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This month

Lately, it seems to be the roads that get my attention. On this occasion the unbelievable timing of resurfacing Houston Road. Having had six weeks of no school and perfect weather, we were told that the whole road would be closed between Bridge of Weir and Houston, for a period of two weeks, with a detour via Brookfield and Deafhillock Roundabout. This just as the schools were due to go back! Thankfully, the Council took heed of the concerns of villagers and made sure that the initial stretch to Bridge of Weir Primary school was open for their first day back. The rest of the road was quickly completed by the weekend. All within one week, so I suppose a “Well Done!” is in order. However, let’s just hope that a hasty repair doesn’t produce a compromise in quality.

In Kilmacolm, the parking discs (cardboard clocks) are now obsolete, although the two hour waiting time is still in place with wardens patrolling from time to time. The disc system was never popular from the outset and highly unfair in its implementation. Such a waste of time and resources, only to have it discarded (couldn’t resist the pun).

Again on parking, there were Council proposals to introduce parking charges in Johnstone. With retail outlets already expressing their concern at falling customer numbers, this can hardly be proactive to encouraging shoppers into the town centre. We should be making it easier for customers to access their nearest shops, when it’s already all too easy to travel out of town to the hyper shopping malls. There are many very good businesses in the centre of Johnstone, who rely on our custom. As the old saying goes, “use it, or lose it”.

Due to a number of new build developments in the area, we will be updating our Advertizer delivery maps over the coming weeks and extending our delivery within each village where necessary to encompass these routes. If you live within the boundaries of our delivery villages and have not been receiving a copy, please get in touch and we’ll check if you should be on a route. We print over 13,500 copies of the Advertizer every month and aim to deliver to every home in Bridge of Weir, Brookfield, Houston, Howwood, Kilbarchan, Kilmacolm, Lochwinnoch, and Quarriers; we look for your feedback to ensure we are doing this effectively.

Copies are also left for pickup in Bishopton and Erskine. Find out more on our website at www.advertizer.co.uk/delivery.

Some of our readers were lucky enough to receive a copy of our new lifestyle magazine, Insight, last month. This is the “baby” of the ‘new girls’, Anna McGeachie and Rona Simpson, who joined us earlier this year. If you didn’t get a copy and live in Kilmacolm, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Brookfield or Quarriers, please get in touch. Thank you to our delivery team for doing the ‘double’ delivery.

Insight will be a quarterly magazine and we hope to bring the next issue to our whole distribution area. Meantime, if you didn’t see one, you can view the online version at www.advertizer.co.uk/insight, and for a small postage fee we can post a copy out to you. We’d be delighted to hear your views on the style, content, also what works and what we might improve on for the next edition.

As we head towards Autumn, it’s time to do some ‘housekeeping’ around your property. Time to get your roof and gutters checked for repairs and clearing before the wind and rain of winter make the job so much more pressing. And if you’ve got trees in your garden, ask one of our local tree specialists about getting these into shape before the storms. Trees are lovely and are the lungs of the planet, but when they get too tall and wide then they become a hazard. And with the root system being proportionally as large as the tree, check they are not encroaching on your underground pipework and foundations. Prevention is usually the best route to take (sorry, another pun).

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Our cover shot this month is the Queensferry Crossing which marks its first anniversary this month. I was lucky enough to be one of the 50,000 people invited to walk across the bridge prior to its opening last year. Thanks to Chloe for the image.

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local news...............4-13 finance & tech..... 14-19 outdoors............... 20-23 local history...........24-25 pet news .............. 26-27 village news......... 28-39 school news......... 40-43

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Orchard Flooring

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Where beauty meets functionality When choosing a new floor for your home, there are a few things to take into consideration. For a lot of our clients, having a floor that isn’t going to be ruined by mucky feet, paw prints or spills is a top priority. As well as looking great and tying in with the rest of your fittings and furnishings.

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

Both are easy to clean and without the porous qualities of wood and some stone. They bring the ageless beauty of natural flooring to your home without the hassle. As opposed to some natural products they are also warmer under foot and comfortable to walk on.

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

With a home sampling service why not give us a call and be on your way to a stunning floor from Orchard Flooring who have built their reputation in the Gryffe area for nearly 20 years.

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Johnstone Fire Engine Rally returns to the town

Council Launches Digital News Service

Thousands of people turned out in Johnstone on Saturday to see fire engines, past and present, showcased in the town centre.

Residents can now get local news direct to their smartphone as Renfrewshire Council launch a new email news service. The new service allows people to sign-up and choose topics that they are interested in and launches with five options – council news roundup, a weekly what’s on guide, schools and nurseries news, business news and Paisley town centre updates.

The day kicked off with emergency vehicles from across the years parading from Johnstone Fire Station into Houston Square, where they remained for the afternoon, giving everyone the chance to climb on board and learn how firefighting has advanced through the years.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service undertook several demonstrations throughout the day, showing people what the impact can be when a chip pan bursts in to flames.

The event was hosted by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Heritage Trust.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron said: “The Fire Engine Rally is always a highlight of our events calendar and a firm favourite for the people of Johnstone.

“Events like this really benefit the local communities as they bring visitors in to the town and increase footfall to local traders.

Renfrewshire’s packed events schedule continues for the rest of the year, so make sure you check out what’s coming up next!”

Available to sign-up on the council website, each newsletter can be read on smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs that can access emails.

Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: “We know people want to know the latest news and updates on the go, and they also want to receive the news that interests them. We’re launching e-alerts for people who live, work and study in Renfrewshire, or are keen on visiting the area, and have produced five news options that should interest everyone. So, whether you are a parent of young or school-aged children, working for a local business or just interested in what’s on in the area, there will be a topic for you.

“We will be offering more options in the coming months, such as updates on bin collections, roadworks and other service information we know people will be interested in receiving. And will use feedback to make sure we are providing news and information that matters. To sign-up, all people need to do is visit our website, enter their email address and postcode, then select the topics they want to know – and that’s it.”

For more information and to sign-up for e-alerts, visit www.renfrewshire.gov. uk/e-alerts

Come for Coffee!

Everyone’s invited for cake and a cuppa!

For upcoming events in Renfrewshire visit www.paisley.is or www. renfrewshire.gov.uk/events.

Show your support for the wonderful work done

by Macmillan Cancer Support and enjoy a cuppa, cake and great company at a community coffee morning on Saturday 29th September, 10am-12pm at St Columba’s Church Hall, Kilmacolm. Fantastic raffle prizes to be won. Let’s change lives with every slice.

All donations welcome.

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Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? Advertising Feature

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

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

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

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

Your friendly local Cloudy2Clear specialist is Peter Brummitt and he services the Wider Gryffe area. So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Peter a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118.

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St. Vincent’s Hospice Art Exhibition

Equine Rug and Tack Sale

From Monday 20th August in the Bridge Community Centre, Bridge of Weir, will be holding an art exhibition, with proceeds going to St. Vincent’s Hospice.

Animal Support & Rescue Charity

The event will be running until Saturday 22nd September, showcasing a range of beautiful, creative and affordable words of art which you can purchase from the event.

The exhibition takes place at: The Bridge Community Centre, Bridge of Weir, G2 2QZ If you are in the area, please head along. It is only through your support the Hospice are able to continue to deliver their vital care for people impacted by life limiting conditions from all across Renfrewshire.

Renfrewshire Carers Fun Day & Balloon Race Renfrewshire Carers Centre is holding a FUN DAY and BALLOON RACE on Saturday 1st September 2018 in Morrison’s Car Park, Anchor Mill from 12noon - 3pm. Balloon Race tickets are £2.00 each. 1st prize £100, 2nd £50, 3rd £25.

There will be a Bouncy Castle, Tombola, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Home Baking, Refreshments & more.Please let Christine, Pauline, Lauren or Caroline know if you would be able to help out on the day or can bring in donations for tombola and home baking stall. Call us on 0141 887 3643 or email enquiries@renfrewshirecarers.org.uk

We are holding our annual pre-loved rug and tack sale on Sunday 9th September. We have all sizes of outdoor and stable rugs, bridles, saddles, bits, girths etc for sale on the day.

To be held in our indoor arena. Limited spaces available for anything equine £10 pre-book only. Animal Support and Rescue Charity, Midgavin Equestrian Centre, Howwood, PA9 1DL. 12 noon till 3pm. All monies raised on the day will help to pay for the rescue horses and ponies in our care.

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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert The SFO’s annual concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 15th September 2018 is set to be a memorable evening filled with irresistible toe-tappingly good jigs and reels, haunting slow airs, stirring pipe music, and beautiful songs.

Under the baton of Conductor Blair Parham, the orchestra is delighted to welcome back on stage the renowned mezzo-soprano Colette Ruddy and tenor Dennis Haggerty. Add to this the fine piping of the SFO’s own piper along with The Combined Pipe Bands of McLaren and Balfron Schools and you are certain to enjoy a wonderful evening’s entertainment!

Ticket prices - £25, £18, £15, £12 (£5 for under 16s)

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Need Help with Heating?

LEAP Linwood Family Support Project offers free practical assistance focused on Linwood and Johnstone residents who are struggling with fuel bills and comfort at home.

If you or anyone in your family is struggling with fuel bills, health conditions, or living in cold, damp, or draughty homes LEAP’s Energy team will carry out practical actions to help to improve your home’s warmth and comfort and save money in the long term.

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

If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this programme, please contact LEAP in confidence by email to ruth@myleapproject.org via our website contact form or call us on 01505 612 034.

LEAP will consider and support everyone who gets in touch and if you are ineligible for this specific programme LEAP can provide other help, advice or referrals.

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Can You Knit?

Hoof It For The Hospice

Police Scotland in conjunction with the charity Children 1st are rolling out ‘Trauma Teddies’ in areas throughout Scotland. The soft toys are kept in police cars and will be given to children facing traumatic situations where the Police are involved. The teddies provide a distraction and give comfort, whilst also helping to build a relationship between these children and the police.

Finished teddies can be handed in to participating police stations or you can post them to Children 1st, 83 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1AT.

Support your local hospice by enjoying the coastal estate of Ardgowan.

Turn over a new leaf and take part in an exciting new event for all the family this autumn.

Registration is open now for Ardgowan’s first ‘Hoof it for the Hospice’ event around the spectacular Ardgowan Estate, steeped in history and a designated place of outstanding beauty.

Ardgowan Estate is welcoming visitors to stroll around the coastal grounds, famed for its beauty and variety of landscape, whilst raising much needed funds to support its namesake, Ardgowan Hospice.

Hospice supporters of all ages, from tiny tots to grannies and grandpas, are encouraged to sign up for the event. The walk is 3km on well-made paths, it’s not timed, with the emphasis on enjoying the estate known as the ‘gateway to the western highlands’ and having fun together.

Ardgowan Hospice is organising the event in partnership with Ardgowan Estate and is also being supported by Aulds Bakery, Londis, Barrs Cottage and Sainsburys Local, Gourock The prices for the ticket are adults £10, children £5 and family £25 (two adults and two children) and under 5s go free. Walkers will not only be able to enjoy some fresh air and fantastic views, they may spot locations from the many television and movie projects that have been filmed in the grounds.

Ticket price includes a treasure hunt organised by Ardgowan Estate, a finisher’s medal, post walk entertainment including face painting for the kids and pre walk refreshments for all, there will be food and drinks to purchase after the event. The hospice hopes people will ‘hoof it’ and also raise money by getting sponsorship for their efforts, the suggested amount is £30 per participant.

Sir Ludo Shaw Stewart, Owner of Ardgowan Estate, adds: “It’s great to see visitors enjoying and appreciating the estate. We really hope people will take this opportunity to support the hospice by coming to visit us.

We value the interest and support we get from the local community and we are delighted to support the Hospice, as it offers help to families when they need it most. In tribute to this we’d like to offer a very special prize to the winner of the treasure hunt.

Some months ago we acquired the Rennie Macintosh Key used to open the School of Art with a view to giving a replica to each couple who gets married at Ardgowan as a memento of their big day. Poignantly this is now appears to be one of the last artefacts left of the original GSA As a gesture of support for the hospice we’d like to kick-start this initiative by donating the first replica to the Hospice treasure hunt.”

Please sign up to Hoof it for the Hospice on our website using the following link: https://ardgowanhospice.org.uk/event/hoof-it-for-the-hospice/ , call us on tel.

(01475) 726830, or email fundraising@ardgowan.co.uk

In order to comply with recommendations provided by Police Scotland Legal Department and to ensure good Health and Safety practice, Children 1st request that all donations of teddies adhere to the following guidance: 1. Donations must meet the pattern specifications provided. 2. Teddies must not include buttons, zips or anything else which could be accidentally or forcibly removed. 3. Seams must be securely fastened. Should access be gained to any fibrous filling material within the teddy through a seam, this may present a choking risk if swallowed. Seams should be tension-tested to ensure they are as secure as possible. 4. Prior to their distribution, pre-prepared labels will be attached to each donated teddy, advising of the need to take care of the item, given that this has been hand-made. Labels will be provided to Police Scotland

by Children 1st and attached with string to the teddy.

Trauma Teddy Knitting Pattern and Instructions: Double knitting wool 1 pair size 11 knitting needles, head and paws (preferably fawn), scarf (should be bright).

Stuffing – please only stuff teddy with polyester or other healthy padding.

Foam rubber is NOT recommended.

Cast on 10 stitches main colour. Knit 10 rows. Continue in garter stitch for 30 rows in trouser colour. Make another leg in the same way. Knit across all 20 stitches and work 16 rows. Change to jumper colour and knit 24 rows.

Change to main colour for head and also change to stocking 5 ½ inches. Change to jumper colour and knit 24 rows. Continue remainder of Teddy in reverse order.

Stitch down the sides of the head. With jumper colour, pick up 8 stitches either side of the neck join (16 in all) and knit 20 rows. Change to main colour and knit 10 rows for paws. Sew up Teddy leaving opening in crotch.

Turn right side out and sew diagonal top corners for ears before stuffing.

After stuffing, run a thread through the knitting around the neck to draw it in.

Sew a happy face and for mouth use either stem stitch or back stitch.

Scarf : Cast on 75 stitches. Knit 4 rows and cast off. Tie scarf on Teddy the back of the neck, close to the jumper edge. Don’t sew down at the front.

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Blazing a trail at ACCORD Brave the heat and bare your feet to raise money for ACCORD Hospice!

ACCORD Hospice is asking people to brave the heat and bare their soles to raise money by taking part in a firewalk on Saturday 29th September. The event is being run by leading firewalk experts – Firewalk Scotland!

Eileen Brown, a member of the Housekeeping Team at ACCORD, is doing the firewalk in memory of her mum, Jean Pickett. Eileen, who has been at the Hospice for 18 months, admits that she was a little scared before she started working there: She said, “I thought at first it would be all doom and gloom, but it is far from what I imagined. It is upbeat and there is a lot of laughter and cheer - I actually look forward to going to work. It’s a great place and I see firsthand how wonderful the Hospice is with patients and their families. Staff help to make patients feel at ease and give their families peace of mind” ACCORD Hospice is an independent charity giving free Specialist Palliative Medical and Nursing Care and support to people whose illness is causing physical pain and emotional distress and for whom curative treatment may no longer be appropriate. The Hospice cares for around 1,200 patients each year and needs to raise around £1.8 million annually.

There are already over 30 people signed up to do the Firewalk which takes place in the Hospice grounds at Morton Avenue, just off Hawkhead Road on Saturday 29th September. David McFadden, Senior Fundraiser at ACCORD is delighted with the response so far: He said, “It’s fantastic to see so many people already signed up for our first ever firewalk! With the help and support of the community, the individuals we look after are given the first class care they deserve. Do it for ACCORD and sign up to the Firewalk!”

You can register online at www.accordhospice.org.uk/event/accord-firewalk or by calling the fundraising team on 0141 581 2000. Registration costs £20 and participants are asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £100.

Walk to Beat Blood Cancer Join us to celebrate a life saved, to walk in memory of a loved one, or simply for a great day out in Pollok Country Park!

Join us on Sunday 2nd September from 11.30am in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow’s largest park. The walk will start at the Burrell Collection and you have the option of following the route once (5k) or twice (10k).

The route will take you past Highland cattle into woodlands and will see you walk along the White Cart Water. You will pass Pollok House, an impressive 18th century mansion, and perhaps catch a glimpse of Clydesdale horses in the stable courtyard before returning once more to the Burrell Collection.

You can enter online, or on the day. We ask our supporters to raise a minimum of £50 towards blood cancer research. This could help researchers analyse over 120 blood cell samples in special test tubes – any one of them could hold the key to a new discovery. You could help efficiently diagnose current blood cancer patients – and learn more about how blood cancer develops. And if you raise £20 we’ll send you a Bloodwise t-shirt.

So, once you have registered for the walk, use JustGiving to set up your fundraising page today. Find out more at https://bloodwise.org.uk/fundraising/ events-challenges/glasgow-walk-beat-blood-cancer

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Dancing through the Decades Enjoy a night of nostalgia to help Scottish Huntington’s Association!

On Saturday the 15th of September at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow, G43 1NE, we are holding a Night of nostalgia with ‘Dancing through the Decades’ to help raise funds for people impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD). We expect the night to be a sell out, so to avoid disappointment, please purchase tickets £10 per person online.

From the groovy tunes of the swinging 60s to the funkadelic disco boogies of the 70s through to the motown sounds of the 80s, we will have something for everyone…. So, come along and have a night of dancing to some of your favourite yesteryear tunes. There will be a licensed bar, raffle and prizes for the best fancy dress costumes – so look out your flares, your ‘Peace and Love’ medallion, or your Day-Glo ankle warmers.

The funds raised on the night will go towards the work of Scottish Huntington’s Association, helping to support families living with HD through a network of specialist services.

You can pay online https://hdscotland.org/dancing-through-the-decades/ by calling Linda on 0141 848 0308 or by emailing linda.winters@hdscotland.org

Annual Art Exhibition Presbyopia comes to us all!

Friday 31st August to Thursday 6th September inclusive

by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians

This year ACCORD’s annual Art Exhibition is taking place in the Cedar suite, kindly donated by the Normandy Hotel. We are delighted to have over 60 artists exhibiting this year with a whole range of originals for you to buy from.

Presbyopia is part of the natural ageing process of our eyes and starts to affect most of us in our early forties. The crystalline lens in the middle of each eye, responsible for focusing on things close-up, becomes progressively less flexible and unable to focus properly. This usually first presents as a difficulty in reading small print, holding the print further away to focus (“arms aren’t long enough” syndrome) or the need for brighter light when reading.

There is no cure for presbyopia, but there are solutions! Simple reading glasses can be prescribed. Care should be taken with over the-counter readers though - the prescription will be the same for each eye, astigmatism won’t be corrected and the centre of the lens may not match the eyes perfectly. Prescribed glasses are made-to measure so the frames and lenses will be fitted professionally.

Bifocals or varifocals can be better options if a distance correction is also required. Bifocals have a visible line on the lens, separating the distance and near powers. Varifocals are the most popular option nowadays due to the fact they have many powers to allow focusing at many different distances but with no visible line. Trifocals are rarely used - they have 2 lines separating three powers.

Open Mon-Fri from 12noon–8pm daily, Sat & Sun from 12noon–4pm

Entry is free but there will be a collecting can available should you wish to make a donation. 50% of all sales made will come to ACCORD Hospice.

Each year the Art Exhibition raises thousands of pounds for the Hospice. ACCORD Hospice provides specialist Palliative care to those in Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. We hope you will come along and have a look.

Contact lenses are another popular choice with options available for daily, two weekly or monthly disposables. Monovision, where one eye is corrected for distance and the other for reading, is another option and although it sounds strange it can be surprisingly effective. With all options, whether it’s glasses or contact lenses, it may take a few weeks for the brain to adapt.

As always, if you notice any changes in your vision, you should have an eye examination to identify the exact cause.

Vintage Tea Sunday 16th September, 2pm-4pm, St Mary’s Church, Bridge of Weir We invite villagers to their Vintage Tea on Sunday 16th September. Come and enjoy some delicious tea, coffee and yummy cakes. 2-4pm. All welcome.

Admission is £5.

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MND Scotland invests £250,000 in new accessible holiday lodge We are delighted to announce that MND Scotland is investing a quarter of a million pounds to build a brand new, bespoke accessible lodge, as a part of our accessible holiday service. The state-of-the-art disabled-friendly lodge will begin construction towards the end of 2018 and has been specially designed with MND in mind.

The lodge will open in March 2019 and will replace the charity’s Lang Break holiday caravan which will close permanently in October 2018. MND Scotland also offers an accessible holiday chalet near Oban. The new lodge will be set on the scenic Clayton Caravan Park, in the beautiful Eden Valley in North East Fife, and will be situated just minutes from St Andrews and the Fife coast. It aims to provide families affected by MND, and other disabilities, with a chance to take a break from their normal routine and to enjoy a break together.

Craig Stockton, MND Scotland’s Chief Executive, said: “I’m delighted to reveal that MND Scotland is investing a quarter of a million pounds into our accessible holiday service for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Due to the physical progression of MND, there are often barriers to families taking a break they may desperately need.

“That’s why the new Clayton Lodge has been purpose designed to prioritise space and comfort and will be fitted with an array of helpful adaptations suitable for people with MND and other disabilities.”

Volunteers Needed Talk It Over Group Paisley Volunteer crèche workers needed for small peer support group based at Paisley Abbey. We offer a crèche enabling mums to take some time to meet with other mums affected by anxiety, loneliness and post natal depression. Term time only.

Tuesdays from 10am - 12.15pm. Starts Tuesday, 4th September.

Kind, compassionate and friendly volunteers needed. Need to be able to set up room and create a welcoming environment. Keen on supporting new mums by caring for babies and toddlers. Full training offered. Commitment - once a month or fortnightly or more. Please contact for further information Janette janette.a.mckenna@gmail.com Talk It Over Group Room, within Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, Paisley, PA1 1JG.

The new lodge will include: Full wetroom with Clos-o-Mat Toilet and Tilt-InSpace shower chair, ceiling tracking hoist (bedroom to wetroom), Portable hoist with universal slings, Fully adjustable bed with Medi-Pro mattress, Second bathroom with over bath shower, Riser Recliner chair, Transit wheelchair, Dishwasher, washer & dryer, Blackout blinds in bedroom for those with a disability, Equipment charging area, Exterior wrap-around decking and access ramp, Car parking The lodge will include a sofa bed and second bedroom, with two sets of bunk beds, allowing for the lodge to sleep seven in total.

All of our accommodation can be booked by anyone, however those affected by MND will receive a discount and may also be able to receive a Time Out Grant from MND Scotland to put towards the costs.

As a part of the official opening in March 2019, we are planning a time capsule to be burried alongside the new Clayton Lodge. A time capsule is a sealed container, including objects and messages, which is destined to be opened decades in the future. We’d like to fill our time capsule with messages capturing the experiences of people affected by MND and their hopes and dreams for the future. It is our hope that when the capsule is someday opened we can reflect back on how far we’ve come in our journey to cure MND. If you’d like to include your message in the Time Capsule, please email your message to us at communications@mndscotland.org.uk under the subject ‘Time Capsule’. We will then share a selection of your entries online.

To book your stay, or to learn more about our holiday service, call us on 0141 332 3903 or visit the Holiday Service page of our website.

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by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner at Kilbarchan Dental Practice Your tongue can tell you a lot about your oral health and your general health. Caring for your tongue is also an important part of oral hygiene so I have highlighted at some common issues and tips.

White Patches on the tongue are common and not necessarily linked to poor oral health. They can, however, be a sign of an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth. This is not a particularly serious condition and can usually be treated by twice daily cleaning of the tongue. If the condition persists it may be that bad oral hygiene has led to “candida” which can be easily treated with continued cleaning and antifungal medications. Similarly, a Coated White Tongue can also be a sign of candida but may just indicate dehydration!

Another common condition is “Geographic Tongue” where smooth irregular red areas that resemble a map are noticeable. Whilst it can sometimes be a bit painful, it is simply the old surface of the tongue being replaced by the new surface and should disappear in time. A Red and/or Swollen Tongue can also be a sign of vitamin deficiency (in particular B-12 or folic acid) or, when accompanied with a very high temperature, scarlet fever (in which case you should consult your doctor immediately).

A Striped Tongue (raised white lines interlaced on your tongue) can be a sign of “Oral Lichen Planus” – simply put, a weakness in your immune system but occasionally it can be caused by reactions to some medicines.

