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August 2016 No.263 Distributed to: • Bishopton • Bridge of Weir • Brookfield • Elderslie • Houston • Howwood • Kilbarchan • Kilmacolm • Langbank • Lochwinnoch • Quarriers

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EXPERT JET-WASHING With Summer now here this is the time of year we are busiest cleaning driveways, patios etc. If you are thinking of having your driveway cleaned then it is crucial it’s done correctly to prevent problems in future. If there are a lot of weeds these should be treated before jet-washing and after a high-pressure industrial clean that removes dirt, moss and a little sand, it is critical to re-sand with kiln-dried sand, a Biocidal treatment will then resist future growths. Give us a call for free friendly information on this service or for a free quotation.

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Legal Blog by Isabella McKerrow, Affinity Family Law

Guardianship Applications I have previously blogged about the benefit of having a Power of Attorney in place which can only be granted when the adult has the mental capacity to grant it. When the adult loses mental capacity, it is necessary to apply to the court for a Guardianship order. A Guardianship order is reactive in the sense that it is only implemented when it is too late to do anything else. A power of attorney is proactive in anticipating incapacity in the future and is done under the control of the adult themselves. Unlike a Power of Attorney which is relatively straight forward and inexpensive the same cannot be said of a guardianship application, which from the lay person’s point of view, is complex, stressful, difficult to understand, lengthy and expensive and likely to require the cost of instructing a solicitor. Guardianship is a court appointment which authorises a person to act and take a one-off action or make decisions on behalf of the adult. The Guardianship order will contain a list of powers deemed suitable/necessary to deal with the affairs of the adult. The court can also grant an intervention order to allow

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a one-off specific action to be completed. Anyone with an interest can make the application. The court will decide how long the order should last. Usually it is granted for three years or a longer or indefinite period if you can show good cause. If not, you will have the expense of having to make applications every three years. Get a Power of Attorney in place, even if you never need to use it, it is inexpensive. It could save you a fortune in the long run and be simple and hassle free for the persons you wish to appoint to deal with your affairs.

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ThisMonth A Load of Rubbish

A number of years ago, the local council spent a significant amount of time and resource dealing with fly-tipping. It proved almost impossible to police this unwanted dumping, therefore a decision was made to site skips at strategic locations around each of the villages. This proved very successful, so much so that the skips were often filled within the day of arrival. This system was improved upon over the next few years with Civic Amenity sites being created at significant cost in Johnstone, Linwood and Port Glasgow. Fly-tipping now seems to be a thing of the past, no longer a problem, therefore there’s surely no need for all these Civic Amenity sites; or at least that seems to be the thinking of Renfrewshire Council. From 1st July the two sites at Johnstone and Linwood have been operating as Recycling Facilities only (plastics, paper/cardboard, glass, tin cans and clothes) with all other items such as electrical equipment, household waste and garden waste having to be taken to Underwood Road in Paisley. However, I seem to recall that’s pretty much the way it was when flytipping was a problem. There have been reports of waiting times of up to two hours to get into the facility in Paisley at the weekends. And already there have been a couple of fly-tipping reports appearing on Facebook. Let’s hope that common sense will prevail and realisation that the shortterm financial gains of shutting down the Local Civic Amenity sites will be far out-weighted by the long term costs of dealing with fridges, freezers, three piece suites and old mattresses littering our country side again.

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The planning proposals for the sites in Kilbarchan and Brookfield have been rejected on the grounds of increased traffic and the impact on greenbelt and the environment. This is good news for the over-stretched schools, surgeries and public amenities. There has also been a new development with yet another proposal for Lintwhite Gate in Bridge of Weir. Bridge of Weir Community Council was actually recalled from summer recess during July to convene a special meeting after receiving notice of a Planning Application in Principle for the erection of a retail store, including new road access, petrol filling station and cycle hub at Whitelint Gate, Bridge of Weir. Over 60 residents attended the meeting and this resulted in an overwhelming rejection of the proposals. Bridge of Weir Community Council has submitted its objection to the application, citing erosion of green belt, possible contaminated land, the adverse effect on the village centre leading to empty retail shops and concerns on the impact of a large roundabout access from Johnstone Road which does not integrate with the village and will almost certainly remove any possibility of a future rail link between Kilmacolm and Glasgow. The full text of the objection will be published on the Community Council web site www.bridgeofweir.org. The deadline for objections is the end of July 2016. Details are on the Renfrewshire Council website at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - then search under Planning for Ref. 16/0423/PP The application is likely to go before Renfrewshire Councils Planning Board in September. What I don’t understand is that we already have a site which is perfectly suited for a petrol station at the other end of the village with no need to build on greenbelt land. Or is that just me?

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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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Summer Gathering at St Vincent’s Hospice Sunday 21st August St Vincent’s Hospice in Howwood is extending an open invitation to the local community to take part in their Summer Gathering on Sunday 21st August. The annual Summer Gathering is a celebration of thanksgiving and remembrance and St Vincent’s are keen to highlight that the invitation is for everyone, not only those who have received services through the hospice. Catherine McGrath, spiritual care coordinator, said “We extend this invitation to everyone who would like to join us. There may be family and friends that you would want to remember. You don’t have to have a personal connection with St Vincent’s Hospice; everyone is very welcome indeed.” “This event is a celebration, which includes songs, readings and reflections, with the hope that there will be something for everyone, including the children. Many different symbols, such as placing stones on the cairn and floating candles, will be used to help us remember those we love, all in a spirit of thanksgiving for what they have meant to us.” The Summer Gathering begins at St Vincent’s Hospice in Midton Road, Howwood at 2pm with refreshments served afterwards. No booking required, simply arrive on the day or for more information contact 01505 705635 or info@svh.co.uk.

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Donating blood is safe, simple and takes only an hour.

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.

Every minute of every day someone in Scotland is receiving blood as part of a life-saving or life-enhancing treatment. Yet, only 5% of the population are active blood donors. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) must welcome 5000 blood donors every week to meet the needs of patients in Scotland. Come along to one of our donating sessions if you can - the only thing you will feel is good about yourself!

Community Centre, Greenock Road, Bishopton PA7 5AU Friday 5 Aug - 4pm - 7.30pm The Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge Of Weir PA11 3LJ Monday, 15 Aug 4pm - 7.15pm Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm PA13 4BP Wednesday, 31 Aug 4pm - 7.30pm Glasgow Blood Donor Centre 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow G2 1BT Open 6 days a week Mon, Fri, Sat: 9am - 3.30pm Tues, Wed, Thurs: 12.30pm - 7pm Sun: Closed

To ensure you are not faced with unnecessary waiting, you can make an appointment by calling 03453 017270 or online. If you prefer, you will always be welcome to drop in to give blood during the following opening times.

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Do you want the skills to help save a life?

Accord Hospice Annual Millport Cycle - 13 August Our annual Millport Cycle is taking place on Saturday 13th August at 9am. Why not bring the family along and join us on an 11 mile cycle around the Island.

BHF September 2016 FREE Lead by Lochwinnoch and Howwood Heart Start We have more dates available for the FREE two hour course in 2016.

Wednesday 14th September 7 - 9pm Bowfield Hotel Howwood

Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, North Ayrshire KA28

If you are inserted in attending contact Morag on morag.thow@gcu.ac.uk or 01505 843183 The course is practical and deals with; • An unconscious casualty • Cardiac arrest • How to use a AED • Suspected heart attack

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Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships operates the world’s largest charity hospital ship, delivering free health care to some of the world’s poorest people. If your organisation or group would like to see a PowerPoint presentation and hear about the amazing work of this organisation, please phone registered speaker for Mercy Ships, Helen Dunbar, on 01505 690495.

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Mental health charity RAMH and artists at Retromental Creations have teamed up to provide lessons in upcycling within the RAMH Reuse Superstore in Johnstone. RAMH and Retromental are running a season of specialist workshops with a half price introductory offer. Kathleen Gallagher, Volunteer Co-ordinator at RAMH Reuse Superstore said “this is a terrific opportunity to learn the secrets behind successful upcycling, while combining your own creativity and style.” She added “We’re very lucky to have Retromental Creations hold the classes within our Johnstone store. People can bring along their own piece of furniture or buy something preloved from RAMH to work on. It’s a great way to learn new skills, be creative and give tired furniture a new lease of life at very little cost.” Jen Nelson at Retromental Creations said “we specialise in upcycling vintage and retro furniture - pieces that are solid but also have some charm about them. If you’re tired of replacing modern, flat-pack furniture have a look in the RAMH Reuse Superstore for something that will look fabulous and will last forever.” About the materials she used Jen said “I use Frenchic chalk paint which is VOC free, has no nasty toxins and is toy safe. It also has fantastic coverage and a range of 40 gorgeous colours. Wallpapers are also a great way to transform furniture so keep an eye out for the dates of other classes on wallpaper, decoupage and stencilling too.” Classes featuring different elements of upcycling will continue throughout August. All sandpaper, brushes, paints and waxes are provided, and the maximum class size is just 10 people to allow for plenty individual time with the teacher. Bring along your own piece of furniture or buy something preloved from RAMH to bring back to life. The RAMH Reuse Superstore is directly opposite the Johnstone Town Hall. To book call 0141 237 7600 or email lifeskills1@ramh.org Classes start on Thursday 14th July from 12.30 - 2.30pm for half price at only £20 per person. Here’s a great opportunity to conquer 847m of Goatfell while supporting mental health services provided by RAMH. Everyone is invited on Sunday 4th September to climb Arran’s highest mountain – there and back in a day, with all meals and transport included. Also included is a mountain leader plus rear walkers & first aiders; you just need a pair of walking boots or sturdy footwear. RAMH asks for £120 minimum sponsorship which goes directly to supporting local people experiencing mental ill health. The registration fee is normally £30 however if you register before Friday 5th August you can save half with the early bird discount of £15. Plus when you register you will receive a free month’s gym membership with Pro Life Fitness Centre and you’ll also get a RAMH t-shirt. Contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org or visit www.ramh.org for more information and to register.

Volunteers help Hospice Garden bloom An enthusiastic group of volunteers from Scottish Enterprise recently visited St Vincent’s Hospice in Howwood to help in the charity’s community garden. The team helped plant new rabbit-resistant heathers (hopefully) and weeded and tidied the rose and flower beds as well as fixing some of the fencing along the rear perimeter. Thankfully the sun shone on the hardworking volunteers for the entire day. Elaine Grealey, Volunteer Services Manager at the Hospice said, “The team from Scottish Enterprise did a wonderful job and helped to make the garden look amazing. They thoroughly enjoyed their day in the fresh air, especially as they were contributing to a garden that the whole community can visit and enjoy. We are very grateful to them for all their efforts, as we depend on assistance from volunteers to keep on top of the gardening.” The Community Garden is open to visitors any time and The Barn Tea Room is open Mon - Fri 10am till 4pm. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to join the Hospice’s garden volunteer team, please call Elaine or Christine on 01505 705635.

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With summer here now, there has never been a better time to think about showing your home a little TLC. Sometimes, deciding to give your room a fresh new look can seem like an expensive hassle, but Alvic Sliding Wardrobes can offer helping hand. Dedicated to offering a friendly, personal and honest service, this family run business is dedicated to providing the very best customer care. As a member of Renfrewshire Trusted Trader scheme (which is operated by Renfrewshire Council) and also a member of Trustatrader.com, you can be confident you’ve picked the right company. Alvic Sliding Wardrobes offer high quality madeto-measure sliding wardrobe systems and storage solutions designed for you at affordable prices. With seven different ranges of wardrobe systems on offer along with 30 shades of coloured glass, 70 different wood finishes and a huge choice of frames, you are spoiled for choice at the specialist company. Sliding Wardrobes not only improve storage space but they also transform the look and feel of any room. The team can also create bespoke matching bedside cabinets and drawer units to complete the look – adding a touch of class to any room. Find out more at www. alvicslidingwardrobes.co.uk or find Alvic Sliding Wardrobes on Facebook.

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Optical Blog by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians

What can your eyes tell you about your health? As many as 1 in 5 of us have an undiagnosed health condition that could have been detected sooner by an optician. The eyes may be the “windows to the soul” but they also offer an insight into your general health. Blood circulates all around the body, passing through all the organs, and sometimes the blood vessels can give us clues to these undetected problems. The only place to clearly see these vessels is in the retina at the back of the eye. For example, high blood pressure (often undiagnosed due to a lack of symptoms) puts extra pressure on the heart and blood vessels, which can be seen when looking at the back of the eye. Another commonly found condition which can even be found in people in good physical condition is high cholesterol. In simple terms this is fat mixed in with your blood – sometimes seen within the retina’s blood vessels and sometimes at the front of the eye where the fat is deposited. In diabetes, the vessels can weaken which causes them to leak. Thyroid eye disease often can be suspected just by the appearance of the eyes. Tumours (both cancerous and non-cancerous) on the eyelids, inside the eye or in the brain are sometimes best detected by an eye examination and a routine visual field test. Multiple Sclerosis is often first detected by an optician due to the appearance of the optic nerve at the back of the eye. There are many other hidden conditions that can be detected, so we encourage everyone from pre-school age onwards to have regular eye examinations, even if you have perfect sight. After all, early detection is always best. For further information, please call us at the practice: 01505 614 700.

Off The Beatson Track is back! Sunday 28th August - Glasgow Join us as we once again go Off The Beatson Track to raise vital funds for Beatson patients and their families. Off The Beatson Track is a six and a half mile walk perfect for all ages , is family friendly and will take in some of the iconic sights of Glasgow’s West End, including the Riverside Museum where the event will start and finish. Sign up now to guarantee your place at Glasgow’s biggest and best yellow sponsored walk! Spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues and help make 2016’s event even more successful than ever before. We can’t wait to see you at this amazing event. Registration is £15. *Once registered for the event you will receive a welcome email with fundraising and sponsorship information, along with t-shirt collection dates.

Monica’s Pilgrimage to help Hospice In May Lochwinnoch woman Monica McCrorie walked 80 miles in 5 days along the pilgrimage route ‘Camino de Santiago’ in Spain in aid of four charities, including St Vincent’s Hospice. Starting in Sarria in Northern Spain, Monica followed the traditional pilgrim’s Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, picking up stamps in her official ‘pilgrim’s passport’ from each town she visited. The ‘passport’ provides pilgrims with a record of where they ate or slept, and serves as proof to the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago that the journey was accomplished according to an official route and entitles the pilgrim to receive the official ‘Compostela’ certificate of accomplishment. Back in Renfrewshire, Monica visited St Vincent’s Hospice yesterday to hand over a fantastic donation of £510 to the charity. Lesley Miller, the Hospice’s Fundraising Manager said, “We are delighted and grateful to receive such a wonderful contribution towards the work of the Hospice – and we are full of admiration for Monica having completed such a big solo challenge!” If Monica’s achievement inspires you to tackle a challenge of your own in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01505 705635 or email info@svh.co.uk

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Dental Blog

by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner, Kilbarchan Dental Practice

With the holiday season upon us there is an increase in the amount of soft drinks we consume as a result of more free time and hotter temperatures (especially for the sun seekers amongst us!). This means that our families’ teeth are under even more attack from acid which can lead to “Dental Erosion” – this is the softening and loss of the enamel that provides a protective layer for the sensitive dentine which is caused by prolonged exposure to acid. Sugar reacts with bacteria to generate acid which is why it is why most people know that sugary drinks are enemy number one for teeth. However, it is also important to be aware that fruit and fruit juices, whilst an important part of a balanced diet, also contain high levels of acids and have a sugar content. Many sports and diet brands also contain ingredients that can cause dental erosion and even flavoured fizzy waters contain acids. Don’t worry though there are plenty of things we can do to look after our teeth and avoid dental erosion. Only consuming drinks with a higher acid or sugar content at meal times and brushing teeth with a fluoride toothpaste an hour after a meal are great habits to get into. Encourage the use of straws so drinks go to the back of the mouth and contact with the teeth is minimised. Make sure everyone drinks plenty of water between meal times to quench thirst, hydrate and rinse bacteria away. Chewing sugar-free gum (for those family members old enough) will also help to speed up the production of saliva which helps neutralise the acids in your mouth and finishing a meal with cheese or milk will help neutralise acids as well. If you have any queries about Dental Erosion or any other areas of dental health 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.

SWI Renfrewshire Once again, the members were keen to compete towards a place in the National Final of 'the Quiz' to be held in November at Newton Stewart, Wigtonshire. Five Institutes took part each with a team of four. The questions were in eight categories i.e. Who, What, Where, Which, Gardening, Literary, Music and Sport. Our very accomplished Chairman Irene Macfarlane was the Quiz Master who had also devised the questions, arranged for five scorers to calculate that Uplawmoor Institute were the winners and will go forward to Newton Stewart to represent Renfrewshire in November. They are a very busy Institute as they also won the Renfrewshire Federation 'Ruralympics' earlier in the year! Our thanks to Uplawmoor for their kind hospitality in hosting the Quiz.

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Amputees Saddle Up for Charity Cycle

Renfrewshire Provost to zip through the air for charity

*CYCLISTS CALLED ON TO RIDE ARRAN WITH AMPUTEES* Saturday 13 August 2016 Scottish limb-loss charity “Finding Your Feet” is calling on cyclists to join a group of inspirational amputees and sign up for its annual RIDE ARRAN 90km challenge. A group of amputees will take on the gruelling route next month, circumnavigating the isle of Arran in a bid to raise money for the very charity who helped them back on their feet - and cyclists from across Scotland are being urged to sign up to the challenge and support them. The charity challenge, taking place on Saturday 13th August, requires cyclists to take on the notoriously tough route round the island. With undulating roads, tight corners and stretches of road that are fully exposed to the elements, it makes for a demanding challenge for even the experienced cyclist. “Finding Your Feet” provides emotional and practical support to those affected by amputations or limb deficiency, helping individuals achieve independence in hospital, home, education, employment and sport. It was set up in 2014 by quadruple amputee, Corinne Hutton (44), who had both her hands and feet amputated after suffering pneumonia and septicaemia in June 2013. Corinne, who lives in Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire with son Rory (7), will also take on the challenge that departs from the Sports Pavilion in Brodick. “Finding Your Feet” funds classes in climbing, skiing, swimming, football and cycling for amputees and many of those who attend these clubs will attempt the challenge round Arran. Prior to her illness Corinne had herself completed countless marathons and physical challenges for charity. She now walks on prosthetic legs and is fitted with a bionic hand. She has earned herself the nickname “The Bionic Mum” after gaining three world records including being the first female quadruple amputee to conquer Ben Nevis in July 2015. Corinne will be the first person in the UK to receive a double hand transplant, an operation likely to take place imminently once a suitable donor is found. For those not ready to tackle the full distance, the organisers have introduced a three phase relay. All those taking part are being encouraged to fundraise for the charity, the proceeds of which will go directly to supporting initiatives for amputees in Scotland including amputee swimming, climbing, skiing, tennis and Scotland’s only amputee football team. Corinne commented: “Finding Your Feet” is about encouraging amputees to realise their full potential and, as an amputee myself, I love to take on new challenges and push myself to the limits. Cycling round Arran is a huge challenge in itself for experienced and able-bodied cyclists so for those who have lost limbs to take on this cycle is phenomenal. “ “This year, we’re going to put on a BBQ afterwards and some much needed beverages to refresh our hardy cyclists. There should be a great party atmosphere. All the sponsorship raised will go towards supporting other amputees through emotional help and sports and recreational projects which make an enormous difference to those we work with.” The cycle sets off from Brodick Sports Pavilion at 9.30am. Overnight accommodation the night before is available at discounted rates. Those interested in taking part in the cycle can enter at: www.entrycentral.com/findingyourfeetridearran or alternatively contact Ashley Reid at ashley@findingyourfeet.net / 07885 262341.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall is seeking fellow daredevil fundraisers to fly through the air with her in her latest charity exploit.

The Toyota Auris Hybrid arrives at LEAP Car Club Bridge of Weir

Renfrewshire Foodbank, part of The Trussell Trust Foodbank Network, collected in the following Tesco stores: Paisley, Renfrew and Linwood.

LEAP Car Club is delighted to announce the arrival of a new car in our fleet, a 2015 Toyota Auris Hybrid, which will be replacing our Ford Fusion diesel in Bridge of Weir. We’re pleased to offer members and potential members a new, more spacious, fuel efficient vehicle and are excited to launch the new car in the village. LEAP Car Club offers notfor-profit community car hire in Lochwinnoch, Bridge of Weir and Kilbarchan and are committed to helping our members cut the costs and carbon emissions from driving. To find out more contact Car Club Co-ordinator Mike Callaghan T: 01505 842530 E: mike@myleapproject.org

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Provost Hall is heading for the clouds again as she undertakes a special zip slide across East End Park on Saturday 3rd September to raise vital funds for her chosen charities. And she’s looking for as many people as possible to conquer the heights with her in order to add to the £25,000 she has already raised during her time as Provost. The event will coincide with Renfrewshire’s Doors Open Day celebrations and fundraisers will fly across Paisley’s East End Park on Saturday 3rd September. Provost Hall said: “I can’t wait to get my feet off the ground once again to raise money for my charities.” “After undertaking a wing-walk, a skydive and an abseil during my time as Provost, a zip slide seemed the natural next step.” “I’m determined to raise as much as possible for my four charities and I hope as many people as possible can join me to take part.” The money raised will be shared equally among the four charities - Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre, RAMH (Recovery Across Mental Health) and two hospices Accord and St Vincent’s - chosen by Provost Hall to feature in a special charity giving scheme during her term as Provost. There is a registration fee of £20 and participants - who must be 16 or over - will be expected to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship. To sign up contact: Donna Gallagher on 0141 618 6794

Generous People Donate 17,057 Meals Generous Tesco customers have set the bar high in Renfrewshire by donating food for an incredible 17,057 meals during the eighth Neighbourhood Food Collection. The collection took place between 30th June – 2nd July, in partnership with Tesco and charity partners The Trussell Trust and Fareshare. For many people, emergency food is just the first step in helping them access other services and support which can help get their lives back on track, so the importance of a food donation in helping someone overcome a crisis cannot be underestimated.

In 2015-16, Renfrewshire Foodbank provided 6,106 local people in crisis with a three day emergency food supply. Elizabeth Alexander, Foodbank Manager, said: “We want to say a massive thank you to everyone in Renfrewshire who took part in this summer’s Neighbourhood Food Collection. We saw some incredible donations from people in the community, there were several times when people donated whole trolleys of food! Whether you donated or volunteered this year, we want to say a sincere thank you because your generosity and support has a direct impact. It is only with the support of local people that the foodbank is able to continue giving vital help when someone is hit by something like illness, redundancy or an unexpected bill.” During the collection, customers were asked to donate non-perishable food items such as long-life milk, tinned vegetables and tinned fish. Volunteers from the Renfrewshire Foodbank and local businesses joined with Tesco staff in store to collect donations from kind-hearted customers. Tesco then topped up all donations by 20 per cent.

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Erskine’s American Friends buy Totally Tropical Evening at new mini bus for veterans Ralston Bowling Club Erskine veterans were handed the keys of a brand new mini bus thanks to their American Friends. Established in 2003, The American Friends of Erskine is a registered charity in the USA run by a group of volunteers who fundraise for Scottish veterans in particular, those who live in any of Erskine’s four care homes. The majority of fundraising activity in America is carried out alongside The Caledonian Club of San Francisco through a range of events, most notably their annual Highland Games in Pleasanton – the largest two day games in the USA. David Scott, President and Director of The American Friends of Erskine, paid a flying visit to The Erskine Home to see the specially adapted 16-seater mini bus which the charity has raised $70,000 (approx. £48,000) to buy. The bus has been specially designed in order that every single resident of The Erskine Home and Erskine Park can use it no matter what their medical condition. Bespoke features include a broader step; additional grab rails; a purpose built, extra-wide tail lift and brightly coloured rails and seatbelts in dementia friendly colours – making it easier for residents to see and use. Lots of thoughtful adaptions improve safety and ease of access meaning no resident will be prevented from going on a range of day trips and outings. “For the last few years we set a challenge of raising enough money to fund a mini-bus for Erskine” said David Scott. “Now I have seen the bus it far exceeds our concept of what it would look like. It’s a very large 16-seater with every inch of technology needed to make life a bit easier for Erskine veterans. On behalf of the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, and representing The American Friends of Erskine, we are overwhelmed by the difference this will make and the enthusiasm and excitement for this project from all at Erskine.” Sara Bannerman, Head of Fundraising at Erskine said: “We’d like to acknowledge the tremendous effort of the volunteers at The American Friends of Erskine and The Caledonian Club of San Francisco for all their hard work and support over many years, to raise a substantial amount and allow us to purchase this mini bus which has been adapted to meet the specific requirements and needs of our veterans. We simply cannot thank them enough.”

Melanie Clements, with the help of her family, recently held a charity night and raised a whopping £2,004 for St Vincent’s Hospice. This is Melanie’s second fundraising event in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice and a totally tropical evening was had by all in Ralston Bowling Club, Allanton Avenue, Paisley. Melanie said “My Aunt received care from St Vincent’s Hospice for a number of months. After her passing in 2014, St Vincent’s Hospice became a charity very close to myself and my family. The staff do a remarkable job but to be able to do this they require fundraisers like myself. For the second year running I held a fundraising event with all funds raised going to St Vincent’s Hospice. Yes it is hard work to organise, yes it can be emotional, but most of all it can be and is fun! To know that patients like my aunt benefit from these funds and receive the care they should is why I hold such events. If anybody has the time - get planning your fundraising event for St Vincent’s Hospice and remember why you are doing it” Carol-Anne Lamont, Senior Fundraiser said “We are hugely grateful to Melanie for the second year in a row organising an event for our benefit. Melanie put so much effort into organising the night and making it so successful, it certainly looked like a great night was had by all. All the money raised on the evening will be used to support our work both at the hospice and in the community.” If you want to support St Vincent’s Hospice please call the Fundraising & Communications department on 01505 705635.

