270 March 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer

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EXPERT JET-WASHING With Spring fast approaching, this is the time of year for cleaning driveways, patios etc., ready for the Summer. 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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I love March! Not just because it’s my birthday, but the spring bulbs are showing their faces, there are lambs in the fields, and the clocks go forward. Yes, we still get snow just to keep us on our toes, but it is the start of longer and hopefully warmer days.

I’ve heard that the Birkmyre Cafe, run by Alessia Nardini, has had a huge amount of support with a petition of over 1,000 names being handed in to Inverclyde Leisure. It was mooted that Inverclyde Leisure was thinking of using the space currently occupied by the cafe to house more spin bike classes. Birkmyre Park suffered many years of neglect with semi-derelict facilities. The developments, in partnership with Inverclyde Council and Inverclyde Leisure, have made wonderful improvements to a great asset gifted to Kilmacolm Village by the Birkmyre Family. The loss of the Cafe would be a retrograde step and a sad loss to the users of Birkmyre and the community as a whole. Hopefully the Gym and the Cafe will continue to work in harmony and an alternative location can be found for the additional spin classes.

The talk on the street and the internet is the new Council rates assessments.

There are big changes with household and business rates, and not everyone is pleased.

Household rates are going up, whether we like it or not, at the highest bands by around £500 per year. Each Council also has leeway to increase further by up to 3% on these assessments, but both Renfrewshire and Inverclyde have decided to stick with the statutory rise only. While these increases seem high, and to some may stretch already thin budgets, if the local councils had been able to increase their rates on a year by year basis, we would probably not be far off the proposed costs. But it would certainly have been less of a shock! We are all quick to complain about the roads, schools, health service, etc, but all these need funding.

And on that note, I have heard that some businesses in the local area have already received revaluation notices for their business rates which are much higher than anticipated. More on this on p26.

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local news....................8-13 optical blog .......................9 legal blog .......................10 dental blog.........................13 what’s on........................14-22 finance & tech.................24-28 financial blog.........................24 it blog ...............................24 on the road......................31 local history.....................29 village news....................34-43

pet news.....................44-45 pet blog ............................44 outdoors........................46-49 school news.................50-55 photography blog..............54 sport news....................56-59 sporting blog.....................59 business classified..............60 church listings....................61 deadlines dates...................61 property classified.................60 sales & wants......................62 advertizer directory................63

On the roads, there is major disruption in the Linwood area. Work began on 20 February with roadworks at Stirling Drive/Clippens Road which will last around 6 weeks. At the same time, the works at the Deafhillock roundabout junction began on the same date and will run for 14 weeks. The major engineering project will be carried out by Scotland Gas Networks. Drivers are warned to expect disruption as the roundabout connects the main arterial routes from Johnstone, Linwood, Houston and Bridge of Weir, connecting to the M8 motorway via the A737. Four-way temporary traffic lights will be operational full time, but will be manned at peak times to ease the flow of vehicles. A number of repairs have been carried out on the gas main in recent years but experts say it is now reaching the end of its useful life. Around 1.5km of cast iron main will be replaced with modern polyethylene pipe. Our advice would be - find an alternative route if possible!

On a final note, it was pleasing this month to increase the number of pages we dedicate to the “What’s On” events locally. The annual lull following Christmas has now ended and everyone is gearing up for Spring events - see p14-23 to find out more!

Next Issue: No.271 April 2017

Deadline: Friday 17 March 2017

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Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? Established for over a decade Cloudy2Clear windows have become a leading company for glass replacement. Issues with double glazing can often be gradual and may only be noticed during a clear sunny day or during the winter. Why not spend a few minutes checking your home to see if you have any failed double glazing?

Now, you may think you need to replace the whole window including the frames and all the hardware, however Cloudy2Clear have come up with a simple and cost saving solution ‌ Just replace the glass!!

We will send out our highly experienced engineers for a free no obligation quote. Once the quote is completed, we will sit down with you and explain the problem and tell you how we can ďŹ x it.

Cloudy2Clear have a wealth of knowledge and are recognised as a Which Trusted Trader, plus our work is backed by an industry leading 25 year guarantee. Cloudy2Clear also replace faulty locks handles and hinges on all windows and doors.

Your friendly local Cloudy2Clear specialist is Peter Brummitt and he services 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.

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Wedding Fayre Gleddoch Gleddoch House Hotel, Langbank Sunday 5th March - 12 noon - 4pm Join Wedding Services Scotland for their Wedding Fayre at Gleddoch House Hotel.

Gleddoch House Hotel has been undergoing a fabulous renovation which will be completed in time for this wedding fayre. Come along and see this beautiful wedding venue and meet some fantastic local wedding suppliers.

There will also be a stunning catwalk and live music. It’s Free Entry, so we hope to see you there.

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Phil Steven Poolball Challenge At 5.30am on Saturday 10th December, Phil Steven made an incredible effort of potting 5,000 pool balls in just 24 hours.

Phil chose to support St Vincent’s Hospice as he knew of a few people whose family and friends received great care and support at St Vincent’s.

Phil mentioned “They do amazing work there and I wanted to help.”

Phil originally hoped to raise £1,000 for the hospice, but ended up raising an incredible £2,500.

“On behalf of everyone at the hospice, we would like to thank Phil very much for all the effort he put in to organising this challenge. To raise such a magnificent sum of money for St Vincent’s Hospice is greatly appreciated.”

“If you are interested in holding your own fundraising event in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice please contact the fundraising team on 01505 705635 or email info@ svh.co.uk” Quote from Carol-Anne Lamont, Senior Fundraiser

Houston and Renfrewshire Food Bank Donation Bin The Co-Op Houston now has a permanent Renfrewshire Food bank donation bin thanks to the hugely generous £2,700 raised during the ‘Renfrewshire Food bank 24hrs in the Co-Op Houston’ Christmas weekend held in the first weekend in December 2016.

The donation bin is situated at the front of the store to the right of the tills. A list of essential, non-perishable goods is positioned at the donation bin. The donations will be taken to Renfrewshire Food bank’s warehouse every Monday.

1 ton of food is distributed by Renfrewshire Food bank every week in the Renfrewshire area.

People requiring the services of the Food bank are referred by health professionals and social services and a voucher is issued for food. A three day, dietician approved food parcel can then be collected from a local distribution site in Renfrewshire.

Many thanks for your generosity.

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in Memory of William Campbell Just before Christmas, the day after his 52nd birthday, William Campbell passed away suddenly and unexpectedly to a heart attack.

William had been an active member of Strathgryffe gym and he was also a keen fishing enthusiast at Bridge of Weir Angling Club.

Some of William’s family members, including his children Rachel and Erin, are fundraising in his memory by taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk on 30th April which involves a 23 mile walk from Glasgow to Balloch. All money raised will be donated to the British Heart Foundation to help fund their research into cardiovascular disease.

If anyone wishes to make a donation towards our fundraising, the website is:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ WilliamCampbell Any donation, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated by his family.

Heats - 4th and 11th March The final 6th May @ The Wynd Centre

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Preparation of the next Local Development Plan The adopted Renfrewshire Local Development Plan (August 2014) sets out the policies and proposals for the next ten years but is required to be revised every five years. Renfrewshire Council is consulting on its Main Issues Report and accompanying Environmental Report as the first stage in preparing the next Local Development Plan for the area.

The Main Issues Report sets out the main changes and issues that have emerged since the adoption of the current Renfrewshire Local Development Plan, as well as setting out the Council's preferred options and alternatives for development across Renfrewshire.

We would like your views on any of the issues and options presented in the Main Issues Report and Environmental Report. All comments received by the Council during this consultation will be taken into consideration in the preparation of the Renfrewshire Proposed Local Development Plan and the update of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report. Representations must be made by 5pm Monday 1st May 2017.

Any person who wishes to make comments should return a completed response form (available online) to localplanconsultation@renfrewshire.gov.uk or by post

to: Development & Housing Services, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1JD. Renfrewshire Council's Development Plan Scheme 2016 provides more information on timescales for the preparation of the next Renfrewshire Local Development Plan and sets out: • the proposed timing for the preparation of the Local Development Plan; • details of what is likely to be involved at each stage of the preparation process; and • a participation statement indicating when and with whom consultation is likely to take place.

We have established a mailing list to ensure that interested parties are kept informed of progress on the Local Development Plan. If you would like to be informed of progress then please get in touch with your full contact details at the email address below.

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Optical Blog

by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians

How to take care of your eyes “You can eat with false teeth, but you can’t see with false eyes” highlights just how important our eyes are. As a population, we are living longer than ever before so we need to keep ourselves in the best condition possible, including our eyes.

Of course, some things we can’t do much about e.g., inherited genes, but we can make things better or worse depending on how we live our lives.

By doing the things we all know we should be doing (healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, regular exercise), we will be delaying or preventing some of the serious eye conditions related to high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. Simple things such as wearing UV-protecting sunglasses will also reduce the damage done to the eyes such as cataracts, eyelid disease and macular degeneration.

Protecting the eyes makes sense regarding DIY & gardening tasks, but should also be considered for sports. Cycling, to protect from loose stones or insects hitting the eyes. Squash, rugby, football etc to prevent direct impact (e.g., a squash ball is just small enough to fit between the protective bones surrounding the eye and can cause particularly serious injuries).

Helping the eyes when there is visual stress e.g., dyslexia – precision-tinted overlays can make a huge difference to someone’s life.

When glasses don’t help: options include prescription swimming goggles, contact lenses for gymnastics or golfing in the rain, or taking supplements to help those with dry macular degeneration.

Having regular eye tests is therefore essential. Not just to discuss the best options, but also to test for any potentially sight-threatening diseases – alot of them don’t affect your sight until it’s too late. As always, prevention is better than cure.

For further information, please call us at the practice: 01505 614 700.

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Legal Blog

by Isabella McKerrow, Affinity Family Law

Orders that Court can make on Financial Provision on Divorce As discussed in last month’s edition, the court will apply the various principles set out in section 9 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 to determine how matrimonial property is to be shared fairly between the parties. When applying to the court for financial provision on divorce, the parties’ solicitors should have obtained valuations of all the matrimonial assets and liabilities.

This enables them to provide a valuation for the court of the parties’ net matrimonial property.

When applying to the court each party’s solicitor sets out in the court pleadings the orders their client wants the court to make to effect their client’s share of the matrimonial property. The court is given a wide range of powers under the 1985 Act and may make one or more of the following orders: 1. An order for payment of a capital sum; a fixed sum of money payable in a one off payment or by instalments.

2. An order for the transfer of property; i.e. The matrimonial home or any other property, heritable or moveable.

3. A pension order.

4. A pension sharing order; one party gets a percentage share of the others party’s pension transferred into a pension of their own.

5. An order for payment of a periodical allowance; a regular weekly or monthly payment for the loss of financial support following divorce.

6. One or more incidental orders; two of these orders may be made only on or after divorce such as occupancy of the matrimonial home and use of furnishings and liability for outgoings.

The orders granted must be fair and reasonable in accordance with the principles of section 9 of the 1985 Act. Furthermore, they must be reasonable having regard to the resources of the parties.

Hirsuites You Sir? A big thank you to all of the people who supported us in our month long beard growing initiative. Very generous indeed. We raised over £1,760 for Bowel Cancer through the Decembeard Charity. Donations came from everywhere; as far afield as Australia and Jordan and closer to home from the Johnstone Business Community and from local people, who all astounded us with their generosity and words of support.

Not everyone liked the bearded look however and we were reminded in no sugar coated terms, that they may have aged us somewhat, as the grey, or in my case white, came in with a vengeance.

Les, whose beard came in red, was compared to George Michael, Jeremy Beadle and even a fat Chuck Norris. Luckily he’s shaved it off now and that nightmare creature no longer exists.

My wife in particular disapproved. She made me shave it off at the first available opportunity, watching me at all stages of the process, to make sure that the deed was completed in full.

One of our ranks, Craig, has decided to keep his. I think, a bit like myself, that he just likes the feeling of being able to grow some hair again, albeit in the wrong place.

It was Craig’s idea to grow them in the first place to raise money for Bowel Cancer Research. It seemed the obvious choice as both mine and Craig’s

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mother-in–law, Margaret had succumbed to the disease in 1991. Prevention of bowel cancer has come a long way since then. When Margaret first presented symptoms, she was wrongly diagnosed on several occasions. Unfortunately her treatment came too late. These days, the bowel screening programme catches the disease at an earlier stage and the money raised can focus on the more severe and invasive stages of bowel cancer.

To be able to raise money and remember our mother-in-law has been a source of pride and even her youngest daughter, Audrey eventually, reluctantly, accepted the beard.

John

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Thousands set off from Paisley on Monte Carlo Classic Rally Thousands turned out in the centre of Paisley to wave off classic cars from through the decades, during the only UK start leg of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally.

Around 80 cars mingled with crowds in front of the striking backdrop of Paisley Abbey before heading over the start ramp greeted by pyrotechnics.

This was the fourth time the Renfrewshire town – bidding to be UK City of Culture 2021 – had hosted the event, one of the most glamorous in world motorsport. Paisley was the only British start point for the race out of seven European cities including Stockholm, Lisbon and Barcelona.

Around 20 cars set off on the challenging 1,300-mile trek to Monte Carlo, with others taking part in a series of Monte heritage runs to various destinations around Scotland. The event was supported by Renfrewshire Council, who laid on a programme of entertainment during the afternoon in the town centre. The cars included a Paisley 2021-branded Sunbeam being driven by local man Jim Meggat, which was going all the way to Monte Carlo as a support car to the main rally.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall flagged the cars off and said: “Once again, the people of Renfrewshire supported the Monte in their numbers and the presence of the cars made it such a colourful and lively atmosphere.”

“For Paisley to be joining various European capitals in hosting a start leg of this prestigious event really raises our profile ahead of the UK City of Culture 2021 bid going in later this year. It was a pleasure to be able to flag the cars off.”

At the wheel of one of the cars, an MG Midget, the official opening car for the Scottish start, was Douglas Anderson, the UK co-ordinator and the man responsible for bringing the Monte back to Scotland again in 2011.

Douglas said: “This year’s Monte start had all the ingredients to make it a unique mid-winter festival which lifted the spirits of all the folk from Paisley and beyond who come along each year to enjoy the wonderful carnival atmosphere.”

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Having recently relocated to Kilmacolm I’d like to introduce Craniosacral Therapy Wellcentred, offering a Remedial & holistic approach towards Sports Massage health and wellbeing through complementary therapies: Reflexology Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy supports the existing health and vitality within the body to encourage natural healing and self-repair, effectively treating pain and symptoms arising from physical and emotional injuries, stress or trauma.

Remedial and Sports Massage is proven for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions by restoring structural alignment and increasing range of movement.

Reflexology stimulates energy flow through pressure points on the feet, targeting areas of tension and pain, inducing relaxation and rebalancing the whole system.

For appointments please contact:

Nicki King 07958 566596 wellcentred@gmail.com @nickiking18 WellcentredUK

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Second Chances Preloved women’s clothing sale in aid of Women V Cancer.

Join us on Friday 24th March 7pm - 10pm in Bernie’s Deli Cafe in Bridge of Weir, to drink wine with friends, restock your wardrobe and support a great cause.

Tickets are £10, this includes a glass of wine on arrival and nibbles. In addition to the clothes, there will be jewellery from Stella and Dot, and an introduction to Lose it and Love it, plus a raffle with very generous prizes donated by local businesses.

Please attend this event and support 5 Bridge of Weir mums who are raising funds for Women V Cancer through the work of three charities; Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust; and Ovarian Cancer Action. All money raised will go directly to the charities.

We would still welcome donations of good quality women’s clothing – contact us via our Facebook page ‘Bridge of Weir Biker Belles’ to arrange collection or drop off at Laura’s Nail & Beauty Lounge, Bridge of Weir.

Tickets may be bought at Bernies, via Facebook ‘Bridge of Weir Biker Belles’, or from Lorna Cox, Helena Blessing, Jayne Johnson (Selway), Cath Jones or Caroline Pitcairn, please book early to guarantee your place.

It’s that fabulous time of year when we begin preparations for the RAMH Annual Dinner & Quiz - this year hosted by the wonderful broadcaster & writer Vanessa Collingridge, with headline sponsors University of the West of Scotland.

It’s on Friday 19th May at the Normandy Hotel Renfrew and guests will enjoy a fizz reception, 3 course meal with coffee and 8 rounds of celeb-hosted quiz.

Teams of maximum 10 people will compete to win the much coveted RAMH Quiz Trophy, sponsored by Linstone Housing. And the best bit is that we are aiming to raise £15,000, all for local mental health services.

Tickets are just £29.95 each with our early bird discount; book before Friday March 10th and save £50 per table.

Bookings after this date will be charged at £35 per person.

Email enquiries@ramh.org to reserve your table/tickets.

The evening is perfect for corporate hospitality, team building, or just socialising with friends. Dress is smart/ casual (no demin, no trainers). It kicks off at 7pm, the trophy is presented at midnight and the dancing finishes at 1am.

Please join us for a fun filled evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Dental Blog

by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner, Kilbarchan Dental Practice

How Dental-smart are you?

Take our quick quiz and test your knowledge…

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Acid produced by bacteria from food and drink

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You should brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste

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You should brush your teeth for 2 minutes

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No as it will wash away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste, diluting it and reducing its preventative effects

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You should wait for an hour as your enamel softens immediately after eating

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We recommend you visit your dentist every 6 months

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We always recommend electric that brush at more than 8000 rotations per min.

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Every 3 months

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Yes, it has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and osteoporosis amongst others.

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Chewing sugar-free gum stimulates the production of saliva and lessens the effect of harmful bacteria

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Plain Popcorn! Which acts as a natural toothbrush

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For more free oral health advice and tips nip in to the practice or call 01505 704969 or visit the website: www.kilbarchandental.co.uk

The Bionic Bash

Introducing Jason Cullen of jcullenstudio.co.uk.

Finding Your Feet are hosting ‘The Bionic Bash’ on Thursday 25th May at Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow. Finding Your Feet is a registered Scottish charity who support people affected by amputation and limb difference. This annual fundraising event will be a celebration of Finding Your Feet’s very own ‘Super Humans’ hosted by John Beattie.

Local businesswoman and quadruple amputee ‘Super Human’ Corinne Hutton, the charity’s Patron said “I am so proud of how much Finding Your Feet has achieved in its first three years. Through the funding and donations we receive we are able to offer amputees and people with limb difference a wide range of support. Last year we launched accessible clubs including skiing, climbing, swimming, cycling and football. We see long term amputees, who haven’t pushed themselves in many years, doing some tough and exciting and sometimes hilarious challenges for the first time. In doing so, they are finding themselves and their confidence again; it’s really quite humbling. In addition to sporting initiatives we also host a twice-monthly drop-in club at our office for our members to get together and benefit from guest visitors who provide information and advice. Our latest initiative is our ‘Foot Patrol’ where volunteers go out to visit those not able to, or ready to meet in a group environment, often this includes those still recovering in hospital.

The FYF Bionic Bash is guaranteed to be a fun and inspirational evening and we are very grateful for support from the local community.”

Tickets are on sale from £65+vat per person, tables of 10 from £600+vat.

Tickets include a 3-course meal with half a bottle of wine per person. For details please contact connie@ findingyourfeet.net.

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A designer and maker of wood furniture, wood turner and specialist carpenter, Jason has worked on residential and commercial projects and for film, tv and theatre. He creates high end custom furniture and specialist carpentry projects with distinctive character.

Originally from Canada, Jason has made his home in the area with his Scottish wife and young family.

He has been in the woodworking business for over 25 years.

With a spectacular portfolio online, view designs, or browse for inspiration for your next project.

For more information visit the website

www.jcullenstudio.co.uk

Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal Every March, thousands of people across the country join together and pull out all the stops to get behind the Great Daffodil Appeal.

Why not join us for just two hours to collect donations and give out daffodil pins? Every £20 pays for an hour of nursing care – giving peace of mind to people living with terminal illness and a chance for their family to rest.

You’ll see daffodils everywhere in March – from your local high street to national TV – and we want you to be part of it.

Sign up with a friend if you like at https://www. mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/daffodil-appeal and get involved!

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events Wed 1 March Embroiderers’ Guild

The Bridge, Main Street, BoW 7.30pm Rebecca Quinton, Research Manager of the Burrell Gallery will be our Speaker, with an illustrated lecture on “Costume and Colour 1800 - 1899”. Members and visitors very welcome.

Evening Talk: The African Experience by Joe Knapman RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 7.30pm to 9pm

Joe has much experience of Africa’s wildlife, from Ethiopia and Kenya in the east to South Africa and Namibia in the south. Places are limited. Cost: Adults: £5; Children: £3 (RSPB members: £3/£2).

Tel. 01505 842663.

Thu 2 March An Evening of Acoustic Music and Blues The Old Library, 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan 7.30pm

Port Glasgow singer/songwriter John Morgan and local acoustic band Tin Biscuit perform a selection of acoustic & blues. To book phone the Old Library on 01505 706070. £5. BYOB.

Creative Communities Event

St Columba’s School, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Join author John Moore as he takes us on a unique tour of Glasgow from its pre-industrial beginnings to the modern day via its old maps. Email vfinnigan@st-columbas.org to reserve a place.

Outlook

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm Keep fit with David, plus laughter with Mr Bean.

Thu 2 - Sun 5 March Hobbycraft, Stitching & Sewing & The Quilting Show SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow

3 shows form the price of 1!! Adults: £8.50, Seniors: £7.50. http://www.hobbycraftshows. co.uk/glasgow/spring/

Fri 3 March World Day Of Prayer

St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm 1.30pm Kilmacolm Primary School will join us with their singing and music. There will be refreshments after the Service. Everyone welcome! Call Maureen for further details on 01505 872905.

RSPB Local Group

McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew 7.30pm

There will be an illustrated talk by Chris McInerny entitled The Reptiles of Loch Lomond. All welcome.

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Sat 4 March MND Coffee Morning

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road 10am to 12noon

Please come to our coffee morning to raise funds for MND (motor neurone disease). Ticket £3.

Keep Britain Tidy Clean Up

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

Enjoy some company and give back to your local area by helping to keep it clean and tidy. www. keepbritaintidy.org/home/481

Sun 5 March Wedding Fayre

Gleddoch House Hotel, Old Greenock Road, Langbank 12noon to 4pm

Meet some fantastic local wedding suppliers.

There will also be a stunning catwalk and live music - hope to see you there. Free.

Salvation Army Paisley Citadel Afternoon Tea Mill Street, Paisley 2pm to 4pm

Deyna Bartlett - Mezzo-Soprano – Boscombe Corps & Linda Gibson - Piano Soloist. Tickets £5 per person. Contact Pauline for further information at paulinesalexander@gmail.com

Bridge of Weir Messy Church

Freeland Church, Main Street 4pm - 6pm Come along to our Lent and Easter themed session. The activities and games will be from 4pm to 5pm followed by a short celebration with songs and a talk. Contact Catherine Daly on 07980 649377 - hope to see you there! Free

Football Without Limbits

Petershill Sports Complex, 28 - 30 Adamswell Street, Glasgow G21 4DD

Join our Junior & Senior open training in a fun, friendly & safe environment. Open to all upper and lower limb amputee and those with congenital limb differences. For more info contact: 07885 262341 or email: Ashley@ amputeefootballscotland.co.uk

Night Kirk

Kilmacolm Old Kirk, High Street, Kilmacolm 6pm A reflective service.

Concert - Paisley Abbey Choir

Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close 7.30pm Music for the Beginning of Lent - Director George McPhee. Tickets available from the Abbey Shop or at the door. Contact: 0141 889 7654 or info@ paisleyabbey.org.uk www.paisleyabbey.org.uk. £15 - £5 (student)

Keep Britain Tidy Clean Up

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 12noon

Enjoy some company and give back to your local area by helping to keep it clean and tidy. www. keepbritaintidy.org/home/481

Mon 6 March Stargazing Evening

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch 7pm to 9pm

Join us for an evening of galactic exploration at Renfrewshire’s darkest sky. Special deal £2.50 drink & cake. Tel 01505 842882.

