296 May 19 - Gryffe Advertizer

May 2019 No.296

ADVERTIZER

FOLLOW US GryffeAds

Christmas Windows at Gibb Stuart

BoW Hillwalkers - Glens of the Cairngorms 1 2

Delivered FREE to homes in the Gryffe area ... take a peek inside!

3 4 5 6 7 8

Advertizer distributed to: • Bishopton • Bridge of Weir • Brookfield • Elderslie • Houston • Howwood• Kilbarchan • Kilmacolm • Langbank• Lochwinnoch • Quarriers

e f f y r G

LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL EVENTS - LOCAL PEOPLE - LOCAL BUSINESS 01+52 COVER_296 MAY19.indd 1

24/04/2019 13:41:31

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

Advertising Feature

Spring time turns our attention to pressure washing and softwashing ready for the Summer ahead. With over 20 years experience of exterior cleaning systems, we are your local qualified and experienced cleaning company with the state of the art equipment, knowledge and experience to achieve the best results. Whether it is soft-washing moss on roofs, algae from render, pressure washing decking, patios, monobloc drives or anything in between, please give us a call for free, friendly information on our services or for a free quotation.

01505 863 863

www.nutechcleaning.co.uk

This month

I seem to always be going on about local groups and their reliance on the support of local people - whether through attendance at their events, or more importanly, through the giving of their time as volunteers.

Sadly, my words have come true with the unfortunate news that Bridge of Weir’s annual Gala will not take place this year. It’s disappointing when this happens as typically when these events stop it’s a big struggle to get them going again. Having said that, I am delighted to say that Lochwinnoch has managed to resurrect their Gala event this year after not running last year.

The Lochwinnoch event will take place on Saturday 8th June on the theme of ‘Superheroes’ - a term that could apply to all the wonderful volunteers who make it happen!

On to Planning and Gladman are back in the news. A fresh application has been submitted for 88 houses on North Denniston only - the land to the left of the main road approaching Kilmacolm. News of this came in too late to include in our last issue, and the comments deadline was 26th April so too early for this issue. However, the Kilmacolm Civic Trust held a very busy meeting to inform villagers of this new development proposal.

In Linwood there are plans for a housing development which will be sited directly opposite St Benedict’s school, consisting of 200 houses on the Linwood side of the A737 and 50 on the Johnstone side, with the only vehicle access being via Bridge of Weir Road. Again, notice came too late/ early for our past and present issues. There is also news of a proposed 246 development next to the Erskine Bridge Hotel which has been met with objection by the town’s community council.

The Local Development Plan is currently under consultation and can be viewed at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN between the hours of 8.45am to 4.45pm, Monday to Thursday and 08.45am to 3.55pm on Friday, online at www.renfrewshire. gov.uk/article/3070/Preparation-of-the-next-Local-Development-Plan or at Council Libraries. The closing date for comments is Monday 10th June 2019, so if you want to have your say please do so before the cut off date.

I found a very interesting post on Facebook regarding fly-tipping. It’s a horrible sight and terrible for the environment. It also costs the local councils every time they have to go out to clear up these dumps. Why people prefer to drive all the way into the countryside to dump rubbish when we are well served by our community refuse centres beggars belief. One thing we should all do is, if using a waste disposal company when helping to clear rubbish ensure they are fully accredited and that they have a waste carrier registration, otherwise you may inadvertently be sponsoring a fly-tipper. The SEPA website advises that anyone who transports controlled waste within the UK in the course of their business must register as a waste carrier. The transport of waste is highly regulated to ensure that waste is properly and legally disposed of, and failure to comply will result in a fine of up to £5,000.

May and June are the main months for our local shows and events. There’s lots of information in our village news pages and our diary section.

Christian Aid collections will be taking place locally from 12th to 18th May. If you can, please give, and if you pay income tax, please complete the Gift Aid form on the flap of the envelope, to allow Christian Aid to increase the value of your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.

And finally, the Charity Car Wash held in April at Beaton Brothers in Bridge of Weir raised £800 for charitable causes. Well done Rotary in Action and many thanks to Beaton Bros and all the customers on the day.

2 02-03 INDEX_296 MAY 19.indd 2

R on a

24/04/2019 10:39:28

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Contents

local news.................4-11 finance & tech....... 12-15 what’s on ................16-21 village news........... 22-33 pet news ...................... 34 on the road .................. 35 outdoors................. 36-39 sport news ............. 40-42 local history ................. 43 school news............44-47 business classified ..... 48 sales & wants .............. 49 advertizer directory..... 50 pick up a copy ............. 50 Contact us

a

t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk www.advertizer.co.uk

3 02-03 INDEX_296 MAY 19.indd 3

24/04/2019 10:39:37

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

No More Steamers by Guy Phillips

Alison & Andrew’s Adventures in Abu Dhabi Local known gymnasts Alison MacKenzie, from Houston and Andrew Macintyre from Bridge of Weir bring home Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals from the 2019 Special Olympic World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Just a few weeks ago, these good friends were representing Great Britain in the Special Olympic World Games. This is the first time this event has ever been held in the Middle East. It was the biggest humanitarian and multisport event of this year. Uniting an estimated 7,500 athletes, with intellectual disabilities from 190 countries around the World competing in 24 different sports.

Alison was delighted to be selected for her second World Games. Back in 2015, she was chosen to represent Great Britain at the Los Angeles Special Olympic World Games.

A memorable event for Alison, she won four gold medals and one silver. Alison’s Mum, Elizabeth says “I was so proud after Los Angeles, to see her come back this time with medals again.”Alison, is 29 and has been training at Bellahouston Park Sports Centre for over twenty years. This year in Abu Dhabi, Alison won five silver medals in Rhythmic gymnastics for ribbon, clubs, ball, rope, as an overall competitor and a bronze for the group as well.

Andrew, aged 31, had been training at Bellahouston Park up to three times a week in the lead up to the games. He won seven medals this year at his very first World Special Olympic Games. Andrew has been competing since he was thirteen, proud Mum, Fiona says she was “absolutely overwhelmed”, watching Andrew. “I couldn’t take it in. I never thought when Andrew started out that he would compete.”

Andrew won Gold for pommel horse, and rings, and Silver for all around, floor, horizontal bar and parallel bars. He also picked up Bronze for Vault.

Alison and Andrew were in the minority when they first started at training at Bellahouston Park. There are now fifty gymnasts with disabilities or learning difficulties who train regularly at the club.

These two young gymnasts from Renfrewshire have opened doors to show what can be achieved.

4 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 4

24/04/2019 13:49:34

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Laser Therapy at the Osteopaths An exciting new therapy has been introduced at The Osteopaths, designed to help speed up tissue repair and recovery for people with musculoskeletal problems.

“We are always looking to provide the best care for our patients and Laser Therapy is proving to be very effective.” Says Teresa, Clinical Director.

Treatment is gentle and can last up to 15 minutes or so, depending on the problem. It’s ideal for treating acute injuries and there is growing evidence for its effectiveness in treating more complex conditions like plantar fasciitis. Visit https://www.theosteopaths.org.uk/let-there-be-light/ for more information, or ring 0141 887 3734.

5 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 5

24/04/2019 13:49:39

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

Erskine at Ideal Home Show Scotland Erskine are once again looking for Volunteers to Assist at this year’s Ideal Home Show.

The event runs from 24th to 27th May 2019, and Erskine needs your help raise vital funds for Scotland’s ex-servicemen and women. We are looking for volunteers to help with bucket collections, setting up and running the Erskine stand during the four days of the show.

Would you be able to help us for 2 hours between 10am and 6pm? You are welcome to do more than one shift if you wish! In return for you giving up your time you will receive free access to the Show.

Please contact info@engagerenfrewshire.com or events@erskine.org.uk to apply, or call 0141 814 4555.

17th May

Accord Procession Virtual Balloon Race The fundraising team at ACCORD Hospice are delighted to introduce their first every Virtual Balloon Race at a cost of £3 per balloon and a winning prize of £500! Visit www/rabr.co/accord and once you have created a login, you can design your own balloon, decide on how thick it should be, how much aluminium it should have and you can return back to your account and change elements of your balloon as often as you like, up to the race launch date at 12 noon on Saturday 8th June 2019.

Once the balloons are ‘launched’ they will then be subject to a simulated set of weather conditions that are based on the prevailing wind and weather conditions at the actual launch site for the time of year. From that point onwards, the fate of your balloon is controlled by how it will react to the weather conditions it is subjected to. This is simulated using an advanced computer modelling programme linked to Google maps and weather data.

At exactly 12 noon on Saturday 15th June 2019 the race will be closed – and the balloon that has travelled the furthest from the start point in a straight line is the winner! The winner will be contacted that they

have won the race.

To Buy a Balloon visit www.rabr.co/accord

Is hay fever affecting your eyes?

by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians For many of us the summer also means the start of seasonal suffering which is hay fever. If the eyes are involved it’s called seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, with symptoms varying from mild irritation to severely itchy, swollen, red, gritty and watery eyes, although vision thankfully tends to be unaffected.

If you suffer, there are various ways to relieve your symptoms. Firstly, try not to rub your eyes because this will make things worse. Cold compresses are nice and soothing. Ocular lubricants flush out and dilute the allergens (eg pollen) – these are surprisingly effective and can be used as often as necessary. If you wear contact lenses, using daily disposables will be more comfortable. Other tips include wearing close-fitting wraparound sunglasses, and keeping car windows closed.

Oral antihistamines don’t fully reach the eye so something more direct is often needed to provide more relief. Over-the-counter anti-allergy eye drops (mast cell stabilizers) are very good but can take 2-4 weeks to start working effectively. Annual hay fever sufferers often start using these preseason to prevent symptoms occurring. For instant relief, a decongestant combined with an antihistamine can be used but only for a short time as prolonged use can cause more symptoms.

Drops containing both antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers will provide instant and prolonged relief, but a GP prescription is required. However, before rushing to see your GP, you should have an eye exam to confirm the diagnosis. If any prescription drops are required, we can contact your GP to request them.

With all that said, most of the hay fever sufferers still wouldn’t wish away any of the rare good weather!

6 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 6

24/04/2019 13:49:42

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

7 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 7

24/04/2019 13:49:50

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

Age is no limit as 81year-old wins Strictly Come Prancing At St. Vincent’s Hospice’s Strictly Come Prancing dance event, the unlikely duo of Lynn Ferguson and 81-year-old Alex Glass shocked both the audience and the judges by beating 12 other couples to win the competition.

The 8th annual Strictly Come Prancing, based on the hit TV series, was the biggest in the organisations history with nearly 500 people in attendance, Photo: Alex and Lynn wowed our raising an astonishing £57,500 for the judges and live audience to take local charity. home the prize at Strictly Come With 13 twinkle toed contestants Prancing 2019 taking to the floor, the audience were treated to quicksteps, cha-chas, jives, sambas and tangos as the couples looked to impress the judges following months of training and preparation, all to support St. Vincent’s.

Argentine Tango Dancers, Lynn and Alex, put their best feet forward and triumphed in the dance off against joint runners up, Martin Innes and Toni Kane and Joe McCrystal and Morag Lewis.

Alex said: “It was a joy to win the trophy and help raise such an amazing amount of money for St. Vincent’s. I have had such a wonderful time taking part and would recommend this experience to anyone. You’re never too old – I’m 81!”

His partner on the evening, Lynn, added: “I had a fantastic time taking part in Strictly. I met great people, from fellow dancers, to Hospice staff and volunteers, it was just a great experience for a great cause and I can’t believe we won!”

The Hospice are already looking forward to Strictly Come Prancing 2020 and welcome all applications from potential dancers and sponsors. For more information, contact info@svh.co.uk.

Houston Girl Double Scottish Swimming Champion Ren 96 brought home 3 national championships from the championships: in addition to Stella, Anna Williamson became Scottish National Age Group Champion at 200m Free (girls, 14); and Clare Wallace became champ at 100m Free (girls, 17-18).

Stella lives in Houston, and swims for Ren 96, out of the Onyx in Linwood. She participated in the Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships (SNAGs) at Tollcross International Swimming Pool in Glasgow from 27th31st March. This is the primary national swim meeting of the year for young Scottish swimmers, and qualifying to participate at all is a great achievement. Over 1,100 swimmers participated, representing 102 Scottish clubs and selected clubs from across the UK and as far afield as Dubai.

Stella had a very successful meet, becoming a double Scottish champion, in the 100m Fly and 200m Fly, amongst a haul of 2 gold, 2 silver & 2 bronze medals. Her full results were: • 100m Fly - Gold & Scottish National Age Group champion (PB) • 200m Fly - Silver & Scottish National Age Group champion (PB)* • 1500m Free - Silver (PB) • 800m Free - Bronze (PB) • 50 Fly - Bronze (PB) Stella also finished 4th in the 400m Free, 5th in the 400m Individual Medley, & 7th in the 200m Free, with PB’s in all swims. Stella also represented her club, REN96, in 3 relay events. * the gold medallist in this race was a non-Scottish guest swimmer, and so Stella is awarded a further gold medal & the Scottish title

8 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 8

24/04/2019 13:49:53

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Broken Double Glazing Unit or Misted Up Windows?

Advertising Feature If this sounds familiar Cloudy 2 Clear Windows can help. Instead of replacing the whole window,

door or patio door we simply replace the glass and can even upgrade with our superb energy efďŹ cient double glazing units, all of which carry our 25 Year Guarantee.

Our highly trained engineers, based in Houston, can visit your property to measure-up and provide a free quote.

Give us a call today and see how much money we can save you!!

0800 61 21 118 | www.cloudy2clear.com

9 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 9

24/04/2019 13:49:59

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

10 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 10

24/04/2019 13:50:03

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Superman Syndrome

by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner at Kilbarchan Dental Practice You may have heard of “Superman Syndrome” which a tendency amongst some men to think that they are invincible.

This state of denial is common and can often mean that men are less concerned about their overall health. Rather than face up to any problems “supermen” ignore early warning signs in the hope they will just go away themselves.

It may therefore be no surprise to know that men are lagging behind women when it comes to practicing good dental hygiene and ensuring good oral health. A recent nationwide survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation found that more than three in five (62%) men regret not taking better care of their oral health earlier in life.

Another survey of both men and women by GSK revealed a real indifference towards bleeding gums – an early sign of gum disease. Only one in ten surveyed who noticed blood in their spit when brushing said they would visit the dentist about it.

If you suffer from superman syndrome (or know someone who does) you can make some easy improvements. Whilst it can be difficult for a lot of man to speak openly about any concerns and worries go and speak to your dentist who can offer plenty of confidential support and advice. Think about cutting down on alcohol – many alcoholic drinks and mixers contain high levels of sugar and/or acid that can increase the risk of dental erosion. Don’t use your teeth as a tool as men are prone to do and often leads to chipped teeth or enamel damage. Make a habit of chewing sugar free gum, this produces saliva that can help rinse off and neutralize the acids released by the bacteria in plaque, which are harmful to tooth enamel.

Visit your dentist for regular check-ups that will help us catch any problems early and before they become more serious - we can also offer advice on improving your oral health to avoid them developing in the first place. To find out more or to make an appointment call us on 01505 704969 or visit our website at kilbarchandental.co.uk

DELIVERY STAFF WANTED visit www.advertizer.co.uk/delivery or email your details to info@advertizer.co.uk

11 04-11 LOCAL NEWS_296 MAY 19.indd 11

24/04/2019 13:50:08

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

Weir Networking Our meetings are now held quarterly, on a Wednesday in Amaretto, Bridge of Weir. Breakfast starting at 9.30am. There is a cover charge of £5.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th June 2019.

Following dates are 11th September and 4th December. Venue may change for later dates, so please check facebook page nearer time or email colin@ magifilms.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you all.

New Practice Manager joins Affluent Financial Planning Affluent Financial Planning Ltd, the multi award winning independent financial adviser firm based in Bridge of Weir has hired Kitty Stirling as their new Practice Manager. Kitty has more than ten years’ experience in the financial services sector with a background in the compliance-led service of paraplanning.

Kitty holds a 1st class honours degree from the University of Strathclyde and numerous professional qualifications and, until now, has been running her own business. All this aligns perfectly with her new role at Affluent F.P. where Picture: Kitty Stirling her talents and experience will ensure that the Affluent team are even better placed to deliver outstanding customer service.

“Carl Melvin (managing director of Affluent FP) has already demonstrated to me that customers come first and that he’s willing to invest in technology and training to ensure that Affluent continues to deliver for our clients.” says Kitty. “That’s one of the reasons why I am so excited to be joining the Affluent team. I can’t wait to play my part in ensuring our clients get the financial future they deserve.”

Kitty will manage the operational, staff training, marketing and compliance functions for the company. She takes up the post in May 2019 and will operate from the newly refurbished offices in Main Street, Bridge of Weir. This appointment takes the Affluent team to seven, as the company continues to grow by recruiting and developing stars of the future in the financial planning world.

Carl stated “We are delighted to have attracted a person of Kitty’s calibre to our senior management team. Kitty will help support our exciting future growth plans”

Gryffe Valley Rotary Club CHARITABLE DONATIONS At the business meeting on 3rd April the Club agreed to make donations to three international charities: • Water Aid £500 • Freedom from Fistula £500 • Sight Savers a charity which distribute tablets to prevent River Blindness in Uganda. The sum of £320 will help to protect about 1,700 families by distributing the tablets.

YOUTH SERVICES Euroscola – this project offers an immersive experience in the Chamber of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Shaun Sweeney was there at the end of January and had an experience of a lifetime which he described to the club at the meeting on 24th April.

Youth Speaks – teams from St Columba’s represented the Club in the District Competitions at Caledonian University in February. The Intermediate team, Bronte Marritt, Laurie McDougall and Emma Ventham were the Runners-up; the Senior team performed well but was unplaced.

Young Writer – Entries were received from Houston, Bridge of Weir and St Columba’s (Senior and Junior Schools). The judges (Mary Mungin, Rosemary Harrison and Brian Berry), made separate assessments then met to agree the award winners. Presentations will be made at assemblies or meetings and the pieces by the overall winners, Anna Carruth of Bridge of Weir Primary School and Stella McCardie of St Columba’s Senior School, have been entered for the District 1230 Competition.

Affluent FP can be contacted on 01505 59 50 60 or info@affluentfp.co.uk.

12 12-15 BUSINESS_296 MAY 19.indd 12

24/04/2019 14:17:28

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

13 12-15 BUSINESS_296 MAY 19.indd 13

24/04/2019 14:17:30

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

B2B Business Matters full page ad to go alongside editorial already placed

14 12-15 BUSINESS_296 MAY 19.indd 14

24/04/2019 14:17:36

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Business Matters Event 2019 Renfrewshire Chamber’s annual B2B event “Business Matters in Renfrewshire” returns for the ninth year.

Renfrewshire’s largest free business event returns to Paisley for the 9th consecutive year on Thursday 16th May at the Lagoon, Paisley.

“Business Matters in Renfrewshire – your local B2B event” is organised

by Renfrewshire Chamber and is open to all members & non-members, business people, start-ups, senior school pupils and students.

With 50+ exhibitors and 6 seminars running throughout the day the event is sponsored by Paisley.is, the new destination brand for Paisley & Renfrewshire.

Seminar line-up: 1.

10.15 - 11.00 “Paisley.is: “Future Paisley” cultural regeneration & game changing city deal developments” with the Paisley.is team & Renfrewshire Council.

2.

11.15 - 12.00 “Social Now to Social Wow!” with NSDesign

3.

12.15 - 13.00 “Doing Business with Renfrewshire Council” with Invest in Renfrewshire & Procurement Team.

4.

13.15 - 14.00 “How to win business using LinkedIn” with fatBuzz

5.

14.15 - 15.00 “How to Grow a Greener Business” with Resource Efficient Scotland

6.

15.15 - 16.00 “Business Futures: Accelerating Digital, Social & Transformational Tech” with UWS

Commenting on the event chief exec Bob Grant said, “Renfrewshire’s largest free business event is an excellent way to engage with the wider business community. There is a varied and interesting line-up of six informative seminars for you to attend throughout the day so please register your free place now. We are expecting 50 + exhibitors and where else do you get the opportunity to network with so many companies in one go? It’s a great use of time and I would encourage you and your colleagues to attend. The free informative seminars are an excellent way to learn new skills and refresh old ones. We look forward to welcoming you on the day.”

For more information and to register your place please visit the Chamber events page at www.renfrewshirechamber.com The event is free to attend (there is a cost to exhibit). Hashtag for the event is #b2bpaisley

Charges for Parking on Private Property Commercial car park owners have for years legitimately charged drivers parking in their car parks. It is a matter of contract: the display signs make a contractual parking ‘offer’ to drivers, accepted by every driver entering the car park.

A recent Dundee court case confirmed that the legal position is very similar with regard to owners of private property generally. The case concerned a new private housing development along the Dundee waterfront and a daughter of the tenant of one flat which had its own garage but no right in any parking space. The daughter had no greater parking rights than any ordinary member of the public. Nonetheless, she repeatedly ignored the numerous clear parking signs around the development setting out substantial parking charges, and regularly parked her car in the development.

Eventually the lady was sued £24,500 of parking charges by the factoring company employed jointly by the development various owners. She argued that the owners (and therefore the factoring company) had no right to charge

by Dallas McMillan, Solicitors

members of the public to park on private land. The court fundamentally disagreed, and found the lady liable to pay the whole parking charges of £24,500.

Owners of property can quite legitimately charge members of the public to park on their land (in a similar way to commercial car park owners) as long as:1. The parking ‘offer’ has been set out in clear terms and displayed prominently, giving all drivers fair notice of the parking charges they are accepting by parking.

2. The parking charges are reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances, rather than clearly excessive or amounting to a penal charge.

All drivers are therefore advised when parking (on public or private land) to locate and check all display signs, to be aware of the potential substantial parking charges.

LITIGATION TEAM OF THE YEAR Law Awards of Scotland 2018

15 12-15 BUSINESS_296 MAY 19.indd 15

24/04/2019 14:17:41

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

MAY MON 29 APR - FRI 3 MAY

SAT 4 - SUN 5 MAY

THU 9 MAY

Rumble in the Jungle

Binocular & Telescope Open Day

Consultation on Fireworks

Special Week of Kids Clubs. Singing, Quizzes, Bible Stories, and much more ... And loads of fab prizes! For more information contact: 07828 267073. Come to as many as you can! bridgeofweirchurch.co.uk Free.

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 event.

Individuals, communities and professionals are invited to come along to give their views.

This is an opportunity to explore and discuss the use and impact – both positive and negative – of fireworks use in Scotland and a chance for those with an interest in discussing views and ideas on what action can be taken to ensure fireworks continue to be enjoyed safely and responsibly. The closing date for comments is 13th May 2019.

Hope Hall, Maxwell Pl, Bridge of Weir PA11 3NT 6pm to 7pm

WED 1 - SAT 4 MAY Legally Blonde, the Mmusical

Johnstone Town Hall, Johnstone 7.30pm (matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday)

Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group presents this fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde.

Tickets available from https://seaty.co.uk/ legallyblonde

THU 2 MAY OUTLOOK

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

The work of Kilmacolm Community Council – with Mike Jefferis and Helen Cook.

FRI 3 MAY RSPB Local Group - AGM and Members Night

McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew 7.30pm

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

SUN 5 MAY Magic with Tickles the Clown

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Sòlas Bereavement Group

Pedal the Park 2019

FRI 10 MAY

Meet Tickles the Clown and be amazed at her magical skills and balloon animals.

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Calder Glen Road, Lochwinnoch 8.30am - 3.30pm 100km cycle ride tours through the park departing from Castle Semple Visitor Centre in Lochwinnoch. Cycle through the rolling countryside of Renfrewshire; enjoy coastal views in Inverclyde and an uphill to Loch Thom, before descending the Brisbane Glen to the popular seaside town of Largs. Over a third of entry fee goes to CLIC Sargent. £20.

