Scottish Rural Action Newsletter

Added by Jean Cook at 09:24 on 13 September 2024

We are classed as semi-rural but some of you might be interested in the Scottish Rural Action Newsletter. Click here to read.

Litter at the end of Ferry Road

Added by Jean Cook at 09:13 on 13 September 2024

When we arranged to have a bin placed opposite the benches at the end of Ferry Road, we hoped that the litter problems in that area would be solved. However there are still thoughtless folk around and Argyll and Bute have not always kept to its schedule for emtying the bin. If you notice a problem, ...

Supermarket in Helensburgh

Added by Jean Cook at 09:51 on 04 September 2024

A petiton has been launched to protest about the building of a supermarket on in front of the Leisure centre in Helensburgh. If you would like to object to this, go to the Helensbugh Community Council Facebook page where you can sign the petition.

September Church Activities

Added by Jean Cook at 12:49 on 03 September 2024

Sunday Services- starting at 11am Sept 8th and September 22nd: led by the Worship Team, 15 th September: led by Rev Ian Millar. Tea and Coffee in the Church Hall after the services September 29th as part of the Three Lochs Linkage the service will be in Luss Parish Church (no service at Rhu & ...

Second Great UK Water Blitz.

Added by Jean Cook at 12:14 on 03 September 2024

UPDATE Organised by Earthwatch, this will take place 20-23rd September. Ideally we would like to sample all burns flowing through Rhu and Shandon. The Secretary and Convener have sent for multiple kits, but these will not be enough for our, admittedly, very ambitious plans, so we encourage anyone wi...

Rhu Christmas Lights Switch-on

Added by Jean Cook at 11:48 on 03 September 2024

This will take place on Friday 29th November. The Organiser is Arnold Bretman. If you are willing to help, please contact Arnold.

September Beach Clean

Added by Jean Cook at 10:27 on 03 September 2024

As most of you know, Lynda Baylem who has organised our Beach Cleans for the last year is moving to England. Clare Dickson is our new organiser and the next clean is on Saturday 14th September from 10.00-11.30 as usual. Please come along if you can.

August Church News

Added by Jean Cook at 16:37 on 19 August 2024

Apologies for late posting Sunday 25th August - Joint Service at Rhu - with the congregations of Luss and Arrochar Monday 26th August – Bridge Afternoon - organised by Jean Murdoch 07712678153. For furtherinformation please contact Jean. Likewise, if anyone is able to help serve teas or sell r...

August Foodbank Collection

Added by Jean Cook at 16:23 on 19 August 2024

Saturday August 24th 10.00- 11.00 Church Grounds

Water Quality

Added by Jean Cook at 15:00 on 14 August 2024

Earthwatch Second Great uk Water Blitz Sept 20-23rd 2,600 people who took part in the UK's largest citizen science water quality monitoring event in June this year. You can read the report on our website. Sign up now and get your Sampling Kit Sign up for the Second Great Water Blitz

Road Closure

Added by Jean Cook at 12:20 on 03 August 2024

PUBLIC NOTICETEMPORARY RESTRICTION TO USE OF ROADNotice is hereby given that under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, use of the following road by the undernoted classes of vehicle will be prohibited for the sta...

Arthritis Care

Added by Jean Cook at 12:11 on 03 August 2024

August 0nline Classes. Every second Tuesday.

Canvas of electors

Added by Jean Cook at 16:11 on 02 August 2024

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 ...