CONTENTS THIS ISSUE
- A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE FRED P STORRIE
- NOTIFICATION OF AGM OF HOWWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND HOWWOOD WILDLIFE & WOODLANDS
- BROADBAND – BETTER BROADBAND FOR HOWWOOD CAMPAIGN – UPDATE
- HOWWOOD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PLAN – TRAINING EVENT SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2013
- ST ANDREW’S NIGHT – SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2013
- REMEMBRANCE DAY – SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2013
- CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2013
- HEALTH ADVICE PROVIDED BY REACH PHARMACY
- WOODLAND TRUST GRANT – NOVEMBER 2013
- HOWWOOD WILDLIFE & WOODLANDS WALKS
- WILD BIRD FEEDING
- LAST RECOMMENDED POSTING DATES CHRISTMAS 2013
- USEFUL INFORMATION– NOTE UPDATED LIST
A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE FRED P STORRIE
IT WAS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE COMMUNITY LEARNED OF THE PASSING OF FRED P STORRIE IN AUGUST 2013.
The Community Council wish to express their deepest sympathy to Laura and all the Storrie family and to Fred’s many lifelong friends in Howwood. Fred and Laura ran the General Store in Station Road for 35 years before retiring last year. Fred was well loved in the village not only for his service to the community via the shop but also for his community spirit and great generosity. Fred was publicly recognized for his service to the community and was also awarded for bravery in tackling an armed robber who tried to hold up the shop.
Fred was a founding member of Howwood Community Council and chaired the CC for three years. The CC continues to be effective to this day albeit in a different format.
Fred was a family man, a brother, husband, father, father-in-law and a proud grandfather. He was well known for his love of Scotland and enjoying all the benefits of her many waterways and hills. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
NOTIFICATION OF AGM OF HOWWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND HOWWOOD WILDLIFE & WOODLANDS
THE HOWWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND HOWWOOD WILDLIFE & WOODLANDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2013
You are invited to attend the AGMs which will be held at 7:30 in the Village Hall on Tuesday 8 October 2013. If you wish to learn a bit more about either organization or have any local issues which you would like to bring to the attention of the Community Council this is your opportunity to do so.
All welcome to attend.
Contact HCC- Bill David 01505 703500bill@billdavid,co.uk
Contact HWW - Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083
BROADBAND – BETTER BROADBAND FOR HOWWOOD CAMPAIGN
Thank you all very much for the terrific response to Douglas Alexander’s campaign for better broadband in Howwood. There was a 23% response ratefrom Howwood households which is unprecedented.
A public meeting was held on Thursday 12 September 2013 in the Church of Scotland. Howwood Community Council would like to thank villagersfor coming along to support this campaign. Over 200 people attended and as a result BT was made very awareof the level of dissatisfaction at the broadband service available in Howwood. The meeting was chaired by Douglas Alexander MP and he is to be congratulated not only for arranging the meeting but alsofor championing our cause. BT was represented by their top man in Scotland and two senior engineers all of whom bravely faced the angst of Howwood.A Scottish Government representativeand our local Councillors also attended the meeting and presented their views.
BT took away some service related issues and undertook to look at specific issues and advise uson these matters.In addition the BT representative is to allocate a direct email address to which Howwood residents may lodge specific service related complaints. Details of this email address will be published as soon as it is known.The Community Council urges you to email BT on your own specific issues when the address is published.
As to a date of when Howwood can expect to enjoy the same level of service as most of the country no date could be given due to commercial sensitivity at that time.
The aim is to have 96.4% of Renfrewshire premises upgraded to fibre broadband by 2017 and the whole country upgraded by 2020. It is not yet clear if Howwood is part of the 96.4%and if so when we are to be upgraded. On a positive note there is to be national communication on the rollout of fibre broadband with a website due to be launched by end of October 2013. Communication of expected rollout dates will be announced early 2014.
Another positive outcome of the meeting was that in answer to a question of why Howwood residents unfairly pay the same monthly BT line rental charge as someone with very high speed broadband BT and Mr Alexander undertook to raise this matter with the head of BT UK.
Further updates on this campaign will be made via hoowwood.com. so look out for these.
