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Contents Rowing the Atlantic..................... 3 Bearsden Top of the Class.......4&5 New Race Series ........................... 6 Award Winner.............................. 7 Martial Arts.................................... 8 Youth Club...................................10 Clean Milngavie..........................11 Back Pain Help............................12 Jog 5k...........................................14 What's Up Doc?..........................14 Writing Tips.................................17 New Year New You............ 18&19 Ramblers......................................20 Legal Matters..............................20 Choir for Carers...........................28 Local Publishing..........................28 Company Support.............. 30&31 Dawn's Space..............................31 Looking Back on 2016........ 32&33

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Will to row the Atlantic food restrictions and the challenge of getting along with three people he hardly knows.

The crew will share a rowing rota of two hours on, two hours off for the entire journey.

The ex-president of his university’s rowing team has already personally raised £60,000, alongside crew members, but needs £40,000 more to take part in the endurance event.

Will Whitehead is preparing to spend three months at sea rowing 3,000 nautical miles

A young rower from Baljaffray is bidding to attract sponsors to support a courageous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean this year.

Will Whitehead, 22, is preparing to spend three months at sea rowing 3,000 nautical miles through potentially life-threatening conditions in

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Will says: “From the moment I saw the Atlantic Challenge on TV I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

I even finished uni and started my first job but it played on my mind. In the end, I decided I had to do it, to fulfill a dream of taking on a huge adventure.”

His first task was to find three people to join his ocean bid.

Will says: “I met Paul, Mark and his nephew Dan quite recently for the first time and they have agreed to join me. It is daunting that I do not know them that well yet but they are as enthusiastic as me and that is a big part of this challenge.” The crew’s ages range from Will to Mark Brownjohn, of the Isle of Wight, who is 60.

Will is excited that he has enough money to pay for the R45 ocean going rowing boat but now needs finances to support training, insurance, kit and entry to the race. He is also raising funds for two charities, the RNLI and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Will says: “I hope local businesses might take the opportunity to support us in some way. Fewer people have rowed across an ocean than have climbed Everest or been into space. Plus the race is televised so it’s a chance to have their name associated with an epic adventure event. If people want to donate to our fundraiser that would be awesome, too."

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge sets off in December from San Sebastian in La Gomera to Nelson’s Dockyard English Harbour in Antigua. Only around 12 crews, from solo to five people take part each year. We recently reported on another local rower Elaine Hopley who will take on the same challenge solo.

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Bearsden is Bearsden Academy is delighted to have been named Scottish State School of the Year by the Sunday Times – for the second time.

The top performing secondary school received the accolade for 2016 and also in 2011.

A statement on the website said: “The award, which is unusual to receive twice, is a lovely and fitting reflection of the commitment, energy and talent of our school community,

The Parent Power league is compiled annually by the Sunday Times newspaper and in the first instance ranks schools according to the exams success.

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2 Rower Katherine, 41, who has won one gold and four silver Olympic medals, said: “I fell in love with sport thanks to my art teacher. Teachers at the school wanted to take after-school classes and they really believed in these activities.

“There was no pressure to succeed but there was enthusiasm to join in and try.”

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Pupils past and present have set the bar high at the school. Former pupils include five times Olympic medal winner Katherine Grainger, 10,000m runner Beth Potter, former professional triathlete Kerry Lang and one of the UK’s top professional climbers Natalie Berry.

Musicians Edwyn Collins and Alex Kapranos attended the academy. Meanwhile, Ross Greer, the youngest ever MSP, who was elected at the age of 21, also attended the school.

Two current pupils have been offered golf scholarships in America, starting next year.

Bearsden Academy, Katherine embarked on her hugely successful rowing career.

She recalls: “Bearsden Academy was a lovely place to go to school.”

Natalie also has fond memories of Bearsden Academy. She said: “I am not surprised that the school has continued to perform well.

“The ethos of the school and the support offered for pupils always encouraged excellence, and I am sure that the new facilities have helped to secure its position at the top of the tables today.”

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NEW RACE SERIES SET TO RUN IN 2017 The Dunbartonshire 10k Series will replace the Polaroid Series after thirty three years, with the introduction of a brand new race.

Race Director of the Helensburgh 10k, Kevin Johnson paid tribute to the loyalty and professionalism of Polaroid and in particular Paul Sheerin, the longtime Chair of the organising committee.

The Polaroid Series was one of the longest and most successful sponsorships in grassroots sport in the UK and one in which the three local athletics clubs Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Clydesdale are rightly proud.

The new organising team shortly hope to announce the title sponsor but have already secured significant support from running retailer, Start Fitness and footwear and apparel brand More Mile. It is expected that AG Barr's Strathmore Water will be keeping the runners hydrated and refreshed once again.

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Stevie scoops top award Pictured (left to right) are Gail Prince CEO, Scottish Association of Local Sports Councils, Steve Cullen and Moira Ord MBE, Chair of Sports Council for Glasgow Life

A coach at a local athletics club has been honoured for his dedication to the sport at the Sports Council for Glasgow Awards.

Stevie Cullen, of Garscube Harriers, won the highest accolade of the awards ceremony, held late last year, taking the trophy for Service to Sport. He was nominated by club president, Jill O’Neil, who said: “In his 46 years at Garscube Harriers, Stevie has made a huge contribution to athletics and has held a large number of volunteer roles in this

time with the club, the Glasgow Athletics Association (GAA) and also the Transplant Games.”

