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sKate into action at new parK people enjoying the new skate park with scooters, bikes and skateboards. “The council asked the MCDT and local kids to help with the consultation for a new design. The majority chose the same design and it’s a tribute to their young minds that this new area is such a success.” Representatives from East Dunbartonshire Council and Milngavie Community Development Trust inspect the new skate park, based in Lennox Park

The summer holidays got off to a great start for youngsters who enjoy skateboarding, scooters and BMX bikes in Milngavie. A new state-of-the-art skate park in Lennox Park opened to great acclaim from local people. The £120,000 project by East Dunbartonshire Council replaces a skate park that was originally installed in 2005. The facility has been designed to meet the needs of children of all ages and can be enjoyed by kids on skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes.

The council project was developed with the assistance of the Milngavie One Community skateboarder, Development Scott McMillan, Trust (MCDT) said he is delighted and the pupils of with the new facility. He Douglas Academy, who added: “The new skate park “The new skate park helped to choose the winning is a great use of the limited space design. It was developed as part of within Lennox Park and caters to a the council’s Open Space Strategy lot of different sports with a good and was funded by the council’s mixture of obstacles. The park Capital investment programme. is very good and built to a good standard and the locals who have Callum Christie, chair of MCDT, used it already speak highly of it.” said: “It’s great to see so many

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The annual Westerton Gala Day will be given an extra touch of magic in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter. This summer marks two decades since JK Rowling published the first Potter book and organisers of the Westerton Gala Day 2017 are promising a “fl avour of Harry Potter”. The gala day, on Saturday September 2, will follow tradition by starting with the one-mile fun run at 11.30am from Wheatfield road. (Registration is at 11am.) The run will be followed by a musical parade that leads to Westerton Community Hall. Then, from 12:30pm, the Gala Day activities will commence with fun and games for all ages taking place in the community hall, library, tennis club, bowling

club, brownie hut and on the field behind the hall. Visitors can look forward to “fantastic beasts”, a wand shop, a magician, Nerf Wars, various entertainment acts, Infl atable City, archery, sweets stalls and a craft fair. The Great Gala Bake Off will be back and there will be a range of refreshments being served in the tearoom, bar area and barbecue area.

to have fun and celebrate local community life. The event is run by volunteers and we hope as many people as possible will come along to create another successful local community event.” Entry to the fun run is free. Wristbands for the main event cost £5, or £3 for children aged three and under. Babies are free. You can buy wristbands at the run registration or at Westerton Community Hall. Don't forget to bring your Muggle money as you might want to buy food, drinks and craft items and some special activities have a cost.

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0141 775 0133 A popular beer festival returns to Milngavie this year with dozens of beers and the promise of being “bigger and better than before”. Milngavie Beer Festival takes place in the town centre on Saturday September 2 from noon to 8pm. Entry to the site will close at 7pm. The festival, which is organized by Milngavie BID, offers the exciting opportunity to try more than 30 craft beers from seven different breweries, such as the local family-run real ale craft brewery, Jaw Brew, and Fallen Brewing from Kippen, Stirlingshire. Other breweries include Edinburgh-based Alchemy

Brewing, Strathaven Ales from South Lanarkshire, Bute Beer Co from the Isle of Bute and Fife’s St Andrews Brewery. There will also be a wine bar hosted by the town’s Garvie & Co restaurant and a spirits bar set up by Finsbay.

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Business Gateway services are delivered across Scotland and are managed by the local authority in each area. Within East Dunbartonshire the services are available to both residents planning on setting up a business and existing companies based here. All services are free and include practical business advice, training events on a variety of topics and, when appropriate, access to grant and loan funding throughout the enterprise network, including a grant of £300 for new start-up businesses in the area. For many people, returning to work after maternity leave or a career break is a daunting prospect. There are so many things to consider, such as whether to resume a previous career or to start something new that could possibly fit in better with family life. Catriona Whyte practiced as a nurse for eighteen years before the birth of her daughter, after which she took a career break. When school was on the horizon for her daughter, Catriona took the decision not to return to nursing but instead channel the skills she’d acquired as a nurse into an alternative career path in complementary therapy. After much consideration and research, Catriona decided to train as a reiki practitioner and set up her own business. “It was a huge step for me to take as I’d always been employed and worked as part of a team. I didn’t know anybody who either ran their own business or offered complementary therapies.” Catriona also decided to base her business in the family home in Milngavie and so Reiki with Catriona Whyte was set up in 2016.

