30/01/2012
Attention All Businesses, Youth and Voluntary Groups.
Howwood Community Council announces that the annual Howwood Fete will be held at Howwood Primary School on Saturday 16 June 2012 at 1pm.
Businesses can help sponsor the Fete by donating a minimum of £25 for which you may display an advertising poster at the event. If you wish to place an advertisement in the Fete programme, which is distributed to all homes in Howwood, then the fee is £30. A copy of your business card will be required for the advertisement.
You may also like to consider donating a raffle prize to help raise funds for the Community Council who organise the Fete. Major prize sponsors'
names will be printed on the thousands of raffle tickets sold for the event. Stalls will cost £12 per table with a reduced rate of £6 per table for registered charities/ church groups.
All proceeds from the Fete fund community projects or go to organisations within the village and help pay for events like the senior citizens Scottish Night. Any voluntary organisation within the village may ask the Community Council for financial assistance at any time.
If you would like to help or participate in any way at the Fete or if you would like to book a stall for fundraising then please contact Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083 chrisscarsbrook@btinternet.com
HOWWOOD PLAYGROUP:
Do you have children between the ages of two and four? Would you like some time to yourself? A visit to the gym? Coffee with friends or even a child free visit to the supermarket? If so, look no further - Howwood Playgroup has places available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The playgroup is held in Howwood Parish Church between 9.45 am and 11.35 am. If you would like more information please phone Fiona on 01505 704819 or Karen on 01505 705643.
SCOTTISH EVENING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF HOWWOOD:
For attention of all 60+ living in Howwood. You are invited to attend the annual Scottish Evening on Saturday 17 March 2012 at the Village Hall. 6 for 6:15 PM. Tickets will cost £1 and will be available shortly. The event is being held a little later this year to avoid any bad weather and darker nights. Hope to see you there.
If you have any gifts to donate for the raffle then please pass these on to any member of the Community Council or alternatively to the Post Office.
Thank you so much.
HOWWOOD WOMENS' RURAL INSTITUTE:
The first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday 21 February at the usual time of 7.30p.m. in Howwood Village Hall. The talk is entitled Powder and Paint and will be given by Mrs Wendy Sandiford. The competition is Powder Compact.The hostesses will be Mrs Nana Glen and Mrs Agnes McCallum and the vote of thanks will be given by Mrs Nana Glen.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH GUILD:
The next meeting will be held on Monday 6 February in the Church hall at
7.45 p.m. The talk is entitled "Bones, Bones" and will be given by Morag Thow. If you are interested and would like more information please contact the leadership team: Pat Burns on 01505 843245, Laura Storrie on 01505
705731 or Anne Ross on 01505 702542.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH:
If you miss a sermon or just want to listen again, the Sunday SermonsHowwood Parish Church are regularly updated and available online at www.howwoodparishchurch.com. Go to Resources>Media Library where you can listen or download an audio mp3 for listening later.
PRAYER There is a prayer meeting in the vestry on Sunday at 10.00 and on Friday at 7.30pm. Please comealong, you will be made very welcome.
Website: www.howwoodparishchurch.com
23/01/2012
HOWWOOD DOWN YOUR WAY FOR PUBLICATION 25 JANUARY
Hoots man! Happy Burns Day - hope you are enjoying haggis, neeps and tatties and celebrating Oor Rabbie, the great Robert Burns.
HOWWOOD PLAYGROUP:
Do you have children between the ages of two and four? Would you like some time to yourself? A visit to the gym? Coffee with friends or even a child free visit to the supermarket? If so, look no further - Howwood Playgroup has places available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The playgroup is held in Howwood Parish Church between 9.45 am and 11.35 am. If you would like more information please phone Fiona on 01505 704819 or Karen on 01505 705643.
St VINCENT'S HOSPICE:
Previous Events
Christmas Fayre, Saturday 12th November 2011
Everyone here at the hospice would like to convey their deep felt thanks to all our supporters who turned up on Saturday 12th November at our Christmas Fayre. This year turned out to be our best year yet raising a fantastic £3,650 for the hospice. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters from donations, volunteering on the day or coming along and grabbing a few early Christmas bargains it all helped in raising such an amazing sum for the hospice.
