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July is normally a quiet month for the Advertizer with people on holiday and schools closed. However, that doesn’t stop some of our local heroes from being busy doing good deeds in the community.

Just a few weeks ago, Mike Tomenson of Nutech Cleaning took time out of his working day to wash down the village signs going into Bishopton. A very kind gesture thank you.

Ian Beaton from Beaton Brothers was also out and about filling in some of the deeper potholes out on the back roads around Bridge of Weir. He was also able to supply manpower and equipment to help the Brighter Bridge of Weir group following a car crash at the barrier on the corner at Prieston Road. A vehicle mounted the armco barrier and managed to plant itself right on top of the garden area. The barrier needed resiting and the garden area completely replanted. So thank you to Ian and the Brighters.

Last year we heard about local painter and decorator James Martin who repainted the goalposts in Houston village park. And during the late summer storms, LJX Tree Surgeons were quick to come out and chop up the trees blocking the road in Houston. If you’ve heard about any local heroes who need a shout please let us know.

Regarding the accident at Prieston Road, Councillor Natalie Don reports that that junction has been assessed and Council officers have agreed to augment the traffic island by increasing the kerb size, install illuminated keep left bollards and introduce rumble strips on both approaches to the island.

While this may not alleviate all concerns, it will at least help slow down oncoming traffic and hopefully prevent a similar accident in the future.

There are some exciting experiences coming for the school holidays.

Paisley’s Sma’ Shot Day takes place on Saturday 6th July and Scotland’s National Airshow will be at the East Fortune Airfield near Edinburgh on Saturday 27th July. The Oor Wullie Bucket Trail runs until 30th August across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. The Bricks Space Adventure will run from 29th June to 13th August with 17 models spread throughout Paisley town centre - more details on p8.

Wishing you all a happy summer, don’t miss our deadline for the August issue - 19th July 2019!

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Charity Night for Jayne On Saturday 1st June 2019 we had a very successful charity night for Jayne in the Houston Bowling Club, so far we have raised £1,645 It was Jayne’s 10th Anniversary on 3rd November 2018. I never managed to hold it then so we decided to make it around her Birthday instead.

I would like to thank all who attended, we are very grateful to everyone for their love and support over the last 10 Years. It has been very hard for all her family and friends who still miss her dearly. It helps us immensely that after all this time they all come along to support us, we are very grateful.

Thank you to all my loyal customers who have laughed and cried with me along this difficult time also Lilian for all her support in the shop as I couldn’t have done it without her. We have been given a wonderful gift of twin Granddaughters Lola & Millie from our precious son Mark and his partner Jennifer. He misses the fun and companionship that a big sister brings so the girls have been an added bonus to us all.

A special thank you to Bridge of Weir Dental & Aesthetics for their kind donation of a picture for the auction, Roy Holmes for a Voucher & bottle of whisky & many more wonderful prizes!

Loosing Jayne very suddenly to Leukaemia was a devastating blow to us and it has been an uphill struggle for us to deal with. Jayne was a very bubbly vivacious girl and life is so quiet without her beautiful presence. We carry on having charity nights in her memory as this helps us. We want to give back something to The Bloodwise research (Leukaemia & Lymphoma) to try to help other families going through this awful illness.

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?

Mentor with Aberlour Scotland’s children’s charity Working in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, Aberlour’s new Attain Mentoring Service aims to improve educational outcomes for care experienced children and young people. Are you interested in supporting a child or young person to: • develop their confidence and self-esteem?

• improve their attainment?

• raise their aspirations?

We are looking for mentors who can build relationships with young people aged 8-18 years, who are good listeners, positive and enthusiastic - Could that be you?. To find out how you can change a life, contact the Aberlour Attain Mentoring Service today!

Tel: 0141 260 9180 Email: volunteering@aberlour.org.uk www.aberlour.org.uk

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Johnstone Town Hall Friday 19th & Saturday 20th July Based on the motion picture released by Fox Searchlight Pictures and written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneo.

This amateur production by Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk.

Book by Terrence McNally. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek.

Evening Shows - doors open at 7pm, Saturday Matinee Show - doors opens at 1.30pm. Adult tickets £14, concession - £11 (14+ years). Online booking: www.seaty.co.uk/thefullmonty. Book tickets now: 07748 827727 / johnstonepheonix@ gmail.com

Grand Opening

Scotland’s first ever nationwide public art trail will unite the country as it raises awareness and vital funds for Scotland’s children’s hospital charities.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is holding the grand opening of its brand new store in Kilmacolm on Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am.

Come along and check out our fantastic new boutique store which will boast a fabulous collection of clothes, accessories and bric-a-brac which will be sold at really affordable prices. All items in the shop have been donated to CHSS and all the profits help to provide support for people as they get their lives back on track following a stroke or diagnosis of a chest or heart condition.

17th June – 30th August Across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.

150 5 life-sized sculptures

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Sports & Vision

by Kerry Taher, New Vision Opticians Do you wish you could cut a few strokes off your golf score? Having trouble returning your tennis partner’s serve? Does your child always seem to be just a few steps away from the football? Vision, just like speed and strength, is an important component in how well you play your sport.

Eye protection should also be considered by all sports people, especially in certain high-risk sports. Thousands of children and adults suffer sportsrelated eye injuries each year, with squash and paintball accounting for a very large part of this group. Nearly all of these injuries could have been prevented if the proper protective eyewear had been worn. Years ago, there was some resistance by children to “looking funny” when they wore protective eyewear but today, sports goggles are an accepted part of everyday life, similar to the way bike helmets have become the norm.

Impact resistant materials, initially used for astronaut helmet visors and space shuttle windshields, are now widely used as lightweight but durable spectacle lenses, and are particularly effective for eye protection in sport.

Polycarbonate lenses, for example, are up to 10 times more impact resistant that standard plastic or glass lenses and they also offer further protection from UV light.

For outdoor sports, appropriate sunglasses are a must, and some sportspecific designs may even help you improve your game. There are a variety of tints available to improve on contrast in golf, clay pigeon shooting and skiing. Almost every option is also available with spectacle correction, even swimming goggles.

Each sport has its own specific risks and visual demands so just ask your optometrist what would be best for your favourite sports.

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A Helping Hand - Paisley We are a voluntary not for profit organisation for Paisley and surrounding areas. Our goal is to set up in the town centre one evening a week to provide hot food, teas and coffees, clothing, bedding, shoes and everything else necessary to help those in need.

You can find our soup kitchen at the entrance to Marks and Spencer’s on the Paisley High Street every Tuesday from 8pm - 9pm.

If you can donate or want to volunteer, please contact us via phone Monday: 9am – 6pm, Tuesday: 9am – 9pm, Wednesday - Saturday: 9am – 6pm, Sunday:12noon – 5pm. Call us on: 07423 144056.

Donation drop-off points as follows: • PAISLEY: J&W Goudie, 10 - 12 Maxwelton Street; Allen & Harris, Causeyside Street; Kaoss Hair & Beauty, Gauze Street; Paisley Housing Assoc, Espedair Street.

• RENFREW: Penny Lane Homes, 12 High Street; 3 Bears Nursery, Paisley Road; Walter Johnston & Sons (Funeral Directors), 14 Fulbar Street • INCHINNAN: Braehead Tavern, Greenock Road; Beauty Barn, Barnhill Cottage, Houston Road.

• HOUSTON: The Village Paper Shop, 17 North Street.

• BRIDGE OF WEIR: Allen & Harris, Neva Place, Main Street.

• LINWOOD: Amayzing Saddlery, Unit 1, Riverpark Industrial Estate • JOHNSTONE: Co-op Funeral Care, Church Street • ERSKINE: Walter Johnston & Sons (Funeral Directors), Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th July - 7 to 9pm Want to be bold in making choices for Life? Bold enough to stand up for what you believe?

Join us for games, challenges and to boldly explore the Bible Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir Pre-register or more info at freelandarkweek@gmail.com Free holiday club for secondary school age

Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 10:00 to 12:30 Family Finale Friday 26th July 7:00-8:30pm Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir Pre-register or more info at freelandarkweek@gmail.com

Free holiday camp for children who have completed P1 to P6

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COMMUNITY events FARMERS MARKETS

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

1ST & 3RD SUN Loch Lomond Shores 10am - 3pm Tel: 07977 179 861

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

2ND SUN

The town centre will be divided up into different galaxies with special hidden items which will orbit different businesses within each galaxy on a weekly basis. Armed with their space passports, the mission will be to travel through the four galaxies to find all the Space models, plus there will be stickers, activity sheets and goodies to collect as families make their way around the town.

Alongside our large LEGO® brick models, there will be other Space items included as part of the trail and our local schools have been joining in the fun…making space items made out of recycled items!

The schools’ models will also be on display throughout the town during Bricks in Space! You will be able to collect your Space Passport from shops throughout Paisley plus both the Piazza Shopping Centre and The Paisley Centre nearer the time, plus keep checking our website for a sneak preview of our Trail Map...watch this Space!

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

Come to Paisley for a great family day out this summer! www.paisleyfirst.com

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

Weekly Memory Café Active Communities Hub, 16 Quarry Street, Johnstone, 1pm - 3pm 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.

EVERY MONDAY Lochwinnoch Community Walk

Crafty Hobbies

Gryffe Voices Community Choir

Running from Saturday 29th June until Tuesday 13th August, there will be seventeen fantastic LEGO® Brick models spread throughout town centre businesses as well as an interactive play zone and a selfie zone.

Kilmacolm Walkers

11am - 4pm www.kipmarina.co.uk

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

Following on from the success of Jurassic Bricks last summer, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a space-themed LEGO® Brick Space adventure!

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

1ST & 3RD ‘Outlook’

Kip Marina, Inverkip

One small step for man, one giant leap for Paisley! We are promising a day out of this world in Paisley town centre this summer with our Bricks in Space Summer Trail!

EVERY THURSDAY Weekly Volunteer Group

THURS MONTHLY

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

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

Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir 8pm to 9.45pm Join us to sing pop, rock, folk, show tunes, gospel.

Contact gryffevoices@gmail.com

2ND THURSDAY MONTHLY Sòlas Bereavement Support Group

Strathgryffe Motorcycle Club

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm. 2pm - 4pm.

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

LAST THURSDAY MONTHLY Movie Night

EVERY

TUESDAY

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

Bridge of Weir Walking Group Outside the Co-op, BoW, 10.30am 1 hour walks. Call Senga on 0141 842 3000.

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!

1ST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY Babies, Bumps and Boobs St. Columba’s Church Lesser Hall, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm. (term-time) Offers the chance for a chat 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

2ND WEDNESDAY MONTHLY

Old Kirk, 7pm for 7.30pm

EVERY FRIDAY Singing for Wellbeing Bishopton Community Centre 2pm - 3.15pm A fun, no pressure choir singing feel good songs.

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY 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.

Inverclyde Carers Outreach

EVERY SUNDAY Weekly Volunteer Group

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

Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch 10am - 12noon Youth Volunteer Group - age 14 - 18 years.

Newcomers always welcome.

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.

Houston Litter Crew Co-op Car Park 10am – 11.45am All volunteers welcome and all equipment supplied.

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Renfrewshire Appeal To Help Ease Loneliness An organisation with a mission to ease loneliness amongst older people is appealing for support with its work across Renfrewshire.

Contact the Elderly, which tackles social isolation through regular Sunday afternoon tea parties, relies on a dedicated army of volunteers up and down the country.

There are currently more than 130 groups in Scotland, holding dozens of gatherings each weekend, including in the Lochwinnoch, Paisley, Kilmacolm and Erskine, Bishopton and Inchinnan areas.

But more volunteers are urgently needed in Renfrewshire to help the charity reach as many potential guests as possible – older people for whom a monthly Sunday afternoon outing can sometimes be their only respite from the relentless cycle of loneliness.

The concept is simple but effective – a chat with friends over a cup of tea and cake, something most of us take for granted. But as age takes its toll, often bringing mobility issues, and the circle of friends and family diminishes, horizons shrink and loneliness can easily intrude.

Step forward Contact the Elderly volunteers : local residents who act as informal hosts, opening their homes to a small group of guests, and others who provide a door-to-door chauffeur service to the afternoon teas.

Angela Rae-Murray, the charity’s support officer in the area says: “The problem of social isolation is nothing new but is reaching epidemic proportions as more of us are living longer but are sometimes less able to get out and about.

“The issue of loneliness among older people was recognised by our founder, Trevor Lyttleton MBE, more than 50 years ago when he offered coffee and friendship to an elderly neighbour in need of company. Today the charity continues to offer that vital lifeline of companionship but the need for volunteers is constant as we expand to reach more and more people.”

The charity is hoping to hear from anyone locally who could host a party or who would be willing to become a volunteer driver.

“Hosts are only expected to hold one or two parties a year,” explains Angela.

“That’s just a few hours out of 365 days. Drivers commit to ferrying a regular, small group of guests once a month, but again that’s not a particularly onerous amount of time. And it’s a really rewarding way for anyone who wants give something back to their community.

Contact the Elderly is also inviting potential guests to get in touch or would be happy to hear from anyone who knows an older person who would enjoy a lively afternoon out with one of the groups.

“We know just how much our regular guests look forward to catching up,” says Angela. “One said that attending the parties was the happiest she had been since losing her husband.

To find out more about becoming a guest or volunteer with Contact the Elderly in Scotland, please contact Angela Rae-Murray at angela.raemurray@contact-the-elderly.co.uk or Tel: 07902 246062.

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PHOTO: Lilias Day Photography Competition Winner Laurie Holloway

The McDowalls and Harveys of Castle Semple Feudal Times In Kilmacolm Feudalism was the political, military and social system of government introduced into Britain by William the Conqueror after he defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. When it was introduced, it changed the life of everyone in the country including Scotland, where King David I was a great admirer of the Government of the Anglo Norman State.

The feudal system is the name for a power structure where people held their land in return for promising loyalty, known as ‘doing homage’ and providing services such as working or fighting for their lord or king.

As the feudal pyramid of power below shows, the basis of the system was that all land was the King’s property. He in turn granted estates to nobles who in turn could grant land to knights and they could then grant part of their fief or land ton tenants or peasants in return for their loyalty.

This process of change defined the shape of the Parish of Kilmacolm and brought dramatic change to its people.

Walter Fitzalan Breton had been granted extensive land in the West of Scotland. He in turn granted pieces of land or fiefs to his favourite followers. In Kilmacolm Parish, he divided his land into two pieces. One area was granted to Randulphus de Insula whose fief was known as Duchal, located on the west side of the Gryffe River, while the adjacent side of the Gryffe, which included the village of Kilmacolm, became the fief of Danziel called Dennistoun.

Overnight Randulphus and Danziel became the Lairds of Kilmacolm.

In exchange for their gifts of land, the Baron Randulphus de Insula and Danziel were obliged to build castles to help to maintain peace and order on behalf of the King. The earliest types of fortification were mottes and fortified wooden towers built on top of earth mounds. Both mounds can still be seen at Milton Bridge and at Pennytersal Farm.

The McDowalls of Castle Semple started out in the Caribbean in the 1690s. Like their friends, the Millikens, who were partners and relatives by marriage, their careers were different from what we are told in the history books. Rather than soldiers, they went out there as slave overseers, and worked their way up to sugar planters.

At any one time the McDowalls were responsible for the control of at least 1,000 Africans, on their own plantations, and through managing others.

They also dabbled in slave trading. In 1726 their overcrowded slave ship, named after Milliken’s daughter, overturned, drowning 272 Africans.

At home the McDowalls served in all the leading positions, as patrons of the parish kirk, Rectors of Glasgow University, and MPs. In the third generation James McDowall was Provost of Glasgow, and chairman of the society opposing the abolition of slavery. After 1800 the family firm went bankrupt.

However, in 1834 the fourth generation of the McDowalls still held onto sugar plantations on Grenada and St. Vincent. The Slave Compensation records show that the family were awarded compensation for the loss of 427 Africans.

For more than a century, the McDowalls used their sugar money to improve Lochwinnoch Parish. In 1818 they were celebrated for contributing the most in the county towards building new roads and bridges. The McDowalls and Millikens were pioneers in showing the potential income from sugar plantations. The income from a 150 acre sugar plantation in the 1780s was many times the income from a similar sized Renfrewshire farm.

After 1810, Castle Semple passed to the Harveys, another sugar planting family. The Harveys had two plantations on Antigua in the late 1730s and expanded south to Grenada, with a further five sugar plantations.

The Harvey name was important enough to hold onto, even when their plantations passed to relations.

The family created a succession of double-barrelled names including Rae-Harvey and Shand-Harvey.