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Howwood Curling Club Come & Try

Coffee Morning

Bowfield Road, Howwood 8.30pm

No experience is necessary. All equipment provided. The cost on the night for ice is £6.

Please contact Lachie Carmichael (see below) if you wish to attend - lachiedcarmichael@hotmail. com or 01294 823643.

Bishopton Art Group Exhibition Ingliston Country Club, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton 11.30am to 8pm

There will be a variety of paintings on display, some by new members of Bishopton Art Group.

Thu 9 March Sòlas Bereavement Group

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 6.30pm to 8.30pm All welcome.

Creative Communities Talk

St Columba’s School, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Writing on the Road: Camper Van Tales. Join author Sue Reid-Sexton for a glass of wine as she talks about her adventures travelling and writing in her camper van. Email vfinnigan@st-columbas. org to reserve a place. Creative Communities is an outreach programme of St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm Free.

Thu 9 - Thu 16 March Glasgow Comedy Festival Various

Top comedy stars from around the UK and beyond will be coming just to entertain you. www. glasgowcomedyfestival.com

Fri 10 - Sun 12 Mar Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow 10am to 5pm

Live demonstrations, coaching and training advice. www.scottishcyclingrunningoutdoorpursuitsshow. co.uk

Sat 11 March Family volunteering with your children or grandchildren RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 3.30pm

Families can do something practical together in the great outdoors, and to help us Give Nature a Home. It’s a chance to spend some quality time with the children in your life, and it’s free.

Please book.

Hessilhead Wildlife Hospital at RSPB Lochwinnoch RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 12noon to 3pm

Come and learn about the wonderful work done by the local Hessilhead Wildlife Hospital.

Meet some of their patients and hear about the different things the staff deal with at the hospital.

Cost: FREE

Scout Quiz and Curry Night Scout Hall, Kilmacolm 7pm

Tickets £10 includes your curry and quiz. Bar available. For tickets call Maureen Todd on 01505 872094 or ask one of the Section Leaders.

Fairtrade Fortnight

Houston & Killellan Kirk, Main Street, Houston 10am to 12noon

Fairtrade tea, coffee, baking; stalls selling Fairtrade food and crafts from Rainbow Turtle shop in Paisley; food from Just Trading Scotland (Malawi and Swaziland); crafts from Peru; Palestinian crafts from OliveTree. Music from Gryffe High Pupils.

Fairtrade Mid Morning Break

McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

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Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple Street 10am to 12noon

Hosted by The Kilbarchan Singers. There will be stalls selling home baking, books, jewellery and candles, plus a tombola. Tickets cost £2.50 and are available on the door, or from choir members. www.thekilbarchansingers.co.uk

Sat 11 - Sun 12 Mar Allergy and Free From Show SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow 10am to 4pm

Free entry from www.allergyshowscotland/

Sun 12 March Gateway Garden Drop in Session

Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan 1pm to 3pm Meet volunteers and find out how you can get involved in the community garden. Bring the family and help with weeding or make a bird feeder, plant summer bulbs or create your very own vegetable patch.

Den Building

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join the Rangers and see who is a budding Bear Grylls. All events in March free for members, normal entry fee applies to non-members.

Swan Chat

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 2pm

Drop in sessions discussing our most popular residents. Tel 01505 842882.

Wildlife Photography Workshop – Beginner Level RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 4.30pm

The workshop will be led by wildlife photographer David Palmar (www.photoscot.co.uk), who has over 30 years of experience and is a volunteer photographer with the RSPB at their Loch Lomond & Inner Forth reserves. Cost: £25 – 20% discount for RSPB members.

Mothers Day Gift and Craft Fayre Kilbarchan Guide Centre, Barn Green, Kilbarchan 1pm to 4pm

More than 20 to choose from; jewellery, soaps, art work, sweets, cards, books and much more......

Something for everyone! All funds raised will go towards World Challenge Tanzania. We would love to see you there! Adults £1.50 Children £0.50

Bread & Cheese Lunch

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 12.30pm

Held by Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid Committee - everyone welcome - homemade soups, delicious bread and cheeses, shortbread with coffee/tea. A suggested donation following lunch is the replacement of your traditional Sunday meal.

Wedding Fair

Erskine Bridge Hotel, Erskine 11am to 3pm Free Entry & Free goodie bags will be given to all brides-to-be attending. Free parking and refreshments will also be available. Free

Wed 15 March Kilmacolm Horticultural Society

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm

Louise Bustard, senior lecturer at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, lecture ‘The weird and wonderful world of tropical plants’. Also the Annual Spring Bulb Competition - please bring along your exhibits.

Embroiderers’ Guild

The Bridge, Main Street, BoW

7.30pm

Local stitch expert Kim Main will be our Speaker, on the unique textile traditions of Bhutan (rescheduled from 18th January). Members and visitors very welcome.

Come along and treat yourself to some tea, coffee, homecooking. Fairtrade goods for sale.

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Wed 15 March St Columba’s School Former Pupils’ AGM

St Columba’s School, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm Former pupils and former staff welcome.

Thu 16 March Outlook

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm

every Monday

2nd & 4th Wednesday

Lochwinnoch Community Walk

BoW Senior Citizens Club

The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am

Cargill Hall 7 - 9pm

This event will not take place on public holidays.

Tea, biscuits & a raffle each meeting along with entertainment. Contact Sheila Patterson for further information on 01505 690521.

every Tuesday

Inverclyde Tourism – ‘Tearing the Tartan’ – A history of Scottish Clans, plus clan connections.

Request – Wear Something Tartan!!.

Bishopton Belles Line Dancing

Fri 17 March

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

Astronomy Evening

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 7.30pm to 9pm Come and hear about the stars and galaxies up in the night sky! The speakers will be from the Astronomical Society of Glasgow. Please pay when booking as places are limited (refunds available if cancelled over 48hrs before). Cost: Adults: £6; Children: £3 (RSPB members: £3/£2).

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The Advertizer - Neva Place, Bridge of Weir If you would like anything published in our April issue, please email info@advertizer.co.uk or call the office on 01505 613340. Don’t miss out!

Sat 18 March Kilbarchan Messy Church

Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple Street 4pm to 6pm Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lochwinnoch Explorer Group: Life along the riverbank!

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 12noon

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. Ages: 5 to 14 years. All children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Cost: £5 (£3 RSPB members) (adults go free).

Sat 18 - Sun 19 Mar BCU 3 Star Sea Kayak

Largs Yacht Haven 9.30am to 4pm The award is aimed at intermediate paddlers who wish to paddle as part of a led group. £120. Tel: 01505 842882 for info and bookings.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm

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.

Get ready for the next BIKE SWAP! Come along and get cycling information, learn how to do a simple Cycle Check, swap your bike or donate one you no longer use. Bikes of all sizes and conditions welcome! Look out on our website at www.myleapproject.org/news and facebook www. facebook.com/myleapproject for event updates.

Crafty Hobbies Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

last Friday monthly

All volunteers welcome and all equipment supplied.

Junior Cross Country

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 3pm

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

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Brookfield Art Club Exhibition

March Bike Swap

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm

Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am

Sun 19 March

Admission £1. Tea room and home baking.

‘Outlook’

Houston Litter Crew

Sun 19 March Brookfield Village Hall, Woodside Road, Brookfield 12noon to 4.30pm

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Try our Finlaystone 1k Kids cross country. Age 4 - 6, 7 - 9, 10 and over. Prize in each category for best time. All events in March free for members, normal entry fee applies to non-members.

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

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“Step Up for St Vincent’s” Sponsored Walk

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 11am

Join fellow supporters on this leisurely 10k walk or our shorter family friendly 5k route which is suitable for all abilities. To register please follow the link below to complete a registration form http://bit.ly/2izZvuC or go to www.svh.co.uk

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

Paisley Abbey Recitals

1st & 3rd SUN

With Ralph McDonald (baritone). Cloister Café with baking from 10am. £5.

Loch Lomond Shores

Gloria - Thomas Coats Memorial Choral Society

2nd THU & last SAT

Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close 12.30pm

Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

Tickets £12, students £5, accompanied children free. Tickets available from choir members 01505 816110 or 612874, or pay at the door.

10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

Paisley Cross

10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217

2nd SUN Kip Marina, Inverkip 11am - 4pm www.kipmarina.co.uk

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Fantastic photography from Alaska! Hear about and see evidence of Gordon’s travels in Alaska with his trusty camera. Cost: Adults: £5; Children: £3 (RSPB members: £3/£2)

Fri 24 March Preloved Women’s Clothing Sale

Bernie’s Cafe Deli, Neva Place, Bridge of Weir 7pm to 10pm

Tickets £10 inc a glass of wine on arrival and nibbles available at Bernies, via Facebook ‘Bridge of Weir Biker Belles’, or from Lorna Cox, Helena Blessing, Jayne Johnson (Selway), Cath Jones or Caroline Pitcairn, please book early to guarantee your place.

St Vincent’s Hospice Golf Challenge

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Charity Car Wash Saturday 25th March Beaton Bros of Bridge of have kindly offered to a Charity Car Wash at premises on Saturday March 9am - 4pm.

Weir host their 25th

This is your opportunity to give your car a quality hand wash as good as normally reserved for Beaton Bros beautiful limos!

Proceeds will be used to support local charities and good causes.

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Ranfurly Castle Golf Club, Golf Road, Bridge of Weir

Tee up and show your support for local hospice care by taking part in our Annual Golf Day. See more at: http://www.svh.co.uk/items/SVHEvents/golf-day-rescheduled-from-Friday-9thseptember#sthash.BkHsXiGZ.dpuf

Red Nose Day

You can pretty much fundraise however you want for Red Nose Day, but there are a few tried and tested ways that are good fun and raise lots of money. http://www.rednoseday.com/fundraise

Fri 24 - Sat 25 Mar Kilmacolm Art Annual Exhibition Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

Fri 24th (10am - 5.30pm) and Sat 25th (10am - 4pm). Over 100 framed pictures for sale in all mediums at very attractive prices. Entrance Adults £1, children free.

Fri 24 - Sun 26 Mar OKFest - Kilmacolm Community Festival of Sound Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm

Something for all tastes and ages - Rock Bands, Choirs, Poetry & Literature, Singalong Musicals & Gospel Singing, Organ Recitals, Contemporary & Easy Listening Music.

The Scottish Golf Show

SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow With driving ranges, golf simulators, putting greens, as well as one of the country’s largest purpose-built golf shops. Book at http://www. thescottishgolfshow.co.uk/

Sat 25 March St Columba’s School Former Pupils & School Hockey/Rugby Matches

Hockey 9.15am at Astro Turf, Gryffe Road, Kilmacolm. Rugby 10.30am at Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm. Please come along to support the teams for this annual event and join us afterwards for the presentation of awards and refreshments in Junior School. All welcome.

Spring Coffee Morning

Kilmacolm Primary School, Churchill Road, Kilmacolm 10am to 12noon

A bonnet parade from the children, a raffle, tombola, home baking, pocket money, tuck shop and the golf tees game. £8 for a family ticket (2 adults & 3 children), adult £2.50 and children £1.50. This includes a tea/coffee/ juice and cake.

Girl Guiding Daffodil Spring Fair St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm 10am to 12.30pm

Teas, Coffees and home-baking. Come along and support our local Rainbows, Brownies and Guides as we celebrate 100 years of Guides in the village.

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BOOK REVIEW Sat 25 March Afternoon Tea ‘From The Heart’ by Margaret McLean Saturday Salvation Army, Mill Street, Paisley ‘Food from the Heart’ is a book of reminiscences and recipes by local author Margaret McLean, who found her tales of growing up and learning to cook were most popular with her friends in Johnstone Writers’ Group. People found they could relate to her stories of student fare, home baking, adventures in foreign food and domestic science classes in the sixties.

This encouraged Margaret, who previously taught and lectured in Renfrewshire for thirty years, to compile a book of her ‘wee bits’ and include recipes she loves and knows others will enjoy making. After all, food and cooking form some of our strongest childhood memories, whether it’s fond recollections such as weddings and birthday parties, or simple family suppers around the kitchen table.

In her book she shares favourite recipes from her past, from tablet to tray bakes, and rather than illustrate it as usual with photos of plates of scones and bowls of soup, Margaret sought out old pictures from the archives of the National Museums of Scotland. These appear with quirky captions, making this an original and often amusing change from the usual cookbook. It should, she feels, appeal to a range of readers: from older people with a love of nostalgia to younger folk who are just venturing into cooking by themselves.

There’s also quite a local ‘flavour’ to Margaret’s book: brought up in Paisley, she studied English at the University of Aberdeen and returned to her home town to teach ..... not cookery, she says. ‘I was flung out of the cookery class in fourth year for talking too much!’

Nonetheless, she retained a passion for home cooking and baking. The recipes are mainly vegetarian but can easily be adapted. All are easy to follow and well tested.

There are spaces left at intervals throughout ‘Food from the Heart’ so that readers can record their own memories and culinary favourites, allowing the potential to create an heirloom for future family members.

2pm to 4pm Deyna Bartlett Mezzo-Soprano – Boscombe Corps, Linda Gibson Piano Soloist. Tickets £5 per person Contact: - paulinesalexander@gmail.com

Paul Livingston & Ian Watt

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 8pm A well respected duo, performing a wide ranging repertoire from Baroque to Modern, German to Argentinean including works by Bach, Corelli, Schubert, Paganini and Piazzola.

Visit LEAP and Remode for a Crafty Afternoon

McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch 12noon to 4pm Why not join us for LEAP and ReModes workshops and film screenings at the Festival’s Craft Fair. Check the timings and activity details on our website at www.myleapproject.org/news or join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/ myleapproject.

SWI Federation Show

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir 10am to 3pm

The show will include entries from a wide area and should be colourful and imaginative.

Refreshments will be available and there will be stalls for baking and haberdashery plus a raffle and tombola.

Charity Car Wash

Beaton Brothers, 1 Station Road, Bridge of Weir 9am to 4pm

This is your opportunity to give your car a quality hand wash as good as normally reserved for Beaton Bros beautiful limos! Proceeds will be used to support local charities and good causes.

Sat 25 - Sun 26 Mar RYA Level 1 Dingy Course

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 9.30am to 4pm

Adults can learn basic skills in light winds on this 2 day course. £135. Tel: 01505 842882 for info and bookings.

Sun 26 March Wildlife Nature Detectives

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

Crimes have been committed. Solve the clues on the Shielhill Glen Nature Trail and see if you can detect which animal did it. Call 01475 521458 - booking essential.

Open Day

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 11am to 3pm Sample everything the reserve has to offer! Try out some pond dipping (if it’s not covered in ice!), go for a walk, play in the natural play area, listen to some stories, watch some wildlife or do the treasure hunt. Cost: All free!

Sun 26 March British Summertime Begins

In the UK the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March.

Spring Walk / Mothers Day

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join the Rangers for a gentle stroll through the forest with moderate slopes. Bring boots and coats. Bring mum for a garden stroll followed by a cream tea in the tea room. All events in March free for members, normal entry fee applies to non-members.

Thu 30 March Kilmacolm Civic Trust Annual General Meeting Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm

7pm

Featuring a fascinating talk by Mrs Kitty Walker.

Kitty will be bringing to life the amazing story of the Britannia Panopticon, one of Glasgow’s best-kept secrets, and the world’s oldest functioning music hall. Refreshments will be served.

Fri 31 March Kilmacolm Playgroup and Toddlers Easter Eggstravaganza St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm 11.30am to 2pm

Join us in your smartest Easter bonnet for Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, dancing and lots of fun! Contact victoria.finnigan@hotmail.com to reserve a place. Age: Under 5s (all welcome).

Entry £5 for one child, plus an extra £2 for each additional sibling.

Sat 1 April St James Orchestra and Glasgow Lyric Choir Concert

Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, 7.30pm St James Orchestra are joining forces with the Glasgow Lyric Choir for a joint spring concert.

The concert will also include excerpts from Mendelsohn’s Symphony No.2., co-conducted

by Leon Reimer and Julian Evans. For more information please visit the St. James Orchestra website at www.stjamesorchestra.org.uk £10 / £5.

Wildlife Photography Workshop – Intermediate Level RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

The workshop will be led by wildlife photographer David Palmar (www.photoscot.co.uk), who has over 30 years of experience and is a volunteer photographer with the RSPB at their Loch Lomond & Inner Forth reserves. Advice, encouragement and ideas will be freely given! Cost: £40 – 20% discount for RSPB members.

Book Launch : Black Cart by Jim Carruth Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 7pm

Local poet and current Glasgow poet laureate Jim Carruth will launch his new poetry collection. He will read a number of poems and talk about his rural Renfrewshire upbringing. Free.

Wed 5 April Embroiderers’ Guild

The Bridge, Main Street, BoW

7.30pm

Renowned textile artist, Alison King will outline her recent projects, commemorating World War I. Members and visitors very welcome.

Thu 6 - Fri 7 April Embroiderers’ Guild

Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 10am to 4pm

A two-day class with Alison King. Participants will work on the theme of ‘Landmarks’. Some places are still available for members and non-members.

Please contact egallaher@btinternet.com for further information.

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THUR Hell’s Hunner Acres

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Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30pm Suitable for ages 14+

£12 (£10 conc) + bkg fee*

Flit back in time as the “Cairns” family close the door on tenement strife and catch a ‘lift’ to the heaven of high rise life at Queen Elizabeth Square.

SAT Breabach

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Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30pm

£14 (£12 conc) + bkg fee*

Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music earning them international recognition on the world and roots music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands.

TUE If I Had A Girl...

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MAR

Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30pm Suitable for ages 14+

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee*

A ground-breaking verbatim production providing a startling insight into honour-based violence in ethnic minority communities around Scotland.

THUR The Cause of Thunder

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MAR

Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30 pm

£12 (£10 conc) + bkg fee*

Bob has stuff on his mind: whether or not to take early retirement; politics and what to do about the No vote, Brexit, Corbyn… and that weird thing about rising into the heavens.

TUE Expensive S**t

14

MAR

Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30 pm Suitable for 14+

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee*

One toilet attendant. Two sets of toilets. One night. Worlds apart. The story of a Nigerian nightclub toilet attendant, working in the toilets of a fictional club based on the Shimmy Club in Glasgow.

THUR “There’s Been A Life” with Alex Norton

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Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30 pm

£15 (£13 conc) + bkg fee*

Alex Norton’s career has been both highly colourful and eventful. His journey from the streets of Glasgow’s notorious Gorbals to blockbuster Hollywood movies has rarely been smooth.

TUE Citizen

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MAR

Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee*

Citizen is a darkly humorous look at how we bring our identity with us wherever we go created with four dynamic dancers

by Glasgow-based Irish-born choreographer Chrissie Ardill and an electronic music score mixed live.

SUN Foster and Allen

26 MAR

Paisley Town Hall @ 7.30pm

£20 (£18.50 conc) + bkg fee*

Celebrating 40 years together they will be performing a string of their hits including ‘Bunch of Thyme’, ‘Maggie’, ‘After All These Years’, ‘I Will Love You All My Life’ and ‘Old Flames’.

TUE Moonbeam On A Cat’s Ear

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Paisley Arts Centre @ 2pm Suitable for ages 3+

£3 + bkg fee*

Based on the book by Marie-Louise Gay, this is a visual journey that captures the beauty and detail of Marie-Louise’s illustrations.

WED Meeting Ronnie

29 MAR

Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30 pm Suitable for ages 16+

£12.50 + bkg fee*

The Erskine Bridge Hotel Wedding Fayre Sunday 12th March

11am - 3pm

The Holy Bridal are delighted to be jointly hosting a wedding fayre at the Erskine Bridge Hotel situated on the outskirts of Glasgow along the River Clyde.

This lovely venue is available for both ceremonies and receptions all year round and the events team will be one of over 40+ exhibitors available to meet with on the day.

Free Entry & Free goodie bags will be given to all brides-to-be attending.

Free parking and refreshments will also be available.

From his autobiography ‘Ronnie Browne That guy fae the Corries’ Ronnie will tell you of his associations with showbiz luminaries like Chic Murray, Ricki Fulton, Morecambe & Wise and Lonnie Donegan.

FRI Fraser John Lindsay

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Paisley Arts Centre @ 7.30 pm

£10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee*

The local guitarist from Elderslie returns with his latest blues line-up, featuring Charlotte Marshall (vocals & bass guitar), Gordon Dickson (Saxophone), Kenny Robertson (drums), and Tim Brough (Keyboards).

Call us on 0300 300 1210 or visit https://boxoffice.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ to book

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15th - 26th March

Wed 15th - 25th Mar Arts Festival Art Exhibition Official Opening by Rev Archie Ford 7pm│Library (invite only) Thurs 16th Mar Tannahill International Poetry Competition and music by Witches Brew 7.30pm│McKillop│£5.50/£3 Friday 17th March Rose Room and Factory Street Quartet (Jazz) 7.30pm│McKillop│£10/£8 Bar Calder Church - Performance of ‘Pilgrims Progress’ 7.30pm│Calder Church│Donation to charity Clamjamfrie in Brown Bull 9pm│free Sat 18th Mar Author Event with Sir Kenneth Calman Chaired by Prof Rowena Murray 10.30am│McKillop Hall│£5.50/£3

Tues 21nd Mar Drop in Tea Bar Witches’ Brew All welcome 11am│McKillop Hall│free Glasgow Theatre Guild 7.30pm│Parish Church│£5.50/£3 Wed 22rd Mar Songs and Music from Scottish Islands Alastair McCulloch, Fara and Witches Brew 7.30pm│Parish Church│£5.50/£3 Thurs 23rd Mar Calder Drama Society Production 7.30pm│McKillop Hall│£6/£4 Jamming at The Junction Claude Bourbon 7.30pm│£20.95 2 courses, £24.95 3

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Fri 24th Mar Calder Drama Society Production 7.30pm│McKillop Hall│£6/£4

Craft Fair McKillop Hall 1pm - 4pm│Free entry + teas and coffees

“Rewired”: Visual Artist Dominic Snyder and Contact Improviser Nina Ravnholdt Enemark 7.30pm│Masonic Hall│£5.50/£3

Come and Try Trace mono printing 1pm - 3pm│McKillop│£3

Willie Gamble and Friends 9pm│Three Churches Inn│free

Come and Try Crafts 1pm - 3pm│McKillop│£3

Sat 25th Mar Author Event with Tony Roper Chaired by Prof Rowena Murray 10.30am│McKillop Hall│£5.50/£3

Susie Lamonts Pupil Concert 4pm - 6pm│Parish Church│Donation to

Krafty Kids 1pm - 4pm│McKillop│£2

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Karine Polwart and Fara 7.30pm│McKillop Hall│£10

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Sean Middleton Hosts Fiddle and Accordion session 8pm│Corner Bar│free

Craft Fair 1pm - 4pm│McKillop│free entry + teas and coffees

Sun 19th Mar Come and Try The Great Lochwinnoch Pottery Throwdown 10am - 4pm│McKillop│£3

The Caledonian Strathspey and Reel Orchestra and Govan Gaelic Choir 7.30pm│McKillop│£5.50/£3

Singing Workshop Karine Polwart 10.30am - 11.30am│McKillop│£5

Sun 26th Mar Come and Try Penny Whistle 10am - 12noon│McKillop│£3

Come and Try Felting 10am - 12noon│McKillop│£3 Fiddle Workshop Alastair McCulloch 12noon - 2pm│McKillop│£5 Accordion Workshop Iain Muir 12noon - 2pm│McKillop Hall│£5 Classical Celtic 7.30pm│Parish Church│£5.50/£3 Billy Hamson Bluegrass Session 8pm│Corner Bar│free Mon 20th Mar Author Event Lochwinnoch writers and Louise Turner Chaired by Prof Rowena Murray 7.30pm│McKillop Hall│£5.50/£3

Dinner & Dance

1pm - 4pm│McKillop

Mixed Instrument Workshop Nigel Gatherer 1pm - 3pm│McKillop│£5 Bodran Workshop Chris Wait 1pm - 3pm│McKillop│£5 Festival Finale Concert Betty McKellar Family Poetry competition results and Lochwinnoch Choral Society, Fran Shoppler, ‘Folk it’, and ‘Heritage Soundz’ 7.30pm│Parish Church│£6/£4 29th Mar till 22nd Apr Photography Exhibition Official opening Wed 29th Library 7pm (invite only) Library hours│free

Tickets available from The Junction Café & Now and Then www.lochwinnochartsfestival.co.uk

Every Saturday night from 8pm - 11pm at Willow Bank Hotel, 96 Greenock Road, Largs.

