!! Oh Yes …. Rehearsals for Dick Whittington will start next month working towards putting on a good show to kick start your Christmas season. For a lot of children Pantomime is their first introduction to theatre so please bring along your kids, big kids and indeed anyone else’s kids to a fun filled show for all to enjoy. We rely on the support of you, our audience, and over the next few months I will be introducing the cast to you so you will know a little bit about everyone before the Show. A lot of hard work goes into putting on a Show and if anyone would like to help in any way please contact us through our Facebook Page or Website. Further contact details are available in the Cargill Centre.

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Supreme Sacrifice - Bridge of Weir and the First World War 100 years ago this month – July 1916 J Lyle Barr, Royal Field Artillery Lyle Barr was the second son of the Barr family of “Rockcliff” to be killed in the war. The family would still be mourning the loss of Fred, who was killed when a shell fell on his army billets in February 1915, when news of Lyle’s death reached them. He probably could have avoided the war altogether. He was working in Buenos Aires as a machinery importer when war broke out, and was active in the local Scots Church and the boating and rugby clubs. His knee got injured in a rugby match which rendered him unfit for the military. But he was determined to serve, and had an operation on his knee before returning to Scotland and being accepted for the Royal Field Artillery and commissioned Second Lieutenant. His regiment was in France from March 1916 and he sustained wounds during the first weeks of the Battle of the Somme. As a Forward Observation Officer with the RFA it was his job to try to see where the shells were falling, and report back with range and direction adjustments. Gunners on both sides tried to knock out their opponents at long distance, and Lyle was on the receiving end of a German shell-burst and died a few days later on 26th July in No. 5 Stationary Hospital, Abbeville, where many victims of the Somme were sent. Bridge of Weir had no fatalities on the first day of the Somme, and families back home may have thought they had escaped the worst. But the Battle was to continue until mid-November. Lyle was simply the first of ten men from Bridge of Weir to be left on that particular battlefield. Read more about Lyle’s life and untimely death at http://www. bridgeofweirmemorial.co.uk

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Kilbarchan July 1916 When it became apparent to the armies on the Western Front that frontal attacks were extravagant of human life, they formed tunnelling companies, which dug under the enemy’s front line, then blew it up, creating a crater, killing the enemy and clearing the way for a sudden attack. Lieutenant Andrew Stuart Holms (38) served with the 177th Tunnelling Company, which was in the Railway Wood area, near Ypres for two years, from November 1915. Andrew was married and came from Johannesburg. He was the second son of Andrew Holms who, before his death, had lived at 2 Easwald Bank. Lieutenant Holms was killed by shell fire on 1st July 1916 and is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery. Private Robert Russell Law, Army Service Corps was 22 when he died in Tooting Military Hospital, London from phthisis (tuberculosis). TB was prevalent a hundred years ago, and there was no cure available. He was the son of Robert and Jessie Law of 30 New Street. Private Russell is buried in Kilbarchan Cemetery. (Photo) The Battle of the Somme began on 1st July 1916 and lasted until November. On 15th July the 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry was launched in a vain and expensive 9 a.m. Attack on High Wood, which defied British efforts for a month. Private William Barrie was born in Girvan in 1898 and was 18 at the time of his death. He address is listed on the Kilbarchan Parish Church’s roll of honour as ‘Kilbarchan Station’. He enlisted in Glasgow but in brackets beside his place of enlistment is stated ‘Dunure, Ayrshire’ where there was a railway station. His name is on the Glasgow and South West Railway Company memorial at Ayr Station. On the same day, in the same battalion, died Sergeant Joseph McCaig M.M. All the boys in James and Rebecca McCaig’s family had been born in Kilbarchan, but the family moved to 12 Union Place, Rutherglen between 1901 and 1905. Joseph is listed on the 1911 Rutherglen census as a 16 years old joiner/builder. He was 21 at the time of his death. Both William Barrie and Joseph Maccaig have no graves and are commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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The History Spot Strathgryffe and the Battle of Flodden, 9th September, 1513 The Battle of Flodden took place in turbulent times. Pope Julius II had manipulated the European sovereigns, Henry VIII of England, Emperor Maximillian and Ferdinand of Spain to invade France. Despite the fact that his wife was the sister of Henry VIII, James IV of Scotland felt obligated to invade England in support his ally France. The ensuing Battle of Flodden was a national disaster for Scotland. According to George Buchanan (1582) 5,000 Scots lost their lives, including King James IV himself, his illegitimate son (the Bishop of St Andrews), ten earls, thirteen lords, a bishop, two abbots, a French ambassador and a host of local nobility. However, most of those slain in battle were ordinary men called to arms by their feudal superiors. In the aftermath of the slaughter the bodies of the nobility were taken to nearby Branxton Church and some were buried there. The bodies of ordinary participants in the battle, and of King James IV, were less well disposed of. It is said that the King’s corpse was transported from the battle site in Northumberland to London where Henry VIII had promised to give him a Christian burial in St Paul’s Cathedral. James left as his heir a seventeen month old baby, who was crowned as James V in the Chapel Royal at Stirling Castle on the 21st of October. Strathgryffe suffered great losses, as did the rest of Scotland. The local nobility was decimated and hundreds of their followers lost their lives. Lord John Sempill, 1st Lord Sempill, was among the 13 Lords who lost their lives following their king. He was one of the lucky ones whose body was buried with respect. His corpse was returned to his estate in Lochwinnoch, where the Collegiate Church was extended with the addition of an apse to house his tomb. William Cunningham of Craigends was also slain in the battle. He was the second son of the Earl of Glencairn and had been granted Craigends in 1479. Robert Wallace of Johnstone Castle was another victim of the slaughter. The Wallaces of Johnstone owned the original Johnstone Castle which was situated on what later became Milliken Estate. William Fleming of Barochan, died with six of his sons. He left a seventh son who succeeded him. Peter Houston of Houston Castle, thought to have been born c 1460, also died in the battle. Houston Castle, at that time, was possibly the original tower house built on the site of a later Houston Castle, the remains of which are incorporated in the Houston House of today. Robert Crawfurd, 5th Baron of Auchinames, another of the casualties was succeeded by his eldest son. The land of Auchinames, in the west of Kilbarchan Parish, had been granted to Robert’s ancestor, Reginald Crawfurd, for services to Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn. The decimation of the local nobility and hundreds of their retainers, un-named in history, must have been a devastating tragedy in Strathgryffe. The dead are remembered by the song (and pipe tune) “Flowers of the Forest”: We’ll hae nae mair lilting at the yowe-milking, Women and bairns are dowie and wae. Sighing and moaning, on ilka green loaning, The flowers of the forest are all wede away. © 2016 Helen Calcluth, Renfrewshire Local History Society

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Financial Blog by Carl Melvin, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd

Pension death benefits – check you have all options available New Pension Freedoms have introduced fantastic improvements to the treatment of death benefits from pension funds. However, to be able to take advantage of the flexible options on offer you need to make sure your pension company can provide the full range of choices now available. Much depends on the age at which death occurs – before age 75 (income tax free) or after age 75(income taxable). Taking the pension as a lump sum A beneficiary can inherit some or all of your remaining fund - tax free under 75 but taxable after age 75. Continuing with income drawdown A dependant or nominated beneficiary can continue to receive payments from your fund. Income tax position as above. Converting your income drawdown fund to a lifetime annuity. A dependant or nominated beneficiary can use your remaining drawdown pension fund to buy a lifetime annuity. Income tax position as above. Continuing with income drawdown to provide a potentially tax free income to your beneficiaries is a very valuable option. However, many older pension plans don’t offer this – check with your pension provider. Also, update your death benefit nomination form to make sure your nominated beneficiaries can access the full range of options available. This is important – unless you make continuing income drawdown available, it may not be accessible to nominated beneficiaries after you have died. This information is not financial advice. If you require advice you should consult a professional adviser. The first meeting is normally free and there is no obligation Call us for a FREE financial review on 01505 59 50 60 or info@affluentfp.co.uk. Alternatively, pop into the Affluent office opposite Amaretto restaurant on Main Street, Bridge of Weir. Www. affluentfp.co.uk

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Toughen up rules on advertised broadband speeds Which? is calling for tighter rules on broadband adverts, as new research shows a significant increase in the use of ‘up to’ speed claims that can leave customers with lower speeds than they expect. New Which? analysis shows that ‘up to’ speed claims in broadband newspaper adverts have steadily increased since advertising guidelines were introduced in 2012. In 2012 around one in ten (12%) home broadband newspaper adverts included an ‘up to’ speed claim, but this rocketed to two thirds (68%) between April 2015 and March 2016. Prior to 2012, when there was no guidance on how broadband speed could be advertised, the use of speed claims in print adverts had been decreasing from four in ten (41%) in 2008. The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) guidance states that only 10% of all customers have to be able to access the maximum advertised speed. These rules mean that many consumers sign up and then struggle to get anywhere near the speeds advertised. Which? research from June 2015 revealed that despite 9 in 10 people saying that they consider speed an important factor – a staggering 15.4 million households were not getting the advertised headline speeds on their broadband packages. The Which? ‘Give Us Broadband Speed Guaranteed’ campaign is calling on the regulator to revisit its advertising rules and ensure that companies can only advertise ‘up to’ speeds that are available to the majority of their customers, not just 10%. Alex Neill, Which? Director of Policy and Campaigns said: “Millions of customers are being taken in by advertised speeds they simply cannot get. With more and more broadband adverts including ‘up to’ speeds since the guidelines were introduced, it’s clear a shake-up is needed. The regulator needs to quickly introduce stricter rules that ensure providers advertise speeds that they can deliver for a majority.” Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey said: “The way broadband speeds are advertised can be misleading and I want to see more clarity to help consumers choose between providers. UK consumers enjoy some of the best coverage and cheapest broadband prices in Europe, but it’s not right for Internet service providers to advertise speeds that are only available to a minority of their customers.”

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Villages to Receive Broadband & Entertainment Boost. Virgin Media recently unveiled that Houston, Crosslee, Craigends and Bridge of Weir in Renfrewshire will be amongst the 10 communities to benefit from an ultrafast broadband and entertainment boost this year as part of its £3bn network expansion across the UK.

Houston, Crosslee & Craigends have had with not being able to secure a decent and effective internet service. Being able to connect to the internet is not a luxury but an essential part of our daily lives – it’s not only important to households but absolutely vital to local businesses.

Earlier this year, Virgin Media launched its ‘Supercharging Local Communities’ initiative - urging local residents and businesses to vote for their community to be one of the first to benefit from the scheme and influence the decision on where to begin.

“I am delighted to learn that Bridge of Weir and Houston, Crosslee & Craigends will now benefit from Virgin Media’s ultrafast broadband network. I trust that this will provide more, and better, opportunities for the local residents to gain access to the web, and will be something that will be welcomed by the various communities.”

Homes and businesses across the country have been campaigning locally for Virgin Media to connect their street, with over 7,000 votes cast between 29 February to 29 April via the Cable My Street website. Houston, Crosslee and Craigends were ranked second place and Bridge of Weir in third place in the top ten list, with works expected to begin in the area this summer. Residents and businesses who take our service in Houston, Crosslee, Craigends and Bridge of Weir will be connected with fibre broadband run directly to their premise offering ultrafast, futureproof connectivity. Virgin Media recently committed to connecting fibre to the premise (FTTP) to at least a quarter of the 4 million additional homes and businesses being added to the Virgin Media network as part of its ‘Project Lightning’ expansion plans. The Renfrewshire communities will be amongst the first to benefit from this pledge. Steve Carlin, Regional Director for Scotland at Virgin Media said: “Congratulations to residents of Houston, Crosslee, Craigends and Bridge of Weir on coming second and third place in our leader board. The support and interest from communities across the UK has exceeded our expectations and we’re delighted to be supercharging these areas with ultrafast broadband and better entertainment. By investing and delivering better connectivity in Renfrewshire, it shows that ultrafast broadband isn’t just for the big cities.” Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said: “I am well aware of the frustrations that the local residents of Bridge of Weir and

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Ultrafast broadband up to 300 Mbps For local residents, Virgin Media’s Vivid 200 broadband offers the fastest widely available broadband – with download speeds of up to 200Mbps. This is more than two and a half times faster than the top widely available speeds from BT, TalkTalk and Sky meaning that a whole household can stream movies, music and more all at the same time. For local businesses, Virgin Media Business now offers ultrafast connectivity, with speeds of up to 300Mbps – almost four times faster than its main competitors’ widely available top speeds. This enables businesses to reach their potential by delivering better services and greater capacity. New, faster build method - This expansion uses an innovative way of bringing ultrafast broadband to people’s homes with minimal disruption. The approach, called narrow-trenching, reduces the width of the trench used to lay optical fibre cables from around 40cm to just 10cm and enables engineers to cover up to 100m in a day, making it more than twice as fast as current methods. The residents will receive the very latest broadband technology with fibre delivered direct to the home. A similar technique has been used recently in Leicester where Virgin Media is connecting six villages. As network expansion continues across the country, Virgin Media calls for those who haven’t yet registered for interest – whether in Houston, Crosslee, Craigends, Bridge of Weir or elsewhere – in getting connected to ultrafast broadband and better entertainment to visit www.virginmedia. com/cablemystreet

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Robbie Coltrane launches £2 million restoration campaign

Scots actor Robbie Coltrane OBE has launched a £2 million fundraising campaign to restore the world-famous TS Queen Mary, the last remaining Clyde-built turbine steamship. The famous ship was withdrawn from service in 1977 and had languished in a dockyard near London for seven years. It was finally bought and towed over 700 nautical miles to Greenock last month by charity Friends of TS Queen Mary. The charity raised more than a quarter of a million pounds in less than a year to bring the ship home to Scotland and now want to restore the vessel and open her to the public once again. Robbie Coltrane said: “She will be a wonderful addition to Scotland. We’re certainly not going to let her sit there like an ornament, that’s why we’re determined to raise enough money to restore her. “When you see her polished up, you will be staggered with how beautiful she looks. I know £2 million is an awful lot of money but then we’ll have a wonderful asset for Glasgow and for the whole of Scotland.” The charity plans to restore the steamer as an interactive exhibition and an arts and culture venue. She will host school children on educational visits as well as drawing crowds for festivals and events which draw upon the talents of Scotland’s creative industries. “You might even be able to get married on her, can you imagine that!” said Coltrane. The vessel’s return to Scotland attracted crowds along the Clyde coast last month as well as a flotilla of leisure boats following in her wake. News of the event travelled far and wide with people sharing photos and videos on social media as the vessel made its way into Greenock.

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Bridge of Weir Community Council The June meeting of Bridge of Weir Community Council heard from the Planning Convener that there had been 128 objections lodged against the proposed development by Gladman Developments Ltd for 80 houses along the north side of Kilmacolm Road. A decision on this application by Renfrewshire Council Planning Department is not expected before September. The Scottish Government’s review of the planning system has not recommended that equal rights of appeal are included. Supporters of Planning Democracy are bitterly disappointed at this outcome and see it as continuing a system that favours developers over communities. It is frustrating that no developer has as yet taken up the challenge of the Bull’s site. There is little that the Community Council can do to expedite this since it depends on a developer making a commercial decision, formulate plans, and take them to the planning stage. The recent controversial wall mural at Kirkinner Place tanning salon has been taken up by Renfrewshire Council. The owner has agreed to submit a retrospective advertising consent application for Renfrewshire Council’s consideration and this will include a revised wall mural advertising plan. Police Officers Eilidh O'Hanlon and Kenny Hutchison reported the crime figures for the previous month these include a common assault, break ins and attempted breakins to 5 premises 4 houses and 1 shed, 1 breach of the peace and a vandalism to a car. A member of the Public attending the meeting produced a poacher’s snare one of five he had found in the grounds of Gryffe Castle. The major concern was that the offending snares were found in the wooded ground in close proximity to the fence bordering the Primary School. The Police have spoken to the head teacher of the School and have also raised the issue with their own superiors with regards to giving the area extra attention and raising awareness of illegal snaring. Councillor Holmes will raise the matter with the appropriate Council department. Councillor Holmes informed the Community Council of the Roads improvement programme for 2016/17 resurfacing works are scheduled for Watt Road and Clevans Road £37,400 and £44,000 respectfully. Lawmarnock Road, Hillview Road, Church Road, Gorse Crescent and St Andrews Drive remain on the reserve list.

