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Awards for Unsung Heroes .................. 3 Sophie's Cycling Quest .......................... 4 An Upstream Battle .............................. 5 Beaumartin Wins Top Accolade ........... 5 Stuart Runs a Century ........................... 6 New Book by Runner Jim ..................... 7 Come Join Our Choir ............................. 8 Pop Along to a Book Café .................... 8 Book Space in Your Kids ..................... 10 De Café on the Move .......................... 11 Simon Gears Up for MTB Charity ...... 12 Church Club For Kids ........................... 12 A Chance to be a Befriender .............. 14 What's Up Doc? ................................... 14 School Stem Project Win .................... 17 Support Groups ................................... 17 Enrollment Feature ...................... 18&19 Sponsored Walk for Gavin's Mill ....... 20 Legal Matters ....................................... 20 What’s On .................................... 21–26 Join a New Hip Hops Festival ............. Royal Strings Performance ................. Mill is New Base for Club .................... Senior Savvy ......................................... Spotlight on Trojans Film ................... Try a Demo Bike for Size .................... Abbeyfield Open Day ......................... Yoga Day at the Hub........................... Any Milngavie Week Artefacts? ........ Check Out Bike Orienteering Race .... Barking Mad Fun.................................. Advertisers Index .................................

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AWARDS FOR OUR UNSUNG HEROES also jointly to Pat and Margaret McMahon. Liz has been a leader in the 24th Glasgow (Bearsden) Scout Group for more than 25 years and has been Group Scout Leader for the last 13 years.

The winners are pictured with Cllr Polson (right), Cllr Moody (second from left), Bearsden Academy Head Teacher George Cooper and Trish Robertson, the Festival Coordinator (centre)

Six local heroes have been honoured for their inspirational volunteering work at the heart of Bearsden and Milngavie communities. The winners were picked from hundreds of people nominated as part of the 2019 Bearsden Festival, which took place earlier this summer. The winners of the 2019 Bearsden Festival Community Awards include Peter MacKinnon, who was presented with a Volunteer in Arts and Culture Award. Peter is a volunteer at Baljaffray and Castlehill primary schools, where he organises orchestra practice.

When he heard about the “Festival at Home” programme within Bearsden Festival, he gathered a group of Baljaffray pupils to play at a local care home, Buchanan Lodge. Elspeth McKay, of Bearsden, won the Volunteer in Health and Wellbeing Award. Elspeth has volunteered with Carers Link East Dunbartonshire for more than five years. She was described by colleagues as “a real treasure and very professional”.

The Young Volunteer of the year Award was presented to Bearsden Academy pupil Terry Forrey by head teacher George Cooper. Terry volunteers to pick up litter in and outside the school, promotes recycling and does so with such enthusiasm and eagerness that he encourages other pupils to help him, too. A nominee said: “Terry always has a smile on his face and a positive message to spread about looking after our school and local community.” Two awards for Long Service to the Community Award were presented to Liz Findlay and

A nominee said: “Liz has overseen and ultimately had responsibility for thousands of children and young adults from Bearsden and Milngavie as they have progressed through Scouting.” The judging panel received a large number of nominations from families in Baljaffray for Pat and Margaret, who have done a great deal to encourage young people into sport and volunteer at many school events. The winners received glass trophies by local artist Elizabeth Lloyd Kelly. Festival Coordinator Trish Robertson said: “It was so difficult to choose from the wonderful stories of dedication we received. “The awards were a great opportunity to reﬂect on how we all benefit from the work of volunteers and to say thanks to everyone contributing to the health and wellbeing of our communities.”

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A Douglas Academy pupil has been chosen to be part of a small panel of young people to promote cycling to a wider audience.

Sophie Paterson, a Douglas Academy pupil from Milngavie has been selected by Scottish Cycling to promote cycling

Sophie Paterson, of Milngavie, is one of nine youngsters selected for the Scottish Cycling Young People’s Panel. It is led by Scottish Cycling, the national governing body for cycling in Scotland. The 16-year-old, who is a keen mountain biker and competitor, is delighted with her new role. She was successful after a rigorous application process and interviews for people aged 14 to 23. As a volunteer she will be required to commit a few hours each week and some weekends throughout the two-year project. Sophie says: “I am really interested in cycling and I race a lot, too, but I am keen to be even more involved in my sport by encouraging other people to ride their bikes. “It’s not just about competing because we want to promote the

many benefits of cycling, such as improving health, meeting new people and being good for the environment. “Our focus will be on people of all ages but in particular young people and women, as well as children from deprived areas.” Sophie who is in fifth year at Douglas Academy has been cycling for eight years with Glasgow Riderz. Initially racing in cyclocross, she has taken to mountain biking in the last few

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years. She represented Scotland West at the 2018 British Cycling MTB Inter-Regionals competition and her most recent achievement was placing second in her age group at the SXC Scottish Cross Country Mountain Bike Series. Sophie says: “I know how much cycling means to me and the benefits I find personally. I want to tell others about this, too.” See www.britishcycling.org.uk/ scotland for further details.

