Summer is a busy time for the Police, it is during
this time they are occupied dealing with young
Beaton Funeral Services
people drinking. I met recently with the new Chief Alan and Ian Beaton, two local brothers are delighted to announce the
Superintendent who was very impressive and with opening of their Funeral Directors business in Bridge of Weir.
more Police on the ground this should help in the fight
Alan and Ian were both born in Inchinnan, brought up in Houston and
against anti-social behaviour.
now both reside in Bridge of Weir. Between them they have over 23
The Howwood Fete is on this year on 20th June and years experience in the funeral business, having formerly worked for
hopefully it will be as successful as in previous years. the Co-Operative as funeral directors in the Johnstone and the west
I know the people who are involved in this work very Renfrewshire area. They are both members of the Inverclyde advanced
hard to make it a success. motorists group and, like their parents before them, William and
I am about to embark on a campaign to get more trains
Joyce, they are well known locally for their involvement in coomunity
stopping at Howwood Station. Please let me know your thoughts on
groups and organisations.
this or indeed any matters affecting the area. Alan said, “I believe that our clients will appreciate the level and
standard of care that only a true independently run family funeral
Earlier this year Renfrewshire achieved Fairtrade
director can offer. Most people find it easier to deal with a family
status. The Renfrewshire Fairtrade Campaign Steering
that you know you can trust. It’s all about honesty, flexibility and
Group will be holding Fairtrade information stalls at
offering a personal service. We feel exactly the same.”
a number of local Gala days/shows; Houston Show in
Beaton Bros Funeral Directors are dedicated to ensuring that the old
June be included in their programme. The Fairtrade
fashioned values and principles of the traditional independent family
stall will have the usual leaflets and examples of
owned funeral business of dignity, respect and value for money are
information packs for community groups who may be
maintained in this modern age. When you suffer the loss of a loved
interested in Fairtrade, as well as a free prize draw
one you can be sure that we understand and it’s comforting to know
for a hamper and a football both to attract attention
that you are dealing with a local business. When you pick up the
to the campaign. Should Houston become a Fairtrade
phone and dial our number, you know who you are talking to.
village following the example of both Bishopton and
Lochwinnoch? Visit the Fairtrade stall and let us know your views.
Renfrewshire Roads Department intend in this financial year to
carry out improvements to the badly deteriorating road surface on
Barochan Road between Darluith Junction and Sandholes Road. Any
improvement is welcome, however it falls short of the required
reconstruction and widening that this road requires due to the type
and increasing amount of traffic that daily uses this commuter road to
and from the villages.
Youth disorder is a subject that both the Community Council and
through attendance at my surgeries is now a frequent highlighted
item of concern. Is it a problem and if so how do we as a community
solve the problem? Again I would be pleased to hear your views.
Tel:610018 Off:0141-840-3549, E:cllr.allan.noon@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Surgeries: 2nd Tuesday: Brookfield Village Hall (6 - 6.45pm)
2nd Tuesday: Houston Village Hall (7 - 8pm)
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