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In this month’s issue we celebrate the 150th birthday anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and his contribution to the architecture of Scotland, and in particular Kilmacolm.

An article on p24 from the Kilmacolm Heritage Company pays tribute to this great man and his vision. So it was heartbreaking to see the Mackintosh Building, loving called “The Mack” by so many, in flames. Especially after the fire only four years ago, and the success of the rebuilding work which was so close to completion. There is hope that the building may be salvaged, but at this stage it is too early to say for sure. It will certainly be a huge loss for Glasgow if it cannot be rebuilt.

Planning is in the news once again. Following a pre-determination hearing at Inverclyde Council, the application for houses at Knapps, Kilmacolm was unanimously recommended for refusal by the councillors. The outcome will now go to a full Council meeting on 28th June when it is expected the application will be refused. However, waiting in the wings is yet another developer, Taylor Wimpey, who are consulting on the land at Planetreeyetts.

Each of our villages are being eyed up by the developers and greenbelt land seems far preferable than developing brownfield sites already available. Just look at Bishopton just now - gone from a rather lovely village to a rambling small town, and still expanding!

Under the current system, a developer may be refused planning at these early stages, but they simply appeal to the Scottish Government Reporter. And if that fails they appeal again to the Scottish MSPs. During all of this, the objectors within the communities affected have no right of appeal. However, a group called “Planning Democracy” have submitted the “Planning Bill (Scotland)” for review at the Scottish Parliament, which MSP’s are debating on to see if the current planning system needs changing to become fairer. If successful, this would give communities an equal voice against the planners. Here’s hoping for a positive outcome.

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One of the biggest consultations in recent years on the future of the rural economy in Scotland has been launched - and everyone in Renfrewshire who has an interest in rural matters is being urged to get involved and have their say. Coordinated by the National Council of Rural Advisers (NCRA), an independent body providing advice and recommendations on rural policy to the Scottish Government, the NCRA has a vision for a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy, which offers potential for growth and the creation of new opportunities - and this consultation plays an integral part in achieving that. Our article on p6 has details of how you can contribute.

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There are some exciting experiences coming this summer. The Erskine Classic Car show takes place at Braehead Shopping Centre and the National Airshow will take place at East Fortune near Edinburgh, both on 28th July. The Weave Festival and Sma’ Shot Day takes place in Paisley on 7th July and the Jurassic Bricks Dinosaur Trail will be running until 12th August at various locations around Paisley. And for something a wee bit different, why not try a trip between Govan and the Riverside Museum!

Running every day from June onward (weather permitting), from 1pm-4pm, the Govan ferry is a free service connecting the Riverside Museum and Tallship to the Govan Stones and Fairfield Heritage.

Wishing you all a happy summer, don’t miss our deadline for the August issue - 20th July 2018!

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Queen’s Award for St. Vincent’s Hospice Her Majesty the Queen has named St. Vincent’s Hospice as a recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; the highest award which can be given to volunteer groups in the UK. Created in 2002, The Queen’s Award recognises groups that provide social, economic or environmental service for their local community, celebrating the outstanding contributions from volunteers all across the country.

Volunteer Services Manager at St. Vincent’s Hospice, Elaine Grealey, said: “We are absolutely over the moon to have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, and cannot thank everyone enough for everything they have done to make this possible.

“We have more than 200 volunteers at St. Vincent’s, and this award is a testament to the incredible and vital work that they do every single day.”

Celebrating their 30th Anniversary year, St. Vincent’s Hospice provides specialist hospice care for individuals and families affected by life limiting conditions all across the community. They do this in their eight bedded In-patient Unit, Day Hospice and, increasingly, in the comfort of people’s own homes through our Community Nurse Specialists team. They also provide bereavement support for children and young people who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

Commenting on the award, Chief Executive, Kate Lennon, said: “All those years ago, when we first opened the doors of our small Hospice in North Road, Johnstone, this landmark accomplishment would have been unimaginable.

This has only been made possible thanks not only to the contributions of our current team of Volunteers, but everyone who has given up their time over the years to make this happen.

“The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is a national recognition of the outstanding contribution our volunteers make to our services, patients, families and the community as a whole. On behalf of all of us at St. Vincent’s, I would like to congratulate every one of our volunteers, and thank you for everything you have done for our Hospice.”

Paisley Thread Mill Museum Open For Visits The Paisley Thread Mill Museum in Mile End Mill is dedicated to Renfrewshire and Paisley’s thread mill heritage, and it’s open on Wednesday & Saturday afternoons to the public between 12noon and 4pm.

Come along view our displays and participate in our stitching group. On a Wednesday the onsite ‘Coffee Mill’ is also open until 3pm where you can get snacks and drinks.

Are you interested in history? We are developing a team of volunteers to carry out research under the supervision of our historians. You can volunteer on a regular basis or for a shot period of time.

Are you interested in Stitching/ embroidery? We run regular stitching drop-in sessions in the Paisley Thread Mill Museum. Anyone is welcome to come along and join the sessions, but we would like a few more experienced stitchers that would feel comfortable passing their skills on to other people.

Museum Volunteers – Did you work in the Paisley Mills? Would you like to pass your knowledge on to visitors to the museum? We are always happy to hear from new volunteers that like to talk and meet visitors. If that is not for you, we always have jobs to do in the background from filing, to cataloguing new donations to the museum.

Please contact us via the contact page, or drop into the museum on a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. Find out more at www.paisleythreadmill.co.uk

Guided Tours of Paisley Abbey Built in the 12th century and steeped in history, Paisley Abbey is a fascinating building to visit, find out more on one of the regular guided tours!

These take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm.

There is a suggested donation of £3. For more details contact 0141 889 7654 or visit www.paisleyabbey.org.uk From its foundation in 1163 to the present day - worship in Paisley Abbey has been offered to God and hospitality extended to all pilgrims and visitors.

Much of the original building was destroyed by fire in 1307 and restored during the fourteenth Century. The sixth High Steward, Walter, married Marjory Bruce, the daughter of the famous Scottish king Robert the Bruce (who had defeated an English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314) in 1315. In the following year, Marjory died at the Abbey following a tragic riding accident nearby, but the baby in her womb was saved and he became King Robert II of Scotland, the first of the Stewart monarchs. For that reason, the Abbey claims to be the ‘cradle of the Royal House of Stewart.’ Our present Queen is descended from him. In fact, the Abbey is the final resting place of six High Stewards of Scotland, Princess Marjory Bruce, the wives of King Robert II and King Robert III for whose tomb, Queen Victoria provided a canopy in 1888.

The collapse of the central tower in the mid16th century destroyed the transepts and choir and a wall was built across the east end of the nave. At the Scottish Reformation in 1560, the monastery was disbanded, the monastic buildings handed over to the Hamilton family and the walled-off nave became the parish church of Paisley. The transepts and choir were to remain in ruins until the late 19th and early 20th centuries when they were restored to create one of the finest churches in Scotland.

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Have your say on the future of the rural economy One of the biggest consultations in recent years on the future of the rural economy in Scotland has been launched - and everyone in Renfrewshire who has an interest in rural matters is being urged to get involved and have their say.

The consultation is being coordinated by the National Council of Rural Advisers (NCRA), an independent body providing advice and recommendations on rural policy to the Scottish Government.

The NCRA has a vision for a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy, which offers potential for growth and the creation of new opportunities - and this consultation plays an integral part in achieving that.

PHOTO: Pictured are (from left) - David Whitelaw, Lindores Abbey Distillery; Alison Milne, cochair of the National Council of Rural Advisers (NCRA); Michelle Morton, Michelle Morton Art, Ceramic and Design and Cordon Farm Flowers; and Piotr Gudan, Outdoor Explore. Picture credit: Kelly McIntyre Photography.

Alison Milne is co-chair of the NCRA. She said: “The rural economy has huge untapped potential that we are building a strategy to unleash, and you can be a part of it. This is a great opportunity for change and we need input from as many people as possible, which is why we are holding this nationwide consultation.

“We have been on a ‘road trip’ right around Scotland, visiting a number of stakeholders from all across the country, and from that we have drafted a road map - a discussion document that highlights issues we feel are key to the future success of Scotland’s rural economy - and we want to hear what you think.

“This discussion document is exactly that – a basis for a conversation and ideas. We know that people in rural areas often feel excluded and that there is no focal point for them locally, and we want to change that.

“Now is the ideal time to be bold and ambitious and change the traditional narrative around the rural economy of Scotland and the opportunity it presents. It is true that we have been here before but now more than ever we have the opportunity to deliver.

“We need you to look at the recommendations we have outlined and bring your ideas, creativity and vision to help us make our rural economy the heart-beat of Scotland’s future. So whether you are a B&B owner in Houston, an adventure sports provider at Castle Semple, a fisherman in Langbank, a teacher or nurse in Paisley or a farmer in Lochwinnoch, we want hear from you.”

The consultation focuses on three key areas – people, vision and infrastructure – and comprises ten questions on various issues, including how best to create valuable employment opportunities, how to effectively represent the contribution and value of the rural Scotland, what skills are needed to encourage entrepreneurship and how to ensure that infrastructure is fit for purpose.

Submissions and comments on the discussion document must be submitted before the closing date of Tuesday, July 24th, 2018.

Links to the discussion document and full consultation can be viewed and filled in online at www.ncra.scot Follow the NCRA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching for @NCRAScotland. The final report is due to be published in the autumn.

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Inverclyde On the Grow Repopulation in Inverclyde could soon become a reality. The latest mid-year population statistics for Scotland showed that people moving to Inverclyde is higher than those leaving for the first time. In 2011, the gap was 305 in favour of people leaving Inverclyde. Now, the latest statics show ‘in-migration’ overtaking out-migration for the first time.

Inverclyde Council leader, Councillor Stephen McCabe, said: “The council and our community planning partners launched the ‘Inverclyde Living’ campaign to promote our area and encourage repopulation. At the most recent council budget, we have allocated additional funding to focus on marketing Inverclyde as a place to visit and live and to examine the housing development opportunities in our area.

“I would urge all of our partners and residents to join us in continuing promoting what we know to be true – that Inverclyde is one of the best places to live in Scotland.”

According to statistics produced by the office of national statistics, the annual rate of decline from up to 2026 in Inverclyde is expected to reduce. The inmigration statistics show that 73 per cent of in-migration to Inverclyde has come from other parts of Scotland.

The Council-led Inverclyde Living campaign aimed to promote Inverclyde to visitors from outside the area. Dedicated promotions took place through attendance at national homes events, branded promotion through the powerboat racing event in Scotland and across the UK, and targeted advertising promoting housing opportunities to residents outwith Inverclyde.

West Lane Gardens Johnstone Hold A Coffee Afternoon

Slimmers shed clothes to raise pounds for charity!

Generous slimmers across Kilmacolm have raised £1,100 for charity by donating the clothes they’ve successfully slimmed out of and know they’ll no longer need.

44 bags of clothes, shoes and accessories have been collected as part of the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw, held at the Kilmacolm Slimming World group.

The bags will be donated to Cancer Research UK shops in the area as part of the national fundraising drive being run by the weight-loss organisation.

Slimming World also aims to raise awareness of how keeping a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer.

Each of the filled bags is worth around £25 to the charity, and this year’s campaign is aiming to beat the total raised in 2017 – a whopping £3.3million in just two weeks. The campaign is now in its sixth year.

Linda Stewart, who runs the Kilmacolm Slimming World group, is delighted to have raised so much money for charity. She says: “I can’t quite believe how many bags we managed to collect – I knew my members were amazing but I didn’t expect such an incredible level of effort – wow! It was almost like a purple sea of bags in group!

Collecting them up to take to local Cancer Research UK shops was a real workout in itself but all so worth it. To raise such a phenomenal amount for a charity that does so much to beat cancer, feels amazing.”

This is a happy picture of a group of people having fun, playing music and socialising together. But this happy gathering is under threat as proposals to close West Lane Gardens in Johnstone is hanging over the centre’s head.

Capability Scotland are pulling out of the responsibility for running this Day Centre for people with disabilities. It is a club much loved by all who attend and their Helpers and they do not wish to change the current arrangements.

It now needs Renfrewshire Council to take on responsibility for keeping this amenity open for the next three years until a satisfactory permanent solution can be found.

Our Rainbow Ramble will take place on Sunday 12th August 2018 Start the event in a pristine white t-shirt and see it take on the colours of the rainbow as you are showered in a kaleidoscope of powdered paints as you pass each colour station. These paints are non-toxic, environmentally friendly, Biodegradable, Safe and FDA Tested and more importantly easily washed off!!

The ramble will take place in the park at Ferguslie Gardens where you will do 4 loops round the park – a distance of approximately 3K. If you do want to take part but would rather not be covered in powdered paint then please come along in the brightest t-shirt you own (tie-dye is always a winner)!

Registration costs £10 (children are free with a registered adult) and this includes a fundraising pack containing sponsorship forms, t-shirt, and your own sunglasses.

As a guide, we suggest a minimum sponsorship of £50 per person, but we are extremely grateful for any amount raised. Do it with colour for ACCORD!

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Paisley Indoor Bowling Club

We are pleased to announce the reopening of our Restaurant under the expertise of our in-house catering staff. An excellent venue for both Business & Social Functions.

Our Crawford Suite can cater for up to 80 Guests and our smaller lounge, for more intimate parties, between 20 to 25 guests. We also have a comfortable lounge bar serving a large array of wines, spirits and beers.

We are open 7 Days a week, all year round, and are only too pleased to cater for any Occasion including Childrens’ parties. Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas. You name it. We can cater for it.

From finger buffets to a la carte dinners including any special dietary requirements.

We are ideally situated close to the centre of the town with good transport available by bus or train or alternatively car parking is available on site.

For further information please contact our Manager, Agnes Love at 0141 887 6779 who will be pleased to discuss your requirements and invite you to visit and see the facilities we have to offer.

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Hospice patients benefit from new smart TVs Patients at St. Vincent’s Hospice are benefitting from eight brand new smart televisions in their In-patient Unit, thanks to a generous grant of £2,100 from the Kilbarchan General Society.

Founded in 1765, the Kilbarchan General Society is believed to be the oldest charitable institution of its kind in Scotland, with members ranging from local businesses, trade workers and private citizens, dedicated to raising funds to support local organisations.

Commenting on the grant, Chief Executive of St. Vincent’s Hospice, Kate Lennon said: “We have to say a huge thank you to the Kilbarchan General Society for this extremely generous grant, which will make such a positive difference to so many of our patients and their families.

Kilmacolm Volunteers Celebrate Volunteers’ Week Volunteers from the Ardgowan hospice shop in Kilmacolm celebrated Volunteers week with a special ‘Thank You’ tea today (4th June) hosted by staff at Ardgowan Hospice. The picture shows (from left to right) Jennifer Hogg, Alison Purssell and Dorothy Thomson enjoying the tea and cakes .

Ardgowan has three volunteers for every staff member – that’s 300 dedicated people offering their time to support the community of Inverclyde.

The annual door-to-door collection for the hospice by the Friends of Ardgowan Hospice in Kilmacolm takes place this year on Monday 27th August to Friday 31st August. This is just one of the one-off events that rely on volunteers to make it a success.

Lynsey Young, Volunteer Coordinator, said: “Volunteers are central to the work at Ardgowan. They are a key part of the hospice team and we are glad that we can have this event to express our thanks for their commitment and dedication to the hospice.

“We have a number of roles for new volunteers. We really want to encourage people to try volunteering and help people find out how through volunteering how they can make a difference to a cause they are passionate about. “ Ardgowan is joining charities across the UK in supporting events to thank their volunteers and celebrate the power of volunteering to bring communities together. Last year more than 900 events took place, from awards ceremonies to tea parties and barbecues.

Volunteer vacancies on our website at ardgowanhospice.org.uk and people can call Lynsey Young, on tel. 01475 726830 if they have any questions.

“This year is not only 30th Anniversary, but this month marks 18 years since we welcomed the first patient to our refurbished eight bedded In-patient Unit.

This was an extensive piece of work to increase and improve the services we are able to offer the community, so it is very fitting that this grant has made it possible for us to add a new and exciting upgrade to this facility.

“As well as providing a greater choice of channels and entertainment, the TVs are also able to connect to the internet. This will help our patient’s connect with friends and family through social media, reducing isolation and helping bring families together during what can be a very difficult time.”

General Society Preses Stephen Vaughan said: “The Managers and members of our Society believe very much in the work of St. Vincent’s and we will continue to support it.”

As a provider of specialist palliative care, St. Vincent’s Hospice offers support for individuals and families who are impacted by life limiting conditions from all across the Renfrewshire community.

As they celebrate their 30th Anniversary, the Smart TVs are just one of the ways that the Hospice are constantly adapting and developing their services, going the extra mile to provide the right care at the right time.

What’s so special about OCT?

by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, highly sophisticated, quick and painless way of assessing the eye in incredible detail using specialised waves of light. It allows us to see parts of the eye in a way that would otherwise not be possible (apart from hospital clinics), and has helped to save the sight of many people.

OCT isn’t part of an NHS-funded eye examination and currently only about 20% of opticians in the UK have invested in this technology. However, these numbers are increasing due to the significant clinical benefits that it provides. Compared with retinal photography that shows us the 2D surface of the retina, OCT clearly shows us all of the retinal layers in 3D, as well as parts of the structures in front of and behind the retina. These can be measured and any changes can be accurately tracked over time. Invaluable for unexplained changes in vision, glaucoma/family history of glaucoma, diabetes and in the diagnosis and treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration.

Research has shown that “structure changes before function”. In most types of glaucoma, by the time you notice a problem yourself, a lot of your visual field (side vision) will already be lost because the brain fills in the extra blind spots in your vision until they become too large. Similarly, if the “flashing light test” that measures your visual field shows some changes, the damage has already been done. OCT allows us to see the changes in retinal structure BEFORE the visual field is affected, and this means much earlier disease detection, treatment can be started sooner, and damage will be minimised/prevented.

Regular eye examinations are essential for maintaining healthy eyes and reducing the amount of preventable sight loss. With OCT, we can see and prevent so much more.

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S.I.Paisley Renfrewshire Women’s Centre KAIROS – Women’s centre for Renfrewshire Members of S.I.Paisley learned about the work of the new Women’s Centre for Renfrewshire at a recent meeting. Speakers Fiona Jamieson, from The Robertson Trust and Susan MacDonald, from Active Communities who are both involved in supporting the centre gave a superb presentation on its work. Based in Johnstone, the centre aims to offer support to all women facing tough times.

This includes women coming out of prison and women suffering abuse.

Members hope to be able to get involved in the work of the centre, offering help and support where they can. They were also pleased to welcome Provost Lorraine Cameron, Renfrewshire Council as a guest at the meeting.

Photo L to R: Back Row: President Jean Ramsay, Provost Cameron, Liz Mcfarlan Front Row: Elaine Corcoran, Susan McDonald (Active Communities), Fiona Jamieson (The Robertson Trust, Sue Williams

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Renfrewshire cemeteries set for £1million investment

Beavers and Cubs go the distance for charity

Major improvements are set to be delivered in Renfrewshire’s cemeteries as part of a £1million investment.

The Howwood Beavers and Cubs, along with Fordbank Cubs Groups have shown their community spirit by raising an incredible £773.50 for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Drainage systems, roads and pathways will be the main focus to ensure that cemeteries are a suitable setting for local communities dealing with the loss of a loved one.

There are nine cemeteries in Renfrewshire, consisting of more than 56,000 lairs, and the area undertakes on average 548 new burials every year.

As the largest and most frequently visited, £500,000 will be invested in Hawkhead Cemetery as part of significant work to improve the drainage and roads infrastructure to ensure it can continue to support almost half of Renfrewshire’s burials each year.

Bishopton and Inchinnan will also significantly benefit from the planned works, with each cemetery being allocated £75,000 as part of the programme for infrastructure improvements.

A further £350,000 will be invested in Renfrewshire remaining cemeteries including Arkleston, Broomward, Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch.

Councillor Cathy McEwan, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, said: “We recognise the need to provide an appropriate setting for those who have lost a loved one to not only lay them to rest, but also for them to return to visit.

“This investment will ensure that our cemeteries will see a significant improvement which will benefit our local communities and provide a space befitting of the circumstance.

The Council spends almost £9million on StreetScene activities across Renfrewshire which includes street cleaning, grass cutting and cemetery maintenance and the £1million investment will supplement this activity to ensure cemeteries are able to continue to support communities appropriately.

The programme is set to commence in Autumn later this year.

The groups took part in the Step Up for St. Vincent’s Challenge which took place on 25th March, at Castle Semple Lochwinnoch, raising sponsorships and support from friends and family for successfully taking on the course.

Currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary year, St. Vincent’s Hospice is a provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for individuals and families impacted by life-limiting conditions all across Renfrewshire. They also offer a range of bereavement and counselling services for children and young people who have suffered the loss of a significant loved one in their life.

Fundraiser for St. Vincent’s Hospice, Laura McDade, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to every member of the Cubs and Beavers for this wonderful donation and for all of their support. For a group of children and young people to show such commitment to charity to not only complete the walk on the day itself, but to actively go out and get support from the community is absolutely amazing.

“Every penny raised from Step Up goes directly towards helping us care and support for families and individuals all across the community, and donations like this make a real difference to people during some very difficult times. On behalf of all of us at St. Vincent’s: thank you!”

For more information on how you can support St. Vincent’s, or get involved, visit: www.svh.co.uk.

For further information, visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/cemeteries

Introduction of community alarm charges Inverclyde Council will be introducing a charge for the community alarm service from July this year.

As part of the 2018/19 council budget decisions, councillors reviewed a number of proposals to balance the budget. Health & Social Care Convener Councillor Robert Moran said: “One of the proposals was to charge for the community alarm service which has been the case in other local authorities for a number of years.

“After a public consultation and careful consideration it was agreed that a weekly charge of £2.50 would be set. This is lower than in neighbouring council areas and also £1 lower than the cost originally proposed as part of the budget setting.”

The community alarm service helps people who need extra support to live in

their own home.

Operating all year round the alarm connects to a telephone line in the person’s home which can be activated either by pressing the button on the alarm unit or on the pendant worn by the person on their wrist or around their neck. A signal is sent to a monitoring centre where an operator can call emergency services, GP, a family member, friend or mobile responder to help.

Councillor Moran added: “While we would prefer not to charge at all we are being faced with increasingly tough choices to make. The simple fact is we are trying to do more with less money.”

We have done all that we can to minimise the cost of the community alarm charge for a number of years and we hope people will continue to use and benefit from the service.”

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by Sheila Macintyre, Kilbarchan Dental Practice A recent study by the Oral Health Foundation has highlighted the worrying lack of awareness about Dental Erosion and its causes.

Dental Erosion is the softening and loss of the enamel that provides a protective layer for the sensitive dentine which is caused by prolonged exposure to acid.

Every time you eat or drink anything acidic, the enamel on your teeth becomes softer for a short while and loses some of its mineral content (remember sugar also reacts with bacteria to generate acid). Your saliva does slowly nullify an amount of acid however, more frequent acid attacks don’t give your mouth the chance to repair itself. As more fragments of enamel are lost the surface of your teeth is gradually worn away leading to tooth sensitivity and pain.

The study identified relatively low awareness about what lifestyle habits might have a negative impact on dental health such as drinking sports drinks (58%) and snacking throughout the day (41%). Similarly, less than half of those that took part in the survey identified acid reflux (42%) or Bulimia (35%) as risks to dental health (both conditions produce high levels of acid as a side-effect).

Less than a third of participants were aware of the signs of dental erosion: tooth sensitivity (32%), tooth thinning (28%), tooth yellowing, (20%), tooth cracking (20%), or tooth transparency (17%).

Whilst dental erosion can be a problem there are plenty of things we can do to look after our teeth and avoid it: only consuming drinks with a higher acid or sugar content at meal times, brushing teeth with a fluoride toothpaste an hour after a meal, using straws so drinks go to the back of the mouth, chewing sugar free gum to produce more saliva and drinking plenty of water between meal times to rinse bacteria away.

If you would like to find out more about dental health come and see us at Kilbarchan Dental Practice, call 01505 704969 or click www.kilbarchandental. co.uk where you’ll find lots more free tips and advice.

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Bishopton council housing project comes with job prospects A new £10million contract to deliver 80 homes for rent in Bishopton will bring an additional range of community benefits including new job and apprenticeship opportunities.

Renfrewshire Council’s Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board approved awarding of the Council housing contract to Lovell Partnerships Ltd. The new homes will be available to rent from Renfrewshire Council at Dargavel Village by 2019.

The contract includes agreement to create four jobs for people new to the construction industry and two apprenticeships as well as a series of work experience placements, school visits and careers events. On top of this, staff will be supported to complete qualifications through the benefits, developed in consultation with Renfrewshire’s Community Benefit Forum.

Pre-paid Funeral plans - are they too costly?

An increasing number of older people are buying pre-paid funeral plans and with average funeral costs of £4078* over 200,000 plans were sold last year - but do they offer good value?

The Government has launched an investigation into this unregulated sector to see how these plans are sold and whether consumers are getting a good deal. Concerns about pressure selling and unethical sales tactics have been uncovered in the media.

So, what should you look out for?

Beware cold callers – don’t take calls from providers selling plans over the phone Don’t be pressured to sign up – always ask for the plan details so you and your family can consider the terms of the plan before you decide

“This is another important step towards our local target to build 1000 new affordable homes in the five years to 2021, and in doing so create positive thriving communities and encourage people to come and live and work in Renfrewshire.”

“The contract includes job opportunities and qualifications targeted towards people with no prior experience to give them the chance to develop their skills and make that important first step towards their chosen career. It will also showcase the varied roles to inspire local school pupils and college students,” said Councillor John Shaw, Convener of Renfrewshire’s Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board.

The 80 homes are funded through Council investment and the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Grant, providing a mix of flats, semidetached and mid-terraced houses.

They are being built on two locations on land allocated at no cost by BAE Systems, who are leading the regeneration of the former Royal Ordnance Factory site into Dargavel Village, with 950 homes already occupied.

The regeneration project also includes a new M8 motorway junction to enhance Bishopton’s connectivity to the wider region, with the first phase completed on schedule last year and expected to open in early 2020.

Find out more about the new housing at: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ dargavel.