By the 1830’s, Castle Semple was owned by Major James Lee-Harvey.

In 1834 the family were awarded £26,392 for the loss of their slaves. It is interesting that the compensation was for the loss of a total of 1,204 African men, women and children - more than one African for every improved acre of their Castle Semple estate at the time.

A future article will explain how the McDowalls and Millikens became ‘fixers’ among Renfrewshire’s landed elite. They showed others the vast income possible from owning plantations. They also arranged positions for sons as overseers, and married off daughters to sugar planters. © 2019 Stuart Nisbet, Renfrewshire Local History Forum

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Archaeologists go underground in Paisley The biggest-ever exploration of one of Renfrewshire’s most mysterious historical features is now underway – and hopes to unveil some centuries-old secrets.

An archaeological dig has started at Paisley’s Abbey Drain – a complex underground structure which links the town’s 850-year-old Abbey to the River Cart.

The 100m long underground passageway, thought to be more than 700 years old, was unearthed in the 19th century and rediscovered in the 1990s.

Initial excavations of the site unearthed the earliest polyphonic musical notation and the largest collection of medieval pottery ever found in the west of Scotland – and it is hoped that this twomonth long project will uncover many more secrets.

Council leader Iain Nicolson joined the team at the start of the dig. Cllr Nicolson said: “Paisley has such a rich history and heritage, full of stories and mysteries, and the tale of the Abbey Drain has really captured the attention of the public. This could be the first step towards opening up the Drain as a permanent visitor attraction in the future – which would fit perfectly with the ongoing work to use Paisley’s unique heritage to make it one of Scotland’s key destinations for visitors and events.”

The Big Dig also includes an extensive programme of activity to involve the local community.

Students at the University of the West of Scotland will create a series of short films and a documentary on the drain, and there will also be school visits, volunteering opportunities, and free talks and workshops for the public.

To go inside the drain visit our Doors Open Days on the 7th and 8th September, or you can keep an eye on the Big Dig progress, visit www. paisley.is.

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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!

Move it or Lose it! classes will continue throughout the summer except for the Kilbarchan class which will close Thursday 20th June until Thursday 15th August.

We would love to meet you! Please check under, Regular Meets section for more information.

Thread carefully…weaving exhibition moves home An exhibition which celebrates the dedication and creativity of a group of Paisley weavers is back open in a new venue.

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Work produced by the Artisan’s Institute weaving group – part of Paisley’s Townscape Heritage and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme2 (TH. CARS2) – is now on display at the Disability Resource Centre in Love Street until Friday 12th July.

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

Glasgow Clyde College’s Fashion & Textiles Department has been delivering weekly weaving workshops as part of the regeneration project since 2017.

Memories Café

Led by professional weaver Amy Bond, weavers used handheld frame looms to learn about a variety of patterns, before moving onto four-shaft table looms, where they can experiment with colour.

The exhibition displays woven samples and finished pieces created by participants, and marks the conclusion of the weaving part of the regeneration project.

TH.CARS2 is a £4.5m regeneration project which will run until 2021 and includes a building restoration and shop front improvement work in the area around Paisley High St, as well as a programme of community activity celebrating the town’s heritage.

The project is led by Renfrewshire Council, with funding provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.

Renfrewshire Council leader Iain Nicolson said: “The weaving sessions have been a great success. As well as learning about the art of weaving, the people involved discovered more about Paisley’s history and heritage, and the textile industry overall.

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

We provide a fun, relaxed and helpful café providing advice on support services available locally and suggestions around ways to stay active.

Our aim is to create a dementia friendly environment.

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

Educate ~ Support ~ Engage

“This exhibition celebrates the work produced by everyone who has taken part, and all of the weavers should be very proud of what they’ve achieved.”

The exhibition initially ran at Made in Paisley gallery in Paisley High Street for a week in May Woven designs can be viewed at the DRC between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to 3pm on a Friday.

Now that the programme of classes is complete, the DRC will continue to fund a weekly weaving workshop.

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The Importance of your Smile

by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner at Kilbarchan Dental Practice You might be surprised to discover that the effects of smiles and smiling are much more far-reaching than you think.

Smiles make us more approachable, suggest kindness, enthusiasm, confidence and positivity which are all great messages to communicate on both a personal and professional level.

A smile is one of the first things that other people will notice about you so, if you want to make a good impression, don’t forget to smile at job interviews, at work and socially (studies have also shown that we find each other more attractive when we are smiling!).

Contracting the muscles in your face by smiling is known to trigger the release of endorphins and serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for the feeling of happiness. So even if you don’t feel like it, you can lift your mood by using these muscles to smile and trick your brain into releasing these chemicals! People also tend to mimic each other without knowing it so you can very easily lift someone else’s mood with a simple smile.

Of course, we are far more likely to smile if we have a smile to be proud of which is why first-and-foremost you should care for your smile with a good oral health regime – we recommend brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste as well as paying regular visits to your dentist.

Most modern practices now offer a range of teeth whitening and other cosmetic treatments that can help enhance your smile and make big improvements to discoloured, crooked or broken teeth. If you would like to find out more about how to look after or improve your smile please come and see us.

Alternatively, you can call us on 01505 704969 or click www.kilbarchandental.co.uk where you’ll find lots more free tips and advice.

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the Army Air Corps Historic Flight - a Bell Sioux and a Westland Scout helicopter.

RAF Typhoon The RAF’s awesome Typhoon will showcase its power and agility in a thrilling solo display and will be joined on the programme by Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane and Avro Lancaster aircraft from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Aerobatic displays Renowned aerobatic display team, The Blades will take to the skies over East Fortune, performing a jaw-dropping sequence of manoeuvres including synchronised rolls, twists, double tumbles and knife-edge spins.

Debut aircraft Aircraft making their debut at the event include a 1966 Nanchang CJ-6 in the colours of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army as well as two de Havilland Chipmunk aircraft. The flight programme will also feature two helicopters from

Other aircraft confirmed to date include an American P47 Thunderbolt Second World Warera fighter aircraft, a pair of Vampire jets, a Jet Provost training aircraft and a Douglas Skyraider, an American single-seat attack aircraft.

On the ground There will be a host of family entertainment and the chance to explore all this historic site including the historic Second World War aircraft hangars, which are packed with exciting displays telling the stories of military and civil aviation over the past century.

50 years after Concorde first took to the skies, you will be able to step on board Concorde G-BOAA. You can also enjoy the family-friendly Fantastic Flight gallery with its interactive exhibits and can learn about the fascinating story of the R.34 airship in the Fortunes of War exhibition. This year marks the centenary of the airship’s recordbreaking double crossing of the Atlantic.

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St Columba’s Dress Rehersal

SAT 8 - THU 27 JUNE

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WED 10 - WED 24 JULY

Bishopton Art Group Summer Exhibition

Gateway Community Garden Drop In Day

Kids Activity Session

Bishopton Library, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton

Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan 2pm to 4pm

With a variety of styles of paintings for sale and on display by members of the local Art Group.

Free competition with a chance to win a gift voucher. Part of the Bishopton Day festivities.

Free parking. Free event.

Visit the garden to enjoy the flowers, relax and have a cup of tea. You can join in light gardening activities, if you wish, or ask a ‘Gardeners’ Question’. Do you want to grow your own? We have raised beds available. For all info and to visit at other times contact 07952 169341, hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or www. kilbarchansmile.co.uk

THU 27 JUNE Movie Night – South Pacific The Old Kirk, 40 High Street, Kilmacolm 7pm Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm showing.

SAT 29 JUN - TUE 13 AUG Bricks in Space Summer Trail Paisley - various venues With 17 fantastic LEGO® Brick models spread throughout town centre businesses as well as an interactive play zone and a selfie zone. Armed with their space passports, the mission will be to travel through the four galaxies to find all the Space models, plus there will be stickers, activity sheets and goodies to collect as families make their way around the town. More details at www. paisleyfirst.com

THU 4 JULY Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club Ladies Open Greensomes Old Course Ranfurly Golf Club, Ranfurly Place, Bridge of Weir £8 entry fee. Booking available through BRS and club website. Come along and enjoy a great friendly game of golf.

SAT 6 - FRI 12 JULY Explorer Trail: Hunt for Dragons!

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan 2pm to 4pm Accompanied children welcome to join in wildlife and gardening activities - planting, watering, supporting our bees and buttterflies, scavenger and bug hunts. Contact to book a space: 07952 169341, hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or www. kilbarchansmile.co.uk. Free event.

THU 11 JULY Sòlas Bereavement Group Kidston Hall, High Street, Kilmacolm 2pm to 4pm

SAT 13 - FRI 19 JULY Explorer Trail: Fantastic Minibeasts and Where to Find Them!

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Simply pop into the visitor centre where the friendly staff will get you started. See what fantastic mini- beasts you can find in our pond and out on the woodland trails! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

SUN 14 JULY

Binocular & Telescope Open Day

Simply pop into the visitor centre any time where the friendly staff will get you started.

Then explore our woodland trail and search for the hidden dragons! Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm

SAT 6 JULY

64 ladies from across Renfrewshire will compete in a Ladies Rinks competition. Please come along and support this fantastic day in aid of St.Vincent’s Hospice. Raffle prizes and donations of home baking would be very much appreciated. For more details please contact Isabel (baking) or John Gilchrist (raffle) on 01505 613316.

SAT 29 - SUN 30 JUNE

Our friendly and impartial team will be demonstrating and offering assistance on a wide range of binoculars and telescopes to assist you in making the right decision.. Our binoculars and telescopes are competitively priced, with the added bonus of every purchase helping conservation. With a massive range of RSPB binoculars along with some well-known names such as Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica and Nikon! Free event.

Paisley’s Annual Sma’ Shot Day Celebration Paisley - various venues 12noon to 5pm

Finlaystone Country Estate Langbank 1pm to 3pm

This popular multi-arts festival celebrates Paisley’s rich history of weaving and radicalism, encapsulated in the famous victory of the town’s weavers in the historic ‘sma’ shot’ dispute. Relive the legendary day and join the traditional Sma’ Shot parade from Brodie Park to Paisley town centre, with this year’s activities taking place around Paisley Arts Centre, Witherspoon Street and Shuttle Street – where the town’s historic Sma’ Shot Cottages can be found.

Search for the hidden Fairy Doors throughout the forest then make your own to take home. £2.50 for materials. Pre-book time slot on day.

SUN 7 JULY

Seasons Summer Sale

Map and Compass Course

Fairy & Elf Door Making and Self Led Trail

Seasons, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 9.30am

The Cut Visitor Centre, Cornalees Bridge, Greenock 10am to 4pm

Whether you’re looking for everyday wear or something special why not pop in and see our fantastic range of fashion wear and accessories.

An ideal course for beginners or for those wanting to refresh their skills. £60. Details & bookings online or tel: 01505 842882.

SAT 29 JUN - FRI 5 JULY Explorer Trail: Go on a Bear Hunt RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm This is a self-led activity! Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

Simply pop into the visitor centre where the friendly staff will get you started. Then, explore our woodland trail to go on a teddy bear hunt!

Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

MON 8 JUL - MON 12 AUG

Houston Bowling Club Annual Charity Day Houston Bowling Club

WED 17 JULY Gateway Community Garden Drop In Day Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan 2pm to 4pm See Wednesday 3rd July for information and contact details

FRI 19 - SAT 20 JULY The Full Monty Johnstone Town Hall, Johnstone 7pm The award winning Broadway musical is back by popular demand! This amateur production has been developed by Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group. Online booking: www.seaty. co.uk/thefullmonty. Calls: 07748 827727 / johnstonepheonix@gmail.com £14 / £11 conc.

Art Exhibition The Bridge, Main Street, Bridge of Weir The exhibition will showcase a group of local artists, featuring stunning scenic paintings in both oil and acrylics. All paintings on show will be for sale.

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by Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane and Avro Lancaster aircraft from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. With a host of family entertainment and the chance to explore this historic site packed with exciting displays telling the stories of military and civil aviation over the past century. www.nms.ac.uk

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Houston and Killellan Kirk Family trip to Millport

A chat with … Theresa Talbot

Family Volunteering

Millport Isle of Cumbrae 10.45am Meeting at the Largs Ferry at 10.45am for 11am ferry. Bring your own bikes or organise hire. We will cycle round Millport and have an ice-cream stop on the way. More details will follow, save the date!

SAT 20 - FRI 26 JULY Explorer Trail: Amazing Predators!

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Lochwinnoch! This event is not your usual kind – you do it with your own family in your own time! Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time, where the friendly staff will get you started. Then explore our woodland trail and discover some of the amazing predators on our fabulous reserve!

Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults]

SUN 21 JULY Bravehound - Erskine Hospital Garden Opening Old Garden Centre, Bishopton PA7 5PU 1pm to 4pm A quirky enclosed tarmac garden, run by the charity Glen Art, features an assortment of outdoor raised planters, covered growing areas, shady/quiet garden and other features embracing the upcycling ethos. This new project looks to provide companion dogs to veterans to support their transition to civilian life. Admission £3.50, children free. Glen Art Volunteers | E: bravehound@glenart.co.uk | W: bravehhound. co.uk £3.50.

MON 22 - THU 25 JULY Deeper Space Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 7pm to 9pm Free holiday club for secondary school age.

Want to be bold in making choices for Life?

Bold enough to stand up for what you believe?

Join us for games, challenges and to boldly explore the Bible. Pre-register or more info at freelandarkweek@gmail.com.

MON 22 - FRI 26 JULY Space Academy Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir 10am to 12:30pm Free after school club for children P1 - P6 (ie. those who have already completed P1 - P6).

Family Finale takes place Friday 26th July at 8.30pm.

Kilmacolm Library, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 2pm to 3pm Part of Inverclyde Council’s ‘A Chat With…’ series of free, Live Literature events at local libraries. Theresa Talbot hosts the Beechgrove Potting Shed (best known as the voice of traffic and travel on BBC Radio Scotland). Theresa is an accomplished freelance writer, journalist, radio presenter and author. Her back catalogue includes: The Quiet Ones, Keep Her Silent and The Lost Children.

OKLAHOMA - Kilmacolm Old Kirk Movie Night The Old Kirk, 40 High Street, Kilmacolm 7pm Movie night starts 7pm for 7.30pm

WED 31 JULY Gateway Community Garden Drop In Day

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.

SAT 3 AUGUST Lochwinnoch International Aid Annual Yard Sale 79 High Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB We’ll have household items, clothes, books, surprises. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available so you can have a wee seat and relax after shopping with us. All monies raised will go to the good causes that LIA supports. If you would like to donate an item(s) please call by the house on the evening of 2nd August. But no large items please.

Cartside Terrace, Kilbarchan 2pm to 4pm

SAT 3 - SUN 4 AUGUST

Visit the garden to enjoy the flowers, relax and have a cup of tea. You can join in light gardening activities, if you wish, or ask a ‘Gardeners’ Question’. Do you want to grow your own? We have raised beds available. For all info and to visit at other times contact 07952 169341, hello@kilbarchansmile.co.uk or www. kilbarchansmile.co.uk

Art on the Shore

FRI 26 JUL - THU 1 AUG

SUN 4 AUGUST

Explorer Trail: Bee Amazed!

Vintage Tractor Rally

RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch 10am to 4pm Simply pop into the Visitor centre any time where the friendly staff will get you started. Then explore our woodland trail and BEE AMAZED by these fabulous creatures. Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults].

Loch Lomond 10am to 4pm Join us for all things art and the food village.

The festival will feature live graffiti, art demos, landscape and photography workshops, caricature artists, Kids on the Shore entertainment area and activities for all the family. Perfect Summer holiday activity

Ardardan Estate - Cardross 11am to 3pm Brilliantly restored tractors will be on show along with their owners to tell you all about them. Have sit on the tractors, enjoy a tractor & trailer ride (£5 per person) and children can blow off steam on the inflatables (£3 per child).

The Lines The Lines have been busy since we last caught up with them gigging at Lillias Day and The Gryffe. Their next appearance is July 20th @ 6pm at The Garage where they are supporting Single By Sunday – exciting news for The Lines as they were voted for to support the group at their Glasgow gig. The Advertizer is clearly on the ball with upcoming local talent having interviewed Single

By Sunday on their rise to stardom! Keep an ear open for new material from The Lines, and their current EP ‘Don’t Fret’ is available on Spotify.

Check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

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Gryffe Rotary Raise Over £250,000!

Following the success of the Gryffe Valley 10K Run last month the club has now raised (and spent) more than £250,000 over the twenty-four years since its formation in 1995. This is a huge achievement by the thirty-five members, who include 9 founder members.