Did you know that 75% of oral bacteria live in soft tissues not on teeth? Your tongue has a rough surface with lots of peaks and troughs providing ideal hiding places for the bacteria - one of the leading causes of Bad Breath. We recommend that you keep your tongue clean by brushing gently with your toothbrush or using a tongue scraper and by using Colgate Total as it contains triclosan which removes more bacteria.

You should inspect your tongue yourself on a regular basis and your dentist can provide a more in-depth diagnosis. If you have any concerns or queries please do come and see us at Kilbarchan Dental Practice or call 01505 704969. Visit www.kilbarchandental.co.uk where you’ll find lots more free tips and advice.

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Planning for Retirement – Getting Your Ducks in a Row

by Carl Melvin of Affluent Financial Planning Ltd Everyone should have a plan to ensure they can retire with the income they want to enjoy life after they stop work. The need for a retirement plan becomes more urgent when one is in their 50s. So, what should you do to get your ducks in a row?

Work out what pension savings you’ve got – contact all your pension providers for an update on the value of your pensions. If you have trouble locating an old pension call the Pension Tracing Service on 0845 6002 537 or www.findpensioncontacts.service.gov.uk Get a State Pension forecast - to make sure you are projecting entitlement to a full State Pension www.gov.uk/check-state-pension Work out the cost of your current lifestyle – where does the money go? Can you save more? When will you be debt free? Don’t assume that retirement will be cheaper as you will have a 52-week holiday when you fully retire and a good retirement costs money.

Work out how much income you’ll need for retirement (or get professional help on this) – the bigger the lifestyle you want the more money you will need to pay for it. Is there a shortfall?

Plug the Gap – If there is a shortfall you should start saving a realistic sum to make sure you’ll have enough money to retire comfortably. The less time to retirement the more you will have to save.

Get Professional Help – Consider engaging the services of an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) to help you plan and to hold you to account to stick to your retirement plan.

It’s not just about pensions – although pension plans will be a big part of your retirement planning, consider other non-pension options to build enough wealth for an enjoyable retirement.

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Broadband Scheme Can Benefit Businesses and Communities Local businesses and homes across Renfrewshire can benefit from faster internet connections through the UK Government Local Full Fibre Network Challenge Fund.

Small businesses and the local communities surrounding them can apply for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, providing a one-off contribution to subsidise the installation cost of a gigabit capable connection.

Quicker file downloads and improved videoconferencing are just two of the benefits of a full fibre gigabit connection.

Businesses can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project, while residents can benefit from the scheme with a voucher worth £500 as part of a group project.

Find out more at: https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/ The voucher scheme complements a range of investments in Renfrewshire to provide the best available internet connections. Key public buildings, including schools, will benefit from a £2million investment towards an ultrafast fibre network confirmed in the 2018 Council budget, with further funding being targeted from the UK Government’s Challenge Fund.

Renfrewshire will also benefit from the Scottish Government £600million digital infrastructure investment across Scotland. And free public wifi is now live in Johnstone and Renfrew and coming soon to Paisley, making these town centres more attractive places to visit and driving footfall to local businesses.

Retirement has changed – the idea that one suddenly stops working one day and is retired the next is changing. Many people now phase into retirement, work part time or do consultancy. So make sure your plans are flexible enough to cope with this.

Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: “We live in an increasingly connected world where people rely on fast and reliable internet access.

That’s why we are investing in our digital infrastructure, recognising the benefits this brings for residents, visitors and of course our business community, in turn boosting the local economy.”

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Paisley Indoor Bowling Club 8-I0 Wallneuk Road, Paisley PA3 4BT Telephone: 0141 887 6779 e-mail: info@pibc.co.uk 

Our excellent Bar and Restaurant re-opens from 27th August for breakfast, lunches, dinner or high teas. We are happy to cater for all types of parties, both social and business. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas. All specifically designed to your requirements by our in-house catering staff.

No party too small or too large. Enjoy a relaxing drink in our comfortable lounge where there is a large selection of beer and spirits and wines on offer.

Want to try your hand at Bowling. We hold a Wappinshaw every Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Non members welcome. Afterwards why not relax with a refreshing drink or snack.

Contact our Manager, Agnes Love, who will be happy to help or show you round all the facilities ave to offer. Phone Agnes on the above number.

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.

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

At Erskine Dental Care we offer advanced Dental implants as a long-term and natural way to replace missing teeth. Implants have a success rate of over 98%. They provide people with missing teeth an attractive and long-lasting solution. They allow you to regain your confidence and smile again. Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth, so no one will know you have missing teeth.

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Dr Byrne is one of a handful of Scottish Dentists who possess a Post Graduate Qualification in Dental Implants. He has been placing Implants since 2007. We offer a free consultation with Dr Byrne to discuss your options, call us on 0141 812 8420 and arrange your appointment now.

Our patient Lynne Duffy, whose son, Barry, attended school with Philip recently had an implant placed. She said “After losing my front tooth, the only option for me was an Implant. An easy process from start to finish, I am extremely happy with the results."

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Rotary Club of Gryffe Valley Speaker Meetings At The River Inn Wednesday 18th July – Kitty Walker “Glasgow’s Britannia Panopticon Music Hall” Kitty Walker was introduced by Edwin Fisher. She is well known to members from when she was a teacher at Houston Primary and for her lively performances at Rotary Burns Suppers. Her subject was Glasgow’s Britannia Panopticon Music Hall -the oldest music hall in the world and also the first cinema in Glasgow. Kitty explained how the music hall tradition had begun and grown in the second half of the 19th century. AE Pickard, an English eccentric, became the owner and added waxworks, a roof top carnival, a human freak show and a basement zoo! He coined the name Grand Britannia Panopticon and his period of ownership included the debut of the young comic who was to become known as Stan Laurel. After a finale in music hall tradition, Kitty ended her very entertaining talk with a reminder that more information about the trust (formed by Judith Bowers) which is seeking to renovate the venue is available at www.brittanniapanopticon. org .

Wednesday 2nd August – Allan Gilfillan “O-Level English” Club Secretary Allan, well known to all assembled, received an appropriate introduction from President Andrew. Allan opened by intimating that more than 30 years after emptying his parents’ house, he had opened an envelope from one of the boxes and found it contained his O-Level papers. Prompted by questions in the English paper, Allan had purchased “Chaucer’s People – Everyday Lives in Medieval England” by Liza Picard, which is an absorbing and revealing guide to the Middle Ages, populated with Chaucer’s Pilgrims from the Canterbury Tales.

Allan revealed that the Pilgrims were made up of country, town, church and military folk, and went on to illustrate many facts and figures relating to the late 14th Century – including many dodgy characters. First was the Wife of Bath, who is the subject of Chaucer’s best-known Canterbury Tale and who saw off five husbands. There were at least a couple of chancers (not a misspelling of Chaucer!), in a booming London: Gilbert Magfeld, a London merchant and moneylender, and Nicholas Sardouche of Lucca, who rigged the silk market, illegally exported gold and silver coins and bullion, and

smuggled luxury goods into the city. Allan went on to relay many interesting facts and statistics of the time. There were 12 Guilds, similar to those in today’s Glasgow Trades House; the first Poll Tax (between £2 and £6 13s 4d pa – depending on status) was introduced; it was 0.25d for a loaf and 6d for a gallon of red wine. £1 in 1380 is equivalent to £1015 today. Health was an issue with medicines prescribed to treat diseases such as leprosy, malaria, cancer etc. President Andrew asked the assembled company to thank Allan in the traditional manner for his very informative presentation.

Wednesday 9th August – Claire Pearson “Supporting Unpaid Carers” Zia Hotiana introduced Claire Pearson, a social worker with Renfrewshire Council, who focuses on the elderly, including people with dementia. Claire explained recent changes to the relevant law -Carers (Scotland) 2016.

788,000 people in Scotland are providing care. The Carer’s allowance is £64 per week. In Claire’s experience, many examples families are in need, some quite desperate. There is recognition of the need for Carers to have some respite – The Creative Break Fund may be helpful.

Councils now have a Carer’s Rights Charter eg the Warm Home Discount.

All Carers should have a Carer’s Plan. There is help for Carers to negotiate their way around the Health & Social Care provisions. Clare responded well to Questions and there were contributions from Members with some experience. Andrew Macleman thanked Claire for her knowledge and professionalism.

Wednesday 15th August – Cameron Brown “Loch Fyne Oysters” Ian Jackson introduced Cameron Brown who is CEO of Loch Fyne Oysters. Cameron was born in Elderslie, went to Glasgow University and after several moves around the country now lives in Houston with his wife and children. He has worked 30 years in the food industry. The Loch Fyne smokehouse has a 17 million pound per annum turnover and exports its produce world-wide. They have 5 sites in 3 main locations in various parts of the country. In addition to oysters and mussels they sell 1.2 million tons of salmon per year. Two months ago they won the award for producing the Best Seafood in Scotland.

INVITATION Dinner meetings are held in The River Inn, Crosslee at 7pm for 7.30pm.

We enjoy a good meal and a tremendous variety of speakers. Some are challenging, some amusing, but all very interesting, as indicated by the reports above. If you are interested in Rotary and would to like to attend, or help at any of our events, please contact the club via the “contact” button on the website www.gryffevalley-rotary.org.uk or phone Mike Farley (613314).

Wednesday 29th August – Professor Kenneth Patterson Director of the Glasgow-based medical research charity Tenovus - guest of Hamid Khatib Wednesday 12th September – Malaika Rose - guest of Bob Ross from “Action on Hearing Loss”

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Weir Networking September Event Wednesday 12th September in Amaretto, Bridge of Weir, 9.30am Our guest speaker at the September meeting will be Corinne Hutton.

When super-fit business woman Corinne Hutton fell ill at age 43 in June 2013 after suffering acute pneumonia and septicaemia, surgeons were forced to amputate both her hands and her legs below the knee.

Following her near-fatal illness, single mum Corinne made remarkably swift progress, defying the odds and the doctors, walking unaided on prosthetic legs within four months.

With her enormously charming, confident and charismatic persona, Corinne now devotes her life to supporting others who face limb loss, by encouraging, mentoring, speaking, motivating and inspiring.

Weir Networking will take place on Wednesday 12th September in Amaretto for a breakfast meeting. We look forward to welcoming you.

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

Email mo-hypnotherapy-world@ live.co.uk or visit www.facebook.com/WeirNetworking-350783798430333 so we have the numbers.

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Brighter Bridge Of Weir Seven Year Itch It’s been 7 years since Brighter Bridge of Weir started work on the Torr Road Garden, the Group‘s first big project. After major civil engineering works the area was just a rough, triangular slope of bare, stony ground. Now it’s another example of the Group’s commitment to enhancing the village. They were itching for the opportunity to give it a going-over so, early last month, some of the Group spent an entire day working on it. They filled 18 bags with deadwood and weeds and gave the plants a general health check. It’s hard now to remember what it looked like back in 2011, but you can see pictures on the website: www.brighterbridgeofweir.org The Group had planned to run another Fun Casino fundraiser again this year but the unfortunate closure of the village’s British Legion Club has meant they’ve had to postpone that.

However, they’ve got a ‘Plan B’, so keep the first Saturday in October free and look out for more information coming soon on their Facebook page and elsewhere throughout the village! (facebook.com/brighterbridgeofweir).

Visit the Scottish Outdoor Access Code website 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. https://www.outdooraccessscotland.scot/

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Autumn is at last upon us, and as the seasons change, so does the reserve! Flowers make way for mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi. Birds leave for warmer climes and others arrive. The leaves in the trees change colour, before falling to the ground. Many hedgerows are thick with berries.

If you haven’t been to the reserve before, why not seize the day and come along to our Doors Open Day weekend, on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9th September (10am - 4pm). Entry will be FREE, as will our self-led activities!

Don’t forget bats! Although they are around all summer, as they tend to come out at or after dusk, most of us don’t tend to see them much until the days start to shorten. Did you know that different types of bat come out at different times, some before it gets dark and others, only once full dark has set in?

If you’d like to learn more about bats and perhaps even see some, why not come along to our Bat Night on Friday 28 September (7pm – late!)?

Members of the Clyde bat Group will tell us all about these fascinating animals and if the weather is playing ball, we’ll go out and have a look, or even a listen, with bat detectors!

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

Dave Beaumont An Overview of RSPB in South and West Scotland – and our plans for the future - An illustrated talk Friday 7th September from 7.30pm at McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew, PA4 8LX All Welcome

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An illustrated talk.

Helen Embleton will deliver an illustrated talk entitled ‘Did we find the wildlife in Ayrshire?’ All welcome.

McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew PA48LX.

Kilmacolm Flower Show The annual Kilmacolm Flower Show will be held on Saturday 8th September in the Kilmacolm New Community Centre.

Doors open to the public at 11.30am. Gardeners Question Time in the hall at 2pm will be a light-hearted attempt to answer your gardening questions.

We are delighted that Alda and Johanne, treasured proprietors of the Cross Café, will be our guests of honour and will present the prizewinners’ Trophies at 3pm. The Show then ends with the sale of cut flowers and produce, by donation. Entrance is free to members, £2 to visitors. Please come along and enjoy the colour and variety of the displays of Flowers, Pot plants, Vegetables, Homebaking, Children’s classes and the superlative entries in ‘Floral Art’.

Next year is the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Kilmacolm Horticultural Society, we are one of the oldest societies in Scotland. A membership of £5.00 offers you entry to the Show, winter lectures, and information o n forthcoming Outings. Flower Show schedules for exhibitors to the Show can be obtained from Jill Russell by phoning 01505 872393.

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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.

Help Stop Wildlife Crime If you witness a suspected wildlife crime in action call 999 immediately and ask for the police.

For all other enquires call your local Police on 101. Alternatively, contact your local Police Force directly.

If you wish to anonymously report a wildlife crime online please contact Crimestoppers.

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Welcome to Clyde Mursheil Regional Park time ever that these birds have bred in the Inverclyde area. And the cherry on top…they had two chicks fledge, which we were able to tag! We hope that this is just the beginning and we will gradually see more Ospreys in the Park for years to come.

Mountain Trikes at Glasgow Green: Clyde Muirshiel staff were at Glasgow 2018 as part of Go LIVE on the Green where thousands of people have had a go on the Centre’s unique mountain trikes. The Ranger Service were also providing information of the Big Butterfly Count as well as making ribbon butterflies!

Castle Semple becomes an 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 events have just been posted to try out handcycles and hand trikes. Only £3 a go. Book online through British Cycling website, links on our website. Next event 8th & 29th September.

Wood Spirits get a Makeover: The Wood Spirits of the Greenock Cut Nature Trail have all been repainted and have been very naughty finding new places to hide! Did you find them all before? We challenge you to again… Great idea for the September weekend.

Water Quality Set to Improve: Blue green algae has been high in Castle Semple waters throughout the summer, this usually clears by September so keep an eye for website for the most up to date information.

Doors Open Day: Enjoy the view from the top of the Castle Semple Tower as part of Renfrewshire Doors Open Day on Sat 8th and Sun 9th September.

Tree Bumblebee at Muirshiel: A first ever record of a tree bumblebee has been observed at Muirshiel Country Park! They are a locally rare species and it was recorded as part of the monthly bumblebee survey.

Our gull Gary is on the move again after his chick fledged. You will remember that last year Gary went down south to England for a few months before heading to Portugal. This year he looks to be doing the same and he started his migration on exactly the same day as last year and he is currently hanging around the Burton-upon-Trent area. What a honed sense of timing these gulls have!

We hope Gary has another successful migration and that we will see him again next year.

A new gull on our books is José who was named after the people who recorded seeing our gulls overseas throughout the winter (a lot of them happened to be called José!). He is currently near Cork in Ireland. It will be interesting to see whether he heads off to Portugal and is recorded again by someone called José! Compiled by Tag-n-Track Ranger Hannah Riley. TnT is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde LEADER and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.

Event News: Come along and meet the TnT Team at Muirshiel and Greenock Cut Visitor Centres for a weekend of Bird Ring Demonstrations on Saturday the 8th at Muirshiel and Sunday the 9th at Greenock Cut. It’s a chance to see our native wild woodland birds up close. Please pop in and say hello anytime time between 11am-3.30pm.

Gull adoptions. Looking for that something different or are you interested in supporting our gull project?

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. Look for details on our website or email us to find out more.

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

Volunteer with TnT: One of the project’s aims is to train volunteers in the use of our camera traps for 3 month periods. All training will be provided and it is something that only requires a couple of hours a week to collect and go through the footage. Fancy it? Get in touch.

In a Community Group looking to help make a difference? Or colleagues looking for a change of scene? Muirshiel Country Park’s conservation needs you, adopt an area, work it with the Rangers and help us out. Email rangers.castlesemple@clydemuirshiel. co.uk

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 has its own Facebook Page which can be found at www. facebook.com/TagnTrack/ Talks to groups about the project and its findings can be arranged.

Ride 63 Community Cycle Club: Weekly ‘hares’ & ‘tortoises’ 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.

Tag-n-Track Project Update We will start off by letting you all know some very exciting news not just from the Tag-n-Track project but from Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. After 8 years effort we can happily announce that we have a breeding pair of Ospreys in the Park. This is the first 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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Bridge of Weir Horticultural Society Despite hopes of bumper exhibits at this year’s Flower Show, the event, regrettably, was cancelled. The Show has been held in the British Legion’s hall, with its convenient location and parking facilities. Sadly these days are over. Once again the village’s lack of a well-positioned, easy-access village hall, with decent parking facilities, is highlighted by the closure of The British Legion.

Meanwhile thanks go to local businesses and our benefactors for their support and also to exhibitors, visitors of all ages, and the stalwart members who have been running the Shows. The Committee will now consider the options.

Special mention also goes to Kilmacolm’s Horticultural Society for their encouragement at this time and the Society sends best wishes for Kilmacolm’s Show on 8th September where thwarted locals will have a chance to display the best from their gardens.

Earlier, members visited another beautiful Bridge of Weir garden. This is a mature, walled garden sloping Northwards, with panoramic views over the Kilpatrick Hills and all between. The long herbaceous border’s colour palette focused on pinks and whites with contrasting wine coloured shrubs such as Sambucus and Cotinus plus variegated Hostas, fluffy Alchemilla Mollis and multi-coloured Heucheras. A selection of Roses (62 varieties!) mingled with Canterbury Bells, Hydrangeas, Astilbes, Tradescantia and more.

The cutting garden was filled with perfumed Sweet Peas and Roses. The formal gravel garden was cornered by clipped, pollarded Birches. Immaculate hedging added mystery, with each area opening into a new feature and strategic seating in sunny spots, or under the shade of the old apple tree. Clematis and Roses edged the patio and a stream ran through the rockery down to the lily pond. There was also a small arboretum of Betula Jacquemontii and an elderly fir tree currently being transformed into a sturdy tree house. Small wonder this garden has opened under Scotland’s Gardens’ Scheme!

Birds for Beginners Sunday 16th September 11am – 1.30pm Join our knowledgeable team as they introduce you to the world of birdwatching and wildlife watching!

We will head out onto the reserve to put what you have learned into practice. Then a hot drink back at the visitor centre.

Please book!

Cost: Adults £6; Children £4.80 (RSPB members: £4.80 / £3.80)

The autumn season starts on Thursday 11th October and will be held at 8pm at The Bridge. We look forward to hearing David Palmer talk about “Flowers of the Hebrides”. You don’t have to be a member to come to the talk!

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history Craigmarloch Hillfort The Semples of Beltrees

A large and impressive reminder of our Iron Age past can be viewed from the cycle track midway between Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow. It is sited at 150 metres elevation on a mound now known as Craigmarloch Wood.

Trench V at Craigmarloch Fort

Around 3,000 years ago, during the Iron Age, the Damnonii, a tribe of European origin established a local hillfort at Craigmarloch which was one of a number of such forts marking the territory under their control on each side of the Clyde.

The original palisade walls of this fort were constructed of a double row of timber posts about 1.5 metres apart interwoven with branches to form a thick barrier. Some time later, this was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt. It was massively reinforced inside the existing timber palisade using a composite construction of stone with a timber core, providing an additional thickness of 3 metres. Despite this strong construction, it was soon seriously damaged by another huge fire, which not only destroyed the timber core, but also melted the stonework of the enclosing walls.

The need for extremely welldefended forts suggests that the Damnonii were engaged in endless disputes. They worked and battled hard to establish and protect their way of life.

They were also very creative in the making of pottery, with some of it decorated, and had pioneered the first smelting of pieces of cast-iron from naturally View from Craigmarloch Hillfort occurring iron ore. Remarkably, to the West this ore led eventually to the birth of the great industries of iron, steel, and shipbuilding located in the Clyde Valley during the Industrial Revolution.

Johnstone History Museum Our new season of meetings start on the 11th of September in the Masonic Hall Collier Street at 7.30pm. Iain McGillivray of the National Trust for Scotland will be our first speaker of the year and his subject will be Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson who was a famous Glasgow architect.

This should prove to be a very interesting evening and we would hope for a good attendance. Returning members and new members will all be made most welcome.

The Museum has continued to open throughout the summer Wednesday Friday and Saturday from 10.30am till 4pm. If you have not been in for some time you may enjoy another visit as we have a few new displays well worth looking at. The Museum will also be open Saturday and Sunday 8th and 9th of September for “Doors Open “ day we will have some new displays and also a Quiz for the children. On sale there is a selection of books ,maps and publications these can also be purchased online at johnstonehistory.org and paid for through PayPal.

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John of Beltrees - the Dancer The Semples of Beltrees was a cadet family of the Semples of Castle Semple.

The first Laird of Beltrees, John Semple, was the illegitimate son of Robert, 3rd Lord Semple, (c1505-1573) and his mistress, Elizabeth Carlyle, who were later married. John was legitimised in 1546, at the time of the marriage of his parents.

John was gifted the lands of Beltrees in Lochwinnoch Parish and Thirdpart in Kilbarchan Parish by his father. The Semples were a privileged family and moved in court circles. In the early 1560s John, the first Laird of Beltrees (c1536-1579), spent much of his time at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots.

He was said to have a happy disposition and was popular at court. However, in this period of political and religious turmoil caused by the Reformation in Scotland, the Presbyterian preacher, John Knox, scathingly named John of Beltrees ‘the Dancer’.

John ‘the Dancer’ married Mary Livingston, the daughter of Alexander, 5th Lord Livingston, in 1565. Mary had been a close friend of the Queen since infancy.

She was one of the ‘four Marys’, chosen by Mary of Guise (1515–1560) to be companion ladies-in-waiting to her infant daughter. When Queen Mary returned from France to Scotland in 1561, Mary Livingston is said to have been in charge of the Queen’s jewels. She, too, was a keen dancer and also an accomplished horsewoman. In court circles she was known as ‘the Lusty’.

John Semple and Mary Livingston must have met at court where both were great favourites of the Queen. On their marriage on 6 March 1565 Queen Mary paid for the wedding dress. Soon after, the Queen further promoted the couple’s wealth with the gifts of lands in Ayrshire and Fife, and subsequently with gifts of more land in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire. Their eldest son and heir, James (1566-1626), was educated with King James VI (1566-1625), by George Buchanan, and completed his education at the University of St. Andrews.

John of Beltrees remained unfailingly loyal to Queen Mary. His loyal support of the Queen appears to have resulted in the long-term enmity between John and Regent Morton, the last of four Regents during the minority of James VI. This resulted in what appears to have been a trumped-up charge of treason accusing John of involvement in a conspiracy to murder Regent Morton. In 1577, under the severe torture of the Boot, John was eventually forced to confess involvement. He was sentenced to imprisonment in Edinburgh Castle ‘during the Regent’s pleasure’. He was released the following year when Regent Morton was forced to resign. John, the Dancer, sadly died in 1579. © Helen Calcluth, Renfrewshire Local History Forum Renfrewshire Local History Forum will hold the first of our series of lectures in Room 116, in the Coats Building, University of the West of Scotland (entrance in Storie Street, Paisley) at 7.30pm on Thursday, 11th October, 2018. Our speaker is Adrian Cox, archaeologist in the Cultural and Natural Resources Team, Historic Environment Scotland. His lecture is entitled Newark Castle: History, Archaeology and Interpretation. Visitors are welcome at all our lecture meetings.

