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Youth Ambassador........................ 3 Walk On The Wild Side................. 4 Look Back In Time ......................... 5 Singing Group................................ 6 Pet Stories ...................................... 7 Local Businesses ........................ 8&9 Time For Tennis? .................. 10&11 Birthday Concert .........................12 Tree Remembered .......................14 What's Up Doc? ...........................14 A Mile In Heels.............................16 Famously Connected...................17 Wedding Feature ................ 18&19 Legal Matters ...............................20 Folk Club ......................................30 Paws For Thought .......................30 Rugby Club...................................31 Kilmardinny Revamp ..................31 Senior Savvy .................................32 Boiler Room Fitness.....................33 XS Tae Kwon-do Club ................34

What’s On............................21–26 Nightlife ....................................27 Advertiser’s Index ........................34 Advertisements............................35 direct to doors 19,500 Delivered businesses, 1,000 towaiting rooms etc.

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NAT WINS TOP ACCOLADE Former Boclair Academy pupil, Natalie Berry, has been named as this year’s Scottish Youth Ambassador for Mountain Culture.

The 24-year-old, who grew up in Bearsden and now lives in Edinburgh, is only the second young person to win the award, which is presented jointly by Fort William Mountain Festival and Nevis Landscape Partnership.

After hearing the news, Nat said: “I'm delighted to receive this award for mountain culture. I am fortunate to be able to work and volunteer within climbing, an activity from which I have personally gained so much over the years.”

Nat started climbing at the age of eight and was asked to join the British Junior Climbing Team when she was 11. Over subsequent years, she has had considerable competition success, winning eight British climbing championship titles and many European youth podium places, including a first place at the European Youth Series in Slovenia in 2007. Since then she has

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proved herself as one of the nation's best sport climbers.

Nat has also been involved in raising awareness of the charities, Urban Uprising and Climbers Against Cancer. Urban Uprising helps teenagers from deprived areas to access educational programmes and a chance to explore the outdoors. CAC is a climbing community charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for research to fight cancer.

Nat has also supported many young climbers through her work as a coach and mentor with Quickdraw Climbing Club and the British Junior Team.

She said: “It's very rewarding to be in a position to be able to give something back to the climbing community. I had many local role models myself as a youngster, so I know the

World acclaimed climber, also originally from Bearsden, Dave MacLeod, and a member of the Fort William Mountain Festival committee, said: “Natalie represents an exemplar in influencing other young people by showing it is possible to achieve high levels of personal sporting success while making many other types of contribution, through media, charity and club involvement related to her expertise.”

Natalie was presented with her award at last month’s Fort William Mountain Festival.

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WALK ON THE WILDER SIDE Muir Way walkers and also to replace a stretch of public road and path.

The path has been funded by sportscotland, Legacy 2014 Active Places, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Forest Enterprise Scotland.

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A newly laid and way-marked walking path, close to Milngavie, is due to be ofďŹ cially opened on the Easter bank holiday weekend.

The five-mile route starts at Edenmill Farm, near Carbeth, and circuits Burncrooks Reservoir in the expansive Kilpatrick Hills.

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The trail is also part of a new extension to the long-distance walking and cycling trail, the John Muir Way, which crosses Scotland from east coast to west

coast. New signs point the way from Carbeth via Burncrooks and across the hills to Balloch as the 134-mile John Muir Way journeys from Dunbar, in East Lothian, to Helensburgh, Argyll.

The aim of the ÂŁ500,000 Burncrooks project is to create a more scenic upland link for John

We reported in the Community Magazine last summer about path materials being helicoptered into the project site in the Kilpatricks. Now the path has been bedded in and already looks and feels natural.

The path will provide various opportunities for different types of visitor experiences, including the circular route from Edenmill Farm Shop; a longer option from Carbeth to Balloch using the train to return to your car; and an upland experience as part of the longer John Muir Way. Additionally, it’s hoped there will be economic benefits for local businesses with visitors looking for food and drink, while through-walkers will be looking for overnight accommodation.

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Residents are being encouraged to take part in Local History Week 2016, which this year celebrates engineering and technology.

The annual event, organised by East Dunbartonshire Libraries, runs from March 5 to 12 and aims to increase awareness of different aspects of local history.

Brookwood Library in Bearsden will be displaying photographs and articles showcasing the Bennie Railplane, which was the brainchild of George Bennie (1891 to 1957). A prototype of the monorail system was installed at the Burnbrae Dye Works over the LNER railway siding in 1930.

Also at Brookwood, local historian Bill Black will explore

the use of the River Kelvin and its tributaries as a renewable energy source for past industry in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire in an illustrated talk on Wednesday March 9 at 7.30pm.

Milngavie Heritage Centre will be home to an exhibition describing the history of education in the community. The exhibition, on March 5, 7, 8 and 10, 11 and 12 between 10am and 3.30pm, is in conjunction with Douglas Academy, where pupils have been engaged in project work relating to the history of local schools.

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Organised through Bearsden and Milngavie U3A (University of the Third Age), Carry On Singing has been going from strength to strength.

The group, which meets fortnightly in the hall at Westerton Parish Church, is aimed at “anyone who fancies singing with others but is too nervous to approach a more formal singing group or choir”. As with all U3A

groups it is for people who are retired from daily work.

The organiser is Elaine Miller, of Milngavie. She says: “There are many people who really like to sing but they are intimidated by choirs or more formal singing groups. They are put off because they don’t think they are good enough.