RYA Push The Boat Out Day Castle Semple Sailing Club 11am to 3pm

The Birds of Great Cumbrae - An illustrated talk and the AGM. Eddie Williams will deliver an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Birds of Great Cumbrae’. All welcome.

Come and try dinghy sailing at Castle Semple Sailing Club - wear something warm and old trainers. Buoyancy aids provided Come and meet our small friendly club and have a cup of tea and cake with us. Email info@ castlesemplesc.co.uk for further info.

FRI 3 - MON 6 MAY

MON 6 MAY

Explorer Trail: Fantastic Minibeasts and Where to Find Them!

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

This is a self-led activity! Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Simply pop into the visitor centre where the friendly staff will get you started. Cost: £4 per child/ RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults].

Trades Hall of Glasgow, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UH 1pm to 3pm

Introduction to Gardening

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Are you the next Alan Titchmarsh? Discover more about our wonderful gardens.

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

Kilmacolm Friends of Ardgowan Hospice - donations for show

The Old Kirk, 40 High Street, Kilmacolm 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Collecting donations of baking and preserves for our Baking and Bottle Stall at Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Agricultural Show at the Old Kirk Church Hall. Bottles can be deposited in the box at the Cargill Community Centre Reception Area. We look forward to seeing you at the Show and thank for your contributions.

SAT 11 MAY Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Agricultural Show

Knapps Loch, Bridge of Weir Road, Kilmacolm 9am to 4.30pm

With lots of attractions including sheep, cows, horses (light and heavy), dogs, industrial, plus small pets in the Children’s Pet Show.

Craft Tent, Trade Stands and entertainment including: Chainsaw Sculpture, Pipe Band, Birds of Prey, Dancers, Vintage Tractors and Country Capers. Schedules, Entry Forms and more details at: www.kilmacolmshow.co.uk

THU 9 MAY

Millport Classic Car Rally

BoW Horticultural Society

Join us at the Garrison Grounds in Millport, Isle of Cumbrae and travel down memory lane, you may even get a chance to sit in the drivers seat.

Great fun and you can vote for your favourite car. For more info and to enter a car please visit www.millportclassiccarevent.com/

The Bridge, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 8pm

Alan Mackenzie talks about “Growing Windowsill Orchids” – a must as we all have orchids! Visitors welcome!

Millport Isle of Cumbrae

Lilifest Events

A great mix of music, comedy, theatre and entertainment, starting on Saturday 11th May and running until Friday 14th June.

A list of events is available on p28.

SAT 11 MAY Comedy Night Kilbarchan

Performing Arts Centre in Steeple Square 7.30pm

Lilifest Event: MC Graham Barrie with a selection of talented comedians. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 available at the door. It’s Bring Your Own Bottle.

SUN 12 MAY The Kilbarchan Singers Summer Concert ‘America’ Holy Trinity and Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, Back Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2AB 7.30pm

Summer Concert ‘America’, includes works by or made famous by Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Barber, Whitacre & The Kings Singers.

Cunninghame Choir’s 40th Anniversary Concert

Church of our Lady of Perpetual Succour 4pm

The First Toll, Peter Shepherd (Chamber Organ) Tiffany Vong (Musical Director) Erin McCrystal (Soprano) Maciej Granat (Piano) Matthew McKinney (Tenor) Brodick Quartet Michael Longden (Bass-baritone). For more visit www. cunninghame-choir.org.uk Tickets: £7.

Bible Prophecy Sunday

Carrick Centre, Main St, Houston 11am

Houston Baptist is hosting a special day of prophecy presented by Dr. Charles Sommerville who is a representative of Prophetic Witness Movement International. If you wish to know what God’s time-clock holds for this world, this is your opportunity to know God’s plan.

Please call 01505 612722 for information. All welcome to this special event.

MON 13 MAY - MON 19 AUG Paddlesport Taster Evenings

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Most Mondays. Join us for an easy introduction to kayaks and canoes. Check online for exact dates & book today - very popular!!! Cost £25pp, details & bookings online or t: 01505 842882.

16 16-21 WHATS ON_296 MAY 19.indd 16

24/04/2019 11:55:46

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

TUE 14 MAY The Big Conversation

McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch 2pm to 4pm

An informal meeting to encourage open, supportive conversations about death, dying and bereavement. Organised by St. Vincent’s Hospice, to raise awareness and overcome fear about discussing these sensitive topics.

Information available to help with practical planning for the future. The event is open to any adult, but may not be appropriate for someone recently bereaved. Free refreshments. Booking recommended. Contact: June.Burgess@svh. co.uk or 01505 705635.

WED 15 MAY Meddle & Make, Lochwinnoch

ReMode, 39 High Street, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4DA 7pm to 9pm

One of our ever popular make, mend and upcycle workshops led by one of our team of experienced designers and makers. Bring along a garment you would like to adjust to a new size, mend with some beautifying embroidery, adapt a hem or add a new zipper.

Or maybe you have an ambitious make-project you’d like some advice about? This event is free, no experience necessary.

THU 16 MAY Buddy Beat Hit That Beat Open Session

Johnstone High Parish Church Hall, Ludovic Square, Johnstone PA5 8EE 10am to 11:45am

Part of the Renfrewshire Mental Health Arts Festival and open to anyone of all ages to join our regular Thursday morning. It’s free and no experience is necessary. Just a willingness to have fun! Anyone can email to ask any question to tom.thebuddybeat@sky.com

Business Matters Event 2019

11 Christie Street, Paisley PA1 1NB 10am to 4pm

With 50+ exhibitors and 6 seminars running throughout the day the event is sponsored by Paisley.is, the new destination brand for Paisley & Renfrewshire. For more information and to register your place please visit the Chamber events page at www.renfrewshirechamber. com Free to attend.

OUTLOOK

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

Sunshine Wishes Children’s Charity with Linda Ford plus Christian Aid Week celebration with Gospel Music.

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 17th May

FRI 17 MAY JAY LAFFERTY: WHEESHT!

McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch

Jay brings her sell-out Edinburgh Festival run on tour.

Kilmacolm Golf Club Bridge Evening

Kilmacolm Golf Club, Porterfield Road

Welcome drink and nibbles for £40 per table OPEN TO ANY COMBINATION OF GENTS AND LADIES Members and non members welcome. Reserve a table at the Bar or by calling Rosemary Hammond 01505 872345 or 07757 705188. Prizes for Bridge and raffle on the night.

Summer Concert: Magnificat

Lylesland Church, 123 Rowan Street, Paisley 7.30pm

SAT 18 MAY Art Evening Class Exhibition

St Columba’s School, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm 10am

Art Evening Class exhibition and sale of work in the Girdwood Building, St Columba’s Senior School. Guest artist - Robert Kelsey. This is a community event open to all.

140th Anniversary Coffee Morning Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 10am to 12noon

Quality plants from Parklea Nurseries, plus a gift Tombola, and a Garden Card Competition with special prizes. Entertainment from the Ceol Mor Trio will be the icing on a perfect morning’s cake. Come along, bring your friends, enjoy a celebratory morning, helping financially towards the Annual Flower Show on Saturday 7th September.

Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society Plant Sale

Bridge of Weir Primary School, Warlock Road, Bridge of Weir 10am

The Arkleston Singers perform their summer concert, “Magnificat”. Tickets £10 are available from choir members, online from www.wegottickets.com/event/469220 (+ booking fee), by phone from 0141 580 6292 / 07398 102607, or at the door.

Come along and find bargains!

FRI 17 - SUN 19 MAY

This event is being supported by so many different organisations it promises to be an absolutely activity packed time for all the family to enjoy. Community partners and stall holders welcome. Please email: stanthonyspc@gmail.com to explore how you can be part of our fun community event.

Annual Plant Sale

Kilmacolm Masonic Hall, Glebe Road, Kilmacolm

Come along to our annual plant sale and pick up some beautiful summer blooms! Friday 17th ~ 5pm - 8pm, Saturday 18th ~ 10am 3pm & Sunday 19th ~ 11am - 3pm.

SAT 18 MAY Calder Church Summer Fayre

McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch 10am to 12noon

Stalls include:- Home Baking, Plants and garden, Jewellery and Accessories, Books, DVDs & CDs, Toys, Bottle, Soft goods, Lucky Dip and more.... Adults £2.50, Children FREE includes Tea/Coffee and Cream scones. ALL WELCOME!

Little Seeds Woodland Nursery

Acorn House, Brediland Road, Linwood, PA3 3RX 10am to 2pm Open day at the nursery.

Summer Fete Extravaganza!

St Anthony’s Primary School, Hallhill Road Johnstone, PA5 0SD 12noon to 4pm

Langbank Church Plant Sale

Langbank Parish Church, Main Road, Langbank 10.30am to 12.30pm

Taking place in the church car-park. Plants supplied by Parklea Association Branching Out in Port Glasgow. A wide selection of great quality plants available. Cream teas will be served in the church hall from 10.30am.

Royal Gourock Yacht Club Open Day Royal Gourock Yacht Club, Ashton Road, Gourock PA19 1DA

Come along and experience the exhilaration of sailing on one of the club’s six Piper keelboats and find out about our social activities throughout the year, including BBQs, cocktail parties, quiz nights and dinner dances. For more information check out our website at http://rgyc.org.uk

17 16-21 WHATS ON_296 MAY 19.indd 17

24/04/2019 11:55:53

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

It’s starting to hot up in Renfrewshire British Pipe Band Championships, Saturday 18th May 2019 Paisley has won the rights to host the British Pipe Band Championships – one of the most prestigious events in the world piping calendar - until 2021, having also hosted the event for the past three years. Up to 130 pipe bands will compete at this year’s championships at St James playing fields in Paisley on Saturday 18th May. Thousands are expected to attend this year’s event, which will also feature a Highland Games, family entertainment and a Food and Drink Village. Event organisers Renfrewshire Council and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association will also be teaming up with McGill’s to provide a free shuttle bus service to take spectators to and from the event.

2ND WEDNESDAY MONTHLY Inverclyde Carers Outreach

1ST SAT

Ian Embelton, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: “Paisley is a popular venue with the bands for its central location, transport links and the many excellent options available locally to stay overnight and to enjoy a meal or a drink.”

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm

“This is the first of the annual majors and many of the world’s best bands will be competing – for anyone who hasn’t been before, my message would be come along on the day and enjoy some top-class piping and drumming.”

Loch Lomond Shores 10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

Cunninghame Choir’s 40th Anniversary In celebration of 40 years since its first concert, Beith-based Cunninghame Choir, an amateur adult mixed-voice ensemble, is delighted to present a very special concert to mark this historic milestone. Taking place at 4pm on Sunday May 12th at the Church of our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Beith, the Anniversary concert takes its title from a brand new choral work specially commissioned by the choir for the occasion.

Tickets priced £7 are available at the door, from choir members or by calling 01505 503822. | www.cunninghame-choir.org.uk

Comedy Night Kilbarchan Join us for a Comedy Night on Saturday 11th May in the Kilbarchan Arts Centre. MC Graham Barrie with a selection of talented comedians.

Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 available at the door. It’s Bring Your Own Bottle.

1ST & 3RD SUN

2ND THU & LAST SAT Paisley Cross 10am - 2pm Tel: 01655 770217

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

Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm 11am - 2pm Email enquiries@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk or call: 01475 735180.

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.

EVERY THURSDAY Weekly Volunteer Group

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 12.30pm - 3.30pm Conservation Volunteers - adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

Kilmacolm Walkers

Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm, 10am David 01505 874192 kilmacolmwalkers@talktalk.net

1ST & 3RD THURS MONTHLY ‘Outlook’

EVERY MONDAY Lochwinnoch Community Walk

The Cross, Lochwinnoch 10.30am This event will not take place on public holidays.

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

The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan, 9pm - 10.30pm Visit www.strathgryffe.org for details.

EVERY TUESDAY

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 2pm - 4pm Social activities group for the community in Kilmacolm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea, local issues of interest. Everyone welcome.

Crafty Hobbies

Carrick Centre, Main Street, Houston 7.30pm No previous craft experience necessary. Call Lorna on 01505 612844 for further details.

2ND THURSDAY MONTHLY Sòlas Bereavement Support Group Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm. 2pm - 4pm.

EVERY FRIDAY

Singing for Wellbeing

Singing for Wellbeing

Bridge of Weir Walking Group

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

Bishopton Community Centre 6pm - 7.15pm A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.

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.

Crafty Play Café

Quarriers Village Café, Faith Avenue, Quarriers Booking slots available 10am-12noon; 12noon -2pm; 2pm - 4pm Relax and have a coffee while your children or grandchildren play! Free entry; £2 for kids craft materials (optional)

EVERY WEDNESDAY Knitting Group

Three Sisters Bake, Quarriers 10am - 12noon Knitters of all levels welcome!

Weekly Memory Café

Active Communities Hub, 16 Quarry Street, Johnstone, 10.30am -12.30pm A welcoming place for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, or any type of dementia, their families, friends & carers. Drop by to find out about Community Activities, Community Support, and professional advice.

1ST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY Babies, Bumps and Boobs

St. Columba’s Church Lesser Hall, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm. (term-time) A new-mums’ support group welcomes pregnant women as well as new mums, and is being run in conjunction with the Breastfeeding Network. Offers the chance for a chat and to swap stories of sleepless nights in a welcoming environment, whilst relaxing with a cup of tea and cake. Pregnant women and those with babies under 6m go free. For more information please contact playgroupmembership@ gmail.com

Bishopton Community Centre 2pm - 3.15pm A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.

Hearing Aid Clinic

The Bridge, Bridge of Weir 1 - 2pm Hearing aid batteries and hearing aid checks.

LAST FRIDAY MONTHLY TheTerrace

St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall Soups, sandwiches, tea/coffee, biscuits. £4.

EVERY SATURDAY Weekly Volunteer Group

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre 10.30am - 2.30pm Conservation Volunteers, adult group. Newcomers always welcome.

2ND SATURDAY MONTHLY ‘Brunch & Browse’

St Fillan’s Hall, Kilmacolm 10am - 2pm Soups, baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls

LAST SATURDAY MONTHLY Table Top Sale

Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Ave 11am - 1pm This is a free event. Call 01505 328802 for details.

EVERY 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.

18 16-21 WHATS ON_296 MAY 19.indd 18

24/04/2019 11:55:58

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

SAT 18 MAY

SAT 25 MAY

British Pipe Band Championships

Birds for Beginners

St. James Playing Fields, Paisley PA3 2LB

Up to 130 pipe bands competing, featuring Highland Games, family entertainment and a Food and Drink Village. Free shuttle bus service to take spectators to and from the event. Come along on the day and enjoy some top-class piping and drumming.

SUN 19 MAY Falconry Day

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm Join us for a fantastic raptor experience.

Family Volunteering

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 1pm to 3.30pm

Who says that volunteering is only for grownups! Kids bring the grownup in your life to our reserve. Come and do a day’s practical volunteering at our beautiful reserve and help us to give nature a home. Please book.

Free event.

Christian Aid Lunch

Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 12.15pm

Please come along, bring family and friends, and enjoy simple Soups, a selection of Bread and Cheeses, finishing with tea/coffee and a few treats. Donations in thanks for a delicious lunch will be most welcome too, and will be forwarded directly to Christian Aid Scotland.

GVRC 10K Run

West Halls, Main Street, Houston PA6 7EL (next to Carrick Centre and Village Hall)

Run on country roads around the villages of Houston and Bridge of Weir. Entry fees £13.50 online or £16 on the day. £5.50 for runners 16/17 years of age. Suitable for all abilities. Sandwiches, home baking, tea and coffee available to runners and spectators in the halls at the end of the race. Water is available at the halfway mark and at the end.

Start and Finish: Houston Public Park, Houston Road entrance.

MON 20 MAY Give Blood - Johnstone

Johnstone Town Hall, Johnstone 5pm to 7.30pm & 2pm to 3.30pm

Give Blood - Bridge of Weir

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir 4pm to 7.30pm

WED 22 MAY Give Blood - Johnstone

SAT 25 - SUN 26 MAY Super Hero Weekend

Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank 1pm to 3pm

Dress up as your favourite super hero and join the Rangers for a fun filled day with games and prizes for best dressed!

SUN 26 MAY Ayrshire Motor Show 2019

Livestock Auction Mart, Whitefordhill, Ayr KA6 5JW 12noon to 4pm

Tickets £5 per adult (kids under 14 free when accompanied by an adult). We look forward to welcoming you along to our show whether you are showing a vehicle or just coming along for a day out. www.ayrshiremotorshow.co.uk

WED 29 MAY The Buddy Beat Drumming Group Open Night The Charleston Centre, 49 Neilston Road, Paisley PA2 6LY

Our sessions are easy going and always fun, no experience necessary - open to anyone regardless of a mental health condition.

Check us out on Facebook at Renfrewshire’s The Buddy Beat or at www.thebuddybeat.co.uk

THU 30 MAY Movie Night - West Side Story

Old Kirk, 40 High St, Kilmacolm 7.30pm

Free entry and the offer of a glass of wine.

Donation if desired to support the creation of a Pilgrim Pathway in Kilmacolm.

SAT 1 JUNE Houston and Killellan Agricultural Society Annual Show Houston Public Park, Four Windings

Schedules for the Craft and Baking Section available from committee members, the Post Office, the Paper Shop or by contacting Isabelle Stuart at issistuart@gmail.com or telephone 01505 613479.

FRI 24 - SUN 26 MAY

Lots of new family attractions plus music, crafts and food, zorbing, pony rides, dog show and Tug of War. Parade of floats, pipe bands and historic costumes. Details on p29.

Come along to our annual plant sale and pick up some beautiful summer blooms! Friday 24th ~ 5pm - 8pm, Saturday 25th ~ 10am 3pm, Sunday 26th ~ 11am - 3pm

FRI 24 - MON 27 MAY Treasure Hunt - Wildflowers

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

Explore woodland trails and search for hidden wildflowers, match up to the creatures that may visit them using your handy guide.

Collect the hidden letters along the route and un-jumble them to claim your reward at the visitor centre Cost: £3 per child non-member, £1.50 for child members (Usual trail fees apply to adults).

16-21 WHATS ON_296 MAY 19.indd 19

May 2019

Learn about common birds, pick up tips and advice on wildlife watching techniques. Head out onto the reserve with your new skills, and top it all off with a hot drink. Binocular hire available from the shop! Please book, as places are limited. Adults: £6; Children: £4.80 (RSPB members: £4.80/£3.80).

Lilias Day

Kilmacolm Masonic Hall, Glebe Road

t: 01505 613340

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 11am to 1.30pm

Johnstone Town Hall, Johnstone 4pm to 7.30pm

Annual Plant Sale

|

Kilbarchan from 1pm

Gryffe Manor Nursery Open Morning

The Butts, Houston Road, Houston 10am to 1pm

Come along and explore the wonderful environment we offer children on a daily basis.

Visit our beautiful purpose built facility set in acres of woodland. For children aged 0-5yrs with friendly staff members. Information on spaces available can be provided on the day.

SUN 2 JUNE Renfrew Gala Day

Robertson Park, Longcroft Drive, Renfrew 1pm to 5pm

Enjoy live entertainment, music, dance, fabulous stalls, funfair rides, free activities for kids and the dress up parade! Free.

19 24/04/2019 11:56:02

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

Paisley Abbey Choristers

The Carrick Players present

DO YOU ENJOY SINGING? Applications are now being received from boys and girls aged 7½ and over for places in the famous Paisley Abbey Choir.

The Choir enjoys an international reputation through recordings and broadcasts on both radio and TV. Choristers are given payments for singing in the choir as well as receiving a first-class musical education.

Although singing is centred around the Abbey services, there are other activities such as concerts with opportunities, for example, to sing with the Dunedin Ensemble.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm - 5.45pm and often on Fridays from 7pm - 9.30pm.

On Sundays the choir practice is at 9.45am for morning service, finishing at 12noon. On the second Sunday of the month evensong is sung at 4pm with a rehearsal at 2.45pm.

Saturday Recitals

Saturday 4th May - 12.30pm Abbey Strings with Margo Smith & Catriona McGilvray (Violins), Claire Griffiths (Viola) and Priscilla Routley (Cello).

Admission £5 payable at the door

Why not give it a try?

17th May

Paisley Abbey (Church of Scotland) – Registered Charity No. SC007633

Contact the Director of Music profmcphee@aol.com to set up a meeting or, for more information, call the Abbey on 0141 889 7654.

Sketch on the Beach Thursday 6th & Friday 7th June from 7pm The Old Library Centre, Kilbarchan Tickets: £10 Available online at thecarrickplayers. eventbrite.co.uk or from Bobbins Coffee Shop (£1 booking fee for online ticket)

Memories Café Drop-in for a Chat, Tea and Homemade Cake.

Thursdays 1pm - 3pm Active Communities Hub Quarry Street, Johnstone

The Arkleston Singers

The Haven Kilmacolm

Summer Concert: Magnificat Friday 17th May at 7.30pm Lylesland Church, 123 Rowan Street, Paisley PA2 6RZ.

Painting Workshop Saturday 18th May, 10am - 3pm

The concert will contain the choir’s usual mix of music to suit a range of tastes including the beautiful ‘Magnificat’ by Kim André Arnesen, a “Back to the 60s” Medley and music by Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, and young Paisley composer George Swann. The concert also features a piece especially written for bass flute by acclaimed Glasgow composer Eddie McGuire.

All supplies included and you will take a painting home. Workshop taught by Elizabeth Humpfries.

Musical Director Marcus Kitchen is supported by Myrna Tennant (soprano), Ewan Robertson (bass flute), Javier Ucendo (accompanist) and The Arkleston Chamber Ensemble.

Afternoon Tea Saturday 18th May, 1pm 3pm

Tickets priced £10 are available from choir members, online from www.wegottickets.com/event/469220 (+ booking fee), by phone from 0141 580 6292/07398 102607, or at the door.

To purchase tickets: contact Sherri on: sherri@thehavenkilmacolm.com 01505 872099

Tickets: • Painting Workshop only £15 (10am - 1pm) • Full Day £30 (10am - 3pm)

Tickets: £15/person or

Royal Gourock Yacht Club Open Day Special Week of Kids Clubs Hope Hall, Bridge of Weir Monday 29th April - Friday 3rd May from 6pm - 7pm Singing, Quizzes, Bible Stories, and much more ... And loads of fab prizes!

For more info contact: 07828 267073 Free admission - Come to as many as you can! www.bridgeofweirchurch.co.uk

Saturday 18th May 2019 Come along and experience the exhilaration of sailing on one of the club’s six Piper keelboats; Learn about the advantages of keeping your yacht on a mooring serviced by two private launches for club members’ exclusive use.

Sample our fine dining and members’ private bar facilities; Join in our social activities throughout the year, including BBQs, cocktail parties, quiz nights throughout the winter and dinner dances, entertained by local musicians and catered for by our own chef. Find out about opportunities for adults and children to learn how to sail at the club (cadets over 12 years old).

For more info check out our website at http://rgyc.org.uk

20 16-21 WHATS ON_296 MAY 19.indd 20

24/04/2019 11:56:07

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

The Buddy Beat Buddy Beat: Hit That Beat is a fabulous rhythm and drumming group for wellbeing.

As part of the Renfrewshire Mental Health Arts Festival there will be an open session on Thursday 16th May at 10am to 11.45am at the Johnstone Parish Church Hall, Johnstone PA5 8EE. Our regular meetings (on Thursday mornings) are free and no experience is necessary. Just a willingness to have fun! For more info, and to ask any question, email: tom.thebuddybeat@sky. com We were recently awarded a Renfrewshire Provost Award in the Arts & Culture category.

