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Skiers and Boarders Triumph ...... 3 Festive Run for Charity ............... 4 Winter Break for Green Bins ...... 5 Have Your Say on Moor Plans .... 5 Stephen's Munros Finish ............. 6 Kids Step Up for Festival ............. 7 Art at the Heart of Celebration .. 8 Find Peace at Festive Time .......... 8 Tune in For Choir News ............. 10 History in the Making ............... 11 Festive Fair and Lights ............... 12 Fair Trade 10th Year Party ........ 12 What's Up Doc? ......................... 14 New Year 5K Run Group .......... 17 Support Groups ......................... 17 Christmas Feature................ 18&19 Church Hosts Festive Line-Up ... 20 Legal Matters ............................. 20 What’s On.............................. 21–26 Ace Awards Night at Club ........

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The Bearsden Freestyle Ski Team consisting of Chris McCormick, Harris Booth, Luke Burke, Murray Buchan, Flynn Abu-Rajab and Olivia Burke

Snowboarding team consisting of Danny McCormick, Lewis Moore and Hollie Smith

sKiers AnD BoArDers TriuMPh AGAin A Bearsden club has won two top prizes in a prestigious UK freestyle ski and snowboard competition – for the second year running.

Youngsters from Bearsden Ski and Snowboard Club once again reign supreme in both the ski and board categories of the GB Park and Pipe’s online video league.

The annual Championship Ski and Snowboard (CSS) competition is supported by Snowsport Scotland, Snowsport England, Snowsport Wales, UK Sport and sponsored

by Ellis Brigham, The Snowboard Asylum and Delancey.

CSS saw six ski and snowboard teams featuring 64 skiers and 52

snowboarders from indoor snow and dry slopes across the country.

They battled for five months in head-to-head matches where riders were judged on video for their tricks.

A spokesperson for CSS said: “The league has created a platform where young freestyle talent can be showcased.

“This season more than half of the CSS competitors were aged 16 or under with the youngest competitor aged just five.”

After taking both titles in 2016, Bearsden again impressed judges in all their matches. But this year they were challenged right to the line, particularly in the snowboarding competition.

Neil McGrain, from the Bearsden club, said: “We were stoked to take both titles in the first year but to do it again this year is fantastic. The teams worked hard for each round and it paid off.”

Neil believes that an established youth programme at the club has been key to their success.

He said: “Our focus is on challenging skills development at a level appropriate for each

athlete. This means the sessions are tailored to each idea and no two riders will necessarily be working on the same aspect of performance.

“It is also reinforced throughout the programme that if you want to develop to a higher level then you’ll need to take ownership from your own learning by skiing or snowboarding another few sessions each week on your own.”

Bearsden Ski and Snowboard Club is also fortunate to have coaches who have competed at the Olympics, World Cups and Europa Cups.

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The 7th Annual "Wobbly" Festive run takes place on 2nd December in support of Funding Neuro and the Sporting Memories Foundation

A charity set up by a Bearsden Parkinson’s Disease sufferer is calling all budding runners to take part in a festive run this month.

The 7th Annual “Wobbly” Festive Run takes place on December 2 in support of Funding Neuro, which was founded by Bryn Williams, of Bearsden, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s aged just 36.

The event also has a new charity partner, Sporting Memories Foundation (Scotland).

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The event organisers are also keen to hear form anyone who would like donate to goodie bags for the runners. Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring along cakes for post-race re-fuelling.

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Winter break for green bins

Have your say on Moor plans

Residents should note that the councils’ garden waste collections have stopped for the winter. The green bin collection will resume in March 2018.

Councillor Jim Gibbons, Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “In winter there is a significant reduction in the use of green bins as people are less active in the garden and there is little plant growth.�

If local people do have garden waste over the winter they can take it to the Mavis Valley Recycling Centre in Bishopbriggs or home compost it.

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Milngavie residents are being asked to help shape the future of one of East Dunbartonshire’s hidden gems.

The public is invited to a drop-in event on Wednesday December 6, from 3-7pm, at Cairns Church to find out more – and to have a say on the Local Nature Conservation Site, Barloch Moor, at Old Mugdock Road.

East Dunbartonshire Council has contracted Heritage Environmental Ltd to produce a five-year management plan for the site.

Councillor Jim Gibbons, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “Barloch Moor is one of East Dunbartonshire’s hidden gems and is bursting with biodiversity.

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When Stephen Flynn joined the Milngavie Mountaineering Club six years ago he had walked just 20 of Scotland’s Munros.

In early autumn this year, the web designer finished his round of all 282 of the Scottish mountains with a summit of at least 3,000ft.