Stevie first joined the committee of Garscube Harriers in 1975 as an ordinary member before becoming club secretary. In the 1980s he began coaching because he was keen to see the club expand and improve. Over the coming years he went on to be

club captain, track captain and also senior head coach.

His own running has been curtailed recently due to injury however that doesn’t stop his enthusiasm for the sport and his passion to see young athletes improve. Stevie is a regular fixture at the club continuing to act as lead coach for a number of the junior athletes, with a particular interest in middle distance running.

He was also one of the founding committee members of the GAA and originally the treasurer. He first attended the Transplant Games in 1988 as a supporter and the year after his wife had her first transplant. Since 1990 he has been Team Manager.

There was more success for the club at the annual sports council awards when Robert Cuthbertson was highly commended in the category of performance coach of the year. Nicola Adams-Henry and Calum Esler were also highly commended for Senior Outstanding Performance and Junior Volunteer of the Year, respectively.

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At the recent Adult National Course, the club had eight successful gradings, with new 1st Dan black belts (Emma Armstrong, 34, Scott Burgess, 43, David Craig, 61 and Ashleigh Trainer, 18), two junior black belts (Carla, 14, and Robbie 16), a blue belt (Diana, 49) and an orange belt (Iain, "closer to 55 than 50").

If you are looking for a new way to get fit and improve your health and well-being in 2017, why not give Bearsden Martial Arts Club a try?

The club provides training sessions for adults and children in a martial art that has its roots in Shotokai Karate and, reflecting the interests of the senior instructors, has evolved to incorporate elements of many martial arts, such as judo, jiujitsu and aikido.

The list of benefits of martial arts practice includes better fitness, balance and flexibility.

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The trauma of that and consequent drama was aggravated by the sad death of his wife Nora.

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Scott Burgess from the club adds: “As well as the more obvious fitness aspects, martial arts helps people to gain confidence and ability when it comes to selfdefence.

“And many people find that a session of hitting pads is also a wonderful way to relieve stress after a particularly busy day.”

Bearsden Martial Arts Club has been running classes for more

than 30 years and has training two nights each week. Tuesdays is at Bearsden Academy and Wednesdays at St Joseph’s PS in Milngavie, 7-8pm for juniors and 8-9.30pm for adults.

The chief instructor, Hugh Russell, has 40 years of experience in various martial arts and is a 9th Dan Black Belt. He is assisted by Eric Walton (3rd Dan Black Belt), Ross Walton (2nd Dan Black Belt) and John Marley (1st Dan Black Belt).

The over-arching principle is one of self-defence and the emphasis is on self-development and continual improvement rather than competitive fighting.

Scott says: “We can cater for newcomers, male and female, children as young as five and for adults of all ages. For example, one member Ross started with us aged six and is now 23 and a 2nd Dan Black Belt, while another member started in his 50s and loves the fitness element of the sport.”

More information at www. bearsdenmartialarts.org, on Facebook at facebook.com/ BearsdenMartialArts/ and on Twitter @BearsdenMAC.

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This dream became a reality five years ago when they had the opportunity to buy Café Crème, based at Bearsden Cross. The business is one of the oldest in Bearsden and they recall, when they were younger, hoping that one day they’d get the chance to run this particular café.

Buying over an existing business did not come without its challenges, but after much discussion with customers and staff, they kept the main focus of the original café the same, with a gradual introduction of small changes.

Their vision to create an extremely friendly, home-from-home environment is quite apparent, with many regular customers visiting daily. Geraldine, Michelle and Jennifer are extremely grateful to their large group of loyal supporters, some of whom even donate their own china cups and saucers to be used in the café. The supporting staff team are also a huge asset and can always be relied upon when the sisters take a well-earned holiday.

They grew up in Bearsden and the sisters have many happy childhood memories of dining out around the area. They were keen to run a business based in East Dunbartonshire to be close to their families and specifically at Bearsden Cross because they feel it’s at the centre of their own community.

How do they juggle the challenges of family life and running a business? “We tag team”, explains Michelle, “I recently had a baby so instead of being in the café during the day I deal with the paperwork at home. We are always aware that the lines between our family and the business merge and are forever combining the two.”

There is a large philanthropic side to their business, which the sisters are extremely modest about, but suffice to say they support many local charities in their own quiet, generous way.

In terms of advice to people thinking of setting up their own business, the sisters have four recommendations, “Be prepared for hard work, listen to your customers and staff, be adaptable and develop a thick skin.”

“Our Business Adviser Colin Dunn has given us the courage to take our business to the next level. He has helped us consider other options for growing the company that we would not have done without the support and encouragement of Business Gateway.”

2017 is an iconic year for the café as it reaches its 30th birthday and the sisters reveal that they have a few celebrations in store. Meantime, a visit to this oasis of friendly staff combined with delicious food is proof that the owners are indeed a phenomenal sister act.

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A local community youth club for children with language, speech and communication difficulties is keen to welcome new members.

The club is run by The Speech Language Communication Company, (SLCO), a charity which supports children and young people with speech and language impairments.

The club is aimed at 11 to 18 year olds and meets every Sunday from 6pm to 8pm in the Bearsden Scout Hall on Jubilee Path, off Roman Road.