Gryffe Valley Rotary has many requests for help but is still always interested to hear from individuals or groups of opportunities to support local projects financially or through member’s efforts. Please contact the club via the website www.gryffevalley.rotary1230.org or by speaking to a member.

Up to June 30th 2018, the total raised was £239,303 and this year’s budget forecast we would reach £250,000 by the Rotary year-end. This year funds have been raised through members efforts at the BBQ (August), the Curry Night (October), the Santa’s Sleigh (December), the Burns Supper (January), the Car Wash at Beaton Bros (April), stalls at the Kilmacolm show and the Houston show and, last month, the 10K Run supported by Arnold Clark. The total at 14th June is £256,161.

A full listing of the beneficiaries of the monies raised up to June 2018 is published on the club website www.gryffevalley.rotary1230.org . Averaged over the years, 60% of funds raised have been devoted to Community and Youth and 40% to International (including Rotary Foundation, Emergency Relief and International Projects).

The top-ten beneficiaries in twenty-four years have been: • Wheelyboat for wheelchair users at Castle Semple Loch £30,000 • Rotary Foundation – Rotary’s own charity £17,716 • Renfrewshire Young Carers – eleven annual outings £17,289 • CHAS children’s hospice £13,000 • 500 miles charity providing prosthetics in Africa £12,750 • Shelterbox emergency shelters £12,594 • Renfrewshire Therapeutic Toy Library £10,000 • St Vincent’s Hospice £9,500 • Disabled Sailing at Castle Semple £7,247 • Dentistry in Romania £5,845

At the other end of the scale more than 200 donations in the range £50 to £500 have been made to deserving local groups and individuals.

Major beneficiaries this year are the local hospice (St Vincent’s), Young Carers, local Youth Services, End Polio, Mary’s Meals and Shelterbox.

In fact, the financial value of Gryffe Valley Rotary’s projects has actually exceeded the above totals which are those processed through the club’s Charity Account. The Club’s donations have frequently gained matching funding from other sources or inspired other donations and this is given directly to the beneficiaries. Examples are: • £18,000 for the Wheelyboat project donated directly by sponsors recruited

by Rotary • About £5,000 funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to topup the Club’s donations to End Polio • £1,000 in matching funding from the UK government for Mary’s Meals • £3,000+ in sponsorship for the Archie Foundation raised by a team of eight runners lead by Peter Leslie and Eilidh Grant who ran this years 10K Run.

ROTARY AT VILLAGE SHOWS Members were present at the Kilmacolm Show on 11th May and the Houston Show on 1st June, in both cases with their Coconut Shy. Members showed off the contents of a ShelterBox and the funds raised will be donated to the ShelterBox charity which supplies these boxes at times of natural disasters.

SPEAKER MEETINGS AT THE RIVER INN • Jim Dorward, spoke about “The CrossRail project”. Jim is a lifelong friend of Past President Alistair Fernie and has spoken to the club six times before, always fascinating members with his very knowledgeable explanation of railway topics. His talk on the £18bn CrossRail project explained how in order to achieve the specified 24 trains per hour from across London a new tunnel has been built from Paddington to Stratford. Automatic Train Operation is necessary to save time and this requires linking

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• David Walker, a guest of Edwin Fisher, spoke to the club and showed a further selection of his photographs of “The Hidden Treasures of Glasgow”.

Interspersed with amusing tales and backed by interesting detail of the buildings he had photographed, David focussed on buildings which are open during the Doors Open weekend each year and encouraged his audience to get out and look up!

Future meetings/speakers planned as follows:

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• 3rd July – President’s handover from Andrew Macleman to Hamid Khatib, Club Assembly and visit of new District Governor, Johnny Johnston

If you are an individual or group needing support either financially or through member’s efforts for local projects please contact the club via the website www. gryffevalley. rotary1230.org or by speaking to a member.

• 17th July – Guest of Neil McAllister • 31st July – Guest of John King • 7th August – Robert Ferguson – “Work of the National Art Collection Fund” – guest of Hamid Khatib Speaker meetings, at 7pm in the River Inn, are open to visitors who are interested in the topic or would like to find out more about Rotary and our community projects. Please contact us in advance by speaking to a member or use the contact button on the website www.gryffevalley.rotary1230.org .

Rotary in Scotland is looking to boost membership and all clubs are looking to welcome like-minded people who would enjoy the meetings and giving something back to the community.

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BIG 200: On the 15th June four intrepid cyclists including myself set off at 4.15am on “The June 15 Big 200”, a charity ride of 207 miles in less than 20 hours from Kilmacolm to Newcastle, to raise funds for Freeland Church car park and garden, The Haven Kilmacolm, and Target Ovarian Cancer.

Despite poor weather and an unforgiving wind we arrived at The Assembly Halls in Newcastle just before midnight where there was a fund raising dinner dance taking place for the charity Target Ovarian Cancer. A big thank you to all sponsors and our wonderful support team.

Bin Collections: The bin collection service should serve all residents across Renfrewshire but some residents in Langbank have been unable to have their brown bins emptied due to a lack of suitable vehicles. The council currently do not have enough 18 ton vehicles in operation that would be able to serve a number of streets in Langbank and elsewhere. It has been very disappointing that residents in Langbank have not been able to have their brown bins fully emptied. I am questioning why this service was fully rolled out across Renfrewshire when it was clear that there were not going to be the resources to serve smaller areas. Bin collections are a day-to-day issue that the council must get right for residents in Langbank and indeed in all our communities.

Bins continue to be missed. Council is giving residents just two days to report missed bin collections. At the recent Board meeting I moved that residents be given a full week, but was not successful. Now if your bin is not collected you no longer have the luxury of waiting to see if they are coming back to finish the run. Missed bin collections are a huge problem with the council at present.

School Crossings: The school crossing patroller recently installed at Greenock Road in Bishopton, near to the village’s primary school is very welcome following an incident where a pupil was struck. There was another road traffic collision in the same spot shortly afterwards. While I am confident that having a patroller in place will improve the safety situation for pupils and help to reassure parents that their children will be safe heading to the primary school. This is a busy road and I will be watching to see if something more is required.

James MacLaren, Natalie Don, Surgeries: Colin McCulloch | Advice • Langbank Parish Church Hall - 1st Surgeries: http://www.

Monday of every month (6.30pm) renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors

Houston Agricultural Show © Matt Johnston

Terrace Summer Drop-In St Machar’s Ranfurly Church, Bridge of Weir The Terrace Summer Drop-In is back during the school holidays. Friday mornings from 10am to 12noon in our church hall. Free play, craft, games, home baked and healthy snacks, coffee/tea etc. Suitable for carers and children of all ages, children need to be accompanied by an adult. You are also welcome to drop in for a blether if you don’t have a child to look after!

There is no charge and no need to sign up. Starting 5th July.

No Terrace Lunch on the 28th June due to hall floor being varnished.

Services in July: joint services on 7th July and 14th of July in Freeland Church at 10:30 am, no service in St Machar’s on these days. 21st and 28th joint services in St Machar’s Ranfurly Church at 10.30 am.

For more info check out our Facebook page or website: stmacharsranfurlychurch.org.uk

Space Academy

Your Ward 11 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.

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• 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.

Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 10:00 to 12:30 Family Finale Friday 26th July 7:00-8:30pm

Freeland Church, Bridge of Weir

Freeland Church, Main Street, Bridge of Weir.

Freelands church are holding a free holiday club for children P1P6 (ie.those who will have already completed P1-P6). Lots of fun to be had! The Family Finale takes place Friday 26th July at 8.30pm.

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

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 - Services in July: joint services with St Machar’s on 7th July and 14th of July in Freeland Church at 10.30am, For details please check website: www. freelandchurch.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: Services in July: joint services with Freeland Church on 7th July and 14th of July in Freeland Church at 10.30am, no service in St Machar’s on these days. 21st and 28th joint services in St Machar’s Ranfurly Church at 10.30am.

HOPE HALL: Sun 1.15pm Sunday School, 4 .3 0 p m Go sp e l Se rvi ce ; Mo n 6p m 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.

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Christian Aid Week 2019

Together with the “gift aid” bonus, the fantastic sum of over £7,000 was raised, a substantial increase over the previous year.

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

The focus of this year’s Christian Aid Week was the terrible rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality in Sierra Leone. Thanks to your support, Christian Aid is able to continue its work through local partners to improve health care in some of the poorest parts of that country.

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

Thank you, again, Bridge of Weir.

Dave Macdonald

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

July is also a popular time for Weddings!! A card congratulating the Bride and Groom is always well received. Summer weddings lead to Anniversary celebrations - we stock a comprehensive selection of cards to choose from.

Back to School in August - send a card conveying your good wishes to children starting school for the first time or to those returning after the summer break. Back to School essential stationery items are on sale to fill those pencil cases.

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

Shop - we stock a wide selection of stationery items, greeting cards for most occasions, indoor and outdoor pocket money items and small gifts.

Please support your Community Centre where our volunteers and Post Office staff work hard to meet your needs. If you require more information please visit our website.

We thank you for your custom and continuing support.

The Bridge will be hosting an Art Exhibition beginning Monday 8th July continuing for 5 weeks. The exhibition will showcase a group of local artists, featuring stunning scenic paintings in both oil and acrylics. All paintings on show will be for sale.

Exciting New Services at Laserlight!

Laserlight is now an Advanced Electrolysis Clinic!

We will of course continue to offer a full range of Laser Treatments but Electrolysis will complement this for a variety of troublesome issues: • Skin Tags • Thread Veins • Milia

• Blood Spots

• Seborrheic keratosis • Warts

• Verrucae

• Hair removal (where Laser is unsuitable) Advanced Electrolysis starts at £35 for 15 minutes and many issues, such as Skin Tags, can be completely dealt with in one treatment.

Hair removal by Electrolysis starts at £20 for 15 minutes.

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Langbank Community Council New members needed!

Community Council Elections for all Renfrewshire community councils take place every 4 years. The time has come for current members to stand down and new members to be appointed, although current members can also seek re-appointment.

Having a community council gives us a collective voice, allows events such as gala days and village clean up days to be organised and allows villagers somewhere to share their views and opinions. Over recent years the number of members has been in decline and this puts the group at risk of closure. So please consider supporting your local community by applying to become a member (no need to take on a specific role, just be willing to share ideas and provide support) We really need some fresh views and ideas to ensure the group remains relevant and represents the whole community.

Langbank Community Council meets on the second Wednesday of the month (except July) in the church hall. If you are interested please email: jacquelined2012@btinternet.com or call 01475 540728 for more details or come along to our August meeting. Applications for membership are open from 12th August to 13th September.

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

Thank you, yet again, Bridge of Weir! The annual Christian Aid Week house-to-house collection took place from 12th – 18th May. Three churches working together.

Sixty volunteer collectors from St Machar’s Ranfurly and Freeland. Retiring collections held at St Machar’s Ranfurly and St Mary’s. A “Big Brekkie” fund-raiser held by Freeland members. And crucially, over 700 generous households in Bridge of Weir ready and willing to help those in need.

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Bridge of Weir Community Council Report 16th June

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

Ground maintenance: Shades of Déjà vu at the summer Community Council meeting, the open space area at Gryffe Grove grass not cut, overgrown willow hedge at the nursery school not cut back, overgrown vegetation surrounding the nursery and primary school not maintained, and the tree stump on Houston Road still not removed.

All these issues were taken on board by the Community Council throughout the previous year. Gryffe Grove was to be cut earlier in the programme - this never happened, the tree stump to be removed once the machine became available. However one year on is a long time to wait for the machine to make the 7 miles from Paisley, and although the willow tree and some of the vegetation was cut back after the children returned from the summer break it has not been maintained since. Furthermore the Council will not send us details of the programme for ground maintenance.

Councillor Don informed the meeting that a review of all ground maintenance is under way and hopefully this will result in the Community Council having the programme of works to hand so we can assess what is being missed.

Police Report: The police reported nine crimes during the previous month so far none have been detected. Warnings were given to drivers when the speed camera was in operation for a week in the village.

The Police advise all residents within the community to be vigilant in closing doors and windows.

The third car accident in three years occurred at the railway bridge on Main Street damaging Brighter Bridge of Weirs garden. It is hoped the survey carried out by Council Officials at this location, results to be known soon, will go a long way to prevent accidents such as this re-occurring.

Bin collections: Councillor MacLaren in his written report to the meeting informed us Renfrewshire Council is giving residents just two days to report missed bin collections. He moved that residents be given a full week. Now if your bin is not collected you no longer have the luxury of waiting to see if they are coming back to finish the run. Missed bin collections are a huge problem with the Council at present Planning: The business operating from Station Yard has contacted the Community Council informing us of a likely forthcoming planning application for housing at the site. The Community Council discussed options with the Coal Yard management, this included the Community Council making a submission to the local plan consultation which included reference to this site and referring that its current use is a business. At this stage there is little else that can be done until an actual planning application is submitted.

Roads: Cllr Don will keep requesting the Council to resurface roads such as Carruth Road which have consistently been put to the bottom of the list over the years The Chair reported the disgraceful condition of the road residents have to suffer from Main Street to Mimosa Road, a road frequently used by children on route to school, parents and grandparents pushing prams, and elderly residents and car users from Mimosa Road. He had taken a series of photos on a poor summer’s night which he agreed to pass on to Councillor Don (can be viewed on our Facebook page). Cllr Don will continue to emphasise to Council the importance of bringing the road up to specifications as it is used partly by Council vehicles and emergency services.

New members wanted: The Community Council is quickly approaching the end of its 4 year term and an election for a new Council will be held during the months of August and September, dates to be confirmed by Renfrewshire Council.

We are looking for new members to join the Community Council, diverse people with a wide range of skills, opinions and ideas keeping Bridge of Weir a wonderful place to live!

If you are interested in making a difference then come and join us.

Next meeting: The Community Council is now in recess until Tuesday 3rd September. This will be the last meeting of the existing council.

Get outside for some perspective on life Psalm 8 verses 3 and 4: When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them?

Human beings that you care for them?

What is your favourite place to get away from it all and get some perspective? Even if a poolside spot in a hot location is not an option for you, you likely have a favourite spot or walk a bit closer to home. Getting outdoors, preferably in good weather, is a great way to let go and de-stress.

It just seems easier when you have the skies above you and an expansive view over the fields or sea, to shake off concerns and worries that race around our little heads.

The person who wrote psalm 8 goes outside for a sense of perspective.

He (or she!) ponders the midnight sky, the moon and the stars and is overwhelmed by its glory. To him it is a pointer to the glory of God. It makes him wonder why on earth God would be interested in the fate of a single human, small and puny as we are. And yet the psalm writer doesn’t stop there.

It would be easy to conclude, if we only look at the size and age of our universe that human beings, individuals, are totally insignificant. However, in faith we can discover that we are loved and our lives have a purpose.

The Bible says we are made in the image of God: we are called to reflect something of God’s glory and goodness to the rest of creation. So even though, we ourselves as humans are not the centre of the universe (God is), we do have a high calling. Our lives are not insignificant.

I hope you will get a chance to get outside this summer – come rain or shine – to gain some perspective on the meaning and purpose of your life!

Rev Hanneke Marshall, Minister of St Machar’s Ranfurly Church Parks: In Bridge of Weir, I have been seeking regular updates on the installation of the new play equipment in Houston Road Park. The work is now scheduled to begin on the 8th July and should be complete by the end of July.

I really hope the council can stick to this timescale so that the children can get some use out of the equipment before the schools return in August.

Roads: Another issue that I am currently working on is the condition of Mill of Gryffe Road. As we all know, this is a private road therefore the council are not required to fix it however if the road could be brought up to an adoptable standard, the council could adopt it. I am currently making enquiries in this regard and while there is no quick fix, I want to assure residents who use this road that this is a priority for me and if there is a solution for this, I will do my best to find it.

In Bishopton, I have requested that right filters are implemented at the two sets of traffic lights on Greenock Road to avoid long waits and congestion.

This was especially bad during recent lots of road works however it remains an issue. Council officers are now looking into the feasibility of this and I will provide an update on this in due course. On a different note, I had a great time attending Bishopton Week back in June. The volunteers put on a fantastic day with lots of different activities and events for the community to enjoy.

In Langbank, I have once again raised local concerns about the A8 roundabout with Transport Scotland following the matter being raised with me by the Community Council.

Surgeries: As always, it is impossible for me to note all the issues I have been working on in this column however, I hope this gives you an idea of some of the most recent cases. My surgeries do not occur during July and August however I will still be available by email at: cllr.natalie.don@ renfrewshire.gov.uk, telephone and via social media. Please get in touch if you have an issue you would like to discuss with me directly.