The footpath at St. Mungo Court is to be repaired after Virgin Media lay their cables. The fund raising Convener reported that at the May meeting of Renfrewshire Councils Houston, Crosslee, Linwood, Riverside and Erskine Local Area Committee the Community Council was awarded funding to look at the feasibility of reinstating and upgrading the path along the riverside known as the Lade Walk. In addition funding was also received to upgrade the Christmas Lights to enhance the switch on event at Livery Walk. We are also pursuing funding to purchase and install public exercise equipment to be sited in one of the parks in the village. Various other projects are also being considered. We had written to the Clydesdale Bank at our concerns over the closure of Bridge of Weir Branch. We have now received a reply. The letter stated that most banking can be done in the Post Office which is not ideal with it only being open for limited hours each day, we asked if they were leaving an ATM in the village, however this point was not addressed. The Boundary Commission has recommended in their fifth review of Local Government Boundaries that Bridge of Weir is to remain a three Councillor Ward along with Bishopton and Langbank, the only change is the Ward number which will now be 11 instead of 10. Enquires have been made as to the availability of the Community Council minute for the public to view. The Chairman is to undertake a review and will hopefully have new arrangements in place for the September meeting. The Community Council have a new Website Administrator and during the summer recess will rejuvenate the site. The open forum session focused on discussion that evidence showed that the neighbouring village of Kilmacolm received better services to their roads, open space maintenance and parks. It was stated that this was in another local authority and possibly had different budget allocation and priorities. The next meeting of the Community Council will be on Tuesday the 6th of September at 7pm in the Cargill Hall. Keep in touch with us over the summer by visiting our Bridge of Weir Community Council Facebook page.

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RagBag Recycle

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. More information is available at www. rag-bag.co.uk

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I was delighted to support a number of applications to the Local Area Committee from community groups and voluntary organisations. This included Bishopton, Erskine and Inchinnan Lunch Club, Bishopton Scout Group, the Festival Committee, Community Council, Elderly Forum, Senior Citizens Association in Bridge of Weir and, of course, Brighter Bridge of Weir who do such a fantastic job in keeping the village in bloom. In addition Langbank Community Council received a grant to help with the promotion of Smartwater that helps deter burglaries and Langbank Primary School Partnership for improvements to the outdoor play area. The council’s programme to replace every streetlight (all 30,000) with LED lighting is now underway. We anticipate this will take around one-year to complete and will result in a considerable reduction in running and maintenance costs and a significant reduction in our carbon footprint. Over 500 homes have now been sold in the Dargavel development in Bishopton. The developers are in active discussion with the council and the community liaison group about the siting of the health centre and school. The developers are currently upgrading and expanding the parking facilities at the train station and installing lighting on the core path between the housing and the park-and-ride. E-mail: cllr.michael.holmes@renfrewshire.gov.uk Surgeries: 4th Monday: Langbank PS (from 6pm) and Bishopton Library (from 6.45pm) and Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir 4th Wednesday (from 6.30pm). Tel: 0300 300 1295

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Touching Wood Writing this the day before Gala Day and ever so slightly worried. After about two weeks of Mediterranean weather, it’s gone all overcast and the temperature has dropped by about 10˚C. Still, all digits crossed we are trying to look on the bright side. It’ll all be over by the time you read this, anyway, and we’ll be back to the routine again. With the weather the way it’s been, watering everything has been hard work. Not only do we have almost 100 street planters and barrier baskets, plus Torr Road garden, and mini-gardens at the Clydesdale Bank, Tannery Brig (both sides) and Gryffe Garage, we’ve now also got our latest big project, the woodland garden opposite Livery Walk, to take care of. Still, if we can’t stand the heat, etc.

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We have had a lovely spell of warm dry weather recently and thankfully the rain stayed off for the Bridge of Weir Gala Day. I hope Bishopton and Langbank Gala Days are as lucky. It is always nice to be able to take part in the festivities and I enjoyed judging the parade and shop windows. At long last the Boundary Commission Report has published their recommendation to the Scottish Ministers following the completion of the Fifth Statutory Review of Electoral Arrangements for Local Government. This shows little or no change to the Ward 10 boundary which will become Ward 11. It will still have 3 councillors in representation. Should I be selected to stand by my Party then I look forward to campaigning for your votes next May 2017. At a recent meeting of the Langbank Community Council one of the members had prepared a report on various improvements that the village needs. I will be happy to work with the Community Council to progress the projects although I’m not saying it will be easy. Grass cutting has been hit again by the council’s budget and some parts of my ward may not get cut as often as they used to. If you are unhappy about an area being left then do let me know along with the exact location so I can let the department know, and hopefully reinstate the maintenance. 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 “Working with you and improving our local area”. Please feel free to contact me with any of your concerns, and I am happy to meet with you at a mutually convenient time. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

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Congratulations to all those graduating this Summer. What a wonderful achievement. Show your delight by sending a card from our selection. This is also a popular time for Weddings. A card congratulating the Bride and Groom is always well received. The garden areas benefit from the application of bark to cover the topsoil, as it helps to retain the moisture in the soil. So thanks to Gibb Stuart who donated several bags worth, W B Smith of Laigh Auchencloich Farm for 3 loads of bark, and Acorn Garden Services of Clydebank, who also donated a load. Thanks also to Freeland Church for permission to allow W B Smith and Acorn Garden Services to dump the bark at the Freeland car park. This made it easier for Gary and Neil to barrow it along the flat Sustrans path to the new woodland garden. (I say easier, but both Neil and Gary had to take a holiday afterwards to allow their arms to return to their normal length!) Remember you can follow us on Facebook, and by the time the Advertizer is out we’ll have more about Gala Day on our website (www.brighterbridgeofweir.org). bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Bridge of Weir Gala Day As Gala Week was still underway as we went to print, we do not have a report on the events. However, we hope to bring you more information and pictures in our next issue of The Advertizer. On Gala Day, the rain stayed away and the day was a great success, with a wonderful turnout for the parade and lots of visitors to the event itself. Many thanks to Pat Cook of Paisley Colour Photographic Club for this wonderful photo.

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Summer weddings lead to Anniversary celebrations and the need to choose a card from our comprehensive stock. Exhibitions - From the 11th to 25th July we are pleased to host Gryffe Camera Club’s annual photographic exhibition along with the prizewinning photographs from the local schools competition. From the 25th July for 3 weeks, information and photographs relating to the impact World War 1 had on Bridge of Weir and its residents will be on display. Bridge of Weir’s history during WW1 - from the 4th of August we shall have copies of the book “Supreme Sacrifice” on sale. The author and co authors are residents of Bridge of Weir who have documented the role our village and its residents played during The Great War. To ensure you are not disappointed please reserve you copy by speaking to our volunteers. Post Office - For that summer break abroad please purchase your Euros in The Bridge. We are pleased to announce this new service, Euros on Demand, which will make life easier for our customers. Shop - For all your purchases of stationery, greeting cards, indoor and outdoor pocket money items and hand crafted items, please support your Community Centre where our volunteers and Post Office staff work hard to meet your needs. We thank you for your custom and continuing support. (Opening Hours: Mon – 9am to 5pm (PO closed 12 noon to 12.30pm); Tues & Fri – 1pm to 5pm; Wed & Thu – 10am to 2pm; Sat – 9am to 1pm)

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Houston and Killellan Kirk Carnival The Kirk Carnival Committee would like to sincerely thank every single person who was involved in making our Carnival such an enormous success on Saturday 14th May. An event such as this requires a full on commitment by everyone who gave so willingly of their time, talents and enthusiasm. To name you all in this article would take up the whole of the edition of the Kirk Record. However, you know who you are, so please give yourselves a huge pat on the back.

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Royal British Legion Bridge of Weir The Chairman of the Royal British Legion Scotland Bridge of Weir and District Branch attended the Scottish Annual conference in Perth, where the Bridge of Weir Branch received major recognition from conference speaker Lieutenant Colonel Chris Warren Secretary General Royal Commonwealth Ex-Service League having received a donation of £500 pounds from our branch. The donation will assist the League in its continued support they give to those Commonwealth veterans who fought for our freedom and are now in desperate need. Over 800 knitted panels were handed into the Club for the Somme observed knitting project which is to honour the sacrifice made by the men who were killed at the battle of the Somme. The panels will be displayed in the Winter Gardens at the Peoples Palace during July and August. Thanks to all the knitters and special thanks to the Advertizer for printing the patterns in full.

Our Queen, Megan Finn with attendants Emily Fallon and Rachel Hill, looked fantastic, and, along with last year’s Queen, Emily Robb, they carried out their duties impeccably. The sun shone all day long and the good people of Houston responded by turning out in large numbers. The fun started with the traditional Parade from the Church to the West Halls, which was led by our own fantastic Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Pipe Band. They were followed by an open topped classic car, with the Queen and her attendants on board. The procession was completed by the Fancy Dress Parade, and the Star Wars Theme was clear to all who saw the cast members marching up the road! At the West Halls the Queen was crowned, prizes awarded for winners in each class and the Carnival declared duly open. Queues quickly formed at every stall, sideshow and food outlet, and the generosity of those who came was obvious, as was the enjoyment of all attending. At the time of printing the sum raised by the Carnival exceeds £12,800. Why not check out the Kirk Website (http://www.houstonkirk.org/) and browse the Carnival photos. Lots of smiling faces that you might recognise!

The Branch received a letter of thanks from the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Branch of SSAFA for the donation of £500. This will go towards enabling their trained volunteers to continue administering the various needs of their qualifying clients. Last year the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde SSFA branch supported 290 veterans and their families in our local community to the value of £167,332. Members of the Branch Committee visited Erskine Hospital to view the work in progress at the Centenary Garden the Bridge of Weir Branch has provided the funding for the water fountain a main feature of the Garden. Summer entertainment continues with Karaoke on Saturday 23rd July at 9pm and Bingo every Tuesday and Friday - Eyes Down at 8:30pm. Outside organisations who have made use of our excellent club facilities recently include the Local Scout Group, Local Youth Football Club, Primary School PTA, and SWRI coffee morning. We encourage other groups, or if you are celebrating a special occasion, the Club facilities are available contact Club Secretary Leslie Mac Donald on 01505613530 for further details. The Club welcomes new members in the Ex-service personal, Family and Associate membership categories. Please visit the Club for an application form.

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Children’s Art Competition: Houston McGroggan

Nursery:

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Woodlands Nursery: Gracie Lawrie

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H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston

(Houston Old School Trust) What's on in July Monday to Friday, Woodlands Out of School 01505 615438 TUESDAY

Councillors Surgeries 15th 6:30pm

Houston Community Council 15th 7:30pm THURSDAY 8:00pm

Primary 1-3: Winner: Michael Double Runner up: Freya Hood 3rd Prize: Struan Thompson Primary 4-7: Winner: Carla Graham Runner up: Emma Ritchie 3rd Prize: Aaron Caulfield Individual under 5: Winner: Lucy Runner up: Lewis Individual over 5: Winner: Archie Runner up: Arlow

WEDNESDAY Gryffe Melody Makers 8th & 22nd 7:00pm

Abbey Nursery: Sam McCarthy

Fancy Dress Competition:

Yoga (5th 12th) 7:00pm M/s Lawson 01505 613690

Folk Club (Weekly) Paddybullen@live.co.uk

The competition prize winners are as follows:

FRIDAY Yoga (1st 8th 15th) 10:30am M/s Lawson 01505 613690 SUNDAY Baptist Church (weekly) 11:00am and 6:00pm

Groups: Winner: Boys’ Runner up: Girls’ Brigade

Brigade

Best Decorated Stall: The Baking Stall Programme Competitions: Word search: Anne Wilson Mystery Advert: Julie Carroll Sudoku: Marilyn Stewart

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

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Rodgers. Food Hamper A Kirk Session Elaine Warrender, Food Hamper B Kirk Session Roslyn McLaughlin. A Month’s Membership Strathgryffe Tennis Club Clare Murray. Afternoon Tea for Two Houston Tea Room Shona Adamson. Leather Purse R Brown & Co. Catherine Green. Bare Minerals Selection Box Divah Beauty Salon May Ogilvie. Portable Picnic Hamper Gibb Stuart James McGhee. £50 Voucher McGhee.

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£100 off a pair of glasses New Vision Norman Ritchie. Lounge Eye Package Laura’s Nail & Beauty Lounge Helen Finnie. Cream Tea for Two Ardardan Estate Sandra Berry. Outdoor Activity Toy Abbey Nursery. Anderson Gents Cut + Bottle of Prosecco Bridge of Weir Barbers Anne Wilson. £10 Gift Voucher Bernie’s Café and Deli Anthony Hughes. £25 Voucher Houston Inn Kate Cummings. Afternoon Tea for Two Caulders Charles Green. Congratulations to all our lucky prize winners

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Houston Community Council Note: Full minutes available to view at Carrick Centre, Houston Post Office and on our website (www.houstonvillage.co.uk). Please join our Facebook group to keep abreast of what’s happening in Houston and to contribute your own comments. Minutes of March meeting agreed, (proposed John Chambers, seconded by Sharon Chambers). Police Report - Constable McCrudden reported 13 incidents, 4 crimes in previous month. Community Policing will be trialled in Houston with more police visibility Councillor Clark’s report - Agreed to accept Renfrewshire Council’s offer to erect a Rylock fence at the Mansfield Roundabout. He noted an increase in anti-social behaviour. Community policing trial should hopefully prevent this continuing. Virgin Media are looking at Houston as part of their roll out programme. He thanked Jake Fulton and his team for the first class job of removing litter from Houston. He agreed to support our efforts to remove the brambles around Gryffe High and Houston Primary Schools. He would request additional bins from the Council. We should keep an action log to track progress with Barrbush Farm and Sandholes Residential Developments Chairman’s Report - Funding application for Christmas Lights and Flower Displays submitted to LAC Our 4 planters have been located. Correspondence - Scott Allan of RC roads department has advised that the Council will adopt footpaths in Craigends if residents repair them first at their own expense. He would meet with residents associations should they wish to do so. Sustrans could fund 50% of new cycle path to provide access to work/school and to connect communities. Local Government Boundaries Commission Scotland will make public their decision on any changes at the end of May but exact date is not yet available Treasurer’s Report - Account balance: £3,061. Janet Mason confirmed the Forestry Commission have visited the Craigends Yew and are also showing interest in an old walnut tree. A funding opportunity may be possible via the Big Lottery Fund. Kathy McFall and Janet Mason will draw up a stand rota for Houston Show Saturday 4th June. All members contributed to a gift for Bob Finnie and his wife in recognition of Bob’s 10 years of service to Houston Community Council.

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Brookfield Summer Social Brookfield’s Summer Social event took place in June. Complemented by the amazing weather, resident’s took to the field with their picnics and barbecues and were served Pimms, Prosecco and strawberries and cream amongst many other delights, in the wonderful sunshine. Being one of the last to leave the field, I can safely say, a fabulous time was had by all who came! We would like to extend a special thanks to those residents who came to our rescue by supplying gazebos and other equipment to replace those burned the night before. houston, crosslee & brookfield

Houston and Killellan Agricultural Society The ladies committee would like to thank all the entrants to the Craft and Baking section. The winners of the baking and craft show were Handicrafts - Diana Ure, Baking Elizabeth Young, most points in handcrafts and baking Elizabeth Young. Runner up in baking Janice Watt. The children’s section 12 years and under Jennifer Boyd, 8 years and under Beth MacDonald, 5 years and under Molly Love, most points in children’s section Beth MacDonald. The cup for baking (residing outwith the parish) Willie Mitchell and the nursery prize went to Abbey Nursery.

Agreed to make a £40 donation from the HCC to the Gryffe High PTA stand at the Houston Show. Agreed community policing should be more visible down at the Co-op at lunch time to stop anti-social behaviour. Litter Fixed Penalty Charge Signage – Agreed additional signage should be more visible around the Co-op. Potholes, Streetlighting, Blocked Drains – John McEvoy raised his concerns regarding lack of progress with all of the above. Cllr Clark confirmed the contractual issue with the streetlight maintenance company has been resolved so improvements should be noticed / visible soon. Agreed to purchase new litter pickers for the litter crew. Existing Planters – Agreed to get quotes for plants and soil and to agree location of the planters with Streetscene. houston, crosslee & brookfield

Brookfield Heart Start Brookfield’s Heart Start training has been ongoing since November 2015 and we are proud to have now reached 105 members of our community to date. Sessions are taking a break over the summer, but will recommence in the Autumn. We would like to thank Linda MacPhee for her ongoing commitment to this venture. All details can be found for future training sessions on our website, www.brookfieldvillage.org or our Facebook page Brookfield Village and Twitter @brookfieldvpa.

