Gryffe Valley, with the support of many Trusts, companies and other supporters, managed to raise some 27,000 to fund the purchase of a special power boat for Muirsheil Country Park at Castle Semple. This will enable 4 wheelchair-bound sailors, and their carers, to get out onto the water at Castle Semple - a thrilling and liberating experience for them!
The boat is soon due to be handed over by renouned Olympic sailor, Shirley Ann Robertson. Before that can happen, the boat needs a name and we invite suggestions - these can be forwarded to bob.ross7@gmail.com with a closing date of 15th March. whoever submits the final name will be invited along to the handover ceremony.
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Long distance walking route - the length of the Gryffe Valley from the source of the river near Loch Thom to Linwood
moreYoung Chefs from Gryffe High, St Benedict’s High and St Columba’s School met in Gryffe High on the 29th November to compete in the first stage of this Rotary GB and I competition
moreThe first round of this national competition was held in St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm on Monday 27th November. Seven teams competed, four in the Intermediate age category and three in the Senior category
moreClimate Change series- eminent speakers from around the UK in the months leading up to and following the COP26 summit in Glasgow in November 2021
moreDespite Covid the club has maintained its competitions and projects with local schools Hundreds have taken part and enjoyed some success at local, District and National levels!
moreTo encourage walking in the local environment, we are promoting local walking groups, publishing local walking routes and creating the Gryffe Valley Way, a walking route the length of the River Gryffe.
moreTo support disabled sailing for wheelchair users at Castle Semple Loch Gryffe Valley Rotary purchased a special powered Wheelyboat to enabled those in wheelchairs to get out onto the water.
moreThe club organises outings for groups of Renfrewshire Young Carers, with activities followed by a meal and drink. Some years we visited Xscape at Braehead, Hillington for the electric go-karts, and then Castle Semple Loch
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