“We welcome anyone who wants to join us and we are a very good

The sessions on Friday mornings are sometimes accompanied by a piano or guitar. Elaine says: “I think that having an accompaniment can sometimes mean that you do not hear your own voice and we prefer that we can hear ourselves singing. We do all kinds of songs, including part songs and rounds.

“Everyone can have a go and people seem to work really hard at it. They often end up with red faces because singing can be quite physical.”

Elaine believes there is a huge benefit to mental good health that comes form singing, too.

She says: “We have a turn out of between 15 and 25 people and the group, as a whole, has become more confident with time. Singing is wonderful for all and we are always happy to welcome new members.” Contact Elaine through B&M U3A at u3asites.org.uk

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Since then, Kizzy has had digestive problems and, sadly, she was required to have her right eye removed.

pEt oF thE Month Avalon Vets in Milngavie has nominated Kizzy the cat as their pet of the month.

KIzzy, who is aged between 16 and 20, was taken into the care of CatFlap, a Glasgow cat rescue charity, after her owner went into a nursing home in early 2015.

KIzzy had to be partially shaved to deal with matted fur and she also had blocked tear ducts.

Julie says: “Amazingly Kizzy picked up quickly and continues to enjoy her life. We’ve chosen Kizzy as our pet of the month because she has shown great bravery and character in her later years.”

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The second dog did have a microchip but the owner’s address and phone details had not been updated so it took a lot of detective work to also reunite owner and pet.

Vets4Pets wants to warn people that as of April 2016, both owners could have faced fines. Practice manager Gemma Lamont says: “New legislation will require all dogs to be microchipped and database information to be kept up to date.”

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Her expressive style depicts the wild yet beautiful landscapes of Scotland’s rugged coastline.

Featuring earthy tones and moody skies her paintings have sold throughout the UK and, in her very successful solo show at Rowan Gallery in April 2014, several pieces found their way as far afield as the United States and the Middle East with many sales coming from repeat buyers.

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JOIN YOUR LOCAL CLUB Bearsden and Milngavie boast ďŹ ve tennis clubs.

There are also tennis-based sessions at Allander Leisure Centre. Here is some more info on them.

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Bearsden Lawn Tennis Club, with four courts and a mini tennis court, is found at Jubilee Gardens. Coached and sociable tennis is on offer as well as the popular “Drills Nights�.

See bearsdenltc.org.uk

Milngavie Tennis Club has six all-weather courts. A busy timetable provides coaching sessions for all ages.

There are also social tennis sessions for adults on Monday and Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons. Adults can join Rusty Rackets and Cardio Tennis sessions. See: milngavieltc. com

Thorn Park Lawn Tennis Club Thorn Park Lawn Tennis Club is also located in Bearsden.

The club offers both a social and competitive tennis coaching programme on six outdoor all-weather courts. See thornparkltc. co.uk

Westerton Tennis Club Westerton Tennis Club, on Maxwell Avenue, has three all-weather hard-courts, which are floodlit. See www. westertontennis.org.uk

Virgin Active Private gym, Virgin Active, on Strathblane Road, has a tennis programme for members only.

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Milngavie Tennis Therapy There are also fun and cardio tennis-based sessions held at Allander Leisure Centre, Milngavie. Tennis Therapy, run by tennis coach Alasdair Davie offers classes for children and adults.

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STARS OF BIRTHDAY CONCERT Shirley Powley.

CHOIR: Members ofThe Milngavie Choir are about to celebrate the 40th Anniversary.

Milngavie Choir’s 40th anniversary concert this month boasts the added special ingredient of three founder members and singers. we are looking forward to a great night of singing.�

It was the late Ronnie Gillies who first suggested a choir for Milngavie and a local newspaper advert saw some 50 to 60 people forming the choir in the late seventies. Over the years Milngavie Choir has been fortunate to have received Brian Haywood, from the choir, leadership from several musical said: “We’re very proud of our three long-standing members and directors, including Ann Clark (soprano), Gordon Rutherford (bass) and John Townson (also bass), who all live in the town, have been regular singers with the historic town choir since its start in 1976 and will be part of the celebration night on March 5 at St Paul's Church.

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HISTORIC FLOOD What's Up Doc? TREE REMEMBERED with Dr Nick Dunn A tree planted 20 years ago in Balmore village to commemorate devastating local floods will be the subject of a local history group meeting this month Speakers at Baldernock Local History Group will include one of the organisers Professor Niall Logan and his wife Jane, who experienced the Kelvin Valley floods of December 1994. Several residents were forced to abandon their homes and restoration took more than six months.

Fifteen months after the floods, in March 1996, an ash tree was planted beside the A807 at Acredyke. The planting was carried out by the late journalist and Balmore resident Magnus Magnusson.

An ash tree was chosen to mark the event because Balmore was famous for its “Muckle Ash Tree” in the early 19th century.

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Recently, the 20th anniversary of the tree planting has been marked by a new memorial stone and wildflower beds, courtesy of East Dunbartonshire Council.

Prof Logan said: “We hope to offer an interesting evening when we reveal the story of the local impact of the historic flood and also the ash tree planting.”

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Local people are being encouraged to put on their wackiest heels this month and join a special walk in aid of a Scottish cancer charity.

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The charity was founded by Sir Kenneth Calman in 1980.

Last year, the Heel Appeal attracted more than 70 walkers, wearing a wide variety of heels.