The group offers a chance for young people to make new friends, build confidence and enjoy a variety of activities.

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develop new skills and discover hidden talents.

Team Leader Laura Jennings says: “It’s a welcoming group and the young people get to do all kinds of different things, including board games, drama and arts and crafts.

“We help young people acquire new skills by using electronic tablets and the kids really enjoy playing Wii games together which helps boost social communication. We also encourage them to play team games each week, such as hockey and bench ball.”

The youth club is part of a range of supports offered by the charity. SLCo provides information and guidance, connects parents and carers with each other to share experiences and set up their own local support networks.

To join the SLCO youth group there is a £5 membership fee and a weekly club fee. To find out more about the youth club visit www.S-L-Co.uk or contact Laura on 07525 852853 or email youthclub@s-l-co.uk.

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Milngavie volunteer Frankie Livingston has received a prestigious accolade for her continued commitment to the environment.

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Frankie was handed the Clean Up Scotland “Hero of the Month” award in recognition of her litter picking in the local area.

The award is part of Beautiful Scotland’s national Clean Up Scotland campaign.

A founding member of the Milngavie Clean Sweep initiative, which is part of Milngavie in Bloom, Frankie is one of the group’s hardest working members.

Her efforts have helped to deliver huge transformations in the local area, from tackling troublesome littered sites to removing halfsubmerged supermarket trolleys singlehandedly from the river.

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infectious enthusiasm and passion for keeping the local area clean.

On receiving the award late last year, she said: “I think it is important to pick up litter for a number of reasons. It makes a big difference to the local area and even 30 minutes of litter picking can enhance the surroundings no end.

“It is also enjoyable as I am out in the fresh air, getting some exercise and doing something really useful. It feels good.

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“I can walk through a park or along a street where I have litter picked and feel proud of what I’ve achieved. Perhaps, most importantly, it helps to prevent further littering. We hope people are less likely to drop litter in areas that are litter free.”

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The key to better health Every New Year so many of us pledge to become fitter and healthier – but what if injuries and niggles are holding you back?

A sore back, tight leg muscles, neck pain, foot issues and general lack of flexibility and easy movement can all present obstacles to achieving your fitness goals.

At Bearsden Osteopaths, owner Linda Canning says: “Many people think that osteopaths treat only backs but in fact we treat the whole body to improve function in any given area.

“There are only 161 osteopaths in Scotland, registered with the General Osteopathic Council, which is perhaps why the public do not know about what we do.”

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that aims to improve the body’s overall function.

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She will work on Mondays and Fridays. Linda works in the clinic on Kirk Road Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. She will be training to be a Pilates teacher from March.

Myofacial Release Therapy and Pilates specialist Jane Meek continues to work on Tuesdays and Fridays. A new sports massage therapist, Tony, who is also a PT and player/manager of a semi-professional football team, will be available Mondays and Fridays.

Linda says: “This New Year if your goals are to be fitter, whether to walk more, train harder or to take on your next challenge, Bearsden Osteopaths could give you the start you need.

“We are offering a New Year discounted deal for new customers with a 40-minute session with an osteopath priced at £30.”

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reflection of her abilities and she is a frequent and keen co-participant (with Greg) at educational events and seminars, Recently notable were her attendances at the Unitron professional development events in Vienna and at the Unite University in Manchester, with specific interest in a seminar on small business branding.

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Couch to 5km jog success

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This month: THE TIME IS NOW Members of the Jog Scotland Mingavie "couch to 5km" beginners group, which has proved to be very successful

A Jog Scotland Milngavie beginners’ group has proved a resounding success.

The weekly newcomers’ session was launched last year in response to a demand from people who wanted to join the main group but were not able to run the full distance of the Thursday evening session.

Some 15 joggers, including one man, have regularly attended the “couch to 5km” group and many will soon move on to the main group.

“It has been a very successful group and many of the runners have shown great determination, even over the winter.

“We wanted to offer a stepping stone for those who were new to jogging or returners to running and over several months they have built up their distances to the stage where they can join the main group.

The coaches who have given their time to this venture include Fran Murray, Kay Hunter, Claire Rigg and Heather Fuller.

“It’s also great to see many new friendships formed and healthy new habits. I am delighted we have been able to offer this group to beginners.”

Dawn Hunter, one of the Jog Scotland Milngavie leaders, says:

To find out more contact Jog Scotland Milngavie on Facebook.

How many times last year did you make a plan, only to find that you didn’t even make a start? Often for good reason in the busy lives we lead, things are put off for another day, as something else seems more urgent.

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Reframe your goals: When you left school or university, your goal for work might have been to simply earn money or to rise up the career ladder. But years later your goal might be to work part-time, raise a family, feel happier or more rewarded at work, or a mix of all these things. Looking at your career in a different goal frame is very valuable.

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Valerie Brewster, Podiatrist: 07974 989 545 Matt Williamson, Physiotherapist: 07444 540 851 Emma Steenson, Physiotherapist: 07919 974 271 Fiona Stewart, Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist: 07901 833 538

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Blow away the cobwebs of the festive season with a New Year’s trail walk.

The Bearsden & Milngavie Ramblers lead a busy programme of walks year-round and they will start 2017 with a fairly easy going outing on January 2.