Kilbarchan September 1918 Private George Morrison was a baker who volunteered at the start of the war for the Army Service Corps, where he continued to bake bread. After the March 1918 German Offensive, which caused many British casualties, fit men were ‘combed out’ in France and the UK as replacements. George was transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment to serve as an infantry soldier. He was wounded on 3rd September 1918 and died a week later, in 32 Casualty Clearing Station, on 10th September. He was 26 years old and his widow, Janet, lived at 6 Gateside Place, Kilbarchan. He is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery Reference XI.A.5.. six kilometres west of Bethune.

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Supreme Sacrifice Bridge of Weir and the Great War 100 years ago this month – September 1918 Gunner Robert Moodie Browning, 26th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Captain John Gray, 5th Battalion, attached 2nd, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

By September 1918, the Allied Hundred Days Offensive was chalking up consistent successes and German forces were retreating to the Hindenburg Line, but it was far from a rout and every yard gained was hard fought by those in the Allied front line and supporting units.

Robert Moodie Browning was a signaller in the Royal Garrison Artillery, the 60 pounder ‘big guns’ and howitzers that fired shells from long distance.

He was born in Bridge of Weir in 1886, eldest son to James Robert Browning, a picture frame maker, and Marjory MacGraw from Fortingal.

The family business was doing well and by 1911 they lived in ‘Dunardrie’ in Kilbarchan Road. By September 1918, Robert’s unit, the 26th Heavy Battery, was supporting the advance on the Hindenburg Line. Robert died of wounds on the 13th September and he is buried beside a handful of RGA colleagues (suggesting his gun crew suffered a retaliatory hit) in the village of Hendecourt-les-Cagnicourt alongside 200 Canadians killed in the action against the Drocourt-Queant defences, the northern end of the Hindenburg Line.

John Gray had led a privileged life: the only son of John Gray, a Paisley-born rice merchant who made his fortune in Burma, and Amelia Hopper from Gillingham, who had married in Rangoon in 1887 and later returned to ‘Airlie’ in Prieston Road to enjoy an affluent retirement in Scotland. Young John was educated at Glasgow Academy and studied law at the University of Glasgow, while apprenticed to McLay, Murray and Spens. As a Territorial, he enlisted when war began and was commissioned with the 5th Argylls, serving in Gallipoli and then Palestine, where he was promoted to Captain, until April 1918 when he was transferred to the 2nd Argylls, 98th Brigade, 33rd Division in France, reverting to Lieutenant. On the morning of 21st September, Lt. Gray headed ‘B’ Company’s assault down a captured trench near Villers Guislain, part of the outer defences of the Hindenburg Line. They reached their objective and were intended to join up with the 19th Brigade making a frontal attack, but that had failed leaving ‘B’ Company isolated. John was seriously wounded and subsequently died in trying to establish touch with 19th Brigade, who weren’t even there. The Argylls lost 25 men before retiring.

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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 September Meeting Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre, Houston. For further information contact Hugh Kerr at 01505 612687 or hughkerr14@gmail. com

Kilmacolm Camera Club As an appetiser to the new Session, the Camera Club are organising an Exhibition of some of our more recent images. This will be on display in KNCC, Saturday 29th September, from 10.15am to 1pm. Please come along and see our pictures.

Our new 2018/19 Session kicks off on Tuesday, 2nd October. This will take the form of a presentation of the Syllabus and an opportunity for members to show some of the images they have taken over the summer.

Please come along and let us see the best of your shots from the sultry summer of 2018!

Venue: Kilmacolm New Community Centre, Room 1.01; Tuesday evening, time 7.30 (October to March) Contacts: Billy Blair, Tel: 873383; Janice Stevenson, Tel 873595.

Website: clikpic.com/kilcamclub

By the end of the month, combined sustained attacks by British, Australian, US, and Canadian forces comprehensively broke through the Hindenburg Line, previously believed to be virtually impregnable. It was a stunning achievement for Haig, and a vindication of Foch’s unified command, and within weeks Germany would be seeking to discuss terms for an armistice.

Read more about Robert and John’s lives and untimely deaths 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, and other major bookshops or online.

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Diaporama Our meetings start again on the 10th of September at 7.30pm in the Carrick Centre, Houston. Why don’t you join us? We are a very small and friendly club and you would be very welcome. If you would like any further information Hugh Kerr at 01505 612687 or hughkerr14@gmail.com will be delighted to give advice.

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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 Harvey’s Army Scotland harveysarmy.com

Johnstone Cat Rescue 01505 337321 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue 01505 502415 | www.hessilhead.org.uk

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.

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

Mackie

Mackie, 8 y/o male domestic short-hair

Mackie has been with us since February- and while we think he is a little star, it is time we found him a loving home where someone can appreciate him as much as we do. His ideal home is one with no children or other pets, and access to the outdoors (not near a busy road). Is this you? Lets get Mackie Homed!

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

Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats

Jack & Victor, male gerbils

Over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats older than three years have some degree of dental disease.

Jack would like a new home with his friend Victor after arriving in our care through no fault of their own.

Signs that your pet has dental disease include: • bad breath

• difficulty eating

• loose teeth/tooth loss

• pawing/rubbing at the mouth

• inflamed or bleeding gums

• tartar on teeth

• dribbling of saliva

• teeth chattering

Your pet may display one or more of these signs.

The most common form of dental disease is periodontal disease. This is inflammation and infection due to an accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth. Plaque is formed by bacteria multiplying on the tooth surface.

If allowed to remain on the tooth surface the plaque thickens and becomes mineralised forming tartar. Accumulation of tartar leads to inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and if left unchecked progresses to periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease leads to formation of pockets around the tooth and gum recession. It is painful and can result in tooth loss. Infection around the teeth can also enter the blood stream and spread to other organs e.g. the heart and liver.

The best way to prevent dental disease is to brush your pets’ teeth daily. It is important to use a dog/cat toothpaste that is safe to be swallowed (human toothpaste contains fluoride and should not be used in pets). There are also special chews and treats which can help reduce plaque and tartar and some pet foods are specially formulated to assist in plaque removal. There are also additives available for food or water which can help reduce the build-up of plaque.

Once tartar has formed a scale and polish under general anaesthetic by a veterinary surgeon may be necessary to remove it. A dental hygiene plan using one or more of the products described above should be instituted after a scale and polish to help prevent recurrence of the problem.

Jack & Victor

They are both very sweet and well handled. They like nothing more than constructing new tunnels in their substrate and rolling around in a sand bath.

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

Stevie, 8+ y/o male Yorkshire terrier

Stevie

Stevie is an older gent looking for a nice quiet retirement home where he can lounge around and play with his toys. He is looking for a home with older children of 12 years plus to ensure he gets some quiet time.

Stevie prefers to play with larger dogs and could live with one but he will chase cats so can not live with them. He can be left for part of the day without any problems and is housetrained. He isn’t so good at coming back if he is let off lead so will need his own garden to play in. He can be a little worried by some touch so we are looking for a hands off home that will give him some space and let him come to you when he feels comfortable.

He would make a wonderful companion as long as you are happy to play with his toys with him.

Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays

Helping Hedgehogs Wildlife experts advise that hedgehogs will eat cat/dog food and water, but under no circumstances feed them bread and or milk as their systems cannot digest this.

Hedgehogs are a very endangered species and are well worth having as visitors to your garden as they are the “gardener’s” best friend as they eat what we regard as “pests”.

Please help our little hogs if you can.

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West Renfrewshire Fundraising Group Would you like to volunteer to help Guide Dogs for the Blind West Renfrewshire Fundraising Group We are bucket collecting on 8th September, and 29th September and other future dates. Please contact Anne 01505 705602.

Also if you already shop using Amazon please consider registering to support Guide Dogs by visiting https://smile. amazon.co.uk/ch/209617-0

Hearing Dogs Scotland Q. What do Hearing Dogs do?

Bramble Ramblers To Raise Vital Funds For Canine Partners FAMILIES will join fundraisers and puppies on Sunday 2nd September from 12noon as the Canine Partners’ Bramble Ramble Fun Day comes to Glasgow.

The event will raise vital funds for the charity which trains amazing assistance dogs to transform the lives of disabled people, boosting their confidence and independence.

The dogs are taught a range of everyday tasks including picking up and fetching items, opening doors and dressing a person. They can even help to load and unload a washing machine and they can fetch help in an emergency.

A. They train clever dogs to help deaf people. These dogs to alert deaf people to sounds they would otherwise miss – simple sounds that many people take for granted like the doorbell, alarm clock or even danger signals like a fire alarm. Being aware of these – thanks to a hearing dog – makes a real difference to deaf people’s lives.

Q. What other benefits does this have?

A. Deafness can be isolating. A hearing dog can give a deaf person a newfound sense of independence and confidence now they have a loyal companion and a true friend by their side.

Q. How important are these dogs to the deaf community?

A. These doggies have saved countless lives: fire alarms sounding at the dead of night, alerting them to the shouts of a loved one who is in peril, even saving their recipients from potential car thieves!

Q. How many hearing dogs are there in the UK? A. Currently there are 873 hearing dogs helping people in the whole of the UK with more young pups waiting to be trained.

You can help in many ways – by simply donating or by sponsoring a puppy or even helping to train a puppy – there are several different ways to volunteer too. Go to https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk to find out more.

The fun-filled afternoon will take place at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall and includes a sponsored walk within the grounds of Pollok Country Park, demonstrations from the Canine Partners demo team and the chance to meet puppies in training.

There will also be craft stalls, a pop-up café, a raffle with prizes such as a Fitbit Alta, tombola and children’s activities. Tickets cost £5 in advance or £6 on the day. Children go free. The event is wheelchair accessible.

For more information about Canine Partners’ Bramble Ramble Fun Day email Scotland@caninepartners.org.uk, call 0845 481 1915 or visit caninepartners.org.uk/event/bramble-ramble-fun-day/

A RABBIT’S CARE PLAN

DIET: Should be 80% fresh hay or grass, 15% greens, 5% extruded pellets (not muesli) HOUSING: Aim to give them an area of 10ft x 6ft x3ft tall at all times.

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!

HEALTH: Should be neutered at 4-6 months and vaccinated annually. If you’re concerned about your rabbits health go to see a vet asap.

BEHAVIOUR: To be able to run, dig, jump, forage and hide - make a fun environment for your bunny!

COMPANIONSHIP: They should live with another neutered, friendly rabbit at all times.

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Bridge of Weir Festival Committee

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The next meeting of the Festival Committee will be held in the Cargill Hall on Tuesday 11th September at 7.30pm. Due to a number of the committee stepping down, we are asking anyone who would be interested in helping to organise and promote next year’s Gala Day 2019 to please attend this meeting.

The Festival Committee organises Festival Week including Gala Day and the annual Santa Sleigh. These events have been running for many years, but if enough volunteers cannot be found, they are in danger of stopping.

Originally organised by the Rotary Club, followed by Community Council, Bridge of Weir Gala Day has been run by the Festival Committee, formed by Gordon Lethorn 17 years ago.

Your time commitment would be to attend the AGM in February, and meetings every month except June, July, August and December. Meetings are usually about 2 hours long, and outwith meetings individuals put in as much time as they want, or if they’re doing a specific job, they put in as much time as it takes to get the job done.

The roles needing filled are Festival Co-ordinator, Secretary and Treasurer, as well as general member positions. The Festival Co-Coordinator does most of the promotional work, putting together the programme and generally making sure everyone is doing what’s required. The Secretary takes minutes of the meetings, booking of accommodation for meetings, etc., organises any forms which are required to be filled in from the local Council, organises the Gala Queen’s diary, stall applications for Gala Day, etc.. On Gala Day the Secretary also does the stage duties. The Treasurer pays the bills, invoices businesses for their adverts in the Gala Day programme and generally looks after the finances to make sure we cover the costs of Gala Day and the Santa Sleigh. They will also organise the procurement of sweets for the Santa Sleigh.

On Gala Day everyone just mucks in together, manning the gates, making sure stalls are up, any logistical stuff, litter picking, basically whatever is required. For the Santa Sleigh which runs over 15 nights we again just all muck in together, you may be doing collections at doors, you maybe driving the vehicle, or you might even be Santa!

We’re a very friendly bunch, so if you would like to get involved, come along to our meeting to find out more. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Freeland Messy Cafe

Freeland Messy Cafe is back on Saturday 15th September from 2pm - 4pm in Freeland Church halls. We will have a harvest theme telling the Parable of the Sower.

There will be drinks and home baking throughout with some harvest based activities, the story and some songs. All welcome. Please bring a donation for the local food bank.

Please keep Sunday 9th December free when we hope to have our annual Christingle service. Messy Cafe is for all ages and people are welcome to come for the whole time or just pop in briefly if you have other commitments. The cake is very nice!

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Cllr James MacLaren ROADWORKS: The council has been busy resurfacing a number of the roads in Renfrewshire while the sun shines, but planning this doesn’t appear to have been a high priority as residents of Houston Rd, Bridge of Weir will attest to. Chaos ensued as buses were rerouted avoiding the village all together and parents had major difficulty getting their children to and from school and residents were left in limbo. Diversions might be ok for town centres where alternative roads close by can be used but villagers have to travel several miles when roads get closed there. A much better solution would have been to work on one side of the road at a time or perhaps do the work overnight.

DVLA REMINDER: If you have a busy life then sometimes technology can come to your aid. I came across this MOT reminder this week from the DVLA at www. gov.uk/mot-reminder. If your garage does not send out a reminder then the DVLA can do this for you.

REFUSE COLLECTIONS: Concern has been raised by people with incontinent parents and families with babies that their bins will get very smelly if left for three weeks without being emptied. I have raised this point with Cleansing but am told that they will not be undertaking more frequent collections, however larger bins can be provided in certain circumstances.

LEAFLET: I and a number of helpers are distributing an In Touch leaflet in my ward which will hopefully let people who don’t read this column know what I have been up to recently. Other Conservative councillors are putting out their own leaflet. If you fancy lending a hand then I would be grateful for assistance and please contact me.

Please note my surgery details: • Langbank Parish Church Hall - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm) • Bridge of Weir Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday of every month (6.30pm) • Bishopton Community Library - 3rd 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

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

For further details phone (01505) 613967.

The Forum are having an Extraordinary Meeting on Tuesday 11th September in the Pirie, Freeland Church at 2pm.

All members are requested to attend.

This meeting is to discuss future venue for meetings and arrangements for Christmas Dinner.

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

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

Community Council ...

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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Our new session begins a month earlier than usual on the evening of Thursday September 6th. This will take the form of a Social Evening with home baking and refreshments. We will be meeting in a new venue, the Pirie, in Freeland Church at 7.30pm. We will be very happy to offer a warm welcome anyone who has not been to our meetings before as well as to our existing members.

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

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Vintage Tea

St Mary’s Church, Bridge of Weir, invite villagers to their Vintage Tea on Sunday 16th September. Come and enjoy some delicious tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes. 2-4pm. All welcome. Admission is £5.

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I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are starting to get back into the usual routine. I have several local updates for you.

ROADS: Residents who have witnessed deer fatalities in Bridge of Weir when entering/exiting from Brookfield have also raised their concerns with me. I myself have seen deer lying at the roadside in this area. I am pleased that after I raised this issue with council officers, it was agreed that a warning sign would be sited. This has now been erected and I hope will make people more aware of the danger.

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

The following roads in Bishopton and Bridge of Weir are scheduled for resurfacing in September.

Alison Bannerman, local artist and trustee of The Bridge, has designed a Christmas card for 2018. Three other “The Bridge” charity cards will also be on sale this year as well as a selection of Traidcraft Cards. All cards, including the ever popular individual “Greetings from Bridge of Weir” will be available from our Christmas display.

• A8 Greenock Road – 3rd – 9th September • Ferry Road – 10th – 23rd September • Erskine Ferry Road – 24th September – 7th October

Our 2019 Calendar will be on sale from mid September and makes a perfect gift. Our thanks again go to the members of the Paisley Colour Photographic Club who have provided stunning photographs. The A4 sized calendar incorporates twelve colourful photographs of scenes and landmarks around Bridge of Weir.

• Torr Road – 24th – 30th September

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Post Office - with our banks either closed or opening on a part-time basis please remember you can make cash withdrawals in The Bridge.

BINS: An issue was raised with me regarding the uncovered bins at the square in Bridge of Weir. As they are open-topped, birds and other wildlife have open access to them and this is resulting in rubbish being strewn across the square.

Following my requests to the council, I can confirm these bins will be replaced with covered bins as part of the upcoming replacement programme.

Art Display - this month we are hosting a display of pictures provided by St Vincent’s Hospice. Please come in to view and purchase to support your local charities.

Residents should have had some information on the waste changes that will see the introduction of a new green bin, in an effort to increase household recycling.

The following roadshows will give residents an opportunity to learn more.

Films at The Bridge are held on a fortnightly basis. Please either visit our website or call in for the list of showings for the second half of the year.

• Tuesday 4th September 10am - 1pm at Bishopton Library • Sunday 9th September 10am - 2pm Livery Walk Car Park, Bridge of Weir • Sunday 16th September 1pm - 4pm Main Road, Langbank

The Trustees and our dedicated team of Volunteers look forward to seeing you soon.

If you have an issue you would like to raise with me, I can be contacted via email at cllr.natalie.don@renfrewshire.gov.uk and to keep up to date on local issues, please follow my Facebook page, Cllr Natalie Don. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

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Bridge of Weir Tenants and Residents Association The next meeting of Bridge of Weir TARA will be held in the Pirie Centre, Freeland Church on Tuesday 18th September at 7.30pm.

BOW Badminton Club Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton is back on Monday 3rd September in the Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir. Time: 7.30pm to 9pm. New Members are most welcome. Come along and try us out! Contact Anne on 01505 228625 for more info.

Churches in Bishopton, Langbank & Bridge of Weir ... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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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A Time To Mourn - A Time To Dance Funerals have been in the news recently, for a variety of reasons. In July there was a Sky news reporter who had asked friends and colleagues to ‘wear black’ to his 55-year-old wife’s funeral, not Hawaiian shirts. He felt it was unfair on his children to insist that a funeral should mean rejoicing in a life now passed.

Instead, he felt wearing black gives ‘licence’ to be upset. Various radio call-ins picked up on this topic, and the question was raised whether contemporary culture tries to ‘cover up’ death and mourning.

What seems clear is that many people desire and appreciate a personalised approach to funeral ceremonies. Sometimes the impression is given that humanist celebrants alone can provide this, whereas church funerals are impersonal.

This is not true, as many Church of Scotland ministers, myself included, will be very open to suggestions and requests from family members to personalise the service. Provided you are clear that you and/or the deceased want a Christian funeral service (which will include prayers and a reading from the Bible) much else can be worked out in conversation between the family and the minister.

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Church of Scotland ministers are called to serve all the people in their parish, so you don’t need to be a church member to request their services. An approach is usually made through a funeral director as it is important that availability is checked before making any arrangements. Church of Scotland ministers won’t charge for their time, however if you want to have the funeral service in a church building there may be a charge to cover heating, caretaker and organist etc.

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Festival of Arts & Faith St Mary’s Church in Bridge of Weir is holding a Festival of Arts & Faith from the 8th - 16th of September.

On display will be The Garments of Gethsemane. Other highlights include Doors Open Day on Sunday the 9th, a festival lecture on Wednesday 12th at 7pm and on Sunday the 16th the Festival Eucharist at 10am followed by a Vintage Afternoon Tea from 2pm - 4pm. Church will be open daily from 2pm - 4pm throughout the festival. Contact Revd Heller Gonzalez on 01505 872961 for more information. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

Bridge of Weir Community Council ROADS: During the recess the Community Council’s traffic calming subcommittee convener was arranging a site visit with Senior Roads Department Officers from Renfrewshire Council to determine what can be done to replace the unsatisfactory traffic calming measures currently in place at the Kilmacolm Road entrance to the village.

Although most of us don’t like to talk about death with our loved ones, it is actually a good idea to ask them what is important to them!

The requested 30mph extension on Johnstone Road beyond St. Mary’s Church is reaching the end of the consultation procedures.

Rev Hanneke Marshall - St Machar’s Ranfurly Church, Bridge of Weir

The Community Council received a request for traffic calming signage to be placed on Horsewood Road, this has been forwarded on to our Renfrewshire Councillors.

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MAINTENANCE: At the start of the School holiday’s the Community Council contacted Renfrewshire Council regarding the overgrown foliage surrounding the Primary School boundary and in particular the overgrown willow bush on the path within the nursery school grounds at the Kilallan Avenue entrance. Just prior to School reopening for the new term we noticed no action had been taken. We sent a strongly worded letter requesting to know why nothing had been done and why the Council had chosen not to reply to us.

St Machar's Events The Terrace Lunch Club will start up again in St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall on 31st of August and the 28th of September at 12noon to 1.30pm with choice of soups, rolls and coffee/tea served all for £4. Tots go free and toys are available.

BUSES: Over the summer months the Community Council monitored the bus services within the village and our position has not changed, Bridge of Weir needs a direct bus service to Paisley and we have written to the SPT requesting this be re-introduced.

St Machar’s Ranfurly Church is also taking part in Renfrewshire Doors Open Day on Saturday the 8th of September from 10am - 4pm. If you have never seen the inside of this beautiful church, come and have a wander about!

BINS: The Community Council has once again requested that the decorative bins on Livery Walk be replaced with lidded ones as the décor does not deter the seagulls.

OTHER: At the September meeting we will discuss the Christmas Lights switch on event with the loss of the British Legion Club alternative arrangements will have to be considered. If anyone has any ideas for outside entertainment please get in touch through Bridge of Weir Community Council’s Facebook page.

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We are hosting a Fashion Show in Langbank Village Hall on Friday 21st September at 7.30pm.

The syllabus for the new season has been planned and our Open Evening is on Thursday 20th September at 7.30pm in Langbank Village Hall.

Langbank Fashion Show Current fashions, from a variety of well known chain stores, will be available to try on, and buy, at greatly reduced prices.

Tickets cost £5 which includes coffee and cakes, and there also be a raffle.

This is always a fun event, so come along and buy some new clothes, and help raise funds for Langbank Church.

Village notice boards will give further information.

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On this night join us for coffee and cakes, and hear all about the forthcoming events.

We would love to welcome all villagers, the evenings are open to all, and this year we will have a variety of speakers, cookery and craft demonstrations to entertain us.

Further information from President Marion Dornan and all the necessary details will be on the Village noticeboards.

MEETINGS: Community Council meetings resume following the summer recess on Tuesday 4th September at 7pm in the Cargill Hall. bishopton, langbank & bridge of weir

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.

Brunch and Browse We're looking forward to welcoming everyone back starting Saturday 8th September from 10am - 2pm.

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Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.

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Cllr David Wilson PLANNING: SEPA have lodged a planning application for a salmon ladder on the Gottar Water at the weir in Quarriers Village. This will facilitate passage for the migratory fish to some 4km of good spawning burns and habitats upstream.

This is an exciting project which I have been long associated with and must compliment the Bridge of Weir angling club for hatching the idea.

POLICE REPORT: PC Maria Houston has joined PC John Jamieson in their role as community police. We wish Maria well in her new role. In the past month there were 6 recorded crimes in the village for various minor offences.

SCHOOLS: Our secondary schools achieved 16 pupils with 5 As in their Highers exams. It is also notable that Aaron McAuslan of Kilmacolm has achieved the great honour of DUX of Port Glasgow High School. I look forward to the school prizegiving.

OTHER: There have been plenty of village issues. A “NO BALL GAMES” notice has gone up in the Piazza. Elderly residents had been hit by footballs kicked by youths. The Piazza is not the place for soccer. Repairs have been made to parts of the footpath on Bridge of Weir Road and the bad stretch of Knockbuckle Road has been resurfaced. Unfortunately I cannot do much about the dawn chorus of seagulls except to encourage folks not to feed them or have overflowing refuse bins.

On the 8th September St Columba’s have their gala fair in the afternoon in Birkmyre Park and on the Sunday at 9am the Kilmacolm Running Festival will take place again in the Park. The drainage work is on schedule and well done to Birkmyre and their new President JP McCarroll for giving Glasgow Police a 'right doing' (JP’s words) in their first match of the season.

I attended as Depute Provost the 71 Engineer Regimental Beating the Retreat in the ARC, Anzio Lines in Paisley. The Nottinghamshire Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers, fresh from the Sovereign Parade at Sandhurst provided the quite excellent programme of slow and quick marches concluded by Sunset.