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AN UPSTREAM BEAUMARTIN WINS TOP ACCOLADE BATTLE A Bearsden restaurant is delighted to have won a top business award voted for by customers.

Beaumartin The Cottage, on Milngavie Road, has been presented with the accolade of Best Restaurant at the Scottish Business Awards (Dunbartonshire). Hundreds of bags of rubbish have been collected from roadsides and river banks in East Dunbartonshire over just two months. The council signed up to the Upstream Battle, which is being coordinated by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful to tackle plastics pollution in and around waterways. Over eight weeks this summer, the council’s Greenspace and Streetscene team, along with 200 volunteers collected 232 bags of litter. Bulk items were also removed, including 13 shopping trolleys, four tyres, two chemical toilets, a TV and a sandpit. Friends of Cairnhill Woods and the Clean Sweep Branch of Milngavie have also taken part in clean-ups. The campaign is on-going.

Richard added: “The award means a lot to us because it’s a constant concern to be sure that everyone has a good time at Beaumartin. “We want to keep our own strong identity but also make sure we please our diners with good food, wine, the right atmosphere and we are constantly questioning whether

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The awards are decided through a public nomination and voting system. Richard Dupupet, the co-owner of Beaumartin, said: “We are very happy to win this award and we want to thank all of our loyal customers who voted for us.” Beaumartin is a Scottish and French Mediterranean restaurant, which opened in October 2017. The other co-owner is the chef Andrew Stott.

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Richard Dupupet (left) and Andrew Stott, co-owners of Beaumartin The Cottage accept their award

we are doing okay. Therefore, it feels really good to win such an award.“ Richard said that the next project is to look at the restaurant’s wine list. He added: “We’ll be introducing much more wine reference in the near future. We hope our customers will appreciate it.” See www.beaumartinthecottage. co.uk and www.facebook.com/ BeaumartinTheCottage.

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STUART RUNS A CENTURY Stuart Macfarlane, from Bearsden collects his prize at his 5th West Highland Way Race. Inset shows a whisky glass given to Stuart by his support team for completing 100 long-distance events

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A Bearsden man has run an incredible 100 longdistance races after completing this year’s West Highland Way Race.

– running from Bearsden to 26 different villages each time.

Stuart Macfarlane, 66, has run a total of 64 ultras and 36 marathons in just 12 years. The business analyst started his running career at the tender age of 51 when his children told him he needed to get some exercise. He started with a short run around the block and then built up the distance until he did his first 10k in 2005.

what my limit was – how far could I keep on running for – and I became hungry for more than marathons.

Stuart was hit by a period of ill-health in 2017 and 2018 when he required a prostate operation and that was followed by a heart attack that required four stents to be inserted.

“So, in 2009, I took on my first ultra, the 35-mile Draycote Ultra in England. It was loops around the Draycote Water Reservoir and I thought is was an exhilarating experience.”

He had hoped to run his 100th long distance race in 2018 but put that back to 2019 so he could properly recover. The West Highland Way Race 2019 was his fifth time in the event.

Next came a half-marathon later that year before landing a place at the London Marathon in 2007. He also ran the Edinburgh Marathon and the Loch Ness Marathon in 2007.

After that, Stuart averaged 10 long distance races each year. He also took on other running challenges and in 2015 he ran 600 miles from the Scottish borders to Shetland.

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NEW BOOK BY RUNNER JIM A local runner has written and published a second book thanks to the success of his first publication, Milngavie Trail Runs.

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Jim adds: “Realising that not everyone has access to a car, all the routes are accessible by public transport although some forward planning is required for some.”

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Kelvin Choir, which meets at St Andrews Church Upper Hall, Roman Road, Bearsden, is particularly keen to recruit men to sing in the tenor and bass sections.

“New members, both men and women, are always welcome and while an ability to read or follow music and some experience of choral singing is helpful it is not essential.