Pride of Paisley This summer, Paisley’s first ever FREE, family friendly public art trail, Pride of Paisley, will take to the streets! From Saturday 9th July to Sunday 25 September, 25 creatively designed lion sculptures will showcase Paisley’s heritage trail infusing pride, colour, art and creativity into Paisley town centre. The Pride of Paisley Wild in Art project is being led by Paisley First Business Improvement District (BID) and will form part of the ‘Summer of Fun’ campaign.

Linda is going to ‘Brave The Shave’ for MacMillan Cancer Support On Saturday 27th August at 3pm in Nix Hairdressing Salon in Kilmacolm, Linda Lyon will be having her head shaved to raise money for the amazing charity that is MacMillan Cancer Support. Linda told The Advertizer “My sister, Jenny, is fighting advanced bowel cancer and I want to help Macmillan support more people like her.” If you would like to help Linda raise much needed funds for this wonderful charity, there is a sponsor form at Nix Hairdressers in Kilmacolm, or you can go online and donate at https://bravetheshave. org.uk/shavers/linda-lyon/ See the September issue of The Advertizer for the ‘after’ pictures!

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Organisers, in partnership with ACCORD and St Vincent’s Hospices, supported by a range of enabling partners (including Renfrewshire Council, University of the West of Scotland and West College Scotland) are planning a FREE, family friendly trail of 25 colourful lion sculptures, painted by local artists, sponsored by local businesses and located across the town centre streets. Paisley Museum’s popular exhibit – ‘Buddy the Lion’ – has inspired the project, which will also give primary school children the opportunity to decorate mini lion sculptures, for display inside participating businesses. The event is the BIGGEST public art project in the town’s history and will raise awareness of Paisley’s cultural and heritage assets, attracting new visitors and tourists, as part of the town’s culture-led, regeneration strategy. Ultimately, all the lion sculptures will be auctioned, with proceeds split between ACCORD Hospice, in Paisley, and St Vincent’s Hospice, in Howwood. For more info visit www.prideofpaisley.co.uk

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Sat 30 July Renfrewshire Road Race

Kilbarchan Steeple Hall, Steeple Sq, Kilbarchan 9am

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 9.50am.

Pond Dip & Minibeast Hunt Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch 2pm to 3.30pm

Sat 30th July & Sun 31st July Find out what beasties are living in the undergrowth and lurking in the pond! For more info & bookings 01505 842 882 ext 20

Erskine Centenary Gala Day

Wild on Wednesdays

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 1pm to 3pm every Wednesday

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. For more info. Tel: 01475 521458 & bookings. £5.

Until Thu 18 Aug Wild Challenge: Get up close to nature! RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm daily

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Then, visit different stations along our main tail to “get close to nature”! When you’ve finished, come back to the centre to complete the challenge and tell us all about it! Cost: £3 per child (RSPB members £1)

Celebrating our 100th anniversary caring for the Scottish ex-service community with a birthday celebration. For further information call 0141 814 4729 or email jennifer.campbell@erskine.org.uk

Sat 30 - Sun 31 July Truckfest Scotland

Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh 9am to 5.30pm

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.

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Rockpools

Falconry Day

Pencil View, Largs 2pm to 3pm

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm

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

Fri 29 - Sun 31 July Resonate: Total Gaming SECC, Glasgow 9am to 5pm

Tickets Available: www.secc.co.uk 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.

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Erskine Estate, Bishopton 11am to 4pm

Watch birds of prey hunt and fly. Take a walk round their homes and get up close and personal with the winged hunters.

Mon 1 August Make Your Own Mondays: Bushcraft RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch

11am - 1pm OR 2pm - 4pm Let’s head out onto the reserve and collect willow to make our very own bows and arrows! We will then gather round a cosy campfire to toast marshmallows. Booking essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers £3) - Adults go free! Tel. 01505 842663.

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Den Building

Green Woodworking

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

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Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch 11am to 3.30pm drop in Come and have a go on a foot powered laithe. See if you can make a dibber or a spurtle! Call for more information - 01505 842 882 ext 20.

Sun 7 August Pirate Day

Make your very own “Art Attack” out of materials you find in our wonderful forest. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Ingliston Country Club Wedding Open Evening

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank 1pm to 3pm Dress as a scurvy buccaneer and practice your best Arrg! Drama and shouting a plenty. Prize for best dressed pirate. Call 01475 540505 for further information.

Ingliston Country Club, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton 5pm to 8pm

Colour Dash

FREE Admission with Sparkling wine and Canapé reception. Both Suites will be set up for a wedding and staff will be available for advice and booking.

Fri 5 - Thu 11 August Wild Challenge: Be a hedgehog! RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Then, visit different stations along our main tail to find out what it might be like to be a hedgehog! When you’ve finished, come back to the centre to complete the challenge and tell us all about it! Cost: £3 per child (RSPB members £1). Tel. 01505 842 663

Sat 6 August Quarriers Village Summer Fete

Irvine Beach Park 11am Be prepared for a kaleidoscope of colour to rain down over you. Registration fee £20 for adults, £10 for under 16’s 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

Test our Binoculars & Telescope in the Field! RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 2pm to 4pm

Enjoy the scenery and wildlife, whilst finding out what binoculars or telescope suits you best. Please book, as places are limited. Cost: £3 (refunded if you purchase a pair of binoculars, or a telescope, from the reserve shop on the day!)

Mon 8 August Make Your Own Mondays: Nature Detectives Quarriers Village 12noon to 4pm This year Quarriers Village Council are hosting an extended Village-wide 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!

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RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch

11am - 1pm OR 2pm - 4pm We’ll become nature detectives for the day! We will make our own detective books, then head out on a scavenger hunt to looks for tracks, prints and other signs of animal activity. Booking essential. Cost: £5 (Wildlife Explorers £3) - Adults go free!

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Sat 13 August Fire Engine Rally

Johnstone Town Centre 11am to 4pm See fire engines from through the ages gather in the centre of Johnstone in this popular annual family day out. Classic emergency vehicles from through the ages - preserved by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Heritage Trust - will parade through from Johnstone Fire Station to the town centre. Expect a day of family fun, with entertainment and activities laid on throughout the afternoon

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Witches & Wizards

“Art Off the Square”

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Follow the magical trail and uncover the identity of the famous Witch or Wizard. Call 01475 540505 for further details.

Kilbarchan Gateway Garden Drop In Session

Ride Arran with Amputees

If you would like to come and see how the garden is coming along, meet our volunteers and find out how you can get involved (Weather permitting!). Everyone is welcome from kids to seniors, gardening is great for all ages!

Ingliston Fun Open Day

‘Finding your Feet’ is calling on all cyclists to join a group of inspirational amputees and face a 90km challenge around Arran. Call 07885 262341 for further information or email ashley@ findingyourfeet.net.

Admission is FREE, all entertainment is indoors. Pony rides - classic cars - bouncy castles, face painting – wine tasting (for mum and dad of course) dance display.

Wedding Open Evening

The B Naturals

Get a unique insight into our beautiful Hotel while you enjoy a glass of Bubbly and some of our delicious canapes. For further details you can email sandra@lynnhurst.co.uk Free

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Sat 20 August Johnstone Gala Day

Thomas Shanks Park, Johnstone 10am to 2pm Fun, stalls, singing, music, dancing, owls, fire engines and entertainment, funfair, food, games, fun dog show and many many more all packed into the one fun day! Come along and support the Young Community of Johnstone. FREE

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Erskine Town Centre Confirmed Diary of Events will be posted soon but will include: Art Exhibition Author’s Extravaganza Senior’s Tea Dance Fun Run Movie Night Entry £2 via purchase of programme. “Let’s make Erskine the real winner!”

Erskine Gala Day Mar Hall, Bishopton 10.30 am to 8pm Your day will feature tea, coffee and breakfast rolls giving you plenty of time to get warmed up and make your way to your starting hole for a shotgun start. After the golf, you will join us for dinner in the Club House where you and your guests will have the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes. For further details please email events@quarriers.org.uk or call 01505 616054. £500 for a 4 ball.

2016 Sportsman’s Dinner Lynnhurst Hotel, Park Rd, Johnstone 4pm to 8pm

A rare chance to see Glasgow’s foremost Barber Shop Quintet perform a full set. With a repertoire spanning pop, country, jazz and even Disney, this promises to be a fun-packed musical extravaganza - and all for only £3! Tickets available from any B Natural or from Bernie’s. A limited food and drink menu will be available. Don’t delay because supply is strictly limited due to the intimacy of the venue.

Fri 19 August

Ingliston Country Club, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton 12noon to 4pm

Sun 14 August

Bernie’s Cafe Deli, Neva Place, Bridge of Weir 4.30pm to 6pm

Thursday 18th & Friday 19th 2pm - 9pm, Saturday 20th 10am-4pm. There will be a large number of paintings, jewellery, sculptures and ceramics in the exhibition and sale and of course a delicious tea awaits, with home–baking - Entrance £3 for adults. Don’t miss this wonderful show!

Quarriers Annual Golf Day

Tue 16 August Isle of Arran

Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple Street, Kilbarchan

Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan 2pm to 4pm

Millport, Cumbrae 9am

Minimum sponsorship £25. Why not bring the family along and join us in an 11 mile cycle around the island.

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Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Rd, Renfrew 7pm

Hosted by Movin&Giving in aid of the STV Children’s Appeal A night of laughs, food, drink, friends and raising lots of cash for Children living in poverty here in Scotland!!!!

Fri 19 Aug - Sun 4 Sept

Park Mains High School 12noon to 4pm From Children’s Football Tournament to Adult Tug of War, Face Painting to Carnival we have it all! Our Parade this year is “The Road to Rio” We have a whole week of activities leading up to the Gala Day so have a look at our website or Facebook page for more details. Come along for Fun for all your Family! £2.

Brookfield Gala Day

Brookfield Village Park, Woodside Road Stalls and attractions. Come along for what is sure to be a great day out.

Get ready for LEAP’s BIKE SWAP

Wild Challenge: Hobbits & Hairy Feet!

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10m to 4pm

Bernie’s Cafe Deli, Neva Place, Bridge of Weir

Tickets £5. Includes a chance to win a prize in the charity raffle. Contact Donna Bryson on donnabryson01@icloud.com or pop into Bernies for tickets and further information.

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Then, go out on the reserve for a “hobbit” adventure! When you’ve finished, come back to the centre to complete the challenge and tell us all about it! Cost: £3 per child (RSPB members £1)

Brookfield Village Park, Woodside Road Dust off your bikes and get cycling! Bike the wrong size? Swap it for another. Unused bike lurking at the back of the garage? Donate it, so another can use it. No bike to swap? Come along to see if we have one that suits you.

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Charity Concert for

Get together with friends and family and simply ask for a donation in return for a cuppa and cake. Sign up today for your free Coffee Morning Kit full of everything you’ll need to make your event a success. The money you raise will help make sure no one has to face cancer alone. Call the fundraising support line on 0300 1000 200 or visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk for more information.

Following their sellout concert in St Fillan’s Church on Sunday 12th June, Mark and Daniela Hathaway are happy to say that they raised £1,260 for the leukaemia and lymphoma charity, Bloodwise. They would like to thank everyone who attended the concert, helped serve tea, made cakes or gave donations. They are also grateful to St Fillan’s for allowing the concert to take place in the church. Mark and Daniela hope to make this an annual event.

The Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Branch of SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity founded in 1885, supports those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve and the families of both. All the representatives of SSAFA in the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Branch are volunteers; there are no paid staff. The Branch would like to thank all those who participated in their Euro 2016 Competition at both the Kilmacolm Show (Saturday, May 14th) and Armed Forces Day, Rouken Glen, (Saturday, June 18th). The competition and other activities raised a total of £285.94 (Kilmacolm) and £179.70 (AFD) which will help us to continue our activities in the local area.

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The Lucky winners who drew Portugal are in the process of being notified and their prize money delivered. These were: £25 - Peter Bogle - Bridge of Weir £5 - David Fairbairn - Bridge of Weir £5 - John Gallagher - Glasgow £5 - Anna MacDonald - Kilmacolm £5 - Scott Muir - Glasgow £5 - Rachel Philp - Glasgow £5 - Janice Proctor - Glasgow £5 - Beth Robertson - Bridge of Weir £5 - Marion Wylie - Glasgow £5 - Donald Richford - Glasgow £5 - Margaret Watson - Houston £5 - Alastair Wilson - Kilmacolm The draw for the first prize was made independently by the staff at The Advertizer at their offices in Bridge of Weir. The funds raised will enable the Branch to continue to source and distribute goods and services to clients. During the last year to December 31st, 2015 the Branch had sourced and distributed goods and services to 290 veterans and their families in our local community to the value of £167,332 and administered a further £18,261 paid to Annuitants. The qualifying criterion for assistance in time of need is to have received one day’s pay in the Armed Forces (including National Service) or in the Merchant Navy if the ship had been contracted to the MoD. SSAFA Forces Help works closely with, and acknowledges the assistance given by, The ABF (The Soldiers Charity), The Royal Navy Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, PoppyScotland and the many and various Army Regimental Charities as well as Civilian Charities and Trusts. For further details please contact 01475 731435 (Inverclyde) or 0141 840 4060 (Renfrewshire & East Renfrewshire). Volunteering with SSAFA is a very satisfying experience and right now the Branch, which has no paid staff, is looking for volunteers to help with Case Working, Administration, IT and Publicity & Fundraising. Full training is given and expenses paid; it is appreciated that time is the most precious commodity that a volunteer can give. Further details can be founded by contacting the Branch Secretary, Joyce Goater, at the Wynd Centre, Paisley 0141 840 4060 or via the website (www.ssafa.org.uk).

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Scotland’s biggest air party is coming for two glorious days in September.

AFTERNOON & NIGHT DISPLAYS

Sun 21 August

2pm FUNFAIR & GROUND EXHIBITIONS 5pm AIR DISPLAYS START BLADES AEROBATICS

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Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Sat 20 August Walk About a Bit

Canal Station Bar, Paisley From 9.15am The 10 mile off road walk from Paisley to Lochwinnoch is back! Refreshments & toilet break included. 9.15am registration 10am start. Call for more information - 01505 842 882 ext 20.

Sat 20 - Sun 21 Aug Film & Comic Con Glasgow Intu Braehead

9am - 6pm on Saturday & 10am - 6pm on Sunday Standard Entry Price: £8* from 11 am Early Entry Price: £15* from 9 am Film & Comic Con Glasgow promises to bring you some of your favourite stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to browse.

Sun 21 August Paisley 10k Road Race with Fun Run 2016

Come along with your wet gear and join in the games. See who ends up in the stocks getting soaked. Can you race your space hopper to the end and avoid the sponges? Call 01475 540505 for further details.

Tue 23 Aug - Mon 19 Sept The Big Birdhouse Tour

This year’s race is open to all and is aimed at both the serious runner and those competing for the first time. For families, friends and youngsters there is the Fun Run.

Scotland’s Charity Garden Open Day: Kilbarchan Village Garden

Kilbarchan - various 2pm to 5pm Explore several gardens around the traditional weaving village of Kilbarchan as part of Scotland’s Gardens Open Days! Teas & Plant Stall. See our ‘Outdoor’ section in this issue for further information.

Summer Gathering - St Vincent’s

Intu Braehead During the tour there will be the opportunity to learn more about the RSPB, sign up as a member, and give nature a home in your own garden by buying an RSPB nest box from our customer service desk. Little things you do can give wildlife a safe place to feed, breed, and thrive. It’s easy to make space for nature. FREE

Thu 25 - Fri 26 Aug

Glasgow Walk to Beat Blood Cancer

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G42 1AT 11.30am

A 5k or 10k route that goes through the beautiful country park. Full details and registration are available at: https://bloodwise.org.uk/eventchallenges/walk-or-trek/scotland/glasgow-walkbeat-blood-cancer

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Blair Castle Equi-Trek International Horse Trials

Tickets Available: www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk. The Country Fair runs alongside the equestrian activities on the Saturday and Sunday, featuring displays of both traditional and more modern countryside activities. A large shopping village houses all sorts of attractions and bargains in over 200 stands.

Fri 26 Aug The Terrace Opening Today

St Machars Ranfurly Church Hall, Bridge of Weir 12noon - 1.30pm

Homemade soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4. Open on the last Friday of the month. Come along and enjoy good food and good company.

Fri 26 - Sat 27 Aug Great Scottish Swim Loch Lomond

Bring the whole family along and make a weekend of it. Entry prices from £24. Visit www. greatswim.org/Scotland for information or to enter. Telephone: 01389 751031 Email: info@ greatswim.org £24 - £58

BATTLE OF BRITAIN TRIBUTE B-25 FLYPAST RAF TYPHOON 5pm FLYING DISPLAY CLOSE FAIR & GROUND ATTRACTIONS

Sun 28 August

Bat and Moth Night

Den Building and Survival Skills

Friday night 7.30pm - late, bring a torch AND Sat 10am to 12noon. Friday evening we’ll have an interesting presentation on bats, followed by a walk out with bat detectors and the experts. Please book as places are limited and due to the popularity of this event please pay at the time of booking. www.rspb.org.uk for details. £6/£3 (RSPB members £3/£2)

Could you survive a night in the forest? Come along and try your hand at den building! Build a den in the woods and learn a few wilderness survival tips from the Rangers that will help you become the next Bear Grylls. Admission charges apply. Free event

Fri 26 Aug - Sun 4 Sept Largs Regatta Weeks

Largs The only event in Scotland where both keelboats and dinghies race on the same race course – around the buoys and also around the islands. For further information see www.largsregattaweek. co.uk

Sat 27 August Community Day

Village Hall, Main Street, Houston 12noon to 4pm

Blair Castle, Pitlochry 8am to 5pm

RED ARROWS

Fri 26 - Sat 27 Aug

Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock

The buzz of Edinburgh International Book Festival comes west for a 2 day literary feast at Inverclyde Booked! The Festival brings books to life for people in their communities, and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

ROYAL MARINES DISPLAY

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Inverclyde Booked! Festival

St Vincent’s Hospice, Midton Rd, Howwood 2pm A celebration of thanksgiving and remembrance and St Vincent’s are keen to highlight that the invitation is for everyone, not only those who have received services through the hospice. No booking required, simply arrive on the day or for more information contact 01505 705635 or info@svh.co.uk.

9pm FIREWORKS

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch

Thu 25 - Sun 28 Aug Paisley - various venues 10am

AEROSPARX LED PLANES

ALL DAY DISPLAY & EVENTS 10am OPEN

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Beginners Spoon Carving

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 10am to 3pm

Learn how to carve your own personal wooden spoon using simple hand tools. Cost - £25 per person, materials tools and coffee provided. Call for more information - 01475 521 458. Advanced booking essential.

Off The Beatson Track

Glasgow Westend 6.5 mile walk, perfect for all ages. Family friendly. Will take in the iconic sites of Glasgow’s West End. See page 10 for further information.

Wed 31 Aug - Wed 7 Sept

Enjoy tea, coffee and cake bakes, have your car washed, have some BBQ on us & bring the kids to enjoy the bouncy castle for FREE! A missions initiative of the Houston Church of the Nazarene

Paisley Abbey Drain Archaeological Trail

Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society Flower Show

Discover the magnificent Abbey Drain, an imposing stone lined tunnel underneath the 12th century Paisley Abbey as part of Paisley Abbey Drain Archaeological Trail Doors Open Day.

Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, Paisley

Fri 2 - Sat 3 Sept Royal British Legion, Livery Walk, Bridge of Weir

Scottish International Airshow

Everyone is welcome, so come along. If you would like to enter, ring our Show Secretary on 612898 for a schedule.

St Colm’s Coffee Morning

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road 10am to 12pm

Please come and join us for tea and cakes, home baking to buy, face painting, games and stalls. All welcome. St Colm’s RC Church

Sat 27 Aug - Sun 4 Sept Largs Viking Festival Largs Town Centre

A fun fair will be on the Promenade throughout the Festival. The Party at the Pencil will be held the evening of Saturday 3rd September with the burning of a Viking longship and a spectacular fireworks display.

2 Fairfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire 2pm to 10pm

Scotland’s biggest air party is coming for two glorious days in September. Afternoon & night displays, funfair & ground exhibitions. Air displays, blades aerobatics, B-25 flypast, Aerosparx LED planes & fireworks.

Glasgow Botanics Moth (& Bat) Night Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow 7.30pm

Come along to see how we trap & record moths and find out why we do it. Meet at the main gate (corner of Gt. Western Road & Queen Margaret Drive) at 7:30pm. As always “subject to weather” & therefore cancellation at short notice.

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Ingliston Country Club Fun Open Day

Sunday 14th August from 12noon til 4pm. Admission is FREE, all entertainment is indoors. Pony rides - classic cars - bouncy castles, face painting – wine tasting (for mum and dad of course) dance display.

Wedding Open Evening Our Wedding Open Evening is Thursday 4th August from 5pm – 8pm. FREE Admission with Sparkling wine and Canape reception. Both Suites will be set up for a wedding and staff will be available for advice and booking. Call 0845 201 1010 for further information.

Sat 3 September Kilmacolm Annual Flower Show

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 11 am

Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Tubs and Hanging Baskets, Novices section, plus the wonders of the Baking/Jams, and Floral Art exhibits. The ever popular children’s Picture Gallery will be a highlight of the Show, thanks to Kilmacolm Primary School. The Willow Tea Room will be open throughout the Show for refreshments.

Zip-Slide

East End Park, Paisley Daredevil fundraisers are wanted to fly through the air for chairty with Provost Anne Hall. Registration £20. Minimum £100 sponsorship required. Sign up by contacting Donna Gallagher 0141 618 6794.

Sat 3 - Sun 4 Sept Renfrewshire Doors Open Days

Various Venues Your chance to get into buildings - sites across Renfrewshire will be throwing open their doors to let you have a look around. Visit http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/ for further information.

