Sun 6 May
Bluebell Walk Highwood, Kilmacolm 10am to 4pm For those of you that attended the Highwood Bluebell walk previously, you will know this is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable days out of the month! This year all money raised will be going directly to the work of registered Scottish charity, Orkidstudio. So come and enjoy a walk in 60 acres of beautiful ancient woodland bluebells!
Thu 10 - Sat 12 May
Kilmacolm Dramatic Society - Spring Production
Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm “A Rise in the Market” By Edward Taylor, Directed by Mandy Robinson. Tickets on sale at the Village Newsagents priced at £10 to include a glass of wine or soft drink during the interval. Tickets will also be available through members of the cast and Rosie Thirde on 01505 873088.
Fri 11 May
The Gleniffer Singers Annual Concert Paisley Town Hall
7.30pm
The choir will perform a variety of songs ranging from traditional, modern, classical, sacred, gospel and folk. At least one song for everyone’s taste! Tickets costing £8 are available from choir members or at the door on the night. Proceeds from the concert will be going to our chosen charities for this year, Teenage Cancer Trust and Multiple Sclerosis.
Sat 12 May
177th Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Society Annual Show
The Knapps, Kilmacolm See main advert on Page 27 of this issue. Events in the Main Ring start at 10am.
Sat 12 May
RSPB Renfrewshire Local Group Annual Plant Sale
RSPB Lochwinnoch 10am to 2pm Come along to stock up on your bedding plants for the season ahead, pick up some bargain books and CD/DVD’s, enjoy the fantastic selection of home baking and have fun on our tombola/raffle. Donations for the sale would be gratefully received and if you would like to have a stall/make a donation/find out more information, please contact Paula Baker on 01505 842663.
Sat 12 May 1st Inchinnan Scout
Coffee Morning 11am to 1pm Come along for coffee and home baking. There will be items to purchase such as home baking, jewellery, books and games for children, lucky dip etc.
Sat 12 May Bishopton Christian Aid
Coffee Morning and Plant Sale Cornerstone, Bishopton
10am to 12noon Tickets for the Coffee Morning and Plant Sale will include Fairtrade coffee/tea and cake, and cost £2 for adults, with children free.
Sat 12 May
Duck Race Quack, quack! Race your duck through Paisley and help raise funds for Accord Hospice, St Vincent’s Hospice and Paisley & District Scout Association. Fun and music begins at 11.30am with the corporate duck race starting at 2.30pm and the public duck race starting at 3pm. Ducks cost £2 each (or 3 for £5) and are available from Helen Dykes on 07989 159 036.
Sat 12 May
Dickens Delights at the Kirk Carnival
Kirk Hall, Houston 12.15pm Come in fancy dress! Take part in the fancy dress parade from the Kirk at 12.15pm, walking to the Kirk Hall where the Carnival Queen will be crowned. Enjoy the fun of the stalls, games, slides and bouncy castle! You’ll have your chance to buy home baking, plants, tablet, fudge and jam!
Sun 13 May Beer Festival
Fox and Hounds, Houston Marquee, Live Music, BBQ, Restaurant, Kids Rides, Ales from all over the UK. FREE ENTRY from 1pm till late.
Sun 13 May Brookfield Gala Day
Brookfield Village Field 2pm There will be a variety of stalls including Tombola, Homebaking, Plants, Books, Teddy Bears and Strawberries and Cream. There will also be a Bouncy Castle, Roundabout, Beat the Goalie and Children’s sports.
Mon 14 - Sun 27 May
Decorus ‘Gorgeous Getaways’ Bridge of Weir Rd, Kilmacolm See main advert on page 21.
Fri 18 May
The Arkleston Singers - A New Creation
Lylesland Church, 123 Rowan St, Paisley 7.30pm Tickets are £8 and are available online from
WeGotTickets.com, by phone from 01505 850 344 or at the door.
Sat 19 May
St Vincent’s Hospice Summer Fayre
Houston Square, Johnstone
10am to 4pm With lots of attractions to keep the whole family occupied it is a day not to be missed. There will be various stalls including Home Baking, Fancy Goods, Books, Raffles and of course the ever popular Teddy Tombola! The fun of the fair will also be coming to town for the day. Please contact Ashley Moran or Drew Gibson in on 01505 705635 or email ashley.
moran@svh.co.uk.
Sat 19 May
Pancake Morning Kilbarchan East Church Hall
10am to 12noon There will be no plant sale this year following the closure of Greenhead nursery in Inchinnan. We hope you will all come along and enjoy freshly-made pancakes with butter cream and jam.
Sun 20 May
Show Of Wedding Work Twisted Willow Florist, Prieston Road Bridge of Weir, PA11 3AJ
12noon to 4pm Displays including Brides Bouquets, Bridesmaid Bouquets, Table Arrangements, Church Flowers and more! Come along and get some ideas and have some fun planning flowers for your big day!
Sun 20 May
Scotland’s Garden Scheme - Open Garden Carruth, Bridge of Weir
2pm to 5pm Over 20 acres of long established rhododendrons, woodland with good bluebells and lawn gardens in lovely landscaped setting. Young arboretum.
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