My surgery is Monday 17th 5.30pm to 6.30pm at St Mary’s Episcopal Port Glasgow. I can be contacted at: david. wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk and 01475 741969 and 712727 and 07766 992294.

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Kilmacolm Surgeries

Every 4th Monday PC Jamieson, the local neighbourhood officer, will hold a surgery in the Community Centre between 10.30 - 11.30am. Please pop in and see him if you want to share any concerns or need advice.

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Kilmacolm Old Kirk Church Old Kirk Social Events - Outlook

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The Planning Application for the conversion of the main building, annexe and water tower to residences at Balrossie House was passed by the Planning Board. There was also agreed a further 49 houses on the site.

There were many concerns raised by local residents including the narrowness of Blacksholm Road. Questions on the later by members were answered by the Inverclyde Council roads officer who was present. He indicated that the extra traffic would not place a significant burden on the road’s capacity. Only time will tell on this one.

‘OUTLOOK’ Kilmacolm, is a social community group, formulated for friendship and fellowship. It is led by the Community Issues team of Kilmacolm Old Kirk. The group meets In Kidston Hall on 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly, 2pm - 4pm. Everyone is most welcome.

The varied programme includes invited Speakers, followed by items of community issues for discussion, then afternoon tea is served by our dedicated OUTLOOK team. Tea money is donated monthly to a chosen charity.

Programme for September: 6th September OUTING – Highlights of Greenock – Coach visit with Inverclyde Tourist Group.

20th September A Scottish Roundup, with William Kean - pianist, violinist, photographer, raconteur.

Early notice of Quiz Night October 19th at 7.30pm at Kidston Hall. Teams of 8. £2 per head. All welcome.

If you have, or could form, a team and would like to take part, contact Mary Leishman on 07801 981611. It is a fun and very sociable night.

Churches in Kilmacolm & Quarriers ... __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ KILMACOLM OLD KIRK: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291). www.kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk. Minister Rev. Dr. Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). United services will continue to be held at St Columba’s at 11am for the first 2 Sundays in September. The work at The Old Kirk should be finished by September 16th and services will resume there on that date. All Welcome. Tea/coffee served after service. Sòlas Bereavement Group 2nd Thursday each month at 2pm in Kidston Hall. Harvest Thanksgiving 30th September 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. Please come and invite others: all welcome!

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Choral Society Open Evening Bridge of Weir Choral Society begins its new season on 4th September in the lower hall at St Columba Church Kilmacolm. The Society originally met in Bridge of Weir for many years, hence the name. For around the past 12 years we have met for rehearsals in Kilmacolm. We are looking forward to singing a variety of Christmas pieces including several John Rutter carols, the Carol of the Bells, Schneewalzer and more.

If you would like to come along and see what its all about just come on the 11th September for 7.30pm and you will be made very welcome. There are NO auditions! We have 50 members at present and would welcome newcomers. We have a tea break and a chance for a chat halfway through the evening.

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Kilmacolm Bridge Club Kilmacolm Bridge Club resumes play on Monday 3rd September We meet in the New Community Centre and play commences at 7pm (please note change of time).

The Club is a member of the Scottish Bridge Union with a team playing in the Renfrewshire Bridge League. We welcome new members to the Club and during the first three weeks of September you are invited to come along as playing guests and check out the competitive but friendly play of duplicate bridge together.

For further information, please contact the Club Secretary, Sheena Clayton, on 01505 873802.

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 Art Class Kilmacolm Art Class reopens on Thursday 11th October this year.

The class is open to artists of all abilities from the local community.

There is a weekly morning and afternoon session of 20 classes.

There is tutor in attendance to assist as required. New members would be made most welcome within a good social group.

The class terminates in March next year with an exhibition open to the public.

Further details can be obtained from Janice Sinclair Secretary tel 01505 873141.

Brave the Shave Frances Fulton of Kilmacolm is raising funds for Macmillan. After her mum passed with cancer in October she felt compelled to do something to show how much the family appreciated all the help and support they received.

Here’s her before and after shots. If you can help please go to the link and donate: https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/frances-fulton1

Would any existing members who have not received their renewals please contact Janice. Why don’t you come along and show off all your talents.

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 13th September.

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Cllr Christopher Curley I hope everybody had a good summer!

ROADS: I have been contacted by a number of constituents with respect to road safety issues within Kilmacolm and I am currently progressing these with Council Officers. A report on road safety was presented to the Environment and Regeneration Committee on the 30th of August. This will be followed up by another report on accident evaluation and proposed actions.

GROUNDWORKS: It is great to see progress on the drainage works to the pitches at Birkmyre Park this summer. These works should improve the amount of time the pitches can be used each year. All organisations and individuals in Kilmacolm will be able to access these pitches in an equal footing.

On the 9th of September I will be entering the Kilmacolm 10k. Hopefully I’ll be able to make it around in one piece!

My next surgery will be in the Kilmacolm Community Centre at 7pm on the 19/9/2018. 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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Help Morag and Liz reach 500 The Kilbarchan Habbies’ Annual Art (we are at 443!) people through Exhibition Heart Start to save a life!

Morag and Liz beside the AED in Lochwinnoch

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 25th September

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Wednesday 24th October

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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.

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Scott Gibson Comedy Tour Comes to Lochwinnoch Friday 30th November 7.30pm McKillop hall

“Early morning on the beach” by J. Taylor

Kilbarchan Habbies Art Group would like to invite you to our annual art exhibition which, this year, is to be held in October instead of our usual exhibition in April.

We shall be holding it, as always, in the Kilbarchan Guide Centre, at Barn Green.

At the moment the exhibition is open to the public on Saturday, 20th October from 10am to 4pm, and again on Sunday, 21st October from 12am to 4pm. However, there may be changes to this which will be notified in the next issue of the “Advertizer”. Watch this space!

Along with our usual magnificent selection of paintings, there will be the tea room where you can have a drink, a chat and sample the really delicious home baking.

Some craftwork will also be available and you can try your luck at the tombola.

An extra plus is a fantastic opportunity to win a painting by renowned Greenock artist, Jim Owens. Jim has, very generously, donated one of his valuable, sought after paintings which we will raffle during the show. Perhaps YOU could be the lucky one!

Coming up to Christmas, this is a really good time to get a few extra gifts, choose a lovely new painting and have a pleasant afternoon with friends and family. So make sure you put the dates down on your calendar, and check the next issue for any additional dates.

See you there!

Tickets: £10 (£8 concession) “Anywhere But Here” Award-winning comedian Scott Gibson is back on the road with his eagerly anticipated third solo tour Delivered in his breathlessly inimitable style, Gibson takes you on an epic odyssey that charts the bullheaded adventures and choppy waters of youth.

A reflective and blisteringly funny treatise on the escapism and hedonism that travel promises, this is a story about friendship, love, pool parties, travel insurance, pushing your limits, plunging headfirst into the deep and the Greek third-choice goalie.

In recent years, Scott has successfully established himself as one of the best Scottish comedians of his generation, a title that was cemented when he received the Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Newcomer trophy at the 2016 Fringe. He is also known as resident MC for BBC Introduces in Scotland, as host of The Hashtag Show, and for supporting some of the biggest names in comedy on their national tours, from Des Clarke and Daniel Sloss, to Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle, who describes Scott as a “natural, gifted, and unapologetic storyteller”.

Scott and comedian Richard Gadd made history at the 2016 Edinburgh Comedy Awards when they became the first Scottish winners to scoop both of the main prizes – Best Newcomer and Best Show – in the same year.

“A big, bold, belter… riotously funny… his storytelling skills are undoubtedly degree-level standard” ?????The Herald “Irvine Welsh meets Billy Connolly” ?????Evening Standard “You need to remember his name because he’s going to be big… an absolute pick of the Fringe” ??????The Mirror Tickets for sale “Now and Then” the “Junction café” Lochwinnoch On line /www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/scott-gibson or call 07868 752814

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Calling Past member of the Boys’ Brigade This year the 1st Lochwinnoch Boys’ Brigade will be celebrating its centenary session.

With such a special milestone of 100 years, we will be planning events throughout the upcoming session as the boys in the Anchor, Junior and Company Sections will be looking back and recognising the great history of the Company through its past years in the village.

There has never been a better time for new members to join our thriving company here in Lochwinnoch.

Equally spread amongst all age groups we have a total membership of around 60 which we are always keen to increase. For details on joining, please see our other article.

In addition to this, we are keen to reach out to any past members who were part of the Lochwinnoch Company as boy or as a staff member as we look to commemorate this unique birthday.

Old pictures and memories of times in the company would be greatly appreciated and would even help identify other past members and also give a great insight into what the Boys’ Brigade was like then.

If you are reading this yourself or may even know others who were a part of the company at some point in the past then we would love to hear from you.

Any pictures provided will be professionally copied and returned safely to the owner. So spread the word around the village and get in touch!

Please contact Mark Brown on 01505 842209 or email: mark.david.brown@ btinternet.com

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ROADS: At the request of Kilbarchan Community Council it has been agreed that Renfrewshire Council will seek to remove the traffic island outside the Co-Operative at the centre of the village. As well as ensuring that there is more space to navigate the junction from Station Road and Churchill Place, it is also hoped that it may provide more parking space outside the CoOp for those using this key amenity.

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Dementia Friendly Lochwinnoch Village Next meeting and AGM 12th September 8pm Calder Church.

There will be another Tea dance on Friday 5th October at 2pm in Lochwinnoch Golf Club.

The Calder church will be hosting a film afternoon in the autumn more information to follow.

We plan to have some public training for anyone in Lochwinnoch on Tuesday 9th October venue to be arranged.

Still on traffic concerns I have had a site visit with residents and council officers at Bowfield Road in Howwood who are very concerned about speeding traffic, especially at the top of Bowfield Road near Christ the King Church. I have asked council officers to examine what options are available to slow down traffic in this area.

BUSES: I am extremely angry that the SPT has decided to cut the McGills 307 Johnstone Train Station to Lochwinnoch service midweek as far as the 11.21pm late bus is concerned, from 15th July, and I have written to both the SPT Convener and Renfrewshire Council’s representative on the SPT asking them to reconsider their decision. I have never suggested that large numbers of villagers use the late bus but the small number that do depend on it to get back to Lochwinnoch from their places of employment in Glasgow and Paisley, and they depend on this as a vital transport lifeline.

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 on the 4th Wednesday of the month in Howwood Village Hall at 6.30pm, then at Lochwinnoch also on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the McKillop at 7.30pm, excluding July and Christmas. But I am also always available to constituents who can call me on 07534 148224, tweet me on CllrAndy4Ward8, facebook me on Independent Voice/Ward9JohnstoneAndVillages, or e-mail me at cllr.andy.doig@ renfrewshire.gov.uk kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

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Kilbarchan Messy Church Messy Church is back for a new session of fun and friendship on Saturday 15th September from 4pm – 6pm in Kilbarchan Parish Church Halls. We welcome old and new faces to join us as we explore a Bible story in new and exciting ways.

Our theme this month is the Parable of the Sower, tying in with the season of harvest. After time with crafts and games etc. We take time to share food and fellowship together. If you are coming to join us just remember to bring an adult with you. They can join in the fun too!

Gryffe SCD Club Kilbarchan Hello all country dancers, our club will be starting up again on Thursday 20 September at 8pm in the Kilbarchan Guide Centre. The term runs through until 20th December when we shall finish with a party night and live music.

The class is a “general class” open to all country dancers and if you haven’t tried it before but would like to, then come along. Beginners are made most welcome, no-one is under any pressure, it’s all about having fun as well as great exercise. We’ll be delighted to help you get into the swing.

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Howwood Community Council 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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The group has 2 meetings in September, the first on the topic “Famous Couples” and the second a visit to the cinema in Linwood. For further information, please phone 703786 or visit the website: www.nwr. org.uk

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Early Announcement Lochwinnoch Arts Festival 2019!

‘A village of culture and heritage’ This year’s festival promises to be bigger than ever!!

We are delighted to announce that we have Christine Bovill performing on Friday 8th March in the McKillop hall 7.30pm. Christine is well known for her amazing shows. Her Piaf performances are now legend and she now can now of boast sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

“The most astonishing performer.”

Nicholas Parsons “Old fashioned genius.” Dillie Keane

Renfrewshire Open Days - Kilbarchan Parish Church will be open on Sunday 9th September from 12noon - 4pm for visitors. Refreshments will be available in the hall and there will be puzzle sheets for children to complete.

Kilbarchan Parish Church Senior Members outing takes place on Saturday 1st September, the destination is Largs with high tea in Willowbank Hotel.

Kilbarchan Parish Church Guild members are holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 8th September from 10am - 12noon in the church hall, off Steeple Square. All welcome.

Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club.

The club resumes on Monday 3rd September from 9.15am - 11.30am in the church hall, when we shall be pleased to welcome new tots as well as those returning, with their accompanying adults.

Adults pay £1 for refreshments, children free.

There is a large variety of toys and the ever popular bouncy castle, to suit the tots from birth-3 years. The club continues to be organised by a group of volunteers from the church.

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Lochwinnoch Community Garden Update

We received an Outstanding from the assessor from ‘Keep Scotland Beautiful’ the final report will follow well done all!! Our involvement with the community especially providing flowers in the containers round the village was significant. In addition, involving the primary school was important.

The next date for work party Sunday 26th August tidy up wild flower area at Lochbarr meet at Parish church 2pm.

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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community Council ...

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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Lochwinnoch Art Group Our new session begins on Friday 7th September in our usual venue...

Space Room in the McKillop Hall.

Please note that we have changed from meeting on alternate Monday evenings to Friday mornings 10am till 12noon. As Always we are keen to see new people coming along so pop in and see what we are about . For more info, call Lorna 01505 843048.

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Lochwinnoch Choral Society Lochwinnoch Choral Society are staging a concert in the Lochwinnoch Parish Church in Church Street, on Sunday 7th October at 7pm. The concert will feature the magnificent ‘Messa De Gloria’ by Puccini and all are welcome. Tickets can be bought at the door and will cost £10.

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1st Lochwinnoch Boy’s Brigade The 1st Lochwinnoch Boys’ Brigade Company will begin its new session on Tuesday, September, 4th.

New as well as existing members of the Company will be warmly welcomed on this evening, just come along to the Parish Church Hall.

The Company is split into three sections depending on age and meets at different times during the normal Tuesday evening: Anchor Boys (Primary 1 - 3) = 6 - 7pm Junior Section (Primary 4 - 6) = 7 - 8.15pm Company Section (Primary 7-Secondary 6) = 7:45 - 9:30pm

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The Howwood SWRI starts up again for the new season on Tuesday September 18th at 7.30pm at Howwood Village Hall. Park Ranger Hayley Douglas will be there to explain the work done by the Tag-n-Track team at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. An interesting evening is guaranteed. All members, and any new members who would like to come along, will receive a very warm welcome. Call Irene MacTaggart for any further information on 01505 704800.

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Uniquely, this session will mark the 100th year of the 1st Lochwinnoch Company, therefore special centenary events will be planned as we aim to celebrate this special occasion.

The first of these planned events will be a weekend camp, a traditional activity throughout the BB and a chance to enjoy the outdoors in an enjoyable trip away.

This will take place 6th and 7th of October at the Blair Activity Centre in Dalry and will be open to boys in the Company Section.

The Junior Section will be attending the Giant Sleepover at the Science Centre in Glasgow on Friday 2nd November along with other Juniors from all over Scotland.

This has been a popular event in the past although we not sure that the title of the event is correct as we don’t think that much sleeping actually takes place.

The Boys’ Brigade is a perfect way to learn new skills, meet new friends and most importantly have fun so if we look forward to seeing as many boys as possible come along for another successful year in the village.

Details and uniform for boys will be sorted on the first evening so no need to worry if you’ve not been before just pop down to the Church Hall with your mum or dad at the correct time for your age, the adventure starts here!

Information or queries beforehand don’t hesitate to contact Mark Brown.

Home Telephone: 01505 842209 Email: mark.david.brown@btinternet.com

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Lochwinnoch Railway Station History Posters If you are using Lochwinnoch station you may notice three history posters. These posters were created by Dr Brian Smith and Mr Patrick Smith of Lochwinnoch.

The material was part of the excellent ‘Crafts from the Past’ presentation during the 2017 Lochwinnoch Arts Festival.

Thanks to all the hard work by Brian and Pat to produce the material; the posters were sponsored by Lochwinnoch Arts Festival and boards provided by Scot rail.

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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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Lochwinnoch Country Dance Class

The new session begins on Tuesday 25th September in the McKillop, lesser hall at usual time 7.30pm till 9.30pm. This friendly, good natured group is always seeking new members, so come along and give it a go. For more info. call Lorna Black 01505 843048.

Churches in Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie ... __________________________________________________________________________________________________ KILBARCHAN PARISH CHURCH: Services continue on Sundays at 11am throughout the month of September, conducted by Rev. Stephen Smith. Junior Church and the crèche meet in the halls from 10.45am each Sunday. Refreshments are served in the hall after the service each week. All are welcome.

For information about all organisations, please visit the church website: www.kilbarchan-kirk.btck.co.uk 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 Bill Binks As we have just returned after recess there has not been much activity as yet. Having said that my e-mail basket is never empty of issues raised by residents.

LOCHWINNOCH STATION: Having raised the request for a review of parking and disabled access problems at Lochwinnoch Station. We have now been told that these areas within the station are covered by Network Rail, ScotRail and the local authority. The enquiry has been passed on to Renfrewshire’s Station Surveyor and ScotRail who franchise the station. Any proposals would have to be made through them, and who we hope will give us a some speedy answers.

KILBARCHAN PLANNING: A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted to The Planning Department for a residential development with associated access, landscaping, open space and associated works on land at Barrhill Crescent north of No 2 – 16 Barrhill Crescent. As this is within the greenbelt planning law requires the applicant to hold a public meeting. This event took place on Thursday 23rd August 2018 at Steeple Hall from 2pm to 7pm. It is likely that the meeting will have taken place before you read this note but I hope you will have made your feelings known and will have taken an active role in the discussion.

HOWWOOD WILDLIFE: The Howwood Wildlife & Woodlands group will be putting leaflets through the letterboxes of residents with a view to recruiting new and younger members. The charity has been working away in Howwood since 2002 and, apart from one or two changes, the same people have been working to make Howwood beautiful and welcoming ever since. I hope some of you will take the opportunity to put your name forward and help this dedicated team out. It’s fun, it’s friendly and is very part time with lots of satisfaction built in.

REFUSE COLLECTIONS: You will all, no doubt, have received notice about the proposed bin changes and the dates for a drop-in roadshow in your area.

Please take advantage of this opportunity and have your say on the matter. The roadshow team will be in: Howwood 3rd September, Kilbarchan 13th September, Johnstone 17th September and Lochwinnoch 18th September 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

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Local Defibrillators in the Gryffe Area There is still limited access to defibrillators in village centres, particularly if they are in shops (like the Co-op which closes at 10pm), the 24 hour ones can be accessed by calling 999 and they will advise the key codes to release them as well as alerting the emergency services.

PUBLIC SITES

DEFIBRILLATOR

Bridge of Weir & Quarriers 

Co-Op Bridge of Weir

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Old Ranfurly Golf Club

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Ranfurly Castle Golf Club

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William Quarriers House @ entrance to Faith Avenue Country View, Quarriers

Houston & Brookfield 

Carrick Centre Houston

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Co-Op Houston

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Strathgryffe Squash & Fitness Club (Reception) Brookfield Village Hall Main Entrance

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Kilmacolm Golf Club

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St Columba’s Senior School

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Gym, Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm Kilmacolm Library (at rear of New Surgery)

1st Lochwinnoch Girls’ Brigade

Kilbarchan, Johnstone & Linwood

Wednesday nights are full of fun!

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Scout Hall, Kilbarchan

The new session for 1st Lochwinnoch Girls’ Brigade begins on Wednesday 5th September in Lochwinnoch Parish Church Halls.

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Kilbarchan Bowling Club

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Onyx Leisure Centre, Linwood

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Explorers: 6pm to 7pm (P1 – P3)

Spar, Clippens Road, Linwood

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Juniors: 6.45pm to 8pm (P4 – P7)

Keystore, Spateston

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Keystore, Corseford

Brigaders: 8pm to 9.15pm (S1 – S6) Our programme covers four sections, Spiritual, Physical, Educational and Service.

Each week the girls learn lots of new things about the topics they are looking at as well as enjoying crafts, and of course games….just ask any Junior girl about “Sharks and Lifeguards”.

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Lochwinnoch Heartes Keep Fit Group

We will be starting our class after the summer break on Monday 10th September. Keep active!!

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Lochwinnoch SWI We hope you have enjoyed the sun and warmth of this summer. Now it is almost time to consider Autumn and Winter activities again……..and so the year matures!

The first monthly meeting of the new season of Lochwinnoch SWI is on Wednesday 19th September at 7.30 pm in the McKillop Hall. We have pleasure in inviting members, friends, any women new to the village, and any others of all ages to an informal social evening, “Welcome to Lochwinnoch SWI”.

If you have ever wondered just what makes the Scottish Women’s Institute tick come along and find out and enjoy a glass of wine and a nibble, or a cup of tea and some home baking and a chat about the SWI. Some of our members will be demonstrating crafts such as cake decorating, crochet, jewellery making, and applique work, so you can have a go or just ask anything about the crafts we are showing.

We have a varied and interesting syllabus arranged for you to enjoy through to April.

For further info contact Elma Richmond 843193 or richmond32@tiscali.co.uk

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Kilbarchan Old Library Centre The Centre is up and running again after our closure in July. The Bridge class at the Old Library Centre in Kilbarchan starts back on 7th September at 2pm. If you would like to learn how to play Bridge, beginners and improvers are welcome to join us. The class is suitable for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of ACOL. Our classes and now back again as follows:Monday

10am

Pilates

Monday

7.30pm

Intermediate Yoga

Tuesday

2pm

Craft Group (every 2nd week)

Wednesday 10am

Yoga

2pm

Pilates

7.30pm

Yoga

Thursday

10.45 am “First Love Music” for babies and toddlers

Thursday

2.30 pm

“FABS” – exercise class for over 60’s

Friday

2pm

Bridge

If you are thinking about starting a new hobby or exercise regimen, or want more information about any of the above classes please contact us.

The Old Library Centre is a registered Scottish Charity and is ran by volunteers.

For more details please phone 01505 706070, email: kipcokil@hotmail.com or visit our website www.kipcokil.com

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Cllr Derek Bibby

PARKING: It was great to return to Council business this week following our summer recess and in our first group meeting, the administration Councillors made a collective decision not to support proposals for parking charges in Johnstone & Renfrew and to make no amendments to parking permit terms in Paisley.

PARKING CHARGES: The U turn by the current administration on Renfrewshire Council in regard to the policy decision to impose car parking charges in Johnstone is welcome, if long overdue.

Following the consultation and surveys, it became very clear that although the parking issues in Johnstone are widely recognised, it was not felt by the public that charges would effectively address this. We said from the outset that proposals would need to demonstrate a clear benefit to the communities, after listening to all opinions expressed during the process, there was no consensus of such a benefit. I am glad that we could make an informed decision and am thankful to everyone who engaged with us at all levels of consultation.

ACCESSIBILITY: I was delighted to put forward a motion at full council in June, compelling Council to contact Scotrail, Network Rail and any other relevant organisations, urging them to carry out a review of disabled access and disabled/ general parking provisions at Lochwinnoch Railway Station. This motion was accepted and to date we have had one response. I know that this issue has been raised previously, but given technological advances and recent installations of disabled access at Milliken Park Station, I felt it important to try again. It is just not acceptable in 2018 for those requiring disabled access to public transport to not have the same equality of opportunity. Disabled passengers are forced to travel to other stations, to make travel arrangements days in advance and generally to suffer inconvenience and inconsideration. We have received some press attention on the matter as well as backing from our local MSP Tom Arthur and I am heartened by the recent success in Stirling of a similar campaign. I hope to have a positive update in due course.

PAVEMENTS: Finally, I have been contacted by many residents throughout my ward regarding overgrowth of hedges restricting access to pedestrian walkways, particularly in Lochwinnoch and the main road from Kilbarchan to Brookfield.

Following my requests, surveys were performed in the affected areas and landowners advised of works required to reinstate adequate access. At time of press, the majority of works in Lochwinnoch have been actioned successfully and I anticipate the same result in other parts of Ward 9, Council is working in consultation with RSPB to ensure the conservation of nesting areas is prioritised also.