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I was delighted with my second place in the Holyrood Election for the Renfrewshire North and West Constituency. I congratulate Derek McKay MSP who was the winner, but I do envisage a strong showing by my party in the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire Council elections in 2017. The constituency covers from Kilmacolm in the west to Renfrew and Gallowhill in the East but in all the airts I was finding strong support for my stand on the Union. There have been some exciting changes at Nix Hairdressing recently. I’m delighted to announce that Michelle Munro has joined our team. She’s a local girl from Kilmacolm with over 10 years experience in the beauty industry. This means that Nix can now offer hairdressing, barbering, hot towel shaves, threading, acrylic extensions, Shellac nails, waxing, spray tans, massage, and ear piercing. The salon is open Monday to Saturday with appointments available by calling 01505 874343. We’re very flexible in fitting clients in at times they require. Packages combining treatments are available, as are gift vouchers. Whether you’re an existing client or not, why not pop in for a chat and see the changes we’ve made, and we’d be delighted to discuss your hair & beauty needs. houston, crosslee & brookfield

Brookfield Information Wanted Sadly, in the early evening of Saturday 4th June, one of Brookfield’s Village Council members went to the hall to begin some preparations for the following day’s Summer Social event. On arrival in the car park to the rear, she was greeted by a group of youngsters who ran in to the woodland behind. It soon became clear as to why. They had set fire to the bins at the back of the hall. After the recent dry spell, it was only a couple of minutes before the shed which stood behind the bins was ablaze. The Fire Brigade were called but it took 45 minutes for them to douse the flames. This resulted in the loss of the shed and all its contents, including several brand new gazebos which were being stored there temporarily, for ease of access for the event the following day. The trees above the shed were also burnt and had the fire not been discovered so early, the consequences of this foolish act could have been dire. The mature woodland not only houses a myriad of birds and animals, but it runs along the back of several houses. It is so sad that these youngsters have so little respect for property and lives. However, Brookfield wish to extend our thanks to the Fire Brigade for their prompt attendance end excellent work.

Permission has been granted by the Scottish Government for a Windfarm at Corlic Hill. There will be eight 100 metre high turbines. This overturned a refusal by Inverclyde Council. Outrageous. More next month. Kilmacolm Primary fundraising committee held a successful coffee morning at Kidston Hall. Staff were very prominent including the Headie with not only her children in attendance but also her husband. The decant to Port Glasgow, according to parents I have spoken to, has been problem free, I do understand that the pupils have treated it with a sense of adventure. I have seen the internal decorative plans for the refurbished building, chosen by those close to the school community, and they do have a WOW factor. I have been asked about a completion date for the development at the former Institute Building at the Cross. My enquiries have resulted in various dates – wait and see - seems the best bet. I understand some are unhappy about the use of the name Buchanan for the development. Given that the name of the original hostelry on the site was the Buchanan Arms, it is difficult to argue. What I do know is that the HSE have reported three people to the Procurator Fiscal with regard to the accident that happened on the 2nd June last year, during the demolition of the building. A man was treated for serious neck injuries after a wall collapse. The Kilmacolm Dramatic Society presentation of two one act plays, Kidston Nights, was well attended. I thought the acting, exclusively in a Yorkshire accent, was quite excellent. Not for the first time, I reckon John Watson was the star, closely followed by the Belly Dancer. Discuss! For the first time in a decade the Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Agricultural Society had a dry and sunny day on the 14th May for its 181st Annual Show. There was a super turn out and villagers and visitors were out in force to witness a high standard of entries of sheep, cattle, dogs and horses. The Industrial Tent was a riot of colour and talent. St Laurences Church in Greenock hosted a 75th year commemoration of the Greenock Blitz, when 320 people in Inverclyde were killed in 1941. Pupils from both Port Glasgow High School and St Stephens helped to read all the names of the deceased. A very poignant service, enhanced by a speech by the Lord Lieutenant, Guy Clark, on the history of the attack by the Luftwaffe. The display at the Well by the Cross by Kilmacolm Horticultural Society has been a delight this year. Colourful Kilmacolm have frankly, transformed the appearance of the village. Apart from the various tubs, the display at the Pullman is super. BoW were leaders in the field - I now think that due to CK we are forging ahead. As I write on Sunday the 12th, I have returned from the Kirkin’ of The Council at the Mid Kirk in Greenock, the annual BBQ at Marcus Humphrey House in Quarriers Village and across the road at Campbell Snowdon House Her Majesty’s 90th birthday party celebration. A splendid affair. I am pleased that despite opposition, Campbell Snowdon House have been given planning permission to proceed with their conservatory. This will be of great benefit to the residents and I congratulate the management and the Reverend Forrest for their persistence. During resurfacing of West Glen Road a resident asked if part of the Old Road could be attended to. Officers, after assessing the condition, agreed to this request. My surgery is July 23rd 10-11 Cargill Centre. I can be contacted at david.wilson@ inverclyde.gov.uk 01475 742969 and 712727 and 07766 992294.

If anyone has any information about the incident, please contact the Police on 101 as they are continuing with their enquiries following information supplied to them by local residents and witnesses at the time of the incident.

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Inverclyde Council Chief honoured with OBE Inverclyde council Chief Executive John W Mundell will receive an OBE. The award, announced in HM The Queen’s Birthday Honours List, is for services to local government. John Mundell said “I am genuinely both deeply humbled and honoured to have been nominated and to receive this wonderful recognition towards the end of my Local Government career. Achievement in public service is always as a result of the efforts of many dedicated people working together and it has been a huge privilege to work with so many talented people who also deserve recognition. My sincere thanks those who nominated me whoever they are.”

John Mundell recently announced his retirement from Inverclyde Council and is set to step down from his post on 19 September 2016. John Mundell has been Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council since March 2006 and prior to that worked for East Council, Central Regional Council, Lothian Regional Council and the City of Edinburgh Corporation. John has 42 years local government service. During his service he has been a driving force in national initiatives including the recent Scottish Recycling Charter where John represented SOLACE, the society of local authority chief executives while heading up the council with the highest level of recycling in Scotland.

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Building Challenges to Inspire Inverclyde pupils were given an insight into the construction industry, as partners from the team delivering the refurbishment of Kilmacolm Primary School brought the project to life in the classroom. hub West Scotland, in partnership with Inverclyde Council and CBC, facilitated the event, which saw representatives from the organisations spend a day with pupils, running a series of challenges to show pupils which key skills are required to work in the industry. The activities included designing and building towers, bridge building and an architectural challenge. The challenges were planned to utilise pupil’s maths, teamwork and communication skills, and highlight how these are necessary for working in the construction industry.

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Christian Aid The Committee in Kilmacolm and Quarriers, plus seventy volunteers, undertook the annual door-to-door Red Envelope Appeal for Christian Aid in mid May. A huge Thank You to everyone who collected, who donated, or greeted the collectors with a cheerful smile, every penny collected will make a difference to supporting the work of Christian Aid in so many parts of our troubled world. The grand total raised in Kilmacolm and Quarriers was £4,872.34 which has been sent directly to Christian Aid Scotland. This result is due to your generosity and support. Thank You. kilmacolm & quarriers

Thank You On Sunday 1st May I was on my way to Church when I fell - a number of kind people rushed to my aid. I do wish to pay a special thank you to the young gentleman and his dog who walked me safely back to my front door.

Muriel Howard

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Quarriers Village Summer Fete Saturday 6th August 12 - 4pm This year Quarriers Village Council are hosting an extended Villagewide summer event on Saturday 6th August from 12 - 4pm with lots of activities on offer for everyone! The main part of the Old Village and Hall will host a cycling safety & bike check, science workshop, face painting, pony rides, bouncy castle and plenty of other outdoor games and activities. We will also be running a few Sports Day races for young and old on the village green and the Duck Race is due to set off at 3.30pm - so get there early to purchase your £1 tickets!

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Councillor Stephen McCabe, The Leader of Inverclyde Council, said: “This is a well-deserved award. John has delivered stability and helped to raise the standard of service at Inverclyde Council over the last 10 years. The award of the OBE recognises the major contribution to Scottish public service throughout his career.”

An assortment of catering tents and a pop-up cafe upstairs at Somerville Weir Hall will also be available. If you would like to take a pitch or stall at this event or would like more information please contact: lindsay. mcgowan@gmail.com.

Simone McCredie HT from Kilmacolm Primary school commented: “The Building Challenge Day was a great event, the children were all fully engaged in the challenges. It was fantastic to see the children using their problem solving and team work skills in action. Thank you to the team from Hub West, CBC and Inverclyde Council for making the day as close to ‘real life’ as possible. The children now have a better understanding of all the work that is going on with the refurbishment of their school.” Lindsey McNaughtan, Community Benefits Manager at hub West Scotland added: “It was fantastic to see the children getting involved in the challenges and learning about the construction industry. Hub West Scotland is committed to working with education partners to provide work related learning activities, share knowledge and inspire young people to consider career in the construction industry”. John Callander, Business Development Manager of CBC said: “Our team were very pleased to support, and participate in, the Building Challenge Day. It was great to give pupils a real insight into the construction industry and we were very impressed with the skills and enthusiasm demonstrated by everyone throughout the day. CBC strive to support, and contribute to, the communities in which we work and the Building Challenge day was an excellent, and quite unique, way of doing this.” Inverclyde Council’s Education and Communities Convener, Councillor Terry Loughran, said: “This is a great initiative. As well as delivering a top class school for Kilmacolm as part of our school’s investment programme, young people are getting an insight into the building process. This helps to give them a stake in the school building itself, and they also get to explore the work done by our construction sector.” The £4.2m refurbishment of the primary school is due to reach completion in October this year. As well as a complete upgrade internally, the existing blaes pitch will be replaced with a new, fully enclosed and floodlit multi use games area, (MUGA) and the playground will be re-lined. The project is being delivered by Inverclyde Council in partnership with hub West Scotland and CBC.

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Lochwinnoch Community Council They have been busy in their local environment with two litter picks in April and May and planting and gardening in the village in June The Big Lochwinnoch Tidy Ups

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Kilbarchan Fairtrade On Lilias Day Kilbarchan Fairtrade group ran a stall in the vestibule of the Guide Centre: two Moiras looked after it for part of the time - Moira Smith (left) and Moira Stark. It was a successful advertisement for Fairtrade and sold a variety of Fairtrade products.

In April Kerry organised teams of local volunteers, CC members and one of our Renfrewshire Councillors, for the litter picks in the outlying areas of the village. Approximately 10 bin bags of litter were collected on each of the two days, together with assorted discarded household rubbish, car tyres, plastic items, pipes, bricks, wellingtons, road signs, etc. When added to the 35 or so bin bags already collected by Kerry in the lead up to the main litter pick events, this makes a very impressive 55 bin bags of litter to date and several heaps of discarded rubbish, all removed from the local area. Well done Kerry! On Sunday 15th May, the Lochwinnoch Community Council’s second litter pick. Over 50 refuse sacks of assorted rubbish were collected from around the village in the space of one afternoon. Thanks to all CC members, their friends and family who volunteered, CC member Jim and his team for organising the event and special thanks to Robin for the use of the Annex and to the volunteers who served up the very welcome refreshments at the end of the event. A great day was enjoyed by all. Well done! Flower Barrels and Gardening Sunday 5th June

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I was one of 200 visitors to attend the opening of the Kilbarchan Gateway Garden by Miss Lilias, Victoria Thomson on Saturday 28 May. The community garden which has transformed the site of the old petrol station, and which has been derelict for many years, is the result of the tremendous work of the Kilbarchan Smile group. It is hoped that habbies, particularly those who do not have gardens of their own, will get involved in helping out, and set up their own growing areas in the garden. There is room for more growing spaces.

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Organisations and events in Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch, were awarded grants at the most recent meeting of Renfrewshire Councils Johnstone and Villages Local Area Committee. These included grants to Kilbarchan Singers, Kilbarchan Agricultural Show, Lochwinnoch Arts Festival, and the Lochwinnoch New Years Day Dance; all of which I was delighted to recommend to other committee members . On a less happy note, there have been a number of recent incidents in Kilbarchan and beyond, of damage to bus shelters caused by vandalism. I have observed significant damage to the shelters at the Grove, Barn Green, and Craigends. I have asked the council to contact Strathclyde Passenger Transport who are responsible for their upkeep, to request that this damage is repaired as soon as possible. We all want to eradicate this and other types of vandalism from our community, and I would ask constituents to continue to report incidents, which regrettably occur from time to time, by phoning the Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership on 0300 300 0380. I will also ask the Renfrewshire Council wardens service to pay particular attention to this issue. I can report that the street stuff bus which provides activities for young people is currently visiting Kilbarchan on a Friday and Saturday night. The final report on the boundary commission in regard to possible changes in the make up of council wards has recently been published, and will now be presented to the Scottish Government Minister. The proposal means that Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch remain along with Johnstone North, with the ward extended to include Howwood and the number of councillors increased from 3 to 4. I will not be holding surgeries in July. They will resume on Saturday 6 August at 9.00 am in the McKillop Institute and 10.00 am in the Steeple Hall. I will however continue to work throughout the summer, so please do contact me with any problem, issue, suggestion or comment at cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire. gov.uk or phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534 156007.

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Following the very successful two litter picks in and around the village the Community Council (CC) organised a flower planting and general tidy up of three of our spaces, the McKillop, Library and the War Memorial. The cost of the flowers and materials was shared equally between the Community Council and Anchorage Education. There was a great turn out and the day was led by Liz Parsons and her Starling Learning group - a massive thank you to Liz and her team. We planted 8 barrels at the McKillop and replanted 6 others, 4 at the war memorial and 2 at the library. One of the barrels was dedicated to Grace Manders, a lovely lady who loved gardens and flowers. We hope to link with the Community Garden group to grow some plants from seed and have a dazzling display every year to brighten up the village. After the planting we were treated to tea and coffee in the Three Churches Inn (Thank You!). Lastly, thanks to Lesley Adam for helping and taking pictures of the day. Community Garden Tidy up 27th June Next chance to help with a gardening project is Monday 27th June 7.30pm where you can help with a work party to tidy up the Community Garden behind the Parish Church. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

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

Kilbarchan Parish Church Services, conducted by Rev Stephen Smith, continue at 11 am each Sunday morning. The crèche will continue to operate throughout the summer, meeting from 10.45 am in the hall and tea and coffee will be served in the hall after each service. Kilbarchan Parish Church will once again be open to visit on Tuesdays from 2 - 4 pm throughout the months of July and August. All welcome to visit the 230 year old building and graveyard and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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We may be entering the summer months but my civic dairy is as busy as ever, in the last month it has been a pleasure to attend and support the Kilbarchan Smiles group at their opening of the community garden between Waterside and Cartside Terrace, the Kilbarchan Singers concert in Paisley, many of the Lilifest events leading to Lilias Day, the St Anthony’s Primary School concert, and of course Lochwinnoch Gala Day. These events are all a tribute to the many community minded individuals who give of their own time and money to help make these fantastic events happen. A heartfelt tribute to all involved in making the above happen. One of the ways in which Renfrewshire Council supports many community groups is by awarding them grants through the five Local Area Committees. At the last meeting of the Johnstone and Villages LAC, I was delighted to be able to vote for £1,850 for the Kilbarchan Agricultural Society, move that the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival get an increased award of £4,490, and that five other community groups in Lochwinnoch be awarded a grand total of £3,230. I am delighted that at the Clyde Muirshiel Consultative Forum the Park Authority decided to listen to myself, and to wider public opinion in Lochwinnoch and across Renfrewshire, and agreed to revoke the controversial Uplands Project, which wished to promote commercial grouse-shooting at Clyde Muirshiel. This ill-conceived project would have killed Clyde Muirshiel as a leisure, educational, and recreational amenity for all of the West of Scotland and I am saddened that the Park Authority did not see fit to inform the Lochwinnoch Community Council of their plans so that the village could have had its say. Thank goodness that common sense has prevailed.

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Kilbarchan Weaver’s Cottage Amongst the recent visitors to the Weaver’s Cottage was a small coach load with the Sellars family from Utah. The photo shows some of the party who were on a European tour that had already taken in Istanbul and Venice! Kilbarchan featured on their destination list as the senior member of the family’s ancestors had come from the Kilbarchan, Dalry and Largs areas and some had been weavers. The Stevenson and Houston families were part of the Sellars’ family tree, and there are graves with these names in the old church graveyard. The visitors were delighted with the cottage, its history and its contents and departed for ice cream in Largs. This was the senior Sellars’ eighth visit to Scotland.

My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Steeple Hall at 7:45 pm, and my advice surgery in Lochwinnoch is on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7:30 pm, excluding July. But I am also always 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. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

Old Library Centre The Old Library Centre is closing for the month of July. It will close on Thursday 30th June and re-open on Tuesday, 2nd August. It is difficult to think of the Autumn Session but now is the time to ensure that you have booked your place in one of our activities. If you are 1 to 5 years of age and a grown up will take you, why not come to the First Love Music and or the Tuesday Toddlers group. If you are too old for toddlers and want to keep youthful we have classes in Yoga and Pilates. Maybe you would like to keep your brain active by joining the Friday Bridge or the Family and Social History or the Book Group. Perhaps you would prefer to join the ladies craft group. You could help with our garden. The Centre is open Monday to Friday and you can come along to the Reading Room to choose a book, read a magazine, make yourself a cup of Tea or Coffee and meet other folk to chat. Details of the Centre’s activities are displayed on its windows and on the village notice board Kilbarchan Improvement Projects, the charity registered group which runs the Centre, have some news. Ian Campbell has been volunteering since 2006 and a member of the Board for the past six years. He has helped many people with their computing problems, given advice to them and been the computer expert of the Centre. He has tendered his resignation from the Board as from 30th May. However we are pleased that he has said that he will continue to volunteer at the Centre when he can and we look forward to this.