They raised over £6,000. This year, organisers hope that even more people will join the event and make it “bigger and better”.

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“Fund-raisers can take on the walk in memory of a loved one, wear their wackiest shoes to make it a personal challenge, or just join in with the fun.”

The Heel Walk 2016 follows a route in the west end of Glasgow.

There will be entertainment with live music, face painting, a raffle, cheerleaders, a photo booth and prizes given for teams and individual walkers.

Registration for the Heel Appeal is £5 and all participants must raise a minimum of £30 per person. The event is also looking for a supporter to be the Heel Appeal Champion and to start the walk. Perhaps there is someone you would like to nominate for this?

Schools and work places can join in the fund-raising month by hosting a Heel Appeal Day throughout March. Pupils or colleagues who donate money can wear wacky shoes for the day.

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FAMOUSLY CONNECTED: MARCO CONSANI Image © Thomas Loehndorf

Acclaimed ultra runner Marco Consani was brought up in Bearsden, but back then it was his brother who broke records in school races.

While Paul triumphed in hurdling events at Boclair Academy, Marco, 41, took part in a few cross country running events but he confesses he found them tough.

He recalls: “I was in a nationals race for the school and I thought I’d finished all my laps. When I realised I had one more lap still to do I thought I would never make it. It was so hard.”

These days, however, Marco is the family’s record breaker and an internationally renowned endurance runner. In his most recent triumph he won the Barcelona 24-Hour race in which he ran non-stop around a track for 24 hours. Marco broke the course record by running 159 miles (256km) and beat his personal best distance of 154 miles (248km).

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Your dog’s details will be registered on a database and it will be the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the details are up to date and accurate. This includes advising if your pet has passed away or been sold to a new keeper.

Going forward, all new puppies will be chipped at

the time of their second vaccinations. The idea behind this is to encourage responsible ownership, deter theft and improve control over breading.

Local authorities will have handheld scanners which can read the microchips instantly. This will mean all dogs should be traceable and able to be reunited with owners quickly.

In the event you do not microchip your dog, then a notice may be served on you requiring you to do so within 21 days. If you choose to ignore the notice then you will be fined up to ÂŁ500 or an enforcer may seize the dog and microchip it at your expense.

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YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR the BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE AREA.

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Mike Simons Milngavie Folk Club Fraser Centre, Milngavie

Introduction to Fashion Make-up, Styling Long Hair & Hair Extensions West College Scotland

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March 2016 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Inside Out Mugdock Park Theatre 11am, Fun animation film from Disney & Pixar. 0141 956 6100. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Tuesday 1st Saturday 27th February Simon Thoumire & Ian Carr Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. Tickets jmsconcerts.co.uk

The Embroiderers’ Guild ‘Sparkling at Sixty’ Lillie Art Gallery 60th Anniversary exhibition of work present and past. edlc.co.uk (Running until the end of March)

Sunday 28th February Charity Car Boot Sale Homebase Care Park 7-11:30am, Cost £10 per car, £12 for small vans and £15 for larger vans. Proceeds to charity.

Bookbug Sessions Free, fun-filled Bookbug sessions, enjoy rhymes, songs, cuddles and tickles with your child. MUST be booked in advance. Babies (0-18 months) & Toddler (0-36 months).

Baby: Brookwood Library (WED: 2-2:30pm), Milngavie Library (MON: 2-2:30pm) & Westerton Library (MON: 2-2:30pm) / Baby & Toddler: Brookwood Library (THU 10 & 24: 2-3.30pm), Milngavie Library (TUE 8 & 22: 2-3.30pm), Westerton Library (TUE 8 & 22: 11-11.30am). For more details please visit Tablet Tips Milngavie Library 10am-12:30pm, This is a free drop in session when you can bring along your portable device for help with any worries, queries or struggles. Weekly. For more details please visit www.edlc.co.uk

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Acorn Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 7pm Tuesday evenings. A friendly club which welcomes new members. Contact Secretary: 0141 942 7232

Wednesday 2nd Chatterbooks Reading Groups 3.30-4.30pm, For 7-11yrs where you can enjoy fun activities, lively chat and lots of fantastic books.

WED 2: Brookwood Library / MON 7: Milngavie Library / WED 30: William Patrick Library. www.edlc.co.uk

Milngavie Parents Together Group Milngavie Carers Link 10am-12pm, Are you the parent/ guardian of a child or young person aged up to 19? Then come along for coffee and chat with our volunteers and other parent carers. www.carerslink.org.uk Let's Dance Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults. mugdcok-country-park.org.uk or phone 01360 551689 / 213473

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Beginners Scottish Country Dancing TUE 1, 8 & 15: Westerton Hall, 82 Maxwell Ave (7-8:30pm) / WED 2, 9 & 16: Milngavie Town Hall, Station Road (7:30-9:15pm) 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. For more information please phone 07902127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org.

I Matter Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am-1:30pm, Your well-being is very important, especially when you have caring responsibilities and want to stay as fit and healthy as you can. These sessions are all about looking after your physical and emotional health and you will be able to practise some techniques to relieve stress and help you relax. 0141 955 2131 (Heather) or heather@carerslink.org.uk

(Also on Tuesday 8th)

Heart to Heart Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7-9pm, A community friendship group with the chance to come and make new friends, share everyday stresses and offer mutual support. Fortnightly. heart.heart77@yahoo.co.uk

The Burnbrae Bridge Club Milngavie Library 7:30pm, Bearsden’s friendliest little bridge club, meeting weekly & all welcome. 0141 942 8942

Thursday 3rd

Milngavie Choir Cairns Church 7:30pm, A small, friendly choir.