“Being able to run my business from home has many advantages, as I am able to work around my family’s needs whilst fulfilling my desire to pursue a career I’m passionate about as well as generating an income with smaller operating costs. “There are many benefits to running my own business that regular employment usually can’t offer,” explains Catriona, “This includes being able to work around the challenges of family life, being my own boss and I’m now aware of the huge improvement in my own confidence to take opportunities and network to encourage new business.” Whilst Catriona has not returned to her original career, there are many similarities between nursing and her new profession. She added: “The rewards are not dissimilar to nursing as I often see a huge difference in clients who attend the reiki sessions, so I’m delighted that I’ve not completely moved away from the career I initially pursued and loved.” Catriona’s advice to anyone considering setting up their own business after a career break is to be patient. “If you have a real passion, keep going but you need to be prepared for it taking time to generate the sales you aspire to make. Definitely use the Business Gateway services for the many different forms of support, including business advice, practical help with social media and the various training events.”

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An East Dunbartonshire Council initiative has diverted more than 100 special uplift requests for bulky items to local charities rather than landfill. The new pro-active approach connects people with household items to pass on to local charities and social enterprises via Zero Waste Scotland’s Re-use Line. This saves them ending up in landfill facilities. Thomas Glen, Depute Chief Executive – Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets, said: “The council recognises that everything we use and throw away is a resource. We have taken a new approach in moving away from landfi ll dependency. “Anything that helps to reduce the amount of waste heading to landfi ll is great news as it reduces

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Boclair House general manager Craig Haddow walked 300 miles over 10 hot and tough days during a Great Wall of China charity challenge. Craig, who is GM at the Bearsden hotel, and a team of 24 from the hospitality industry hiked around 30 miles each day on the iconic wall, which is one of the world’s seven wonders, in temperatures up to 39C to raise funds for HIT (Hospitality Industry Trust) Scotland.

affected by vertigo, which added challenge to the team to help to get them through.”

The group exceeded their target of £30,000 and have so far raised just short of £40,000.

But there were many unforgettable highlights, too, including “the sheer scale of the wall, the amazing views from the peaks and the variation in the condition of the wall, from tourist-perfect to a pile of rubble was fantastic to see,” said Craig.

The terrain was tricky to negotiate and the challenge was physically demanding. Craig said: “The most diffi cult aspects were the heat and the sheer drops. Some of the team were

The Boclair House GM is also delighted by the money raised for HIT Scotland. He said: “I’m delighted we managed to not only achieve our target but exceed it considerably. To raise

nearly £40,000 collectively is an amazing achievement. “Importantly, all the money raised goes back into HIT Scotland to help grow the next generation of emerging talent in the hospitality industry. I’m very proud to have played a part, and to have contributed to this amazing achievement.” HIT Scotland provides scholarships for emerging talent in the hospitality industry, and every penny raised will go towards the 218 opportunities which are awarded to encourage and grow the next generation of hospitality industry talent. Total raised so far is £39,624.66. Further details at mydonate. bt.com/events/hitthewall/301810 LOCAL BUSINESS

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alzheimer’s Scotland 7-9pm, Alzheimer Scotland provides services across Scotland to help you live as well as possible with dementia. Meet at the Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre first Monday of every month. Tel: 0141 946 0966

Babycafé Open to all mums to be and breastfeeding mums for some peer support, and free tea and cake. Runs every Tuesday 2-4pm, in Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklhill Road, Kirkintilloch. Tel: 0141 777 3099

Breathe easy Support group for those with lung conditions and their carers. Meet at Community Room, Waitrose, Milngavie, 2.00pm first Wed of the month Call: 0141 956 1791

Care and repair in east Dunbartonshire Free services to older and disabled people aged 65 and over, and 60 and over with a disability or long-term illness. Tel: 0141 578 0156

east Dunbartonshire association for Mental Health For people affected by mental ill-health and their carers. 24 Crossveggate, Milngavie G62 6RA. Tel: 0141 955 3040

east Dunbartonshire Women’s aid A free confidential service of support and counselling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse. Tel: 0141 776 0864 Website: www.edwa.org.uk

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Ever watched Strictly and wondered if you could Waltz, Cha Cha or Tango? Why not pop along to Duntocher Village Hall on Monday evenings and join in the fun? 7-8pm - Ballroom and Latin for Absolute Beginners 8-10pm - Ballroom and Latin Improvers

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on balance, strength and flexibility. The steps are simply broken down into achievable parts and build up over each term. With mental barriers down and laughter free flowing, friendships soon result and the classes tend to be very sociable. So relax- there is no pressure to do anything other than let go and feel the joy! Go to www.dance-sing.uk to see the classes in action.

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Run the trail for charity An annual charity event in memory of the sister of Bearsden runner Maureen Macleod returns for the seventh year this month. Katie’s Run is an 11.8-mile trail event and takes place on August 13. The event raises funds for Strathcarron Hospice, where Katie Gallagher (pictured) was cared for during her cancer battle. Organiser Maureen says: “When my sister died I wanted to do something special that I could remember her by.