Booking essential.

Call 01475 675435 for further information.

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The Wizard of Oz

March 9th, 10th, & 11th - 2.30pm & 7:30 pm Tickets from, £16 - £18

Always a success when they visit the Beacon, Inverclyde Musical Youth Theatre return with The Wizard of Oz. Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages.

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the Luke Danskin – Psychic Medium

Thursday 2nd March - 7:30 pm - Tickets £ 17.50

Roddy Woomble

Saturday 11th March -7:30 pm – Tickets From £ 10 to £12

Roddy Woomble is a celebrated solo songwriter & performer. His naturally poetic writing and consistent touring have won him many thousands of fans all over the world and he is widely regarded as ‘one of Scotland ‘s finest songwriters.’

Noel & Gertie

Luke’s live shows are full of emotion, his natural warmth and endearing personality makes audiences feel completely at ease. Passionate in encouraging people to celebrate the lives of loved ones, laughter is a common theme at his shows.

Wednesday 15th March – 7.30 pm – Tickets from £18 – £20

This is a telegram exchange between Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence sent in 1930: A warm and witty musical comedy, Noël & Gertie is a love story devised by Sheridan Morley from the letters and diaries of two of the best-loved performers of the 20th Century; Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence.

The Cause Of Thunder

Friday 3rd March - 7:30 pm – Tickets From £ 14 to £16

It’s two years after the Referendum and Bob Cunningham has stuff on his mind: whether or not to take early retirement; politics, of course, and what to do about the No vote, Brexit, Corbyn, refugees; that weird thing about rising into the heavens; and the letter from Ethel, his ex.

Dead Sheep Comedy

An Evening With Dean Park

Saturday 18th March – 7.30 pm – Tickets £15

Enjoy an evening with Scotland’s top entertainer Dean Park as he celebrates more than forty years in show business.

There’s Been A Life: An Evening With Alex Norton

Friday 3rd March – 8pm – Tickets From £ 10 to £12

Previous acts have included Tom Stade, Frankie Boyle, Gary Little, Jo Caulfield, Raymond Mearns, Phil Kay, Des Clarke and Michael Redmond to name a few.

Friday 24th March - 7:30 pm – Tickets - £15

Alex Norton’s journey from the streets of Glasgow’s notorious Gorbals to blockbuster Hollywood movies has rarely been smooth, but in a career spanning six decades he has pretty much seen it all – and done

Francie & Josie

Saturday 4th March – 2.30 pm & 7.30pm – Tickets from £16 - £18 Liam Dolan & Jonny Mac have scoured the archives for some more classic Francie & Josie routines, songs and sketches. They have added them to a few belly laughing fantastic routines.

A Life With The Beatles

Saturday 4th March - 7:30 pm- Tickets From £ 8 to £10

In 1961, 19 year-old Neil Aspinall joined The Beatles as their driver. He served the Fab Four for forty six years before stepping down as CEO of Apple Corps, their corporate conglomerate.

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Wolves

Saturday 25th March – 7pm – Tickets from £5 - £7

How dangerous is it to stray from the path, and who is it dangerous for?

The nurtur-ing family and community of the wolf pack is set against the dangers of the big bad wolf, in a world that sways between littered and tidied, wild and domesticated.

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography

Friday 31st March – 7.30 pm – Tickets from £10 - £12

If I Had A Girl

Wednesday 8th March – 7.30 pm – Tickets From £ 8 to £10

A groundbreaking verbatim production that provides a startling insight into the lived experience of honour-based violence in ethnic minority communities around Scotland.

Songwriters Uncovered Series 2017

Thursday 9th March – 7pm - Tickets from £6 to £8

Homegrown talented singer/songwriters take centre stage at the Beacon in a series of four concerts performed over the course of the year. Come and experience a range of styles to suit all musical tastes.

BEACON ARTS CENTRE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, GREENOCK, PA15 1HJ

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Struggling to think, live and love beyond the stifling expectations of duty, class and convention, governess Jane Eyre and Master Edward Rochester take a dark journey towards sensual and intellectual liberation.

Twist & Shout

Friday 31st March – 7.30 pm – Tickets from £18 - £20

Sing and dance along with an all-star West End cast to the music of The Beatles, Hermans Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones. Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more…

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Recitals Sunday 19th March - 12.30pm Cloister Café with baking from 10am.

Ralph McDonald (baritone).

Tickets £5 at the door.

Choir Concert Sunday 5th March - 7.30pm.

Director George McPhee Music for the Beginning of Lent: ALLEGRI Miserere; J.S.BACH Jesu, Meine Freude BMV 227; HOWELLS Requiem; J.S.BACH Singet dem Herrn BMV 225.

Tickets £15, students £5 - available from the Abbey Shop or at the door.

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Orchard Flooring Stylish, Durable: A Floor for Life When choosing a new floor for your home, there are a few things to take into consideration. For a lot of our clients, having a floor that isn’t going to be ruined by mucky feet, paw prints or spills is a top priority. For this reason, light cream carpets can be problematic for many busy households.

Karndean and Amtico flooring are perfect for any room or situation in the home. They are both waterproof, slip resistant and warm underfoot, as well as being a beautiful and luxurious floor to be proud of.

Both are easy to clean and without the porous qualities of wood and some stone. They bring the ageless beauty of natural flooring to your home without the hassle.

Be it a rustic wood effect in the living room or a sleek and modern stone effect in the kitchen, Orchard Flooring can provide expert advice to find the perfect floor for a room.

With a home sampling service why not give us a call and be on your way to a stunning floor from Orchard Flooring.

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I will frequently send folk to PC World; it being relatively nearby and having a large selection of computers to choose from. I also would recommend John Lewis for their extra warranty and quality of sales. On the occasions that I sell computer hardware, it might be because people have an aversion to these places.

Anyway, recently a customer required a new PC, but did not need a new screen, they had a perfectly good 22” monitor about two years old. On swithering this way, and that on the PC of their choice and having been assured all connectivity issues will be OK, they got the machine home to find that it only had two HDMI sockets on the back and nothing that would connect to their relatively recent monitor.

This brings me to describe the various connections and to ask you not to fall into the same trap that I confess, has happened to me before when ordering online.

Modern monitors, around the £100 price range should have two or three connectivity options. The dated, but beloved, analogue VGA connection with the 15 pin lead with the blue head. The DVI socket, this digital connection usually has a white connector. Hopefully for about £100 you will also get an HDMI socket, this is the same connection as most TVs and it can carry sound and video. Another more recent connection is called

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Financial Blog

by Carl Melvin, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd

End of Tax Year Planning The Tax Year end is upon us and this presents opportunities to make the most of tax breaks and allowances. Generally, if you don’t use allowances they are lost. So, what things should you consider before the 5th April 2017?

Display Port. This faster connection is currently more high end than most budget monitors but will become more popular.

The trouble is that, infuriatingly, monitors will have a random selection of the ports mentioned above, and computers often will take a punt at one type, making the odds of connectivity harmony quite reduced.

Margins are squeezed to a minimum in this kind of computer technology, to the point that by forsaking a 20 pence VGA connection manufacturers can eek a profit and consumers can be driven to rage.

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6. Inheritance Tax – make a gift of £3,000 per person free from Inheritance Tax 7. State Pension Top up – last chance to pay Class 3A contributions to increase your State Pension if you received this before 06/04/2016 8. Don’t leave planning to the last minute - Why not use your allowances/ take action at the start of the tax year and avoid the panic?

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

1. Tax Free Investing - The ISA allowance is £15,240 (£4,080 for Junior ISA) for each person this tax year, so a couple could invest over £30,000 tax free in cash or investments. It rises to £20,000 per person next tax year (£4,128 for JISA) 2. Capital Gains - each person can make a capital gain on the sale of an asset and keep the first £11,100 tax free.

3. Reduce your Income Tax - If your income is above 50K+pa/ £100K £122K/ £150K+ consider making pension contributions to reduce your tax bill and restore allowances – but take care not to break the rules!

4. Pension protection – last chance to claim Individual Protection 2014 if your pension value for Lifetime Allowance was above £1.25Million on 05/04/2014.

5. Pension Funding – Government is reducing how much high earners can put into pension. Use Carry forward of unused pension allowances to boost your retirement funds and reduce your income tax.

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Changes to Business Rates

Changes to Council Tax The basis on which properties are assessed for council tax has been changed and this will increase the charge for properties banded E to H. Local Councils have no discretion in this matter and are legally required to apply these increases from 1st April 2017. Households living in properties in bands A to D are not affected by the increases.

The change means that residents of Band E properties will pay at least £106.76 per year more in council tax, which equates to an extra £8.90 per calendar month or an additional £2.05 per week.

At the top end, residents of Band H properties will pay at least £524.11 per year more than they do at present, which is an increase of £43.68 per calendar month or £10.08 per week. Council tax bills for 2017-18 confirming payments will be issued to all households mid March.

Households with income that does not exceed £321 per week for single households, or £479 per week for couples, lone parents and families, are eligible to apply for a full exemption from the increased charge through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.

People can apply for Council Tax Reduction through the MyAccount service at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/MyAccount. Paper application forms are available by visiting a Renfrewshire Council a Customer Service Centre or by calling 0300 300 0288. Low income households already in receipt of Council Tax Reduction do not need to re-apply.

Anyone having difficulty paying their Council Tax, or who falls behind with their payments, should call Renfrewshire Council on 0300 300 0300 (Monday to Thursday 8.45am-4.45pm, Friday 8.45am-3.55pm) for help and advice.

Questions about polymer banknotes & the new £5 note Which banknotes are changing?

The Bank of England issued a new polymer £5 note on 13th September 2016.

A new polymer £10 note will be issued in Summer 2017, and a new polymer £20 note by 2020. The current £50 note was issued in 2011 and there are no plans to replace it in the near future.

How quickly will the paper £5 note be replaced by the new £5 note?

The paper £5 notes are being withdrawn from circulation as the polymer £5 notes are introduced. By now, more than half the £5 notes in circulation will have been switched for polymer notes.

You can continue to use the paper £5 note until its legal tender status is withdrawn on 5th May 2017.

If you’re the owner, tenant or occupier of a non-domestic building, or use part of a building for business purposes, then you’ll probably have to pay business rates. These include shops, offices, pubs, restaurants and hotels, warehouses and factories.

A number of businesses in the local area have already received their revaluation notices for business rates. These revaluations are currently being sent out so if you haven’t received yours already, it will be on its way.

The Government’s thinking is to help small businesses by increasing the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) qualifying Rateable Value (RV) from £10,000 to £15,000. Previously, up to £10,000 RV qualified for 100% rate relief, £10,001 - £12,000 for 50% relief and £12,001 - £18,000 for 25% relief.

This is changing to up to £15,000 RV qualifying for 100% rate relief and £15,001 - £18,000 at 25% rate relief.

But at the same time, they have reassessed the RV of many businesses, some of which locally are reporting an increase of more than double.

Companies across the country are complaining of these large increases and have called for Derek Mackay, the Finance Minister, to introduce a transitional relief fund.

While the SBBS discounts still apply, they are only applicable on an RV up to £18,000, and even then it is only 25% discount. With local businesses being the backbone of communities, it is important that we do not lose them.

There is an appeals process so if you think the current rateable value for your business is wrong, you can ask the assessor to check the details. You can submit a business rates appeal online, or you can appeal by writing to your local assessor. Details are available at the following websites: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2225/Appealing-business-rates https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/council-and-government/non-domestic-rates

The New 12-sided £1 Coin The most secure coin in the world ......

The new coin has a number of features that make it much more difficult to counterfeit.

• 12-sided – its distinctive shape makes it instantly recognisable, even by touch.

• Bimetallic – it is made of two metals. The outer ring is gold coloured (nickel-brass) and the inner ring is silver coloured (nickel-plated alloy).

• Latent image – it has an image like a hologram that changes from a ‘£’ symbol to the number ‘1’ when the coin is seen from different angles.

• Micro-lettering – it has very small lettering on the lower inside rim on both sides of the coin. One pound on the obverse “heads” side and the year of production on the reverse “tails” side, for example 2016 or 2017.

• Milled edges – it has grooves on alternate sides.

• Hidden high security feature – a high security feature is built into the coin to protect it from counterfeiting in the future.

The current £1 coin is being replaced for the first time in over thirty years because of its vulnerability to sophisticated counterfeiters.

Approximately one in thirty £1 coins in circulation is a counterfeit.

That is why we are introducing a new, highly secure coin on 28th March 2017 to reduce the costs of counterfeits to businesses and the taxpayer.

For more information on how to identify counterfeits of the current round £1 coin please click here http://www.royalmint.com/discover/uk-coins/ counterfeit-one-pound-coins The old pound coins will remain legal tender until 15th October 2017.

What happens if I still have paper £5 notes after 5th May 2017?

All Bank of England notes retain their face value for all time. If your Bank, Building Society or Post Office is not willing to accept these notes they can be exchanged with the Bank of England in London by post or in person.

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SPEAKER MEETINGS On 18th January, Ahmad Mourhad presented “Tales of a Syrian Weegie” and on 25th January Rev Donald Campbell presented “Tales of a Parish Minister”.

Ahmad Mourhad is a refugee from Syria, who came to Glasgow 15 months ago. He is now settled in Glasgow where he has been joined by his wife and two children.

The family lost everything due to the war and came to Britain penniless and without a word of English. Ahmad has worked very hard (and successfully) to learn the language and works as a volunteer with the Scottish Refugee Council, where he has also been involved in making a film about refugees in Glasgow. He now has a working visa and hopes in due course to gain citizenship.

Rev Donald Campbell retired from his position as Minister at Houston and Killellan Kirk at the end of 2016 having served there since 1997. He was previously Minister at Almondbank in Perthshire and before being called as a minister was an engineer with Looking forward, three of the next five speaker meetings feature club members themselves: Wed 8th March at 7pm Jim Watson will tell a “Historical Tale” Wed 15th March at 7pm

British Telecom. Donald’s talk was both serious and humorous – with memories of being a prison chaplain, the amazing funerals of Travelling People, and - at weddings - lost rings, late brides, rude bridesmaids and annoying photographers!

Ron Aitchison presenting ‘Tales from the Back Green’ Wed 22nd March at 7pm Bob Hanna a guest of Ross Anderson on “Birdwatching” Wed 29th March at 7pm Mike Farley on the topic “Rocks and Dinosaurs”

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She gave a report on her resulting year in Cambodia, working at Honour Village, a community project near Siem Reap. The village provides a home, education and care, with local house-parents, for a small group of children unable to stay with their relatives and offers free education to around 300 from the surrounding area. Jillian taught English to up to six classes a day… ages ranging from the youngest to teenagers (and including a 20year-old). During the school holidays, she travelled to Vietnam and around Cambodia, visiting sights including the spectacular Angkor Wat temple and at the opposite extreme, the S-21 prison (now a museum) and the killing fields.

She enjoyed the culture, including a traditional wedding (as a guest!) and learning some of the Khmer language. As for the food, rice twice a day became rather monotonous but she sampled some local fare, fried noodles and some delicacies including beetles, fish eyes and deep fried tarantula!

Jillian finished by thanking Rotary for the support in what was a fantastic experience.

STAN MOORE – FOUNDER PRESIDENT

Members have been showing some outstanding work again in competitions.

In memory of the founder President of Gryffe Valley Rotary Club – Stan Moore – who passed away on 16th January the club made donations to two charities – The PSP Association and Marie Curie. Stan was the driving force behind the formation of the club 22 years ago. He was a stalwart for many years and renowned for his speeches and humour. It has been difficult to see him struggling with his health in recent times. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a Parkinson’s-like neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain.

Over time this leads to difficulties with balance, movement, vision, speech and swallowing. Research suggests around 4,000 people are living with PSP in the UK at any one time.

League Competition Round 3b gave wins for Malcolm Martin with Spiral Stair in the A section and Chris Kyle with Kilmarnock train in the B section.

We were treated to some outstanding photography from Peter Ribbick, who specialises in night landscapes.

League Competition Round 4 gave wins for Bill Crookston with Interiors in the A section and Ronnie Logan with Spikes in the B section.

Coming soon we have various competitions with other clubs in the Glasgow region and a couple of techniques nights for members to learn new skills.

Further details can be found on the club website.

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Stan’s initiative in creating the Rotary Club of Gryffe Valley has brought a great deal of fun and pleasure to members and friends and benefitted many good causes with well over £200,000 raised to date. The photo shows the twenty-four founding members in 1995 with President Stan Moore in the centre of the front row.

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Black Cart Mills 7 Johnstone to Linwood A short distance downstream from Johnstone, the Old Patrick Water enters the Cart. This burn powered Elderslie Cotton Mill, two grain mills (Elderslie and Mackies Mill), a paper mill, printworks (Patrickbank), and a distillery at Glenpatrick.

On the Black Cart itself, one of the oldest mills on the river was the Mill of Cart, a medieval grain mill. Its rubble dam still survives just downstream of where the cycle path crosses the Cart. The dam was later, via an extended lade, used to power Linwood Cotton Mill.

Quarriers receives Funding Boost from Kingsley Wood & Co On Wednesday 8th February, Bridge of Weir solicitor Kingsley Wood presented social care charity Quarriers with a cheque for £1,090, raised through Make a Will Fortnight. Kingsley Wood and Co partnered with Quarriers during its Make a Will Fortnight in October 2016, during which the solicitor waived fees for writing Wills and in return suggested clients made a donation to Quarriers.

Fiona Scott, Head of Business Development and Fundraising at Quarriers, said “We are very grateful to Kingsley Wood for partnering with us again this year to offer this valuable service in aid of Quarriers. We would also like to say thank you to all of those people who chose to donate to Quarriers through Make a Will fortnight.”

Mill of Cart Dam Linwood Cotton Mill was built in 1792 by James Dunlop, who already owned Gateside Cotton Mill in Neilston Parish. Linwood Mill was, for a time, the largest mill in Britain. From the 1790s, the parish records document children born to the mill workers. Apart from the cotton spinners documented in the records, occupations at the mill included clockmakers, turners, brassfounders and wrights, all of whom built and maintained the mill machinery.

Like many cotton mills, Linwood mill was burned down, and was later rebuilt. In an 1804 advert, only one of its six stories remained standing, plus a large water wheel, 14 feet diameter and 12 feet wide. The mill was then rebuilt. At this point on the Black Cart, so far down the river, the bottom of the waterwheel could be swamped at high tide, and a smaller, higher water wheel had to be used.

Beside the big cotton mill there was also a small thread bleachfield. Further down the river at Middleton there was a much bigger thread bleachfield, started by James Smith by 1782.

Less well known is Linwood’s second cotton mill. Henderson’s Mill was built shortly after the big mill, but with only a tenth of the big mill’s 400 workers. Both mills latterly changed to paper making. © 2017 Stuart Nisbet, Renfrewshire Local History Forum RLHF next archaeology lecture will be held in the Shawl Gallery in Paisley Museum on 9th March, when John Wells will speak on Kite Photography as applied to Archaeology Visitors are welcome at all our lecture meetings.

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“This support from the public and generous organisations such as Kingsley Wood and Co enables us to support even more vulnerable children, families and adults to reach their true potential.”

Quarriers services in Inverclyde and throughout the UK provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances.

Kingsley Wood, Founder of Kingsley Wood and Co, said “We are delighted to be able to support Quarriers once again this year. I am well aware of the valuable work Quarriers does to help people in the most difficult of circumstances. Quarriers’ work touches many people that live in our community.

“We are pleased that people were encouraged to make a will as it something all adults, whatever the age group should do to protect their family and loved ones.”

Details about the initiative and other solicitors involved can be found by emailing fundraising@ quarriers.org.uk.

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Paisley Colour Photographic Club PCPC 2nd Bimonthly Competition Results At the McMaster Centre in Renfrew last month members of Paisley Colour Photographic Club were well entertained by a series of beautiful images at the club’s 2nd Bimonthly Competition of the session.

The club welcomed experienced photographer Gordon McMann (CPAGB) from Port Glasgow to judge the competition. Gordon demonstrated his technical knowledge and very good photographic eye as he carefully critiqued each of the sixty nine entries. His comments gave encouragement as well as good positive criticism.

In the Introductory section of the competition Gordon awarded top place to David Scott for his image “Kookaburra Lunch”. In the intermediate section the top place awarded to Jim Murdoch for his image “Grey Heron in Flight”.

portrait image “Sampling His Own Product” and in fourth place was Mike Cruise’s image “Black Grouse”.

Mountain landscape image “Warnscale Bothy” by David Dalziel was judged by Gordon as the third top image whilst Robert Fulton’s landscape “Calm Morning” was second placed. This year the winner of the 2nd Bimonthly Competition of the session was Mike Cruise for his superb capture “Pine Martin”.

In the Advanced section of the competition Richard Bennett’s “Bengal Tiger” image was in sixth position.

In fifth place was Alison Smart’s

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Kilmacolm Camera Club We had a very useful evening of photo techniques, organised by our own Janice Stevenson. She provided a lot of useful tips involving the dark arts of Layers (a powerful Photoshop tool!).

Another January talk was given by Gaie Brown, of Inverclyde Camera Club.

This was entitled “Local Area Images” and included a fascinating set of images taken around the Greenock Cut. In particular, her shots of local wildlife and landscapes were of a very high quality. I’m sure a number of members have made a note to explore this scenic part of Inverclyde!

Our latest internal competition, on “The Five Senses”, was judged last month by Campbell Skinner, of Greenock Camera Club. Campbell provided a very constructive and supportive critique of our efforts. The “Five Senses” theme provided an interesting

selection of images and interpretations. In the Print class, Janice Stevenson came first and second, with “The Day the Music Died” and “Family”, respectively. David Addison was third, with “Savour”. In the Digital class, David Walker was first, with “Sound, Sight, Smell....and Whiskers” and Bill Ham came second, with “A Bit of Grooming”. Third equal were Janice, with “The Pianist” and Gordon McGibbon, with “Find the Burger.”

Still a few Tuesday evenings left before the end of the season. Come along and exercise some, or all, of your “five senses.”

Venue: Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01; Tuesday evening, time 7.30.

Contacts: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595.

Website: clikpic.com/kilcamclub/

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David Dalziel very sadly and suddenly passed away last month.

He was a very popular, well thought of member of the club and was the club’s website manager for many years. David was a skilled photographer and even up until last month he was creating beautiful landscape images.

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

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At our February meeting Bill Crookston presented a series of new shows that used the technique of layers.

This is where you use a computer programme e.g.

Photoshop, to cut out bits from different images and then combine them together on a background to make a new picture i.e. an imaginary scene and not one that actually exists. We also had a session on Audacity - a computer programme that allows you to make a series of different recordings such as a music track, sound effects (e.g. a dripping tap, bird song), speech. These can then be moved to match your images and/or combined together e.g. speech over a soft piece of music, to make a very interesting sound track to add to the visual images. We also looked at the different places where you can find sound effects, music etc.

Our March meeting is on Monday 13th March, 7.30pm at the Carrick Centre, Houston when Geof Longstaff from Falkirk Camera Club to talk about his work. Visitors are always welcome.

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Road Works Update Clippens Road News Linwood Community Council has received word from the Service Coordination Manager at Renfrewshire Council’s Community Resources department regarding the proposed changes to traffic management at Stirling Drive/Clippens Road. The email reads: “I write to advise you that the requested junction works at Stirling Drive and Clippens Road, Linwood will start on 20th February and will last for 6 weeks.

These works will avoid peak times by starting at 9.30am and finishing at 3.30pm.

Booster seat law - UK changes/updates No, there isn’t a booster seat ban, but there is a change in the height and age when children can use backless booster seats.

You may have seen recent reports in the media about backless booster seats being banned under a new law. No new law has actually been passed, in fact the BPA (British Products Association) and car seat makers who help develop the laws have confirmed backless boosters cushions will never be banned.

What is happening, however, is a height and age increase in when children should use backless booster seats.