We all love singing and we hope to share that pleasure with everyone who comes to our performances.

Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Juniors Kirk Road, G61 3RG 7-8:30pm, Wide range of fun activities for members of the Junior Section to take part in.

Each night includes games, sports and various classes. Weekly

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What's On Calendar | March 2016 World Book Day The results for the Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2016 are in! Celebrate by popping in to your local library to find out if your favourite is the winner. www.edlc.co.uk

Daybreak New Kilpatrick Church, New Hall in Bearsden 1:30-3:30pm, For people with dementia to socialise and enjoy crafts, board and card games, singing, conversation and reminiscence in a caring and supportive environment. Weekly.

Transport can be arranged with escorts provided by our team of volunteers. 0141 942 6963 or morven.white@yahoo.co.uk

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

No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango. firedance100@hotmail.com

07980 8322207

Picture House United Free Church, Craigdhu Road, Milngavie, G62 6QQ 2:30pm, Presenting an exciting new film afternoon. A large screen projects your old films in a dementia-friendly cinema setting. alang@alzscot.org

Quiz Cyan, Steward Street Milngavie 7-10pm, Quiz in support of Breast Cancer Care. Tickets £10 including hot meal with a vegetarian option. 07789 907421 (Diana) or 07932 762700 (Jackie)

saturday 5th Host & Champions - Scotland in the Commonwealth Games Auld Kirk Museum An exhibition celebrating over 80 years of participation and achievement by Scotland in the Commonwealth Games from its origin as the British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930, through to Glasgow 2014. www.edlc.co.uk

(Throughout March concluding April 21st)

John Cushing, Clarinet & Scott Mitchell, Piano MacKintosh Queen’s Cross 7:30pm, Kilmardinny Music Circle is proud to present John Cushing. Here he plays music by Beethoven, Poulenc, Brahms and others. info@kilmardinnymusiccircle.com

Mike Simons Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets. jmsconcerts.co.uk

40th Anniversary Concert St Pauls Church 7:30pm, With Vivaldi, Mozart and your first chance to hear a concerto for Bandoneon. With soloists Roxana Nite, Emma Oemann, James Slimings and Dominic Barberi, and resident organist Derek Norval, all under the baton of Razvan Luculescu.

(More information on page 12)

Monday 7th

Spring Exhibition Milngavie Heritage Centre 10am-4pm, Education in Milngavie showcasing the rich history and heritage of the area.

Closed Sunday 6th & Wednesday 9th and from 3:30pm on Monday 7th. www.milngavieheritage.org

Friday 4th

Spellbound Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory. Booking essential: 0141 956 6100

Local History Week Scottish Local History Week is a national event that aims to increase awareness of local history and encourage all members of the local community to take part. The event is a great way for groups to highlight their local history and for local people to get involved. A wide range of activities and events across East Dunbartonshire throughout the week. Look out for exhibitions, talks, film shows, and more…

Evening Dementia Group Bearsden Alzheimer Scotland, 49 Milngavie Rd 7-9pm, Meet other carers who may be in a similar situation to yourself. www.carerslink.org.uk

Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 5.30pm For improvers and 7.15pm for the advanced, All welcome. pfe263@gmail.com or 0141 563 8223.

Carers Link Volunteer Recruitment Coffee Morning Milngavie Enterprise Centre 9:30am-12:30pm, Could you support carers in East Dunbartonshire, by providing a listening ear or on a 1:1 basis? If you are interested please come along to find out more or contact Sharon. sharon@carerslink.org.uk Bumps and Bundles Bearsden Baptist Church Toddler group meets every Monday that isn't a holiday Monday.

0141 563 7830 or 07982 248764. www.bearsden baptist church.com

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Home of is thefully Steamship Sir Walter Scott wheelchair friendly

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(until Saturday 12th - More information on page 5) Steeped in history and legend, Loch Katrine is the perfect place to start your Trossachs adventure. Take a minute, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, have a bite and explore somewhere special.

• Classic Steamship Cruises on Sir Walter Scott • Driveways • Patios • Slabbing • Fencing & Decking • Turfing • Mono-blocking • Drainage • All General Building Work

(Commence on Friday 25th March 2016)

• Legends of the Loch Cruise on the Lady of the Lake • Lochside Dining in the Brenachoile Restaurant • Katrine Gifts - Souvenirs & Crafts • Katrinewheelz - Cycle hire • Borg Grech Photography

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March 2016 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Monday 7th Antonine Bridge Club Kilmardinny House 7pm, More information at

heater@carerslink.org.uk

www.bridgewebs.com/antonine

(Every Monday) Carers Cafe The Station, Bearsden 10:30am-12:30pm, Come together to chat with other carers, swap tips on caring, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. www.carerslink.org.uk Milngavie & Bearsden Historical Society St Andrew's Church, Park Road, Milngavie 7:30pm, The speaker will be Professor Oswald Jarrett : “A History of the Glasgow Veterinary School” All welcome. www.mbhistorical.org

Friday 11th

Introduction to Fashion Make-up, Styling Long Hair & Hair Extensions West College Scotland, Clydebank Campus 4.30-7.30pm. Runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks. £75/ TUE 19 APR: Introduction to Gents Barbering: (4.30-6.30pm) 6 week course, every Tuesday. £100. www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk

Wednesday 9th

Tuesday 8th An Abundance of Angels Milngavie Station 9:20am, "Heavenly Bodies" at St Mungo's Museum. Led by curator and preceded by coffee & shortbread. Please book with 0141 942 6187 (S Cunningham)

Young Carer Group Milngavie Youth Cafe (Depending on event) 5.30-7.30pm, One group is aimed at 8-12 year olds and the other 12-16 year olds. Transport can be provided, weekly. 0141 955 2131 (Emma), you can text on 07903 889 858.

