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1 Kirkgate Messenger Ardrossan & Saltcoats kirkgate PARISH CHURCH Registered Scottish Charity SC October 2017

2 From our Locum Minister, Rev Mandy Hickman The nights are fair drawing in, as we head into October and autumn is upon us. This is my favourite time of year and season as the beauty of God s created world stuns us with its glorious rich and warming colours! Rev. Mandy Hickman, Tel: mhickman@churchofscotland.org.uk We might be turning the heating back on, lighting the fire at night as the temperature drops, starting to look out those winter coats, gloves and scarfs, certainly our wellies have not been away much of this summer! But as the nights darken and the air gets a bit cooler we are comforted and warmed by God s love for us and in Jesus who came to be a light in the darkness. We are reassured in the Holy Spirit who guides us on our faith journey and is ever present around us whatever season we are in. So, this autumn let s give thanks to God for all that has been grown, created and achieved so far this year and rejoice in the colours and the fruitfulness of these moments. Every blessing Mandy Dear Ardrossan & Saltcoats Kirkgate Parish Church, I am delighted to say that we have received your wonderful knitted donations. We look forward to delivering the knitted items, as they will undoubtedly make a big difference to those in need. Thank you for your support, we truly appreciate it. Your donations have a great impact on the communities where they are sent, not only do they provide much needed warmth, but the recipients are always so touched by the time and effort that you put into making these items. Thank you once again for your support. We couldn t do our work without the generosity of knitters like you. Warm wishes from the Knit for Peace Team 2

3 Church Diary OCTOBER Sunday 1st a.m. Morning Worship - Harvest Thanksgiving Messenger & Life & Work available for uplifting Monday 2nd 7.30 p.m. Guild - Sacrament of Holy Communion Tuesday 3rd 7.30 p.m. Ardrossan Presbytery meets in hall Wednesday 4th 2.30 p.m. Service at Abbotsford Care Home Thursday 5th a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.30 p.m. Country Dancing Sunday 8th a.m. Morning Worship Monday 9th 7.30 p.m. Guild - Concert by Harmonia Choir Tuesday 10th 7.30 p.m. Friends of Guiding Business Meeting Thursday 12th a.m. 30 Minute Service 2.30 p.m. Country Dancing 7.30 p.m. Kirk Session meets Sunday 15th a.m. Morning Worship Monday 16th 7.30 p.m. Guild - Holy Land Slides & Crafts - Juliet Robb Thursday 19th a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.30 p.m. Country Dancing Sunday 22nd a.m. Morning Worship Monday 23rd 7.30 p.m. Guild - Kilwinning Heritage Centre - Mrs Watson Thursday 26th a.m. 30 Minute Service 2.30 p.m. Country Dancing Sunday 29th a.m. Morning Worship Material required for Messenger Monday 30th 7.30 p.m. Guild - Five Dinner Guests - Nigel Lawrie Pleased be assured of a warm welcome at all our services. Tea & coffee served in hall afterwards NOVEMBER Thursday 2nd a.m. 30 Minute Service 7.30 p.m. Country Dancing Sunday 5th a.m. Morning Worship Messenger & Life & Work available for uplifting Monday 6th 7.30 p.m. Guild - Fundraiser Silent Auction & Quiz Tuesday 7th 7.30 p.m. Ardrossan Presbytery meets in hall Thursday 9th a.m. 30 Minute Service 2.30 p.m. Country Dancing Saturday 11th Joint Kirk Session Conference with Park Church to be held at West Kilbride Parish Church Sunday 12th a.m. Service of Remembrance THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS ALSO MEET REGULARY EVERY WEEK Sunday a.m. Creche & Sunday School Monday a.m. Keep Fit Group 7.30 p.m. The Guild Tuesday 2.00 p.m. *KA Leisure Aerobics p.m. The Craft Team Wednesday p.m. *1st Saltcoats Girl Guides Thursday 2.30 & 7.30 p.m. Country Dance Club Alternate weeks * Outside organisations who use our premises Fundraising Christmas Fair Hi folks, it s that time of year again when we have to start thinking about the Christmas Fair. As you already know from last month s magazine it is on Saturday, 25th November. We will have all the usual stalls as well as the tearoom with the popular rolls and sausage. We would appreciate any donations for any of the stalls. Unfortunately we are not able to accept electrical goods, china or glasses for the white elephant stall. If you are able to help please speak to either Eunice (Tel: ) or Phyllis (Tel: ) We look forward to your continued support. 3