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Kilmacolm Civic Trust Gladman Application to Build on North Denniston Defeated – Again The Kilmacolm Civic Trust, Kilmacolm Community Council and Kilmacolm Residents Association along with Sir Donald Miller and Ms Louise Tait all spoke forcefully and eloquently at the Inverclyde Council Pre-Determination meeting on 13th June to assess the latest Gladman application to build eighty-eight houses at North Denniston. The meeting was held in St Columba’s church hall in Kilmacolm and was attended by approximately 150 members of the public.

Citing planning legislation, the Local Development Plan and the Clyde Strategic Plan, all speakers produced a very strong raft of evidence to defeat the application. Specifically, the case was made against building on the green belt, the fact that any new build would damage the place and setting of Kilmacolm and that there was no housing requirement to do so, despite Gladman’s claims. It was also stressed that two Scottish Government appointed Reporters had produced independent statements that dismissed the requirement to build on North Denniston.

Sir Donald Miller, a highly qualified engineer and local resident spoke on the flood risk of the proposal and demolished the Gladman case, pointing out that the application did not take into account the whole water system that fed the area and that the flood risk was much higher than contained within the application. Ms Louise Tait spoke on behalf of the residents of Gryffe Road and highlighted traffic and public transport issues, as well local planning legislation.

The Inverclyde Council Planning Committee unanimously rejected the Gladman application.

This is another significant defeat of Gladman (who once again did not have the courtesy to attend). However, we expect an Appeal to be made which will lead to a Reporter being appointed by the Scottish Government. So, our battle goes on against these and other proposals; we understand that the Taylor Wimpey application to build at Planetreeyets is likely to be heard in August.

The KCT will continue to keep local-residents and members informed.

Thank you to everyone for attending the meeting and for the support of local people.

Kilmacolm Old Kirk Old Kirk News To the surprise and sadness of the congregation, our minister, Rev Dr Peter McEnhill announced in church in June that he is leaving to become the minister of St Andrews Church of Scotland in Rome. Peter has been our much loved and valued minister for 12 years and will be very much missed.

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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.

Every 4th Monday the local neighbourhood officer, will hold a surgery in the Community Centre between 10.30am - 11.30am.

Kilmacolm Dramatic Society The Society is delighted to announce our autumn 2019 production as The Wizard of Oz by James Barry.

Performance dates are 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2019 in our usual venue of Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm.

Heather Morrison will be directing this extravaganza of a show and we’re in the early stages of preparation currently, so anyone interested in getting involved in any way is more than welcome to join us. For more info contact Claire Fraser on 07803 268163.

This production is being staged with the kind permission of Lazy Bee Scripts.

There is no Outlook programme until September 5th when there is a coach outing to Paisley Abbey.

MOVIE NIGHT 25th July OKLAHOMA in the Old Kirk, 7pm for 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.

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

. . . KILMACOLM & QUARRIERS . . .

Positive Thinking

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Local people: Guy Clark has stood down as Lord Lieutenant for Renfrewshire and been replaced by Colonel Peter T. McCarthy. Guy and his wife Brighid were wonderful servants to the County. Peter has been a Deputy and will not need to be shown the ropes. Good luck to both the McCarthys in this important and prestigious role representing Her Majesty.

Reverend Doctor Peter McEnhill is leaving the village to become the Minister of St Andrews Scots Kirk in Rome.

He will be sadly missed in the village and by the members of the Old Kirk.

His preaching is renowned and his sermon is delivered without any aide memoir. We really do wish him God’s speed as he continues his service to the Church. Two Church of Scotland’s in the village is not sustainable and I am quite sure we can move forward together in harmony with our good friends at St Columba’s.

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Lochwinnoch International Aid (LIA) News Before we start on the news, we’d like to give you advance notice of our - fast becoming- annual yard sale. This year it’s on Saturday 3rd August, at 79 High Street as usual. We’ll have household items, clothes, books, surprises. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available so you can have a wee seat and relax after shopping with us. All monies raised will go to the good causes that LIA supports. If you would like to donate an item(s) please call by the house on the evening of 2nd August. But no large items please.

Many thanks to the organisers of the gala day and thanks, too, to the many people who came and bought the African jewellery, Fair Trade hamper raffle tickets and had a go at the guess-the-weight of the Fair Trade cake. We raised £200 in total! The winners were Karen Sillars (pictured, with Mary Alice) and Stuart McClymont (we hope you enjoyed Mary Alice’s baking).

Correction: I made a mistake in the June edition when I identified the battle, so wonderfully portrayed as an Opera by Scottish Opera and KPS as Sherriffmuir. An alert reader has pointed out that the Jacobean/ Hanoverian battle in 1719 was at the River Shiel. Who says nobody reads my monthly epistle!

Planning: The pre determination hearing of the Gladman Housing application at North Dennistoun was held in St Columba’s Church Hall by the Inverclyde Planning Board. The Hall was packed and it allowed villagers to witness democracy in action. In front of me I had a document of 720 pages which contained the 584 representations received, all had been read by planning officers and analysed in the report. I felt that the most original evidence presented was by Sir Donald Miller on flooding. His engineering qualifications and memberships of official bodies is exemplar.

Having heard the presentations my colleagues voted unanimously to refuse the application. I will now present the findings to a full Inverclyde Council meeting in the Chambers on the 27th of June for a final determination.

The Hearing for the Application by Taylor Wimpey for 100 houses at Planetreeyetts Kilmacolm will be heard on 21st August by Inverclyde Planning Board courtesy of the Session at St Columba’s Church Hall.

Events: I attended St Stephen’s presentation of Grease. This was a superb concert and had the audience enthralled by the musical and dancing skills of the youngsters. This is the fifth show by the school and by far the best.

The St Columba’s spring concert was quite excellent and featured solos, duets, trios, quartets, ensembles and bands. Great evening and I was quite taken by the numbers attending the Royal Conservatoire.

Car charging points: We will be adding 4 electric car charging spaces which will give us 6 in the village. I am uncomfortable with the 4 new charging places at Barrs Brae as we are short of parking places in the village. I think two more would have been enough. We sometimes carry the green agenda a bit too far for me.

Surgeries: My surgery is on 13th July at the Cargill 10am - 11am. I can be contacted at: david.wilson@ inverclyde.gov.uk” or 01475 741969, 712975 and 07766 992294.

Your Ward 1 Councillors

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

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

Anyone wanting to hire the Guide Hut please contact Julie on 07967 371595 or e: guidehutbooking@ gmail.com.

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

in Kilmacolm – Holiday Club August 5th to August 7th from 10am – 12.30pm

Community Halls to Let

St Fillan’s Church Hall, Moss Road, Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm, Brownie/Guide Hut. Tel: 07584 359007

The Holiday Club will be packed full of games, activities, puppets and lots of fun things to do for children in Primary 1 to Primary 7

Kilmacolm, Cargill Centre. Tel: 873994

Kilmacolm, Masonic Hall. Tel: 873059

Contact Angela by email: ang_ blair@yahoo.co.uk

The hamper comprised of lots of goodies from the Rainbow Turtle fair trade shop in Paisley. Do go along and have a look. They also stock fair trade gifts.

In other plans for the future, the Tea and Therapies day we had in April last year was such a success and so enjoyable we thought we might hold another one, perhaps in October. We’ll let you know nearer the time. Watch this space (or our Facebook page, or our webpage)!

After our AGM in February we can report that we made donations of £4640 to various projects, including Hope Hospital, Aleppo and Freedom from Torture. Included in that amount are the regular monthly donations from supporters, which means we in turn can donate regularly to particular organisations who can come to rely on this money. These include a fistula hospital in Ethiopia, Dabane Water Trust, Zimbabwe and Acid Survivors Trust International among others.

So, please do come and support our yard sale and chat to us. If you’d like to support LIA in some way - by joining the group or making regular donations - we’d love to hear from you.

Lesley Scott, chair, LIA

Churches in Kilmacolm & Quarriers KILMACOLM OLD KIRK: Church of Scotland (Charity no. SC009291). www.kilmacolmoldkirk. org.uk. Minister Rev. Dr. Peter McEnhill (01505 873174). Joint services during July at St Columba’s on Sundays at 11am. Sòlas Bereavement Group is held in Kidston Hall on the 2nd Thursday each month 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.

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I have had reports of passengers having to wait for up to 50 minutes for a bus that is part of a weekday 20 minute timetable. As a user of this service I have had direct experience that the service has deteriorated.

Given that Kilbarchan has the highest percentage of residents over the age of 65 within West Renfrewshire, many of whom rely on the bus service the consequences of this for passengers are significant.

Lochwinnoch has also seen cuts to the local bus service over recent years, and the poor service in Howwood was highlighted at a recent meeting of A737 group.

I have long advocated re regulation and I am therefore pleased to report that MSPs in the Scottish Parliament are giving their backing to giving power to councils to fill the gaps in schedules, or my preferred option of councils running services themselves. The Transport Scotland Bill now tabled at Holyrood seeks to halt current decline in services and this is to be welcomed.

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Roads: The A737 meeting in Howwood was attended by 22 people including local ward councillors, MSPs from Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire, and representatives from community councils. This was encouraging and there was a positive discussion.

There is no doubt that the section of the road between Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch is in urgent need of upgrading, with 23,000 vehicles a day passing through; a 50% increase from 1993 when the road was constructed.

This together with recent housing developments, and future potential developments in West Renfrewshire, with inevitably increased traffic, the case for improvements is overwhelming. It is hoped that measures such as a reduction in the speed limit will soon follow.

Events: All the village gala days were enjoyed by many local residents and visitors. Thanks to all those dedicated volunteers who work hard to ensure the success of these important annual events.

Surgeries: I will not be holding advice surgeries in July, however I will be working hard for constituents throughout the summer. Please contact me at: cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 0300 300 1274 or 07534 156007.

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Howwood Knitting Bee Community Council Meets fortnightly on 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.

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

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

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Old Library Centre It has been a very quick year and it is hard to believe that it is one year since Ann Grieve retired as Chairman of the Old Library Centre. Willie Beattie and Drew Connell have done a sterling job of stepping into Ann’s shoes.

We have also recruited some new volunteers and many thanks to all who have contributed to the running of the Centre both old and new.

New this year was a very successful evening entertainment “A Night with Burns” which raised much needed funds. The performance of “Sketch on the Beach” on 7th and 8th June by the Carrick Players was also very successful. We started a Tai Chi course which has been very well attended and will be repeated in September (date to be decided).

Don’t forget we close for the month of July and will close on Friday 28th June and reopen on Monday 5th August at 10am.

All our usual classes have been running – Yoga, Pilates, Move it or Lose it, Craft Group, Book Group and Bridge and will be starting back again – check the August edition of the Gryffe Advertizer for the dates.

We hope all our customers have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you back in August.

Troon, Prestwich and Lochwinnoch Dementia Friendly Communities Joint Tea Dance 6th June Troon Town Hall There were over 170 people at the first joint tea dance. It was a fantastic afternoon over 40 attended from the Lochwinnoch group (see picture).

The next Lochwinnoch tea dance is Friday 20th September at 2pm in Lochwinnoch Golf club call Ann on 07761 114567 to book. We are inviting a few dancers from Troon, Prestwick and Johnstone too!

Our next outing is on Friday 23rd August to Kirkintilloch to have a cruise on the Seagull Trust barge.

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

Transport: In May’s Advertizer column I mentioned that public transport and traffic and speeding in our villages had been identified as priorities at the inaugural meeting of the local villages partnership. This came as no surprise, as these issues have frequently been raised at community council meetings in Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch and have also been a significant feature in my mail box. In this regard, the increasing unreliability of the 38 bus service to, and from Kilbarchan has featured prominently.

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Community Spirit

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

After Elderslie Community Council (ECC) shared their plans to resurrect the Queens Road Playpark in Elderslie the kids were delighted that finally they would have a local safe space to play. The park is currently in a terrible state and only has a few swings in it.

Art Off the Square This very popular art exhibition and sale takes place from 22nd - 24th August in Kilbarchan Parish Church halls.

Positive Thinking The past is history, the future is mystery, NOW is a gift, which is why we call it the PRESENT! The only thing in your life you can control is your thoughts, the only thought you have power over is the present one.

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Upon attending the ECC family Quiz Night to help raise funds for the park, the girls were disheartened by the turn out and the fact that so much money still needed to be raised for the swing park. They decided they needed to do something to help. The target for the park is to raise £94,000 with the fund sitting at just under £7,000.

It started with the girls having the idea they could sell some of their things and donate the money to the swing park fund. After clearing out Teaghan, Sophia and Ruaridh’s room (Sophia’s brother), the idea grew arms and legs and we decided to ask the local residents for donations to sell at the local Jack & Jill Market. We were overwhelmed by the response of our local community and the donated items sold raised £580, which was amazing. The girls presented a cheque to ECC at their monthly meeting, wearing the T-shirts produced by local business “Ferry Unique”.

The girls are really motivated and are helping to organise a teddy tombola for the ECC Summer Fayre on Saturday 22nd June.

This is just the start of their plans - we have helped them organise a bag pack at B&M in Paisley on the 18th August and they are hoping to help organise a disco for the local children. ECC have been a great support as has everyone who has donated to our Jack & Jill sale or the Teddy tombola. I think this proves that community spirit still exists and that no matter your age everyone can play a part.

The group has a break in July and will be resuming mid-August. We shall be pleased to welcome new members then - please contact 703786 or the website:www.nwr. org.uk

Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club The club had a very successful summer party at the end of June and will resume on 2nd September.

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

The girls presented a cheque to Anne-Marie Balfour from Elderslie Community Council for £580.

Christian Aid Lochwinnoch This year’s door to door collection raised the fantastic sum of £2,188.38 before gift aid.

Thanks to the collectors and all that donated!

It’s wonderful that the village of Lochwinnoch is still able to raise this amount when there are so many charities looking for donations!

Thank you

Catchment area: Following a sustained campaign by myself, Renfrewshire Council is launching a school catchment review into the zoning for Kilbarchan Primary and East Fulton Primary in Linwood. This follows on from illadvised proposals from the Education Department to zone both the new Weirs Wynd development, and the new development at the former Johnstone ID hospital, both to Kilbarchan Primary, which could put school places for the village under pressure.

Given that the Weirs Wynd development has a safe walking route to East Fulton Primary, and the former Johnstone ID development would have a safe walking route to Woodlands Primary in Linwood, this is now what the Council is proposing. If you agree with these changes please take part in the consultation to keep Kilbarchan Primary spaces open for village children.

Roads: Since 2016 I have been involved, with other ward Cllrs, in the campaign to get the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland to upgrade the A737 to dual carriageway between the Roadhead Roundabout, outside Lochwinnoch, and Kilbarchan. I was pleased to attend recently a further meeting about this issue in Howwood which had over twenty people in attendance, including four Renfrewshire Cllrs, and one Cllr from North Ayrshire, two MSP’s, and one MP. I am convinced there is both a compelling economic and health and safety reason for this upgrade, especially now that the Dalry by pass has been dualled.

Funding: During the Council’s budget meeting in February I was one of the two ward Cllrs for Lochwinnoch that voted for monies to upgrade the McKillop Institute.

While this has been warmly welcomed by the wider community the leading lights in the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival have been rightly concerned about the precise timescale of the upgrade as they need to start booking artists and musicians now for the McKillop for the next Festival in March 2020. In order to ensure that both the Festival proceeds and the Institute gets restored I have arranged contacts at senior officer level to contact the Festival team, so that there is the closest communication between them so that all goes smoothly.

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

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

Churches in Kilbarchan, Howwood, Lochwinnoch & Elderslie KILBARCHAN PARISH CHURCH: Services continue at 11am on Sundays throughout the summer with the crèche and Summer Junior Church meeting in the halls from 10.45am.

HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH: Minister Rev May Bell. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10am each Sunday. Prayer meeting held at 3 Bowfield Way, Howwood, 7.30pm on Tuesdays.

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

CALDER UNITED FREE CHURCH: (Church Street, Lochwinnoch) Sunday: 11am Morning worship with Sunday School and Crèche. 6.30pm Evening Fellowship group, 7.30pm ABC’s Teen group. Wed 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, Lochlip Rd. All services commence 7.30pm.

ELDERSLIE KIRK: Sunday service every week at 11am. Minister - Rev. Robin Allison. All welcome. Weekly meetings:- Monday Club every week from 12noon - 2.30pm. Light lunch and a varied activity programme. Midweek Fellowship will meet every Wed from 10.30am for Tea/Coffee followed by a short Service of Worship at 11am.

