A GRAND DAY OUT

As we approach gala season again, we all look forward to a “grand day out” with all the entertainment laid on for kids and grown-ups alike. These events are run to a very high standard throughout and everything goes like clockwork - weather permitting. All thanks to a small army of volunteers who give of their time to gather in the wee dark hours of the winter to plan, organise and fundraise.

Some of these events date back many years and are steeped in history, others are more recent additions to the calendar. Perhaps you feel that you would like to get involved and be a part of our local annual events. Your involvement will be rewarding for yourself and the community, so why not become a part of your local community and offer your services.

This month we’ve got wonderful events on land and on water, with a mix of carnivals, plant sales, regattas, open days and tea parties. Take your pick!

Full details in our What’s on section:

• 8-10 May & 15-17 May: Annual Plant Sale, Lodge Sir Michael, Kilmacolm

• 9 May: Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show, locally referred to as 

  The Knapps Show

• 9 May: Houston & Killelan Kirk Carnival Day

• 10 May (Sunday): Gourock Highland Games

• 10 May (Sunday): Asparagus Farm Open Day

• 15-24 May: Scotland’s Nature Festival at Clyde Muirshiel, Lochwinnoch

• 15-24 May: Volunteer Arts Week at Clyde Muirshiel, Lochwinnoch

• 16 May: Annual Plant Sale, RSPB Lochwinnoch

• 17 May (Sunday): Bluebell Walk & Duck Race at Highwood, Kilmacolm

• 17 May (Sunday): Open Day at Castle Semple Sailing Club, Lochwinnoch

• 23 May: Calder UF Church Summer Fayre

• 23-24 May: Scottish Sailing Championships at Castle Semple

• 24 May (Sunday): Mad Hatters Tea Party at Finlaystone

• 30 May: Lamont Farm Project Open Day, Erskine

• 30 May: Castle Semple Rowing Club Regatta

• 31 May (Sunday): Robin Hood & the Crusaders at Finlaystone

There’s more to come in June, so prepare yourself for a fun-filled summer!

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!

The Advertizer is the ideal platform to communicate with your community as we reach over 13,000 homes and businesses in the Gryffe area.

Send your news and photos to info@advertizer.co.uk or by post to The Advertizer, Neva Place, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3PN.