Sun 4 Sept RAMH Climb Arran’s Highest Mountain Isle of Arran

An opportunity to conquer 847m of goatfell. There and back in a day, with all meals and transport included. Registration before 5th August for an early bird discount. Contact 0141 847 8900 or enquiries@ramh.org

Sun 4 - Sun 11 Sept Flower & Art Festival

St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Rd, Bridge of Weir Daily from 1pm to 3.30pm

Sunday 4th - Puppet Shows; Wednesday 7th - Guest Lecturer - 7pm; Friday 9th - Concert - 7pm; Sunday 11th - Vintage afternoon tea with musical quartet. Visit our website at www. heartlandsec.org/BoW

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Young Scottish Amputees Make Paralympian TV Debut Three young Scottish amputees have made their TV debut starring in Channel Four’s trailer for the forthcoming Paralympics in Rio, after being put forward for the opportunity by Scottish amputee charity “Finding Your Feet.” Lower limb amputees Keeley Cerretti (8) of Larkhall, Iona Hay (13) of Jordanhill in Glasgow and Hannah Morrison (11) of Giffnock appear in the “We’re the Superhumans” trailer which premiered at the Channel Four studios in London last night. The trailer features footage of scores of disabled individuals performing extraordinary feats from dance routines, ballet, trampolining and playing musical instruments to sprinting, swimming, climbing, rally driving and flying planes. It will air on Channel Four on Friday 15th July but has already taken social media by storm. The girls were alerted to the opportunity through the charity that has been supporting them on their journey since amputation, Finding Your Feet, based in Glasgow. Finding Your Feet, Scotland’s leading charity for amputees, was contacted by producers at Channel Four earlier this year in their quest to find amputees to feature in the striking broadcast. The charity, which was set up two years ago by Glasgow mum and quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton (45), alerted all those who it supports via its clubs which include amputee swimming, football, climbing, cycling and movement therapy. Those interested were whisked to London for a day’s shooting but were unsure whether they would feature in the trailer until the premier was unveiled in London on Thursday 14 July. Finding Your Feet was set up by Corinne, who stays in Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire with her son Rory (7), after she had her hands and feet amputated in June 2013 following a near-fatal case of septicaemia. The aim of the charity is to support those affected by amputation or limb deficiency through emotional and practical support and the creation of opportunities in sport, recreation and the arts. Corinne has become something of a role model to young amputees after setting three world records since her amputations, including being the first female quad amputee to scale Ben Nevis. She is in line to be the recipient of the Uks first double hand transplant later this year. Hannah, Iona and Keeley all became involved with the charity in the last year, benefiting from the clubs and social opportunities it provides for people with limb differences. Iona can be seen in the film doing ballet while Hannah is seen performing on a trampoline. Keeley, who has a twin sister Kerrin, lost her lower leg at birth after an infection in her bowel. Keeley is on the Finding Your Feet amputee football team which is run in collaboration with Partick Thistle FC as well as regularly taking part in the charity’s climbing, swimming and cycling clubs. On the experience, Keeley commented: “I loved being in the advert with lots of other people who have disabilities just like mine. I want to be in the games myself when I am older, running with a cool blade. I really enjoyed the filming and being in the advert with my friends” Jan Cerretti, mum to Keeley, also stars in the emotion-fuelled trailer as she spins Keeley round in a warming embrace. Jan commented: David [Keeley’s dad] and I are just overwhelmed and so proud that Keeley has been lucky enough to be part of something as big as the Paralympics alongside her Finding Your Feet friends. We love the whole film, it’s so inspirational, great sound track and got us really excited about the games.” Corinne commented: “Finding Your Feet is about opening doors to amputees, creating opportunities in all areas of life whether it be through sport, recreation, employment or education. We meet so many people with amputations or limb deficiencies who think their life is over – or that they are limited by their amputation. We aim to change that. This year alone we have created opportunities for amputees in Scotland to play competitive football for the first time, go climbing, abseil, swim, cycle and socialise with others in the same position. “When we heard about the opportunity with Channel Four we thought it was a terrific opportunity for some of our young people. It’s been a great experience for them to rub shoulders with some of Paralympian’s sporting elite, while also enjoying some of the glitz and glamour of celebrity status! We are so proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds for these determined and talented young ladies.” The Paralympic video can be viewed at: http://paralympics.channel4.com/

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The buzz of Edinburgh International Book Festival comes west for a 2 day literary feast at Inverclyde Booked! School and Community Group Events - 10am - 3pm For school pupils and community groups, each day offers free events with top authors, taking in everything from picture books and adventure guides to action heroes and blogging sensations, with a glut of drop-in activities, pop-up performances and more to be experienced. Get involved with the schools programme by contacting Katharine.Mulvenny@ inverclyde.gov.uk Arrivals And Sailings: The Making Of George Wyllie (Polygon) Thu 25th August | 4pm Come and meet the two writers behind a new biography of one of Gourock’s most famous residents, the late George Wyllie, and find out how they set about telling his story. Arrivals and Sailings: The Making of George Wyllie (Polygon) is the first-ever in-depth look at the life of the internationally renowned artist who gave the world the famous Straw Locomotive and its follow-up, The Paper Boat, as well as a bumper back catalogue of sculptures, public art works, drawings, prints, hand-made books, essays and poetry. Co-written by his elder daughter, Louise Wyllie, and arts journalist, Jan Patience, it tells the compelling story of how a wee boy from Glasgow, born in the shadow of the Great War, who grew up ‘disadvantaged but happy childhood’, and went on to meet his First Mate, Daphne in his early days with the Royal Navy, stationed in Portsmouth. It tracks an eventful war, from the D-Day Landings, to the liberation of Greece to an active theatre of war in the Pacific. A trip to Hiroshima just three months after an atomic bomb devastated the Japanese city and its population, was to haunt him until his dying day. After the war, Wyllie served as a Customs and Excise officer in Northern Ireland and in Greenock before ‘making time for art’ in middle-age. As the book reveals, George Wyllie was always creating; even from a very young age. It shows how, unfettered by a formal art education, he took on the world of contemporary art head-on with his ever-questioning – and unpretentious – approach to making his art. Packie Bonner and Gerard McDade Thu 25th August | 5:30pm | £5 / £3.50 The backbone of Ireland’s heroic World Cup 1990 side and Celtic’s most-capped player ever, goalkeeping icon Patrick ‘Packie’ Bonner is telling all in his muchanticipated autobiography The Last Line. Greenock resident and writer Gerard McDade joins Packie for a conversation covering some of the most memorable moments of the Scottish game and famous faces in world football: from Jock Stein to Jack Charlton, Parkhead to Italia 90. Hear about that penalty save, trophies won and lost, and an audience with another special ‘keeper’ Pope John Paul II. Followed by a book signing; copies of The Last Line will be on sale. Booked! Unbound Thu 25th August | 7pm – 9pm | Free, drop-In Unbound, the nightly cabaret caper features local literary and musical talents performing alongside special guests from Edinburgh International Book Festival. Look out for line-up updates on edbookfest.co.uk and beaconartscentre.co.uk Booked! Is Edinburgh International Book Festival on the road around Scotland throughout the year, bringing books to life for people in their communities, and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

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The World Pipe Band Championships Glasgow This year looks like being another big year at Glasgow Green more than 200 bands have already entered for the World Pipe Band Championships, the pinnacle of Pipe Band competition. This year the two day event will be held at Glasgow Green on 12th and 13th August and currently 215 bands have signed up to compete for the title of World Champions with entries not closing until June 29th. Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band are the defending World Champions after they became the first Scottish band to win the coveted title in more than a decade. The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow for more than 60 years and have been held in the city continuously for the last 30 years. Entries have already been received from as far afield as Canada, USA, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Zimbabwe as well as from across Europe, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. As well as musical performances of exceptional quality, the World Pipe Band Championships welcomes up to 8,000 pipers and drummers from across the world. They all come together for an unforgettable and unique 2 day celebration of Scottish culture. Ian Embelton, Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: “We’ve seen some huge entries for the World Pipe Band Championships in recent years and 2016 looks like being another big year. Top class bands from all round the world are already making sure they will be competing in Glasgow on August 12th and 13th for the title of World Champions and entries don’t close until the end of June. We are getting ready for two amazing, hard fought days of competition between the finest pipers and drummers in the world and an event which is a truly unforgettable experience of Scottish culture.”

On top of two days of top class pipe band competition, the Worlds features a whole range of events for the whole family to enjoy including Highland Dancing, a Highland Games, Children’s Zone and a huge range and variety of food and drink.

Piping Live!, the world’s

biggest week of piping, celebrates Scotland’s national instrument and it’s culture between 8th and 14th August with concerts from the world’s top traditional musicians, performances by pipe bands from across the globe, family fun days and even come and try sessions. Headlined by the globally-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Saturday 13th, O2 ABC), the festival will also feature daily performances by some of the best pipe bands from across the world, which will take place in Glasgow’s main civic space, George Square. You can also enjoy hearing bagpipes from other countries such as Slovakia, Spain, France and Ireland, which look and sound very different from the Great Highland Bagpipes. For more information and to book tickets: www.pipinglive.co.uk Tickets and further information is available via www. theworlds.co.uk with discounts on some tickets for people buying in advance. You can also buy tickets by calling 0141 353 8000 and in person at the Royal Concert Hall box office. Tickets for the showpiece Grade 1 competition sell out in advance. Glasgow will host the World Pipe Band Championships until 2021. The event is delivered by Glasgow Life on behalf of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Glasgow City Council and is supported by EventScotland and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau.

Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Games Society Amaretto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 60 Main Street, Bridge of Weir.

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 trapping other players with clever spatial play of cards to make up potions in a secret marketplace in “Apothecary” to creating postal routes across Bavaria by connecting cities in “Thurn and Taxis”. Above all these are games where you are in control of your moves and your decisions are central to your game. Our meetings in August are on the 11th and 25th 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

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Quarriers Sportsman’s Dinner The Chartroom, Kip Marina, Inverkip PA16 0AS Friday 16 September, 7pm - tickets £40 Quarriers is delighted to have scored a perfect hat-trick of footballing legends for our first Sportsman’s Dinner. Guests will tuck into a delicious three-course dinner in The Chartroom, before our host Jim Delahunt kicks off proceedings. Having started his broadcasting career in 1990, Jim has an incredible knowledge about Scottish football through the years. Joining Jim are legendary Scotland goalkeepers Alan Rough and Andy Goram. Alan played for Partick Thistle and Celtic, while Andy is best known for his time with Rangers, where he earned the nickname ‘The Goalie’. With 44 years on the pitch between them, Alan and Andy have hundreds of brilliant stories from throughout their careers to share. If you’re looking for a night of great football banter, you’re in safe hands! Tickets cost just £40. Don’t get left on the bench - book your seat today! Booking details - Call 01505 616 054 Email events@quarriers.org.uk www.quarriers.org.uk/events

Johnstone Pipe Band Crowned European Champions The two Johnstone Pipe Bands travelled to Forres on the 25th & 26th June for the European Championships. On a day of high drama, the Grade 4 Band won their competition with the Grade 2 band placing third, this was a first major competition win for the 4s and one that was richly deserved after some fine showings this season.

Thursday 4th August Come and see the 2016 Project Y tour created in four weeks by four choreographers at the Beacon Arts Centre! An extraordinary collection of four new contemporary dance works choreographed by Anna Kenrick (YDance Artistic Director) and guest choreographers Liv Lorent and Gavin Coward (ballet LORENT), Matthew Robinson (Scottish Dance Theatre) and Tamsyn Russell. Project Y is performed by 25 exceptional young dancers aged 16 to 21 and is touring across Scotland in August.

Beyond the Green Oak Tours

Friday 5th & Thursday 18th August at 5.00pm £10 (Family £7) 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

Para Handy - The Wireless Show

Sunday 7th August at 1pm No Nonsense Productions presents Para Handy - The Wireless Show at the Beacon Arts Centre on August 7th! Join the Master Mariner, Dougie the Mate, MacPhail the Engineer and Sunny Jim along with a host of other characters for six classic tales from Neil Munro. Performed as a 1950s radio broadcast against the stunning backdrop of the Clyde in the Beacon Bistro this production features live sound effects and period music. Price includes afternoon tea at 1pm and performance begins at 2:30pm

An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell

Pipe Majors Keith Bowes Sr & Jr with their respective trophies. Photo Credit: John Shaw

Grade 2 Pipe Major Keith Bowes Jr commented, “As the Grade 2 Pipe Major, I was delighted with the association as a whole. Both bands displayed excellent performances and to get 3rd out of 18 bands in grade 2 was a good achievement. To top Grade 4 Band celebrating after being crowned the day off, our grade 4 European Champions. Photo Credit: John Shaw pipe band came out on top as European Champions. This shows the calibre of player that is coming through our feeder system, which will provide our big band with talented players in the years to come as they gain experience and continue developing in our grade 4 band.” Grade 4 Pipe Major Keith Bowes Sr commented, “A 1st major win at the European Championships for the 4b band. The hard work and patience finally paying off. After an enjoyable weekend away at the scenic Forres the band now looks forward to a few weeks off competing before returning to the competitive circuit.” Johnstone Pipe Band are currently on the lookout for sponsorship to help enable them to expand and progress the band and their educational activities, for further information please contact the band on 07751 500520. Details on the band’s learner setup can also be found by calling the same number.

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Project Y Tour 2016

Wednesday 10th August at 7.30pm Price £19.50 Join TV Psychic Tony Stockwell at the Beacon Arts Centre for an evening of mediumship on Wednesday August 10th! For those with an interest in mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction. Tony has been working tirelessly for over 25 years to demonstrate his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones. Tony’s insight into the lives of total strangers is inexplicable and remarkable as he attempts to offer fascinating revelations from the other side.

Blazin’ Fiddles

Friday 19th August at 7.30pm Price: £15/£12 Fiddles and bows come alight in a musically intoxicating evening for all courtesy of Blazin’ Fiddles at the Beacon! Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. With a Blazers performance comes the rare opportunity to hear the regional expressions, from Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, and the individual style from each fiddler – Inverness’ Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orcadian Kristan Harvey – in a blend of ensemble and solo sets. Fiddles and bows come alight atop guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all.

La Traviata

Sunday 21st August at 7.30pm Price: £15/£12, £6 (under18) Scotland’s Opera Bohemia return to the Beacon Arts Centre with one of the world’s most loved operas, La Traviata! Verdi’s masterpiece tells the tale of the famous courtesan, Violetta who commits the cardinal sin of falling in love. Scottish favourite Catriona Clark (Violetta) and rising star Thomas Kinch (Alfredo) lead a cast of some of Scotland’s finest home grown talent, including Aaron McAuley, making his company debut in the role of Germont, and star of Gianni Schicchi, Andrew McTaggart as Baron Douphol. Including the famous Brindisi, and Sempre Libera, this intimate and gripping new production by Douglas Nairne is not to be missed. Sung in Italian with English subtitles and accompanied by piano and violin. BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK, PA15 1HJ INFO@BEACONARTSCENTRE.CO.UK TELEPHONE: 01475 723723

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Lochwinnoch Community Walk

Inverclyde Carers Outreach

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.

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

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’

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 Friday monthly TheTerrace St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall

Homemade soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4. Good food and company.

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

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

Johnstone Gala Day Saturday 20th August from 10am - 2pm

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

Erskine Centenary Summer Gala Day

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

The Gala Day is run by the young people of Johnstone through West Johnstone Youth Club, West Johnstone Youth Council and Brewery Street Kids Club.

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

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

2nd THU & last SAT 10am - 2pm Tel:

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2nd SUN Kip Marina, Inverkip

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Largs is a popular holiday destination and is famed for a battle in 1263 when the Norse King Haakon, attempting to land from a fleet of longships, was repulsed by the army of Alexander 111. Returning to Norway, King Haakon took ill and died in Kirkwall. His death lead directly to the Treaty of Perth when the Norse ceded the Western Isles and Isle of Man to Scotland. This Viking heritage is celebrated at the annual Viking Festival where the main attraction is the living history Viking Village which opens every day from 11am to 5pm. Please note the Village will close from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on Saturday 27th August to enable the re-enactors to participate in the opening parade and at 4.30pm on Saturday 3rd September for the Party at the Pencil. Come and see how the Vikings lived in an authentic 13th Century village - talk to them about their way of life; learn about how they made their clothes, weapons, jewellery and food. Ask the Vikings about their religion, beliefs, homes, crafts, ships, their homeland and why they left it. This year the re-enactment group Swords of Dalriada will be in the Viking Village with Viking traders from Germany, Sweden and Ireland. The entry fee of £5 for Adults and £2 for Children/Concessions (over 60s and students) gives admission throughout the day of purchase. Under 5s free. School visits to the Village and Vikingar! Can be arranged by telephoning Vikingar! on 01475 676182. A Scottish Food and Craft Fayre will also open every day from 10am to 6pm. Come and enjoy a shopping experience with a difference. Owl Magic will be with us every day and on both weekends there will be on stage entertainment, street performers on the Promenade and an aerobatic display. A fun fair will also be present on the Promenade throughout the Festival. The Party at the Pencil will be held the evening of Saturday 3rd September with the burning of a Viking longship and a spectacular fireworks display.

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Erskine will officially celebrate it’s 100th anniversary caring for the Scottish ex-service community with a one-off birthday celebration. Held on the stunning grounds of the Erskine Estate in Bishopton, our Erskine 100th Birthday Gala Day will host a vast range of activities including live entertainment, cinema, fairground, shopping village, street food and much more! For more info call: 0141 814 4729 or email: jennifer.campbell@erskine. org.uk open: 11am - 4pm

Erskine Gala Day on Saturday 20th August at Park Mains High School 12noon - 4pm ~ Entry: £2 Come along with the whole family to enjoy our day of fun and activity at the Erskine Gala Day! From Children’s Football Tournament to Adult Tug of War, Face Painting to a Carnival - we have it all! Our Parade this year is “The Road to Rio” so if you’re a Group Leader and want to take part just message us for details. If fresh produce is on your shopping list come along to our Farmers Market - or if you’d rather indulge your sweet tooth come and taste our delicious hand crafted chocolate and fudge - all provided by local businesses. If sports and vintage cars is more your thing; don’t worry, they’re here too! We have a whole week of activities leading up to the Gala Day so have a look at our website or Facebook page for more details. Come along for Fun for all your Family!

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Glynhill staff pay tribute to Dorothy Staff at The Glynhill Hotel have raised over £14,000 for St Vincent’s Hospice in memory of a beloved colleague.

Supreme Sacrifice Bridge of Weir and the First World War 100 years ago this month – August 1916 Peter Calligan MM, Royal Garrison Artillery Hudson Hardman, 7th Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders On the Western Front in August 1916 the Battle of the Somme was being waged in its full fury. The war’s toll of Bridge of Weir men was to reach 21 with another two souls lost. Peter Calligan was the son of a Dundee market gardener who followed his father’s career and by 1911 had found a position at Torr Hall, resident in Torr Bothy. He was an early volunteer, initially posted to London Scottish, but later became a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery, the 60 pounder long range “big guns” that lobbed high trajectory shells onto enemy strongpoints, ammunition dumps, roads or railways – and opposing guns. Peter rose to the rank of Sergeant, but died of wounds on 16th August and was awarded the Military Medal posthumously for “gallant work under heavy shell fire”. Cold comfort, no doubt, to his widow, Euphemia Boyd. They had married in Stewarton only two months earlier. The splendidly named Hudson Beaufort Hardman was the son of Meredith and Ella who were missionaries with the China Inland Mission when they met in Chungking and married there in 1892. They returned to England and had two children before returning to China in 1898. We don’t yet know what brought young Hudson to Scotland, but in 1913, when he was 18 years old, he disembarked at Ellis Island, New York giving Bridge of Weir as his residence. He returned in time to enlist in September 1914, and by September 1915 was in France with the 7th Camerons, gaining promotion to Lieutenant in December, and acting as Assistant Adjutant from March 1916. He was killed when the 7th Battalion attacked the Switch Elbow which formed part of the German system of trenches in front of Contalmaison. Ironically, as Acting Adjutant, he had signed the Operation Order for the action in which he lost his life, as did four other officers and sixty men. His name is recorded on Lutyen’s Memorial to the Missing of the Somme at Thiepval, alongside 72,000 others who died in the Somme sector and have no known grave. Read more about Peter’s and Hudson’s life and untimely death at www. bridgeofweirmemorial.co.uk Gordon Masterton

When the hotel’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Dorothy Brett passed away in the Hospice aged just 51, her friends and colleagues at the Glynhill decided to celebrate her life by holding a champagne afternoon tea in her honour. The sparkling afternoon, which included performances by Kilbarchan Pipe Band and RockUs Choir, was enjoyed by over 230 of Dorothy’s family, friends and business colleagues. Dorothy was a popular member of The Glynhill’s staff for almost 30 years, having started work there in 1986 as a member of the Hotel Reception Team at the age of 21 years old. Annette MacArthur, Conference and Events organiser at the Hotel said, “Dorothy was ALWAYS the life and soul of the Glynhill and was the ultimate social butterfly. She loved the company of others. Never without her make up on and hair done, especially her red lippy, Dot would have revelled in the fact that so many people came along to celebrate her life as well as to raise funds to help St. Vincent’s Hospice continue the fantastic work they do.” After the event Annette, together with the Glynhill’s managing director, Maroulla Nicolas and colleague Lynn Neil visited St Vincent’s Hospice to hand over the proceeds – a whopping £14,380 – to the charity’s Chief Executive Kate Lennon. Kate said, “What a wonderful way to pay tribute to Dorothy! It is so kind of the Glynhill to host and sponsor the afternoon tea and we simply cannot thank the hotel’s staff enough for all the hard work and enthusiasm they put into raising these funds for our Hospice. It really is thanks to the generosity of people like Dorothy’s family and friends that St Vincent’s is able to provide our very special hospice care to local people who need it. Donations like this play a vital part in funding our work and we are thrilled to receive such a fantastic contribution from The Glynhill.”

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 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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Somme Observed Community Knitting - ‘SOCK’

On Sunday 3rd July at the People’s Palace in Glasgow, SOCK a project formed by members of Glasgow Knit and Stitch came to a conclusion with the unveiling of panels of squares, each square being 16cm x 16cm. The initial aim was to get people far and wide to knit or crochet 3,700 squares, one square for each member of the three Glasgow Pals Battalions, to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. In the end they were overwhelmed by the response and over 5,000 squares were knitted. They needed to make 36 panels / blankets but have managed to create 62 panels. Two of the panels unveiled had a local connection with Meg Millar, with the help of Carmen Sawers one of the organisers of SOCK, unveiling one on behalf of the Boys Brigade which include some of the squares she had knitted for the project. A panel was also unveiled on behalf of the Royal British Legion {Scotland} by David and Linda Adam. The panels can be seen on the railings at the People’s Palace till the 31st August.

Saturday 20th August 9am - 6pm Sunday 21st August 10am - 6pm at intu Braehead Arena, Glasgow Standard Entry Price: £8* from 11 am. Early Entry Price: £15* from 9am.

Film & Comic Con Glasgow promises to bring you some of your favourite stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to browse.

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LEAP’ Energy business service helps businesses reduce energy bills. The average Renfrewshire business could save around £1,000 by switching their energy supplier. Many of the businesses we work with have said that in the past they had avoided switching supplier for a number of reasons; therefore we designed our service around the key barriers highlighted by local businesses to make the process simple and cost effective. We support businesses from all sectors and sizes to save money on their energy supply. From small sites with a single electricity meter and no gas supply to large companies with multiple sites and high gas and electricity usage. For a quote that will save you time and money, contact Scott Duncan, Project Manager with LEAP at scott@myleapproject.org or by calling 07825 270 170. Or visit myleapproject.org/business

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The Kenmure Hill Temple is a folly that sits on the former estate of the ancestral homeland of the Clan Semple. It is found in the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Scotland’s largest regional park located in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. Whilst there are various theories about the purpose of the Temple the reason it is on the estate is not clear. However, whilst it now stands alone at one time it was one of a number of structures. There is a distinct possibility that it was built purely as a ‘folly’ with no other specific use than for its appearance. To reach the Temple on Kenmure Hill visitors will need to follow the ‘Semple Trail’ walking along loch trails taking in the wonderful views across the water. Bird watchers might even see the rare Hen Harrier that breeds in the area. For those who enjoy cycling there is a special track along quiet country roads and pavements.

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Little is sadly known about the Temple, other than that was built around 1760. Col. William MacDowell was instrumental in its construction but its exact use, if any, remains a mystery. Local stories range from a house for an ill child to a watch tower or vantage point for ladies to observe the stag hunt. Even the use of the word ‘Temple’ is misleading in that there is no suggestion that it had anything to do with religion – current or historic. The temple has no roof and is octagonal in shape with large arched windows on all sides. It stands alone on a grassy hill. The Semple family moved from Elliston Castle to the Castle Semple Estate in 1500. Unfortunately all that remains of the 900 acre estate is the Temple, a walled garden and gate arches. Castle Temple House was destroyed by fire in 1935. Castle Semple Visitor’s Centre is open from March through to November and is where those wishing to visit the monument can find maps and information relevant to their journey. The park itself has beautiful scenery, country walks, cycling routes and boating at Castle Semple Loch. Picnic areas are spread around the park and for those wanting to enjoy a hot meal the site has a number of cafes. This area is ideal for those who love the outdoor life. Reaching the Temple does require a fair degree of fitness and stamina but the views from the top provide an excellent reward for the effort. The nearby village of Elderslie is recognised as the birthplace of William Wallace and history documents that Elliston Castle is reputed to have been the location of one of the battles in which he fought.

Paisley Abbey Drain Trail Paisley Abbey Wednesday 31st August - Wednesday 7th September. Discover the magnificent Abbey Drain, an imposing stone lined tunnel underneath the 12th century Paisley Abbey as part of Paisley Abbey Drain Archaeological Trail Doors Open Day. Unique to Britain, the abbey’s drain was built by master craftsmen sometime in the 14th century and is up to two metres high in parts. In 1990, the drain was rediscovered and an initial excavation found several hundreds of fragments of pottery, along with a complete chamber pot, which is now on display in the abbey sacristy. Other artefacts found at that time included inscribed slates, gaming pieces and the remains of more than 140 plants, many of which were used for food or medicine.

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Minister of Houston & Kilallan Parish 1843 – 1856 The Reverend Peter Dale was minister of the joint parishes of Houston and Kilallan from his induction on 5th September 1843 until his death on 11th December 1856. He was born in the parish of Torpichen, West Lothian, on 21st September 1808 to John Dale and Jane Walker and was baptised there on 9th October. Nothing is known of his boyhood education but, according to the Fasti of the Church of Scotland, he was later educated at Edinburgh University. The first reference to Peter Dale as a minister is in 1841. The 1841 census (taken on 7th June that year) records Peter as living in Bloom Village, Livingston, West Lothian. His occupation is given as Assistant Minister. However, there is no mention of him as a minister in the Kirk Session Records for Livingston Parish Church, nor is he listed in the Fasti of the Church of Scotland as being a serving minister at that time. It appears that he was associated with a parish library which was established in the village of Livingston about 1839. The library, supported by subscription, is recorded as having nearly 300 books. In the proceedings of the Session Meeting of Livingston Parish in September 1841 Mr Dale is referred to as giving up “his charge of the library”. The Fasti record that, on 2nd December 1841, he was ordained to Milngavie where a new Presbyterian church had been opened in May that year and Peter served as its first minister. Peter’s ministry in Milngavie lasted less than 2 years. The Scotsman dated 2nd August 1843 records that “The Presbytery of Paisley, on Monday last week, gave a call to the Rev Peter Dale, Minister of the Quoad Sacra Church at Milngavie to the church and parish of Houston.” On 5th September 1843 he was inducted as minister of the united parishes of Houston and Killellan. On 26th October 1843, less than 2 months after his induction to Houston parish, Peter went to Londonderry and there married Margaret Hay of Templemore parish. In their comparatively short married life, the couple had 5 children who were: 1. George Hay Dale, born 26 August 1844. 2. Jessie Walker Dale, born 14th April 1846. 3. John William Dale, born 31st January 1849. 4. Elizabeth Mary Dale, born 10th June 1851. 5. Wilhelmina Fleming Dale born 23rd September 1852. Died 1st October 1853. As previously mentioned, Peter died on 11th December 1856, and was buried on 18th December 1856 within the old Kilallan Church, where a wall tablet records the event. The report of his death and funeral service in the Paisley Herald and Renfrewshire Advertiser dated 27th December 1856 records that he “was very acceptable as a preacher; and he had the character of being an affectionate and dutiful pastor, and was kind to the poor.” Margaret died in Londonderry in 1895, aged 84. This is a brief summary of the ordinary tale of an ordinary family of their times, but one wonders how Miss Hay of Londonderry and the Reverend Peter Dale of Livingstone, Milngavie and Houston got to know each other. Further research might provide an answer. © June 2016 Gina Fisher. Renfrewshire Local History Forum

Johnstone History Society Our Society meetings resume on the 13th of September but on the 3rd and 4th of September we will be participating in Doors Open Day There will be a display and an activity for children, also on both days there will be a walk round the historical sites of Johnstone leaving from the museum at 2pm and lasting approximately one and a half hours. The Museum still continues to open as usual throughout the summer

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Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) The solid state hard drive (SSD) has become more prevalent in low cost and entry level laptop hardware. The SSD removes the last mechanical process of modern computing in the traditional hard disk drive. The hard disk is the device you can sometimes hear quietly chattering away inside your computer when it is under load. This is the sound of the read head skimming across the rotating disks containing data. Not so with an SSD as the data is saved onto silicone chips in a similar fashion to the other circuitry going on inside the computer. The hard drive has become the final component of the desktop computer to take its quantum leap in technological change to catch up with the rest of the hardware inside in terms of read / write speed. The processor long ago attained it’s maximum capable speed, now manufacturers create multiple processor ‘cores’, to offer more oomph, a bit like a double nugget from Pieri’s. They also attach microcomponents to the processor chip to facilitate the processor function. Now processor technology aims to run on lesser and lesser voltage to accommodate the requirements of mobile computing. This lower voltage generates less heat and is reflected in the fact that increasingly these days, venting on the underside of our laptops is minimal. As today some of us may might reflect on the computers of old that would fill a room and require punch cards as input, we can already see the way of the household computer, plugged into the mains and drawing in air to cool the spinning components inside as being almost as out of date.