This is recognition for our work in helping people with mental health issues and for our outreach work. This is a great honour and thrilled everyone at Buddy Beat.

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.

Move it or Lose it!

Come and join the fun throughout Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. We’ve celebrated St George’s Day with a little Morris Dance. Come and see if you can do the “Car Wash” or the “Helicopter”! Classes are very friendly - we would love to meet you.

21 16-21 WHATS ON_296 MAY 19.indd 21

24/04/2019 11:56:14

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

. . . BISHOPTON, BRIDGE OF WEIR, LANGBANK . . .

Kilmacolm Dramatic Society, photo taken by David Walker

Lollipops for Langbank - by the Chamber Pots The Chamber Pots quartet has been playing together for about ten years, having met when they all played in the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra. On Sunday, 9th June they will present a selection of their favourite lollipops in Langbank Church from 2.30pm – 3.30pm. The music will range from Pirates of the Caribbean to a medley from the Sound of Music. Admission is £5. Why not come along and enjoy an afternoon of light musical entertainment.

Bridge fo Weir Elderly Forum Annual General Meeting: Tuesday 14th May, 2pm, The Pirie, Freeland Church All members are requested to attend. Our outing to Dundee is on Wednesday 29th May. If you would like to come please contact Margaret Mills or any member of the Committee.

Your Ward 11 Councillors

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

Community Halls to Let ...

Bridge of Weir: Freeland Church.

Tel: 612245

Bridge of Weir Community Council Roads: The Community Council were dismayed to learn that Carruth Road has not been included in in Renfrewshire Council’s capital programme for resurfacing works. We have campaigned for a number of years for this area to be resurfaced and once again our plea to the Council has gone unheard.

A Community Councillor, a resident in the area, comments “It’s disappointing a 40 year old road surface has once again missed the annual list, as Carruth Road has required full resurfacing for a decade.” The Council’s stance of disproportionate funding to Paisley town centre means certain adopted roads will only receive minimal attention. The cost of the temporary repairs performed in the last decade would certainly exceed the cost of proper resurfacing. We have written to the Head of Roads strongly requesting this decision be revisited.

Areas to be included in this year’s programme are Hazelwood Road to Eldin Place and Warlock Road. Perhaps if this resurfacing had been done properly in the first place last year funding may have been available for other areas.

Pavements, Main Street to Kirkinner Place.

Signage: No date yet for the much awaited 30mph speed limit on the Johnstone Road beyond St. Mary’s Church. We have been informed that the traffic order has now been finalised, and that Renfrewshire Council has requested quotations to reposition new signs, however these signs require to be illuminated and need a power supply. Until the quotations are returned and reviewed, they are unable to give a timescale for the works.

Local Plan: The Planning Convener informed the Community Council that Renfrewshire Council is currently consulting on the proposed Local Development Plan 2019. The plan affects the entire council area, including Bridge of Weir, and outlines the council’s policy on housing and preferred sites for meeting the housing needs over the next 10 years. Maps associated with the plan show graphically the areas for potential development. There is no planned release of any green belt surrounding our village. However, this does not mean that developers will not try to have the proposals changed or breach the green belt with future planning applications.

Anyone wishing further information on the proposals can access the plans via Renfrewshire Council’s web site www.renfrewshire.gov.uk Polling Places: In response to Renfrewshire Council’s review of Polling Places the view of the Community Council is that we prefer the Primary School not be used and this will be relayed to Renfrewshire Council.

Police report: Community Police reported between 5th March and 2nd April there was a total of 15 recorded crimes, 5 of which have been detected.

Speed Limit: A Community Councillor requested the speed limit on the Kilmacolm Road, Bridge of Weir to Kilmacolm, be reduced. We have written to our neighbouring Community Council in Kilmacolm seeking their views. Meanwhile we have asked the Traffic Police to monitor the current situation.

Pavements: The Community Council has agreed to support residents in Clevans Road who are attempting to have the pavement repaired to a satisfactory condition to allow Renfrewshire Council to adopt and take over full responsibility.

Easter Egg Hunt event: A big thank you to everyone who came and supported the Community Council’s Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday 13th April. It was hard to gauge the type of response we would receive, however the turn out exceeded our expectations. We were delighted with the positive feedback and hope this can become an annual event. Congratulations to the winners for first back, finding the golden ticket and how many sweets in a jar.

Sincere thanks to Bernie’s Cafe for donating the juice for the event.

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 17th May

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 - Sunday Morning Service 10.30am and Sunday Evening Service 7pm. For details please check website: www. freeland.org.uk ST MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Johnstone 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 BISHOPTON PARISH CHURCH: Sunday Services: 9.45am Early Bird Service @ The Cornerstone - Tea/Coffee followed by 45 minute service commencing at 10am. Sunday School for children and easy access for those with mobility issues. 11.30am Morning Worship at The Church (Erskine Ferry Road) Tea & Coffee following service. Please see our website Bishoptonkirk.org.uk or Facebook page for further details as we have Family Services at the beginning of each month which alternate between Church and Cornerstone. A warm welcome awaits you and your family.

22 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 22

24/04/2019 12:50:25

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

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

Bridge of Weir Tenants & Residents Association The latest meeting of Bridge of Weir TARA was well attended and we’d like to thank Councillors Natalie Don and James MacLaren, P.C. Eilidh O’Hanlon, Housing Officer Joanne Devan, and David Sloan and P. McParland from Renfrewshire Wardens Service for their attendance.

Police report: The Police have asked us to let residents know of possible scammers going door to door in the village looking for building work. If you are offered such services and are suspicious, and you can see any vehicle being used, please take details of its colour, make and number plate, and let the police know as soon as possible on 101. They may be genuine but better to be safe than sorry. There has also been an increase in phone scammers purporting to be from BT, Microsoft, etc., and even the Tax Office!

You are asked to remain vigilant when answering your phone and hang up immediately if you become suspicious.

Dog fouling: The Wardens continue to fight the scourge of dog fouling in our village, with a number of areas having been highlighted for special attention over previous months and in the near future.

Play Park equipment: TARA are delighted that after over two years of meetings and discussions with Community Services at Renfrewshire Council we have finally got a proposal rubber-stamped to provide new play equipment at Houston Road park which will include equipment more easily accessed by children with mobility problems. This has been the number one priority for us during these many months of negotiations, and we’d like to thank the Community Council for their support, and Councillor Natalie Don for helping us get our plans to fruition.

Roads: In conjunction with the Community Council and Councillor Natalie Don, TARA had a site visit with Renfrewshire Council Roads Department concerning the junction of Prieston Road/Kilbarchan Road/Main Street earlier in the year. As a result of this site visit the junction has now had its road markings renewed, and a survey of traffic usage at the junction is due to take place in the coming months.

Garden/Food Waste: Four TARA members recently had a very informative visit to ENVA in Blantyre, the company that process the garden and food waste from our brown bins into compost. We were made most welcome during our visit as were shown around the facility, with each step of the process explained to us in detail. One point we were asked to convey to people was the need to put our brown bins out on its due date regardless of how much was contained within it. If a collection is missed there’s every chance the waste will start to breakdown into sludge which is of no use for composting. Our thanks goes to TARA member Neil Thomson for arranging the visit.

Village clean-up: Members of TARA will be taking part in Renfrewshire Council’s ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ campaign during April and will be initiating a clean-up of Houston Road Park.

Next meeting: The next meeting of Bridge of Weir Tenants and Residents Association will be on Tuesday 21st May at 7.30pm in the Pirie Centre at Freeland Church. So if you’ve got something you’d like to discuss concerning our village why not come along and air your views. All are welcome.

Langbank Church Plant Sale Saturday, 18th May, 10.30 – 12.30pm, Langbank Church car-park The plants will be supplied by Parklea Association Branching Out in Port Glasgow, an organisation which provides horticultural training for adults and young people with special needs. There will be a wide selection of plants available, which are always of the best quality.

Cream teas will be served in the church hall from 10.30am.

Bridge of Weir Senior Citizens Assoc Our Annual Outing is going for a sail on Loch Katrine and then to Callendar for High Tea on Wednesday 5th June. There are a few tickets still available and if you wish to go please get in touch with Ann McEwing or any member of the Committee.

BoW Lace Group Bridge of Weir Lace Group meets fortnightly on Tuesday mornings (10am 12noon) during the winter months. If you’d like to try lacemaking we can provide materials & tuition. For further details phone (01505) 613967.

. . . BISHOPTON, BRIDGE OF WEIR, LANGBANK . . .

Walker

@GryffeAds

23 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 23

24/04/2019 12:50:30

Next deadline - Friday

. . . BISHOPTON, BRIDGE OF WEIR, LANGBANK . . .

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

Langbank SWI Annual Dinner April 2019 We held our Prizegiving Dinner and AGM at Gleddoch. Prizes were awarded to members for success in the monthly competitions.

The President Marion Dornan thanked all her committee for their help during the year.

Christian Aid Week Each year Christian Aid Week shines a spotlight on one specific aspect of Christian Aid’s work combating poverty and the causes of poverty in some of the poorest countries in the world. This year the charity is focused on reducing the rate of “maternal mortality” – mothers dying during child birth.

Roads & Pavements: Council has announced its Roads Improvement Programme for this year. The following roads in Ward 11 are due to be resurfaced:

In wealthy countries the incidence of maternal deaths is now around 12 per 100,000 ‘live births’. In sharp contrast, the comparable figure in the world’s least developed countries is 436 deaths. And in the African country of Sierra Leone it is a staggering 1,360 deaths per 100,000 live births. Every day in Sierra Leone ten mothers die trying to give birth to their child.

There is no single answer to this terrible situation. However, by working closely with local partner organisations, Christian Aid has developed an effective programme to address its multiple causes: building local health clinics, training midwifery staff, overcoming cultural barriers to healthcare, educating young women, empowering women’s groups, and even running programmes to enhance the status of women in the family setting.

During Christian Aid Week a donation envelope will be delivered to your house and will be picked up later in the week by a volunteer collector. Please give generously – and if you pay income tax, please complete the Gift Aid form on the flap of the envelope, to allow Christian Aid to increase the value of your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.

Thank you.

Bridge of Weir Christian Aid Group St Machar’s Ranfurly Church, Freeland Church & St Mary’s Church. For more information on Christian Aid please go to: christianaid.org.uk

Annual Spring Fayre Saturday 11th May 10.30am - 12.30pm, St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Hall, Kilbarchan Road St. Machar’s Ranfurly Guild invite you to join them with Baking, Soft Goods and Letter Cards on sale. Come along and have a look and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with your friends.

The Bridge Post Office: Over the last month the post office has had restricted opening with staff unexpectedly ill or on holiday. We are very sorry to report that Fiona is still seriously ill and we all wish her a full recovery. In the meantime we are trying to find a replacement at least in the short term. Usual opening hours will be maintained for The Bridge and we will try to have the post office open as much as possible. We may still have some closures on Fridays and /or Saturdays. We are grateful to Donald, Stuart and to all our volunteers for their valuable contribution and thank all customers for their understanding.

Post Office and Shop - for all your Post Office services, purchases of stationery, greeting cards and pocket money toys. Please support your Community Centre where our volunteers and Post Office staff work hard to meet your needs. Our stock of greeting cards has expanded with most occasions catered for.

Adding to the atmosphere are our regular Art Exhibitions. During May, Bishopton Art Group will be exhibiting a selection of paintings. Please pop in to view and purchase their pictures.

Volunteers - the Community Centre and Shop is run entirely by volunteers.

Do you have a spare four hours each month? Consider joining us, meet new friends and become involved in your community. Please speak to any of our volunteers for more information. We look forward to your involvement.

What’s happening in May? - Apart from the usual activities, - Bridge Classes, Film Showings, Hard of Hearing Clinic, MSP/MP surgeries there is always the opportunity to sit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in warm, pleasant surroundings. We thank you for your custom and continuing support.

• Bishopton: B815 Ferry Road , A8 Greenock Road, Stuart Road, Teviot Drive, Ettrick Drive, Carrick Road.

• Bridge of Weir: Warlock Road, Hazelwood Road • Langbank: Barrochan Rd, Seath Ave, Beechwood Ave There are a number of roads that I feel and wish were included and will remind the Roads department of their obligation to keep the roads in a safe condition. Potholes continue to be an issue. There are a couple of pavements only that are to be resurfaced. These are Middlepenny Road in Langbank and Main Street (Kirkinner Place) in Bridge of Weir. If you would like more detail of the area and section being resurfaced then please get in touch. Likewise, if you feel your road should have been included then I would like to hear from you. But perhaps what is more important to some of you will be sorting our Renfrewshire’s drainage issues and I will endeavour to get you details of the Drainage Capital Schemes 2019/20 for next month, because so much damage is done to the roads due to water sitting on the surface.

Bin Collections: Also of issue is the number of people reporting that their bins have not been emptied, and perhaps of even more concern is the number of times people report the problem before they approach me to sort it. Council really needs to get on top of the refuse collection and recycling.

The problems have been going on for too long now.

Charity Fundraising: I am in training for “The June 15 Big 200”, a 200 mile cycle from Kilmacolm to Newcastle on 15th June and will be fundraising for Freeland Church car park and garden, The Haven Kilmacolm, and one other (to be decided). If you would like to motivate me then please donate at www. justgiving.com or add your name to one of my sponsorship forms. Thank you in anticipation.

Surgeries: • Langbank Parish Church Hall - 1st Monday of every month (6.30pm) • Bridge of Weir Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday (sorry, not in May) (6.30pm) • Bishopton Community Library - 3rd Monday of every month (6.30pm) For further information on any of the above, please contact me 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 copies of my community council reports etc. 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.

Bridge of Weir SWI The AGM and Mini Show were held in April at Bernie’s. The speaker was children’s author Lindsay Littleson. Her latest book based on the Titanic will be launched at the end of April. In the mini show winners were as follows: Duncan Cup, Mabel McPherson; Muirhead Cup, Brenda Lindsay; Woodrow Cup, Rhona McLean. Brenda Lindsay was in first place for the points cup followed by Joyce Bennie 2nd and Mabel McPherson 3rd.

We will round off this session with an outing to Falkland Palace.

24 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 24

24/04/2019 12:50:31

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Report on Public Meeting 15th April 19 At very short notice a public meeting was arranged to discuss the ‘New’ application made by Gladman Scotland for a development at North Denniston comprising 88 housing units of various types and sizes. This was held on Monday 15th April in Kilmacolm St Columba Church Hall.

This came as a complete shock to the village as the previous application for this site had been refused by Inverclyde Council and by the government appointed Reporter.

The lawyers for Gladman Scotland argued that this was a ‘New’ application because the area in question was different to the previous application in that it omitted the area of the Knapps. Under the government planning regulations, it does state that any application for more than 40 housing units is to be treated as a major development and as such it should be preceded by a 3-month Pre-Application Consultation period before the application can be submitted to the planning authority. This has not happened and the preapplication consultation report is a cobbled together version of the previous consultation held in 2017.

Planning: I voted to amend the proposed plan to remove housing at West of Quarry Drive and from a strategic point of view I do not favour house building in Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village above that identified in the proposed plan.

I am glad to see that the reporters considering the Inverclyde Local Development Plan have determined that “there is not a requirement to allocate additional housing land in the Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village area of Inverclyde”.

This, of course, does not stop developers making planning applications which will be considered by council officers with respect to the current and proposed local development plans. I attended the public meeting held on 15th April in Kilmacolm which discussed the current planning application by Gladman Developments at North Denniston.

Public Transport: I am interested in trying to get a new bus service between Port Glasgow Train Station and Johnstone Train Station as I think that this will be a good way to improve connectivity in the Gryffe Valley. I would be interested to hear the views of constituents on this matter and their views on the existing X7 and 1/1A bus services.

Surgeries: Kilmacolm New Community Centre from 7pm to 8pm on 22nd May 2019 and Port Glasgow Community Campus Enterprise Centre from 7pm to 8pm on 29th May 2019. Please contact me directly to discuss any matters by telephone on 07768 460073/01475 712370, by email: christopher.curley@inverclyde.gov.uk or by messaging me via my Facebook page (@Ward1chriscurleySNP).

Positive Thinking

Guide Hut to Hire

The only thing you can control in your life is your thoughts. The only thought you have power over is the present one. Find out how to control your thoughts, and attract exactly what you want into your life. Phone or text 07463 570464.

A great venue with easy access near to the village centre. Main hall, additional kitchen facilities and outdoor area...

Perfect for children’s parties, weekly classes and one off special occasions.

Summer Duplicate Bridge If you would like to play Bridge during the summer months why not come along to the Kilmacolm Community Centre on Monday evenings?

Starting on 13th May at 7pm for a 7.15 pm start.

Come with a partner or come alone and hope to find one there.

Further information Tel: 87 2345 Every 4th Monday the local neighbourhood officer, will hold a surgery in the Community Centre between 10.30am - 11.30am.

Anyone wanting to hire the Guide Hut please contact Heather on 07488 287138.

. . . KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS . . .

Over 220 people turned out for the meeting where they were addressed

by Louise Eadie of the Kilmacolm Civic Trust, Mike Jefferis who is Chair of the Kilmacolm Community Council and Nicol Cameron who is Chair of the Kilmacolm Civic Trust. They outlined the current situation and informed the meeting that time was short and all comments/objections are to be with Inverclyde council by close of play on 26th April. At the end of the meeting Councillor David Wilson informed the meeting of the situation regarding other application that are pending including Carsemeadow, Plaintreeyetts and West of Quarry Drive.

25 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 25

24/04/2019 12:50:34

Next deadline - Friday

. . . KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS . . .

www.advertizer.co.uk

Kilmacolm Village Litter Pick

17th May

Kilmacolm Dramatic Society

18 volunteers turned out on Saturday 13th April 209 to help with the Village Litter Pick.

We were very lucky with the weather – cool and no rain.

They were split into teams of two or three and sent off to differing areas which were checked out beforehand by Mike Jefferis, Chair of Kilmacolm Community Council.

They were also equipped with litter pickers, high visibility vests and bin bags.

The aim was to do as much as they could and be back at the rendezvous by 12noon.

As Chair of the Kilmacolm Community Council I would like to thank the following persons for turning out and doing their bit to help make the village a cleaner place to live: Joyce Jefferis, Drew Livingston, Adrian and Judith Kent, Peter McKerrell, Jennifer Hogg, Maureen Wells, Liz Finnie, Lisa Griffin, Judith Russell, Marion Armour, Louise and Ken McLaren, Caroline and Logan Muir, Jack Lamont and Councillor David Wilson.

Kilmacolm Dramatic Society’s production of Stepping Out was greatly enjoyed by our audiences last month.

Under John Gilchrist’s enthusiastic direction and the expert dancing guidance of Liz Addison, Carol Biggin and Julie Gibb, the cast of ten women and one brave man put on a very entertaining show. They all put in a huge amount of effort in learning their lines and – for many - how to tap dance for the first time. They were well rewarded by the appreciative applause which greeted their rousing finale tap dance routine. Well done to John and the whole company – on stage and behind the scenes.

We’re now busy deciding what our next production in November will be. We intend it to be something for all the family to enjoy, so look out for details.

If you’re interested in finding out more about KDS, just visit our website kilmacolmdramaticsociety.co.uk/ or contact Claire Fraser on claire.fraser@ scotech.ltd.uk or Rosie Thirde on rosiethirde33@gmail.com We’re also delighted to welcome new members who want to act, help out with costumes, lighting, set design and building, hair and make-up or stage management – and you don’t have to have previous experience. As well as our two annual productions, we organise social events for members. Look out for details of our next production!

The village certainly looks a lot less untidy thanks to their efforts.

Mike Jefferis, Chair, Kilmacolm Community Council

Kilmacolm Community Council Details from our meeting on 26th March 2019.

Police Scotland: There were no recorded crimes in the Kilmacolm and Quarriers area for the month of March.

Planning/Licensing: 8 validated planning applications were considered at the meeting none of which were opposed but as one was for the conservation area it was agreed that the chair would comment on this to the planning officer.

Parking: A new Traffic Regulation Order was being raised which would effectively turn four of the parking places in Barr’s Brae into electric charging vehicle spaces only between 8am and 6pm from Monday to Saturday.

Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 30th April at 7.30pm

HOLY WEEK

GENEVA TRIP May 2nd - 5th

This year the Old Kirk marked Holy Week by creating the Stations of the Cross around the church. The Last Supper station was located in the Murray Chapel.

A group are going to Geneva and will visit a number of important sites related to the evolution of the Protestant church. A report of the visit will be in June Advertizer.

David Wilson, Stephen McCabe, Christopher Curley | Advice Surgeries: http://www.inverclyde. gov.uk/meetings/councillors/

Community Council ... Visitors are welcome at these monthly meetings.

KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS: Last Tuesday at 7.30pm, Kilmacolm Cargill Centre (NB: No meetings: July or Dec) | www.kilmacolmcc.co.uk

Community Halls to Let ...

Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel: 873994

Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Tel: 07584 359007 Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel: 873059

Kilmacolm Golf Club Bridge Evening FRIDAY 17th MAY - Welcome drink and nibbles for £40 per table OPEN TO ANY COMBINATION OF GENTS AND LADIES Members and non members welcome. Reserve a table at the Bar or by calling Rosemary Hammond 01505 872345 or 07757 705188.

Prizes for Bridge and raffle on the night.

Old Kirk News

Your Ward 1 Councillors

Kilmacolm Dramatic Society, photo taken by David Walker

OUTLOOK 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, 2pm - 4pm. Everyone is most welcome.

Programme for May: 2nd May The work of Kilmacolm Community Council – with Mike Jefferis and Helen Cook 16th May Sunshine Wishes Children’s Charity with Linda Ford plus Christian Aid Week celebration with Gospel Music.

OUTLOOK will close for the summer after the May Programme. It opens again on 5th September with a coach outing to Paisley Abbey.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 19th May Bread and Cheese Lunch at 12.15pm. Kidston Hall.

Lunch will be soup, bread and cheese, tea/coffee to support

Christian Aid Week.

Everyone welcome. Any donations to say thank you for a delicious lunch will be sent directly to Christian Aid Scotland.

MOVIE NIGHT 30th May West Side Story.7pm for 7.30. The Old Kirk Free entry and the offer of a glass of wine. Donation if desired to support

the creation of a Pilgrim Pathway in Kilmacolm.

SOCIAL MEDIA In addition to the website - kilmacolmoldkirk.org.uk, you can follow the Old Kirk on Facebook at Kilmacolm Old Kirk@kilmacolmold, and Twitter and Instagram @kilmacolmold

Churches in Kilmacolm & Quarriers KILMACOLM OLD KIRK: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291). www.kilmacolmoldkirk.org. uk. Minister Rev. Dr. Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). All Sundays in May – morning worship at 11am. Tea and coffee served afterwards. Sunday May 5th 6pm, Night Kirk in Murray Chapel. Sòlas Bereavement Group is held in Kidston Hall on the 2nd Thursday each month at 2pm. OUTLOOK on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 2pm.

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. Please come and invite others: all welcome.

26 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 26

24/04/2019 12:50:37

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

Planning: A packed St Columba’s Church Hall heard a protest meeting with regard to the Gladman planning application for 88 houses at North Dennistoun. Mike Jefferis and Nicol Cameron spoke respectively on behalf of the Community Council and the Civic Trust. There were many questions and observations. In my role as Chair of Planning I outlined the procedure that the Council observes when dealing with a major application, as this is. There will be a public hearing in Greenock Town Hall, probably in June when objectors, the applicant and council planning officers will state their case. The 11 members of the planning board will then come to a decision whether to approve or refuse and this result will then go to the Full Council of 22 councillors for their determination.