Led by Moira Allan and Euan Kilpatrick, the Grade C walk is a return distance of six miles from Mugdock Visitor Centre to Blanefield.

The group will meet at Milngavie Station Car Park at 10:30am.

There will be a stop for lunch at the Blane Valley Inn. Members of the group should call Moira to find out if there are any places left. Non-members can join the group for walks throughout the year. www.bearsdenandmilngavie ramblers.org.uk

It is now illegal in Scotland for any adult to smoke in a private motor vehicle whilst there is a child also in the car.

For this purpose, a child is considered to be any person under the age of 18.

The Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill was unanimously voted in

by MSPs in the Scottish Parliament with a view to protecting children from harmful effects of second hand smoke.

This legislation only recently came in to force on 5th December 2016.

Notwithstanding that it may

not yet be widely known by the general public, you can now be given a £100 on the spot penalty fine or up to £1000 court fine, in the event you are found smoking with children in a private car. Similar laws have already been in force in England and Wales for over a year, although the stipulated fine is significantly less.

Speculation suggests that it may be difficult to enforce these new laws and figures released show that there was in fact just one fine imposed in the first year in England and Wales. Only time will tell if this new ban will have any significant impact in Scotland.

don’t neglect your feet this year F

oot Medic Podiatry is widely regarded and one of Scotland’s most advanced foot care centres.

Catering for all types of foot and lower limb problems and with a fantastic level of clinical expertise, and as Glasgow’s only accredited podiatry provider, they’re best placed to treat all lower limb and foot conditions.

Owner and clinical lead, Mr Ciaran Canney explains “We work tirelessly to provide our patients with the highest level

Ciaran Canney

Bsc (Hon) MChs Pod

of clinical care. We do things differently at Foot Medic, we don’t just treat people’s feet, we relieve pain, improve quality of life and ultimately make people feel better” Foot ailments can be the first sign of a more serious medical problem so its always a good idea to have them checked regularly.

Conditions like arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in your feet.

Ciaran says “There is still some

Michael Stephenson Bsc (Hon) MChs Pod

FOOT MEDIC PODIATRY & ORTHOTIC CENTRE

Katie Herd Practice Manager

confusion about podiatry and chiropody. For instance, if someone feels ill, they’ll consult their doctor, for teeth, the dentist, the optician for eyes and so on.

Far too many people still don’t know where they should go with foot problems. When it comes to the feet, the obvious choice is the expert in the foot and limb - the podiatrist”.

Ciaran explains “Because we have developed an advanced foot care clinic we are able to offer

Liz Tytler Podiatry Assistant

Martin McCafferty Bsc (Hon) MChs Pod

services previously unavailable to the wider public. We cater for all patients, from the most basic, routine problems to surgical excisions, prescription orthotics and foot scanning. It’s a truly comprehensive service. Our online booking facility its easy for patients to book their own appointments 24/7. Our unique interactive website, ‘virtual podiatrist’ has been a major asset.

It’s available for free by just visiting our website.

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T: 0141 562 3082 A: Tribune Crt, 2 Roman Rd Bearsden Cross E: reception@foot-medic.co.uk W: www.foot-medic.co.uk

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What's On...

Your definitive events diary for the bearsden & milngavie area.

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Calendar of events Wednesday 4th

Sunday 1st Jog Scotland The Clock, Douglas Street, Milngavie 6:30pm, We will be dressing up in our 'Festive Best' and donning our Santa hats to raise funds for The Brightest Star Charity.

Refreshments will be provided

by Costa Milngavie. Please visit the JustGiving page for more information.

Tuesday 3rd Bearsden Dementia Carer Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7pm, Receive support and advice from our staff and meet people in a similar situation to share tips and ideas. www.carerslink.org.uk

Campsie Meander Meet in Lennoxtown 11:20am, Get out and about, enjoy the fresh air and improve your health as you join this Ranger-led walk on good paths through the Lennoxtown countryside. Booking essential 0141 956 6100 Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Killermont Parish Church, Ranch Drive Meetings crammed full of challenges, games, activities such as sports, crafts, music and working toward getting your badges. 6-7pm - Anchor Boys, P1, P2, P3 / 7:15-9pm - The Junior Section, P4, P5, P6 / 7:15-9:30pm - The Company Section, P7 to 18yrs. Weekly in school term time.

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Tango in Milngavie Milngavie Sports Club 7:30-8:30pm, No experience required, just come down and tango.

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Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm, Nice people, nice things. milngaviemakersmarket (Also on Saturday 21st) Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9:30am, A great place for Dads and pre-school children (0-3yrs) to play, socialise and re-energize!

With delicious bacon rolls for Dads and snacks for kids. www.allanderchurch.org.uk (Also on Saturday 21st)

Argentine Tango Classes Milngavie Tennis Club 7-8pm, Weekly, all welcome.

No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango.

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Thursday 5th Ladies Circle Cyan Restaurant, Stewart Street 7pm, Betsy Barclay’s monthly meet up, a meal followed by entertainment. 0141 942 5241

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Circle Dancing St Andrew’s Church 2-4pm, A style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment. Open to men & women of any age and fitness level, no partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk (Weekly)

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Friday 6th BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm, Weekly Badminton club.

