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October Week ScottishPower Renewables, one of the UK’s leading wind energy developers, are inviting families to get along and enjoy a series of special events being hosted by the on-site Rangers and the Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Team during the mid-term school holiday. Events take place on the following dates Wednesday, October 19: Halloween crafts session in making everything from a broomstick to a wand and more; Thursday, October 20 – make your own Recycled Bird Feeders and Birdie Bookmarks, Friday, October 21: it’s all about autumn - make an autumn picture from leaves, or a hedgehog from clay. They also have the RSPB joining them on Saturday, October 22 – build your own land yacht and find out more about the wind and make your own Wind Chimes. Sunday, October 23 is a chance to find out more about insects and attend the Whirlibugs session to make your own dancing creepy crawly. The windfarm has over 80 miles of scenic tracks which are ideal for families. There is a 1.2 mile mountain biking trail along with 3.2 mile, 3.8
mile, 8 mile, 11.1 mile and 22.2 mile tracks for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Keith Anderson, chief executive of ScottishPower Renewables, said: “With a great range of events set against the stunning backdrop of Whitelee Windfarm, it’s the perfect place to bring your kids to keep them entertained this school break. We’re always blown away by the number of families who visit Whitelee during the school holidays, and we hope that there’s something for everyone in the events we’ve got planned. This year, activities are focused around the environment at Whitelee and the wildlife here, so there’s plenty to keep the family entertained.”
Prayer group The group meets each Sunday at 10.30am in Carswell Centre. Older people’s group The recent Outlook contained a note from Elaine Grogan of East Renfrewshire Council about a proposed older people’s group to be run in the Carswell Centre from January. Elaine would like to hear from those interested in assisting this venture and plans to hold a meeting of volunteers in November. The meeting would confirm the time and frequency of the group activities. Contact Elaine at 0141 577 3657 or elaine.grogan@eastrenfrewshire.gov. uk if you want to help.
Foodbank Organisers thanked ev10
eryone who contributed to the 30kg of food delivered to the Barrhead collection point from the Eaglesham Parish Church. A letter was received by Wendy, the session clerk, from the East Renfrewshire Foodbank management team, thanking the church for “steadfast support over the last three years.” Sixty-four tonnes have been distributed in 3467 packages and a third of the weight was donated by the 20 churches who are involved in East Renfrewshire.
DNA group DNA groups are due to start again, running from the week beginning October 23. We will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. If you are interested in taking part in one of these small, informal groups, please contact Gillian Norval at 303632 or email gilnorval@hotmail.com. Festive cards The Lodging House Mission Christmas Card Leaflets are in the vestibule of the church. If anyone would like to order any and save on postage please return to Brenda Bain by Sunday, October 30.