Kilmacolm Scouts, 42nd Greenock and District
Work has now started on repairing the fl ood damage in our hall. All the
ceiling has been replaced and the light fi tting are due to be installed. This
will free up the hall and we can restore all the Scouting equipment back
to their storage spaces.
Our Scout numbers have increased due to the Cubs moving up and other
new members and have a Troop of 15 boys now. This gives us just enough for 3 Patrols, now
called Stags, Eagles and Panthers. We still have space for some more boys. Please do get in
contact if you know anyone who would like to attend.
Two of our Scouts< Keir Brown and Ryan MacDonald (pictured) took part in a district
orienteering event recently. This was the fi rst time they had tried orienteering before and did
really well, beating many other competitors. A badge well earned. Soon we are off camping
for a weekend full of exciting outdoor activities at the Greenock district Itchy Midge Camp.
1st Kilmacolm Brownies Wigwam Sleepover
1st Kilmacolm Brownies headed up to the Wigwams at Barnbrock Farm for a Sleep-Out-Over
one Saturday night in Mid May.
After a muddy walk in Locherwood, we had a birthday brownie so cake was passed round!
Luckily the weather was good to us, with just a few showers, so managed to do outdoor
activities with a Lego treasure hunt and toasting marshmallows on the camp fi re after a BBQ
tea. Over hot chocolate, the girls made up their own bedtime story and imaginations ran riot.
Finally they all fell asleep in their own wigwams ...what a brave bunch!
On Sunday it took tired brownies a while to pack up their belongings and then as a challenge
they all leapt into the river to collect and carry as much water as possible back up to
buckets.....the careful tortoises won as opposed to the speedy hares!
We all had a great time and everyone is very keen to go back, the facilities are great, with
Keir Brown and Ryan MacDonald
an indoor block and kitchen available for groups.
Special thanks to our new adult recruits Emma Bell and Graham Robertson for all their support
Asto Small Ships
and hard work, they too had a great time.
Race
Langbank Bowling Club
Ever thought you’d like to try the game of
Riverside Inverclyde are hosting
Bowls but not sure where to start?
the 2009 Small Ships Race at
Victoria and East India Harbour.
You are invited to come along to Langbank
Bowling Club (Main Street Langbank, next to
On 8th August the fi rst of the
the Station) on Saturday 6th June between
small ships fl eet of monohull
1.30pm and 3pm or on Monday Night, 16th June
yachts will arrive at Greenock’s
between 7pm and 8pm to try out this relaxing
Harbours to mark the start of the
game with help from our members.
2009 Association of Sail Training
Organisations (ASTO) Small Ships’
All you require are fl at soled shoes (no heels),
Race.
trainers without a heavy tread will do, and we
will provide everything else.
It is hoped that over 20 vessels
will participate carrying young
You’ve nothing to lose - why not give it a try?
crews from around the UK and
We hope to meet you soon in Langbank. If you
Ireland.
have any questions please call 07711 394639
On Tuesday 11th August the fl eet
will form a Parade of Sail on their Kilbarchan Bowling Club
way to the start line for the race
The new season has just begun with some
in Belfast. In Belfast they will
rather inclement weather, however let’s hope
join the Tall Shops which will
this does not dampen our spirits and aims for
have raced across the Atlantic
the club in the months ahead.
from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The league matches are now on the go and
best of luck to all the sections Gents, Ladies,
and seniors. The Management team have been
Kilmacolm Cricket
particularly active since the AGM; new licensing
laws, which have to be complied and completed by September this year, have been taken on board and
Fun Day
forwarded to the relevant authorities for approval. Various outlets have been sought for funding through
grants from the sporting and others who provide grants - hope we are successful as there are many
Birkmyre Park
projects within the club that require attention and, of course, this takes money and the management
committee are keen to complete as many improvements as possible.
Sat 8th August
The one hundred and fi ftieth year of the club’s existence will be upon us next year (2010). A separate
committee has been working in the background, to outline the various events and functions that will be
Kilmacolm Cricket Fun Day
taking place during that year, and would like members to help them in any way with ideas funding etc.
from 12-4pm. Come along and
Membership of the club has seen all sections come together. As far as fees are concerned, this enabled
support KCC on their annual
the management committee to apply for the various grants outlined above. However, the club are
Fun Day. Bring a picnic and
actively looking for new members to join. If you would like to fi nd out more about joining the club,
enjoy the spectacle! Families
please contact the Club Secretary or come along any Friday evening to see the wappenshaw taking place,
welcome. For more information
this is a good way to socialise, play, and meet others within the membership and have a few beers!!
visit the KCC website www.
Let us not forget the youngsters, the club has a youth section, who have a qualifi ed and vetted coach,
kilmacolmcricketclub.org
who takes them on coaching sessions, as well as playing juniors from various other clubs, interested!
Contact the club for more information. Address: 18 Ladysmith Ave, Kilbarchan. Tel: 01505-702175
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