Contact Bill David 01505 703500 – or any Community Councilor.
HOWWOOD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PLAN
TRAINING EVENT - SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2013.
The village resilience plan is coming along well and will be completed in the near future.
Funding to buy equipment has been obtained from the Scottish Governmentand Renfrewshire Councilandthe volunteers are grateful to both agencies for their support.
In addition to the purchase of the equipment volunteers have recently attended training seminars and/or first aid courses.
The next target is to hold a training event on Saturday 26 October 2013 in the Church of Scotland Hall to test the plan.
This event is open to all who are interested in becoming involved in the resilience plan and will give an overview of what Community Resilience is about. It will also give an opportunity to contribute to the plan whether or not you are registered as a volunteer. The event will start at 10am prompt and close around 3pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you wish to attend the event please contact Bill David 01505 703500bill@billdavid,co.uk
or Robert Scarsbrook 01505 704083 by 18 October 2013.
ST ANDREW’S NIGHT – SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2013
THEY ARE BACK! THE PARCEL O’ ROGUES!
Howwood Community Council is delighted to announce that they are holding a fund raising St Andrew’s Night on Saturday 9 November 2013 in the Village Hall. If you have not seen the Rogues before you are in for a treat! Their unique style of story telling and music make for a great night out. The Rogues donate their fee to charity.
Tickets are now on sale at a cost of £15 per head. This price includes a 2 course meal and a donation to both a charity and Community Council funds which are used to support the community. There will be refreshments available at very reasonable prices. Tickets usually sell very quickly so don’t delay.
If you wish to book tickets contact Bill David 01505 703500 – or any Community Councilor.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 10 NOVEMBER 2013
THE ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL AT 12:45.
The Community Council has organized the usual Remembrance Day Service to be held at the War Memorial off Bowfield Road at 12:45. Fr Sean will officiate.
A procession will leave from Church of Scotland after Sunday service and march to the Memorial. All welcome to attend.
Contact Bill David 01505 703500 – or any Community Councilor.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2013
HOWWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES THE ANNUAL SWITCH ON OF THE LIGHTS FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2013. MEET AT THE TRIANGLE AT 7:00 PM
Young and not so young are invited to come along and watch the lights being switched on
Wrap up warm and bring a torch. THIS IS A MUST NIGHT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
Father Sean has kindly agreed to preside. Our youth groups will provide some festive music. A special guest is expected to arrive from the North Pole for this event so all boys and girls will have to be especially good over the coming weeks.
Contact Linda Smith 01505 705157 or Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083
HEALTH ADVICE PROVIDED BY REACH PHARMACY
Health advice from Reach Pharmacy -Alzheimer's Disease
Q. Whatis Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia yet the exact causes are unknown. Dementia is a group of symptoms associated with a decline in the way the brain functions and these can affect an individual'smemory and behaviour. In this particular condition, there is a progressive loss of brain cells.The condition is most common in people over 65 years of age and affects slightly more women than men.
As it is a progressive condition, it will continue to worsen as it develops. Early symptoms include minor memory loss and/ or difficulty in saying the right words. Over time, these symptoms may lead to disorientation, and personality/ behavioural changes.There is no cure although medicines can slow down the condition in some people.
Q. How many people are there with dementia, including Alzheimer's, in the UK?
800,000
Q.What percentage of people with dementia have Alzheimer's?
62%
Q. Whatfactorsare believedto increase the risk of developing the condition?
Getting older; a family history of Alzheimer's; a historical severe head injury and lifestyle factors and conditions linked to vascular disease.
Q.What steps can I take that mighthelp to delay the onset of dementia?
Give up smoking (which the pharmacy can support with, through a free NHS scheme); cut down on alcohol; have a healthy, balanced diet; stay physically and mentally active.
According to the Alzheimer's Society there's growing evidence to suggest that some health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, may increase the risk of dementia. The pharmacy team can help you keep an eye on your blood pressure andrisk of developing diabetes, as well as advising you on weight management and weight loss.