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Eventful Times for Kilbarchan Smile Following the launch of the Gateway Community Garden the Kilbarchan Smile team have been busy profile-raising and fundraising. The committed volunteers have raised over £500 as a result of their activities. The Kilbarchan Smile stall at this years’ Lilias Day featured a “day at the races” fun horse racing activity as well as the sale of hanging baskets prepared by Kilbarchan Smile’s Linda Rowe. A great night was also had by all at the first ever “Habbies Hoolie” Ceilidh featuring Clamjamfrie and run in partnership with Lilias Day and which formed part of Lilifest, a programme of events in the lead up to Lilias Day. Joint-chair Damon Scott said: “We are delighted that we were so well supported at all of our recent events and we will be using the money we raised to support our ongoing efforts. A huge thanks must go to all of the volunteers who helped organise and run our events as well as the business and organisations that supported them.” Garden Opens to Grow Community Spirit

We were so lucky with the weather!! It stayed almost dry, and what a great day we had!! Leading the parade through the village this year was St Columbas School Pipe Band who gave a tremendous performance. Following directly behind the Band were the Carnival King and Queen, Jonah Morrison and Olive Kilpatrick, followed by the Gala Day Queen, Melissa Lynch and her Attendants and Ladies in Waiting. All the children looked lovely and thanks to the Mums for the hairstyling etc. The open topped cars were supplied and driven by Gordon Rigby and Peter Gurney. Our grateful thanks to them. The theme this year was Star Wars and the photographs show that the Primary School children had really entered into the spirit of things and had great costumes!! (Well done to the Mums) and there are a number of adults who also had great fun dressing up too. The 1st prize for best costume on the day was won by Ross Dingwall. Ross’s brother, Ian, won last year so Mum Dingwall is on a roll!! Well done again!! A lot of thought and effort went into all the costumes.

Kilbarchan Smile’s “Gateway Garden”, a community project in Kilbarchan, officially opened at the weekend with around 200 attending the “Garden Party” which was also part of the Lilifest.

Gail Scoular - Joint Chair of Kilbarchan Smile & Miss Lilias Victoria Thomson officially opening Gateway Garden.

Victoria Thomson, Miss Lilias, officially declared the garden open with a ribbon cutting ceremony ahead of her duties at Lilias Day.

Around 200 visitors came to see the garden, met the volunteers and found out more about getting involved. Free entertainment was laid on along with a BBQ by Kilbarchan Scouts and other local groups supported launch with salad box planting from Grow Kilbarchan, Joint Chair of the Kilbarchan Smile, Damon Scott said: “We were delighted with the turnout and already have a good few people interested in getting involved to help out and set up their own growing areas within the garden.” It is hoped that the garden will encourage more local people to get involved, develop an interest in gardening and grow their own plants. Plans are also underway for a kids planting area, “mini-beast hotel” and regular gardening events and activities. Joint Chair, Gail Scoular, said: “We’d really like to encourage as many people as possible to start to use the garden. We’ve still got plenty of materials for making more growing spaces and there is a lot of room. It is a great opportunity for people who don’t have gardens or don’t have space in their gardens, to get into gardening. It is a really healthy outdoor pastime and we’re actively encouraging the growing of vegetables and herbs.” Gail adds: “The open day was an opportunity for local people to come and have a look at the space, meet the volunteers and find out more about getting involved. It was also an opportunity for us to thank our volunteers for all their hard work and to thank our funders and other supporters their input. We’ve had an amazing response from local businesses and individuals including donations of materials and plants as well as invaluable help from Renfrewshire’s Community Payback team.” The Gateway Garden is a Stalled Spaces project and brought the site of a petrol station, derelict for 20 years back into community use. Kilbarchan Smile is always looking for volunteers to help with the various projects it is undertaking. To get involved contact Gail Scoular on 07985749220, email gailscoular@ gmail.com or join the group Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook.

Our Star Wars friends, Rey, Kylo Ren and Darth Vader walked in the parade and then performed a couple of fight sequences in the arena. The Gala Day was opened by Carmen Pieraccini of River City fame and the Gala Queen was also crowned by Carmen. Special attractions during the afternoon were the Pulse Dance Academy who put on a great display, the Tanzania stall and the Bottle Stall run by the Toddlers group. Thank you all for supporting these groups so well. We also had the Street Stuff Bus which runs on donations and provides kids with the opportunity to try things out. They had four games machines on board and brought two football coaches with them. Great fun was had by all. The inflatable 6 a-side table soccer was also a big hit again!! The Dog Show ran classes all afternoon starting with “You Are Not My Father” (Best Rescue) and ending with “Light Saber Shortage” (Waggiest Tail). The entrance fee is only £1 so please bring your lovely dogs again next year and win a Rosette. In addition to the credits on the programme, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all the workers backstage, (several of whom put in an 11 hour day), who helped erect marquees, collected litter, sold programmes and marshalled. Without you, Gala Day would not exist. Thank you so much. Thank you also to all the people who bought a Programme. The money from the sale of programmes helps to pay the event costs and we would struggle without your support. Particular thanks to: Willie Gamble for organising the live Music. The Girls Brigade who had great fun putting on the Children’s Games. Charlie Fraser for being such a good/efficient (and hysterically funny) MC!! Sue Cheshire for bringing the parade through the village. Sammy Simpson for running the 6 a-side inflatable and organising a football session. W.H. Malcolm for very kindly supplying the cherry-picker for the bunting and to Nimrod who did all the hard work. If anyone has not seen them, the full set of official photographs taken by Lesley Adam are on all of the Lochwinnoch Facebook pages. Lesley’s contact details are: 01505842408 or 07595398502. Email: lesleyadam@me.com Thank you all for coming and see you next year for Pirates of the Caribbean!!!

Miss Lilias image courtesy of Tom Wallace all other images by Stark-Images @ The STUDIO – BoW

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Sun Shines On Lilias Day Festival! The sun shone for Kilbarchan’s famous Lilias Day Festival celebration with more than four thousand people turning out to enjoy a fantastic day. Taking place in the conservation village of Kilbarchan, the historic parade was followed through the village by 9 decorated floats; Kilbarchan, Houston and St Columba’s Pipe Bands and Johnstone BB brass band. Along the way the statue of Kilbarchan’s famous piper, “Habbie Simpson” on the Steeple in the village square was “brought to life” and joined the parade. Crowds of spectators were then led to Kilbarchan Park where a host of stalls, activities and events take place to raise thousands of pounds for good causes. Local residents and businesses dressed the outside of their premises with prizes given for best the decorated house and business as well as for best decorated float.

The day ended with the big cash prize Lilias raffle draw taking place and the Russell family from Johnstone found themselves £1000 richer. Fellow chairperson, Susan Calcluth added: “The support for this years’ event has been fantastic. It was great to see so many floats, decorated houses and stalls in the park. And with such a great turnout, tens of thousands of pounds have been raised for charities and good causes.” The first ever Lilifest added a new dimension to Lilias Day extending the celebrations over a longer period to provide a range of events so there really was something for everyone. It is hoped that this will provide the launch pad for the development of the festival in future years. The day itself ended with Habbie Simpson piping his way from the Old Library to the Steeple before returning to stone for another year.

The winners were: Best decorated house - The Minions, New St by the Ramsay family Best decorated float - Toy Story, Spateston Nursery Best decorated shop - Co-op and best decorated non-residential - The Guide Hut. QT fitness won the Tug of War and the Scouts won the Youth challenge.

To get involved in the Lilias Day 2017 or if you have an event for Lilifest 2017 email info@ liliasday.co.uk Bridge of Weir Primary football team held onto the title of Lilias Cup winners. Victoria Thompson (17) completed her duties as Miss Lilias on the day to officially crown the school queen, Emily Duff.

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Organisers were thrilled with the way the day went and joint chair, Graeme Stockton, said: “We were delighted with this years’ event, the sun shone and people came from far and wide to take part and enjoy the day. We had lots of activities and entertainment for all the family and music tent showcasing some great local talent. The new park layout also created a real festival feel”

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Guided Cycle with LEAP

Thursday 7th July (evening) or Saturday 9th July (am). Join us for our guided cycle from Bridge of Weir Cycle Path to Johnstone Train Station. The Guided Cycle will take just over an hour and will be easy cycling on the flat cycle path. It is a chance for all participants to get to grips with this simple route and meet other people who are at a similar level. The guided cycle will be led by two cycling trainers from Canny Cycling. Dates are: Thursday 7th July (in the evening) or Saturday 9th July (am). Book Your Free Place Today! E-Bikes for Free Hire are available on a first come first served basis. Email lesley@ myleapproject.org or call 01505 612034 to book a place. Cycle for Summer Challenge Are you up for a fitness challenge? During July and August LEAP are asking local people to take part in its Cycle for summer challenge. All you have to do is register your interest and log your cycling miles with LEAP over a 4 - 6 week period between July and August this summer. You may wish to hire on a long term free loan one of our Electric Bikes or use your own bike. The aim is to challenge you to cycle and replace some of your car journeys where possible. Let LEAP know if you are interested in taking part in LEAP’s Cycle for Summer Challenge by contacting our team on 01505 612034 or 842530. People Pledges at Local Gala Days

Parking in Inverclyde Each of Inverclyde’s towns and villages have a variety of waiting and loading restrictions which are summarised in the links Provided. Wherever you park it is your responsibility to check the associated signs which advise how long you can park and whether a parking disc or a pay and display ticket is required. When parking in limited waiting parking bays in Greenock, Gourock and Kilmacolm’s ‘Parking Disc Zone’ you must place a parking disc in the windscreen to indicate your arrival time.

A huge thanks to everyone at the local Gala Days who pledged to ‘Take one action’. LEAP were on hand with free bee and butterfly friendly seeds, which many people pledged to plant. Visit our facebook page for more...

Parking discs are widely available free of charge from Council offices and a large number of shops locally. Please be sure to have a parking disc before you park. Parking Attendants will allow a short period of time to allow motorists to access discs, and are always happy to provide them if you approach the officer directly. It is important to note that it is your arrival time which must be displayed by the disc and that you may receive a PCN for changing the disc arrival time contravening the time permitted to park or if you alter the time of arrival once the original time has expired. The Documents link on this page titled ‘Council Car Parks’ will allow you to view a list of our car parks across Inverclyde including any charges or limits on how long you can stay and how many spaces are available. Charges and time limits apply all year round. Car parks are listed for towns and villages throughout Inverclyde. Visit www.inverclyde.gov.uk/environment/roads-lighting/parking-inverclyde/ parking-in-inverclyde for more information.

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Swerving to avoid potholes 72% of drivers have swerved potholes but only a fifth have ever reported one Nearly three quarters of AA members have swerved to avoid a pothole but only a fifth have ever reported one, new AA-Populus research reveals. This underlines the extent to which these road hazards are under-reported. On the day the Asphalt Industry Alliance’s ‘Alarm’ survey, the road industry’s long-standing record of the appalling state of UK roads is published, a survey of 25,208 AA members in mid-February also found that half of them let councils off the hook by not reporting bad potholes on the roads near where they live. Most active in reporting potholes are the Scots and drivers in the South East, both with 22% having reported a pothole in the past. Least active are those in London, with 14% reporting, against an average of 19%. A major part of the problem is that many drivers (41%) do not know enough about how to report them.

Escape paying compensation Many local authorities now have easy to use pot-hole reporting systems on their websites and the AA urges drivers to use them. If a bad pothole is not reported, and damage to a vehicle occurs, the highway authority may escape paying compensation, but if the pothole had been reported and the highways authority has not taken action a driver might stand a better chance of getting compensation.

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Driving Abroad this Summer? Before you venture across the channel it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the rules of the road where you’re going. They’re not the same as at home and you won’t want to get caught out.

Wherever you’re heading, here’s our general advice. Documents You may be asked to show your documents at any time and could be fined or even have your car taken away if they’re not in order. You must carry: • Your valid full (not provisional) driving licence • A copy of your DVLA driver record and a licence check code if needed. • An International Driving Permit (when necessary) • Your vehicle’s registration document (V5c) (the original not a copy) • Your motor insurance certificate (Your insurer may ask to be told when you’re going abroad and only provide third party cover when you do.) • Your passport(s) • Your travel insurance documents • You may need a visa for certain countries too If you’re taking a boat or going in a vehicle other than a car or motorcycle you may need additional documents.

GB sticker You must display a GB sign and could be fined if you don’t. If your number plates include the GB euro-symbol (Europlates) you don’t have to display a conventional GB sticker within the EU. Outside the EU, some countries still require a GB sticker even if you have euro-plates, so it is always safer to display one. The letters must be black on a white, elliptical background. They must be at least 80mm high with a stroke width of 10mm.

Radar detectors Using or carrying a police speed trap detection device is illegal in most European countries and penalties can include a fine, driving ban, or even imprisonment. Some countries also ban you from using a sat nav system that can show fixed speed camera locations so you might have to disable the function before you go. For more advice please visit the AA website at www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/ overseas/general_advice.html

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A new festival of motoring is taking place at the SECC Arena in Glasgow from 5th - 7th August this year, created by the team behind Top Gear Live. The show itself will consist of an indoor motoring exhibition featuring static displays from manufactures, dealers, collectors, etc. and a huge range of vehicles both classic and modern. A mile-long street circuit around the SECC campus will feature shows each day showing everything from classics and supercars, to a tribute to the history of BMW, classic F1 Cars, historic rally cars, as well as custom built off-roaders, hot-rods, and the Red Bull F1 team with David Coulthard at the wheel of the Red Bull RB7. For details on the event and tickets - click on www.ignitionfestival.co.uk

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SSPCA Great Scottish Swim - Friday 26 August Set in the majestic surroundings of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and only a 40 minute drive from Glasgow city centre, swimmers can choose from a 1/2 mile, 1 mile or 2 mile swim. To take part and help raise much needed funds for Scotland’s animals, please apply for your own place by visiting the Great Scottish Swim website. Helping you raise funds - We’ll do everything we can to help you reach your fundraising target. Contact us by email or call us on 03000 999 999 (option 4) and we’ll send you an easy step guide to raising funds. If you wish, we’ll also be able to help promote your fundraising through the media and online.

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Wildlife Crime Strathclyde Police has a team of Wildlife Crime Officers.

If you can help us with any fundraising or donations of either food or bedding, please call Sheena on 01505 337321. Thank you.

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.

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Feline Fitness When it comes to exercise cats are like people, with some being naturally more active than others. However, exercise is important for all cats to stay fit and healthy and to maintain the correct bodyweight. So if your furry friend is a little lazy and enjoys cat naps more than playtime it is important to spend some time helping them increase their activity level. A dedicated daily playtime can help keep your cat fit and supple. This can be one session or multiple short sessions depending on your cats’ attention span! This kind of interaction is also great for mental wellbeing, helping to keep your cat happy. It is also an important part of bonding between cat and owner. Balls, fishing rod toys, wind up devices and scratching towers for climbing can help gain the interest of more laid-back or lazy cats.

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Indoor cats don’t expend the same energy as they would if they were outdoors patrolling and hunting so they will require longer playtimes. For cats that are reluctant to move, you may need to be a little creative. Laying trails with small amounts of hidden food can be helpful, as can using puzzle toys to make finding food more fun and naturally increase activity. Agility courses using cardboard boxes and tunnels can be fun too. Cats love high places so using climbing posts with access to high shelves or a high catwalk can encourage cats to move more. Similarly, placing food in high places such as at the top of the stairs or on a climbing tower naturally increases your cats exercise. The more stimulated your cat is the more they will move about which in itself can increase energy levels leading to a more energetic, fun filled lifestyle.

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Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Tila - 11 year old female tabby Tila is a pretty wee lady who is full of fun and energy. She loves playing with toys and running and rolling around. Tila will need access to a garden. A home with grown up children and no other pets. Lily - a 5 year old female domestic Lily is a sweet cat who was found abandoned. She will need a garden to stretch her paws in and would be ok with older children. It is unknown whether or not she likes other pets. Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341

Joey - a 3 year old male Budgerigar. Reference 309209 Joey arrived in our care after his previous owner sadly passed away. This lovely, chirpy little boy likes to admire himself in the mirror. Can you offer him a new home?

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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.