Stephen Flynn relaxes with friends and family at the top of Ben Nevis, after completing his first round of Munros

With friends and family around him, Stephen, 42, hiked to the top of Ben Nevis at 4,412ft and enjoyed toasting his success.

He said: “I kept Ben Nevis to the end for my first round of Munros because it is the tallest and most famous.

“I also wanted friends and family with children to be able to reach the top with me. Ben Nevis might be the tallest but

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“When I got to the top it felt great. The weather wasn’t the best but to have achieved a full round felt brilliant.”

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Stephen said: “It wasn’t until I became a member of the MMC that I thought about ticking off my Munros. Over the years, I enjoyed many Munro hikes with MMC members and friends. It has been a great way to meet new people, see different parts of Scotland and keep fit.

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KiDs sTeP uP for fesTiVAL Four hundred primary school pupils from Bearsden and Milngavie enjoyed taking part in an annual Scottish Country Dance Festival.

The festival, at Milngavie Town Hall, is in its fifth year and is organised by members of the New Kilpatrick Country Dance Club with the support of the Glasgow Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Patrick Murray, one of the teaching squad, said: “The children, although some a bit reticent at first, soon begin to relish our weekly visits, which frequently results in amusing dialogue.

Volunteers visit schools weeks in advance of the festival to teach the primary 7s a programme of many of the well-known dances, such as The Dashing White Sergeant, Virginia Reel and Flying Scotsman.

“Giving the boys a bit of encouragement, I told the story of how the clansmen in the olden days would dance before they went into battle.

‘Why do you think these brave warriors would dance before fighting?’ I ask. One wee lad put his hand up to say: ‘It stops you from getting a heart attack.’ ”

Each school also has an individual choice of two special dances that they perform as a demonstration in front of the enthusiastic festival audience.

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art at tHe Heart of Celebration finD peaCe at The Arts Society Bearsden and Milngavie is festive tiMe looking forward to another decade of success after celebrating the group’s 10th anniversary recently.

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The afternoon was rounded off with a concert by some of the pupils from the Music School of Douglas Academy.

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The Society meets in the New Halls of New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden, on the second Monday of the month from September to June, starting promptly at 2pm.

Sue Ogden, the society’s secretary, said: “We all greatly enjoyed the 10th anniversary celebration and we were also delighted when Evelyn presented us with a special birthday cake.

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A Christmas concert by a Bearsden mixed voice choir this month could be your inspiration for an enjoyable new hobby.

Kelvin Choir will be performing their festive concert on December 17 at 3pm at St Andrew's RC Church. The concert will welcome special guests, including St Andrews Children's Choir. Tickets are £5 including refreshments.

In January, the choir will begin rehearsals for their next concert in May and they are keen to encourage new singers to join their group.

Rachel Munro, a member of the choir, said: “We are a nonaudition, mixed voice choir, including soprano, alto, tenor and

bass, with members across a wide range of experience and technical abilities and we would very much like more people to come along to find out if they might like to sing with us.

“An ability to read or follow music and some experience of choral singing is helpful but not essential. We can promise people that they will find our rehearsals enjoyable and stimulating and the atmosphere very welcoming.”

The choir’s music director is conductor, composer and

baritone Edwin Hillier and the repertoire of music is wide from classical to contemporary pieces.

Previous performances have included works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Puccini and Bruckner.

Rehearsals for the choir resume on Tuesday January 9 and take place weekly thereafter from 7.30pm to 9.25pm – including a 15-minute break – in the Upper Hall of St Andrew’s RC Church between late August and midMay. There is an annual membership fee of £80.

See www.kelvinchoir.com for more information about the concert and becoming a future member.

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Pupils from a Milngavie school were a key part of the launch of a new World War 1 education resource that will be used across the region.

The Douglas Academy students gave a powerful performance at the launch event based on letters from local people during the war years.

The stories included the Boyd brothers of Milngavie and the diaries of two local nurses, Elspeth Graham and Kate Jeffrey, who volunteered in World War I. The new teaching and learning resource explores the impact of World War I on East Dunbartonshire. Many of the new discoveries have come from war research volunteers, who have spent two years exploring the lives

of men, women and children living in the area during World War I. Councillor Jim Gibbons, EDC’s Convenor of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “The launch of this education resource for schools across East Dunbartonshire is an important part of the centenary commemorations of World War I that have been organised over the past three years by the council and the EDLC Trust.

“The resource will help our students to learn about this tragic period in history in new and

As well as the Douglas Academy performance, guests, including councillors, pupils, parents, teachers and local residents, were entertained by living history group, Scots in the Great War, while local enthusiast, Harry Doy, brought along his World War I collection.