Local Plan: The Inverclyde Local Development Plan has been examined by the Reporter and came back with few changes. During the five years of the plan the reporter agrees with the Council that there is no need to release green belt in and around Kilmacolm for housing. This may be challenged but it is the settled position of the Council.

Roads: SPT are considering new bus shelters in the village near the Cross.

It is hoped that they will have lighting. The upgrading of the Lochwinnoch Road at the Cross has been completed. This area had been patched and patched to extinction and some who observed our staff at work commented on their professionalism.

Rural roads continue to be upgraded. Craiglinsheoch, Muirhouse, Burnbank and Auchenfoyle Roads have been completed and works will be done to strengthen the parapet at the old Auchenfoyle bridge and widening of the one at Glenmill. The latter keeps getting damaged.

Roads officers have been working with residents in Duchal Road to assist access to their driveways due to congestion. T Bars are being painted at driveways to attempt to deter parking nearby. I shall monitor this initiative closely but the parking study established clearly that we need extra long stay parking in the village.

Public Transport: The Greenock/Kilmacolm/Quarriers/Houston/Linwood/ Johnstone1/1a/2a/X6a/X7 McGills bus services are going to SPT committee for renewal for 5 years at a cost of approaching £1m subsidy. I will report the outcome at the next edition. There is a social necessity to subsidise bus routes to towns and villages with no service.

PGHS annual music concert: This was a tour de force. It featured 43 acts/ performances featuring a dozen winners from the Inverclyde Music Festival.

A smashing evening and academically and musically this school is going places. The final medley by the Soul Band was a show stopper.

Stepping Out: presented by the Kilmacolm Dramatic Society had a fabulous final act when the whole cast performed tap in top hat and tails. Given that I understand that only one member could tap before rehearsals it was a quite superb performance. I was happy to sponsor the society’s application for funds for stage lighting.

Conservation: There is a Conservation Area appraisal of Quarriers Village being conducted. The Council have appointed architectural firm AustinSmith for this purpose. The appraisal helps to identify the special interest and changing needs of a conversation area. They inform policy and assist development management.

Cruise control: The cruise season has started in Greenock and 75 stop offs, a record , are expected. The Cunard Queen Victoria and Elizabeth return again to the Clyde. The council is in partnership with Peel in a £15m expansion of the Ocean Terminal. The development on shore and in the water will be ready for next year.

Plant Sale: The Annual Plant Sale at the Masonic Lodge Glebe Road will be on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 24th, 25th and 26th May. Surgeries: at St Mary’s Episcopal Port Glasgow 5.30pm - 6.30pm 20th May and the Cargill 10am - 11am 25th May. I can be contacted at: david.wilson@inverclyde.gov.uk 01475 741969 and 712975 and 07766 992294.

Christian Aid Week.

Kilmacolm Old Kirk are holding a Bread and Cheese Lunch in Kidston Hall on Sunday 19th May from 12.15pm. Everyone is most welcome to come along, bring family and friends, and enjoy simple Soups, a selection of Bread and Cheeses, finishing with tea/coffee and a few treats. Any donations in thanks for a delicious lunch will be most welcome too, and will be forwarded directly to Christian Aid Scotland.

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Advertisement Feature

Home Care Services

At Home Instead Senior Care, we work with you to provide flexible, personalised home care based on your specific requirements, We’ll help you to stay in your community and live under your own roof, surrounded by your own things continuing to live by your own rules. Our home care services span home help, companionship and personal care; specialising in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Our Promise: • To Match you with your CAREGiver • To see the same CAREGiver every time • To spend a minimum of one hour each visit Registered with Care Inspectorate

Each Home Instead Senior Care® franchise office is independently owned and operated

Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Agricultural Show Saturday 11th May — at Knapps Loch, Kilmacolm from 9am to 4.30pm.

There will be lots of attractions including hundreds of entries across dozens of classes of sheep, cows, horses (light and heavy), dogs, industrial, plus small pets in the Children’s Pet Show. Craft Tent, Trade Stands and entertainment including: Chainsaw Sculpture, Pipe Band, Birds of Prey, Dancers, Vintage Tractors and Country Capers. Schedules, Entry Forms and more details at: www.kilmacolmshow.co.uk

Kilmacolm Friends of Ardgowan Hospice - baking & bottles We will be collecting donations of baking and preserves for our Baking and Bottle Stall on Friday 10th May between 2.30pm and 4.30pm at the Old Kirk Church Hall.

Bottles can be deposited in the box at the Cargill Community Centre Reception Area. We look forward to seeing you at the Show on Saturday 11th May and thank for your contributions.

St Columba Church Lazarus Awakening Come and join us for an 8 week course and open your heart to the truth that you are cherished by God. Study includes DVD teaching, discussion and a time of fellowship at St Columba Church Large Hall (Bridge of Weir Road end) from 7pm - 8.30pm, starting Thursday 2nd May. Please confirm your place by emailing: edithforrest@ gmail.com or telephone 07764 765927.

. . . KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS . .

@GryffeAds

27 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 27

24/04/2019 12:50:39

Next deadline - Friday

. . . KILBARCHAN, HOWWOOD, LOCHWINNOCH, ELDERSLIE . . .

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

LiliFest 2019 Saturday 11th May 8pm Comedy Night with Graham Barrie & “Friends” Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre This popular comedy night returns featuring a great line up of comedians in a great venue. With your host for the evening, the indomitable and irrepressible, Graham Barrie. £10/BYOB

Sunday 12th May 2pm Animal Welfare: This is not one of the usual subjects that a councillor, such as myself, would normally write about, but I feel sure the majority of you will be very pleased that action is being taken.

A Consultation was sent out about to all Authorities, Amendments to the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. The closing date for the consultation was the 26th April 2019. Currently the maximum penalty for cruelty to animals is twelve months imprisonment and a fine up to £20k. I am happy to say that in response Renfrewshire Council have elected to approve having the upper limit for fines being removed altogether and also the upper limit being moved from five years maximum to no upper limit. This would allow more flexibility when the courts make a decision on the level of punishment. Cruelty to animals in any form is unacceptable and I hope that these amendments will be adopted ASAP. Sheltered Housing: Link Housing is about to commence consultation meetings with tenants of the sheltered House in Glenpark Road, Lochwinnoch.

Concerns have been expressed about the withdrawal of funding by two local authorities. I have asked for further details as it is another case where council cut backs can affect the most vulnerable and needs to be addressed.

Boys Brigade Annual Display Kilbarchan Parish Church Boys Brigade Annual Display takes place in the Parish church hall on Friday 10th May at 7.30pm.

Christian Aid Christian Aid week in Kilbarchan begins on Sunday 12th May.

Your Ward 9 Councillors

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.

Howwood: Village Hall: 2nd Tues at 7.30pm. | www.howwood.com/ community-council.php Kilbarchan: Steeple Hall: monthly at 7.30pm. | www.kilbarchan. info/community_council.html Lochwinnoch: Bowling Club: 1st Tues at 7.30pm

Community Halls to Let ...

Kilbarchan, Guide Centre. Tel: 702758.

Kilbarchan, Old Library Centre. Tel: 706070

A737 Action Group: I attended the meeting in Howwood, organised by Howwood Community Council, to further discuss the ongoing issue of upgrading the A737 bypass. The group have now adopted the name of A737 Action Group and representatives from the following community councils attended – Howwood, Lochwinnoch and Beith & District. Invitations have been sent to Kilbarchan, Houston, Bridge of Weir and Brookfield CC’s to join the group as they are all likely to be affected by any decisions made. I have been tasked with writing on behalf of the group to all our MSP’s and Chief Executives of the departments responsible for making major decisions with regard to infrastructure decisions.

Charity Shop opens: It was a pleasure for me to be at the opening of the St. Vincent Charity Shop in Lochwinnoch after its major refurbishment.

Congratulations to Eric Whitfield and all his co-workers who volunteered their time and expertise in carrying out this wonderful act of dedication. I was honoured to have been able to help in a small way with this worthy cause.

Kilbarchan Junior Choir & Village Voices: “Tea and a Tune” Kilbarchan Parish Church, Steeple Square, Kilbarchan A hugely entertaining afternoon of song and fun. Directed by the wonderfully inspiring Moira Gray both choirs are open to join to anyone interested, no experience necessary 01505 704948. Tickets: £5/ Family £12. Available from Moira on 01505 704948 or in person from Bobbins.

Thursday 23rd May 7.30pm Leon Hunt and Jason Titley Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre As well as leaning heavily on traditional music from the US and The British Isles, their own compositions take on musical references from just about everywhere else. £12.50 from Dave Currie 01505 70691.

Thursday 23rd May 8pm The Legendary Trust Quiz with the one and only Quizmaster General The Trust

Inn, Kilbarchan. Free.

Saturday 25th May 9pm IKON Habbies, Kilbarchan. Classic Rock.

Free.

Thursday 30th May 8pm Special Lilias Day Quiz with the one and only Quizmaster General The Trust

Inn, Kilbarchan

Friday 31st May 7.30pm The Paisley Open Mic Collective Showcase Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre The Paisley open mic scene regulars have recently returned from performing in Berlin…

Come and join them for a full night’s entertainment with some of the best acoustic, duo and band performances in Renfrewshire.

The night will be compèred by regular hosts of the Paisley open mic nights scene, Johnny Barr and Graeme Kerr, and will include the collective house band for all of the acoustic acts performing.

Increases: In my previous report I gave my reasons for not supporting the increase of 4.79% and 2% increase in council tax and housing rent respectively. It seems that I have been proved correct in my prediction of the cost of these implementations to the community. Sharon Bell, head of StepChange Scotland (the debt advisory charity), said she was “alarmed by the increases in the proportion of clients struggling with household bills, particularly council tax”. Research Churches in Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie by the charity “shows that our clients in Scotland are significantly KILBARCHAN PARISH CHURCH: Services continue at 11am each Sunday, conducted by Rev Stephen Smith, with Junior Church and the Crèche meeting in the halls from 10.45am. All welcome. more likely to have council tax Refreshments served in the hall after the service. Donations for the Paisley Foodbank are collected arrears compared to elsewhere in every week in the hall. Be sure to visit Kilbarchan Parish Church stalls in the park on Lilias Day 1st June. There will be home baking, tombola and delicious strawberries and cream. Kilbarchan Parish the UK”. StepChange Scotland said Church Boys Brigade Annual Display takes place in the Parish church hall on Friday 10th May at the average amount of arrears its 7.30pm. Eastern Star. The annual service takes place in Kilbarchan Parish church on Sunday clients had was £2,017.

12th May at 6.30pm, conducted by Rev Stephen Smith. Christian Aid week in Kilbarchan begins Surgeries: Week 1 Tuesday LOCHWINNOCH McKillop Institute 6pm/7pm.

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

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

Week 4 Wednesday KILBARCHAN Steeple Hall 6pm/7pm.

Email: cllr.bill.binks@renfrewshire. gov.uk Tel: 0300 300 1423

on Sunday 12th May. Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club will be on holiday on 6th and 27th May but will be open on 13th and 20th from 9.15-11.30am. Kilbarchan National Women’s Register has 3 meetings in May-firstly a walk around the West End and University, followed by a film night, The Dressmaker and finally an evening of Random Questions when we shall talk about anything of interest! For further details, phone 703786 and visit the website: www.nwr.org.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.

28 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 28

24/04/2019 12:50:42

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

Lilias Day Saturday 1st June We are delighted to announce our plans for Lilifest and Lilias Day 2019.

Once again we have host of new entertainment and activities for you to enjoy and get involved with over the coming month and on Lilias Day. This year we are introducing a Village Scarecrow competition, to go alongside the ever popular ‘decorate your house’ competition, and following the success of last year’s art completion we are holding a kids photography competition.

LILIFEST - After last year’s sell-out gig we are delighted to have Big Vern N The Shootas to headline Lilifest and welcome The Carrick Players on their first appearance at the festival with Sketch on the Beach. IKON, The Shacklelton Trio and Start are just a few of the other acts to perform at venues throughout the village. For a full line up visit www.liliasday.co.uk LILIAS DAY - SATURDAY 1st JUNE - Lilias Day itself promises to be another fantastic day with plenty new attractions including parkour, mini golf, slime workshop and a nerf zone along with the tried and tested Lilias Day faithfuls.

Johnny Barr’s music tent will be showcasing the best of local talent, Franc Karpo’s amazing magic show will top the bill in the kids tent, Britannia XIV’s will take to the battlefield whilst the craft and food villages grow each year.

For the more active amongst you you can enjoy zorbing, pony rides, the dog show or take part in the Tug of War. The days celebration will kick off with the biggest historic parade in Renfrewshire. Leading the parade will be the best in local piping with Kilbarchan, St Columba’s and Houston Pipe Bands, followed by the historic parade, the renowned procession of floats and a few surprises along the way.

Our grand finale this year will be the big prize raffle, when one lucky winner will leave the park £1,000 richer. If you haven’t bought your ticket yet you can buy them at local shops throughout the village and on the day at the Lilias Day Committee stall.

As always we are delighted to have the support of the village, local organisations and businesses without whom Lilias Day would not happen.

Each year the event raises tens of thousands of pounds for charities and good causes.

GET INVOLVED - Decorate your house or premises - give the village a real festival atmosphere to help us celebrate Lilias Day. Let us know if you’re taking part so that your masterpiece can be entered for the coveted prize of best decorated house. Judging commences at 10am on Lilias morning.

New for 2019 - Build a scarecrow! - If decorating your house seems a bit daunting why not make a scarecrow to display? You can bring to life your favourite characters and enter our new competition. Judging commences at 10am on Lilias morning.

Enter a team in our annual Tug of War and compete for a shiny new shield, kindly sponsored by last years winners, Kilbarchan Pipe Band. Email us at info@liliasday.co.uk to enter a team.

Get snapping for our Kid’s Photography Competition (5-11 years) - Whether it’s a selfie with Habbie, the changing seasons or the scenic countryside, show off your creative talent. All entries will be displayed in the Kid’s Tent on Lilias Day and prizes awarded for the best photographs. All entries to be submitted to Kilbarchan Primary School or to the Co-op by the deadline of 17th May. Come along and join the fun on Saturday 1 June! - The park opens at 12noon and the parade starts at 1pm at Tandlehill Rd and proceeds through the village to the park. Entry costs £2.50 for adults and 50p for children.

Contact us: info@liliasday.co.uk or message us via Kilbarchan Lilias Day on Facebook You can keep up to date on all the latest news on the Lilias Day website www. liliasday.co.uk or follow on twitter: @LiliasDay MISS LILIAS The leading lady of Kilbarchan’s Lilias Day has been announced. Mabel Wylie is Miss Lilias 2019.

The Lilias Day committee choose Miss Lilias each year based on her contribution to the community or good causes. Mabel is in 5th year at Johnstone High School and volunteers weekly to teach swimming to local kids. She also gives up

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Liz and Morag are now going for 1000 people through the course!

Morag and Liz beside the AED in Lochwinnoch

Would you know what to do in an Emergency? ♥ 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: ♥ CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ♥ Heart Attack ♥ Recovery position ♥ Choking ♥ Serious bleeding To learn the simple skills that save lives, contact Morag Thow on 07868 752814 to book onto one of our courses in 2019: Tuesday 28th May 7pm - 9pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge Tuesday 18th June 1pm - 3pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge If you have a group in the Lochwinnoch / Howwood area that would like a Heart Start Course Liz and Morag are pleased to come to your group to deliver the course.

much of her summer to volunteer at Renfrewshire Leisure activity camps.

She has completed her Duke of Edinburgh Silver award and really looking forward to take up her role as Miss Lilias. As part of her duties Mabel will read a proclamation to officially open Lilias Day and, later in the year, will have the honour of switching on the Christmas lights in Kilbarchan.

Her attendants are Sarah Sandground and Lauren Breckenridge.

SCHOOL KING AND QUEEN This year the school Queen, King and attendants have been chosen by Kilbarchan Primary school based on merit and exemplifying the core values of the school.

The group takes a leading role in the parade and Miss Lilias crowns the Queen and King as the parade arrives in the park.

Poppy Edgar and Ian Grant are the Queen and King, with attendants Kayla Drummond and Matthew McIvor.

Tots’ Club Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club will be on holiday on 6th and 27th May but will be open on 13th and 20th from 9.15am - 11.30am.

Knitting Bee

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

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

. . . KILBARCHAN, HOWWOOD, LOCHWINNOCH, ELDERSLIE . . .

@GryffeAds

29 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 29

24/04/2019 12:50:44

Next deadline - Friday

. . . KILBARCHAN, HOWWOOD, LOCHWINNOCH, ELDERSLIE . . .

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

The Old Library Centre

Fantastic Lochwinnoch Arts Festival ‘19

Kilbarchan Tea Towels: We have for sale a fabulous teatowel with pictures of Old Kilbarchan. These are high quality large linen tea towels which are being sold for £4.50. Profits from these will contribute too much needed funds for the centre, so please pop in and buy one.

There were over 4,000 people at the 16 day 2019 festival in March! There was something for everyone and many workshops and come and try events.

Some of the highlights were Allan Bisset and his Moira Monologue with a fascinating Q and A session. Christine Bovill’s Piaf show and the Iconic women evening was also outstanding. For many the chance to see the Scottish musical legends Karen Matheson and Donald Shaw supported by the Orkney Quartet of Fara performing in our wee village hall is a special memory for many!

Pilates Class: We are starting a new Pilates class on a Thursday morning at 9.45am. This replaces the Wednesday afternoon class. If you would like to give Pilates a try but times didn’t suit then please do come along or phone the centre on 01505 706070 for further information.

There was a number of charities and groups who were able to raise some funds over the festival including:

Tai Chi Class: Don’t forget the taster session for the Tai Chi class is on Tuesday 30th April at 10.30am with classes starting on Tuesday 7th May. Places for this class are filling up fast so phone 01505 706070 to ensure your place.

• £1,270 to Dementia friendly Lochwinnoch from Calder Church and Betty McKellar’s sales of her anthology of poems

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

• £127 Lochwinnoch International Aid

Howwood Village Fete Saturday 15th June 2019 1pm - 4pm

Stall Holders Required The Howwood Village Fete is a great way to raise funds for your group or promote your business. Stalls cost £20.

For more information and to book your stall please contact: Sarah Galloway 07982 042654 sarah.galloway@rocketmail.com

Tea Dance Thursday 6th June in Troon The next Tea Dance is a trip to Troon to join with Prestwick and Troon’s Tea Dancing groups.

A free bus will be provided.

Contact Ann on 07868 752814 to book.

Calder Church Summer Fayre Sat 18th May, 10am - 12noon, McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch Stalls include:- Home Baking, Plants and garden, Jewellery and Accessories, Books, DVDs & CDs, Toys, Bottle, Soft goods, Lucky Dip and more....

Adults £2.50, Children FREE includes Tea/Coffee and Cream scones. ALL WELCOME!

LCDT - Have Your Say Before 10th May! The Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust Consultation is now underway! The survey has been completed by around 100 individuals at time of going to press, which is great, but we would like many more responses, especially from local village groups and organisations.

The survey has around 10 questions and will take you around five minutes to complete. If you are an individual, you can complete it online at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Lochwinresidents for groups go to: www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Lochwingroups There are also paper copies available at The Junction and Brown Bull.

LCDT are aiming to demonstrate community support for the Trust, which has a vision to see Lochwinnoch flourish and thrive. The first project being developed is the Water Abstraction Project, which could provide a stream of income to the village through the sale of water pumped from an underground aquifer.

A summary of the responses and recommendations for a community action plan will be collated by independent facilitators and experts from Community Enterprise. Feedback from the survey will also inform that community action plan.

The directors are always keen to involve local people who have expert skills such as legal, financial, managerial, project management, as well as the equally important skills of delivering newsletters, collecting surveys and putting up banners. If you think you can help, please get in touch at lochwinnochtrust@gmail.com

• £614 for the festivals chosen charity My Name’5 Doddie Weir Motor Neurone Disease research • £534 for St Vincent’s hospice (£400 at the sing for St Vincent’s and £134 Rowena’s second hand books) • £138 Johnstone High and Gryffe student’s world challenge • £110 Catherine’s wheels • £90 the Red Cross A massive thank you to all who helped, performed and attended the festival.

Next Lochwinnoch Arts Festival is from 18till the 29th March 2020.

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.

Howwood WI May – Tuesday 21st: Day outing – details to follow

Roads: The road and footpaths resurfacing programme for 2019/20 has now been published by Renfrewshire Council.

Kilbarchan will see road works on sections of Kibblestone Road, Wheatlands Drive, New Street, Church Street, and Glentyan Avenue and work on footpaths at Locher Road and Steeple Street. In Lochwinnoch Calderpark Avenue, Calder Street, and Braehead Avenue have been included for road resurfacing, with Calder Drive destined for footpath repair.

Howwood, which did not see any resurfacing work in the last year, has Midton Road and Hill Road/Semple View for road resurfacing on the list. However it has again been excluded from the footpaths programme.

While the residents of the above locations will welcome the news, others who have highlighted the state of their roads will be dismayed that they have not been included. Milliken Park Road and Cunnighame Drive in Kilbarchan are to name but two. It is evident that the administration has allocated the bulk of resources elsewhere in Renfrewshire, with for example Erskine having 12 roads included with three times the area to be resurfaced than Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch combined. This needs to change, and I will be exploring ways in which additional roads can be added to our villages in the forthcoming programme.

Villages Local Partnership: The next meeting of the new Villages Local Partnership will be in June, when decisions on grant funding applications from community organisations are likely to be made.

At its most recent meeting there was much discussion on identifying what the priorities are for West Renfrewshire Villages. Unsurprisingly connectivity in regard to rural public transport was seen as a key objective. In this regard it is vital that the Transport Bill currently going through the Scottish Parliament addresses issues such as re regulation of rural bus services and the transport needs of disabled and older people.

Consequently I am urging all elected members, community councils and other community groups to make representation in order that a fit for purpose rural transport service is delivered.

LCDT will keep members updated on developments through our own newsletter, the new website www.lochwinnochtrust.org.uk and Facebook page @LochwinnochCDT

Surgeries: On the first Saturday of every month except January and July, at 9am in the McKillop Institute Lochwinnoch, at 10am in Howwood Village Hall, at 11am in the Steeple Hall Kilbarchan, and 12.30pm in Johnstone Town Hall.

You can become a member online, and it is a very simple and effective way to demonstrate your support for LCDT. You can also ‘like’ our facebook page.

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

30 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 30

24/04/2019 12:50:45

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Village Clean-up: One of the privileges of representing the ward that I do is that there are a great many community minded organisations who support regular litter picks in our villages to supplement the statutory role of the Council.

These organisations include many of the Community Councils and bodies such as Kilbarchan Smiles. So it was with great pride that in recent weeks I supported the annual Howwood Community Council clean up, which attracted a fantastic twenty two adults, myself included, and five children, which together managed to achieve a major effort in the environment in and around Howwood village.

Clyde Muirshiel: I have had a meeting with the Council Leader expressing my concern that the current governance structure may not be the best for Clyde Muirshiel, and this may involve discussion with North Ayrshire and Inverclyde Councils as the three local authorities, including Renfrewshire, are custodians of the Park. I am actively seeking input from my Lochwinnoch constituents about their vision for the Park and how it can be improved. I make no secret of the fact that I think it requires nothing less than national park status to make the Park fulfil its potential, but I am actively open to guidance on this from constituents.

Surgeries: 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 December. 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.

The Big Conversation

GCHC quiz night, Kilbarchan The 11th of April may have seemed like an ordinary day, but it was special; let me tell you why.

That Thursday afternoon, our friends’ little boy John rang the bell at Glasgow Childrens Hospital to signify the end of his 8 months of treatment for renal cancer.