The choir sings a wide repertoire of music for four-part choir, from classical through to contemporary. Between August and May they perform at least two concerts to local audiences.

“We hope that people will find our rehearsals enjoyable and stimulating, as well as welcoming.”

The Book Café at Bearsden Library takes place on August 15, from 6.30pm to 7.45pm.

Rehearsals for the choir, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, take place from 7.30pm to 9.45pm each Tuesday, starting from August 27. There is a 15-minute break each session. Annual membership is £80.

On September 26th from 2pm to 3.30pm, there is another Book Café at Milngavie Library.

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A specialist café for people living with dementia – and their family and carers – is set to open at a new location in Milngavie. The Milngavie De Café is one of five enterprises run by Ceartas, an independent advocacy service for people living in East Dunbartonshire. It has been running for five years and will now move from Milngavie Community Education Centre to Milngavie Manor Care Home on Craigton Road. The first café takes place in the new location on Wednesday August 7, from 2pm to 3.30pm. The free service operates monthly

“The café is also a place where people can talk to each other about some of the issues they are facing.” The café participants enjoy the meet ups. One said: “It is so good to meet people in similar situations and share a laugh together.”

thereafter, on the first Wednesday of each month. De Cafés are for anyone living with or concerned about dementia or memory loss, as well as family, friends and carers. Michelle Candlish, of Ceartas, said: “People who come along to a café can expect a safe and relaxed space with a warm welcome and the chance to meet with others who are living with dementia or memory loss.

Ceartas has a long history of supporting those living with dementia across the region and offers a range of activities and groups. Other De Cafés take place in Bearsden on the fourth Tuesday of the month, as well as Bishopbriggs, Lenzie and Kirkintilloch. For more information see www.ceartas.org.uk.

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Simon Haslam, who runs the Glasgow Mountain Bike Club in Milngavie is helping organise a national event

A Bearsden mountain biker is helping to organise a UK race that aims to raise money for good causes. Simon Haslam, who also runs Milngavie-based Glasgow Mountain Bike Club, is part of the team behind this year’s UK Singlespeed Mountainbike Championships. The event, which will take place at Comrie Croft in Perthshire on August 23, 24 and 25 is run by volunteers and will be supporting Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRiY). The charity is close to the hearts of many in the cycling community after former British youth cycling champion Ben Forsyth – son of Scottish world champion endurance mountain bike rider Keith Forsyth – lost his

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As the schools return, a Milngavie church is keen to invite youngsters to a weekly evening meet-up. Allander Evangelical Church hosts #OneToSeven on Wednesdays, from 6:30pm to 7:45pm, for children in primary one to seven. The sessions, which start again on August 21, offer a chance to learn Bible stories, sing, play games and enjoy crafts. The church also wants to say thanks to all the children and organisers who made a summer holiday club such a success. The church was turned into a circus big top for a week and the club was attended by more than 80 children last month. Further details from www.allanderchurch.org.uk

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A CHANCE TO BE A BEFRIENDER An adult befriending project is looking for new volunteers to support their work in the community. Volunteers with East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action’s “Befriending Service” is for older, disabled, housebound and isolated people living in East Dunbartonshire. Referrals are received from social workers, GPs, health visitors and voluntary sector care workers. A befriender is a volunteer who spends time each week with a vulnerable, socially isolated adult on a one-to-one basis. By providing companionship either in the person's own home, out and about in the community, or via email, volunteers can make a real difference to a person’s life.

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SCHOOL STEM PROJECT WIN These six pupils from Mosshead Primary are celebrating winning an engineering design competition to beat the problem of river pollution Pictured from left are Emily, Olivia, Taylor, Liam, Oliver and Fraser

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TIME TO TRY

Something New

The summer holidays already seem like a distant memory, and a distinct chill in the air heralds the onset of autumn – but that doesn’t mean we have to accept that the fun part of the year is nearly over. We understandably moan about our seemingly never-ending winter, but the “off season” – dark nights, frequent rain – is the perfect time to discover new interests, probably mainly indoors, that can deliver major benefits in terms of self-fulfilment and even career advancement. There are so many classes and courses available within an easy journey of home that we really are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding something worthwhile to add to our stock of knowledge and experience, even before you consider

diversions which are mainly about entertainment. Most of us have at one time or another briefly considered learning a language (at least proficiently enough for simple conversation) or playing a musical instrument, but somehow it often seems difficult – in a busy life full of existing commitments – to make it happen. On the cusp of those long dark nights it’s a great time to consider how best to spend those shouldbe valuable hours that might otherwise be taken up with dull nights in with the TV.