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WOW! A big thank you to all 50 of you who became supporting members of LCDT at the Gala Day on 8th June. This is fantastic! It’s our membership numbers that demonstrates the community’s support of LCDT and the community water abstraction project. A big thanks also goes to the LCDT supporters who staffed the stall all afternoon. The winner of the Guess the Number of Sweeties was Robyn Frew. Well done, just – please - don’t eat them all at once!

The Water Project consultation The community consultation about the water abstraction project, launched at our public meeting at the end of March and running into May, has now closed. As well as the public meeting, an online and hard-copy survey was promoted and focus groups held. Thank you to everyone who participated.

The results are being analysed but a quick look tells us that the views of around 700 people were captured, including children and young people.

Local people were strongly in favour of taking over the abstraction: 78% were supportive, 17% were not sure, 5% were against. There were some concerns around increased traffic and noise, particularly from those in the immediate vicinity of the proposed new borehole. Despite concerns, a good number of residents were not against development provided it was handled sensitively and with ongoing consultation.

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

The consultation tells us villagers believe Lochwinnoch is a great place live with a lot to offer for a good quality of life. There is good social connectedness and good levels of community activism and self-determination. The population is considered healthy, creative, friendly and diverse. Lack of local employment and business diversity, bored young people and poor transport links are key local challenges.

To learn the simple skills that save lives, contact Morag Thow on 07868 752814 to book onto one of our courses in 2019: Wednesday 25th September 7pm - 9pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge Wednesday 30th October 1pm - 3pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge

Local people identified a range of benefits this enterprise could bring to the village: from investment into services and amenities to stimulating spin off enterprise activity. Outcomes included: being better connected, being empowered to develop services which matter to them, having opportunities to develop their potential and feeling Lochwinnoch is an even better place to live. Suggestions included a multipurpose space for intergenerational activities, a community transport scheme and amenities for young people.

We will be having more courses starting in September watch this space!

Wednesday 27th November

7pm - 9pm Lochwinnoch Masonic Lodge

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

Heart Start Group May

The Water Project’s progress

Here is our last Heart Start graduates on Tuesday 28th May and are now at 546 people who have completed the course. We were using our new manikin that was funded by Lochwinnoch and Howwood community councils. The manikin provides feedback on the quality of the chest compressions for cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

LCDT’s efforts are currently focused on investigating the best location for the water abstraction development - the industrial site in Lochhead Ave, the corner of the park, and on Lochlip Rd. The Lochhead Ave site has the additional benefit of providing opportunities for developing projects adjacent to the borehole, which could bring more economic activity to benefit the village. We are aware there are pressures on the Lochhead Ave site with regard to housing as well. As the plans evolve we are also looking the many and complex ways to finance the project.

LCDT is run entirely by volunteers from the village and we could do with more active members - experts and dogs-bodies alike! Don’t plan to do it later – do it NOW! The website is https://lochwinnochtrust.org.uk and we also have a Facebook page. If you leave your details on the contact form on the webpage we’ll get back to you.

Also Liz and Morag would like to thank Sandy at the Corner Bar and the Masonic Lodge in Lochwinnoch for providing the accommodation to run the Heart Start courses.

Lesley, from the LCDT Comms team

Lilias Day Photography Competition At the recent Lilias Day, the winners of the Kids’ Photography Competition for Lilias Day were as follows. Well done everyone!

(Age 4-5) Brody May Harvey

Laurie Holloway (Age 6-7)

Isabelle Holloway (Age 10-11)

Lochie Gardner (Age 8-9)

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

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Houston and Killellan Agricultural Show A great day was had by all.

. . . HOUSTON, CROSSLEE & BROOKFIELD . . .

Winners at the Craft and Baking Tent Handcrafts - Perpetual Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diana Ure.

Baking and Provisions - Perpetual Cup . . . . . . . . . . .

Lorna Carruth

Most Points in Craft and Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moira Dunlop

Runner up - Joint winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lorna Carruth and Diana Ure

12 years and under - Perpetual Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beth McDonald

8 years and under - Perpetual Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Isobel Straw

5 years and under - Perpetual Cup - joint winners . .

Beth Shaw and Alex Stuart.

Isobel Renton Cup for most points in children’s section Beth McDonald.

Cup for most points in Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (residing out with the parish)

Mrs.M.Mitchell

Cup for most points in Handcrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (residing out with the parish)

Mrs.M.Mitchell

Flowers were presented to Ruth Noonan Houston’s new minister’s wife for presenting prizes in the Craft/Baking section.

Houston Community Council

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: 690693 / 614039 / 674277 Houston, Compass Centre. Tel: Gillian Peters - 07879 407574 or 01505 613759.

Linwood Masonic Hall. Tel: 07825 222944

Meeting held on the 15th May 2019

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Policing: The attending Community Police Officers reported a total of 7 recorded crimes for the period. The crimes included 2 accounts of theft, 3 accounts of assault and 2 accounts of anti social behaviour.

The proposed plan currently indicates 80 homes but recent experience in the village has shown that once a developer receives planning permission, they then re-apply gaining permission for additional homes on the site.

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The councils own household statistics show a reduction in the number of local residents over the next 15 years. There are ample used homes struggling to sell in the area, so where is the need for additional new homes?

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There are a lack of affordable homes and homes for elderly/downsizers in the village. In the last 10 years there have not been any new home built to specifically meet the local communities needs.

The developers have instead created a market by building larger new detached homes.

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Support was shown for prioritising the redevelopment of brownfield sites.

Planning: Two members of Renfrewshire Council’s Local Development Plan team attended the Houston Community Council meeting along with a number of concerned local residents. In the new proposed Local Development Plan Renfrewshire Council has identified two sites within Houston Village for potential housing development. The Mansefield and land at Woodend House. In all this would potentially accommodate 80 new homes.

The Renfrewshire Council planning team explained their role and the theory behind the proposed new local development plan. There was then an opportunity for all meeting attendees to participate in a lively debate as to the proposals.

The key points aired were: •

Lack of investment in the local infrastructure to support additional homes.

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RC’s policy of not building on Greenbelt, yet Woodend is Greenbelt and Mansefield was Greenbelt until RC reclassified it as white land.

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Mansefield is owned by RC, so is this just a capital generation opportunity.

HCC strongly objects to the proposed inclusion of the Woodend and Mansefield sites in the proposed new local development plan. Local residents views have been sought and along with the HCC’s views they will be submitted to Renfrewshire Council prior to the 10th June deadline.

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Houston and Killellan Kirk

French Conversation

Saturday 20th July - family trip to Millport - meeting at the Largs Ferry at 10.45am for 11am ferry. Bring your own bikes or organise hire. We will cycle round Millport and have an ice-cream stop on the way. More details will follow, save the date!

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.

Support the Kirk with your everyday shopping.

We are continuing to raise funds using Easy fundraising, where many online retailers give money back to support your cause. Please sign up, it’s free, and the Kirk benefits from the funds. The money raised will go into the local mission and outreach fund, which will specifically support our work in the parish.

Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ causes/houstkillekirklmfund/

H.O.S.T. The Carrick Centre, Houston (Houston Old School Trust)

Brookfield News NOTICE TO RESIDENTS At a recent meeting of Brookfield Community Council, complaints from residents were received about the following issues: • Speed of vehicles travelling in the Village • Parking of vehicles on pavements • Dog fouling The Community Council and Village Council would ask all residents to ensure that they drive their vehicles in the Village at a safe speed. In both Albert and Victoria Road, 20 mph signs are painted on the surface of the roads. This is an indicative speed but it is hoped that, for the safety of all residents, drivers adhere to this speed on all roads in the Village.

Some residents park their vehicles on pavements in such a way that residents need to walk on the road to get past the vehicle. Please ensure that there is sufficient space for pedestrians to walk on the pavement when vehicles are parked on the road/pavement and bear in mind that those using mobility aids or pushing a buggie require more pavement width.

Dog fouling is a regular problem throughout the villages in Renfrewshire.

The Community Council and Village Council would ask residents to ensure that dog litter is picked up at all times. In the light of the concerns expressed at the meeting, the Community Council has asked Renfrewshire Wardens to carry out patrols in the Village.

Monday to Friday, Gryffe Manor Out of School 01505 615438 / Dance West Scotland : equires@ dancewestscotland.co.uk

Residents are reminded that the fine for failing to pick up dog litter is now £100.

Coffee Shop: - Mon - Fri: 9am 4.30pm Sat: 9am - 4pm Coffee Shop/Centre 01505 229597

GALA DAY - SATURDAY 17th AUGUST

Yoga (Weekly) 11am Mary Laidlaw 01505 229112 Yoga (Weekly) Start 8th 1pm Mary Laidlaw 01505 229112 Dance West Scotland Start 15th 10am

TUESDAY Dance West Scotland Start 16th 10am Yoga (Weekly) 2nd/9th 7pm M/s Lawson 01505 613690

WEDNESDAY Community Council 7.30pm 17th Dance West Scotland (Weekly) 10am start (Refer instruct, for further times info school hols) Baby Class (MOO MUSIC) Weekly 10am 17th/ 24th/ 31st

THURSDAY Folk Club (Weekly) iaintdawson@gmail.com 078952

8pm 07786

Move It Or Lose It (Weekly) 10.30am - 11.30am Dance West Scotland (Weekly) 10am start (Refer instruct, for further times info school hols)

FRIDAY Yoga (Weekly) 5th/12th 10.30am M/s Lawson 01505 613690 Dance West Scotland 10am start (refer instruct, for further times during school hols) Gavin Newlands MP 12th 12.30pm

SATURDAY Dance West Scotland Refer Instructors for Class time during School hols

SUNDAY Baptist Church (Weekly) 11am and 6pm Centre Patrons PLEASE request date or time changes due to Holidays from your Group Leader or Club spokesperson

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

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

Churches in Houston ...

Houston and Killellan: The Services will be led by Rev. Gary Noonan unless otherwise stated.

Sunday 7th July - Morning Worship - 10am, Kilallan Service - 6.45pm. Sunday 14th, 21st & 28th - Morning Worship - 10am. 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

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Planning is now underway for our annual Gala Day which will take place on SATURDAY 17th AUGUST. This event is very much ‘for the community by the community’ and relies on the efforts of residents to make it a success.

It is an important fundraising event for the village and monies raised on the day are all reinvested back into our community, primarily supporting the upkeep of the Village Hall. A great deal of work goes on behind the scenes and Brookfield Village Council would be delighted to hear from any residents who would like to get involved this year. Volunteers are also required on the day. Can you spare a few hours to help man a stall or do a stint in the Tearoom? Can you lend a hand to erect gazebos in the morning and/or dismantle at the end of the day? ‘Many hands make light work’ as the saying goes - all these tasks are made a lot simpler the more helpers there are to lighten the load! If you can help in any way, please contact Helen on 01505 321187 or email: brookfieldvpa@gmail.com Facebook: brookfieldvillage.org | Twitter: @BrookfieldVPA e-mail: brookfieldvpa@gmail.com Funding: I am delighted to announce that at the last Finance Board meeting £489,000 was approved for the reroofing of St Fillans Primary School. Renfrewshire Council places a high premium on the value of education and the importance of all our school pupils having decent facilities in which to study and work if they are to achieve their full potential. I am of course particularly pleased that this major investment is coming to my ward and it is due to be completed by December 2019.

Charging points: It was also agreed at the last Finance Board that a number of new electric car charging points are to be installed across Renfrewshire, and it has been decided that one is to be sited in Houston.

I have long been an advocate that the Council has to expand its electric car fleet, as other local authorities like Aberdeen City have done, but I also realise as most of us do, that if the climate challenge is to be seriously addressed then most of us will have to move to electric cars within the next fifteen to twenty years.

Local Plan: Renfrewshire Council has now published its draft Local Development Plan which will soon replace the one which was agreed in 2014. Crucially this will detail areas which the Council is proposing as suitable for house building, so some areas currently designated as green belt may be re-zoned for housing development. I strongly urge all my constituents to take part in this consultation and let the council officers know your views, by e mailing dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Surgeries: 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

. . . HOUSTON, CROSSLEE & BROOKFIELD . . .

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Thank you in anticipation of your help and cooperation.

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SCHOOL news

Our transport topic culminated in a wonderful visit from one of our parents who is an air ambulance doctor. Having spent the term learning all about transport the children were fascinated by hearing about the helicopter and its pilot, doctor and paramedics who cover emergencies all over the west of Scotland.

It has been a busy last few weeks in Playgroup , the children have been learning all about summer and the seaside. We have been making beautiful sunflowers with our handprints, ice lollies and giant ice cream cones in art and craft.

We planted sunflowers for the children to take home and look after over the summer holidays. We had our very own ice-cream shop with multicolour shaving foam, cones and sprinkles. The children enjoyed role playing and getting messy, huge fun was had by all.

They arrived in an ambulance and the children were allowed to try the oxygen masks, turn on the blue lights and sirens. They also tested their oxygen levels and pulse with specialist machines.

By the time you are reading this, our children will have performed in the traditional end of year concert, showcasing all they have been learning throughout the year, and we will have said “au revoir” to our older children going off to school – we wish you all lots of luck, please come back and visit us!!

Our last day of term will be our Sports day and Graduation ceremony and the children have been practicing very hard for this . We say goodbye to 12 of our children as they move onto nursery and wish them lots of luck , we will miss them but they are all ready for this new chapter.

Playgroup is back on Monday 19th August. We are starting our registration for August term.

Is your child turning 2 years 4months this year? Why not join us after the summer, spaces are available so email us on playgroupmembership.com for more information and to secure your place.

Playgroup is open to all children from 2 years 4months and operates on a Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am 11.30am.

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 10am - 11.30am. 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.

Toddlers starts back on Wednesday 21st August .

For more information on any of our groups have a look at our new website on www. kilmacolm-playgroup.com or find us on our Facebook for latest information.

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Lochwinnoch Baby & Toddlers McKillop Hall, 9.45am 11.30am £2/family fee incl tea & children’s snacks.

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

Howwood Baby & Toddler Group Howwood Parish Church, 10am - 12noon

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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

Kilbarchan Parish Church Tots’ Club

St Columba Church Hall, Kilmacolm, 9.30am 11.30am

Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, 9.15am 11.30am

Howwood Church Hall, 9.45am - 11.35am

Howwood Playgroup

Duchal Nursery We have had a busy summer term, full of fun and learning.

Despite the missing summer sunshine, we have been outside as much as possible, playing on some of the new equipment purchased from proceeds from our wonderful 50th Anniversary Ball

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The end of term sees the return of our Duchal Summer Holiday Activity Camp, running at the end of June. This will be an action packed time with different themes each day, including “Journey under the Sea” and “Bushcraft Bonanza”!

These camps are the next step towards extending our nursery offering, to help all families with their childcare needs and to provide an exciting and stimulating activity club for all 3-5 year olds during the holidays. For more information go to www.duchal.com To keep up to date with all the latest news, visit our website duchal.com and our FaceBook page.

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

Strawberry Field Out of School Care Over the last few months we have taken part in lots of exciting activities. We have also been enjoying the good weather with lots of energetic outdoor play such as the bouncy castle, go carting and archery to name a few.

We finished the end of school term with our annual barbeque to celebrate the summer holidays which is always popular with the children.

REGULAR groups 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

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Langbank Village Hall, 9.45 - 11.45am For 2.5 - 5yr olds. Contact Jen Burrows 07947 983025.

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

Langbank Playgroup

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

Baby and Toddler Group Elderslie Kirk, Main Rd, Elderslie, 9.30am 11.30am

£2 includes children’s snack and tea/coffee. Lots of different toys to play with.

All welcome.

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

From 9.30 - 10am

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY Renfrewshire Inverclyde Twins Club McKillop Hall, Lochwinnoch, 1pm -2.30pm £3. Bring a mug along for a cuppa.

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St Columba’s School The summer term is regarded as the busiest every school’s calendar.

Many pupils sit important exams and final year pupils start to prepare for life after school. Before the end of term in June, the Columban community packs in as much as possible: two sports days, countless activities with the residents of Campbell Snowden House, school shows and a Transitus induction day to name but a few. Also this term, Primary 6 became adventurers for a week at Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre. Many fond memories were made by the children which will, no doubt, last a lifetime - not least making friends with swarms of ‘midgies’!

It would be impossible to include everything we’ve done in this short update, but please read on for more about three showcase events which took place at St Columba’s this June: Silver Tablet The Silver Tablet Concert celebrates the highest level of musicianship and over 100 years of musical tradition at St Columba’s. It is the culmination of many months of dedication, hard work and commitment from pupils who have made an enormous contribution to the musical life of the School. The standard this year was, as always, astounding.