The run takes place in the Aberfoyle area where she lived and where she most enjoyed the scenery. “It’s great to see this event still going strong after so many years and it’s wonderful that we can raise funds for a worthwhile charity.” The one-way route of Katie’s Run is on the waymarked trail, the Rob Roy Way, from Aberfoyle to Callander. A bus leaves Coilhallen Woods Car Park in Callander at 10am to take participants to the start of the run. For more details email macleodmaureen@hotmail.com

Join a Night at the Opera A classical music director from Bearsden is thrilled to be bringing a special Night at the Opera to the community.

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Calendar of events Friday 28th July

Monday 31st July

Mugstock Festival Mugdock Country Park The 3rd edition of MugStock will be even more magical, musical and merry! Some of the best music, art, food and merriment in Scotland for people of all ages! www.mugstock.org

Big StopStart Lillie Art Gallery 11am, Everyone knows animation is fun and easy to make. In this workshop we are going to blow up the scale. Instead of paper and models on a tiny table, we are going to use the whole room, objects we find and maybe even ourselves. www.edlc.co.uk

Lillie Art Gallery Gongoozler – The project offers a reflexive journey along Scotland’s 137 miles of canal from the perspective of the pedestrian on the towpath. What the Ground Gets Up To – Based on the strange landscape around. Carbeth both close up and far – the paintings and drawings of bogs and tussocks, funny round hillocks, damp patches and moss-covered everything show some of the things that go on in the world of this particular ground. Seasons Dancing – From her studio in Glasgow’s East End the artist produces works on paper and oil paintings. The main subject is nature as this is the artist’s inspiration whether it is found in the city or in the countryside. www.edlc.co.uk All concluding 3rd August

Western Wildcats Hockey Club Milngavie and Bearsden Sports Club 9am, Summer Camp welcomes players, boys and girls from P1 onwards to join a week of hockey. 5-day course taught by U21 Scotland players.

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Legal Matters Clinic Milngavie Enterprise Centre 9:30am, Arrange 30-minute individual appointments, discuss power of Attorney, Wills, Guardianship, Trusts and Care Home Fees are just some of the topics that Karen and Katie (Morisons Solicitors) will support you with. Booking essential. www.carerslink.org.uk

Kids Activity – Make a Mug Rug Mugdock Country Park 10:30am-12:30pm & 1-3pm, Make a woven coaster with yarn and fabric. For ages 5 and over, parents must be present. Cost £1.50. Dropin session. 0141 956 6100

Wednesday 2nd Summer Timetable Bearsden Academy: Crafty Crime, WED 2 & 9: 2:15-3:15pm. Summer Bookbug baby/toddler, THU 10: 10:15-10:45am. Summer Bookbug Buggy Walk, THU 3: 10:1511:30am. Summer Story Stars, WED 2 & 9: 10:15-11am. Tech Detective, THU 3 & 10: 2-3pm. Milngavie Library: Crafty Crime, SAT 5: 2:153:15pm. Summer Bookbug, SAT 5, 10:15-10:45am. Summer Bookbug, TUE 1 & 8: 2-2:30pm. Summer Storystars, MON 7: 10:15-11am. Tech Detectives, TUE 1 & 8: 10:3011:30am. www.edlc.co.uk Milngavie Mindfulness Drop-in Milngavie Enterprise Centre 2pm, This drop-in is an opportunity for carers who have attended one of our mindfulness courses and want to keep practising their skills. There is no need to sign up in advance, simply drop in and practise some meditations under Jon’s guidance. Please note, there is no teaching involved. www.carerslink.org.uk Wednesday Wander Mugdock Country Park 11am, Get out and about and enjoy the fresh air on this rangerled walk on good paths through Lenzie and the surrounding countryside. This walk is about 1 hour 30 minutes long. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

Jog Scotland Milngavie Town Centre Clock 6:20pm, Come and run. Weekly

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 6:30-7:30pm, pregnancy yoga. 07851 009408 Weekly

Friday 4th BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm, Weekly Badminton club. 07825 054629 Traditional Crafts Kilmardinny Arts Centre 11am, Come along, roll your sleeves up (wear something old) and get clay messy! Working with a real-life ceramic artist, explore pattern, texture and what a lump of clay can turn into. A fun all-day workshop to give young crafters time to learn and explore the medium of clay. This workshop will be working with earthware and will be fired and glazed. 0141 777 3143

Saturday 5th Pillars, Crags & Plugs Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm, Exploding volcanoes, oozing lava, violent earthquakes and creeping glaciers – the Blane Valley has seen the lot! Come along on this fascinating walk to learn more about the area’s geological past as we visit landscapes that have been millions of years in the making! Booking essential 0141 956 6100

