250TH ISSUE
Who’d have thought! We’ve reached a quarter millennium with our 250th issue of The Advertizer. Starting back in 1995 as a wee four page black & white news-sheet delivered to 2000 homes in Kilmacolm, the magazine has now grown to a full colour, glossy publication with over 13,500 copies distributed every month covering the Gryffe area of West Renfrewshire.
ROADS
There has been a flurry of activity on the A761 Bridge of Weir to Kilmacolm section as new drainage and verge works are carried out. This is to help prevent the flooding that regularly causes water to lie across the road at the low section, below Scart Farm. Once finished, the road should be resurfaced all the way from Kilmacolm to Bridge of Weir.
EVENTS
Of all the days for a weather front to hit Scotland, it was the Saturday of the Houston Show and Kilbarchan’s Lilias Day. Both events ended up cancelled due to the high winds and rain that were forecast. It was hoped that Lilias Day could be rescheduled, but this will not now happen. However, the committee are rallying well and are hopeful of a bigger and even better event for next year.
Lochwinnoch Gala Day did go ahead the following weekend with better weather. Although it was sad to see a last minute appeal through Facebook, still requesting volunteers. We all enjoy attending these events, but it takes volunteers to make them happen. So if you think you could give a little time, please get in touch with your local event team and get your name down for next year!
Bridge of Weir’s Gala Day was a great success - the parade through the village was spectacular and visitors to Houston Road Park said it was one of the best shows they had been to. All this despite the main man, Gordon Lethorn, being in hospital prior to the event. Our thoughts and best wishes to Gordon, his family and the committee members.
WARNING!
We heard of rogue traders going around knocking doors in Langbank offering to check roofs. Please be aware and look out for elderly neighbours who are always a prime target. If you see or hear of anything like this, please contact the police on 101.
And another thing to be wary of is email and social media postings. We’ve recently been in receipt of the rogue email that advises that your friend is stuck in another country with no funds to get home. Please send money! No, please get in touch with your friend and confirm that he/she is safe & sound. Then junk the email address and delete from your inbox. On Facebook recently, we’ve had a number of interesting looking posts saying things like “Oh, I never thought I’d see this...” with a link to open. Again, please don’t! If you are really intrigued, why not Google the item and see what comes up. Invariably, you’ll see straight away that these are scams and hacks and to be avoided at all costs.
PLANNING
There is still no update on the Lintwhite Gate proposal in Bridge of Weir. The Community Council has checked with the developer’s agent regarding a date for the public consultation and exhibition on proposals, but as yet no date has been set by the developer and no indication given as to when it might happen. The only restriction on the developer is that he must give a minimum of seven days notice and advertise the event in the press. The CC will advertise the date on Facebook as soon as they receive notice and will also arrange for posters around the village.
Again, there is no news about the former Bull’s Garage site, and in Kilmacolm the Institute building is in limbo as we go to press as demolition has been suspended due to a work related accident resulting in serious injury to one of the workers.
FUNNY
And a wee funny to finish on: apparently Tripadvisor has received a negative review of Ben Nevis - apparently it is too high! I’m speechless!