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Financial Blog by Carl Melvin, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd

Brexit – how is your money affected?

The recent referendum decision on leaving the European Union has taken many by surprise. The UK decision to leave has resulted in a new Prime Minister and cabinet being appointed, volatile stock markets, a significant fall in the value of Sterling against other currencies, fears of inflation on one hand and possible interest rate cuts on the other. We are entering uncharted territory, so what can we do to make the most of our money? • Firstly, don’t panic. If you are already invested, then remain invested and don’t be tempted to cash in for fear that the world is about to end – it won’t. Don’t let fear lead you to make silly decisions. • Don’t stop regular investments because share values may be lower – keep investing as you are buying at a discount. • Ensure your portfolio is well diversified and avoid having too many eggs in one basket. • Use your tax allowances (ISAs, pension and personal savings allowance) • Check your savings account interest rate – make sure you get a competitive rate. • Consider opting for a longer term fixed rate mortgage (5 years or more) to lock down your debt repayments to a low interest rate. • The rush by investors into UK Gilts has pushed up the price of Gilts and reduced the gilt yield to an all-time low. Annuities are based on gilt yields and many annuity providers have reduced the income offered. Be careful of locking into a low lifetime income. • If you are drawing benefits from a drawdown pension fund, be careful not to take too much out in case the fund is unable to sustain income payments in the long term. 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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Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to our Armed Forces Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, Paisley.

Residents from Renfrewshire and Inverclyde gathered to celebrate Armed Forces Day with a special service at Paisley Abbey. The Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, Guy Clark, the Provost of Renfrewshire, Anne Hall, and the Depute Provost of Inverclyde, David Wilson were present to recognise the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces, both past and present. Before the service, and to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph in Paisley by Provost Hall, the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) - Paisley Comrades Branch, Argyll Association and 102 Field Company Royal Engineers. The Inverclyde Schools Wind Ensemble performed inside Paisley Abbey as members of the congregation arrived for the service - which was led by Reverend Alan Birss, Minister of Paisley Abbey, and Father Stephen Baillie, St Charles’ Church.

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Kilbarchan - August 1916. The battle of the Somme lasted from 1st July until 18th November 1916. William Dunne was born at 2.50pm at 5 South Avenue, Govan. His parents were George and Bessie, and he was their fourth child. George was a Sanitary Inspector. The family came to Kilbarchan between 1901 and 1905, and lived at Arvalee(ie), St.Barchan’s Road. By the time of the 1911 census there were two other children in the house and George (47) was a Chief Sanitary Inspector. William joined the Kilbarchan Scout troop which had been established in 1909. He answered Kitchener’s call for volunteers, enlisted in Glasgow and went to France in July 1915 the 9th Battalion Black Watch, 15th (Scottish) Division. He survived the Battle of Loos in September 1915 and the division’s almost continuous service in that area until it was committed to the battle of the Somme. In August the division was involved in fighting near High Wood and Martinpuich, whose garrisons fought stubbornly and were difficult to dislodge. Lance Corporal William Dunne died on 28th August 1916 and is buried at Contalmaison Chateau Cemetery. He is remembered on the memorial in the Scout Headquarters on Barn Green. Kilbarchan Pipe Band was in Contalmaison on 1st July and commemorated William Dunne. Scout Eden Dickie laid a wreath and James Wallace read the poem Before the Summer by E Alan Mackintosh M.C.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, Guy Clark, completed the first reading of the service, and was followed by Inverclyde’s Depute Provost, David Wilson. Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall led a prayer of intercession which preceded a moving performance by the Gryffe High School Choir. The service took place in advance of the national Armed Forces Day in order to allow the attendance of serving men and women in both authority areas. In addition to the service, and in recognition of their 300th anniversary, 102 Field Company Royal Engineers paraded through Paisley town centre. The RBLS- Paisley Comrades branch also marched from their base in Renfrew Road to the Abbey. President of the Paisley Comrades branch, George Gaughan had raised the Armed Forces Day flag at a ceremony outside Renfrewshire House. The flag flew for nine days in recognition of the sacrifices made by servicemen and women to protect the country.

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Affluent Financial Planning Ltd receive Awards Bridge of Weir based Independent Financial Planners, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd have won another award to add to an already impressive haul of awards this year. Affluent has been named UK Financial Services Firm of the Year 2016 by Corporate Vision Magazine. This award recognises Affluent Financial Planning as an outstanding adviser firm offering their clients first class advice, service and value. Carl Melvin, Managing Director of Affluent Financial Planning Ltd commented “We are pleased to have been nationally recognised for the quality of advice and service we provide to our clients.” Affluent Financial Planning Ltd has also been named a winner in the 2016 Wealth & Money Management Awards, by Wealth & Finance International. They have been awarded Best Lifestyle Financial Planning Firm - Renfrewshire. This prestigious award marks the hard work and stellar efforts of those who have helped shape this unique and dynamic industry, and the comprehensive selection and judging process singles out the true market leaders of 2016. www.wealthandfinance-intl.com

AFP Award shortlist Multi Award Winning Independent Financial Adviser firm, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd based in Bridge of Weir, has been shortlisted for a prestigious financial planning award. Affluent is a shortlisted finalist in the Financial Adviser of the Year (small to medium firm) category in the MoneyAge Awards 2016 sponsored by the Personal Finance Society. Affluent is one of only 9 firms in the UK to be shortlisted and the winner will be announced in London in October. Carl Melvin, Managing Director of Affluent commented “It is a fantastic achievement to be recognised as one of the best small financial planning firms in the UK in these prestigious awards”

New Energy Adviser at LEAP A BIG WARM WELCOME to Ruth MacLeod, the recently appointed Community Energy Adviser, now working at LEAP.

Paisley & Gryffe Transport Forum We have been silent for some time simply because there has been nothing to report on, or about our grossly inadequate pathetic transport services. Now however, another threat has reared its ugly head in respect of the prevention of the eventual restoration of a railway link to Linwood, Bridge of Weir and Kilmacolm. This is the proposal to build a ‘retail development and filling station’ (thinly disguised epithet for another ‘supermarket’) on Brownfield land to the east of Corrie Crescent (the so called ‘Whitelint’ development). This appears to ‘ride roughshod’ over the plan for railway track, which would mean preventing for all time the return of the railway. Although the return of the railway may be some years away, the increased popularity of the national railway system makes itself present for all to see. We should be part of it. We need to encourage as many as possible of the local communities throughout Gryffe to put in a formal objection to this proposal. We would also like to take this opportunity of asking you to put your name forward via our website if you support our aims. We know there is widespread support for the return of the railway, but we are only a small organised group and need your formalised support if we are to be listened to by our local and national policy makers.

Brian Turner – Convenor

Ruth who is a local resident of Brookfield took up her new position as Community Energy Adviser in June and has been introducing herself to residents and community groups at the many village and community events and gala days LEAP has been involved in so far this summer.

Doors Open Days Renfrewshire 2016 Saturday 3rd September to Sunday 4th September 2016. This is a free event The annual Doors Open Days give you free access to lots of fascinating buildings right across Renfrewshire! Your chance to get into buildings - sites across Renfrewshire will be throwing open their doors to let you have a look around. Participating sites will be confirmed nearer the time but in previous years, more than 60 buildings across the area have taken part, from churches to fire station, and from historic gems like Paisley Abbey and town hall, to newer sites like Glasgow Airport and St Mirren Park. Visit the website for further information at http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/

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Creative Mike Night 18th August in Bernie’s in Bridge of Weir The time’s never right You’ve too much to do You have a real talent But you really are blue

Is your head full of thoughts? Does your soul sing out loud? Do you fancy some time to meet with a crowd?

So come to our Mike Tap into that space Shine like the sun with A smile on your face

To share your ideas in song, joke or rhyme Or tell us a story And practise your lines

You’ve heard me in verse Now read the next words Come share your thoughts And get a real Buzz!

Come to our Creative Mike night on the 18th of August in Bernie’s in Bridge of Weir. Tickets £5 each which includes a chance to win a prize in the charity raffle. For more information contact Donna Bryson, one of the Take A Bow ladies on donnabryson01@ icloud.com - The theme of the night will be Life’s Moments. Or pop into Bernie’s in the Main Street Bridge of Weir for your tickets and information sheet. Tickets will be on sale from the 1st of August.

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Bridge of Weir residents fear that plans for new housing developments will cause severe overcrowding in the area. It is believed that schools, doctor surgeries, dentists and shops will not be able to cope with the number of potential new residents.

Illegal snares were set up next to Bridge of Weir Primary School, ready to latch onto unsuspecting youngsters. The traps were discovered by police to be set up on the grounds of the Gryffe Castle in June. Schoolchildren who may have taken a shortcut through the grassy patch could have been seriously injured by becoming unwittingly tangled in the self-locking device. Snares are also potentially fatal to animals with the results often seeing the legs or body impaled by the wire.

Bridge of Weir Residents Fear Housing Will Cause Overcrowding

Plans for around 40 houses to be built at Shillingworth have been submitted, along with over 200 on the old Merchiston site at Weir’s Wynd and another proposal for 100 being considered for Lintwhite Whitelint. Gladman Housing has also recently submitted a planning application for 80 new houses in Kilmacolm Road. Residents feel that the likes of public transport will suffer and road infrastructure will not be able to cope with hundreds of extra cars during peak times. Catherine Noble commented on the Bridge of Weir Community Council Facebook page saying: “The majority of households in the area have at least two cars and there is no provision for more jobs in the area as nobody is building shops, eateries or factories. “They are looking to build houses to accommodate the ever expanding commuter population who want the nice quiet village life to stay in, but want the bright lights and big city to work in." “The types of houses being constructed are not going to be affordable as the builders coming in - who incidentally are not making good use of local contractors so not supporting the local economy - are building houses based on the idea of the ‘prestige and wealth’ of the local area." “If they keep building these properties the area will lose a lot of it’s ‘prestige’ and turn into any other suburban area, therefore will be losing its sense of identity.” A consultation to discuss the plans will be scheduled in due course and residents can voice their opinion on the developments. A Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: “We have received an application for planning permission in principle for housing development on a site which is designated as greenbelt under the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan. “There will be consultation on the proposal and the decision will be made at a meeting of the full council in due course.” bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

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Illegal Snares Set Up Next to Bridge of Weir Primary School

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, freerunning snares are legal throughout the UK, however self-locking snares like those found next to Bridge of Weir High School are illegal. It is illegal to kill any domestic animal by such a method. Under Section 10 of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 it is an offence to fail to check a snare. Snares must be inspected as soon after sunrise as is practicable and should again be inspected near dusk. Inspector Cassie Glass said: "The illegal snares were found in various locations on the grounds of Gryffe Castle adjacent to Bridge of Weir Primary school over the course of a couple of days in early June. Illegal snares are self locking and illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Wildlife Order (Northern Ireland) 1985. The snares are extremely dangerous particularly to school children who may find them or actually get caught in them as they use the castle grounds as a short cut. They could also cause fatal consequences to any household pets who are wandering about in the area. The individuals setting such snares are totally irresponsible and I urge the public to name those involved." You can either call the non-emergency number on 101. You can alternatively phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 before someone gets seriously hurt or a household pet is fatally injured by one of these illegal snares."

Here we are in August and heading towards the start of another new school year. Earlier this year we added new items to our Stationery stock which hopefully, will meet most of your ‘Back to School’ needs. For those about to start school for the first time - send a ‘First Day’ card!

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Coming soon to The Bridge - this is the time of year we start to order our goods for Christmas and New Year! We are again indebted to the invaluable assistance of Paisley Colour Photographic Club as we await the first draft from the printer of our 2017 Local Calendar. The A4 sized calendar incorporates twelve colourful photographs of scenes and landmarks around Bridge of Weir and district along with a diary section to note all your important dates. The calendar will be available for sale in The Bridge from mid September.

The church will be open every afternoon from 1pm to 3.30pm.

Similarly, The Bridge’s very own packs of Christmas cards designed by local artist, Alison Bannerman, are now also at the printing stage. These will be available for purchase at the end of September. We shall also have a selection of other Christmas cards on sale, including the popular ‘Greetings from Bridge of Weir’ cards.

Flower & Art Festival St Mary’s Church, Bridge of Weir - Sun 4th to Sun 11th September •

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Look out for more details in the September issue of The Advertizer or visit our website at www.heartlandsec.org/BoW

Interested in films - pick up our printed programme of films to be shown in The Bridge on a fortnightly basis from August to December. As always we wish to thank our dedicated team of staff and volunteers who, through their commitment, enable The Post Office and Bridge Community Centre to serve the village. (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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Following Dr Jennifer Miller’s recent talk, describing her work as Head of Forensic Bioarchaeology for the York Archaeological Trust, members were invited to her laboratory at Glasgow University. Her department encompasses both charred and uncarbonised plant microfossils and pollen from archaeological sites across the UK and the Continent. Dr Miller and her team visit all sites to be excavated and take away buckets of soil which are washed and analysed. If anything significant is found, an archaelogical dig may follow. Micromorphology is the study of core samples, 1/2 metre deep, which are removed from compacted areas such as doorways and paths and slivers of the core are examined under a microscope. These cores reflect 2,000 years of activity and can pinpoint the introduction of species, e.g. Beech trees or wheat grain, and periods of plant decline and prosperity.

A breezy, sunny day brought out the crowds for Houston show last month, and the Fairtrade Villages Group enjoyed a good day’s trading.

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Diet was enhanced with the arrival of wheat which was stored in barrels. As the year passed, less palatable seeds, harvested with the wheat, became more prevalent and this led to the saying “scraping the barrel”. A sample with a high ratio of mixed seeds would indicate autumn. Cesspits and water-logged samples from crannogs provide excellent sources of remains and yield information on lifestyle and diet over thousands of years. Pollen is a great way of finding out what was growing, equally, a lack of tree material indicates tribes settling in an area and working the land. Jennifer’s forensic experience is also called on by the police to help with crime scenes..... But that’s another story. Everyone agreed it was a fascinating outing and we learnt that plant life provides a rich and diverse source of information. Back to matters above ground: the Flower Show takes place on Saturday 27th August at The British Legion. Everyone is welcome, so come along. If you would like to enter, ring our Show Secretary on 612898 for a schedule. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Around the villages overgrown verges, signs obscured by trees and broken, blocked gullies are becoming an ongoing battle. I recently met up with members of Bishopton CC and we targeted some of these drains with the gully slurper (drain cleaning machine) present. In Bridge of Weir, it is good to see Clevans Road and Watt Road (west end) now resurfaced though it is a pity that this triggered a burst in the mains water supply on Clevans Road meaning part of the road had to be re-laid. I am hoping that the pavement will be resurfaced later this year. I will be taking part in the Provost’s fundraising initiative for a number of charities on 3rd September. I will be going down a 100ft high zip wire at East End Park, Paisley. If anyone wants to sponsor me then please get in touch. 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.

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Bridge of Weir gala day was another special occasion with it’s colourful Rio theme. The weather rose to the occasion and many people visited the Fairtrade stall. Thank you to the organisers of both days, we enjoyed being there! Our next big event will be the One World Celebration on November 5th. Bridge of Weir and Houston are on the brink of achieving Fairtrade status. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

I attended a very busy special meeting of Bridge of Weir Community Council about the planning application for a retail development and petrol station at Whitelint Gate in Bridge of Weir. Having listened carefully to what was said and the many concerns raised and studied the proposal in detail I have written to the Planning Department objecting to the proposal. My objections are principally based on the fact that this is greenbelt land, there will be a detrimental impact on existing businesses in the village and there will be significant disruption to wildlife in an area that has regenerated itself over several years. Our greenbelt is a precious thing and needs to be protected – the Scottish Government’s appointed reporter forced the council to release three areas of greenbelt in the last local development plan and I do not think we should be releasing more in or around our villages. There have been reports of attempted robberies to houses in the ward over the past few weeks and I would urge residents to be aware of leaving doors and windows unlocked. These are a magnet for opportunistic thefts that can leave families very upset by losing items of sentimental value. Langbank Community Council are pioneering in the promotion of ‘smartwater’ to uniquely identify items and I know many households in the area will be utilising this additional deterrent. The development of Dargavel continues apace and work is ongoing to improve the park and ride facilities at the train station. I am aware this will cause some disruption and want to thank everyone for their understanding – these and other works cause residents and others inconvenience and traffic-flow issues. BAE operate a freephone hotline on 0800 130 3302 for any concerns or queries. 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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Ranfurly Doctors Surgery, Kilmacolm Road, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3PS.

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.

All carers who are patients at the practice are invited to a meeting on Monday 15 August at 7pm at Bridge of Weir surgery. Come along and meet other carers who may have similar experiences to your own. A member of the team from Renfrewshire Carers Centre will be there, as well as a benefits officer from the Centre who will be doing a presentation on benefits available and how to access them. Please contact Anne Findlay, Practice Manager, on 01505 613240, for further information and to advise if you wish to attend.

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I hope you have been enjoying the summer weather. Partial closure of the amenity sites is clearly causing a number of issues for people. I have received a lot of correspondence about this. Some of you have had to queue for up to two hours to get into the Underwood Road site, but apart from this, there seems to be an increase in the frequency of flytipping being reported. Do let me know if it has caused problems for you and I will forward your concerns in the hope of a change to the council policy.

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Bridge of Weir Gala Day 2016 The Festival Committee dedicated this year’s Gala Day to the memory of its chairman Gordon Lethorn who sadly passed away in April. With ‘Rio 2016’ as its theme it was hoped a carnival atmosphere would prevail over this year’s proceedings. The day itself, although overcast, was awash with colour as the parade, led by a well decorated Festival Float wound its way through the village to Houston Road Park, with stewards giving out garlands and beads to those who had turned out to watch and follow. Our thanks to our three local Councillors and the Deputy Provost of Renfrewshire for taking part in the parade. Once at the park, Gala Day was opened with the crowning of this year’s Gala Queen Paige Galbraith and her attendants Milla Gibson and Aimee McGrane, all three girls providing the sunshine on the day with their wonderful dresses and beaming smiles. Thankfully the rain stayed away and the biggest annual event on the village’s calendar was a big success with residents and visitors alike, the dog show had winners from Elderslie, Glasgow and Livingston! With local organisations, churches and businesses making up the vast majority of stallholders and attractions there was, as always, a real sense of community about the day. Bridge of Weir Festival Committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who turned out on the day and for their generous donations at the gates. These go directly towards the costs of putting on Gala Day and are very much appreciated. Gala Day Winners Best Dressed Pre-School Child 1st Jamaican Bobsleigh Team Best Dressed Primary School Child 1st Hannah McQuade

Primary School Invitation Football Competition Bridge of Weir Primary School Dog Show

Best Dressed Group 3rd & 3rd A Brownies

Best in Show Nevis with Maureen Connolly

Best Dressed Window Boots the Chemist

Reserve Best in Show Mhore with Linda Thomson

Lucky programme number was 642 and the prize of £100 of Gibb Stuart vouchers can be claimed by phoning 01505 615992

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The B Naturals at Bernie’s A rare chance to see Glasgow’s foremost Barber Shop Quintet perform a full set at the wonderful Bernie’s. With a repertoire spanning pop, country, jazz and even Disney, this promises to be a fun-packed musical extravaganza - and all for only £3.00! Tickets available from any B Natural (please note that the line-up may not be the same as in the above photo!) or from Bernie’s. A limited food and drink menu will be available. Don’t delay because supply is strictly limited due to the intimacy of the venue. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Brighter Bridge of Weir PLANNING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE Brighter Bridge of Weir have been fortunate enough to receive various grants every year since being established in October 2010. Renfrewshire Council, and our local Councillors in particular, have always supported the work we do. But times are changing. At the last round of Local Area Committee grant fund awards, voluntary organisations such as ours were left in no doubt that such funds were rapidly diminishing and we could not rely on receiving grant aid in the future. Regular followers will know that we at Brighter Bridge of Weir don’t just sit back and wait for things to happen. We’ve launched a Crowdfunding appeal to be sure of being able to continue our work and to develop it. What we hope to achieve by this is maintain the level of funding that we currently get from grants. We already receive donations from local people and businesses, so we thought we’d formalise that by making it easy for anyone to help fund us. The thing about the Crowdfunding appeal is its transparency - you can see how much is being donated, and we can develop our future plans based on what we actually get, rather than what we might get.

Our first Crowdfunding venture ends on 3rd October, and we hope to raise £750 by then. You can donate securely online at https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/ brighterbridgeofweir . There’s also a link on our Facebook page: facebook.com/brighterbridgeofweir and website: www.brighterbridgeofweir.org bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Bishopton Open Door Group Summer’s almost over and it’s time to think what we can do to keep fit through the autumn and winter when it’s too cold and wet for the bowling Green and the Golf Course or garden. We run keep fit courses for older adults ages from 50+ in Bishopton Scout Hall. Women class starts on Wednesdays from September 14th at 9.30am for one hour and keep fit for men of 50+ also on Wednesdays at 10.30am for one hour starting on the same date. Enrolling takes place for both courses on Wednesday 7th September from 10am - 11am in the Scout Hall, off Greenock Road, Bishopton. The women’s course is very well supported, but men seem to be more reluctant to join us, but would be very welcome and come along and try. Both courses are taken by well known keep fit instructor Kenny McDonald. Further information from Sarah Cruishank on 01505 341420.

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Bridge of Weir Community Council Bridge of Weir Community Council was recalled from summer recess during July to convene a special meeting after receiving notice of a Planning Application in Principle for the erection of a retail store, including new access, petrol filling station and cycle hub at Whitelint Gate, Johnstone Road, Bridge of Weir. Over 60 residents attended the meeting and this resulted in an overwhelming rejection of the proposals. Community Councillors and volunteers to whom we are extremely grateful distributed 1,800 leaflets to residents throughout the village outlining the reasons for objection and encouraging them to object. Being a statutory consultee on planning matters, Bridge of Weir Community Council has submitted its objection to the application which include, amongst other points, reference to the erosion of green belt, possible contaminated land, the adverse effect on the village centre leading to empty retail shops and concerns on the impact of a large roundabout access from Johnstone Road which does not integrate with the village and will almost certainly remove any possibility of a future rail link between Kilmacolm and Glasgow. The full text of the objection will be published on the Community Council web site www.bridgeofweir.org The application is likely to go before Renfrewshire Councils Planning Board in September. The Community Council has heard from a resident who recently moved into the Village on her regular dangerous journey on foot with a pram from Eldin Place to the village centre. She encounters a lack of pavement and where there is a pavement cars are often parked on it forcing her to walk on the busy Kilbarchan Road. Once reaching the bottom of Kilbarchan Road she then has to cross the quite dangerous junction with traffic coming from four directions, it can take up to ten minutes to cross and sometimes having to make a run for it. The Community Council has forwarded her concerns to our three Renfrewshire Councillors and this matter will be fully discussed at our next meeting in September. On Saturday the 9th July a car collided with the fence at the entrance to the Houston Road Park leaving considerable damage to the fencing and barriers. Temporary barriers have been erected and the Community Council will ask that proper fencing be reinstated.

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If you’re a donor (or potential donor) who’s not online, don’t worry: our group will always be happy to take cash or cheques! We’ll also be continuing with our usual fundraisers, such as our annual Fun Casino Night (this year on Saturday, October 1), where you get to donate and have great fun too!

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Arrangements have been made with representatives of Bridge of Weir Library and the Pirie Centre to have our agenda and minutes displayed on their premises prior to our regular meetings.

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Good progress is being made on the £4.3m refurbishment of Kilmacolm Primary School. The new outdoor multiuse games area has been installed and the overall project is approximately 75% complete and on track to be completed in October as planned. Pupils and staff will move in after the school holidays in October.

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The Council’s Environment & Regeneration Committee, at its meeting on 28 April, allocated £58,000 for environmental improvements in the centre of the village and in addition allocated £20,500 to Quarrier’s Village. Landscape architects, commissioned by the council, have put forward proposals for enhancing both village centres. The proposals for Kilmacolm include making improvements to pedestrian areas in the village centre and making improvements to the cycle network by introducing kerbs and clearly defining pedestrian and cycle routes and improving the quality of leftover space. The proposals for Quarrier’s Village include creating an arrival point for cyclists on route 75, introducing seating areas containing heritage information and introducing an area overlooking the River Gryffe. It is now intended that consultation will be undertaken with Kilmacolm Community Council in order to decide what projects are taken forward as part of the available funding. At the June meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council there was a discussion about the funding and it was agreed that a more detailed discussion on potential projects would take place at the August meeting. We would encourage you to attend the August meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council and submit any ideas for utilising the funding to improve the village centres. Two pieces of environmental improvement work are set to be carried out to Birkmyre Park at a cost of £40,000. The old fence at the putting green will be replaced with a new fence and a surface coating will be applied to the path around the grassed area of the park. Both of these improvements will make a positive difference to Birkmyre Park. At the June meeting of the Kilmacolm Primary Parent Partnership, representatives from Scottish Gas Networks, who are involved in gas mains replacement work in the village, were in attendance to kindly offer to support the school with any outdoor improvements. As a result of the discussions the staff from Scottish Gas Networks will now work with the nursery to improve the outdoor area. Well Done to Scottish Gas Networks for giving something back to the community, which will benefit the school.

Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village Centres - Environmental Enhancements Inverclyde Council have established an Inverclyde Town and Village Environmental Fund - a portion of which has been allocated to fund projects aimed at enhancing the village centres of Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village. The larger amount of these allocated funds will be spent on projects proposed by Inverclyde Council. These proposals are the outcome of assessments and feasibility studies undertaken by a firm of suitably skilled and experienced consultants commissioned by Inverclyde Council. There has been some initial consultation with the Kilmacolm Community Council. The consultation will be extended to include the residents and traders of Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village who are invited to attend a presentation of the proposals at the 30 August meeting of the Kilmacolm Community Council. The meeting will be held in the Kilmacolm Community Centre starting at 7:30pm. In addition to the funding of the village centre enhancements proposed by Inverclyde Council, a £10,000 Community Spend Budget has been allocated to each of Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village to fund projects - proposed by community members or groups - which will enhance the village centres and enrich the experience of those who live, work or visit there. The Kilmacolm Community Council have been given the responsibility to agree which of the proposed community projects - it could be more than one in each village - should be funded or part funded from the Community Spend Budget. It is planned to agree these awards at the 27 September 2016 meeting of the Kilmacolm Community Council. Those villagers, village groups or organisations who have suggestions for enhancements to either the Kilmacolm or Quarriers Village are asked to contact secretary@kilmacolmcc.co.uk in the first instance to start a formal application process. A third village related initiative from Inverclyde Council is Shop Frontage Improvements. The aims and objectives of this scheme are to promote and encourage good shop front and advertisement design, invest in town and village centres, and protect heritage areas and support conservation. Details of this scheme will be presented at the 30th August 2016 meeting of the Kilmacolm Community Council which is an added incentive to attend the meeting. kilmacolm & quarriers

Sponsored Slimmers Race for Life!

Councillor McColgan - My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 16 August, 6pm – 7pm, in Kilmacolm Community Centre and on Monday 29 August, 6pm – 7pm pm, in St Francis’ Primary School, Port Glasgow. You can reach me on 01475 712727 (during office hours) and 07881 280016 (anytime) or by emailing me at james.mccolgan@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Greenock PA15 1LY. You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my website: http:// jamesmccolgan.com. You can also follow me on Twitter @jamesmccolgan. Councillor McCabe - My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 9 August, 6pm 7pm, in Boglestone Community Centre, Port Glasgow and on Tuesday 30 August, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, in Kilmacolm Community Centre. You can also contact me directly to discuss any matters that are of concern to you by telephone on 01475 712020 (during office hours) and 871368 (home) or by email to Stephen.McCabe@inverclyde.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at 10 Victoria Gardens, Kilmacolm PA13 4HL.

12 local slimmers who have lost more than 16st between them raised over £400 for Cancer Research UK after they laced up their trainers and swapped their usual meeting place for Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm, to hold their own Slimming World does Race for Life event on 16th July.

You can keep up to date with my work as a Councillor by visiting my blog: http://councillorstephenmccabe.blogspot.com/ and follow me on Twitter @ CllrSMcCabe.

Before joining Slimming World, many of the slimmers did very little physical activity, but after getting support to become more active, the Kilmacolm group and their Consultant Kirsty all managed to complete the 5km race with big smiles on their faces. The group has helped them to eat healthily, lose weight and become more active - and ultimately improve their health and happiness.

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Kilmacolm Bridge Club Kilmacolm Bridge Club resumes play on Monday 5th September. We meet in the New Community Centre and play commences at 7.15pm. The Club is a member of the Scottish Bridge Union with two teams playing in the Renfrewshire Bridge League. We welcome new members to the Club and during the first three weeks of September, you are invited to come along as playing guests and check out the competitive but friendly play of duplicate bridge together. For further information, please contact the Club Secretary, Sheena Clayton, on 01505 873802 kilmacolm & quarriers

Kilmacolm Hall to Hire The Guide Hut on Woodrow Avenue is a great venue with easy access near to the village centre. Newly refurbished main hall, with additional kitchen facilities and outdoor area. Perfect for children’s parties, weekly classes and one off special occasions. For further information contact Carol on 01505 874428.

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The event aimed to raise funds for CRUK whilst also raising awareness of the importance of keeping a healthy weight in reducing the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Kirsty, who runs the Kilmacolm Slimming World group says: “It was a fantastic event – the atmosphere was electric! Everyone was so supportive of each other, just as they are in group, and we saw young, old, male and female participants enter, all with a broad range of ability and fitness level. Entrants could run, walk, or skip across the finish line – whatever they wanted – as long as they enjoyed it!” Slimming World’s ‘Body Magic’ programme encourages members to start with small goals and find something they enjoy doing. This might be walking to collect the kids from school, gardening or hitting the dance floor on a night out! What’s important is to do something almost every day and make physical activity a habit. If you’d like to know more, call Kirsty on 07444 066462 or pop along to the group, which is held every Monday at 5.30 & 7.30 at the Masonic Hall in Glebe Road.

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As I write this piece I have received at short notice an invitation to meet our new Prime Minister Theresa May, in Edinburgh, following her initial meeting with the First Minister. Bit peeved that the PM did not wish to meet me first! I admired David Cameron but have been impressed with Mrs May’s Unionist credentials. The Scottish Government has overturned the decision by Inverclyde Council to refuse a wind farm above Greenock and Port Glasgow in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The location is in the Parish of Kilmacolm and the 8,110 metre high turbines will be visible for miles. There were 700 representations against and ONE in favour. This is a shocking decision and goes totally against local democracy. I keep hearing from Ms Sturgeon about ‘the wish of the Scottish people‘ being respected, what about the ‘wish of the people of Inverclyde‘ being respected. I attended the opening ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Scottish Parliament. It was very professional and the Riding that followed in the Royal Mile brought together representatives of many youth groups and organisations. Her Majesty was the class act and her call to politicians to be calm and collected was most apt. The KPS summer service as always featured the P7 leavers. The youngsters put on a fine show and showcased their many musical talents and we wish them good fortune as they move to High school. The contribution by the Reverend Fraser Donaldson was very relevant to all the pupils. Many members of the Angel Voices choir live in the village and their Summer Concert entertained us all with a most varied programme. It was a pleasure to present the prizes at our assisted needs junior school, Craigmarloch. This school is part of the Port Glasgow Community Campus and is in my opinion the very best use of the public purse that is possible. The head Eileen Stewart has retired and we should be grateful for her many years of service to our less able but no less valued citizens. Port Glasgow and St Stephens High School presentations of The Adams Family and Bugsy Malone were quite outstanding. There were many superb performances but Adam Docherty of Kilmacolm and PGHS stole the show, again. The Armed Forces Day Service of Thanksgiving was held at Paisley Abbey. Anne Hall the Provost of Renfrewshire, Guy Clark the Lord-Lieutenant and my self as Depute Provost of Inverclyde all gave readings. There are many current and past members of the Forces living in the village and it is important that we acknowledge formally our gratitude to these men and women. On the 1st of July I attended a 7.15am service to mark the Centenary Commemoration of the opening offensives of the Battle of the Somme. Having visited the Somme battle sites last year with the local Army Cadets I felt that the BBCs coverage of the Vigil at St Pauls and the events at the Thiepval Memorial really captured the horror, the courage and unnecessary loss of so many young lives. I can be contacted at 01475 741969 and 712727 and 07766 992294. email david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk

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The OUTLOOK group is open to all residents of Kilmacolm meeting together on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly to share a varied programme of activities. We meet in Kidston Hall at 2pm on Thurs 1st Sept for a welcome back afternoon, which will include a quiz, holiday photos of Rio, and afternoon tea. The programme for September to December will be available. We try to invite speakers from a range of community issues and topics for your interest, we slot in musical entertainment, gentle keep fit, but always of course, refreshments provided by the talented bakers in the OUTLOOK team. Everyone welcome.

It is very welcome news to learn that additional funding from the Scottish Government has been granted to tackle further flooding problems in Inverclyde. This additional funding will allow for four more Inverclyde flooding schemes to go ahead of which three are in ward 1 at Glenmosston Burn (Kilmacolm), Gotter Water (Quarrier’s Village) and Bouverie Burn in Port Glasgow. This work once complete will tackle the flooding that has occurred for too long around these areas.

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I was pleased to see at the recent Inverclyde Leisure Awards that Birkmyre Gym and Port Glasgow Community Centre were among the winners. It is great to see that two well used local leisure facilities in ward 1 are performing so well.

Please come and join us for tea and cakes, home baking to buy, face painting, games and stalls. All welcome - Kilmacolm Community Centre.

Two head teachers - Alan Dick at Port Glasgow High School and Eileen Stewart at Craigmarloch - both in ward 1 schools sadly retired at the end of June having served Inverclyde so well over many years. We wish both Alan and Eileen all the very best in retirement and for the future. My next surgeries in August will be advertised in the local newspaper, on the Inverclyde Council website and my surgery posters. Anyone wanting to contact me between surgeries can do so by phoning me through my office on 01475 712727, my mobile 07747 765 839 or by emailing me at jim.macleod@inverclyde.gov.uk or writing to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Greenock, PA15 1LY.

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St Colm’s RC Church Coffee Morning Saturday 27 August, 10am - 12pm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

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Kilmacolm Spiritualist Church Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm. Help every Tuesday @ 7.30pm.

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Kilmacolm Annual Flower Show Saturday 3rd September Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

This will be held in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm, doors open at 11 am. Immediately following the judging of exhibits. Presentation of trophies is at 3.30pm, with the sale of flowers and produce following on at 4pm. Schedules are available from Show Secretary, Jill Russell - phone on 01505 872393 for a copy. Exhibits should be brought to the Hall on Friday 2nd between 6pm - 10pm. We are looking forward to welcoming you to a top quality Show filled with Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Tubs and Hanging Baskets, Novices section, plus the wonders of the Baking/Jams, and Floral Art exhibits. The ever popular children’s Picture Gallery will be a highlight of the Show, thanks to Kilmacolm Primary School. The Willow Tea Room will be open throughout the Show for refreshments. Please come along and support the Annual Flower Show.

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Please be assured that despite the recent fire raising incident, Brookfield Gala Day will be going ahead on Saturday, 20th August 2016. We are delighted that Gina McKie from Radio Clyde will be coming along again this year. Together with a great play list, Gina will be chatting with Gala Day attendees in her inimitable style, as well introducing to the stage a range of local music and dance acts. There will be the usual and the unusual in terms of stalls and attractions and we trust residents, friends and family will turn out in support of the event as whatever the weather it will be a fabulous day.

Meetings start on Wednesday 14th September in the West Kirk Hall at 2pm and on the following dates.

Anyone who wishes to help with set up, clear down and even running a stall would be most welcome. Please email your availability to Brookfieldvpa@gmail.com.

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14th September – A Musical Journey - Mrs Vivienne MacDonald

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28th September – A Visit to the Holy Land - Liz Campbell

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12th October – Touring Scotland’s Islands by Kayak - Hugh and Clair Kerr

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Brookfield has seen some challenging times this year, with the theft of the lead from the roof of the village hall in January, followed by the reckless act of some youths setting fire to the bins at the back of the hall in June, which sadly led to the loss of a shed and all its contents. Village Councillors and volunteers have worked tirelessly to clear up and reinstate the damage caused, but to prevent such incidents happening in future, CCTV has now been installed in and around the village hall area. It is sad that such steps have had to be taken, but we trust this will be a deterrent. However, to anyone who chooses to disrespect resident’s lives and property in future, smile …… you’re on camera!!!

We would be delighted to welcome any new members for one or for all of the meetings.

Entertainment Programme As you can see we have a very varied and entertaining programme arranged for our 2016/17 sessions.

Further information can be obtained from; Miss Isobel Sharp on 01505 613355 – Group Leader or Mrs Barbara Morrison on 01505 613909 – Group Secretary

Houston and Killellan Kirk Scottish Country Dancing

Following the CCTV installation in July, a van was driven in to the village and the occupants arrogantly fly tipped an extensive collection of tree roots and wooden pallets at the entrance to the park in broad daylight. Information on the perpetrators has thus been gleaned and passed to the local police.

The Group start dancing again after the summer break on Wednesday 7th September at 8pm in the West Hall.

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Further information from Marilyn 01505 613083.

Two members of Brookfield Village Council were lucky enough to be invited to the Queens Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Helen Ostrycharz, Secretary of the Village Council, and the Village Trust and Linda McPhee, Heart Start Volunteer, who has arranged Heart Start training sessions in support of the recent installation of the defibrillator at the Village Hall, both attended on a cloudy, but dry day. HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were in attendance, along with Princess Anne and Prince Edward. They also saw Nicola Sturgeon present The Queen with the gift of a commemorative stone bench to mark her 90th birthday. Both ladies looked fabulous and thoroughly enjoyed their day.

Harvest Lunch

Why not come along and join us. The evening is a great way to keep fit. We are a very friendly group who enjoy a tea break halfway through the evening.

The Harvest lunch will be held on Sunday 18th September after the Harvest Service. The lunch will be served in the Killellan Halls. In the evening the lyric Choir will perform in the Killellan Halls in aid of the building fund for the new halls.

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Monday to Friday, Woodlands Out of School 01505 615438 MONDAY • Yoga (Weekly from 22nd) - 1pm Mary Laidlaw 01505 229112 • Musical Theatre Summer Camp (1st) 10am – 3pm TUESDAY • Musical Theatre Summer Camp (2nd) 10am – 3pm • Paint Pot Tots(Weekly from 16th) 10am Dawn Campbell 07789 262350 • Musical Theatre (Weekly from 16th) 3:30pm – 5:45pm • Yoga (Weekly from 9th) - 7pm ljlyoga@hotmail.co.uk. 07999 862162 WEDNESDAY • Musical Theatre Summer Camp (3rd) 10am – 3pm • Galaxy Dance (Weekly from 17th) 4pm Lauren 07951 322014

THURSDAY • Musical Theatre Summer Camp (4th) 10am – 3pm • Paint Pot Tots (Weekly from 18th) 3:30pm Dawn Campbell 07789 262350 • Folk Club (Weekly) - 8pm Paddybullen@live.co.uk FRIDAY • Musical Theatre Summer Camp (5th) 10am – 3pm • Yoga (weekly from 12th) - 10:30am ljlyoga@hotmail.co.uk 07999 862162 • Gavin Newlands MP (12th) 12:30 – 1:30pm • Galaxy Dance (Weekly from 19th) 4pm Lauren 07951 322014 SATURDAY • Galaxy Dance Enrolment (13th) 10am – 12noon • Galaxy Dance ( Weekly from 20th) SUNDAY • Baptist Church (weekly) - 11am and 6pm

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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The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has published its final report and submitted it to Scottish Ministers for their approval. The recommendation in the report affecting our local area is that the existing Ward boundary remains unchanged and covers the whole of Houston, Crosslee, Brookfield and Linwood and the 12,021 electorate will again be served by 4 elected Councillors following the Local Government elections in May 2017. At the Local Area Committee, Houston Community Council was awarded Grant funding of £6,000 for the provision of planters and for other environmental improvements in the villages with a further grant of £5,000 for the provision of Christmas lights in Houston. Other Grant funding of £8,000 went to the Houston Play Park Improvement Group for redevelopment of Ardgryffe Park while Houston United Football Club was awarded £10,000 for changing and site facilities again in Ardgryffe Park. At the Council meeting the proposed application for the development adjacent to Sandholes Road in Brookfield, the Councillors present agreed with the Planning Departments recommendation and the application was refused. Barochan Road from Kilallan Road to Corsliehill Road was closed from Monday 18th till Friday 22nd July for resurfacing works to take place. This was the only local road to be included in the 2016/17 roads resurfacing programme and no footways have been scheduled for resurfacing works in Houston, Crosslee or Brookfield. A number of streets that I had put forward for consideration in the programme have not been accepted. From 1st July the Civic Amenity site in Linwood has been operating as a Neighbourhood Recycling Facility where only plastics, paper/cardboard, food cartons, glass bottles and jars, metal cans and tins along with clothes, textiles and shoes are able to be recycled. The site will be monitored by CCTV to prevent fly-tipping. All other items such as white goods, electrical equipment, garden waste, etc. can be recycled in the Renfrewshire Recycling Centre in Underwood Road in Paisley. My surgeries are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Brookfield Village Hall from 6pm - 6.30pm then in the Houston Village Hall from 7pm - 7.45pm. I can be contacted by phone on 01505 610018 or by e-mail at cllr.allan.noon@ renfrewshire.gov.uk or through Renfrewshire Council on 0300 300 1265.

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Plan for 200 New Homes in Brookfield Rejected Controversial homes bids that objectors feared would swamp two Renfrewshire villages have been given a resounding thumbs down by the council after damning planning reports. Councillors took just minutes to endorse the refusal recommendations, with no debate, after considering a detailed list of reasons why the schemes should not be approved. The plan by Gladman Developments to build 270 new homes on a site in Brookfield Village would have doubled the size of the village, and attracted 121 letters of objection. And a scheme by Wallace Land Developments to build 150 homes at Branscroft, near Kilbarchan Quarry, attracted 779 objections. The Gladman plan would spawn more traffic, said the report, and was for green belt land rather than any of the numerous brownfield sites available in Renfrewshire. Besides being detrimental to the local amenity there were also conservation issues to take into account – for example the area plays host to Canada Geese. The scheme was judged to have failed a series of key planning tests relating to the area’s strategic development plan, and it was said it wouldn’t contribute to the local economy. The Kilbarchan plan also failed, in the report’s view, on a large number of counts. Overwhelmingly rejected by the local community it was also seen as failing key strategic planning criteria, and would “destroy the existing village envelope” if it went ahead. There are 267 new homes being built at the former Merchiston Hospital and a further 201 new homes proposed for Barochan Road/Bridge of Weir Road.

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Planners said: “With the new developments at Fordbank in Johnstone, at Scholar’s Green in Johnstone, at Shillingworth at Bridge of Weir and Houston, the 267 houses already consented at Merchiston and the 201 houses proposed at Barbush Farm, the pressure on infrastructure will be immense.” The report adds: “This over development of rural Renfrewshire threatens to obliterate the identity of all the rural villages in Renfrewshire. Welcoming the plan’s refusal, local councillor Derek Bibby said: “The decision to reject the proposal for a housing development at Branscroft is clearly the right one. “While I accept that there is a housing shortage that needs to be resolved, there is no justification for building this development that would change the identity of Kilbarchan as a conservation village, and have serious implications for the green belt, traffic management and the local primary school. “The overwhelming opinion of Kilbarchan folk reflected these and other concerns.”

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He added: “No community can stand still and be immune to progress, however progress needs to be in the best interests of Kilbarchan."

One of the objectors to the scheme was the firm behind another planning bid in nearby Bridge of Weir – where another green belt site is in the frame for potential development. The report noted there were no plans to put any infrastructure in place for the development, that the nearest railway station – Millliken Park – was two miles away, and that the existing local school was too small to accommodate an influx of new pupils. It was also noted the site was near a quarry that was still in use, and there were concerns about the effects on residents of noise and dust. houston, crosslee & brookfield

Houston & Crosslee SWI We look forward to welcoming all members, old and new, to our first meeting of the 2016/17 year on Wednesday 14th September when we will have Liz Campbell telling us about her interesting trip to the Holy Land. All our meetings are held in The Compass Centre, South Street, Houston at 7.30pm. Come along and join us, you will be made very welcome. For further information please contact, Arlene McKay on 0141 884 6210. houston, crosslee & brookfield

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“As a resident of the village for more than 30 years with an appreciation of its character and identity, I have no doubt that this proposal does not pass this test and is not in the best interests of the village.”

The Village Hall, Main Street, Houston Saturday 27th August from 12noon - 4pm Please join us for our Community Day and enjoy tea, coffee and cake bakes. Have your car washed! Have some BBQ on us & bring the kids to enjoy the bouncy castle for FREE! A missions initiative of the Houston Church of the Nazarene.

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Old Library Centre Kilbarchan The Old Library Centre will re-open on Monday, 1st August at 10am. Returning participants will already know the following dates and times. Our new season’s proposed programme of events will be as follows. If you are interested in becoming a new participant in any of these activities please contact the Centre by phone 01505 706070 or kipcokil@hotmail.com Some classes are well supported and so it is important to register your request to join as soon as possible. Monday - Pilates 10am

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Tuesday - Book Group – once a month Toddlers Group 10am - 12noon; Craft Group every second Tuesday Wednesday - Yoga 10am and 7.30pm; Pilates 2pm; Family History once a month Thursday - 1st Love Music - music and dance for Toddlers 10am - 11.30am Friday - Bridge 2pm Surgeries Mhairi Black MP 10am 2nd Friday of the Month; Tom Arthur MSP 10am 3rd Friday of the Month The Centre is open Monday to Friday 10am -12noon and 2pm – 4pm The Reading room is well stocked with books and you can make yourself a coffee or tea cost 70p and that includes a biscuit if available. Computer and Wi-Fi use and help available daily. Other exciting events are published on the Village notice board and the Old Library Centre and on www.kipcokil.com. The Centre is run by Kilbarchan Improvement Projects (KIPCO) a group of local volunteers and is a registered Scottish Charity. Please support this Centre. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

I know that many Kilbarchan folk were very concerned with the planning application for a housing development at Branscroft, and therefore I am happy that it was rejected at the meeting of Renfrewshire council on 22 June. The many representations made by villagers which highlighted a number of significant issues including the implications for traffic, the school, the green belt and the identity of Kilbarchan as a conservation village were crucial to the decision made. I will always make sure that the views of local people are heard within the council. I fully accept that a range of new housing is needed within Renfrewshire, however it has to be a case of the right development in the right place. Having considered the Branscroft proposal I have no doubt that this was the wrong development in the wrong place.

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Early Announcement Lochwinnoch Arts Festival 2017! A village of culture and heritage Some of the acts and events that will be appearing at next year’s Lochwinnoch Arts Festival. The 2017 festival will be supporting the Renfrewshire Paisley Bid to be city of culture in 2021. The following are some of the performers and events: Karine Polwart is returning for the second time to Lochwinnoch Arts Festival. Sometimes the smallest and most particular of stories speak to the most powerful of human emotions and experiences. And so it is with Karine Polwart’s songs, peopled as they are with the ghosts of childhood adventures, elderly neighbours, eroding shorelines and exiled mothers. Guaranteed to be a fantastic evening! Karine will also be delivering a singing workshop. In support of Karine is 'Fara' who brings together four emerging musicians at the forefront of today’s young Scottish folk scene, Jennifer Austin, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price’s three fiddles and a piano, to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in their upbringing among the music of Orkney.

I have received an apology and assurances from McGills buses, that there will be no repeat of the decision to withdraw the 38 service to and from Kilbarchan which occurred on the morning of Lilias day, and which left a number of passengers stranded on the outskirts of the village. This was a local decision and McGills senior management advise that that the appropriate liaison will take place with the Lilias day committee for the future.

Tony Roper will be interviewed by Rowena Murray. His first major starring role was in Scotch and Wry. He wrote the comedy-drama The Steamie in 1988. He achieved even greater fame in Naked Video and in the spin-off series Rab C. Nesbitt, in which he played Rab’s partner-in-trouble, Jamesie Cotter.

In Lochwinnoch residents have recently been in touch in regard to the discoloured water supply. I am advised by Scottish Water that this problem has now been resolved, if this is not the case with you please get in touch with me or contact Scottish Water on 0800 0778 778 or email customer.services@scottishwater. co.uk

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Finally best wishes to Callum and Derek Hawkins from Kilbarchan Athletic Club who will compete for team GB in the marathon at the Rio Olympics which start on the 4th August.

The orchestra was founded in 1888 by six friends and held its first concert in the City Halls Glasgow in April that year. They now have a membership of over 50 players!! More will be announced in later newsletters!!

My advice surgeries are on the first Saturday of every month except January and July at 9am in the McKillop Institute and 10am in the Steeple Hall. Meantime please contact me with any problem, suggestion or comment at cllr. derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534 156007

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Kilbarchan Parish Church Drama Group

Kilbarchan Parish Church Drama Group have now cast the play - "The Even Greater Escape”, a comedy, to be performed at the end of November and rehearsals start on Monday 15th August at 7.30pm in the Session House.

Services Services continue at 11am each Sunday throughout August, conducted by Rev. Stephen Smith. The crèche is in the large hall from 10.45am each week and refreshments will be served after the service as usual. There will be a short informal celebration of Holy Communion after the service on Sunday 28th August at 12noon.

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Kilbarchan National Women’s Register. The first meeting of the new session will be a discussion of things associated with the colour “purple”. The new syllabus has an interesting variety of topics. If you are interested in finding out more, please see the website: www.nwr.org.uk

The new session of the Bridge Club will start on Tuesday, 6th September. Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Steeple Hall on Tuesday evenings and all interested in the game, whether beginners or old hands, will be made welcome. For further information, please call 01505 843537.

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Rag Rug to Ecclefechan

Photo shows Ian Whitty (left), Christine MacLeod and James Wallace.

Kilbarchan In Bloom The Gateway Garden burst into full bloom recently and has made a real difference to the location at the entrance to the village that has been a derelict petrol station for 20 years. The plan now is to encourage the community to use it so if you don’t have a garden of your own or don’t have room in your garden why not establish a growing space at the Gateway Garden. We have enthusiastic volunteers and gardening specialists that can help.