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What's On Calendar | August 2017 Little Landscapes in Silk Mugdock Country Park 12-3pm, Make a silk painted card with Elizabeth. Age 5+ parental supervision required. £2 per card. Drop-in session. 0141 956 6100

Breathe Easy Waitrose Community Room 2pm, Do you have a long-term lung condition? Join us for friendly sharing and support Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm, new members and visitors welcome to this friendly club. 0141 942 8262 www.bridgewebs.com/antonine Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10:45am, Over 60s exercise class. 0141 942 1283 Weekly. Mondays and Wednesdays

Dougie MacLean Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, music for Last of the Mohicans and inspired performances, A unique blend of lyrical, 'roots-based' songwriting and instrumental composition. tickets.jmconcerts.co.uk

Sunday 6th Charity Car Boot Sale Homebase Car Park 7-11:30am, Weekly, sell your unwanted items. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity. Cost £10 per car, £12 for small vans and £15 for larger vans.

Bearsden Carer Café The Station, Bearsden 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. www.carerslink.org.uk Summer Bridge Club All Saints Episcopal Church Hall, Drymen Road 1pm, We are a friendly but competitive group of bridge players. There is disabled access. Everyone is very welcome to come along with a partner. muriel.draper@gmail.com Evening Dementia Carer Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7pm, Receive support and meet others in a similar situation whilst getting the relevant information to help your situation. www.carerslink.org.uk

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

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

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

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Mugdock Sensational Safari Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm, Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Join the Ranger Service and explore the woodlands, ponds, and meadows of Mugdock on this 3-hour wildlife adventure. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100 Carers Choir Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30pm, The choir is led by Bryan Marshall, who already leads a number of other local choirs. There are no auditions, just the opportunity to enjoy singing and meet up with other carers in a fun environment. www.carerslink.org.uk Forest School -– No Parents Required Milton of Campsie 2-4pm, Join the Forest School Ranger for a wild woodland adventure. Woodland activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential 0141 956 6100

Marvellous Minibeast of the Moss Meet at the far end of Lenzie Railway Station car park or follow the signs to find the Ranger 1:30-3pm, Bugs, beetles, butterflies and bumble bees! Join the Ranger Service and hunt for minibeasts in the woods and grassland. Donations welcome. 0141 956 6100 Circle Dancing St Andrew’s Church 2-4pm, A style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment. Open to men and women of any age and fitness level, no partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk Weekly

Tango in Milngavie Milngavie Sports Club 7:30-8:30pm, No experience required, just come down and tango. Facebook/TangoinMilngavie Argentine Tango Classes Milngavie Tennis Club 7-8pm, Weekly, all welcome. No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango. 07980 8322207 firedance100@hotmail.com

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Calendar of events Friday 11th Milngavie Carer CafĂŠ Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am, Carers CafĂŠ is a monthly get-together for carers where you can chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. www.carerslink.org.uk

Rab Noakes Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm. tickets.jmconcerts.co.uk 6th Open Annual Summer Exhibition Lillie Art Gallery The exhibition, which is open to all, features new works by some of Scotland’s leading artists alongside talented young artists from across the country. A wide variety of subjects and styles of painting means there is something for everyone to enjoy. www.edlc.co.uk

is located in the stunning setting of Milngavie Water Works. Whilst raising money for Alzheimer Scotland you can get fit and learn more about the local history. Keep the kids engaged with some small activities and some goodies at the end of the walk to thank you for your efforts. www.memorywalksscotland.org

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Saturday 12th The Black Mount Traverse Victoria Bridge to Glencoe 7am, One of Scotland's classic mountain routes, from Victoria Bridge to Glencoe. It takes in four Munros and includes some scrambling along a narrow ridge, Scotland's "other" Aonach Eagach. It's a huge day – 20km+ and 2000m+ of ascent – and should take around 10hrs. A good level of hill fitness is essential. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

Get your Hands Dirty Meet the Ranger in the Reserve car park off Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch G66 3SF 10:30am, Wear your wellies and help take care of Merkland Local Nature Reserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 0141 956 6100 Milngavie Memory Walk Milngavie Water Works 11am, Join us for what promises to be an event the whole family can enjoy. Walk by yourselves, with friends or family, you can bring your dog too! Our Memory Walk

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Sunday 13th Mugdock Superdog 2017 Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm, Can you control your canine companion in the countryside or is your best friend just barking mad? Try out our crafty agility course and fun contests. All dogs welcome, but beginners only, please. Meet in the overflow car park near the Visitor Centre. Cost ÂŁ2, with proceeds going to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre. 0141 956 6100