Read the small print – make sure you carefully consider the terms of the plan contract to be sure it is fair and gives you the cover you want.

Beware exclusions – Make sure you know what is covered and what is not. Don’t assume everything will be paid for; always check.

Consider alternatives – consider a conventional life assurance policy as an alternative – it may be cheaper. You could also save up for your funeral costs if you are in good health.

Don’t be dazzled by free gifts – a free pen should not be the reason to buy a plan, it should be based on providing what you need at a fair price.

Compare plans – do your homework to compare the different plan options available. Many plans are costly, so it pays to shop around.

Discuss with your family – if you are older and vulnerable, make sure a family member is involved in any decision to buy a funeral plan.

Want to start a business but not sure where to turn or how to do it?

Business Gateway Renfrewshire can give you practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland.

* Sun Life Cost of Dying Report 2017 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 email: info@ affluentfp.co.uk. Alternatively, pop into the Affluent office opposite Amaretto restaurant on Main Street, Bridge of Weir. www.affluentfp.co.uk

Contact us on 0141 530 2406 or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ bgrenfrewshire/, or visit the website at www.yourbusinessgateway.co.uk

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British Heart Foundation Face a Fear Did you know that over a quarter (27%) of people in the Scotland are most scared of heights? This July, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is challenging the nation to face their fears and raise money for life saving research into heart and circulatory disease.

Every year, heart and circulatory diseases including heart attack, stroke and vascular dementia kill over 15,300 people in Scotland. Today, more than 685,000 people in the region are living with these serious illnesses.

We urgently need to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat these terrible conditions.

That’s why the British Heart Foundation is calling on everyone in Scotland to join them this July in signing up to the BHF’s Face a Fear campaign to help fund our fearless researchers. There will be a pint of blood, sweat and tears when Adrian Adams - Head of Face a Fear - conquers his phobia of needles by donating blood!

Get ready for LEAP’s BIKE SWAP on 21st July Dust off your bikes and get cycling!

• Bike the wrong size? Swap it for another.

• Unused bike lurking at the back of the garage? Donate it, so another can use it.

• No bike to swap? Come along to see if we have one that suits you.

So whether it’s spiders or snakes that leave you squirming, or dizzying heights that have you frozen with fear, it’s time to look fear in the eye and say ‘No more’. It won’t be easy, but every courageous pound you raise by facing your fears is crucial in funding the cutting-edge breakthroughs we need to end the devastation caused by heart disease.

Your heart will race and your legs will wobble, but at the end of it, you’ll feel on top of the world. You’ll overcome something. You’ll conquer an enemy.

So join the BHF this July - put your courage to the ultimate test and get sponsored to beat heartbreak forever.

While you’re there, find out how to do a basic safety check on your bike, or join in our Cycle for Summer celebration cycling activities. LEAP will be running the Bikeswap on Saturday 21st July between 12noon and 3pm at Castle Semple Loch Lochwinnoch.

Sign up today at www.bhf.org.uk/faceafear

For more information join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/ myleapproject or email susie@myleapproject.org.

If you live, work or study in Paisley town centre and are interested in Paisley's outstanding built heritage then we would love to hear from you.

Share Your Paisley Story A Story Map will capture a visual record of historic properties within Paisley Town Centre Conservation Area. People are being encouraged to share their own photos of and comments on buildings they either have links with or simply admire throughout the town. Comments and photos will be added to the Story Map, which will also share knowledge about local heritage and heritage-led activities.

The Story Map will provide a public online resource where people can view and contribute to the story as it evolves over time capturing the town's built heritage over the coming years.

This initiative forms a key part of the Paisley Townscape Heritage and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme 2 (TH.CARS2) which provides grants to property owners in a defined area of the town centre for high quality building repairs and shopfront improvements. More information on the wider TH.CARS2 project can be found on the project's website www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/THCars2.

The Big Bike Revival is here again!

Saturday 21st July, 12noon - 3pm, Castle Semple Thanks to support from the Big Bike Revival (Cycling UK), LEAP has teamed up with Clyde Muirshiel, RT Cycles and Ride 63 again this year for the Cycle for Summer celebration.

Join us on Saturday 21st July between 12noon and 3pm at Castle Semple Loch to celebrate cycling and low carbon travel, take part in our Bike Swap, Guided Cycles on manual and electric bikes, and Cycle Maintenance or M-Checks.

If you fancy signing up for the Cycle for summer 18 challenge, there’s still time to take part. Cycle for summer runs from 25th June through to 21st July and you can cycle and share your cycling stories on all or any of these weeks.

For more information, contact the LEAP team on 01505 612034, email lesley@myleapproject.org, or visit www.facebook.com/myleapproject.

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Project SEARCH graduates gain vital employment skills Family members, friends and work colleagues gathered at Johnstone Town Hall to mark the achievements of Renfrewshire’s Project SEARCH Class of 2018.

Project SEARCH started in the USA and there are now 250 programmes running worldwide, helping young people aged 17-26 with a learning disability or autism into the world of work

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The Renfrewshire programme is a partnership between Renfrewshire Council and Glasgow Clyde College, with students completing work placements in a wide variety of roles across the Council and in local businesses.

Ten graduates completed the programme this year and the celebratory event included inspiring and entertaining presentations from each of the graduates, who shared their individual experiences.

This included Ross McCreadie, whose experience gained with local waste management business Weee Solutions Ltd led to a permanent post.

Hugh O’Neill, Technical Director, Weee Solutions Ltd, said: “Weee Solutions Ltd were very happy to support a Project SEARCH placement. We found it to be a very positive experience for the business, for our workforce and for Ross. We were so impressed with Ross’ work and attitude that we have offered him a permanent position and we are delighted he has accepted.”

Councillor Iain Nicolson, Renfrewshire Council Leader said: “Project SEARCH is one of the most rewarding programmes that the Council has ever delivered. Our graduates have shown a determination to learn, a commitment to work and openness to new experiences that has impressed and inspired everyone who has worked with them.

“They have become a group of friends and formed strong social and supportive bonds that have carried them through a demanding year and, I hope, will last them a lifetime.”

The next Project SEARCH programme will begin in August 2018 with 12 new students already selected.

Programme partners are keen to extend it further with more local businesses and organisations providing work placements. Anyone interested can call 0141 618 7296 and find out more about Project Search at www.investinrenfrewshire.com

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Local entrepreneurs aspiring to new heights A fifth round of entrepreneurs has taken the first steps to develop their businesses with the help of Renfrewshire Council.

Five projects making a difference in Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Council is the first local authority in Scotland to partner with The Lens organisation.

It encourages the staff within our organisation to submit their ideas to improve how we work and how we deliver services to the local community.

The most innovative ideas are further developed and move on to a final, where they are pitched to a panel of judges made up of fellow colleagues with the chance to earn a share of the £50,000 investment on offer.

Here’s a look five previously Lens-funded projects which are making a difference in Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire Language Bank Consisting entirely of local residents, the Bank provides the necessary language support for those trying to access Council services and currently has 24 certified interpreters spanning 15 different languages. The project is also set to be rolled out into five Renfrewshire schools.

Branching Out This project provides peer support to young people aged 6-18 years and adults who have been affected by change or loss in their lives. Those now trained thanks to the investment will use these skills to train other staff and deliver sessions to children and parents to provide them with the support they need.

This is your life Creating a person-centred approach to address youth homelessness, the programme offers life coaching for every young person presenting at the service. This is in addition to the existing family mediation service and will give the young person face-to-face support to work through their issues.

Rediscover Gleniffer Braes In a bid to highlight one of the most beautiful areas of Renfrewshire, a promotional video of the area is being created to promote the area as a visitor destination and a cultural asset.

Smart Share Smart Share is an app developed in partnership with the ICT department and the University of the West of Scotland which gives people the opportunity to find a flat in Renfrewshire that best suits their needs. A working prototype has been created and will be live in the near future.

InCube is an innovative business support programme, developed by Invest in Renfrewshire, where local creative start-ups can benefit from support to improve their growth.

Based on Paisley High Street, Incube provides talented creatives with the means and confidence to showcase their products, as well as providing them with the support and guidance to take their business further.

The entrepreneurs benefit from a package of support for up to nine months including free office and meeting space in Paisley town centre and one-to-one mentoring and coaching. They also gain access to funding opportunities, a range of workshops and high profile networking events.

Also present at InCube are Business Gateway and Prince’s Trust Scotland - meaning creatives can access business start-up support in a supportive environment.

Designer Sarah Johnstone, of FlipFlop Design Shop felt the InCube programme was a great opportunity to take on board valuable knowledge from experts and apply it to her own business, creating personalised flip flops.

Sarah added “It’s perfect for networking and learning alongside other creative, inspirational and like-minded people who have the same goal.”

As part of the programme, the businesses have the opportunity to have their products available for sale within the dedicated InCube shop, 9B Gilmour Street Paisley. During this time they are responsible for ensuring they can fulfil customer orders made within the shop to a high standard.

Caitlin Mooney of Woolybox, a crochet subscription box service, applied to InCube as she was struggling to understand the legal matters of running your own business and, after losing her job, was keen to start focusing on something creative.

“I’m excited to see what my business holds for me in the future and hope that one day I can be my own full time boss.”

Other businesses supported in this round are children’s clothing brand Atelier Eva Art, textiles and homewares brands Obsidian Ore and Church & Jones, milliner Roberta Simpson, art inspired fashion designer Soheila Kenyani and Handmade Moments who specialise in teddy bears, jewellery and cards.

Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: “InCube has been a tremendous success with local creatives being supported and nurtured to showcase their products and advance their business to the next level.

“It is important that we continue to support this innovative community who are producing exceptional products and who will help establish Paisley as a place where creativity thrives.”

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As part of the programme, the businesses are asked to act as an advocate for InCube and often take an active role in promoting and selling their own products through taking stalls at Renfrewshire Council events and holding workshops.

For further information on Incube and to find out how to get involved, visit www.incube.ren

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Interest continues for Texas Instruments plant It’s been revealed that there continues to be new interest from businesses in the Texas Instruments plant in Greenock which has been earmarked for closure.

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The plant now has one year to go before the doors close.

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The news about new interest comes after the latest meeting of the task force, chaired by Inverclyde Council’s Council leader which brings together public sector partners.

‘We’ are Rona Simpson and Anna McGeachie – the two newest recruits to the small team here at the Gryffe Advertizer. It’s a funny thing... We didn’t know each other before, but I think it’s fair to say we are definitely friends now. It’s worked out very well actually ... We’re the same, but different. With Rona’s background in magazines and publishing and Anna's in marketing and customer service, coupled with a shared love of fashion (Anna – Rona not so much), food (definitely Rona), outdoors and all things beautiful, we make a great team. (Even if we do say so ourselves!) As it turns out, we’re at the same stage of life – both with small kids who have provided us with hilarious stories, shared tips (some of which you are sure to hear) and a keenness to get to work for a break.

Inverclyde Council Leader, Councillor Stephen McCabe, said: “Now that June has passed, there is now only one year left until the planned closure of the Greenock plant.

“It was always going to be a longshot to find a buyer for the plant as a going concern. But, the task force members have not swayed in their joint support to examine opportunities for the plant itself or to mitigate the impact of its closure if it comes to that.

“I welcome that the Scottish Government has and continues to pledge its support to finding solutions between any potential buyer and Texas Instruments to secure a deal if one can be done.

“It is heartening to hear, even at what feels like a late stage, that there is new interest. It is important that all of the partners use every mechanism open to them to seek out solutions to make sure that this is still at the top of the agenda and that the potential loss of these highly skilled jobs is mitigated for the Inverclyde and the Scottish economy.”

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse, said: “I am pleased to see that there is continued interest in the Texas Instruments plant and facilities at Greenock. The Scottish Government and our agencies continue to work with the task force and the management of Texas Instruments to secure a long term, positive outcome for the plant and, crucially, its workforce and to support the economy of Inverclyde.”

The Texas Instruments Task Force is chaired by Inverclyde Council Leader, Councillor Stephen McCabe, and is attended by Paul Wheelhouse Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy on behalf of the Scottish Government in addition to Inverclyde constituency MP as well as constituency and regional MSPs and councillors for the area. The task force also brings together a range of PACE partners including the Scottish Government and its agencies, such as Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International, Skills Development Scotland, and the UK Government’s Department for Work and Pensions.

Weir Networking Weir Networking Business events are now held quarterly, on a Wednesday in Amaretto, Bridge of Weir.

There will be a break over summer, returning on Wednesday 12th September.

Breakfast starts at 9.30am with a cover charge of £5.

Please email colin@magifilms. co.uk or visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WeirNetworking-350783798430333/ We look forward to welcoming you all.

Why did The Advertizer create a new magazine?

We already have The Advertizer in the area, which has been running for over 20 years. It is trusted, well-known and relied upon on a monthly basis to inform us of what's going on in the villages, what the schools and nurseries have been doing, which pets require a new ‘forever’ home, as well as acting as a directory for all things trade and pretty much anything else one might need from the surrounding area. We want to build on that trust and give you a beautiful ‘coffee table’ magazine with features, interviews, reviews and a larger space to allow businesses to showcase their products and services, as well as giving readers the opportunity to see the human face behind the company name. Ultimately our aim is to give people an elegant, glossy, well-informed magazine to sit down with and take the time to read, while enjoying a cuppa...all for free!

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What can you expect from our first issue? Well...a cover piece on local actor and celeb Andy McAlindon, must reads on summer beautification and advice for the fashion-conscious male, as well as ideas for sprucing up your home, and what to do with the kids for the rest of the summer (no, not just putting them out in the garden).

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Kilmacolm Flower Show Kilmacolm Horticultural Society will host their Flower Show 2018 in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm, on Saturday 8th September. Doors open to the public at 11.30am. Presentation of Cups and trophies will be at 3pm.

A sale of flowers and produce will follow at 3.30pm, to close the Show.

Please contact Jill Russell on 01505 872393 for more details. Flowers, Vegetables, Pot Plants and Hanging Baskets or Containers, a special section for Novices, plus the ever popular visual impact of Floral Art. The Home baking classes are delicious, tempting delicacies. We hope more children can be encouraged to take part in their section - using their imagination to make a Vegetable garden in a seed tray, secondly A Butterfly made from veg/fruit/accessories, and thirdly a Posy of flowers in a mug.

Simple but fun to enter, and always entries that are admired by the Show’s visitors.

We hope you enjoy a ‘good weather summer’, happy gardening days.

BoW Horticultural Society Gardeners have been revelling in the weeks of warmth and sunshine and plants too have flourished after the long, cold winter. For many this has brought a profusion of spring and early summer flowers at once. The writer’s garden is a colourful mix of yellow and red Geums, Geranium ‘Buxton Blue’ and white Achillea ‘The Pearl’.

Members were invited to visit a walled garden which has been tended by the owner for 50 years. At this time of year there is a colourful show of mature rhododendrons and acers growing around the perimeter; roses climbing the walls and large, flourishing herbaceous borders, one of which was in flower. This island border was a mix of pinks and blues merging into yellows and oranges, all flowing together with giant grasses. Swaying white and purple Thalictrums offset the more regal pink Oriental Poppies and Euphorbias provided a bright diversion at the warmer end of the border.

This garden is sheltered and nurtured but has additional quirky features to entertain the great-grandchildren, such as a hobbit house.

Should one water the garden during prolonged dry periods? This is a question which divides gardeners. Some of us cannot bear to see plants stressed whilst other, stronger-willed gardeners choose to let their plants fend for themselves. Perhaps the answer lies in compromise: leave the mature plants with established root systems alone and water new ones and those with shallow roots, such as rhododendrons.

Everything growing in a pot will need regular watering and keep an eye on this year’s bedding plants which will soon wilt if neglected.

At the time of writing this, the settled spell of summer weather has changed and some of us are looking out at the rain with mixed feelings. This, of course, is the busiest time of the year for us. We have refilled all of our street planters and barrier baskets with summer plants, and spend quite a bit of time maintaining them and the garden areas, too.

It’s lovely when the sun’s out, but sometimes when you’re at work it’s also nice to get a bit of shade! And a bit of rain now and again is good for the soil.

In fact, watering is probably the hardest part of our work. During prolonged periods of hot weather, it’s important that we provide our plants with adequate supplies. Our open areas, such as the Torr Road and Woodland Gardens, can usually get by on rainfall, but the tubs, planters and barrier baskets all need to be watered by hand. Some of the businesses and residents in the village centre have outdoor water facilities which they very kindly allow us access to, but it’s still pretty hard work hauling a couple of hundred litres of water in a trolley along Main Street and Houston Road.

Hard work and hot weather is not a great partnership. So special thanks to the people at The Coach House, who brought our volunteers trays of ice-cold lemonade when they saw the weary team returning their gear to storage at the end of a long day. It went down better than the finest champagne!

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Details of the Flower Show will appear in the next issue but meanwhile, good gardening everyone!

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A lot has happened since our last report. Good weather for the May Farmers’ Market brought out the crowds.

Our stall provoked a lot of interest and brought in very welcome donations and some new members.

On the same day our volunteers worked at the Pullman area and at Port Glasgow Road lay-by.

After a morning’s work we had amassed a huge pile of stones – how do they work their way to the surface? – and these were willingly removed for us by Council employees. We then had a well-attended AGM, at which it was announced that we are now on Facebook, so please ‘like’ us.

This was followed in quick succession by a nursery visit to choose plants, a good turnout of volunteers to remove spring-flowering bulbs and, a couple of days later, to plant up for summer. Many of the bulbs were passed on to local schools, including Duchal Nursery School, where the children helped us replant them for next spring. By early June it was time for the monthly Saturday weed and tidy at the Pullman site, which we hope you agree is looking really beautiful now. That same weekend saw the Flower Festival held in St Columba Church and we were pleased to be able to take part and indeed be given a prime position in the entrance porch. By the middle of the month our Explorer Scout volunteers, with exams now over, were ready to help us at Market Place, another area that is improving all the time.

If this all sounds a bit hectic, spare a thought for the Maintenance Team that was responsible for the first fortnight in June, looking after all our plants, which needed daily watering to survive the mini heat-wave. Our photo shows those beside the Time Capsule.

Well done to the team!

For more information: www. colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk or you can phone Peter (01505 872448) or Liz (07963 973031).

Gateway Garden Free Drop In Session Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan. Every 2nd Wednesday Gateway Garden Drop In Sessions - Gateway Garden, Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan from 1pm. Open Days with gardening and wildlife activities on offer. For more information contact 07952169341 or hello@kilbarchansmile. co.uk or join the group Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook. For dates see What’s On section.

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With the start of July we are now in the full swing of summer. On the reserve we have broods of different ducklings following their mothers around. Woodland birds have their fledglings hidden away under the shrubs waiting, eager to be fed. Deep in the reeds, where no one can see, the reed buntings and sedge warblers have their young. Many of our ground nesting wading birds like coots and water rail will also be there with their young.

There are some beautiful flowers in bloom to be seen along the trails. The pale yellow, soft, fluffy and pleasantly scented meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) can be seen along most of the trails. Meadowsweet, part of the rose family, flowers from June-August so is in peak condition right now.

Traditionally this plant has been used as a tea to treat stomach ulcers and headaches. Another member of the rose family that you can see along the trail, as well as in the wildlife garden at the visitor centre, is wild strawberry (Fragaria versca). The fruit is ripening about now and you can see the little reddening berries amongst the woodland undergrowth. It is a popular food source with much of the wildlife at this time of year.

The reserve is always a good place to see wildlife but do we really know all that is to be found here? Surveys help us to do this, and the information gathered helps us to look after wildlife and the habitat. This year we are going to be participating in Chris Packham’s UK wide biobiltz. For those unfamiliar with the term, a bioblitz is the attempt to record all species in a designated area. Come along and join us on Sunday 15 July (9am1pm) for our first bioblitz with TV personality, naturalist and author, Chris Packham, who will dropping by on the day.

Our explorer challenges will be running throughout the summer. With topics like Tree-mendous, Animal Sculptures and Get up close to nature, to name just a few, you are sure to have a great time with the whole family. Explorer Challenges will be starting from Friday 29 June – 26 August and will change weekly.

For more information or would like to find out more about any of our other events, please call the reserve on 01505 842 663 or email lochwinnoch@ rspb.org.uk

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Welcome to Scotland’s largest Regional Park Tag-n-Track Project News: There has been an explosion of activity since our last update. Tagging season started in earnest on the 16th of May after the police station gulls completed their nests two weeks later than last year. We caught our first gull, a male, who we have called Harry and the following week our first ever female, who we have called Luna. We also tried hand catching at Castle Semple and managed two gulls on our first go.

Bog Stomp Entry now OPEN: The 3rd Bog Stomp 10k Trail Running Challenge is now LIVE for entries: £10 per person, charity entry or £20 general. This includes goodie bag, t-shirt & donation to Erskine veterans. Sign up @ www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk now!

Summer Holiday Fun: If you’d like your child to try a new watersport or activity this summer call us or check online now. There may be some spaces left for 2 day sailing, kayaking, canoeing or our amazing try-themall multi-activity week. Or if we’re all booked up then organise your own course, you just need 6 kids.

Terrific Tuesdays: The Ranger Service will be hosting weekly family events at Muirshiel and Castle Semple Visitor Centre on a wide range of fun nature-themed topics. Each session is £5 per person and runs from 1-3pm, Tues 10th July – 7th August. Buy your ticket online now.

Castle Semple now a HSBC UK Disability Hub: Castle Semple is now one of two official paracycling hubs in Scotland. Along with partners Scottish Cycling and local club Ride63 a whole host of new events have just been posted to try out handcycles and hand trikes. £3 a go, book online through British Cycling website, links on our website.

Try Watersports: 2 hr Evening Adult Sessions just £25! Choose from sailing, kayaking canoeing and get a few mates together for a fun evening with our skilled instructors. Every Monday eve, 2nd until 30th July, 5.30 - 7.30pm - book online today Missing Link Path Opens at Loch Thom: Pop up to Greenock Cut Visitor Centre to enjoy a 8.8km walk around Loch Thom! The new missing link trail was opened in June and connects the Overton Track to the Old Largs Road. It’s suitable for walkers, dog walkers, trail runners and mountain bikers.

Clyde Muirshiel Conservation Volunteers: Greenock Cut’s group meet 10.30am – 2.30pm every Saturday and Castle Semple on Thursdays 12.30 – 3.30pm with the odd full day session. See the new spring programme online now.

Are your Colleagues in need of Challenge? Or a change of scene? Develop new relationships, ease office tension, improve teambuilding and volunteer with the Ranger Service doing some tree work or conservation tasks. Email rangers.castlesemple@ clydemuirshiel.co.uk

All our gulls can be identified by their white colour rings with red writing and we have managed to spot Roland, Flyback and Stuart at the loch. On the 5th of June we noticed a gull with a black colour ring on its leg, ‘J6XX’ We found out it was ringed in Rogaland in Norway on the 16th of April 2013 and hasn’t been seen since.

Norwegian Lesser Black-backed Gulls don’t normally spend summer in this area so this is a great spot and shows what a benefit colour ringing is in understanding gull movements.

We had a massive day of tagging on the 7th of June where we headed over to the Isle of Pladda with Terry of the Clyde Ringing Group. We managed to catch 7 birds, 5 of which were tagged, including a second female and a sub adult male who snuck into one of the nest traps. This island has been monitored for over 20 years and it’s great to get some tags out on the gulls there to see where they are foraging. So far we can see they are heading over into South Ayrshire. Our thanks to Terry, especially when he had to row us back to the mainland after the engine failed on the boat!

Our final bit of news for now is that the chicks have started to hatch out on the Greenock police station roof. Gary has two chicks with one hatching and Harry and Luna both have one with more to hatch. Until next time...

Gull adoptions: Looking for a special present? Gull adoption packs are £25, include sponsorship of one of the gulls, an adoption certificate, factsheet, monthly email updates, your name on our website and a fluffy gull to call your own. Details on our website.

Volunteer with TnT: One of the project’s aims is to train volunteers in the use of our camera traps. We are looking for volunteers to use and monitor our camera traps for 3 month periods. All training provided. Only a fwe hours a week. Get in touch if you fancy it!

Connect with TnT: Details can be found on the Park’s website www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/tag-n-track or by emailing tnt@clydemuirshiel.co.uk. The Project also know 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.

Tag-n-Track update compiled by Project Officer Hayley Douglas. TnT is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde LEADER and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.

Conservation Bioblitz @ Greenock Cut: The new project’s next event, hosted by Greenock Cut Rangers and Conservation Volunteers, is a Reptile Walk on Sat 28 July from 1-3pm. Book a space online today, it’s FREE! Ride 63 Community Cycle Club: Weekly rides on Tuesdays and some Thursday evenings, look on our facebook group for the next ride date and meeting time. Contact the club by emailing the secretary ridesixtythree@gmail.com for a membership form.

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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Link Path at Loch Thom Opens A new link trail has been created by Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park at the top of Loch Thom. The new trail connects the Overton Track to the track from Killochend and the Old Largs Road creating a fantastic walking or cycling loop around the loch with stunning views. The missing link was opened recently by Park Authority Chairman Cllr Andy Steel.

Local interest groups such as Discover Inverclyde, Your Voice Inverclyde, Trust Inverclyde, Scottish Water, Inverclyde Council Active Schools and Renfrewshire Access Panel, Ride 63 Community Cycling Club and local Ramblers groups were in attendance for the launch.

Cllr Andy Steel, Chair of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park said: It is my pleasure and honour to officially open this new path. This ‘missing link’ connects two ‘core paths’ and will certainly improve the access and creates a circular route around Loch Thom from the Park’s Greenock Cut Visitor Centre.

We have seen a steady increase in the numbers of people using the Park for walking and cycling, the success of the recent Clyde Muirshiel Walking Festival and the Inverclyde Bothy Project are good examples of this. I’m delighted we can add to the offering that will be used by a lot of people and brings so many health benefits as well.

I’m aware this is already a popular route for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and this new path will make it more accessible especially for some of the special needs groups that use the Parks adaptive cycling equipment.”

We are grateful for the support from Inverclyde Council and Scottish Water in the completion of this project.”