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Saturday 7th

Sunday 8th

Double Vision Lillie Art Gallery Two generations of artists, Rebecca Dick and William Dick, with differing visions and thoughts on the language of sculpture and painting. Both artists respond to nature and the everyday environment using differing art forms to produce works that transcend the illustrative, by the production process, and offering themselves as physical objects. Throughout the month. www.edlc.co.uk

RunWHERE? Navigation for Runners Mugdock Country Park 10am, TrailFest have teamed up with Gary Tompsett of Adventure Buddy (plus speaker and navigation session leader at TrailFest2) to offer a Navigational Course designed to cater for trail runners who are venturing a little further from what they see as their usual safe furrow. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

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What's On Calendar | January 2017

Sunday 8th Youth Group Bearsden Scout Hall, Jubilee Path, Off Roman Road, 6-8pm, Weekly meet -p for children and young adults with speech, language and communication difficulties. A chance to take part in a variety of activities and develop new skills whilst building confidence and making new friends. More information on page 10. www.S-L-Co.uk Charity Car Boot Sale Arnold Clark Car Park 7am, All proceeds go to charity.

Monday 9th Cherry Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10:45am, Over 60s exercise class. Also on a Wednesday.

0141 942 1283 Weekly Bearsden Literary Society St Andrew’s RC Church, Lower Hall, Roman Road 7:45pm, Ewen Donaldson, General Manager of Glasgow Botanic Gardens, will give a talk, " Two Hundred Years Of The Botanic Gardens" All are welcome, admission £4 at the door. Students £1. Tea and coffee included. anne_snape@yahoo.co.uk Library Learning for Adults Brookwood Library Tablet Tips, 10am-12pm, MON 9, 16, 23, 30th. iPad for Beginners, MON 16, 23 & 30th, 2-3:30pm Milngavie Library Tablet Tips, 10am-12pm, TUE 10, 17, 24 & 31st.

Computers for the Terrified, 2-4pm, TUE 17, 24 & 31st.

Booking essential for all classes, places are limited. www.edlc.co.uk

Library Events for Children & Families Brookwood Library Bookbug (0-18months), WEDS, 2-2:30pm. Bookbug Baby / Toddler (0-36months), THURS, 2-2:30pm. Sensory Stars (0-13months), THURS, 11:30am12:15pm. Story Stars Toddler (18months-4years), WEDS, 10:15-11am. Chatterbox (7-11yrs), WEDS, 3:30-4:30pm. Chatterbooks Dyslexia Session (7-11yrs), THURS, 3:30-4:30PM. Milngavie Library Bookbug (0-18month), MONS, 2-2:30pm. Bookbug Baby / Toddler (0-36month), TUES, 2-2:30pm. Saturday Bookbugs (0-36months), SAT 21, 10:1510:45pm. Sensory Stars (0-13months), TUES, 11:30am12:15pm. Story Stars Baby (0-2yrs), WEDS, 10:15-11am. Chatterbooks (7-11yrs), MONS, 3:30-4:30pm.

Family ‘Shine’ Session (6-8yrs), SATS, 2-2:45pm. Minecraft (8yrs+), TUES, 3:15-4:15pm. Code Club (911yrs), SATS, 11:30am-12:30pm.

Westerton Library Bookbug Baby (0-18months), FRI 13 & 27, 2-2:30pm. Bookbug Baby / Toddler (0-36month), FRI 13 & 27, 10:15-11am.

Booking essential as space is limited. www.edlc.co.uk

New Kilpatrick Scottish Country Dance New Kilpatrick New Halls 7:30pm, Club reconvenes at NK New Halls after Christmas break. New members are always welcome. Live music; good company. For more info, phone Chris on 0141 942 7519 A Shot in the Dark Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Second instalment in the Pink Panther series, Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) investigates the murder of Mr Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate. Booking essential 0141 956 6100

Bumps and Bundles Bearsden Baptist Church Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn't a holiday.

0141 563 7830 / 07982 248764. www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com

Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports centre 11am, Badminton, table tennis & soft tennis with a swim included.

Just turn up!

Weekly, also on Thursdays Milngavie & Bearsden Historical Society St Andrews Church, Park Road, Milngavie 7:30pm, The next meeting is on Monday January 9th when Douglas Annan will be giving an illustrated talk on Old Glasgow Through the Lens. Visitors welcome £4.

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Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 5.30pm For improvers and 7.15pm for the advanced, all welcome.

0141 563 8223 pfe263@gmail.com Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm, new members and visitors welcome to this friendly club. www.bridgewebs.com/antonine 01419428262

Tuesday 10th Martial Arts for Fitness If you are looking to get fit and try something new this could be the class for you. TUE, Bearsden Academy & WED, St Joseph's PS in Milngavie on 7-8pm for juniors and 8-9:30pm for adults.

More information on page 18.

Facebook/bearsdenmartialarts Beginner’s Scottish Country Dancing Class Westerton Hall, 82 Maxwell Ave, Bearsden, G61 1NZ 7:30pm, If you would like a bit of fun, fitness and friendship, come along to a beginner's class, taught by a teacher from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

07902127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org (Weekly)

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Calendar of events

Saturday 14th Try Conservation Volunteering Mugdock Country Park 10am, Ranger led hands-on task to benefit Mugdock’s green places. 16+, no experience necessary. Booking essential.