Gateway Garden Drop In Session - Sunday 14 August, 2pm - 4pm If you would like to come and see how the garden is coming along, meet our volunteers and find out how you can get involved come along to our “drop-in” session between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday 14th August (weather permitting!). Everyone is welcome from kids to seniors, gardening is great for all ages!

Next Kilbarchan Smile Meeting - Thursday 4 August, 7.30pm Kilbarchan Smile was set up to involve the community in making improvements to the village. As well as the Gateway Garden we are improving other areas of the village, we have a bench refurbishment plan and will be organising the “Big Kilbarchan Clean Up”. We also run fundraising events to help us realise our ambitions. We could really use your help whether that is handson improvement works (gardening, litter picking, bench refurb), fundraising (grants or events) or if you have a project you would like to move forward as a Kilbarchan Smiler. Why not come along to our next meeting on Thursday 4 August at the Glenleven Inn, Kilbarchan. Kilbarchan Smile is always looking for volunteers to help with the various projects it is undertaking. To get involved contact Gail Scoular on 07985 749220, email gailscoular@ gmail.com or join the group Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook or join our emailing list at www. kilbarchansmile.co.uk

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Weaver’s Cottage, Kilbarchan presented a locally made rag rug to Ian Whitty, from the National Trust for Scotland’s Thomas Carlyle birthplace, which is at Ecclefechan. Staff and volunteers have previously made rugs for the Tenement House, Glasgow, the David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre and Burns’ Birthplace at Alloway. There are examples of old and newer rag rugs in the Weaver’s Cottage and the rag rug making process is often demonstrated.

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Howwood Village News Village Fete June saw the return of Howwood Annual Village Fete, after an absence of three years and we would like to express a sincere thanks to all who helped organise the event, as well as those who turned up to help, on the day.

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The Fete was a great success for those village organisations who took part and it is hoped that we can build on this, including more villagers and groups to produce a bigger, better, all singing and dancing Fete next year! The Raffle was extremely well supported and I must thank all those who bought tickets, who sold tickets and of course all the organisations who so generously donated Raffle Prizes, because without them the Raffle would not have been possible.

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Our special thanks go to Bowfield Country Club, McTaggart and Meikle, Howwood Community Council, Splash Productions (Johnstone), Mo Ferrington Hypnotherapist and the many more organisations that contributed so generously. We plan to publish the complete list of all prizes and contributors on the Howwood website – thank you to all of you. We would also like to thank Renfrewshire Leisure who sent along a team from the Hub, who organised activities for the children, as well as providing one of the Bouncy Castles which went down a treat.

Blythswood Curling Club is a small, friendly, sociable club based at Greenacres curling rink, Howwood. We have two leagues and take part in local competitions.

A special thanks also to Bill David and Linda Smith for their leadership and hard work, along with the Fete working party who took the time to plan this event and make it possible.

See our Face Book page or contact our secretary via the club information on the Royal Caledonian Curling Club website.

Thank you again to all of you who supported this event and here’s to next year’s!

Community Council: Meetings of the Community Council are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm in Howwood Village Hall. Please feel free to come along - all welcome.

Bowfield News Weekly Quiz night every Wednesday from 8.30pm ALL WELCOME

We are looking for new members to join us at the start of the new season in September. No experience is necessary -or equipment. We celebrated our 150th anniversary in 2014 and the photograph shows Blythswood members and guest teams from Renfrewshire Province clubs who played in the Anniversary Bonspiel at Greenacres.

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Projects For Elderslie The Elderslie Community Council in partnership with Friends of Elderslie are trying to promote the village by doing Stoddarts Square with a community notice board and picnic tables, benches, planters filled with plants to encourage people to use the square to help small business and promote a sense of community in the village square to make it environmentally friendly. A plan will be drawn up and consultation on this project will be sought - the plans will be done by Environmental team. Also we plan to present plans for a swing park in the village - there will be three proposals: 1 - Old swimming pool site; 2 - Queens Road; 3 - West playing fields This is the proposed plan - once the consultation process has been completed we will find out which one the community supports most and what the community want to do in the two areas left. We have a petition from the kids in Elderslie who wish to see a swing park and gave us the petition at the 25th January 2016 Community Planning Event in Elderslie village hall. If you are ambitious and want to see improvements in the village then come and give some spare time and ideas to this cause.

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CARFEST at St Vincent’s Hospice Hundreds of local car and bike enthusiasts gathered at St Vincent’s Hospice for the charity’s annual CarFest event. American Muscle cars, Hot Rods, Supercars and Classic vehicles vied for attention with major car marquees like Bentley and Aston Martin, as car owners from all over Scotland came to display their precious cars. Gorehound and 7Sinz Motorcycle Clubs also roared in to join the show. The prize for Best Car in Show was won for the second year by Andy Mackechnie of Greenock for his blue Custom Ford Anglia and Best Bike was won by Gary Nichol of 7Sinz MCC for his stunning Harley Davidson. Overall Best in Show trophy went to Fraser Walker for his spectacular Model T C Cab Street Rod. The event, which was attended by over 600 people, raised almost £5,000 in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice. Hospice Fundraiser Carol-Anne Lamont said, “We were absolutely delighted to be able to welcome so many people to the Hospice for CarFest 2016 – and what a wonderful amount of money we raised! These funds are a magnificent contribution towards the provision of local hospice care for people in Renfrewshire. A massive Thank You! to everyone who took part in the day – car owners, bikers, volunteers and visitors.”

Visitors enjoying CarFest

Fraser Walker receives ‘Best in Show’ trophy from Willie Chrystal and guest judge Bill Taylor

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For lots of photos of CarFest 2016 please visit the St Vincent’s Hospice Facebook page. St. Vincent’s Hospice is a charitable organisation at the heart of the community, offering specialist care and services to all those affected by life limiting illness.

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Ingliston Country Club Fun Open Day Sunday 14th August from 12noon - 4pm. Admission is FREE, all entertainment is indoors. Pony rides - classic cars - bouncy castles, face painting – wine tasting (for mum and dad of course) dance display.

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Unwell and Neglected Horses Comforted by Reiki Therapy SICK horses at the Animal Support and Rescue in Howwood are said to be given a new lease of life thanks to Reiki treatments from a Bridge of Weir based ‘healer’. Reiki is claimed to be a health restoring technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy from their hands into the patient. The practice is thought to activate the natural healing processes of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional wellbeing. Aileen Naismith visits animals across Renfrewshire hoping to provide emotional relief to creatures that have suffered trauma, abuse or neglect. She also believes that the therapy has a calming effect on highly strung or nervous animals. As many of the horses at the Animal Support and Rescue are older, suffer from illness or were subjected to neglect, Aileen feels that Reiki is very beneficial to relieving their stress.

Aileen said: “I have always enjoyed spending time in the company of animals. They show us how to truly live in the moment and they enrich our lives in so many ways. “Horses are incredibly sensitive and I marvel at their wisdom and spirituality. To me Reiki is about holding a peaceful and compassionate meditative space in which we can connect with others in an open-hearted way. The foundation of my animal Reiki practice is trust and I always work in partnership with an animal. Reiki is ideal for animals because it is gentle, non-invasive and does not require physical contact. For healthy animals it is a way to help maintain their wellbeing. It can offer emotional relief to animals who have suffered trauma, abuse or neglect and for highly strung or nervous animals it can have a calming effect. For an animal nearing the end of its life Reiki can provide comfort.” Aileen is a member of Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA), a not-for-profit organisation which trains animal lovers to support shelters and sanctuaries with the wellbeing of the animals in their care through Reiki. She offers Reiki to these animals at no cost, and all the money raised from private sessions is donated to community-based animal welfare charities such as Animal Support and Rescue in Howwood. To find out more about the treatments visit www.facebook.com/ aileennaismithreikiforanimals

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Atopic Skin Disease in Dogs What is atopy? Atopic skin disease is caused by an allergic reaction to one or more substances in the environment, called allergens. It is the most common cause of chronic itching in dogs. Dogs with atopy are usually very itchy. This may be seasonal or be a year round problem. The face, paws and underside of the body are often most affected. Recurrent ear infections are common and skin infections can also occur. Signs of atopy usually start in young animals. Atopy can occur in any dog but is more common in certain breeds. How is it diagnosed? Diagnosis is based on the patient history, clinical examination and testing for specific allergies. Allergy testing can either be by taking a blood sample to measure antibodies in the dog’s blood or by intradermal testing to measure the skin reaction to specific allergens. A special exclusion diet trial is often used to check for food allergies as many dogs will be allergic to a combination of food and environmental allergens. How is it treated? Treatment of atopy often requires a combination of treatment methods to provide good control of itchiness.

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Treatment options include: • Allergen avoidance – e.g. Reducing dust and forage mites, regular parasite control, bathing after walks to remove pollens, etc • Immunotherapy –regular injections made from specific allergens that your pet is sensitive to, used to induce tolerance to the allergens. • Anti-inflammatory medications such as antihistamines, steroids and apoquel to control itchiness. Fatty acid supplements can also help reduce inflammation. • Atopica – a drug used to modify the immune systems response to allergens. • Soothing shampoos can help to reduce itchiness. • Treatment of bacterial and yeast infections as required. Atopy is a lifelong condition that often starts in young dogs, but with the correct diagnosis and good management signs can be controlled allowing atopic dogs to fully enjoy life.

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Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Ruby - 6 year old domestic female cat Ruby came into the centre as she wasn’t settling with the children in the house. She doesn’t like other cats or dogs. Ruby would need access to a garden. Victor - 11 year old male domestic cat Poor Victor is looking for a home with no young children & no dogs, but he might be ok with other cats. He loves playing with toys especially ones with catnip on them & he requires outdoor access. Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341

Daisy - 11 week old female Lop Daisy is a friendly and inquisitive young rabbit who loves to explore and play with her brother. This lovable wee girl is very well handled but her new owner will need to continue with this daily to ensure she continues to be well socialised. She would be ideal for a first time rabbit owner. Natalie - 11 week old female Gerbil Natalie is currently living with her sisters and would ideally like to find a new home where at least one of them will also be taken on. This is because gerbils are very sociable creatures and like to live in groups. Can you give Natalie the love and attention she deserves? To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www. scottishspca.org/rehoming

Islay - 5-7 year old female crossbreed Islay is a lovely wee girl who is a bit shy and worried in new situations. She loves to swim! Islay can live with children who are 16 years old or over and needs her own secure garden to practice her training in. Islay can potentially live with dogs but the other dog would need to be very laid back. Someone who has owned dogs recently would benefit her and help her settle. A calm, quiet home with few visitors would also help her come out her shell. Neo - 5-7 year old male Greyhound Neo is a gorgeous boy who is looking for a lovely new family to call his own. He enjoys snuggling on the sofa and living the easy life! Neo enjoys getting cuddles and his favourite food here is chicken pieces. Neo has a very high chase drive so his new family will need to be aware of this! Neo needs his own very secure garden with a high fence & can live with children who are 6 years old or over. He is typical of his breed & is not good with cats or small animals. He needs to be muzzled and kept on lead due to this when out on walks.

Kennel Club searches for top dog-friendly business The search is on to find the UK’s most dog-friendly places, as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2016. The competition, now in its tenth year, is part of the wider Be Dog Friendly campaign which aims to break down barriers for man’s best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs. With around 8.5 million dogs in the UK, and around one in four households owning a dog, the great British public are always on the lookout for places where their four-legged family members are also welcome. The Be Dog Friendly Awards recognise businesses and places to visit that go the extra mile for our canine companions. The Be Dog Friendly Awards 2016 are held in association with dogfriendly. co.uk, the UK’s leading directory with over 32,000 entries including dogfriendly pubs, cafes, hotels, beaches and towns. There will be ten categories plus a Special Recognition prize at this year’s awards: • Town / City • Great Outdoors • Pub / Bar • Hotel / Hostel • High Street • Day out • Beach • Café / Restaurant • Camping / Caravan Site • Large Organisation Each winner will be determined by public nomination and vote. The Special Recognition prize will be awarded to a place or business that the Kennel Club and Dog Friendly identifies as going the extra mile for their canine customers and owners. Speaking about this year’s awards, Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko said: “The Be Dog Friendly Awards are a great way to acknowledge the businesses and public places that go above and beyond to make our canine companions feel welcome. Despite being a nation of dog lovers, many owners struggle to find restaurants, shops, accommodation and even outdoor spaces where they can take their pet; therefore pubs that provide treats, beaches that allow dogs to roam offlead and hotels that offer dog beds should be recognised and rewarded.” Last year’s winners included the town of Keswick which was voted best dog friendly town for an impressive third time; Holkham beach in Norfolk, which is part of one of the largest nature reserves in the country; and best ‘great outdoor’ space, the Lake District. Steve Bennett from Dog Friendly comments: “We look forward to working with the Kennel Club again to identify the UK’s best and most welcoming dog friendly businesses and places. Being a dog friendly business has so many benefits and we see more and more businesses recognising this and opening their doors to dogs every year. The Be Dog Friendly Awards give businesses the perfect opportunity to take part in the campaign, and dog owners the opportunity to say thank you to their favourite dog friendly places in the UK.” The competition runs until 30th September. To recommend and vote for your favourite dog friendly places or businesses, please go to www. bedogfriendlyawards.co.uk. Everyone who makes a nomination or votes will be entered into a free prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a £500 voucher towards a dog friendly holiday or a pair of tickets to Eukanuba Discover Dogs or Crufts 2017.

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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Glasgow Walk to Beat Blood Cancer Sunday 21 August at 11.30am Pollok House, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT Our annual Walk to Beat Blood Cancer - A 5km or 10km route that goes through the beautiful Pollok Country Park in Glasgow; with its extensive woodlands and gardens it is hard to believe you are only three miles from the city centre. Full details and registration are available at: https://bloodwise.org.uk/eventchallenges/walk-or-trek/scotland/glasgow-walk-beat-blood-cancer You can walk in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a life saved or simply for a great day out!

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Top 10 jobs for august 1 Prune Wisteria 2 Don’t delay summer pruning restricted fruits 3 Deadhead flowering plants regularly 4 Watering! - particularly containers, and new plants, preferably with grey recycled water or stored rainwater

6 Harvest sweetcorn and other vegetables as they become ready 7 Continue cutting out old fruited canes on raspberries 8 Lift and pot up rooted strawberry runners 9 Keep ponds and water features topped up 10 Feed the soil with green manures

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RSPB Lochwinnoch If you read any of our Advertizer articles earlier in the year, you may remember that we were enjoying looking at the footage from our wildlife cameras on the reserve. Our cameras are now running again for the summer, and we have already captured some fantastic footage! Highlights so far include a roe deer wandering through the woods, foxes on the prowl, and hedgehogs snuffling around in the undergrowth. We have also captured footage of lots of inquisitive jackdaws, which seem to love peering in to the cameras – it’s almost as if they know they’re being filmed! We have plenty on offer at the reserve to keep the wee ones amused during the summer holidays – pop in to the visitor centre any day, pick up an explorers pack, and then head out on to the reserve to take part in one of our Wild Challenge activity trails. With different themes every week, you can come along and learn what it’s like to be a bug, get close to nature, or discover how hedgehogs live! We also have staff-led activities every week during the holidays with our popular Make Your Mondays events. A mixture of crafts and outdoor fun, each session has a different theme – you could learn how to build a fire and make a bow & arrow, or become a nature detective! On Friday 26 August, we have an exciting Bat & Moth night. Come along for an interesting presentation about bats and, if the weather is kind, a guided walk around the reserve. The experts will bring along bat detectors so that we can see and record as many species as possible. The next morning, come back to the centre and help us check our moth trap – a fascinating insight in to what the bats on the reserve are eating! For more information about the reserve or to book on to any of our events, please call 01505 842 663 or email Lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk

The Big Birdhouse Tour Intu Braehead has teamed up with the RSPB to bring The Big Birdhouse Tour to the centre on Tuesday 23rd August. We are pleased to be able to announce that we’re working alongside the RSPB, Europe’s largest nature conservation charity, to bring The Big Birdhouse Tour to Renfrewshire this summer. We will be bringing art and nature to life as we tour 15 larger than life birdhouses, each individually and artfully designed by well-known British talent, to raise money for the RSPB. As well as bringing smiles to faces up and down the country, visitors are invited to explore and interact with the super-sized birdhouses, The Big Birdhouse Tour will help to highlight the importance of giving nature a home. During the tour there will be the opportunity to learn more about the RSPB, sign up as a member, and give nature a home in your own garden by buying an RSPB nest box from our customer service desk. How can I support The Big Birdhouse and the RSPB? Spread awareness by visiting us in the centre as The Big Birdhouse Tour takes flight here from Tuesday 23rd August and will be nesting in the centre until Monday 19th September. You can also make a difference at home. Little things you do can give wildlife a safe place to feed, breed, and thrive. It’s easy to make space for nature. This is a free event.

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Scotland’s Charity Garden Open Day: Kilbarchan Village Gardens Sunday 21 August from 2pm - 5pm. Teas, Plant Stall, Entry £4. Explore several gardens around the traditional weaving village of Kilbarchan as part of Scotland’s Gardens Open Days. Taylor Avenue and Yardshead represent the new and old sides of this traditional weaving village that was used for filming Dr Finlay’s Casebook. No.8 Taylor Avenue Small garden, well stocked with mature shrubs, herbaceous plants and climbers. No.12 Established triangular garden, with paths leading to different areas, which have survived the onslaught of children. Deceptively larger than it first appears. No.14 Large corner site with orchard, fruit and veg plot, lawns with new and established borders with annual, perennials and shrubs providing year round colour. These contrast with the two gardens in Yardshead in the older part of village, down narrow lane next to Dental Surgery, with a less usual format displaying late summer flowering. From A737, travelling west from M8, take Kilbarchan turning, drive through village up Shuttle street, take second left after Dental Surgery into Taylor Avenue. From A737, travelling east from Beith, turn off at Howwood through village towards Johnstone, turn left at mini roundabout, pass bus depot and Milliken Park rail station, to second mini roundabout and left into Kilbarchan. From A761 Bridge of Weir, take Kilbarchan Road at old railway bridge on edge of village. Uphill past church, past leather works, narrow bridge and over steep hill to Locher Road, Kilbarchan. Taylor Avenue Second on right. McGills Bus no. 38 from Glasgow/Paisley stops just near Taylor Avenue National cycle route 7 goes through Kilbarchan. Partial Wheelchair Access, B&B. Proceeds to St Vincents Hospice, Plantlife Scotland & SG Beneficiaries

Colourful Kilmacolm At our AGM earlier this year the chair of Colourful Kilmacolm predicted, surely more in hope than out of conviction, that this summer would be a ‘scorcher’. Well, it lasted about 10 days. Maybe the weather since then is not his fault, but we must tell him not to make such predictions in future, just in case. Despite weather that might euphemistically be described as mixed, our summer plants are doing their best to bring colour to the village and our maintenance teams of volunteer gardeners have been out dead-heading, weeding and feeding to keep everything looking as good as possible. However, rather than list what Colourful Kilmacolm has been up to, this month we want to highlight the efforts of others in the village. Have you been aware of the planters and hanging baskets outside quite a few of the premises in the centre of the village? On a recent walk around we counted 13 premises with at least one planter outside, and in total there were 28 individual containers of flowers or plants. In addition there is the Millennium Garden at the Cross, now maturing beautifully, which is maintained by the Horticultural Society. Well done to all those responsible! Wouldn’t it be lovely if a few more joined in and added their own displays over time? Colourful Kilmacolm is open to everyone, so if you have not yet joined, please give it some thought. 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. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website www.colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk or you can phone Peter (01505 872448) or Diane (01505 872611).

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School Visits: We have had a fabulous June with over 6,500 school children on the estate doing Ranger Events for their end of term trips. A great time was had by all.

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Our Head Ranger Fraser Lang Said “It was a very worthwhile event with over 30,000 new visitors to Inverclyde we handed out over 1,500 leaflets and met some new friends who are dying to come to Finlaystone.

Late June and early July have been a bit wet and not the ideal conditions for honeybees, as the wet weather prevents them from flying and the colder weather limits nectar release. Late summer plants such as pentstemon, salvia, echiniops, stachys (lambs ear) and borage, the tilia ‘lime’ trees are now coming into flower. The lime trees can, in the right weather conditions, produce a nectar source in large quantities (because the size of the trees), that can transform the taste and texture of honey produced. Another key source of nectar in August is rosebay willowherb, which many people consider a weed or a garden pest. The honeybee colonies have reached their maximum numbers in the hives and are concentrating in accumulating as much stores as they can to see them through winter.

Falconry Centre to Open Soon:

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We are progressing really well with our new Falconry centre, in conjunction with Clyde coast falconry. This is a permanent location for various types of birds including hawks and owls. There will be flying and hunting days as well as the opportunity to handle the birds. We are just waiting on final approval to open our doors of the new centre however, the birds will be on display outside the centre for everyone to enjoy.

Between the 23rd – 26th June, the 176th Royal Highland Show was held in Ingliston in Edinburgh. Kilbarchan Beekeepers were also celebrating, with a handful of prizes being awarded to some of its members in the Honey Tent in different classes. Local Beekeeping legend Ian Craig, received a few awards and overall Champion Exhibit Trophy for best honey in all classes.

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Finlaystone staff had great fun on the stand at the P1 Powerboat show. We had two day’s of meeting people and telling them all about the estate.

Photo - Champion Exhibit in the Honey Classes awarded to Ian Craig for his lovely honey.

Staff News: Unfortunately we have had to say goodbye to Louise one of our Rangers who has moved onto pastures new and we wish her success in her new venture. On the bright side we are delighted to have two new Rangers Martin and Claire who have settled in well and enjoying delivering all the kids events.

Photo - The Honey Tent ready for Judging of Exhibits

Membership: Just a reminder that the membership year ended at the end of March and we will be happy to process your renewal if we have not already. Family/Grandparents £69 & Single/Concession £32 Volunteering: We would be pleased to hear from any group, business or individual that would like to join our existing volunteers who continue to devote their precious time to numerous tasks in the woods & gardens and certainly help make a great difference to what is achieved on the estate. One particular project we currently need assistance with is re-staking all the young trees which were blown over in the winter storms. Volunteering in the garden: We are constantly recruiting volunteers to help in the maintenance of the garden, propagation of plants, and watering duties. Our volunteers have many different reasons for volunteering: to gain experience and training in horticulture, to gain general work experience; (improving job prospects and employability), to improve communicational, organisational, and people skills, to de-stress, or simply because they have a love of plants, gardening and fresh air. All age groups can apply to become volunteers, if you would like to join our team on a regular or casual basis, then please approach me in the estate or call reception for more details. Many thanks go to all our present and previous volunteers; your help is greatly appreciated.

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! Evening Programme 2016/17 13th September - Varroa, Viruses, IPM & Gavin Ramsay Bee Disease Update 11th October - Reading Bees SBA Tour Speaker (CABA ) 8th November - Honey Show - Judge: Enid Brown 13th December - AGM 10th January - Beekeeping DVD’s - Peter Stromberg 14th February - Bee Friendly Plants for Gardeners - Helena Jackson 14th March - Swarm Control & Queen Rearing - Ian Craig Evening meetings will be held in the Steeple Halls, Kilbarchan, 7.30pm – 10pm (except 11th October which will be in the Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre).

Are you getting married soon? If so, have you considered Finlaystone as a potential venue for the ceremony, reception or photographs? If not further details can be found on the House web site www.finlaystonehouse.com Decorative & Ornamental Trees for sale: We have a fine selection of decorative ornamental garden & landscaping trees available which will provide spring, summer & autumn colours as well as giving privacy to a garden. Ideal for replacing trees lost in the recent storms! Please email info@finlaystone.co.uk or check www.finlaystone. co.uk if you would like further details.

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Welcome to Scotland’s largest Regional Park Summer Things to Do

Duke of Edinburgh Programmes at Clyde Muirshiel

Plenty left to do at Castle Semple in the final weeks of the summer holidays! Wild on Wednesdays at the Greenock Cut from 1 - 3pm. Get bird brained on 3rd August or fire your own rocket on 10th August - £5 per child. Get everyone out, breath the fresh air and walk the Greenock Cut, hire a bike at Castle Semple or feed the swans! For the full list see clydemuirshiel.co.uk.

A wide range of expeditions and skills are available 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 year olds who could benefit from a tailored programme!

First Entries Fly in for the Bog Stomp! Sunday 4th September Coming to Greenock Cut Visitor Centre on Sunday 4th September is a new 10km trail running event called the Bog Stomp! General entry is £20 but reduced to £10 if you raise £100 for Erskine, our charity partner. All participants will get a goody bag with medal and t-shirt! See www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/ things-to-do/bog-stomp/ for more info, online entry is now open through Entry Central

Ride 63 Club News Check out our facebook (www.facebook.com/Ride63) to see when we’re next going out or contact ridesixtythree@gmail.com for a membership form. CMRP Online Keep up to speed with events and activities taking place on the Park’s Facebook facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark, @Clydemuirshiel Twitter & Instagram pages.

Sail for Gold on 17th & 18th August Clyde Muirshiel will be at the RYA Scotland event on the Clyde inspiring the next generation as the British Sailing Team Sail for Gold live on the big screen from Rio!!! We are providing our hansa 303 dinghies and highly trained staff for local special schools to get out on the water. Semple Trail Launch! Sunday 7th August Be at the official launch of the Semple Trail at Castle Semple on Sunday 7th August! The new information booklet for the Semple Trail will be there as well as lots of things to do for the family. Plus pick up a copy of the children’s passport activity booklet to keep them busy! 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-Mini-XC

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

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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.