The circular route is 8.8km and can be started at the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, allowing visitors to take advantage of easy parking and café snacks at the weekend (open from 11am – 4pm). There is also an interactive exhibition on the designing and building of the Greenock Cut inside the Centre, the Cut itself is a ‘scheduled monument’, it fuelled the mills of Greenock and provided the people with clean water from Loch Thom during the 19th century. Access is available whenever the Ranger Service are on site.

We would love to hear your thoughts and see photos from your walks and cycles around the new circular route, share them on our facebook page or using facebook and twitter handles @Clydemuirshiel or hashtag #clydemuirshiel.

Woodlands: Come to Finlaystone and enjoy a stroll through our beautiful woods and watch our nesting blue tits, starlings, martins and swallows.

What’s On at Finlaystone in July Sunday 1st Super Hero Day 1-3 pm Dress up as your favourite super hero and join the rangers for a fun filled day with games and prizes for best dressed!

Tuesday 10th Summer Scavenger Hunt 1 - 3pm What summertime treasures can you find?

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Thursday 12th Den Build 1 - 3pm

Gardens: With summer now underway the gardens at Finlaystone are now in full bloom. One of the main attractions in the garden at Finlaystone from July into autumn is the serpentine border. This 75m long herbaceous border is packed with a wide range of colourful plants from ground hugging Alchemilla mollis to giants of the herbaceous world such as Crinum x powellii ‘Album’.

For those with an interest in gardens and plants a visit to Finlaystone Country Estate is well worth the effort and for those with more energy and time why not enquire about volunteering in the garden? It’s a fantastic spot to spend a warm sunny afternoon.

Join the Rangers and see who is a budding Bear Grylls.

Saturday 14th Fairy and Elf Trail 1 - 3pm Can you find the fairy and elf doors hidden in the forest?!

Sunday 15th Fairy and Elf Door Making 1 - 3pm Join our Rangers and search for the hidden Fairy Doors throughout the forest then make your own to take home. £4.50 for materials to take home or £2.50 to give a door to the fairies and elves.

Tuesday 17th Orienteering 1 - 3pm A Ranger guided walk through the woods. Bring boots and coats.

Thursday 19th Tracks and Trails 1 - 3pm Discover with the Rangers what wildlife lives here from their tracks and trails.

Sunday 22nd Teddy’s Bears Picnic 1 - 3pm Join the Rangers and Tickles the clown celebrating all things teddy bear. Picnic and games in the gardens with a fabulous show from Tickles the clown. Prizes for best fancy dress.

Tuesday 24th Minibeast Hunt 1 - 3pm Six legs, eight legs, 100’s of eyes, a tube to sip nectar or mandibles to rip prey, let’s catch some real mini monsters.

Thursday 26th Summer Woodland Art 1 - 3pm Join our Rangers and gather woodland materials to make your artistic creation.

Tuesday 31st Den Build 1 - 3pm Join the Rangers and see who is a budding Bear Grylls.

Memberships are available to buy at the Visitor Centre.

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history Supreme Sacrifice Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm has several projects designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Only Glasgow has more. These commissions do not compare in scale or aspiration with those in the city but they give a flavour of the architect’s evolving style, particularly his affection for the Scottish vernacular tradition of building, and they include Mackintosh’s “first major domestic project” Windyhill.

A friendship with William Davidson of Gladsmuir, Kilmacolm led to Mackintosh’s first work in the village in the 1890s. This interior design work for the Davidson home has not survived. But the Reid headstone, designed in 1898 for the grave of Davidson’s father-in-law James Reid, can still be seen in Kilmacolm cemetery.

It is a mysterious memorial redolent of Art Nouveau: flanking a central panel are two angel faces whose strands of hair fall and fuse into attenuated plant stalks which spring from the ground below. A year later Davidson again commissioned Mackintosh, this time to design a new home for his family.

Windyhill, as the new house was named, was built high on Rowantreehill Road looking west across the hills. It is austere, unambiguously Scottish, with greyharled gabled walls and a slated roof. Yet in the apsidal, form of the house’s staircase block, there is a precocious hint of the 1930s while, in the interior, the architect’s furnishings, light fittings and stencilled friezes create a milieu of elegant sophistication.

In 1901, Mackintosh received another Kilmacolm commission. His client was a Glasgow mining engineer, who had built Auchenbothie House (1898-99), an impressive quasi-baronial assemblage of crowstepped gables, turrets, and towers designed by the Glasgow architect William Leiper. In 1901 Mackintosh was designing a Gate Lodge for Collins’ Auchenbothie estate. Set on harled walls, its pyramidal slated roof with apex chimney has a formidable geometrical presence.

More commissions from Collins followed. In 1906, Mackintosh was at work on a ploughman’s cottage at Cloak. Like the Gate Lodge, the plan was square, though the walls were not harled but left as whin rubble and the windows reverse-splayed and arched. In 1908, the cottage was extended as a L-plan with a winding stair in the internal angle. Later alterations have produced a dwelling, somewhat formally ill at ease yet intriguing. In 1912 and 1913, not long before he left Scotland for good, Mackintosh made some additions to the estate farm Auchenbothie Mains. Modest in extent these maintained the vernacular forms, so clearly an influence design of Windyhill.

This is an opportune moment to link Kilmacolm with Charles Rennie Macintosh’s 150th Birthday Anniversary.

This article is supplied by the Kilmacolm Heritage Company.

Kilbarchan July 1918 Private William Keith was a farm labourer from Kaimhill, Bridge of Weir, who served with the 8th Argylls, originally in the 51st (Highland) Division. In February 1918 the battalion was transferred to the 45th Brigade, 15th (Scottish) Division.

The last big German effort to smash the Allies fell to the west of Reims and four UK divisions were sent to help the French and Italians in the sector.

William fell at Buzancy on 23rd July 1918. He has no known grave and is named on the Soissons Memorial. William Keith’s name is on the Bridge of Weir War Memorial, but Kaimhill then lay within Kilbarchan Parish, thus he is commemorated in both villages.

Bridge of Weir and the Great War 100 years ago this month – July 1918 Corporal Robert Sproul, 5th Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders Lance Corporal John Andrew, 7/8th King’s Own Scottish Borderers Private William Keith, 1/8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders July 1918 saw the final desperate throws of Ludendorff’s attempt to secure victory through his series of dramatic offensives. His operations in the Somme valley and in Flanders had made unprecedented territorial gains and all but destroyed the British Fifth Army, but the decision on 26th March to have a unified command under General Foch gave a stronger Allied strategic control that had been lacking until the crisis hit. Haig accepted this (and finessed his later accounts to infer he had promoted the idea) and indeed probably preferred dealing with Foch, the soldier, than Lloyd George, the politician. Foch could direct manpower and reserves and French, British, Canadian, ANZAC, Belgian, Portuguese, and Americans were more likely to be directed where they were most needed. But the front-line Tommies knew little of these high-level manoeuvres. They just did as they were told.

By 1918 Robert Sproul was a veteran of Gallipoli (wounded at Suvla Bay), the Somme, Arras and Third Ypres, very far from his pre-war life as a spirit salesman in Glasgow, married to Annie Ferguson. His father Arthur was an elder of Freeland Church. On 18th July, Robert was near Meteren in northern France and formed part of a raiding party on a machine gun post. It failed, and six of the 21 men sent out did not return. The following day, what was left of Meteren was recaptured.

The tide was beginning to turn. Scant comfort to Annie Sproul.

William Keith and John Andrew’s battalions were in the 15th Scottish Division that had been sent to replace battle-weary American troops near Buzancy on 23rd July. They formed part of the French 10th Army resisting the German push on the River Aisne – a clear example of the unified command in action. William was born in Kaimhill Cottages, his father Hugh a contractor’s foreman, and William worked briefly as a labourer before joining up at 18. John was a Paisley Grammar boy, and then a teacher at Mossvale School, before volunteering in November 1914 to join the 17th HLI, transferring to the KOSB when promoted.

Barely two hours after relieving the Americans, William and John were in action on extreme flanks of an attack, somewhat hampered by the short notice and unfamiliarity with the ground. The letter to William’s parents said he had lost his life in a gallant attempt to bring in a wounded man. John was the second of two Andrew brothers to fall, a heavy blow to the family in Claremont Place on Mill Brae. Buzancy was taken a few days later. John is buried there. The French General Mangin was so impressed by the 15th (Scottish) Division that he ordered a memorial to be built at the battle site: Here will flourish forever the glorious thistle of Scotland among the roses of France – the 17th French Infantry Division to the 15th Scottish Infantry Division.

Read more about Robert, John and William’s lives and untimely death at http://www.bridgeofweirmemorial.co.uk and in the book “Supreme Sacrifice: A Small Village and the Great War available from www.birlinn. co.uk or Abbey Books, 2 Well Street, Paisley, other major bookshops or online.

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DANGER IN THE COTTON MILLS The radical rising of 1820, when weavers John Lang of Kilbarchan and John Speirs of Johnstone were accused of high treason, was a time of particular danger to workers in cotton mills in Glasgow and Renfrewshire.

This was because, at a time when the price paid for spun yarn had fallen, mill owners had been forced to cut spinners’ wages to keep their businesses viable. This led to some of their workforce downing tools and the employers engaging a new cohort of spinners at the lower rate of pay.

Mayhem ensued! The cotton trade came under the control of a secret conspiracy among the former workforces. The leaders of the conspiracy had total control over the masters and by ‘violent and nefarious means’ forced them to appoint a new workforce, chosen by the conspirators, and pay higher wages.

Particularly vicious attacks on spinners who had chosen to work at the lower rate occurred in Johnstone and Elderslie. The first victim was Alexander Fisher, a spinner in William King, senior’s cotton mill in Johnstone. Twice in 1820, his dwelling house was attacked by gun-fire. On the first occasion the shot spread window-glass into the bed where his children slept. On the second occasion the gun shot hit the ceiling with no injury to the family. But the attacks continued. In November on his way to work two men waylaid and viciously threw vitriol in his face and chest causing him the loss of sight in his left eye. Despite this, he went back to work to support his large family.

Another attempt on his life was made on 14th December when Alexander was at work in the mill and two shots were fired at him. But fortunately they fell short and struck the wall.

Brothers, Peter and Arthur Dorran , were spinners in William King, senior’s cotton mill in Elderslie. They, too, were victims of attacks in December 1820. On a road crowded with men, women and children returning home from the mill, Peter was attacked by three villains and had vitriol thrown on his face. He was unable to return to work to support his family. His brother, Peter, was fired at while at work in the mill.

The homes of Rae and Muir, two spinners at Watts, Logan and Company in Johnstone, were also attacked by gun-fire in December, 1820. On New Year’s Day, 1821, James Henderson, another spinner at Watts, Logan and Company, was returning home with his wife and family. James was carrying one of his children on his back when a man with the intention of shooting him pointed a pistol at his heart and fired. Fortunately, the pistol misfired and James and the child on his back were uninjured. After this incident the attacker was arrested.

These horrific incidents spread fear and terror among law-abiding citizens whose only desire was to work to support their families. © 2018 Helen Calcluth, Renfrewshire Local History Forum

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Interested in Photography?

Our local camera clubs continually supply us with stunning shots which we use throughout the magazine, sometimes as banners or even front pages. If you’ve been inspired, why not join them and maybe see some of your photographs in print!

Paisley Colour Photographic Club: Thursday evenings at the McMaster Centre, Renfrew. www.paisleycolour.co.uk

Langbank Camera Club: Second and fourth Mondays of the month.

For more information please contact Derrick McPherson at langbankcc1@gmail.com.

Gryffe Camera Club: Wednesday night at The Carrick Centre, Houston between 7.30pm and 10pm.

Kilmacolm Camera Club: Tuesday evening, 7.30pm (October to March) at the Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01. For more information contact: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595. Website: clikpic. com/kilcamclub/

Diaporama: The next meeting will be on the second Monday of September at 7.30 in the Carrick Centre Houston. For more information about the club contact Hugh Kerr at hughkerr14@gmail.com

Glasgow Airport gears up for busy summer getaway Glasgow Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year as tens of thousands of holidaymakers prepare to take to the skies for their summer holidays. More than 140,000 people are expected to pass through the airport over the coming weekend with many jetting off to popular sunspots such as Dubai, Florida, the Canary Islands, Turkey and Greece.

Glasgow Airport will have extra staff in place to offer assistance and help guide passengers through check-in and security. There will also be a range of entertainment and activities for children to ensure their holiday gets off to a great start, including a dedicated “kidzone”. This will include a bouncy castle, face painting, a sand sculptor and treasure hunts.

Amanda McMillan, Managing Director of Glasgow Airport, said: “There is always a real sense of excitement throughout the airport at this time of year with many people heading off for their annual summer holiday. We are anticipating more passengers than the same period last year and a number of our airline partners have responded to an increase in demand by adding extra capacity on some of their most popular routes. It’s important to us that everyone’s journey through the airport is an enjoyable one and the entertainment, along with additional staff, will hopefully ensure our passengers’ holidays get off to the best possible start.”

With 30 airlines serving more than 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe, North Africa and the Gulf, Glasgow Airport is Scotland’s principal long-haul airport. In addition to being Scotland’s largest charter hub, Glasgow Airport serves more Scottish destinations than any other airport and is a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure. The airport supports over 7,300 jobs across Scotland and makes the largest contribution of any airport to Scotland’s economy, generating hundreds of millions of pounds.

Glasgow Airport is undergoing an extensive £17 million investment programme which will transform large areas of the terminal ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The works include the extension of the international arrivals area, the addition of new seating and the landscaping of a new public space at the front of the building.

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Christian Aid Week 2018

. . . Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir . . .

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Bridge of Weir! The annual Christian Aid Week house-to-house collection took place from 13th – 19th May. Three churches working together (St Machar’s Ranfurly, Freeland and St Mary’s); 60 volunteers collectors; 17 volunteer counters; and, crucially, nearly 850 generous households in Bridge of Weir ready and willing to help those in need.

Together with the “gift aid” bonus, the fantastic sum of £6,114 was raised.

Christian Aid regards poverty as an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. For over 70 years, Christian Aid has been standing with the poorest of our neighbours. It works in 37 countries, with people of all faiths and none, to stand up for dignity, equality and justice.

Please take some time to go to the web site (https://www.christianaid.org.uk/ about-us) to learn about Christian Aid’s aims, activities and beliefs.

Although I’ve only being doing the role of “village organiser” for the past eight or nine years, I’ve got the records going back to 1990. Over that period, the total cash (excluding gift aid bonus) raised by the Christian Aid Week house-to-house collection in Bridge of Weir adds up to an amazing £100,791.

So Bridge of Weir really deserves one hundred thousand thank you’s !!!

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Congratulations to all those graduating this Summer. What a wonderful achievement. Show your delight by sending a card from our selection.

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Cllr James MacLaren A big thank you to all the village gala committees for their day’s and week’s worth of events and the wonderful weather? It is not always appreciated how much work goes into the organisation of these events. On that note, can I plug the Bridge of Weir Gala committee who are looking for some fresh blood for next year.

So if you would like to get involved then please get in contact with the committee, and I guess that goes for all the village gala committees.

The Scottish Government’s HEEPS Equity Loan Pilot Scheme has been extended until 31st March 2019 and is open to owner occupiers and private landlords who stay in properties in the council tax bands A to C, (plus other bands if in receipt of certain benefits). It aims to help owner occupiers and private landlords improve the energy efficiency of their homes and carry out repairs to their building. A summary guidance note and a leaflet from Energy Saving Trust can be accessed via this link http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/grants-loans/heeps/ heeps-equity-loan-scheme The recent Local Area Committee (LAC) Meeting saw most applications for grants awarded what they asked for up to £9000 then 75% over that up to £20,000.

One or two applications have been continued. It may be too late to place an application for a LAC grant this year but I would welcome contact from anyone or organisation in Renfrewshire looking for funding for a good cause.

I am pushing for a new footpath to be built which will join up existing paths between Ingliston Equestrian Centre and the village of Bishopton. Funding is anticipated from both BAE Systems and Ingliston Equestrian Centre and will make the walk to Ingliston very much safer than it is at present.

It is also a popular time for Weddings!! A card congratulating the Bride and Groom is always well received. Summer weddings lead to Anniversary celebrations and the need to choose a card from our comprehensive stock.

Please note my surgery details:

Post Office - For that summer break abroad please purchase your Euros in The Bridge. Our Euros on Demand service, makes life easier for our customers. For a safe and easy way to carry holiday cash abroad please ask Donald, Anne or Stuart for information about a prepaid Travel Money Card Plus.

• Bishopton Community Library - 3rd Monday of every month (6.30pm)

Website - our website - www.thebridgebridgeofweir.com is now operational.

Please visit it for current information about The Bridge.

Shop - For all your purchases of stationery - including BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS - greeting cards, indoor and outdoor pocket money items and small gifts visit The Bridge. Please support your Community Centre where our volunteers and Post Office staff work hard to meet your needs.

We thank you for your custom and continuing support.

• Langbank Parish Church Hall - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm) • Bridge of Weir Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday of every month (6.30pm) I can be contacted by phone on 0300-300-1291 or by email to cllr.james. maclaren@renfrewshire.gov.uk . Check out my Facebook page for more information and articles www.facebook.com/councillormaclaren Working with you and improving our local area. Please feel free to contact me with any of your concerns, and I am happy to meet with you at a mutually convenient time. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Leaders Urgently Needed Brownie and Rainbow Units in Bridge of Weir are desperately in need of new leaders to keep Units open from September 2018 If you could spare a few hours a week register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved Or to find out more please contact Christine, District Commissioner, on 07801 644 998

Your Ward 11 Councillors ... for Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir

James MacLaren, Natalie Don, Colin McCulloch | Advice Surgeries: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.

BISHOPTON: Primary School: 1st Thurs at 7.30pm | www.bishoptoncouncil.com BRIDGE OF WEIR: 1st Tuesday of the month, Cargill Hall: 7pm | www.bridgeofweir.org February - June & September - December (October AGM). (No meetings July and August) LANGBANK: Church Hall: 2nd Wed at 7.30pm

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The Royal British Legion, Bridge of Weir & District Branch LOCAL MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TO REPRESENT BRIDGE OF WEIR AND DISTRICT BRANCH AT WW1 COMEMMORATIONS IN BELGIUM George Meikle and Katie Fulton will travel to Europe for The Royal British Legion’s Great Pilgrimage 90 5-9th August 2018 Members of the Bridge of Weir and District Branch of The Royal British Legion are to join thousands on a pilgrimage of Remembrance to World War One battlefield that culminates in a parade and ceremony in Ypres as part of the end of the First World War centenary commemorations this August.

The Royal British Legion event, known as Great Pilgrimage 90 (GP90), takes place between the 5th and 9th of August and will be one of the largest in the charity’s history.

That Pilgrimage culminated in a march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial for a ceremony to commemorate the launch of The Hundred Days Offensive and in remembrance of those who never returned.

Local Legion members, Katie Fulton and George Meikle will represent the Bridge of Weir and District Branch and the local community at the event, as Standard Bearer and wreath layer respectively.

Katie and George will tour some of the same battlefields and cemeteries visited by those on the 1928 Pilgrimage, before marching along the original route through Ypres, to the Menin Gate on the 8th August, bearing their branch standard and a wreath.

They will join more than 2,200 other Legion representatives and dignitaries, including Civic and military guests from the UK, Commonwealth and Northern Europe who are taking part. Once at the Menin Gate, George will lay a wreath on behalf of the Bridge of Weir, Houston and Kilmacolm communities..

Leslie MacDonald secretary of the Bridge of Weir and District Branch of The Royal British Legion, comments: “Great Pilgrimage 90 is a unique opportunity for the Legion community to come together and bear our Standards along the same route in Ypres taken 90 years earlier by the veterans and widows of the First World War. The Bridge of Weir and District Branch looks forward to proudly representing the local communities at the event.”

As local champions of Remembrance, the Bridge of Weir and District Branch of The Royal British Legion is looking to work in partnership with their community to bring their unique Remembrance message to the Menin Gate, on their wreath, where it will be displayed in a wreath installation for viewing by the general public until the end of August.

The parade will start at midday and we encourage the public to make the trip across to Ypres for the 8th August and fill the Market Square to watch the parade, Hundred Days Offensive ceremony and then enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment including The Central Band of the Royal British Legion.

If you want to find out more about GP90 or your local Royal British Legion branch, contact Les Macdonald Royal British Legion Club Main Street Bridge of Weir PA11 3NR or call 01505 613530. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Singing for Wellbeing

A fun, no-pressure choir singing feel-good songs every Tuesday from 6pm - 7.15pm and Fridays at 2pm - 3.15pm in the Bishopton Community Centre.

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Bridge Of Weir Senior Citizens Association The Senior Citizens’ Association is not meeting at the moment. We restart on the Wednesday 26th September in the Cargll Hall at 7.15pm.

An interesting syllabus is being prepared at the moment and we look forward to welcoming members and friends. Membershp fee is £7.

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A Place for All Ages In our current climate the different age groups are often portrayed as being at odds with each other: e.g. the baby boomers vs the millennials. Their respective interests seem to be conflicting when it comes to housing, pensions and health care.

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GP90 will mark 90 years since the original Royal British Legion Pilgrimage in 1928, which saw 11,000 World War One veterans and war widows visit the battlefields of the Somme in France and Ypres in Belgium, a decade after the conflict ended.

But it’s not just in this sphere – on a practical and social level the different generations can be rather separate these days. Families often live far apart from extended family members and during the week kids and young people mostly spend their days with peers and adults with adults.

There aren’t many places or activities where we spend time with all generations together.

And yet the benefits of being with people older or younger than us are well recorded. Being with those younger than us can provide us opportunity to support and nurture, learn something new (how to handle new technology for example!) and generally have some fun. Being with those older than us can give an opportunity to seek advice and guidance, gain a ‘long view’ perspective and slow down a bit!

The church is often described in the Bible as the family of God. It is meant to be intergenerational by design! From the youngest to the oldest we all participate in the life of the church. We sing, eat, pray, serve and learn together.

Some churches are mostly elderly congregations, but this is not how it should be – when generations are missing, all miss out. The plus point is that if you are younger and looking for some adoptive ‘grannies and granddads’ for you or your kids, you will likely be warmly received!

My church in Bridge of Weir are organising a Summer Drop in for all ages on Friday mornings during the summer holidays. Why not try it out?

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The Terrace Summer Drop-in Bored during the summer holidays?

Come along on Friday mornings between 10 and 12 for our summer drop-in. Crafts, games and toys for different ages (0-12) and coffee/tea/ juice plus home baking and healthy snacks.

All ages, young and old are welcome.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Free. Starting in St Machar’s Church Hall from 29th of June running until Friday 10th of August.

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Just Giving for Amelia A massive thank you to the whole community that donated to our precious daughter Amelia Macalroy’s “Just-Giving” page. You truly have helped dreams come true through financial donations and contributing prizes to the various events. We didn’t know how to thank everyone individually so please accept this as just a tiny part of our gratitude to you all. A few people we would like to mention by name - Allan and Helena a huge thank you for setting up and running the Just-Giving page, Sammy and Louise Cameron a big thank you for organising the Fun Day and a big thank you to Ally McCoist for turning up to support at the Fun Day. We have managed to take Amelia to Eurodisney now and she loved it (as did we all).

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Bridge of Weir Community Council SPT have said no to bus services 1/1A and 2/2a being extended to provide a direct link to Paisley for Bridge of Weir bus users.

In response to demands made by Bridge of Weir Community Council at the Public Meeting held in May SPT have stated the existing level of service within the area is compliant in terms of the guideline criteria in which they have to work. Aside from the budgetary considerations SPT cannot overlay subsidised bus services on top of commercial ones as would be the case if services were extended to Paisley.

The new services permit travel to Johnstone for interchange opportunities by both bus and rail.

It is obviously less convenient to connect between buses, particularly where previously a direct link was available, but the requirement to do so is a common feature in many areas. SPT does not, and cannot set out to automatically replace a bus service which is being withdrawn with a like for like one. The budget for subsidised bus services is limited and is always under pressure from cuts to bus services throughout the West of Scotland.

Meanwhile Renfrewshire Council passed an all-party emergency motion calling on the Scottish Government to consider re- regulation of bus services, and at the June meeting the Community Council agreed to support this resolution and will write to our MSP’s accordingly.

After the Interim Elections the Community Council were delighted to welcome five new members to our ranks.

The Planning Convener reported that Renfrewshire Council has given their approval for a care home, retail unit, food and drink unit and associated infrastructure changes at the Bull’s Garage site.

Renfrewshire Councillors reported to the meeting a parking survey at Livery Walk Car Park was undertaken on the 10th to 12th of May in order to assess how the car park is being used. Once the figures are available Officers will investigate options that could improve the situation.

The consultation process for the extension of the 30mph speed limit beyond St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Road is ongoing.

Potholes on Warlock Road have been repaired and this area is included in the capital programme for resurfacing of both road and pavements. The pothole repairs on Carruth Road and Main Street are being chased up.

As there has been very little Street Stuff activity in Bridge of Weir our Councillors are to attend a meeting with the Street Stuff Manager. The Community Council would welcome Street Stuff to Bridge of Weir as this provides a range of activities such as football and dance for young people in the evenings and at weekends across Renfrewshire.

Due to more pressing duties the Police were unable to attend the meeting, however matters of concern raised with the police included fire raising at Gryffe Castle grounds and at the Ladeside Walkway.

A big thanks to all once again ... Pete, Claire, Dylan and Amelia

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Cllr Natalie Don This month, I had the pleasure of attending both Bridge of Weir and Bishopton Gala Days. Both days were very successful and it is always great to see the communities getting involved. The theme for Bridge of Weir’s Gala was Rumble in the Jungle and the theme for Bishopton Day was Oceans and it was great to see the effort put in by so many, with fantastic costumes, floats and displays. Gala Days are hugely important for the local area and are a great opportunity for communities to get together and for local groups to fundraise and raise awareness. I’m already looking forward to next years events.

In relation to ward issues, it has been another busy month in Bridge of Weir, Bishopton and Langbank and I have had many issues brought to my attention. I can provide the following updates on some of the main issues; • As well as the other areas scheduled for resurfacing that I previously reported, Warlock Road, Bridge of Weir will receive surface dressing and footway resurfacing, currently scheduled for the summer.

• Obstructive parking and parking on pavements around the Cargill Hall in Lintwhite Crescent has been raised with the police, and Renfrewshire Council.

