Coming events

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ACCORD Hospice are delighted to be able to have on sale a variety of paintings, all that have been donated by our wonderful and generous artists. 100% of all sales will be coming to ACCORD. A huge thanks to all the artists below who donated to this online exhibition. Arrangements for the pick up of purchased paintings will be carefully timed. More details at https://www.accordhospice. org.uk/event/all-for-one-accordonline-art-exhibition/ FRIDAY 21ST - SATURDAY 22ND BGCP Comic and Toy Market Tour: Greenock

Oak Mall Shopping Centre, Greenock 10am to 4pm

The BGCP is back but on a smaller socially distanced scale on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd May with traders selling everything from Comics, Art, Action Figures, Art, T-Shirts and much more. This event is free entry and requires no tickets. Please keep social distance, wear a mask and use hand sanitizer when needed.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch 8am to 4pm

Clyde Muirshiel & Ride63’s annual sportive Pedal the Park, supporting CLIC Sargent. £20 entry fee.

Kilbarchan Village General 2pm to 4pm

Tidy Up Time! Come and help to clear up litter around the village. Rubbish sacks, pickers, gloves and tabards will be available, set out in a distanced manner, at the car park by the traffi c lights at the foot of Ewing Street. For additional info contact Kilbarchan Smile by email hello@kilbarchansmile. co.uk, on the facebook page or phone 079521 69341 SATURDAY 29TH Paisley Farmers Market

Gilmour Street Station, Paisley PA1 1BS 10am to 2pm

A huge variety of produce for sale. A leisurely walk round the market provides many opportunities to taste produce and discuss the characteristics and uniqueness of each offering. Lecture: Working with Ian Hamilton Finlay

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Robin Gillanders gives this talk on his experience working on collaborative projects with Ian Hamilton Finlay between 1994 until his death in 2006. Details at https://www.edinburghmuseums. org.uk/whats-on/digital-lectureworking-ian-hamilton-fi nlay free - booking essential SUNDAY 30TH Jumble Trail

Bridge of Weir Village General 12noon to 4pm

See if you can pick up a bargain! For full details contact Karen on 07599 456508, klittle32003@yahoo.co.uk or through facebook, where there is a map showing all the stops you can make.

Erskine Riverside Market Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine PA8 7AF 10am to 4pm

Erskine Riverside Market will run on the last Sunday of each month with a blend of Fresh produce, Unique gifts, Hand made items & Street food. The ideal family day out on your door step. Held at Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine.

Bridge of Weir Village General 2pm to 5pm

Explore 20 acres of long-established rhododendrons, woodland with good bluebells, young arboretum and lawn gardens when private garden Carruth opens its doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme! Entry £5, children free. https:// scotlandsgardens.org/carruth/ Directions: Access from the B786 Kilmacolm/Lochwinnoch road. From Bridge of Weir take the Torr Road until you get to the B786. Turn right and after about 100 yards, the garden entrance is on the right. About three-and-a-half miles from Kilmacolm and fi ve-anda-half miles from Lochwinnoch on the B786.

Edinburgh Zoo After Hours events return for summer 2021 giving you more opportunity to see your favourite animals! From 4th June 2021 to 14th August 2021, on selected Friday and Saturday nights, tickets are £18 for adults and £11 for children. Book your tickets at https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/afterhours Take a wander through the zoo and enjoy the long summer evenings. With a host of local food and drink kiosks available, you can relax to the sound of an acoustic set by the main lawn, follow a new digital trail or simply soak up the atmosphere of Edinburgh Zoo at dusk. With all our daytime health and safety measures in place, including extra toilets, social distancing, and extra hand-washing stations, all you will need to do is buy a ticket and enjoy your evening. Edinburgh Zoo Terms & Conditions apply - please see our website for more information and FAQ’s. Tickets can be purchased for entry from three timeslots – 6pm, 6.15pm and 6.30pm. Please note you can arrive after your booked time, however last entry is 8pm and the event will close at 10pm. Edinburgh Zoo After Hours will run on select Friday and Saturday nights from 4 June – 14 August. Adults only evenings - Friday 11 and Saturday 12 June, Friday 2, Saturday 3, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 July, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 August. Family evenings - Saturday 5, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 June, Friday 16 July, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 August. Member only evenings - Friday 4 June and Saturday 17 July. Tickets can be booked for entry from three timeslots – 6pm, 6.15pm and 6.30pm. The event closes at 10pm.

Houston village general 6.30pm

Join us in the street for our HOUSTON SHOW TRACTOR RUN #waveinyourwellies!! SATURDAY 5TH Virtual Lilias Day 2021

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As we are still in a position where we can’t hold a large public event, Lilias Day will once again be postponed for another year. However, like last year, we would love to see the village get into the spirit of things so please do decorate your house, make a scarecrow, pop up some bunting and bring on some Lilias Day cheer on Saturday 5 June! Virtual Houston Agricultural Show 2021

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Including “Houston’s Got Talent”, “Houston’s Cutest Dog”, Photo comps, Tik Tok comps and plenty more!! Join us in the street for our HOUSTON SHOW TRACTOR RUN #waveinyourwellies!! on the Friday nights before the show. Find us on Facebook and our Instagram is @houstonvillageshow or for more info please send a text to Emma on 07828 273237. Come and celebrate all that is amazing about living in the countryside. Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 10am to 2pm

Held on the fi rst Saturday each month featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce! Customer entry restricted for everyone’s safety. Please wear face masks or scarves if you can. Hand sanitizer at the entrance for you to use. We are encouraging all of the stall holders to take card payments where possible. Looking forward to seeing everyone! FREE ENTRY

Newmills Cottage - Lochwinnoch 2pm to 5pm

Surviving mill in a series of fi ve built in 1864. Well-established colourful garden on different levels sloping down to the burn. Directions: Approach from the Roadhead roundabout near Lochwinnoch (junction of A760/A737). Take turning by Powerdoors onto Auchengrange Hill. At the T junction turn left onto Belltrees Road. Drive for 20 seconds then turn right. Single track road, garden is on the left after one mile. Follow SGS signs. https://scotlandsgardens. org/newmills-cottage SATURDAY 12TH Paisley Farmers Market

Gilmour Street Station, Paisley PA1 1BS 10am to 2pm

A huge variety of produce for sale. A leisurely walk round the market provides many opportunities to taste produce and discuss the characteristics and uniqueness of each offering. SUNDAY 13TH Scotland’s Garden Scheme - High Mathernock Farm

Scotlands Garden Scheme - High Mathernock Farm 2pm to 5pm

A south-facing half-acre garden planted by the present owner, comprising different areas for relaxation and contemplation. Directions: From Kilmacolm cross, head north on Port Glasgow Road towards Port Glasgow. Just out of the village take left onto Auchenbothie Road. Approximately a quarter-of-a-mile take a left under the bridge (Penny’s Arch) onto Auchentiber Road and carry on for 1.2 miles. High Mathernock Farm is on the left. There will be SGS signs. Https://scotlandsgardens.org/ high-mathernock-farm/