Oscar - Male - Age unknown Cockatiel. Reference 309287 Oscar is a sweet boy who is looking for an owner who can give him plenty of love and attention. He is not hand tame yet but with a little bit of reassurance he will come round very quickly. Oscar loves nothing more than a good wee chat or a sing song. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/rehoming

Sasha - a 5 - 7 year old female crossbreed Sasha is a lovely wee girl who is a bit nervous in new situations. Once she knows you and comes out her shell she loves to go for a run and play in the garden. Sasha needs a home with Roxy (see website for her details). She can live with children who are 14 years old or over and needs her own secure garden. Someone who has owned dogs before would help her settle. She needs a calm, quiet home who can give her the time she needs to get used to her new home. Spencer - a 5 - 7 year old male Bassett Hound Spencer is a beautiful big boy who loves to go for long walks & exploring new things. He loves his own space and not lots of fuss being made over him! Spencer needs an adult only home with someone who has had experience of owning dogs like him before who is around for most of the day to help settle him into his new home as he can be worried when left. He needs his own secure garden and loves the company of other dogs. 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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Colourful Kilmacolm Our last update was at the start of May. Two months have passed and a lot has happened. We held our AGM in May, which was well attended as usual, and at which members heard of recent developments and future plans, viewed photos and a slide show from our short but actionpacked history and enjoyed a drink and conversation together. As for practical work, the newly created bed at the Port Glasgow lay-by was lovingly planted up with a range of shrubs, only to have a third of them removed by an unseen hand just days later. How disappointing that someone can be so selfish and take away from the pleasure these shrubs would have given to drivers as they passed. As a result we removed the remainder of the plants and are having to rethink. Another new project was the siting of three barrel planters, paid for from our own members’ subscription money, at the corner of Moss Road and Bridge of Weir Road. All our other planters, at the Piazza, Market Place, the Time Capsule area and Birkmyre Park, were cleared of spring bulbs and replanted with summer flowering plants by our enthusiastic ‘active gardeners’. All we need now is the sunshine. We continue to add to the planting on the embankment leading down to the cycle track. We are really pleased with the transformation of this area and many local residents have been kind enough to tell us what a difference it has made.

Search is on for Renfrewshire’s Best Gardens The search is on once more for some of the best-kept gardens in Renfrewshire. Renfrewshire Council’s annual garden competition for tenants was launched this week and council bosses are looking for ‘greenfingered’ locals to put their name forward. Councillor Tommy Williams, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Housing and Community Safety Policy Board, said: “This competition is always one of the highlights of the summer and it’s great to be able to reward those Renfrewshire residents who bring a splash of colour to our communities.

Colourful Kilmacolm is open to everyone and our membership continues to grow. If you have not yet joined, the very modest £5 annual subscription will support our efforts. You can opt just to be a supporter, or to be an ‘active gardener’ and help in practical ways.

“The standard of the entries seems to get better and better every year and it’s obvious that many of our tenants take great pride in their gardens.

Membership forms can be downloaded from our website www. colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk or you can phone Peter (01505 872448) or Diane (01505 872611).

This competition is open to Renfrewshire Council tenants and ex-Scottish Homes tenants. Owner-occupiers residing in exCouncil and ex-Scottish Homes housing stock may also enter but are judged in a separate category. Entry forms are available from local housing offices or online at www. renfrewshire.gov.uk/gardencomp. Entries must be received by Friday 24 June. Competition judging will take place on Thursday 28 July.

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BoW Horticultural Society The RSPB works with nature to improve habitats, not just for birds but all wildlife. Our May speaker, Information Officer Jasmine Caulfield, explained how gardeners can make their gardens wildlife-friendly and give nature a home. Nowadays, birds and wildlife come across decking or monoblocking in our gardens, just when their natural habitat is being cleared for farming or development, so it is vital for everyone to hang a “wildlife welcome here” on their gatepost and support birds, insects and amphibians. Jasmine suggested that we create a ‘hogitat’, for hedgehogs, using logs, branches and leaves. They will gobble up slugs – many more around now after the mild winter. A shallow-edged pond will provide water for birds and bring in frogs who will then eat garden pests. Slug pellets are death – not just to slugs but their predators – so bin these if you want to run your garden nature’s way. The loss of natural habitat is bringing birds, normally foraging in the countryside, into our gardens, so look out for unusual visitors. Hedges are great for wildlife. They provide protection and nesting for birds and insects and also winter food from berrybearing hedging such as Hawthorn and Holly. Let your grass grow close to hedges and create an ideal, safe environment where birds and insects can hide and forage. Plant up a border with swathes of wild flowers and nectar-producing plants. Insects and, particularly, bees, remember tasty food sources and will return for more. Bees now have to fly further afield for sustenance, so can become over-tired. If you find a bee in a dazed condition, especially on a cold day, it is probably exhausted so place a spot of honey, or sugary water close by and watch the long tongue take up this emergency ration. After a rest it will be fit to fly back to the hive. Providing feeders for our birds is popular but these must be cleaned regularly to avoid spreading disease. Give these a good clean using water and washing up liquid. Peanuts will soon rot in meshed feeders open to the rain, so if the birds are “not interested” check for mouldy nuts. Throw these on the compost, wash the feeder and refill. Leave your Sunflowers and Teasels to ripen and let the Finches winkle out the seeds. Butterflies and insects love Foxgloves, Thyme, Lavender, Honeysuckle, Sedum and Loosestrife. Bees and birds love Rowans, Pyracanthas and Cotoneasters which provide an abundance of summer flowers and nectar, then autumn berries. Leave dried flower heads on your hydrangeas to provide shelter for overwintering insects. By offering variety, e.g., long grasses, wild flowers, shallow ponds, hedges, log piles and bug hotels, many more birds, butterflies, insects, frogs and hedgehogs will be drawn to your wildlife haven – and your garden slugs, aphids and other pests will provide nourishment for these creatures, so it can be a win-win situation.

Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have an interesting garden? Would you consider opening your garden to others to support a charity of your choice? Although this year’s season has barely begun, we are already looking forward to next year and are looking for garden openers for 2017. All we ask is www.scotlandsgardens.org that the garden or collection of gardens, be of interest to others, for 45 minutes in total. Small and quirky, challenging terrain, large, small - all have a place. Also, if you enjoy gardens but can no longer garden, or do garden and have a tiny bit of spare time, would you consider joining us to help with plant sales or growing on plants to sell? Any help appreciated. Please contact info@scotlandsgardens.org

Top 10 jobs for JULY 1 Check clematis for signs of clematis wilt 2 Place conservatory plants outside now that it is warm

6 Treat apple scab 7 Clear algae, blanket weeds and debris from ponds, and keep them topped up

3 Water tubs and new plants if dry, but be water-wise

8 Order catalogues for next year’s spring-flowering bulbs

4 Deadhead bedding plants and repeat-flowering perennials, to ensure continuous flowering

9 Give the lawn a quick-acting summer feed, especially if not

5 Pick courgettes before they become marrows

given a spring feed 10 Give woodwork a lick of paint or preserver, while the weather is dry

We wish you a good gardening summer, remembering the Flower Show on Saturday 27th August. For information contact the Show Secretary on 01505-612898. Finally, it is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Society Stalwart, T. E. D. Smith, well known for his interest in Fuchsias and Chrysanthemums. He will be much missed, particularly at our Show.

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Kilbarchan & District Beekeepers Summer annuals are now coming into flower and as well as the shrubs that provide nectar and pollen for honeybees such as lavender and sage and the common lime trees (Tilia) will come into flower late July. You don’t need to be a beekeeper to do your part in supporting pollinators and wildlife in general, leave areas of your garden to the natural growth of wildflowers, maybe an area of lawn free from mowing, so clover, daisies and dandelions can grow and feed honeybees and other pollinating insects. In July beekeepers continue to monitor the hives for signs from the bees that may be looking to swarm and take appropriate action to manage / prevent this. If you should suspect a swarm yourself and wonder what to do follow the information below.

How to Identify and Deal with a Honey Bee Swarm First, check if what you have are bees or wasps (this may sound obvious, but it is an easy and frequent mistake to make). Wasps and honey bees are about the same size, but wasps have alternating black and bright yellow body stripes. Honey bees are brown, with paler brown or dirty yellow bands on the body. Bumblebees are more rounded and ‘hairy’. See below pictures to help with identification.

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If you do think you have Honey Bees, and the bees have only appeared within the last few days, or are clustered in the open hanging from a branch of a tree or bush, then you have a newly arrived swarm. While a local beekeeper will do their best to be helpful, there are situations when they can’t - particularly when bees are lodged in a chimney or wall space or very high and inaccessible – or when removing the bee colony successfully can be time-consuming, difficult and success cannot be assured. The removal of a free-hanging swarm in the open is usually much simpler however, and you are more likely to find a local beekeeper who is prepared to come and remove it for you. They will not deal with wasps or bumblebees. Do please bear in mind that beekeepers are not a free pest control service, or one that can Clustered Swarm always be with you in short notice, although they will try where possible. In some situations you may still have to call in a pest control company to deal with a well-established colony or one difficult or dangerous to reach. Details of Local Beekeepers willing to be called to assess and try assist in swarm removal are available via the Renfrewshire Council Website http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ just search on ‘swarms’. Please do not contact the KBA Secretary about a possible swarm.

Apiary Visit The associations 2nd Apiary Visit took place Sunday 5th June, which was a very nice, but hot day. This was an opportunity for experienced, novice and potential bee keepers to go through hives as a group and deal with common honeybee management techniques essential in the summer months. There was a fantastic turnout and the group consisted of adults of all ages and children, experienced and people new to beekeeping, hoping to gain knowledge and the possibility of having their own bees in the future. We have another visit planned in July, if you are interested in attending, contact Helena using the details below.

Interested? If you are interested in beekeeping for yourself or the whole family, anyone is welcome. Contact Helena Jackson, the Kilbarchan and District Beekeepers Association Secretary via e-mail Helena.Jackson72@sky.com if you would like to know more!

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RNLI warns ‘treat water with respect’ Coastal fatality figures released 9 June by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) show 39 people lost their lives around Scotland’s coast last year – an increase of 63% on the previous year’s 24 losses. There were also a number of near-fatal incidents, with the RNLI’s lifeboat crews in Scotland rescuing 953 people and saving 21 lives 2 in 2015. The figures are released as the charity enters the third year of its national drowning prevention campaign, Respect the Water, which aims to halve accidental coastal deaths by 2024. The campaign is targeted at adult men, who account for by far the most incidents. Last year saw an increase in the number of men losing their lives at the Scottish coast. Between 2011 and 2014, men accounted for over three-quarters (76%) of Scottish coastal deaths but, in 2015, this increased to 92%. A surprising trend is that many of the coastal deaths each year are people who never planned to enter the water. Of the 39 deaths last year, 79% did not intend to get wet – people taking part in activities such as coastal walking, angling or commercial activity. In fact, walking and running accounted for over one-fifth (21%) of last year’s coastal deaths in Scotland; commercial use of the water accounted for 38% (15), and angling 13% (5). Swimming, jumping in and general leisure use accounted for 10% (4). The number of deaths due to commercial activity was up markedly due to the tragic loss of eight lives in one incident when the MV Cemfjord foundered in the Pentland Firth in January 2015. Over the past five years, 173 lives have been lost around the coast of Scotland – an average of 35 each year. The RNLI is aiming to halve the number of coastal deaths by 2024 and is this year renewing its warning to people about the dangers of cold water, slips and falls, rip currents and waves. Mike Garfitt, one of Community Incident Managers, says:

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unpredictable. Each year RNLI lifeboat crews and lifeguards save hundreds of lives but, sadly, not everyone can be saved. We lose an average of 35 lives around Scotland’s coasts each year and the real tragedy of the situation is that many of these deaths could have been prevented. ‘Cold water is a real killer. People often don’t realise how cold our seas can be – even in summer months the sea temperature rarely exceeds 12oc, which is low enough to trigger cold water shock. If you enter the water suddenly at that temperature, you’ll start gasping uncontrollably, which can draw water into your lungs and cause drowning. The coldness also numbs you, leaving you helpless – unable to swim or shout for help. ‘The fact that 79% of the people who died at the coast last year never planned to enter the water suggests people are also not taking enough care along the coastline itself. We’re warning people to stay away from cliff edges, particularly where there is slippery, unstable or uneven ground; stick to marked paths and keep an eye on the water – watch out for unexpected waves which can catch you out and sweep you into the water. ‘The loss of eight lives in the Cemfjord incident is a great tragedy. Our campaign, however, is targeted at the individuals who are heading to the coast and can take more personal responsibility for their own safety – they should find out about the hazards, know what to do should they get into difficulty, and know what to do should they see someone else in danger.’ UK-wide, the number of lives lost at the coast reached a five-year high last year, with 168 lives lost. The Respect the Water campaign will run throughout the summer on channels including cinema, outdoor, radio, online, and, for the first time, on catchup TV channels. The charity is asking people to visit RNLI.org/RespectTheWater where they will find information on how to stay safe.

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Drystone Wallers strike silver The West of Scotland Drystone Wallers were awarded a Silver Medal for their feature garden at the Gardening Scotland Show held at the Ingliston Showground Edinburgh in early June.

Recently at the McMaster Centre in Renfrew, Paisley Colour Photographic Club invited Bill Terrance EFIAP/b, DPAGB from Newmilns to judge their final competition of the season, the Competition for the Henderson Memorial Trophy. An entry consists of three images to be judged as a set. Bill gave a critique of each set and singled out several images for particular praise, adding that it had been an extremely difficult task to choose between so many excellent and varied sets of images.

As usual the Wallers worked in partnership with Caulders Garden Centres and Riskend Quarry from Denny to highlight the work of Erskine Hospital in the centenary year of their foundation. This years display was a 2metre high yellow sandstone wall featuring the Princess Louise crest which is the emblem of the hospital, with the centenary dates. Built into the wall was the depiction of two willow trees made from vertical slates to represent the “vanishing willows” from Glasgow Botanic Gardens. These trees had been used to make artificial limbs for the wounded servicemen. Also included were 4 posts painted in the Erskine purple to represent the 4 branches of the armed forces and decorated with reflective plaques. To complete the garden two “caring hands” holding a heart were built in front of the wall. The interior of the hands and the heart were imaginatively planted by the Caulders staff in a variety of brightly coloured plants.

In fourth place was Norma McDowall with a set which included a beautiful shot of a corncrake, a shy bird, more likely to be heard that seen. Duncan McEwan was awarded third place for a trio of sports images including the spectacular “Reaching Out”. A very worthy runner-up was Mike Cruise with three natural history images, one of which, “Osprey with Catch” is shown here. The winner of the Henderson Memorial Trophy this year was Richard Bennett with three magnificent shots of otters – “Otter with Crab”, “Otter Mother and Cub” and “Otter with Catch”. Ken McArthur won the Hornby Tankard for the best set by an Introductory Member for a trio of images which included “Bow Down, Eyes Up”. For further details about PCPC and its activities, please visit: www. paisleycolour.co.uk

Once again the garden received a lot of television coverage from the Beechgrove Garden, transmitted on the Friday evening, including the end of programme summary and farewell which was conducted by the 3 presenters sitting on the “thumbnail” seats of the caring hands. This generated a lot of interest in the Saturday and Sunday visitors, many of whom came to visit specially, having seen the programme. All visitors were impressed by the hard work put in by the Wallers and a number of enquiries were made regarding training courses. This year the Erskine Hospital fundraising team had an information and recruitment tent alongside the garden raising money for the Hospital and were able to engage with many visitors to the display. The wall has now been dismantled after the show and will be rebuilt over the summer at the entrance to the Hospital in Erskine. For further details of the community project works and training courses carried out by the Drystone Wallers please go to West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association.

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Welcome to Scotland’s largest Regional Park Summer Holidays are go!

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There are family friendly activities planned all summer at Clyde Muirshiel! Castle Semple and Muirshiel Ranger teams have a wide variety of FREE events to suit plus go Wild on Wednesdays at the Greenock Cut from 1-3pm, £5 per child! We have junior multi-activity courses and various sailing/paddling courses as part of thrill filled Thursdays. For the full list see clydemuirshiel.co.uk!

Well the weather has just been getting better and better over the last few weeks but I do think we could do with a wee shower or two of rain. The ground is incredibly hard at the moment and it does cause issues for a number of different species, particularly those that are dependent on worms as their main food source. The badgers seem to be doing ok and have been busy utilising the local rookery where they have been scavenging any chicks that have fallen out of the nest and bringing them back for the cubs. Many chimney pots in the villages now have nests of young jackdaws calling but these are also showing signs of dehydration and being taken up to Hessilhead. You can help our wildlife by leaving water out in the garden so they can get a much needed drink. In addition if you feed hedgehogs leave a dish of moist cat food out until the rain comes and the slugs return.

