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Text Box: useful links  ;    Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Located on the shores of Castle Semple Loch, ideal for enjoying ‘wonderful water, walks and wildlife’. Relax by the loch shore or stroll into Parkhill Wood, Castle Semple’s secret woodland. The 90 acre policy woodland of the Castle Semple Estate includes the 15th century Collegiate Church, the fish ponds and the grotto, where the Semple Clan hold annual gatherings. The Centre, on Sustrans Cycle route 7 Glasgow – Irvine, is open all year with a tearoom and gift shop plus Seasonal Boat & Bike Hire, and outdoor activity courses such as sailing, kayaking, archery, navigation, mountain biking, multi activity and group taster sessions. The Countryside Ranger Service patrol the sign-posted walks, provide a schools programme and organise family friendly events and activities throughout the year. The Rowing, Windsurfing and Sailing Clubs are all based at Castle Semple and have regular Club meetings, usually on Wednesday evening during the summer --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why You Should Not Buy a Bicycle at a Department Store   Many bicycles are sold each year at department stores. To the untrained eye, they look no different than than those sold at bicycle shops, and sell for much less. There are several reasons you should not buy your bicycle from a department store: The frame must be the right size for the rider. Most department stores do not have an assortment of frame sizes for adult bikes, and they don't have experienced salespeople to make sure you get the proper size bike. Department store bikes either come un-assembled or are assembled by contract employees who are paid by the bike. If you put it together yourself, you will need special tools like cone wrenches to assemble & adjust it. The components are low-quality, especially the bearings. They wear out quickly, and when the bearings go bad they can also damage the hubs. They are usually not worth repairing. New bearings & a new wheel will cost about £20 to £40, and if the bike only cost about £80 when it was new, why bother. Their resale value is almost nil, while used quality bikes are generally worth about half of their original selling price. A good bike just makes cycling more fun. It's not so enjoyable when you have to pedal down hills to keep up with your friends who are coasting on good bikes. After your initial purchase of a bicycle, helmet and a few other accessories, cycling is a very inexpensive hobby that one can enjoy between the ages of 6 and 80. You don't have to pay extra each time you go out for a ride. Compare this to green fees each time you go golfing. Don't skimp when buying your first bike. You might become frustrated with cycling and give it up, and that would truly be a loss.   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Postage and ordering details here