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Which?© campaign for online protection Have you filled in quizzes on social media which ask you questions like your first pet’s name, favourite colour, eldest child’s name etc? Did you realise that answering these could put you at risk of identity theft? Which?© magazine has launched a petition to make tech giants take more responsibility to protect consumers. They argue that tech companies aren’t doing enough to protect us online from scams, dangerous products and fake reviews, and are demanding strong new laws be introduced by the government to make tech giants protect you online. Almost 1 in 10 people fall victim to scam ads on social media or a search engine, and fake customer reviews hoodwink consumers into buying billions of pounds worth of poor qualtiy and unsafe products online. If you would like to add your name to the petition, please visit the website at https://campaigns.which.co.uk/tech-giants-responsibility/ Which?© has also launched a Scam Alert Service. You can add your email on their webpage to receive regular updates on the latest scams doing the rounds – and practical advice to keep you one step ahead of the scammers. Your friends and family can sign up too. Sign up at https://campaigns.which.co.uk/scam-alert-service/
SATURDAY 27TH Paisley Farmers Market The Cenotaph, Paisley PA1 1BG 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.
Christmas Coffee Morning Kilbarchan Parish Church Hall, Steeple Street 10am to 12noon With various stalls including homebaking, preserves and Aloe Vera. We shall be complying with all of the Church of Scotland guidelines, however it is good to be returning to some kind of normality after 20 months of no social events. Entrance including mince pies and shortbread, is £3, children £1.
SATURDAY 27TH - SUNDAY 28TH Helensburgh Winter Festival 2021 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh 10am to 5pm Over 70 stalls with 12 hot food units, over 50 craft stalls and at least 12 market stalls. Kiddies fairground rides, a twister ride and trampoline. Festival Stage where music and dance acts will perform over the two days, featuring many local acts. Sunday is our Classic Car Show, & there will also be a vintage fire engine!
SUNDAY 28TH Erskine Riverside Market Erskine Riverside Market Kilpatrick Drive, Erskine PA8 7AF 10am to 4pm 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.
TUESDAY 30TH Ladies Fellowship Meetings Grace Church, Guide Hut, Kilmacolm 2.15pm to 3.30pm Ladies Fellowship meetings, alternate Tuesdays. Marion Cunningham (Tearfund)
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TUESDAY 30TH Donations of Christmas Gifts for Children of Prisoners West Halls, Main Street, Houston PA6 7EL (next to Carrick Centre & Village Hall)
10am to 12noon, 7pm to 8pm Please give generously and support us again this Christmas. Please donate NEW unwrapped gifts in open gift bags, with an indication of age, and boy or girl.
December FRIDAY 3RD - SATURDAY 4TH A “Not So” Silent Night Johnstone Baptist Church, Walkinshaw Street, Johnstone PA5 8QL 7pm Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group (amateur) presents A “Not So” Silent Night. Doors open 7pm. Curtains up 7.30pm. Book tickets now on: booking hotline 07748 827727 (Tuesday - Friday 6pm - 9pm) or email: johnstonephoenix@ gmail.com Tickets cost £10.
SATURDAY 4TH Kilmacolm Farmers Market Kilmacolm Community Centre, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm 10am to 2pm Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first 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.
december Deadline: Wednesday 10TH novemBER 21/10/2021 14:45:03