New Pedal the Park Mini XC Event! Clyde Muirshiel and Ride 63 have again teamed up this time to offer an off road, mountain biking event at Muirshiel Country Park on Sunday 30th October. It’s open to everyone aged 8 - adult and has age bandings/ categories and FREE bike hire provided by event partners RT Cycles. Online entry is priced at just £5, or £10 on the day. Enter now - https:// www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/140421/Pedal-The-Park-MiniXC New Exciting Cross Country Running Event - Bog Stomp! Coming to Greenock Cut Visitor Centre on Sunday 4th September is a new event called the Bog Stomp! This will be an off road 10km trail run starting and finishing at Greenock Cut Visitor Centre. See www. clydemuirshiel.co.uk/things-to-do/bog-stomp/ for more info, online entry is now open through EntryCentral

The siskin ringing has been continuing at Muirshiel, with over 40 new birds rung and a 2nd ‘control’ bird having been caught in the net. The details have been sent to the BTO and I hope to find out soon where both birds came from. Goldfinches, chaffinch and robin have all also been netted and I came very close to getting a cuckoo one day but it flew over the top of the net. If you’re visiting keep your eye out for any ringed birds and if you have good binoculars or a camera you may even be able to read the ring number. If you do, please let me know.

Scottish Disability Sport Parasport Day On Sunday 22nd May we welcomed clients from Scottish Disability Sport for a celebration and taster day at Castle Semple. They enjoyed a wide variety of adapted watersports, including rowing and a good bit of handcycling. Thanks to our local clubs for their support. New Coffee Range at Castle Semple Try out our new range of coffees and smoothies, now available at Castle Semple. New Semple Trail Leaflet Out NOW! The new information booklet for the Semple Trail is out now! Plus the children’s passport activity booklet is coming soon! Duke of Edinburgh Programmes at Clyde Muirshiel There’s a wide range of expeditions and skills to suit Duke of Edinburgh participants of all abilities. 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! Ride 63 Club News The next ride is the 5 ferries challenge on Saturday 9th July! We’re talking a 115km roadie ride plus additional Wemyss Bay – Ardrossan return to start. If you fancy it contact ridesixtythree@gmail.com or just turn up at Ardrossan and say hi! CMRP Online Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the Park’s Facebook facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark, @Clydemuirshiel Twitter & Instagram pages. 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. Countryside Ranger Hayley Douglas gives us an update.

Finally, Bridge of Weir Primary participated in the Photography Workshops again this year with the two Primary 6 classes getting involved. As usual the quality of photos was high for the competition week, with the winners being Freya in Mr Barret’s class and Milla in Mrs Dunlop’s. Both pupils received framed copies of their photos and hopefully all the pupils will continue to appreciate our wildlife through the lens! More Info… Details can be found on the Park’s website 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. For more information please contact: Hayley Douglas countryside ranger – CMRP tel 01505 842 882

Regular Events Mondays (but not public holidays)

Saturdays

Lochwinnoch Community Walks meet 10.30am at The Cross, Lochwinnoch. Weekly Volunteer Groups Newcomers always welcome!

Thursdays

Greenock Cut Conservation Volunteers, Adult group, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Sundays Castle Semple Young Volunteers, 12-18 yr olds, 10am – 12noon

Castle Semple Conservation Volunteers, Adult group, from 12.30pm – 3.30pm. Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the Park’s Facebook facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages.

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Kilmacolm Playgroup & Toddlers What a busy summer term it was! The Playgroup children enjoyed many different experiences including a wonderful Sports Day, a fun Playdate with our friends at Duchal Nursery (well done for walking all the way round to the park without any complaints!) plus a very interesting trip to the McLean Museum in Greenock. We also made lots of new friends this term and welcomed Ms McPhee from KPS Nursery to say Hello, as well as celebrating a few birthdays and working hard on our gross motor skills during Gymnastics. In between these busy days, we enjoyed our normal play and learning in the Playroom with all the wonderful resources, including fun with the shaving foam! We are off now for our summer break but look forward to seeing everybody back at Playgroup from Thursday 18 August and at Toddlers from Wednesday 24th.

• There is always somebody to laugh at your terrible jokes and think you’re the best. • I have become part of a new family that makes you feel special. • Their encouragement gives me hope. • Their support makes me smile when I’m having a tough day. • By being themselves, they teach us that it’s ok to be ourselves too. • Leaders take us on the adventures of a lifetime. • They are someone to admire and follow. • They develop relationships that stand the test of time. • Their dedication to scouting helps us to achieve awards! If you enjoy the outdoor and adventure activities and like to help young people from the ages of six to 18 develop more skills, then you could be who we are looking for.

A huge thanks to everyone who came along to support the group at our Race Night on June 4th. A great night was had by all and we managed to raise a whopping £923 for the group. Special thanks to Heather for her hard work in organising the event. For more information please either email kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers@ gmail.com or go to our website http://kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers. jimdo.com.

St Fillans Primary School St Fillan’s Sports Day was held at the end of May and was a huge success. The rain came on a little but it didn’t dampen our spirits.

The group meet at Sommerville Hall in Quarriers Village every Wednesday evening. To sign up as a leader or even just to find out a little bit more information contact Julie on 01505 612577 or qvscouts@gmail.com or have a look at www.members.scouts.org.uk Lots of parents were there to cheer us on as the pupils competed against one another in the flat race, sack race and egg & spoon race. At the end there was time for all the younger (pre-schoolers/toddlers) to take part in a running race and we finished off with 2 dads races. The winning house group was Margaret, congratulations to them. One of our pupils in Primary 5, Hannah, won a Scottish Engineering Award for her invention of a cup for the blind and visually impaired. She attended a Presentation Event at the Barony Hall, University of Strathclyde. Well done Hannah!

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Everyone at the school was very proud to celebrate 25 years of the new Kilbarchan Primary School. A huge thank you to everyone who attended our celebrations. It was a very successful event. All the children were asked to think about what makes Kilbarchan Primary School special to them. Every child is going to receive a framed picture of their work. Thank you to Mhairi Batin & Susan Russell who combined some of the pupils’ work to create our new mural at the front of the school. A huge thanks also to Wylie Duff & Sons who sponsored the rendering of the wall. Hopscotch On the day, pupils were treated to a Hopscotch presentation called Cyberbuddy. “I thought that the Hopscotch Pantomime was very exciting, especially with cyberbuddy teaching us how to be safe online”’ by Euan Mitchell Sponsor Day On the day, pupils created then flew their own aeroplanes. They made out targets to fly to Landsend. (Every mile equalled a metre). Everyone had a great time. Craig, P2 said, “ It was really good.“ Groovy Gardens The Groovy Gardens also worked hard to help us celebrate, creating amazing plants at the front of the school. Welcome Back Visitors from past and present came back to reminisce and meet old friends. P7 pupils gave tours of the school and encouraged ex pupils to go and find themselves in our memorabilia hall.

Kilmacolm Primary School As we draw towards the end of a very busy summer term we have celebrated by holding an art gallery, organised by School Art Exhibitions. Paintings by every child in the school and nursery, were framed and displayed in our school hall. The theme of our paintings was ‘flowers’ and the children have amazed us with their imagination and artistic talent. Mum, dads, grans and grandads came along to view the work and had the opportunity to buy their child’s work of art to display at home. Well done to all the boys and girls and to those adults who were free to come along and boost our school funds. Our thanks also to the ladies of the PTF who provided tea and coffee for our guests. Recently P6 were involved in a charity fundraising event in school in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. The initial idea was sparked by P6 pupil, Lilianna McWhinnie, who was keen to raise funds for a charity which meant a lot to her family. Lilianna worked together with her class to provide fun activities for the school and raised approximately £150 for Ardgowan Hospice. Well done to all!

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Wealth of Local Dancing Talent A brother and sister from Kilmacolm have both achieved great success in their dancing – a remarkable feat for 2 children from one family! 12 year old Charlie Scott has been awarded a place at The Dance School of Scotland at Knightswood. This is a fantastic achievement – especially as Charlie only started ballet classes at the Terry School of Dance in Kilmacolm 3 years ago. He was inspired to start dancing after a day trip to London to see the stage version of Billy Elliott!! Charlie immediately showed great ability and dedication – achieving the highest marks for examinations only 6 months after starting classes. He then successfully auditioned for Junior Associate classes with Scottish Ballet and has attended weekly classes and special boys training days for 2 years. In December 2015 Charlie was chosen to dance with Scottish Ballet as one of the children in their production of The Nutcracker. What a fantastic experience for him to perform with the company at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow and the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh as well as being selected to ‘tour’ with the company! This experience strengthened his resolve to pursue a career in ballet and he will start full-time professional training in August – the first step towards a career in dance! We wish him the very best of luck in the future. Not to be outdone by her big brother, 9 year old Cara also auditioned for Scottish Ballet Junior Associate Classes and has been awarded a place for 2 years. The competition for places on the associate scheme is fierce with children from all over Scotland competing for places. Many congratulations to Cara on her success. Charlie and Cara are not the only pupils from The Terry School of Dance to win coveted places with the Scottish Ballet Associate Scheme. Connie Dodds,17, who started dancing classes with Terry Ferguson when she was only 4 years old, has just completed a total of 7 years training with Scottish Ballet Associates – starting with the Junior programme and progressing through Mid to Senior Associates. Connie had to re-audition for a place on the scheme every year - so it has been a remarkable achievement to be awarded a place for 7 continuous years. During this time she has continued her ballet training locally and last summer Connie passed her first professional exam with Distinction - a fantastic result for a dancer not in full-time training. Connie is currently taking her Higher exams and is looking forward to continuing her ballet classes during sixth year at school. Congratulations to Connie, Charlie and Cara – and thanks to their dedicated families who have supported them in every way!!

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Bridge of Weir Primary P3/2 helped to get everyone in the mood for summer by performing an assembly about holidays and the seaside. Sophia in P3 enjoyed singing ‘Summer Holiday’ and regaling everyone with facts about her holiday to Elie. The class also recited an acrostic poem spelling out the word ‘HOLIDAY’ and Sophie in P2 stated that she had the letter ‘O’ which stood for “on our way to somewhere new and exciting”. Budding author Zoe Carruth in P5a did both the school and herself proud by coming first in a Young Writers competition called ‘Ancient Adventures Mini Sagas’. Selected pupils were asked to write a story of up to 100 words on a historical figure or period in history. Zoe chose to base her story on Christopher Columbus and is very proud that it will now be published. Three P7 pupils, Amelia Shields, Cameron Adam and Esme Freeburn, were chosen to take part in a Gryffe High School cluster team with pupils from Houston Primary to compete in the Renfrewshire Games. Overall they were placed 2nd and Esme was delighted with their performance, confirming that she took part in the 600m and the long jump. Cameron did particularly well in the 100m and high jump claiming two silver medals. Primary 1 organised an enchanting afternoon sharing what they had learned during their Fairyland topic. Pupils and parents were encouraged to make gingerbread men, put on a puppet show and have their picture taken in the dress-up photo booth. The open afternoon allowed parents to review the work the children had been involved in over the last few months and also to have some fairytale fun. No summer term at Bridge of Weir Primary is complete without our annual sports day and once again the weather was kind – cloudy but warm and dry providing ideal running conditions. We were thrilled to have former pupils Callum and Derek Hawkins open our sports day and all of the children were very excited to meet the two Olympic athletes. The brothers will be travelling to Rio at the beginning of August and we wish them all the very best as they participate in sport at the very highest level. We are very proud of their achievements and there’s no doubt they provided inspiration for the pupils who showed great sportsmanship in all of their events. Well done to everyone and special congratulations to those who won races and earned points for their house. As the last term ends we can be satisfied that this has been another very good year at Bridge of Weir Primary! Wishing all readers a safe and sunny summer!

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Gryffe High School Morrisons Food Leaflet Competition Success Julie Scott, who is the Community Champion at Morrisons store in Johnstone, visited Gryffe recently to present prizes to some S1 pupils who had taken part in their recent ‘Food Safety Leaflet Competition’. Well done to Rachel who gives an account of the event. ‘Everybody in S1 took part in a HFT competition and I was lucky enough to come first! What we had to do was design a food safety leaflet that would be suitable for informing people about how to handle food safely. The HFT teachers graded all the leaflets and the leaflets that were graded an ‘A’ were sent to Morrisons. Three of the leaflets won. Libby Cole and Shona Colman came second and third. We were called down to HFT and Julie Scott from Morrisons gave us our prizes which were massive Morrisons boxed cookies. I also got a £10 voucher to use in the shop and a £5 voucher was given as part of the second prize. Our photos were also taken with Julie and are going to be put up in the shop and on the school website!’ Rachel O’Hare S1 S3 Apprentice Challenge 2016 Recently in French and Spanish, each S3 pupil was assigned the task of “rebranding” Glasgow, in order to persuade French or Spanish tourists to visit Scotland’s historic city. In groups of three or four, each team had to create a poster, Powerpoint and a leaflet/flyer (all in their chosen language). These should shine Glasgow in a phenomenal light, highlighting why Glasgow is an amazing tourist destination. After presenting to their classes, one group from each class was sent to the final on Friday 20th May, where they would present to their whole year group, as well as a panel of linguists. After much deliberation following the amazing presentations from all groups, the panel chose their winners, Niamh Heywood and Eve Grant, who presented in Spanish about “La Ciudad de Glasgow,” and won themselves Braehead vouchers and a rather delicious looking giant Millie’s Cookie. In second place, presenting in French, was Neve Ferguson and Shaun Sweeney, who also won vouchers for presenting. The judges also added that S3’s delivery was very professional, well-prepared and admirable. Congratulations!, Félicitations!, ¡Felicidades! to Eve and Niamh and all who took part! Thank you, Merci!, ¡Gracias! to all of the judges for their help and support! The judges were from: The Alliance Française in Glasgow Scotland’s National Centre for Language (SCILT) National Tourism agency, Visit Scotland Article - Shaun Sweeney (new) S4 • Photographs – Charlotte Stuart (new) S4 Activities 2016 It has long been a tradition in Gryffe that all S1, S2 and S3 pupils take part in an activity while the senior pupils are away on exam leave. Pupils have an extensive and diverse range of activities to choose from. Mrs Mullan in the Maths Department looked after organising all of the Activity Leaders. With the help of the Activity Committee, she made sure that almost all S1 to S3 pupils were placed on either their first or second choice of activity. The Activity Committee spent a long time making sure that places were allocated as fairly as possible. Trips on offer this year were • Barcelona • Iceland • Rollercoaster Europe • UK Adventure • Float your Boat • Braehead Experience • Art Attack • Days Away • Scary Scotland • Fishing • Can you Actually handle it? • Goal The weather was just ideal and the sun shone on all of the trips (yes, even in Scotland).

Duchal Nursery School We had a wonderful morning for our Sports Day, all the children (and parents) thoroughly enjoyed themselves taking part in all sorts of races. Our annual summer trip this year was to Pollock Park. It was a great adventure, the children gained so much from these experiences and it was lovely to enjoy the sunshine. Our new Afternoon Club has proved to be really popular with both children and parents. Increasing the flexibility of childcare and giving the children a more varied day trying out lots of new activities in the afternoon. It is scary to think that by the time you are reading this, our year will be over and we will have said “au revoir” to our older children going off to school – we wish you all lots of luck, please come back and visit us!! Our end of term concert celebrates all that we have achieved throughout the year, learning through fun and play, and the children are having a great time rehearsing before the big performance! If you would like to see our great set up at Birkmyre Park and find out more about what we do at Duchal especially with our new extended hours from August, please come and visit us one morning - contact Head Teacher Jean McCarthy on 874358 to arrange a convenient time or keep up to date with all the latest news on our website duchal.com and FaceBook. Finally a note from all the children and parents - a BIG THANK YOU to all our fantastic staff who make Duchal so much fun, we’ve had a wonderful year.

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Houston Scout Group Summer News

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The group continue to have a full and varied programme with beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers taking part in plenty of activities. The cubs visited Glasgow Airport as part of the Aviation badge they are working towards. (photo 1 top right). They enjoyed a tour around the Airport and were allowed inside the cockpit and inner workings of a real plane! (photo 2). In other cubs news as part of the centenary celebrations happening all year, the cubs, scouts, explorers and beavers all enjoyed a district camp at Lapwing Lodge Scout centre. (photos 3&4). The great weather for that event was sharp contrast to the cold but bright weather the scouts had at their PL and APL camp earlier in the season, also at Lapwing. (photo 5 top left).

The future Primary 1 pupils joined the present Primary 1 pupils for a wonderful Teddy Bears’ Picnic. They enjoyed meeting each other and making new friends with their teddies. As the weather was so sunny they all enjoyed a special treat of an ice-lolly.