The Senior VI musicians who performed this year were Rory Maclean, Stephanie Bell and Hannah Findlater, the winner.

Careers Forum St Columba’s welcomed back around thirty former pupils for the annual Careers Forum. Senior V pupils met with former pupils who have followed careers in meteorology, psychology, engineering, law, sales, teaching/ lecturing, journalism, accounting, speech & language therapy and nursing.

The former pupils spoke to small groups about how they got to where they are today and where they hope their career takes them. SV asked lots of questions and gained useful insight for all the decision-making which will form such a significant part of their lives the next few years. This event is extremely important for our pupils going into SVI, a year dominated by thoughts and considerations for the future. Many thanks to all of the attendees who gave so generously of their time.

Junior School Performance of Hansel & Gretel

Bridge of Weir Primary School What a fabulous time we had at our Sports Day in May. In the morning our P6 Playmakers (trained by Mrs Duncan) led the whole school in a variety of group sports activities.

We loved our visit from Callan and Brad Low, who have played basketball internationally at the Commonwealth Games.

Callan is an ex-pupil (left).

In the afternoon the old house captains led their houses in a parade to the sports field. It’s always a proud moment when they hand over the flags to our new house captains.

The weather was kind to us and everyone gave their absolute best as they took part in a wide variety of races. Well done to those who took part and especially to those who took first, second, and third places. As usual, an amazing number of family and friends turned up to support.

Meanwhile our P6 eco-warriors continue to do their bit. The Upstream Battle project is well underway as a group of pupils have planned and designed ways to clean up our planet. They have visited the River Gryffe to help clean up our little part of the world. In a short time, and in a small area, they collected FOUR large bags of rubbish, including many plastic bags filled with dog poo! Clearly there is still a lot to do in making our environment a safer, cleaner place to live.

Finally, it’s time for our P7s to say goodbye and move on to bigger things.

They’ve enjoyed their transition days and now have a great idea what lies ahead. All the P7s received a special gift from the Scottish Government to mark their transition to secondary school. They were also privileged to be addressed by Matthew McCaw, School Captain from Gryffe, who told them of his experiences at high school and how they must never give up till they achieve what they want to do.

We hope you’re having a great summer – see you in August.

Gryffe Valley Rotary School Quiz Junior 3 and 4 delighted their families and friends with their spectacular performance of Hansel and Gretel.

The children worked hard for several months learning lyrics and lines - the future of Performing Arts at St Columba’s is in safe hands!

Senior School Show

The winning team in our Primary School Quiz, Houston Primary School, represented the Club in the District 1230 Quiz Final held in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on Tuesday 21st May. They performed very well, coming fourth in a field of 21. The first three teams go forward to the Scottish final to be held on Saturday 22nd June at Stirling University. The Houston team is in reserve, should one of the three teams be unable to attend.

St Columba’s Between The Lines Theatre Company presented Mermaid

by Polly Teale at the start of the month. Mermaid is a bold re-imagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of love, loss and desire transported to a contemporary setting. Former pupil Fiona Mackinnon directed and choreographed the show, with the help of current SVI pupil and Associate Director, Caitlin Anderson. The cast was made up of pupils from Transitus to SVI who gave convincing and powerful performances enhanced by inhouse lighting and music. Erin C, Lucy M and Sophie R composed and performed the music, meanwhile the Technicians Club (Scott D, Fraser R, Lucas K and Ruairidh L) provided lighting effects. It takes skill, commitment and hard work to bring a show together and the fact that our pupils do this almost entirely by themselves is impressive. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this year’s show a success!

Keep an eye out for further community events on our social media pages and website - www.st-columbas.org.

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Renfrewshire pupils earn their maths stars and stripes Renfrewshire pupils’ love of maths is fast multiplying thanks to a partnership with experts from the USA. More than 170 primary pupils from six schools across the region took part in two weeks of maths camps designed by maths education experts from Stanford University.

The alternative approach devised at the renowned Californian institution is used by one-in-two American schools with research recording significant resultant improvements in test results.

St. Fillan’s Primary School Sensational Summer Fayre!

At the beginning of June, we held our Annual Summer Fayre which is one of our main fundraising events of the year. The Parent Council are very committed to our school and they work tirelessly to plan and facilitate a great Fayre which is full of fun and entertainment. The Fayre is an ideal opportunity for the community to get together and for the children to take part and play with one another. This year, we welcomed some very special guests, our Community Police Officers and the Police horses. The children were delighted to welcome the horses and it was lovely to stroke them and get to know them better. We raised over £1,200 which is a welcome boost to our school funds. Every child will benefit from the monies that are raised and we thank everyone who came along on the night to support our school.

Health Week & Sports Day Health and well-being is an important part of our school curriculum and June is a perfect time to get out and about outdoors to improve our physical and mental health.

During health week, everyone comes to school wearing comfortable clothing and tries to bring in healthy snacks, lunches and drinks to enjoy.

Each class takes part in a wide range of activities which include: potted sports, mindfulness, yoga, healthy eating and team games.

Sport’s Day is a much loved event and we are all looking forward to visiting Gryffe High to use their grounds and engage in a variety of sports and activities. In the afternoon, we have traditional races at the park and our families come along to cheer us on! We march to the park in our ‘House Family Groups’ and we even make up chants to sing.

It is the first time the camps have taken place in the UK and the creative curriculum hosted at Glencoats Primary in Paisley and St Anthony’s Primary in Johnstone saw maths applied across a range of subjects including electronics and art.

Renfrewshire was the first local authority rated ‘excellent’ by Education Scotland for its progress in raising attainment and closing the learning gap and the Stanford maths partnership builds on a successful partnership with the University of Strathclyde which has seen significant improvements in reading and writing.

Councillor Jim Paterson, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services Policy Board said: “We’re excited by the potential of this partnership with Stanford University which is boosting our pupil’s knowledge and confidence in maths and giving our teachers the skills to inspire a love of maths across all our schools. We are making fantastic progress in raising attainment and delivering on our commitment that every pupil is given equal opportunity to achieve their ambitions.”

Gryffe High Global Goals The final day of the induction week saw all new S1s and the current S2 participate in a full morning of activities. The Global Goals Event encourages pupils to think about the role that they play within their school, local and global community. The event saw many local businesses, charities, the science community and Renfrewshire Council staff work alongside school staff in delivering an excellent day. The feedback from the 350 young people involved has been very positive and they have clearly had fun being involved in such a wide variety of activities, learning a great deal about how their actions affect the world around them.

Mr J. Clark – PT Pupil Support Fleming House on behalf of the Eco Committee Summer Themed Day raises £400 for Beatson

We are looking forward to the Summer holidays and we hope that everyone in our community enjoys some special times making happy memories with their loved ones during the holiday season.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS We are looking for stallholders for our Late Summer Fete!

Pitches are £25 or free ee to local charities.

Saturday 7 September, 2-4pm Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm To book a stall please email aberry@st-columbas.org

Summer theme - £546.60 was raised in total with £400 going to Beatson and the remainder going to school funds.

Look out for a full report next term on the tremendous whole school and individual charity work that has taken place throughout this year.

Mr. A. Findlay – On behalf of the Charities Committee.

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Leo Harris-Downes representing team Scotland at Birmingham Arena

Corporate Sponsorship for Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club

Strathgryffe Youngsters Shine in Road to Wimbledon Finals

Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club, Fleming Road, Houston have secured a new commercial partner for the Club, linking up with Dallas McMillan, Solicitors of West Regent Street, Glasgow. Dallas McMillan is a long-established Glasgow firm with a strong reputation in no-win, no-fee personal injury compensation claims, in property purchases/ sales and estate agency, in commercial property work and advising on employment law.

Strathgryffe youngsters Hector Fullone and Alana McGoldrick prevailed in the club’s Under 14 Road to Wimbledon tennis competition. The annual competition gives players the chance to compete in a knockout competition at their club with the winners progressing to a regional final where the winners of that compete on the grass courts at Wimbledon.

Club President, Alan Marshall (pictured second from left) said:- “All of us on the Club Committee are delighted that Dallas McMillan has agreed to support the Club. This partnership will help us continue to improve our facilities at the Club for our near-1000 members.”

In the boy’s final, Hector competed against Aran Gibson, winning 6-2, 6-1. It was a highquality final, played in great spirit in front of a very supportive crowd. The girls final saw Alana compete against Natalie Johnston. After Alana won the first set 6-1, the second set was a much tighter affair with Alana sealing it on a tie break to win 7-6.

Both Hector and Alana now progress to the County finals later in June.

Good luck to both players!

Gordon Bell, Partner of Dallas McMillan (pictured on the left) said:- “Dallas McMillan is proud to be associated with Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club.

It is a thriving Club serving Houston, Bridge of Weir and the surrounding area and is well-known in the tennis and squash communities throughout Scotland.”

Strathgryffe Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club will be running tennis and squash camps through the summer holidays for children age 3-15. If you would like more information, visit our website: www. strathgryffe.net or email: info@ strathgryffe.net.

OCRGC 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.

REGULAR meets SPORTS

MARTIAL ARTS

Bridge of Weir Ladies Badminton

The Shotokan Karate Club

Mondays - BOW Primary School, Warlock Road, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

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.

Gryffe Badminton Tuesdays - Strathgryffe Tennis Club, 8pm

Greenock Hockey Club Wednesdays - Inverclyde Academy, Greenock, 6.30pm - 8pm Contact Liz Baldwin, mobile 07944 607005.

Birkmyre Rugby Club, Kilmacolm Sundays - Youth Rugby Section, 11am - 1pm www.pitchero.com/clubs/birkmyre

DANCE Bishopton Belles Line Dancing

Clyde Judo Club Children and young adults from the age of 6 -18 are welcome. (www.clydejudo.org.uk)

Tuesday - Park Mains High School, 7pm - 9pm Friday - Bishopton Community Centre, 6pm - 8pm

FOOTBALL

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

5-a-side Football

ATHLETICS

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

Kilbarchan Athletic Club - On-X,

Linwood, Mondays & Thursdays, 7pm All abilities welcome. Tel: 07941 686990.

Mondays - Powerleague Paisley, 6pm Tel: Jim on 01505 874215; or jimbretherton@aol.com

Football Training

KEEP FIT Zumba Light Mondays - St Fillan’s Church, Kilmacolm, 10am Suitable for all fitness levels. Tel: 07505 126416 for more information.

Zumba Tuesdays - Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm, 7.45pm 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!

More than just a fitness class for the over 60s. Come and join the fun we would love to meet you.

Mondays - Gourock, 3.15pm Tuesdays - Bridge of Weir, 10.30am Tuesdays - Greenock, 2pm Thursdays - Houston, 10.30am Classes continue throughout the summer.

Kilbarchan class restarts - Thursday 15th August at 2.30pm Anyone wishing to join any of the classes should contact Fiona 07811 766672 to book their place.

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, 6.15pm - 7.15pm, 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.

Fitsteps with Jennifer 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 - 10am 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: @ boogieeffectwithjen

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Houston Bowling Club

Habits

John G.Fleming Bowling Club in Houston, Renfrewshire is once again holding it’s Annual Charity day on Sunday 14th July when 64 ladies from across Renfrewshire will compete in a Ladies Rinks competition - however the bowls are secondary on the day and our primary focus is to raise as much money as possible for the St.Vincent’s Hospice.

A habit is a routine or behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. For example, brushing your teeth before you go to bed or putting the kettle on when you go into the kitchen first thing in the morning.

As in previous years we will be having a large home baking sale and we would ask any members and friends who are skilled in this area to provide donations. We will also be holding a large raffle and again would ask members, friends and local businesses to consider donating prizes and also it would be great if a large number of the general public would come along to the Bowling Club on the day to support this event by purchasing home baking and raffle tickets.

Bad habits are hard to break, here are my top 5 tips to help you potentially break yours.

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

Saturday July 27th - Cabaret Evening in John G. Fleming Bowling Club We have booked 2 excellent performers in the names of Joanne Bence and Robbie Carran and the night is sure to be a sell out - tickets are available to Club members and friends and are priced at £6 and can be ordered at the Club Bar or by contacting John Gilchrist on 01505 613316 or john. gilchrist2@btinternet.com

Silver medal success for Leo Harris-Downes Representing team Scotland at the trampoline and tumble regional team finals over the weekend in Birmingham arena.

Leo has been training hard as part of team Scotland with dynamite gymnastics club in Clydebank. Leo earned a well deserved Silver medal in trampoline 13+ boys category. While getting the chance to represent his country at a national level, the event also served as a qualifier for next month in Coventry, Ricoh arena.

We are all creatures of habit, and we all have different ones. The only thing we probably all have in common with them is that we all have some bad ones we could afford to lose.

1. Understand. Understanding why we have bad habits in the first place is important. A lot of them can be formed out of stress and/or boredom. Be conscious about when a bad habit is happening and acknowledge how you feel at that time.

2. Replace, don’t eliminate. You can’t just eliminate a bad habit, you must replace it with a new one that provides a similar but healthier benefit. For example, if you eat chocolate when you become stressed, it is almost impossible to give that up. You need to insert a new habit to help handle it.

3. Start small. Be patient. Instead of making big dramatic adjustments, try focusing on one habit at a time and take small improving steps to change it. For example, you can’t go from having a chocolate biscuit with every cup of tea to absolutely nothing – it won’t last long term. Try changing the biscuit initially to something with less calories in it.

4. Remind yourself. When willpower fades we fall into our bad habits. Often towards the end of the day when you could be at your weakest point. Set reminders to avoid situations before it is too late.

5. Change your environment. Changing your route to work to avoid going past the Starbucks or changing your walk round the office to avoid the vending machine will help stop you gravitating towards them as you would usually do. Avoid the triggers.

Everyone has their own habits, some good, some bad. Find the ones you want to change and take the steps to do so.

Lesley Handley, FitSmart Fitness Ltd.

Ranfurly Castle Golf Course Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce A sunny day and a full field ensured the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Golf Day was a success. We were delighted to host the event and as ever, thanks must go to our green staff for their hard work to prepare the course in such good condition. Our resident catering team offered fantastic food and a good day was had by all.

Kilmacolm Bowling Club - Ladies Section Charity Day Kilmacolm Ladies hosted a successful Yellow Day on 4th June in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. We would like to thank our visitors from local clubs who kindly supported the day. The weather was kind to us and 28 ladies enjoyed a game of bowls followed by a delicious afternoon tea. A total sum of £425 was raised for our nominated charity.

The bowling season is now fully underway with Ladies competing in the West of Scotland and Bowls Scotland Competitions, as well as our usual play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Morning coaching in April and May has proved to be popular for new and existing members, so we hope to see much improvement in our play! Many thanks to Drew Cameron and Bruce Watson for their time and patience.

Our Ladies are a friendly group, so please come along and try your hand at bowling, new members are always welcome.

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Lady Bowlers Wanted The Ladies Section invites you to try your hand at Green Bowling.

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.

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The prize giving was held under the roll of captains Board and offered a great backdrop for some pictures.

Ladies On Sunday 16th June 2 of our Ladies played in the Scottish Women’s Grand Medal Final over the Eden Course, St Andrews, having qualified earlier in the season in the West Division finals. Jan Macnab finished 8th out of 24 in the Silver Division with a score of net 74 while Helen Abram was 8th equal in the Bronze Division with a score of net 73.

Congratulations to both.

The David Reid Memorial Open Mixed Competition was played on 16th June with 48 couples enjoying a sunny, but windy day. The winners with a score of net 68 were Samantha Cowan, Cochrane Castle and Martin McGoldrick, Ranfurly Castle. Runners-Up with a score of net 72 were Mary Craig and Joe McGoldrick, Ranfurly Castle. Winners of the Scratch Prize with a score of 85 (BHI) were Fiona Scott, Bothwell Castle and Steve Scott, Ranfurly Castle. Prizes were presented by club Vice Captain Eunice Muir.

All the visitors enjoyed the course, which was in excellent condition and Stewart Catering provided their usual High standard of service throughout the day. A huge ‘thank you’ is due to all those involved in the planning and running of a very successful event.

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Rotary 10K raised more than £10K!

Houston Bowling Club

The 2019 Gryffe Valley 10K Run far exceeded expectations and as a result more than £10K is being donated to charities.

John G.Fleming Bowling Club in Houston, Renfrewshire is once again holding it’s Annual Charity day on Sunday 14th July when 64 ladies from across Renfrewshire will compete in a Ladies Rinks competition - however the bowls are secondary on the day and our primary focus is to raise as much money as possible for the St.Vincent’s Hospice.