Currently booster cushions fall under the Group 2/3 car seat category, meaning they can be used from around 4-years-old. The new extension recommends children use backless boosters once they are 125cm or taller, which is roughly about 7-years-old.

What do I need to do?

Don’t panic if you use a booster seat for your children. Booster seats are still legal and available to buy, as long as they conform to the current (ECE R4/04) law.

Will I need to get a new car seat if or when the law changes?

Any changes to the law will apply to new products, not child restraint systems that are already in use and meet existing safety standards.

So should I stop using my backless booster?

We recommend the use of complete high-backed car seats up to the height of 135cm or until children are over 12 years old. The evidence shows highbacked Group 2/3 car seats offer a higher level of protection compared to backless boosters.

Remember that booster seats are still certified to be safe, legal and available to buy, as long as they conform to the current (ECE R4/04) law.

Works at the Deafhillock roundabout junction of Bridge of Weir Road and Barrochan Road, at the corner of the Merchiston Hospital site, will also start on 20th February for 14 weeks. Four way temporary signals will be working full time.

While the start dates of these works coinciding is unfortunate, the work at Deafhillock is by a private developer and is outwith our control, whilst the Linwood works are necessary to finish the new signal works by the end of the financial year. As stated above, we have tried to minimise the impact by working outwith peak hours on Clippens Road.”

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Bishopton Art Group Preview Exhibition at Ingliston Country Club Between 11.30am and 8pm on Wednesday 8th March at Ingliston Country Club, Ingliston Estate, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton, PA7 5PA, Bishopton Art Group will host a preview exhibition of their annual Spring Show. There will be a variety of paintings on display, some by new members of Bishopton Art Group.

Members of the Group will be in attendance throughout the day and there will be the opportunity to ask any relevant questions and purchase any of the paintings.

The preview exhibition is free to attend. There is separate catering available at Ingliston Country Club. The venue has adequate free parking available.

Linda Mitchell, Chairperson of Bishopton Art Group said,

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The Bridge

Spring is upon us, already in The Bridge, we are planning for Christmas 2017!

Alison Bannerman is drawing our much acclaimed Christmas card and members of the Paisley Colour Photographic Club are taking photographs for the 2018 Calendar.

Mother’s Day is celebrated on 26th March. Show how much your Mum means to you by sending a card from our selection.

Easter Sunday is celebrated on 16th April. Brighten up someone’s day by sending an Easter Greetings card from our colourful display - available from mid March.

Art Exhibition - during March, Jimmy Gibson will be showcasing his paintings of Pop Stars. Please view.

Stationery: Please support The Bridge. Buy your greetings cards and stationery from our extensive selection.

Post Office: The usual postal services are provided during opening hours. For that trip abroad - buy your Euros from our Euros on Demand service.

Volunteers: Do you have a spare 4 hours once a month? If so, please consider becoming a volunteer in The Bridge. Do not worry about lack of experience as another friendly volunteer will be only too happy to assist.

Trustees Annual Report: The Trustees Report & Accounts for the fifth year of The Bridge were approved by the trustees on 25th January. Please view a copy at The Bridge.

We look forward to meeting up with you in The Bridge – Your Community Centre, Shop and Post Office.

(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)

“Following on from Bishopton Art Group’s successful previous exhibitions at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton, I am pleased to announce that between 11.30am and 8pm on Wednesday 8th March we are holding a preview exhibition of our Spring works at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton. There will be a varied selection of art mediums on display and they will be available to purchase too.

Admission to the exhibition is free. We are very grateful to the management of Ingliston Country Club for their support and to everyone who has attended our previous events that have been held there.” bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

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Bridge of Weir Lace Group meets fortnightly on Tuesday mornings (10 am - 12 noon) during the winter months. If you’d like to try lacemaking we can provide materials & tuition.

For further details phone (01505) 613967.

We meet at Cargill Hall every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7 - 9pm. Subscriptions are only £6 per year and £1 each week pays for your tea and biscuits.

Entertainment provided.

Previous entertainers include a male voice choir & live music. Contact Sheila Patterson for further information on 01505 690521.

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RagBag Recycle Bin - Langbank 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.

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Thursday 16th March The Village Centre at 7.30pm.

Talk by Ian Quinn “A Cruise to the Sacred Isle” Competitions will be: Savoury Wrap x 1 Rag Doll (any craft) “Doon the Watter” Souvenir

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Bridge of Weir Messy Church We will be back on Sunday 5th March from 4pm to 6pm with a Lent and Easter themed session.

As usual anyone is welcome, it is free and you can just turn up on the day.

The activities and games will be from 4pm to 5pm followed by a short celebration with songs and a talk. We will then sit down for something to eat and a chat.

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Daly on 07980 649377. The next Messy Church after this will be Sunday 4th June.

Hope to see you there!

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Saturday 11th March, 10am - 12noon Main Halls, Houston and Killellan Kirk, Main Street, Houston Come along and help us celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and get some ideas of how to “put Fairtrade into your break”.

Fairtrade tea, coffee, baking; stalls selling Fairtrade food and crafts from Rainbow Turtle shop in Paisley; food from Just Trading Scotland (Malawi and Swaziland); crafts from Peru; Palestinian crafts from OliveTree.

Music from Gryffe High Pupils.

ALSO During Fairtrade Fortnight the Scottish Fairtrade Forum is hosting a visit from Lousi Albadawi from the Oasis Centre, which is an organisation that produces a range of craft and gift items, and provides employment for people with disabilities in the Palestinian town of Beit Sahour. Lousi will be accompanied by her husband, Mohammed. There will be an opportunity to meet Lousi on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 7th in Paisley. Please look at the Fairtrade Fortnight Events page of the Renfrewshire Council website for exact details of this event. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

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The SWI Renfrewshire Federation Show will take place on Saturday 25th March from 10am until 3pm in the Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir.

2017 is our centenary year and handicrafts will reflect styles from different eras in the last hundred years. The housewifery table theme will be a centenary garden party. The show will include entries from a wide area and should be colourful and imaginative. Refreshments will be available and there will be stalls for baking and haberdashery plus a raffle and tombola.

This class has been running in Freeland Church on a Wednesday afternoon for some time now and has proved both beneficial and fun for all who came.

Unfortunately the lady who took the class on a Wednesday is unable to continue and we have been unable to recruit a replacement. However, that lady can do a Monday morning so we have decided to change the class to then and it will be held from 10.30 11.30am in the Large Hall in Freeland Church (enter by side door). The class will follow the same format - an hour of enjoyable and not too strenuous dance/exercise to music. This activity is also suitable for anyone who wishes to use a chair.

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Times are moving on and you will no doubt soon start to realise by the number of political party mailings and leaflets that drop through your letterbox that we are approaching another election. The Council election takes place on Thursday 4th May. While the various parties select their final candidates, it is sometimes sad to see well known and hardworking councillors and others being shoved aside. In some cases established councillors go willingly, feeling that they have done their bit, while others are devastated. I would be despondent at having to fight for a ward with changed boundaries after five years of getting myself known in my area. I am pleased to say that I have been selected to stand again with no change to my ward, which I am relieved about. When Bridge of Weir, Bishopton, and Langbank were individual wards, it was much easier for a candidate to call on every house. Now the wards are much larger and many hands make light work. If you would like to help me with some leafleting, or knocking doors, etc. then please get in touch with me. Even doing one street would be a great help.

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The next meeting will be on Thursday 2nd March at 7.15pm for 7.30pm in the British Legion Hall. We will welcome David Walker, who is going to talk about some Hidden Treasures of Glasgow.

This should be an informative evening and visitors would be made very welcome. We also plan to hold a silent auction on this evening.

Our group is also looking forward to the Federation Show which will take place on Saturday 25th March in the Cargill Hall. Many of our members are working hard to ensure this will be an attractive and successful day.

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Most of our Wednesday afternoon ladies can manage Mondays but new members would also be made most welcome. If you require further information, please contact either Janet Birch (01505 613506) or Irene Macfarlane (01505 614443).

I have sent the Council a priority list of roads and pavements I think should be resurfaced in 2017/18. Several of you kindly sent me suggestions of roads and pavements that are in a poor state of repair, unfortunately the list cannot be extensive, but I do hope that the Roads department choose to resurface some of my suggestions, if not all. There are still numerous private roads and many private pavements that the Council will not maintain and if these are ever to be resurfaced then it is going to take a small miracle. But it can and does happen occasionally.

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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The Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid Group The Kilmacolm and Quarriers Christian Aid committee are holding a Bread and Cheese Lunch in Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm on Sunday 12th March at 12.30pm.

Everyone welcome - homemade soups, delicious bread and cheeses, shortbread with coffee/tea. A suggested donation following lunch is the replacement of your traditional Sunday meal, which so many thousands of families in the poorest countries of our world can never hope to enjoy. This Lent, as we journey through March and April to the blessing of Easter, Christian Aid have produced a ‘Count Your Blessings’ diary of reflections. Copies are available from each church, the New Community Centre, or speak to Jill Russell on 01505 872393. Poverty, disease, war torn counties, justice in trade, floods, are ever present issues which Christian Aid strive to attack and overcome. Please support the committee’s fundraising and join us this March for a Bread and Cheese Lunch, and pick up a copy of the Lent reflections diary.

Thursday 9th March Sòlas Bereavement Group meets in the Kidston Hall from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Outlook Don’t forget our regular Outlook group which reaches out to the whole community in fellowship. The format is the same for most weeks – invited speakers offering topics of interest, community issues for discussion, shared activities, music films etc. Afternoon tea gives us all the chance to enjoy time with friends and to make new friends too. The team provide a wonderful variety of home baking. A voluntary donation is collected, to be sent to the OUTLOOK monthly nominated charity.

The spring programme is: Thursday 2nd March – Keep fit with David, plus laughter with Mr Bean.

Thursday 16th March – Inverclyde Tourism – ‘Tearing the Tartan’ – A history of Scottish tartans, plus clan connections. Request – Wear Something Tartan!!

Next Month Thursday 6th April – Guide Dogs for the Blind – from puppy training to owners.

Thursday 20th April – Erskine Hospital – ‘Proud to Care’ – A century of care.

Every afternoon: Community Issues, Dates for your Diary and Afternoon Tea.

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Kilmacolm Art Annual Exhibition Kilmacolm Art Class will be holding their annual Art Exhibition on Friday 24th March (10am - 5.30pm) and Saturday 25th March (10am - 4pm) in the Community Centre, Kilmacolm.

OUTLOOK is for the whole community; it’s an open invitation to everyone. Please come along and you can be sure of a warm welcome from the Old Kirk Community Issues Team. kilmacolm & quarriers

Kilmacolm Guides We are proud to be celebrating 100 years in the village. 1st Kilmacolm Guides was set up in 1917 and there have been up to 3 units of Guides in the village ever since, a great achievement for a small village.

Were you a Guide in Kilmacolm or were you part of Guiding in the village? If so we would love to hear from you. We are trying to find out as much history about Guides in the village as possible and to see any old photos, memorabilia or uniforms. If you have any stories please get in touch - email us at kilmacolmguides100@gmail.com if you can help us archive our history. We look forward to hearing from you. kilmacolm & quarriers

Classes resumed in Kilmacolm Community Centre on 28th February for 10 weeks. Class meets on Tuesdays from 7.15pm until 9.15pm. These are stand alone lessons and it is possible to attend on a weekly basis.

There will be over 100 framed pictures for sale in all mediums at very attractive prices.

This year the Art Class is sponsoring an art competition with Kilmacolm Primary School. The winning entries will be on display.

Please come along and see today’s artists as well as the artists of tomorrow.

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Coffee Morning

on Saturday 4th March in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm from 10am - 12noon Ticket £3.

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Scout Quiz and Curry Night Annual Scout Quiz and Curry Night is on Saturday 11th March at the Scout Hall, Barr’s Brae, Kilmacolm at 7pm.

Tickets are £10 which includes your curry and quiz.

Bar is available at the event.

For tickets please contact Maureen Todd on 01505 872094 or ask one of the Section Leaders.

Do you want to improve your Bridge?

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World Day of Prayer Written by the Christian Women of the Philippines Theme: Jesus said ‘Am I being fair to you?’

Local Service in St Columba Church Hall, Bridge of Weir Road, Kilmacolm at 1.30pm on Friday 3rd March.

The local WDP group of representatives from the local Churches warmly invites you to share worship and fellowship with people around the world who will be participating in the World Day of Prayer. We are delighted that the children from Kilmacolm Primary School will be able to join us with their singing and music. There will be refreshments after the Service.

Everyone welcome! If you want to know more about the event, please give me a call. Maureen Russell, Convenor (telephone 872905).

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Going Solo At Sixty Nine Shelagh Campbell Exhibition You are invited to attend an Exhibition of Shelagh’s work at House for An Art Lover, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW, until 3rd April. The gallery will be open daily from 10am to 5pm.

“I adore colour. Scotland is rich in colour. A red sky in Scoraig or yellow moonlight on Handa Island is equal in brilliance to any Mediterranean beach. I try to capture the essence of the place. I love Misty Law and the Knapps Loch and can’t believe how lucky I am to walk to them daily and see them covered in snow or clothed in poppies and gorse.”

Please visit www.shelaghcampbellartist.co.uk for further information or email arts@houseforanartlover.co.uk.

The cross-party group (representing all Councillors except the SNP group) that agreed the budget proposals had considered closing some of the budget gap with a 3% Council Tax rise for all Council Taxpayers as recommended by the Scottish Government. However, on balance, members of the group decided against this. They were conscious that 7,000 households in Inverclyde already face rises of between 7.5% and 22.5% and did not wish to add to the burden on these families.

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The Council set its budget for next financial year, 2017/18, on 16th February. Despite a reduction in our grant of nearly £5m from the Scottish Government we were able to honour the commitment given previously to balance the 2017/18 budget without further service reductions or jobs losses over and above those previously agreed as part of the 2016/18 two-year budget set in March 2016. This will be achieved through the use of reserves.

Members of the group recognise however that if the Scottish Government continues to cut the Council’s funding year on year a rise in the basic level of Council Tax is inevitable next year and every year thereafter.

The Council’s Chief Financial Officer is estimating that the potential funding gap in 2018/19 is of the order of £10.5m, assuming a further £4.7m cut in Scottish Government funding. A savings target of this magnitude will be hugely challenging for the new Council elected in May and will require a fundamental review of the services the Council delivers.

We are pleased to report that as part of the Council’s budget a further £13m capital investment on improving roads, pavements, street lighting and other roads assets will be made over the next three years. Kilmacolm and Quarriers should benefit from this additional investment.

Ward Councillors have received a number of complaints from residents about noise and vibration from works in Leperstone Avenue in Kilmacolm to create platforms for self-build plots being developed on the Council’s behalf by Riverside Inverclyde. Unfortunately the works have taken much longer than originally envisaged. We apologise for the inconvenience, nuisance and disruption to residents caused by these works.

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

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St Fillan’s Annual Shrove Tuesday Coffee Morning Tuesday 28th February 10.30am to 12 noon in St Fillan’s Hall, Moss Road, Kilmacolm. Delicious pancakes and home baking, stalls and raffle.

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Hall to Hire Kilmacolm Guide Hut

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. Anyone wanting to hire the Guide Hut please contact Roz on 07584 359007.

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Girl Guiding Daffodil Spring Fair

Councillor McCabe - My surgeries this month are on Tuesday 14th March, 5.30 6.30pm, in St Francis’ Primary School and Tuesday 28th March, 6.30 – 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. 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.

Saturday 25th March, 10am - 12.30pm at St Columba’s Church Hall, Kilmacolm.

Teas, Coffees, and home-baking. Come along and support our local Rainbows, Brownies and Guides as we celebrate 100 years of Guides in the village.

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Local resident Alison Watson presented a petition to me containing 1,000 signatures of people encouraging Inverclyde Leisure to renew the lease of the Birkmyre Café.

This is an astonishing number and is an indication of the excellent addition to the Birkmyre facility that Alessia Nardini, the proprietor has created. I have handed the petition to Bill Hawthorne, the Chair of the Board of IL, and I am hopeful that the IL Board and management will look kindly on the wishes of the people of Kilmacolm.

The Inverclyde Music Festival again saw many entrants from Kilmacolm Primary, St Columba’s Senior and Primary, St Stephens and Port Glasgow High School. Miss Ballantyne, head of music at the latter, had her usual large entry and many successes. Adam Docherty again was the star performer amongst many winners from the above schools.

As we finalise our Council budget, I am pleased that there will be no further Council Tax rise, apart from the increases announced by the Scottish Government to Bands E to H, which are against local accountability. Of those affected by the Band H increase of £539, 80% of those in Inverclyde are in Kilmacolm and Quarriers Villages. The extra monies must be spent on Education. Every report on education standards in the past year, has been damning in terms of attainment.

Our pupils, I am afraid, are now behind those in many countries worldwide. I have the greatest of sympathy for our teachers who for the past decade have been faced with ever changing initiatives and objectives.

I represent Inverclyde on the Consultative Board at Glasgow Airport. Our meetings are attended by the quite excellent Chief Executive Amanda MacMillan. Under her management team’s efforts, Glasgow now has 120 destinations worldwide and is rapidly catching up with Edinburgh which has 130. 2016 saw 9.4m passengers, an all time record. Glasgow Airport is having to compete with not just Edinburgh and North of England Airports but also with Prestwick. By the end of this year the Scottish Government’s investment in the latter will approach some £40m. This is, in my view, unfair competition. Glasgow Airport and its environs is one of the top employers in Inverclyde and should receive the same subsidy as Prestwick.

I rashly assumed and predicted that the pavements on the Port Glasgow Road were about to be completed. I did not allow for the activities of Virgin Media, who again at the tail end, have put in an application to install their cables. They have caused problems in the village as I have previously written. Not my favourite utility.

The building site at Leperstone Avenue continues to cause extreme inconvenience to local residents. The moral is, do not build in a quarry because the easy to shift rock has gone.

I am pleased and honoured to have been nominated by the local Conservative and Unionist Association to stand in Inverclyde Ward 1, Quarriers, Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow, in the May Council elections.

My surgeries are 7th March 5.30pm – 6.30pm in St Francis School and 11th March 10am - 11am in the Cargill Centre. I can be contacted at david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk 01475 712727 and 741969 and 07766 992294.

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I am on the warpath in relation to the massacre of Merchiston Wood, where Barratt Housing have devastated at least fifty or sixty mature adult trees, next to Deafhillock Roundabout, when in fact it was a stipulation of the planning approval that only two lines of trees be taken away at the entrance of the new estate, to improve the sightline of drivers. Upon recently witnessing this devastation of the natural environment, which it was not Barratt’s place to destroy, I called an immediate meeting with the Head of Planning to articulate my displeasure about what has happened. I also had a meeting with regional Barratt representatives to ensure there is no repeat of this senseless destruction.

Recently at the Planning Board of Renfrewshire Council I seconded my husband, Cllr Andy Doig, in opposing the new proposed retail drive thru development at the former Paton’s Mill site, at the entrance to Johnstone off the A737. Johnstone Community Council had concerns about traffic access and the real threat of gridlock, not only in Johnstone town centre, but right back to communities in my ward such as Houston and Brookfield. Simply adjusting the traffic sequence at the Morrison’s junction, which will be right across from the main entrance to this new retail development, is simply not radical enough. Brookfield and Houston Community Councils also objected on traffic and access grounds and at the Planning meeting I fought their corner.

My advice surgery in Linwood is on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, at 6pm, in Linwood High School. But I am also always available to constituents who can call me on 07768 130935, or e-mail me at cllr.audrey.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

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Do you want to be a HOLLYWOOD STAR for a day, now is your chance. Live your fantasy and become a Hollywood actor, a cartoon character or anyone or anything associated with Hollywood. Let this be an opportunity to turn Houston into a film makers paradise. Glitz and glamour let’s have it!

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H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston (Houston Old School Trust) Monday to Friday, Woodlands Out of School 01505 615438 MONDAY Sewing Group (Weekly) 10am 12noon Yoga (Weekly) 1pm - Mary Laidlaw 01505 229112 Diaporama 13th 7.30pm Young Farmers 13th 7.30pm

Agric Discussion Society 7th 7.30pm WEDNESDAY Big Kids Little Learners 10am – 11am - Janine Neil 07870 697010 Councillors Surgeries 15th 6.30pm Gryffe Melody Makers 1st, 15th 7pm Camera Club (Weekly) 7.30pm Community Council 15th 7.30pm Cricketfield Residents 15th 7.30pm

All proceeds will go to the Killellan Halls Fund.

Carnival Conveners THURSDAY Gryffe Quilting Group (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) 1.15pm - 3.15pm (16th 10am) Primary Colours (Weekly) 3.30pm Dawn Campbell 07789 262350 Crafty Friends 2nd, 16th, 30th 7.30pm Folk Club (weekly) 8pm - iaintdawson@ gmail.com 07786 078952 BurleX Fitness (Weekly) 9.15 10.15am. Kelly, 07944 815298 FRIDAY Yoga (Weekly) 10.30am - M/s Lawson 01505 613690 Big Kids Little Learners 1pm – 2pm Janine Neil 07870 697010 Galaxy Dancing (Wkly) 3.30pm - 7pm MP Surgery 10th 12.30pm – 1.30pm SATURDAY Galaxy Dancing (Wkly) 9.30am - 5pm Carrick Concert 25th (Paul Livingston & Ian Watt) - 8pm SUNDAY Baptist Church (Weekly) 11am & 6pm Heyes Images. Portrait Day 12th from 10am - 07738 711911

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

Ella’s Kitchen – Pouch Recycling Bin at Co-op Houston Marie White has installed an Ella’s kitchen pouch recycling bin in the Coop Houston.

Food: Ina Jefferson (612962) and Lorna Kinloch; Tearoom: Moira Dunlop (331309) and Jean Mills; Sideshows: Charles Green (690107); Non Food: Heather Hughes (07980 853052) (614159) (614326) (613676); Coordinators: Jim McLaughlin (690070) and Kate Jackson.

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Carnival a call for HELP! The organizers of the Houston and Killellan Kirk Carnival are looking for help distributing programmes in Locher Place, Locherburn Avenue and Locher Grove. If you can help please contact Elaine Rowan, erowan4@ btinternet.com

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Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce cheque presentation Bob Grant, CEO Chamber of Commerce along with Tom Johnston, president of Chamber of Commerce came along to St Vincent’s Hospice today to donate £3,000 which has been raised at The Rocco Awards 2016 raffle. Each year, ROCCO support 2 Organisations which are based or operate in Renfrewshire.

Eunice Muir, Chairman of St Vincent’s Hospice said “We would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for their continued support, we greatly appreciate all that they do for the Hospice.”

Pictured presenting the cheque are Bob Grant and Tom Johnston from Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and Kate Lennon Chief Executive and Eunice Muir chairman of St Vincent’s hospice.

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Handiwives 20th 7.30pm TUESDAY Paint Pot Tots (Weekly) 10am - Dawn Campbell 07789 262350 Musical Theatre (Weekly) 4pm - 5pm Yoga (Weekly) 7pm 01505 613690

This is an immensely successful event but in order to achieve this there is a tremendous amount of hard work involved by organisers, contributors, helping hands and all who take part. Now is the time those with green fingers are thinking about sowing seeds and getting the flowers and shrubs ready for the plant stall.

To all who are de-cluttering and getting rid of unwanted items of ‘bric a brac’, etc. please remember the white elephant stall. If you need assistance getting items to the church hall please contact Kathryn McCartney (613741) or Mary Reid (613770) who will gladly help. Unfortunately we cannot accept electrical goods or large items of furniture. Don’t forget donations of toiletries, bottles, jewellery, home baking and toys. All will be received gratefully.

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Kirk Carnival

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As I mentioned last month the council was meeting to discuss the futures of St Anthony's Primary School and the Spateston Nursery. The good news is that the school is to be refurbished and a new nursery is to be built close to the existing site. So great news for the pupils.

St Vincent's are at the early stage of planning a new path which would run from Corseford School to the Hospice. This would certainly improve links to the hospice for people walking or using public transport, but also generally improve the area.

So I wish the hospice all the best with that.

The pouches are recycled by ‘Terracycle’ – all pouches are accepted, not just Ella’s kitchen pouches – and for every 500 pouches Terracycle receive, Marie will receive £10 to donate to a local children’s group or charity.