Not everybody fancies the idea of a fitness or dance class, but it’s a great way to stay alert during the long drawn-out winter, or you could consider the potential benefits of a yoga class as a nonstressful way of developing inner confidence and bodily health.

Still on eastern disciplines, the more active among us might consider learning the basics of karate, a skill which is all about self control but which its enthusiasts also find stimulating and rewarding on a variety of personal levels. The area’s colleges are an obvious first port of call when it comes to deciding just what to choose from the multitude of options on offer, with evening classes – in anything from classical guitar to ancient history – a standard feature

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many of us will already have experienced. However it’s also true that “flexibility” is built into many choices now in a way that was seldom the case in the past, and by carefully studying exactly how particular courses or classes operate you should be able to find a day and time that fits in with your existing commitments – there shouldn’t be the need to add any extra stress to what many of us already find a fairly enervating time of year.

primary objective it’s also the case that autumn classes of almost any kind give you the chance to meet new friends and discover shared interests.

Whether it’s an art class, flower arranging, drama or swimming, you’ll find a host of options at a convenient location near you, and while it may not be your

If the main aim is simply to develop a leisure interest, the scope is virtually limitless, because the range and sophistication of the courses now available is probably at an all time high, while if it’s academic – or something specifically related to your line of work – it may be more about finding exactly the right course that fits into a pattern of learning you have already developed.

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August 2019 | Legal Matters

SPONSORED WALK FOR GAVINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MILL A local community group sets off this month for a fund-raising walk of the West Highland Way.

with Gill Bowman BA LLB

The volunteers from Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Community Project will start in Fort William and walk the 96 miles over eight days to reach Milngavie. They hope that people will support the fundraiser, from August 31 to September 7, by pledging sponsorship money. Sue Milne, from Gavinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can sponsor us per mile, per day or simply by donating.

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If there are no further relatives then it falls to the crown. It should be noted that, even where there is a will, those entitled to claim legal rights can choose to do so, whether they have been included in the will or not. The rules surrounding succession can be complex and I suggest you speak to your solicitor if you require further advice.

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August 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Thursday 1st Friendship House Café

17 Park Road, Milngavie G62 6PJ 10am-4pm. Café run by volunteers from local churches. We offer a selection of home baking, hot drinks, a choice of soups and a warm welcome. 0141 956 566

Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls) Venue to be confirmed 7pm. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment. 0141 942 5241 First Thursday of the month

Prime Movers Exercise

Cairns Church Hall 11am. Prime Movers exercise class with Margaret McBain for those 60+. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes

Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 6-7pm. FREE lesson (spaces limited). Taught by a child specialist and martial arts practitioner of over 30 years standing. Open to ages 4 years upwards! Booking essential. 07548 551069 admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly

Weekly

iPad for Beginners

Milngavie Library 10am. These drop-in sessions will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your iPad. 0141 956 2776

Milngavie in Bloom: Litter Picking

Westerton Over Sixties Club

Weekly

St Joseph's Church Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class. 07443 417371

Saturday 3rd

Runs Monday to Friday

Westerton Hall 2-4pm. Board games, tea and biscuits, chat. All welcome. Come and enjoy the fun. 0141 570 0791 ellen.gray@outlook.com

Gill’s Yoga Classes

Art Classes – Art at the Grange 2 Grange Avenue, Milngavie Offering art classes suitable for all ages and levels. Please see our website for full listings. 0141 384 2655 www.artatthegrange.com

Jog Scotland Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free. jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com Weekly

Friday 2nd BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Club. 07825 054629 Weekly

Meet outside Fraser Centre, Milngavie 10am. Milngavie in Bloom are entering the Beautiful Scotland competition 2019. Judging will take place on 6th August. In order to have Milngavie looking squeaky clean, we would welcome litter pickers to come out in force. 0141 956 6147 ronamacleod@hotmail.co.uk Also runs on Saturday 17th June

Pilates

St Andrew's Church Hall, Milngavie 9:30am. Kick start your weekend with Pilates Matwork. A general level class for adults where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome. Mats are provided and booking essential. 07493 140708 amgpilates@outlook.com

Monday 5th Stringwise Scotland Cairns Church, Milngavie A summer children’s music course for string players, designed for children from 7-15 years old, of any musical ability from open strings to Grade 8. The course is run by Mary-Lou Graham and several local string teachers. More information and booking forms can be found on our website. Mary-Lou: 07764 679859 www.stringwisescotland.com Runs from 5th-8th August