Throughout his treatment, the Glasgow Childrens Hospital Charity made a massive difference to him and his family. This charity does so many wonderful things, from developing new treatments for sick kids, to organising family events that siblings can attend. It really helps families achieve a little bit of normality during what is a very stressful time.

As a thank-you, friends of the family are organising a quiz night to raise funds for the Glasgow Childrens Hospital Charity.

The quiz will be held in Kilbarchan Guide Centre on Saturday 11th May at 7.30pm, tickets are £5, teams of up to 6. (BYOB) Highland Hustle Kilbarchan and an anonymous donor are sponsoring the hall hire, and if you would like to buy tickets for the quiz, the raffle, or if you or your business would like to sponsor the winners’ prize, please email habbiecharityquiznight@outlook.com for more details.

The Kilbarchan Singers Summer Concert ‘America’ Sunday 12th May @ 7.30pm, Holy Trinity and St Barnabas Church, Paisley

McKillop Hall, Main Street, Lochwinnoch.

An informal meeting to encourage open, supportive conversations about death, dying and bereavement. Organised by St. Vincent’s Hospice, the event will raise awareness and overcome fear about discussing these sensitive topics. Information will be available to help with practical planning for the future. The event is open to any adult, but may not be appropriate for someone recently bereaved. Free refreshments. Booking recommended.

Contact June.Burgess@svh.co.uk 01505 705635

The Kilbarchan Singers invite you to their Summer Concert ‘America’, which includes works by or made famous by Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Barber, Whitacre & The Kings Singers.

Dementia Friendly Dementia Friendly Meeting 10th April

Meddle & Make, Lochwinnoch One of our ever popular make, mend and upcycle workshops led by one of our team of experienced designers and makers. Bring along a garment you would like to adjust to a new size, mend with some beautifying embroidery, adapt a hem or add a new zipper. Or maybe you have an ambitious makeproject you’d like some advice about?

This event is free, no experience necessary.

Wednesday, 15th May 2019 from 7pm - 9pm at Remode, 39 High Street, Lochwinnoch

Kilbarchan National Women’s Register We have 3 meetings in May. Firstly a walk around the West End and University, followed by a film night, The Dressmaker and finally an evening of Random Questions when we shall talk about anything of interest!

For further details, phone 703786 and visit the website: www.nwr.org.uk

Community Coffee Shop First Friday monthly Howwood Parish Church: 10am - 12noon “In the community, for the community” Adults £2 | Children free.

All welcome.

The Dementia Friendly Lochwinnoch had a very informative talk from Gillian Johnstone from the Renfrewshire Carers Centre on the many activities and support for carers. The next meeting is our end of year social on Wednesday 5th June in the Calder Church 7.30pm.

Gillian Johnstone and some of the Lochwinnoch Dementia Friendly Group Next Dance - Thursday 6th June in Troon The next tea dance is a trip to Troon to join with Prestwick and Troon’s dementia friendly tea dancing groups. A free bus will be provided. Contact Ann on 07761 114567 to book!

. . . KILBARCHAN, HOWWOOD, LOCHWINNOCH, ELDERSLIE . . .

Roads: Renfrewshire Council has recently published its annual roads repairs list and whilst I can commend many of those in my ward which are included there are notable exceptions which really need attention. For example, many of my Kilbarchan constituents have frequently complained to me about the state of both Fulton Crescent and Milliken Park Road. I think two issues that need addressing are firstly, that the Council does not seem to have enough roads inspectors to actually check the repairs that are done, and secondly, the Council got all party support a year ago to investigate plastic infill for road repairs, as Glasgow City Council and East Renfrewshire Councils are. It seems bizarre to me that for most road repairs we are using tar macadam which was the material of choice some fifty years ago.

31 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 31

24/04/2019 12:50:46

Next deadline - Friday

. . . HOUSTON, CROSSLEE & BROOKFIELD . . .

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

FANCY DRESS JUDGING: 12noon at Houston & Killellan Kirk followed by PARADE TO WEST HALLS We are nearly there, final preparations are in hand and we are waiting in anticipation to see all our SUPERHEROES on Carnival day.

The day starts off down at the Kirk at 12noon where the judging of the Fancy Dress takes place. We will then be led up to the West Halls by the 1st Houston Boys and Girls Brigade Pipe Band.

The Carnival Queen Jenna McKenzie and her attendant Beth Callaghan along with the King Jude Steele and his attendant Harris Clark will be driven in an open top car up to the hall. The parade is a very important part of the day, get your SUPERHEROES outfits on and join in.

After arriving at the church hall our minister Rev.Gary Noonan will crown the King and Queen. The winners of the colouring competitions and fancy dress winner said will be announced before the Carnival opens.

I was very pleased recently to attend as an Elected Member the first meeting of the new Bridge of Weir, Houston, Brookfield, Elderslie, Kilbarchan, Howwood, and Lochwinnoch Local Area Partnership. All village Community Councils, including Houston and Brookfield, were represented and one of the big improvements about the new LAP’s, which replaced the old Local Area Committees, is that all community representatives are on an equal basis with Councillors and also have a vote on the business before the LAP. Those present were enthusiastic about how the Villages LAP can become a powerhouse to listen to local village needs across West Renfrewshire, and actually act to improve the local quality of life.

The administration of Renfrewshire Council believes very strongly in putting our money where our mouth is and supporting the educational needs of our children. Therefore I was very pleased to support, at the last meeting of the Finance, Resources, and Customer Services Board, new contracts for electrical upgrades for two schools in my ward, Houston Primary and East Fulton Primary in Linwood. These substantial investments, of £364,799.31 for Houston Primary, and £588,333.05 for East Fulton Primary, will ensure that these local primaries are fit for purpose for the 2020’s and beyond.

Your Ward 10 Councillors

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

Community Halls to Let ...

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

Across Renfrewshire many community minded individuals seek to serve their communities, from running youth groups to organising local gala days, and look for no recognition or reward save the satisfaction of doing a good job.

Therefore, it was a genuine pleasure to recently attend the annual Provosts Community Awards Night where our unsung local heroes and heroines were recognised for their community service. There will be many such people in Linwood, Houston, Brookfield, and Crosslee, so I encourage all local Community Councils to nominate them for recognition.

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.

After the official opening there will be so many things to do and see.

There are many new stalls and attractions and not forgetting the food stalls which you will not be able to resist. Go to the tearoom where you can taste some lovely home baking and meet your friends.

This is an immensely popular event for the community a lot of hard work is involved. We would love to see you all there in support!.

H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston (Houston Old School Trust) Monday to Friday, Gryffe Manor Out of School 01505 615438 Coffee Shop: - Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm Sat, 9am - 4pm Coffee shop/Centre 01505 229597

MONDAY Yoga (Weekly) @ 1pm - Mary Laidlaw 01505 229112 | Complete Beginners Yoga (Start 13th) @ 11am - Mary Liadlaw 01505 229112 | Diaporama @ 7.30pm (13th) R2 | Galaxy (own room) | SNP Gryffe Branch (27th) @ 7.30pm

TUESDAY Paint Pot Tots (Weekly) @ 10am - Dawn Campbell 07789 262350 | Yoga (Weekly) @ 7pm - M/s Lawson 01505 613690 | Councillor Surgery (Scott Kerr) @ 6.30pm - 7.30pm | Councillor Surgery (Allison Dowling) @ 12noon | Houston Show (7th) @ 7.30pm | Galaxy (own room)

WEDNESDAY Gryffe Melody Makers @ 7pm (1st, 15th, 29th) | Community Council (Monthly) @ 7.30pm 20th | Gryffe Camera Club, (Weekly) @ 7.30pm | Baby Class (MOO MUSIC) (Weekly) @ 10am | Galaxy @ 3.45pm

Please Note: A PORTABLE DEFIB UNIT is available at the West Halls (Church) on Main Street

THURSDAY Gryffe Quilting Group (Weekly) @ 1.15pm - 3.15pm (16th - 10am) | Primary Colours (Weekly) @ 3.30pm 4.30pm | Crafty Friends (Bi Weekly) @ 7.30pm (7th - 21st) | Folk Club (Weekly) @ 8pm - iaintdawson@gmail. com 07786 078952 | Galaxy ( own room) | Councillor Surgery (Audrey Doig) @ 7.15pm 28th | Move It or Lose it (Weekly) @ 10.30am - 11.30am

FRIDAY Yoga (Weekly) @ 10:30am - M/s Lawson 01505 613690 | Galaxy Dancing (Weekly except 10th) @ 3.30pm - 7pm | Gavin Newlands M.P. Surgery@ 12.30pm – 1.30pm (10th) | Kirk Carnival 10th @ 12noon Onwards | Houston Show 31st @ 7pm | Jennifer Tinney B/Party 31st @ 7.30pm

SATURDAY KIRK CARNIVAL (ALL DAY) 11TH | Galaxy Dancing (Weekly except 11th) @ 9.30am - 5pm (25th finish 12noon) | Councillors Surgery (J Sheridan) @ 11.30am – 12noon (2nd) R5

SUNDAY Baptist Church (Weekly) @ 11am and 6pm

Booking enquiries to: Barry Walker 01505 614039 Bill Haddow 01505 690693 Stewart Scally 01505 674277 thecarrickcentre@gmail.com or hostbookings@outlook.com or The Coffee Shop

32 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 32

24/04/2019 12:50:48

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Houston Show – Saturday 1st June 2019 Join us in the Playing Fields right in the heart of Houston Village for our annual show. Gates open at 9am for a fun filled family day out. Come along and see our horse section with show jumping and different horse classes throughout the day. The ridden Clydesdale class and many more. See one of our local Farriers do a demonstration. See our cattle and sheep classes and our Sheep shearing demonstration.

Visit the Secretary’s tent before 1pm and enter your prize pooch into the dog show. For the first time this year we will have some Alpacas for people to see them close at hand.

Crafty Friends

May 12th, @ 11am, Carrick Centre

Come and join our crafty crew

Houston Baptist is hosting a special day of prophecy presented by Dr. Charles Sommerville who is a representative of Prophetic Witness Movement International. Dr. Charles shares the revealed Word of God throughout Scotland. His schedule is full for 2019 and quickly being filled for 2020. He also regularly speaks at Barnards Court Mission in Greenock as well as other locations in Scotland.

Come and learn some crafty makes

Dr. Charles will present the, soon to be, future events, revealed in God’s Word.

If you desire to know what God’s time-clock holds for this world, this is your opportunity to know God’s plan.

If any questions, please call 01505 612722 for more information. All are welcome to this special event.

French Conversation Our French conversation groups are still going strong. We meet in the Fox and Hounds in Houston on Wednesdays 9.30am till 12noon and alternate Tuesday afternoons 2pm - 4pm. If you want to join us just come along. Details phone/ text 07463 570464 or email avril. forbes2015@outlook.com We look forward to welcoming you.

Crafty hobbies is what we do

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 meet the first and third Thursday in the month. Please come and join us. Contact Lorna Cairns - 01505 612844. Shirley White - 01505 610721 Crafty Friends will finish for the summer on Thursday 6th June and start again on Thursday 5th September.

Houston & Crosslee SWI After a very successful AGM and Spring Show last month the final meeting of our 2018/19 year will be our MacMillan Tea and Chat Charity evening.

We meet in the Compass Centre, South Street, Houston on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.

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: The Services will be conducted by the Rev. Gary Noonan unless otherwise stated. Sun May 5th - Early Communion - 9.45am (last one until September). Morning Worship 11am. Sun 12th - 11am Morning Worship. Sun 19th - 11am Morning Worship (Worship Team). Sun 26th - 11am Morning Worship.You can find out more about us at www.houstonkillellankirk.org 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. Paul Brady. Assistant Priest:- Rev. Chima Kingsley Opara. Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Mary Frances Collett, RNDM (Tel 01505 613514). Address: ‘Abbotsfield’, St. Fillan’s, Main St, Houston, PA6 7EL. T. 01505 612046. E. StFillan@rcdop.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

Cheer on your favourite Tug Of War Team enjoy all the fun on the Bouncy Castle and food provided by the Fox & Hounds. Ice cream van will also be there on the day.

This year The River Inn and the Fox and Hounds are thrilled to bring a licensed bar to the Houston Show for the first time. We will also be bringing back our famous BBQ with a selection of burgers and hot dogs. So look out for our tent on the day to enjoy a refreshing drink & tasty treat.

Schedules for all sections of the show can be obtained by contacting the Show Secretary Mo Lyle at: houstonshow@hotmail.co.uk or by visiting our facebook page.

Schedules for the Craft & Baking section available from committee members, the Post Office, the Paper Shop or by contacting Isabelle Stuart at issistuart@ gmail.com or telephone 01505 613479.

Houston Community Council Details from our meeting on 20th March 2019 Planning: The revised local development plan was released for consultation during March and the Community Council have until 10th June to respond.

Feedback on the plan from local residents is welcomed. Community Council members recently attended the Renfrewshire Community Council Forum.

Fraser Carlin, Head of Planning and Housing for Renfrewshire Council talked about planning policy and answered questions. He reaffirmed the Council’s policy that planning applications for Greenbelt land would be refused.

Defibrillator: With Houston’s first defibrillator now installed and activated at the church hall in Main Street, funding has been secured for a second unit.

A second suitable location is now being sought.

Policing: The attending Community Police Officers reported relatively few crimes within the last month. Five recorded crimes in total. These included theft, common assault and anti social behaviour.

Speeding: Vehicles’ exceeding the speed limit in and around the village was again discussed at the meeting. A local resident attended to highlight the speeding issue in Main Street. The Community Council has joined the ‘Community Speed Watch’ initiative. This is a national initiative where active members of the local community join with the support of the Police to monitor speeds of vehicles using speed detection equipment. Vehicles exceeding the speed limit are referred to the Police with the aim of educating drivers to reduce their speeds. To date Renfrewshire Police Division have not participated in this initiative but the attending Community Police Officers are working with the Community Council to explore the possibility of launching a pilot scheme.

It is pleasing to see that since the Community Councils meeting in March, the Police have been actively monitoring the speed of vehicles in Houston with several drivers warned and educated regarding their driving.

. . . HOUSTON, CROSSLEE & BROOKFIELD . . .

Bible Prophecy Sunday

Come along and see the talented local school children perform in our Houston’s Got Talent Competition and see all our fantastic entries in our craft and baking section. Have a look and support our local community trade stands with all their goods to buy. Anyone who would like to have a trade stand please contact the Show Secretary.

33 22-33 VILLAGE_296 MAY 19.indd 33

24/04/2019 12:50:50

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

SSPCA Rehoming Week

Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2019 https://www.scottishspca.org/events/rehoming-week/

Re-homing Pets Caspa14 y/o male domestic short-hair 14 year old Caspa has come into care of the branch as his elderly owner could no longer look after him.

CASPA

He is a friendly, tabby male cat that loves to be the centre of attention. Be careful as he likes to be around your feet when you’re walking and likes to make himself a tripping hazard. He is very vocal and likes to let you know that he is about and he loves to get a good head scratch from you.

He is looking for an outdoor home, with no children or other pets and if you would like to offer him a forever home or know more about him please call the branch on 0345 371 2722 or homing@glasgowbranch. cats.org.uk and include your full address details & contact number.

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

PLEASE NOTE: By time of publishing the pets featured may have been rehomed but there are plenty others looking for homes.

10 ways to help bees in your garden 1. Set up a bee garden right away 2. Choose bee friendly plants 3. Plant through the seasons to provide year-round bee habitat 4. Ask for advice on the best plants for bees 5. Plant a mix of bee-friendly seeds and grow plants, fruit and veg 6. Give bees shelter by letting the grass grow

A Snail Tale Infection of dogs with the lungworm parasite (Angiostrongylus Vasorum) can cause a wide range of clinical problems and can be fatal. The adult worms live in the dog’s heart and large blood vessels leading to the lungs. The larval stages of the parasite live in slugs and snails and dogs are infected by eating these or from ingestion of slime from their trails. The peak times for infection are spring and autumn as numbers of slugs and snails are highest at these times of year.

Signs of lungworm infection are varied and can be vague, making diagnosis difficult. The most common signs are coughing and tiring more easily on exercise, but signs of infection can include: • Weight loss • Reduced appetite • Lethargy and depression • Seizures • Bleeding problems such as nose bleeds, bleeding into the eye, excessive bleeding from cuts and anaemia

8. Use peat-free compost to save wildlife habitat

Until recently lungworm was confined to specific areas in the south of the UK, however over the last few years it has been identified in a number of other locations across the UK. While still a relatively uncommon disease it is gradually spreading and becoming more common.

9. Grow from seed to create great bee habitats

Diagnosis of the condition is based on clinical signs, chest x-rays and either a blood test or a faecal sample to confirm the presence of the parasite.

7. Save the bees and put away the pesticides

10. Welcome beneficial insects in your garden Read more about helping the bees by visiting friendsoftheearth.uk/bees

Do you run a local animal charity? Want to get the word out about fundraising or appeals? Contact us at info@advertizer.co.uk or call 01505 613340.

Local Animal Charities

Scottish SPCA Give a Dog a Bone 0141 882 1688 | www.scottishspca.org www.giveadogabone.net Any Dog’il Do Dogs Trust Glasgow www.anydogildorescue.org 0141 773 5130 | www.dogstrust.org.uk Harvey’s Army Scotland Cats Protection harveysarmy.com 0141 779 3341 | www.cats.org.uk Animal Support & Rescue Johnstone Cat Rescue www.animalsupportandrescue.co.uk| facebook.

01505 337321 com/ASARCharity Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Lamont Farm 01505 502415 | www.hessilhead.org.uk www.lamontfarm.org.uk The Underheugh Ark Rescue www.underheugharkrescue.co.uk These centres and many more are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising.

If you can help, please get in touch with them.

Once diagnosed lungworm can be treated with drugs to kill the parasite and most dogs make a full recovery.

As it is potentially such a serious, sometimes fatal, disease use of preventative treatment in at risk dogs is recommended. Your vet can advise you on the risk for your dog and the best products available for prevention.

Microchip Details If you have changed any of your contact details such as your phone number or you have moved house, don’t forget to update your pets microchip details.

It could be what helps reunite you with them if they are lost or stolen.

Indentibase Petidentity UK Petlog Pet Protect Pettrac Smarttrac

0190 448 7600 0800 975 1960 0129 633 6579 0800 077 8558 0800 652 9977 0844 542 0999

34 34-35 PETS_296 MAY 19.indd 34

24/04/2019 12:52:21

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

© Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

The startline at Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Call for 3 Hours Free Parking in Paisley Paisley First - an initiative to help create a better business environment is calling on the public and members of the local business community in Paisley town centre to get behind their Free for Three campaign – a petition to allow free parking for three hours for visitors to the town centre. They are keen for Renfrewshire Council to implement a pilot project to test the scheme.

Paisley First believes that free parking for three hours will bring the optimum benefit to those businesses in Paisley who currently lose out to retail parks such as Braehead and Silverburn, and very soon, the new Wallneuk development.

Furthermore, with visitor attractions such as Paisley Museum and Paisley Town Hall now closed for a number of years for refurbishment footfall to the town centre may be reduced. Paisley First believes that more people would visit Paisley to shop and socialise if there was increased free parking on offer.

The petition will be available to sign on the Paisley First website until the 28th May. For more details go to www.paisleyfirst.com

Millport Classic Car Rally - 11th May Now in its 5th year and grows in popularity and number of cars each year.

Come along on Saturday 11th May 2019 to the Garrison Grounds in Millport, Isle of Cumbrae and travel down memory lane, you may even get a chance to sit in the drivers seat. Great fun and you can vote for your favourite car.

For more info and to enter millportclassiccarevent.com/

a

car

please

visit

https://www.

Pedal the Park 2019 - 5th May 2019 The longer days and lighter evenings have arrived and there is still time to get a few cycles in before the 2019 edition of this amazing cycling sportive.

Pedal the Park, a 100km cycle ride is taking place on Sunday 5th May. The entry fee is just £20 and over a third of this goes to CLIC Sargent who help children and young people with cancer, and their families.

The Sportive itself is 100km and tours through Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The route departs from the Park’s Castle Semple Visitor Centre in Lochwinnoch. Cycle through the rolling countryside of Renfrewshire; enjoy coastal views in Inverclyde and an uphill to Loch Thom, before descending the Brisbane Glen to the popular seaside town of Largs.

The most challenging part of the sportive comes just slightly further on… the climb of the Fairlie Moor Road. Love or hate the challenge - it gets our cyclists talking (once they have their breath back) and keeps them coming back year after year.

The event is hosted in collaboration with Ride63 Community Cycling Club whose members not only take part but volunteer as marshals and at the feed station. Volunteers and spectators are most welcome to cheer on and support our cyclists, contact routes@clydemuirshiel.co.uk with your availability on the day.

Entry is through British Cycling as a registered Sportive. Just search Pedal the Park 2019. For more information see the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park website or visit the event Facebook page. Last year participants were very complementary with 5 star comments such as: “Thanks so much for a great day; everything ran very slickly and the support from staff and volunteers along the route was fantastic - those individuals standing in the rain directing cyclists along the route were absolute heroes!

Well done, it was magic.”

LEAP Car Club Your car cost over £100 a week on average.

Ayrshire Motor Show 2019

• Join LEAP Car Club from £5 a month.

• Hire by the hour 24/7 • Pay-As-You-Go • Cut your car costs.

A brand new motor show for Ayrshire from the organisers of Dumfries Motor Show will be held on Sunday, 26th May 2019 from 12:00-16:00.

The venue is the Livestock Auction Mart, Whitefordhill, Ayr KA6 5JW.

Contact: mike@myleapproject.org T: 0300 020 0639

Gates open to the public at 12 noon.

Tickets are £5.00 per adult (kids under 14 free when accompanied by an adult).

We look forward to welcoming you along to our show whether you are showing a vehicle or just coming along for a day out. www.ayrshiremotorshow.co.uk/

“Well done to all who played a part in PTP18, a great event as always, despite the rain this time. Thanks to all the organisers, marshals and the providers of the tray bakes at the feed station... much appreciated.”

Organisers are hoping 2019 will be no different - well maybe more dry weather and less rain if this can really be organised! Regardless of the weather organisers would like more cyclists to take part, enjoy the challenge and the friendly atmosphere and so increase the donation made towards the valuable work carried out by CLIC Sargent.

© Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park - Girl power at the finish line at Castle Semple

35 34-35 PETS_296 MAY 19.indd 35

24/04/2019 12:52:25

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

Jane Robertson - Brian

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

Spring has well and truly sprung! The wildflowers are in full bloom, the trees are green once again, the sun feels warm and the birds are singing their hearts out, as if to celebrate!

But would you be able to recognise the bird just by sound alone? Some birds are relatively easy to identify, such as the chiffchaff or the cuckoo that sing their own name, or the great tit that calls “teacher, teacher” but what does a robin or a chaffinch sound like? These days, we have ready access to a wealth of technology via our smartphones, which offer a variety of birdsong apps. These are handy for learning a few songs at a time, which you can listen out for when you’re out and about, but what if you hear a song you’ve not learned yet, or a song you’ve never heard before? Nothing beats being outside with an expert, who can listen to what’s happening around you and point out the distinctive identifying features of birdsong in a way you’re unlikely to forget – through first-hand experience.

This month, we’ll be offering this opportunity Birdsong for beginners through a ‘birdsong for beginners’ workshop Saturday 25th May, which will provide expert tuition on common 11am – 1.30pm birdsong and hints and tips on recognising Non-members: £6 adults, birds out in the field. Spring is the perfect time £4.80 children, Members: to practise this skill, and Lochwinnoch is the perfect place, as the reserve is made up of a £4.80 adults, £3.80 children variety of different habitats, and experiences a hustle and bustle of activity as birds seek to impress potential partners and outperform the competition. By exploring the reserve at this busy time of year you’ll get the full surround-sound experience and will be enveloped in a diverse range of birdsong, with an expert on hand to keep you on track and hone your newly developed skills. An experience you won’t forget!