Gateway Garden Drop In Session Sunday 14th August from 2pm-4pm - Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan If you would like to come and see how the garden is coming along, meet our volunteers and find out how you can get involved come along to our “drop-in” session between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday 14th August (weather permitting!). Everyone is welcome from kids to seniors, gardening is great for all ages!

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. Wildlife News Where to start? Things have certainly been busy over the last month. The feeders at Muirshiel are still seeing high numbers of siskins and now their fledglings too. The ringing data came back for the male siskin that was trapped in the mist net in May. He was rung as an adult bird on the 3rd of March 2015 in Balnain near Glenurquhart and had travelled over 167km to breed at Muirshiel Country Park. Siskins tend to overwinter in a different spot to where they breed so with over 30 birds now having been ringed at Muirshiel it will be interesting to see how many of them head to Balnain for the winter. The badger cubs are doing well and are growing up fast. They have taken up residence in the satellite sett and been doing alot of digging. I was surprised then to see that something had been busy at the main sett, vegetation was flattened and there were lots of feathers lying scattered about. I had a sniff at one of the holes and was rewarded with the unmistakable tang of a fox. Upon checking the footage on the cameras I was surprised to see a family of seven foxes using the main sett. Two adults have decided to rear their five cubs there and their antics are very entertaining. Footage is up online and please remember that if you are a member of a group whether that be a Guild, Boy’s Brigade, local interest group etc. I am more than happy to come along and showcase the footage. 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

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Gryffe Camera Club ended the season with a bang at the Annual Prizegiving, where all the winners from the League Competitions and the Annual Competition received Certificates and got to hold their winners Trophies. The Winner of the Best Sport Image in the Annual was announced - this was Al Goold with “A wee bit of Dirt”, a spectacular speedway shot.

During the summer months, Club members have been taking monthly photographic jaunts to various parts of the country. Some images taken by David Addison are shown here.

The Most Improved Beginner award was also given to Malcolm Martin for his achievements through the year, some examples of which can be seen here with “Crested Tit” and “Lucky for Some”.

Last month, we explored the grounds of Finlaystone Country Estate (a bit closer to home!). This gave us a chance to shoot some rather attractive waterfalls, woods and gardens.

In June, we travelled to the “far east”, to see the Forth Bridges (and, of course, sample the excellent fish suppers at South Queensferry!). We also took in the steam train at Bo’ness, Linlithgow Palace and the Kelpies at Falkirk. The weather was not too sympathetic for photos but, hey, that’s why we’re in a camera club. There are ways of improving shots, even those taken in the dullest of Scottish summers!

The Club meet on most Wednesdays over the Summer period for excursions, weather allowing. Details of which can be found on the website or facebook. Gryffe will start up again with meetings at the Carrick Centre Houston in September. The programme for next session contains a number of great speakers and together with all the other nights planned, should be one of the best years ever. Watch the website for details, but early September the club will welcome anyone interested, beginners or experts, on Wednesday nights 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre.

Gryffe Valley Rotary’s New President “He was commercial director at YARD in Glasgow (thereafter BAeSEMA).....” “....and was captain of Ranfurly Castle golf club in 2008.” “Advertizer for the past few years,...” (I’m not sure - probably 4-6 years?). Peter Dickie was installed as the new President of Gryffe Valley Rotary on Wednesday 6th July by his predecessor David Fairbairn who stood down after completing his year in office.

You’ll be most welcome to join us. Where are we going in August and September? Find out by contacting us at the numbers below.

Another date for your diaries is our pre-season 2016 Exhibition, on Saturday 10 September, at KNCC, 10am - 1pm. Please take a stroll round our display of images. Venue: Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01; Tuesday evening, time 7.30pm. Contacts: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595.

Peter Dickie is a long term resident of Bridge of Weir, married to Jane. He was Commercial Director at YARD in Glasgow (thereafter BAeSEMA), and is an accomplished golfer, captain of the Ranfurly Castle Golf club in 2008. He has been Rotary’s correspondent in The Advertiser for around 5 years, but his biggest claim to fame in Gryffe Valley Rotary has been his fundraising by taking part in the annual 10K Run. Many new Rotary Presidents announce a theme for the year. Peter’s is “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, because Gryffe Valley Rotary is in good shape and well placed to continue doing good work whilst the members enjoy themselves. There is the opportunity to start new innovative projects whilst continuing with those that are proven.

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Peter, and David before him, are the latest in a line of 20+ Presidents who have served Rotary and the local community during the 21 years Gryffe Valley Rotary has been in existence.

Jaye recognised the financial support DEBRA has received from Rotary and urged members to consider further support.

David was thanked for his excellent Presidency and presented with a pair of engraved whisky glasses and a bottle of malt. He in turn thanked his team of convenors who have provided support in their own areas of activity - including international service, community service, youth service, speakers and sports and social – all of which had successful years.

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Gryffe Valley Rotary Jaye Hamilton from the charity DEBRA spoke at Gryffe Valley Rotary’s dinner meeting at the River Inn on 29th July. She explained, with the aid of a video, the dreadful condition Epidermolysis Bullosa which afflicts around 5,000 children and young people in the UK. The sufferers have skin which tears and blisters at the slightest touch and they must be bandaged daily from head to toe – typically taking up to three hours. There is currently no cure. DEBRA is a national charity that supports individuals and families living with EB and is funding pioneering research, some of it in Scotland to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure.

Photo - Jaye Hamilton of DEBRA with David Fairbairn, President of Gryffe Valley Rotary

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Conscientious Gryffe High Pupils Retain Top Fairtrade Award Gryffe High School have been awarded the Renfrewshire Secondary Schools Trophy for Fair Trade for the second year in a row.

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The school were chosen as the best in Renfrewshire due to their outstanding work both within school and in the wider local community.

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Gryffe completed a number of activities throughout the year which engaged pupils on the issue including a Fairtrade curry night, meeting a producer from Swaziland, undertaking a survey of the local community on fair trade and also hosting the Renfrewshire Fairtrade Steering Group meeting within the school.

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

The school also embraced Fairtrade Fortnight and held a rich person v poor person breakfast - where pupils recognised the differences in everyday life for those in poorer countries - held a bake off where all cakes had to use Fairtrade ingredients wherever possible, invited the local community to a coffee morning and held stalls from local fair trade organisation Rainbow Turtle which raised £568.06. The Renfrewshire Fairtrade Steering Group awards the trophy with the aim of encouraging secondary schools to incorporate fair trade into pupil learning - something Gryffe have excelled in - while supporting schools to achieve Fairtrade status as awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation. The school which displays the drive and ambition to make fair trade a part of everyday school life while encouraging pupils to practice this outside of school hours is chosen as Renfrewshire’s best. Councillor Jim Sharkey, Chair of the Renfrewshire Fairtrade Steering Group, said: “I’m delighted to award this trophy to Gryffe for the second year in a row and they fully deserve it for the outstanding work they have completed this year.” “I admire the level of commitment their pupils have for fair trade and their citizenship committee have really engaged the whole school with the wider message of fair trade.”

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Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW

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

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“I hope this award motivates the other secondary schools in Renfrewshire to try and take Gryffe’s crown next year - with the most important point being that our pupils recognise the importance of fair trade and the part it will play in our future.”

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Colin Johnson, Gryffe High School Head Teacher, said: “We are delighted to have won the secondary school trophy for the second year running. It is a fantastic way of recognising our pupil’s commitment to fair trade.”

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“Over the past year we have promoted fair trade in a number of new ways including hosting a Fairtrade curry night and a community coffee morning. We would like to thank the local community and parents of Gryffe for supporting us in this endeavour.”

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Renfrewshire’s schools are encouraged to move towards Fairtrade school status by undertaking the Fairtrade Schools Award, which looks to develop the knowledge of fair trade of children, at primary or secondary level. The 3 stages of the award aim to teach children how to be involved in changing the world around them, encouraging them to know that they can make a difference and that through supporting and promoting fair trade in your school, they can empower farmers and workers in marginalised countries.

For children from birth to 3 years.

McKillop Hall. 9.30am - 11.30am

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

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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If you are interested in fair trade, the Renfrewshire Fairtrade Steering Group is always looking for new members.

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Langbank Village Hall 9.45 - 11.45am

Kilmacolm Primary School The whole school has been involved in the KPS Reading Challenge which has been organised by the Junior Leadership Team. Each week the children borrow books from the school library and they are rewarded with special prizes and certificates every time they read a new book. The challenge was organised with the help of Katharine Mulvenny and Myra Mains from Inverclyde Libraries and has given the children the perfect reading practise for when they begin the Tesco Summer Reading Challenge. The JLT would like to thank the parents who became the KPS librarians during the challenge.

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St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 10am - 11.30am

Langbank Playgroup

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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Houston Baby & Toddlers What a fun year we had with our friends, finishing with a teddy bears picnic and winning sports medals in the sunshine. We return 9.30am on Thursday 18th August and look forward to welcoming new and familiar faces and hearing all about the Summer holidays. We’ve got our new dressing up clothes to try, plus we will start planning for Halloween, Christmas events and our night out for the grown ups. Good luck to all the big boys and girls starting nursery and school this month.

Children from 0 - 4 years old, together with their parents/grandparent/carer, will receive a warm welcome. The children can have fun playing with our many toys while the adults chat over a cuppa! We meet every Thursday between 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) in the West Hall, Main Street, Houston, PA6 7EL (next door to the Carrick Centre) – pop along when you can. We look forward to meeting you. Sharon, Lesley & Fiona. (lesleyannjackson@ outlook.com)

Hopefully we are all enjoying a lovely summer full of sunshine and fun! However, when life gets back to normal, Playgroup will be holding its AGM on Wednesday 17th August at 8pm in the Lower Hall of St Columba Church in Kilmacolm. All those with an interest in our Playgroup and Toddler sessions are very welcome to come along and hear a short review of the past year and help make plans for the new one. 2016/17 looks like being another busy year at Playgroup so please ensure you get in touch to get your child’s name on the waiting list. (We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate and so are limited to only 10 spaces for two year olds on any day, which fill up very quickly.) Playgroup starts back on Thursday 18th August and Toddlers on Wednesday 24th, which is a great way to get out and meet some new faces and enjoy tea and cake too. For more information on Playgroup, please email Claire at kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers@gmail. com, or for details of the Toddlers group contact Frances at franthorburn@hotmail.com. Our website is http://kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers. jimdo.com.

Quarriers 45th Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Every member of the 45th Greenock and District Group proved that they have talent during a fun-packed show last week. Parents and Quarrier’s Village residents were entertained by songs, jokes, musical numbers, gymnastics and some highly amusing synchronised swimming. By the end of the evening, there was no denying they all had a talent to perform. Later DC Peter Bennet presented Chief Scout Silver awards to Harry Provan, Cameron McKenzie and Lewis Broadbent. A representative from the Canine Partners charity was there – with one of their highly trained dogs – to accept a cheque for money raised during a recent sponsored cycle. Meanwhile, the Scouts have also enjoyed a fun-packed camp at Barrwood near Stirling. During the camp Andrew McColl completed his team leader challenge and with it his chief Scouts Gold award. It was the first scout camp for some youngsters and everyone enjoyed the experience.

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Gryffe High School Gryffe Engineering Club takes part in Scottish Robotic Games We signed up for the engineering club back in August last year and began the task of designing and building a robot to take part in the Rampaging Chariots Scottish Robotic Games 2016 in Edinburgh. We were provided with a kit containing the basic components of the robot, but there is then scope to add to and alter the design to gain the best advantage over our competitors, who come from schools and other organisations all over Scotland. We worked usually on Wednesdays after school in the Technical department. As the competition grew nearer we had to put in some extra nights to get it finished on time. We had a choice of events we could take part in, and we chose football, the assault course and sumo wrestling. We had to design our robot appropriately to take part in all of these events. We came up with a colourful design based on the school colours, and added a school badge at the front as a finishing touch. The event was on Saturday 11th June and we had to make an early start, leaving for Edinburgh at 7.30am. There was a great atmosphere at the games which were held at the Leonardo UK, who make radar equipment. We were given a tour which was highly informative about the work the company do. There were also science exhibits and activities to take part in while we were waiting on our turn in the competition. We performed well in all three games, reaching the semi finals in the football. We have already started planning how we can improve our robot for the 2017 competition!

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Houston Primary School The nursery pupils had an amazing Euro 2016 themed sports day, where they participated in a variety of physical challenges. The pupils showcased their football skills that they had gained during Adventure Soccer lessons they have been receiving this term. Their dribbling, passing and shooting skills have really improved. If Gordon Strachan is looking for new talent he knows where to come! All athletes were amazing and received a well deserved medal and lots of stickers for their efforts. Following this event the pupils had their ‘Moving On’ celebration in the school gym hall, where they received certificates for their achievements this session, sang songs to entertain their guests and enjoyed some delicious refreshments. Kenny McVicker and his team from Rolls Royce came to inspire the pupils of Primary 6 with their engineering skills and expertise. The mini-gym was transformed into an engineering workshop with six amazing work stations. Each station taught the pupils different skills. The pupils enjoyed building rockets from K-NEX, building toy planes, balloon rockets that could travel at speed along a piece of string, balloon powered cars, paper aeroplanes, but the favourite was the robotic arm that picked objects of different shapes and sizes up. The pupils have requested to buy a robotic arm kit to build and use in school. Let’s ask Mrs. Murray. All of our pupils will be moving onwards and upwards, whether it is to a new class or school. We are all very sad to say farewell to our wonderful Primary 7 pupils and we wish them well in their secondary education. Before they left we held our traditional Valedictory Service at Houston and Killellan Church, where children received awards for outstanding achievement and Spanish dictionaries. Afterwards, they returned to school with their parents where they enjoyed delicious strawberry tarts. During the summer holidays, Mrs. Morrison our ‘green fingered’ gran and her team are very kindly watering our raised beds until we return in August. I am sure the potatoes, strawberries, raspberries to name a few, will be ready to harvest and enjoy. At Houston Primary School and Nursery we are very fortunate to have such an amazing team of helpers who willingly give up their free time for the good of the school and pupils. The pupils from Miss Farrelly’s and Mrs. Campbell’s vertical learning group decided that they wanted to say a special thank you and arranged a special afternoon tea to say just that. From all the staff at Houston Primary School and Nursery Class have a wonderful holiday. We look forward to seeing our pupils back on Monday 15th August.

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Unicef Day for Change 2016 Bake Sale In order to support the Unicef ‘Day for Change’ we held a bake sale on Thursday 16th June. Lots of people made yummy treats such as cookies, brownies, mars bar crispy cake, chocolate fudge cake and sponge cakes. Pupils and staff alike, firmly supported the event and we raised a total of £152.65! This will be match-funded by the government so over £300 will be given to Unicef to support children facing crisis. The theme this year for ‘Day for Change’ is the war in Syria - the conflict has now raged for over five years, placing over 8 million children in terrible danger. It is the largest humanitarian crisis since World War Two. Children’s worlds have been turned upside down by this brutal conflict and so many have lost family, friends and schools, and have been forced to flee their homes. Unicef works to ensure that all children, regardless of situation, receive all of the Rights they are entitled to as young people, such as the right to an education, healthcare and a safe place to live. Our donations will help the children of Syria get access to medicines and supplies to keep them safe this summer. Thank you everyone for helping to support this worthwhile event.

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Family Charity Evening at Elderslie Bowling Club Elderslie Bowling club was the venue for a great night of fun and entertainment organised by Anne Will and her family in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice. Anne would like to thank everyone who came along on the night to support the fundraising event and to the generosity of all who donated prizes for the raffle and tombola, with special mention to Iain McMillan and Arthur and Marghraid Bell. In total over £2,500 was raised for the benefit of the Hospice. If you want to support St Vincent’s Hospice please call the Fundraising & Communications department on 01505 705635.

Get ready for LEAP’s Bike Swap Dust off your bikes and get cycling! Bike the wrong size? Swap it for another. Unused bike lurking at the back of the garage? Donate it, so another can use it. No bike to swap? Come along to see if we have one that suits you. Bikes can be dropped off from 1pm on Saturday 20th August at LEAP’s Stand at Village Field, Brookfield, with the Bike Swap and the Gala Day starting at 2pm. For more information, please check out the LEAP website at myleapproject.org, www.facebook.com/myleapproject or Brookfield Gala Day on www.facebook.com/brookfieldvillage.org.

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Old Course Ranfurly Ladies Day On a gloriously sunny 4th of June, members and guests of OCRGC enjoyed ‘Ladies Day’

Sunday 21st August 10k Road Race Starts: 10am - Fun Run Starts: 12.15pm The annual Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run returns Sunday 21st August. This year’s race is open to all and is aimed at both the serious runner and those competing for the first time. For families, friends and youngsters there is the Fun Run.

At the request of Lady Captain Mairi Milne, the golfers participated in ‘wear it purple’ in support of Scottish Autism. Over £400 was raised for the charity.

Once again the Paisley 10k will be on a flat fast course that will take runners to the west of the town after a loop around Paisley’s historic town centre. The start and finish will be adjacent to Paisley Cross. Over 3k of the route will be on the Paisley Canal to Kilmacolm cycle track.

After the fun golf competition everyone enjoyed a bar b q in the sun and then danced the night away at the summer disco.

The course is an accurately measured 10k verified by an accredited Scottish Athletics measurer. Free parking is available at the various town centre car parks. Gilmour Street Station is 200m from the start for competitors travelling by public transport. Race packs will be posted out before the event up until Monday 15th August.

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For late applications, race packs to be picked up on the day. There are no changing facilities available at the start line; these are provided in the Lagoon Leisure Centre. Secure baggage area is available for all runners in The Last Post. For more information call 0141 842 3000. You can order you Paisley 10k T-Shirt online. A medal will be awarded to all who finish.

Quarriers Annual Golf Day Support Quarriers by taking a team at our Annual Golf Day on Friday 19th August at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort, Bishopton From 10.30am - 8pm ~ Price: £500 for a 4 ball Your day will feature tea, coffee and breakfast rolls giving you plenty of time to get warmed up and make your way to your starting hole for a shotgun start. You will enjoy spectacular views of the River Clyde and the Kilpatrick Hills beyond. After the golf, you will join us for dinner in the Club House where you and your guests will have the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes. For further details please email events@quarriers.org.uk or call 01505 616054.

Strawberries & Cream at Strathgryffe A great afternoon of social tennis was enjoyed by the members of Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club at the annual Millennium Tournament on Saturday 2nd July. The weather was kind enough to stay dry to allow all 6 outdoor courts to be used for the afternoon’s event. 24 players were partnered then divided into 2 box leagues with the two winners of each box league progressing into the semi-finals. This year’s winners were Rebecca Cox & Gordon Black who defeated Helen Dunn & Lesley Smith in the final. Players not only enjoyed the usual strawberries & cream but also sampling a new addition of tequila strawberries! Strathgryffe has a calendar of Summer Camps being held throughout the summer holidays. For more information, please visit our website www.strathgryffe.net. There is also a free taster adult coaching session being held on Monday 1st August at 7pm. To book a space please email susan@strathgryffe.net

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Annan To Host Scotland’s First Amputee Football Tournament *Scottish charity paves the way for league north of the Border* A Scottish limb-loss charity has teamed up with Annan Athletic FC to host Scotland’s first amputee football tournament. On 30th July, teams from across the UK met for the Finding Your Feet Amputee Football Cup including Everton Amputees FC, Manchester City Amputees FC and Scotland’s only amputee football team, Partick Thistle Amputees, for the first tournament of its kind north of the Border.

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Gleddoch Ladies Golf Club The golf season continues, with some good and some not so good golf. The ladies’ team won their last West Renfrewshire League match against Erskine, and will remain in Division 2 next season. The league matches have been enjoyed by everyone. It’s good to meet with golfers from other clubs. Unfortunately, the friendly match against Skelmorlie was postponed because of bad weather, but hopefully will be rearranged soon. Gleddoch ladies had a good day at Douglas Park’s Ladies’ Open Greensomes recently, with no fewer than 6 prizes crossing the river! There was also good representation from Gleddoch at the Paisley Ladies’ Open Tri-am, not so successful in terms of prizes but another good day. The Coronation Foursomes was won by Margaret Adams and Marion Dornan. They will now play in the Area Finals at West Kilbride. Margaret Adams and Roisin Black played in the Medal Finals at Kilmacolm Golf Club.

Earlier this year, Brian Murray (46), a lower limb amputee from Dumfries and Galloway, organised an amputee football taster session at his home club, Annan Athletic, attracting players from all over Scotland and Cumbria. On seeing the appetite for the sport, Scottish amputee charity Finding Your Feet, for which Brian is an ambassador, stepped in to launch the sport north of the Border. The charity hooked up with SPL team Partick Thistle FC and has been holding fortnightly training sessions at the club’s Firhill complex.

Recent Competition Results:

Now Finding Your Feet will host its inaugural tournament back at Annan Athletic where it all started, inviting teams from the south to take on Scotland’s own Partick Thistle Amputees.

The annual McLeod Trophy, the mixed competition sponsored by members Sheila and Ken McLeod, was a very enjoyable day. The winners were June Lockhart and Michael Donnelly, and Roisin Black and Ken Mcleod were runnersup. This is always a good day, and those who take part are very grateful to Sheila and Ken for all the organising, the prizes and the food! Roll on next year!

Brian lost his leg to cancer at just 10 years old. He recently took up football again but until Finding Your Feet stepped in, was forced to travel 150 miles to Merseyside from his home in Eastriggs to train with Everton Amputees FC. Brian now captains Partick Thistle Amputees and Finding Your Feet recently put him through his SFA Disability Coaching Training Course. As Brian’s home club, it was only fitting that the first cross border tournament be held at Annan Athletic. Finding Your Feet was set up two years ago by Glasgow mum Corinne Hutton (44), who was left a quadruple amputee after losing her hands and feet to septicaemia in June 2013. The charity supports amputees and those with limb deficiencies through the creation of opportunities in sport, recreation and the arts. Finding Your Feet already runs successful clubs in amputee climbing, skiing, swimming, cycling, tennis and pilates. Amputee Football has proved so successful in Scotland, with players travelling from as far afield as Dundee, Dumfries & Galloway and Edinburgh for training at Partick Thistle, that Finding Your Feet is expanding its programme to launch a team in Edinburgh later this month. The charity’s initiative is fully supported by the Scottish Football Association and Finding Your Feet will host the country’s inaugural Amputee Football Scottish Cup later this year, with Scotland East versus Scotland West. Ashley Reid, Communications Director at Finding Your Feet, commented: “Finding Your Feet is trying to provide amputees with equal access to all sorts of activities and football is proving to be hugely popular with the amputee community. Brian got the ball rolling at Annan earlier this year so it was the obvious place to hold the first cross-border tournament. The training at Partick Thistle has been a huge success and taking the sport East is the natural next step for us to make football more accessible to amputees in Scotland. Our aim is to establish a Scottish amputee football league akin to that in England.” Brian Murray, ambassador for Finding Your Feet and Partick Thistle team captain, commented: “To go from an initial introductory day back in February to now hosting the Finding Your Feet Amputee Football tournament at my home club is the stuff dreams are made of. I missed out on so much sport when I was growing up due to lack of confidence and lack of opportunities for amputees. But since I started playing football again and got involved with Finding Your Feet, I’ve regained my self-esteem and I’m really excited about what lies ahead for the sport north of the Border.” Anyone interested in playing amputee football is being encouraged to attend the tournament at Annan on 30 July and is invited to attend the fortnightly training sessions at Firhill in Glasgow.

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4th Round Club Championship: Silver winner was June Lockhart and Bronze was Margaret Adams. The June Medal was won by Isabell Donnelly and Sheena Wallace won the bronze division. Roisin Black won the Melissa Morris Stableford this year.

STOP PRESS!!!! Congratulations to Margaret Adams who won the MacMillan Cancer Relief competition with a fantastic net score of 71, in pretty poor conditions. The rest of us were left miles behind! Handicap cut again! The entry fees for this competition were donated to the Macmillan Cancer Charity. Happy Golfing! Director of Golf, Kevin McAleer can be contacted on 01475 540704.

Keep on Cycling ... Cycle for Summer Challenge Are you up for clocking your cycle miles in August? If so, let LEAP know. We’re asking local people to take part in ‘Cycle for Summer’. All you have to do is log the miles or kilometres you cycle in August and record them with LEAP. The challenge is planned to get more people cycling, whether it’s for fun, leisure or a new way to travel to work. We’ve also got Electric Bikes available as a FREE hire to get you started on your cycling journey or you can use your own bike if you already have one. Visit the LEAP website at www.myleapproject.org/ community to register for LEAP’s Cycle for Summer Challenge - you can also contact our team on 01505 612034 or 842530 or pop into our offices in Bridge of Weir or Lochwinnoch. To hire an e-bike in August, please contact LEAP for details – book early as availability will be limited.

Brookfield Bowling Club The annual ‘Morag Malcolm Invitation’ bowling tournament was held in Brookfield on Sunday 3rd July, which turned out to be a cold & windy day. The prize money for the tournament is now sponsored by Andrew Malcolm, Chief Executive of the Malcolm Group. Andrew was brought up in Brookfield and he perfected his truck driving skills in the Brookfield yard before he was old enough to drive on the roads. Players came from local clubs as well as Brookfield members, 24 teams of 3 participating - 72 players in total. The games started at 10am with the winners finishing about 7pm. The format was everybody playing in round-robin games, then the winners of each section and the best runners up going on to play further games. The winners were a team from Kilbarchan Bowling Club (Skip – E Gilchrist) who beat a team from Johnstone Bowling Club (Skip – M Fleming) in the final. The best Brookfield team (Skip – D Dobson) lost in the semi-finals. In addition, a Brookfield team recently played in the Johnstone & District Mixed Fours Rose Bowl tournament, where they came second. Well done!