Please remember if parking in this area to respect local residents property and pedestrians.

• The fly-tipping on Drumcross Road, Bishopton has now been removed.

Grass cutting throughout Bishopton has now been carried out.

Dennistoun Road, Langbank, will be resurfaced in July We recently saw the Transport (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

The Bill takes forward a number of Scottish Government commitments from its 2017-18 Programme for Government and some of its aims include;

The Community Council will write to Renfrewshire Council to have the overhanging Willow Hedge at the Primary School nursery trimmed back.

• Providing local authorities and Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) with the flexibility to improve bus services through partnership working with operators or, where there is a good case for doing so, local franchising or running services themselves.

A Community Councillor has arranged for the recycle bins at Loch Place to be uplifted.

• Enabling the creation and decriminalised enforcement of Low Emission Zones.

Summer has arrived and the bins at Livery Walk are overflowing with food waste encouraging the seagulls to raid and scatter the remains all over the village centre, however this is not helped by the two legged variety depositing their household waste or business premises their black bin bags in the already full bin as witnessed last month. The Community Council will once again ask Renfrewshire Council to replace the offending bins with covered ones.

• Prohibiting double parking and parking on pavements and giving local authorities the powers needed to enforce this important change.

The Community Council is now on summer recess if you wish to contact us please visit our Facebook page.

After the issues that we have recently experienced with local bus services, I am really pleased to see that the Scottish Government have listened to local communities and prioritised these issues. Obstructive parking on pavements is also an issue which I receive numerous complaints about in both Bishopton and Bridge of Weir. While the Bill has still to progress through Parliament I am sure that the fact that these issues are being recognised, will be welcome to many.

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LANGBANK PARISH CHURCH: 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.

FREELAND CHURCH SUMMER SERVICES: Rev KN Gray BA BD. 9.30am: Family Service, 10.30am: Morning Worship, 7pm Evening Service – Please Note that the 10.30am Morning Worship on the 22nd and 29th of July will take place in St Machar’s Church. www.freeland.org.uk ST MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Johnston Rd, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3EE. St Mary’s Episcopal Church is a small, lively and mature Christian community. We are united by our belief in Jesus, the One in whom God fully revealed Himself and through whom we have life in all it’s fullness. Come and worship with us. Our main Service is held on Sundays at 10am. A warm welcome awaits you. Contact: Rev. Heller G. 01505 872961 www.heartlandsec.org/BoW ST MACHAR’S RANFURLY CHURCH: Sunday morning service 10.30am.

HOPE HALL: Sun 1.15pm Sunday School, 4.30pm Gospel Service; Mon 6pm Investigators for Kids, 7.30pm Bible Study and Prayer. www.bridgeofweirchurch. co.uk

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Bridge of Weir Joint Services On 8th and 15th July St Machar’s and Freeland church are holding a joint service at 10.30am at Freeland’s Church. On the 23rd and 30th of July the joint service (at 10.30am) will be held at St Machar’s.

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Join The Summer Cycle Challenge At Three Sisters Bake!

This year’s Gala Day was by and large held in glorious sunshine, with the only dampener being a rather heavy, but thankfully brief shower just after 3 o’clock.

Three Sisters Bake are inviting families to sign up to a “Summer Cycle Challenge” this Summer holidays!

The “Rumble in the Jungle” theme bought out a terrific array of costumes for the parade, with Sky Smith, Holly Kerr and Bridge of Weir 3A Brownies as the winners in each category.

The Festival float looked fantastic with special praise to Alice and Richard for their hard work in putting it together, and Linda {the Gorilla} and Collette for their costumes, and being aboard during the parade.

A special mention also to Paul and James for putting up the bunting, which helps to add to the occasion.

The Best Dressed Window competition was won by Kerr Vet Group, and a big thank you to the nine businesses who took the time to dress their windows.

This year the Dog Show saw local dog Sophie with owner Christina Clarke named Best in Show. The lucky programme number was 0611 and the prize of £100 of Gibb Stuart vouchers can be claimed by phoning Chris on 614610.

Our thanks to our three local councillors James MacLaren, Natalie Don and Colin McCulloch for taking part in this year’s Gala Day and for their support when the organisers were getting exasperated with certain departments at Renfrewshire Council.

We’d also like to thank our main sponsors Bridge of Weir Leather Ltd, Gibb Stuarts and The Coach House and all our programme advertisers for their support, and photographers Hamish Williamson and James Dunlop from Paisley Colour Camera Club for photographing the day for us.

Of course Gala Day is nothing without the support of the traders, stall holders and you the general public, and your generosity saw over £1200 collected in donations at the gate, which is very much appreciated as the cost of putting on Gala Day is continuing to rise. The tracking which we are required to put down

by Renfrewshire Council rose in cost by £180 this year to £1320, a whopping amount in anybody’s book. Add to that the cost of porta loos, security, the stage, etc. And you’ll see how the cost grows. Many thanks for your continued support.

This year’s Gala Day however marks the end of an era with the majority of the Festival Committee responsible for its organisation stepping down before next year’s event. With this in mind we would like to invite any parties interested in joining the committee to our next Festival Committee meeting on Tuesday 11th September at 7.30pm in the Cargill Hall.

Situated just off the cycle path, Three Sisters Bake is accessible via the traffic free path by bike (or by foot, pram or scooter!) from Bridge of Weir, Kilmacolm, Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch, Brookfield, Greenock, Gourock and Johnstone.

The Three Sisters Bake “Summer Cycle Challenge”, open to children aged 3-17, is launching on Wednesday 27th June and runs to the end of the school summer holidays. Families are invited to join in the challenge by dropping in to the Quarriers café and collecting a Summer Cycle Challenge registration pack any time from June 27th until Friday 20thJuly. Every child who signs up receives a FREE Summer Cycle Challenge drawstring gym bag as part of the registration pack which they can take with them on all their bike rides, perfect for carrying water and other supplies!

Over the course of the Summer holidays, participants can record the number of miles they have travelled along the N75 cycle path using the mileage calculator map included in the registration pack. At the end of the Summer, prizes will be awarded to the winner from each age group who has travelled the most miles, with special awards for those who learned to ride a bike for the first time.

Three Sisters Bake will also be issuing “Pedal Power” cycling loyalty cards.

Each time a customer travels to Three Sisters Bake by bike or bring their bike to start a cycle at the cafe, they simply show their bike helmet to a server and earn a Pedal Power stamp! Six pedal power stamps can then be traded for a free ice cream or hot drink.

Don’t have a bikes for all the family? No problem! Three Sisters Bake’s cycle hire partners, RT Cycles, based at Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch, rent bikes for adults and children, as well as kids carriages, child seats and tow-alongs.

Bikes can even be delivered directly to Quarriers by RT Cycles!

For full details see - www.threesistersbake.co.uk/offers/summer-cyclechallenge/

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Once at the park the proceedings were opened by our new Gala Queen Ava Miller, ably supported by her attendants Fiona Ritchie and Claudia Walker.

To celebrate the installation of brand new bike rack facilities at their Quarriers Village cafe, Three Sisters Bake have sponsored a mile of the N75 Sustrans cycle path and are encouraging customers to leave the car at home and instead travel to the café along the cycle path.

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Kilmacolm Community Centre and Cafe update Kilmacolm Community Centre will be closed for the first week in July, Monday Thank You To 2nd - Saturday 7th July. The cafe All Customers Our will cease operating as the “Willow Af ter three year Cafe” after Saturday 30th June, and s The Willow Ca fé in The Cargill the Directors of KNCCC thank Gill Centre is closin g its se rv in g hatch on Sa Armstrong for Managing the facility turday 30th June for the la since 2015. st time.

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Cllr Chris Curley On the 28th of June 2018 the full Council will have made a decision on the major planning application in respect to land at Knapps and North Denniston, Bridge of Weir Road, Kilmacolm following a recommendation from the Planning Board on 14th of June to reject.

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At recent Kilmacolm Community Council meetings, speeding in Port Glasgow Road, Kilmacolm and public transport provision have been raised. I am keen to canvas opinion on these issues and would welcome representations from constituents.

It was great to be invited to both the St Stephen’s High School and the Port Glasgow High School Shows- St Stephens went back to the 1980’s whilst Port High went all the way back to the 1880’s with Calamity Jane.

A talented bunch!

I enjoyed attending both the Silver Tablet Concert and the Senior School prize giving of St Columba’s School during June. Well done to all pupils!

Good luck to all pupils leaving the three Secondary Schools in the Ward and wish all pupils well when those texts and letters arrive in August.

I will not be having formal surgeries over the School Holidays and will advise my surgery dates in the next issue of the Advertizer.

Please contact me directly to discuss any matters by telephone on 07768 460073/01475 712370, by email to: christopher.curley@ inverclyde.gov.uk or by messaging me via my Facebook page (@ Ward1chriscurleySNP).

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Kilmacolm Bridge Club Kilmacolm Bridge Club closed a successful season with the Annual General Meeting and presentation of prizes for competition winners.

The Club re-opens on Monday 3rd September in the New Community Centre, Kilmacolm.

Visitors are welcome during the first three weeks of September and if you have a reasonable standard of play and enjoy the competitive nature of duplicate bridge, come along and give us a try.

Winners of 2017/2018 competitions: Individual .................. Sheila Rennie Teams of Four ........... Frank Gillone, Derrick Russell, Kay Farley ................................... & Hilary Fraser Mixed Pairs ............... Jill Russell and Bob Moffett Ladies Pairs .............. Liz Crichton and Wilma Currie Gents Pairs ............... Tom Fyfe and Gordon Adams Championship .......... Tom Fyfe and Gordon Adams The Nairn Quaich ..... Frank Gillone and Derrick Russell kilmacolm & quarriers

Guide Hut to Hire

A great venue with easy access near to the village centre. Newly refurbished main hall, with additional kitchen facilities and outdoor area. Perfect for children’s parties, weekly classes and one off special occasions.

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

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Kilmacolm Community Council Meeting 29th May 2018: Crime: PC Jamieson of Police Scotland stated that there had been 5 crimes reported in the previous month which included a theft, a fraud by a bogus workman, an attempted breakin, a drink driving offence and a telephone theft scam. He also stated that in response to a previous complaint regarding speeding through the village, a speed trap was set up on several occasions resulting in 10 motorists receiving speeding tickets. These speed traps are to continue.

Local Plan: A presentation was given by the Inverclyde Planning Team on the development of the next Local Plan. He outlined the thinking behind the plan and why no new areas of residential developments were described for Kilmacolm. He then had a brief question and answer session before explaining the next steps and how any comments/objections were to be handled. It was pointed out that the new plan was very good for Kilmacolm and that as many citizens as possible should write in or comment online if they agree with it. Most times people only comment when they have an objection but it will strengthen the case for preventing further large scale developments in the village if a large number of people have supported the new local plan.

Planning applications: There were five planning applications considered and no objections were raised nor did the council feel that any comments were necessary. The Chair explained, that in answer to a request at the previous council meeting in April 2018 regarding the felling of trees at Balrossie, he had investigated the sight and the documentation and felt that the application to fell the trees was reasonable because of the 1048 trees, only 81 were to be felled, a further 54 trees were to be trimmed and deadwood removed and a further 51 trees were to be monitored. Many of the trees were self-seeded and needed to be cleared from the site.

Pre-Determination Meeting: The meeting took place at 2pm on Thursday 14th June and Gladman declined to appear before the planning board. Douglas Martin spoke for the Kilmacolm Civic Trust; Frances Hughes spoke on behalf of the Kilmacolm Residents Association; and Mike Jefferis spoke on behalf of the Kilmacolm Community Council.

Having listened to all our arguments the planning board voted unanimously to refuse the application. This will be presented to the full council on 28th June where they are expected to uphold the decision. This is now very likely to go to appeal to the Scottish Government.

Planetreeyetts: The chair informed the meeting that Taylor-Wimpey had submitted a Proposal of application Notice for a proposed residential development at Planetreeyetts in Kilmacolm. They are holding two public consultations in the community centre. The second will take place on the 23rd August.

Community funding: The council also agreed to fund three further projects from the village centre improvement grants.

Kilmacolm Community Council Vacancy Due to the resignation of a councillor on the Kilmacolm Community Council there exists a vacancy which needs to be filled.

The general purpose of the Community Council is to act as a voice for their local area. This will involve them in articulating the views and concerns of local people in their area on a wide range of issues of public concern and make representation to Inverclyde Council, other public bodies and private agencies on matters within their sphere of interest.

Community Councils have a statutory right to be consulted on planning applications; licensing matters and any other matters that have been agreed jointly between the community council, Inverclyde Council and other public sector and private agencies.

So if you are interested in joining the community council and representing the people of Kilmacolm then please apply.

The minimum age to stand for election as a councillor is 16 years and qualification for membership is by residency within the Kilmacolm Community Council area which includes Kilmacolm and Quarriers Villages and surrounds. Candidates must also be named on the electoral register for Kilmacolm and Quarriers.

Anyone wishing to be considered for this vacancy should submit their Full Name and Address to: Mike Jefferis, Chair, Kilmacolm Community Council, Cargill Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4LE or by email to: secretary@kilmacolmcc.co.uk For further information please contact Mike Jefferis on 01505 873357.

Election will be by vote of the community councillors where a two thirds majority is required.

The vote will take place at the August meeting of the Community Council on Tuesday 28th August 2018.

Your Ward 1 Councillors ... for Inverclye East (includes Kilmacolm & Quarriers)

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Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.

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Cllr David Wilson I have had an unplanned stay as a guest of Inverclyde Royal Hospital, having an infection in my spinal discs eradicated. This explains the absence of my monthly muses. Treatment was lengthy but the caring, healing and rehab was quite excellent.

This hospital is not just vital to the Inverclyde Community but also adjoining Councils. IRH is well run and has consistently had no bed-blocking over 72 hours. Thanks to all who visited and who have welcomed me back.

The photo below shows the presentation party of Corinne Dobson, Service Graphics, Stuart Robinson, Executive Director and Secretary of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, Jim Wood, Chairman of Kilmacolm Heritage Centre Co., Stephen McCabe, Leader of Inverclyde Council, Martin Brennan, Provost of Inverclyde and Hugh Shield, Senior Executive Service Graphics at the opening ceremony.

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I chaired the Hearing in Greenock Town Hall into the Gladman application for houses at Knapps and North Dennistoun. There was an excellent turn out of villagers and detailed presentations by Douglas Martin for the Civic Trust and Mike Jefferis for the Community Council, both would, in my opinion, have survived cross examination. Gladman decided not to present their case to the Hearing.

This is their prerogative. I moved refusal and this was unanimously supported by my colleagues on the Planning Board. I will now report the outcome to a full Inverclyde Council meeting on the 28th June.

Part of the original plan when the Kilmacolm Cargill Centre was being developed and opened by Kilmacolm New Community Centre Co. in the period 2002 – 2010 was to recognise the important history of Kilmacolm, Quarriers Village and the surrounding area. With the official opening by the Leader of Inverclyde Council Stephan McCabe on Tuesday the 29th of May, the commitment to the community to set up a valuable heritage resource has been fulfilled.

Knapps is not the place for new housing in the village and the Head of Regeneration and Planning confirmed that the Council would, if necessary, robustly defend a refusal decision at any potential appeal.

The redevelopment of the Institute seems to have taken an inordinate amount of time. The initial botched demolition saw three companies fined a total of £30,500 for breaches of various Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. The charges were brought by the Health and safety Executive following serious injuries to a worker on the site. Subsequently I have had complaints from residents in Smithy Brae and Rosebank Terrace and our own refuse department regarding access to collect bins. Planners have been frustrated by changes to the spec and I am aware of senior Coop management’s concern about the delay to the completion by the contractor.

One issue that needs to be resolved in the new Local Development Plan is the provision of long term parking in the village. As part of the study to determine if extra parking is required and any potential locations for parking, a survey was conducted on Thursday 1st and Saturday 3rd February. Several residents have suggested the “pony field” off Lochwinnoch Road as an ideal location.

The Gallery tells the fascinating story from the early settlers 5000 bc up to the present day. A Kilmacolm Heritage Gallery booklet has been published and is available for £3 from shops in Kilmacolm.

The Inverclyde Local Fire and Police Strategy Scrutiny Sub Committee is a product of the creation of Police Scotland. I happen to believe that we were better served under the former regional Police structure. The Police did report at kilmacolm & quarriers the most recent meeting that they conducted in a 9 month period to January 2018, 337 stop and searches, of which 139 were successful. This is an activity that I am sure the majority Every 4th Monday PC of my constituents welcome.

Jamieson, the local neighbourhood officer, My surgery is July 14th at the Cargill will hold a surgery in the Community 10am -11am. I can be contacted at: Centre between 10.30 - 11.30am. david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk | Please pop in and see him if you want 07766 992294 and 01475 741969 and 712727. to share any concerns or need advice.

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Kilmacolm Bridge Club Summer Duplicate

If you would like to play Bridge during the summer months why not come along to the Kilmacolm Community Centre on Monday evenings? Starting on 7th May at 7pm for a 7.15pm start Come with a partner or come alone and hope to find one there.

Further information Tel: 01505 872345

Churches in Kilmacolm & Quarriers ... ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ KILMACOLM OLD KIRK: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291). www.kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk. Minister Rev. Dr. Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). Sòlas Bereavement Group 2nd Thursday each month at 2pm in Kidston Hall. United services will be held at St Columba’s at 11am in July and August due to the church undergoing a complete electrical rewiring.

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.

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 11am. Rosary Tuesdays 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! www.heartlandsec.org/KLM/index.html Contacts: Revd. Heller G.P 01505 872961 / Maureen Russell (Pastoral Assistant) 01505 872905.

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 6.30pm for young people of high school age. Half night of prayer: 7pm – midnight, 4th Friday of each month. The next Gatherin’ is on Sunday 24th June 2018 at 7pm. Our speaker will be Ronnie Burns from Dumfries. Please come and invite others: all welcome!

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Parking in Kilmacolm There is still some confusion over the parking discs in Kilmacolm and whether they are still required. We obtained this information from the Inverclyde Council website.

~ Forrester Service of Thanksgiving ~ Wallace and Marion Forrester

(formerly of Avenel, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm)

Car parks in Kilmacolm are free with no waiting limit. They are located on Lochwinnoch Road, Barr’s Brae and Station Road. The restrictions in all of the village’s car parks applies, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm.

The children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Wallace and Marion Forrester will be present at a Service of Thanksgiving for the lives of Wallace and Marion at St Columba’s Church, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm on Tuesday 17th July 2018 at 11am

Parking is also free on-street where vehicles can park for up to 2 hours, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. However, the on-street parking areas on Lochwinnoch Road, Bridge of Weir Road, Market Place and Port Glasgow Road all require the display of parking discs.

All friends are welcome to attend the service and to come to a buffet lunch thereafter at Kilmacolm Golf Club.

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Cllr Stephen McCabe Huge congratulations to Mrs McCredie and her team at Kilmacolm Primary School and Nursery on winning the award for raising attainment at the Scottish Education Awards for their initiative ‘KPS Loves Reading’. The award is richly deserved and reflects great credit on staff, pupils and parents and carers.

In a double for Inverclyde King’s Oak Primary and Nursery in Greenock won the family and community learning award.

The Council’s Planning Board unanimously rejected a planning application from Gladman for a proposed development at the Knapps and North Denniston on the edge of Kilmacolm on 14th June. At the time of writing this decision was expected to be confirmed at a special meeting of the full Council on 28th June.

I have no surgery this month due to the summer break. You can however contact me directly to discuss any matters that are of concern to you by telephone on 01475 712020 (during office hours) or by email to Stephen.McCabe@inverclyde. gov.uk. Alternatively you can write to me at 10 Victoria Gardens, Kilmacolm PA13 4HL. kilmacolm & quarriers

Work to start on Kilmacolm Park drainage system Work on a £400,000 Inverclyde Council scheme to tackle drainage issues at Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm is set to begin. Both rugby pitches will have drainage pipes installed under the surface carrying excess water to the nearest water course, the Gryfe Water.

Environment & Regeneration Convener Councillor Michael McCormick said: “The pitches are an important and much appreciated part of village life and I am delighted the contractor will be starting work.”

“It is a significant project and one that is likely to cause some disruption locally while it is carried out but I am sure it will be well worth the inconvenience once it is finished. For many years training and matches have been disrupted by excess water but this innovative scheme should see a significant improvement.”

For catering purposes please email annielickley@hotmail.com if you are able to join the family at the lunch.

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Rejection of Planning Application for Knapps & North Denniston Inverclyde Council Planning Board reject planning application for Knapps and North Denniston What happens next....

Inverclyde Council received over 1100 comments on the Application and took the relatively unusual step of calling a Pre-determination meeting of the Planning Board to hear submissions in person. Kilmacolm Civic Trust, Kilmacolm Community Council and Kilmacolm Residents Association all took part, supported by many local residents.

The Planning Board of 9 Councillors unanimously rejected the Application, and a full meeting of the Council will vote on the issue on 28th June, at which time we expect they will ratify the Planning Board’s decision.

However, this is not the end of the process. We have to assume that Gladman, who did not attend the Pre-determination meeting, will make an Appeal to the Scottish Government, which would be heard by a Reporter. Under present rules, they also have the additional right to make a direct appeal to the Scottish Parliament, over the heads of the community.

The cost of preparing a case for an Appeal is likely to be substantial - thank you if you have already contributed, but we’ll need a fighting fund of around £30,000 to commission planning and legal services.

Contact secretary@killmacolmcivictrust.org if you wish to make a commitment to support at the Appeal stage.

Excess soil water will be carried away using perforated land drainage pipes which are carefully sized to allow very small particles to pass through the slots to be flushed out by the flow of water. A secondary drainage system – slit trench drainage - will be installed through the use of narrow sand-filled trenches spaced one to two metres apart.

A water attenuation tank will also be installed to slowly release drainage water in a controlled discharge before it is allowed to run into the Gryfe Water to minimise the risk of flooding of the water course during heavy rain.

Birkmyre Rugby Club is to use a grass pitch at Inverclyde Council’s Parklea facility in Port Glasgow for matches while the work goes on.

Indoor Bowling Boost for Inverclyde Inverclyde Council has rubber-stamped a £100,000 refurbishment of the area’s indoor bowling club. The Education & Communities Committee has approved plans to replace the bowling carpet and install new lighting.

Convener Councillor Jim Clocherty said: “It is six years since Inverclyde Leisure took over management of the bowling club following a significant investment from the Council.

“Since then indoor bowling has gone from strength to strength with the club producing players who have made their mark on the international stage.

“But there was clearly a need and a desire to improve the facility to be able to attract national championships and this will go a long way to achieving that aim.” £100,000 was allocated to the bowling club in the Council’s 2018-19 budget.

The new carpet and lighting is expected to cost between £50,000 and £60,000.

Any balance will be used to make further improvements to the building such as the entrance, café and toilets.

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. . . Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie . . .

A large number of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society Members and enthusiasts met at Kilmacolm on Sunday 10th of June as part of the 150th birthday anniversary of the world renowned Glasgow Architect and Designer.

Windyhill was the first of Mackintosh’s most important house designs.

The visit was the last part of the tour by the Society, which included a viewing of the newly refurbished Mrs. Cranston’s tearoom, a private viewing of the exhibition in the Kelvin Grove Art Gallery and also a visit to Windyhill.

To commemorate the visit, Kilmacolm Impressionist Jim Wood has gifted his oil painting of Windyhill, painted in 2016 to the Society. So far it is thought that this is the only known oil painting of the property.

The painting is shown below along with the Executive Director and Secretary of the Society Stuart Robinson and the artist. Jim Wood also presented a copy of the Heritage Gallery Booklet and a copy of his book of Impressionist Paintings as a memento of the occasion.

The society’s visit to Windyhill was a great success. kilmacolm & quarriers

St Columba Church Flower Festival A Flower Festival with the theme “All Things Bright and Beautiful” held in St Columba Church, Kilmacolm on 1st and 2nd June was a most wonderful community event. Fifteen local organisations took part and all created displays of imagination and beauty. All who visited the event commented on how beautiful the Church looked. A local young musician provided a delightful musical atmosphere. The event raised £1,500 for Ardgowan Hospice, Greenock. kilmacolm & quarriers

Old Kirk Summer Barbeque The Old Kirk Summer fete and Barbeque was held at the beginning of June in glorious weather and was well attended. Over £700 was raised making it a very successful event. Thanks go to all those who helped run the stalls, organise the children’s’ events, cook the burgers, move the furniture etc. But special thanks go to Mary Leishman for organising the whole event.

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Cllr Derek Bibby The long awaited impact assessment of the decision by Renfrewshire Council to introduce car parking charges in Johnstone has now been published.

Despite overwhelming opposition to the proposals from communities in Johnstone and the surrounding villages, the Council has spent over £40,000 of tax payers money, on an exercise that tells us nothing about the economic impact on residents and businesses, and nothing that we were not aware of back in December when the public meeting was held in the town. This is a total waste of council finances that could have been better spent elsewhere.

On a more positive note, having campaigned for improvements to our cemeteries, I welcome the investment announced to undertake work on the drainage systems, roads and pathways in Kilbarchan Lochwinnoch and Broomward cemeteries. It is entirely appropriate that this is seen as a priority. People visiting cemeteries to pay respects to loved ones who have passed on, should do so in a well maintained environment. I would hope that significant improvements will soon become apparent.

The wonderful May early June sunny weather, has shown Renfrewshires countryside at its best, and parks are one of the main focal points of our villages.

I have previously raised the issue of investment in Kilbarchan and Howwood parks, seeking clarification on when the £50,000 identified for Kilbarchan park by the previous administration in 2016 will be spent, along with the village investment fund approved at this year’s budget meeting.

I have had representation from residents in both Howwood and Kilbarchan advocating improvements in the respective parks, suggesting additional park benches, repair to existing benches, and the provision of outdoor fitness equipment which has been installed in other parks across Renfrewshire.

These are worthy of serious consideration, and I would also welcome other suggestions from Advertizer readers about how our parks can be improved, and how the available funding should be spent.

Please get in touch with any ideas through e mail to:cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire. gov.uk or by phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534 156007.

I will not be holding surgeries in July. My next surgeries will be on Saturday 4th August at 9am in the McKillop Institute Lochwinnoch, 10am in the Village Hall Howwood, 11am in the Steeple Hall Kilbarchan, 12.30pm in Johnstone Town Hall. Meantime please contact me with any issue -contact details as above.