Winter Flu - yes, it's that time of year again, so please make sure you get your flu vaccination from the pharmacy as soon as possible; this is available free to anyone in the at risk group (i.e. diabetics, asthmatics, the elderly). The flu vaccine will only be effective if you get it before any signs of flu; it is not effective if you get it after you've caught the germs that cause flu. Flu can be life threatening so please do not take any chances with your health this winter. Please ask the pharmacy team about the jab, which you will findis considerably cheaper than at other 'High Street' pharmacies.
For all your health needs, pleasecontactyour localReach Pharmacy pharmacist on01505 706576 orOr please pop in any time, 25 Main Street (c/o Premier Store). For general health information, follow Reach Pharmacy at
Prepared by your local pharmacy team, ReachPharmacy (Howwood)
Please support your local Reach Pharmacy - help us, so we may help you
WOODLAND TRUST GRANT
THE WOODLAND TRUST INVITED APPLICATIONS FROM COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR FREE TREE PACKS.
As in 2010/11Howwood Wildlife & Woodlands with the support of the Community Council applied for free trees from the Woodland Trust. If successful the trees will be delivered in November 2013.
The trees are to be planted around the Rhombus Garden opposite the Howwood Inn and volunteers are required to help with this task. If you can spare any time in November 2013 to help with this task please contact Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083 .
You will need old clothes and if possible a dibber or other digging tool. All welcome to attend this event.
RHOMBUS GARDEN REFURBISHMENT
SOME OF YOU WILL HAVE NOTICED HAZARD TAPE AROUND THE RHOMBUS GARDEN IN LATE SUMMER. THIS WAS TO WARN PEOPLE OF CHEMICAL STRAYING IN AN ATTEMPT TO ERADICATE JAPANESE KNOTWEED.
Plans are afoot to refurbish the garden once the Knotweed has been eradicated. To this end Howwood Wildlife & Woodlands (HWW) applied to the Local Area Committee (LAC) for part funding for this project. Alas HWW were not wholly successful due to insufficient funds available to the LAC. HWW are looking at alternative funding sources and hope to plan the project during the winter months. The plans will include the erection of a bug hotel in the area.
If you would like to help with this project or can donate materials e.g. tubes, boxes, straw, bricks or old pallets for the bug hotel then get in touch with the group at the contact details below. It is hoped that younger members of the community will help with the building of the bug hotel and thereafter take an interest in the creepy crawlies attracted by the hotel. Further details will be available in the spring newsletter.
HWW also look after the Triangle, local walking routes and maintain the lovely planters at the entrances to the village. In addition HWW installed the planters in the railway station and organise their planting schemes.
If you are interested in general environmental issues in Howwood why not join the Management Committee of HWW and get involved. Meetings are last Monday monthly in the function room of the Railways Inn at 7:30 and you will be made most welcome. Alternatively come along to the AGM on Tuesday 8 October 2013 in the Village Hall at 7:30 and have a chat.
Contact Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083 .
HOWWOOD WOODLANDS & WILDLIFE WALKS 2013/14
HWW ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING WALKS FOR 2013/14
All welcome to attend. Dogs and accompanied children most welcome. All walks weather permitting.
Date / Meeting Point / Time / Approx. DurationChristmas Day / Triangle / 2PM / 1- 2 Hrs
Thursday 2 Jan 2014 / Triangle / 1PM / 2 Hrs
Contact Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083
WILD BIRD FEEDING
NOW THAT WINTER IS APPROACHING THE BIRDS WILL NEED YOUR HELP TO SURVIVE. HOWWOOD WILDLIFE & WOODLANDS WILL DELIVER WILD BIRD FOOD FREE OF DELIVERY CHARGE TO YOUR DOOR.
To help raise funds for HWW projects in the village wild bird food is on sale at very reasonable prices so if you feed the birds please consider placing an order with HWW.
Examples of prices are: Mixed seed £2 per kilo or £15 for 10kilo, Peanuts £2.80 per kilo or £21 for 10 kilo, fat balls £1.50 for 4 or £12 for 50 and gift baskets from £5. Prices subject to market conditions.
Contact Christine Scarsbrook 01505 704083 for a quote for your individual requirements. Big discounts for bulk orders. All proceeds to Howwood Wildlife & Woodland, Registered Scottish Charity Number SCO 33831, for environmental projects in and around Howwood.