Light Up A Life, Sunday 27th November 2011
On Sunday 27th November our Light Up A Life ceremony took place during which our Christmas tree was illuminated. The courtyard was full with our supporters who came along to remember loved ones and join in what is a very special ceremony. Due to the very generous response to our appeal from all our supporters we have raised over £15,500. Thank you all. Your gifts of a light in memory of loved ones will make such a difference to those who need our care.
Christmas In The City Ladies Lunch, Sunday 5th December 2011
Following on from the success of last year’s Ladies Lunch, this year was just as fabulous. We were back at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on the 5th December – the perfect city location if the ladies fancy fitting in some Christmas shopping. We were very lucky to have the amazing Red Hot Chilli Pipers back by popular demand to get the ladies on the dance floor, and in addition the wonderful Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootah’s who kept everyone on their feet! A big thank you to everyone involved in the day and to all the ladies who attended to help make the event such another big success.
Forthcoming Events
Zumbathon Charity Event, Saturday 28th January 2011
There is still time to register to take part!
We’re doing it for 3 hours!!!!
Back by popular demand its Zumbathon time in aid of St Vincent’s Hospice. Join the party on Saturday 28th January in Johnstone Town Hall 10am – 1pm. £12 registration fee and optional sponsorship. For more information contact Lorraine in the Fundraising team on 01505 705635 or email Lorraine.valentine@svh.co.uk. Spaces are limited so don’t miss out.
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD:
The donating bus will be in Morrisons Car Park, Napier Street in Johnstone on Wednesday 25 January at the following times: 9.30 am - 11.30 am and 1.00pm - 3.30 pm. You can also pop along to the Community Centre in Ludovic Square on Thursday 26 January - between 2.30 pm - 3.45 pm and 5.15pm - 7.30 pm. If you have never given blood before make this your first time - you really do have it in you to save a life. Giving blood does not take long and the staff are all friendly and helpful. If you cannot manage on this date, please phone 0845 9090999 to find out other available dates and venues or go to www.scotblood.co.uk. Thank you.
SCOTTISH EVENING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF HOWWOOD:
For attention of all 60+ living in Howwood. You are invited to attend the annual Scottish Evening on Saturday 17 March 2012 at the Village Hall. 6 for 6:15 PM. Tickets will cost £1 and will be available shortly. The event is being held a little later this year to avoid any bad weather and darker nights. Hope to see you there.
If you have any gifts to donate for the raffle then please pass these on to any member of the Community Council or alternatively to the Post Office. Thank you so much.
HOWWOOD WOMENS' RURAL INSTITUTE:
The first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday 21 February at the usual time of 7.30p.m. in Howwood Village Hall. The talk is entitled Powder and Paint and will be given by Mrs Wendy Sandiford. The competition is Powder Compact.The hostesses will be Mrs Nana Glen and Mrs Agnes McCallum and the vote of thanks will be given by Mrs Nana Glen.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH GUILD:
The next meeting will be held on Monday 6 February in the Church hall at 7.45 p.m. The talk is entitled "Bones, Bones" and will be given by Morag Thow. If you are interested and would like more information please contact the leadership team: Pat Burns on 01505 843245, Laura Storrie on 01505 705731 or Anne Ross on 01505 702542.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH:
CONGREGATIONAL BOARD The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday 31st January at 7.30pm in the Church.
If you miss a sermon or just want to listen again, the Sunday Sermons Howwood Parish Church are regularly updated and available online at www.howwoodparishchurch.com . Go to Resources>Media Library where you can listen or download an audio mp3 for listening later.
PRAYER There is a prayer meeting in the vestry on Sunday at 10.00 and on Friday at 7.30pm. Please come along, you will be made very welcome.
