Wed 14 Sep - Wed 19 October
Portrait & Life Drawing Classes Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell St,
Greenock 7.30pm to 9.30pm Tickets: £50, Concessions: £45 Student offer (6 week block). Tutored by Bill Stewart. Come and learn to draw and paint the human form! Tutor, Models and Studio space provided. For Beginners to Advanced Artists. Pencil, pastel, charcoal, acrylics……all techniques taught! Call 01475 723038 for further information.
Fri 16 September St Vincent’s Hospice Provosts Ball
Mar Hall Hotel Bishopton The night will include great entertainment and an opportunity to take part in a “Grand Prize” draw as well as bidding on some fantastic items in the auction. Tickets are £70 per person and include a 4 course meal and a bottle of wine per couple. For information or to book tickets, contact Lorraine Valentine on 01505 705635 or email
lorraine.valentine@
svh.co.uk
Fri 16 September KIND (Scotland)
Charity Golf Day & Dinner
Mar Hall, Bishopton Support a wonderful charity and enjoy a day of golf and a superb 3-course dinner with entertainment. For information see our main news story on our ‘Sports’ page or visit www.
fivestargolf.co.uk
Fri 16 - Sat 17 September A Night of Musicals
Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell St, Sat 10 Sep - Sat 15 October
Children’s Art Classes Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell St,
Greenock Tickets: £33 (6 week block). Tutored by Collette Brown
Bsc.PGCE (GTC fully registered). Age 5 to 8 years 11:30am to 1pm. Age 9 to 12 years 1:30pm to 3pm. Discount available for families with more than one child attending. Call 01475 723038
www.artsguildtheatre.co.uk
Sun 11 September
Glasgow Forget Me Not Walk Pollok Country Park, 2060
Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow 11.30am Pre-registration (until Tue 6th Sept) £7.50 adults, £5 children (under 12’s), £20 family of four (2 adults & 2 children). On-the-day registration also available. -For further details call Catriona Tait on 0131 669 7862 or email:
glasgowwalk@beatingbloodcancers.org.uk
Tue 13 Sep - Sat 15 October
Art & Bridge Evening Classes St Columba’s School, Duchal Road,
Kilmacolm 7pm to 9pm Art and bridge evening classes cost £60 and run for 8 weeks (closed for 2 wks during Oct holidays). Paint or draw in a relaxed atmosphere - our classes are suitable for all levels and beginners are very welcome. Learn to play bridge or improve your play using the ACOL system – beginners and intermediate classes. Visit
www.st-columbas.org or call 01505 872238 for further details.
Wed 14 September
Deaf Awareness and Sign Language Workshop
Paisley Arts Centre, New St, Paisley 9.30am to 12.30pm ‘Signs4Life’ is offering an introductory workshop in deaf awareness and sign language to help staff to communicate with their deaf and hard of hearing colleagues, customers and clients. Attendance is strictly by booking only (limited places). For details or to book, please contact Fozia by email at
info@signs4life.org.uk
Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £16 (Conc £15). This electric production of Musical Showstoppers transports you on a whistle stop tour to the heart of London’s theatre-land, visiting over 20 of your favourite musicals from composers such as Lloyd Webber, Boublil and Schonberg. Tel: 01475 723038 or visit the website at www.
artsguildtheatre.co.uk for further information.
Fri 16 - Sat 17 September
Tally’s Blood Wallace Bennett Theatre, Campbell
St, Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £9 (Conc £8). There are a limited number of tickets available for this popular play, so it is expected to sell out quickly – early booking is strongly advised. Tel: 01475 723038 for further information.
Sat 17 September
Fishing Club Race Night British Legion Club, Bridge of Weir
7pm to midnight In aid of funds for a new container at Railway Arches for Bridge of Weir River Angling Club. Tickets £5, available from Committee members or at the door on the night. Telephone John for further information on 01505 612908.
Sat 17 September
Kilmacolm Craft Fayre Cargill Community Centre,
Kilmacolm 10am to 2pm Lots of fantastic exhibitors with unusual and creative goods. Confirmed so far: Love Created; Totally Trinketz; Sugar and Spice Cupcakes; My Murano; Circa 72 Jewellery; Glam Glass; My Little Pink Tea Party; Not Just Cards; The Fingerprint Charm Co; Red Berry Apple; Sew Petite; Gemma Babyblooms; Feltsinframes; Katrin Eagle; With Love.
Sat 17 September Lochwinnoch Food Festival
The Cross (outside The McKillop), Lochwinnoch 12noon to 5pm Promoting local food – growing – cooking – selling and eating. If you have produce you would like to sell, either food stuffs or local crafts, please get in touch with Rob at The Hub or Ivan at the Junction. Contact:- leap@
lochwinnoch.info or phone 842530 or pop into The Hub, 22 Church St, Lochwinnoch.
Sat 17 September
Cèilidh at The River Inn Houston’s River Inn 7pm Tickets £10 for adults, £7 for under 16‘s and free for under 5’s! A live Cèilidh band, full bar, complimentary buffet, competitions and a raffle. Places are limited, so please book in advance. Call 01505 864198. So get your dancing shoes on and come and join the fun!