LAST RECOMMENDED POSTING DATES CHRISTMAS 2013*
Monday 30 September / Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Central & South America, New Zealand
Tuesday 1 October / Far and Middle East (except Hong Kong and Singapore)
Tuesday 15 October / Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, USA
Tuesday 5 November / Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey
Tuesday 19 November / Western Europe
Service: International Airmail including
Airsure® and International Signed For™
Wednesday 4 December / Asia, Far East (including Japan), New Zealand
Thursday 5 December / Australia
Friday 6 December / Africa, Caribbean, Central & South America, Middle East
Monday 9 December / Cyprus, Eastern Europe
Tuesday 10 December / Canada, France, Greece, Poland
Friday 13 December / USA
Saturday 14 December / Western Europe (excluding France, Greece, Poland)
HM Forces Mail - British Forces Post Office
(BFPO)
Friday 29 November / Airmail to Operational BFPOs
Friday 13 December / Airmail to Static BFPOs
UK Inland Services
Wednesday 18 December / 2nd Class and Royal Mail Signed For™
Friday 20 December / 1st Class and Royal Mail Signed For™
Monday 23 December / Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed™
*Source Royal Mail web site
USEFUL INFORMATION - NOTE MANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS HAVE E CHANGED
1st Howwood Girl Guides & Semple Rangers / Church Hall Wed Evenings 7 – 9pm Alexis Urie 01505 702370 or 07836610462 Gayle Pollock 075003576021st Howwood Brownie Pack / Caroline Connie – 01505 706507, 07852 354246 Tuesdays – Howwood Parish Church Hall – 6.45pm to 8.15pm
Aircraft Noise Telephone line / 0141 848 4644 (answer machine)
Antisocial Behaviour Help Line / 0800 169 1283
Bowfield Hotel & Country Club / 01505-705225
Brian Young -Freedom Driving Centre / 01505 706855, 07771 930691
Christ the King Church / 01505 702636 (Father Joseph Dow)
Church of Scotland / 01505 703678
Community Wardens (Dog fouling, graffiti, anti social behaviour etc) / 0300 300 0380
Councillor Iain McMillan / 0300 300
Councillor John Caldwell / 0300 300
Councillor John Hood / 0300 300
Councillor Stephen McGee / 0300 300
Dog Grooming – Maureen Grant / 07841 116413
Fly Tipping / 0141 842 4448
Friends and Heroes Club / Anne Uppington -
Gas / 0800 111 999 in emergency
Glasgow Wind Band (R & C Scarsbrook) / 01505 704083
Greenacres Curling Rink / 01505 850 633
Greener Renfrewshire (Bins) / 0300 300 0300
Howwood Beavers / Lorna Poole 01505 705098
Howwood Community Council / Meet 2nd Tuesday monthly in the Village Hall at 7:30pm. 01505 703500 or 01505 704083
Howwood Community Council Newsletter / 01505 704083
Howwood Curling Club / 01475 675550
Howwood Driving School – Terry Waddell / 01505 706969, Mobile 07788 921 757
Howwood Inn / 01505 703119
Howwood Playgroup / Tue, Wed and Thu mornings – 9:45-11:45 Howwood Parish Church. Contact Karen 01505 705643 or Fiona 01505 704819
Howwood Village Shop / 01505-702213
Howwood Wildlife & Woodlands / 01505 meet last Monday monthly in the Railway Inn at 7:30pm
Local Energy Action Plan (LEAP) / 01505
Mid Gavin Nursery / 07812 337069
Midton Bowling Club / 01505 704784
Minicoach Tours /
Police / 01505 404000
Premier Village Store / 01505-704487
Railway Inn / 01505 704256
Reach Pharmacy (Within Premier Store) / 01505 706576
Renfrewshire Council / 0300 300 0300
Roads & Lighting Faults / 0300 300 0300
Scottish Power / 0845 2727999 in emergency
Scottish Water help line / 0845 601 8855 and 0845 600 8855 in emergency
Sports & Hobbies / Thu 6:30pm and 8pm Village Hall
Village Web Site /
WRI / Irene Mactaggart 01505 704800
Youth Nuisance Help Line / 01505 325030
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