SCOTTISH CHIMNEYS Chimneys swept & tested Chimney relining & repair Multifuel stove installations Chimneyhead rebuild & removal Pots & cowls fitted Nests & blockages cleared General roof repairs Scottishchimneys@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 01389 380571

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Sing Aloud Colston Wellpark Church Hall, Springburn Road, Bishopbriggs Bouncing Back 7:30pm A community singing for Milngavie Carers Link 11am-2pm, If you'd like to be able pleasure group with a focus on making music with others, being to bounce back better and be with people and keeping active. more resilient to the pressures of caring for someone then this new All welcome. sing@bryan-marshall.com session may be just the ticket.

Thursday 10th

t: 0141 956 1260 • • m: 07933 794187 e: john.mccann19@hotmail.co.uk

Mind that Song Bearsden Cross Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 2SU 2-3:30pm, Alzheimer Scotland uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. alang@alzscot.org

Rag Rugs with Makker Margo Winning Mugdock Country Park 1-3pm, Learn the traditional craft techniques of ‘hooky’ & ‘proddy’ and get creative with rag rug making. The art of transforming old, unwanted fabrics into beautiful items. Booking essential 07443 437 475 or margo@margow.f9.co.uk

Milngavie Music Club Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm, Lendvai String Trio plays Schubert D471 Allegro in B-flat major and Mozart Divertimento in E-flat major, amongst others. ken.brown10@ntlworld.com

Scottish Cycling, Running & Outdoor Pursuits Show SECC Scotland A must-visit show for all cyclists, runners and triathletes. A great day out for all the family. Indoor cycling track, indoor mountain bike track, street velodrome racing, flatlands display students, kids’ cycling area, indoors running track, biometric testing, starts - track/road/outdoor, climbing walls, Segway courses, ropes challenges, triathlon challenges & more. www.scropes.co.uk (Also on the 12th & 13th)

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Saturday 12th Record Fair Mugdock Theatre & Meeting Room 10am-5pm, Browse, buy, sell or exchange. There is a wide range of records, tapes, CDs and DVDs from every musical genre on offer. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk (Also in the 13th) Boo Hewerdine Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. Tickets: www.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Sunday 13th Beinn an Dothaidh Winter Climb Beinn an Dothaidh 7am, Beinn an Dothaidh if conditions are right an approach from Achallader farm to Coire Daingean with a grade 1 gully climb to summit. Ice axe and crampons essential. 8 hours, 10km, 3,000 feet of climbing www.MilngavieMountaineeringClub.org

Edwina Hayes Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. Tickets: www.jmsconcerts.co.uk

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What's On Calendar | March 2016

Monday 14th Milngavie Flower Club Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, Marilyn Thomson: Stepping into Spring. All welcome. rlbirnam@btinternet.com Bearsden Literary Society Lower Hall, St Andrew's Catholic Church, Bearsden 7:45pm, Jim Percival: The history and scenery of St Kilda. All welcome. anne_snape@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday 15th U3A Monthly Meeting St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 11am, Jill Scott & Bill Hicks will give a talk about The Sunday Post newspaper. www.u3asites.org.uk

Thursday 17th Dementia Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 7-9pm, If you care for someone with dementia come meet others who may be in a similar situation to yourself. www.carerslink.org.uk

Friday 18th Hinterland St Peter’s Seminary, Cardross, Explore this architectural masterpiece re-animated at night for the first time. www.ents24.com (Runs Friday 18th - Sunday 27th) Gaelic Chatterbooks Bishopbriggs Library 3:30-4:30pm, All your Chatterbooks fun, but in Gaelic! www.edlc.co.uk

Taking Control Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am-3pm, Communicating and negotiating with a range of professionals can be tricky but fear not, help is at hand. If you'd like to be better at speaking up for yourself and getting a better deal for you and the person you care for, this is the session for you.

0141 955 2131 or heather@carerslink.org.uk

National Trust for Scotland Bearsden & Milngavie Members Centre Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, Lyn Dunachie: The Great Tapestry of Scotland

blhg@baldernock.org.uk

Wednesday 16th Guided Visualisation / Meditation St Andrews Church Hall, Milngavie - Garden Room 1:30-2:30pm, Relax, rejuvante & bring peace & balance into your day. www.thenaturegoddess.co.uk

Saturday 19th Coffee Concert Bearsden Cross Church 11:30am, Kenneth Reid (Tenor) and accompanist Derek Clark.

Coffee and cake served from 10.45. Tickets From Purple Edge or at the door.

What We Did On Our Holiday Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. Billy Connolly & David Tennant star. Booking Essential: 0141 956 6100

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A new look for your old kitchen this Spring EST.

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Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9:30am, A great place for Dads and pre-school children (0-3yrs) to play, socialize and re-energize!

