Sun 18 December
Carols at the Manse - Old Kirk, Kilmacolm 6pm
Mulled wine and mince pies and Christmas food for the kids. All welcome.
Tues 20 December
ACCORD Hospice Carol Service & Lunch - Paisley Abbey & Town Hall 11am.
Donation ticket for Carol Service is £5 and for service and lunch is £22. www.accordhospice.org.uk
Fri 23 December
Carols by Candlelight - St Mary's Bridge of Weir 6pm.
This year's service of lessons and carols will be a candlelight service followed by refreshments for all our friends. Celebrate the start of Christmas with us in the peace and quiet of our lovely church.
Fri 23 December
Christmas Concert - Lochwinnoch Parish Church 7.30pm.
Lochwinnoch Choir will be holding their Christmas Concert accompanied by the Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets available at the usual outlets.
Wed 11 January
Lodge Sir Michael No 989 - Masonic Hall, Glebe Road, Kilmacolm 7.30pm
Regular Meeting - All visitors welcome at these meetings.
Wed 18 January
Free Glaucoma Patient Support Group Launch Meeting
Lecture Theatre 1, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley 2pm to 4pmOrganised by Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley and the International Glaucoma Association (IGA). Open to all glaucoma patients, family members, friends and carers Tea coffee & biscuits will be available. To confirm attendance, please phone John Kinnis 0141 884 7459.
Thu 19 January
ACCORD Hospice Burns Supper - Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew 7-7.30pm
This is always one of our most popular events and 2012 will undoubtedly prove to be another great occasion. See main advert on page 3 or call 0141 581 2000 for details.
Fri 20 January
Burns Supper at Lochwinnoch Golf Club
Burns’ songs from Pauline Vallance, Ceilidh Band and Dinner, £20. Booking essential - call 01505 842 153 for further information.
Sat 28 January
Fairtrade Wine-tasting - Old Library Centre, Kilbarchan 8pm
Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group are holding a free Fairtrade wine-tasting event, courtesy of the Co-operative and their new range of Premium Fairtrade wines. You’ll be able to sample a selection of red, white and sparkling wines along with a variety of Co-operative nibbles, perhaps some oatcakes? The event is free, but ticketed for numbers, with a £5 deposit which will be returned to ticket holders on the night. Tickets available from The Old Library Centre, 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan, 01505 706070 or from any Fairtrade Group member.
Sat 28 January
Abbey Nursery Open Day - South Street, Houston 2pm to 4pm
Call 01505 612369 for further information or see our advert in the Local Schools section of this issue.
Sat 28 January
Assertiveness Workshop - Kilmacolm Community Centre Room 203 10am to 4pm
Boost your Confidence to go Forward in 2012.Mo Ferrington, Guest Speaker and Lindsay JAY Colour Analyst and Image Consultant. For more information contact Mo on 01505 872254 or 07775 594132, or Lindsay on 07527 907440.
Sat 28 January
St Vincent’s Hospice Charity Zumbathon - Johnstone Town Hall 10am to 1pm
We’re doing it for 3 hours!!!!! £12 registration fee and optional sponsorship. For more information contact Lorraine in the Fundraising team on 01505 705635 or email lorraine.valentine@svh.co.uk. Spaces are limited so don’t miss out.
Fri 3 February
Kilbarchan Agricultural Society Whist Drive - Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir
All welcome. Call Aileen on 07766 221369 for details.
Fri 3 February
1st Inchinnan Scout Group presents an evening with...........Bearsden Fiddlers
Inchinnan Parish Church 7.30pm
Tickets £5, includes tea/coffee & home baking. Traditional Scottish music and more!
Fri 3 - Sat 4 February
Kilmacolm Travel Show - Kilmacolm Community Centre
Fri 3rd 1pm - 5.30pm & Sat 4th 9.30am - 4.30pm. See full Blog on Page 5 or Travel A La Carte advert on Page 3 of this issue. Call 01505 871970 for details.
Sat 4 February
Kilbarchan West Church Burns Supper - Kilbarchan West Church 6pm
Tickets at the church or by phoning 01505 350701. £20.
