Community

This section contains links to all the community activities and initiatives associated with Freeland.

See also Groups for information on the Church Groups.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Pirie Information Centre, situated within the Pirie Hall in Freeland Church, is open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon.

Staffed by volunteers, the information centre provides a wide range of information which ranges from bus and train timetables, to theatre information, from DSS leaflets to passport forms, from further education and leisure classes to tourist information. We also produce a village information booklet which contains a list of all organisations within the area, together with contact telephone numbers, which has proved invaluable to newcomers to the village. Notice boards are also used by local groups wishing to advertise their events.

The Helping Hands scheme provides a service to the elderly and housebound in the village, whereby volunteers can assist in various small jobs about the house, but not in competition with local tradesmen.

UNWANTED ITEMS PUT TO GOOD USE!

Due to the loss of their funding the HAVEN, Kilmacolm relies now more than ever on special events to raise funds. One way you can help them out is to donate unused or nearly new items they can sell in some of their fundraising events for this year. Any of the following items you are able to donate would be greatly appreciated.
* Stationery
* Good quality handbags
* Scarves
* Jewellery
* Toys – new or nearly new
* Unwanted gifts
* Baskets
* Ribbon/wool
* Plant pots (plastic or ceramic)
* Glass jars
* Original DVDs, CDs and computer games – all with original covers
If you've any questions ring the Haven office on 01505 872099 or email them on
A GREAT WAY TO USE THOSE UNWANTED CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY PRESENTS!

The BRIDGE Project – open for business!

Freeland Church is delighted with the progress made in realizing the vision to retain a community facility and a local post office in the village . With the community centre and the Post Office now operational it is perhaps time to celebrate the spirit of co-operation and collaborative working that, in so short a time, has enabled an opportunity to be grasped for the benefit of the village.

Background.
The Post Office in Bridge of Weir closed in May 2011. The library on the Main Street closed in the September to be moved to smart but smaller premises in the Cargill Hall.

The Community’s Response
A group of volunteers from Freeland and other local churches, the Community Council and other village organisations planned and worked together to create a community facility, The BRIDGE, in the former library.

The group leafleted the village twice and raised more than £20,000 from residents and businesses. The group have formed a charity The BRIDGE (Bridge of Weir) SCIO which is approved by OSCR and will be known as The BRIDGE.

Renfrewshire Council has leased the former library to The BRIDGE at a nominal rent and the project has been approved for LEADER grant funding. Volunteers and local businesses redecorated and refitted the premises and other volunteers restored the garden outside The BRIDGE.

Facilities now available
A small shop has been opened alongside the post office which is staffed by volunteers. An agreement has been reached with Post Office Limited for The BRIDGE to run the post office in Bridge of Weir.
The Post Office opened at 9am on Monday 28 November.

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES TAKE PLACE IN OUR CHURCH HALLS:

PILATES CLASS

Pilates with Julianna Mackellar of Core Fitness
Wednesday 10am-11am in the church hall.

Julia, a level 3 instructor, can be contacted about this class and others on 07940 665860 or

BABY SENSORY CLASSES

Mondays 11.30am-12.30pm



Baby Sensory classes are suitable for babies from birth to 13 months. Classes are themed and vary every week, with all sorts of sensory experiences for our little learners, including bubbles, balloons, shakers, chiffon scarves, fibre optic lights, water play, messy play, massage, baby signing etc.

To reserve your place, or for more information, please contact Theresa Watt on 0141 885 1718 / 07815 850391, or e-mail
Further details are available at www.babysensory.com

''Baby Sensory - Precious Early Learning for Babies

• Winner of the 2011 whatson4littleones? Best Exported Activity for Children
• Finalists for the 2010 whatson4littleones? Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity (newborn to 2 years)
• Finalists in the 2009 whatson4littleones? Best National Baby Development Activity award, sponsored by Organix''

ZUMBA

Zumba fuses mesmerising Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance steps combined with workout moves to create a unique fitness programme. The music gets your feet tapping and your heart thumping! Zumba is all about the music, dancing and having fun.

MONDAY @ 6.30PM, ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Call: Mo SLOAN on 07505126416
E-mail:




FREELAND CHURCH OF SCOTLAND - Charity Number: SCO002293

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