With delicious bacon rolls for Dads and snacks for kids. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Before

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All tree work & tree planting undertaken

Contact Stuart on 07450 935866

Heel Appeal 2016 Gartnavel Campus, Glasgow 10am, Can you walk a mile in heels? To raise funds for the Cancer Support Scotland Centre this walk will conclude at the Hilton Glasgow, with live music, face painting, a raffle, cheerleaders, a photo booth and prizes given for teams and individual walkers along the way.

(More information on page 16)

Prepare for Spring Bearsden Tree Surgery

Monday 21st

Sunday 20th

www.cancersupportscotland.org/events/ the-heel-appeal

annsmacleod@gmail.com

Baldernock Local History Group Baldernock Primary School 7:30-9pm, Professor Niall and Mrs Jane Logan: Kelvin Valley flood of Balmore in December 1994, , and the commemorative tree planted

by Magnus Magnusson.

Alzheimer Scotland Fundraising Dance Ellangown, 9 Douglas St, Milngavie, G62 6PA 8pm, Join us for a fantastic evening as we raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland. Disco and raffle on the night. Contact Margaret to purchase your ticket or your local resource centre in Bearsden. alang@alzscot.org

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Calendar of events Monday 21st Monday Matters Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:45am-1:45pm, As a result of welfare reform there are some really important changes coming up that could significantly impact some carers and their families. If you would like to find out more please come along. www.carerslink.org.uk

Thursday 24th Adjusting to Change Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am-2pm, If you are concerned about the changes that you are experiencing when providing care, why not come along and find out how others have coped in similar situations. Contact 0141 955 2131 (Heather) or heather@carerslink.org.uk

Sunday 27th Sron na Creise Climb Sron na Creise (Glen Etive) 7am, Sron na Creise (Glen Etive) – avoid the ski-lifts and take the best route up the Glencoe Munro of Creise. www.MilngavieMountaineeringClub.org

Thursday 31st Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw The Turret Theatre, 9 Eastside Kirkintilloch, Temporary 7:30pm, Tempory venue, Bernard Shaw's classic "Pygmalion". Visit www.kilmardinnyplayers.org to book. We are also looking for a closer venue in Milngavie or Bearsden to have an autumn production if anyone can offer us a suitable venue for a week in November please contact us on our website.

(Also April 1st & 2nd)

Easter Eggstravaganza Mugdock Country Park, Visitors Centre 2-4pm, Celebrate all things spring-like and join in with all the cracking activities! Remember to bring decorated eggs for the competition and hard boiled eggs for the rolling race and egg assault course.

Friday 1st

www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Double Bill - The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child Mugdock Country Park 11am, The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. A little Gruffalo ignores her father’s warnings and tiptoes out into the snow in search of the big bad mouse.

Booking Essential: 0141 956 6100

Image © Marc Borggreve

Exploring Women’s Hidden History with Glasgow Women’s Library Craighead Primary School Join us for tea, coffee, biscuits and informal discussion on who are the local women of East Dunbartonshire that you most remember and why?

0141 777 3143

Milngavie Music Club Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm, Ronald Brautigam plays Piano Mendelssohn Fantasy in F-sharp minor, Op. 28 Beethoven Sonata in D major Op 28 Pastorale Ronald Stevenson Sonatina Serenissima Scottish Folk Music Settings Beethoven Sonata in F minor, Op 57 Appassionata. Pianist Ronald Brautigam is one of Holland's most respected musicians, a pupil of the legendary Rudoph Serkin. ken.brown10@ntlworld.com

What’s Happening @ Mugdock Annual Eggstravaganza Easter Sunday 27th March (2-4pm) Celebrate all things spring-like and join in with all the cracking activities! Remember to bring decorated eggs for the competition and hard boiled eggs for the rolling race and egg assault course. Activities will be based around the Visitor Centre and Courtyard.

FREE EVENT

NEW Visitor Centre and Shop are now open Come in and see what events and activities we have planned and have a browse around our gift shop.We also have a variety of other independent businesses from bike hire, garden supplies, gifts and art to coffee, eats and treats.

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Easter Activities We have a host of activities and events planned for the Easter school holidays and throughout spring at the Park and within the East Dunbartonshire Countryside.

To find out more info visit our website at: mugdock-country-park.org.uk 0141 956 6100 or simply pop in to the Visitor Centre the next time you’re at the Park.

Nightlife | March 2016

Want a wide range of entertainment to suit your mood and taste? Look no further than the Community Magazine's guide. Whether testing the old grey matter at a quiz, tickling your tonsils at karaoke or hitting the dance floor, we have the list to inspire you.

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The Inn

Meet me @ the Corner

Station Road, 0141 942 6752  THU 3: 8:30pm, Open Mic Night  MON: Mastermind Mondays from 9pm  FRI: DJ  Live Sport: SKY 3D & ESPN

44 Main Street, Milngavie, 0141 956 7290  WED: Nova Scotia Folk Club (7:30pm-12am)  THU: MM@TC Film Club (7:30pm-12am)  FRI 4: Carbon 14  SAT 5: Blue Initiative  FRI 11: Cassettes  SAT 12: Centre Stage  SUN 13: Switch Back  FRI 18: Slow Train  SUN 19: Download  FRI 25: Scott McDonald  SAT 26: Jerusalem Harpoons  SUN 27: Fraser

Den 128 Drymen Road, 0141 942 7272  THU : Quiz  FRI : DJ  Varity of music played

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earsden Golf Club was founded on 3 March 1891 and this year celebrates its 125th year, making it one of the oldest clubs in the area.