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Castle Semple Sailing Club Sunday 17th July Commodore Cup Day

The ladies of Kilmacolm Bowling Club held a charity day in aid of breast cancer on Tuesday 5th July. The sun shone and everyone enjoyed the strawberry tarts with tea organised by president Morag Morrison. Over £260 was raised for the charity so well done ladies. The winners of the game were Senga White, Margaret Reagen and Joan Kinnell. Congratulations to the ladies rink of Morag Morrison, Meg Reagan, Sandra Crawford and Norma Syme and ladies triples, Violet Simpson, Heather Arthur and Diane Harrison on winning the district Bowls Scotland Finals. Both teams now go on to play at the National Championships at Northfield, Ayr so good luck ladies.

Park’s Life For Running Fans Keep fit fans in Renfrewshire are now able to join people all over the world on a run in the great outdoors. The ON-X Sports Centre in Linwood is playing host to a Parkrun every Saturday morning. This free event sees people running 5k through parkland, or countryside with their times recorded, so they can monitor their progress every time they take part. The first Linwood Parkrun which started at the ON-X and was two laps of the scenic Linwood Moss – saw 175 runners taking part, with several visitors from outside Renfrewshire. First crossing the line at the Linwood Parkrun was Daniel Doherty, from Greenock Glenpark Harriers in an excellent time of 17:03. In second place was Kilbarchan AAC’s Robert McCulloch in 17:29, with Greig Glendinning, from Bellahouston Road Runners in 17:37. The first female finisher was local girl Jennifer Rooney, from Kilbarchan AAC, in 20:02 - an excellent time considering she had run 8 miles prior to arriving at the start line. Closely behind was Hilary Robinson, from CaniFit in 20:07 and third home was Jayne MacNamara, from Bellahouston Harriers in 20:42. The route is a flat course with only gentle undulations and is on a mainly hard-packed gravel trail with a shorter tarmac section. Afterwards, runners normally meet up in the ON-X Café. Anyone wanting to take part should log on to the Linwood Parkrun website http://www.parkrun.org.uk/linwood/course/ for more details.

Another one of those days that starts when you really think you should stay under the duvet, however 8 boats, including 2 vortexes (or is it vorti?), 3 GPs , Dart, N12 and of course one mustn’t forget the MV2 (RS Vision) took part in the racing a select few - “creme de la creme” of the Club it could be said. However plenty of entertainment was provided by Steve Cochrane in his latest acquisition ie a Vortex - it has been rare to see the underside of a vortex but Steve demonstrated this several times before deciding enough was enough. To be fair, he is still getting used to the boat and I am sure it won’t be long before he is keeping up with Angus Winchester, veteran Vortex sailor. Of course no race day would be complete without an incident with the MV2. Brian was apparently doing his usual tactic on the start line and somehow managed to end up sandwiched between the hulls of the Dart - well that’s the polite way of describing it I think. Very well done to cadet Gordon MacDonald sailing with Steve Davison in a GP for surviving the 5 races - bet he slept well that night. The “boys” had decided that it was about time the barbecue came out so lunchtime saw Steve C living up to his nickname of “BBQ Steve” fully in charge, though the smell of the cooking must have drifted over Lochwinnoch to “Chateau Stan’s” way as he soon appeared to check out the burgers. A huge thank you to all those who provided food - so much food. However as usual members did their best with it. Many thanks to those who helped with the safety boat too. I have to put in a special mention to Calum Simmonds for all his assistance and organisation and grass cutting activities. The rain only made a brief appearance and the wind I think was fairly constant, with the sun appearing just as the racing finished. ....... so finally - the winners were: 1st - Angus Winchester - Vortex

2nd - Arthur Logan and crew (Fraser Logan and Iain Hardy) - GP14

3rd - Brian Young and Alan Falconer - RS Vision

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Birkmyre Rugby Club Pre season training is already underway on a Tuesday and Thursday night leading up to our first fixture in late August. Our aim is to be promoted this year after finishing fourth in West Division 3 last season. We have a great squad of players aged 18+ who enjoy first class training and playing facilities and some great social events. As ever we are keen to welcome new players to add to our 1st XV squad. If you are over 18 and have previous playing experience or a novice keen to learn call Donald Hall on 07799 154597 for more information.

Physiotherapist Wanted

Based in Kilmacolm our 1st XV finished 4th in west division 3 last season and will be pushing for promotion in season 16/17 which starts in late August. We are now keen to recruit the services of a fully qualified or part qualified Physio to support the team. This would involve pre-game, game and, post-game support on Saturdays and the occasional mid week clinic. Our players range from 18 - 40 and we will play 18 games next season, 9 in Kilmacolm and 9 away travelling to Arran and Moffat and other clubs based in the central belt. Appropriate fees will be paid. For more information contact Donald Hall on 07799 154597 or Donald.55@live.co.uk

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Great Scottish Swim Loch Lomond Friday 26th - Saturday 27th August - Price: £24 – £58

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The Erskine Invitational Golf Tournament

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

5-a-side Football

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

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

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 7.15pm

Tuesday 16th August Join us for our Invitational Centenary Tournament at this top secret location in the West of Scotland. This full day event will allow your guests to soak up the atmosphere of one of the most exclusive courses in Scotland before enjoying an evening of entertainment and dining. Details of the day are available on application and places are extremely limited with a small number of overnight accommodation packages available also.

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The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan, 9pm - 10.30pm

Thousands of people take to the water and swim in Loch Lomond, raising money for charities in the process. The event aims to make swimming races in open water as accessible and popular as charity runs and marathons have become in recent years, with a choice of half a mile, one mile or two. Wetsuits only. This year’s event includes the national one mile open water championship race. The Great Scottish Swim takes place in the majestic surroundings of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, just 40 minutes drive from Glasgow’s city centre. The popular open water swimming event will have two new additions in 2016, a brand new SwimRun event on Friday which allows individuals or teams to take on both disciplines with a 5k Run and an 800m open water swim and the addition of the ultimate open water challenge – the 10k Marathon Swim on Saturday. The event caters for all levels of ability, starting with a 1/2 mile swim for those aged 12 and up, and expert safety kayakers will be on hand to guide you round every stroke of the way.

Telephone: 0141 814 4625 or email: Kirsten.Graham@erskine.org.uk

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Kilbarchan Athletic Club

Surrounded by mountains, wildlife, forests and glens, Loch Lomond is one of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, so why not bring the whole family along and make a weekend of it. Entry prices from £24. Entrants in the 1/2 mile race must be aged 12 or over, entrants for all other races must be aged 16 or over - visit www.greatswim.org/ Scotland, call 01389 751031 or email: info@greatswim.org for information or to enter.

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The Shotokan Karate Club

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

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

1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.

Gryffe Badminton

Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

Football Training

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

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Greenock Hockey Club

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

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Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

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Do you have to count calories??

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It’s common knowledge that if you eat more calories than your body needs you will generally gain weight. However counting calories is actually quite difficult and time consuming if doing it accurately. Making yourself ‘calorie aware’ and understanding roughly how many calories you need to consume on a daily basis as well as what foods are surprisingly high in calories can help to make it all a bit easier.

The type of food consumed makes a difference to your calorie intake. Calories in processed sugars such as sweets, snacks and fizzy drinks are digested quickly and cause a surge in blood sugar levels which then crash after eating making you tired and hungry again. Brown bread, brown rice and wholewheat pasta are higher in fibre and digested more slowly providing slow-release energy making you feel fuller for longer.

It’s important that you have an idea of how many calories your body needs based on your age, body size, sex and levels of physical activity. The NHS advises that trying to lose approx 1 - 2lb a week is a safe target for most people, and to do this you need to take in about 500 - 600kcal less than you require each day. On the flip side of this, eating 500 - 600kcal more than you need each day will make you gain weight at approximately the same rate. And believe it or not overeating by 500 - 600kcal is easier than you think. A big breakfast contains approximately 600kcal, a bar of chocolate can have as much as 600kcal, 100g of cheese can have nearly 400kcal or half a bag of gummy sweets can be nearly 400kcal.

So it isn’t necessary to count every calorie eaten, but being aware of what your individual body requires and learning how many calories are in individual foods or the foods you generally eat can go a long way to building up your knowledge helping you lose weight if that’s your goal.

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

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Largs Regatta Week Friday 26 August to Sunday 4 September The organising committee of Largs Regatta Week announced new title sponsorship from Caledonian MacBrayne. Largs Regatta Week has been running successfully for over 25 years at the end of August, and is unique in that it is the only event in Scotland where both keelboats and dinghies race on the same race course – around the buoys and also around the islands. It also incorporates the Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club annual regatta, and a new event for 2016, the RNLI fundraising ceilidh on Friday 26th August. Alasdair Henderson, Head of Harbours for CalMac, said: “ As the Operators of Largs Harbour we are delighted to have been able to step in and provide short term support to this prestigious event, especially since much of the activity will take place close to, or in our harbour areas and approaches. We are keen to promote leisure use of our harbours and this is an ideal event to do just that.” In addition to the Clyde and Hebrides ferries, CalMac is also the operator of 24 Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (better known as CMAL) owned piers, harbours and slipways across its network. These locations include both Largs and Cumbrae. With 165 years of harbour operations pedigree, it is a major management and logistics role, ensuring infrastructure and port facilities are available for all marine users across a range of harbours and slipways of varying sizes, navigational complexity and geographical distance. Locations range from unmanned slipways in remote locations like Claonaig on Kintyre or Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, through to major hub ports like Oban with complex user needs. Carolyn Elder, Director of Largs Yacht Haven and Largs Regatta Week committee enthused “The financial support from CalMac comes at a perfect time as we are planning the detail of the 2016 Week. We are proud to be part of the Regatta and welcome sailors old and new to the marina. And of course raising money for the RNLI as part of the competition is an added bonus. We look forward to working with our new partners, CalMac, and delivering an action filled week to our competitors in August.” Largs Regatta Week is run jointly by Largs Sailing Club, Fairlie Yacht Club, Largs Yacht Haven and Scottish Sailing Institute. This year’s event runs from Friday 26th August to Sunday 4th September. For further information see www.largsregattaweek.co.uk

The Big Belter - 112 Miles Sunday 11th September – Glasgow to Edinburgh The Pedal for Scotland Big Belter® is a Sportive ride of 112 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The ride uses the same start and finish points as the Classic Challenge ride, but takes a completely separate route through the Scottish Borders, meaning you get the buzz of Scotland’s biggest bike event on a quieter route designed for road cyclists. The transport service will serve Big Belter® riders too, meaning there is an easy and hassle free way to get you and your bike to the start in Glasgow Green, or back home from Edinburgh at the finish. STARTING POINT - Glasgow Green between 6.45am and 7.20am ENTRY - £47 TRANSPORT- £20. Transport can be booked for you and your bike either from Edinburgh to Glasgow Green on the morning of the event to get to the start line, or after the ride from Edinburgh back to Glasgow Green. You will be given a place on a bus while your bike will be transported in a truck. You will be given a ticket to collect your bike at the other end. GROUP ENTRY Riders can enter the event as a group. The first participant to register can set up the group, and subsequent entrants can then join this group. Follow the registration process for further instructions. THE ROUTE The route takes riders through the Southern Uplands and into Edinburgh passing through 7 local authorities and incorporating the best sections of numerous Scottish cycle racing circuits, including the A77 10 Mile Time Trial, sections of the Moscow APR and the Strathaven Anderside Classic, taking in steep climbs around Muirkirk and undulating stretches across wild moorland. The Big Belter® is a much more challenging ride for keen road cyclists. NOTE: Final route is subject to change. RIDERS RECEIVE Rider pack containing vest number, timing chip, bike number, info guide. Medal at the finish line. Free refreshments and lunch along the route.

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Freeland Church: Rev KN Gray BA BD. Morning Service 10.30am. Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx and Cornerstone. Evening Service 7pm www.freeland.org.uk St Mary’s Church Scottish Episcopal Church: 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.

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Elderslie Kirk: Sunday service every week at 11am. Minister Rev Robin Allison. All welcome. Weekly meetings:- Monday Club every week from 12noon 2.30pm. Light lunch and a varied activity programme. Midweek Fellowship will meet every Wed from 10.30am for Tea/Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

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Houston and Killellan Kirk: Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity no SC 012822. www. houstonkirk.org. Minister Rev. Donald Campbell B.D. The m i n i s te r i s Rev. D o n a l d Campbell B.D. 7th Aug 10am Morning Worship; 14th Aug 10am Morning Worship; 21st Aug 11am Morning Worship; Cradle Roll and Sunday Club Rededication Service; 28th Aug 11am 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. 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

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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

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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 continue at 11am each Sunday throughout August, conducted by Rev. Stephen Smith. The crèche is in the large hall from 10.45am each week and refreshments will be served after the service as usual. There will be a short informal celebration of Holy Communion after the service on Sunday 28th August at 12noon.

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Kilmacolm Old Kirk: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291). www.kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk. Minister Rev Dr Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). Morning Worship - Sundays 11am, all welcome Sunday School & Crèche available.

St Columba Church of Scotland: (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.

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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.

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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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BABY EQUIPMENT Hesba/Churchill 3 in one pram, red, mint condition. £200 ono Tel: 07496 968765. Cot/bed teak wooden, mattress, pillow, duvet and linen. Only used at grandparents. £45ono. Tel: 01505 343090. Silver Cross baby snug foot muff in grey. Exc cond, smoke free, pet free home. £15. Tel: 01505 672175. Babybjorn travel cot very lightweight and fits inside suitcase, with instructions and fitted sheet. Exc cond. Smoke free, pet free home. £70. Tel: 01505 672175. Phillips Avent combined baby food steamer and blender with instructions and recipe booklet. Good condition. Smoke free, pet free home. £30. Tel: 01505 672175. Silver Cross Surf carrycot and rain over. Exc cond. Smoke & pet free home. £30. Tel: 01505 672175. Silver Cross Surf Maxi-Cosi adaptors. Good condition. £10. Tel: 01505 672175. Fisher Price rainforest jungle gym. Exc cond with instructions. Smoke & pet free home. £15. Tel: 01505 672 175 Phillips Avent microwave bottle steriliser. Exc cond, with instructions. Smoke & pet free home. £5. Tel: 01505 672175. BT baby monitor. Digital sound quality, 5 lullabies, parent unit. With instructions. Good condition. Smoke & pet free home. £15. Tel: 01505 672175. Konfidence roll and go neoprene baby changing mat. Good condition. Smoke & pet free home. £5. Tel: 01505 672175. Large rotating car backseat mirror for kids’ safety. Good condition. £4. Tel: 01505 672175. Mamas and Papas cream baby bath. Exc cond. £6. Tel: 01505 672175. Babybjorn baby carrier in black. Suitable 8lbs to 26lbs. Excellent condition. Smoke & pet free home. £25. Tel: 01505 672175. Chicco Highchair 2 in 1 Com+ C/W leg rest. Seat height adjustment button. Good condition. £25. Tel: 01505 615435.

CLOTHES/SHOES Purple peplum-style maternity dress by Seraphine in size 14. £8. Tel: 01505 672175. Blooming Marvellous maternity dress in navy blue and white. Size 12. £8. Tel: 01505 672175. JoJo Maman Bebe maternity t-shirt in white and navy blue stripes. £4. Tel: 01505 672175. JoJo Maman Bebe maternity tunic-style t-shirt dress in navy blue and white stripes. Size medium. £8. Tel: 01505 672175. HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN Propogation tent. Ideal for a keen gardener. 3m x 2m x 2m (L,W,H). As new. £90. Tel: 07876 563768 2 big mirrors in wooden frames. £8. Tel: 07517 065917. Two Ikea 4 cube shelving units. White. Good condition. £20 each. Tel: 01505 690995. Two top quality oriental style carpets with fringed ends. Made in Belgium. Exc cond - no wear or marks. Photographs available. Largest carpet 12ft X 9ft, Arakstan design , 100% wool, mainly gold with cream, moss green & navy design. £60. 2nd carpet 9ft X 6 ft, Keshan design, 100% wool, mainly moss green with cream, gold & navy design. £40. Both carpets as new & moth proofed. Tel: 01505 690751. Mid-Oak kitchen doors only (no carcasses) complete with handles & hinges. Exc cond. 16 off 720h x 500w (all sizes mm); 1 off 720w x 400w; 2 off 390h x 600w; 1 off 550 x 600 (cooker ext.); 1 off 180 x 500 (drawer); 2 off 280 x 500 (drawer). £190 for the lot. Tel: 01505 615683. 6 Mahogany (Erco) dining chairs with gold coloured seating & back (2 carvers). Rarely used in as new condition. £100 ono. Tel: 07854 589657 or 01505 503646. New pine table & 2 new high back stools. £35. Tel: 01505 612726. 2 pairs Laura Ashley Marciana cranberry fully lined curtains with tie backs. Pencil pleat. Fits windows 6ft x 4ft. Curtains floor length - 84” drop. Exc cond. £60 pair or £100 for 2 pairs. Tel: 07522 964257.

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S t a g D a r k Wo o d D o u b l e Headboard. No reasonable offer refused. Tel: 01505 863533/07763 466490. Slatted, wooden garden furniture set for sale. Early Wood furniture. Exc cond, barely used. Table 1.35m by 0.75m - with 6 chairs, 2 still boxed. Cost £250+. Sell for £125. Tel: 07930 213371. Large Lounge Mirror. Heavy gilt edge. £25. Tel: 01505 612726. Nest of Tables. £30. Tel: 01505 612726. Electric Rise & Recline chair. 18 months old. Dark Red. Excellent condition. Cost £1,100, sell for £450 ono. Tel: 07960 465401. 2 camping chairs with arm rests and cup holders in navy carrying bag, 1 picnic folding table, 1 windbreak, 1 cool bag, 1 Raffia Bag. £45 for the lot. Tel: 01505 328246. ELECTRICAL & GAS SIA 60cm standard cooker extractor, still in box. New. £30. Tel: 01505 612678. Argos 3 drawer under-counter freezer. Exc cond. Used as back up freezer. £50. Tel. 07541 276118. Henry hoover. Almost new. £50. Tel: 07534 874186 SPORTS Mens Wilson Right Handed Golf Clubs Ultra Irons 3-SW (9 irons). Graphite shafts & new grips. £30. Tel: 07803 628866. Thomas Taylor Size 4 Bowls (Bagged). £30. Tel: 01505 613173. Apollo Folding Cycle. Good condition. £25. Tel: 07517 447946. Raleigh Pioneer Metro LX, ladies step over bike. 18” airlite frame, 15 speed Shimano gears, front basket, rear pannier rack, mudguard and chain guard. Immaculate condition. £125 ono. Tel: 0141 884 2130. Set of Men’s golf clubs and bag, Wilson Signature woods 1,2,3,and 4; irons 3,5,7,8 and 9; pitching wedge, chipper and putter. £30 ono. Tel: 01505 613854. Forme road bike. VGC. Wheel size 700. Frame: 20 inch. Shamano lever brakes, gears. Black and red. £100. Tel: 01505 690995.

Exercise Bike Tunturi 300. No reasonable offer refused. Tel: 01505 863533/07763 466490. TOYS/GAMES Nintendo DS Lite (Pink) plus Cath Kidston case, charger, case for 6 games & case for single game, with instruction booklet. Games include:Brain Training; Maths Training; Wall-E; The Golden Compass; The Legend of Zelda; Trioncube; and R4. Instructions with some games. £35. Tel: 07803 628866. Little Singing Alfie toy unused and in original box. As new. Smoke free, pet free home. £5. Tel: 01505 672175. OTHER ITEMS Men’s XL waterproof over-suit for motorcycling. £5. Tel: 07803 628866. Gericke Leather ‘Lobster Claw’ Motorcycle Gloves. Size Small. Great condition as hardly worn. £10. Tel: 07803 628866. Panasonic portable stereo CD system. Good condition. £15. Tel: 01505 672175. Upright piano , mahogany , suitable for a beginner. £50 ono. Tel: 01505 613261. Rucksack style camera bag (Town & Country). 2 tripods. No reasonable offer refused. Tel: 01505 863533/07763 466490. Complete Thule Wingbar roofbars for current model Audi A6 saloon. With foot pack, locks and instructions. Lightly used. Offers around £60. Tel 01505 872710 or 07769 977149. Vintage telstar coated binoculars in a black leather case £25. Tel: 07517 065917. Silver ring with zircon £25. Tel: 07517 065917. Vintage amber necklace cognac colour 82g, £45. Tel: 07517 065917.

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Old records Wanted 45`s & LP`s CASH Paid. Tel: 07710 777571. Cash paid for Music CDs ( a few or a lot ). Tel: 0141 882 5594 or 07765 115347. Wooden clothes prop/pole to hold up the washing line. Cash waiting - will uplift. Tel: 01505 703210. Lawnmower in good condition. Reasonable price. Will consider any make. Tel: 01505 614293.

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LOCAL INFORMATION community council Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings. BISHOPTON: Primary School: 1st Thurs at 7.30pm www.bishoptoncouncil.com BRIDGE OF WEIR: Cargill Hall 1st Tuesday 7pm. (NB: no meetings July, August and January) www.bridgeofweir.org BROOKFIELD: Brookfield Village Hall: 7.30pm in February, April, June, August, October and December on 2nd Thursday of the month. HOUSTON: Carrick Centre: 3rd Wed at 7.30pm www.houstoncommcouncil@yahoo.co.uk HOWWOOD: Village Hall: 2nd Tues at 7.30pm. www.howwood.com/community-council.php KILBARCHAN: Steeple Hall: monthly at 7.30pm. www.kilbarchan.info/community_council.html KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS: Last Tues at 7.30pm, Kilmacolm Cargill Centre (NB: No meetings: July or Dec) www.kilmacolmcc.co.uk LANGBANK: Church Hall: 2nd Wed at 7.30pm LOCHWINNOCH: Bowling Club: 1st Tues at 7.30pm

community halls to let Bridge of Weir, Freeland Church. Tel: 612245 Brookfield, Village Hall. Tel: 335562 Houston, Carrick Centre. Tel: 612203 / 331488 Houston, Compass Centre. Tel: 615441 / 612617 Kilbarchan, Guide Centre. Tel: 702758. Kilbarchan, Old Library Centre. Tel: 706070 Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel: 873994 Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Tel: 874428 Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel: 873059 Linwood Masonic Hall. Tel: 07825 222944

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Bedrooms Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 43

Blacksmith & Metalwork McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 46

Building Services A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 8 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 16 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 45 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 57

Business Services Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 33

Care Services & Homes Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 23

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 . . . . . . . . . 45 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5

Coffee Shops Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 39

Computer, IT & Web ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 33

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

Driving Instructors Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 16 Paul Ferguson - Confidence . . 7

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

Equestrian Ingliston Equestrian Centre . . 19

Fencing Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 46

Firewood & Logs LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

Funeral Services Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 29 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 46

Garage Doors & Gates Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Garden Service & Design 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 51 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 54 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 51 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 52 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 52 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 54 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 J S Montgomery Ltd . . . . . . . . . 50 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 14 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 52 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 52 West of Scotland Landscape . . 51

Gas & Heating Services A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 15 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 46 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Health, Beauty & Fitness Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 41 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 7 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 63 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy . . 14 Decorus Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 5 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 45 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 11 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 46 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 41

Home Hardware Gibb Stuart .......... 14,16,18,26,27

Home Improvements Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 9 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 3 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 28

Home Interiors Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 43 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 45 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 4

Home Security Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 5

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 . . . . . . . . 45 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

Removals @ease Removals & Transport . . 2 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Restaurant & Bars Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 39 Ingliston Equestrian Centre . . 19

Retail Gibb Stuart ...... 14,16,18,26,27 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 4

Roofing Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 28 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 . . 57

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

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

Taxis & Minicoach hire ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 44

Travel Agents

Locksmiths Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 18 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 2 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 McDonald Decorators . . . . . . . . 44 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ingliston Equestrian Centre . . 19

Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,35 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Tiling

Painters & Decorators

Health & Beauty

Property, Sales & Let

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 43 CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 45

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 41 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 41 Vanda’s Mobile Hairdressing . . 6

A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 15 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 46 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Kitchens

Glazier

Hairdressers & Barbers

Plumbers

Pest Control RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pet Services & Training Happy Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 48 Suzanne’s Grooming Pad . . . . . 48

Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 16 Kerr McAuley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tree Surgeon Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 54 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

Upholstery Services P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 36

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 . . . . . . . . . . 51 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 18 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 54 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 15 ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Affluent Financial Planning . . 31 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Alistair Stewart - Driving Ins . . 16 Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 9 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 51 ARC Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . 2,47 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 41 Art Window & Doors . . . . . . . . . Bk B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 8 Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 39 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 7 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 5 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 28 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 43 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 46 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 43 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chips Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 2 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 63 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy . . 14 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 23 Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,35 Crafts of Calder Gallery . . . 14 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 52 CRW Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Decorus Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 8 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 52 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 5 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 16 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 52 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart .. ... ... . 14,16,18,26,27 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 54 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 16 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 47 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 15 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Happy Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Healing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 5 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 2 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 3 Ingliston Equestrian Centre . . 19 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17 J S Montgomery Ltd . . . . . . . . . 50 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 4 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 14 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 46 Johnstone Art & Framing . . . . 14 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 44 Kerr McAuley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 45 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 11 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 33 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 14 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 15 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 14 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 7 McDonald Decorators . . . . . . . . 44 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 46 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 41 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 46 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 45 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 28 P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 36 Paul Ferguson - Confidence . . 7 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 52 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 48 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 41 Stewart Independent Financial . . 1 Suzanne’s Grooming Pad . . . . . 48 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 16 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 45 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 4 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 57 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vanda’s Mobile Hairdressing . . 6 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 52 West of Scotland Landscape . . 51 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

Plasterers Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 28 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 43 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 4 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15

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