Despite universal opposition to the policy, it has taken almost 10 months to reach that decision, in the meantime spending over £40,000 on a pointless impact assessment.

This money could and should have been spent more wisely, however townsfolk, local businesses, and visitors to Johnstone can rest more easily knowing that the policy has been abandoned. It should not see the light of day again.

ENVIRONMENT: If it is true that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, visitors to Kilbarchan will not have a good one, due to the overgrown and unsightly weeds on the roundabouts at the A737 entrance to the village, and the overgrown hedges at Waterside Terrace.

Work on these issues need to be a priority for the council, and I have written to Environmental Services raising the matter and demanding action.

MOBILE LIBRARY: It is now 4 months since the council agreed that the Mobile Library run by Renfrewshire Leisure must be reinstated. At the time of writing there is no indication of when this will happen. The residents of Howwood and Kilbarchan will rightly be asking when they can expect the service to resume. I have written to the Council's Chief Executive to raise concerns over the time it is taking.

SCHOOL INSPECTION: Parents of children from Howwood and Lochwinnoch who attend St Anthony’s Primary school, will welcome the excellent inspection report into the school, which praised the work on literacy, the hard work from the children, sound leadership and good working relationships between parents and teachers. All involved have received well deserved credit in the report for the work going on in the school.

My surgeries are on the first Saturday of every month, except January and July, at 9am in the McKillop Institute Lochwinnoch at 10am in the Village Hall Howwood, at 11am in the Steeple Hall Kilbarchan, and 12 30pm in Johnstone Town Hall.

As always, constituents wishing to raise issues can do so at my surgeries:

Meantime please contact me at: cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534 156007.

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3rd Saturday of the month (excluding July) – Howwood Village Hall 10.30am-11am & McKillop Institute 11.15am-11.45am I can also be contacted by email cllr.emma.rodden@renfrewshire.gov.uk, or by telephone 07976 239539. kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie

Elderslie Community Council Elderslie Community Council Quiz Night at Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club Elderslie Community Council have been busy during the summer. We had a very successful summer fayre, the first for 35 years! We have had grants awarded to allow us to buy Christmas lights for Stoddard Square and a section of Main Road and we are currently working with Renfrewshire Council to install some flower planters along the railings by Stoddard Square. We hope to build on this year on year.

We have made plans to make the park between Lomond Gardens and Queens Road into an accessible park for all. With this in mind we’re hosting the first of our fundraising events at Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club on 29th September at 7pm. We’re planning a quiz night with an individual entry fee of £5 with the winning team taking £100 home!

We would really appreciate your support in this, we know that we need more community engagement to make a difference in the village so if you can come along we’re sure you’ll have a great evening. Come and join us at Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club on Saturday the 29th September at 7pm for a fun filled night of quizzing. We will be holding a kilbarchan - howwood - lochwinnoch - elderslie raffle during the evening and the quiz rounds will cover sport, current affairs, general knowledge, entertainment and a few picture rounds.

We have recently launched our new website at www.elderslie.org.uk where you can see all of our meetings, events and what we are all about. It is a work in progress but we are very pleased with how it has come out so far and we’re looking forward to developing it further with the communities’ involvement.’

Kilbarchan Bridge Group Restarts

The opening meeting of Kilbarchan Bridge Club is on 4th of September.

The club meets on Tuesday evenings in Kilbarchan Steeple Hall at 7 30pm.

New members are always welcome.

For further information call: 01505 843537

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY Gryffe Manor Out of School 01505 615438 Coffee Shop: - Mon - Fri: 9am - 4.30pm Sat: 9am - 4pm MONDAY Yoga (Weekly) 20th @ 1pm - Mary Laidlaw 01505 229112 | Diaporama 10th @ 7.30pm | Young Farmers 17th @ 7pm | Sewing Group (Weekly) 24th @ 10am - 12noon | SWI Handiwifes 17th @ 7.30pm TUESDAY Paint Pot Tots (Weekly) @ 10am - Dawn Campbell 07789 262350 | Galaxy (Weekly) (Own room) @ 4pm - 7pm | Yoga (Weekly) @ 7pm - M/s Lawson 01505 613690 | Councillor Surgery 4th @ 6.30pm (Scott Kerr) | Councillor Surgery 18th @ 12noon (Alison Dowling)

The Gleniffer Singers will be performing for one night only in Houston Kirk.

Friday 28th September at 7pm.

No tickets required.

Everyone is very welcome. Just come along.

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Houston and Killellan Kirk Scottish Country Dancing The Scottish Country Dancing Group restarts on Wednesday 5th September in Houston and Killellan Kirk, West Halls, Main Street, Houston at 8pm. Come along and join us it is good exercise and helps to get rid of excesses of summer. We do stop half way through the evening for a cup of tea and a chat. No experience needed. For further information contact Marilyn tel:01505 613083 Cameo Club The CAMEO ( Come and Meet Everyone) Club. The Club starts off it’s new session on Wednesday 5th September at 2pm in the West Halls, Main Street, Houston.

We have a full programme arranged for the 2018/19 Session including a Christmas Party and a separate Christmas Lunch at a local Restaurant.

We invite new members to join us. We are a very friendly group and finish every meeting with tea and cakes. For more information contact Marilyn tel:01505 613083 Houston Guild Once again, the Annual Guild Gathering takes place in Dundee on Saturday 1st September. Five of our members are looking forward to representing Houston & Killellan Kirk Guild on the day.

Our new session begins on Tuesday 4th September with a Harvest Supper in the West Hall, Main St, Houston. All our meetings are held at 7.30pm, on alternate Tuesdays.

We hope that this Welcome Evening will encourage new members, both men and women, to come along and enjoy this fun time with us.

Our Guild is a friendly, outgoing, “young at heart” group, and will make you most welcome. Why don’t you come along with a friend, perhaps, and find out for yourselves? houston, crosslee & brookfield

Houston and Killellan Agricultural Society Houston and Killellan Agricultural Society are holding a Quiz night on Friday 30th November at 7.30pm in the J.G.Fleming Bowling Club, Houston. Tickets are £5 to include a light supper and are available from committee members and Isabelle Stuart on 01505 613479 or e-mail: issistuart@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY Gryffe Melody Makers 5th/19th @ 7pm | Community Council 19th @ 7.30pm | Gryffe Camera Club (Weekly) @ 7.30pm TBA | Renfrew Council Recycle Roadshow 5th @ 12.30pm | Cricketfield Residents 26th R5 @ 7.30pm THURSDAY Gryffe Quilting Group @ 1.15pm - 3.15pm (21st @ 10am) | Primary Colours (Weekly) @ 3.30pm – 4.30pm | Crafty Friends 6th/20th @ 7.30pm | Folk Club (Weekly) @ 8pm - iaintdawson@gmail.com 07786 078952 | Councillors Surgery 27th @ 7.15pm (Audrey Doig) FRIDAY Yoga (Weekly) @ 10.30am - M/s Lawson 01505 613690 | Galaxy Dancing (Weekly) @ 3pm - 7pm | Gavin Newlands M.P. Surgery 14th @ 12.30pm – 1.30pm SATURDAY Galaxy Dancing (Weekly) @ 9am - 5pm | Councillors Surgery 1st @ 11.30am – 12noon (James Sheridan) | Musical Evening 22nd @ 7pm - Eilidh Grant 01505 690118 SUNDAY Baptist Church (Weekly)

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

Houston and Killellan Kirk Houston and Killellan Kirk were delighted to play host to the ordination of our new minister, Rev Gary Noonan, on Thursday 26th July evening. 2 bus loads of Gary’s friends and family joined a huge number of our congregation for a truly uplifting service, and the amazing singing hopefully showed Gary how proud everyone is of him, and how much we are looking forward to his ministry. The ordination was followed by a social where everyone was very well fed, watered and got to know each other better. Gary, our very best wishes for your new ministry here in Houston and we are all looking forward to working together with you to build up our Church and community.

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 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community Council ...

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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Brookfield Gala Day

Cllr Audrey Doig VILLAGES: Since being privileged enough to be elected to represent all the residents of Linwood, Houston, Crosslee, and Brookfield some eleven years ago, I have been very clear that Renfrewshire Council needs to do more to invest in the West Renfrewshire villages, and this I have worked for. Recently I happened to meet a constituent whilst out shopping and I made her aware of how much the Council is trying to do now to promote heritage, culture, and the arts, including in our villages.

For example, the cultural and arts event, the Spree, which hitherto has been only Paisley based is this year for the first time moving outwith the town to other parts of Renfrewshire, and many of these artists and musicians featured are household names. Also for families there is the annual Halloween Parade and fireworks events in Paisley for the whole of Renfrewshire, and to conclude the year both Linwood and Houston now have annual Christmas Lights events which have financial support from the Council, and terrific support from both the local community and Linwood and Houston Community Councils. We still have some way to go to redress the imbalance of resources within Renfrewshire but the current administration is moving in the right direction.

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 the Carrick Centre, Houston, at 7.15pm, excluding July and Christmas. 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.

Saturday 18th August 2018

Despite the gloomy forecast, the day dawned better than expected but given the amount of rain over the previous few days, it was decided to relocate the event to the Village Hall car park which certainly provided better conditions underfoot!

The sun even made a brief appearance just as proceedings kicked off with the children’s fancy dress parade along Woodside Road, ably led by two young pipers from St Columba’s School Pipe Band. Following in the footsteps of her grandmother, mother and aunt, we were delighted to welcome Marion White (nee Malcom) to officially open Gala Day. Our guest, Sean Batty, then took over and expertly compered the day.

Entertainment on the stage was provided by dancers from Galaxy, Houston; our very own Brookfield Brass Necks, who played a wide variety of musical numbers and members of Zumba Brookfield & Paisley, who gave a demonstration of what they get up to in the Village Hall on a Tuesday evening!

For the second year, Brookfield Gardening Group presented awards at Gala Day to recognise beautiful and well-kept gardens in the village. The winners were: Linda Macphee (Best Hanging Baskets/Pots), Carol Wager (Greenest Grass), Mark Littlewood (Best Kept Hedge) and Lorna Gilroy (Most Colourful Front Garden). Congratulations to you all!

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Houston Co-op Food Bank Donation Bin For the month of September, the Houston CO-OP Food Bank donation bin URGENTLY NEEDS...  

Cereal  UHT Milk  Tinned Fish Tinned Custard & Tinned Creamed Rice  Jam  Toilet Rolls

The talented home bakers in the village did us proud providing a wonderful array of tasty treats for both the Tearoom in the Village Hall and the Cake & Candy stall.

People in crisis who require the services of the Food Bank are referred by health professionals and social services and a voucher is issued for food.

A three-day, dietician approved food parcel can then be collected from a local distribution site in Renfrewshire.

Thank you for your kindness. *Jenny Cowan runs the Food Bank donation bins in the CO-OP stores in Houston, Bridge of Weir and Kilbarchan. Jenny can be contacted via JennyMeadows10@ outlook.com

Our Gala Day could not happen without the efforts of a great many volunteers.

We would like to thank everyone who played a part in any way - we acknowledge your input and thank you all for your hard work. Thanks also to all our residents whose generous donations to the various stalls contributed enormously to a successful day. Innis Keith, Chairperson of Brookfield Village Council said: “I lost count of the number of people who commented on what a great day they were having!”

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Crafty hobbies is what we do

Our French conversation groups are still going strong. The age range in the morning group is one year up to 90 years! In the afternoon group our oldest member is 95.

Come and join our crafty crew Come and learn some crafty makes Followed by some tea and cakes (or biscuits) We are a group of ladies who enjoy making things. No experience necessary. We just have a chat and do a bit of sewing/knitting/ cross stitch or anything you like. We start back on Thursday 6th September and meet the first and third Thursday in the month.

Please come and join us.

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French Conversation

We meet in the Fox and Hounds in Houston on Wednesdays 9.30am till 12noon and 2pm till 4pm. If you want to join us just come along. Details phone or text 07463 570464 or email avril.forbes2015@outlook.com.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Lorna Cairns - 01505 612844. Shirley White - 01505 610721

Our first meeting of the new year will be on Wednesday 12th September at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Mr Ian McCrorie who will speak to us about Caledonian MacBrayne. On Wednesday October 10th we will visit The Lime Tree Larder.

We meet in the Compass Centre, South Street, Houston on the second Wednesday of each month, Please come and join us, everyone will be made very welcome. If you wish further information please contact, Arlene MacKay on 07932 459994.

Churches in Houston ... ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOUSTON AND KILLELLAN: September services are conducted by the Rev. Gary Noonan unless otherwise stated. Sunday 2nd - 11am - Morning Worship Baptism/Cradle roll and Sunday Club re-dedication Service. Sunday 9th - 11am - Morning Worship 1st Houston Boys and Girls Brigade Re-dedication Service. Sunday 16th - 11am - Morning Worship Harvest Thanksgiving Service. Sunday 23rd & 30th - 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 Street, Houston PA6 7EL. Rev Geoff Austin (Interim Pastor) Family Service at 10.30am, Creche available.

Communion service first Sunday of the month. Tel 01505 610862. www.houston.nazarene.org.uk

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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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The children are already embracing our Autumn topic learning about the autumnal colours and enjoying our nature walks.

We wish all our summer leavers the best of luck as they move on to various local primary schools in Langbank, Bridge of Weir, Houston and Kilmacolm, the joy of being an independent nursery means our children have the option to move on to a variety of schools.

If you would like to come and visit the Nursery to find out more about what we can offer please call us on: 01505 874358 or email info@duchal.com.

Also visit our website at: www.duchal.com and our Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest news.

McKillop Hall, 9.45am - 11.30am

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

Kilmacolm Playgroup

St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am - 11.30am

Howwood Baby & Toddler Group

Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon

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

EVERY TUESDAY

It was lovely to welcome back all the pupils and family of Kilmacolm Primary School and it was very exciting to see our new Primary 1 pupils. I hope you have all had a fantastic time back at school.

Kilbarchan Tots

After our beautiful summer weather it was a delight to visit our school garden and discover how our vegetables had been getting on over the summer.

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW

The P3 boys from Mrs Nicholson’s P3/2 class reported back that we had a bumper harvest! There are courgettes, marrows, tomatoes and leeks all ready to for our cooking classroom. Mrs Black our helper from The Haven even baked a cake using the courgettes grown in the garden, it got a huge thumbs up from the P3 Garden group… yum, yum.

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

Bridge of Weir Toddlers

Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am

Kilmacolm Playgroup

St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am - 11.30am

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

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Kilmacolm Toddlers

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

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

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

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Port Glasgow High School Record Breaking Exam Results at Port Glasgow High School Staff and pupils were delighted to return back for the new session with the positive news the school has secured the best examination results in its history, with attainment improving at all levels and record breaking percentages of pupils passing National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers.

There were some individual and group successes which the school was particularly pleased to celebrate. A group of eight S4 pupils were presented for their Higher qualification in Music a year early – and all secured A passes at Higher level. A large group of S4 pupils also secured straight As in their National 5 qualifications and the largest number ever secured five Highers in S5 and Advanced Higher in S6.

Head Teacher Stuart Clark praised pupils and staff on their return, commenting: “There are so many examples of individual achievement, hard work and perseverance in these excellent results. It is fantastic to see the hard work of our S4 pupils who sat their Higher qualification a year early all being rewarded with A grade qualifications. Well done!”

PGHS pupils wow the crowds at the Euro Championships It was an honour for pupils of Port Glasgow High School’s Music Department to be asked to perform on the Main Stage at Go Live on the Green as part of the European Championships. A number of soloists, ensembles and the school’s Concert Band performed a set which was very well received.

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Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

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Houston Toddlers

Church Hall, Main Street, Houston

Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am

Kilmacolm Playgroup

St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am - 11.30am

Howwood Playgroup

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Langbank Playgroup

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

Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.

Langbank Under 3’s

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

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

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Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers

What a wonderful start to the new term we have had. It has been lovely to welcome the new children to our Duchal family and to see our older children embracing their new role mentoring them!

We were delighted to launch our Summer Holiday Activity Camps that were held during June and August. These were hugely successful and enjoyed by all that attended and offered parents greater options for childcare during the holiday period.

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Gryffe High School Results Day 2018 SQA results day was an exciting day at Gryffe High.

Several brave pupils and their parents and carers joined staff to share the opening of their envelopes live on BBC Radio and Television. They appeared on Reporting Scotland and were interviewed on Good Morning Scotland. These were just a snapshot of results and we congratulate ALL of our pupils on their results.

Headteacher Mr Johnson was delighted with the results overall. Our hope is that all pupils are happy and that their results reflect their years of hard work. Pupils are always reminded that support is available if their results require discussion.

We look forward to another year of Caring, Learning and Achieving, as we welcome our new S1 pupils in to start their journey in secondary school.

Strawberry Field Out of School Care After a very busy summer visiting a variety of places, children finished the end of the holidays with a visit to Pets at Home for a workshop.

This was a fabulous experience for the children to learn about taking care of pets and best of all getting to hold and feed them.

Now that we are all back to school we have a number of exciting topics that we will cover over the next few months. After our visit to the beach the children are especially interested in learning about taking care of the environment.

Gryffe High PTA BBQ & Quiz Friday 14th September at Gryffe High School from 6pm - 8pm Please join Gryffe High PTA at their first event of the year - we hope as many of you as possible will come along to offer your support.

This year we are kicking off our fundraising with a fantastic BBQ and family quiz at the school. BBQ food provided by The River Inn - burgers including veggie option, hot dogs and nachos will be available from 6.30pm. The PTA will be providing a variety of drinks and snacks to accompany the food and there will be games, raffle and tombola. A family quiz will follow to round off the evening.

Tickets priced £6 for adults and £4 for children will be available from the school from September 1st. Advance purchase is required for catering purposes. We look forward to seeing you all there.

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Kilmacolm Playgroup

The returning children have all settled back into their familiar routines and we have welcomed some new children to nursery for the first time.

Playgroup is an excellent stepping stone to nursery for the children, it gives them confidence, independence and builds their social skills in preparation for nursery.

We are looking forward to a new term with our children with new and exciting themes. We will be learning all about numbers, pirates and looking at health and well-being in the first few weeks. We will be enjoying baking, fun sports, crafts and messy play ( our favourite).

During the holidays our outside area has been updated with new surfacing, as well as paving at the side of the building.

The children were very excited to explore their new surroundings and enjoyed using the basketball net to practise throwing.

Playgroup is open to all children from 2 years 4 months and operates on a Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am. Spaces available. Please email Iona on: playgroupmembership@ googlemail.com for more details.

Our baby & toddler group on a Wednesday 10am - 11.30am is open for all new parents /carers to drop in for a cuppa and a chat while your child enjoys a play.

For more information on any of our groups https://kilmacolmplaygroupandtoddlers. jimdo.com or check out our Facebook page for latest information.

St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm SQA Exam Results St Columba’s pupils celebrated after another year of excellent examination results, reinforcing the School’s tradition of fostering academic excellence.

National 5 produced a pass rate of 97.3% and an excellent 78.6% at grade A. This is in sharp contrast to the national pass rate that has fallen to 77.4% from 79.5% in previous years. This year the pupils gained the highest proportion ever of A Band 1 at 40%! Amongst high-performing departments, Spanish, Music and Art gained 100% A grades. Higher results were very strong indeed with 93.5% pass rate. In contrast, nationally the Higher pass rate has shown an ongoing decline to 76.8%. 56.4% of St Columba’s pupils achieved As at Higher and the Advanced Higher pass rate was 86.7%.

The Rector said “I am delighted for all our pupils who have worked hard and gained the results that they wished for - and for the hard-working, dedicated teachers who have generated interest, enthusiasm and curiosity in learning.

The rounded nature of our School is evident in the record number of sports internationalists, record number of entries and awards achieved for the Duke of Edinburgh award and outstanding musical, debating and public speaking events. I congratulate all pupils across the years who have achieved their very best.”

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We were delighted to launch our Early Years’ Summer Club this year, which ran for three weeks during the summer break.

The glorious weather continued for the majority of the three weeks allowing the children to enjoy plenty of play in our wonderful Wild Woods, picnics in Birkmyre Park, bug hunting, aqua fun and cycling in the playground. There were numerous fun indoor activities including, face painting, making slime, building balloon towers and the favourite activity…hiding in cardboard boxes!

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Community Art Exhibition: Sat 15th Sept, 10am - 4.30pm The artists of St Columba’s Art Evening Classes are delighted to be exhibit their work on Saturday 15th September in the Girdwood Building at St Columba’s Senior School.

The opening speaker will be one of Scotland’s most prominent landscape painters, Robert Kelsey. Students from the Art Evening Classes will display at least two works of art that have been produced at the classes and Robert Kelsey will also exhibit. All members of the community are welcome.

Please join us for drinks, nibbles and to enjoy the artwork on display.

Inter-generational Concert: Sunday 16th September, 3pm As part of the Year of Young People (YOYP) and with the help of Create 18, we are delighted to host an Inter-generational Concert, featuring the children of Early Years and Senior School pupils who will perform alongside members of Campbell Snowdon House. The concert will take place on Sunday 16th September in the Livingstone Hall, St Columba’s Junior School at 3pm. Tickets are free but donations are greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome to sing and experience some wonderful live music. For more information and to book tickets please contact schusterdani@icloud.com.

Open Morning: Saturday 22nd September, 10am - 1pm Consistently ranked within the top 5 independent schools in Scotland, St Columba’s is renowned for its first class education and academic excellence.

With national representation at sport, music, debating and public speaking, St Columba’s leads the way both in the classroom and beyond.

Our size is also our strength. With around 700 pupils aged 3-18, each child is known by name and recognised as an individual. Our beautiful countryside location is just 20 minutes from Glasgow. This unique setting and the outstanding educational experience we offer create a school environment that is challenging and vibrant. We offer wraparound care from 7.30am-6pm, financial assistance and an extensive coach service is available.

Come and explore between 10am - 1pm and let our pupils show you why we are one of the leading independent schools in Scotland.

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Third set of twins from same family start P1 A mum who defied odds of 500,000 to one to give birth to three sets of twins is celebrating the milestone of the youngest starting school.

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School Values The pupils, staff and parents put their heads together to come up with a new set of easily recognisable values to be displayed around the school.

After much consultation and discussion, we finally agreed on four values for Houston Primary School - SUCCESS, RESPECT, FRIENDS, HONESTY A competition to design how these values could be displayed was also carried out during Assembly. We had very many fantastic entries, with the pupils voting for a jigsaw design. Here is our finished logo.

Twin girls Rowan and Isla Rodger made worldwide headlines on their arrival in 2013 and are the last of their siblings to start primary one at Langbank Primary School in Renfrewshire this week.

The girls, who turned five in May, are following in the footsteps of older brothers Lewis and Kyle, 19, born in 1998, and Finn and Jude, 17, born in 2001.

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Maths Week Pupils will participate in Maths Week Scotland from 10th-16th September.

This is an initiative to raise the profile of maths and its importance in all aspects of our lives. There will also be Sumdog online challenges for participating classes.

Jude, Kyle, Lewis, Finn and Rowan and Isla at the front

Lewis and Kyle are both at university while Finn and Jude are in their final year of Secondary school at Park Mains High in Erskine.

Building Works The roofing works have started and it is hoped that we will have a new roof

by November, weather permitting. We thank all parents who have sought alternative parking areas to drop off and pick up their child/children whilst works are in progress and parking space is limited.

There is a history of multiple births in Karen’s family with her maternal grandmother a twin, but she said: “It’s totally random that we have had three sets. Many people assume we’ve had IVF treatment which we haven’t.

“After four boys I never felt finished and when I hit 40 I thought ‘it’s now or never’. When I was pregnant for the third time it didn’t cross my mind it’d be twins again. I had a scan at six weeks when Colin was away on business and he nearly fell off his chair when I told him. After the girls were born it all seems a bit blurry life was so hectic.”

“It’s been an absolute joy but girls are definitely different to boys. They were negotiating with me aged three.”

Langbank Primary head teacher Simon Cundy said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome the third set of twins from the Rodger family to the school....I’m pretty sure we must be the only school in the country which can make the claim to fame to have educated so many twins from the same family and we all wish the girls every success in the first steps of their school career.”