The course at this time had 9 holes and during the first 3 seasons the Clubhouse was a simple wooden hut, basically a changing room with no toilets.

To accommodate the growing number of members, a new pavilion-type clubhouse was built in time for the start of the 1894 season.

During the Great War 1914-18, the course was taken over for grazing dairy cows and potato plots to help the war effort.

The local Home Guard was based on the course during the Second World War and during the blitz of Clydebank in March 1941, the Unit mounted a Lewis gun on the first tee to fire at enemy planes. Again parts of the course were taken over for food production, this time turnips for the sheep coming off the hills in winter.

A new clubhouse was built in 1965 and it was only in 1966 that a full liquor licence was obtained. Various changes to the 9-hole course were made through the years and in the late 1970’s the Committee approved the new layout with additional alternate holes that is still the layout today.

In 2007, the new modern clubhouse was built and is the hub of all club activities.

In this, the 125th year, it is a time for looking back in appreciation and forward in anticipation. Bearsden’s members continue to value the Club’s special characteristics and traditions and promote

the family spirit within the Club that helps create the friendly ambience evident in the Club. The Club has a history of producing top class golfers at Boys, Amateur and Professional levels, the most recent being Ewen Ferguson.

In the past few years Ewen has held the titles of British Boys Champion, Scottish Boys Champion and Scottish Boys Stroke-Play Champion simultaneously and was Captain of the successful GB&I Boys team. Since moving into the senior ranks in 2015 he is the Scottish Champion of Champions, Craigmillar Park Open winner, member of the winning Scottish team in the European Team Championships and played with distinction in the winning GB&I Walker Cup team against the U.S. at Royal Lytham.

Bearsden Golf Club prides itself on investing in golf and improving the value for all its members. The Club is currently renovating its practise facilities and installing high quality practise netting.

The addition of a new Pro Shop has been much welcomed by the members and this gives them access to all their golfing needs from balls to gloves to clothing.

The Committee continue to look at ways they can develop and improve what’s on offer at the Club and it’s 125th Year promises to hold many great initiatives and additions to the services for it’s members.

The Club has a professional management structure with their recently appointed

General Manager, David Muir. David is helping to shape the club’s future and brings experience from his background as a Club Professional for over 10 years.

The course layout, which comprises of 9 holes and has additional alternate holes, is perfect for those that are looking for a challenge but may not have the time available to play 18 holes every time they are at the Club. The flexibility that the course offers is a perfect fit for all golfers whether they are looking for a great golfing challenge or just an enjoyable stroll with friends.

Having such success with Juniors in the past, Bearsden continue to support and develop their Juniors and offer free coaching throughout the year and this year will see the Club host it’s own summer camp. This will be a week long, fun initiative for Juniors new to the game, that want to meet friends and get involved in the great game of golf.

The Clubhouse is an integral part of any golf club and at Bearsden it is the beating heart of the Club. It has an unrivalled social scene with numerous social events happening throughout the year. The Club has both Sky Sports and BT Sports being broadcast so you are never short of something great to watch. The comfortable and modern layout of the Club is perfect for those looking to celebrate milestone birthdays, anniversaries and is also a serene place to hold a funeral.

Our head chef, Madeleine Valente, comes

from a strong background in the catering industry and worked at the illustrious ‘The Ubiquitous Chip’ restaurant. Madeleine caters for all parties and events and her food is a real special treat to experience.

For this coming season Bearsden Golf Club have a great Easter offer in March if you are looking to start golf, get back to golf or if you are just a little disillusioned with your own Club and want to move to a Club that is fresh, exciting and moving forward.

The offer* entitles you to : 4 free golf lessons to get you started, back on track or to take you to your next level.

Our General Manager, David Muir, will give your game the attention it needs to help you get the most from your season.

A free meal for 2 with wine served by our very own Head Chef, Madeleine Valente.

A free Club polo shirt to help you settle in and to feel part of your new Club. * This offer is based on a 7-day membership. The offer will vary depending on the category of membership you take out.

Please contact David Muir on 0141 586 5300 to get the very best prices on offer and to discuss payment options.

It is the Club’s 125th Anniversary and it is set to be the very best year yet at Bearsden Golf Club. Now is the time to come and join a Club that offers you more and values you as a Member.

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CATCH BUSINESS SPARKS: UP WITH NURSES PAWS FOLK FOR THOUGHT It’s a busy month for the Milngavie Folk Club with three live gigs being performed.

The popular acoustic/folk nights take place at The Fraser Centre in Milngavie Precinct and it’s recommended that you buy tickets before the night.

On March 5, one of Glasgow’s finest blues musicians Mike Simons will entertain the audience.

Then, on March 12 you can catch Marcus “Boo” Hewerdine, an English singer-songwriter and record producer.

The following night on the 13th is Irish-born English singersongwriter Edwina Hayes.

Tickets are £10 each. See tickets. jmsconcerts.co.uk or call 07743 885991 for more information

Two local veterinary nurses spotted a gap in the market – and have launched a training and activity school for dogs and their owners.

Tracy Jones and Lynn Byford first realised the demand for dog training sessions when they organised puppy training classes from their former workplace at Glenbrae Vets in Bearsden.

called TREIBBALL. Tracy says: “TREIBBALL is especially good for dogs that like to herd. It requires dogs to learn the skills to push large balls into goals. It’s great fun for all kinds of dogs.”