Adult Tap Class Cairns Church Hall 11am. Tap class with Margaret McBain. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members (pairs) and visitors welcome to this friendly, competitive club. 0141 942 8262 www.bridgewebs.com/antonine Weekly

Weekly

Sunday 4th Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday

Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Rd 2-4pm. Come along and help maintain fabulous local woodland. Tasks vary from cutting back rhoddies or overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths. 07899 028534 cairnhillwoodsgroup@gmail.com First Sunday of every month

Charity Car Boot Sale

Tesco Car Park 7am-12pm. £10 per car or small vans. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity. Weekly until December

Sensory Sunday: Forest School for Wee Folk.

Mugdock Country Park 2-3pm. Venture into Mugdock's wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for 0-5 year olds. Parents must accompany their wee folk. Booking essential. Cost £3. 0141 956 6100

THURSDAY 1st: Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café Fraser Centre, Milngavie 1.30-3.30pm

MONDAY 5th: Evening Dementia Carers Group, Bearsden – Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre – 7-9pm

TUESDAY 6th: Carers Choir

Milngavie Youth Café – 1.15-2.15pm Also run on 25th Jun

THURSDAY 8th: Crafty Carers Milngavie

Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1.30-3.30pm

THURSDAY 15th: Milngavie Dementia Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am-12:30pm

TUESDAY 20th: Carers Chair Yoga

Milngavie Youth Café – 11am-12pm Weekly WWW.CARERSLINK.ORG.UK

Duntreath Castle Weddings A M AG IC A L W E DDI NG & BA NQU ET V E N U E 20 minutes from Bearsden & Milngavie. We provide weddings at their most elegant, combined with a subtle, warm ‘at home’ atmosphere. Our windowed marquee accommodates any number of guests with beautiful views of the mountains and extensive gardens. The 15th century keep has a banquet table seating 30.

We look forward to meeting you Web: www.trayndalegardenservices.co.uk

Email: juliet@edmonstone.com Web: www.duntreathcastle.co.uk

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What's On Calendar | August 2019 Summer Holiday Club

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

Craigdhu Writers

St Paul's Lunch Club

Runs from 5th-9th August

Weekly

Quiet Room, Milngavie Community Centre 10am-12pm. Our group of free thinkers meets every Wednesday to enjoy each others’ readings and writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend our relaxed and friendly creative environment. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com

St Paul's Church, Milngavie 12-1pm. Come enjoy home made soup, assorted rolls and delicious home baking, all for a very modest cost. All are welcome for a warm friendly atmosphere. 07803 934688 annsmacleod@gmail.com

Daisy Baby Classes

Dance Club

Meditation & Mindfulness

Weekly

Bearsden Hub 11.15am & 7.15pm. Experience the wonderful benefits of meditation and feel realigned and de-stressed. No booking required.

Gill’s Yoga Class St Andrew’s Church Hall, Stewart St 7.30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility. 07443 417371

Fortnightly

Hilton Bridge Club

St. Paul's Church, Milngavie 10am-12pm. Join us for Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks with an Ancient Egyptian Theme. For children ages 5 to 11 years. 0141 942 3031 hazel.buchan@gmail.com

MON: Bearsden Community Hub TUE: Kilmardinny House, Bearsden THU: Milngavie Guide Hall

Relaxing, supportive and progressive classes for babies from 6 weeks-20 months. Designed to support your baby’s development at every stage. Baby massage and yoga. Themed sensory play. Educational support. Meet new mums. Booking required. 07793 076733 angela-govenden@ thedaisyfoundation.com Weekly

St Andrews Church, Bearsden 5.30pm. Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels. First class free. Booking essential. 07880 630065 FB @sculptcallanetics

New Kilpatrick New Halls 7.30-9.30pm. Join us on Monday evenings. Enjoy weekly fun at our friendly Scottish country dancing club learning dances to great music. No need to bring a partner. 0141 563 8790 treasurerNKCDC@gmail.com

Bearsden Bridge Academy

Weekly

Tuesday 6th Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique NK Scottish Country Milngavie Cricket Club

West of Scotland Cricket Club, Partick 9pm. Indoor practice at the West of Scotland Cricket Club. New players of all levels, and supporters, will be made very welcome. 07810 641574 redtriker@hotmail.com Weekly

Social Sewing

Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Enjoy a wee cup of tea and a chat. Bring your own machine, the project you're working on and we can share stories of our makes and swap patterns and fabric in the future! Please contact for the address. 07715 104550 sewciable.glasgow@gmail.com Weekly

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit

St James the Less Church Hall 10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club. New members and visitors welcome. 07910 776591

Weekly

The Court Room, Milngavie 4pm. Improvers Class 5.30pm. Beginners Class 7pm. Improvers Club We are unique in this area in that you can join us any Monday evening without a partner so why not give it a try? 0141 563 8223 • pfe263@gmail.com

10am. Scout Hall Main Street, Milngavie 6.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys Brigade Hall 7.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys Brigade Hall Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels. First class free. Booking essential. 07880 630065 • FB: @sculptcallanetics Weekly.