If you have any news items you would like included in our next issue, email them to us at: info@advertizer.co.uk before Friday 20th July.

Churches in Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie ... ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kilbarchan Parish Church. Services continue at 11am each Sunday, on the 1st, 8th and 15th July we are pleased to welcome back Mr Russell Banks to the pulpit, a well-kent face. On 22nd and 29th, the services will be conducted by Rev Stephen Smith. Summer Junior Church and the crèche will meet at 10.45am each week in the halls.

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.

LOCHWINNOCH PARISH CHURCH: Mary Jane Bird. Sunday 11am: Morning Worship and Sunday School. All welcome.

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.

ELDERSLIE KIRK: Sunday service every week at 11am. Minister - Rev. Robin Allison. All welcome. Weekly meetings:- Monday Club every week from 12noon - 2.30pm. Light lunch and a varied activity programme.

Midweek Fellowship will meet every Wed from 10.30am for Tea/Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

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Cllr Andy Doig

. . . Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie . . .

I am now pleased to be able to say that last week I had a meeting with the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and they are supportive of the broad based community campaign to upgrade the A737. Earlier this year they convened a meeting of local businesses to meet the Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf MSP, to lobby him on the matter and the Chamber have promised to keep me informed of their dialogue with Transport Scotland on this. Also on roads repairs I am pleased to report that Midton Road in Howwood is on the secondary road repair list this year for preliminary work, with more radical repairs scheduled for next year. This will be welcomed in Howwood.

I am also still continuing my campaign to persuade Renfrewshire Council to lobby the Scottish Government for more money to support owner occupiers in wholly owner blocks, and in mixed tenure blocks, who are still waiting for re-cladding of their flats, which applies to some in Lochwinnoch and some in Kilbarchan. Last year Renfrewshire Council prioritised Gallowhill in Paisley for owners needing re-cladding, and at the last Communities, Housing, and Planning Board the Administration stated that the next area for owners to get re-clad was Lochfield in Paisley. Again I put the case for the villages to get equal treatment with Paisley and I am glad that the Convener saw the justice in my amendment. Accordingly the Council will write to the Scottish Government seeking more money for recladding.

At the last Johnstone and the Villages Local Area Committee I went into battle to try and make sure that various village based organisations got their fair share of LAC funding. I pushed for the Lochwinnoch Annexe to get £5,000 of funding to maintain it as a key sports facility for the village, and I also moved to get Kilbarchan Community Council £6,000 for Xmas Lights Funding. I am also especially pleased that I managed to get Howwood Playgroup £300 of funding to keep that service afloat as their grant was cut by the Council. Another Doig Dividend for the Villages.

My advice surgery in Kilbarchan is on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Steeple Hall at 7.30pm, and my advice surgery in Howwood is at 6.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month, and then in Lochwinnoch on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7.30pm, all excluding July and December. But I am also always available to constituents who can call me on 07534 148224, tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8, e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov. uk, or facebook me on Independent Voice/@ Ward9JohnstoneAndVillages.

Local Heroes Meet At Lilias Day Cllr Doig said: “I was delighted to support the Beatson Cancer charity stall at Lilias Day in Kilbarchan, especially as my mother in law currently has cancer, and also of course to meet the Caped Crusader”.

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Knitting Bee

Meets fortnightly on a Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm at Knit Knax, 37 High Street Johnstone, also weekly Thursday from 2pm to 4pm.

Contact: Pamela 07743 156738 or email bknitting@hotmail.co.uk.

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Scottish Country Dance Class

Tuesdays in the McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch at 7.30pm.

We always have great fun and it's good exercise too! Phone Lorna Black 01505 843048 for more info.

Kilbarchan Lilias Day Dog Show

The Dog Show organisers would like to thank everyone who entered their dogs into the event, on what was a very warm day for dogs and humans alike. The standard across all classes was very high and the judge Christine had the unenviable task of trying to pick a winner in each. The Best Kilbarchan dog was Cocker Spaniel Tara owned by Eileen Doran who was also Reserve Best in Show, while 10 months old Golden Retriever Skye owned by Val Keill was named Best in Show. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

Help Morag and Liz reach 500 people through Heart Start to save a life!

Morag and Liz beside the AED in Lochwinnoch

Would you know what to do in an Emergency?

Everyone welcome! ♥ Every week in Scotland, 70 people suffer cardiac arrest. ♥ More than 3500 people per year in Scotland are treated by the Ambulance Service following a cardiac arrest. ♥ Only one in 20 people will survive. ♥ Without resuscitation, cardiac arrest is always fatal ♥ But, performing CPR could double that person’s chance of survival Heartstart courses are free of charge and it only takes two hours to learn the skills which may someday save a life: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Recovery position CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Heart Attack Choking Serious bleeding

To learn the simple skills that save lives, contact Morag Thow on 07868 752814 to book onto one of our courses: Tuesday 23rd September

1pm - 4pm

Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge

Wednesday 24th October

7pm - 9pm

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Wednesday 28th November 7pm - 9pm

Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge

If you have a group in the Lochwinnoch Howwood area that would like a Heart Start Course Liz and Morag are pleased to come to your group to deliver the course. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

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

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

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Your Ward 9 Councillors ... for Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderlsie

Andy Doig, Derek Bibby, Bill Binks, Emma Rodden | Advice Surgeries: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.

Community Halls to Let ...

Howwood: Village Hall: 2nd Tues at 7.30pm. | www.howwood.com/community-council.php Kilbarchan, Guide Centre. Tel: 702758.

Kilbarchan: Steeple Hall: monthly at 7.30pm. | www.kilbarchan.info/community_council.html Kilbarchan, Old Library Centre. Tel: 706070 Lochwinnoch: Bowling Club: 1st Tues at 7.30pm

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Cllr Bill Binks

I attended the Castle Semple Rowing Club (CSRC) Regatta on Saturday 12th May, the largest one day regatta in Scotland, and was privileged to help present the winners medals to winning participants.

It is the ambition of Rachel Roberts (President) to encourage and support each of the members to be the best they can be, whatever their goal is within rowing. ‘’We aim to provide a supportive environment in which people of all ages can learn the physical skills that will promote movement, mobility and involvement in rowing for life’’ is her philosophy. But she needs help! Are you, or do you know anyone that can help in:- providing legal advice in their ambition to erect a purpose built clubhouse, Architecture and Design advice, Groundwork help, Portal and Frame building and by no means least additional Coaches. If you can help please contact Rachel at – rachel.robertson@rsc.mrc.ac.uk A £1million of revenue has been provided to improve the cemetery estate across Renfrewshire. Particular focus is on improving roads, paths, walls and drainage.

Four villages have been lumped together to share about £340,000 but what the share will be for Lochwinnoch is not known yet.

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Howwood Parish Church Community Coffee Shop

Community Coffee Shop First Friday monthly.

Howwood Parish Church: 10am - 12noon “In the community, for the community” Adults £2. children free.

All welcome.

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Howwood Holiday Club “Going Bananas!”

Howwood Parish Church is holding a Holiday Club for village children from P1 - P7. It will run from 9th - 13th July between 10am and 12noon.

There will be stories, songs, games, crafts and a quiz!

Come along and have some fun, there is no charge and everyone is welcome.

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Plant Sale, Book Sale, RSPB and Tearoom The Community Garden on Saturday 9th June 1pm

Glad to see that Lilias Day in Kilbarchan was one of the best ever. Possibly because of the fantastic weather we had. To see so many adults and children really having fun as well as raising money for good causes was fantastic.

My surgeries are as follows:Week 1 Tuesday KILBARCHAN Steeple Hall - 6pm/7pm.

Week 2 Tuesday HOWWOOD Village Hall - 6pm/7pm.

Week 3 Wednesday JOHNSTONE Town Hall - 6pm/7pm.

Week 4 Wednesday LOCHWINNOCH McKillop Institute - 6pm/7pm.

Email: cllr.bill.binks@renfrewshire.gov.uk Phone: 0300 300 1423 kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

Kilbarchan Show a great success Well done everyone who came along despite the weather, you are a hardy lot!

The winners of the sweepstake are as follows.....

1st Jane Harkness 3rd Mairi McLean

2nd Andrew Gibb 4th L Snodgras

Thanks to everyone who support the show from manning the gate to sponsoring the classes. You are all wonderful and we look forward to working with you again this time next year.....Saturday 15th June 2019!! kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

Lochwinnoch Community Garden Group Lets Make Lochwinnoch Bloom This Summer!!!!!

The last of the planters in the village has been completed, including the Library, War Memorial McKillop hall and Lochbarr.

A big thank you to David and Sandra Fowles, Gill Bell and Willie Thomson who planted over 2000 plug plant for the village.

We hope you enjoy the colour over the summer!

Sandra, David & Gill complete the last container!

. . . Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie . . .

The residents of Howwood, and I am one, are right to think they are the forgotten village of Renfrewshire. First the village is told that there are no plans to repair the main road through the village for this financial year, this despite many requests put forward by the Howwood Community Council. And now a second disappointment from Renfrewshire Leisure (RL) who were expected to supply a bouncy castle, Tug-of-War ropes and provide other activities for the Howwood Village Fete on 16th June, were told at the last minute, that there were not sufficient funds available that would allow them to participate, despite them having obliged last year.

What’s more it was a chance meeting with an RL member that this situation came to light, otherwise they would just have failed to turn up!! This is just not good enough and I hope RL respond with a full explanation and apology. Needless to say it has put the Howwood Fete Committee to unnecessary extra costs to redeem the situation.

A happy group at the plant sale!

We had a very successful day on Saturday 9th June in the community garden.

The book sale raised £65 for St Vincent’s hospice, the garden group raised over £370 which will be used to buy more plants for the village containers, the tea room made £200 for the keep fit group to get more mats and the RSPB had a lot of interest too. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

Dementia Friendly Lochwinnoch Village A good meeting of the group was held on the 13th June. We had a very interesting presentation by Steven Forbes on the Playlist for Life that we will be starting in the village there will be more information in later editions. Steven also gave the group the latest on the trishaw bicycle which will be used on the cycle path again more to follow on this initiative.

There will be another tea dance on Friday 5th October at 2pm in the golf club. The Calder church will be hosting a film afternoon in the autumn more information to follow.

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H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston (Houston Old School Trust) Monday to Friday Gryffe Manor Out of School 615438

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Coffee Shop: - Mon - Fri: 9am-4.30pm Sat: 9am-4pm MONDAY Baby Massage 2nd ,9th,16th @ 11am - 12noon TUESDAY Yoga 3rd, 10th @ 7pm M/s Lawson 01505613690 WEDNESDAY Big Kids Little Learners @ 10am - 11am - Janine Neil 07870 697010 | Galaxy @ 5pm - 7pm and Room 3 7pm - 9pm | Community Council 18th @ 7.30pm THURSDAY Folk Club (Weekly) @ 8pm- iaintdawson@gmail.com 07786 078952 FRIDAY Big Kids Little Learners (Weekly) @ 1pm - 2pm - Janine Neil 07870 697010 | Yoga 6th, 13th @ 10.30am - M/s Lawson 01505 613690 SUNDAY Baptist Church (Weekly)

@ 11am and 6pm

Booking enquiries to: Ian Simpson 01505 612203 Bill Haddow 01505 690693 Stewart Scally 01505 674277 hostbooking@outlook.com or The Coffee Shop

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I was delighted to be able to attend the annual Houston Agricultural Show this year. There was a wide array of stalls including Houston Community Council, a dog show, and various competitions for horses, and cows as befits an agricultural show where local farmers can showcase their talents and breeds.

Sometimes I think Renfrewshire Council forgets that while our towns have a proud industrial heritage and history, so too do the various village and rural communities in Renfrewshire also have a proud agrarian heritage and history. We are a county of rich diversity and I think it is good to celebrate what Renfrewshire farmers bring to us all.

Whilst dog fouling can sadly be found in all areas I am very sad that recently many constituents in Houston have raised this matter with me, as one which is persistent and very noticeable. I have asked the community wardens to increase their patrols in Houston and ask all residents to be vigilant and report episodes of dog fouling to the community wardens. This is such a shame as dogs are fantastic for families and as a dog lover, and former dog owner, I am clear there are no bad dogs, just bad owners who need to be more considerate.

I would really like to commend the work of Be Happy Houston, they tidy up local community areas, they do planting, and cut down bushes, and weeding, to help make Houston and Crosslee a better place. If constituents want to join them to help Be Happy Houston keep up their houston, crosslee & brookfield good work please look for their details on the Houston Community Council website at houstonvillage.co.uk French Conversation group meets every Wednesday from 9.30am till 12noon at Fox & Hounds. Informal tuition same venue 2pm - 4pm. Phone 01505 871 343, 07463 570464 or email avril.forbes2015@ outlook.com

Brookfield News BROOKFIELD GALA DAY Planning is underway for Brookfield’s annual Gala Day which will take place on Saturday 18th August from 2pm - 5pm. Our free, fun, family event will have a variety of stalls and attractions and will feature live entertainment provided by local groups plus some delicious home baking in the Tearoom.

SURGERIES Apart from Tom Arthur MSP on Friday 20th July (11am - 12noon), there will be no other local councillor surgeries in the Village Hall during July. Regular monthly surgeries will resume in August.

YOGABELLIES A reminder to all the mums-to-be that Yogabellies for Pregnancy classes start in the Village Hall on Saturday 14th July from 9.30am - 10.45am. Suitable for women from twelve weeks pregnant right up until birth and for all levels of experience (no matter how little!). Each pose will be adapted per trimester and adaptations can always be made for any specific ailments such as Pelvic Girdle Pain, Sciatica or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

More information available at: www.yogabellies.co.uk/members/lyndseyp or by e-mailing: lyndseyp@yogabellies.co.uk GARDENING CLUB Now that summer has arrived (supposedly) the Gardening Club has been very active keeping the weeds at bay at the flower beds at the Village Hall and Millennium Garden. They are also planning to attend to various areas that need attention in the park. As always, they would welcome help from any resident who can spare some time. Please contact Helen on 01505 321187 if you would like to volunteer.

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My advice surgery in Brookfield is on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6.30pm in Brookfield Village Hall, and my advice surgery in Houston is on the 4th Thursday of the month in Houston Village Hall, at 7.15pm, excluding July and December. 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.

Bee Happy Houston Houston Community Council's Bee Happy team have set to work in order to complete the final section of the huge Glenartney bed. This section is a 'Garden Of Gold' and it is bedecked with yellow and gold flowers and shrubs which will bloom during the month of September.

'Garden of Gold' is a campaign designed to raise awareness of childhood cancer and, in order to do that, it appeals to the public to plant September flowering plants. This is our contribution to that initiative.

We hope you like it. houston, crosslee & brookfield

Changes at Houston Post Office Houston Post Office will change hands on the 2nd July. Karen, who ran the shop for almost 10 years, said "It's time for me to move onto pastures green. I have made some great friends and have met some characters over the years, and I would like to say on behalf of myself and my staff a big thank you for all your custom over the years."

Being renamed as the Old Smithy Shop and Post Office, opening hours from 3rd July will be Mon & Thu 8am-6.30pm, Tue, Wed & Fri 8am-7.30pm and Sat 9am6.30, Sun closed.

New owner, Kelly has promised some exciting new products to be stocked alongside all the regular post office items. Fruit and vegetables will be supplied

by Roots of Linwood with fresh produce in the shop. Cold filled rolls (along with other food) will be available along with homemade jams from Largs (no chemical preservatives), cheese from the Damn Fine Cheese Company, and many more exciting new brands.

Kelly looks forward to meeting you all in the coming weeks.

Your Ward 10 Councillor ... for Houston, Crosslee, Brookfield & Linwood

Audrey Doig, Scott Kerr, Alison Jean Dowling, James Sheridan | Advice Surgeries: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.

BROOKFIELD: Brookfield Village Hall: 2nd Thursday at 7.30pm February, April, June, August, October and December.

HOUSTON: Carrick Centre: 3rd Wednesday at 7.30pm | houstoncommcouncil@yahoo.co.uk

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Brookfield, Village Hall. Tel: 335562 Houston, Carrick Centre. Tel: 612203 / 331488 Houston, Compass Centre. Tel: Gillian Peters - 07879 407574 or 01505 613759.

Linwood Masonic Hall. Tel: 07825 222944

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The Importance of Eating Well Home Instead Senior Care works throughout Renfrewshire and Barrhead with an ambition to provide excellent support at home for the older generation, and to build the name of Home Instead as the most trusted company for personalised home care.

Home Instead Senior Care provides a range of supportive services.

Sometimes this includes the preparation of meals and encouraging a client to enjoy a healthy balanced diet. Where Home Instead are involved, we can ensure that clients are eating properly and monitor any changes in health and wellbeing. Our latest campaign aims to help and assist families who are providing care for their loved ones themselves, to be aware of an older person’s risk of becoming malnourished.

The best way to ensure someone is eating a healthy balanced diet is to be there in person during mealtimes however, we know that when families are caring for their parents or relatives, there isn’t always enough time in busy schedules to sit and enjoy every mealtime together.

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Bowling Club Annual Charity Day The bowling club in Houston - John G. Fleming - is once again holding it’s Annual Charity day on Sunday 8th July when 64 ladies from across Renfrewshire will compete in a Ladies Rinks competition - however the bowls are secondary on the day and our primary focus is to raise as much money as possible for the St. Vincent’s Hospice. As usual we will be having a large home baking sale and we would ask any members and friends who are skilled in this area to provide donations. We will also be holding a large raffle and again would ask members, friends and local businesses to consider donating prizes and also it would be great if a large number of the general public would come along to the Bowling Club on the day to support this event by purchasing home baking and raffle tickets.

For more details on the home baking sale and to arrange home baking donations please contact Isabel Gilchrist on 01505 613316. For donations of raffle prizes please contact John Gilchrist on 01505 613316.

To purchase home baking items or raffle tickets simply come along to the club any time between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 8th July.

Over the many years the Bowling Club in Houston have been holding this Charity Day we have raised thousands of pounds for the very worthy cause in the name of the St. Vincent’s Hospice - with your help we hope to beat last year’s total of £1,315 this year.

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Who, Why, How? Are you interested in discussing who we are, why we are here, predestination or free will, western philosophy versus eastern philosophy?

We meet in Fox and Hounds once a fortnight. Contact 01505 871343 or 07463 570464 or email avril.forbes2015@ outlook.com.

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If you would like some support in your own home, or have a friend or a relation who would benefit from reliable, friendly and specifically trained CareGivers, call Paul Armstrong (Business Owner) or Alex MacCallum (Care Manager) on 0141 280 8210, or send us an email: info.renfrewshire@homeinstead.co.uk

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What a great day was had by all, the weather brought the crowds to Houston and a successful show was the result. The Craft and Baking tent was well attended and a good number of entries were submitted. It would be nice to see more children’s entries next year.

The prize winners were: Perpetual Cup for most points in Industrial Section ............

Special prize to runner up in Industrial Section ..................

Perpetual Cup for most points in Handcrafts.......................

Perpetual Cup for most points in Baking and Handcrafts...

Cup for the most points in Baking out with the parish ........

Cup for the most points in Handcrafts out with the parish .

Christine Anderson Janice Watt Lucy Hedges Christine Anderson Margaret Mitchell Margaret Mitchell

Children’s Section Perpetual Cup for most points in 9 - 12 years .....................

Perpetual Cup for most points in 6 - 8 years........................

Perpetual Cup for most points in 5 years and under...........

Isobel Renton cup most points in classes 37 - 51 ...............

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Churches in Houston ... ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOUSTON AND KILLELLAN: Please note - All Morning Worship begins at 11am this summer and not 10am as in previous year. The Rev. Ian Bell will lead the services unless otherwise stated. Sunday 1st July 11am - Morning Worship, Eleanor Hood, Reader. 18.45pm - Annual Killellan Service Rev. Mhairi Breingan. Sunday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July - 11am - Morning Worship.

ST FILLAN’S, Main St, Houston: Sun Masses: Vigil (Sat) 5pm, 9.30am & 11am. Weekday Masses: Mon - Sat 9.30am. Rosary: Tue, Thurs & Sat 9.10am. Exposition: Mon, Wed & Fri 9.05am. Confessions: Sat 10am - 10.30am and after Vigil Mass. Baptism: By arrangement. Parish Priest: Rev. Joseph Burke. Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Mary Frances Collett, RNDM (Tel 01505 613514). Address: ‘Abbotsfield’, St. Fillan’s, Main St, Houston, PA6 7EL. T. 01505 612046. 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

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Duchal Nursery School Lochwinnoch Primary School This month Lochwinnoch held a whole school “Hike or Bike” event to show support to the wonderful ladies who were cycling from London to Paris to raise money for a cancer charity. It was great to see all of the kids outside enjoying themselves, and this was topped off by a picnic in the park for the whole school for lunch!

Lochwinnoch Primary also took part in the Renfrewshire Schools netball and football tournaments at Johnstone Hub. The netball teams were very successful and both teams won their tournaments. Well done girls!

The school was treated to a visit from two lovely gentlemen from Greenacres Curling Club. They set up in our school assembly hall and taught the children the rules of curling. It was great fun having a go at sliding the stones but was most definitely harder than first anticipated.

A group of very lucky pupils went on an amazing trip to Edinburgh to see the musical Wicked. Whilst they were away they also got to take part in a dance workshop that was led by one of the Wicked choreographers.

Sport’s Day this year was a very sunny day and it was great to see so many parents and carers turn up to support the children during this event.

Lochwinnoch Primary School has also been actively involved in a number of STEM activities this month. We had 10 girls from Primary 6 and 7 representing the school at University of West of Scotland for a STEM event.

Furthermore, there are 6 people whose designs have been chosen to be on public display in Glasgow as part of the Scottish Engineering Leaders Award 2018 (Mirren Ingles, Alfie Richmond, Isla Stephenson, Fraser Irvine, Cooper Hay & Innis Neal). They have also all been shortlisted for awards.

Congratulations!

We have had an action packed summer term, full of fun and learning. We tried out some new football skills, had an amazing visit to Finlaystone Country Estate experiencing the wonders of nature and playing in the adventure playground, and enjoyed the wonderful weather in our garden and the park. In addition, we had a energetic sports day and our end of term summer concert, where the children really excelled themselves with some show stopping performances, showcasing what they have learnt throughout the year.

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

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

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Baby & Toddler Group

Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon

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

EVERY TUESDAY

Kilbarchan Tots

Kilbarchan Scout Hall, 10am-12noon £2 contribution. Tea, coffee & biscuits.

By the time you read this, our year will be over and we will have said “au revoir” to our older children going off to school – we wish you all lots of luck, please come back and visit us!!

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The end of term sees the launch of our Duchal Summer Holiday Activity Camps, running at the end of June and August. The introduction of the new camps is the next step towards extending our nursery offering, to help all families with their childcare needs and to provide an exciting and stimulating activity camp for all 3-5 year olds during the holidays. The activities line-up for the camps is amazing and we’re certain the children will have a wonderful time.

For more information go to www. duchal.com

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

To find out more about Duchal and to keep up to date with all the latest news, visit our website www.duchal. com and our Facebook page. There are limited spaces for children to start in August, if you are interested please get in touch email info@ duchal.com

Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am

Finally a note from all the children and parents - a BIG THANK YOU to all our fantastic staff who make Duchal so much fun, we’ve had a wonderful year!

Langbank Village Hall, 9.45 - 11.45am

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW

Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup EVERY

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Kilmacolm Toddlers

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

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

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

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Houston Toddlers

Church Hall, Main Street, Houston

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

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Langbank Playgroup

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

Baby and Toddler Group

Elderslie Kirk, Main Rd, Elderslie, 9.30am - 11.30am

£2 includes children’s snack and tea/coffee.

Lots of different toys to play with. All welcome.

Community Bookbug Sessions

Livingstone Hall at St Columba’s Junior School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm.

From 9.30 - 10am

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch, 1pm -2.30pm

£3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.

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Johnstone High School should be very proud of itself. After inspectors having identified areas that needed improving following the last inspection of school, the latest report noted, “A variety of developments across the school are improving staff’s understanding of their roles in relation to improving young people’s engagement in learning, young people’s relationships with others and their health and wellbeing.

“These developments are having a positive impact on young people’s awareness of their own wellbeing.”

Inspectors also acknowledged the school’s senior leadership team’s role in developing a culture of school improvement which involves pupils, staff and parents and added: “As a result the school community feels that this is creating a more inclusive and supported learning and working environment.

The head teacher and senior leaders provide clear direction for a more streamlined approach to improvement planning by focusing on two priorities, health and wellbeing and learning, teaching and assessment.”

Young people in lessons are ‘quietly attentive, motivated and engaged’ while the school was seen to benefit from a ‘strong partnership’ with its Parent Council.

Parents also spoke positively about improvements and progress the school has made.

Johnstone High head teacher Lynne Hollywood said: “We are delighted with the outcome of the visit by Education Scotland as it recognises the shared commitment and hard work of our pupils, parents and staff to ongoing school improvement.

Renfrewshire Council’s Education and children’s services convener, Councillor Jim Paterson said: “It’s heartening to see Johnstone High is making good progress with the health and wellbeing of children one of the top priorities. Work has also been done on providing high quality learning and teaching with improvements expected across this year’s exam results.

“I am confident that with the strong vision and leadership of the head teacher and her senior team that the school will go on to build further upon this good work.”

Kilmacolm Primary School We are absolutely delighted to announce that Kilmacolm Primary School and Nursery Class were presented with the ‘Raising Attainment in Literacy’ award at the Scottish Education Awards on the 6th June 2018. The awards are run by Education Scotland and the event recognises significant contributions to education over the past year.

Head Teacher at Kilmacolm Simone McCredie said: “We have taken our children on an exciting reading adventure for the past two years where they have developed a lifelong love of reading. They have learned that reading is cool and fun in our school and it is thanks to the enthusiasm of the children and parents, the passion and commitment of the staff and the wonderful links we have with the wider community.”

The message about how much the children love reading and writing has travelled far and wide and recently featured on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 4 programmes. The school motto is ‘Love Learning, Learning for Life’....but perhaps it should now say ‘Love Reading, Reading for Life’!!