Tuesday 15th Milngavie and Bearsden Enable BBQ Mugdock Park 2pm, Milngavie and Bearsden Enable are having a barbeque for our members and also want to invite any new possible members. It will be in Mugdock Park at the covered BBQ area at the pond (near Caulder’s Garden Centre). We are picking up by minibus or you can make your own way. There is no cost and food is provided – but do get in touch to reserve a place. If you are a local person with a learning disability and want to hear about other activities we run please get in touch. milngaviebearsden.enable@riseup.net U3A Monthly Meetings St Andrew’s RC Church Upper Hall 11am, Judith Bowers will give a talk on the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall. Visitors and prospective members welcome. The U3A is an organisation for retired people which has a wide range of activities run by the members themselves. For more info visit 07592 501648 www.u3asites.org.uk/bam Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 10-11am, Yoga for all. 7-8pm, Yoga for men. 07851 009408

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Wednesday 16th Get into Heritage EDLC Libraries are presenting four online information sessions focusing on researching places in Scotland. Bearsden Library: WED 16: 6:30-7:30pm, William Patrick. THU 17: 6:30-7:30pm, Bearsden Library. WED 30: 6:307:30pm, William Patrick. THU 31: 6:30-7:30pm. www.edlc.co.uk

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Thursday 17th Inaugural Art Exhibition Gavin’s Mill 9:30am, Hosting an exhibition of paintings by local artists Catherine Davies, Ursula Edge and Ann Nevett. Catherine’s paintings reflect her extensive travelling and passion for gardening. Ursula’s imaginative world is rooted in her sense of shape and colour and inspired by Celtic design. Ann brings her love of landscape and analytical skills to her work which focuses on real places, developed from her own photos and sketches. Facebook

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Get your Hands Dirty Mugdock Country Park 10am, Ranger-led hands-on task to benefit Mugdock’s green places. 16+, no experience necessary. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

Pick and Mix Craft Session St Andrew’s Church 11am, Try crochet, making button hearts, clay jewellery/pictures or patchwork. Facebook – The Dorcas Craft Group@StAndrewsG62 Mini Saturday smART William Patrick Library, Kirkintilloch 11am, As part of this year's Kirkintilloch Canal Festival. Come along and give a super-fast version of our regular smART classes a go. They run from October to March every year. Try before you buy. Work with our wonderful artist who will take you through step by step to produce an amazing piece of art. gillian.price@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

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 at Carers Link. www.carerslink.org.uk

Friday 18th Go Batty in Bearsden Mugdock Country Park 8:30-9:30pm, Come along and learn about the real stars of the night! Search for perky pipistrelles and delightful Daubenton’s on this bat-tastic Ranger-led evening walk. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

A Bridge Too Far Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Operation Market Garden, September 1994: The Allies attempt to capture several strategically important bridges in the Netherlands in the hope of breaking the German lines. However, mismanagement and poor planning result in its failure. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

Thursday 24th 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. www.carerslink.org.uk

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Sunday 20th Kirkintilloch Canal Festival What Lies Beneath Find the Ranger on the canal bank close to Barleybank Car Park 1-4pm, The Forth and Clyde Canal is teeming with little creatures, from damselfly nymphs and water beetles to pond snails and caddisfly larvae. Which ones can you catch? All nets supplied. 0141 956 6100 Forest School Mugdock Country Park 2pm, Join the Forest School Ranger for a wild woodland adventure. Woodland activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential 0141 956 6100

A Night at the Opera New Kilpatrick Parish Church 7:30pm, A spectacular concert of opera classics with orchestra and singers testing four professional opera singers and the McOpera Orchestra conducted by Derek Clark. 0141 942 0023 More information of page 8

Jumble Sale Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 10am, Jumble Sale. All welcome. Stalls include; Brick-a-brac, Clothes, Toys, Books, Treasures, Shoes and bags. Café with bacon rolls and home baking. Please come and bring your friends elbirnam@btinternet.com

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Sunday 27th Frozen Mugdock Country Park 11am, When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister Anna, teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer and a snowman to change the weather. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100 Meallach Mor and Carn Dearg Mor Kingussie 7am, Meallach Mor and Carn Dearg Mor: two outstanding Corbetts east of Glen Tromie which will require a 10km cycle in and a possible 8-10 hour trek. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

UlTM8 Warrior event Mugdock Country Park 9am, Ultm8 Warrior is the UK’s fi rst “Junior only” OCR event series! In 2017 we’ll be offering heats for the following age groups 4-6yrs (1km), 7-9yrs (2km) and 10-13yrs (3km). Each heat will involve 1, 2 or 3 laps of our unique Ultm8 Warrior Obstacle Course. There will be 25+ obstacles including hurdles, net crawls, ramps, monkey bars, balance beams and more! We’ll also have our warrior-themed obstacles such as the Roman shield carry with sponge throwing for parents! First three placed boys and girls will get a spot on the podium! All participants will receive a 2017 Ultm8 Warrior medal for finishing! www.ultm8warrior.co.uk/ ultm8-warrior-events.htm for more details and how to enter.