Sat 17 September Scotland’s Garden Scheme
End of Season Plant Sale St Fillan’s Church Hall, Moss Road,
Kilmacolm 10am to 1pm A wide variety of locally grown plants and shrubs. Tea/coffee with great homebaking (for a small charge).
is FREE, but donations are welcome.
Sat 17 - Sun 18 September The Scottish Wedding Show
Glasgow’s SECC 10am to 6pm The Biggest Show for Your Biggest Day. The show will bring together over 300 of Scotland’s leading wedding suppliers under one roof, who will showcase everything needed to make the big day just perfect.
Sun 18 September
Brookfield’s Playpark Improvements Brookfield Village Hall
2pm to 4.30pm Fundraising event to raise money towards Brookf ield’s Playpark Improvements. Afternoon teas, homebaking, children’s art work, children’s games, stalls etc. Tea ticket £2.
Sun 18 September
Half Marathon, 10k, 3k & Toddle Waddle
Birkmyre Park Gym, Kilmacolm Bookings can be made on-line at www.
kilmacolmraces.co.uk. For more information contact staff at Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym on 01475 715750 or by email to birkmyrepark@
inverclyde.gov.uk. See main advert on page 51.
Thu 22 - Sat 24 September A Few Good Men
Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell St,
Greenock 7.30pm Tickets £8. A play by Aaron Sorkin, was acclaimed on Broadway and was subsequently made into a successful film in 1992. It tells the story of military lawyers at a court-martial who uncover a high-level conspiracy in the course of defending their clients, United States Marines accused of murder. Call 01475 723038 for further information.
Sat 24 September
Lost Property Auctions Wilson’s Auction Complex, Kilwinning Road, Dalry, Ayrshire
11am Viewing is available on the day prior from 10am - 5 pm and on the morning of the auction. To find out more about the auctions, you can contact Strathclyde Police’s Lost Property Department on 0141 532 2468/2609 or Wilson’s Auctions on 01294 833444.
Sun 25 September Classic Car Show
Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch
11am to 2pm An impressive array of ‘old Ford’s’ in a spectacular classic car show. Distinguished vehicles from all over Scotland will be coming to showcase by the Loch and are sure to delight and dazzle all. Owners will be only too pleased to answer any questions. An event not to be missed! For more information call Claire Paterson, Information Assistant & Countryside Ranger, CMRP. Tel: 01505 614 791.
Admission to the plant sale
Sun 25 September Voices in Paisley Anna MacDonald
Ashtree House Hotel, Paisley With a voice described as ‘angelic’ let her entertain with guitar, piano and clarsach. Details & tickets from vipfringeinfo@btinternet. com
Tue 27 September
My Romantic History Paisley Arts Centre 7.30pm Tickets only £10 (£6 conc), Plate and a play £16 (12 conc). Contains language which may offend and scenes of a sexual nature! A non-rom com about love, libido and lager. Box office 0141 887 1010.
Wed 28 September
A Timeless Collection Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell St,
Greenock Tickets: £13 . Matinee £10.50, Concessions: £11. Nostalgia just doesn’t come any better! Another sensational new show, based on the original ‘Memories are made of This’ show. Call 01475 723038 for further information.
Thu 29 September
The Lost Sock Princess Paisley Arts Centre
10.30am and 1.30pm £3 - suitable for ages 3+. Have you ever wondered where your lost socks end up and what to do with an odd one? Box office and information 0141 887 1010.
Fri 30 September
Who Cares? Scotland Charity Golf Day and Dinner
Mar Hall, Bishopton Support a wonderful charity and enjoy a day of golf on the fabulous Earl of Mar course at Erskine. Superb on-course competitions, including the chance to win a brand new car! A sumptuous three-course dinner, malt whisky tasting and entertainment. For more info see our main story or visit
www.fivestargolf.co.uk
Fri 30 September Dancing Queen
Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell St,
Greenock 7.30pm Tickets: £12, Concessions: £10. Re-Live the magic of ABBA with the UK’s number one ABBA-tribute show, featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians and vocalists. Tel: 01475 723038 or visit the website at www.
artsguildtheatre.co.uk for further information.
Fri 30 September
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Anywhere You Choose! Why not take part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of McMillan Cancer Support? For any questions about the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning: Email
coffee@macmillan.org. uk or call 0845 602 1246
Sat 1 October
Christian Aid Coffee Morning Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm 10am Homebaking, paperback books, unwanted gifts and plant stalls, plus a stall for Fairtrade products. Kilmacolm and Quarriers have retained their Fairtrade status since 1995, thanks to the support of shops and businesses, schools and churches in our area. Please come along and support the work of your local Christian Aid committee. £2.
Sat 1 October
Coffee/Craft Morning Langbank Church Hall
10am to 12noon Beautiful handcrafted cards from Sandchoo. Lovely jewellery handmade by Pure Morning. GWW Picture Framing and Usborne Books.
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