Free. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk (Also on Monday 16th)

Choir for Carers Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30-2:30pm, Singing has been shown to be a great stress reliever, so come meet other carers in this choir led by the experienced Bryan Marshall.

More information on page 16 www.carerslink.org.uk

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Ski Club TUE, Mixed Classes, 10-11am & Mens Classes, 7-8pm. WED, One to one, 12:30-1:30pm & Club Classes, 8-9pm. THURS, Morning Day Centre, 11:30am-12:30pm & Evening Pregnancy Yoga, 6:30-7:30pm.

07851 009 468 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk

Acorn Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 7pm, A friendly club which welcomes new members. (Weekly)

Wednesday 11th Lets Dance Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults. Visit our website at www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk or telephone Lorna Pickford on 01360 551689/213473.

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Wednesday 11th Mixed (Beginners welcome) Scottish Country Dancing Class Milngavie Town Hall, Station Road, Milngavie G62 8BZ 7:30pm,You will be taught by a teacher from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, accompanied by live music. You don't need a partner but a pair of soft shoes would be helpful.

07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org (Weekly)

Friday 13th Milngavie Carer Café Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am, Carers Café is a monthly get-together where you can chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support.

No need to sign up, just drop in! www.carerslink.org.uk Stargazing at Mugdock Mugdock Country Park 7-8pm, Learn some fascinating facts about space and then search the January skies for winter constellations and planets including Neptune and Uranus.

Indoor presentation if weather is bad. Booking essential. £3 0141 956 6100 on Fre -s e ite in qu sta ot nt es

Bearsden Chess Club Cairns Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:45pm, All standards welcome.

Our Junior section runs from 6:30 -7:30pm in the same hall. www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com (Weekly)

Milngavie Mindfulness for Beginners Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am, Our Mindfulness sessions are still popular with carers and many are finding the practice to be an effective way of dealing with stress. This is a 4-part course and you need to attend all four sessions, 10, 17, 24 & 31st. www.carerslink.org.uk

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New Year Winter Wander Craigallian Road, Milngavie 10am, After a month (at least) of mince pies, chocolate, hearty meals and a bit too much alcohol, why not start January off with a good old jaunt outside with the kids.

Sunday 15th The Cuckoo’s Nest Craigallian Road, Milngavie 11am, Fun fantasy role playing (LARP’ing) with a group of enthusiastic players.

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(Also on Sun 18) The Arrochar Alps Arrochar - Loch Long 8am, Arrochar Alps - The Cobbler, Beinn Ime, Ben Vane or Beinn Narnain, an excess of good hills to climb. (4-6hours) www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

Monday 16th NTS Bearsden & Milngavie Members’ Centre Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, Morna Mathers will talk about the diversely entertaining and not to mention the bizarre personalities who worldwide have been previous owners of the Burrell Tapestries. Come along and hear about these different people. Free to Members. £3 for non Members 0141 942 8339

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What's On Calendar | January 2017

Tuesday 17th

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U3A Monthly Meeting St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am, Maggie Green will give a talk called "Through Maasai Land". u3Asites.org.uk

Rock Choir Nuffield Gym, 142 Strathblane Road, Milngavie 10am, Free taster to this popular choir with over 20,000 members across the country. You’ll never have to sing on your own and be under any pressure, just have a great experience.

Open Day 538, Crow Road, G12 1NJ All day, open day at Clements Hearing, come along and find out more.

Sunday 22nd

Milngavie Dementia Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am, Do you have a relative with a diagnosis of dementia?

Come along to our friendly support group, which meets monthly. www.carerslink.org.uk

Friday 20th Milngavie Music Club Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm, Yann Ghiro, clarinet Naomi Pavri, cello Fali Pavri, piano Three of Scotland’s finest musicians combine in a rich and colourful programme that celebrates Brahms’s love of the clarinet. The wonderful Clarinet Trio is one of four late pieces inspired by the lovely sound of clarinettist Richard Muhlfeld’s playing. A fantastic night, contact for tickets.

0141 563 8298

Saturday 21st Wednesday 18th New Year, New Technology Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1-3pm, Come along for a coffee or tea and meet other carers who have similar technological questions.

Carers may be able to assist one another but failing that we will have a local self-employed computer graduate who will offer his expertise to those attending on the day. www.carerslink.org.uk

Get Your Hands Dirty Follow signs from the Moss End of Lenzie Railway Station car park.

10:45am, Wear wellies and help the Ranger service take care of Lenzie Moss Local Nature Reserve.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. 0141 956 6100 Coffee Concert Bearsden Cross Church 11:30am, "Poetry in Song" Art Songs and Arias. A recital given by Christian Schneeberger, Tenor and accompanied by Jennifer Redmond on piano.

Admission £10 including coffee and cake served from 10.45am.

0141 942 0507

Mugdock Adventure Time!

Forest School Fun! Mugdock Country Park 1pm, Come along and get mucky, learn a bit, and have fantastic woodland fun with the Ranger. Games and practical activities deep in Mugdock’s woodlands. £5 Booking essential.

0141 956 6100

Monday 23rd Drawing & Painting Building Confidence Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie This course is for students who like to develop their observational, drawing and painting skills. While building on from basic skills, students will start with sketching to explore the essentials of form and gesture. Then moving into paints to capture light, tone and colour. There will be demonstrations throughout this course led by an experienced artist/tutor who will guide you through art history for inspiration and direction. Level 2/3+. edlct.bookings@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Some Like it Hot Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, When two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.

Starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis & Marilyn Monroe. All tickets £3.

Booking essential 0141 956 6100

Wednesday 25th Men’s Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre All Day, The Men’s Group meets every two months, and if you are interested in joining please contact Amrit. This meeting will be in Milngavie and will be a talk on Combat and Cutlasses in the Age of the Sail. www.carerslink.org.uk

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Crafty Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30pm, Are you a carer with an interest in crafts? Or do you just want to try something new? If so, our Crafty Carers group may be what you’re looking for. Bring along your knitting, sewing, crochet, card-making kit or anything else ‘arty and crafty’, or just come along and join us for a cup of tea and a blether. www.carerslink.org.uk Bearsden & Milngavie Ramblers Classic India, Douglas Street, Milngavie 7pm, Bearsden & Milngavie Ramblers will be having a Curry Night, booking essential. www.bearsdenandramblers.org.uk

Friday 27th The Golden Hours of Angel Wings (18+) Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Back by popular demand with this moving tribute to Rabbie Burns. His music and poetry all wrapped up in a new

original script with a small ceilidh thrown in! All tickets £12 each.

Booking essential.

0141 956 6100 (Also on SAT 28)

Saturday 28th Plant a Tree Meet the Ranger in the car park at the end of Kenmure Drive, Bishopbriggs. G64 2RQ. 11am, Wear your wellies and help plant native trees in Bishopbriggs Park, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

0141 956 6100 West End Ceilidh 82 Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden 7pm, GMA Shinty Fundraiser, this is set to be a cracking ceillidh.

With music from band North 57 and a licensed bar. Tickets available at the door. Facebook Rabbies Burns School Trip Mugdock Country Park 2pm, An hour long fun-filled lively show for children with poetry, music and dance. Tickets £9.50 (adult), £7.50 (Children).

Booking essential.

0141 956 6100.

(Also on Sunday 29th)

Sunday 29th Climb Ben Challum Crianlarich 8am, A great winter Munro with easy access, just North of Crianlarich. (11km, 4-7 hours, 3,000ft of climbing) www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

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Art at the Grange 2 Grange Ave, Milngavie Preparing for Art in the big school (p3), THU 12, 3.305.30pm. Preparing for Art at High School (p4-p7), WED 11 & FRI 13, 3:30-5:30pm. Do you Love Art (s1-s4), WED 11 & FRI 13, 6:30-8:30pm.

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We bring you news and information about pets and animal care from your local vets.

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Pet fitness If humans can pledge a New Year, New You then why not pets, too? Helping pets to keep their weight down leads to many fitness and health benefits, such as reducing the strain on joints and allowing animals to enjoy more playtime.

Poor Pirate Three-year-old Pirate the cat (pictured) was back at Avalon vets recently after his owner, Cat, noticed he was walking abnormally. Cat, who is one of the practice nurses, was worried because Pirate’s pelvis was injured in a road traffic accident a year ago.

After examination by the vet, Alison, it was found he did have pain in his mid-thoracic spine and also lumbar spine although subsequent X-rays did not reveal anything alarming.

Alison believes Pirate injured himself doing something silly while running around the house behaving like a kitten, rather than it being connected to the previous accident.

Pirate was started on painkillers and had two sessions of

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New choir for carers Tricia: put on by local talent groups. A few carers said they would enjoy being part of a choir.

Choir leader Bryan Marshall will co-ordinate the new Carers Choir when they launch in January 2017

“We approach Bryan, who leads a number of local choir groups, and he happily agreed to co-ordinate the choir.”

There is no audition required for the Carers Choir and all carers in East Dunbartonshire are welcome.

There will be a portation pick up organised from Bishopbriggs if carers require this.

Amrit says: “The aim is to offer something fun for carers to come along to each month. There will be no performance focus, just the chance to enjoy singing a range of songs together.

Carers in our local communities are being invited to join a special choir being organised by East Dunbartonshire’s Carers Link.

The monthly sessions will be run

by Bryan Marshall, who already leads many popular choirs such as Westerton Male Voice Choir, Kirkintilloch Ladies Choir and SING aLOUD. The first Carers Choir meeting is on Tuesday January 10, from

See www.bryan-marshall.com Amrit Bedi, at Carers Link, says: “The idea came about after carers and carerslink.org.uk and also enjoyed a summer singing concert amrit@carerslink.org

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A former maths and physics teacher, Tricia says: “The sequel digs deeper into my extensive casebook of psychical phenomena, which I believe provide evidence for survival after death.”

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"The most incredible thing about The Kitchen Depot has been your sky-high levels of customer service. Too often a company will promote customer service as a core value, only to reveal a hollow promise when they don't live up to it."

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Senior Savvy with Suhail Rehman

This month: Are you planning a health blitz in the New Year?

Well if you are anything like me then then the usual pattern is likely to happen, you will hit it for 3 weeks, lose a few kilos, then gradually slip gently back into the old habits and your cosy slippers.

Being a senior doesn’t mean having to give up the gym or losing touch with regular exercise.