[The main photo (left to right) Simone McCredie (HT), Emma Boyd, Steven Brown (artist), Sam McGoldrick, Rhys McCole (Inverclyde Year of Young People 2018 Ambassador), Ailie Glover (class teacher)

Education Scotland has no plans to revisit the school and a progress report from Renfrewshire Council and the school will take place within the next year.

Johnstone High School Junior and Senior Award Ceremony We have recently celebrated the success of our young people with our annual Award Evenings. We were incredibly proud of all our young people receiving awards for their talent, hard work and determination. We must give a special mention to Andrew McLean, an S6 who received the Head Teacher’s award for his outstanding contribution to the school. There are a few names from the junior school that also deserve a mention: Emily Anderson (S1), Fiona Steel (S2) and Katie Beverland (S3) all received the most awards for their year group. Well done, we are very proud!

Nearly the end of term!

After a busy few months, we are very excited for our end of term celebrations.

We will be hosting a range of activities from football to manicures and some pupils will be going to Alton Towers. This reward day is well earned by both pupils and teachers and we can’t wait.

SQA Exams As the exams come to an end, we must give a special well done to all our senior pupils that worked hard to do their best. We have noticed a real enthusiasm and effort from each individual and we have our fingers crossed for results day in August.

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Gryffe High School Preparing for World Challenge Bolivia 2019: Some World Challenge Bolivia 2019 pupils have been busy bag-packing at Tesco in Linwood.

Aaron, Ewan, Lauren, Eilidh and Ruth managed to raise just short of £600 over two evenings last week. Part of their World Challenge involves the pupils organising events and sponsorship to fund their trip. Well done to them and thank you to the customers for their generosity.

It’s been another busy month of learning here at St Fillan’s Primary School but we have been enjoying lots of sunny days outdoors eating our lunch on the picnic benches and exploring the eco garden.

Our Primary 7 residential experience to Lochgoilhead was a resounding success and again, we were blessed to have four full days of sunshine. The children were provided with countless opportunities to develop their independence, well-being, confidence and leadership skills through participating in a wide range of outdoor activities. Our teachers were also put through their paces as they joined in with Kayaking, abseiling, mountain biking, gorge walking and lots more. We were exhausted by the end of the experience but we were also happy, confident and felt as if we had really challenged ourselves.

We would like to thank all of the amazing instructors who encouraged us to go beyond our comfort zones and who showed great tolerance and patience.

Our Primary 4 and Primary 7 pupils made their sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in May and they certainly looked the part on their special days.

“The first lecture gave us detailed insight into the Large Hadron Collider, discussing the types of experiments that are carried out there and recent discoveries. I quickly learned just how much is unknown about the field of Particle Physics due to it being a relatively new area, compared to say Newtonian mechanics, which was first investigated a few hundred years earlier. Throughout the day we did various lab activities, one of which was a computer simulation where we would try to discover the Higgs boson. We had to alter various conditions of the particle collisions, such as magnetic fields and speed of collision, to create an experiment that could prove the particle’s existence.

The final activity of the day was another lecture discussing recent work on neutrino particles.

It was interesting to learn about current research in physics, and it was fascinating to see the possibilities of the work that we could end up being a part of in years to come.” Ruadhri McDougall – S6

The Library committee group have been working hard to develop our new library area in the main Central Area. In St. Fillan’s Primary School, we are committed to promoting a love of reading in all of our children, and thanks to the fundraising efforts of the library committee, we have a lovely relaxed and comfortable space to let our imaginations run free and get lost in a good book.

This school session we have continued to grow from strength to strength and we are extremely proud of all of our achievements. As this schools session draws to an end we still have many school events that we are really looking forward to. Some of these include our whole school trip to the “Heads of Ayr” Farm Park, welcoming our new Primary 1’s at their Induction afternoons, “Sharing our learning” with families, Health week, Sports Day and of course our Primary 7 leavers celebrations culminating in an exciting “Pirates of the Currybean” Show! As our big boys and girls fly the nest we would like to wish them all the very best, to remember to show kindness in everything they do, to work hard, have fun and ultimately “Be the Best, because they are the best!”

As the summer holidays draw near on behalf of our school community we would like to wish everyone a safe, happy and sunny summer holiday full of opportunities to make a lifetime of memories with families and friends.

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Experimental Particle Physics Masterclass: A group of eleven Advanced Higher Physics pupils from Gryffe High v e n t u r e d to Glasgow University recently for a Particle Physics Masterclass along with Mr Whyte. One S6 pupil gives his opinion of the day:

I Can Do Anything Day: Friday 15th June was a busy day as ALL year groups and P7s were involved in a variety of workshops in ‘I Can Do Anything’ Day. P7/S2 had a Careers Fair with more than 30 guest presenters - thank you to all of them for enriching the day and taking time to share their experience.

Our picture shows pupils with Special Constable Fraser Digney from Paisley Police Station.

S3 /4 were all involved in Heartstart Training and Team Building and S5 had an Employability day in the church halls with more guest speakers. S6 did a great job acting as Support and Pas. Pupils from the National 5 Hospitality class made a great job of providing a splendid lunch for all the guests. Miss Paterson who is Project Leader of Employability had overall responsibility for the day.

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Silver Tablet Concert: We were thrilled to welcome guests from the School and wider community to our historical Silver Tablet Concert which dates back to 1917. The evening was opened by our Chamber Group, with Emily Barron and Sasha Charter on Clarinet and Callum Hendry on Bassoon (Transitus), followed by a solo from Keir Morris (Senior I) on Saxophone who was accompanied by his brother Archie, a former pupil from the Class of 2015.

This year four Senior VI musicians competed for the Award. Emily Capell - Voice, Lauren Baker - Trumpet, Amy Crawford - Pianoforte and Gavin Findlay - Saxophone showcased their talent by each performing a 15-minute programme to a mesmerized audience.

Our adjudicator, Palma Allan, praised all performers for contributing to a truly outstanding evening of music before announcing Gavin Findlay as the winner. Clare Robertson (Morrison), the 1954 Silver Tablet winner on piano, was delighted to present the Silver Tablet to Gavin.

Action-Packed End of Term: We hosted our Early Year, Junior and Senior School sports days in the glorious sunshine and our outdoor education programme was in full swing with canoeing, night navigation and hikes out and about at all levels. Drone footage from these expeditions captured Scotland in all its glory and can be found on our website and social media channels.

Junior 4 put on a magnificent performance of their show Wiz Wham Alakazam, transporting the audience to the magical land of Sun Castle, where they witnessed Team Wizard work together to defeat the evil Ice Creatures! Former pupils returned to school to attend the Careers Breakfast to speak to our Senior V pupils about their career choices. The pupils found the talks very useful and inspiring - just what was needed after a month of Higher exams! We welcomed our French Exchange visitors with lots of happy faces as our Senior IV pupils were reunited with their exchange partners. Junior 6 visited Ardroy for an action-packed trip full of activities from raft building to gorge walking. Trips to Ardeonaig, Lagganlia and Battlefields were also underway as well as various exciting day trips to close the term.

who, in partnership with the Social Bite in Edinburgh, supports the Social Bite Village for people affected by homelessness. We know that both speakers will motivate and inspire us all as we wish our school leavers every success for the next chapter in their lives.

We had great fun at Lilias Day, Bridge of Weir Gala Day and Bishopton Day with our children’s games stall and our Pipe Band thoroughly enjoyed marching with the parades. Fingers crossed for plenty more sunshine as we attend Barshaw Gala Day on 23rd June and hope to see you there.

As the session draws to a close we look forward to the annual Pipe Band Beating the Retreat event in our Junior School grounds and to our prizegiving ceremonies. This year the principal guest speaker for Senior School is Chris van der Kuyl, founding Chairman of Entrepreneurial Scotland and founder, co-owner and chairman of 4J Studios, one of the UK’s most successful videogame developers and responsible for the multiaward winning Minecraft Console editions.

Our principal speaker for Junior School is Mr Ewan Aitken, CEO of the Cyrenians

St Columba’s School, Summer Fete We will be holding our Summer Fete on Saturday 8th September in Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm from 2pm to 4pm.

With a food & drink marquee, novelty crufts, family rounders, mini-mudder, tennis, rugby, community stalls, raffle, tombola, Pipe Band performance and much more!

Fun for all and free entry! To book a stall please email aberry@st-columbas. org

Article Submissions First of all, thank you very much to everyone who sends in their articles for The Advertizer. Each month we have plenty to choose from and, while we try to include as much as we can, some need to be cut back due to space restrictions.

To make things easier for the little elves in the office, could we please ask if articles are submitted as text within the email. Ideally, articles should be no longer than 300 words, but we do appreciate that sometimes it is necessary for more to get your message across and we will accommodate if we can.

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These can be sent as JPG or PDF files, and 300dpi resolution is best, resized to within 8cm boundaries.

If in any doubt, please call or email the office and the elves will be happy to advise you!

Community Summer Fete: We are holding our community Summer Fete at Birkmyre Park on Saturday 8th September from 2-4pm. There will be a food and drink marquee, novelty crufts, family rounders, minimudder, tennis, rugby, community stalls, Pipe Band performance and more. All welcome. There are a limited number of pitches available for stall booking, if you are interested please contact aberry@stcolumbas.org for more information and to book.

Kilmacolm Playgroup & Toddlers It has been a busy summer term, we have enjoyed learning all about summer , the seaside and practising for Sports day, which was held on the last day of term.

All children had fun taking part in races and receiving a medal. It was an emotional and proud day also as we said goodbye to 10 of our children as they move onto nursery after the summer holidays. It has been a real joy to watch them grow and develop over their time at playgroup and we are so proud of all they have achieved. We wish them and their families the best of luck as they embark on their next learning journey.

Playgroup starts back on Monday 20th August. Playgroup is open to all children from 2 years 4months and operates on a Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 0930-1130. Spaces available. Please email Iona on playgroupmembership@googlemail.com for more details.

Our baby & toddler group on a Wednesday 10-1130 is open for all new parents /carers to drop in for a cuppa and a chat while your child enjoys a play. Toddlers starts back on Wednesday 22nd August. Check out our Facebook page for latest information.

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Houston Primary School Bee Happy - Working in Partnership: Marion Greig from Bee Happy, presented at a recent assembly, sharing lots of information about all the good work she and her team do around Houston.

At the end, Marion posed a challenge for the children, and Sorley Carmichael from Primary 5 won. The prize was to fill a planter near the underpass. He chose a few close friends to help him. Here they are in action.

School Building Improvements: At the end of June works will commence on our new roof. The proposed works are scheduled June-November.

End of Session 2017-18: Another year has passed and what a busy one it has been. The pupils have been amazing and worked very hard. We wish all our families a wonderful summer holiday and look forward to seeing them back in August. A huge thank you to the Parent Council, parent/ grandparent volunteers and our amazing staff team at Houston Primary School for an action packed year. Happy Holidays!

Inverclyde Does the ‘Double’ at Education Awards

Pioneering Programme for Preschoolers and Parents A Renfrewshire school says that a scheme which eases the path of both children and parents into Primary One has led to an increased sense of community.

St Margaret’s Primary School in Johnstone has experienced an increase in parental engagement with 28 families going through the ‘Good Start, Great Start’ programme, developed by Middlesex University in London.

The school has two trained Nursery Officers who help promote school readiness at a point of big change for both parents and children. Head teacher Gillian Miller said: “The children who attend have grown in confidence and self-esteem, and have gained more independence as a direct result of attending the sessions.

“There is definitely an increased sense of community among the parents who attend, as there is a sharing of parenting skills, strategies and advice in both formal and informal forums. It’s clear how much the parents enjoy the one to one time with their children, which is a great benefit to the whole family.”

The day follows a simple structure. First is a welcome time and snack time, where nutritional food is prepared and served by the children themselves.

This is followed by a ‘make and do’ craft session directed by the parent, with a new skill or element of knowledge built into each week. The children then continue their nursery session while the parents break off to have tea and coffee and an informal, confidential discussion of any parental issues they may be having.

Each block of six sessions is designed to help to build a social support network for the parents and also promote independence for the children.

The scheme, which started as a pilot in October, has worked so well that the school has continued to run it on a permanent basis.

Two schools in Inverclyde have scooped top honours at the annual Scottish Education Awards.

Run by Education Scotland the event recognises significant contributions to education over the past year.

Kilmacolm Primary & Nursery were awarded the prize for raising attainment in literacy, while King’s Oak Primary & Nursery in Greenock won the family and community learning award.

Inverclyde Council’s Education Convener Councillor Jim Clocherty said: “These are the top honours for education in Scotland. Picking up one award would have been a huge success but to see two of our primaries claim prizes is fantastic news.

“It is real recognition of the quality of education provided to our children and young people throughout Inverclyde.

“I would like to pass on my congratulations to all of the staff at Kilmacolm and Kings Oak and our pupils.”

Scout Leaders Wanted Kilmacolm Scouts changes the lives of young people from six to 18 – and now we need YOU to help us.

We are seeking leaders for every one of our sections and are urging you to consider giving up some of your time to help us as a uniformed leader.

Our sections are:

Beavers:

6 to 8

Cubs:

8 to 10.5

Scouts:

10.5 to 14

Explorers: 14 to 18.

Each section is different with a specific programme designed to ensure our young people get the very best experience suited to their age group.

Our leadership team is friendly, committed and can bore you to tears about how great Scouting is and what it has brought them.

We are all busy people with busy lives but fitting in space for volunteering is now part of who we are – and the rewards from seeing young people thrive are massive.

Volunteering is easier than you think. With full support and training available, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. So please come and support your local Scout Group.

For an informal chat, contact Group Scout Leader Stuart Wilson via gsl42nd@outlook.com or 07957 933216.

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St Anthony’s Primary School Scores Top Marks in Inspection A primary school voted the first Scottish recipient of UK Literacy School of the Year has been given a glowing report by inspectors.

Staff from Education Scotland visited St Anthony’s in Spateston, Johnstone in April and spoke with pupils, staff and parents. The school received ‘very good evaluations’ over all four quality indicators and was praised by inspectors for its ‘literacy rich’ environment.

Head teacher Jacqueline McBurnie’s ‘clear strategic direction’ and ‘strong personal and professional commitment to meeting the needs of all children’ was also acknowledged. The school was praised with helping to close the poverty related attainment gap and the report noted: “Children facing barriers in their learning, including those facing socio-economic challenge are making good progress. The school’s welcoming ethos was also praised, as well as its ‘supportive culture’ for learning.

Head Teacher Jacqueline McBurnie said: “I am delighted that our school community has received such a positive inspection report. This is testimony to the strong team spirit we have built in St. Anthony’s where our values are at the core of what we try to achieve, every day in every way for everyone. “The school also houses a unit for children with communication disorders such as autism, and children with additional support needs are well supported. The 35 children there benefit from the ‘warm, nurturing ethos’, with the overall environment for learning and teaching showing a commitment to children’s well-being and development.

Councillor Jim Paterson said “It’s wonderful to see the hard work and drive of the head teacher and staff at St Anthony’s being rewarded with such a positive inspection report. As well as making strides in closing the attainment gap and providing access to high quality teaching, it’s also clear that the school’s nurturing and caring environment is benefitting pupils.”

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Binocular & Telescope Open Day

Super Hero Day

Weave Festival and Sma’ Shot Day

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Sat 30 June & Sun 1 July Come and peruse a range of telescopes and binoculars, with knowledgeable staff on hand to help you find the right one for you! Our optics are competitively priced, with the added bonus that you are helping conservation. FREE

SAT 30 JUN - SUN 12 AUG Jurassic Bricks

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 5:30pm to 7:30pm Mondays starting 4 July. Join us for an easy introduction to kayaks, canoes or dinghies.

Three week rotation for each activity. More Info: Details and bookings online or t 01505 842 882 £25

TUE 26 - FRI 29 JUNE

SAT 30 JUN - SUN 1 JULY

Creative Textiles

Refresh & Progress – 2 day workshop

Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock 10am to 4pm Also available 7th -10th August - 4 day course Immerse yourself in creativity! This structured highly creative sewing course will lead you through many specialist techniques and make an item on each day. Full briefing in preparation will be given at booking. To book your place and for more information please contact: mwhitelaw@mcd-uk.co.uk 01505 874404 (t) 07917 221916 (m) www. creativemasterclassacademy.co.uk

Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock 10am to 4pm Enjoy further exploring and developing your creative textiles! Machine and hand embroidery embellishments with be covered.

Full briefing in preparation will be given at booking. To book your place and for more information please contact: mwhitelaw@mcduk.co.uk 01505 874404 (t) 07917 221916 (m) www.creativemasterclassacademy.co.uk

THU 28 - FRI 29 JUNE

SUN 1 JULY

RYA Dinghy Stage 1

Indoor Car Boot & Craft Sale

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 3:30pm Young sailors will have fun learning the basic skills of handling and steering a boat.

SAT 30 JUNE Simple Faith

Law View Road, Quarriers Village 7pm Simple Faith are coming to Mount Zion Church, Quarriers Village. The gospel singers from Northern Ireland invite you to an evening of music and testimony. Go to www. mountzionquarriers.org for more information.

Refreshments will be provided after the concert. FREE (donation suggested)

Paisley Indoor Bowling Club, 8-10 Wallneuk Rd, Paisley PA3 4BT 10am to 4pm Come along and browse at Paisley Indoor Bowling Clubs fortnightly Indoor Car Boot & Craft Sale. Bar and Food available. All welcome. £10 per table (supplied). £8 for Car Park Space – Bring your own table. To arrange booking, please call 07401 942707.

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Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Dress up as your favourite super hero and join the rangers for a fun filled day with games and prizes for best dressed!

MON 2 - THU 5 JULY Three Sisters Bake Summer Crafternoon Tea

Three Sisters Bake, Faith Avenue, Quarriers 2:30pm Summer holiday craft and baking event for all the family with a fantastic spread of afternoon tea! £9.95 per adult; £12.95 per child Full details available on the Three Sisters Bake website and Facebook page. Call 0333 344 7344 to book

MON 2 - MON 30 JULY Water Sports Taster Evenings

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 5:30pm to 7:30pm Mondays, 2 July - 30 July NEW Try kayaks, canoes or dinghies with your mates! No experience necessary. Three week rotation for each activity. COST: £25 Details & bookings online or t 01505 842 882

THU 5 JULY Ladies’ Open Golf

Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, Ranfurly Place, Bridge of Weir 10am to 3pm The Ramphorlie Quaich and Stableford Greensomes will be played. Maximum Individual Handicap 34. Entry Fees £16 per couple. Snacks and meals will be available all day. No competitor may win more than one major prize.

FRI 6 - THU 12 JULY Explorer Challenge: Get up close to nature

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Fri 6 Jul – Thu 12 July Any time! (Centre open 7 days; 10am – 4pm) Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Simply pop into the visitor centre any time where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, visit different stations along our main trail to “get close to nature”! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

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Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley Paisley is the place to be this summer as Paisley First presents Jurassic Bricks – a free, interactive LEGO® Brick Dinosaur Trail!

15 large dinosaurs made out of Lego bricks on the trail plus two interactive play zones, a selfie zone and a find the Hidden Dinosaur Competition! Find the names of all the dinosaurs to win prizes plus take part in our weekly Golden Ticket Competition to win £250 of Paisley town centre gift vouchers!

Water Sports Taster Evenings

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Brodie Park, Paisley 12noon Popular multi-arts festival celebrating Paisley’s rich history of weaving and radicalism, encapsulated in the famous victory of the town’s weavers in the historic ‘sma’ shot’ dispute. Relive the legendary day with the Sma’ Shot parade, burning of the Cork, outdoor performances, ‘doon the watter’ family fun, live music, weaving demonstrations, makers’ market, aerial shows, circus skills, workshops and poetry slams. Celebrate Paisley’s unique culture, radicalism and wonderful weaving heritage. Check out a what is happening on the day at www.Paisley.is

Erskine Art, Craft and Gift Fayre

Erskine Salvation Army, 11 Kilpatrick Street, Erskine PA8 7AF 12noon to 3pm 25 stalls bursting with gorgeous goodies!

From Handbags and Jewellery to Fudge and American Products there is something for everyone! Free entry, free parking and child friendly family event. Following events take place on 4th August 2018 and 1st September 2018. This is a free event - Why not pop along for a look and treat yourself, grab a gift, browse the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere.

MON 9 - FRI 13 JULY Howwood Holiday Club

Howwood Parish Church Hall, Main Street, Howwood 10am to 12noon “Going Bananas!” - for village children from P1 - P7. There will be stories, songs, games, crafts and a quiz! Come along and have some fun, there is no charge and everyone is welcome.

TUE 10 JULY Summer Scavenger Hunt

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm What summertime treasures can you find?

Join our Rangers to find out!

THU 12 JULY Sòlas Bereavement Group Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm Sòlas Bereavement Group.

Den Build

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

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Explorer Challenge: Flowers & Butterflies!

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RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Fri 13 Jul – Thu 19 July Any time! (Centre open 7 days; 10am – 4pm) Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, visit different stations along our main trail to find out all about flowers & butterflies! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

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Pencil Pools

Pencil View, Largs, North Ayrshire KA30 8JZ 12noon to 1:30pm investigate the rockpools of the Largs Pencil monument with the Ranger Service. £5 per person. Details & bookings online or t 01505 842 882

SAT 14 JULY

FRI 20 - THU 26 JULY

Fairy and Elf Trail

Explorer Challenge: Dragons, Damsels & Queen Bees!

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Can you find the fairy and elf doors hidden in the forest?!

Beachwatch

Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near Gourock PA19 1BB 11am to 1pm Join us for a clean up and recording of the sea debris for the national survey. Details & bookings online or t 01475 521 458

SUN 15 JULY Fairy and Elf Door Making

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join our Rangers and search for the hidden Fairy Doors throughout the forest then make your own to take home. £4.50 for materials to take home or £2.50 to give a door to the fairies and elves.

Chris Packham UK bio blitz Tour

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 9am to 1pm Come, join us, and take part in our bio blitz.

See what amazing wildlife we have at our reserve. Chris Packham naturalist, author and TV personality will be dropping in some time during this event. On the day, we will also have other wildlife / conservation organisations to offer help and advice. Cost: normal trail fees apply £3 per adult/ £1.50 per child RSPB members free

TUE 17 JULY Orienteering

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm A Ranger guided walk through the woods. Bring boots and coats.

THU 19 JULY Tracks and Trails

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Discover with the Rangers what wildlife lives here from their tracks and trails.

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Fri 20 Jul – Thu 26 Jul Any time! (Centre open 7 days; 10am – 4pm) Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time, where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, visit different stations along our main trail to find out all about “dragons, damsels & queen bees”! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

SAT 21 JULY Milngavie Gin Festival 2018

44 Main St, G62 6BU Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom 12noon Finsbay’s second Ginfest! With a plethora of gins from all around the world including some amazing Scottish gins we have another fantastic event in store. This will include samples, cocktails and industry experts talking about their gins. With live music and entertainment, talks from gin experts, tasty food and lots of chat from fellow gin lovers! Entry includes one free gin and mix.

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ milngavie-gin-festival-tickets-45176739845 £5

SAT 21 JUL - SUN 26 AUG Regional Park Ranger Display

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 11am to 4pm Weekends 11am – 4pm We celebrate World Ranger Day on the 31 July with a worldwide photographic display. More info call t 01475 529 543

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Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join the Rangers and Tickles the clown celebrating all things teddy bear. Picnic and games in the gardens with a fabulous show from Tickles the clown. Prizes for best fancy dress.

Hitting all the right notes!

Martyrs Church, Paisley 2:30pm Enjoy the exciting sound of the xylophone.

Ian Munro will be accompanied by Gilmour Macleod in a programme of fast fingerwork, humorous hands and pianistic perfection.

They will play a selection of popular music to suit all tastes. £5 on door

Family Volunteering

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 3:30pm Who says volunteering is only for grownups, definitely not us! Kids come with your grown-ups, do something practical out on our amazing reserve, and help us give nature a home. Please book as places are limited.

Cost: free

TUE 24 JULY Minibeast Hunt

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Six legs, eight legs, 100’s of eyes, a tube to sip nectar or mandibles to rip prey, let’s catch some real mini monsters.

THU 26 JULY Summer Woodland Art

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join our Rangers and gather woodland materials to make your artistic creation.

FRI 27 JUL - THU 2 AUG Explorer Challenge: Treemendous!

RSPB, Largs Rd, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Fri 27 Jul – Thur 2 Aug Any time! (Centre open 7 days; 10am – 4pm) Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, visit different stations along our main trail to find out all about trees! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

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TUE 31 JULY

Erskine Classic Car Show 18

Den Build

Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BN 12noon to 5pm Over 200 cars on display from old classics to super cars, live music and entertainment, car demonstrations, guest speakers, fun fair, raffles, pop up shops and much more. If you love cars, old or new then you can’t afford to miss this great day out for all the family. Entry is £5. Kids go free. All profits go to helping ex-service men and women.

Scotland’s National Airshow

East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF 10am to 5pm Don’t miss a day of breathtaking aerial displays as aircraft old and new take to the skies over East Fortune. Returning for 2018 are the sensational Red Arrows with their fantastic formation flying, along with the supersonic RAF Typhoon and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, featuring the Lancaster, Hurricane and iconic Spitfire. This year sees two new displays for East Fortune – the fantastic Fireflies aerobatic display team and the Percival Pembroke RAF transport aircraft. We also have displays from the MiG-15 fighter, a pair of de Havilland Vampires, a Bristol Blenheim bomber, plus many more.

Reptile Walk

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 1pm to 3pm Let’s go reptile hunting! Find out about our local population and the reptile research project. Details & bookings online or t 01457 521 458

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

SAT 4 AUGUST Erskine Art, Craft and Gift Fayre

Erskine Salvation Army, 11 Kilpatrick Street, Erskine PA8 7AF 12noon to 3pm 25 stalls bursting with gorgeous goodies!

From Handbags and Jewellery to Fudge and American Products there is something for everyone! Free entry, free parking and child friendly family event. This is a free event - Why not pop along for a look and treat yourself, grab a gift, browse the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere.