RSPB Local Group Friday 3rd May AGM and members night

Annual Plant Sale The annual plant sale will take place in May in the Lodge, Glebe Road, Kilmacolm Friday 17th May ~ 5pm - 8pm Saturday 18th ~ 10am - 3pm

The Birds of Great Cumbrae- An illustrated talk and the AGM. McMaster Centre, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew PA48LX. 7.30pm.

Eddie Williams will deliver an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Birds of Great Cumbrae’ All welcome.

Sunday 19th ~ 11am - 3pm Friday 24th ~ 5pm - 8pm Saturday 25th 10am - 3pm Sunday 26th 11am - 3pm

~

Come and visit Finlaystone Country Estate, enjoy our beautiful bluebell woods, play areas and gardens. Join our Rangers for fun events at weekends.

At this time of year, the gardens here at Finlaystone are a blaze of colour.

The rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolia will be in full bloom and the apple blossom on the espalier apples in the walled garden will be filling the space with its wonderful sweet scent. Also flowering this month are the bluebells, which can be seen all around the gardens and woodlands.

Each spring the kitchen garden is a hive of activity and this year is no exception. Beetroot, parsnip, onion sets, and peas have already been sown.

Squash, pumpkin, courgette, sweetcorn, leek, broad beans, French dwarf and climbing beans - all lovingly nurtured in the polytunnel thus far - will be planted out. We are always happy to welcome volunteers into the garden where the gardener will find suitable work for those interested in getting their hands dirty.

We’ve a range of exciting family and public events on this month, from our Falconry Day to our Superhero Weekend - there’s fun for all the family. See ‘What’s On Section’ for more details.

In addition to public events we also organise various activities for children’s parties, scout & guide groups or corporate events. We would be pleased to discuss your requirements further and would be pleased if you email us at info@finlaystone.co.uk Membership: Annual Memberships running from April 1st, 2019 – 31st March 2020 are available for purchase at the visitor centre.

The tearoom is open at weekends bank holidays and school holidays.

Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer These officers can be contacted to report crime or to seek advice on wildlife crime matters. Call Police Scotland on 101 to report a wildlife crime or email us at Contactus@scotland.pnn.police.uk.

~

36 36-39 OUTDOORS_296 MAY 19.indd 36

24/04/2019 14:05:30

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Garden Openings HIGHWOOD, off Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4TF - Dr Jill Morgan: A beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells in a delightful setting bordering the Green Water river with tumbling waterfalls. A haven of tranquility only three miles from the centre of Kilmalcolm. Homemade teas and plant sale.

Openings: Sunday 12th May, 2pm - 5pm. Admission £3, children free.

WRAES: Corseliehill Road, nr Houston PA6 7HU - Tim and Jo Mack: A new seven acre garden developed since 2012, with far reaching rural views. Only surviving historic 1860 wood planted by Lady Anne Spiers of Houston House for the Wraes. Formal garden with raised herbaceous borders, with 100 plus rhododendron species and hybrids. Pond, burnside walk, peaceful woodland walk with seating areas to allow visitors to take in the surrounding views.

Large productive garden. Croquet lawn. Homemade teas and plant sale.

Openings: Sunday 19th May, 2pm - 5pm. Admission £4, children free.

CARRUTH, Bridge of Weir PA11 3SG - Mr and Mrs Charles Maclean: Over 20 acres of long-established rhododendrons, woodland with good bluebells, young arboretum and lawn gardens in a lovely landscaped setting.

Homemade teas and plant sale.

Kilmacolm Horticultural Society Coffee Morning Kilmacolm Horticultural Society committee invite you to their fundraising 140th Anniversary Coffee Morning in the Community Centre at 10am - 12noon on Saturday 18th May. Quality plants from Parklea Nurseries will be on offer, plus a gift Tombola, and a Garden Card Competition with special prizes. Entertainment from the Ceol Mor Trio will be the icing on a perfect morning’s cake. Come along, bring your friends, enjoy a celebratory morning, helping financially towards the Annual Flower Show on Saturday 7th September.

Kilbarchan Smile A group of children from Kilbarchan Community Nursery visited the Gateway Garden for a session of bird feeding, tidying the garden of fallen twigs to provide nesting materials, bug hunting, colour matching in Nature and chasing blowing bubbles in the sunshine. They planted Sweet Peas and left with the Spring flowers that they had grown from bulbs last Autumn.

Openings: Saturday 25th May, 2pm - 5pm. Admission £4, children free.

Lochwinnoch Community Garden We’re delighted to report that the garden has received lottery funding to develop a sensory garden and nature friendly community planting.

Our garden group will be selling plants and veg at the Gala Day 8th June.

We will be using proceeds to provide plants for the village. You can reserve plants and veg with Willie Thomson send message or email williethomson@ hotmail.co.uk Plants: Geraniums, lobelia, petunias, marigolds, sweet peas, begonias, lupins, Californian poppies, chrysanthemums. Veg: Tomatoes, cucumber, courgettes, kale, leeks, cauliflower, cabbage, chilies mild to hot, hot hot!

Come join us! We need volunteers to help plant on Sunday 26th May 2pm in community Garden.

The North East 250 North Coast 500 too long? Why not experience a journey of stunning scenic contrasts with The North East 250. The trail explores everything Scotland is famous for in a unique road trip taking you through the Speyside distilleries, the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, the castles of Royal Deeside, the Granite City & the rugged North Sea coastline

www.northeast250.com

Colourful Kilmacolm After a slow start, when it looked as if the bulbs in our displays were going to be stopped in their tracks the weather improved and they shot up. We hope you like the hyacinth (Blue Pearl) and daffodil (Minnow) combination which we were trying for the first time.

Our volunteers, including our Explorer Scout helpers, have been out weeding, cutting back and generally getting everything ready for the growing season ahead. The spring to summer turnaround is a busy time for Colourful Kilmacolm, with a nursery visit, plants to choose, bulbs to be cleared and summer displays planted, and just before all that our AGM on 6th May and a presence at the Agricultural Show.

Colourful Kilmacolm is open to everyone. If you have not yet joined, your £5 annual subscription will help our efforts. You can opt just to be a supporter, or to be an ‘active gardener’ and assist with planting, weeding etc. It’s also another way to make new friends.

Membership forms can be downloaded from our website www. colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk or you can phone Peter (01505 872448) or Liz (07963 973031).

37 36-39 OUTDOORS_296 MAY 19.indd 37

24/04/2019 14:05:36

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

Welcome to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Countryside Ranger Bulletin It’s been a busy time for the three Ranger staff who look after Castle Semple and Muirshiel Country Parks over the last month as we have been getting the sites ready for spring. General tidying up around both centres has been carried out by our Duke of Edinburgh youth volunteer group. At Muirshiel you may notice our new pallet planters at the back of the visitor centre. These were built with the help of our monthly adult volunteers - Community Networks. They helped us to prepare the ground and fit the pallets with lining before assembling them ready to fill with plants. Still a bit to go to finish them off.

Our Thursday Volunteers have also been industrious.

We had a lot of storm damage along the avenue after storms Erik and Freya which brought down some of the large beech trees – trapping our pickup for a couple of days until our Estate Team brought their chain-saws to cut them up and release our vehicle! The volunteers stacked the brashings into piles and did a bit of burning.

Everyone has been busy burning the Sitka Spruce piles too after the conifer trees were felled as per our woodland management plan. We will have to stop soon until later in the year as the breeding season has started and the piles make cosy homes for Blackbirds, Robins and Wrens to make their nests.

The Thursday volunteers also had the thankless task of filling our never-ending avenue of potholes in time for the Easter break. They only seem to last a few weeks before needing done again. We have seen an increase in the birdlife at both Castle Semple, and our feeders at Muirshiel with the welcome return of some of our migrants. Our Niger feeder has remained full for most of the winter but in the last couple of weeks the Siskin’s have returned and are hammering their way through the seed. Our male Nuthatch is very vocal just now and can be heard around the visitor centre or spotted on the feeders. He and his mate have both been colour ringed so if you see a bird with a red and white ring on its leg it is the male, the female has a green and white ring.

On your drive up the Calderside Road it’s worth looking out for the primroses on the sheltered verges, one of the earliest spring flowers or Wheatears standing on the fence posts. These wee birds are another migrant and can be easily identified by their white rumps which are visible as they fly in front of your car.

Over the next couple of months remember the farmers around Castle Semple and Muirshiel are busy lambing so please keep your dogs under close control out with the country park area. The ewes can abandon their lambs if disturbed before they have bonded.

Our centre at Muirshiel is open again at weekends for the season (10am – 3pm) but feel free to come in to the ranger office if the centre is closed for further information.

Tag-n-Track Project update It’s time for the monthly roundup from Countryside Ranger Hayley Douglas.

Our gulls are returning and we were delighted that our first one to return for the second year in a row was Gary

from Greenock Police Station. Gary really is a special gull.

We have followed his migration for two years now and it is fascinating to see the differences and similarities in his journey. When he left Portugal this year he followed the coast north into Spain before spending six and a half days, during a period of high winds, trying to cross the Bay of Biscay into France. Last year this crossing took him about 10 hours. This time, when he finally reached France we thought he might decide to rest up and recover his strength but not Gary. He motored across the Channel and headed up through England into Scotland and arrived at Greenock P o l i c e Station in the early hours of the 4th of April.

In fact he arrived on the same day but an hour later than he did in 2018.

What a gull!

Eric Flapton and Happy Gullmore are both in France at the moment. Eric is from Pladda and we are looking forward to seeing if he returns there for the breeding season this year. Happy was offline for most of the winter but his tag started to download when he came back within range in March. He is a Lochwinnoch bird and he spent the winter in Morocco in Casablanca along with another of our Pladda birds, Ollie, who has also just come back online.

It’s not just our Lesser Black-backed Gulls who have some impressive journeys. Recently a ringed Herring Gull was spotted at Castle Semple. It was thought it was a local bird until the ringing report came back and we found out the bird was from Canna, one of the Small Isles. So if you are down at the Loch it’s worth reading the ring numbers on the birds and seeing where they are from by reporting at www.bto.org . The members of Team Gull can be identified by their colour rings on their left leg which are white with red writing. Keep your eyes out for Roland, Stuart and co.

Remember you can keep up to date with our gull movements in a number of ways. You can check out their web pages, follow us on Facebook or download the free “Animal Tracker” app on your tablet or phone.

More Info…

Details can be found on the Park’s website www. clydemuirshiel.co.uk/tag-n-track or by emailing tnt@ clydemuirshiel.co.uk. The Project also has its own Facebook Page which can be found at www.facebook. com/TagnTrack/. We are happy to come along and deliver talks about the project, just get in contact.

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.

38 36-39 OUTDOORS_296 MAY 19.indd 38

24/04/2019 14:05:39

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Bee Happy Houston Around a year ago Bee Happy began planning a small orchard to be planted in the village.

Supported by the Community Council, our members spent a lot of time researching the project and looking for compatible Scottish heritage tress.

The purpose of the orchard is to support local wildlife, including valuable pollinators, whilst hopefully providing fruit to be picked freely by members of our Community.

On the day of the planting members of Bee Happy were assisted by enthusiastic residents and their children who planted 24 apple trees and 20 fruit bushes. The trees have been temporarily fenced to protect them from deer and rabbits. One lovely lady provided us with tea, coffee and some lovely home baking to keep us going whilst another lovely lady took some photographs which will be on display at The Kirk Carnival in May. We very much hope that this orchard will thrive into the future to provide blossom, fruit and a little bit of colour to our beautiful village.

Bridge of Weir Hillwalkers March and April saw six walking trips by BOWHW including a round at Glen Branter in Argyll, an exploration of the hills above the Sma’ Glen and a fabulous weekend in Braemar which saw an ascent of Lochnagar and a walk in the glens below the high Cairngorms.

May will include a trip to Fife for the Chain Walk on the weekend of 10/12 and an old favourite Ben A’an on May 20th. We are pleased that several new associates have joined in with us recently and you can follow us on the BoWHW facebook page. My contact is donwwsmith@gmail. com As always it is the company and coffee that is just as important as the walks and we have been benefiting from some very good, if cold weather so far in 2019.

Brighter Bridge Of Weir BULLS GARAGE Brighter Bridge of Weir decided to cheer up a corner of the village by planting at the former Bull’s Garage site at the Houston Road junction.

Ultimately, that area will be the public access road into the site, but that’s about 18 months away, so the group thought: why not? The ground was prepared and Brighter Bridge of Weir set about it, transforming the area in a day.

Beaton Brothers will be providing a load of tree bark which should finish it off nicely. That should give folks something soothing to look at while they’re stuck in the school run traffic.

Our annual delivery of the summer plants will touchdown sometime this month. It’s a frantic few days for the volunteers, but it’s always worth it.

Bridge Of Weir Horticultural Society At our last gathering, garden designer Sandra Halliday described how to create a new garden in three years. First, cover basics: measure the garden, identify the soil Ph, check the gradient and aspect. Choose a layout, infrastructure and outbuildings. Select paving slabs reflecting the house stone or brick - then retain professionals to undertake hard landscaping, cabling and water pipes. Check plants in neighbouring gardens for ideas.

Work your soil - essential for new-builds - add compost and slow-release fertiliser. Aerate heavy clay with garden gravel. Ensure paths are wide enough for your wheelbarrow and for two people to walk along. For distance, narrow your paths towards the rear of the garden and place compact, smaller trees and white or pastel colours to enhance this perspective. Place brightly coloured flowers and larger-leaved plants in borders near the house.

“Skirt lift” tree canopies and under-plant with spring bulbs. Add a statue for summer interest.

Before

After

‘Borrow’ landscapes: include a neighbour’s tree or a field by leading paths towards an interesting subject or view. A hedge with gate by a field, or strategic trellis in front of a next door’s tree, implies this is your garden.

On 9th May, Alan Mackenzie talks about “Growing Windowsill Orchids” – a must as we all have orchids! We meet at 8pm in The Bridge. Visitors welcome! On 18th May we hold our Plant Sale at the Primary School from 10am. Come along and find bargains!

Tip: Bedding plants bought in-store need to acclimatise. Water and leave in a warm and sheltered spot. Bring in if frost is forecast and wait for good weather before planting out. DO NOT SPRINKLE WITH SLUG PELLETS. These are also deadly for hedgehogs and birds. Saucers of beer/cider placed nearby will prove irresistible and keep slugs off young plants.

39 36-39 OUTDOORS_296 MAY 19.indd 39

24/04/2019 14:05:43

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

Sailing on Castle Semple © Alex Workman

Ranfurly Castle Golf Club Tom Eckford Testimonial Dinner Friday 6th April saw a sold out event to mark the 25th anniversary of Toms’ appointment at Ranfurly Castle Golf Club.

Firstly, can we congratulate and thank Heather, Louise and all the team for their efforts throughout the night the food and drink service as ever, was fantastic.

Guest speakers Alan Gordon and PGA Professional Campbell Elliott entertained an eager crowd with outstanding routines and Jack Snell, as ever, proved to be a great host for the evening. We were also delighted to have PGA Professional John Mulgrew in attendance to offer some memories from Toms’ early years.

To mark Toms dedication and service to the club, we were delighted to present him with Honorary Membership on the night and this was met with a standing ovation – a fitting tribute for such a long standing and loyal servant of the club.

If you missed out on Toms’ Testimonial Dinner, there’s still availability for team entry into the Testimonial Pro-Am which takes place on Friday 28th June. Please contact our General Manager for more details.

Ladies news With the golfing season now under way it is good to see the weather taking a turn for the better. The first competition for the Ladies was played on 20th March in pretty cold conditions but there was a good turn out for the 5 Club event over 12 holes. It was won by Captain Jan Macnab with 26 points and runner up was Anne Judge with 24 points.

On Wednesday 27th March 12 couples played in the Winter Greensomes and the winners were Jan Macnab and Sheila Biggart with 41 points with Mary Hardie and Helen Abram runners up with 39 points.

Unfortunately the first Medal of the season failed to have any entries due to the very wet and cold weather on 3rd April, but this was reversed on Wednesday 10th April when 25 ladies played the Stableford Competition in sunny conditions.

Agnes Williamson was the winner with 40 points and Helen Abram runner up with 37 points.

On 17th April 14 couples played in the Coronation Foursomes competition.

Winners, once again, were Jan Macnab and Sheila Biggart with 37 points and runners up we’re Allison and Jean Murray with 34 points. Congratulations to the winners who will now go on to represent the club in the Area Finals.

Brookfield Bowling Club Open Day There was a great turnout to our Open Day. The first photo shows the winners of the first competition b e i n g p r e s e n te d with the President’s prize. Left to right: Robert Cherry, Catherine Gray, Mary Taylor and John Campbell along with President Dennis Taylor. The second photo shows the President’s wife, Mary Taylor, bowling the first bowl of the Season.

Special Olympic Success for the Clyde Muirshiel trained GB Sailing Team Two local sailors from the Special Olympics GB Sailing Team, received bronze medals after competing in their first World Games in Abu Dhabi last month.

The team have done all their training at Clyde Muirshiel with Senior Instructor and Jamie and Darren with their Head Coach David Hill at Castle Semple Bronze Medal Centre in Lochwinnoch. They swapped the cold wet Scottish conditions for very hot and windy sailing on the Persian Gulf.

Jamie Cairns and unified partner Darren MacGregor were awarded a bronze medal in the Division 2 fleet. Their team mates Shannon McGhee and Laura Carrick were 4th in Division 3, with Lewis Nicolson sailing with Mick Kelly finishing 5th.

Bronze medallist, Jamie Cairns said: “A few days we couldn’t actually sail because it was far too windy. We capsized once only, but the water was quite warm, well very warm. It’s been an amazing experience”.

As his unified partner, Darren MacGregor (19) added: “The whole thing, the whole journey has been amazing and it has been the people that have really made it amazing.”

David Hill is also an RYA Sailability coordinator, as Competition and Coaching advisor for the team, he said “It goes without saying I’m immensely proud of the team, not just at these World Games but also the journey to get there.

They have shown great SOGB Team ready to go sailing commitment to this for almost 2 years now and it showed during the competition with the guys holding their own against sailors with more experience of big events.

So now, looking ahead, the challenge is to get more people into this kind of sailing, we have the boats at Castle Semple so we can develop crews for the other levels in Special Olympic

Lewis and Mick with their position medals with coach David

Sailing. It’s only two years till the next national games in Liverpool and four until the next World Games in Berlin 2023.”

Jamie and Darren in action

40 40-43 SPORTS_296 MAY 19.indd 40

24/04/2019 14:31:32

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Children are Egg-static at Strathgryffe!

Strathgryffe Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club had a successful Easter holiday camp, culminating in fancy dress day (pictured). The children took part in tennis coaching, skills challenges, races and of course an Easter egg hunt!

The new block of tennis coaching has recently begun offering tennis coaching for children age 3 years age and upwards. There is also a comprehensive adult coaching programme for players who are new to the game or who haven’t played for several years and want to brush up on their skills. Players of all standards are welcome. For further information, visit: www.strathgryffe.net or email derekbrown@strathgryffe.net

Kilmacolm Golf Club Ladies On Tuesday 26th March 40 ladies took part in the season opener. It was a dry but chilly day. They played 9 holes and then a fun 10th hole where you had to choose only one club !!

Lesley Brown and Tricia Kellock won over 9 holes with 22 points, closely followed by Judy Scholes and Nicky Stirrup with 21 points. In third place was Liz Hunter and Jacki Sayers with 20 points. Well done Ladies!

On the 10th hole Sally Dillion had a amazing 4 using a 5 Iron and Pat Briggs had a 5 using a rescue club. Clubs selected ranged from a driver, 5 wood, and lots of rescue clubs. It was a most enjoyable fun day and here’s to a wonderful sunny golfing season.

Old Course Ranfurly GC Ladies & Junior ‘Introduction to Golf’ Classes

BIG NEWS @ Kilmacolm Golf Club ... New Membership Categories The golf calendar got underway with ladies and gents enjoying the Club Captain’s season opener, followed by hospitality in the lounge afterward.

Our large screen coverage of the Home Nations rugby and Champions League football is proving very popular and the club went Gaga for ‘A Star is Born’ - our first film night. Look out for our next film event, coming up soon.

The BIG NEWS is our new membership categories. Social memberships now available for just £75*. And for golfers who find they can’t commit to a full membership, there is K10 - enjoy being a member with the benefit of full club and clubhouse access, maintain your handicap but with restricted golf. Cost is £500* with additional incentives for our first 20 members. Enquire today! 01505 872139 or admin@kilmacolmgolfclub.com *terms and conditions apply We’ll be hosting an Open Day soon too. Follow us and watch out for details on our Facebook page.

Glasgow Mens 10k On the go since 2004, the Men’s 10K Glasgow has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. The life expectancy of a man in Scotland is, shockingly, still the lowest in the UK. Suicide, in addition to other mental health problems, continues to be an issue of high significance to men in Scotland. Suicide is the biggest killer of young people (18 - 34) in Scotland and almost three out of four suicides are by men. Our aim is to help change this, little by little – and the Men’s 10K is how we are doing it!

The very popular ladies “Introduction to Golf” classes, will start on Wednesday 1st May from 7pm to 8pm, running for 5 weeks until 29th May. If you know anyone who would like to learn the basics at our fun and friendly sessions they should contact Marion Downie (downie.family@ ntlworld.com or mobile 07453 969569) to book a place. No equipment or prior golf experience is required and is guaranteed to be great fun.

All welcome, whether you are entirely new to the game or have attended our classes before and would like a refresher.

We are also running ‘Junior Coaching’ - open to members and non members aged 6 - 17. These sessions will run also from Wednesday 1st May till 29th between 6pm & 7pm.

No dress code or equipment required for these fun and friendly coaching sessions. The cost is £10 for the 5 week course, payable on the first evening. Meet at the putting green at 5.45pm.

For more information contact Suzanne Smith 07770 632999 or admin@oldranfurly.com.

Ladies Open Greensomes, Thursday 4th July. £8 entry fee. Booking available through BRS and club website. Come along and enjoy a great friendly game of golf.

Entries are now open for The Glasgow Men’s 10K on Sunday 16th June. The route starts at the spectacular setting of the Riverside Transport Museum. The route heads East along the River Clyde and takes in the scenic views. Iconic buildings to look out for include the Glasgow Science Centre, The Armadillo, The SECC and the SSE Hydro and all within the first 2KM. The route then heads under the Kingston Bridge, crossing over the Clyde via George V Bridge, and back via Glasgow Bridge as you approach the halfway point.

The second half of the route will take you past the south side of George Square and down towards Glasgow Green, crossing the Clyde twice more via Crown Street and Kings Bridge before heading back towards George Square where cheering crowds await to help in one last effort to cross the finish line where you’ll receive your well earned medal, water and goodybag. To sign up or for more info visit https://www.mens10k.com/glasgow/

41 40-43 SPORTS_296 MAY 19.indd 41

24/04/2019 14:31:36

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

Avoiding Weekend Over-eating

Castle Semple Sailing Club

You have done great and followed a great eating plan all week, however when it gets to the weekend it’s time to relax and reward yourself a bit, right?

Congratulations to Alice Lawrie, Health and Safety Steward of Castle Semple Sailing Club on being appointed to the RYA Scotland Pioneer Project.

While it may seem a bit harmless if you are trying to lose weight, the habit of weekend overeating can destroy health and fitness goals and especially weight loss. And sometimes you don’t even realise how much you are overeating by!