Hand Felt Brooch Making for adults Mugdock Country Park 1pm, The workshop will cover an introduction to sewing felt, a simple project to get you started, tips on how to design your own items then a more complex project either from one of the templates provided or from your own design. This workshop is for adults and is suitable for beginner sewers. Booking essential. lucy@lucyjacksondesigns.co.uk

Monday 28th 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

Wednesday 30th 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. Facebook/3rdBearsdenBB Weekly during school terms

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Saturday 2nd Sept Milngavie Beer Festival 2017 Milngavie Town Centre 12pm, Apart from a number of the featuring breweries such as Jaw Brew, Alchemy, Strathaven Ales, Fallen, Bute, St Andrews Brewery and others, we will also have a wine-bar with a great selection of wines from Garvie & Co as well as a spirit bar set up by local bar Finsbay.Facebook More information on page 5

Monday 4th Sept Bridge in Bearsden and Milngavie Location TBC 4pm for improvers, 5.30pm for the more advanced, 7.15pm friendly bridge club. All welcome to sharpen up your game. 0141 563 8223 pfe263@gmail.com

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Bearsden Barista began as a place for parents and toddlers to meet during the summer holidays, when many other groups take time off. The weekly meet-ups, with barista style coffee and freshly baked scones, proved to be so popular that the group continued into the autumn and now offers a regular weekly café in Bearsden Baptist Church. The founder of Bearsden Barista is Jill Morrison, of Milngavie. She said: “We realised last summer that many parents struggle with the long summer holidays when all the usual routines have stopped. We also spotted that parents often have to sacrifi ce good quality coffee and cake in order to fi nd a space for their children to play.

“So our aim was to provide a safe space for parents, grandparents and childminders to bring children with an area to play, and yet at the same time enjoy a café-style environment with good quality refreshments. “We are delighted that we have between 35 and 50 people attending every week.” The café, on Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm, is staffed by volunteers with the help of the children and families’ worker and youth pastor from Bearsden Baptist Church. It is run as a not-for- profit

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• Consider size and fit. ‘I cannot stress how important correct size and fit of shoes are for your child’s development. Have your child’s feet measured to determine their exact size. Be sure to measure both feet, as one foot can be longer and/or wider than the other. If there is a discrepancy, always choose shoes to fit the larger sized foot’. • Ensure that there is one thumbs width between the end of their longest toe (not always the big toe) and the end of the shoe. This should be checked when your child is standing, not sitting. • Make sure the shoes are wide enough by checking that the widest part of the foot corresponds with the widest part of the shoe. Ensure the depth of the shoe is adequate by seeing if your child’s toes can move freely within the toe box at the front of the shoe. • The shoes need to have a firm heel counter – the section which wraps around the heel at the back of the shoe. Test this by pushing around the outside of the heel counter – it should be strong and stable, not fold down when pushed. • The shoes should only flex at the toe box…not fold in half. Test this by placing the shoe in between both hands and bend each end of the shoe towards the other. Also, shoes should not twist easily when rotating the front half away from the back half of the shoe as though you are wringing out a cloth. • Look for shoes that have a secure fastening such as laces or Velcro and avoid slip on shoes if you can. • Look for shoes with a leather upper or another breathable material and will provide increased comfort. A non-slip sole such as rubber is also of benefit. • Shopping for shoes towards the end of the day is best to allow for natural swelling of the feet. Take the socks your child will be wearing with their school shoes with you to get a better fit. If your child has orthotics, be sure to also take these when trying on footwear. Always try to find shoes with removable insoles to accommodate the orthotic. • Finally, don’t forget to ask your child if the shoes are comfortable! A well-fitted shoe should not cause blisters, discomfort or pain.

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August 2017 | Legal Matters

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Information about local health and social care services is now provided in a dedicated section of East Dunbartonshire Council’s new-look website. The aim is for all of these services, from health visitors to care at home, to be more easily accessed and viewable. East Dunbartonshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC) now jointly provide services to the public through the East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

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The website also has details about the HSCP board members and what the partnership and the board do. The HSCP board was set up last year to administer these services. See www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/ health-and-social-care.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is provided by the government to financially compensate innocent victims of violent crimes. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, referred to as CICA, are the body who process the claims and make decisions regarding any award to be made.