4 Prayer Page CHRIST LIVES IN ME God of yesterday I remember all you were to me and to my loved ones with gratitude. How can I forget the faith of generations in the family, in the church through history reaching back to Jesus your expression of faith in us.? Christ lives in me Lord I am not worthy. God of tomorrow let me dream I hope so that I will not fear the passing years. In your mercy lead me through change: love dying to be reborn, faith fading to flower again out of sighs, songs rising, through your spirit may winter give way to spring. Christ lives in me Lord I am not worthy God of today guide me through the maze of uncertainty and doubt. Contributed by Alison Buick Sustain me by experience of the past and enthuse me with vision for the future always,by your Spirit having faith in you and in your Son. Christ lives in me Lord I am not worthy Extracted from Prayers by Tony Burnham and Graham Cook Say one for me ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE I ve learned that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I ve learned that being kind is more important than being right. I ve learned.that I can always pray for someone when I am unable to help him in other ways. I ve learned that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile I ve learned.that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. I ve learned.that when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in their little fist, then you are hooked for life. I ve learned.that when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I ve learned that opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you have missed. I ve learned.you should keep words soft and tender because tomorrow you might have to eat them. I ve learned That just one person saying to me, You ve made my day! makes my day. I ve learned That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I ve learned That love, not time, heals all wounds. I ve learned That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it. 4

5 Church Register FUNERAL: In my Father s house are many mansions Mrs Connie Smith, 6 Murray Ave, Saltcoats From the Editor Please note that the next edition of Kirkgate Messenger will be available on Sunday 5th November. It would be appreciated if material could be handed in by Sunday 29th October at the very latest. Please feel free to me at elizabeth.mcmahon@talktalk.net with any interesting news or events so that we can record them in the October edition of The Messenger. A written copy will be fine if you don t use a computer. Prayer Shawl Ministry I became involved in this ministry when I lived in Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA. Called prayer, comfort or peace shawls, they are made for those people who are either ill, in hospital, living alone or housebound because of some disability. Often made with a specific friend or loved one in mind, shawls are also frequently knitted for complete strangers. If you are interested in knitting or crocheting prayer shawls or becoming involved in any other way, please come along to the North Parish Church, Saltcoats on the first Wednesday of the month at 10.00am. The meeting is held in the creche at the back of the church. For more information contact Susan Gill on Please also remember that if you would like a printing job done whether private or church then please do speak to me or Stuart and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements. Life & Work I have the order form for 2018 for Life & Work which has to be completed and returned by November. Should you wish to cancel now is the time to inform me please or if you would like to subscribe to Life & Work. I will be happy to order a copy for you. Elizabeth McMahon, Editor & Life & Work Convenor About the Shawls... In 1998, Janet Severi Bristow and Victoria Galo, two graduates of the 1997 Women's Leadership Institute at The Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut gave birth to a ministry as a result of their experience in this program of applied Feminist Spirituality under the direction of Professor Miriam Therese Winter, MMS. Whether they are called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, Peace Shawls, or Mantles, etc., the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it onto someone in need. Thus, the blessing ripples from person-to-person, with both the giver and receiver feeling the unconditional embrace of a sheltering, mothering God! (*The shawls can also be crocheted, quilted, woven or machine knitted as well!) 5