Charity Golf Day in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity

Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, Ranfurly Place, Bridge of Weir 4 Ball Texas Scramble ~ Shotgun start at 1pm Entry fee of £120 per team Food provided after golf ~ Raffle and Auction Karaoke and Dance in the evening ONE ARM GOLF CHALLENGE (at selected holes only) If you would like to participate in the event, sponsor a prize at a hole or donate a gift for the raffle and auction please contact Frank Morrison on 07725 706901 or frmorrison@hotmail.com

Jurassic Bricks From Saturday 30th June until Sunday 12th August This Summer, Paisley is set to host a free, interactive LEGO® Brick Dinosaur Trail featuring 15 large dinosaurs made completely from LEGO®, two interactive play zones and a golden ticket competition.

There will be 15 large dinosaurs made out of Lego bricks on the trail plus two interactive play zones, a selfie zone and a find the Hidden Dinosaur Competition! All of the dinosaurs will be situated within local businesses and everyone who completes the trail will have a chance to win prizes.

Find the names of all the dinosaurs to win prizes plus take part in our Golden Ticket Competition to win £250 of Paisley town centre gift vouchers! Download the Love Paisley town centre loyalty app to save money with great gift and shopping offers plus tasty deals for lunch and dinner too!

Paisley First Chairman, Graeme McGowan, said:” This will be a great event to showcase everything that Paisley has to offer this summer. We are sure families will come from far and wide to enjoy this great, free day out during the school holidays.

“And after hitting the shops and enjoying our Jurassic entertainment, visitors can take advantage of our many cafes, restaurants and bars. There is so much to see and do in the town already and this will help cement the town’s reputation as a visitor destination.”

Paisley First will also be running the Golden Ticket Competition once again this summer with a weekly draw offering visitors the chance to win £250 of Paisley town centre gift vouchers!

Come to Paisley for a great family day out this summer! For more details see www.paisleyfirst.com - Come to Paisley for a great family day out this summer!

Get Your Dancing Shoes On The OIR Dance Group meet on a Monday at 1.30pm in the Clark Memorial Hall, Largs. Dancing consists of Ballroom, Sequence, Old Time and Scottish.

All new members are made welcome, so dust off your old dance shoes and come along and join us, come alone or bring a partner.

Contact: Bill Alexander 01475 522043 or Archie Adams 01475 649008.

The biggest sporting event in Scotland since the best ever Commonwealth Games is happening this August, but it’s not just about the sport! Festival 2018 is the fun-filled cultural programme that is running as part of the sporting action.

Changes to Renfrewshire Recycling Collections

Glasgow’s iconic George Square will be the beating heart of Festival 2018 during Championships time. Bringing a carnival atmosphere to the city centre through a programme bursting at the seams with free events for all ages, placing Glasgow and Scotland’s renowned creativity in the spotlight. Across the 11 days, highlights include a special opening moment, spectacular evening events, international collaborations and all day family fun and play. Buzzing with activity, there will also be places to relax with delicious Scottish food & drink while catching up with the day’s sporting action on the big screens.

Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music and the Festival 2018 programme embraces the vibrant range and diversity of music making in the city. From showcase performances by young bands supported the city’s youth music networks to big stage appearances by the Glasgow based Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Glasgow’s music brings a wealth of talent to Festival 2018.

Through a ground-breaking cultural partnership between Glasgow and 2018 European Championships co-host Berlin, the cultural festival will highlight the unique cultural landscape and creativity of both cities in a programme which is truly European in outlook. And in the Year of Young People 2018, core elements of the programme have been devised, developed and delivered by Scotland’s young people.

There are hundreds of inclusive and accessible events taking place as part of Festival 2018 and with so many ways to get involved, in communities across Glasgow and in areas hosting sport across Scotland, 2018 promises to be a summer to remember. Visit www.festival2018glasgow.com for more.

Renfrewshire Council will be introducing changes to their regular collections as follows: Garden and food waste - brown bin - remains at 2-weekly. Non-recyclable waste - grey bin - moving to 3-weekly. Paper and cardboard - blue bin - alternating fortnightly. NEW Plastics, metals and glass - green bin - alternating fortnightly.

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Erskine Classic Car Show 2018 Saturday 28th July from 12pm to 5pm in the into Braehead Arena.

Come along to experience the fun and excitement of Erskine’s annual show with over 200 cars on display from old classics to super cars, live music and entertainment, car demonstrations, guest speakers, fun fair, raffles, pop up shops and much more. If you love cars, old or new then you can’t afford to miss this great day out for all the family. Entry is £5. Kids go free. All profits go to helping ex-service men and women.

If you would like to support this Erskine event there are various ways you can get involved, from sponsorship at the show, gifts-in-kind or the donation of a prize or experience for the raffle. To discuss further please contact Jennifer Campbell on 0141 814 4729.

Weave Festival and Sma’ Shot Day Saturday 7th July, Paisley This popular multi-arts festival celebrates Paisley’s rich history of weaving and radicalism, encapsulated in the famous victory of the town’s weavers in the historic ‘sma’ shot’ dispute.

Relive the legendary day with the Sma’ Shot parade, burning of the Cork, outdoor performances, ‘doon the watter’ family fun, live music, weaving demonstrations, makers’ market, aerial shows, circus skills, workshops and poetry slams.

This is a great day out for those interested in the arts, weaving and history plus families looking for a fun-filled afternoon.

Celebrate Paisley’s unique culture, radicalism and wonderful weaving heritage.

Check out a what is happening on the day at www.Paisley.is

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Sunday 22nd July at 2.30pm, Martyrs’ Sandyford Church, Montgomery Road, Paisley PA3 4LQ

03 - 27 August 2018

Come along to hear - close up and personal - the exciting sound of the xylophone.

Ian Munro will be accompanied by Gilmour Macleod in a programme of fast fingerwork, humorous hands and pianistic perfection. They will play a selection of popular music to suit all tastes. Tickets priced £5 are available at the door.

Erskine Art, Craft and Gift Fayre Doors open 12-3pm on 7th July 2018 Erskine Salvation Army, 11 Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine PA8 7AF 25 stalls bursting with gorgeous goodies! From Handbags and Jewellery to Fudge and American Products there is something for everyone! Free entry, free parking and child friendly family event.

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MONDAY

Lochwinnoch Community Walk

‘Outlook’

This event will not take place on public holidays.

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

The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am

Gryffe Voices Community Choir

Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir 8pm to 9.45pm

Join us to sing pop, rock, folk, show tunes, gospel.

Contact gryffevoices@gmail.com

Crafty Hobbies

Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club

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

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

EVERY TUESDAY Singing for Wellbeing

Bishopton Community Centre 6pm - 7.15pm A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.

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

1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.

EVERY

WEDNESDAY

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

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

Gateway Garden Drop In Sessions Gateway Garden, Kilbarchan from 1pm

Knitters of all levels welcome!

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm. 2pm - 4pm.

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3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY Hearing Aid Clinic

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Conser vation Volunteers - adult group.

Newcomers always welcome.

Kilmacolm Walkers Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am

David 01505 874192 talktalk.net

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Singing for Wellbeing

Bishopton Community Centre 2pm - 3.15pm A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.

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SATURDAY

Weekly Volunteer Group

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm

Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

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The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm

Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.

2ND SATURDAY MONTHLY ‘Brunch & Browse’ St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

Soups, baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls

LAST FRIDAY MONTHLY TheTerrace

All volunteers welcome and all equipment supplied.

2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY BoW Senior Citizens Club Cargill Hall 7 - 9.15pm

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

National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Don’t miss a day of breathtaking aerial displays as aircraft old and new take to the skies over East Fortune. With fantastic formation and single flying, from international and UK-based teams. We have a whole day of on the ground activities where you can meet pilots and crews, explore one of Europe’s best collection of aircraft and take part in aviation-themed and family activities.

Returning for 2018 are the sensational Red Arrows with their fantastic formation flying, along with the supersonic RAF Typhoon and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, featuring the Lancaster, Hurricane and iconic Spitfire.

This year sees two new displays for East Fortune – the fantastic Fireflies aerobatic display team and the Percival Pembroke RAF transport aircraft. We also have displays from the MiG-15 fighter, a pair of de Havilland Vampires, a Bristol Blenheim bomber, plus many more. https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-flight/whats-on/airshow/

LAST SATURDAY MONTHLY Table Top Sale Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm

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

Explorer Challenges: Do these challenges with your family in your own time.

Just pop in and our friendly staff will get you started. Find out more at www. rspb.org.uk/lochwinnoch - (01505) 84266

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon

Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am

10:00-17:00

Soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4.

Weekly Volunteer Group

Houston Litter Crew

Scotland’s National Airshow 28 July 2018

St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall

SUNDAY

Youth Volunteer Group - age 14 - 18 years.

Newcomers always welcome.

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Open Days with gardening and wildlife activities on offer. For more information contact 07952169341 or hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or join the group Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook.

2ND THURSDAY MONTHLY Sòlas Bereavement Support Group

Weekly Volunteer Group

Doors Open Day in Renfrewshire are incorrect. This year’s Doors Open Days will be Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm

Knitting Group

Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon

Renfrewshire

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm

1ST SAT

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

1ST & 3RD SUN

Loch Lomond Shores

10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

2ND THU & LAST SAT Paisley Cross

10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217

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

Explorer Challenge: Find a dragon!

RSPB Lochwinnoch (Friday 29 June - Thursday 5 July) Centre open 7 days; l0am - 4pm. Visit different stations along our main trail to find some dragons!

Cost: £4 per child/RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Explorer Challenge: Get up close to Nature!

RSPB Lochwinnoch (Friday 6 July - Thursday 12 July) Centre open 7 days; l0am - 4pm. Visit different stations along our main trail to “qet close to nature”! Cost: £4 per child/RSPB members £2.50. [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Explorer Challange: Flowers & Butterflies!

RSPB Lochwinnoch (Friday 13 July - Thursday 19 July) Centre open 7 days; l0am - 4pm. Cost: £4 per child/RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Chris Packham’s UK Bioblitz RSPB Lochwinnoch (9am-lpm) Sunday 15 July. Take part in the UK wide Bioblitz here at RSPB Lochwinnoch. We will be finding lots of exciting wildlife with the help from lots of friendly, knowledgeable people. Chris Packham naturalist, author and TV personality will be dropping in some time during this event. So come and join us! #WeWantWildlife.

Cost: Normal trail fees apply (Adult £3/Child £1.50) RSPB Members:

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Music Fans First to Know this Year’s SAY Award Longlist at Special Glasgow Gig On Wednesday 1st August, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award Longlist will be exclusively revealed in front of a live audience at Glasgow’s renowned King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. ‘Live at the Longlist’ will see performances from previously Longlisted and Shortlisted artists, including a special collaborative set from Stina Tweeddale of Honeyblood and Carla J. Easton of TeenCanteen, as well as a live performance from Emma Pollock, whose album “In Search of Harperfield” was shortlisted for The SAY Award in 2016. Emma’s contribution to music in Scotland cannot be overstated, as both a founding member of The Delgados and Chemikal Underground Records, a member of The Burns Unit, and an acclaimed solo artist.

Journalist and broadcaster Nicola Meighan will reveal the twenty outstanding Scottish albums which will make up The SAY Award Longlist for 2018, and following the announcement, a cinematic and expansive DJ set from Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite will extend the celebration of Scottish music into the late hours. All proceeds from ‘Live at the Longlist’ will be donated to Help Musicians Scotland, The SAY Award’s charity partner for 2018.

In keeping with the authentic grassroot principles which drive the Award, this means that music fans will be the first to hear which albums are in the running for the annual £20,000 prize, and the coveted title of Scottish Album of the Year 2018.

A record number of 253 eligible albums were submitted for this year’s SAY Award, and all are available to view and stream at sayaward.com. It is now the task of 100 impartial ‘Nominators’, chosen for their specialisms in sectors including journalism, broadcast and radio, music retail and live music venues, to consider the titles from The SAY Award’s Eligible Albums. Each Nominator lists their five favourite albums, ranking them in order of preference, and Nominators cannot have a commercial interest in any of the albums being discussed. A score is assigned to each title in a Nominator’s Top 5, and once all 100 are collated, the 20 highest scoring albums will make up The SAY Award Longlist for 2018.

ACCORD Comedy Night at The Stand

A lovely wee summer outing

Join ACCORD Hospice for a fantastic night of comedy and laughs, with great value and a great show planned!

Have you visited the Maid of the Loch Tearoom yet?

At 7.30pm on 29th August the best Comedy Club in the land will be hosting our event and providing the comedians free of charge – an amazing gesture. We will announce the line up nearer the time!

Situated on the Pier at Balloch, opening times of the tearoom are 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week. In general, booking is not required, but if you would like to have Afternoon Tea this must be booked in advance - the cost is £9 per person.

The ship is wheelchair accessible.

Grab the tickets while you can though! Tickets £5pp

Indoor Car Boot & Craft Sale

Once a month, they host a Unicorn tea party (more during school holidays) please look out for new dates being posted on their facebook page - www.facebook.com/ maidofthelochtearoom.

Paisley Indoor Bowling Club, 8-10 Wallneuk Road, Paisley PA3 4RT

All cakes and soup are home made and everything is available to take away if required - just ask. Afternoon tea vouchers are available to purchase from the tearoom or can be posted out to you.

Sunday 1st July and every two weeks thereafter from 10am until 4pm for public entry. All welcome

The next Unicorn Tea Party will be held on Friday 6th July.

Find out more at www.maidoftheloch.org

To arrange booking, please call 07401 942707

£10 per table (supplied) £8 for Car Park Space – Bring your own table Bar and Food available

The Govan Ferry Returns Enjoy FREE trips between Govan and the Riverside Museum! Only a 10 minute walk from the ferry, visit Fairfield shipbuilding museum! FREE every day from 23rd June onward, 1pm-4pm.

Donations welcome on board.

The Govan ferry is a free service connecting the Riverside Museum and Tallship to the Govan Stones and Fairfield Heritage.

Fairfield Heritage is currently on the lookout for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the Clyde’s shipbuilding heritage to life! Whether you’re interested in ships, local history, or just fancy a blether with visitors from all over the world, Fairfield want to hear from you! No prior experience is necessary. No minimum time commitment – just come along and get involved! Find out more at www.fairfieldgovan. co.uk. Get in touch via mail@fairfieldgovan.co.uk

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

Bruce is a lovely, friendly cat who arrived as a stray - matted and starving. He is now enjoying home comforts of his cat pen and is a very affectionate boy. He will definitely need groomed in his new home, so make sure you invest in a proper cat brush. Access to a garden would be ideal to allow him to explore and have adventures. He is 6 years old and a domestic, long-haired breed.

He loves attention and is best with adults. So if you are after a soft and friendly wee pal to share your home and garden, look no further than Bruce! Prrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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

Dog Jog Glasgow - Saturday 28th July ~ Edinburgh - Sunday 29th July Have fun in the park with your canine companion and raise vital funds for Scotland’s abused, abandoned and injured animals.

Enjoy a relaxed 5K with no time limits and receive your very own doggy goodie bag at the finish line!

This is a great day out for you and your pup and takes place in Glasgow on Saturday 28 July 2018, at 2pm, Bellahouston Park, and in Edinburgh on Sunday 29 July 2018, at 2pm, Holyrood Park.

To take part and register with your dog please visit the web page at www. scottishspca.org/events/dog-jog and choose your venue.

Participants are asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £30 which includes a £10 non-refundable deposit. Please note there is a £5 charge for any additional dogs registered.

We’ll do everything we can to help you reach your fundraising target.

Contact us by email or call us on 03000 999 999 (option 4) and we’ll send you an easy step guide to raising funds.

If you wish, we’ll also be able to help promote your fundraising through the media and online.

Everyone taking part will receive their very own Scottish SPCA t-shirt and doggy goodie bag!

Since being in our care Heather has not only gained condition but also a daughter called Mist! She has been a wonderful mother and now that her foal has been weaned she is looking for a new home. Heather stands at approx 13hh.

She is good to work around and lead She is good to work around and lead however she is ridiculously strong (think of that one pony when you were a child that always put it’s head down for grass on a hack and it was a battle to get back up!). She is good to groom and stands nicely for the vet, she can be a bit bargey for the farrier.

We do not know if she is broken to ride but we think she would suit a confident small adult/teenager.

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

Biscuit is a worried girl and will benefit from living with someone who has owned terriers before and understand that she is not just a little lap dog. Biscuit needs to have someone around all day as she doesn’t cope well on her own and gets very upset when her owner tries to leave.

She will require some training and confidence building with positive reinforcement. She can live with children over the age of 14 years. A secure private garden with a 4ft fence is required.

Biscuit may be able to live with another dog if they get on well when introduced at the centre. She will need to be kept on a lead at all times when in public as she can be worried by new people.

Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays

Local Animal Charities

The Underheugh Ark www.underheugharkrescue.co.uk

Scottish SPCA 0141 882 1688 | www.scottishspca.org

Give a Dog a Bone www.giveadogabone.net

Dogs Trust Glasgow 0141 773 5130 | www.dogstrust.org.uk

Any Dog’il Do www.anydogildorescue.org

Cats Protection 0141 779 3341 | www.cats.org.uk

Animal Support & Rescue www.facebook.com/ASARCharity

Johnstone Cat Rescue 01505 337321 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue 01505 502415 | www.hessilhead.org.uk

Harvey’s Army Scotland harveysarmy.com Lamont Farm www.lamontfarm.org.uk

These centres are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising.

If you can help, please get in touch with them.

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Heat Stroke Hot sunny days are the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s important to remember that even fit and healthy dogs can easily overheat in this weather. Dogs do not tolerate high temperatures as well as humans. They are less efficient at cooling themselves down as they only have sweat glands in their paws and nose, so rely primarily on panting.

Heatstroke can affect any dog but certain breeds (especially cold weather breeds and short nosed breeds) and overweight animals are at higher risk.

Heatstroke takes effect very quickly and is a potentially fatal emergency that requires immediate recognition and prompt treatment.

During periods of hot weather take steps to keep your dog cool and reduce the risk of heatstroke: • Restrict outdoor exercise, making sure they don’t play too hard and have plenty of breaks • Walk them early in the morning or later in the evening, and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day • Make sure they have access to a cool shaded place and fresh bowl of water.

• Always take water on a walk • Spray them with cool water or hose them down • Avoid leaving them in a suntrap such as a conservatory, greenhouse, tent or car • Trim the coat of long haired and thick coated dogs in summer Signs of heatstroke can include: • Excessive panting and drooling • Excessive thirst • Vomiting and/or diarrhoea • Staggering, weakness or collapse • Seizures • Loss of consciousness If you suspect your dog may have heat stroke: • Contact your vet immediately for an emergency appointment • Remove your dog from the heat to a cooler area • Use cold water, ice packs or wet towels to cool the head and body. Do NOT immerse your dog in cold water.

• Offer small amounts cool water Detecting heatstroke early and treating it promptly gives your dog the best chance of making a full recovery.

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Family dog training classes

Glasgow’s animals need blankets The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Glasgow to donate blankets for animals in their Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

They ask that people do not donate old duvets or pillows as the animals can easily tear these apart.

Blankets can be handed anytime between 10am and 4pm Wednesday to Monday into the centre which is located at 125 Kinnell Avenue, Cardonald, Glasgow G52 3RY.

Scottish Outdoor Access Code If you’re a member of the public wanting to enjoy some fresh air in a local park, or a dog walker, hill walker, mountain biker, horse rider or kayaker, there is information for you and much more.

Lost Pets?

If your pet has gone missing and you would like to place a notice in The Advertizer, please call 01505 613340 or email info@ advertizer.co.uk. We can also put updates on our website & Facebook. There is no charge for this service!

Do you run a local animal charity? Want to get the word out about fundraising?

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Dogs Trust are offering FREE interactive dog training classes throughout the summer! We believe that training your dog should involve the whole family, so are inviting parents and their children to learn dog training basics.

The workshops run by our Central Scotland Dog School will be held at Dogs Trust Glasgow and West Calder and will be carried out by our professional Dog School Trainers and Education & Community Officers. One adult and up to two children aged 7-11 are welcome to the classes with their family dog.

We have limited spaces available so contact your Dog School Trainer NOW!

Workshop dates Glasgow: Thursdays 21st July, 28th July, 4th Aug, 11th Aug, 18th Aug. All of the workshops above will start at 10am.

Workshop dates West Calder: Tuesdays 4th July, 11th July, 18th July, 1st August, 15th August. All the above start at 12 noon.

The sessions will include: • An introduction to Clicker Training – learn how to correctly use a clicker to reinforce your dog’s good behaviour.

• Basic Commands – learn the best ways to teach your dog fun tricks and every day commands.

• Be Dog Smart – learn how to stay safe around dogs when you are out and about.

• Grand Finale – families and their dogs will get the opportunity to practice what they have learned by completing a fun assault course!

If you would like to find out more or would like to book in for a FREE session this summer, please contact your local Dog School Trainer. For more information, contact Central Scotland Dog School - centralscotlanddogschool@ dogstrust.org.uk / 07920 658653 Please note: Sessions are 90 mins long. Dogs must be dog and human friendly. Subject to pre-assessment by our Dog School Trainers. A space must be booked in advance.

Fundraising update A lot of our supporters have been asking how they can help the charity so we have created a wish list on Amazon. You can purchase directly from the wish list or take a note of the products and register with Amazon Smiles then place your order, and the charity will receive a donation from Amazon at no cost to you.

You don’t need to buy from our wish list your personal shopping will count towards points as long as you sign up to Amazon Smiles using the link below.

Thank you, Animal Support & Rescue www.animalsupportandrescue. co.uk/amazon-wish-list

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Charity Golf Day Celebrating 30 Years of beating Cancer Sunday 5th August, Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club 4 Ball Texas Scramble Shotgun start at 1pm Entry fee of £120 per team Food provided after golf ~ Raffle and Auction Karaoke and Dance in the evening ONE ARM GOLF CHALLENGE (at selected holes only) If you would like to participate in the event, sponsor a prize at a hole or donate a gift for the raffle and auction please contact Frank Morrison on 07725 706901 or frmorrison@hotmail.com

Ladies’ Open Golf The Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club will be holding their Ladies’ Open on Thursday 5th July 2018 when The Ramphorlie Quaich and Stableford Greensomes will be played. Maximum Individual Handicap 34. Entry Fees are £16 per couple and Final Entry Date is Friday 29th June.

Tee times available from 10am to 3pm. Snacks and meals will be available all day. No competitor may win more than one major prize. Book online via BRS Online Tee Booking System where you can choose your time and pay online at https://www.brsgolf.com/oldranfurly/opens_home.php or alternatively send your entry form along with a cheque to The General Manager, The Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, Ranfurly Place, Bridge of Weir PA11 3DE. Tel: - (01505) 613214

Kilmacolm Bowling ClubLadies Section Yellow Day in Aid of Ardgowan Hospice The Ladies Section of Kilmacolm Bowling Club hosted a Yellow Day on 14th June. After playing a few ends of bowls a delicious afternoon tea was served to members and guests.

A memorable day was enjoyed and we raised £385.00 for Ardgowan Hospice.

Castle Semple Sailing Club - Enterprise/GP14 Travellers weekend Once again Team Castle Semple rose to the challenge and delivered a fantastic weekend for our visitors. Once again the weather gods were on our side with warm sunshine the whole weekend and the strong easterly winds made for some challenging but enjoyable sailing.

We had 15 boats in total taking part - 9 Enterprise (7 visitors and 2 home) and 6 GP14 (1 visitor and 5 home).

Angus Winchester in his role as race officer, as always kept to a tight schedule, and on Saturday the consensus was that 3 back to back races should be run “to get it over with!”. Race 1 saw several capsizes but after that the competitors got the measure of the wind strength and race 2 went without incident. Race 3 saw an encounter with 2 Enterprises - Chris and Paul Owen and Charles Morrish and Alison Robertson Morrish disqualifying them from the race. Separately, Loz Young and Barry O’Sullivan’s boat was damaged due to the strength of the wind putting them out of the competition.

But on the plus side the “tight schedule” meant that there was plenty of time to sit and enjoy the sunshine and good company - with the odd beer or two thrown in before 28 of us moved on to the Loch House for a very enjoyable evening - still we were lucky that Mike Heap joined us after getting locked into the compound!

Sunday morning looked like the wind had abated .... but that turned out to be for the first race only as the wind strengthened again. The 6th and final race saw saw a close finish for several Enterprises and couple GP14 capsizes for those who are normally unaccustomed to investigating the murky waters of Castle Semple Loch. Our GP14 visitors Alan Jones and Sue Watson were continually chasing the home team of Arthur Logan and Iain Hardy but even after taking some late night tips from Angus, Arthur and Iain were still out of reach....there is always next year Alan!

Thanks to everyone who came along and to Paul O’Neill for supplying the trophies and to our sponsors Gael Force Marine for supplying the prizes, still not sure what Pam is going to do with that Shark!

LADY MEMBERS WANTED

We wish to thank the ladies who supported the afternoon.

Please come along to Kilmacolm Bowling Club and try your hand at Green Bowling on any Tuesday or Thursday afternoons at 1.45pm.

The club invites new members who will be made most welcome.

Bowls will be provided, flat shoes required.

Special membership fee of £50 for the first year.

Please contact the Ladies President Diane on 01505 874265.

For details contact Sandra on 01505 873126 or Diane on 01505 874265.

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KURC gets Top 50 in Woman’s 10K Kilmacolm Unofficial Running Club saw a great turnout of their members at the iconic Woman’s 10K race in Glasgow last month. Ten women KURCers laced up their trainers and hit the streets in a race that took them along the side of the Clyde, past iconic buildings, and into the Kelvingrove Park. Members are especially proud of Eleanor Connolly, with a time of 46.43, who came 50th out of thousands of runners and Nina Haveron who managed a personal best time of 53.17. Kilmacolm Unofficial Running Club is open to everyone. It meets in the Pullman Pub car park every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm, Saturdays at 8am and Sundays at 8.30am. All ages and abilities welcome.

Old Course Ranfurly Over 40 members and guests enjoyed a gin tasting night at the clubhouse.

James from Vino 13 in Kilmacolm discussed the 3 gins that were sampled.

The guests were treated to gin from Aviemore, Kintyre and Isle of Jura!

Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club The winners of Strathgryffe’s 14 & u Road to Wimbledon Events this year were Carla Ward and Bruno Fullone. Eleven year old Carla won her way through a field of 16 girls to finally beat fourteen year old Eilidh Lindsay in a three set final 6-1 6-7 (10-3).

