Advertizer - Issue 186 - March 2010 (Gryffe)

kilbarchan
Kilbarchan National East Church Guild
Women’s Register
A big thank you to all who helped make
our Coffee morning on Saturday 6th
2010 sees the Golden Anniversary February such a success. On Tuesday
of NWR and the present members 9th March we will have speakers from
of the Kilbarchan group intend the International Justice Mission,
to hold an anniversary reunion which is our Guild Project this year,
lunch on Saturday 15th May. All coming along to speak to us. We have
ex-members are asked to get in our rescheduled ‘New Year Dinner’ on
touch with either Jenifer Pitchers Tuesday l6th March, in the Church Hall
on 703786 or email: rjpitchers@ at 6.45pm for 7pm. Finally on 23rd
ntlworld.com or Irene MacFarlane March we hold our Annual General
on 614443 or email ireneg. Meeting and it is hoped there will be
macfarlane@btinternet.com a good turnout.
Old Library Centre
Miss Lilias 2010
The Old Library Centre in Kilbarchan is delighted to announce a return
With less than six months to go, preparations are underway for Lilias Day.
visit of Jimmie Macgregor on Thursday 18th March at 8pm. His illustrated
An important part of the proceedings is the selection of Miss Lilias. On
talk will be “In The Footsteps of Bonny Prince Charlie”. Jimmie is a
Friday 12th March at 8pm, the selection of Miss Lilias will take place in the
respected photographer of some note and his illustrated talks are very
Old Library Centre. To be eligible girls must be at least 16 years old by Lilias
popular. This will be an evening of enjoyment for those who like history,
Day Saturday 5th June and live or work in Kilbarchan or Brookﬁ eld.
hill walking and seeing the spectacular beauty of Scotland. Early booking
is advised. Tickets priced £11 for members and £12 for others are on sale
Forms are available from Campbell’s Newsagents, Kilbarchan or from any
now from the Centre. Visit or phone 01505 706070 as soon as possible to
committee member.
avoid disappointment. Membership of the Centre is Standard £6, Senior Reserve a stall - If you would like to book a stall in the public park on behalf
and under 16 yrs. £3 per year. of your organisation, you can do this at the Stallholders meeting. This will
The Centre will also be the venue for Michael Mara on 4th March and
take place in the Old Library Centre on Tuesday 23rd March.
Woody Pines on 30th March. For general enquiries, please contact Fiona Fulton by email liliasday@
Some places still remain in classes in Computing, Yoga, Pilates and Bridge.
yahoo.co.uk
Newcomers will ﬁ nd a friendly atmosphere. Computer classes, £36 for
eighteen weeks, works out at a very reasonable cost of £2 per class.
The Centre provides internet connection, photocopying, scanning and
‘Mamma Mia’ in Gryffe Scottish
laminating all of which services are very keenly priced.
Kilbarchan Country Dance Club
It is still a matter of wonder to the Staff at the Old Library that there
are still people who have not been in to see what is on offer. Do visit.
The members of Kilbarchan East Anyone wishing to come along and
You will be made most welcome. The Centre is run by volunteers and is
Church Drama group invite you to join in will be made most welcome.
a registered Scottish Charity. More details and pictures can be found on
a buffet supper in the East Church It’s a great way to either get ﬁ t or
www.kipcokil.com.
hall on Saturday 27th March at 7pm, keep ﬁ t and keep the mind active as
when you can enjoy a “Sing-along” you enjoy both the music and dance.
to the popular ﬁ lm “Mamma Mia” We meet on Thursdays at 8pm in the
The 9th Habbies’ Art Class Exhibition
with all the well-known Abba songs. Kilbarchan Guide Hall, £3 per class.
Supper tickets are £6. Just turn up or contact the teacher
We are delighted to announce that Jim Davis, the well known and highly
To book, phone 704048. “Abba”
Les Lambert at 704398 if you would
respected local artist, has agreed to ofﬁ cially open our 9th art class
dress optional!!
like more information.
exhibition.
The exhibition will be held in the Kilbarchan Guide Centre on Thursday 8th
April and Friday 9th April from 11am to 8pm and on Saturday 10th April from
Spring in Kilbarchan West Church
10am to 4pm. Entrance £1 - Tea/Coffee - Rafﬂ e
March and April are busy months in Kilbarchan West. The Guild bring their
A big “Thank You “ to all who have supported us during the last 9 years. We
session to a close with their AGM and Daffodil Tea on Monday 15th March,
look forward to welcoming old friends and new to this year’s show. Enjoy
followed by their Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th March from 10am -
the work on display and perhaps ﬁ nd that special painting you have been
12noon.
looking for. This year a donation will be given to Cancer Research UK.
Holy Week starts on Monday 29th March and each evening at 7pm there will
Further information from Jackie Taylor 01505 690751.
be a short service with Communion being celebrated on Maundy Thursday.
The service on Good Friday will be a joint one with the East Church. On
Easter Sunday we will have our usual
early service at 8.30am outside the
Weavers’ Cottage followed by rolls
Weaver’s Cottage Wins Upgrade and sausage in the hall, as well as
Visit Scotland has a ﬁ ve star rating system for small
the usual 11am service. Please come
museums and all other tourist facilities. Until last
and join us at any of these services.
year the Weaver’s Cottage was a three star small
You will be most welcome.
museum, graded as ‘very good’ but it has won an On Sunday 11th April we are delighted
upgrade to four stars, the ‘excellent’ category. to host a concert by the Cambrian
The staff and volunteers hope that this will
Male Voice Choir from Tonypandy.
encourage even more visitors when the Weaver’s
They are in Scotland for a short tour
Cottage re-opens to the public on Friday 1st April.
and have chosen Kilbarchan West
Entry to the shop is free. The Weaver’s Cottage will
Church as one of their venues. This
be open Fridays to Tuesdays inclusive, from 1pm to
is a world renowned choir and well
5pm until 28th September.
worth coming to hear. The concert
starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £6
or pay at the door.
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