6 Property Report It is always nice to report that we have not required any new trades resource during September. General Outstanding is the shortening of the extraction pipe for the vestry boiler. Engineers to be reminded again. Manse - Roof tile and faulty guttering replaced but repair/replacement to the flashing is still outstanding. Firm have been asked to revisit the Manse and hopefully that repair should be completed this week. Mima McSwan Kirkgate Renovation Project Update October 2017 The project is progressing well with the majority of the new stonework now in place. Even with the scaffolding still surrounding the building, Kirkgate is beginning to look so much lighter in colour and so clean. All the upper leaded windows have now been placed back into their respective openings and the effect of the new glass in the windows has fairly lightened up the sanctuary. You will also see a change in the individual plaster area in which each upper windows sit. The plaster will be removed from the inside of the window area leaving the stonework on show. This will assist with maintenance costs in the future as penetrating damp leads to decaying plaster. The Hogarth window, which sits next to the back pew on the cottage side has also been repaired and placed back into its original position. I visited Rainbow Glass a couple of weeks ago and unfortunately Stuart was unavailable to join me. Some time ago we had indicated to the Project Manager that a visit to Rainbow would be desirable, to view their ideas before cutting and resizing the 5 stained glass windows. The windows as you already know, required to be resized as they were not an exact fit for the openings available at Kirkgate. A considerable amount of time and effort has been spent by Rainbow in ensuring that in their resizing, they retain the maximum amount of the original stained glass of the figures and text. You will see a difference in the 5 stained glass windows but especially in the 3 war memorial windows. I am sure you will be delighted with the result when they are installed at Kirkgate but that will not be for a few weeks yet. The new gutters and downpipes have been fitted. The facia boards that the gutters were attached to were eaten away by woodworm and rot and I think we can be very grateful that they have been replaced. Our Interim Moderator, James McNay and myself met with Stewart Hamilton, our Project Manager to discuss the projected final costs of the project that we were in receipt of. As a result Stewart met with the representative of EBS, our main contractor, to discuss financial issues that were raised by Kirkgate and Stewart. We have been informed that a new draft final account will be issued shortly for us to review. We have applied to Listed Place of Worship, in the hope that we will be able to retrieve our VAT contributions relating to the project. We have received acknowledgement from them but it will be approximately 1 month before we hear anything further, unless they are seeking additional clarification. I have asked our Project Manager to obtain costs for the painting of the wood surrounds of the 2 large lancet windows at the back wall/organ. This was a recommendation by Rainbow as the windows were in reasonable condition and repainting of the wood would help to preserve them. It makes good sense to consider this as the scaffolding is still in place but depends on costs. Mima McSwan & Stuart McMahon 6

7 Church News It is with deep regret that I announce that I have stood down with immediate effect as Session Clerk of Kirkgate Church for the foreseeable future. As many of you will be aware, Jennifer is seriously ill at present and as such I need to free up some time to cope with the change of routines etc. At the time of writing, what the future holds for us is still uncertain, but that should become clearer in the coming days and weeks. But on behalf of Jennifer, Cara and myself, we are extremely grateful for all the prayers, cards and messages of support we have received. However, I m delighted to announce that Vivien Bruce has agreed to take over my role of joint Session Clerk, to work alongside Mima. It will take a wee while to get everything transitioned over to Vivien, but I m sure she will do a great job. My grateful thanks to her for agreeing to take on this task. There is a new address to contact either Mima or Vivien going forward: sessionclerk@kirkgatechurch.org.uk I ve also given up my role as an Additional Elder in Ardrossan Presbytery, but Kirkgate is still represented by Pamela Martin as our congregational representative and Margaret Cassidy as another Additional Elder. For the time being though, I m happy to continue playing the piano/organ for as long as possible. Colleen Anderson is playing for me on 8 th October in a long-arranged deputisation. I m also continuing as rollkeeper and will try to keep the website updated (though I have to admit, over the summer it has been sadly neglected!) Stuart McMahon Treasurer s Report Balance of General Accounts Balance of Fabric Account Givings through the plate realised over the last six weeks. The average weekly amount being 600. Our members who pay by standing order and cheque contributed 2509 in August. The Keep Fit group donated to the Organ Fund. The Craft team donated to the Fabric Fund in August. The Retiral Collection taken on Sunday 24th September for Magical Smiles came to We are awaiting our claim for Gift Aid to come in which will help to meet our M&M commitment. THANKS Can we take this opportunity to say a great big thank you to all of the Congregation who continue to fill their Smartie Boxes and hand in their proceeds. These donations are very much appreciated and are a welcome addition to our funds. Jean Rainey 7