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Scotland Wins Fishing Gold

Cucina Minucci Cup - Sunday 29th July

The Scottish Youth International Fly Fishing team won Gold this month at the Home International Fly Fishing Championship which was held at Draycote Water, near Rugby, on Wednesday 1st August. The 14 strong U18 team went head to head with their counterparts from England, Ireland and Wales. Each angler was drawn to fish in pairs against a competitor from one of the other countries. After 7 hours of fishing across the 600 acre water, the winners were decided by weight of fish caught. The winning margin was one of the narrowest of all times, being less than 3lbs with Scotland nudging England out to take top spot.

Wales were third and Ireland fourth.

What to say - it was a driech damp cold windless day but we shouldn’t be complaining after our amazing recent spell of good weather. Despite the weather 10 cadets were out prior to the racing but it was a pity that they got so cold and wet which deterred all but hardy cadet Calum Simmonds from taking part in the racing, We managed to have eight boats taking part although only four survived to the end of the day..

The winners were: 1st Peter Collings and Ally - RS200 2nd Jon Hasler and Alice Patterson - Club RS Vision Joint 3rd place - Brian Young and Alan Falconer (RS Vision) and Steve Davison and Dawn Kyne [GP14). Although it was agreed Brian and Alan should have 3rd place as they achieved a place higher in the 4th race.

Many thanks to Gillian Shearer for the photos. Thanks also to Race Officer Jan and those who helped in the club house with all the food.

Spare a thought for those members taking part in the GP14 worlds down in Cornwall where only 1 boat went out for the training day and racing was abandoned because of 50mph winds!

Many thanks to our sponsors for the day Cucina Minucci at The Junction, Lochwinnoch.

J.G.Fleming Bowling Club On Sunday 8th July John G. Fleming Bowling Club in Houston hosted their Annual Charity Day and Ladies bowls competition.

Thank you to the 64 ladies who took part in the competition, an even bigger thank you to everyone who very generously donated raffle prizes and home baking, and an equally big thank you to all those who purchased raffle tickets and home baking items.

David Cruickshank, aged 14 from Lochwinnoch, won his first international cap at the event. Not only did David beat his boat partner, he also landed the heaviest fish of all 56 anglers at the event winning him the Ian Jones Memorial Trophy on top of his Gold Medal. This meant he landed the heaviest fish for team Scotland winning the Stirling Council Trophy as well.

David hopes to qualify for the Scotland Team again next year through his performance at the Scottish Youth Championships which will be held at Lake of Menteith and Carron Valley Reservoir in August and September. It is Scotland’s turn to host the International event next year and he is hoping to defend the title and win a further Gold medal on home water.

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

Also thanks to Mr David Roberts - the owner of ARUN ROLLA snack bar, takeaway and catering business in Linwood for his very generous sponsorship on the day of the Bowls Competition.

A magnificent sum of £1510 was raised on the day. Well done to all.

At a 2nd fundraising event on July 28th - a cabaret evening in John G.Fleming Bowling Club in Houston - we managed to raise a further £500 bringing the 2018 total to the sum of £2010 - as usual all proceeds go to the very worthy cause of The St.Vincent’s Hospice.

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Gleddoch Golf Club

Cameron Percy retains Renfrewshire Boys Match Play Championship

Over the past few months, Gleddoch Golf Club in partnership with Gleddoch Hotel and Spa have been raising funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity.

Each month the Gleddoch Golf Committee has organised a prize draw for their monthly Medal competitions and the total raised so far is the fantastic sum of £1,212.

The competition was played at Kilmacolm Golf Club on Sunday 5th August where the family, with a long standing connection with the club, presented the Freedman Trophy in 1979, the Trophy having been originally brought from Canada. The Renfrewshire Golf Union thanks them for their continued support of the event.

The weather on the day, once again this year, was good for play with moderate winds and for once no sign of rain.

Michael Donnelly, Gleddoch Golf Club Captain would like to thank all the golf members and staff at Gleddoch for their continuing support for this worthy cause.

Winner: Cameron Percy

The semi-finals were played in the morning with the results as follows:Cameron Percy – Caldwell bt John Jack jnr. - Gourock – at the 19th, Roddy McAuley - Fereneze bt Aaron McCue – Greenock Whinhill – 2/1.

In the first semi-final this was an up and down game with first one player taking the lead and then the other. Coming down the back 9 Jack was 2 up but lost 3 holes in a row, but recovered to be all square on 18, which was halved after he holed a great single putt for a 4. The game however was over at the 19th when Percy drove the green and 2 putts for a birdie sealed the victory.

In the other semi-final Aaron McCue found himself 4 down after 7 with some poor golf, despite winning the first with a birdie. However he fought back and by the 11th was only 1 down. He lost the 13th and with the remaining holes halved in par lost 2/1.

In the final, both players started steadily and holes were exchanged early on, but some poor play by McAuley saw him 4 down after 8. However always a fighter he won the next 2 hole to reduce the deficit to 2 holes but despite his best efforts the next 4 holes were halved in par before he made bogey on 16 to lose the final by 3/2.

A fine victory for Cameron Percy, joining an elite group of Renfrewshire boys who have retained the title, with some well-known names among these.

Interestingly Cameron never actually made the qualifying for the Match Play, but due to the non availability of another boy, was given a place as first reserve, and he made the most of his good fortune!

The game was played in the best of spirits as you would expect from RGU Boys just a pity in such a great game that someone had to lose.

Pictured are Laura Osborne, Gleddoch Hotel Sales Manager, Jonny Robertson, Golf Shop Assistant and Michael Donnelly, Captain of Gleddoch Golf Club.

Police Station Turns Community Health Hub A community project to turn Johnstone Police Station into a local health hub has taken a significant step forward.

Active Communities has received £10,000 from Renfrewshire Council’s Community Empowerment Fund towards its plans to take over ownership of the former police station.

It is one of three projects to receive support from the first round of applications for the newly established fund open to all community groups who want to take over ownership and running of a building or piece or land in their local area.

Starting out 15 years ago as a Paisley walking and jogging group, Active Communities now delivers physical activity and community sport, health and wellbeing classes to more than 700 people each week right across Renfrewshire, with a local school programme and a youth volunteering initiative.

Their innovative idea to convert the station building into a community led health and wellbeing centre has received funds for a feasibility study and to further develop the business case.

Both boys are available for the RGU in future events and have been selected as part of the RGU Boys team to face Stirlingshire on the 19th of August.

Plans for the facility also include providing space for women’s initiative Kairos, who provide support to vulnerable women facing social barriers and a men’s shed for men to make social connections and build friendships.

Results: Semi Final - Cameron Percy - Caldwell bt John Jack jnr. – Gourock – 19th, Roddy McAuley – Fereneze bt Aaron McCue – Greenock Whinhill – 2/1. Final - Cameron Percy – Caldwell bt Roddy McAuley - Fereneze – 3/2

The station kitchen could be adapted to give local people training in cookery and healthy eating and there are also plans to provide meeting rooms for other community groups.

SWI Golf Trophy 2018 Langbank SWI won the Renfrewshire round of the annual SWI Golf Competition. It was played at Ranfurly Castle GC. The players from Langbank SWI, Marion Dornan and Jackie Gray now go to Duff House Royal Golf Club in Banff, to represent Renfrewshire in the National Finals.

“The more we have grown and the greater the demand, we were keen to have a central hub so we can deliver lots more activities,” said Susan McDonald, Active Communities Manager.

“Our classes and activities are about having fun and helping to tackle loneliness and isolation. We aim to encourage people who wouldn’t see themselves as sporty. We will have space for a drop in where people can join us for a cuppa, a chat and find out what is available.”

The group are also in discussions with Police Scotland over the transfer of the station.

The next deadline for Community Empowerment Fund applications is Friday 14th September. To find out more, visit www.renfrewshire. gov.uk/CommunityEmpowermentFund, call 0141 618 7408 or email: communityplanning@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

The winning team, who both play at Gleddoch GC, were delighted to win this beautiful trophy, and are looking forward to the Finals on Tuesday 28th August.

LADY MEMBERS WANTED Please come along to Kilmacolm Bowling Club and try your hand at Green Bowling on any Tuesday or Thursday afternoons at 1.45pm.

Bowls will be provided, flat shoes required.

Special membership fee of £50 for the first year.

For details contact Sandra on 01505 873126 or Diane on 01505 874265.

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Kilmacolm Golf Club News Ladies Section: It was 8 years ago in 2010 since Scotland won the home Internationals with Renfrewshire Megan Briggs part of that winning team.

DANCE

SPORTS

Adult Jazz Class

Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton

On the 12th August sister Eilidh has been able to celebrate this time with her International team mates after a fantastic win on the last day at Ballybunion against Ireland to win the 2018 home International. Many congratulations Eilidh.

Adult Ballet Class

Mondays - Bridge of Weir, 10am

Tel: 01505 690757 for further information.

Thursdays - Bridge of Weir Primary School, 8pm Call Kirsty McKay: Tel: 07793 452060.

●●● A lovely, if not showery, day was had by all for the Lady Captain’s Day (second time around as last time was cancelled due to horrendous weather!). The ladies came out in their droves and lots of fun was had by all. There were two competitions running, a 9 hole and an 18 hole (greensomes). Winners of the 18 hole competition and the Marr Trophy (with 38 points) were Romy Erskine and Lucy Woods; runners up Ann Tanner and Lucy Bliss.

Winners of the 9 hole competition were Liz (Elizabeth) Gibson and Liz Lander. Showers were dodged and fun was had by all.

●●● Gents Section: The championship qualify Redcliffe Rosebowl took place in wonderful weather with the course being presented in very good conditions. Over 50 players participated in the 36 hole competition; all attempting to qualify for the knock out stages of the club championship.

On a very competitive day, the winner of the competition was A. Farmer with a gross combined score of 133 shooting a fine score of 67 in the first round followed by an even better 66 in the second round. It was a good day for the Farmer family with Andrew’s young son Alexander playing in his first senior competition in which he returned a very creditable second round score of 75 - no doubt one to watch for the future. From the youngest competitor to one of the oldest, I. Kerr who successfully qualified for the knockout stages courtesy of having a hole in one at the twelfth hole. A great day for one and all.

Juniors Section: Another fantastic Junior’s Day was held early in August with over 36 participants. Whether they played over 2 holes, 5, 7, 10 or 18, they all enjoyed great company and had good fun. Some very impressive talent was on show, especially on the putting greens and at the chipping nets. Whilst there were lots of prize winners, congratulations go to Romy Erskine on winning the Paterson Cup with a winning score of 67 and to Harry Kellock on retaining the Centenary Rosebowl with a nett score of 68. Keep up the good work and we hope to see all the girls and boys again next year.

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

Mondays - Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, 7.30pm

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Tuesdays - Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

Greenock Hockey Club

Wednesdays - Inverclyde Academy, Greenock, 6.30pm - 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.

Contact Kirsty on 07793 452060 or Kirsty McKay School of Dance Facebook page.

Reebok Step Class

Tuesdays - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Tel: 07505 126416 For more details.

Bishopton Belles Line Dancing

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

ATHLETICS

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 - 7pm - 8pm/8pm - 9pm

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! To check availability or to secure your place for the new term, please contact Fiona on 07811 766672.

Tuesdays - Cargill Hall, BoW, 10.30am Tuesdays - West Burn Church, Greenock 2pm Thursdays - Old Library, Kilbarchan, 2.30pm

Pilates classes

Mondays - St Machars Church Hall, Bridge of Weir 9.30am & 10.40am. Kilmacolm Community Centre 6.30pm

www.linwoodkarate.co.uk

Tel Yvonne 07786 224367 or yvonne@ clydephysiotherapy.co.uk

PA5 0LD Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm

For more information or to book a place call Katie on 07972 474965.

Taekwon-Do - Johnstone Sports Complex Call 07951 365166 for details.

Falun Dafa practice

Thursdays - Port Glasgow Library 5pm - 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

Mondays - Kilellan Halls Houston 6.15pm 7.15pm & 7.30pm - 8.30pm

YogaBellies - for Pregnancy

Tuesdays, Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir, 7pm - 8.15pm Saturdays, Brookfield Village Hall, 9.30am - 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

Football Training - Johnstone High School Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details.

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Paisley Pirates Prepare Paisley Pirates, Renfrewshire’s only senior ice hockey team are in training to take part in the Scottish National League for a twelfth successive season at Braehead Arena after the closure of the Lagoon Ice Rink in 2006.

The club will commence away fixtures in the Stewart Robertson Cup competition in early September, during which time the Braehead Arena is unavailable, before opening their home in mid October.

With Pirates’ home games normally taking place on a Sunday evening, face off times have been moved forward to 5pm to encourage families with younger children to come along and watch one of the fastest sports in the world. For further information, go to the Pirates’ website at www.paisleypirates. org, while you can make further enquiries by going to paisleypirates@gmail. com

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Ranfurly Castle Golf Club News Seniors Open: There was a huge field for the annual open competition at Ranfurly Castle GC on 31 July and only the green keeping staff were smiling as much needed rain dampened the players. The course had recovered well from the recent drought although the rain slowed the greens down from their normal fast pace.

Ladies Section: The golfing season continues with the weather being kind so competitions have been played in dry conditions.

Scoring was excellent and the scorers had to make some complicated calculations to split up three players who all returned 40 points. In the sweep, twelve players scored a two which would have gone some way to covering their bar bill!

10th August the Ladies held their annual Invitation day and 36 ladies took part. The winning pair were Vicky Rennie and her guest – Jan Allan from Ralston Golf Club with 37 points and runners up were Agnes Williamson and her guest Carole Spy from East Renfrewshire Golf Club with 36 points.

Everyone had a very enjoyable day.

Full results were: Overall winner of the Quaich – Jack Whyte – Haggs Castle – 40 points BIH Category A (55-64) – the youngsters: Alan Gray – Ranfurly Castle – 40 points BIH, Phil Nethercote – Kilmarnock Barassie – 40 points, Paul Stewart – Old Course Ranfurly – 37 points Category B (65-69): Jack Whyte – Haggs Castle – 40 points , Sandy Mathieson – Paisley – 38 points, Robert Watson – Vale of Leven – 34 points Category C (70 plus), Jack Cowan – Bonnyton – 38 points, Ken Bruce – Cowal – 37 points BIH, George Ballantyne – Ranfurly Castle – 37 points

The Walker Quaich was played on 25th July with Allison Murray the winner and Pamela MacKenzie the runner up. On 8th August we played for the Dorrie Hunter Trophy with Carol Reid the winner and Pamela MacKenzie the runner up once again.

The Annual match between the Lady Invitation day runners up Captain’s team and the Vice Captain’s team for the Pooh Putter took place on 15th August in rather wet conditions to start with, so a slightly shorter course was played. The result was a resounding win for the Captain and the putter was presented to Marion Munro by Jan Macnab, the Vice Captain.

Special prizes generously sponsored by Brewin Dolphin were awarded to John Stirling of Dumbarton, Jack Cowan of Bonnyton, Jack Whyte of Haggs Castle and Lochwinnoch’s David Nicholls

The Greenlees team have continued to play well with a win at home over Prestwick St Nicholas. Only one more match to be played against Haggs Castle so good luck to all.

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Toning Up and Gaining Strength To lose fat, exercise is a plus. To build muscle, exercise is a necessity. Building muscle facilitates fat loss as more calories are used to fuel the body on a day to day basis which helps the body be in a hypocaloric state; essentially you eat less calories than you burn!

Many factors can help towards gaining muscle and toning up, so some things to consider are: TAKE IT SLOW. Exercise hard enough to stimulate muscle growth, but not so hard as to injure yourself or impair recovery. Muscle growth takes time and patience; it can only happen so fast.

DON’T GIVE UP. At some point you will probably experience a plateau, be it in strength or muscle mass. Training is a journey and adaptations must be made in plans to accommodate changes and keep progressing.

EAT ENOUGH BUT NOT TOO MUCH. Everyone has a calorie intake that will maintain their body as it is. Slightly over can maximize muscle growth if training appropriately. Too much over and you risk accumulating too much fat. If your primary goal is to lose fat you must eat below maintenance levels.

EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN. It is essential for muscle gain! If you want to gain muscle, or tone up as it is often phrased for women, you need protein!

EAT ENOUGH FAT. Eating a diet too low in fat, usually less than 15% of your daily calorie intake can reduce testosterone levels to the point they inhibit the process of gaining muscle. This is more of an issue for males as females already have low testosterone levels which is why it is always harder for a female to gain muscle. So ladies... Lifting weights will not make you look like a bodybuilder!

ranked Lady Golfers in Renfrewshire. Week 30 saw Allison Murray in 1st position and Jan Macnab in 2nd with Vivien Howe also in the top 10. Congratulations ladies. Congratulations also go to Maureen Cook who had a hole in one last week at the 14th hole while playing in a ‘bounce’ game with friends. She is lucky enough to be able to tell us that it was the 7th in her golfing career!!

●●● Gents Section: It’s been a very busy month at the club, with members and visitors alike enjoying the fine weather and course conditions.

Our Gents Invitational Day was played on Saturday 11th August 2018 with some excellent scores returned!

The winners were Martin McGoldrick and Graham Hutcheson (Old Course Ranfurly) with a total of 45pts. A close second were Hunter Paterson & David Kirkland. The 7 on course feature prizes were scooped up by a mixture of Ranfurly members and visitors, as was 3rd & 4th place prizes.

Gents Invitational Day Winners

Our new Assistant Professional Ken McLean and experienced Head Professional Tom Eckford ran a mixture of summer coaching sessions for junior golfers. Ken delivered the sessions over a number of days and it was great to see so many young kids getting involved. Ken plans to run coaching sessions in September during school holidays and over the winter period as a springboard for next season.

We encourage any kids looking to either get into golf or improve their game to come along to Ken’s sessions.

Our Senior Open was played on 31st July with 121 golfers enjoying the course and hospitality. Congratulations go to Jack Whyte who won on the better inward half over Ranfurly Castles’ Allan Gray with 40 points.

TIME YOUR CARBS. You can gain muscle and strength without many carbs in the diet, however don’t cut them out completely. The body needs them. There are ways to time carbohydrate intake to maximize performance and recovery if you are training at a level that requires it.

‘Food factors’ and ‘exercise factors’ are both crucial for gaining muscle. These points are for reference and every factor varies from individual to individual. Find what suits you and stick to it!

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Dance for Parkinson’s Classes in Greenock People with Parkinson’s, their friends, families and carers can now book their place on the award-winning Dance for Parkinson’s programme starting in Greenock next month at the Beacon Arts Centre.

The programme is specially designed for people with little or no dance experience and who are affected by Parkinson’s. The class is being established after a hugely successful taster session was held earlier this year.

The Greenock class runs each Tuesday from 4th September to 4th December.

Sessions will be held from 1pm – 3.15pm and will be led by Scottish Ballet.

Refreshments will be available after each session where there will be the chance to chat with other participants and the Dance for Parkinson’s team.

Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club The Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club Finals Day 2018 was a superb showpiece of golf played on a dry but windy Saturday afternoon. Results as follows: Club Championship Winner- Stewart Watt 5&4, Ladies Club Championship Winner- Jen Owen 1up, Junior Club Championship Winner- Johnny Greig 8&7, McCulloch Cup- Paul McClelland 2&1, Jubilee Trophy- Colin Pearson & Brian Murray 2&1, Mixed Foursomes- Suzanne Smith & Danny Dyer 3&1, Senior Club Championship- Robert Ferris 2&1, Ladies Satterford- Mairi Milne 3&1 Huge Congratulations to Birgit Clark and Fiona McMillan who won in the 6th round of the Daily Mail Foursomes, 2&1 away to Douglas Park Golf Club on Tuesday 7th August. Next round yet to be decided (ATTOW).

Also on Tuesday 7th August 34 junior golfers attended the Junior Open at Old Ranfurly. 15 boys competed for the main competition and 19 boys and girls played in both red and blue 5 hole events. Johnny Greig won the main prize with Ruaridh Mackie and Rory Stewart being successful in the red and blue competition. 5 novelty prizes were also shared amongst the field. The junior convenor and committee would like to thank all the parent volunteers, all members who made donations towards the prizes and all the sponsors who contributed. As part of Johnny’s prize, he won a hosted 3 ball at any of the Gleneagles courses, kindly donated by Securigroup. A great day was had by all and fantastic potential shown by young golfers in Renfrewshire.

Jamie Stewart

Congratulations to Jamie Stewart who had a fantastic week at the Scottish Amateur Championship at Blairgowrie earlier this month.

Sadly Jamie came out second best in 36 hole matchplay final to veteran Euan McIntosh. After qualifying T3rd from the strokeplay, Jamie safely navigated his way through 5 rounds to make the final. Great effort Jamie, we pass on our best wishes to him back at University in the USA.

Senior Club Championship Robert Ferris

Ladies Satterford Mairi Milne

Mixed Foursomes - Suzanne Smith & Danny Dyer

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Lorna Fraser, Parkinson’s Local Adviser for Inverclyde, said: “The Dance for Parkinson’s programme has shown to help develop participants’ balance, coordination, confidence and creativity. The fun and friendly classes have proven to be very popular and I’d urge anyone interested to find out more and book their place.”

Anyone interested in joining in or volunteering to help manage the classes should contact Tiffany Scott at Scottish Ballet at: tiffany.stott@scottishballet. co.uk

Ladies Club Championship Winner - Jen Owen

2018 FISU World University Rowing Championships Huge congratulations to Lochwinnoch’s Emma McDonald (pictured) won gold in the women’s eight at the 2018 FISU World University Rowing Championships in Shanghai.

Junior Club Championship Winner - Johnny Greig

McCulloch Cup Paul McClelland

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1st & 2nd SEPTEMBER LOW GREEN, AYR The Scottish International Airshow returns to Ayr Low Green on the 1st and 2nd September!

Scotland’s biggest family event returns to Ayr to provide the best weekend of the year with more air displays, more food, more craft fairs, more trade, and more fun! This year the airshow is moving away from huge structures on the site and making everything more open and visible so we can bring more to you on the ground, and everyone can see everything in the sky.

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Tickets are selling fast for St. Paul’s Drama’s production of The Sound of Music. This takes place at Johnstone Town Hall from 24th 27th October 2018 at 7.30pm each evening, plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets priced £12 for adults and £10 for concessions are available from Linda Rae 07901 334952, Wendy Young 01505 320554 or at Top Cards, High Street, Johnstone. Get your tickets now and don’t be disappointed!

For more information on access, tickets, or opportunities, please contact us - contact@tsia.scot - 01292 479 500 Keep up to date with what’s going on at TSIA18 www.tsia.scot Saturday 1st September 2018

Sunday 2nd September

Car Park Opens – 9.30am Site opens at 10am Flying Displays Start – 11am Flying Display finishes at 6.10pm with the Red Arrows who will start their display at 5.40pm Site Closes – 6.20pm Car Parks Close – 7pm AIRCRAFT Swiss Airforce F/A-18C twin engined supersonic jet display Royal Navy Sea Fury – World War 2 fighter RAF Tutor aerobatic training aircraft RAF Typhoon supersonic jet Royal Air Force aerobatic team – The Red Arrows Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane

Car Park Opens – 9.30am Site opens at 10am Flying Displays Start – 11am Flying Display finishes at 5pm with the Red Arrows who will start their display at 4.30pm Site Closes – 5.20pm Car Parks Close – 6.30pm AIRCRAFT Swiss Airforce F/A-18C twin engined supersonic jet display Royal Navy Sea Fury – World War 2 fighter RAF Tutor aerobatic training aircraft RAF Typhoon supersonic jet RAF Falcons parachute team Royal Air Force aerobatic team – The Red Arrows Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane IN AYR TOWN RAF 100th / TSIA 5th Memorial Concert. Ayr Town Hall.

Doors 7pm With The Swing Cats and the 78 Big Band.

Wellingtons Bar – Open with a great menu and a selection of drinks More announcements to follow

Across the weeekend Huge funfair Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths future technology Pavilion sponsored by Spirit AeroSystems and UTC Aerospace Systems Licensed bar World food outlets Many stalls, displays and activities for all ages

OKFest 2018

Girls’ Night Out hosted by

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music at OKFest 2018. Look forward to recitals by organist Steven McIntyre and the Bridge of Weir Choral Society.

Friday 21st September 7pm – 1am

The event takes place on Sunday 30th September in the Old Kirk, Kilmacolm. 2.30pm till 4pm. Entry is free, but donations are very welcome to help cover the costs.

Girls’ Night Out returns to Greenock Town Hall with very special guests FEEVA, the ultimate party show! Dance the night away to party hits from Motown, 60s, 70s, 80s and the 90s.