Here are 4 tips for healthier weekend eating habits: 1. Good enough is better than perfect! Often strict meal plans can stress you out and sets you up to crave ‘cheat’ days where you can relax and eat differently. Eating what you want in moderation throughout the week will help prevent these strong cravings and stop you eating them in abundance at the weekend. Often having little things through the week that you enjoy will total less than what you would consume of it at the weekend when the cravings kick in.

2. Let go of food rules. Having strict food rules or classifying foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ often leads to failure. Eating at certain times of the day, or a set amount of meals and snacks throughout the day will undoubtedly fail. Instead, follow your hunger: eat when you are hungry and stop when you’re not.

3. Don’t self-justify. When you make that unhealthy choice, don’t rationalise it. Instead look at everything else that is going on in your life at that time.

This might allow you to see patterns in your over-eating behaviour that you can then address and work on.

4. Finally, if you count calories, instead of having a daily calorie intake, work to a weekly one! This will allow you to consume more at the weekend if this is what you tend to do and compensate for it during the week - as long as the daily differences aren’t extreme. So, for example if you were targeting 1800 cal a day, this equates to 12600 cal a week, so you could eat 1600 cal a day during the week to allow you 2300 cal for sat/sun.

Lesley, FitSmart Fitness Ltd

‘Capped’ At Aged 80 . . . .

Kilmacolm man, Alan McNeilage was recently selected to play for the Great Britain Team in the ITF World Super-Seniors Team Tennis Championships held in Umag, Croatia, in the 80 ’s age group, and he won 4 of his 5 matches played.

He first played his tennis at Alan is pictured second from the right.

Hillpark Tennis Club on the south side of Glasgow at the age of 7, and in 1954 he became Scottish Junior under 18 Champion, and played in Junior Wimbledon that same year.

He retired from tennis for 30 years, and returned to play again at the age of 55, and still plays every week, and has enjoyed competing Internationally for many years, culminating in winning his recent GB ‘Cap’.

Gryffe Valley Rotary 10K Run The Gryffe Valley Rotary Club 10K returns on Sunday 19th May 2019. Save the date and plan your training! The club is delighted to announce that Arnold Clarke will support the event this year and St Vincent’s Hospice is the beneficiary. Local sports clubs and groups, friends and families are encouraged to enter sponsored teams. The Strathgryffe Tennis and Squash club are already out recruiting their sponsored team. Why not resolve to get fit and prove it by taking part? To register go to https://entries.runabc.co.uk/ listed-races/gryffe-valley-rotary-10k .

The Pioneer Project aims to increase the number of women and girls participating in sport and physical activity, in particular boating. Alice is one of 10 volunteers appointed to deliver initiatives that meet the aims below in their clubs and local communities: • Encourage Women and Girls, reaching out to at least one of the following demographics: age, disability, SIMDs • Build active partnerships with different local community group • Focus on both positive physical and mental wellbeing • Improve opportunities for groups or individuals to participate, progress, develop and achieve • Structured towards sustainability and offering a lasting impact Alice volunteered for the project having attended annual RYA Principals Conference. It was an informative conference including the changing face of sailing clubs becoming more integrated into the local communities and different ways of increasing memberships. Contact us as www/ castlesemplesc.co.uk

ATHLETICS

KEEP FIT

Kilbarchan Athletic Club - On-X, Linwood, Mondays & Thursdays, 7pm

Zumba Light

MARTIAL ARTS

Suitable for all fitness levels. Tel: 07505 126416 for more information.

The Shotokan Karate Club

Tuesdays - Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm, 7.45pm

All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

Woodlands Primary, Linwood Mondays & Thursdays - 7pm - 8pm/8pm - 9pm www.linwoodkarate.co.uk

Taekwon-Do - Johnstone Sports Complex PA5 0LD Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm Call 07951 365166 for details.

DANCE Bishopton Belles Line Dancing

Tuesdays - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Hall 6.30pm - 8.30pm Improver class. All welcome. Call David or Mair 07886 034037.

Fitsteps with Jen

Monday - Kilmacolm Guide Hut, Woodrow Ave 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Strictly inspired dance/fitness class that allows you to learn the basics of ballroom and latin style in a fun environment. All welcome. Call Jennifer 07709 340675 or f: @fitstepswithjennifer.

Boogie Effect with Jen

Saturday - Kilmacolm Guide Hut, Woodrow Ave 9.10am - 10.00am

A unique dance based fitness class, bringing together the heart-pumping fun of boogie with the strength and conditioning effects of dance techniqes to create long, lean, strong and healthy bodies that aren’t just the privilege of the pros! All welcome.

Call Jennifer 07709 340675 or f: @ fitstepswithjennifer

SPORTS Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton Mondays - BOW Primary School, Warlock Road, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Mondays - St Fillan’s Church, Kilmacolm, 10am

Zumba

Entry level class suitable for all fitness levels. Come dance yourself fit at Zumba, no experience necessary! Contact Diane 07943 862775.

Move it or Lose it! FABS Fitness Move it or Lose it! FABS Fitness classes.

More than just a fitness class for the over 60s!

Monday - Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church, 3.15pm Tuesday - Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir, 10.30am Tuesday - West Burn Church, Greenock, 2pm Wednesday - Scout Hall, Canal Street, Johnstone, 9.15am Thursday - Carrick Centre, Houston, 10.30am Thursday - Old Library, Kilbarchan, 2.30pm Come and join the fun! First class is free!

For more information or to check availability call, Fiona 07811 766672

Pilates classes

Mondays - St Machars Church Hall, Bridge of Weir, 9.30am & 10.40am.

Kilmacolm Community Centre, 6.30pm Tel: Yvonne 07786 224367 or yvonne@ clydephysiotherapy.co.uk

Mondays - Kilellan Halls Houston, 6.15pm - 7.15pm & 7.30pm - 8.30pm For more information or to book a place call Katie on 07972 474965.

Wednesdays - Kilmacolm Community Centre, 6.15 - 7.15, 7.30pm - 8.30pm.

For more information or to book a class call Jennifer Sloan 07731 303709 or email jennifer-mcghee@hotmail.co.uk

Katie Black Pilates and Physiotherapy

Pilates classes Monday Evenings in Killellan Hall, Houston, 6pm - 7pm, 7.20pm - 8.20pm and 8.30pm - 9.30pm.

To book contact Katie on 07972 474965.

Lady Bowlers wanted

Gryffe Badminton

Tuesdays - Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

FOOTBALL

Kilmacolm Bowling Club Ladies Section invites you to try your hand at Green Bowling.

Wednesdays - Inverclyde Academy, Greenock, 6.30pm - 8pm

5-a-side Football

Please come along for a try 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.

Greenock Hockey Club

Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005.

Mondays - Powerleague Paisley, 6pm

Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm

Tel: Jim on 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@ aol.com

www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre

Call Ali on 07775 578795 for details.

Sundays - Youth Rugby Section, 11am - 1pm

Football Training - Johnstone High School Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm

42 40-43 SPORTS_296 MAY 19.indd 42

24/04/2019 14:31:39

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Renfrewshire’s Slave Legacy: The Napiers of Milliken The Government’s slave compensation records from 1834 reveal that many of Renfrewshire’s landed elite owned hundreds of African men, women and children on sugar plantations. Contrary to the misconception that Scots were banned from the empire before the Union of 1707, the connections started early. From the 1640s, ships from the lower Clyde ports ventured to the Caribbean.

James Milliken was born in 1669, the year after Port Glasgow was founded.

One of the reasons why Renfrewshire’s slave ownership has been hidden for so long, is that those involved tried to cover up their activities. In the history books, Milliken was allegedly a career soldier who rose to the rank of major in the British army. However, Milliken’s father was a seafarer in Irvine, and his uncle was a partner in Glasgow’s first sugar house. Through their influence, Milliken ventured to the Leeward islands c.1690, as a slave overseer The Sugar Works Chimney (not a soldier). When the French were driven out of St Kitts from 1710, Milliken acquired the 200-acre Monkey Hill plantation. This was the family’s main source of income for the next century. The Sugar Works Chimney, at Monkey Hill, St. Kitts still stands today.

James Milliken was among the first of the new sugar elite to invest in Renfrewshire. He came home from the Caribbean in 1729 and acquired half of Johnstone estate from the Houstons. He demolished Johnstone castle, and built a mansion, renaming his new estate ‘Milliken’. He expanded his estate, and became patron of the parish kirk.

Milliken died in 1741 and was succeeded by his son James II of Milliken. In the third generation, Milliken’s grandsons went on the Grand Tour, but died in Paris and Venice in their early twenties. In 1768, the estate went to their sister, who had married a Napier, and the family became the Napiers ‘of Milliken’. By the 1780s the family were the third largest landowners in Renfrewshire, dominating Kilbarchan and surrounding parishes.

Returning to our interest in the slave compensation records. In 1834 the second Napier of Milliken was awarded £2,555 (nearly £200,000 at today’s value) in compensation, for the loss of 161 enslaved Africans on his Monkey Hill sugar plantation, St Kitts. Given the death rate and through managing plantations of associates, the family had worked their way through thousands of Africans between 1710 and 1834.

Much of the money that the Napier-Millikens poured into Kilbarchan parish and its church, came directly from the labour of their African slaves. Through their sugar fortune, and the improving ideas brought home, the Millikens were described as the earliest enclosers and improvers in Renfrewshire, and the main financers of new roads and bridges.

The Milliken’s wealth and route to fortune influenced others to invest in sugar plantations. Two years after the return of the first James Milliken to Scotland, his neighbour, Cunningham of Craigends acquired a plantation in Jamaica. More about the Cunninghams next month. © 2019 Stuart Nisbet, Renfrewshire Local History Forum

Adam Birkmyre 1848 - 1906 Adam Birkmyre was one of Kilmacolm’s greatest benefactors and a resident of Shallot now part of St. Columba’s School in the village of Kilmacolm. He purchased an eight-acre site, to the west of his house which he overlooked and presented it to the community. Opened in 1890, it was named by the community, not by Adam, as Birkmyre Park. Now held in trust by Inverclyde Council and maintained by them. It is in constant use and is the centre for a full range of sporting activities including rugby, cricket, putting, football, hockey and tennis. In addition, there is a gymnasium on site run by Inverclyde Leisure and in a separate building Duchal Nursery for young pre-school children.

Adam was a popular and memorable character and a well loved member of the community although somewhat eccentric. He always carried an open umbrella regardless of the weather and wore a deerstalker hat and a cape. From the garden of Shallot across from Birkmyre Park, he viewed the Kilmacolm countryside through a small window in a totally enclosed Sudan chair mounted on a pivot, which rotated to follow the sun.

Research on the Birkmyre name has led to several interesting findings. The name can be traced with certainty from the Kilbarchan parish records during the sixth decade of the 18th Century. At that point in time, weaving was a principal village industry. These records show that Henry Birkmyre, a weaver, was born in 1762. At the age of 30, he joined the Gourock Ropework Company, which had established a sound reputation for the manufacture of rope and sailcloth. In 1814, he was made a partner in the firm having previously been made a foreman. In 1814, his sons and grandsons gained full control of the Gourock Ropework Company, which rose to be an international power in the rope and heavy canvas industry.

Records show that Adam was a New Lanark World Heritage Site descendant of Henry Birkmyre and so confirmed his association with Gourock Ropework Company. Adam was part of the firm’s operational team with responsibility for foreign travel and overseas business development. In 1894, Henry Birkmyre formed a partnership with his sons to run New Lanark where they introduced new machinery and broadened the product range significantly.

Eventually in 1983, New Lanark was placed in public ownership and became the first Industrial site in Scotland included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

Adam died in Switzerland in May 1906 while on holiday.

Johnstone History Society Our final meeting of this session will be on the 14th May in the Masonic Hall Collier Street at 7pm. Our speaker will be Matthew Moranfrom the Scottish Maritime Museum and he will be showing us a selection of photographs from the Museums collection. It is hoped we will have a good attendance and all will be made most welcome. We had a fairly good attendance at our April meeting and all were treated to a very good talk about the Paisley Pamphlets something many of us knew nothing about for this we must thank Valerie Reilly our secretary for stepping in at the last minute we our arranged speaker had to cancel fo health reasons.

The Museum continues to open Wednesday Friday and Saturday from 10.30am till 4pm. Our displays have all been updated so if you have not been in for some time now would be a good time to come. We also have many books and publications on sale, these can also be purchased online and paid via PayPal at johnstonehistory. org We still have a few Calendars left selling at the bargain price of £2 each.

43 40-43 SPORTS_296 MAY 19.indd 43

24/04/2019 14:31:41

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

St Columba’s School Hockey

St Fillan’s Primary School

Houston Primary School

Spring Chickens!

St. Vincent’s Hospice Toadstool

Primary 6 welcomed some ‘newbies’ to their class during the last two weeks in March. The children embraced the challenge of nurturing and caring for eight baby chickens. They fed, cleaned and cuddled the babies until it was time for them to be re-homed in a nearby farm. It was lovely to see the children care for the chicks and they invited their parents and other classes into their classroom to learn more about the chick’s lifecycle and development. The whole school was filled with excitement as all eyes were on the chick’s daily progress.

Fairtrade Community Coffee Morning At the end of March, we hosted our third ‘Fairtrade Community Coffee Morning’ of the year in our lunch hall. The Fairtrade Committee worked hard to organise the event which raised over £150 for SCIAF. The event was a huge success and we were delighted to welcome Minister Gary Noonan and some of his Parishioners along to join in this event. We hope everyone enjoyed our hospitality and the Fairtrade goodies!

The pupils of Primary 6 raised over £300 for St. Vincent’s Hospice.

With some of the money raised they purchased a toadstool from the hospice to be decorated and placed in the nearby woodland walk in Howwood.

Rotary Quiz Houston Primary pupils took part in the annual Rotary Quiz, which was held at Houston Bowling Club in March. They were competing against Bridge of Weir Primary, Lochwinnoch Primary and St. Columba’s Primary. We were absolutely delighted to be this year’s winners.

Well done to Sam, Eva, Owen and Kai. Gryffe High Partnership We were delighted to receive support from Mr McBlain from Gryffe High School, who brought down a group of secondary pupils to support our Primary 6 pupils with their Bridge building project. For many of the pupils it brought back fond memories of being at Houston Primary.

STEM Week 2019 Our ‘STEM’ (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Committee Group organised an amazing STEM week during ‘British Science Week’ where we enjoyed taking part in lots of STEM challenges. Each class participated in a variety of workshops which helped to develop their understanding of STEM subjects and their application in the world today. The children demonstrated enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity throughout the week and they enjoyed welcoming parents who are involved in STEM related careers including: engineering, digital technologies and genetics. St. Benedict’s pupils and staff delivered explosive science lessons as did a visiting Science specialist. There was even a visit to the Science Centre for Primary 6 children. There was lots of fun whilst developing skills for learning, life and work.

St Anthony’s Primary School St Anthony’s Parent Council are delighted to announce the total raised by our latest fund raising event was £1061.30. This was raised at our Great Race Night last month. It was an evening of fun and frivolity. A huge thank you to all who attended and contributed so generously to making the night such a success.

Summer Fete Extravaganza!

Saturday 18th May at St Anthony’s Primary School Hall, Hill Road Johnstone: This event is being supported by so many different organisations it promises to be an absolutely activity packed time for all the family to enjoy. Community partners and stall holders welcome.

Please email: stanthonyspc@gmail. com to explore how you can be part

Easter Parade Primary 1 pupils performed for their invited guests at the annual Easter Parade. They designed and made their own boater hats and fascinators with a little help from their wonderful Primary 7 buddies. A great time was had by all!

Fairtrade Fortnight All pupils took part in Fairtrade Fortnight to raise awareness of the logo and what it means. Pupils were asked to donate a Fairtrade item to create delicious baskets to be raffled off to raise funds for local Fairtrade charity, Rainbow Turtle.

We had such a fantastic response, we decided to share some of the delicious goodies with the oldest lady in Houston, Mrs Dawson. She was delighted with her gift.

of our fun community event.

Not one to rest on her laurels, our head teacher Mrs McBurnie after our recent Literacy Award success along with Miss Duffy, flew to Stanford University in San Francisco. They took part in a “Mindset Mathematics” course with Jo Boaler, a leading professor of Mathematics in Education based at Stanford.

The growth mindset offers a different approach to teaching maths. It makes learning maths creative, fun and exciting. Mrs Mc Burnie and her dedicated teaching staff are embracing the opportunity to do this extra 2-3 hour a week training to further the schools passion of encouraging more and more children to achieve their full potential in numeracy.

There will be an opportunity for the newly acquired skills to be used at the up and coming Maths Camp which will be hosted next month by St Anthony’s for primary 6 & 7’s from local primary schools. There will also be input from the team at Stanford University via the web. We wish staff and pupils alike every success and look forward to the feedback from it.

44 44-47 SCHOOLS_296 MAY 19.indd 44

24/04/2019 14:21:09

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

Gryffe Manor Nursery The children at Gryffe Manor Nursery have been working alongside “The Woodland Trust: Nature Detectives” for the past year and have been rewarded with the coveted “Gold Award”. We gained our wonderful achievement through enhancing our wonderful outdoor learning environment and our surrounding woodland areas by planting 50 trees and hedgerow bushes to create a wonderful habitat for wildlife for years to come, we viewed the world from a “Bug’s Eye View” and encouraged children to take photos of their experience, we also enjoyed “Inviting a Tree to Tea” where we encouraged children to investigate the existing trees within our setting. Great fun has been had along the way by both the children and staff! Well done everyone involved!

Gryffe Manor Nursery are having an open morning on 1st June 2019, please feel free to come along and see our fabulous outdoor learning areas and nursery setting.

EVERY

MONDAY

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

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

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Baby & Toddler Group

Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon

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

EVERY

TUESDAY

Kilbarchan Tots

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

Bridge of Weir Toddlers

Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Cres, BoW

Pop along and see us from 9.30am - 11.30am

Kilmacolm Playgroup

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

EVERY

WEDNESDAY

Kilmacolm Toddlers

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

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

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

Howwood Playgroup

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

EVERY

THURSDAY

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

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

EVERY

FRIDAY

Langbank Playgroup

Langbank Village Hall, 9.45 - 11.45am

Bridge of Weir Primary Sporting success seems to be our theme this month.

Finally, after 9 years, the school is delighted to have won the Strathgryffe Tennis Club trophy. The P6 team did us proud; showing off their racquet skills and playing some excellent matches.

We also hosted a Ninja Warrior tournament, as Sophie James from P6b reports: In March, pupils came in their sports clothes ready for a challenge. Mrs Calvert, Miss Pieczara and P6b were running a Ninja Warrior obstacle course race. Each pupil brought in a donation to raise money for the teachers’ trip to Malawi in July to help build a new nursery.

close second was Imogen Barratt. The fastest for P6 was Jack Cook, the runner-up was Peter Cook (no relation).

The champion for P7 was Michael McLaughlin followed

by Lucy McLaughlin (also no relation).

All the pupils took part. For P1 to P3, the fastest person to complete the course would be the winner. For the older children, there were three knockout rounds to make it more of a challenge. Everyone gave it their all, with lots of encouragement from their teachers and P6b.

In other news, the Parent Teacher Council has a new Chairman:

The winner for P1 was Alexander Watt, the runner-up was Riley Rankin. In P2, Emilia Fabiana beat off competition from Murray Allan. The overall winner for P3 was George Mimnagh, followed by Joe Caldwell.

Best ninja warrior for P4 was Hamish Pitcairn, Oliver Kerr as the runner-up. In P5, Holly Bright was the winner, the

We have been busy making Easter crafts and enjoying playing with our friends. The boys and girls made Easter cards and pictures.

We have also changed from using disposable cups for tea/coffee and we are now asking for you to bring a reusable cup for tea/coffee and toddler drink. This is cutting down on washing up and of course more importantly waste.

We welcome all children age between 0-4 years old, together with their parents, grandparents or carers to

Babies, Bumps and Boobs

Church Hall, Langbank, 10am - 11.45am

Kilmacolm Playgroup and Toddlers has launched a newmums’ support group, ‘Babies, Bumps and Boobs’, to run alongside its existing toddler group on a Wednesday morning. As the name suggests, the group, which started on 1st May, welcomes pregnant women as well as new mums, and is being run in conjunction with the Breastfeeding Network. Also on hand, is Jo “the bra lady”, from Bosom Buddies, who is available to fit and sell feeding bras and vests.

For children from birth to 3 years

Baby and Toddler Group

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

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

Lots of different toys to play with. All welcome.

Community Bookbug Sessions

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

From 9.30 - 10am

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club

McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch, 1pm -2.30pm £3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Rob Ramsay, and I’ll be supporting the PTC as Chair. I have already attended my first meeting, and I take my hat off to the existing team; they’ve been working incredibly hard to support our children and the school. What’s immediately evident is that we need more volunteers to share the workload. I hope to meet as many of you as I can over coming months, don’t be surprised if I ask you to help!

Houston Toddlers

For 2.5 - 5yr olds.

Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.

Langbank Under 3’s

It was a great effort by the whole school, and raised a fantastic £488 pounds.

Babies, Bumps and Boobs hopes to replace the breastfeeding support group which historically ran out of Duchal Nursery but which has ceased over recent years.

This was a much-loved service which connected new-

join in with the games, crafts and play on offer every Thursday. The children can enjoy playing, making friends and of course snack time while the adults can catch up with a cuppa.

We meet between 9.30am 11.30am so come along when you are ready to the West Hall, Main street Houston PA67EL (next to Carrick centre).

We look forward to meeting you all.

mums and was where many friendships were made. The new group, therefore, offers the chance for a chat and to swap stories of sleepless nights in a welcoming environment, whilst relaxing with a cup of tea and cake. Pregnant women and those with babies under 6m go free.

Babies, Bumps and Boobs will run on the 1st Wednesday of each month, term-time out of St. Columba’s Church Lesser Hall, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm. For more information please contact playgroupmembership@ gmail.com.

45 44-47 SCHOOLS_296 MAY 19.indd 45

24/04/2019 14:21:13

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

Kilbarchan Community Nursery The children were out and about in the community before the Spring holiday. We were delighted to be asked back to the local community ‘Gateway garden’ and discovered that all the bulbs which were planted on the last visit have grown into beautiful daffodils. These were then made into little bouquets to take back to nursery. While there the children also helped to fill the bird feeders and planted some seeds.

We also visited the Foodbank in Johnstone taking parcels of food to donate. Children each carried food donations in their backpacks and then helped to put them into big crates for sorting into food parcels.

Kilmacolm Playgroup This month at playgroup the children explored traditional fairy tales. The story of Little Red Riding Hood was brought to life in our fun crafting activities and the children showed off their dramatic skills by putting on costumes and acting out the story!

We’ve also been busy making Mother’s Day personalized crafts and we hope all our Mummies enjoyed opening these special gifts. Easter week has seen more crafting fun - painting Easter eggs and making Easter bunnies. We even had some time to make chocolate baskets for our little chicks.

Playgroup is open to all children from 2 years 4months and operates on a Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 0930-1130. Spaces available. Please email Kirsty on playgroupmembership@gmail.com for more details.

Are you a new parent, or new to our village or surrounding villages, our baby & toddler group is open as a drop in session every Wednesday morning from 10-1130am. Pop in for a hot drink and cake while your child enjoys a play, a healthy snack is also provided for children .A great chance to meet new friends and find out all about our fabulous group. Open to all parents, carers and Grandparents.

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

Duchal Nursery The Spring term ended in great eggcitement with a visit from the Easter Bunny just as we were finishing off making our Easter Chocolate Nests.

The children love a bit of cooking and baking using their measuring and mixing skills to the full!

With the start of term we will be getting very creative with egg boxes and stone painting for the entries to this year’s Kilmacolm Show, we will have a stand there too so please pop over to say hello!

