MAJOR CHANGES IN KILMACOLM
A significant amount of activity is now in progress at the old Institute building at the Cross. Although scaffolding has been erected, which might look like the building is being preserved, the plan is still to demolish it. A new build will be erected with two retail units on the ground floor and thirteen residential flats, over three levels above; the basement will accommodate residential parking and also allow for deliveries and storage for the two shops. The larger of the two shops will house a much improved Co-Operative store, relocated from Lyle Buildings. There will clearly be some time of disruption whilst works are in progress, but hopefully the completed build and improvement to the village environs will be well worth it.
ON THE ROADS
The A761, Kilmacolm to Bridge of Weir road, is yet again receiving surface repairs. The traffic lights which were in situ towards the latter part of May have allowed for drainage improvement works in preparation for resurfacing. Hopefully this will see an end to the flooding at the Scart Farm entrance and the many serious accidents which appear to have been caused by aquaplaning. Staying on roads, the new “Gotter Bridge” is now open in Quarriers village, ahead of schedule. The temporary bailey bridge has been in place over Gotter Water, on Craigbet Road, for 10 years. This had restricted access to the buses and larger vehicles, but normal service should now be resumed.
FANTASTIC TURNOUT
Despite poor weather forecasts earlier in the week, the Knapps Show turned out to be one of the best for many years. The glorious sunshine was equally matched by the beaming smiles of the crowds who were there to enjoy the day. Let’s hope the other local events scheduled for June are just as lucky with the weather.
ADVERTIZER ANNIVERSARY
I’m always commending others for their years of service to the community, but forgot to give myself a mention earlier this year. It was 20 years ago in February 1995 that I first started publishing The Advertizer, then just a black and white four page newssheet, delivered around Kilmacolm. Like many start-ups, I worked from a spare room in the house and did everything relating to the business myself, including the first few month’s deliveries to 2,000 homes, prior to taking on some delivery help. The enthusiasm and energy of youth, or was I just plain bonkers back then?
I have to say I’m very proud of how the publication has evolved, and extend a huge thank you to my co-workers in the office, our dozens of loyal advertisers who make the community magazine financially viable and the many contributors who help us with the editorial and photographic content.
The Advertizer is the ideal platform to communicate with your community as we reach over 13,500 homes and businesses in the Gryffe area.
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