Jog Scotland

Allander Leisure Centre 6.30pm. For mixed to any ability. laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

Allander Indoor Bowling Club Whist Drive

The Fraser Centre 1:15pm. £1, includes tea and biscuits/ cake. New members welcome. Weekly

Wednesday 7th Adult Ballet Class

Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class. 0141 942 1283

Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret McBain. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com

Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

Weekly

Allander Homecare Ltd www.allanderhomecare.co.uk

Providing quality care within your own home.

Our services: • Personal Care • Dementia Care • Domestic Services

Weekly

Wildlife Weans on Wednesday, Merkland: What's in the Pond? 10:30-11:30am or 1-2pm. Calling all 5 years and under and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities. Can you catch a little fish, a damselfly nymph or even a pond snail? All pond equipment supplied. Cost £3 per child. 0141 956 6100

Pilates

All Saints’ Church Hall, Bearsden 8-9pm. New members welcome. 07963 936780 jane.tait@ntlworld.com

10am at St Andrew's Church Hall, Milngavie. 6.30pm & 7.45pm at Community Room, Milngavie Pilates Fundamental Matwork classes. A general level class where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome. Mats are provided and booking is essential. 07493 140708 amgpilates@outlook.com

Weekly

An Introduction to Self Yoga Class

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August 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events

Tuesday 13th

Friday 16th

Children’s Book Reading and Craft

Desperate Dan

Westerton Library 10.30am-12pm. Local author Kate Mcmillan will be reading from her Haggis McDougall series. Readings at 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. Advised age 3-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.There will also be a craft class running. Event is free and tickets available via eventbrite.

Thursday 15th Circle Dancing

Sunday 11th Mugdock Superdog 2019

Saturday 10th Milngavie Hops Festival

F Pizza, Milngavie 3pm-1am. The first Milngavie Hops Fest offers a day and night of craft beer, craft chat, beats and delicious sourdough pizza. £10 (book in advance) includes entry and 2 free beers. 18+. www.facebook.com/ finsbaymilngavie www.eventbrite.co.uk

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 £3, with proceeds going to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre. 0141 956 6100

St Andrew's Church, Milngavie 2-4pm. A style of dance done in a circle or semi-circle to musical accompaniment. All welcome. No partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk

iPad for Beginners Bearsden Library 10am. This drop-in session will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your iPad. 0141 777 3021

Weekly

Saturday 17th Milngavie Folk Club: Allan Taylor Fraser Centre 7.30pm. Allan is one of the key songwriters of our time, a true professional as much respected by fellow-musicians as by his loyal audiences. Over some 40 years he's produced a large number of intense and significantly enduring songs. His songs are written from a lifetime of travelling; always the observer passing through, each song is a vignette of life, like a story told over a drink in a bar. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Sunday 12th Smartphones for Beginners

Bearsden Library 2pm. This will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone. Book at the library. 0141 777 3021

Tuesday 13th Children's 'Come and Try' Silk Painting with Scotia Silks

The Café @ Gavin's Mill 1.30-2.15pm - First Session 2.30-3.15pm - Second Session 3.30-4.15pm - Final Session Junior artists come and paint a “Little Landscape” on Silk to make into a card for someone special. £5 per person, all materials included. Adults can relax in the café as the kids create their first silk masterpiece! Proceeds towards buying Gavin's Mill for the community. Places limited. 0141 955 0437

7 DAY SERVICE

0141 319 7983

Pavilion, High School of Glasgow, 637 Crow Road G13 1PL Bar open 7pm. Band on 7.30pm. Desperate Dan perform the songs of Steely Dan. Bearsden’s own 14 piece band Desperate Dan will perform 2x 50 minute sets of classic Steely Dan songs unplugged. Free Admission.