Ticket price includes a glass of fizz on arrival and a buffet dinner. Tables are available to purchase through the link: https://ardgowanhospice.org.uk/event/ girls-night-out-2018/ Tables of 10 priced at £250. A limited number of 12s are available, to purchase these, email fundraising@ardhosp.co.uk

Tables are likely to sell out fast, so make sure you buy your table ASAP!

Supporting communities to thrive Calling all community groups applications are now open for a new fund supporting you to take over ownership and running of a building or piece of land in your local area.

On Tuesday the first round of funds to local community groups are being awarded through the new £1.5million Community Empowerment Fund. And with the next round of applications due by Friday 14 September, there’s no time like the present to take forward that innovative idea you’ve been nurturing which can make a positive impact on your local community.

We want to reach as diverse a range of community voices as possible and interest is welcome from groups old and new.

This fund is one of a series of steps to empower our communities and give Renfrewshire residents a greater say.

For more information call 0141 618 7408 or email communityplanning@ renfrewshire.gov.uk, or visit w w w. r e n f r e w s h i r e . g o v. u k / CommunityEmpowermentFund

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Comedy Night at The Stand

The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG 7.30pm Join ACCORD Hospice for a fantastic night of comedy and laughs, with great value and a great show planned! 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! Grab the tickets while you can though! Tickets £5pp

FRI 31 AUG - SUN 2 SEPTEMBER RAF100 Aircraft Tour

Glasgow Science Centre Join us in Glasgow at the Science Centre for the RAF100 Aircraft Tour. Meet members of the Royal Air Force in an interactive STEM/ Techno Zone and learn more about how we’re creating the next generation Air Force.

Aircraft on display: Sopwith Snipe Biplane, Supermarine Spitfire MkVb, Harrier GR3 - (first VSTOL production aircraft), Typhoon Full Scale Replica, F35 (LII) Full Scale Replica

SAT 1 SEPTEMBER Renfrewshire Carers Fun Day & Balloon Race

Morrison’s Car Park, Anchor Mills, Paisley PA1 1GZ 12noon to 3pm Balloon Race tickets are £2 each. 1st prize £100, 2nd £50, 3rd £25. With a Bouncy Castle, Tombola, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Home Baking, Refreshments & more. Call us on 0141 887 3643 or email enquiries@ renfrewshirecarers.org.uk

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Wildlife Photography Workshop: Intermediate Level

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Learn how to take great outdoor and wildlife photographs with your own camera, then see your results on screen. The workshop will be led by wildlife photographer David Palmar (www.photoscot.co.uk), who has over 30 years of experience and is a volunteer photographer with the RSPB at their Loch Lomond & Inner Forth reserves. This will be an excellent opportunity to build on your existing photography skills. Advice, encouragement and ideas will be freely given! Cost: £42– 20% discount for RSPB members. For bookings and further information: Email. lochwinnoch@ rspb.org.uk Tel. 01505 842663.

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 and parking, child friendly family event. Why not pop along for a look and treat yourself, grab a gift, browse the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere.

SAT 1 - SUN 2 SEPTEMBER Binocular & Telescope Open Day

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

FREE. For bookings and further information: Email. lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk Tel. 01505 842663.

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Glasgow Walk to Beat Blood Cancer

2 Fairfield Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire KA7 2AR 9.30am to 7pm Scotland’s biggest family event returns to Ayr to provide the best weekend of the year with more air displays, more food, more craft fairs, more trade, and more fun! Oh, and hopefully - more sun! This is Scotland though, so bring your umbrella and your shorts! FREE

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 9.30am to 4pm This training course gives you the skills to handle a rescue boat in a safe manner.

Alternative dates online. For more information, details & bookings online or t: 01505 842882. £150.

RYA Dinghy Course Level 3

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 9.30am to 4pm Adults can develop skills for being a competent sailor in moderate conditions. For more information, details & bookings online or t: 01505 842882. £135.

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Largs Viking Festival

The Promenade, Largs, KA30 8NE 11am to 5pm This year the re-enactment group Swords of Dalriada will be in the Viking Village with Viking traders from Germany, Sweden and Ireland. Come and see how the Vikings lived in our extended living history 13th Century Viking Village. Entry £5 Adults, £2 children, students and Concessions (over 60s) with Under 5s FREE gives admission throughout the day of purchase. For full list visit www. largsvikingfestival.org/whats-on/

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT 11.30am Join us to celebrate a life saved, to walk in memory of a loved one, or simply for a great day out in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow’s largest park. The walk will start at the Burrell Collection and you have the option of following the route once (5k) or twice (10k). £10 for adults, £5 for children, £25 for families of four (£50 minimum sponsorship).

Bog Stomp

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 9am A 10km trail run with a donation to charity. Get on your knobbly running shoes and enjoy fine views over the Clyde. Registration from 9am, first wave 10am. For more information details online & bookings or t: 01475 521543. £20.

MON 3 - SUN 9 SEPTEMBER Explorer Challenge: Go on a Unicorn Hunt

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Any time! Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time, where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, go out on the reserve for a magical adventure and look for unicorns! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

TUE 4 SEPTEMBER Bridge of Weir Choral Society New Season

St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm 7.30pm to 9.30pm We sing a variety of music from classical to modern and hold a concert at Christmas and in the Spring. We welcome new members in the choir. If you enjoy singing and would like to give it a try please come along. All welcome.

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Kilmacolm Old Kirk Church - Outlook

Doors Open Day

Weir Networking

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm Coach outing – Highlights of Greenock.

FRI 7 SEPTEMBER Dave Beaumont

McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew 7.30pm Dave Beaumont will deliver an illustrated talk entitled’ An Overview of RSPB in South and West Scotland-and our plans for the future’.

All welcome.

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St Columba’s School, Summer Fete

Birkmyre Park, Broomknowe Road, Kilmacolm 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

Tag-n-Track Bird Ringing Demonstration

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB 11am to 3.30pm Come along and find out how we Tag-n-Track some of the bird species in the Park. For more information, t: 01505 614791 during office hours.

Kilmacolm Flower Show

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 11.30am Doors open 11.30am. Gardeners Question Time in the hall at 2pm will be a light-hearted attempt to answer your gardening questions.

Prizewinners’ Trophies presented by Alda and Johanne of the Cross Café at 3pm. Show ends with the sale of cut flowers and produce, by donation. Entrance is free to members, £2 to visitors. Flower Show schedules for exhibitors to the Show can be obtained from Jill Russell by phoning 01505 872393.

SAT 8 - SUN 9 SEPTEMBER Doors Open Days: Tower Tours

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 11am to 3pm Visit the ancestral homeland of the clan Sempill and get the best view of it from the Visitor Centre Tower, anytime, regular tours.

For more information, details online or t: 01505 842882.

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Come along and get a taste of what the reserve has to offer. There will be pond-dipping, bug hunting and even a treasure hunt! Cost: FREE (entry and activities). For bookings and further information: Email. lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk Tel. 01505 842663.

SAT 8 - SUN 16 SEPTEMBER Festival of Arts & Faith

St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Road, Bridge of Weir St Mary’s Church in Bridge of Weir is holding a Festival of Arts & Faith from the 8th -16th of September. On display will be The Garments of Gethsemane - a series of four unique robes exploring hope, and suffering in the world. Open daily from 2pm – 4.30pm with refreshments available. Private viewings for groups can be accommodated by arrangement. Other highlights include Doors Open Day on Sunday the 9th, a festival lecture on Wednesday 12th at 7pm and a Vintage Afternoon Tea from 2pm - 4pm. Contact Revd Heller Gonzalez on 01505 872961 for more information.

SUN 9 SEPTEMBER Equine Rug and Tack Sale, Howwood

Mid Gavin Equestrian Centre 12noon to 3pm We have all sizes of outdoor and stable rugs, bridles, saddles, bits, girths etc for sale on the day. To be held in our indoor arena. Limited spaces available for anything equine £10 prebook only. All monies raised on the day will help to pay for the rescue horses and ponies in our care.

Tag-n-Track Bird Ringing Demonstration

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 11am to 3.30pm Come along and find out how we Tag-n-Track some of the bird species in the Park. For more information, t: 01505 614791 during office hours.

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Amaretto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 60 Main Street, Bridge of Weir 9.30am Business Network meeting: Breakfast starts at 9.30am with cover charge of £5. Please email colin@magifilms.co.uk or visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WeirNetworking-350783798430333/. We look forward to welcoming you all. £5.

THU 13 SEPTEMBER Sòlas Bereavement Group Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm Sòlas Bereavement Group.

FRI 14 SEPTEMBER Gryffe High PTA BBq & Quiz Gryffe High School, Old Bridge of Weir Road, Houston 6pm to 8pm

This year we are kicking off our fundraising with a fantastic BBQ and family quiz. BBQ food provided by The River Inn - burgers including veggie option, hot dogs and nachos from 6.30pm. A variety of soft drinks and snacks available, with games, raffle, tombola and a family quiz to round off the evening.

Tickets £6 for adults and £4 for children (price includes a burger & side!) available from the school from September 1st. Advance purchase is required for catering purposes We look forward to seeing you all there.

Supporting Communities Deadline

Renfrewshire Deadline for applications for a new fund supporting you to take over ownership and running of a building or piece of land in your local area. For more information call 0141 618 7408 or email communityplanning@ renfrewshire.gov.uk or visit www.renfrewshire. gov.uk/CommunityEmpowermentFund

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SAT 15 SEPTEMBER Dancing through the Decades

Bridge of Weir Choral Society Open Night

St Columba Church Hall. Kilmacolm 7.30pm to 9.30pm If you enjoy singing and you can hold a note and would like to give it a try please come along. We sing a variety of music from classical to modern and hold a concert at Christmas and in the Spring. We welcome new members in the choir.

Pollokshaw Burgh Hall, Glasgow 7.30pm to 11.45pm A Night of nostalgia with ‘Dancing through the Decades’ to help raise funds for people impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD). From the groovy tunes of the swinging 60s to the funckadelic disco boogies of the 70s through to the motown sounds of the 80s - something for everyone! Licensed bar, raffle and prizes for the best fancy dress costumes – so look out your flares, your ‘Peace and Love’ medallion, or your Day-Glo ankle warmers. Pay online https://hdscotland.org/dancing-through-thedecades/ by calling Linda on 0141 848 0308 or by emailing linda.winters@hdscotland. org £10.

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St Columba’s School Community Art Exhibition

St Columba’s School - Intergenerational Concert

St Columba’s Senior School, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4AU 10am to 4.30pm The artists of St Columba’s Art Evening Classes are delighted to exhibit their work alongside one of Scotland’s most prominent landscape painters, Robert Kelsey. All members of the community are welcome. www.st-columbas.org

Freeland Messy Cafe

Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 2pm to 4pm Harvest theme telling the Parable of the Sower, with drinks and home baking throughout with some harvest based activities, the story and some songs. All welcome. Please bring a donation for the local food bank.

Great British Beach Clean

Lunderston Bay, Cloch Road, near Gourock PA19 1BB 11am to 1pm Join us for this annual big beach cleanup! Help collect and record all the litter on Glasgow’s nearest sandy beach. Let’s turn the tide on marine litter. For more information, details online and bookings or t: 01475 521458.

Greenock Cemetery Bat Walk

Greenock Cemetery, 1 South Street, Greenock PA16 8TY 7.30pm to 9.30pm A very popular annual walk seeking out the cemetery’s nocturnal wildlife. For more information, look online and book or t: 01475 521458. £5.

Kilbarchan Messy Church

Kilbarchan Steeple Hall, Steeple Square, Kilbarchan 4pm to 6pm All young people welcome with an adult.

Scottish Opera’s Pagliacci Opera at its very best I was privileged to be invited to the Scottish Opera’s performance of Pagliacci. What a spectacle! If ever there was an opera that a novice of the art should experience at their baptism of fire, as it were, this was it! The whole production was a moving, literally, experience.

Everyone was encouraged to buy a hot dog and a drink and become a member of the cast for the evening. There were hardly any seats so it meant following the cast as they meandered through the massive marquee, temporarily the ‘Paisley Opera House’. Engrossed as I was in the spectacle I nearly jumped out of my skin as the crowd I was in the midst of suddenly burst into song. My hand was grasped and I was whisked off to another staged setting as the fated story of Pagliacci unfolded before us. I hope by now you are getting the feel of this simply wonderful and unique production. If you ever have the opportunity to go to a similar spectacle then I urge you not to miss out.

With a Punch and Judy show during the interval, a magician and a real donkey performing, everyone present I am sure, must have felt as uplifted and exhausted as I did.

Thank you to the two main stars Ronald Samm and Anna Patalong for a brilliant performance and James Glossop for the use of his photos.

Councillor Bill Binks - On behalf of the Glasgow Airport Fund committee who made a donation to Scottish Opera towards the operational costs.

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St Columba’s Junior School, Knockbuckle Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4EQ. 3pm All members of the community are welcome to attend our Inter-generational Concert, featuring St Columba’s Early Years and Senior School children who will perform alongside members of Campbell Snowdon House.

Tickets are free but donations are greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome to sing and experience some wonderful live music. For more information and to book tickets please contact schusterdani@icloud.com. www. st-columbas.org

Vintage Tea

St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Road, Bridge of Weir 2pm to 4pm Come and enjoy some delicious tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes. All welcome. £5 on the door.

Birds for Beginners

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 11am to 1.30pm Are you a beginner to bird watching? Join the team at RSPB Lochwinnoch for a workshop ideal for introducing beginners to this fantastic hobby! Learn more about common garden birds and pick up tips and advice on wildlife watching techniques. After this, we’ll head out onto the reserve to put these new skills into practise and then top it all off with a hot drink back at the centre. You don’t even need your own binoculars, as they are available for hire from the shop! Please book, as places are limited. Cost: Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members: £4.80/£3.80). For bookings and further information: Email. lochwinnoch@ rspb.org.uk Tel. 01505 842663.

THU 20 SEPTEMBER Kilmacolm Old Kirk Church - Outlook Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm A Scottish Roundup with William Kean.

FRI 21 SEPTEMBER

FRI 21 SEP - THU 18 OCTOBER

Creatures of the Deep Exhibition

Edinburgh Featuring incredible cross-sections of animals from whales and penguins to Great White sharks. SEA CREATURES: Life Beneath The Ocean will provide a never-before-seen upclose glimpse of their complex organs. Sea creatures will be brought to life by a range of digital interactive experiences and will allow visitors to explore the deepest regions of planet earth’s oceans. Various prices.

SAT 22 SEPTEMBER Eilidh Grant Album Launch

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7pm The multi award winning, international folk singer launches her latest solo album ‘Charms of Nature’ embracing her passion for traditional Scottish song, in particular Robert Burns. Classics such as Ae Fond Kiss, My Love is Like a Red Red Rose and Westlin Winds are beautifully accompanied by many of Scotland’s traditional songs. For information about the night and to secure your spot, purchase the tickets now at www.eilidhgrant. com/buy www.eilidhgrant.com

St Columba’s School - Open Morning

St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm Junior School - Knockbuckle Road, PA13 4EQ Senior School - Duchal Road, PA13 4AU 10am to 1pm There is no better way to experience the true atmosphere of St Columba’s School than to come and see it for yourself. Open Morning provides the perfect opportunity for prospective and current families to see our Early Years, Junior and Senior Schools in action. A minibus service will operate between Junior and Senior School. Please do come along from 10am-1pm and let our pupils show you what makes St Columba’s so special. www.st-columbas.org

WED 26 SEPTEMBER Healing Service Girls’ Night Out

Greenock Town Hall, Cathcart Square, Greenock PA15 1LS 7pm Hosted by Ardgowan Hospice. Girls’ Night Out returns to Greenock Town Hall with very special guests FEEVA, the ultimate party show! Dance the night away until 1am to party hits from Motown, 60s, 70s, 80s and the 90s. Ticket price includes a glass of fizz on arrival and a buffet dinner. Tables are available to purchase through the link: https://ardgowanhospice. org.uk/event/girls-night-out-2018/ Tables of 10 priced at £250. A limited number of 12s are available, to purchase these, email fundraising@ardhosp.co.uk

Langbank Fashion Show

Langbank Village Hall, Langbank, PA14 6XB 7.30pm Current fashions, from a variety of well known chain stores, will be available to try on, and buy, at greatly reduced prices. Ticket price includes coffee and cakes, and there also be a raffle.

This is always a fun event, so come along and buy some new clothes, and help raise funds for Langbank Church. Village notice boards will give further information. £5.

St Mary’s Church, Johnstone Road, Bridge of Weir 6pm You are invited to a Healing Service. All welcome.

FRI 28 SEPTEMBER Gleniffer Singers in Concert

Houston & Killellan Kirk, Main Street, Houston A Paisley-based ladies choir that sing a wide range of different styles from traditional, folk and classical to modern, musicals and gospel.

Bat Night

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 7pm Receive a wonderful presentation on bats, followed by a guided walk with bat detectors and the experts if weather permits (Bring a torch). Please book, as places are limited and due to the popularity of this event, please pay at time of booking. Cost: Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members: £4.80/£3.80). For bookings and further information: Email. lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk Tel. 01505 842663.

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September 2018 FRI 28 SEPTEMBER Houston and Killellan Kirk The Gleniffer Singers

Houston & Killellan Kirk, Main Street, Houston 7pm Performing for one night only in Houston Kirk.

No tickets required. Everyone is very welcome.

Just come along.

SAT 29 SEPTEMBER

Elderslie Community Council Quiz Night

Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club, Stoddard Square, Elderslie, Johnstone PA5 9AS 7pm Come and join us for a fun filled night of quizzing. With a raffle, quiz rounds covering sport, current affairs, general knowledge, entertainment and a few picture rounds. The winning team taking £100 home! We would really appreciate your support! £5.

SAT 29 - SUN 30 SEPTEMBER Scottish Multi-Class Regatta Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 3.30pm A legacy event of ‘Race 2 the games’ 2014.

Get involved and sponsor or support your nearest school, accessible club or individual with additional support needs.

SUN 30 SEPTEMBER OKFest 2018

Kilmacolm Old Kirk, High Street, Kilmacolm 2.30pm to 4pm Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music at OKFest 2018. Look forward to recitals by organist Steven McIntyre and the Bridge of Weir Choral Society. Entry is free, but donations are very welcome to help cover the costs.

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KURC’s 80s DISCO! Kilmacolm Running Club’s 4th annual charity night will be held on 6th October at the Cargill Community Centre in Kilmacolm at 7pm. Each year KURC pick a local charity which is close to members’ hearts, this year it is FEAT the Sepsis Research charity. Past charities have been Beatson, Ardgowan and St Vincent’s raising over £9,500 from just 3 events!

The Disco will be 80’s themed, with prizes for fancy dress, a raffle, games, a lucky ticket, Rubik’s Cube challenge, an 80’s sweetie stall and of course a bar. Tickets are just £10 including a hot buffet, they can be purchased from any KURC member or at the Cross Cafe Kilmacolm.

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FRI 5 OCTOBER Did we find the wildlife in Ayrshire? - An illustrated talk.

McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew 7.30pm Helen Embleton will deliver an illustrated talk entitled ‘Did we find the wildlife in Ayrshire?’

All welcome.

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SEPTEMBER www.largsvikingfestival.org

We are delighted to present our varied family friendly Programme for 2018. While we do everything we can to deliver the Programme as printed, circumstances outwith our control do occur where performers are unable to meet their commitments, particularly the Military whose participation is always subject to operational requirements. We therefore reserve the right to change the programme as may be necessary but will always endeavour to provide an alternative event.

PLEASE NOTE: For reasons of safety, the flying of drones in the vicinity of the Festival locations is strictly prohibited.

KURC’s 80s DISCO!

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 7pm Kilmacolm Running Club’s 4th annual charity night will be an 80s DISCO! Each year KURC pick a local charity which is close to members’ hearts, this year it is FEAT the Sepsis Research charity. Prizes for fancy dress, a raffle, games, a lucky ticket, Rubik’s Cube challenge, an 80’s sweetie stall and of course a bar. Hot buffet included. Tickets can be purchased from any KURC member or at the Cross Cafe Kilmacolm. £10.

This year the re-enactment group Swords of Dalriada will be in the Viking Village with Viking traders from Germany, Sweden and Ireland. Come and see how the Vikings lived in our extended living history 13th Century Viking Village. Entry fee of £5 Adults, £2 children, students and Concessions (over 60s) with Under 5s FREE gives admission throughout the day of purchase.

The Village opens at 11 a.m. Every day with last admission at 4.30 pm. Please note that the Village closes on the Opening Day, 1 September, from 12.30 to 1.45 pm to enable the Vikings to participate in the Opening Parade and as required to facilitate Viking Skirmishes.

School visits to the Village are welcomed and normally double up with a visit to Vikingar! The town’s all year round Viking experience. Please contact Vikingar!

On 01475 689777 for further details.

As well as our Viking Village there will also be: A Scottish Food and Craft Fayre – Come and enjoy a shopping experience with a difference.

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Owl Magic – with us every day, weather permitting. All the owls on show have been hand reared and are used to being handled.

Lochwinnoch Choral Society

Fun Fair – present on the Promenade Car Park throughout the Festival.

Lochwinnoch Parish Church 7pm The concert will feature the magnificent ‘Messa De Gloria’ by Puccini and all are welcome. Tickets can be bought at the door. £10.

National Whisky Festival @ Paisley’s Spree Festival 2018

Largs Labyrinth – Situated behind St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Church in Aubery Crescent, just a short walk to the North from the Festival Site. It offers a sacred space, the chance to take a mini-pilgrimage, and to gain a new perspective. “A maze is for losing yourself in, but a labyrinth is where you may find yourself”.

At weekends,there will be aerobatic displays, on-stage entertainment and a variety of street performers on the Promenade and at various locations in the town including The Belfagan Women’s Morris Side comprising dancers and musicians from the West Lakes area of Cumbria on 1 September and the Border Reivers Morris on 8 September and hope they enjoy their time with us.

Get ready to raise a glass as Scotland’s biggest full-day whisky event comes to Paisley.

Taking place at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 13th October from 12pm - 3.30pm and 4.15pm - 7.45pm with two sessions of drams, master classes, food, whisky related arts, crafts and a fantastic programme of live music.

With a ticket price of just £25 whisky lovers will be able to enjoy: access to over 50 whiskies on the tasting floor ● two £5 discount vouchers for use on purchases at the on-site bottle shop ● a complimentary line-up of fantastic live music ● your own NWF branded Glencairn crystal nosing glass to use on the day and take home ● access to masterclasses (ticketed separately) ● official festival programme.

Get your tickets early, as it’s likely to sell out fast!

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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

Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club

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

EVERY TUESDAY 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.

Bridge of Weir Choral Society

Small Hall St Columba Church, Kilmacolm 7.30pm - 9.30pm

All welcome.

Knitting Group

Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon

Knitters of all levels welcome!

EVERY THURSDAY

Weekly Volunteer Group

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm 3.30pm

Conser vation Volunteers - adult group.

Newcomers always welcome.

Kilmacolm Walkers

Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am

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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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Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm

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

St Columba School will be holding our Summer Fete 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

2ND WEDNESDAY MONTHLY Inverclyde Carers Outreach

10th - 16th September Glasgow (Monday to Sunday)

SATURDAY

15th - 16th September

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

Aberdeenshire

Gateway Garden Drop In Sessions

Falkirk

Gateway Garden, 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.

2ND THURSDAY MONTHLY

Fife West Highland: Caithness and Sutherland

1st - 2nd September

Perth & Kinross: Eastern & Highland Perthshire

Dumfries & Galloway

Scottish Borders

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm. 2pm - 4pm.

East Renfrewshire

Stirling

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

Fife East

Sòlas Bereavement Support Group

WEDNESDAY

David 01505 874192 talktalk.net

Crafty Hobbies

Saturday 8th September in Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm - 2pm to 4pm.

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm

Singing for Wellbeing

EVERY

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm

Summer Fete

22nd - 23rd September

Hearing Aid Clinic

Highland: Inverness and surrounding area

Argyll and Bute: surrounding area

Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.

West Lothian

Highland: Badenoch and Strathspey

2ND SATURDAY MONTHLY

West Dunbartonshire

Highland: Wester Ross (Saturday only)

The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm

‘Brunch & Browse’

St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

Soups, baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls

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St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall

Soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4.

