Charity Sponsored Walk


Local Houston resident, Laura Birney, will be taking part in the 5K walk on Sunday 11th September at 11.30am in Pollok Country Park, along with with her daughter, Heather, who was born on 8th July 2011 (she will be in her pram!). Laura had Leukaemia in 2006 and was told the treatment would mean she was unable to have children, however this turned out not to be the case!


Laura is asking people to sponsor Heather’s pram to raise money for more research to keep up the good work already achieved by Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. If you would like to sponsor her on this walk, the sponsorship page is: www.justgiving.com/Heather-Birney


If you are interested in taking part in the 5K Glasgow Forget Me Not Walk 2011 on Sunday 11th September, come along and enjoy the woodlands and gardens, all located within three miles of the city. Pollok Country Park is Glasgow’s largest country park, and the only one within the city. The walk, which will be approximately 5k will start off at the Burrell Collection, take you past highland cattle, into the woodlands, past the site of the ancient iron age fort and the White Cart Water. There you will pass Pollok House, an impressive 18th century mansion, and home of the Maxwell Family, perhaps catching a glimpse of the heavy horses in the Stable Courtyard. The route then follows the river before turning back to fi nish once more at the Burrell Collection. If you have any energy left, this would be an excellent opportunity to visit this outstanding art collection that was donated to the city in 1944 by Sir William and Lady Burrell.


Entry fees. Pre-registration (Open until Tuesday 6th September) £7.50 for adults, £5 for children (aged 12 and under), £20 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children). On the day Registration £10 for adults, £5 for children, £25 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children).


If you have any queries contact Catriona Tait, Fundraising Assistant for Scotland: T:0131-669-7862 or E:glasgowwalk@beatingbloodcancers.org.uk


BOW Ladies Badminton - New Season


The 2011/2012 Season will start on Monday 5th September, 2011 at 7.30pm, as usual, in the Cargill Hall. Evenings run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members most welcome. Contact (still!)Sec.: Anne Matthews 614895


Kilmacolm 3k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon


Sunday 18th September, Birkmyre Park. Kilmacolm 3k


This event is for all age groups. Children under 9yrs must be accompanied by an adult who must remain within 10 meters at all times. (So keep-up mums & dads) Children’s entry is £3, adults £5 and family’s can enter for £14. Registration for this event is from 8am - 9.30am with the race commencing at 10am.


Kilmacolm 10k & Half Marathon


All entrants must be 16yrs or over to compete. Registration is from 9am - 10.30am with both races starting at 11am.


The fi rst Male and Female fi nishers in the 10k and 1/2 Marathon will receive a prize on the day.


All participants in the 3k, 10k and Half Marathon will receive a t-shirt and goody bag for taking part and there will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female in each race. All runners will receive their packs and numbers on the day of the race so please arrive early to register and collect your numbers.


Entry forms can be downloaded at www.inverclydeleisure.com/ kilmacolm2011 and sent along with payment to Birkmyre Park Fitness Gym, Broomknowe Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4HX. Applications and payment will be accepted from any Inverclyde Leisure facility.


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


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Houston - Body Conditioning Saturdays 10am in Houston Scout Hall. Call Mandy on 07715 999 021.


Houston Jogging Buddies


Houston Jogging Buddies will be having a beginners night on Monday, 12th September. We meet every Monday night in the Village Hall, Houston. We are a very friendly group of joggers and runners who run for fun and fi tness and can help you get to the starting line of a 5K, 10K or even a half or full marathon. However, if you just want to get fi t and enjoy the company of other joggers, you’re equally welcome.


We usually start at 6.30pm. However, if you would like to come and join us, please come at 6pm on the fi rst night (12th September) ready to run or just to fi nd out more. We look forward to meeting you.


Inverclyde Leisure at Birkmyre Park • Birkmyre Park Running Group: 7-7.30pm on Tuesday evenings.


• ‘Fab Abs’ Sessions: 9-9.15am Mon, Wed & Fri and 7–7.15pm Friday


• Kettle Bell Conditioning sessions: Tuesday 10–10.30am & 1.45- 2pm; Wednesday 10.30-11am, 1.45-2.15pm & 6-6.30pm; Friday 6-6.30pm • Boot Camp: 7pm on Thursday evening • Putting: 9.30am - 8pm Monday to Friday; 10am–4pm


The team at Birkmyre Park are striving to serve the community fi tness needs in a safe, friendly and fun way. Please call 01475 715750 for more details of these activities and what is on offer in the Fitness Suite.


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