Website: www.howwoodparishchurch.com
16/01/2012
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD:
The donating bus will be in Morrisons Car Park, Napier Street in Johnstone on Wednesday 25 January at the following times: 9.30 am - 11.30 am and 1.00pm - 3.30 pm. You can also pop along to the Community Centre in Ludovic Square on Thursday 26 January - between 2.30 pm - 3.45 pm and 5.15pm - 7.30 pm. If you have never given blood before make this your first time - you really do have it in you to save a life. Giving blood does not take long and the staff are all friendly and helpful. If you cannot manage on this date, please phone 0845 9090999 to find out other available dates and venues or go to www.scotblood.co.uk. Thank you.
HOWWOOD WOMENS' RURAL INSTITUTE:
The first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday 21 February at the usual time of 7.30p.m. in Howwood Village Hall. The talk is entitled Powder and Paint and will be given by Mrs Wendy Sandiford. The competition is Powder Compact.The hostesses will be Mrs Nana Glen and Mrs Agnes McCallum and the vote of thanks will be given by Mrs Nana Glen.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH GUILD:
The next meeting will be held on Monday 23 January in the Church hall at 7.45 p.m. This will be a slide presentation on Robert Burns given by Mr Douglas Keith. If you are interested and would like more information please contact the leadership team: Pat Burns on 01505 843245, Laura Storrie on 01505 705731 or Anne Ross on 01505 702542.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH:
CONGREGATIONAL BOARD The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday 31st January at 7.30pm in the Church.
If you miss a sermon or just want to listen again, the Sunday Sermons Howwood Parish Church are regularly updated and available online at www.howwoodparishchurch.com . Go to Resources>Media Library where you can listen or download an audio mp3 for listening later.
PRAYER There is a prayer meeting in the vestry on Sunday at 10.00 and on Friday at 7.30pm. Please come along, you will be made very welcome.
Website: www.howwoodparishchurch.com
09/01/2012
HOWWOOD DOWN YOUR WAY FOR PUBLICATION 11 JANUARY 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wishing all of you the very best of health, wealth and happiness for 2012. Hopefully you have survived all the extreme weather that has been thrown at us - let's keep our fingers crossed things settle down as the year progresses. Don't forget to let me know if you would like anything included in this column - that's what I am here for! Looking forward to hearing all about what is on in Howwood - thank you! Dawn
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD:
The donating bus will be in Morrisons Car Park, Napier Street in Johnstone on Wednesday 25 January at the following times: 9.30 am - 11.30 am and 1.00pm - 3.30 pm. You can also pop along to the Community Centre in Ludovic Square on Thursday 26 January - between 2.30 pm - 3.45 pm and 5.15pm - 7.30 pm. If you have never given blood before make this your first time - you really do have it in you to save a life. Giving blood does not take long and the staff are all friendly and helpful. If you cannot manage on this date, please phone 0845 9090999 to find out other available dates and venues or go to www.scotblood.co.uk. Thank you.
HOWWOOD WOMENS' RURAL INSTITUTE:
The first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday 17 January at the usual time of 7.30p.m. in Howwood Village Hall. The talk is entitled "Diaporama! and will be given by Mrs Valerie Crookson. The competition is a winter scene photograph.The hostesses will be Mrs Catherine Carmyllie and Mrs Agnes McKay and the vote of thanks will be given by Mrs Agnes McKay.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH GUILD:
The next meeting will be held on Monday 23 January in the Church hall at 7.45 p.m. This will be a slide presentation on Robert Burns given by Mr Douglas Keith. If you are interested and would like more information please contact the leadership team: Pat Burns on 01505 843245, Laura Storrie on 01505 705731 or Anne Ross on 01505 702542.
HOWWOOD PARISH CHURCH:
TEN Our Bible Study series on the 10 Commandments will resume on Wednesday 18th January at 7.3 0pm in the Vestry. Everyone is welcome.
CONGREGATIONAL BOARD The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday 31st January at 7.30pm in the Church.
If you miss a sermon or just want to listen again, the Sunday Sermons Howwood Parish Church are regularly updated and available online at www.howwoodparishchurch.com . Go to Resources>Media Library where you can listen or download an audio mp3 for listening later.
PRAYER There is a prayer meeting in the vestry on Sunday at 10.00 and on Friday at 7.30pm. Please come along, you will be made very welcome.
Website: www.howwoodparishchurch.com