Now in our last term, we are focusing on our outdoor area by; designing and creating our new pond and planting seeds and potatoes.

Little Seeds Woodland Nursery As part of our transition model, the children at Little Seeds Woodland Nursery have been learning about plants and their process of growing – this has shown the children how a seed forms in to a flower with the correct care and nutrients. We’ve been planting in our big outdoor planters, as well as in our individual plant pots that we can take home to grow with our families.

The children have been on a number of different bug hunts this month; searching for butterflies, lady birds, beetles and many more – this week we were focusing on lady birds and were able to find out lots of different interesting facts about them – did you know there are 5000 different species of ladybird?

Our Little Seeds spend a lot of their time in our community woodland – this month has been filled with role play; we have been building a boat out of branches and sticks, learning about survival skills and building our confidence.

Gryffe High School Paralympian Guide Brett returns to Gryffe S1 to S3 pupils were treated to an inspirational guest at their House Assemblies.

Former pupil Brett Wild is a submariner for the Royal Navy. Brett has been given time to be a guide for skier Millie Knight and they won 2 Silver medals and a Bronze medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

This was in the Downhill, Super-G and Slalom.

Brett brought his medals in for pupils to see and he also gave pupils some very good advice about maximising the opportunity that they have at Gryffe.

The children have chosen our new topic for the term – “Transport” which will no doubt include some interesting and varied modes of getting from A to B!

Brett has realised his dream and inspires all pupils to do the same.

We have been making the most of our outside area, the “Mud Kitchen” has been producing some fine mud products, we have been out in the park and preparing for Sports Day – it’s going to be a hectic term!

Very well done to the pupils who received Awards at our annual Awards Ceremony in April. More than 550 awards were presented for a vast range of both academic and wider achievement, with the main focus on pupils excelling in giving their best. Guests presenting the awards were former Head Girl and Boy, Emma Harper and Calum Shiels, as well as Mr Steven Quinn Acting Director of Education/ Chief Education Officer Children Services.

Things have all settled down after our wonderful night of celebrating our 50th Anniversary, it was a great event with so many former pupils, parents and staff reuniting. We are now looking forwards to the next 50 years of providing specialist pre school education for the next generations of local children.

We are now offering places for the intake in August 2019. If your child will be of nursery age after the summer and you are looking at your pre school options, please do get in touch to have an informal look around. With our extended hours we are open daily 8.15am – 3.30pm, offering greater flexibility of care for parents. As an independent nursery our children move on to various schools in Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and Glasgow. Please visit our website for more information – www.duchal.com and find us on Facebook. If you would like to come and visit the Nursery please get in 01505 874358 or email info@duchal.com

Awards Ceremony 2019

The evening was enhanced by some wonderful music from the Jazz Band as well as soloists on the bagpipes, piano and harp.

School Captains Shaun Sweeney and Matthew McCaw gave a nicely balanced Vote of Thanks. We are extremely proud of ALL of our pupils.

46 44-47 SCHOOLS_296 MAY 19.indd 46

24/04/2019 14:21:17

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

St Columba’s School Junior School Welcomes Wildlife

Former Pupils’ Hockey and Rugby Matches This year marked the 40th anniversary of boys joining St Columba’s and we celebrated this at our Former Pupils’ hockey and rugby matches. Our Scottish School’s Pipe Band Champions were there to pipe both rugby and hockey teams onto the pitch and set the scene for what was a wonderful weekend of sport.

The School’s 1st XI hockey girls won 3 - 1 against the FP team, and the School’s Vice Captain won 19 - 7 against the Captain’s team while the Old Old Boys beat the Old Boys 36 – 0 in the rugby matches.

Scotland’s Baby Box Competition Winner Holly Hendry (SV) was part of the winning team to have its design feature on Scotland’s Baby Box. The Baby Box helps families prepare for the arrival of their baby and comes complete with a mattress, bedding, clothes and lots of other useful items. You may have seen Holly on the evening news, along with her four team members, who received an award from Children’s Minister Maree Todd.

Donation to Renfrewshire Foodbank Mrs Dickson, along with Junior 6 Class Captains, visited Renfrewshire Foodbank headquarters to deliver a huge amount of food and toiletries that Junior School families had so generously donated. Fully inspired, the children are now planning a presentation at assembly to share the great work being carried out by the Foodbank.

There was much excitement at Junior School when the Early Years children received a special delivery of baby chicks. The children thoroughly enjoyed watching the chicks hatch and develop right before their eyes as did many parents who were able to watch the chicks hatch out through a live webcam feed. Junior 4 celebrated the end of their Clyde in the Classroom topic, by braving the inclement weather to release the baby trout they had been nurturing since January into the River Gryffe.

Dates For Your Diary: Art Evening Class Exhibition - Sat 18th May, 10am-4pm Please join us, and guest artist Robert Kelsey, for an exhibition and sale of work from our talented evening class artists. Everyone is welcome. It will take place at the Girdwood Building at St Columba’s Senior School. (Please use the Gryffe Road entrance.)

Silver Tablet Concert - Mon 10th June, 7pm The Silver Tablet celebrates the best of musical talent from Senior VI pupils who compete for this award by performing musical pieces of Grade 8 standard. The concert will be held on Monday 10th June in St Columba Church, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm at 7pm. Everyone is welcome at this community event - please contact marketing@st-columbas.org if you wish to attend.

We will be out and about at various gala days over the summer, please come along and visit us at the Kilmacolm Show on Saturday 11th May. Keep an eye out for further community events on our social media pages and website - www.st-columbas.org.

47 44-47 SCHOOLS_296 MAY 19.indd 47

24/04/2019 14:21:22

www.advertizer.co.uk

Next deadline - Friday

17th May

SITUATIONS VACANT

TRADES AND SERVICES

BUSINESS

PROPERTY TO LET

TUITION

HEALTHCARE/BEAUTY

CHILDCARE Houston registered childminders. For an informal chat to find your best childcare, call Elizabeth Waddell T: 01505 614925

Kilmacolm/Quarriers area registered childminders.

P/time or F/time vacancies for u-5’s and after school.

T: 01505 873839.

MISCELLANEOUS

ADVERTISING RATES TRADES/SERVICES/PROPERTY/CARS BOXED AD £8.00* per column cm PHOTO £8.00* (car sales only) * Prices subject to VAT The Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977 - the Law requires that Advertisers selling goods in the course of a business MUST include the word Trader, Dealer, Agent, Breeder or appropriate wording in the Advertisement to distinguish from private advertisers.

48 48-51 CLASSIFIED_296 MAY 19.indd 48

24/04/2019 14:04:42

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

Other Items

ITEMS FOR SALE Baby Equipment

Car seat for baby. Great condition. £25. Tel: 07802 434912 .

Kids baby walker car designed. Never used, pristine condition. Cost £90 - sell £30. Tel: 07802 434912 .

Child Safety Fireguard, extendable 3 sides & top, bronze - £15; Little Tikes child slide, suit age 2-5 - £15; Child table & 4 chairs, red plastic - £10; Folding/portable cot or play pen, square shape, Mamas & Papas - £30.

Grandchildren outgrown them, excellent condition. Smoke and pet free home. Tel: 07747 611003.

Mothercare car seat (new) 9 - 12 kg. £50.

Tel: 01505 872761.

Boys Toddlers blue trike with dual controls for parent to steer. Sun canopy fitted and safety harness. Great condition as hardly used. £30. Tel: +44 7802 434912 .

Clothes & Shoes

Closet clearout: Long coats (size16-18) £50£100, long skirts (14-16) £10, long dresses (16-18) £10, jackets (16-18) £10, shoes (size 6) £10, boots (size 6) £10. All good makes. Tel: 01505 704830.

Nearly new, still in original packaging, Men Hunter Wellies. Size 8. £30 ono. Tel: 07908 879043.

Brand new, Ladies Knee High Black Knee High Leather Boots Size 39. £15 ono. Tel: 07908 879043.

Brand new, still in original packaging, Ted and Muffy Knee High Ladies Black Leather Boots, Size 38. £30 ono. Tel: 07908 879043.

BERGHAUS Women’s Walking Boots, Expeditor Ridge, Size 6.5 (eur 40), dark grey – as new. New £110 will accept £60.

Tel: 01505 863630.

Household & Garden

Solid Pine (m&s) Heavy Duty Bunk Beds with both mattresses. Very good condition. Can be detached into two single beds. £120 ono.

Tel: 07719 944783.

Navy blue basic sofa bed from Ikea. Never been used. £40. Tel: 07968 048446.

Beautiful Marks & Spencer mahogany coffee table. Excellent condition as good as new. Cost £750 sell for £100. Tel: 07557 564350.

2 Marks & Spencer 2 seater armchairs.

Excellent condition, as good as new. Cost £1,000 each would sell for £100 each, collection required. Tel: 07557 564350.

3 drawer bedside tables x 2- solid pine suitable for up cycling. £50. Tel: 07867 767106.

Kingsize bed frame - good condition - solid pine. £80. Tel: 07867 767106.

Wardrobe - large, solid good quality pine. Very good condition with 6 drawers. £150. Tel: 07867 767106.

Collectors Item: Black & White harlequin pattern floor cabinet. 1.5m long x 0.9m high x 0.5m wide. Cost £900 sell for £450. Tel: 07950 261902.

Double Z-Bed. £75. Tel: 01505 704830.

Mahogany fire surround with marble back panel, hearth and coal effect electric fire. Very good condition. All for £100. Tel: 07788 915602.

Frisky Fox 18” Cut Self Propelled Lawnmower.

Excellent condition, can be seen working. £80. Tel: 07971 843893.

2 x 3 seater black leather sofas immaculate condition. Pet and smoke free house. 3 years old from Harvey/Reids. £490. Tel: 07508 450305.

Metal Patio Table (approx. 5ft x 3ft). Good condition. £100 ono. Tel: 01505 874815.

Sports

Ladies bike - Giant Cypress DX. £10. Tel: 07774 683835.

Nike, Ladies SB Trainers Size 5.5, brand new, still in original packaging. £15 ono. Tel: 07908 879043.

Gents bike - Raleigh Pioneer Classic. £5. Tel: 07774 683835.

2 x cycle helmets for sale - Bontrager, 1 x S/M, 1 x M/L £20 for pair or £10 each. Tel: 07774 683835.

Ladies Raleigh Caprice Bicycle, lilac, 3 gears, with front basket -vintage. Excellent condition. £90. Tel: 01505 324439.

Gents Universal Epic Collection Bicycle. Good condition. £30. Tel: 01505 324439.

Racing Cycle - ‘Merida Ride 77’. - 16 speed paddle shift gears, 21 inch white frame on 700 x 23c tyres. Manual and purchase receipt available. Hardly used. Stored in garage - off the ground and under a cover.

Pictures available upon request. Cost £500 - sell £300. Tel: 07843 484172. Email: canderson@sky.com Girls Raleigh bike, suit 6 - 8 years old.

Excellent Condition, always kept indoors, immaculate. £30. Tel: 07802 434912 .

Fold down bike classic puch 20inch wheels, 3 speed sturmey archer gears, carrier, mudguards, metallic blue, £50. Also classic bmx chrome frame, 20inch wheels, £40.

Text or call: 07810 523742.

Boys Bike to suit 2 - 4 year old with stabilisers.

Black and orange. Good condition. £15.

Tel: +44 7802 434912.

Technical & Games

Brand new, still in original packaging, Bush DVD/VCR Player. Ideal for people wanting to play old video cassettes or DVDs. £10.

Tel: 07908 879043.

Toys

Child’s Electric Go Kart, very good condition, with charger and helmet, suit 3-7 year old, and child’s Black and Decker Workstation. £30 for lot. Tel: 01505 322854 or 07867 548973.

May 2019

t: 01505 613340

Brand new steel car wheel 6JX15H2 and new Jinyu tyre 185/60 R15. Stored as spare wheel only. £80. Tel: 07736 067169.

Brand New Tyre 225/45ZR18 95W XL Tubeless (Autogreen SSC5 National Tyres and Autocare Stock). £50. Tel: 07712 751165.

Large metal trunk with keys for sale. Size L99cm, W66cm, H64cm. Very good condition. £65. Tel: 07788 915602.

Fujifilm instax mini 8 camera, instant camera, raspberry colour, with matching case, perfect condition. £30. Tel: 07968 048446.

Brand new, still in original packaging, 15,000,000 Candle Power Search Light. £25 ono. Tel: 0790 887 9043.

Card making materials. Books, stationery, lightbox, peel-offs etc. No charge - suggest a small donation to charity. Tel: 01505 872564.

Rietti 2 gun safe, black, new condition. £50.

Tel: 07931 567003.

Audi A3 spare wheel. New. Continental tyre.

135-70-R-16. Tel: 07968 121750. £45 donation to go to the RNLI. Pride Revo 2 boot/travel mobility scooter. 6 months old. Still under guarantee. 170 KG user weight. Front and rear lights, front and rear suspension. Under seat storage. Used 4 times at short distances, large wheels for rough ground. Adjustable tiller. This is a very strong scooter in very good condition.

Cost £1400 looking for £850. Please call 07983 656421.

WANTED ITEMS Old records Wanted 45`s & LP`s CASH Paid.

Tel: 07710 777571.

Local lily grower requires the use of a greenhouse/polytunnel in Kilmacolm area in return for light gardening duties. Tel: Vince 01505 872082.

Cash paid for Vinyl Records and Music CDs (a few or a lot). Tel: 01505 324683 or 07765 115347.

Westclox Big Ben alarm clock. Tel: 07756 981917.

Collector seeking trains, model cars, etc.

Any condition (not a dealer). Tel: 07939 810653.

Seeking old VHS Video Tapes and Vinyl Records, also Turntable Record Player or Gramophone (Collector). Tel: 07484 331973.

Yong Muli coloured wobbly Toast Rack, no longer available from Gibb Stuarts. Tel: 01505 704398.

Bowls, Ladies size ‘00’. Tel: 01505 873051.

Public Defibrillator Sites in the Gryffe Area Bridge of Weir & Quarriers  Co-Op Bridge of Weir  Old Ranfurly Golf Club  Ranfurly Castle Golf Club  William Quarriers House @ entrance to Faith Avenue  Country View, Quarriers  The Gate House, Bridge of Weir Leather Works Houston & Brookfield  Outside Church Hall, Main Street, Houston  Co-Op Houston  Strathgryffe Squash & Fitness Club (Reception)  Brookfield Village Hall Main Entrance Kilmacolm  Kilmacolm Golf Club  St Columba’s Senior School  Gym, Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm  Kilmacolm Library (at rear of New Surgery) Kilbarchan, Johnstone & Linwood  Scout Hall, Kilbarchan  Kilbarchan Bowling Club  Onyx Leisure Centre, Linwood  Spar, Clippens Road, Linwood  Keystore, Spateston  Keystore, Corseford Bishopton  The Cornerstone, Greenock Road  Bishopton Community Centre There is limited access to the defibrillators, please check with venue for full details.

FREE CYCLE Raleigh mountain bike, free to a good home.

About 25 years old. Would suit a teenager.

In fair condition. Needs new tyres but serviced some years ago and not used since. Contact: 01505 873778.

15 concrete blocks (Each measures 455 x 225 x 150mm). Free of charge to take away. Must have your own transport. Tel: 07710 896842.

CONTENT OF THE GRYFFE ADVERTIZER CANNOT BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT FROM THE PUBLISHER The Gryffe Advertizer is a magazine published by The Gryffe Advertizer Ltd

Advertising throughout The Gryffe Advertizer:

Definitions: “Standards” means the British Code of Advertising Practice and the provisions of any law applicable to advertising including, but not limited to, the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968, the Consumer Credit Act 1974, the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988, the Financial Services Act 1986, the Business Advertisement (Disclosure) Order 1977 and all amendments and replacements.

It is hereby agreed that: • The placing by the Advertising Client of an Advertisement is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Acceptance of Advertising.

• All Advertisements in this Publication must not contravene the Standards.

• Insertion of Advertisements and/or Editorial is strictly at the discretion of the Publisher.

• The Publisher shall not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Advertising Client as a result of any failure, negligence or omission by any party in the course of the distribution or circulation of the Publication in which the Advertisement is scheduled to appear.

• In the event of any error, misprint or omission by the Publisher in the printing of an Advertisement, the Publisher will either re-insert the advertisement, adjust the cost or provide a refund. This does not apply if the Advertisement has been approved by the Advertising Client prior to publication. The total liability of the Publisher for such an occurrence shall not exceed the amount of a full refund for that particular Advertisement.

• The Advertising Client agrees to indemnify the Publisher in respect of all costs, damages or other charges falling upon the Publisher as the result of legal actions or threatened legal actions arising from the publication of the Advertisement, or any one or more of the series of Advertisements, published in accordance with the copy instructions supplied to the Publisher.

• Readers are reminded that when purchasing items or services advertised in the Publication that the Publisher cannot be held in any way responsible for the quality or correctness of the items or services included in the Advertisement.

Editorial throughout The Gryffe Advertizer:

The opinions of the Contributors to this Publication are not necessarily the official views of the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or refuse any material submitted for publication.

ADVERTISING RATES PRIVATE SALES ONLY UP TO £500

FREE

£501 to £1000 £5.00 OVER £1000 - Call for details MAXIMUM 40 words Email your items to info@ advertizer.co.uk or fill in our online form at www.advertizer. co.uk

49 48-51 CLASSIFIED_296 MAY 19.indd 49

24/04/2019 14:04:43

Next deadline - Friday

www.advertizer.co.uk

17th May

BY CATEGORY Accountants & Financial

Affluent Financial Planning . . 12 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 15 F Christie Accounting . . . . . . 12 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk

Architectural Services

CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Automotive Services

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Bathrooms

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5

Bedrooms

Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 4

Blacksmith & Metalwork

McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 29

Building Services

A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 Bencairn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 21 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 17 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 33 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 17 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 28 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 46

Business Services

Opere Facto Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ren Chamber of Comm . . . . . . . . 14

Care Services & Homes

Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 8 Home Instead Senior Care . . . 27

Catering

Gadds Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Childcare

Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd . . . 45

Cleaning & PowerWash

Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 28 Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 20 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 25

Computer, Web & Graphic Design

ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Opere Facto Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Driveways

Gryffe Driveways . . . . . . . . . . 7

Education

St Columba’s School . . . . . . . . 47

Electricians

Delta Electrical Services . . 33 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Russell Milne Electrician . . 32

Fencing

Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 29

Firewood & Logs

LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 17 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Funeral Services

Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 9 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 16

Garden Service & Design

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 38 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 37 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 37 Bencairn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Care & Repair Gardening Servci . . 39 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 39 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 38 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 38 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 R C Garden Services . . . . . . . . 37 R Williams Tree Services . . . 39 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 38 West of Scotland Landscape . . 36

Gas & Heating Services

Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 17 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 15 Gasfit Plumbing & Heating . . 9 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 20 Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 28 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 3 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Glazier

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 9 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hairdressers & Barbers

Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 32 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 25

Health, Beauty & Fitness

Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 32 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bridge of Weir Dental . . . . . . 23 Decorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 20 Footprints Podiatry . . . . . . . . 19 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 11,Bk LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lasting Perfection . . . . . . . . . 44 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 7 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 17 The Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Home Hardware

Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Home Improvements

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 38 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 19 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 37 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 5 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 20

Home Interiors

Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 4 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 17

Home Security

Joiners

A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 12 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 17 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 28 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Kitchens

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . .

Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . .

G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . .

Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . .

JBC Joiners and Builders . . .

7 4 6 5 6

Leisure & Recreation

Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash . . 41

Locksmiths

Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Painters & Decorators

A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 20 Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 23 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Pest Control

RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pet Services & Training

PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 34 Waggys Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . Bk

Plasterers

Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 8 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 17 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17

Plumbers

Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 17 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 15 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 20 Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 28 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 3 The Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . 23

Solicitors

Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 15 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1

A TO Z

Special Occasions

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Stoves

Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 17

Taxis & Minicoach hire

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Gryffe Radio Cars . . . . . . . . . 21,51

Tiling

Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 17 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Travel Agents

Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tree Surgeon

Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 38 Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 39 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 R Williams Tree Services . . . 39 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 38

TV & Satellite

Clearline Aerial & Satellite . . 3 D Darroch Aerial & Satellite . . 22 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 31 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 5

Upholstery Services

Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 20 JM Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Window Cleaners

DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 28 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 20 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 20

Window, Consv & Repair

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk

Property, Sales & Let

Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 15 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

@ease Removals & Transport . . 16 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 38 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 20 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 37 ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Affluent Financial Planning . . 12 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Ltd . . 19 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 37 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 32 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 17 Bencairn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 18 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bridge of Weir Dental . . . . . . 23 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 21 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 3 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 8 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 4 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 15 Care & Repair Gardening Servci . . 39 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 CLA Accountancy Services Ltd . . 15 Clearline Aerial & Satellite . . 3 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 9 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 23 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 8 Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 39 D Darroch Aerial & Satellite . . 22 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 15 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Decorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Delta Electrical Services . . 33 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 31 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 28 Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F Christie Accounting . . . . . . 12 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 20 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 20

Removals

@ease Removals & Transport . . 16 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Retail

Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Roofing

Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 21 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 8 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 33 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 28 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 46

Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 3

Contact us 1st Floor, Neva Place, Bridge of Weir PA11 3PN t: 01505 613340

www.advertizer.co.uk

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

@GryffeAds

Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am-4pm; Friday 9am-12:30pm All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. The Gryffe Advertizer cannot be held responsible for unsolicited materials. The views and opinions by contributors in this magazine may not represent the views of the publishers. The Gryffe Advertizer takes no responsibility for claims made by advertisements in this publication.

Footprints Podiatry . . . . . . . . 19 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Gadds Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Gasfit Plumbing & Heating . . 9 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gibb Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 38 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 17 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Driveways . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Manor Nursery Ltd . . . 45 Gryffe Radio Cars . . . . . . . . . 21,51 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Home Instead Senior Care . . . 27 I & J Building & Roofing Serv . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 20 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5 Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 28 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 17 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 6 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 JM Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 16 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 39 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 5 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 11,Bk Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lasting Perfection . . . . . . . . . 44 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 38 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 20 MBS Roofing & Building Contrac . . 33 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 15 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 29 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 7 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 25 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 17 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 17 Opere Facto Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 25 R C Garden Services . . . . . . . . 37 R Williams Tree Services . . . 39 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ren Chamber of Comm . . . . . . . . 14 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Russell Milne Electrician . . 32 Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 20 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Smart Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . 34 SMG Roofing & Building Contrac . . 2 St Columba’s School . . . . . . . . 47 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash . . 41 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 28 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Shower Expert . . . . . . . . . 23 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 46 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Waggys Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . Bk West of Scotland Landscape . . 36 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk

Pick up a Copy Bishopton: Woodrow’s Store, Library, May’s Coffee Shop Bridge of Weir: Gibb Stuart, Bernie’s Cafe, Lochnagar, The Bridge, Library (Cargill Hall) Erskine: Garden Centre, Library, Sports Centre, Swimming pool

Houston: Co-op, Carrick Centre, Post Office, Newsagent Howwood: Village Store, St Vincent’s Hospice Johnstone: Henderson Kilts, Papa Mac’s, Library Kilbarchan: Post Office, Campbell’s, Newsagents, Bobbins,

Langbank: Finlaystone Visitor Centre Kilmacolm: Newsagent, Cross Café, Library, Community Centre Lochwinnoch: Keystore, Library, Dolce Vita, Castle Semple Centre

50 48-51 CLASSIFIED_296 MAY 19.indd 50

24/04/2019 14:04:51

@GryffeAds

|

e: info@advertizer.co.uk

|

t: 01505 613340

May 2019

51 48-51 CLASSIFIED_296 MAY 19.indd 51

24/04/2019 14:04:53

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

01+52 COVER_296 MAY19.indd 52

24/04/2019 14:31:52