LAST SATURDAY MONTHLY Table Top Sale Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm

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

8th - 9th September Aberdeen City (Saturday only) Angus Ayrshire Dundee East Dunbartonshire (Saturday only) Fife Central Highland: Black Isle and Easter Ross Inverclyde Midlothian North Lanarkshire Renfrewshire

Weekly Volunteer Group

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Moray (Saturday only) Perth & Kinross: Strathearn & Kinrossshire

29th - 30th September Clackmannanshire East Lothian Edinburgh Highland: Fort Augustus Perth & Kinross: Perth City South Lanarkshire

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Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am 2.30pm

Conser vation Volunteers, adult group.

Newcomers always welcome.

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SUNDAY

Weekly Volunteer Group

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon

Youth Volunteer Group - age 14 - 18 years.

Newcomers always welcome.

Houston Litter Crew

Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am

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.

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

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Little Mix Magic Tribute Concert Explore Little Mix Magic- Glasgow’s Little Paisley’s Mix Tribute Act - are coming to perform their hits at Port Glasgow Abbey Drain Town Hall! Come meet the girls and watch the show on 13th this Doors October at 5pm. Tickets are £15.

Funds raised will go to Ardgowan Open Days Hospice. Tickets are available from www.ardgowanhospice.org. uk/events

Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

The Abbey Drain is an archaeological and architectural gem, and for the first time members of the public have the chance to experience it first-hand.

Save the date 8th - 16th September

Exclusively for Doors Open Days members of the public can enjoy 15-minute guided tours of the Abbey Drain on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, led by an archaeologist and expert on the drain.

Last year’s event was brilliant. With over 450 Scarecrows displayed, 30 events and 30,000 followers it was our biggest yet! Once again this year we have a number of new events and activities, as well as some firmly established favorites and with the support of our sponsors and everyone in the community I know that we can make this years festival the best one yet!

Spaces on the tours are limited, however there will be a whole host of interesting activities inspired by the Abbey Drain available during the Doors Open Days weekend for those unable to take the tour.

The Abbey Drain was first discovered in 1879 and then rediscovered in 1990.

It’s considered that the earliest phases date to between AD 1350 and 1400.

It all begins with Sport Weekend, which includes the Scarecrow Champions League Football Tournament on Saturday 8th September, followed by a choice of the On Road Cycle Ride to Glasgow or Family Cycle Ride and the 5K & 10K Fun Run on Sunday 9th September.

Archaeological investigations have discovered many treasures preserved in the silts from the drain, some of which are currently on display in Paisley Abbey.

Other highlights to look forward to this year include:  The Famous Comedy Night (2 dates)

 Kids Party Night

 Farmers’ Market

 Family Outdoors Fun Day

 Art Exhibition

 Grand Scarecrow Parade

The events will once again be spread around various venues in the village with Bothwell Primary School being used as our main arena for the Saturday and Sunday activities. Don’t miss the ‘Indoor and Outdoor Fun activities’ on Saturday 15th September including the Toddler Zone – the Fun fair, Live music, Face painting, Arts and Crafts, Balloon modeling and more!

As with previous years we have activities for all ages.

On Sunday 16th September we have the Grand Scarecrow Parade followed by an afternoon of fun as the playground goes ‘down on the farm’ with live entertainment, massage zone, and much more.

The festive spirit provided by your Scarecrow creations is very important, so this year we are opening up the Super Scarecrow Street competition to A STREET, PART OF A STREET or any COMMUNITY GROUP that would like to enter. Find out what we are offering to encourage you to enter the Competition on our SUPER SCARECROW STREET page. For help on how to build your own very special scarecrow visit our Build a Scarecrow page on hints and tips as well as information on our scarecrow building events supported by our friends from Uddingston Craft Bomb and KraftyKidz.

We’re hoping for sunshine but if it’s wet, the fun will continue indoors so be sure to come along. There is loads to do for everyone regardless of the weather.

To keep up to date with progress and see the latest info check out www. bothwellscarecrowfestival.co.uk/

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.

Preliminary archaeological investigations suggest that there is more to the structure than it first seems and there is much speculation about the drain’s true form and purpose.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron said “The Abbey Drain is located right in the heart of Paisley town centre and is shrouded in mystery to many of us.

“This is a very exciting opportunity to experience it first hand and is perfect for anyone interested in architecture, archaeology and the heritage of Paisley.

“If descending underground isn’t for you, don’t worry as there will still be a range of activities taking place outside the drain for archaeology buffs of all ages to enjoy.”

Places on the tours will be allocated by a ballot. For more information and to enter visit www.paisley.is/listing/win-a-tour-of-the-great-medieval-drain-inpaisleys-abbey-close/ The tour is not suitable for those who have mobility issues, those who are pregnant, those with a history of heart conditions or claustrophobia, or children under 12 years old.

Access to the drain is via a manhole and a 15-foot vertical ladder. The ground is not level underfoot and standing water of up to 4-inches exists in places.

If you are successful, appropriate clothing and footwear is required to participate.

Music halls speaker entertains Paisley & District U3A Not many people know that Glasgow has the world’s oldest surviving music hall, the Britannia Panopticon situated at the Trongate. However, if you come to Paisley & District U3A you can hear all about an exciting project to restore this unique building at their next monthly meeting on Thursday 4 October at 2pm. Guest speaker Judith Bowers will share the history of the Britannia Panopticon and mention some of the famous entertainers who appeared there such as the comic actor Stan Laurel, who made his debut, aged 16, on this music hall stage.

U3A chair Kathleen O’Donnell said: “People still love to go out and see a show. In its heyday, Glasgow’s popular music hall tradition drew huge audiences. Some fans lived nearby but others would travel miles to the city from neighbouring towns like Paisley and surrounding districts just to watch their favourite acts performing live. In what promises to it be a fascinating presentation, Judith Bowers will regale us with tales about the world famous Britannia Panopticon and current plans for its restoration. Anyone who is semi or fully retired can attend and enjoy some light refreshments from 1.30pm before her talk starts.

Information about our various groups and activities will also be available.

Details of the venue will be posted very soon on the U3A website.”

[Photo credit for the Stan Laurel to Kathleen O’Donnell. For more details please contact Kathleen O’Donnell on M: 07767134130. For more information on Paisley & District U3A, check out our website: https://u3asites.org.uk/paisley/welcome]

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ITEMS FOR SALE BABY EQUIPMENT 6 Next jersey dresses in excellent condition. Various sizes. £5 each or £23 for all 6. Pics available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

Cinderella pink floral dress with matching bloomers. 24 months. £8. Pics available on request. Tel: 07505 126416.

Tu m m y t u b b a t h t u b f o r newborns. Baby feels safe and secure in upright position whilst washing. £10. Tel: 07540 094944.

LittleLife baby carrier. Ideal for hillwalking. For babies up to 15kgs. With instruction manual. In excellent condition from smoke and pet free home. £40. Tel: 07540 094944.

Caboo baby carrier in box with instruction manual. Dark purple +cotton blend. For use from newborn to age 2.

Baby can face in/out/held on hip/supported during breastfeeding. £30. Tel: 07540 094944.

GroEgg thermometer for baby’s room. Colour changes to allow mum & dad to see at a glance if temperature needs adjusting. £6. Tel: 07540 094944.

Girl’s TED BAKER cosy winter jacket with fur trim. 12-18 months. Excellent condition.

Pics available on request. £25 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s TED BAKER cosy snow suit with fur trim and gloves.

18-24 months. Excellent condition. Pics available on request. £30 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s TED BAKER beautiful cream coat with fur trim. 9-12 months. Excellent condition.

Pics available on request. £20 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s TED BAKER pale green jacket. 18-24 months.

Excellent condition. Pics available on request. £20 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s JOHN ROCHA rain jacket with fleece lining. 18-24 months. Excellent condition.

Pics available on request. £20 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s Agatha Ruiz jacket.

1 2 m o n t h s . P i n k v e l o u r.

Excellent condition. Pics available on request. £25 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s Boboli pink padded jacket.

6 months. Excellent condition.

Pics available on request. £15 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s Next pale pink jacket with fur collar. 12-18 months.

Excellent condition. Pics available on request. £15 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s Next red jacket with unusual print. 6-9 months.

Excellent condition. Pics available on request. £15 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s Next pink coat with hood. 6-9 months. Excellent condition. £15 ONO. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s red furry coat. Brand new with tags. 18-24 months. £8.

Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Baby pink snowsuit. 3-6 months. Worn once. Excellent condition. £8. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042.

Girl’s white padded jacket with hood. Excellent condition.

3-6 months. Pics available on request. £10 ONO. Tel: 07887506042 Baby snowsuit white with blue flowers. 3-6 months.

Excellent condition. £8. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042.

Girl’s TED BAKER “dressy” dress 18-24 months. Pink/ red floral. Excellent condition. £18 ONO. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s TED BAKER “dressy” dress 18-24 months. Pink and purple floral with butterflies.

Excellent condition. £18 ONO. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s Monsoon yellow floral dress. Worn once. Excellent condition. 2-3 yrs. £18 ONO. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042.

Girl’s TED BAKER jersey dress and matching headband. Pink and purple floral print. Age 2-3 yrs. £10. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s TED BAKER playsuit.

Pale green 6-9 months. Very good condition. £10. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Girl’s JASPER CONRAN dress deep pink and white floral.

18-24 months. Excellent condition. £10. Pics available on request. Tel: 07887506042 Baby changing table in light oak. Approx 78.5cm wide x 57cm deep x 76cm high. Two shelves for storage (Four wicker baskets included).

Great condition, smoke free home. £30. Tel: 01505 672175.

Two sets of cot bed duvet cover and pillowcases suitable for boys or girls (farm animals on one, giraffe and elephant on the other). Good condition, 100% cotton. £10 for both sets or £5 each. Tel: 01505 672175.

Little Tikes 4-in-1 trike in brown and turquoise. Ages 9 months to 3 years. Great condition. £30. Tel: 01505 672175.

Medela swing breast pump.

Recommended by midwives.

Used but still in box with all attachments incl bottle. £70.

Tel: 07540 094944.

Britax Baby Safe Sleeper Lie Flat Car Seat. Group 0+.

Excellent condition from smoke and pet free home. £40. Tel: 07540 094944.

NCT Bednest crib. Attaches to mum’s bed to allow mum and baby to sleep truly side by side or can be used stand alone.

Portable design. Comes with brand new fitted sheet and crib sides. Modification kit incl. £70. Tel: 07540 094944.

Ems 4 bubs baby ear defenders.

Be ready for Bonfire night!

P i n k . £ 1 0 . Te l : 0 7 5 4 0 094944.

Various “gro bags” in sizes ranging from 0-6 months to 18-24 months. Good condition. £4 each or £20 for all 6 gro bags. Pics available o n r e q u e s t . Te l : 0 7 5 0 5 126416.

Tommy Tippee Explora baby food blender. £10 ono. Pic available on request. Tel: 07505 126416.

t: 01505 613340

Mothercare baby bath suitable from newborn. £8. Mamas and Papas baby bath £8.

Pics available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

Angel sounds foetal heart beat doppler. £8. Pic available on request. Tel: 07505 126416.

Mothercare potty chair (red) £7. Pic available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

Pink Clair de Lune crib and cot bedding (matching set) including quilt and cot bumpers. £8 each or both for £14. Pics available on request. Tel: 07505 126416.

Knitted jumpers, cardigans and hats in various colours and sizes. £10 for all.

Pics available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

Various sizes pink and white muslin cloths including Carter brand. Brand new without packaging. £5 for all.

Tel: 07505 126416.

Medela manual breast pump with box and instructions. £10. Pic available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

Fisher Price swing ocean theme. Has soothing side to side and front to back motion.

P l a y s d i ff e r e n t m u s i c a l sounds. Battery operated.

Good condition. £25 ono.

Pic available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

SmarTrike pink/red colour. £25 ono. Bought new for £80.

Good condition. Pics available o n r e q u e s t . Te l : 0 7 5 0 5 126416.

Red baby carrier suitable from 0-2years. £5. Pic available on request. Tel: 07505 126416.

Mamas and Papas ‘bumbo’ style seat in white and raspberry.

Very good condition. £15.

Pic available on request.

Tel: 07505 126416.

CLOTHES & SHOES Suzanne Neville Beaujolais wedding dress in ivory silk.

Size 10. Professionally dry cleaned, good condition. £250. Tel: 01505 672175.

STAR by Julien MacDonald black and white print chiffon dress, size 12. Never been worn, tag still attached, price £45. Selling for £20.

Photos available. Tel: 07890 564528.

2 drizabone waxed riding coats( purchased in Oz) 1 small and 1 medium. Both with hoods and vented at rear for riding.

Excellent condition. £45 each or both for £80. Tel: 07963 525951.

Men’s light grey suit, + trousers + free new tie. 44R size. £65.

Tel: 07856 610671.

Marco Tozzi light rose block heel shoes. £18. Tel: 07856 610671.

Men’s XL lightweight waterproof golf jacket with half zip in black and charcoal. Excellent condition as unworn. Smoke free home. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN Children’s white cabin bed from Next Home. Comes with single mattress, build in ladder, desk, 3 drawers and wardrobe that fit underneath. £100. Te. 07885768894

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1 pair fully lined warm colours taped curtains 90ins x 90ins with tie backs and 4 cushion covers to match. £40 ono. Tel: 07905 449959.

Ryobi 30cc 2 stroke brushwood cutter/hedge cutter with extension bar. 10 years old but never used – still in box. £50; Garden Groom Safety hedge cutter. Used £10. Tel: 01505 872035.

Traditional Ercol style 3 piece suite, 2 seater & 2 chairs, high back with wooden arms neutral heathery muted pink/ beige/purple tones, good condition, smoke & pet free home. £100. Tel: 07954 364125.

Laminate Flooring Colour-Old Oak Mat. Approx 8 Sq meters packaged. £25. Tel: 01475 540313.

Ikea Childs flat pack Timber Bed 1.2m long x 0.9m wide.

Good condition. £20. Tel: 07950 261902.

Pair of Tan Leather two seater Sofas. Very good condition. £ 5 0 0 o n o . Te l : 0 7 9 5 0 261902.

Thetford Porta Potti Excellence - Manual Flush - with folding mobility frame. Seldom used, still in box. 6 months old. £75.

Tel: 07776 310907.

Layezee Single bed with Headboard. Good condition. £35. Tel: 07788 915602.

Men’s M&S waxed casual coat in dark green. Size large.

As new. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

Retro style oak and veneer coffee table from the House

by John Lewis range. Handy shelves and drawers for storage. Approx H38cm x W110cm x D60cm. Excellent condition, smoke free home. £170. Tel: 01505 672175.

Set of 3 metal plant pots in galvanised steel, 36cm high, 11cm diameter at base. £15.

Tel: 01505 672175.

Fold out foam chair Z bed for guests (single) in mink jumbo cord. Excellent condition, smoke free home. £25. Tel: 01505 672175.

Log splitter with long wooden handle. Heavy duty. £10 ono.

Tel: 01505 874949 Maxi climber for sale £70 barely used. Collection preferred easily dismantled and folded for transportation. Tel 07782329589 Ikea Knopparp 2 seat sofa (grey). W119cm x D76cm x H69cm. Very neat, machine washable and sturdy. Really good condition. £20. Tel: 07713 163639.

1 pair fully lined heavy plain coffee colour taped curtains 90ins x 90ins with tie backs and 4 cushion covers to match. £40 ono. Tel: 07905 449959.

ELECTRICAL & GAS Yamaha electric keyboard with stand (Portable Grand NP30). Good condition, selling as no longer used. Lightweight, therefore, easy to move about. Looking for £150 Ono. Tel: 07419328156 Black and Decker KW850E 1100w Router new in box. £15. Tel: 01505 872035.

Sewing Machine - Brother VX1100 el ectric sewi ng machine. Very good condition. £45. Tel: 01505 690426.

Sony speakers 8 x 13cm size - 5 speakers. £30. Tel: 07856 610671.

Sky HD box. £20. Tel: 07856 610671.

Sony DVD HD theatre system +controller. £28. Tel: 07856 610671.

Braun MR5550 MBC-HC 600 Watt Turbo 12 Speed Multiquick Professional Hand Blender Includes ice crusher and other attachments. Brand new still in the box. £40. Tel 07788915602 SPORTS Mountain Bike, Ladies, like new, used very little. For quick sale; £20. Tel: 01505 612722.

Small exercise trampoline, keep fit or child use. Round, 3 feet broad. £14. Tel: 07986 812483.

Dawes Duchess 19” Ladies Bike, Burgundy, 7 gears, good condition, extras £150. Tel: 07456 650066.

Figure Ice Skates Sizes 1,2,3 and 4. All great condition - barely worn. Good quality brands. Tel: 07803086346 McGregor Golf Clubs +bag + caddy car £50 Tel. 01505 322374 Taylor Made Driver+cover £30 Tel. 01505 322374 Stand Bag £10 Tel. 01505 322374 Gents Raleigh Stratos Mountain Bike 18 gears. Fair condition £25. Tel: 01475 540313.

TECHNICAL & GAMES Samsung WB210 Camera World’s 1st 21mm 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.

Scrabble Prestige Edition never used £20 (cost £59) Tel 01505 322374 OTHER ITEMS A c o u s t i c G u i t a r. Ya m a h a FG400A. £40 Kilbarchan 01505705264 Acoustic Guitar. Ryogi Mat Suoka. £40 Kilbarchan 01505705264 “Saris” Car Bike Rack. Fully adjustable. Takes up to three bikes. £20 Kilbarchan 01505705264 Immersion Suite Fladen Rescue System Constant Wear Suite West System. ClassD/150 15027-1 Size Large, Brand New £50 Kilbarchan 01505705264 Portable Foolscap filing cabinet / case in tough blue plastic, with 10 folders inside. Good condition. £5. Tel: 01505 672175.

Ty r e , n e w, n e v e r u s e d , 245/45ZR18 100W XL, £85.

Tel: 07986 812483.

Jaguar alloy wheel, never used, 18 inch, Chalice 7 spokes, silver finish, £95. new. Tel: 07986 812483.

Camping gear. 2 Campingaz Bistro stoves with gas canisters, TRONIC camping lamp and small tent. All used. £10. Tel: 01505 872035.

Massage Table. Excellent condition. £100. Tel: 0141 812 5531 Dolls House, new with extra items included. £45. Tel: 0141 812 5531.

Michelin alpin winter runflat tyre 205 55 r16 91h, like new approx 2000 miles. £50. Tel: 07954 364125.

Natural amber bracelets - 3. £10 each. Tel: 07856 610671.

Amber necklace cognac colour. £30. Tel: 07856 610671.

Motorcycle maintenance stand, waterproof cover and padlock £30 ono. Tel: 01505 872035.

Brand new steel car wheel 6JX15H2 and new Jinyu tyre 185/60 R15. Stored as spare wheel only. £80. Tel: 07736 067169.

WANTED ITEMS

Cash paid for Music CDs ( a few or a lot ). Tel: 0141 882 5594 or 07765 115347.

Infusion dance company clothing for ages between 4-6 (would consider age 3-4).

In particular for gymnastics an Eclipse leotard and Eclipse shorts. For dance a black Sheree leotard, black circular skirt, pink wrap cardigan, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black leather tap shoes. Any or all items would be appreciated. Tel: 07887 506042.

Westclox Big Ben alarm clock.

Call 07756981917 Local lily grower requires the use of a greenhouse/polytunnel in Kilmacolm area in return for light gardening duties. Tel: Vince 01505 872082.

Old records Wanted 45`s & LP`s CASH Paid. Tel: 07710 777571.

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2 x Ikea High Chairs. 1 x Stair Gate. Tel: 01505 329049.

Qualcast Suffolk Punch 35S petrol lawnmower. Not used for 10 years but seems OK with TLC. Tel: 01505 872035.

Wooden Mamas and Papas Cot (no mattress). Very good condition. Suitable from birth.

Three height adjustments.

Smoke free and pet free home. Tel: 01505 871832.

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October ‘18 Issue

Plumbers Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 14 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 55 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 18 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . 29

Property, Sales & Let Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Removals @ease Removals & Transport . . 10 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Retail Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . 13,21,23,34,41,51 The Bridge, Bridge of Weir . . 29

Roofing Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 53 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 5 Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 29 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 41

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

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

Sports Clubs & Events Paisley Indoor Bowling Club . . 16

Stoves Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 16

Taxis & Minicoach hire ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 59

Tiling Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 51 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Tree Surgeon Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 21 Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 21 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 R Williams Tree Services . . . 21 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Pet Services & Training

TV & Satellite

PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 27 Suzanne’s Grooming Pad . . . . . 27

Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 50 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3

Plasterers

Upholstery Services Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 25,7

Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 5 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 49 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3

Window Cleaners DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 31 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 25,7 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 51

Window, Consv & Repair 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 51 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk

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ADVERTIZERS - A TO Z @ease Removals & Transport . . 10 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 20 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 35 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 20 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Affluent Financial Planning . . 14 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 AL Stewart - Driving School . . 41 Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 12 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 21 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 32 Bathroom Solutions by MPH . . 9 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 14 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 41 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 53 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 12 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 5 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 9 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 55 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 14 CleanDryCarpets . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Clippens Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 5 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 54 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Computer Repairs . . . . . . . . . . 1 Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 7 Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 23 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Decorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Delta Electrical Services . . 16 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 50 DJD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DMS Electrical Services . . . . 12 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 31 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Erskine Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 F Christie Accounting . . . . . . 14 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 25,7 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 41 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Gadds Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 21 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . 13,21,23,34,41,51 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 21 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 51 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Garage Motor Engineers . . 59 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Home Instead Senior Care . . . 37 Hutton Creative Design . . . . . 10

I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 18 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 19 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 49 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JayBee Double Glazing Repairs . . 51 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 48 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John A Kilburn . . . . . . . . . . . 9 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 8 Johnstone TOA Taxi Co . . . . . . 59 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 21 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 3 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13,Bk Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 Laptop and PC Repairs . . . . . . 19 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Linda Stewart - Slimming World . . 51 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 22 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 51 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 34 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 50 Miller BioFuels Ltd . . . . . . . . 12 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 10 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 31 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 19 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 16 Orchard Flooring . . . . . . . . . . 4 Paisley Indoor Bowling Club . . 16 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk R Williams Tree Services . . . 21 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 6 Russell Milne Electrician . . 51 Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 52 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 27 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 Sole Solutions Podiatry . . . . 32 Sole Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 St Columba’s School . . . . . . . . 43 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk Suzanne’s Grooming Pad . . . . . 27 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 29 Taylor Made Joinery . . . . . . . . 54 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Bridge, Bridge of Weir . . 29 The Garden Landscape Co . . . . 21 The Media Shop Scotland Ltd . . 17 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . 29 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 41 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 22 West of Scotland Landscape . . 23 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk Woodburn & Beattie Joiners . . 51

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Green Light for Bridge Over the Black Cart A purpose-built pedestrian bridge and cycleway will connect people to a major investment area being developed next to Glasgow Airport.

Councillors have now given the green light to construction of the new bridge over the Black Cart at the south end of Greenock Road, providing a safe route for cyclists and pedestrians to cross the busy junction with Inchinnan Road.

The crossing is one of a series of infrastructure improvements as part of the £39.1million Glasgow Airport Investment Area project, funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

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Glasgow Airport Investment Area is delivering the infrastructure and environmental improvements underpinning a new 150-acre investment area. Planning consent has already been granted for the realignment of Abbotsinch Road and a new link bridge being built over the White Cart.

Public feedback signalled strong support for the Glasgow Airport Investment Area, with 94 per cent backing the plans during extensive engagement over the last two years.

Two national innovation centres have already been confirmed at the new site, the £65million National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland and the £56million Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, which will be at the heart of an emerging manufacturing district.

It is anticipated the district will create thousands of new permanent jobs and 365 jobs are required during the construction of the City Deal-funded roads, bridges and cycle routes, which is expected to be completed by 2020.

It is one of three projects in Renfrewshire funded through the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal, an agreement between the UK Government, Scottish Government and eight local authorities across the Glasgow City Region to deliver improved infrastructure, create new jobs, tackle unemployment and drive innovation and growth.

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A high-quality boulevard into the investment area through re-alignment and upgrading of Abbotsinch Road - including 1620 metres of new road

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A two-lane bridge over the White Cart linking the investment area to Westway business park

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A cycleway and pedestrian bridge spanning the Black Cart

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All routes enhanced by pedestrian walkways and cycle lanes

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New and improved junctions and connections to existing cycleways and paths

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