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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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