The number of entrants was the highest ever and many entrants donated by clicking the button on the entry form. Arnold Clark provided signage and gifts for supporters and £2,000 in support. £2,002 sponsorship was raised by Ryan Waldron who dedicated his run to his late wife who had been cared for by St Vincent’s. The Strathgryffe Tennis Club team has raised more than £600. In all St Vincent’s Hospice will benefit by around £7,000!

A further £3.000 + was raised by a team of eight runners lead by

Peter Leslie and Eilidh Grant who were sponsored in support of The Archie Foundation. They were very impressed by the work of this charity at the Aberdeen Sick Kids Hospital where their threeyear old niece Zoey Helen Leslie sadly passed away in January and the 10K is the first of several challenges the group has planned in her honour.

They are continuing to collect donations at https:// www.justgiving.com/fundraising/zoey-helen-leslie

A big thank you to all!

Organised by Gryffe Valley Rotary in aid of:

Supported by:

As in previous years we will be having a large home baking sale and we would ask any members and friends who are skilled in this area to provide donations. We will also be holding a large raffle and again would ask members, friends and local businesses to consider donating prizes and also it would be great if a large number of the general public would come along to the Bowling Club on the day to support this event by purchasing home baking and raffle tickets.

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

For donations of raffle prizes please contact John Gilchrist on 01505 613316.

Kilmacolm Golf Club Huge congratulations to Megan Briggs who successfully defended the West of Scotland Championship with a score of 72 at Sandyhill Golf Club.

This was her SIXTH win, absolutely amazing Megan!

Well done to young Struan Brooksbank, Jack Reuben and Lucy Bliss on participating in their first Newton Shield match. Special thanks to our new sponsor Andy Holmes and to Jim Mackie for all his help with the boys.

5 Times a Winner... Congratulations to Matt Clark on his 5th win at the Renfrewshire Strokeplay Championship, held this year at Erskine. And to John Blair for securing a HOLE IN ONE at the 6th in the Laidlaw trophy at Kilmacolm.

Locally sponsored... 108 competitors participated in a very successful AmAm competition which was won by father and son team including Scott and Ryan Archdeacon, who returned 94 stableford points! Fabulous score on what was a great day’s golf. We were blessed with clear skies and sunshine and a course that guests agreed was in “terrific condition”.

Junior golf at Kilmacolm... After a successful coaching block, many more juniors have joined the Club and are looking forward to a summer of golf.

Many can be seen regularly honing their skills on the practice greens. Keep up the good work!

Many thanks to all of those local businesses who sponsored the many prizes. Your continued support of the Club is greatly appreciated.

Early in the season we have had some great success. Two boys qualified through to play in the knockout section of the Freedom Trophy (a RGU competition). Both lost to the two times reigning Champion. Harry Kellock on the 18th green in the quarter finals and Scott Newman on the 21st hole in the semi-finals, very unlucky but well played both. The final will be played at Kilmacolm on Sunday 16th June.

We have had success when Harry Kellock and Mackenzie Holmes, both won playing for the successful Renfrewshire boys team against Dumbarton.

Our Junior Newton Shield Team have been playing well too... they played there first match at home on a very wet and windy evening against Old Ranfurly, they won 3 1/2 - 2 1/2. The second match at home against Paisley they sadly lost but had a superb third match against Paisley away and won 4/2. Hoping for a good result for there final match next week!!

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FINANCE & tech

Clyde Judo Club Clyde Judo Club (www.clydejudo.org.uk) meets in various locations across Renfrewshire and is dedicated to the pursuit of Judo – the “Gentle Way”.

Children and young adults from the age of 6 -18 are welcome.

The club (which is non-profit) teaches children Judo skills and techniques Trains the children to pass the national grading tests Supports those children who wish to enter Judo competitions Your 1st session is free and the times are listed in the ‘Regular Meets Section’ Over the past month the club has been busy travelling around the UK and Europe. In May we had 2 players competing in the Jamie McDonald Memorial in Cardiff, and were pleased to return home with 3 medals, Glen in the u12 getting a bronze and his mum, Jaqui, getting a Gold in both Seniors and Masters.

Then it was back home to Motherwell, for the Scottish Mini Mons, a development competition for younger players, and we had 2 successes there, Glen, winning Silver and Alex taking a 5th place in a hard group.

The week after, 6 of the club’s more experienced players went to Venray in Holland to compete, and returned with a set of medals Fraser - Gold, Glen – Silver, David – Bronze.

Then was the turn of the Scottish team, and we had 7 players in Luxemburg, and again, a good return in medals, Jessie – Gold, Fraser- Silver, Rachel – Silver, Matthew - Bronze, and Andrew – Bronze.

In August this year our club will be 10 years old, and we are planning a day of celebration on the 17th August at Bishopton Community Centre. If you or your family have been part of the club at any time over the 10 years, you are invited along to help celebrate in the success. Please email sensei@ clydejudo.org.uk for more information.

Kilmacolm Golf Club Ladies Thursday 13th June was our Ladies Captains Day. The “weather gods” were shining on our Ladies Captain Day with no sign of the forecasted rain.

With perfect golf conditions and a course in great shape there was plenty of impressive golf being played. 40 Ladies played in the 18 hole Greensome Stableford competition followed by a delicious afternoon tea. 12 Ladies played in the 9 hole stableford late morning and early evening too.

Congratulations to the Winners: Cherry Briggs and Tricia Kellock with an impressive 44 points closely followed by Sandra Macdougall and Maura Whyte with 42 points.

Anabel Kane won the longest drive on the 14th and Shelagh Palmer was the closest to the pin on the 17th.

The 9 hole completion was won by Fiona Laidlaw with 20 points, closely followed by Dilys La Thangue with 18 points. Lesley Handley won the longest drive on the 5th and Clair Barclay was closest to the pin on the 2nd.

Very well played Ladies!

Thank you to our Lady Captain, Rosemary Hammond for a super day of golf, afternoon tea and film night.

Our LADIES OPEN on THURSDAY 22nd AUGUST has a few remaining spaces.It is a Greensome Stableford Competition, £20 per couple. If you are interested in playing on our beautiful course please contact: Trish Brown: 07719 701060 PMBARDLUI@ICLOUD.COM

Introducing the Money & Pensions Service

by Carl Melvin, Affluent Financial Planning Ltd The government has created a new service called The Money & Pensions Service (MAPS) to offer guidance on debt, pensions and other financial matters to consumers. It has brought together the functions of the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise into a single body to create a single point of contact for guidance.

This change follows several reports that were critical of the Money Advice Service and duplication between the above bodies. Economic secretary to the Treasury Simon Kirby said: “We strongly believe that creating one public guidance body is the best way of making it as easy as possible for people to access the help they need to get their financial questions answered.”

The service was launched in April 2019 and will be consulting with stakeholders in the next 6 months to develop an integrated service to the public. A national strategy will be launched in Autumn this year.

Further information can be found at the temporary website https:// singlefinancialguidancebody.org.uk/ It is important to understand that MAPS offer guidance – not advice. It provides information for consumers to access. Only a regulated adviser can provide financial advice and if you use the services of a regulated adviser you will enjoy the investor protections that exist to protect consumers from poor advice.

So, before you consider taking regulated advice you may want to check out MAPS for free impartial information and guidance.

This information is not financial advice. If you require advice you should consult a professional adviser. The first meeting is normally free and there is no obligation. Call us for a FREE financial review on 01505 59 50 60 or email info@affluentfp.co.uk. Alternatively, pop into the Affluent office opposite Amaretto restaurant on Main Street, Bridge of Weir. www. affluentfp.co.uk

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Scottish charities scoop share of £1million fund Thirty-six charities based in Scotland have been awarded donations of £1,000 each as part of the Movement For Good awards, following overwhelming public support.

The Movement for Good was set up by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical and will see £1million given to charities across the UK this summer. Amazingly, nearly 100,000 people nominated causes close to their hearts, with 500 awards of £1,000 available for donation - in Scotland more than 6,800 kindhearted residents voted for over 400 charities across the country.

Moving On (Inverclyde) and The Underheugh Ark in Gourock are among the local charities set to benefit from the money, following overwhelming public support.

Thanking supporters in Scotland, Mark Hews, Group CEO of Ecclesiastical, said: “We have seen a fantastic public response to our Movement for Good awards. It’s clear that people care deeply about good causes in their region. We know that £1,000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how this financial boost will change lives for the better.”

For further information on the Movement for Good Awards and for a full list of winning charities, visit: www.ecclesiastical.com/movement-for-good

Calculation of Holiday Pay for Workers

by Dallas McMillan, Solicitors

There has been much litigation in recent years regarding what pay is properly payable by employers to their workers when on holiday. The current position is:• Employees/workers (not the self-employed) are entitled to a minimum of 28 days paid annual leave (20 days minimum under European law, plus a further minimum 8 days under UK legislation).

• Employees/workers do not use up any annual holiday entitlement whilst on sick leave or maternity leave.

• Annual holidays unused at end of year because of lengthy sick/maternity leave roll over into next holiday year (max of 20 days).

• Courts have determined that included as part of “normal pay” in calculating holiday pay are:i. Commissions paid to workers. ii. Pay for overtime guaranteed contractually to workers. iii. Pay for non-guaranteed overtime where compulsory to do overtime offered. iv. Purely voluntary overtime. v. Payments made to reflect worker’s status/seniority/specific expertise. vi. (Probably) regular bonuses rewarding a worker’s performance.

• To calculate holiday pay due, Courts/Tribunals analyse the worker’s “normal” net pay in the 12 weeks immediately before the holiday.

• Not to be included are:-

• Where the worker’s “normal pay” comprises basic pay plus additional elements, these extra payments are to be included in the holiday pay calculation. (but only for max of 20 days annually, unless contract includes more).

ii. Exceptional/unusual payments (eg non-regular discretionary company personal bonuses).

• To be part of “normal pay”, additional pay elements must be “regular” (in 12-week period before holiday) and also “intrinsically linked” to the worker’s performance of duties. This is assessed on case-by-case basis.

i. Expenses paid reimbursing worker for costs incurred.

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Brighter Bridge Of Weir

Bridge of Weir Horticultural Society

THAT’S BETTER! After the rather spectacular mishap at the end of May, when a car belly-flopped onto Brighter Bridge of Weir’s wee garden on Main Street old railway bridge, the Group arranged a rapid repair. Thanks to the help of Beaton Brothers, who provided the equipment and the manpower to relocate the damaged safety barrier, a posse of volunteers re-arranged the retaining stones and replaced the damaged plants. Things are now looking almost as if it nothing happened.

Also last month, in the sad absence of the village’s usual Gala Day, the management and staff of the Gryffe Inn arranged a Saturday barbecue and live music day. During the course of the day, funds were raised for local good causes, of which Brighter Bridge of Weir was one of the three chosen.

The Group received £205 in proceeds from raffles, and a further £30 of donations.

As for July, well, the new summer plants will need to be tended to if they’re to look at their best this year. How hard that can be depends on the weather but, going by the last few years, it usually it tends to be a few weeks of wistful pottering punctuated by a few days of mild panic, due to drought, high winds or hungry livestock. Oh, and Jeremy Clarkson wannabes.

Good news for gardeners! The Flower Show will take place on Saturday 31st August at BoW Primary School. The doors will open at 12.15pm.

Members will have received their improved Show Schedule but Info is also available for non-members on our Facebook page or by calling Clare on 01505-690678. The Schedule has been updated to reflect current trends: vegetable growers take note!

The Society’s annual Plant Sale was held at BoW Primary School. Of interest to the children were cacti, particularly when the Society’s cactus expert explained that, as a pupil, he had picked up his first cactus at one of the School’s events! Now he is a renowned specialist. Children were given small pumpkin plants to bring on at home in a sunny spot. In October there will be a ‘pumpkin-fest’ where growers of all ages can compare their pumpkins. More details later, here and on Facebook.

The season wound up with an enthusiastic talk from Alan Mackenzie, President of The Scottish Orchid Society. Alan became fascinated by orchids after he retired and now has a large collection, some of which were on display. The Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis), is the one we know best but there are 26,000 species around the world, requiring different growing conditions. In the 60’s a way was found to germinate orchids by cloning and now c. 100,000 are produced annually by European horticulturists.

On a breezy Saturday, members visited Holmes Farm, Irvine, a nursery and garden run by plantsman, Brian Young, who is famous for his collection of over 400 Irises. Recently Brian was runner-up for Best in Show at Gardening Scotland. Unsurprisingly, from the array of new or unusual plants, members soon found plants to enhance their own gardens.

Recent mixed weather conditions have not helped us gardeners, so keep an eye on forecasts, prepare accordingly - and keep on top of those weeds!

Bridge of Weir Hillwalkers

After a busy June schedule, July will see the group on the West Highland way on the 8th from Drymen to Balmaha with an ascent of Conic Hill. On 14th July we are heading for Glen Coe and on 22nd July to Glen Branter for our second visit of 2019. On 27th July, eight of us are heading for the Alps with a trip to Saas Fee in Switzerland. Our aims are high!

We are all looking forward to a busy month of walks. Anyone interested in joining our friendly band can follow us on Facebook or contact: donwwsmith@gmail.com The photos are from the ascent of Ben A’an in the Trossachs in May.

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Long days and shorter nights have replaced the winter gloom. Summer truly is a wonderful time to spend with your family enjoying the nice warm weather and sunshine. It is the kind of weather that makes you want to grab your sunscreen and head outdoors to make the most of it.

To make the most of your summer time together. Why not come down to the reserve. Our magnificent reserve has leafy tree lined trails giving cool, light dappled walks ideal for family days out even on the hottest or wettest of days. From the gorgeous views throughout the reserve you may be lucky enough see not only our wonderful water birds but butterflies, bees and maybe even some damselflies and dragonflies.

To perfect an already wonderful day out. We are running our everpopular Explorer Trails all through the summer. You do the trails together so bring the whole family or maybe even bring some friends as well to join in. Also, you get to do them at your own pace. Take your time, if you wish, have a lunch break and make a full day of your outing before completing the Explorer Trail.

These family activities change every week giving you a series of new adventures, the first one starts 29 June. So why not challenge you and your family to complete them all? Before you start you will get to choose your own backpack to use which will be full of any supplies you will need for your explorer trail adventure. Who will have more fun, the children or the adults?

Lochwinnoch Community Garden Gala Day 8th June

Lots of people came and got a free wild plant at our stall to help support nature in your garden as part of our Lochwinnoch wildlife corridor big lottery project! We also made lots of money to fund the gardened and grow plants for the village for next year thanks to all who bought plants and vegetables!

Big lottery funding

Events in July (All events start @ 1pm - 3pm) Sunday 7th - Falconry Day Tuesday 9th - Scavenger Hunt Thursday 11th - Den Building Saturday 13th - 14th Super Hero Weekend

We are delighted we have £5,507 for the following activities: A sensory Dementia Friendly Garden and a Community that Supports Nature. We will be developing many containers in the garden and around the village that has nature friendly plants and encouraging wild flowers planting in the village.

Lochwinnoch Wildlife Corridor It is the intention of the group to create a wildlife corridor through the village. Flowers will be planted for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

Everyone can take part and do their bit for wildlife in their garden. As part of this Lochwinnoch Primary will be visited the golf course on the 11th June where they planted wild flowers in the rough. These include Ox-eye Daises, Yarrow, Knapweed, Bird’s-foot Trefoil and many others. In return the golf course will provide the pupils with a free introduction to golf.

Tuesday 16th - Forest Trails Thursday 18th - Tracks & Trails Sunday 21st - Teddy Bears Picnic Tuesday 23rd - Minibeast Hunt Thursday 25th - Woodland Art Sunday 28th - Falconry Day Check out our website for full details: www.finlaystone.co.uk

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Welcome to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Environmental Education

Gull Tagging Project Update

The last month has been busy for the Ranger teams across the Park as many schools have chosen Muirshiel and Greenock Cut for their school trips. We have been delivering activities geared towards the Curriculum which have included biological sampling, pond dipping, nature walks and nest box building. The weather has been in our favour but the midges have started to bite.

But never fear, we are armed with midge nets and the pupils have had a ball chasing butterflies and identifying what lives in our ponds. Similar family friendly events are planned over the summer holiday months – look on our website event page for details or equally the Semple Trail ‘Kids Passport’ trail is free and can be done at any time – it’s on the downloads page or pick up a booklet from Castle Semple.

It’s time for the monthly roundup from Countryside Ranger Hayley Douglas - the tagging of gulls in 2019 is a legacy of the 2 year grant funded Tag-n-Track Project.