Open Church/Dorcas Craft Group St Andrew's Church and Hall, Milngavie 11am-3pm. Drop into the church for quiet reflection. Refreshments, chat and craft are also available at the Dorcas Craft Group in the hall. 0141 956 7242 Third Saturday of the month

Monday 19th Social Line Dancing Cadder Church North Hall, Cadder Road, Bishopbriggs 1.30-3.30pm. Come and join us for social line dancing – it's fun, it's light-hearted and it's good exercise! Joan 01389 383014 hawkinsjoan@hotmail.com Third Monday of the month

£25

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What's On Calendar | August 2019 Android Tablets

FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS

Allander Evangelical Church 6.30-8pm. Our One2Seven club is for all kids in Primary 1-7. We teach bible stories, sing, play games, do crafts and lots more. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Weekly during term time

Self Defence & Martial Arts

Tuesday 13th

Bearsden Academy 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors. Have you ever wanted to learn self defence but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment. bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com www.bearsdenmartialarts.org

Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30pm-8pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out about the treatment options available?

Weekly during term-time

Free Migraines & Headaches Information Event Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB

7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from migraines and headaches and would like to find out more information? Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting

Booking Essential: 0330 134 6841 www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/events

Bumps and Bundles

Bearsden Baptist Church 9.30am. Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday. 0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com Weekly during term time

Mugdock Cinema: The Hate U Give

Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm. Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100

Baby and Toddler Group

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls, Kirk Place, Bearsden G61 3RT 9.30-11.30am. A small, friendly group, welcoming parents, carers and grandparents and all children up to nursery stage. 0141 942 8827 mail@nkchurch.org.uk Every Tuesday-Thursday during term-time

Tuesday 20th U3A Meeting

Forever Active (55+)

Runs every Monday and Thursday during term time

St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am. Anita Manning will give a talk on ‘A glimpse of my world of Antiques and Auctions’. 07592 501648 https://u3asites.org.uk/bam

Army Cadets Force

Print your Holiday Paperwork!

Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk

ACF Hut, Strathblane Road, Milngavie 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of military-themed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

Thursday 22nd Westerton Fun Tots Westerton Hall 9:30am-12pm. Toys, crafts, refreshments and songs, a great place to meet other parents/carers. All welcome, babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Weekly during term time.

Senior School Drop-in

Wednesday 21st

Weekly

#One2Seven

Bearsden Library 1.30pm. This drop-in session will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Android Tablet. (not for iPads). 0141 777 3021

Milngavie Library 2pm. This drop-in session will help you with printing your holiday booking forms, boarding passes and insurance documents. 0141 956 2776

Abbie Bathrooms Complete bathroom Wet Walls • Tiling Plumbing • Joinery Free estimates

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07792 136 033 0141 316 2634

Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3.30pm. After school, the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative coursework. These are flexible and messy spaces perfect for painting, spraying and constructing. Studios are staffed but not tutor-led. 0141 777 3143 Weekly during term-time

Wednesday 21st Defence and Martial Arts

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Tuesday 27th Kelvin Choir Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm. Love to sing? Come and join Kelvin Choir. Kelvin Choir is a fourpart, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. kelvin.choir@virginmedia.com www.kelvinchoir.com

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ROYAL STRINGS PERFORMANCE JOIN A NEW HIP HOPS FESTIVAL Milngavie will be playing host to an inaugural beer festival this month. The first annual Milngavie Hops Fest offers “a day and night of craft beer, craft chat, beats and delicious sourdough pizza”. There will be more than 25 craft beers to sample from a wide selection of craft breweries at the festival, which is being held at F Pizza, on Stewart Street. The event starts on Saturday August 10 at 3pm and finishes at 1am on the Sunday. A spokesperson for the event said: “So far the line up of beers is looking good with Jaw Brew, St Andrews Brewing, BrewDog, CONIC Brewing and Overtone Brewing Co pledged to come along.

There will be more to follow.” The evening will include a DJ dance set including funk, soul, reggae, motown and HIP HOP tunes. F Pizza’s sourdough neopolitan pizzas will be available all day and night. Tickets should be purchased ahead at a cost of £10 (plus £1.07 booking fee), which entitles the buyer an entry to the event and two free beers. Entry is for people aged 18-plus and who have valid ID. See www.facebook.com/ Finsbaymilngavie and www.eventbrite.co.uk.

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The Trojan Women Project, which produced the play and film, has been running since 2013 and has worked with many Syrian refugees in different parts of the country.

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This was followed by a short message read by Anju Ranjan, the Consular General, Edinburgh, from Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, about Yoga day.