Please feed the bin generously! Good for the environment and good for our local kids.

Johnstone High was recently inspected so I will update you on this as soon as I get the report.

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership have been carrying out a recruitment for Home Carers. This part of our service is growing and the demand is likely to get higher in the future. So it is important that we get the right people to do this highly rewarding job.

The Scottish government have asked the council for more details on our concerns about the A737. We will continue to argue for improvements to this road. I will keep you updated. I can be contacted by e-mail on cllr.iain.mcmillan@ renfrewshire.gov.uk howwood & elderslie

Howwood SWI .

Tuesday 21st March - On the buses by Rosemary Wilkinson.

Competition - A Dinky Toy. Hostesses - Irene MacTaggart & Christina McCrae. Vote of Thanks - Jane Millar. Meetings in Howwood Village Hall at 7.30pm. A warm welcome to all. Contact Irene on 01505 704800.

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Schools in Houston and Linwood are among the beneficiaries of Renfrewshire’s share (£4.245 million) of the £120million Pupil Equity Fund recently announced by the Scottish Government. The full list of participating Renfrewshire schools can be viewed on the Scottish Government website.

Congratulations to pupils and staff in Houston Primary School and Nursery for the excellent report achieved following the recent joint inspection by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate.

The Scottish Government’s Planning and Environmental Appeals Division have still to make a decision on the proposed Residential Developments at Sandholes Road, Brookfield and Branscroft, Kilbarchan.

Major works were scheduled to start on the roads’ layout at the Deafhillock roundabout at the Merchiston Hospital site. The work is expected to take many months and traffic disruption is likely over this period.

The Road resurfacing on Houston Road, Crosslee at the River Inn and at the junction to Crosslee Crescent has been completed and the renovated steps, the new slabs and bollards at the Crosslee shops have greatly improved the area.

Renfrewshire Council’s Administration should have set the Council Tax for 2017/18 at the Budget meeting on 16th February. Over a number of years the Council Tax has been frozen, however this year, Councils can increase the Council Tax by up to 3%.

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Carrick Nights - Winter Concert Series Promoted by HOUSTON OLD SCHOOL TRUST

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston - 8pm Saturday 25th March - PAUL LIVINGSTON (violin/viola) & IAN WATT (guitar).

A well respected duo, they perform a wide ranging repertoire from Baroque to Modern, German to Argentinean including works by Bach, Corelli, Schubert, Paganini and Piazzola.

Friday 28th April - BAROCHAN QUARTET + PAULA BARRON A welcome return after performing at our pilot concert in March 2016. [BQ] A string quartet of local talent, all professional musicians and members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. [PB] A semi-professional mezzo soprano who hails from Paisley and her accompanist Jim Drennan with a programme of light classical repertoire/songs houston, crosslee & brookfield from the shows.

Ticket prices: Adults - £12 - £5. Why not have a meal prior to the concert. Early space is limited. (2 courses

Children/Students in our Café at 6pm booking a must as £15 - BYOB )

Call 01505 229597 or e mail thecarrickcentre@ gmail.com for further information.

My surgeries are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Brookfield Village Hall from 6pm to 6.30pm, then in the Houston Village Hall from 7pm to 7.45pm. I can be contacted by phone on 0300 300 1265 or by e-mail at cllr.allan.noon@renfrewshire.gov.uk

We are grateful to Enterprise Music Scotland, through funding provided by Creative Scotland, for their award of a grant to help make these Concerts a reality.

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Brookfield Village The ladies of Brookfield and their friends enjoyed a fun filled and fashionable Swishing Event at Brookfield Village Hall on Saturday, 25th February. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Swishing, this involves digging out your best, but no longer worn, items of clothing and bringing them along to trade in for someone else’s best, but no longer worn, items and all for the bargain price of your entrance fee. A fabulous way to have a fun filled night with friends, involving refreshments and fashion. Keep your eyes peeled for further Swishing Events in Brookfield...

AGM Notice: March brings with it the start of Spring and Brookfield Village

Council’s AGM and Social Evening. Brookfield Village Hall is a wonderful asset, providing a hub for village life and a venue for Clubs, social events and a variety of exercise classes. This asset is jointly owned by the residents, but it is the members of the Village Council who work hard on their behalf, to ensure that it is properly utilised and maintained to a high standard. As with any asset, this involves a commitment of both time and money. The AGM is when the Village Council report back to the residents on the year’s events and discuss the finances and any fund-raising requirements for the coming year. The AGM is also an opportunity for residents to ask questions and offer help of time or resources.

The Village Council are always on the look-out for new members, with new ideas and inspiration, so if you would like to join, please put your name forward. This year’s meeting will also include ‘a year in pictures’ which will give villagers the opportunity to see photographic highlights from the past year and perhaps spot themselves on the big screen!

SOCIAL EVENING: Following the formalities of the AGM, the Village Council will

be hosting a social evening. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with less formal news of village life and drinks and snacks will be provided.

RACE NIGHT: Looking forward to April, don’t forget to put the date of the Race Night in your diary. Saturday, 22nd April at 7.30pm and no it isn’t just horses, but pigs too. The latter are back by popular demand following their successful debut at last year’s Gala Day. If that doesn’t tempt you, then nothing will!!!!

Crafty Friends We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre, Houston. No craft experience necessary.

Telephone - Lorna Cairns 612844 or Shirley White 610721. houston, crosslee & brookfield

French Conversation If you speak French (doesn’t matter what level) and you want to join a local conversation group to practise in Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir Kilbarchan or Houston please contact me by email or mobile 0746 357 0464. We would meet in a local cafe and only expense would be price of a tea or coffee. Informal tuition available if desired. There are plenty of similar groups in Glasgow and Milngavie.

Let’s start one here.

Brookfield Country Dancing club

Thursday evenings from 7.30pm - 9.30pm run

by Aileen Craig (01505322684). New members are most welcome and as an introduction, the first class is free. houston, crosslee & brookfield

Houston & Crosslee SWI Our meeting on Wednesday 8th March will be an interesting talk about The Botanic Gardens given by Louise Bustard. We hold our AGM and Spring Show on Wednesday 12th April.

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 MacKay on 07932 459994.

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Kilbarchan Habbies’ Annual Art Exhibition Kilbarchan Habbies’ Art Group will be holding their annual exhibition on Saturday, 8th April and Sunday, 9th April. As usual, the exhibition will be held in the Guide Centre, Barn Green, Kilbarchan. Opening times are Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 12 noon - 4pm.

There will be our usual amazing display of over 100 paintings in various mediums and styles which our members have worked on throughout the year. If you are looking for something to fill that empty space on the wall, a special unique gift for someone, or just want to while away a pleasant hour or so, this is the place to be.

In addition to the paintings we have some very attractive cards and crafts for sale.

There are prices to suit all pockets, and you can then relax in our tea room with a refreshing cup of tea or coffee and something from the wonderful array of home baking.

You can also try your luck at the tombola with some really great prizes on offer.

Come along and enjoy a pleasant morning or afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there!

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LEAP has launched ‘Making It Happen’ – a programme of FREE practical assistance for Renfrewshire Residents who are struggling with fuel bills and comfort at home this winter.

Supported through Renfrewshire Council’s Tackling Poverty Programme, the service aims to reach a minimum of 80 fuel poor and vulnerable persons, who are struggling with fuel bills, health conditions, or living in cold, damp, or draughty homes, across urban and rural Renfrewshire by 31st March 2017.

A Lochwinnoch resident who has already benefited from the ‘Making it Happen’ service recently commented, “Thank you so much for fixing my house door so quickly, I can’t believe the difference it has made it is so much warmer, and no more howling wind and water getting in. My family and I are delighted” LEAP’s Energy team will carry out practical actions to help improve warmth and save money in the long term.

The types of FREE practical energy efficiency actions LEAP can provide may include fitting draught strips, letterbox/keyhole seals, chimney balloons, minor repairs (structural draught proofing), pipe lagging, tank jackets, window seals, secondary glazing, loft insulation including coombed ceilings or tricky areas, loft hatches, and introducing the use of low energy/LED light bulbs, power down plugs, energy monitors and radiator panels to reduce the energy used for heating and lighting in the home.

Don’t delay, get in touch. If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this programme, and you are Renfrewshire Residents then please contact LEAP in confidence by email to energy@myleapproject. org, via our website http://www.myleapproject.org/ contact-leap-staff-team/ or call 01505 612034.

At the last meeting of the Planning Board of Renfrewshire Council I was pleased to be able to second a motion to reject the Milliken Road planning application, by Williamsburgh Housing Association, for 19 flats to be sited between the existing flats in Milliken Road, and the A737. I did so not because I am against affordable, social housing in principle, because last year I wrote to the Scottish Housing Minister complaining about the desperate need for social housing in Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch, I opposed this development for three fundamental reasons: difficulties with traffic access, and the fact it would be on greenbelt, and the practical inability of widening Milliken Road, which was part of the proposals. I remain open to proposals for social housing in our village communities, but in the correct place.

In the context of the current climate of economic austerity it is even more important that villages like Lochwinnoch are not left out of spending priorities, and receive their proportionate due. Therefore I am pleased that recently the Scottish Government has awarded £4 million to Renfrewshire Council as their share of the Pupil Equity Fund to help close the educational attainment gap for pupils from less affluent backgrounds. As far as local primaries are concerned, Lochwinnoch Primary will get the highest share of the West Renfrewshire villages, at £33,600, Kilbarchan Primary is next with £32,400, and Howwood Primary is receiving £7,200. This is positive news for the West Renfrewshire villages which I very much welcome.

My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Steeple Hall at 7.45pm, and my advice surgery in Lochwinnoch is on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7.30pm, excluding July. But I am also always available to constituents who can call me on 07534 148224, tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8 or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

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LEAP will consider and assess everyone who contacts them and if anyone is ineligible for this programme LEAP may be able to provide other help, advice or referrals.

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Visit LEAP and Remode for a Crafty afternoon

The March meeting of Lochwinnoch SWI will be on Wednesday 15th March at 7.30pm in the McKillop Hall. Joan Shaw will be giving us a talk on “a Century of Fashion”. So, ladies prepare for some fashion nostalgia!

LEAP and ReMode are running workshops and film screenings in the McKillop Centre’s Lesser Hall at the Festival’s Craft Fair on Saturday 25th March. Why not join us on the day between 12noon and 4pm or check for the timings and activity details on our website at www.myleapproject.org/ news or join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/myleapproject.

Get ready for the next BIKE SWAP in Lochwinnoch on 19th March

Lochwinnoch SWI We look forward to welcoming members and friends.

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Following on from our February Bike Swap and Bike Maintenance event in Kilbarchan, we can now announce our March Bike Swap will be on Sunday 19th March between 1pm and 3pm at the Bike Hut in Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch. We’ll be partnering with Clyde Muirshiel and RT Cycles to make sure that everyone who comes along gets Cycling information, learns how to do a simple Cycle Check and naturally gets the chance to swap their bike for another. So, 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 there is one that suits you. Bikes of all sizes and conditions welcome! Look out on our website at www.myleapproject.org/news and facebook www. facebook.com/myleapproject for event updates. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

Masonic Meeting

Lodge Captain Houston 791

Speirs

Masonic Temple, New Street, Kilbarchan at 7.30pm 14th March

FC Degree

11th April

MM Degree

Visiting brethren welcome.

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LEAP supports residents to make it happen

Join LEAP car club now & get £25 worth of free driving.

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Please read this - The team at the Centre need your help. The Centre has always had a struggle to have sufficient manpower and finance to enable the voluntary KIPCo Management Board and volunteer team to run this facility.

What do the team do? They use their skills to help keep the building in good condition, because under the KIPCo agreement with Renfrewshire Council, maintenance is the KipCo’s responsibility. They welcome people to the Centre.

They think up projects and sources to raise funds. Then they make items for sale like the Calendar and the project book on Trees of the Track, which was used by Primary 7. How else are we able to finance the Centre? We run classes for young and old, we have interest and health groups and we hire out the Community Room, which was the original Library, for meetings and business seminars. Some readers may remember Mrs. Reid’s story time. Many visitors remark on recalling going up the stairs which are still used to-day. We have provided a lift for those who find the climb arduous.

When the Library closed in 1999 the Kilbarchan Improvement Projects company was formed. Money was raised to bring the building up to modern standards.

This was a huge undertaking by the original seven Board members. They could have done very little without the financial help they got from seeking funds from various sources. A list of these funders is displayed in the Centre. However, the financial help given by the people of Kilbarchan and surrounding area has remained a very constant and important element. The supporters group has over the years greatly reduced in number. I would like to publicly acknowledge this outstanding help and to appeal to you, if you are not one of this group, to consider becoming a supporter. We ask for an annual gift of £5 or £10 if this is affordable to you. I know that everyone is constantly being asked for money and that you may not think that this Registered Charity SC031251 is a worthy cause.

I am hopeful that The Centre will continue to give everyone a place to sit and chat, have a cup of tea or coffee, meet others, either in one of our organisations or informal reading room. Our office has high quality printing facility and our regular volunteers will help with information about local events, history and directions.

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Our next Messy Church takes place in our halls on Saturday 18th March from 4pm – 6pm.

As we are approaching Easter, that will be our theme.

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Killin’ in The Glen Calder Drama’s Lochwinnoch Arts Festival Production.

The Laird’s Glendower Estate is in a poor state of repair and much needed money is needed to infuse life back into it. To this remote and desolate area come a number of guests who turn out to be not what they first appear to be. A Comedy thriller written by Felix Lando that incorporates mystery and murder with its many twists and turns until its violent and bloody conclusion. A pair of decrepit housekeepers, an Estate Manager, An Ex-Governess, a French Student, an American and a Business Tycoon complete with private secretary make up the cast. Added to the action is the Annual Shoot on the Moors and a Burns Supper with its Fu-As-A-Wulk Quaich competition. The pace never slackens and we would especially advise asthma suffers to remember to bring along their inhalers as a precaution.

Staged in the McKillop Hall on Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th March. Doors Open 7pm.

Curtain Up 7.30pm. Bar & Refreshments Available. (£6/£4 Arts festival outlets)

All children, accompanied by an adult, will be made most welcome. So come along and join us for a couple of hours of crafts, stories and song.

We end by sitting down to eat together and enjoying the fellowship of other families.

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Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club The club takes place on Monday mornings from 9.15am - 11.30am in the hall, where there is a large variety of toys and a bouncy castle for the tots - from birth - 3 years - and coffee and friendly chat for the accompanying adults, cost £1 for each adult. The club continues until 3rd April, when there are 2 weeks holiday for Easter. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

Kilbarchan Parish Church Easter Extravaganza Kilbarchan Parish Church Easter Extravaganza will take place on Saturday 8th April. Further information in the April edition.

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Kilbarchan Parish Drama Group Formerly East Church Drama Group, the Kilbarchan Parish Drama Group celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first performance at the end of March.

To mark this event, the group hopes people will come along to a Buffet Supper, in the church hall on Saturday 25th March at 6.30pm when there will also be a “Singalonga Mary Poppins”. Tickets for this all-age evening are £5, children £2, there will be a prize for the best Mary Poppins (1910) costume, also a prize draw.

To book a ticket, please phone 704048 or 703786.

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Coffee Morning The Kilbarchan Singers are hosting a Coffee Morning, on Saturday 11th March, from 10am to 12noon in the Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, off Steeple Square.

There will be stalls selling home baking, books, jewellery and candles, plus a tombola. Tickets cost £2.50 and are available on the door, or from choir members. www.thekilbarchansingers.co.uk kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

Last year local people in Kilbarchan expressed their views in regard to the proposed major housing development at Branscroft and these should be respected. A number of villagers have recently raised concerns with me regarding the time it is taking for the Scottish Government to deal with the appeal against the decision of Renfrewshire Council to reject the planning application for this development. The application which I opposed, was rightly and unanimously rejected in June last year, as it was the wrong development in the wrong place.

The report and assessment presented by planning officers of the council, concluded that there were no economic or environmental benefits to Kilbarchan and the proposal was a breach of the green belt.

Given this clear cut position, it is puzzling that almost 9 months on from that decision, there has at the time of writing, been no word on the appeal from the Scottish Government.

I have therefore written to the planning minister, in the Scottish Government pressing for this matter to be concluded with the appeal rejected, thus ending the current uncertainty.

I am pleased to report that Lochwinnoch, Kilbarchan and Howwood Primary Schools have benefited from additional funding totalling over £72,000.

I have in the past, taken McGill's buses to task over aspects of the local service, the most recent occasion being during the bad weather in January when the evening service to Kilbarchan was withdrawn with, I would suggest with little justification. Conversely it is only right that where credit is due it is duly given. I am therefore delighted that McGills have, with the Royal National Institute for the Blind developed plans to help passengers with visual impairment and sight loss, who have to rely on buses more than most, because they do not drive and find taxis expensive ... A really positive move forward from McGills.

My next surgeries will be on Saturday 4th March at 9am in the McKillop Institute Lochwinnoch and 10am in the Steeple Hall Kilbarchan. Meantime please contact me at cllr.derek.bibby@ renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534 156007.

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Kilbarchan National Women’s Register During the month of March, the group has a speaker from the charity Mary’s Meals and also a discussion evening about which charities we would choose to support and why. The group would welcome new members, we meet on Wednesday evenings in each other’s homes and enjoy speakers and discussions on a wide variety of topics. If you are interested in finding out more, please phone 703786 or see the website: www.nwr.org.uk. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

Gryffe Scottish Country Dance Club A very successful Fundraising dance was held on 3rd February with 70 dancers having a great evening with the music of Ian Muir. The club’s next event will be a charity dance in aid of the McMillan Nurses, to be held in Kilbarchan Guide Centre on Wednesday 12th April 7.30pm. Music will be provided by Marian Anderson and the programme is as follows:Laird of Milton’s Daughter, Welcome to Glasgow. Speirs Wharf Hornpipe. Brisk Young Lad. Library of Birmingham. The Peat Fire Flame. Sands of Morar. The Dancing Master. Auchinellan Jig. Rutland Reel. Neidpath Castle. Johnny Walker.

Never at Sea. Foxhill Court. Snake Pass. Reel of the Royal Scots.

Tickets @ £8 and information can be obtained from Les Lambert 01505 704398 or e mail leslambert08@gmail.com. kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

Mothers Day Gift and Craft Fayre Sunday 12th March

Kilbarchan Guide Centre, High Barholm, Kilbarchan 1pm to 4pm.

Come along and browse our fantastic local crafter stalls. More than 20 to choose from; jewellery, soaps, art work, sweets, cards, books and much more......

Something for everyone!

We would love to see you there! Entry: Adults £1.50 Children £0.50 All funds raised will go towards World Challenge Tanzania.

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Looking for the next Miss Lilias

On Saturday 11th March we’re holding a Fairtrade ‘break’ event in the McKillop between 10.30am and 12.30pm. There will be home cooking, fairtrade tea and coffee, a stall of Fairtrade goods from the Rainbow Turtle shop in Paisley. We hope to show a short film about recent developments in Fairtrade business. Last year was very busy and we’re hoping this one will be too.

Lilias Day 2017 We are looking for nominations for Miss Lilias 2017. Each year, Miss Lilias plays a key role in the Lilias celebrations and at other events throughout the year. We are looking for a young lady, 16 years + who would love to take on the role and act as an ambassador for the village.

If you, or someone you know, would be ideal of the role please email us at info@ liliasday.co.uk

Stall holders evening Tuesday 14th March Having a stall at Lilias Day is a great way to raise funds for your local organisation or charity appeal. With over 3,000 people coming to the park individual stalls can often raise between £500 - £1000 for their cause. To book a stall come to the stall holders event on Tuesday 14th March 7pm, Old Library Centre Kilbarchan. Pitches will be allocated on first come first served basis. If you cannot attend on the evening please email info@liliasday.co.uk and we will allocate a pitch after the stall holders evening.

Prices: Non local - £60, Local - £50, (Commercial stalls - £150 and allocated at our discretion). Charity stall receive a 10% discount on the night.

Historic Parade costume fitting Sunday 19th March Who would you like to be for the day? Mary Queen of Scots? Mary Barbour? The Statue of Liberty? The boy who witnessed the last witch burning in Paisley?

The historic parade celebrates the rich history of the village with fabulous costumes and stories behind each character. To take part come along to the costume fitting day on Sunday 19th March, 12 - 2pm, The Old Library Centre, Kilbarchan. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the parade.

Fairtrade? Gie’s a break

Lochwinnoch International Aid Over the last year we raised nearly £5,000 which we donated to a number of international charities. Seeds of Light works with AIDS prevention and care of orphans in South Africa (£500). The Music School in Gaza (£200), Acid Survivors Trust International works with victims of acid attacks in several countries (£260), Womenkind Worldwide for work on violence prevention for women in Bolivia (£250). Medecins sans Frontier for rescue work in Haiti (£400). These are examples of the one-off donations we make around the world. We also support some organisations on a regular basis. Most of this money is raised from our 26 regular contributors giving monthly payments. We would welcome some more contributors. We have regular meetings through the year and welcome anyone interested. Contact LIA secretary, Dave Mellor 843 099 kilbarchan & lochwinnoch

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Lochwinnoch Arts Festival Mapping Lochwinnoch A full house at Castle Semple for the first of two events in the lead up to the 2017 Arts Festival. Vanessa Collingridge writer and TV presenter and John Moore from Glasgow University map historian held an i n fo r m a t i v e and fun event John Moore on Sunday 5th February. Looking at old and new maps of the village tracing the history and industry on the area.

The children and families then made their own maps of the village - Great fun!

Two locals Mrs Dolan and Mrs Cochrane making a map

Decorate a float Colourful, fun and wonderfully creative the floats are the centre piece of the Lilias Day parade.

Floats are limited, so if you wish to theme and decorate a float this year please get in touch as soon a possible. Floats are free for the day, thanks to the fantastic support of Malcolm’s Group who each year donate the use of the lorries and drivers for the day.

Contact us on info@liliasday.co.uk website: http://www.liliasday.co.uk or on Facebook

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The Underheugh Ark are a local Animal Rescue based in the West of Scotland, we rescue all animals big and small from guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens to cats, dogs and even donkeys!

The dogs we rescue are mainly strays from the pounds in England, why English pounds and not Scottish? unfortunately dogs in pounds in England are at a high risk as they are only offered 7 days before they are put to sleep.

Too many dogs are dying, afraid and alone, because their previous “owners” have abandoned them. We aren’t a typical rescue as we are foster based so any animal that comes up to us goes right into a foster home where they are assessed before being put up for adoption. The rescue was setup by a local couple with a love for animals, they both work long hours and on top of that deal with the rescue at same time. The rescue has grown so much in the past few years we now have several volunteers to help out on the day to day admin tasks of the rescue, fundraising etc.

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Diabetes - Dogs & Cats Diabetes Mellitus is a relatively common disease of middle aged to older cats and dogs. It is more common in overweight animals and some breeds also have an increased risk e.g. Toy Poodles, Terriers, Cocker Spaniels and Siamese cats.

Diabetes is caused by either an inadequate production of insulin or an abnormal response of the body to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which allows the body to transport glucose (sugar) from the blood into cells to provide energy. Lack of insulin, or inadequate response to insulin, means that glucose cannot enter cells leading to increased glucose in the blood and reduced energy for cells.

Signs of diabetes can include: • Increased thirst • Increased urination • Increased appetite • Weight loss • Lethargy/reduced activity • Poor coat • Cloudy eyes

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Diagnosis is based on blood and urine samples.

Treatment of diabetes is achieved using a controlled diet and daily injections of insulin. A strict routine of feeding times, amounts and injection times can result in very good control of blood glucose and good resolution of clinical signs. In overweight animals a diet to achieve optimum body condition can also help control diabetes. Any concurrent diseases must also be treated.

Regular monitoring using blood and urine samples is important as each animal will require a specific insulin dose to achieve stability and this can vary over time.

Possible complications of untreated diabetes include: • Ketoacidosis (accumulation of ketones in blood causing increased acidity) • Cataracts • Chronic pancreatitis (cats) • Peripheral neuropathy (nerve dysfunction leading to an abnormal stance) (cats) • Recurrent infections With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment most diabetic cats and dogs can enjoy long, happy lives.