8 The Guild Contributed by Elizabeth McMahon The new session 2017/2018 of the Guild starts on Monday 2nd October at 7.30 p.m. with a service celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion and Dedication, this will be conducted by OLM Rev Mandy Hickman due to Dorothy s continuing illness. On Monday 9th October we have a concert given by the Harmonia Choir at 7.30 p.m. Tickets costing 4 are now on sale from any member of the Guild - this includes a supper. We hope you will support this concert as there are a few kent faces performing! All our meetings start at 7.30 p.m. unless stated. Further dates for your diary: October Mon 16 The Holy Land slides and crafts Juliet Robb Wed 18 Presbyterial Council Autumn Rally in Beith Parish Church, 2pm Mon 23 Kilwinning Heritage Centre - Mrs Watson Mon 30 Five Dinner Guests - Nigel Lawrie November Mon 6 Silent Auction & Quiz - raising money for the Guild Projects Mon 13 Birds, Buddhism & Blue Whales - Andrew Shand We hope that some, if not all of our evenings will appeal to you and that you will consider coming along to give your support - no restrictions - men and women, young and not so young. You will all be made most welcome and you can enjoy the fellowship over a cup of tea afterwards. South Beach House 8 Contributed by Margaret Cassidy We have had a busy month what with residents going out for runs and to a couple of functions and people entertaining. Some residents and staff went to West Kilbride Church for a Music Group afternoon and had a really good time and they were made very welcome. Another 8 residents went up to Park Church to the Linked Hands dementia afternoon, we have been to these before and the residents (and staff) always enjoy the singing and then the cakes. The usual entertainers were here along with the West Kilbride Music Al Cords and Stuart Faulds was here to entertain for a birthday party. Our dining room is looking good with our new chairs in place and the front lounge has also had 12 new chairs placed so we are looking bright and cheery. Due to a new deputy being put in place this has meant that there have been a few changes of positions. At this time we are waiting for the Care Inspectorate to visit us for the second time this year. The Friends Group has restarted and Pauline was in attendance - the next meeting on 12th October is the AGM. The Guild starts back in October and I am sure they will have organised a very interesting programme for the session. There is a Harvest Service on Friday 6th October and a table top sale on Friday 20th October which you warmly are invited to attend.

9 Congratulations - Two Diamond Wedding Anniversaries Maureen & Sam Kennedy, Westfield Court, Saltcoats, were married on 6th September 1957 by Rev Millar Scott in the High Kirk, Stevenston and afterwards held their reception in the Kilmeny Hotel, Ardrossan. Best wishes and flowers were sent to them on their return from holidaying with their family when they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Best wishes and flowers were also sent to Tom and Sadie Jarvie, Murray Avenue, Saltcoats to mark their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Wednesday 11th September 1957 by Rev Edwin Lowe in the North Parish Church, Saltcoats and afterwards held their reception in the Co-operative Hall, Irvine. They are pictured below right with their daughter Lyn. We wish both couples many more happy years together 9

10 Letters of Appreciation Thank you for the lovely flowers which I received from all at Kirkgate Church. They were greatly admired and bloomed for practically three weeks. Mildred Campbell I would like to thank everyone in the church for the lovely flowers I received recently. Also thanks for the messages and good wishes I received after my operation. They have all helped in my recovery which I am happy to say is progressing well. Mae Harvey Thank you for the beautiful bouquet of lilies & alstromeria delivered by Solveig. They were very much appreciated by both of us. Janette & Neil Campbell We would like to thank the Church and congregation for the beautiful flowers and cards we received on the occasion of our 60th Wedding Anniversary. They were very nice and colourful and well presented and were much appreciated. Together we have had a wonderful journey. Sadie & Tom Jarvie We would like to convey our thanks to the Kirkgate family for the beautiful flowers we received for our Diamond Wedding Anniversary. It was a lovely surprise. The arrangement and colours were just a picture. It was very much appreciated. Sam and Maureen Kennedy Many thanks to the Church for thinking about us at this difficult time. Your insistence in making sure that I wrapped a bunch for ourselves was a lovely gesture and we appreciated it very much. Gordon & Elizabeth McMahon It was just lovely to receive such beautiful peach roses so nicely arranged and so near to our 64th Wedding Anniversary. Thank you very much. May & Bill Watson I would like to thank the Church for the flowers I received recently and Margaret for delivering them. The roses were lovely - my favourite colour too. Beth Robertson PRIORITY AREAS CONFERENCE Erskine Bridge Hotel Tues 21st and Wed 22nd November This is an extremely rewarding event and up to 3 people from the congregation can attend free of charge. Anyone interested in going please see Mima or Stuart who can give you further information. KA Leisure Chair Aerobics Class New members are always welcome to this class which meets on a Tuesday from p.m. in the church hall. Cost is 2.50 per class which also includes tea/ coffee and biscuits. LINKED HANDS - ARDROSSAN PARK CHURCH Community, chat, coffee and cake at Park Church p.m. All are welcome including those living with dementia and their carers. A suggested donation of 2 would be appreciated. For further information contact: Tanya Webster Archie Currie Dates Wednesday Friday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Friday 4 October 20 October 1 November 17 November 6 December 15 December 10

