Church News for July

Added by Jean Cook at 22:10 on 01 July 2024

Sunday services will start at 11am July 7th and July 21st: led by the worship team July 14th: led by Rev Ian Millar Tea and Coffee in the Church Hall after the services. On the 28th July the service will be in Arrochar Parish Church at 10am and led by Rev Ian Millar. Please let Lyn Brown know (cont...

Saving Scotland's red squirrels

Added by Jean Cook at 21:42 on 01 July 2024

We are very fortunate that the Scottish Wildlife Trust has appointed Meja Vesterlund as the Monitoring and Control Officer for our area. A message from Meja. Rhu and Shandon is a vital area, as it sits on the boundary between the grey populations of the Central Belt, and the core red squirrel only ...

S1 Transition Sessions

Added by Jean Cook at 21:08 on 01 July 2024

Free Multi-Sport Transition Evenings on the next 3 Friday evenings (5th. 12th and 19th July) These are for new S1’s who will be moving up to the Helensburgh Academy after the summer. Local community clubs will deliver taster sessions for the young people to take part in as a way to develop new...

Beach Clean Saturday 8th June

Added by Jean Cook at 13:42 on 07 June 2024

10.00-11.30 Meet by Toilet block Clare and Elizabeth have stepped up to the plate to organise this when Lynda and Jean were unable to attend. Please come and support them.

June Church Activities

Added by Jean Cook at 13:27 on 07 June 2024

Sunday services will mostly be led by the Worship Team, apart from 2nd June (Communion) and 23rd June when Rev Ian Millar will take our services. They are at 11.00 a.m. every week and the doors will be open from 10.40 a.m. All are welcome to join us and tea and coffee are served in the hall after wo...

Invasive Species week events

Added by Jean Cook at 20:44 on 17 May 2024

Message from Lucy Cornwell, Communications Officer, GB Non-Native Species Secretariat,Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) Clearly some are not realy accessible to us, but some folk might be interested in the webinars. Monday 20th May NNSS webinar: 13:00-13:45. Introduction to Invasive Species ...

Road Closures

Added by Jean Cook at 21:08 on 09 May 2024

Road closure you should be aware of 10pm to 6am from Thursday 16th May to Thursday 23rd May A82 from Dunglass Roundabout to Dumbarton Road for traffic travelling North. The diversion route will take drivers through Hardgate, Duntocher, Faifley, Baljaffray, Carbeth, Croftamie, Gartocharn and Ballo...

Boundary Changes

Added by Jean Cook at 20:26 on 09 May 2024

Consultation on the Revised Boundaries for Constituencies commenced on 16th April for a one month period, until 15th May 2024. You can read all about it on the Scottish Boundaries website where there is a link to the consultation site and an online survey The recommendation, as you know, is now to...

Petition to stop closure of RBS

Added by Jean Cook at 19:55 on 09 May 2024

You may have already been asked to sign this petition but it is a worthwhile cause. If you can, please consider downloading the petition from the link above and collecting 20 signatures from your neighbours and friends. Petitions should be dropped off at the Grasshopper Toys, West Princes Street f...

Church Activities in May

Added by Jean Cook at 23:07 on 05 May 2024

Sunday services in May will mostly be led by the Worship Team, apart from 12th May when Rev Ian Millar will take our services. They are at 11.00 a.m. every week and the doors will be open from 10.40 a.m. All are welcome to join us and tea and coffee are served in the hall after worship. ____________...

Flooding in Rhu and Shandon

Added by Jean Cook at 22:30 on 05 May 2024

At the last Community Council meeting it was agreed that we try to map all the culverts in our area and report our findings to Argyll and Bute. There is concern in Shandon in particular about the flooding which takes place after even a moderate rain on both the 814 and the slip road. The problems s...

Knotweed identification week

Added by Jean Cook at 19:27 on 05 May 2024

Invasive Species Week 2024 (20-26th May) At the last meeting of Rhu and Shandon Community Council, it was agreed that we would try to identify all outbreaks of Japanese Knotweed in Rhu and Shandon. We will map them and inform landowners in the hope that they will treat the outbreaks. If you are will...

May Beach Clean

Added by Jean Cook at 19:22 on 05 May 2024

Saturday May 11th 10-11.30 Meet at 10am by the Toiet Block. Please support the community if only for a short times. Bring gloves if you have them.

Grab Trust Newsletter

Added by Jean Cook at 18:47 on 21 April 2024

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Invasive Species Week

Added by Jean Cook at 19:19 on 15 April 2024

There are five weeks to go until Invasive Species Week 2024 (20-26th May) - an annual week of awareness raising and events to help improve public understanding of invasive non-native species, their impacts, and the simple ways to help prevent their spread. Over 260 organisations took part in 2023, ...