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A popular trail running festival at Mugdock Country Park is making an appeal for financial help and support to stage another event. Despite being well attended over the past two years, TrailFest – Scotland’s Trailrunning Festival – requires fresh support through new investment, funding or a partnership. In light of this, the organisers have decided to take a “TrailFest rest” in 2017 but they are very hopeful of it returning in 2018. Co-founder Ryan Scott says: “Since its inception, TrailFest has been really popular. As well as the festival itself, we’ve added monthly social runs, training days and film nights. “But unfortunately we have taken the difficult decision to rest TrailFest this October.” Ryan explained that TrailFest has been self-funded without sponsorship or partnership since the start. He adds:

“While we’ve had the fantastic support of loyal volunteers and a large number of generous businesses and individuals, we’ve been unsuccessful in finding the investment, funding or partnership required to help establish and grow the event into one that is on every runner’s

calendar and, ultimately, can sustain itself. “We also had to weigh up the impact that organising TrailFest has on us as a family. My partner and festival co-founder Jo and I have two young children and we are acutely aware of the input required to organise TrailFest on such limited resources.” The couple do believe that the festival will return. Ryan says: “It has always been our goal to build TrailFest into a hub of trailrunning in Scotland. The dream is not dead and we will be exploring all opportunities, from potential partnerships to venues, who can share our vision to create a bigger and better TrailFest in 2018.” In the meantime, the TrailFest monthly social runs continue at Mugdock on the second Sunday of every month. See www.facebook.com/ TrailFestScotland and www.trailfestscotland.com

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A popular Code Club is keen to recruit adult or teenage volunteers who can help with the monthly sessions. The clubs, which are for nine to 11-year-olds, take place in East Dunbartonshire libraries, including Bearsden and Milngavie. The monthly sessions are free and offer the chance to learn a variety of digital skills in a fun environment. The hope is that these activities will inspire the country’s next generation of coding experts. Children who take part in the Code Clubs create digital games, build animations and develop websites. The activities are group based, so the youngsters will also

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More than 100 people came together to enjoy a local event as part of celebrations for the 3rd International Yoga Day. The free event took place in the Halls of Bearsden Hub on June 21 and will now become an annual event for East Dunbartonshire. Manjulika Singh, who runs yoga classes locally, said: “It was my third time organising the event and we were grateful to the Community Magazine for highlighting it. “Many local yoga teachers offered their teaching for free that day and that was lovely to see.

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Security. Make sure your computer has a virus checker installed. There are many anti-virus programs available. A good free one to start with is McAfee. Avoid sending personal information. Scammers might send out email on bank letterhead and say there is a problem with the account and you need to update information, password and account number. This is a sign of a scam. Learn to identify spam and scams. Don’t respond to emails from people you don’t know and never open attachments from strangers. Don’t ever give out personal or banking information to anyone you don’t know. Purchase merchandise from reputable sources. You are generally protected for purchases through Amazon and eBay.

Otherwise do your homework on the individual or company to ensure that they are legitimate. Make sure to obtain the seller’s physical address rather than simply a post office box and a telephone number. Guard your account information carefully. Be sceptical of individuals representing themselves as foreign government officials asking for your help in placing large sums of money in overseas bank accounts. Do not believe the promise of large sums of money for your help. Be wary of any offer that’s too good to be true. If you have been told you won a contest that you didn’t enter, or you’re being offered an incredible price on a vacation or product way below what you’d expect to pay, chances are they are scams. Do not reply to these emails. Use strong and unique passwords. Strong passwords are essential, just as they are with email and social media accounts. If you are concerned that you might have been scammed contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

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Local schools, groups and volunteers are being encouraged to get involved in a new project called Marvellous Mud Snails. Over the next two years, the conservation organisation, Buglife Scotland, will be working on a project to promote and protect the rare pond mud snail (Omphiscola glabra). This snail is currently found at only five known sites in Scotland, including East Dunbartonshire. Buglife has received £48,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Marvellous Mud

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Pond mud snails are an important part of the natural heritage of Scotland and are currently under great threat. Surveys in 2005-06 highlighted a significant decline at historical sites in Scotland and identified the snail from only five sites in the areas of East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, Scottish Borders, West Lothian and Clackmannanshire.