I recently met with the wonderful April Logan who works with the Glasgow University Health and Fitness Team. They run a wonderful and vibrant Active Age Programme at the nearby Garscube Sports Complex which is open to all seniors in Bearsden and Milngavie.

They run various classes during the week combining

gentle aerobics, body strengthening and flexibility.

And in keeping with the social aspect the class gets together for a cuppa and chat afterwards.

They are currently offering anyone a week’s free pass to try any of their classes as they want folk to try before they sign up. And why not bring a buddy, exercise buddies have proven to be more effective that exercising alone – plus we all like a good gab to take our mind off it.

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Ken, director of ACT Construction in Anniesland, is sponsoring Kareena “Kaz” Cuthbert and Robyn Collins, who play in the Scotland Senior Women Squad.

Kaz, 29, boasts an impressive player CV with more than 100 caps and many highlight achievements including being part of the winning 2011 European Trophy team and sixth in the European Championships 2015, during which she scored a goal against England.

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on Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games due to injury. The centre defender is also coach and manager of the increasingly successful Western Wildcats, based in Milngavie.

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port Kaz, who works as a physiotherapist, reveals the ACT sponsorship comes at the perfect time for both her and Robyn. She says: “The Scotland squad are focusing on some big competitions including the World Cup qualifiers, the European Champs later this year and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.

“We need to take a lot of time off work for training, travel and competitions and the financial support is invaluable in allowing us to pursue our sport. We are very grateful to Ken.” Ken, of Bearsden, says: “I’ve been involved in Scottish cricket for many years and my home side is in Greenock. Kaz is also from Greenock and I’ve seen her grow to become a seasoned high performance international athlete.

“I know it is difficult for hockey players to attract sponsorship and I am happy to be supporting two dedicated athletes.”

Dawn’s ‘amazing Space’

A former painter and decorator’s hut in Bearsden has been beautifully revamped into what is easily the area’s smallest hair salon.

Hair stylist Dawn Richardson spotted the unique opportunity to transform the wooden hut opposite Hillfoot train station into her new workplace.

Tête-à-Tête is the name of the petite new hair salon, where former Vidal Sassoon director Dawn remodelled and designed the interior herself.

With its distinctive grey-green exterior and orange window, Tête-à-Tête has been attracting admiring glances from passersby who watched it being revamped and refurbished over several months.

Dawn, of Blanefield, said: “From the moment I saw inside the hut I could see its potential. It was unloved and very shabby but not in a chic way!

“I gradually worked away at it over the summer last year with help from my two sons and friends.

“Everyone's started to call it ‘Dawn’s Amazing Space’ but I had a very particular vision of what I wanted it to be like.”

Dawn is famous among her friends and clients for her love of transforming interiors.

The hair stylist added: “I like getting my sleeves rolled up and especially with projects like this one.

“I wanted Tête-à-Tête to be a comfortable and stylish space that people enjoy coming to.

"The name for me reflects a simple one-to-one approach with my clients. My philosophy with hair and to style in general is that it takes a wee bit of effort to look effortlessly stylish."

Tête-à-Tête is now formally open for business.

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Taking a look back at uPVC POLISHING Stories of festivals, gatherings, clubs, groups, achievements and more were told during a fantastic year of the Community Magazine.

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The first magazine of 2016 revealed many sports winners including local “masters� swimmers, who took home a clutch of medals from the Scottish National 1500m championships and Sports Council for Glasgow Awards heroes. We also revealed on the fast growing success of Bearsden & Milngavie University of the Third Age (U3A) branch.

APRIL In April, we announced that Milngavie musician and model Romy McCahill had won a place in the Miss Universe pageant. Milngavie Football Club also received news of two important Scottish Football Association awards.

MAY In May, local artists from several U3A groups took delight in having their work showcased in a Glasgow exhibition.

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In February, we told of a Bearsden cairn that was unveiled to mark the site of a 300-year-old shark fossil. A World War I project also came to Milngavie Town Hall, while two stunning photos were chosen as winners in a Bearsden & Milngavie Camera Club competition.

MARCH A former Bearsden Academy pupil and now professional climber, Nat Berry, was delighted to be named Scottish Youth Ambassador of Mountain Culture in March. It was also the month for history, with a Local History Week and a tree planting in Balmore to commemorate devastating floods of two decades past.

JUNE June was a month of fun and celebrations with Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games, Milngavie Week, which returned after a gap of 10 years and the 2nd Milngavie Classic car show.

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JULY July saw news of the launch of a new monthly Milngavie Makers Market selling a wealth of crafts and arts products, as well as the father and daughter Scottish orienteering championships winners, Dave and Lindsay Robertson.

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AUGUST August’s news included a 24-hour challenge at Milngavie Tennis Club, which raised £1,000 for new courts and a £1,000 boost for Milngavie Music Club from the John Lewis Music Matters scheme. The Bearsden Festival also returned to the community.

SEPTEMBER In September we were thrilled to announce that another former Bearsden Academy pupil, Katherine Grainger, had won her fifth Olympic medal at the Olympic Games 2016. A new Bearsden Beer festival was launched.

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Crime writer Ann Cleeves was also in Milngavie as part of the Book Week Scotland.

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We understand the market and achieve the best price because we give you the best advice.

If you are considering a move in 2017 contact me, James Lang, on 0141 942 5888 today for a complimentary, up-to-date market appraisal of your property.

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