local events Sat 30 June
Have Ewe Any Wool? Tollcross Children’s Farm, Tollcross
Park, Glasgow 12noon to 3.30pm Ever wondered how we get wool from sheep? Come along to the Farm and see a demonstration of Sheep shearing plus various country craft demonstrations, face painting and balloon sculpture for the kiddies.
Wed 4 July Howwood Inn - Folk jam session
Howwood Inn, Howwood 8pm Howwood Inn announces a Folk jam session - first drink will be free for all participating musicians! If this inaugural event is successful then further events will be planned. Contact Chris at Howwood Inn 01505 703119 for further details
Sat 7 July ‘Seasons’ Sale
Main Street, Bridge of Weir Many items half price. Bargain rail. Pop along and have a browse. Tel: 01505 614104.
Sat 7 July Kilmacolm Farmers’ Market
The Square, Kilmacolm Community Centre 10am to 2pm A regular on the farmers market circuit now. Come along to see wonderful foods on offer.
Sat 7 July
Sma’ Shot Day 2012 Paisley The traditional parade will begin at 12 noon in Brodie Park and then make its way down Neilston Road, Gauseyside Street, Gause Street to Abbey Close. The Festivities will also include street entertainment & drummers, and the annual tea dance at the Town Hall.
Sat 7 July
Luss Highland Games Traditional Highland Games. Tel: 01389 762854 or visit the website at www.
lusshighlandgames.co.uk
Mon 9 July Garden Competition 2012 -
Closing Date This is the closing date for Renfrewshire Council’s annual garden competition. Judging will take place on Thursday 9th August. All gardens entered in the competition will be visited on that day by a panel of independent judges from other councils and horticultural societies, and trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Entry forms are available from local neighbourhood offices or online at
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Wed 11 July
Say Hello To Quarriers Carsemeadow Building, Quarriers
Village 2pm to 6.30pm Want to find out more about Quarriers or how you can get involved? Then come along and say hello. Please call 01505 610017 if you are interested or email
jennifer.mcmanamon@
quarriers.org.uk
Sat 14 July Loch Lomond Highland Games
Moss o’ Balloch Park, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire Loch Lomond Highland Games is situated at the southern end of Loch Lomond in the middle of the quiet village of Balloch. Tel 01389 757616 for further information.
Sat 21 July Pipe Band Competition 2012
Paisley Town Centre A procession of bands will play as they make their way down Paisley High Street from New Street to the cenotaph. They will then compete before judges in County Square.
Sat 21 - Sun 22 July
The Glasgow Show 2012 Glasgow Green 11.30am An exhi larat ing weekend of amazing entertainment and exciting activities. With live music, extreme sports, dance performances, street theatre, countryside activities, children’s funfair rides and a main arena filled with international acts it’s the place to be this summer!
Sun 22 July Adults & Childrens 5k Walk/Run
Waterfront, Customhouse Way, Greenock Medals and prizes to be won. See main advert on page 47. Early bird (before 8th July) entries guarantee a free t-shirt!
Sun 22 July
Scotland’s Garden Scheme Garden Opening Hill Cottage, Inverkip, PA16 0DA
2pm - 5pm This lovely garden is open once more in aid of charities. Displaying an ever changing range of plants and colour, this day includes a tea stalls, for which there is an additional small charge, and a plant sale. Entry £3.
Sat 28 July Airshow 2012!
National Museum of Flight, East
Fortune, East Lothian EH39 5LF Booking: You can book tickets online at www.
nms.ac.uk/our_museums/museum_of_flight. aspx. You can also book by calling 0300 123 6789. Join us for a fun-filled family day out. Enjoy activities on the ground and in the air, with activity workshops, demonstrations and hours of exciting aerial displays
Sat 4 August Kilmacolm Farmers’ Market
The Square, Kilmacolm Community Centre 10am to 2pm A regular on the farmers market circuit now. Come along to see wonderful foods on offer.
Thu 9 August Ladies Open Golf at Ranfurly
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club, Bridge of Weir Ladies Open Greensomes Stableford Competition.
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regular events
every Tuesday Birkmyre Park Running Club
Birkmyre Park Gym, Kilmacolm 7pm Join us for an enjoyable and invigorating run in and around Kilmacolm. Tel: 01475 715750.
every Thursday
Kilmacolm Walkers Birkmyre Park Pavilion, Kilmacolm
10am Join us for an enjoyable health walk in and around Kilmacolm Tel: David Goddard 01505 874192 or email
kilmacolmwalkers@talktalk.net
first Sunday monthly
Car Boot Sale Bridge of Weir Car Park
9am to 1pm Set up from 8am - £5 per car. Call 01505 615992 for more details.
second Wednesday monthly
Inverclyde Carers Outreach Surgery
Cargill Centre, Kilmacolm
11am - 2pm For further information email enquiries@
inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk or call: 01475 735180.
second Saturday monthly
‘Brunch & Browse’ St Fillan’s Hall, Moss Road,
Kilmacolm 10am to 2pm Home made soups, home baking, tea, coffee, books & lots of stalls. Great value! Disabled Access. £4.
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