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A & M Timber .............................................................4 A Gray's Roofing Ltd ..................................................7 A-Z Property Maintenance .................................... 27 Academia de Salsa .................................................. 19 Ace Waste Services ................................................. 14 Advertising and Design (Oxford) Ltd .................... 33 AF Plumbing and Tiling .............................................2 Ailteir-Studio...............................................................2 Alan Robinson Domestic Appliance ...................... 10 Allander Aggregates Ltd ....................................... 14 Allander Flooring Ltd.............................................. 30 Allander Taxis..............................................................1 Art at the Grange .................................................... 15 Bathroom Transformations .................................... 10 Bearsden Foot & Physio .......................................... 28 Blind Cleaning ............................................................5 Business Gateway Bearsden ......................................9 Cheaper Car Insurance...............................................1 Cherry Landscapes .....................................................5 Classical Musicians Scotland ................................... 20 Clements Hearing Services ..................................... 12 Cloudy2Clear Glasgow Ltd ........................................5 Col Com ................................................................... 11 Concept Group Scotland Ltd .................................. 31 Corum Property ....................................................... 35 Cycle Form...................................................................7 D.S Motors...................................................................5 Dance-Sing uk.......................................................... 18 Dancing Steps ......................................................... 18 David Wilson Handyman ........................................ 17 Desta Frances Laiolo................................................ 19 Dicksons Garage .........................................................8 E S Fencing ............................................................... 20 Elba Artisan Gallery................................................. 28 Elsegood Locksmiths & Safe Engineer ....................3 Foot Medic Podiatry................................................ 27 Front Cover .................................................................1 G & G Bros ................................................................ 27 G Simpson Tree Felling ..............................................3 Gavin's Mill..................................................................6 Gordon John Ballie Painter & Decorator .................6 GR Landscapes of Milngavie .................................. 11 H B Electrical Installations ...................................... 10 Harmony Funeral Directors ......................................7 Helen Robertson's Exercise Class ........................... 19 Hi Tech Hearing Solutions .........................................8 Home Instead Senior Care.........................................5 Home supported Living Services ..............................4 J & J Garage Doors .....................................................7 Jamie Sullivan Dry Stone Waller ........................... 32 John Currie Brick & Stonework.............................. 22 John McCann Landscapes....................................... 33 K Glass & Glazing .......................................................2

Keys Galore .................................................................2 Kip McGrath............................................................. 23 Kitchen Interiors .........................................................6 Lake Construction Ltd ............................................. 25 Lawn Response ..........................................................7 Les Weirs Garage ........................................................1 Mackinnon Fencing................................................. 31 MBE Contract Services Ltd ...................................... 27 Mccalls ...................................................................... 14 McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd........ 16 McMillan's Chem Dry .............................................. 24 Mercer Plumbing Services Ltd................................ 28 Motorworx Garage Ltd........................................... 13 Motorworx Garage Ltd........................................... 13 Night & Day Windows ...............................................7 Nova Blinds .................................................................1 One2One Tutors ...................................................... 17 Orbis Executive Cars ..................................................2 Oven Gleamers Glasgow North ................................6 P S Piano ................................................................... 11 Paint Pot Decorators ..................................................8 Patricia Guidi Maths Tutor .......................................3 PavecleanÂŽ .............................................................. 30 Pegasus Flat Roofing .................................................6 Podiatry Solutions ................................................... 25 Powerdoors .............................................................. 32 Prime Roofing Ltd ................................................... 13 Rettie & Co ..................................................................1 River Kitchens and Bathrooms Ltd ........................ 29 SB Plastering ............................................................ 11 Scot West Credit Union........................................... 31 SD Garage Doors Limited ..........................................1 Simpson Physiotherapy .......................................... 22 Skyward Aerials ....................................................... 14 Sparkle...................................................................... 31 Stagecoach Glasgow North ................................... 19 Step by Step Granite Steps .................................... 11 Tech Base .....................................................................2 The Blind Guy ............................................................6 The Kitchen Depot ................................................. 36 The Scottish Dog Whisperer................................... 17 Thistle Garden Services ..............................................2 Thomson Heating.................................................... 23 Tradesmasters .............................................................4 Turn Pilates............................................................... 19 Van Driver Removals ..................................................2 Wasps Destroyed ..................................................... 32 Wats Interiors........................................................... 24 West Of Scotland College....................................... 26 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company ............3 Yes 24 Ltd ................................................................. 20 Yoga with Manjulika............................................... 19 Young at Heart Dance ............................................ 18

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COMPANY... At The Kitchen Depot, we have always prided ourselves in our family values, on always being prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that our customers are treated exactly as we would like to be treated ourselves - with courtesy, consideration and professionalism.

But lest we ever become complacent, we actively encourage ongoing feedback - here's what Mr Lee Sanderson has to say:

"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." Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."

"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison." Well, thanks for that, Mr Sanderson - please excuse us while we blush with pride. When it comes to looking after our customers, The Kitchen Depot is never knowingly undersold.

The Kitchen Depot 51 Watt Road, Hillington Industrial Estate G52 4Ry Tel: 0141 891 4884 Also at Dumbarton & East Kilbride

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www.thekitchendepot.co.uk

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