The 36 player Boys event ended in an all family affair. Bruno Fullone (14) met his younger brother Hector (12) in the final but proved too strong beating his younger brother 6-0 6-4.

Carla and Bruno will represent Strathgryffe at the West County Finals at David Lloyd Renfrew on 24th/25th June. We wish them every success as the winners of the County Event are then invited to play at the National Finals at Wimbledon from 12th to 18th August.

For further information on Strathgryffe Summer Holiday Camps for both tennis or squash please email: info@strathgryffe.net or check our website www.strathgryffe.net

St Vincent’s Hospice Golf Day Kilmacolm Golf Club Kilmacolm Friday 17th August £320 per 4 ball £80 per place Enjoy a breakfast roll with tea or coffee Shotgun Start at 9:00am followed by a two course lunch Prizes on the day include Hole in One competition courtesy of Arnold Clark Longest Drive Straightest drive Nearest the Pin...and many more...

For further information, please contact the fundraising department 01505 705 635 info@svh.co.uk

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Over 30 juniors attended our junior competitions which took place in glorious sunshine on the 2nd Sunday of May. Various categories were competed for over 3-5-9 and 18 holes. Well done to everyone who took part and especially Peter Boyd who scored a hole in 1 at the 5th!

Great shooting from our Ladies Annodata Team as they defeated Caldwell 4-1 in a glorious day on the 6th May.

Congratulations to Stewart Watt who got his season is off to a flying start, picking up the Menzies Trophy after a round of 70 at Elderslie Golf Club.

We won’t question the golf, but how on earth is he still a youth?!!

27 keen ladies enjoyed honing their skills at our first coaching session at the practise green on the 2nd of May. If you would like to find out more about coaching, taking up golf, or how to join the club- get in touch!

Gleddoch Golf Club The annual Macleod Trophy was played at Gleddoch Golf Club on Sunday 10th June.

The conditions were absolutely fantastic for a game of golf.

A huge thank you to the sponsors Kenneth and Sheila Macleod for a lovely day.

The winners were: Trixie Brown, Michael O’Neill and Tam Lind.

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Renfrewshire Golf Union News The County Handicap Championship of the Renfrewshire Golf Union was held at Paisley Golf Club on Sunday 10th June.

Playing conditions on the day were good with fine weather and little wind.

The course was in immaculate condition as commented on by most of the players.

The winner of the 6 – 12 event was 11 handicap Darren Nugent – Eastwood Golf Club with an incredible net 62 and the best gross score of the day by 4 shots. The round included and eagle 3 at 16 and birdies at 3 and 8, but finished with 2 bogeys. Some shooting at this level.

In second place was 8 handicap East Renfrewshire Golf Club member Stuart McPhail with a net 69.

Third place went to 10 handicap Chris Rae – Paisley Golf Club with a net 70, and Fourth place went to another Paisley Golf Club member Bob Holmes with a net 71 off his 6 handicap, beating 3 others on the same score on the better inward half.

In the 13 - 28 event, 3 players tied with a net score of 67 all from the Paisley Golf Club who dominated this event.

First place went to 13 handicap Gordon McKilnley and Second place to 13 handicap Paul Nicholson and Third place to 15 handicap Ross McLean

DANCE

SPORTS

Adult Jazz Class

Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton

Mondays - Bridge of Weir, 10am

Tel: 01505 690757 for further information.

Thursdays - Bridge of Weir Primary School, 8pm Call Kirsty McKay: Tel: 07793 452060.

Adult Ballet Class

Mondays - Bridge of Weir, 11.30am

Tel: 01505 690757 for further information.

Thursdays - Bridge of Weir Primary School 7pm Call Kirsty McKay: Tel: 07793 452060.

Baby Ballet

Saturdays - Freeland Church Hall, 9.15am - 10am Contact Kirsty on 07793 452060 or Kirsty McKay School of Dance Facebook page.

Pre-school Ballet

Saturdays - Freeland Church Hall, 10am 10.45am

Craig Pirie – Renfrew defeated Colin Edgar – Elderslie also by 2/1, both matches being close fought affairs.

In the Final Stewart Watt defeated Craig Pirie at the 19th in what proved to be a titanic struggle between 2 of Renfrewshire’s finest young golfers. The game was nip and tuck but the in form Watt prevailed in the end. This means he has added this to the County Mens Match Play Championship and the Youths Stroke Play Championship and it is still early season.

On the same day following the first round on Saturday 9th June, at the Stephen Gallagher Tournament at Cardrona Renfrewshire boys occupied 3 of the top5 places.

Josh Greer finished 2nd, Roddy McAuley 3rd and Aidan O’Hagan 5th, well done to the boys on a great performance.

Kilmacolm Bowling Club Kilmacolm Bowling Club recently had the honour of hosting a round of the Andrew Hamilton Trophy County Game on our green. The photograph shows the players from Renfrewshire South and Dumfrieshire on 26th May. Photo published courtesy of our neighbour Shirley Morrison.

Wednesdays - Inverclyde Academy, Greenock, 6.30 - 8pm

Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005.

Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm Sundays - Youth Rugby Section, 11am 1pm www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre

KEEP FIT

Zumba Light

Mondays - St Fillan’s Church, Kilmacolm, 10am Tel: 07505 126416 For more information.

Tel: 07505 126416 For more details.

ATHLETICS

To check availability or to secure your place for the new term, please contact Fiona on 07811 766672.

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

In the semi-finals Stewart Watt – Old Ranfurly defeated Euan Cleary Erskine by 2/1 and

Greenock Hockey Club

Tuesdays - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm

A total of 93 competitors took part and the CSS for the day was 72.

On the same day, at Renfrew Golf club the semi-finals and Final of the Duncan Trophy were being played out. This is the Renfrewshire Youths Match Play Championship.

Tuesdays - Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

Reebok Step Class

Bishopton Belles Line Dancing

The courtesy of Paisley Golf Club given to the Renfrewshire Golf Union for the use of the course during the event and the support of the club members of the Renfrewshire Golf Union is much appreciated by the RGU Executive.

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Contact Kirsty on 07793 452060 or Kirsty McKay School of Dance Facebook page.

Fourth place went to15 handicap Gordon Manley – Lochwinnoch Golf Club with a net 69.

Full results of the event can be found under Renfrewshire Golf Union on How did I Do.

Mondays - Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, 7.30pm

Kilbarchan Athletic Club - On-X, Linwood Mondays & Thursdays, 7pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

MARTIAL ARTS

The Shotokan Karate Club

Woodlands Primary, Linwood Mondays & Thursdays - 7 - 8pm/8 - 9pm www.linwoodkarate.co.uk

Taekwon-Do - Johnstone Sports Complex PA5 0LD Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm

Call 07951 365166 for details.

Falun Dafa practice

Thursdays - Port Glasgow Library 5 - 7pm With five gentle exercises, Falun Dafa is an ancient self-cultivation practice based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance.

FOOTBALL

5-a-side Football

Mondays - Powerleague Paisley, 6pm

Tel: Jim on 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@ aol.com

Football Training - Johnstone High School

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details.

Mondays - Freelands Church, Bridge of Weir (Opposite Amaretto), 7pm

Move it or Lose it! FABS Fitness

- more than just a Fitness Class for the over 60’s. Come and join the fun!

Bridge of Weir class will run throughout the summer except for Tuesday 10th July.

Kilbarchan class is closed for the month of July. Last session is Thursday 28th June. The class will restart on Thursday 2nd August at 2.30pm.

Greenock class is closed for the School Holidays, last session is Tuesday 26th June and restarts Tuesday 21st August at 2pm.

Pilates classes

Mondays - St Machars Church Hall, Bridge of Weir 9.30am & 10.40am. Kilmacolm Community Centre 6.30pm Tel Yvonne 07786 224367 or yvonne@ clydephysiotherapy.co.uk

Mondays - Kilellan Halls Houston 6.15 7.15pm & 7.30 - 8.30pm For more information or to book a place call Katie on 07972 474965.

YogaBellies - for Pregnancy

Tuesdays, Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir, 7 - 8.15pm Saturdays, Brookfield Village Hall, 9.30 10.45am

YogaBellies - for Mum & Baby Tuesdays, Houston & Killellan Kirk, Killellan Halls, Houston, 10.30am 11.30am

Contact: Lyndsey, Yogabellies Renfrewshire West & Inverclyde, 07732 056401, lyndseyp@ yogabellies.co.uk

Advertise your regular classes here for £20 for 4 months - contact our office for full details on 01505 613340 or pop us an email to: info@advertizer.co.uk

Bowling is suitable for all ages and abilities. Why not come along and give it a try, all you need is a flat pair of trainers we will provide the every thing else. Ladies games are played on Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm, gents on Thursday at 7pm and mixed games on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm or contact the secretary on 01505 874239.

Get Ready To... Bog Stomp!

The event takes place on Sunday 2nd September 2018, 10am at Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Loch Thom, Inverclyde, PA16 9LX. A challenging but fun trail, with breathtaking views and a great spirit! Price from £10 per person which includes goodie bag, t-shirt and donation to Erskine Veterans. For more information go to www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/event/bog-stomp-2018

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5 Effective Ways to Make Time for Exercise and Good Nutrition When life is already busy, and you are wanting to incorporate a healthier lifestyle with exercise here are 5 great ways to do it.

1. Ask yourself ‘why’.

Understanding exactly why you want to eat better and exercise more gives you the motivation to prioritise it over other things. Keep asking yourself why until you find the compelling reason.

2. Keep a time diary.

Your schedule reflects how you are prioritising activities in your life.

Track your time for a couple of weeks to find out if it is consistent with your goals and values. Does your schedule fit your true priorities?

3. Increase health and fitness activities in 15-minute increments.

To start to align your time with what you want to achieve, replace low value activities with high value ones. For example, switch 15 mins of being on social media or watching tv with 15 minutes of healthy meal prepping or exercise.

4. Create systems that make health and fitness faster and easier.

With a little extra time and effort, you can create an environment that reduces the time needed to eat well and move more. For example, keep fresh, whole foods in plain sight and reduce or eliminate ‘treat’ foods.

Keep frozen berries and greens in the freezer to be able to make quick healthy smoothies. Or keep a packed gym bag in the car or at the front door!

5. Review every week.

How did you use your time? Did you use it as effectively as you would have liked? There will be good things you have changed, and it is now all about progression to keep reviewing and tweaking to create a week that allows you to prioritise what you want to.

Being healthy and fit is like an iceberg… eating well and working out is only the tip of the iceberg… and it is supported by all the thinking, prioritising and planning underneath.

Lesley Handley, FitSmart Fitness Ltd.

Kilmacolm Golf Club Ladies Section 31st May, Ladies Captain’s Charity Stableford was a busy day and we raised over £700 for Ardgowan Hospice, which is a fabulous amount on a glorious day. The winners were Silver, Sharen Wilson and Bronze Ann Tanner. The ladies were very generous donating plants, presents and delicious baking.

We had a bunker fund which raised a good amount too! Grateful thanks to all helped and contributed on the day.

6th June - Away day at Milngavie Golf Course was a big success. We played a “very hilly” course in beautiful conditions. The winning team was Morag Turner and Shirley Morrison. Nearest the pin bronze was Judy Scholes, longest drive for bronze was Cherry Briggs. Susan Reid scooped up the prizes and won the nearest the pin and longest drive in Silver.

The Briggs Sisters are thriving and playing fabulous golf. Megan won the 2018 West of Scotland Championship over Balmore Golf Course. This was the 5th time that she had won the championship. Eilidh has been very successful also; she finished 6th in the St Rule Trophy, 10th in the Welsh Open, 10th in the Helen Holm and 12th at the Irish Open!

14th June - Ladies Captain’s Day had to be cancelled due to winds and rain. This will be rescheduled for later in the year.

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Well done to those boys and girls from Kilmacolm Primary School who participated in our development coaching, run by Head Professional Iain Nicholson at Kilmacolm Golf Club. The sessions were run in conjunction with Active Schools Inverclyde and pupils learned to drive, chip and putt, enjoying a welcome supper in the clubhouse afterward.

Some terrific talent was on show and the pupils progressed promisingly under the supervision of our Junior Convener and former school teacher, Lynda Bradley. Those teaching skills coming in handy again Lynda!

Consequently, chipping prowess was in evidence at the Kilmacolm Show with Lorie Bunneman of Kilmacolm Primary School and Samuel Craig of St Columba’s Senior School sharing the top score at our ‘Hit the Target’ competition. Congratulations to both boys on winning Junior memberships at the Club for the remainder of the year. Looks like the Active School’s coaching paid off Lorie!

A huge well done from the Club to Kilmacolm Juniors Harry Kellock (15) and Alexander Farmer (12). The boys debuted for Renfrewshire (RGU) against Lanarkshire with Alexander losing by a narrow margin to a boy 3 years his senior and Harry winning 2/1 in the Under 18 category. Stunning result Harry!

Finally, thank you to all of the generous local businesses who sponsored our terrific Am competition earlier in June. A great day with even greater prizes! Thanks to all who joined us on the day to make it such a successful event.

Ranfurly Castle Golf Club What a wonderful spell of weather there has been for golf. All competitions have been well supported and people have been coming in with smiles for a change. No layers needed to keep the weather out and the ball running on the fairways.

The Ladies Greenlees team have started well with two wins and one loss while wearing the new team colours. The Gents Newton Shield team have had a win over Cochrane Castle, the Junior Newton Shield had a win over Caldwell and the Gents Seniors have recorded a win over Elderslie. Well done to all participants.

The Lady Captain’s day was on Wednesday 30th May hosted by Marion Munro. 36 ladies enjoyed the good weather. Denise Cowan was the Scratch winner, with Vivien Howe taking the Silver and Karin MacKenzie the Bronze.

On 18th May the Scottish Women’s Regional Medal Finals - West Area were played at Kilmacolm. 47 clubs were represented in the Silver section and many congratulations go to Jan Macnab who finished in the top 6 and now goes forward to play in the Grand Final. This takes place over The Dukes Course, St. Andrews on 17th June - we wish her luck.

A reminder that the Ladies Open day will be held on Thursday 19th July and entry forms can obtained on line or from the club secretary.

On Sunday 17th June the club hosted the David Reid Memorial Mixed Trophy. 60 couples played on a day when the weather was mixed and the earlier starters had the better end of the day.

Some good scores were recorded and the Scratch winners, with 75, were Steve Scott, Ranfurly Castle, and Fiona Scott, Bothwell Castle. The winning couple from Hayston Golf Club were Mark Honthy and Susan McGlenachan with a Net 67.

Photo: Scratch winners and 3rd prize winners - Scott McKenzie and Alison Thomson

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ITEMS FOR SALE BABY EQUIPMENT

Baby High Chair with padded seat - folds for storage. Used only in grandparents home. £10.

Tel: 07876 533531.

Maxi Cosi Car Seat from birth - used only in grandparents car. £25.

Tel: 07876 533531.

Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit children’s dishes - plates, cups, bowls etc. Open to offers. Contact 01501 337675 CLOTHES & SHOES

Dinner suit, gents, BHS, worn once, jacket 46” chest regular, trousers 38” waist, 31” inside leg.

Perfect condition, no marks, £100 new, sell for £50. Tel: 07711 223165.

Trespass girls outdoor jacket, waterproof/ windproof, two-tone pink, brand new, never worn, labels attached. Age 7-8 (122-128 cm). Ski jacket style £10. Tel: 07730 541977.

MotorBike Thermals, Ladies size 12, Leggings and long sleeved v-neck top &Hein Gericke All in one, AllStar waterproofs.

Black & Silver. Never Worn. £30 all. Will sell separately. Tel: 01505 874103.

Houston Primary School wool blazer with badge on pocket. As new only worn twice. Non smoking house. £25. Tel: 01505 329075.

STAR by Julien MacDonald black and white print chiffon dress, size 12.

Never been worn, tag still attached. £20. Tel: 07890 564528.

HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN

Propagation tent with metal frame. Black with silver lining. Approx 2.5m x 2m long and wide, by 2m high. VG Condition £25.

Tel 07876 563768 Stunning Dwell curved floor lamp with suede shade and marble base, as good as new, cost £250 sell for £75. Tel: 01505 872213.

Hedge Trimmer - Garden Groom midi, with volume collection bag to save time clearing up. Lightweight safety hedge trimmer that cuts, shreds and collects cuttings. Good condition. £40. Tel: 01505 690426.

Easylife safety ladder, 4 wide steps and safety rails, used once, £25. Tel: 01505 703238.

Garage Sale, all household items, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, large items - ornaments- pictures.

Call to view. Tel: 01505 874103.

Double Leather bed frame with mattress lift under storage, Dreams Divan memory top mattress. £200.

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‘Martina’ 5’0 Oak Wooden Bed Frame (Benson for Beds), Full assembly instructions. High top and bottom end. £150. Tel: 01505 874103.

Reid’s Brown Leather Coffee table with cream stitching. 2 pull out letters drawers. 47 x 24 inches approx. £20. Tel: 01505 874103.

Dining table, IKEA Grimle, table only, no chairs.

White, oval & in good condition, stable structure, no scratches on top, one small scuff on the side, H: adjustable, max 90cm, W:1m, L:1.8m. Legs have been dismantled, seats up to 8. Can deliver. £35.

Tel: 07711 223165.

FERNOX F1 Central Heating Protector 500ML - Two off unopened 500mL units. No longer required so £12 for both.

Contact: 07546 562981 (Kilmacolm).

Florabest Leaf Blower - only used once. £20. Tel: 07828 814655.

Ikea footstool for Poang a r m c h a i r. C r e a m upholstery. £15. Tel: 01505 703238.

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t: 01505 613340 56 piece canteen cutlery in lovely dark wood presentation box.

Unwanted gift. Non smoking house. £40. Tel: 01505 329075.

King-sized bed and mattress. Excellent condition. Solid oak from Nancy Smillie. £250 ono.

Contact 07812102253 Modern rectangular dining table with 4 chairs, matching rectangular coffee table with drawers, console table with drawers and lamp table with drawers. £90. Tel: 07775 913334.

Langley Furniture “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. £90. Tel: 07775 913334.

3 pairs of Laura Ashley Curtains - Pussy Willow O ff W h i t e S e a s p r a y design, fully lined. Size: 88 x 90inches. £60 per pair. From pet and smoke free home. 18 months old. Tel: 07716 657809.

4 Wooden Garden Chairs.

As new condition. £12 each. Tel: 01505 321350.

Recliner Chair with twin motors, terracotta fabric.

Brand new with a full 5 year warranty. Cost: £1,500 sell: £1,100. Tel: 07882 984824.

ELECTRICAL & GAS

Sewing Machine - Brother VX1100 electric sewing machine. Very good condition. £45. Tel: 01505 690426.

Tefal Steam Cuisine vitamin +, 3 tier with 60 min timer & instructions. £10. Tel: 01505 874103.

SPORTS

Bicycle. Adult hybrid. Good condition. £50 Tel 07876 563768 Electric Golf Caddy - Nearly New. S1 Digital. Extras include: charger, bag and a seat. £250 ono. Contact: 01505 615535 Kids US Golf Club Bag & Set - ideal for child age 9-11.

Consists of lightweight golf bag, Driver, 3 wood, 6 & 8 iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter.

Excellent condition as good as new . Cost £175 sell for £75. Tel: 01505 872213.

Quality BERG gokart. Strong and robust.

Ex farmpark model. 5’(L) x 32”(W) x 3’(H). £60.

Tel: 01505 321350 or 07757219933 Water Skis. One pair of Kidder Hotline skis. Good condition. £30 Tel: 07876 563768

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Crazy Fit, 10 speed vibrating plate with fixed side handles, programs and various speed/ time settings. Similar to Fabelous in Salons. £50.

Tel: 01505 874103.

Boys bike (black and red) in excellent condition. With gears and helmet. £30.

Phone 01505842558 Wilson staff firesticks golf clubs - complete set plus bag. Open to offers.

Contact 01505 337675 PowerHouse BodyCraft Rack, Bench & Weights.

Chest, squat & arm bars with end cuffs. Weights 20, 15, 10, 5, 2.5 & 1.5kg.

Weight Rack for storage included. £250. Tel: 01505 874103.

TECHNICAL & GAMES

Wireless audio video digital TV send/receive kit. Send TV or other source (DVD, SKY etc) to another room without cables. All parts included – trans & receive unit “magic eye” etc. Little used, perfect condition. £20. Tel: 07711 223165.

Kindle Fire 7”, 5th Generation. Little used, perfect. Red case, charging cable, with box.

Great e-reader. £30. Tel: 01505 612769.

Bryan audio sound book X3 Wi-Fi speaker/ receiver. BNIB, portable wireless stereo speaker.

Rich detailed audio, 25w output, bluetooth V4.0, integrated FM, more details and spec available. £100 new, will accept £75 ono. Tel: 07711 223165.

Samsung WB210 Camera - Wo r l d ’s 1 s t 2 1 m m Super Wide angle compact zoom camera with 14.0 megapixels, 12 x optical zoom, 3.5” super bright smart touch screen, smart filter and HD movie. Excellent condition. £45. Tel: 01505 690426.

Brand new Space Saver Wheel - 125/70 R16 + Continental Tyre - Audi A3. £75 donation going to the RNLI. Tel: 07968 121750.

Rocking Horse, black.

Real horse hair mane & tail (grey). Saddle and bridle. Sadly outgrown.

Ideal from toddler to 10 yrs. £200. Tel: 01505 874103.

Victorian 3 level Dolls House.

Electrical Wiring. Requires a little redecorating. Hand carved staircase and balconies. £100. Tel: 01505 874103.

Caravan kitchen mixer tap (chrome), swan neck, brand new, bought but not needed. Paid £75, sell for £40 ono. Tel: 07711 223165.

Caravan awning curtains 8 (4 pairs), fresh spring green colour with pattern.

Pole fitting, 32” x 58” drop. £15. Tel: 07730 541977.

Piano – Fuchs & Mohr; white; wooden upright; German-made; normal 7 octaves; shorter in height than normal; H 100cm, L 140cm, D 54cm. Great condition. Has served me well for many years.

Great for modern home.

Buyer to transport. £495.

Tel: 01475 540700.

Galvanized Folding Grapnel Anchor, weighs 2.5 kg, plus 10 meters of rope. £10. Tel: Stuart 01505 873140.

2 x Masonic rings, 9 carrot gold. £250 each ono.

Contact 01505 337675 Kids Microlite Scooter excellent condition as good as new - ideal for child age 6-10. Cost £100 will sell for £35. Tel: 01505 872213.

Brand new steel car wheel 6JX15H2 and new Jinyu tyre 185/60 R15. Stored as spare wheel only. £80.

Tel: 07736 067169.

WANTED ITEMS

Old records Wanted 45`s & LP`s CASH Paid. Tel: 07710 777571.

Cash paid for Music CDs ( a few or a lot ). Tel: 0141 882 5594 or 07765 115347.

Local lily grower requires the use of a greenhouse/ polytunnel in Kilmacolm area in return for light gardening duties. Tel: Vince 01505 872082.

Westclox Big Ben alarm clock. Call 07756981917

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Large rotary clothes dryer with spike. Tel: 01505 703238.

OTHER ITEMS

Dog Guard for Mercedes ML 2005-2001 model.

Original mercedes part. £50. Tel 07876 563768

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

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Pet Services & Training PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 51

Plasterers Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 6 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 45 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 12

Plumbers Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 16 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 10 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 44 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . 27

TV & Satellite Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 43 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3

Upholstery Services Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 43,45

Window Cleaners DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 49 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 43,45 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 49

Window, Consv & Repair 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 40 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk

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New lessons are a Win-Win for all motorway users After many years of campaigning by road safety experts, learner drivers are now allowed on motorways – in a move that road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed and said could save countless lives as well as reduce congestion-causing incidents.

The DVSA announced back in March that learner drivers would be able to take driving lessons on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales from 4 June.

Learners will have to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor and driving a car fitted with dual controls. Motorway lessons will be voluntary and it will be up to the instructor to decide when the learner is competent enough for them.

Neil Greig, IAM RoadSmart director of policy and research, said: “IAM RoadSmart strongly welcomes this common-sense change to the law on motorway driving.

“It has never made sense to us that new drivers on our most important roads learned how to use them by trial and potentially fatal error. The government’s insistence on the use of approved instructors and dual-controlled cars is a welcome safeguard that will ensure consistent levels of training and a proper phased introduction to motorway driving skills.

“Delays and injuries caused by driver error blight our motorways and with new systems such as smart motorways being widely introduced, it is vital that the level of knowledge and skill among motorway users is improved to keep our key economic routes flowing.

“Any current drivers who feel the need to refresh their skills or improve their confidence and enjoyment on the motorway can take an IAM RoadSmart motorway module today.”

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Inverclyde Council: Increased Parking Charges Inverclyde Council will be increasing charges for its long stay car parks and from Monday 2nd July motorists will pay £2 to park all day.

The Council agreed to increase the payments from £1 a day as part of its budget setting process following public consultation.

Environment & Regeneration Convener Councillor Michael McCormick said: “It is nearly four years since parking regulations in car parks came into force and this is the first time we have increased the charges to park all day in our long-stay car parks.

“Over that same period the Council has been forced to make millions of pounds worth of savings year on year while providing essential and much-needed services – often to the most vulnerable and needy in our communities.

“While we would have preferred to leave things as they were we have been forced to make a range of tough and at times unpopular decisions but unfortunately this is a sign of the pressures local government is facing across the country.”

Decriminalised parking enforcement came into force in Inverclyde in October 2014 to address inconsiderate and illegal parking and to provide parking opportunities for all road users.

Off-street parking is divided into medium stay – up to 3 hours – and long stay for which a day ticket will cost £2 from July. These tickets can be used in any car park on the day of issue. The maximum anyone will pay for parking in Inverclyde for the day will be £2.

Affected car parks in Inverclyde Greenock: Bullring, Cathcart Street East, Dalrymple Street, Hastie Street, Roslin Street, Station Avenue East, Station Avenue West, West Stewart Street Gourock: Station Road North, Station Road South All other car parks remain unchanged both in time limits, free parking or display of parking discs.

The most up to date information on parking in Inverclyde is published online at the Council website which has a dedicated parking section: www. inverclyde.gov.uk/parking

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