December Church Services

Added by Jean Cook at 14:24 on 27 November 2023

Sunday services in December are as follows: Sunday 3rd December at 11am - First Sunday in Advent (Followed by Tea & Coffee in the Hall) Sunday 10th December at 11am (Followed by Tea & Coffee in the Hall) Sunday 17th December at 11am - Service of Nine Lessons and Carols (Followed by Te...

Volunteer Event 16th November 12 noon

Added by Jean Cook at 10:24 on 08 November 2023

Volunteer conference Thursday 16th November in Helensburgh Parish Church. This is a free event starting at 12 noon for a buffet lunch. Any questions contact Carylmclean@argylltsi.org.uk Please use this link to sign up - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/argyll-bute-volunteering-conference-helensburgh...

New Virtual Support Group

Added by Jean Cook at 19:54 on 07 November 2023

Versus Arthritis- Living Well Network Starting on the 23rd of November from 2-4pm to support people with Arthritis or an MSK condition including Fibromyalgia. Click here to join This is an on-line support group. For more information contact Veronica Ferguson helensburghlivingwellnetwork@btinternet....

Food Collection

Added by Jean Cook at 23:07 on 26 October 2023

Saturday 28th October 10.00 – 11.00 am Foodbank Collection at Rhu & Shandon Church Grounds Many of you will have seen the emergency appeal for donations by the Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank in last week Helensburgh Advertiser. They reported that "the Foodbank store shelves are nearl...

Forestry News

Added by Jean Cook at 23:01 on 26 October 2023

We heard today that planting will start next week in the new woodland area of Letrault and Stuckenduff. This will not involve many HGVs on Pier and Staion Road. However it is likely that from Monday the removal of the diseased Larch trees will commence. Please take care if you are walking or driving...

Church Activities in November

Added by Jean Cook at 21:23 on 26 October 2023

Sunday services will start at 11am – please join us – you will be most welcome. Services will be led by the Worship Team, Tea and Coffee in the Church Hall after the service Below are some of the events on at the church in November – everyone is very welcome to come and join in &...

Worrying about money?

Added by Jean Cook at 19:20 on 26 October 2023

Worrying about money leaflet Support for individuals who are worrying about money! Argyll and Bute have produced a leaflet with their partners sign posting to where help is available for individual and their families Click the link or scan the QR code https://www.worryingaboutm...

Thefts from Garden Sheds and Outbuildings.

Added by Jean Cook at 17:24 on 19 October 2023

There has been a spate of such thefts in Rhu recently. The police included this in their report to our meeting on the 11th October. . Please take care and keep your sheds locked. The ideal situation is a security camera but not everyone has one. Report problems to the police: 101 unless you can see...

Felling of Diseased Larch Trees

Added by Jean Cook at 16:30 on 19 October 2023

The felling of the diseased larch trees has started. The site has been issue with a Statutory Plant Heath Notice (SPHN) and forestry workers have to follow strict biosecurity guidance. This includes cleaning their boots and the wheels of vehicles before they leave the site. The disease, Phytophthora...

Beach Clean this Saturday.

Added by Jean Cook at 21:54 on 17 October 2023

Saturday 21st October 2023 10.00-11.30 Weather permitting! Meet by the toilet block Equipment will be provided, but please bring gloves if you have them. Further details from Lynda: lynda13579@gmail.com

Warm clothes Collection

Added by Jean Cook at 21:50 on 17 October 2023

Rhu & Shandon Clothes Collection Saturday 21st October - 10:00 am to 12 noon Rhu Church Hall The cost-of-living crisis has led to unprecedented demand across the west of Scotland for charity support. Food has become a luxury in many households and the idea of heating a home unthinkable for tho...

Can you help?

Added by Jean Cook at 17:38 on 10 October 2023

The British Heart Foundation in Helensburgh is desperately in need of volunteers to join their team. Please contact Andrea Murphy h47@bhf.org.uk if you can help.

Ladies Nearly New Clothes Sale

Added by Jean Cook at 15:33 on 10 October 2023

Saturday 14th September in Church Hall from 10am to 12.30pm. In aid of the Church Tower Fund. Tea, coffee and home baking available to buy. Clothes for sale should be delivered to the Church Hall between 9.00am and 9.30am on Friday 13th October Articles should be named, priced and marked if to b...

Sandwich Series

Added by Jean Cook at 15:16 on 10 October 2023

Thursday 12th October from 12.30 (earlier in the month than usual!) Romanian Pianist George Todica playing music by Scarlatti, Bach, Rachmaninov and Chopin. As usual, entry is through the rear door of the church where you can pick up your sanwich and glass of wine or soft drink. The suggested donat...

Community Council meeting

Added by Jean Cook at 15:08 on 10 October 2023

The October meeting of the Community Council will be held on Wednesday 11th october at 7pm in the Rhu and Shandon Community Centre. Timber transport and the Christmas Lights switch on event are on the agenda. As usual, this is an open meeting.