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Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets?

Jasper - Male cat around 14 years young Jasper was stressed with the children in his previous home so is looking for a new home with no children, but may be ok with other cats. He is a lovely, friendly boy who is still a bit shy at the centre but he especially likes female humans giving me attention. He would like a garden please, not near a busy road, as he is used to getting outside for a potter around.

Delta - female cat - 5 years old Delta is a lovely, friendly girl who can be a little bit shy & doesn’t like being lifted up but does love attention & a fuss being made of. She is looking for a home with no children & no other pets please, but she would like a garden, not near a busy road, so that she can go out & stretch her paws.

Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341

Squeak male Degu, age unknown Squeak is looking for his forever home with his best friend Bubble. This pair are inseparable and enjoy cuddles and afternoon naps. They are looking for a new owner who understands their requirements.

Prosecco - male Guinea Pig, age 6 months Prosecco is looking for his forever home with his friend Chambord.

Prosecco isn’t too confident at the moment and will need time to get used to being handled. He loves hiding in his house and snacking on his favourite veggies.

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

Ruby - Female Beagle Age: 2 to 5yrs

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Search for Furry Tail Romance How did you meet the love of your life and are they furry with four legs?

Did you rescue your dog, or did it rescue you? Local dog holiday service providers, ‘Barking Mad’ Paisley & Inverclyde are used to hearing their customers’ emotional beginnings and are searching for the most inspirational and heartwarming story.

A staggering one in five pet owners was reported to prefer their pet to their partner, in a study carried out to celebrate National Pet Month 2016

by Panasonic Home Smart!

Scientific research has shown that when a dog gazes at its owner, the hormone oxytocin rises in both human and canine brains, suggesting that a true love is felt. Oxytocin is the hormone known to trigger strong feelings of unconditional love and protection when parents and their children look into each other’s eyes.

Faye first met her Collie Jazz when she was fostering dogs. He was only supposed to stay for a month and its now 5 years! Jazz hadn’t had much training and was a wild teenager. He would snap when he didn’t want to do what he was told and was much harder work than Faye thought he would be. Faye worked at his training and Jazz came round to her ways and they’ve now inseparable.

If you would like to share your canine love story, it’s really easy to get involved! Just email us (Faye.

Carruthers@ barkingmad. uk.com) with a basic outline of your story and contact details, including a phone number.

Don’t worry if your writing skills are a little rusty, it’s the story that is important!

Ruby loves to play with rope toys. She can live with children who are 16 years old or over and would benefit from a super active home to get the exercise she needs and loves. Someone who has owned hound types before would also help her settle. Ruby needs a home who are around for most of the day for company as she can be worried when left. Ruby would prefer to be the only dog in the home & needs her own secure garden to practice her training in.

Harvey - Male Crossbreed - Age: 5-7 Years Harvey is very affectionate and loves to play games! He can live with children who are 8 years old or over and needs his own secure garden to practice his training in. Someone who has owned dogs like Harvey previously would benefit him and help him settle.

Harvey is ok with dogs but may need space and careful introductions and someone who is happy to give him the space around dogs that he needs.

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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It’s impossible not to feel the anticipation of spring as the days get longer and at last the clocks spring forwards This month look out for • Birds returning from their winter homes • Dawn Chorus

• Woodland flowers in blossom

• Blackthorn Blossom (but not Hawthorn Blossom) • Frogspawn

• Scarlet Elf Cup

• The Sale of Snowdrop bulbs in the green There are also a pair of woodpeckers drumming in the woods and Herons are frequently seen over the lake so hopefully they will breed this year.

The ground is green with butterbur, the snowdrops have been out since February and many early woodland plant species will come into flower, Lesser Celandine opens in the sun but closes it’s petals when it is cloudy, wood anemones and violets appear at this time. In wetter areas wild garlic and dogs mercury totally cover the ground in a sea of pungent foliage.

Blackthorn will flower towards the end of the month, even before the leaves come out, every year there is keen interest from naturalists as to the exact date of the first blackthorn, and later hawthorn flowering in various parts of the UK as they are used to measure the effects of climate change.

Membership - Annual membership is available now, that means if you purchase in March you will get an extra month free! Remember to renew if you are already a member as last year’s tickets expire March 31st.

Prices on a family ticket remain frozen this year.

Family and Grandparent Tickets £69, Single or Concession Tickets £32.

Garden Report - During the month of March we should begin to see improved light levels, and after a dull, wet, and snowy February, this will be most welcome and should trigger off new growth in many of our plants.

Top 5 jobs for march 1 Protect new spring shoots

from slugs 2 Plant shallots, onion sets and

early potatoes 3 Plant summer-flowering

bulbs 4 Lift and divide overgrown

clumps of perennials 5 Top dress containers with

fresh compost

As the famous Finlaystone snowdrop displays come to an end, we will be undertaking the tasks of lifting, dividing, and replanting them in other locations; this is done to prevent the clumps becoming too congested and also increases the amount of snowdrops that we have on display. This job is very rewarding but time consuming, and if you would like to come along from March onwards as a snowdrop volunteer, or volunteer to help in all parts of the garden, please give us a call, you will be made most welcome.

As snowdrops transplant better when in ‘greenleaf’, now is the perfect time to do it; if you would like some for your own garden, please phone your order into reception, these will give you pleasure year after year, and will increase in numbers as they mature.

Plants of interest in the garden this month are Helleborous (Lenten rose) Viburnum bodnantense, with its bright pink blossom, and the gorgeous scent of the tiny flowered Lonicera purpusii (the winter honeysuckle), these can all be seen in the winter border. In our knot garden, the Camelia japonica ‘hedge’, is a riot of colour with masses of rose-like blooms, and is well worth a visit.

Volunteer - If you would like to come down and see what the rangers do when we aren’t leading walks or playing on pirate ships, if you are interested in volunteering, either doing ranger work, helping with snowdrop preparations, restaking windblown trees, gardening or surveys please contact Fraser Lang on 01475 540505 Logs - Are for sale at £5.50 a bag (softwood) or £21 for four bags. £6.95 a bag (Hardwood) £26 for four or a mixed 2 hard and 2 soft for £23. Please ring Norah on 01475 540505 for further details.

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The mornings are getting brighter and the evenings are becoming lighter – spring is surely upon us. As we leave the grips of winter, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy nature. Why not take a family stroll along our woodland trails and see what signs of spring you can spot together? Can you see any daffodils or primroses blooming on the woodland floor? Watch the birds closely to see if they are collecting moss, grass and twigs for their nests. Look up to the trees – is there a blue tit or house sparrow flying in to a bird box? Can you hear the calls of a chiffchaff, newly arrived in Scotland after a long journey from its winter home in Africa? There is so much to discover!

Bring your kids or grandchildren, nieces and nephews and join us for a fun afternoon on the reserve. You could be helping to build homes for mini-beasts, clearing vegetation or creating a living willow tunnel. What better way to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air with your loved ones, while also helping to make Lochwinnoch reserve a great place for wildlife and for people!

If the beauty of Scottish springtime inspires you to give nature a helping hand, why not come along to our Family Volunteering group on Saturday 11th March?

For more information about the reserve or any of our events, please call 01505 842 663 or email lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk.

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For the chance to enjoy everything that RSPB Lochwinnoch has to offer, pop along to our Open Day on Sunday 26th. Discover the visitor centre, explore the woodland trails and take part in fun kids activities like pond dipping, bug hunting and storytelling – and all for free! It’s guaranteed to be a fun day out for all the family.

‘Step Up for St Vincent’s’ Sponsored Walk Join us and Vinnie, our St Vincent’s Hospice Mascot, on Sunday 19th March at 11am, for our first ever sponsored walk at Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch.

Bring your friends and family and join Vinnie and fellow supporters on this leisurely 10k walk or our shorter family friendly 5k route which is suitable for all abilities.

After a fun warm-up, the walk will start at 11am and will be a great chance to catch up with friends, spend the day with the family or even just get out for a bit of exercise … all while supporting a great cause!

St Vincent’s Hospice is a charitable organisation at the heart of the Renfrewshire community, offering specialist care and services to all those affected by life-limiting illness.

To register please follow the link below to complete a registration form http://bit.ly/2izZvuC or go to www.svh. co.uk. £10 entry fee for adults, under 16’s register for free.

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Members faced wintry conditions to join Sue and Adrian Whitaker on their Arctic Odyssey to Norway, Iceland and Greenland. The first stop was Tromso’s Botanical Gardens, the world’s most northerly Botanic Gardens which specialises in Arctic and alpine plants.

There was a magnificent display of herbaceous plants, many familiar to us such Eryngium and Aquilegia. They then visited the northerly town of Honningsvag which enjoys warmth from the Gulf Stream and there plants such as Marsh and Spotted Orchids grow, in profusion, alongside other wild flowers on the outskirts of town.

Centaura, sea hollies, daisies, roses and Stachys are cultivated in local gardens.

Leaving for Svalbard, a group of Norwegian islands, the Whitakers travelled to the Advent Valley which is an area locked by perma-frost excepting the 100 day growing season when it becomes boggy and active with displays of tiny Arctic and scree-loving plants. Willows are the only trees which can survive. They only grow a few centimetres but what they lack in height they make up for in longevity living for hundreds of years.

Svalbard is a very sensitive conservation area and visitors are accompanied by guides, guns and dogs.

The latter sniff out lurking polar bears, rather than keep tourists in line!

Iceland, is the second largest island in the North Atlantic and home to the Skrudur Gardens, Iceland’s oldest Botanical Garden dating from 1909. Here, if the conditions are right, plants will grow even in this hostile environment. They thrive if protected by shelter belts of trees or dry stone walls and are well fed using local seaweed. We saw Delphiniums, Lupins, Astrantias, Nasturtiums and Cirsiums all growing happily here.

Sue and Adrian enjoyed a bumpy journey through barren terrain to walk on the Langjokull glacier in the Thingvellir National Park. Even in this desolate area, some plants can grow and it was here that American astronauts practised their moon landings.

Continuing West to Greenland, the largest island, they visited Nanortalik, an isolated community, which welcomes visitors to its small village and costume museum. Colours are so important to the resilient residents; their houses are brightly painted in primary colours and their costumes are embroidered with complex and unique patterns using colourful beads and threads.

The Whitakers presentation was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Their photos of bleak terrain, icebergs and fjords were stunning, as were their shots of tenacious alpines or magnificent herbaceous plants growing in the harshest of conditions.

We next meet on 9th March to hear Robert McCaw talk on Spring Planting. We meet at The Royal British Legion, BOW and start at 8pm - visitors always welcome.

Kilmacolm Horticultural Society The March winter lecture for Kilmacolm Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday 15th March at 7.30pm in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm. Our favourite speaker - Louise Bustard, senior lecturer at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, will give a lecture entitled ‘The weird and wonderful world of tropical plants’ - her fascinating photos will be enhanced by the superb anecdotes for which Louise is famous. The Annual Spring Bulb Competition will be held following the lecture. Please bring along your exhibits of daffodils, tulips, Spring selection, for judging and presentation of the Jimmy Whittet Trophy. We also hope to hold our first children’s bulb competition, with the support of the local schoolchildren.

Refreshments at the end of the evening, everyone is most welcome, please come along and enjoy a superb evening together. The Spring and Summer Outings are now taking bookings - the Spring outing to Glenarn at Rhu, the Summer outing to Crarae near Inveraray. Further details on all events from Jill Russell on 01505 872393.

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Welcome to Scotland’s largest Regional Park 70 Walkers Tartan Walk around Lochwinnoch: On Wednesday 8th February the Park’s Ranger Service and Renfrewshire’s Walking Network lead over 70 people around the village. They wore tartan and sang traditional songs such as the Uist Tramping Song, Coulters Candy and Mairi’s Wedding! Well done to all.

Help Keep Britain Tidy: Volunteer your time and help keep your local Park free from litter. Every little helps and all equipment provided. Join us at Lunderston Bay 10.30am - 12.30pm on Saturday 4th March or Castle Semple Sunday 5th March from 10am - 12noon. Thank you.

Easter Fun & Summer Courses Online now: Planning ahead? We’ve just taken our first bookings for Spring and Summer courses through our new online booking system. Keep your kids busy and give them a taste of adventure in the holidays.

Final Chance to Stargaze: The final Stargazing Evening of the season at Muirshiel Country Park is Monday 6th March, 7 - 9pm, book now by calling 01505 842 882. Special deal £2.50 for a hot drink & cake!

Bike Swap with LEAP 19th March: The Local Energy Action Plan group will be at Castle Semple from 1 - 3pm with one of their handy bike swap days. Such a good idea for little ones who grow quick and are in need of an upgrade!

Beginner Adult Courses: Have you ever fancied learning to canoe, kayak or sail? We have RYA Level 1 sailing, and British Canoeing Union 1 star beginner’s courses now online for summer 2017. It’s a recognised qualification and no experience is necessary, prices are just £80 for a full day paddling course and £135 for a 2 day introductory RYA sailing course.

Pedal the Park Road Sportive Sunday 23rd April: Online entry is now LIVE for this 100km sportive! Sign up now for just £15, this includes a £5 donation to local charity CLIC Sargent in Scotland supporting their work with young people with cancer and their families.

Ride 63 Community Cycle Club: The 2017 Ride Calendar will be out soon. Join our new ‘group style facebook page’ contact the secretary by email ridesixtythree@gmail.com for a membership form and ride info.

Tag n Track Project update It’s time for the monthly roundup from Project Officer Hayley Douglas. TnT is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde LEADER and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Project News It has been a busy first few months with the TnT Project. We held our first Bird Ringing event up at Muirshiel where nearly 40 birds were caught in the mist net. As well as the usual suspects of coal and blue tits, the big surprise of the day was a woodcock. These waders usually sit tight to the ground and rely on their cryptically camouflage to protect them from predators. This one was spooked by a walker further down the slope from the mist net and flew straight into it. A mad dash and the bird was soon in the Centre being admired by a group of

20 Geochachers. Our woodcock numbers increase in the winter when they are joined by birds from Russia and other Northern areas, with birds ringed in the Clyde area often turning up in Ireland.

You may be aware that many of the mute swans at Castle Semple are ringed and previous resightings have shown that the birds tend to stay within the Clyde area. Not so for one intrepid swan who was spotted on the 29th of January on a little reservoir in Belfast! It hadn’t been spotted since it was ringed back in May 2015 so who knows what route it took to get there. If only we could have fitted it with a satellite tag!

Finally I would like to say a big thank you to our first two business sponsors who have kindly contributed to the project. Wild Surveys and Starling Learning are both local ecological consultancies and their donations will allow for the purchasing of the tag harnesses which are fitted to the lesser black-backed gulls. One of our sponsors provided the following quote: ‘Starling Learning has provided some sponsorship money for the Tagn-Track project as we believe environmental education is vital. And any work that can be done to improve the image of gulls is very worthwhile.’

If your business would like to get involved in the tagging and tracking of the gulls then please get in touch on tnt@clydemuirshiel.co.uk. We have a variety of packages available.

Event News Our next ringing event will take place at Muirshiel Country Park on Sunday 5th March between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Please do come along and see what surprise birds we get in the net this time.

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Details can be found on the Park’s website www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/tagn-track or by emailing tnt@clydemuirshiel.co.uk. The Project also now has its own Facebook Page which can be found at www.facebook.com/ TagnTrack/ Talks to groups can be arranged if you are interested in finding out more about the project and its findings as the project progresses.

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

Weekly Volunteer Groups Newcomers always welcome!

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Thursdays Castle Semple Conservation Volunteers, Adult group, from 12.30pm – 3.30pm.

Saturdays Greenock Cut Conservation Volunteers, Adult group, 10.30am – 2.30pm.

Sundays Castle Semple Young Volunteers, 12 - 18 yr olds, 10am – 12noon

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

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Kilbarchan Community Nursery As part of the nursery’s transition to school programme, the children took part in ‘Money week’, a joint topic with Kilbarchan Primary School.

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Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall, 9.45am - 11.30am

The school pupils visited the nursery to take part in a book sale and money activities on the smartboard.

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

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Baby & Toddler Group

Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon

Nursery children visited the primary school and learned about different coins with sorting games, making coin people and using the stampers to make pictures.

Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, 9.15am - 11.30am

EVERY TUESDAY

Bridge of Weir Toddlers

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW

Pop along and see us from 9.30 - 11.30am

In January we celebrated Burns’ Day where the children enjoyed a snack of haggis, neeps and tatties. Murray said the haggis was ‘yummy.’ In the afternoon, Carol came along to show the children some Highland hustle Scottish dancing.

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

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Kilmacolm Toddlers

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

Kilmacolm Playgroup & Toddlers

Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall. 9.45am - 11.30am

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am - 11.35am

The children are happy to announce we have welcomed even more new children to playgroup as well as more joining this month! This means we have lots of friends to play and have fun with. We have enjoyed celebrating World Book Day where the children were encouraged to bring along their favourite story and could even dress up if they wanted. We are also exploring topics of On the Farm, Spring and Easter in the coming weeks.

Role and creative play continues to be a firm favourite. We like pretending to be doctors, patients, chefs, mummys & daddies to name but a few!

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

Playgroup runs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For more information contact Playgroup Secretary Claire at kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers@gmail. com.

Howwood Playgroup

Our Toddlers group is on Wednesday mornings from 10am - 11.30am and gives 0 - 3 year olds a chance to play with lots of different toys, make friends, and share a snack, while the grown-ups catch up over a cup of tea. Drop in to find out more, or contact Frances at kilmacolmtoddlers@outlook.com. Our website is http://kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers@jimdo.com.

Langbank Playgroup

Lochwinnoch Toddlers & Baby Lochwinnoch Toddlers & Baby group is a charitable community that meet every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.45am - 11.30am in the McKillop Hall Lochwinnoch (term time). There are plenty of toys to keep the wee ones amused and parents/grandparents/minders can get a hot drink and a chat. We aim to book different entertainment at least once a month. For March we have a Soft Play company joining us on Monday 13th.

Howwood Church Hall 9.45am - 11.35am

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Langbank Village Hall 9.45 - 11.45am For 2.5 - 5yr olds.

Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.

Langbank Under 3’s

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

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY

Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch 1pm-2.30pm

£3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.

On Wednesday 19th April we have our Easter themed Painting Corner, this gets messy so be warned! To keep up-to-date with our events please find us on Facebook. We are a very relaxed group and you can come to as many or as little sessions as you please. Hope to see you soon.

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Gryffe Rotary Young Carers Outing Funds raised by collections alongside the Santa’s Sleigh in Brookfield and Houston, followed by the raffle at the Rotary Burns Supper were used to very good effect to support evenings out, organised in conjunction with Renfrewshire Young Carers at The Experience, Hillington between 23rd and 31st January. The week of Rotary outings coincided with national Young Carers Awareness day, 26th January organised by The Carer’s Trust (https://carers. org/young-carers-awareness-day).

Gryffe High School S6 Pupils give Blood The Blood Transfusion Service recently provided S6 pupils with the opportunity to become a blood donor. A presentation was given to the year group from Scot Blood outlining the reasons behind giving blood and the restrictions placed in order to become a donor.

Bridge of Weir Primary School Grandparents and senior citizens were thoroughly entertained at our Scottish concert on Friday 9th February when pupils did themselves proud with their wonderful singing, dancing, reciting, guitar playing, bagpipe blowing - and even a wee bit of joke telling from Cameron our very accomplished compere! Everyone from our tiniest children in the nursery to our senior pupils in Primary 7 participated in this celebration of all things Scottish and the audience loved every moment.

Pupils also got the chance to be an appreciative audience when the Hopscotch Theatre Company came to the school with their show The Nation of Innovation.

P1-7 pupils learned about some of the great Scottish innovators and inventors and our P6 classes are looking forward to follow up workshops which will focus on developing self confidence, resilience and creativity.

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S2 Pupils take part in Money Week .......and it was down to Money Business for the S2 pupils at the start of February.

Fairtrade Fortnight takes place between 27th February and 12th March and this year we are marking it with a whole school competition. Everyone has to think of the name of a new Fairtrade chocolate or snack bar, choose the shape of it and then design an eyecatching wrapper for it. There will be a prize for each class and we are looking forward to getting lots of creative and imaginative entries!

Finally, congratulations are in order for four of our P3 pupils whose art work was selected to be included in this year’s “Inspired” exhibition at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. You can see the brilliant pirate pictures created

by Erin Watson, Jess Peters, Holly Bright and Billy McKie at the art galleries until 18th April.

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The challenge was given to the S6 pupils to engage in this opportunity and hopefully begin their journey of being a regular donor. The S6 pupils rose to the challenge with all appointments fully booked by Monday morning. The mobile unit was busy all day with 43 pupil appointments. A fantastic response from the S6 pupils resulted in a total of 35 pints of blood being donated with a number more registering to donate in the future. Comments were made by the Scot Blood staff regarding the maturity and the way pupils handled themselves across the day and that they were delighted with the response. Well done to all pupils involved and hopefully they will continue to give blood in the future.

Money Week provides a numeracy focus which started with a visit from Scotwest Credit Union giving the pupils Savings advice. The pupils were issued with a Money Booklet to complete throughout the week and a finance theme was integrated into normal subject lessons.

To finish off the week, pupils found themselves in ‘Contestants Row’ as Mr Anderson (who had apparently been rehearsing for this starring role for quite some time!) hosted an exciting edition of ‘The Price is Right’ in the school theatre. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed this S2 Money week event.

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Johnstone High School Languages in Work Day S3 and S4 pupils in Johnstone High School have recently enjoyed an incredible insight into the power of Modern Languages in the global economic market. Guest speakers and notable companies, including the likes of IBM and Iberdrola were on hand to educate pupils on the benefits of modern languages for the enhancement of their future careers. Pupils enjoyed a series of varied workshops that highlighted the many benefits of learning languages in the school, university and the wider workplace context. It was an invaluable experience for pupils that would no doubt have had a lasting impact.

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Teenage Lego Movie Whizz Unveils New Film Teenage Lego movie whizz unveils new film for Paisley’s City of Culture bid

Future 30 Johnstone High Fashion & Textile Technology pupils take part in a joint venture with Cardonald College, The Princes Trust and Creative Scotland.

Eleven pupils from Johnstone High’s Fashion and Textile department have been given the opportunity to take part in a series of workshops aimed at enhancing their garment construction techniques.

Lecturers from Glasgow C l y d e C o l l e g e are guiding the pupils t h r o u g h increasing complex fashion and textile items, which is in addition to the skills learned in school, as they prepare to sit their National 4/5 assessments. Pupils will make tote bags, embellished cushions, a rucksack, a dress and a shirt.

Inspired 2017 Exhibition Congratulations to Johnstone High. Our very talented pupils were successfully chosen to exhibit work at the Paisley Museum and Art Gallery on 27th January for the INSPIRE exhibition 2017. The pupils enjoyed some light refreshments at the exhibition and had the opportunity to view their work displayed at the show.

Christopher Brookmyre Visit The English department were delighted to welcome award winning Scottish crime writer, Christopher Brookmyre, to JHS recently. He shared with the senior pupils the inspiration behind his various novels and read one of his clever and witty short stories.

Our pupils left inspired to read more of his work and create their own.

A Kilbarchan teenager from Johnstone High School has created a fabulous stop-motion animation film about the nearby town of Paisley, in trademark Lego bricks style.

The three-minute film, which was launched on 1st February at Charles’ Primary School in Paisley, features the town’s most striking buildings while Paisley “buddies” are depicted in their most famous roles – from David Tennant as Dr. Who and the artist and playwright, John Byrne, in his studio, to pop megastar Paolo Nutini performing at ‘T in the Park’. There’s even homage to kitsch 70s Paisley pop queen, Kelly-Marie.

Following his creation of ‘Brick Flicks’- a series of stop-motion animation films using Lego of famous movie scenes - 17 year-old Morgan Spence has been fêted by America’s Jimmy Kimmel and commissioned by a Birmingham man to create a unique marriage proposal.

Renfrewshire Council Leader and Chair of the Paisley 2021 Partnership Board, Mark Macmillan said, “The wealth of young, creative talent in Renfrewshire is an extremely important part of our bid to become UK City of Culture 2021, and we are delighted to have Morgan in our midst. His film is a wonderful, affectionate tribute to Paisley, which we hope will ignite further debate about the town and its future.”

