This month..... May


The closing paragraph in my editorial last month seems to have resulted in a mix of confusion and rapturous laughter; for those left in confusion, I have to apologise.
A competition was proposed, “How long can you sustain a chip on the shoulder?” It would be fair to say that in the following weeks our mailbox did not overfloweth with application form requests. Obviously our readers are far too astute to be drawn into such a nonsensical suggestion and realized it was simply the aspirations of a beleaguered April Fool.
However, there’s no need for make-believe at this time of the year since this is the season of Fun Days and Galas, therefore we’re not short of local events and activities; mostly held on a Saturday, unless otherwise stated...
11th May: Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show, locally referred to as The Knapps Show (see page 32/59).
11th May: Houston Kirk Carnival Day (page 41)
18th May: Woodlands Nursery (Houston) Fun Day (page 41/47).
18th May: Elderslie Kirk Fete (page 38).
1st June: Kilbarchan Lilias Day (page 37 & more info next month ).
1st June: Houston & Killellan Agricultural Show (page 40). 
8th June: Bridge of Weir Gala Day & Parade, followed by Gala Week (see next month for details).
8th June: Lochwinnoch Gala Day (page 36).
15th June: Kilmacolm Old Kirk Fete (page 32).
15th June: Bishopton Gala Day, preceded by Gala Week.
15th June: Kilbarchan Agricultural Show.
Apologies if we’ve missed any. If there are no specific details in this issue, we’ll feature more information of the events held in June in our next edition of The Gryffe Advertizer.
I take this opportunity, on behalf of the whole community, to thank the many dozens of volunteers who freely give up their time throughout the year planning and organising these events. And, if you’re someone who’d like to get involved, then I’m sure you’d be welcomed with open arms ... go on!
And lastly, as a regular reminder, we want to hear from you if you’ve done something wonderful, if you are planning a fund raising event, if you’ve got news to share, or even if you’re looking for help with something. Our readers are always eager to hear what’s happening and eager to help if they can. And the best thing is, there’s no cost from us to do this!
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Send your news and photos to info@advertizer.co.uk or by post to The Advertizer, Neva Place, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3PN. 
Next deadline Friday 17th May!