11 What s on in Kirkgate & Fund Raising Blythswood Care Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2017 There is a box in the hallway for your donations of clothing, toys, toiletries or anything you think would be good to help fill the boxes. Further details on page 14. ISLE OF CUMBRAE CYCLE Solveig McCulloch and Jennifer Fox are participating in this annual sponsored event in aid of Scottish Motor Neurone Disease and by the time you read this magazine they will have cycled their way round the island on Sunday 1st October. The sponsor sheet is in the hallway if you wish to contribute to the charity and Solveig and Jennifer will be pleased to have your donation as soon as possible please. RAG BAG COLLECTION Please clear out your wardrobes to help us make some money for the church. Clothing, bedding, cushion covers, curtains, soft toys and shoes are welcomed. We are sorry but the collection company will not accept any duvets, cushions or books. The deadline for returning filled black bags is Sunday 8th October For more information please contact Elma Hunter Tel: Kirkgate Craft Team Coffee & Christmas Cards will be held on a Saturday in October (TBA) A wide selection of Christmas cards will be available and you can also place your order for anything special. The weekly Order of Service will have more details when they become available Kirkgate Guild Opening Concert Harmonia Choir MONDAY 9th OCTOBER 7.30 p.m. Tickets, costing 4 including a light supper, are on sale now from any guild member. Why don t you bring a friend and join us. You will be assured of a warm welcome and an entertaining evening. We look forward to your support. Advance Notice CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 25th Nov 2017 All the usual stalls See Page 3 for more details Chrissie Baillie Tel: has a catalogue and taking orders until mid October 11

12 Who s Who in Kirkgate POSITION NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE Minister Locum Minister Interim Moderator Session Clerks Organist, Rollkeeper, Data Protection, Website Treasurer Gift Aid Convenor Freewill Offering Envelopes Acting Property Convenor Safeguarding Convenors Magazine Editor / Life & Work Flower Convenors The Guild Keep Fit Group Craft Team Country Dancing Rev Dorothy Granger Rev Mandy Hickman Rev James McNay Vivien Bruce Mima McSwan Stuart McMahon Jean Rainey George Armstrong Alistair Colquhoun Mima McSwan Christine Ewing Elizabeth Howie Elizabeth McMahon Chrissie Baillie Emily Gaw Secretary: Anne Hynd Solveig McCulloch Phyllis Armstrong Elizabeth Howie Kirk Session Committees Church Address: Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats KA21 5EA. Tel: Seafield Drive, Ardrossan KA22 8NU 4 Wilson Street, Largs KA30 9AQ The Manse, Goldenberry Avenue, West Kilbride 57 Dockers Gardens, Ardrossan KA22 8GB 7 Springvale Street, Saltcoats KA21 5LR 93 Montfode Drive, Ardrossan KA22 7PH 12a Caledonia Road, Saltcoats KA21 5AE 46 Whitlees Court, Ardrossan KA22 7PD 30 Sharphill Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NP 7 Springvale Street, Saltcoats KA21 5LR 210 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan KA22 8JS 93 Argyle Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NE 8 Kennedy Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NJ 40 Gladstone Road, Saltcoats KA21 5LD 10 Diddup Drive, Stevenston KA20 4AF 42 Gladstone Road, Saltcoats KA21 5LD 17 Caledonia Road, Saltcoats KA21 5AH 46 Whitlees Court, Ardrossan KA22 7PD 93 Argyle Road, Saltcoats KA21 5NE DGranger@churchofscotland.org.uk MHickman@churchofscotland.org.uk JMcNay@churchofscotland.org.uk sessionclerk@kirkgate.org.uk stuart@md93.co.uk garthwinning@gmail.com g.armstrong18@yahoo.co.uk j.macswan716@btinternet.com christene.ewing1@hotmail.co.uk ehargyle@yahoo.co.uk elizabeth.mcmahon@talktalk.net kiri40@talktalk.net annehynd@aol.co.uk phyllisarmstrong@hotmail.co.uk ehargyle@yahoo.co.uk PASTORAL CARE: Convener: Rev Dorothy Granger Miss Alison Buick; Mrs Liz Clark, Mrs Moira Cooper; Mrs Evelyn Green; Mrs Maureen Hunter; Mrs Fiona Liddell; Mrs Solveig McCulloch; Mrs Elizabeth McCracken; Mrs Eunice McInnes; Mrs Barbara McWilliam; Mrs Jean Rainey; Mrs Morag Forsyth (telephone contact elder); Co-opted - Mrs Isobel Passway (pastoral visitor); PROPERTY: Acting Convener: Miss Mima McSwan Mrs Vivien Bruce; Mrs Jennifer Fox; Mrs Annabelle O Hanlon; Mrs Pamela Martin; Mrs Maureen Hunter. COMMUNICATION: Coordinator: Mr Stuart McMahon Miss Alison Buick; Mr Gordon McMahon; Co-opted Mrs Elizabeth McMahon (Magazine Editor). CHURCH & COMMUNITY: Convener: Mrs Margaret Cassidy Mr Andrew Bruce; Mr George Campbell; Mrs Edith Murchie; Mr Archie McAllister; Mr Ian Martin; Mrs Emily Gaw; Mrs Morag Forsyth FUNDRAISING & SOCIAL: Mrs Eunice McInnes; Mrs Evelyn Green; Mrs Jean Rainey; Mrs Maureen Hunter; Mrs Fiona Liddell. Co-opted Mrs Phyllis Armstrong; Mrs Jean Hay; Mrs Carol Gilmour. FINANCE: Convener: Mrs Jean Rainey Members: Mr Alistair Colquhoun; Mrs Moira Cooper; Mr Mitchell Darroch 12