Morgan Spence said, “Renfrewshire Council has supported my films for several years now, involving me in Lego exhibitions back in 2013 and 2014.

So it was a privilege for me to be able to promote the town in this way.

My parents and grandparents are from Paisley and I’m delighted to have been able to play a small part in enhancing the town’s bid to become City of Culture.”

Houston Primary School The nursery pupils have been enjoying learning about the Scots language through traditional songs, stories and rhymes. They particularly enjoyed, ‘The Gruffalo’s Wean’ and ‘The Reiver Rat’. They also performed ‘Three Craws’ with confidence to the whole school as part of our Scottish Day. The P1-7 pupils have also been learning about Scotland via vertical learning sessions.

Primary 3 have gone back in time and are learning about the Ancient Egyptians. They are busy transforming their class into an Egyptian Museum.

Primary 7 are working on their Technology Challenge and this year they have chosen to make a robot. A huge thank you to the team of parents and grandparents who have come to support them throughout this challenge. As part of our extensive P7/S1 transition programme, Gryffe High School science department staff have been down to teach the children about microbes and carried out an experiment using UV light. The pupils were astonished to see the amount of germs that were still visible on their hands after washing!

Eco News Primary 2 pupils have been learning about reducing, reusing and recycling thanks to the Eco Drama team.

They had to sort out lots of junk into the three different categories. Our ‘Eco Warriors’ did this with ease and impressed the team with their knowledge.

We continue to promote our ‘Clear out your Closet’ initiative on the first of each month. The next collection from our outdoor and indoor recycling bank is 6th March.

The Gardening Club resumed on Thursday 23rd February for P5 and P6 pupils. Our gardening volunteers are keen to get started and are looking forward to meeting our green fingered pupils.

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Kilmacolm Primary School We started back in January and hit the ground running as we were planning for the Official Opening of our refurbished building. To say there was a flurry of activity is putting it mildly as we prepared to welcome our local councillors, our Director of Education, Head of Service, Leader of Inverclyde Council, directors & managers from CBC builders and many dignitaries and friends past and present.

Coffee Morning The school was officially opened Our Spring Coffee Morning will

by Leader of the Council Stephen be on Saturday 25th March from McCabe, with the vote of thanks 10am until 12noon in the Primary given by Cllr Martin Brennan.

School. There will be a bonnet All guests were entertained by a parade from the children, a raffle, group of children who performed tombola, home baking, pocket songs from ‘Matilda’, which they’d already successfully performed money and tuck shop for the at The Scottish Parliament. After children and the golf tees game. refreshments guests were given £8 for a family ticket which is 2 tours of our smart new building by adults and up to 3 children, adults P7 tour guides. £2.50 and children £1.50 - pay at

Following our official opening we the door please. This includes a began to prepare for a celebration tea / coffee / juice and a cake. of Scotland, to showcase our learning this term. Parents enjoyed scots verse recitals, Burns recitals, highland dancing and pupils who spoke confidently about their learning from every stage in school. The boys and girls studied a variety of stories from Katie Morag, Maisie the Cat, The Broons and First Aid for Fairies.

As part of this Scottish celebration we held our annual Burns competition where P1-4 learned a Scots Verse and P5-7 took part in the main competition by learning

and reciting a Burns Poem. This year our finalists were; from P6 Emily Hathaway, P6 was Jack McGradey and P7 Poppy Paterson. Our panel of judges took quite some time to decide on an overall winner before announcing Poppy Paterson as winner for 2017. Poppy received a book voucher, copy of Burns for Bairns and the trophy.

Whilst all of the above was taking place our pupils were also preparing to participate in Inverclyde Music Festival. As usual we had many children who gave powerful performances, some getting special mention, some winning 1st and 2nd places and some who gained so much from the experience.

Classes included Solo Verse, Verse Sight Reading, Inventive Story Telling and Vocal Solo. We are so proud of every one of our competitors who worked so hard to prepare for the event over and above successfully completing their school work.

Competitors as follows: Verse Sight Reading; Kyle Aitchison 3rd, Lilly Davis 1st, Cara McMinn 2nd, Kate Winning 3rd Solo Verse: Daniel Bruce, Elena Ferguson, Sam McGoldrick, Skye McLean, Kirsty Simpson, Ruby Torrance, Anne Wright and Kerr Wright Inventive Story Telling: Lorie Bunemann 3rd, Jude Gallagher Alagha, Jules Gaston 3rd, Emily Hathaway 1st, Poppy Paterson 1st, Ruby Torrance, Wesley Wilson 2nd and Anne Wright Vocal Solo: Jamie Dudgeon, Mahri Gilbert 3rd, Jessica Gilmour, Stella MacEachran 2nd, Jodie McClure, Poppy Paterson 1st, Christopher Todd and Natalina Wong Scots Poem; Logan Vosper 2nd, Ava Reid 3rd

Port Glasgow High School PGHS successes at Festival Another year of outstanding successes at the Inverclyde music festival this year for PGHS pupils. 49 pupils from S1 to S6 took part in a variety of classes, including percussion, voice, flute, bass, violin, piano, drama and many more. This is 10% of our school roll and demonstrates the huge array of talent and dedication of our learners. Out of 49 participants, there were 18 first places and 14 second places. Trophies were won by Adam Docherty S6 for voice (A Davidson Mitchel trophy, Walter Rae trophy), Kirsten Mackay S6 for flute (John Langan Trophy), Alison Walker S6 for diction (Duncan Cup) and Sam Lunn S5 for Euphonium (JA Sloan Trophy).

A special mention was given to the PGHS Junior Orchestra (in partnership with associate primary schools and Craigmarloch School). As we have come to expect, PGHS pupils excelled in their categories due to their hard work and commitment in preparing for the competition. A huge thank you to the music and instrumental teachers involved.

Visit from Graphic Novelist, Paul Bristow On Tuesday 24th January, local author and graphic novelist Paul Bristow visited the Learning Resource Centre in Port Glasgow Community Campus.

He delivered a workshop to pupils from Port Glasgow High School and showed them how to write and illustrate graphic novels. The pupils also got a chance to draw their own comic strip and learned some really interesting techniques used by illustrators. It was a great afternoon and hopefully Paul will come back and visit us again soon!

S6 Pupils Paired Reading programme As part of their community award, S6 pupils volunteered to lead the Paired Reading program with PGHS S1 and Craigmarloch P7 pupils. The paired reading scheme ran for 12 weeks and involved S6 pupils supporting other pupils with their reading with an aim to improve literacy. S6 pupils also supported Craigmarloch pupils with the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.

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Embracing Languages at Port Glasgow High School 100 S3 pupils at Port Glasgow High School had the opportunity to hear presentations from two Strathclyde University Language Ambassadors who volunteer their time to spread their passion and enthusiasm for languages.

The aim of the visit was to encourage pupils to consider continuing their language studies beyond S3. The Language Ambassadors presented on their experiences of learning languages beyond high school. They told tales of their exotic travels, living abroad, demanding locals, student life and the tricky situations you may find yourself in if you do not know the local lingo! Let’s just say the Columbian jungle can be a dangerous place si no hablas español!

The Ambassadors then opened the floor to pupils’ questions – the pupils were extremely keen to discover more about the ambassadors’ reasons behind their decision to continue studying languages. Everyone involved very much enjoyed the event and we hope to welcome the Language Ambassadors back to the school in the near future. Merci Beaucoup Muchas Gracias

World Cancer Day S3 pupils working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, led by Sara Lynch S3, ran a school project to raise awareness of World Cancer Day, Saturday 4th February. £140.55 was raised for Cancer Research UK by selling Unity Bands and organising a cake sale at break.

Y DANCE S3 pupils were treated to a special dance session delivered by Y-Dance, a Scottish Dance Company that works closely with schools to deliver dance in different capacities. The instructor was absolutely fantastic and soon the confidence of the dancers was booming! Every pupil involved was a credit to PGHS. They showed determination and enthusiasm to work hard and perform to the highest standard.

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Boost your child’s self esteem with family portraits An email caught my eye recently, it discussed family photos and how they can positively effect your child’s self esteem. It highlighted that by displaying family photos this will positively reinforce your child’s self-image and self-confidence as the photos themselves serve as a visual reminder of family events, everyday activities and cements your child as part of your family unit. “It’s important not only to be photographed in ways that indicate caring, nurturing, love and success, but also to see those images and take them in,” explains Krauss, co-author with Jerry Fryrear of “Photo Therapy and Mental Health.”

Dr Krauss finds that family photographs are positive reinforcement to children “What it says to a child is, ‘I’m important in this family.’ ” It also shows a child they are meaningfully connected to others in the pictures.

Favourite photos in a child’s room can enhance the feeling of safety, or offer stimulation.”

By now you probably understand how important is to have your Family Portraits for helping your child to see themselves as an important part of the family. Moreover, the most positive impact for your children are not the digital images you have in drawer on usb, phone or on your tablet but according to Dr Krauss, he says “My bias is very simple. I think they (family photographs) should be on the wall,” By displaying photos in your house, you are showing your children that they are a part of a family unit, you are helping them to build their confidence as they see themselves as a valued and important part of your family.

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Duchal Nursery There have been lots of noodles and chopsticks in Duchal recently, both proving a great hit with the children while celebrating Chinese New Year.

This followed our French breakfast which was a great success. Not only do we have good Duchal manners in English but we also have excellent Duchal manners in French!

In conjunction with the Big Garden Bird Watch the children made bird feeders and then enjoyed watching the birds feeding from them in their gardens.

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We are now offering places for the new intake for August 2017. If your child will be of nursery age after the summer and you are looking at your pre school options, please do get in touch to have an informal look around. With our new extended hours offering greater flexibility of care and our purpose built facilities, Duchal Nursery, now in its 50th year, is a fantastic place to begin your child’s pre-school education. Please take a look at our website for more information – www.duchal.com and find us on Facebook. If you would like to come and visit the Nursery and meet the teachers please contact Head Teacher Jean McCarthy on: Tel. 874358.

Houston Baby & Toddlers We loved making Valentine’s Day cards, with more crafts planned in March. It has been lots of fun at Baby and Toddlers, with all our friends old and new.

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Why not come along and join us? 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 9.30 - 11.30am (term time only) in the West Hall, Main Street, Houston, PA6 7EL (next door to the Carrick Centre) – welcome anytime. We look forward to meeting you.

Sharon, Lesley & Fiona. (lesleyannjackson@ outlook.com)

Langbank Playgroup The children were recently offered the opportunity to experience an animal handling session with Kevin from Scales and Tails. The children were able to meet a variety of animals such as millipedes, lizards, a tortoise and even a snake!

Do you have a child aged between 2.5yrs to 5yrs old? Are you looking for a fun, friendly and welcoming place to go on a Friday morning?

Then why not come along and join us!

Everyone welcome from Langbank and surrounding areas.

Playgroup is held on a Friday morning in Langbank Village Hall and we currently have spaces for children aged 2.5yrs to 5yrs. If u would like to join us on a Friday morning or for more information please contact Jen Burrows on 07947 983025.

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St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm Inverclyde Music Festival It was another successful Festival for St Columba’s who was awarded the Cuthbert Forster Memorial Trophy for the most meritorious performance by a school entrant. A few of the many highlights include the Orchestra and Jazz Band winning each of their respective classes - further results for school and individual entries can be found in the news section at www.st-columbas.org.

BP Ultimate STEM Challenge Congratulations to Michael Makin, Michael McGeoch, Quinn Murphy and Lewis Heasley who have made it through to the grand final of the BP Ultimate STEM Challenge competition with their video on the efficiency of an aircraft wing. They will now visit London in March for a fun, celebratory day in the heart of the Science Museum. There, they will be asked to present their entry in front of a team of judges and host a mini science fair.

Suppers and Tea Parties Our pupils have been busy hosting a number of events. Senior School pupils and Junior 6 hosted their annual Burns Suppers in spectacular style. Junior 6 entertained guests with an afternoon of music, songs and poetry. From piping in the haggis, to giving the traditional speeches and toasts, to chairing the afternoon and providing the entertainment, the pupils of Junior 6 all showed what a talented group they are. Junior 2 were excited to write and send the invitations to their annual tea party where guests enjoyed wonderful baking and a little show performed by the children.

DATES: Wed 15th March - Former Pupils’ AGM - 19:30 Senior School. Former pupils and former staff welcome.

Sat 25th March - Former Pupils & School Hockey/Rugby Matches - Hockey 09:15 Astro Turf, Rugby 10:30 Birkmyre Park. All welcome.

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Gleddoch Ladies Golf Club Gleddoch Ladies held their AGM on Sunday 5th March. The golf AGM is a nice occasion because it comes at the start of the season and friends who might not have seen each other all winter meet and chat. We are all very much looking forward to the new season. A lot of work has been done on the course, and is still ongoing. And the hotel has been beautifully refurbished.

The West Renfrewshire evening league team remains in Division 2 and is looking forward to this years matches.

Retiring captain Jackie Gray reported a successful season, and thanked her committee for all their work. She also hopes that we will have fewer illnesses and injuries this year. She passed on the badge of office to new captain Mhairi Bryce.

So we will continue with Winter League and bounce games, getting prepared for the new season, ready to start soon.

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th March at the SEC (Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow)

In the photo: Vice Captain Shirley Back, Captain Mhairi Bryce and Past Captain Jackie Gray.

Kilmacolm Golf Club - Ladies On 7th February, the Annual Charity Bridge Afternoon in aid of Erskine Hospital raised a record total of £895.20.

22 Tables for Bridge, with over 90 ladies attending; there was time for a delicious afternoon tea, & a Raffle, with many donations of prizes from the lady members.

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Barbara Wilson won first prize; well done.

This successful fundraiser has been in our social calendar for nearly 50 years; records have been kept throughout these years. Norah Adams has organised the afternoon for 10 years, receiving a well deserved Decorus voucher for all her hard work Thank you to Etoile & to Gibb Stuart for donating prizes & to everyone who supported, assisted & contributed to a very successful & happy afternoon.

We hope to keep on running this Erskine Hospital fundraiser for many more years.

Lois Brown, Lady Captain Norah Adams receiving a present for 10 years of running Erskine Charity Bridge from Lady captain Lois Brown

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Launched in 2006, the Scottish Golf show continues to grow in success year-on-year. Attracting over 17,000 golfers, the three-day event brings together all of the biggest brand names in the game and offers visitors an all-encompassing, interactive show experience.

The show offers a fully-engaging day out with a range of exciting interactive features including 30 plus indoor driving bays, the ‘Get Rich Pitch’ the Bunker Challenge and the ever-popular Tiger Chip Challenge. Customers can test their skills on numerous putting challenges, whilst long drive and short game simulators provide yet more chances to hit some shots.

PGA professionals are on-hand throughout the show delivering free lessons to help get your game into shape and back on track. Live demonstrations, trick-shot shows and short game clinics are just another reason why golfers rate this as the top golf show in the country.

With driving ranges, golf simulators, putting greens, as well as one of the country’s largest purpose-built golf shops, all under one roof, this is one event golf enthusiasts won’t want to miss.

Book at http://www.thescottishgolfshow.co.uk/

We are looking for more players for the 2006/07 Football Team. The team train every Wednesday & Thursday evening at the Onyx in Linwood, with games played on Saturdays throughout the season. This is open to both boys and girls. Please share with friends & family as someone might be interested. Contact Andy on 07796 000 283 for more info.

Gryffe Valley 10K Run Sunday 7th May 2017 at 1.00pm

NOW is the �me to make your plans:

Start/step up training, organise your team, seek sponsorship!

Register via www.gryffevalley.rotary1230.org

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The Ladies Section held their postponed AGM on Monday 16th January. There was no snow to disrupt things and a good turnout of 45 Ladies attended.

The Business of the meeting was conducted by the outgoing Lady Captain - Joy McLeod. She took the opportunity to thank the very many people at the club who had helped to make her year of Captaincy a pleasant and successful one.

Joy introduced the new Lady captain for 2017 - Pamela MacKenzie - to the members, wishing her a very successful year of golf. Pamela then proposed Marion Munro to be her Vice Captain for the year and she was welcomed by all the ladies.

Finally, the prizes for the winners of the 2016 season were presented

by Joy, followed by the Club Champion, Lesley Robertson, giving a vote of thanks before everyone retired to enjoy a cup of tea and chat.

The Ladies section has continued to play regularly during the winter months and is looking forward to the lighter evenings which are now coming in fast.

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Castle Semple Sailing Club Whacky Winchester Winter Pursuit Series (“WWWPS”) The second year of this popular series started in November in glorious sunshine and a good wind and finished in mid February in a howling gale with threatening grey skies. Recently, the keen racers had been suffering that little known ailment of SSM (severe sailing malnutrition) due to lack of wind from mid January to mid February (almost unheard of in the West of Scotland even during the summer months). However for the final race day the wind man delivered in style ie in force - but sadly only 4 boats could be enticed out to race (well it did clash with Scotland V France). So the risky racers were: Angus (Vortex), Brian and Alan (MV2), Team Pam (Enterprise) and Mark and Steve C (Dart).

Surprisingly even though I arrived at the club house well after 11am there was not a rigged boat to be seen - seems the weather had driven them all in to the club house. However after much debate Angus declared that the wind had dropped sufficiently and there would be 2 races of 60 minutes (I had my doubts but anyway off they went). First the MV2 followed by the Enterprise, Vortex and Dart. After 30 minutes or so needless to say the usual “midday blast” arrived - I would guess at 40mph. Angus was heading up to buoy 9 when suddenly the unthinkable happened - he was upside down! When did we last see Double Trouble in trouble - I cannot honestly remember - seconds later the Dart spectacularly pitch poled into the swan area, swiftly followed by Team Pam close to buoy 7. However, the MV2 sailed on regardless - but did return to the pontoon to rescue Team Pam after a second capsize, who subsequently retired from the racing. As reward the MV2 were awarded first place in the race.

After some welcome soup from Mrs Brian, Angus declared the second race was starting. After 20 minutes or so Angus was approaching buoy 2 when the previously unthinkable now not so unthinkable happened again - the Vortex was upside down in the loch twice in one day (due to a knotted spinnaker halyard…). Anyway once upright again he could see the race slipping away from him and the tension could be felt from the pontoon as the Vortex was powered up and was on a mission to win at all costs. The Dart was close to over taking him and the MV2 was way ahead down the loch. But Angus was having none of that. Coming back up to buoy 2 again, having battled with the Dart and finally got ahead after buoy 3 in the final 8 minutes of the race, the MV2 went too close to the beach area giving the Vortex plenty of room to overtake, and once that happened the Vortex was

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Adult Beginners Ballet Class off with the Dart in hot pursuit.

Well then it was all over. As usual there was much debate about the final positions but eventually without too much protest the final positions were:

Orla the youngest, won the Under 11 Girls, brother Findlay came 3rd in the Boys Under 13 and older brother Ruadhri won the Boys under 15 Championship.

John Meehan who has just turned 15 played in the Under 17’s and surpassed his seeding of 8 to finish 5th, only losing one match to the eventual winner. Completing the Strathgryffe squad Beth Moglia came 3rd in the Girls under 15’s.

Many congratulations to all the juniors who had a very successful competition.

Strathgryffe holds beginners squash sessions for juniors every Saturday morning between 9.45am and 10.45am for 5 to 9 year olds and 10.45am to 12noon for 10 to 16 year olds.

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Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

5-a-side Football

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

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, 7.30pm

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 7.15pm

Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club

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

16 races – 4 discards First Angus Winchester (Vortex) 25 pts - series winner based on numbers of firsts.

Second Brian Young and Alan Falconer (MV2) - 25 pts – failure to sail second race on 6th November came back to bite Third Team Pam (Doug McQuilken and Pamela Hunter) (Enterprise) - 36 pts – unfortunate broken enterprise at a critical point in January when there was good enterprise wind Fourth (Dart) Mark Simmonds and various crew. - 72 pts - more 30 knot + winds needed

Overall there were 19 boats taking part in the series For more info see website: www. castlesemplesc.co.uk

Despite Andy Murray’s early exit in the Australian Open, Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club is determined to give as many local children as possible the opportunity to try some free tennis.

The club works closely with Active Schools Renfrewshire and for over 10 years has been delivering free tennis coaching to the primary schools in Houston, St Fillan’s, Bridge of Weir, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch. Gryffe High School is also supported by Strathgryffe and uses the club for all school home matches and for the annual school championships.

Head Coach, Derek Brown is keen to expand this outreach programme to include more schools. In a joint venture with Bishopton Tennis Club free sessions have been offered to Rashilea, Bargarran, Barsail, Bishopton, Langbank, St John Bosco, St Annes and Inchinnan Primary Schools.

Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club was constituted in 1991 as the result of a merger between Elderslie and Bridge of Weir tennis clubs. The club is non-profitmaking and committed to offering the local community the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the fabulous tennis, squash & fitness facilities the club has to offer.

For more information please contact the club on 01505 615100 or email info@strathgryffe.net.

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Strathgryffe Squash Strathgryffe Success at National Supports Local Championships Community Strathgryffe squash juniors, Orla, Findlay & Ruadhri McDougall along with John Meehan & Beth Moglia had a very successful trip to Aberdeen for the Scottish Junior National Championships on the weekend of the 4th & 5th February.

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Football Training

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

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

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall 5.15, 6.15 & 7.30pm

EVERY THURSDAY

Kilbarchan Athletic Club On-X, Linwood, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

Kilmacolm Walkers

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

Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am

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

Football Training

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

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Callanetics

Brookfield Village Hall, 9.15am & 10.30am

18 Movement (Tai Chi) Chi Kung St Fillans Church Hall, Moss Rd, Kilmacolm 10.15am - 11.15am

Gentle, relaxing exercise class. 0141 954 2456.

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Adult Tap Lessons

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm. Lunchtime.

Call Gail Ashley on 01475 531336 for details

EVERY

SUNDAY

Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm Youth Rugby Section 11am - 1pm www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre

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Howwood Curling Club Come & Try on 8th March Howwood Curling Club are always looking for new members to join our friendly curling club which meets at Greenacres, near Howwood. It is a great way to keep fit and socialise with people in a friendly atmosphere. Current club members come from Renfrewshire, Glasgow and North Ayrshire.

We are now looking for new players to play for the 2017/18 season.

We have organised a Come & Try session on Wednesday 8th March at 8.30pm at Greenacres Curling Club. Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along and try out curling. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome, whatever your age or ability. We will provide a qualified coach to give you the tuition you need to try out curling. You will also meet with our club members and get to play. We will invite you to our closing bonspiel for the 2016/17 season on the 29th March if you continue to be interested following the Come & Try. All the equipment you need will be provided. The cost on the night for ice is £6. Please contact Lachie Carmichael (see below) if you wish to attend - lachiedcarmichael@hotmail.com or 01294 823643.

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by Lesley Handley

Achieving Fat Loss…

For fat loss your body needs consistency, it needs to feel secure and it needs to be healthy. If you do not get these fundamental points right from the off, you are onto a losing battle. Unfortunately plenty of common misconceptions are still out there.

Scenario...

“Diet starts Monday...” You start by swapping your breakfast to a piece of fruit. Then lunch time comes and you’ll have just half of your sandwich. Then you’ll start to crave a latte in the afternoon, you are so tired! You feel unable to resist this and give in... Then the guilt kicks in and you decide to just have cereal for tea. We have ALL experienced this one way or another and I still see it in food diaries!

There are so many things wrong with this. Your body cannot be expected to run on tiny amounts of food. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that a calorie only has two options; to be either used for energy or stored as fat. That’s not true. Protein and fat have far more important things to do first; like producing hormones, repairing tissue, building new tissues, building your brain cells, insulating your brain cells and so much more.

Problem is that when this energy is denied and intake drops too low your body just gets clever. The body’s main priority will always come down to survival, and when this happens it won’t think you are just trying to lose a bit of weight, it will think “starvation... famine... PANIC”. And then things will start to shift; it will hold on to your fat but let go of the ‘energy expensive’ and ‘metabolically active’ lean muscle.