Volunteers With the help of our Thursday volunteer group we have installed three new picnic benches at Muirshiel and they are already proving popular with our visitors who are enjoying seeing all the fledgling birds coming to our feeders. In July, the Thursday and Saturday volunteers will be helping us remove Himalayan Balsam, repair drainage ditches and take part in the beach clean at Lunderston Bay. Check out our website to find out how to get involved.

Events and Activities The Clyde Muirshiel Walking Festival took place at the end of May – the longer walks were certainly the most popular, similar lengths of walk run monthly throughout the year – details online. A Festival of Cycling takes place in July – look online or facebook for details.

Ranger Pat ran a couple of events celebrating bees and visitors were able to make bee boxes and learn how to identify different bee species. Ranger Hayley has also been running her bird ringing demos both at Muirshiel and at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue’s annual open day.

There was a bit of excitement when a Cuckoo flew into the net at Muirshiel but it managed to get out and fly away. However, it was exciting to retrap a female Great Spotted Woodpecker at Hessilhead that was originally ringed there in 2016. Seven nestling Nuthatches chicks have been ringed, their parents have been keeping us entertained over the last couple of months as they defend their nest box.

Responsible Access As the weather has started to get warmer we have noticed an increase in fires being lit in the Park, particularly at Muirshiel. We ask visitors not to do this as, during periods of extended dryness, there is a huge risk of fires getting out of control, especially as much of the ground has peat underneath. The fires can then travel under the ground and pop up elsewhere even days after the initial fire. Remember you can use our BBQ hut at Muirshiel if you want to do some outdoor cooking. Just phone us to book.

Project News Well our guys, I mean gulls, certainly like to keep us guessing. All but two with working tags have returned back to Scotland. For some reason Kingpin, our gull that liked to eat a dish of cat food in a local resident’s house everyday has stayed in Portugal and is currently hanging about near Lisbon.

Is he getting better pickings there? Luke Skysquawker has also decided to stay overseas and is still hanging out around the fish market in Isla Cristina in Spain.

Stuart’s, whose tag has started working again, and Gary, our 2017 birds, are behaving exactly the same as they have over the previous two breeding seasons with Stuart nesting on Little Cumbrae and making regular trips to Mount Stuart on Bute (can you see how he got his name?). Gary is nesting on the Police Station in Greenock again and it will soon be time to go and see how his chicks are doing.

Happy Gullmore is also nesting on Little Cumbrae and makes regular trips to Castle Semple and Eric Flapton is back nesting on Pladda. Hopefully this breeding season will be better for our gulls. Last year the extended heat wave caused alot of gull chicks to die in the nest from dehydration and many of our gulls left early for their autumn migration.

Finally José and Ollie, our two young birds, have been travelling around looking for a mate. José has been trying his luck in around Bellshill and East Kilbride and Ollie has been hanging around Shotts and near Bathgate, the furthest east we have tracked one of our birds. We thought Ollie would head back to Pladda and South Ayrshire but again, we never know what is going on in their heads.

We were really pleased to be invited to talk about the gulls at the Isle of Colonsay Spring Festival. We were also able to share the project with all 8 pupils at the local primary school who learnt how to use the Animal Tracker app and shared stories about the wildlife that they encounter regularly on Colonsay.

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.

Details can be found on the Park’s website www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk/tag-n-track or by emailing rangers. castlesemple@clydemuirshiel.co.uk or facebook.com/ClydeMuirshielRegionalPark or Twitter @Clydemuirshiel pages and Instagram pages.

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PET PHOTO: A Face in the Crowd

by Matt Johnston

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Rabbit Vaccinations Rabbits can be vaccinated against two viral diseases called Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD).

Explorer Challenges Special Self-led Activities - Summer Holidays!

Myxomatosis

• Go on a Bear Hunt! - Saturday 29th June – Friday 5th July

Very common in the wild rabbit population. Rabbits can be infected by direct contact with infected rabbits or the virus can be spread by biting insects.

• Hunt for Dragons! - Saturday 6th July – Friday 12th July • Fantastic Mini-Beasts and Where to Find Them! - Saturday 13th July – Friday 19th July • Amazing Predators! - Saturday 20th July – Friday 26th July

There is no specific treatment and often euthanasia is the kindest option.

• Bee Amazed! - Saturday 27th July – Friday 2nd August • Go on a Unicorn Hunt! - Saturday 3rd August – Friday 9th August Pop into the Centre for a Pack Cost: £4 per child / RSPB members £2.50 [Normal trail fees apply for adults] Bookings & further info: Email: lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk 842663

Infection causes puffy swellings around the face, eyes and ears, swelling around the anus and genitals, fever and anorexia. Most cases are fatal within 10-14 days.

Tel: 01505

Bravehound - Erskine Hospital Garden Opening Old Garden Centre, Bishopton PA7 5PU Sunday 21st July, 1pm - 4pm A quirky enclosed tarmac garden, run by the charity Glen Art, features an assortment of outdoor raised planters, covered growing areas, shady/quiet garden and other features embracing the upcycling ethos. Glen Art helps those from a military background return to civilian life through a variety of creative ventures, and this garden can testify to the therapeutic benefits of gardens and dogs. Being the ‘Bravehound’ site, this new project looks to provide companion dogs to veterans to support their transition to civilian life. There may be doggy displays in an enclosed part of the garden.

Directions: From the M8, take the exit for Erskine Bridge and turn off to Bishopton. From the North, go over Erskine Bridge, take the turning to Bishopton. Located on the south side of the Erskine Bridge, enter the Erskine Home Estate and follow signs for Bravehound.

Admission £3.50, children free Glen Art Volunteers | E: bravehound@glenart.co.uk | W: bravehhound.co.uk

Vaccinated rabbits may still be infected but the disease is milder and the rabbit often recovers with symptomatic care.

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Common in wild rabbits in the UK. The virus persists for a long time in the environment and can be carried on the wind, carried on shoes, clothing, etc, or by insects, birds and rodents, as well as spreading by direct contact with infected rabbits.

Infection causes high fever, liver disease and internal bleeding. Infection is almost always fatal with death occurring within 2 days of infection.

A mutated strain of the virus known as RHD-2 is now present in the UK. This strain causes anorexia, clotting disorders and liver disease. It has a longer incubation period and slower disease progress than RHD-1. Mortality is lower but death still occurs in 25% of cases.

Prevention A combined vaccine is available providing cover for myxomatosis and RHD-1, and a 2nd vaccination providing cover for RHD-2 can be given 2 weeks after this. Vaccination can be started from 5 weeks of age and is repeated annually.

Risk of infection can also be reduced by regularly cleaning and disinfecting rabbit hutches and runs, controlling insects using insect proof screens, regular flea treatment, preventing contact with wild rabbits and restricting access to areas where wild rabbits have been.

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White bed guard, hardly used. £15. Tel: 07930 611782.

Fisher Price portable seat, high chair. Good condition. £10. Tel: 07930 611782.

Maclaren Techno XT Buggy, only used occasionally at grandparents. £60. Tel: 01505 690446.

Mothercare Parasol, hardly used. £10. Tel: 01505 690446.

2 sets footmuffs - 1 black, 1 pink. £15. Tel: 01505 690446.

Britax Eclipse Car Seat 9-18kg Group 1. £30.

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Gro Egg. £10. Tel: 01505 690446.

Booster Seat for dining chair, never used. £10.

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ELC V-Tech Baby Walker, pink. £15. Tel: 01505 690446.

ELC Shape Sorter. £5. Tel:01505 690446 Sit-on Jake & Pirates Car. £5. Tel: 01505 690446.

Wooden Trolley with bricks. £5. Tel: 01505 690446.

Wall Stickers - Cars & Buses. £5. Tel: 01505 690446.

Wee Ride Front Mounted Childrens Bike Seat.

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Silver cross linear freeway travel system.

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Excellent condition. From smoke and pet free home. RRP £600, selling for £125. Tel: 01505 872800.

Maxi-Cosi Priori XP Car Seat Toddler 18months - 4 years, 9 - 18kgs. Occasional use in grandparents car. Very good condition. £50. Tel: 07814 681715.

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Folding Single full size bed with mattress.

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Two seater sofas in good condition. Hardly used, though cushion covers a little faded, two available, will sell one or both. £250 new, sell for £50. Black frames and cushions. Tel: 01475 540666.

Lovelace solid pine 3-door wardrobe (with fitted full length mirror) together with matching chest of drawers (9 drawers). All in good condition, well looked after. £200.

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Complete set of Irons, Cobra Woods, Putter, Golf Bag, Caddy Car included. Many items. £200. Tel: 01505 326262.

Raleigh Traditional with basket and gears Ladies Bike - ready to ride away for the holiday. £45. Tel: 07791 688240.

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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 Johnstone Town Hall

Bishopton  The Cornerstone, Greenock Road  Bishopton Community Centre There is limited access to the defibrillators, please check with venue for full details.

Most of the spring flowering plants are now past their best and the baton is being passed to those plants that put on their flowering display during our all too brief summer. A walk round the walled garden reveals peony, philadelphus, oriental poppy and roses all beginning to put on a fantastic show of mid-summer colour. One of the most unusual flowering plants in the garden is Cytisus battandieri (pineapple broom). This small tree from Morocco was only introduced into this country in 1922. The scent from the yellow flowers smells strongly of pineapple and it is a wonderful plant to have in the garden and is surprisingly more hardy than one would expect of a plant from North Africa.

One of the highlights of the garden in July is watching all the fruit develop and swell on the numerous fruit trees and shrubs within the walled garden.

Blackcurrant, raspberry, gooseberry, blueberry, apple and pear are all grown at Finlaystone.

The summer months are always exceptionally busy in a garden and the garden at Finlaystone is no exception. We currently have a couple of hard-working volunteers that help the gardener maintain the garden, but as always more help is always welcome.

Here at Finlaystone we are always happy to welcome volunteers into the garden where the gardener will always be able to find work for those interested in getting their hands dirty.

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 – March 31st 2020 are available for purchase at the visitor centre.

Tearoom - The tearoom is open at weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.

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Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 9 Home Instead Senior Care . . . 23

Cleaning & PowerWash

Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 3 Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 14 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5

Computer, Web & Graphic Design

ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Driveways

A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Electricians

Delta Electrical Services . . 23 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Russell Milne Electrician . . 30

Fencing

Home Interiors

Firewood & Logs

Home Security

Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 33 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 19 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Funeral Services

Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 17 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 23

Garage Doors & Gates

Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Garden Service & Design

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 36 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 39 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 37 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 37 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 36 I & J Building & Roofing . . . 2 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 37 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 R C Garden Services . . . . . . . . 38 R Williams Tree Services . . . 37 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 37 West of Scotland Landscape . . 38

Gas & Heating Services

Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 14 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 33 Gasfit Plumbing & Heating . . 21 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 4 Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 19 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 14 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1

Glazier

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 5 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hairdressers & Barbers

Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 21 Kayas Barbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 21

Health, Beauty & Fitness

Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 21 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 33 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 15 Footprints Podiatry . . . . . . . . 7 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13,Bk LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 6 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 15

Home Improvements

3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 36 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 37 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 15 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 15

Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 13 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 19 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 20

Joiners

A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 20 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 17 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SMG Roofing & Building . . . . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 12 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Kitchens

Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 13 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 17

Locksmiths

Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Painters & Decorators

A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 15 Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 30 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pest Control

RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pet Services & Training

PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Time to Groom Dog Grooming . . 39

Plasterers

Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 26 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 12

Plumbers

Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 14 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 33 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 4 Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 19 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 14

Property, Sales & Let

Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 35 Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Removals

@ease Removals & Transport . . 10 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Retail

Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Roofing

Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 8 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 26 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 I & J Building & Roofing . . . 2 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 12 MBS Roofing & Building . . . . . 29 SMG Roofing & Building . . . . . 2 SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 12 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 29

Solicitors

Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 35 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1

Special Occasions

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Stoves

Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 19

Taxis & Minicoach hire

ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk

Tiling

Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 12 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Travel Agents

Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tree Surgeon

Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 36 Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 37 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 R Williams Tree Services . . . 37 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TV & Satellite

Clearline Aerial & Satellite . .

D Darroch Aerial & Satellite . .

Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . .

Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . .

3 14 10 15

Upholstery Services

Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 14

Window Cleaners

DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 3 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 14 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 15

Window, Consv & Repair

A TO Z @ease Removals & Transport . . 10 1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 3D Garden Design . . . . . . . . . . 36 A Gallagher Painter&Decorator . . 15 A O’Hare - Building Services . . 5 A Peebles Landscape Contractor . . 39 A&G Driveways . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk ABC Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bk Affinity Family Law Experts . . 3 Affluent Financial Planning . . 34 Affordable Luxuries . . . . . . . 7 AK Vehicle Rental . . . . . . . . . 1 Apple Tree Gardens . . . . . . . . . 37 Arco Locksmith . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Arlene Mitchell Hair & Beauty . . 21 Beaton Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bell Plumbing & Heating . . . . 14 Bluewater Dental . . . . . . . . . . 9 Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 BOW Stone Works . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Branch Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bridge of Weir Roofing . . . . . 8 Brookfield Alarms Ltd . . . . . . 20 Bryan Slaven Slater & Plaster . . 26 Burndale Workshop . . . . . . . . . 13 C Hunter Plumbing Heating Gas . . 33 CHG Architecture Ltd . . . . . . . 7 CLA Accountancy Services . . . 34 Clearline Aerial & Satellite . . 3 CLH Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cloudy2Clear Windows . . . . . . . 5 Clyde Physiotherapy and Pilate . . 33 ColCom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Colin Docherty Painter Decorat . . 30 Collins Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Come Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Confident Care Ltd . . . . . . . . . 9 Conservatory Conv & Windows . . Bk Corum Property . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Craig Kennedy Gardening . . . . 37 D Darroch Aerial & Satellite . . 14 Dallas McMillan Solicitors . . 35 David Kennedy Decorator . . . . 3 Delta Electrical Services . . 23 Derek McBride Aerials . . . . . . 10 DJY Joinery Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DS Cleaning (Windows) . . . . . . 3 Eclipse Deep Clean . . . . . . . . . 3 Elliott Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F Christie Accounting . . . . . . 35 Fastclean Scotland . . . . . . . . . 14 Fergusons CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ferringtons Hypnotherapy . . . 15 Footprints Podiatry . . . . . . . . 7 G Woods Bathrooms . . . . . . . . . 6 Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Gasfit Plumbing & Heating . . 21 GasMan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Glenmoss Landscapes . . . . . . . . 36 Gordon James Ceramic Tiler . . 12 Grid Design Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gryffe Roofing & Cleaning . . 6

Hames Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Home Instead Senior Care . . . 23 I & J Building & Roofing . . . 2 I D Plumbing & Heating . . . . . 4 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms . . 5 Jack Murphy Plumbing & Heating . . 19 James Kerr Joiner . . . . . . . . . 12 James Martin - Painter & Decor . . 3 JBC Joiners and Builders . . . 17 JDPS All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . 1 John Roach Funeral Directors . . 23 Kayas Barbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 KC Building & Roofing . . . . . . 4 Kenmore Tree Care . . . . . . . . . 37 Kieran Turner Aerial&Satellite . . 15 Kilbarchan Dental Practice . . 13,Bk Kilellan Roofing . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kingsley Wood & Co Solicitors . . 1 Lamont Electricians . . . . . . . . 3 LaserLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lind Letting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LJX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 M Addison Joiners & Builders . . 3 M&E Painters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 M&M Garden Services . . . . . . . . 37 Mackie Plumbing & Heating . . 14 MAS Electrical & Security . . 2 Matthews Cleaning Services . . 15 MBS Roofing & Building . . . . . 29 McGowan Joinery . . . . . . . . . . . 12 McLaughlan Metal Fabrication . . 33 MJ Lawnmowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 New Vision Opticians . . . . . . . 6 Nix Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . 21 NLP Positive Changes . . . . . . . 15 Nutech Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Old Mill Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 19 PetVets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Phoenix Gas Services . . . . . . . 1 Platinum Cleaning Services . . 5 Powerdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 R C Garden Services . . . . . . . . 38 R Williams Tree Services . . . 37 Ranfurly Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 RED Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rukeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Russell Milne Electrician . . 30 Scotland’s Bath Company . . . . 15 Scott Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SMG Roofing & Building . . . . . 2 Stewart Independent Financial . . Bk SW Scott - Joiners & Builders . . 12 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Right Move . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Thomas McMaster & Son Ltd . . 29 Time to Groom Dog Grooming . . 39 Travel Actually . . . . . . . . . . . 3 W B Smith & Son . . . . . . . . . . . 37 West of Scotland Landscape . . 38 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk

1on1 Double Glazing . . . . . . . . 3 TD Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Window Scene Scotland . . . . . . Bk

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