13 Sunday Church Door Duty Rota TEAM A Mrs P Martin Mrs E Green Miss E Howie Mrs E McCracken TEAM B Miss E Breakenridge Mrs J Hay Mrs L Clark Mrs J Fox Mrs M Hunter TEAM C Mrs F Liddell Mrs B McWilliam Mrs V Bruce Mrs M Forsyth TEAM D Miss M Paterson Mrs M Cooper Mrs E Gaw Mrs C Morton TEAM E Mrs S McCulloch Mrs M Cassidy Mrs P Armstrong Mrs E Murchie DATE TEAM COORDINATOR Oct 1st Team E Mrs C Gilmour Oct 8th Team A Miss A Buick Oct 15th Team B Mr A Dodds Oct 22nd Team C Mr A Macdonald Oct 29th Team D Mrs E McInnes Nov 5th Team E Mr G Armstrong Nov 12th Team A Mrs J Rainey Nov 19th Team B Mrs A O Hanlon DATE TEAM COORDINATOR Nov 26th Team C Mrs C Gilmour Dec 3rd Team D Miss A Buick Dec 10th Team E Mr A Dodds Dec 17th Team A Mr A Macdonald Dec 24th Team B Mrs E McInnes Dec 31st Team C Mr G Armstrong Jan 7th Team D Mrs J Rainey FLOWER ROTA FLOWER DISTRIBUTION Oct 1st Mrs P Martin Mrs J Hay Oct 8th Mrs A O Hanlon Miss C Ewing Oct 15th Mrs C Meney Mrs C Morton Oct 22nd Mrs G Massie Mrs I Smith Oct 29th Mrs M Cooper Mrs E McInnes Nov 5th Miss A Buick Mrs I Passway Nov 12th Misses Biggins Mrs M Harvey Nov 19th Mrs S McCulloch Mr D McLeod Nov 26th Mrs E Gaw Mrs M Cassidy Dec 3rd Mrs M Fleming Mrs P Reid There are a number of vacant dates over the year for putting the flowers into the church, if you would like to contibute flowers please speak to Chrissie Baillie Tel:

14 Blythswood Shoebox Appeal 2017 Annabelle has been busy wrapping the shoeboxes in Christmas paper ready for filling with all your generous donations and has at the last count over 100 ready. However if you have any empty boxes still bring them down to the church and they will be covered ready for filling. If you are available at 11.30am on a Thursday morning to help fill the boxes that would be great. The collection boxes will be in the hallway and we already have some shoeboxes filled which will be on display as our alternative Harvest Gifts at our Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 1st October. The Box Ladies have already started filling the boxes which are usually uplifted around the first week in November. They look forward to receiving your usual very generous donations. They also accept gifts of money to allow them to buy items which are in short supply and any money left over goes towards the transporting of the boxes to mainly Eastern Europe. Toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, soap or anything from stationery, baby items, sanitary items, clothing which must be new and any sweets must be dated at least March 2018 will all be very acceptable. The boxes are filled according to age and gender ranging from babies, toddlers, teenagers, men and women. We are sure that you can think of many more simple items which can mean a lot to the people who receive the boxes. You can bring your donations at any time or ask someone to uplift them for you if you are unable to bring them yourself. Sweets No chocolate and dated at least March 2018 CENTRAL TAXIS Kirkgate Craft Team Ticking all the Business Boxes Office Supplies & Furniture IT Support & Services Photocopiers Design & Print Website Development Promotional Merchandise Tel: hour service guaranteed All contracts welcome Wide range of handmade greetings cards Individual cards made to order 7-seat people carrier and 6-seat minibuses available Telephone: or Come and help the Craft Team make cards Every Tuesday in Kirkgate Church Hall, from 4pm-8pm GREENWAYS COMMUNITY GARDENING SERVICES JOHN FORAN Dentist 14 Mr J. Foran, B.D.S 31 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan KA22 8EP Tel: All your gardening needs catered for Working with our community for our community by creating jobs locally SALTCOATS TEL: MOB:

15 Ask your local pharmacist: You'll be taking good advice Gallagher Pharmacy Off Hazelgrove, Kilwinning Tel: Central Ave, Ardrossan Glasgow St, Ardrossan New Street, Dalry Dockhead St, Saltcoats Hamilton St, Saltcoats Saltcoats Health Centre New Street, Stevenston PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Kerr Baillie Sunnyside Nursery Flower Shop Garden Centre Nursery Greenhouse Agents Flowers for all occasions UK-wide delivery of our own bouquets freshly made at Sunnyside T. BAILLIE & SON Butchers and Poulterers Only Finest Home-Fed Beef and Lamb Stocked 2012 Scottish Black Pudding Champion Silver Awards 2010 and 2012 Speciality Burgers 2004 Best Beef Sausage in Scotland Champion 42 DOCKHEAD STREET, SALTCOATS Telephone: and David Robb Plumbing All plumbing work undertaken Disabled Shower Specialist Tel: Mob: Fantastic deals on Alton and Robinsons Greenhouses Arthur Robertson Proprietor Tel: Mob: merlinbs7671@gmail.com DEE DEES CUTZ Gents Barber 3 Young Street, Ardrossan Tel: Donna Dunlop New & Used Car Sales, Motability, Finance. All Makes Service, MOT & Repair. Ford Parts & Accessories. Bodyshop Accident/Insurance Repairs & Restorations. Ardrossan ELECTRICAL Scottish Building Standards Approved Commercial Domestic Industrial Evaluating, growing & nurturing, aiding & enhancing independence GLASGOW STREET, ARDROSSAN KA22 8EW 15

16 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THE FULL SERVICE LEGAL PRACTICE WITH ESTATE AGENCY AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS 57 Dockhead Street, Saltcoats. Tel: Princes Street, Ardrossan. Tel: Main Street, West Kilbride. Tel: Unit 2, Douglas Centre, Brodick. Tel: Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for Financial Services PARKHOUSE GARAGE Ltd Established 1935 Ayrshire Based Family Garage Used Cars Tyres Exhausts MOTs Repairs Peter Piper Piping for all occasions Weddings, Burns Suppers and Other Celebrations 64 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, Ayrshire KA22 8AA Tel: INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tel: Peter Martin Hour Service Cavani s STARKS NEWSAGENTS BOOKSELLERS STATIONERS TOBACCONIST West End Cafe Established 1902 Golden Charter Funeral Plans We sell over 200 varieties of toffees, chocolates and boiled sweets 10 Hamilton Street, Saltcoats Telephone: Hamilton Street, Saltcoats Tel: A.W. BLAIR & SONS Independent Family Funeral Directors Member of National Association of Funeral Directors 29 Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats KA21 5EB tel: fax: Lade Street Largs KA30 8AZ tel: fax: Quality Home Made Ices Daily & Sunday Papers For personal attention contact Ian Blair, Dip.F.D., M.B.I.E. info@funeral-scotland.co.uk Seabank Street Saltcoats Tel: Memorial Showroom now open in Saltcoats Sports & Rainwear No. 1 FOR SPORT (24 hour service) Service and Rest Rooms with ample private parking Memorial Showroom at Canal Street Golden Charter Funeral Plans Day and Night Service 20/22 Hamilton Street SALTCOATS Tel: Shuttle Buses Coach Hire Open 7 Days Take Away Home Delivery Outside Catering 10 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan Tel: , 24, 33, 49, 53 and 70-seater coaches for hire For a free, no obligation quote call us on or online at Magazine produced by Kirkgate Parish Church - Registered Scottish Charity No: SC