Onto some leader news; We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Margaret and Shona Winters and the team who have run our tiniest pack, The Chipmunks, for as long as we can remember now! They have taken the tough decision to step down this year as our leadership team. We wish them all the best and thank them once again for all their hard work. We are now left desperately needing someone or two to take on this worthwhile role. If you have a couple of hours to spare a week and would consider helping run the Chipmunks please contact our Group Scout Leader James Macdonald at groupscoutleader4@gmail.com for more details about the group. George Bream, our Explorer leader was awarded her 10 years long service award at Distrcit camp. She is pictured her with two other long service awardees, second from the right. Well done George! (photo 6 bottom left).

Primary 2 have been developing their forest skills, by making spears from wooden sticks. They have been learning how to whittle using potato peelers to make a sharp point.

Finally the group are on the lookout for some ground to use for summer time outdoor scouting. Unfortunately the Explorer group caused a bit of worry recently when toasting marshmallows in a small wooded area near the river and the fire service were called by a concerned resident! (photo 7 below right). No harm was done, but we are aware that our activities, if noticed by people who may not be aware who we are, may cause concern and we do not want to spoil vital relationships with local residents who are always very supportive of our work. If you have any suggestions please contact George on houstonexplorers@gmail. com Look out for more news after the summer when you can find out how al the Bronze and Silver practice Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions went!

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Primary 1 have been learning about dinosaurs and are very excited about going to Kelvingrove Museum this month, where they will become mini palaeontologists and dig for fossils as well as learning about herbivores and carnivores.

Primary 3 have been learning about the circus and performed ‘Super Rockin’ Circus’ to the whole school. They also had a fantastic Health Week and took part in rugby, hockey, tennis and sandwich making. Primary 4 have enjoyed the challenge of running or walking, ‘The Daily Mile’ and their fitness levels are improving. At present they are learning about water and conducting experiments like real scientists. Primary 5 visited New Lanark, as part of their Highland Clearances topic. They had a brilliant day out learning about what life was like in the 1800’s. The pupils particularly liked visiting the working mill, going on the Annie McLeod Experience and of course spending their money in the shop! Primary 6 have been taking part in the Bikeability training scheme. The aim is to give the pupils the skills and confidence they need to cycle safely on the roads, and to encourage them to carry on cycling into adulthood. This scheme is very well supported by our wonderful team of parent helpers who give up their free time to support this initiative and we are very appreciative of this. Primary 7 pupils from Houston Primary School and St. Fillan’s Primary took part in a fun relay event at Houston Park as part of Sports Day. The pupils showed their fitness levels by running at great speed and it was a very close finish for both the boys and girls teams. The Gardening Club have been planting sweet peas, sunflowers and dahlias in our school grounds and the lovely warm weather has been helping our potatoes to grow which were planted by the Primary 1 pupils. Our very helpful new janitor has also been supporting the Eco Representatives from Primary 6 to repair our greenhouse made of recycled materials.

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Monday

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

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

Kilmacolm 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

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. 11 am Meet mums, drink coffee, eat cake.

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

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Kilmacolm Toddlers

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

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

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am - 11.35am

every Thursday

Houston Toddlers

Church Hall, Main Street, Houston

Pop along and see us from 9.30 - 11.30am

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am - 11.35am

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Langbank Playgroup

Langbank Village Hall 9.45 - 11.45am For 2.5 - 5yr olds. Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.

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 10am - 11.30am

£3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.

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Lochwinnoch Primary As we near the end of term, school life has never been busier.

Over 300 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers came together at Lapwing Lodge on the first weekend in June for a District Activity camp. This was the first weekend of this nature for 10 years.

Pupils have continued to enjoy working in the polytunnel and have been enjoying the fruits of their labours, sampling some of their home grown produce. The fresh lettuce was delicious and smelt fantastic.

The weather was glorious with the sun shining all weekend. The young people enjoyed a wide range of activities - high ropes, crate climbing, archery, kayaking, slippy rounders and much more.

Primary 6 and 7 pupils had great fun learning more about molecular chemistry. They had the opportunity to get hands on and build compounds such as acetone, acetic acid, paracetamol, vitamin C, aspirin and citric acid in a workshop kindly organised for us by Vanessa Collingridge.

The Beavers joined us on the Saturday and many stayed over in the Lodge - they even enjoyed their own mini climbing wall (see photo) We were pleased to be joined during the weekend by the Chief Commissioner for Scotland, Graham Haddock. During the weekend, we celebrated the dedication of 3 of our leaders receiving long service awards - Blair Ross (5 years) George Bream (10 years) and Karen McIntyre (20 years). Louise Burns completed her leader training and received her Wood Badge from District Commissioner, Ian Hunter (see photo) If you would like to join the fun and adventure of the young people in Renfrewshire, please contact Ian Hunter - dc@ renfrewshirescouts.org.uk, web renfrewshirescouts.org.uk

Langbank Playgroup We’ve had a great year at Langbank playgroup and are saying goodbye and good luck to 10 of our children as they start school. It’s been a pleasure to have Lewis, Oliver, Nathan, Alfie, Rosie, Leah, Matthew, Ruaridh, Anna and Abigail with us. We’ve been busy preparing for graduation and a special performance with Dazzles Dance. The kids enjoyed sports day in May and loved the parents joining in to. Great fun was had by all at the family fun night in May with a disco with DJ Sammy. We are looking forward to the new term in August and if you’d like to join us on Friday mornings please contact Jen Burrows on 07947 983 025.

Our annual Nursery Garden Party was a wonderful day! The sun shone and each and every child enjoyed some fun in the sun. Children from Primary 6 joined in encouraging the children with dancing, games and settling down to eat the picnic food. This was a good opportunity for pre-school Nursery children to meet next year’s Primary 7s, who will be their buddies come August. Health Week was a great success, encouraging positive attitudes to health by maintaining a healthy body and mind. Pupils took part in a range of activities from food preparation to ballroom dancing. We were fortunate to be able to welcome a number of visitors to the school to help with activities including Strathgryffe Tennis Club and a Body Balance instructor. Sports day was a lovely way to end the week, everyone joined in and gave their best performances. Well done to McDowall, the winning house on the day. Our senior pupils have once again brought home the trophies. A mixed team from Primary 6 and 7 won the Rugby Tournament at the Primary Games and we had an individual 3rd in the Badminton final. Huge congratulations to you all! Significant building works are planned for Lochwinnoch Primary over the coming months including a new roof and the installation of a lift. The building work is vital for the maintenance of a safe and pleasant working environment for all pupils and staff. Much of the work will be carried out after the pupils’ school day ends and during school holidays and we ask for your support and understanding of any necessary changes to procedures during these times. Pupils continue to work hard on a number of projects including preparations for our Summer Show, Leaver’s Dance and Service and we look forward to sharing some photographs of these with you.

Kilbarchan Community Nursery We recently held our Eco day of action ‘Fruity Friday’. The children were involved in a range of activities including a book sale with donated books, making Funny face fruit salads, models from recycled materials and planting in the garden. The children also showed their parents round the nursery and garden to tell them all about the Eco projects in which they had been involved. We also supported the charity ‘World Cancer Research Fund’ and were able to make a donation of £50 to them. The children also learned about healthy eating and looking after their teeth with a visit from the Child smile team. Shona and Linda told the children about brushing their teeth properly and ‘Sammy the sugar snake’ showed the children that foods with lots of sugar are not healthy. Noah said ‘your teeth get a hole in them if you eat too many sweets.’ The nursery is now closed for the summer holidays and opens again on Monday 15th August.

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Pupils’ Experiment Heading for Outer Space

A team of secondary school pupils are reaching for the stars after hearing their science experiment will be launched into space and carried out on the International Space Station. The out of this world achievement was their reward for taking part in Mission Discovery Renfrewshire - a week-long space school held in Paisley which featured British-born NASA astronaut Michael Foale.

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Johnstone High School We were recently visited by Garnock Academy, Smithycroft, Turnbull HS and Glasgow Academy to compete in the ‘Robot Wars’ competition. All teams built detailed and intricate robot fighting machines which competed in 4 challenges. The overall winner of the whole event was Smithycroft High School with Garnock Academy taking second place. A great day was had by all and a huge congratulations and well done to those who organised and took part in the event. (Suzanne Hood)

University of the West of Scotland was the location for the third staging of the programme which is run by the International Space Schools Educational Trust (ISSET).

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Around 200 S4 to S6 pupils from Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde were split into teams, each mentored by a student from UWS, and asked to devise a science experiment knowing the winning concept would be conducted in outer space.

Further congratulations to Lauren Anderson (S3) who recently won the Paisley Art Institute Competition.

The teams also learned from NASA’s approach to developing interest in science and research and fostering leadership, team building and personal development. The winning team was Ross Ferguson, Ethan Johnstone, Cara Brown, Frazer Scott, and Monica McFarlane , (all from Renfrewshire), Louis Hurrell from Inverclyde, and Nicola Martin from East Renfrewshire. Their successful experiment will look at how crops could be grown in space. Michael Foale said: “Astronauts are privileged to take part in space exploration so it is a very special moment to share with young people the knowledge that their unique idea is going into space and becoming a reality. “The overall group in this Mission Discovery programme performed as well as any we have been involved with.” Cara Brown from Paisley, who was a member of the winning team, said: ”It was an amazing experience to win. Everyone involved learned a lot and the approach was very inspiring and supportive.” Renfrewshire Council Leader Mark Macmillan added: “I would like to thank everyone connected with Mission Discovery and ISSET.” “Our aim is to provide opportunities for our young people to achieve and excel. Those are certainly goals that are shared with Mission Discovery and that was reflected in the quality of learning and the creativity and hard work that was displayed.” “Renfrewshire has a proud history and continuing development as a centre for high level engineering and innovation and we are proud to have again hosted a venture which makes that even more relevant to today’s young people.”

As we approach show-time the cast and crew of Annie are putting in even more effort to make this the best show we have put on yet! With everyone involved putting in extra rehearsals, Annie is shaping up to be a great production that will showcase the talent of the performers, stage crew and band. It’s fair to say the music department have had their hands full but in this final stage there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Annie will be a great night for all. The show runs from the 14th to 16th of June with a few remaining tickets for this fun-filled event! (Cate Bone) Junior Awards Junior pupils were recently recognised and awarded for all their hard work at the Junior Award Ceremony. It was lovely to see all the pupils being awarded for their work across the school and we look forward to seeing them progress and continue to impress in the senior phase. Well done, guys!!!

Happy Summer!!! Lastly, we would like to wish all JHS pupils a happy and relaxing summer. For those moving on we wish you all the best on your new journey and for those returning we look forward to seeing you in August refreshed and raring to go.

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St Columba’s School Silver Tablet The Silver Tablet Concert, which is the culmination of many months of dedication, hard work and commitment, was held at St Columba church in Kilmacolm and saw two SVI students compete for the coveted Tablet. Both Olivia McNee and Matthew Chan have reached the highest level of performance: Olivia (Grade 8 Voice) is a member of the NYCoS Girls’ Choir and has taken part in two performance seasons with Scottish Opera Connect; Matthew has passed Grade 8 and in November 2015 achieved the ATCL diploma in Pianoforte from Trinity Guildhall, London. The adjudicator, Ms Palma Allan MBE, complimented Olivia and Matthew on their outstanding performances before declaring Matthew the winner of the Silver Tablet.

Junior School Grounds Opening The Junior School children and teachers were supported by Colourful Kilmacolm on a fun-filled day of planting and gardening-themed activities to celebrate the transformation of the grounds, which were formally opened by Senior Depute Rector Mrs Janet Stevens, who planted a special rose, ‘Happy Days’, near the entrance to the Rotunda. Mrs Stevens will retire at the end of term after 26 years of outstanding service to the School. Under her auspices, St Columba’s has achieved great success on the national and international debating front, winning both the Scottish Mace and the International Mace last year. After the official opening parents had the opportunity to tour the grounds with their children. We are very grateful to the Parents’ Association for providing welcome refreshments on such a sunny and busy day.

Laura joins Team GB Laura Stark, who won the UK Under17 Mountain Running title last year, has moved up to the Under-20 age group. Although still only aged 16, she competed in the GB Mountain Running trials race held at Whinlatter in the Lake District and won the Under20 race over 3.6Km and 160m ascent. As a result Laura has now been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Mountain Running Championships in Arco, Italy, in July.

Sports Days The annual Junior School Sports Day was held at Birkmyre Park, where our young athletes competed in a number of fun events. Cheered on by their parents, the children’s efforts resulted in an overall win for Strathgryffe House. The following week Senior School held their Sports Day at the On-X Sport and Community Centre in Linwood and after delivering some impressive sporting achievements Duchal House emerged as the winner. We wish everyone an enjoyable and relaxing summer break. To find out more about St Columba’s School please visit www.st-columbas. org .

Abbey Nursery Well what a great time we have been having at the nursery recently and how grateful are we for such wonderful weather! Everyone at Abbey Nursery would like to thank our parents and families for coming along to our Annual BBQ and taking part in all the activities on the day. Peppa Pig and Elsa loved meeting the children (and parents) and we were delighted to host around 240 adults and children who took part in lots of activities including water ‘stocks’; bouncy castle; hook a duck; prince and princesses face painting and tattoos, cake baking and of course the ‘super stars’ sports events. The hog roast provided some wonderful food on the day and overall we raised nearly £700 for the Crackerjacks Children’s Trust, a charity which helps children with disabilities. Graduation was another wonderful event to celebrate the achievements of over 30 children as they waved goodbye to the staff and this was certainly a tearful event for everyone. Thanks go to Colourstrings for organising such a high quality performance and bringing out the best in each and every child. Meanwhile the rest of the children have been out in the garden having fun, playing in the paddling pools, going for local walks and generally messing around – what more can we want and long may the good weather last!

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Renfrewshire Road Race Kilbarchan Steeple Hall, Steeple Square, Kilbarchan. Saturday 30 July Glasgow Couriers are proud to host round 5 of the West of Scotland Road Race Series. This is a Regional A race open to all 2nd, 3rd and 4th cat riders. The 50.5 mile race will take in just over 5 laps of a 9.5 mile circuit on some challenging Renfrewshire roads. Link to the route below. Http://www.strava.com/routes/3964414

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Brookfield Tennis Club News

The good weather continues, except for the day of the May Medal, which had to be postponed. The course is improving all the time.

On Sunday 5 June, the Tennis Club held its annual Mixed Doubles Tournament for the ‘Brookfield Shield’. This has been contested for many years now and organised once again by Danny Nisbet.

The ladies’ team played a West Renfrewshire League match at Gourock, in beautiful weather. Unfortunately, the score was 5-1 to Gourock, who played exceptionally well, but the views almost made up for that! The food was very good too. It was a very enjoyable evening. Congratulations and thanks to the Gourock ladies. Recent Competition Results:

Sign on will open at 9am and close at 9.40am with the rider briefing taking place at 9.50am. The Renfrewshire Road Race will roll out from Steeple Hall where it will be neutralized for approximately 2 miles. Can we ask that all riders respect the local community and make sure all vehicles are parked sensibly?

Entry close date - Sun 10th July

Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club member Carla Ward played extremely well to make the final of the Summer National Tour 9 & u Girls Tennis Event which was held at Scotstoun on Saturday 4th June. The entry was limited to 16 girls and included the top talent from all over Britain with Carla being the only player from Scotland accepted into the draw. She won through a very tough group of players in her section to qualify for the quarter then semi-final stages. Her opponent Marelie Raath from Middlesex, who is a year older than Carla beat her 7-3 7-2 in the final. Carla is also thrilled to be the only Scot selected to go to Warwickshire on the 18th June for a training camp for the top 8 girls in GB. The coaching is being delivered by Andy Barnes, 10 & u GB girls captain. Strathgryffe is holding a variety of summer holiday camps throughout the summer for ages 3 to 15 years of age. For more information please visit: www.strathgryffe.net or phone 01505 615301

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2nd Round Club Championship: Silver winner was Roisin Black, Bronze was Sheena Wallace with a fantastic net score of 65! The Spring Meeting silver winner was Isabell Donnelly and Sheena Wallace won the bronze division even with her newly reduced handicap.

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The usual format is to play ‘round robin’ games with a different partner each time. Then the four ladies and four gents who have won the most games go on to play a semi-final with the winners of this contest playing the final. The afternoon was finished off with a barbeque – a good time was certainly had by all. The only complaint was that the sun was too hot! The winners this year were Isabel McIlvaney and Davey Brown with Irene Gough and Peter Fraser as runners-up.

3rd Round Club Championship: Silver Roisin Black, Bronze Margaret Adams. The knockout competitions are now well under way, really benefitting from the good weather. Our Director of Golf, Kevin McAleer can be contacted on 01475 540704.

Abseiling for Charity On a very rainy Sunday in June, Linda Green, Russell Gibb (both from Houston) and Sue Myhill (Linda’s sister from Leeds), all abseiled 165 feet off the Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, raising vital funds for two amazing charities - Scottish Charity Air Ambulance and Myeloma. Linda, who works at The Advertizer, said “I was very calm until it was time to go over the edge, but knew I was in safe hands”. Between them they raised over £1,500 - well done everyone!