Your muscle burns fuel, fat doesn’t. So all this means it’s now lowered your metabolism, got rid of your muscle, and kept the fat. Entirely the opposite of what anyone seeking long term fat loss would want.

Start by eating BETTER, not LESS. Stop being scared of food, it’s not there to harm you, it’s there to protect you.

Lesley For more information or advice on Personal Training or nutrition contact Lesley on 0773 627 4925 or email Lesley@fitsmartfitness.co.uk

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For an informal chat to find your best childcare, call Elizabeth Waddell T: 614925

Sma’ Shot Cottage, 2 Smashot Lane, Paisley PA1 2HG, is unique in Scotland, providing visitors with the opportunity to see two distinct periods in Paisley’s weaving history.

From Shuttle Street you will enter the Weaver’s Cottage and be transported back in time by nearly 250 years.

After Experiencing life in the late 1700’s you will cross a yard behind the cottage and jump forward in time by 70 years to experience life in the town during the early to mid 1800’s as portrayed by a small row of three cottages comprising five dwelling houses.

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BRIDGE OF WEIR

Freeland Church: Rev KN Gray BA BD. Morning Service 10.30am.

Crèche, Sunday School, Lynx and Cornerstone. Evening Service 7pm www.freeland. org.uk St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Johnston Rd, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3EE. Our Services are held every Sunday at 10am.

On the first Sunday each month at 6pm we welcome all who enjoy the beauty of quietness and peace at “Sanctuary” our Contemplative Service. All who seek God in mindful enquiry, in beauty, in quietness and service to others, all who are tired of life or full of it, all who are confident or all who are afraid - indeed whoever you are - you are welcome here! http://www.heartlandsec.org/ BoW/index.html Contact: Revd.

Heller G.P 01505 872961.

St Machar’s Ranfurly Church: Sunday services 10.30am, Junior Church & Youth Church, hearing aid loop system. For more information on activities and events find us online – stmacharsranfurlychurch.org. uk or Facebook. Come along – all welcome.

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

ELDERSLIE

Elderslie Kirk: Sunday service every week at 11am. Minister Rev. Robin Allison. All welcome.

Weekly meetings:- Monday Club every week from 12noon - 2.30pm. Light lunch and a varied activity programme.

Midweek Fellowship will meet every Wed from 10.30am for Tea/Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

HOUSTON

Houston and Killellan Kirk, Church of Scotland Scottish Charity no SC 012822. During the current Ministerial vacancy, the Rev Ian Bell will conduct our services.

5th March - 11am, 2pm & 6.45pm (Holy Communion).

12th, 19th & 26th March 11am Morning Service.

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 Houston Baptist Church at Carrick Centre: 11am Family services with SS for children age 5 - 12; 6pm Eve Service; Mid-week Home Bible Study; For more information contact; Rev. D Snelson 01505 612722.

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

Family services at 10.30am with full toddler, children & youth activities running concurrently with the service. Youth meets at 6.30pm - 8pm on Sundays.

Word and Table Quiet Service held from 9am - 9.30am every 3rd Sunday. www.houston. nazarene.org.uk

HOWWOOD

Howwood Parish Church. Minister Rev May Bell. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10am each Sunday. Prayer meeting held at 3 Bowfield Way, Howwood, 7.30pm on Tuesdays.

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KILBARCHAN

Services continue at 11am each Sunday throughout March, conducted by Rev. Stephen Smith. On Sunday 5th, there will be the annual service when the 1st Kilbarchan Company of the Boys’ Brigade will be on parade. The 1st Annual General Meeting of the Parish Church will take place immediately after the service. There is a Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday 26th. Sunday School and the creche meet in the large hall from 10.45am each week and refreshments will be served after the service as usual.

Kilbarchan Parish Church Midweek Fellowship continues from 10.30am for coffee, followed by a short service of worship, on Wednesdays in the small hall.

KILMACOLM

St Columba Church of Scotland: (charity no. SC007992) Morning Worship Sundays at 11am. All welcome. Coffee/tea served in the hall after the service.

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.

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 and Crèche available. Night Kirk, a short reflective service 1st Sunday each month at 6pm.

Sòlas Bereavement Group, 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm in Kidston Hall.

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 11 a m . Ro s a r y Tu e s d ay s 6.30pm. Prayer group meets Thursdays 7.30pm. Further information and contact details www.stcolmsparish.co.uk. All welcome.

Buddhist meetings: Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. Phone Margaret on 01505 871343.

St Fillan’s Episcopal Church, Moss Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4DL. Services on Sunday at 11.30am.

Wednesday: 10.30am Holy Communion. On the last Sunday of the month at 11:30am we welcome families to come and join us for our monthly Family Service. We are united by our belief in Jesus, who sustains and encourages us in all the ups and downs of life. Everyone is welcome to join us ! http://www. heartlandsec.org/KLM/index. html Contacts: Revd. Heller G.P 01505 872961 / Maureen Russell (Pastoral Assistant) 01505 872905.

LANGBANK

Langbank Parish Church: Rev. Dr. Ken Forrest. Sunday Services 10am with Sunday School, Crèche and young people’s group, the Welcomers. Tea/ coffee after the service. Church service starts at 10am. Come along and meet in the Hall from 9.50am. Charity No. SC015085.

LOCHWINNOCH

Parish Church: Rev. May Bell.

11.30am Morning Ser vice Sunday School and Crèche.

Calder United Free Church: (Church Street, Lochwinnoch) Sunday: 11am Morning worship with Sunday School and Crèche.

6.30pm Evening Fellowship group, 7.30pm ABC’s Teen group. Wed 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

Spiritualist Church, Lochlip Rd. All services commence 7.30pm.

QUARRIERS

Mount Zion Church: Rev. Andy Lunn BSc, (01475 791282) Mount Zion Church, Law View Road, Quarriers Village, PA11 3FD. Sunday Worship: 10:30am, Bible Study and Prayer Meetings: Wednesday at 7pm and Friday at 10 am. “Mozzy” Youth Club Thursdays at 6:30 for young people of high school age. Half night of prayer: 7pm – midnight, 4th Friday of each month. Feel free to come along at any of these times.

‘The Gatherin’ is at 7pm on the fourth Sunday of each month, at Mount Zion Church in Quarriers Village. The Gatherin’ for people to come together who hunger for more of the presence of the Lord and to be fed from His word.

Please come and invite others: all welcome!

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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RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk

Ward 7 - Johnstone South, Elderslie & Howwood: Cllrs John Caldwell, John Hood, Stephen McGee and Iain McMillan Ward 8 - Johnstone (North), Kilbarchan & Lochwinnoch: Councillors Derek Bibby, Andy Doig and Christopher Gilmour Ward 9 - Houston, Crosslee, Brookfield & Linwood: Councillors Stuart Clark, Audrey Doig, Anne Hall and Allan Noon Ward 10 - Bishopton, Bridge of Weir & Langbank: Councillors Maria Brown, Mike Holmes and James Maclaren INVERCLYDE COUNCIL: www.inverclyde.gov.uk Ward 1 - Inverclyde East (P.Glasgow, Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village): Cllrs David Wilson, Jim MacLeod, Stephen McCabe and James McColgan

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ITEMS FOR SALE BABY EQUIPMENT Tidlo wooden activity walker.

Exc cond. £18. Tel: 01505 672175.

Phillips AVENT microwave bottle steriliser. Exc cond, with instructions. Smoke & pet free home. £5. Tel: 01505 672175.

Phillips AVENT combined baby food steamer and blender with instructions and recipe booklet. Good cond. Smoke & pet free home. £30. Tel: 01505 672175.

Baby Cot Bumper Pad and blue Quilt. As new. Cost £130 - sell for £40. Tel: 01505 326230.

Mamas and Papas Pilko Pramette in ‘Peace Camp’ colour way (khaki colour) in VGC, converts easily from a pram to a push chair. £30.

Tel: 07966 623395.

Cosatto 3Sixti pear high chair.

Turns through 360 degrees, can be adjusted to any height and comes with removable tray section. Good cond, full instructions. Smoke free home. £70. Tel: 01505 672175.

Silver Cross Surf baby foot snug in grey. Exc cond. Smoke free home. £15. Tel: 01505 672175.

Mamas and Papas cream baby bath. Exc cond. Smoke free home. £6. Tel: 01505 672175.

Chad Valley Baby Bouncer Chairs (2) as new, hardly used. Pink. £10 each. Tel: 01505 862220.

Potty Chair Mothercare red/ pink, VGC, £5. Tel: 01505 874870.

Toilet trainer seat, white, VGC, £5 (have two). Tel: 01505 874870.

CLOTHES & SHOES Women’s Nike running jacket.

Lightweight, black, size medium. Exc cond. £20. Tel: 01505 672175.

Vans sweat shirt for age 13.

Brand new with labels. Unwanted gift. £18. Tel: 07801 549981.

Men’s full length Dannimac raincoat in grey. Removable lining. Size large. Good cond. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

Men’s waxed Barbour gilet in dark green. Size large.

Good cond. £50. Tel: 01505 672175.

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Men’s M&S waxed casual coat in dark green. Size large.

As new. £50. Tel: 01505 672175.

Purple peplum-style maternity dress by Seraphine in size 14. £8. Tel: 01505 672175.

Marks and Spencer men’s charcoal suit. Chest 48ins, waist 38ins, inside leg 31ins. Wool rich blend, excellent condition. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

Jacques Vert Dress & Jacket (size 16) - blue & white, worn once. Also a Hat. Cost £300 - Sell for £100. Tel: 07961 588820.

Men’s Dehavilland black coat.

Wool/cashmere mix, hardly worn and in excellent condition. Chest 48ins. £50 (cost £120 new). Tel: 01505 672175.

Tap shoes pink junior size 10 and 11. £10 per pair. VGC. Tel: 01505 874870.

HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN Ikea Dining Table with leaves and two chairs. £20. Tel: 01505 613051.

Ikea Folding Bed. Good condition - little used. £20. Tel: 01505 873252.

Artistry in Iron “Capital” silver grey powder coated circular dining table with glass top (approx. 1.1m diameter) plus 4 matching chairs with feature laser cut backs and padded seat cushions. Ideal for kitchen or conservatory. £100. Tel: 07775 913334.

Community centre style plastic chairs. Metal legs. Various colours. £3 each. Tel: 07720 275550.

Two IKEA adjustable white beds suitable for toddler and up to 10yrs. Beds come complete with almost new mattresses and fitted sheets. Only been used for occasional visits of grandchildren so they are as good as new. £120 for both but can sell separately. Tel: 01505 873139 Green leather reclining armchair. Must collect. £75. Tel: 01505 873139.

Parker Knoll fireside chair with tapestry upholstery. £60. Tel: 01505 873139.

‘Nutuzzi’ Leather Sofa & 2 Arm Chairs. Only 19 months old.

Beige in colour. VGC. £350.

Tel: 01475 540770.

Pine table & 2 high back chairs.

Brand new. £35. Tel: 01505 612726.

07731 923970

Modern standard lamp and matching table lamp. Brand new (still boxed). £20 for both. Tel: 01505 612726.

Mirrored wooden bathroom cabinet. Approximately 60cm wide x 65cm high x 13cm deep. Three shelves. Used but good condition. £30. Tel: 01505 672175.

White bathroom sink and pedestal with taps. Approx 58cm wide x 46cm deep, bowl is 15cm deep. Pedestal 65cm high. Used, but good condition. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

Retro style oak and veneer coffee table from the House

by John Lewis range. Handy shelves and drawers for storage. Approx H38cm X W110cm X D60cm. Excellent condition, smoke free home. £170. Tel: 01505 672175.

Karma wool pile lounge rug - 3 tone beige. 240cm x 170cm.

Excellent condition. £30. Tel: 01505 391026.

Single Bed, Mattress & Matching Bedroom Furniture: Beautiful Marks & Spencer white wood single bed, mattress, matching bedside table and drawer unit for sale. Excellent condition, cost £800 new, sell the lot for £150. Collection required.

Tel: 07557 564350.

Beautiful Marks & Spencer white wood single bed, mattress, matching bedside table and drawer unit for sale.

Excellent condition, cost £800 new, sell the lot for £150. Collection required. Tel: 07557 564350.

Pair of cream fabric-covered column lamps (approx 115cm tall and 15cm in diameter). Ideal for bedside. Good condition, smoke free home. £30. Tel: 01505 672175.

Fire Surround complete with Parkway yew finish mantel (120cm wide x 98cm high) and Napoli beige marble back panel (94cm x 94cm) and hearth (122cm wide x 38cm deep x 6.5cm high). £100.

Tel: 01505 614943.

Entire Tea Towel collection over 300 including Worldwide, Advert, Famous Buildings & Events - all new. £150. Tel: 01505 613532.

Mahogany sideboard. 67L x 17W x 32H. Smoke free house. VGC. £70ono. Tel: 01475 540313.

Laura Ashley Table Lamp Shade Black. £8. Tel: 01505 326230.

HSL Small Arm Chair. £45. Tel: 01505 874825.

Tall Table Lamp, bought in Baytree (BoW). £10. Tel: 01505 326230.

ELECTRICAL & GAS Panasonic portable stereo CD system in silver. Good condition, with instructions and remote control. £15. Tel: 01505 672175.

Gas fire. Fireglo Reality, coal effect gas fire. Suitable for natural gas. £50. Tel: 01505 614943.

Philips HR1861 Juicer. Brand new and never used, without box. £35 ono. Tel: 07966 623395.

Dyson Upright vacuum cleaner in perfect working order. £30.

Tel. 01505 873139.

SPORTS Bowls Henselite Classic Deluxe, size 3 medium, plus bag. £45.

Tel: 01505 337675.

Bowls Drakes Pride - size medium, plus bag. £30. Tel: 01505 337675.

Raleigh Pioneer Metro LX Ladies Stepover Bike. 18” Airlite Frame, 15 Speed Shimano Gears. Front Basket, Rear Pannier Rack, Mudguards and Chainguard. Immaculate Condition! Collect Only. £95.

Tel: 0141 884 2130.

Dinesse large Matt black ski/ snowboard helmet. Good condition. £20. Tel: 01505 672175.

2 x 12V 50AH Motive Powered Batteries, suitable for ‘sit on’ golf buggies. £75 for both.

Tel: 01505 842950.

Pink Pop Star Cycle with Stabilizers & Helmet. Size: 5 - 8 years. Excellent condition. £25. Tel: 07882 984824.

Various girls toddler bikes, with and without stabilisers, balance bike & girls scooters from £0 - £10. Tel: 01505 874870.

Toddler Bicycle helmets (44-48 cm) pink x 2, suits appr. 1-5 yrs old, VGC. £5 each. Tel: 01505 874870.

Figure skates white junior size 10, good condition, £10. Tel: 01505 874870.

TOYS/GAMES/DVD Wooden Pony in a stick push toy. £4. Tel: 01505 672175.

Toy Microwave Oven with Food. £8. Tel: 01505 326230.

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Wooden toy ark with animals.

Good condition, smoke free home. £12. Tel: 01505 672175.

Fisher Price rainforest jungle gym. Excellent condition with instructions. Smoke free, pet free home. £15. Tel: 01505 672175.

Plastic toddler seat for child’s swing with ropes attached, just no frame. Very good condition. £6. Tel: 01505 672175.

OTHER ITEMS Vintage Harris hand sewing machine. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

Brand new steel car wheel 6JX15H2 and new Jinyu tyre 185/60 R15. Stored as spare wheel only. £80. Tel: 07736 067169.

Router, hand operated, Powercraft 1200W complete with router bits. The machine has been little used, is in good condition and full working order and most of the bits are brand new. £40. Tel: 01475 540714.

Bench mounted Bandsaw, Powercraft 350W, hardly used, in good condition and full working order. £55. Tel: 01475 540714.

2 Man Tent. £10. Tel: 01505 326230.

Microsoft wireless keyboard, mouse and USB desktop receiver in black and silver.

Excellent condition £15. Tel 01505 672175.

Nine interesting original Edwardian postcards of Johnstone.

Good condition for age. £55.

Tel: 07871 243336.

Galvanised steel ash bucket 10 litre. £4. Tel: 01505 672175.

Reiki Bed (manual) rarely used.

Navy blue. Comes with own wheeled trolley case for easy transportation. Buyer collects. £90. Tel: 07794 912790.

Filing Cabinet. Foolscap size.

Four Drawers, grey metal. Not pretty but highly functional. £10. Tel: 07788 111557.

3 NR 17inch. Alloys with tyres.

Tyre width is 8 inches. Tyres and Alloys in VGC. £150 ono.

Tel: 07990 776288.

2 wooden African figures, 2 wooden spears, 1 large wooden folding seat. Excellent condition. £55. Tel: 07882 984824.

Caddy 530 trailer Approx.5’x3’ with spare wheel £120. Tel: 01505 673369.

WANTED ITEMS

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

Local lily grower requires the use of a greenhouse/polytunnel in Kilmacolm area in return for light gardening duties. Tel: Vince 01505 872082.

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

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Out ‘n’ about 360 double nipper buggy and a mac3 maclaren buggy. Both well used and showing it but perfectly serviceable. Tel: 07971 827379.

Living room unit comprising of a display cabinet, cocktail cabinet, and lots of storage 133(l)x45(w)x171(h)cm. Tel: 07971 827379.

Heavy duty wheelchair with padding. Uplift from BoW please.

Tel: 01505 612724.

Guitar Amp - over 20 years old, but still working last time we used it. Tel: 01505 872442.

Fire surround - dark wood, 1400mm W x 400mm D x 1100mm H. Tel: 01505 872442.

Ceiling centre light with fan.

Ornate design. Working order.

Tel: 01505 872442.

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Accountants & Financial Affluent Financial Planning . . 24 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 15 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 16 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk

Coffee Shops

Hairdressers & Barbers

Property, Sales & Let

Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 34

Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 36 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cochran Dickie Estate Agents . . 27 Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1,29 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Stewart Milne Homes . . . . . . . . 25

Computer, IT & Web

Architectural Services

ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 37

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

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

Art, Gifts & Flowers

Driving Instructors

Freelance Florist . . . . . . . . . 16

AL Stewart - Driving Instruct . . 15

Automotive Services

Education

AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 ARC Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . 31 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 31

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

Bedrooms Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 2

Blacksmith & Metalwork McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 21

Building Services A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 6 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 19 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 KC Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 39 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 43 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 Stewart Milne Homes . . . . . . . . 25 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 29 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 51

Business Services Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 37

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

Cleaning & PowerWash CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Eclipse deep clean . . . . . . . . . 14 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 16,7 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 6 KC Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5

St Columba’s School . . . . . . . . 55

Electricians Delta Electrical Services . . 21 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2

Fencing Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 21

Firewood & Logs Auldton Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Miller BioFuels Ltd . . . . . . . . 7 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 43 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Funeral Services Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 5 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 10

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

Garden Service & Design 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 48 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 47 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 46 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 46 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 48 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 47 Gowanlea Nurseries . . . . . . . . . 9 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 49 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 46 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 49 West of Scotland Landscape . . 46

Gas & Heating Services A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 14 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 19 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 43 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Glazier 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 9 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Health, Beauty & Fitness Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 36 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 38 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 42 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 9 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 21 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 36 Wellcentred UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Home Hardware Gibb Stuart ......... 14,15,16,32,33

Home Improvements Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 4 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 9 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rent A Bloke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Home Interiors Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 43 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 3

Home Security Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 2

Joiners A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 4 J Cullen Studios . . . . . . . . . . ,13 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 19 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 29 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

Kitchens Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 2 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 29

Leisure & Recreation Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club . . 57 Ranfurly Castle Golf Club . . 57

Locksmiths Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Painters & Decorators A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Ian Livingston Decorating . . 15 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Paul Brady Painter & Decorator . . 35 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pest Control RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 34

Pet Services & Training Bridge of Weir Dog Walking . . 44 Husse Pet Food . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 45 Strathgryffe Dog Walks . . . . . 44 Walkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Bishopton: Post Office, Woodrow’s Store, Keystore, Library, Ingliston Country Club Bridge of Weir: Gibb Stuart, Bernie’s Cafe, Lochnagar, The Bridge, Library (Cargill Centre) Photographers Erskine: Garden Centre, Library, Sports Centre, Swimming Little Studio Kilmacolm . . . . 54 Plasterers pool Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 39 Houston: Co-op, Carrick Centre, Post Office, Newsagent Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 2 Howwood: Village Store, St Vincent’s Hospice James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 19 Johnstone: Henderson Kilts, Papa Mac’s, Library Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kilbarchan: Sheridan’s Store, Campbell’s, Newsagents, Plumbers Bobbins, Old Library Centre A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 14 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 19 Kilmacolm: Newsagent, Pieri’s, Cross Café, G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Gibb Stuart, Cargill Centre, Library GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Langbank: Finlaystone Visitor Centre I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 43 Lochwinnoch: Keystore, McKillop Centre, Library, Castle JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Semple Centre, Newsagent Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Removals @ease Removals & Transport . . 7 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Restaurant & Bars Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 34

Retail Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Gibb Stuart ..... ..... . 14,15,16,32,33 Saks & Hart Country Living . . 8 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 3

Roofing Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 39 Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 6 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 KC Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 39 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 51

Solicitors Affinity Family Law Experts . . 10 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1,29

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

Sports Clubs & Events Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club . . 57 Ranfurly Castle Golf Club . . 57

Stoves Auldton Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 43

Taxis & Minicoach hire ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 31 Minicoach Tours Scotland Ltd . . 3

Tiling Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 15 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Tree Surgeon Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 47 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 49

TV & Satellite Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 35 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3

Upholstery Services Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Eclipse deep clean . . . . . . . . . 14 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 16,7 P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 26

Window Cleaners DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 16,7 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 6 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 15

Window, Consv & Repair 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 9 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

@ease Removals & Transport . . 7 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 48 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 16 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 47 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk A&J Plumbing Heating & Gas . . 14 ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 10 Affluent Financial Planning . . 24 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 AL Stewart - Driving Instruct . . 15 Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 4 Apple Tree Garden Design . . . 46 ARC Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . 31 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 36 Auldton Stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 B Hughes Builders - Houston . . 6 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 11 Baytree Interiors . . . . . . . . . 5 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bernie’s Cafe Deli . . . . . . . . . 34 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 22 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bridge of Weir Dog Walking . . 44 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 6 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 2 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 39 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 2 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 19 Casa Homes & Gardens Architect . . 7 Charlie Orr Plasterer . . . . . . 2 Cheetham & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 15 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 37 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows Glasgow . . 5 Cochran Dickie Estate Agents . . 27 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Conservatory Conversions . . . Bk Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 46 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Delta Electrical Services . . 21 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 35 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DMG Garden Services . . . . . . . . 48 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 16 Eclipse deep clean . . . . . . . . . 14 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 16,7 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 38 Fiona Christie Accounting Serv . . 16 Freelance Florist . . . . . . . . . 16 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Gadds Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 46 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart . . . . 14,15,16,32,33 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 47 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 15 Gowanlea Nurseries . . . . . . . . . 9 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 31 Gryffe Roofing Services . . . . 6 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Husse Pet Food . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 43

Ian Livingston Decorating . . 15 Ideal Flooring Service . . . . . 9 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 17 J Cullen Studios . . . . . . . . . . 13 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 19 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 9 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John H Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 John Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 10 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 31 Karen Rankin Catering . . . . . . 14 KC Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Kilbarchan Chiropodists . . . . 42 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1,29 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 37 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Little Studio Kilmacolm . . . . 54 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 49 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 15 MattVac Carpet & Upholstery Cl . . Bk MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 39 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 14 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 21 Miller BioFuels Ltd . . . . . . . . 7 Minicoach Tours Scotland Ltd . . 3 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 9 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 37 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 21 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club . . 57 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 43 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 22 P Thomson Upholstery . . . . . . . 26 Paul Brady Painter & Decorator . . 35 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk R Williams Tree Surgeon & Grou . . 46 Ranfurly Castle Golf Club . . 57 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rent A Bloke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 RPH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Saks & Hart Country Living . . 8 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 45 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 36 St Columba’s School . . . . . . . . 55 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk Stewart Milne Homes . . . . . . . . 25 Strathgryffe Dog Walks . . . . . 44 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 14 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 29 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Furniture Barn . . . . . . . . . 3 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 51 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Walkies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Wellcentred UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 West of Scotland Landscape . . 46 Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 15

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