The 5th International day of Yoga was celebrated with a local event earlier this summer. The yoga day, which was free to attend, was held at Bearsden Hub and started with a Raj Yoga meditation.

Participants then enjoyed a series of yoga sessions, relaxation and Pranayam. Manjulika, who organised the event and runs Yoga with Manjulika, said: “The day was very well attended and enjoyed by all. It has become an annual event and we hope people will save the date for June next year.”

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“We are interested in receiving any Milngavie Week memorabilia for display at the exhibition. “The group would also be interested in hearing about local people’s personal experiences of the gala week so that this heritage exhibition can become a trip down memory lane.” To share memorabilia and stories, you can contact 0141 956 3541.

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CHECK OUT BIKE ORIENTEERING RACE BARKING MAD FUN AT MUGDOCK Riders are invited to A beginner friendly event for owners and their dogs takes place near Milngavie this month.

Mugdock Superdog 2019 is on Sunday August 11, from 2pm to 4pm, at Mugdock Country Park. The meeting location is the overflow car park near the Visitor Centre.

The Scottish Mountain Bike Orienteering event takes place on Sunday August 4 and offers the challenge of orienteering while riding a bike.

The afternoon offers the chance to compete on an agility course and in other fun contests to see how well you can control your canine companion in the countryside.

It is a “score” event, which means that participants aim to score as many points by reaching checkpoints with different values in a maximum time of three hours. The event is part of the MBO Score National League 2019 and attracts all kinds of riders, including beginners and leisure riders, as well as national championship and International GB Team riders.

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“Competitors take part in the same event and course, with each rider pushing to their own chosen limit. Riders can stop and enjoy the views or ride their legs off!”

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J & J Garage Doors...................................................6 J L Roofing..............................................................28 Jo Jingles................................................................11 John Currie Brick & Stonework.............................10 John McCann Landscapes.....................................10 John Paul & Sons....................................................17 JSV Roofing ...........................................................33 K Glass & Glazing.....................................................2 Keys Galore..............................................................2 Kitchen Interiors....................................................10 Kleen-Dri................................................................27 Lanzani Dance & Fitness........................................19 Les Weirs Garage.....................................................1 Little Big Star..........................................................27 McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd.......13 McMillan's Chem Dry...............................................1 Mercer Plumbing Services Ltd.................................8 Millen Solicitors......................................................16 Mortgage Advice Service.................................1 & 9 Night &Day ..............................................................6 Nova Blinds...............................................................3 Nu Rest Upholstery ...............................................28 Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital.......................29 Paint Pot Decorators..............................................10 Performers Dance Academy ........................18 & 19 Powerdoors Ltd........................................................1 Prime Roofing Ltd....................................................1 Reliable Garden Maintenance.........................2 & 8 Rennie McInnes LLP Solicitors ..............................20 Rettie Bearsden LLP.................................................1 Roughcasting Services.............................................5 SB Plastering.............................................................4 Simpson Physiotherapy ........................................14 Sovereign Blinds......................................................7 Spanish Courses.....................................................14 St Columba's ..........................................................35 T Townsley Roofing...............................................30 Tech Base..................................................................2 The Doors Group Limited........................................4 The Grail Foundation Of Great Britain..................3 The Kitchen Depot ................................................36 Thomson Heating..................................................30 Total Swimming Academies..................................18 Trayndale Garden Services....................................22 Van Driver Removals................................................2 Wasps Destroyed...................................................24 West College Scotland...........................................19 Westpoint Homes.........................................12 & 28 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company..........3

EXPLORE ST COLUMBA'S SCHOOL Located in Scotland’s export capital, Inverclyde, St Columba’s is a place where our young people learn about the world we live in and how to effectively contribute as engaged and well-balanced adults. We pride ourselves on preparing young people for the world. We are always delighted to meet new families and our Open Day on 21st September is a great opportunity to experience the school. Can’t make that date? Our doors are always open! Contact our Admissions Registrar, Moira McWhirter: admissions@st-columbas.org or 01505 872238. Alternatively, register online: st-columbas.org/admissions/visit-us.

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 10.00AM -1.00PM Non-denominational school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Kilmacolm.

Family owned with family values

A friendly, professional service to offer you a wide range of high quality bespoke kitchens, manufactured locally, at great prices.

Contemporary

Modern Classic

Traditional

Call into your local showroom: 199B Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs G64 2LS. We also have showrooms in: Dumbarton East Kilbride Falkirk Hillington

Visit us online at:

thekitchendepot.co.uk