Tracy says: “The sessions at Glenbrae were always full and then owners started asking us for follow-on classes. We launched these in the hall at All Saints Church in Bearsden and these became really popular, too. That’s when we decided that there could be a business in our classes and so we left our jobs to launch Best Paw Forward Training.”

There are five training classes for dogs of all ages and breeds at All Saints Church on a Tuesday evening between 6.30pm and 9pm. Tracy says: “We keep classes quite small, between six and eight dogs, and we aim to make the training fun and rewards based. The training is great for improving the bond between dog and owner and for obedience.”

As well as basic training for dogs, Tracy and Lynn have started activity sessions for dogs, such as agility, flyball and a new class

More recently, Best Paw Forward Training has opened a dedicated training and activity unit in Bishopbriggs. Tracy says: “The

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The unit has a non-slip and cushioned floor so we can host all our agility classes there. But we don't plan to stop the classes in Bearsden as they are always booked up.

“We both feel really lucky to have been able to start a business that we love. It’s such an enjoyable thing to do every day.” See www.bestpawforwardtraining. weebly.com

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WEST IS 150 YEARS STRONG Local rugby club, the West of Scotland, is reportedly delighted with its growth and success during the celebratory 150th season.

KILMARDINNY CLOSED FOR REVAMP Work is underway on a £2.5million development of Kilmardinny House Arts Centre in Bearsden.

A healthy membership across the club, from Primary One aged children to veterans, as well as a “great year of play at all levels” sees the historic club in a buoyant place in 2016.

Allan Snedden is the president of the West of Scotland Football Club, to give the West its official name. He said: “We feel like we are in a great place just now and have a lot to offer members and newcomers. We have some 250 junior members and watching those youngsters out on the field on a Sunday morning is a fantastic sight.

“We have also restarted our women’s rugby squads with quite a bit of promise, especially in the under-16s and under-18s age groups.

“And our senior men are doing

really well in their leagues.

We’re hopeful that the 1st VXs will be promoted to SRU National League Division 2. The club also has a men’s veterans' squad, the Burnbrae Bulls, that are occasionally known to play ‘friendlies.”

to the hard work of various members but it was a relief when they found a permanent home again. Our latest news, of note, has been the new synthetic all-weather pitch that has been made possible after the Waitrose land sale.”

It was in 1865 that the West of Scotland Football Club was founded as an open club at Hamilton Crescent, Partick. After World War II the club found itself homeless and it wasn’t until 1953 that the Burnbrae site was purchased. Allan said: “The club still continued to play thanks

The club promotes its community focus, and most members are from the immediate area or nearby. Allan said: “We’re proud that so many members join as youngsters and stay with us through to senior and even vets levels.” See www.westofscotlandfc.co.uk

The Grade A listed house is being refurbished inside and out, with the addition of a garden pavilion extension.The aim is to create a more modern and flexible space for arts, performance and community groups, as well as for exhibitions, conferences and weddings.

Kilmardinny will remain closed until the renovation project has been completed. East Dunbartonshire’s arts programme is being delivered in a range of other venues.

A date has not yet been given for the re-opening of the popular public amenity.

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JOIN WINNING XS CLUB Riding high after a successful year of multiple medal wins and awards, XS Tae kwon-do Club is keen to welcome new members in 2016.

Last year was described as “exceptional” by the club secretary Wilma Odell. She said: “In our wider club hundreds of medals and titles were won.

an even higher note when we were awarded Club of the Year for Outstanding Performance 2015 at the Sports Council for Glasgow Annual Sports Awards.”

XS Taekwon-do operates across

“In particular, in the Bearsden division, four members each won Scottish, English, British, National and World Championship titles, which is outstanding.”

The champion students are Stuart Odell (3rd Degree), Jamie Phillip (2nd Degree), Kiara Kelly (1st Degree Junior) and Kieran Dunsmore (red belt Junior).

East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Glasgow and includes more than 40 clubs.

XS Taekwon-do Bearsden meets at Kessington Hall, Milngavie Road, on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

The wider club took part in five major tournaments and won a total of 332 medals. Of these, 96 were gold medals and created a wealth of champions, including five World Champions, 41 Scottish Champions, 22 English Champions, two National Champions and 26 British Champions.

Bearsden won dozens of these titles.

Wilma said: “XS Taekwondo has so much to be proud of. We would really like to see more people joining us, both children and adults, in 2016. We think new students will find us to be friendly and welcoming.”

Then, at the end of the year, XS Taekwon-do was surprised and delighted to be given another award. Wilma said: “We ended 2015 on

To find out more, you can contact XS-Taekwon-doBearsden on Facebook and see www.xstaekwondo.co.uk

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MINI RUCKSACK PROJECT Help the refugee children from Syria

Inspired by the official Rucksack Project, Art at The Grange is introducing 'The Mini Rucksack Project' in aid of the refugee children from Syria.

All we are asking is for you to RECYCLE an old school bag, or equivalent, containing clothes, shoes, a toilet bag with toothpaste, toothbrush, soap and flannel etc., marked for a boy or a girl and the age of the child.

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‘The Greatest Sin is Indifference’

Hand in your MINI RUCKSACKS to ART AT THE GRANGE Saturday 2nd until Friday 8th April and leave the rest to us.

by Iain McAulay, Artist & Tutor at Art at The Grange Each of the 400 figures above represents 10,000 people. At the time of creation, there were over 4 million displaced people from Syria. This number has since greatly increased.

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