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Ranfurly Castle Ladies - Queens Birthday 36 Ladies took part in a Royal Scramble in celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday on Tuesday 14th June. This involved using the ‘Order of the Garter’ to provide a free putt for each team where the ball was less than 90 cms from the pin as well as an interesting method of Driving from the 9th and 15th tees which did not involve the use of a club. Tiaras and crowns were very much in evidence as the teams enjoyed a lovely day on the course which is in wonderful condition.

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Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

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5-a-side Football

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Everyone then enjoyed a special menu lunch with Royal cocktails in wonderful colours - ‘ The Union Jack’ was Red, White and Blue to match the bunting decorations, not to mention some of the ladies outfits! The team taking the golf prize consisted of Maureen Cook, Rosemary Reedie and Vicky Rennie while the putting competition was won by Anne Robinson, Joy McLeod and Kay Martin.

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.

Kilmacolm Golf Club celebrates its’ 125th Anniversary

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Bridge of Weir Walking Group Outside the Co-op, BoW 10.30am

June has been a very busy month for Kilmacolm Golf Club with several special events and competitions to mark its’ 125th year. An AM-AM competition; a Par 3 competition for men, ladies and juniors with 7 holes laid out in 125 yards each; Invitation Pairs day with a 60’s theme Band and Dance at night; and a 5 Club competition for all members midmonth. In the Ladies Section, the Lady Captain’s Day had special 125th Anniversary prizes to play for and the winners shown on left were Carolyn Hibberd and Netta Greer.

1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.

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Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

Football Training

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

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Greenock Hockey Club

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

Callanetics

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

Photographs were taken of the Past Lady Captains to appear in the commemorative booklet being produced at the end of this 125th Anniversary year. The Annual Past Captain’s Putter competition was won by Sally Dillon. She was presented with the Putter by Susan Reid, Lady Captain, following lunch in the Clubhouse.

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Sporting Blog

Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am

by Lesley Handley

Reasons You’re Not Losing Fat 1. You lack consistency with caloric intake and training. When both of these become huge variables you will not linearly progress with fat loss. Consistency is key to progress steadily. 2. You are impatient! Rapid fat loss is not sustainable and will inevitably fail at some point, whether it is a week down the line, a month or 6 months. You need to create a lifestyle and dietary plan that you can foresee yourself doing in 5 years’ time. Fat loss is not a quick thing; patience is key to its success. 3. You consume too many calories respective to those you burn. You need to have a caloric deficit to lose fat and you have to burn enough calories respective to those you consume. 4. You use all the tools and information too quickly and too soon. You train everyday, you use high intensity interval training, you use low intensity training, you drop your calorie intake, you increase protein intake, you stop eating carbohydrates etc.

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The first few weeks you simply have to regulate your diet and move/exercise more and gradually alter things bit by bit. 5. You’ve managed to convince yourself that carbohydrates make you fat. Carbohydrates help you fuel workouts and allow them to gain momentum; cutting them out of your diet completely is a big mistake. Learning when to consume them to assist with weight loss relative to your training could be key to helping the weight come off. Losing body fat is like running a marathon… start off too fast and even with all good intentions you will burn out and never reach the end; it requires a consistency and a steady pace along with patience and time to get to that finish line. Lesley For more information on nutrition or Personal Training contact me on 0773 627 4925 or email Lesley@fitsmartfitness.co.uk

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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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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Adult Tap Lessons

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

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Quarriers United FCCongratulations to U19’s U19 Champions

Castle Semple Sailing Club 50th Anniversary A huge thanks to everyone who came along on 29 May and made it such a successful event (although it has to be said the weather played a big part in this).

Fantastic to see the first ever team formed being crowned champions of the Paisley Johnstone & District Youth League 2015/16 last month. It was a great squad effort to remain un-defeated in their last 16 league fixtures, spanning back to the beginning of October 2015. “We formed this team as U8’s back in 2004 and there are still 4 lads playing who played in that very first QUFC match. What is also brilliant is that it is a squad of lads from different schools and areas who have all come together to play and form that great bond that comes with playing team sport. Big Congratulations to all of them!” said Stewart Cumming, QUFC Chairman. Calling U19 Players – 1998/99 birth year We intend to keep an U19 team playing next season too so if you are interested in playing please contact Graham Robertson on 07764 287005. Calling U17 Players – 2000 or 2001 birth year We are looking to start an U17 team. We already have a small squad of players but would need more. So we are looking for anyone who fancies playing football on a Saturday afternoon to give us a call! We are also keen to find another coach to help with this team!! Any interest please call Stuart Wilson on 07740 844621 Calling 2008/09 birth year We are looking for girls and boys who want to come and train with SFA qualified coaches at the local football club! The squad train throughout the summer on a Friday evening from 6 to 7pm on the playing fields at Quarrier’s Village, or call Craig Smith on 07894 393660 It’s about having fun and developing them as players and you never know they could emulate the U19’s in years to come!!

Ranfurly Castle Ladies

So the big news is that so far we have raised over £750, which is a fantastic effort from everyone. Thank you so much. A pursuit race was held in the morning, which was followed by a barbecue. It was great to see so many young cadets taking part. Everyone did their bit on and off the water which was brilliant. Too many people to name. The race was won by Peter Collings in a GP (although inevitably there was some dispute over handicaps but it was generally agreed that Angus Winchester had done a fair calculation for the various participants). Our afternoon event was to sail as many different boats as you could. I think Jon Hasler was a tad disappointed that more people didn’t take part in this event, but I think the truth of the matter was that after a very satisfying lunch we were all quite happy to sit and chat and soak up the sun! We might just repeat it at some point, but I know quite a few people who did take the opportunity to sail different boats really enjoyed it and of course the wind was just right for cadets to enjoy being out on their own. Cadet Isla Taylor made a delicious celebratory cake for us showing very topical boats and anchors etc. We were honoured to have former member Ann Moffatt whose husband was one of the founder members of the club come along to join in our celebrations. The following day being a bank holiday, 16 of us were up at the crack of dawn (well nearly since its light very early this time of year) and set off for Largs for a day’s sailing round Cumbrae, with a stop off in Millport for ice creams. There was just enough wind for us, could have been better but another very relaxing day in the sun.

The golfing season is progressing well at Ranfurly Castle Ladies. Recent competitions have been played in wonderful weather with the course in magnificent condition. The Greenlees Team had a resounding victory over Kilmarnock Barassie in their first match while the West Renfrewshire Ladies League Team have completed a win over Caldwell and a halved match with Kilmacolm. The Centenary Trophy was played for on 18th May with the winner being Joy McLeod and the runner up Vivien Howe. The Hospice Cup took place on 22nd May and the winner was Marion Munro and runner up Joy McLeod. The Dorrie Hunter Trophy was played on 27th May with the winner being Alison Macnab and the runner up Joy McLeod. On 8th June the Ladies played for the Grans Trophy with the winner being Evy MacGregor and runner up Pat Pennel. Friday 10th June saw 27 Ladies taking part in a Charity Tri-am competition where the winning team were Helen Abram, Mary Irving and Heather Davidson. £83.00 was donated and a cheque will be sent to the charityTransplant Sport- a national charity promoting active recovery for transplant recipients and increasing awareness of the benefits of organ donation.

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churches

Freeland Church: Rev KN Gray BA BD. Morning Service 10.30am. Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx and Cornerstone. Evening Service 7pm www.freeland.org.uk S t M a r y ’ s C h u rc h S c o t t i s h Episcopal Church: Invite you and your pet to a Pet Service on Sunday 12th June at 3pm – contact The Revd Heller Gonzalez (01505-872961). The Car Park is opposite the Church with good space for parking and handy access for doggy walks. Services Sundays at 10am. For further information, to ask for special prayers, or in pastoral emergency, please call the Rector on 01475 705378. St Machar’s Ranfurly Church: Sunday services 10.30am, Junior Church & Youth Church, hearing aid loop system. For more information on activities and events find us online – stmacharsranfurlychurch.org.uk or Facebook. Come along – all welcome. Hope Hall: Sun 1pm Sunday School, 4.30pm Gospel Service; Mon 6.30pm Investigators for Kids, 8pm Bible Study and Prayer.

ELDERSLIE

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 and Killellan Kirk: Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity no SC 012822. www.houstonkirk. o r g . M i n i s te r Rev. D o n a l d Campbell B.D. Services in July & August, up to and including the 14th, will begin at 10am. 3rd July: 10am Morning Worship. 6.45pm Annual Ser vice at Killellan Kirk. 10th July: 10am Morning Worship: Ser vice Conducted by Rev. Alexander Macdonald MA BD. 17th July: 10am Morning Worship: Service Conducted by Rev. Alexander Macdonald MA BD. 24th July: 10am Morning Worship: Service Conducted by Rev. Alexander Macdonald MA BD. 31st July: 10am Morning Worship. 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.

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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. All are welcome. 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 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 9am - 9.30am every 3rd Sunday. www.houston.nazarene. org.uk

HOWWOOD

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

KILBARCHAN

Kilbarchan Parish Church: Services, conducted by Rev Stephen Smith, continue at 11am each Sunday morning, when the crèche and Sunday School also meet in the halls from 10.45am. The Sunday School and crèche prize-givings will take place on Sunday 19th June during morning worship. The crèche will continue to operate throughout the summer. All details about the church, worship and the many organisations can be seen by visiting the website: www. kilbarchan-kirk.btck.co.uk

KILMACOLM

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: (charity no SC007992) Morning Worship Sundays at 11am. St Colm’s Catholic Church, Smithy Brae Kilmacolm. Rev Vincent Byrne. Family mass Sundays 10am with children’s liturgy, followed by tea and coffee. Eucharistic service Thursdays 1 1 a m . R o s a r y Tu e s d a y s 6.30pm. Prayer group meets Thursdays 7.30pm. Further information and contact details www.stcolmsparish.co.uk. All welcome.

Grace Church Kilmacolm: in association with Downavale Free Church of Scotland (Charity No: SCO38274) - Sunday Service at 10.30am in Kilmacolm Guide Hut, Woodrow Avenue, PA13 4QF - all welcome. Buddhist meetings: Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Phone Margaret on 01505 871343. St Fillan’s Episcopal Church (in Anglican Communion): Everyone 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). Regular Sunday Service 11.30am with monthly Evensong on last Sundays at 6pm. Family Service 11.30am on the last Sunday of the month. Contact Maureen Russell (Pastoral Assistant) 01505 872905.

LANGBANK

Langbank Parish Church: Rev Dr Ken Forrest. Sunday Services 10am with Sunday School, Crèche and young people’s group, the Welcomers. Tea/ coffee after the service. Church service starts at 10am. Come along and meet in the Hall f ro m 9 . 5 0 a m . C h a r i t y N o SC015085.

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Parish Church: Rev May Bell. 11.30am Morning Ser vice Sunday School and Crèche. Calder United Free Church: ( C h u rc h S t L o c h w i n n o c h ) Sunday: 11am Morning worship with Sunday School and Crèche. 6.30pm Evening Fellowship group, 7.30pm ABC’s Teen group. Wed 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Spiritualist Church, Lochlip Rd: All services commence 7.30pm.

QUARRIERS

Mount Zion Church: Rev. Andy Lunn BSc, (01475 791282) Mount Zion Church, Law View Road, Quarriers Village, PA11 3FD. Sunday Worship: 10:30am, Bible Study and Prayer Meetings: Wednesday at 7pm and Friday at 10 am. “Mozzy” Youth Club Thursdays at 6:30 for young people of high school age. Half night of prayer: 7pm – midnight, 4th Friday of each month. Feel free to come along at any of these times. ‘The Gatherin’ is at 7pm on the fourth Sunday of each month, at Mount Zion Church in Quarriers Village. The Gatherin’ for people to come together who hunger for more of the presence of the Lord and to be fed from His word. Please come and invite others: all welcome!

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Ladies Frank Thomas summer motorcycle jacket. Size medium (14). £10. Tel: 07803 628866. Caberg motorcycle helmet with flip down lid and sun visor. Navy blue. Size medium. Never dropped or been in accident. £25. Tel: 07893 628866. iPhone 4 Single pad for wireless charging, white (IKEA). Comes with wireless charging cover, white. £20 Tel: 0787 656 3769 Five 5 litre waterproof B.D.F containers. £8 each. Tel: 01505 873140. LG G3s mobile phone, gold colour, as new, unlocked SIM free, with box, no longer required due to upgrade. £80 Tel: 0787 656 3769 Hot water copper cylinder with foam insulation, heating coil and immersion heater. £25 ono Tel: 07876 563768 Samsung Galaxy Ace mobile phone, boxed, sim free. Exc cond £40. Tel: 07882 984824. DAB radio with cd player and speakers. £30. Tel: 07791 688240. Asus Laptop. As new perfect condition. 15.6 screen. £180. Tel: 07791 688240. Jaguar XJ6 spares (not a car) parts 1980s bumper full exhaust instruments etc offers. Tel: 07791 688240. Samsung S4. Android smart phone all sims perfect used condition. £90. Tel: 07791 688240.

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Council Notices

Affluent Financial Planning . . 25 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 6 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 16 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk

Council Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Art, Gifts & Flowers Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14

Audio & Music Services Skapade Studios . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Automotive Services AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 ARC Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . 2,40 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 41

Bathrooms Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17

Bedrooms Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 33

Blacksmith & Metalwork McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 37

Building Services A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 36 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 4 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 7 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 16 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 39 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 51

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

Cleaning & PowerWash CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5

Coffee Shops Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 30

Computer, IT & Web ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Driving Instructors Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 16

Education Skapade Studios . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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

Entertainment Dancing with the Smiths . . . . 14

Fencing Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 37

Firewood & Logs LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Framing Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14 Johnstone Art & Framing . . . . 16

Health, Beauty & Fitness

Plumbers

Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 35 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 7 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 59 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 5 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 34 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Lauras Nail & Beauty Lounge . . 17 Margaret Lyons Hypnotherapy . . 32 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 37 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 35

A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 15 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 37 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Home Hardware

Removals

First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Gibb Stuart Ironmgers . .14,16,16,23

Home Improvements Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 9 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 3 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 19

Home Interiors Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 33 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 4

Funeral Services

Home Security

Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 10,18 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 34

Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 5

Garage Doors & Gates

Joiners CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 5 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 4 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 16 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 39 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

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

Garden Service & Design 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 45 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 47 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 45 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 46 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 46 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 44 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 J S Montgomery Ltd . . . . . . . . . 44 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 14 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47 West of Scotland Landscape . . 47

Gas & Heating Services A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 15 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 37 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Glazier 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hairdressers & Barbers Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 35 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kilt & Dress Hire Henderson’s Kilts . . . . . . . . . 2

Kitchens Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 33 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 39

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

Painters & Decorators A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 6 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 McDonald Decorators . . . . . . . . 39 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Pest Control RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pet Services & Training Happy Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 42 Walkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Property, Sales & Let Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 @ease Removals & Transport . . 2 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Restaurant & Bars Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 30

Retail Gibb Stuart Ironmgers . . . 14,16,23 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 4

Roofing Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 36 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 7 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 16 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 51

Solicitors Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1

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

Stoves Iron House Stoves Limited . . 9

Taxis & Minicoach hire ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 19

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

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

Tree Surgeon Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 44 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47

TV & Satellite Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 8 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3

Upholstery Services P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 37

Window Cleaners DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 14

Window, Consv & Repair 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Art Window & Doors . . . . . . . . . Bk JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

@ease Removals & Transport . . 2 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 45 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 47 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 15 ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Affluent Financial Planning . . 25 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 16 Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 9 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 45 ARC Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . 2,40 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 35 Art Window & Doors . . . . . . . . . Bk B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 36 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 10,18 Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 30 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 7 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 5 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 36 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 33 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 37 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 35 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 6 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 59 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 7 Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,29 Council Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 46 Dancing with the Smiths . . . . 14 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 8 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 46 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 5 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 16 First Domestics . . . . . . . . . . . 14 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart Ironmgers . . . 14,16,23 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 44 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 16 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 41 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Happy Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Henderson’s Kilts . . . . . . . . . 2 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 6 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 3 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17 Iron House Stoves Limited . . 9 J S Montgomery Ltd . . . . . . . . . 44 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 4 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 34 Johnstone Art & Framing . . . . 16 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 19 Kerr McAuley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 34 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Lauras Nail & Beauty Lounge . . 17 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 14 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Margaret Lyons Hypnotherapy . . 32 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 14 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 7 McDonald Decorators . . . . . . . . 39 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 37 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 34 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 37 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 35 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 19 P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 37 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 46 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Skapade Studios . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 42 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 35 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 16 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 39 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 4 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 51 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Walkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 West of Scotland Landscape . . 47 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

Plasterers Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 36 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 35 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 4 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15

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