The East Dunbartonshire's War project is supported by the Scottish Government Public Library Improvement Fund administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC).

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Fair Trade supporters gathered at Gavin's Mill recently to celebrate East Dunbartonshire's 10th anniversary as a Fairtrade Zone

Local Fair Trade campaigners, councillors, supporters and shoppers joined together for a special milestone birthday event recently.

The celebration marked East Dunbartonshire’s 10th year as a Fairtrade Zone. The party was organised by East Dunbartonshire Fair Trade Steering Group at Gavin's Mill shop and café in Milngavie and was well attended.

The region was one of the first in Scotland to gain Fairtrade Zone status in 2007 and has held the accolade continually since then. The council continues to work with the steering group, as well as Fairtrade Town groups in Bearsden, Milngavie and Lenzie.

In addition, East Dunbartonshire's Fair Trade Nurseries programme has been running for more than five years, with the aim of helping to inspire the next generation of consumers.

Councillor Jim Gibbons, Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “Retaining Fairtrade Zone status for 10 years is a remarkable achievement and I was pleased to celebrate the milestone in October with so many supporters and enthusiasts.”

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The council passed a resolution last November to support Fair Trade Locally, including a pledge to use such goods wherever possible when catering for council meetings and functions. Earlier this year, East Dunbartonshire had its Fairtrade Zone status reaffirmed, which guarantees the honour until 2019.

Bearsden & Milngavie has also successfully renewed Fairtrade Town status for another two years.

Gavin’s Mill took the opportunity to put a call out for more keen volunteers to help in the shop, café, kitchen, office or with maintenance.

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The community of Westerton will be getting together for a special Christmas Lights event this month.

From 6pm to 8pm on Friday December 1 there will be a Christmas fair in the Westerton Hall with plenty of great festive gift ideas on sale.

At 7pm, the Westerton Gala Queen Sunny Fletcher will be doing the honours of switching on the village lights.

In addition, there will be entertainment from Westerton Male Voice Choir and Westerton Primary School, as well as free mulled wine and mince pies.

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December 2017 | What's up Doc?

What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn

This month: REWARDING BEST EFFORTS! Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Scottish Health Awards in Edinburgh.

Alongside other doctors there were people involved in the NHS in many different ways, including physiotherapists, optometrists, nurses, speech therapists, managers, carers and volunteers. It was uplifting to hear the stories of how people had been recognised for the special attention and care which they had shown to patients. At a time when we are often hearing stories of failures within the NHS, it reminded us that the vast majority of healthcare professionals often give a little of themselves, which makes their work more than

just a job, and makes people feel like a real individual and not just another patient.

A few days later the new Scottish GP contract, previously unchanged since 2004, was unveiled. This puts patients at the centre, but will see GPs’ role changing to “Expert Generalists”, possibly having a more handsoff role but using their knowledge and expertise to supervise and support other professionals such as physiotherapists, pharmacists and nurses to ensure people get the most appropriate care from the person best placed to give it.

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24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888 Jog Scotland Milngavie is launching a new running course aimed at beginners wishing to run 5k or more

Jog Scotland Milngavie is set to launch a 10-week course for runner returners in the New Year thanks to popular demand.

The Jog Scotland programme for beginners is aimed at people who would like to build up to confidently running 5km or more.

The course, which costs £20, starts on Thursday January 4 at 6pm and will take place every Thursday for 10 weeks. Runners meet at the clock in the precinct.

Alison Paterson, who is one of the Jog Scotland Milngavie running leaders, says: “We already have many regular runners who can run 5k, 10k and more but we know there is demand for a course that starts from the beginning.

“The course is for people who are keen to get back to running, perhaps after injury or having a baby. It is always the case that people want to get fit in the New Year and they have great resolutions, so this is the perfect time to launch our new course.”

Included in the price of the course is a technical running t-shirt and reflective bib on completion. Places are limited to 25.

Jog Scotland Milngavie is a great success story and has been running for more than two

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“However, there are some people who are too nervous or worried about coming along when they are returning to running. That is why we have decided to launch this course specifically for them.”

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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

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

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1pm and 2.30pm • 1st & 2nd January 2018 Enjoy our one hour ‘New Year Celebration Cruise’ aboard the Steamship Sir Walter Scott, taking in the magical scenery of Loch Katrine and the Trossachs.

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“What an exciting year it has been for us”

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Sheila Wells, owner of Wells & Co. (fine jewellers) Ltd

Since opening in Bearsden in August 2016, Wells & Co. have rapidly built a solid reputation in the area for providing exceptional levels of customer service, a superb range of fine quality jewellery at affordable prices and ever-changing window displays highlighting all the latest trends and styles of a modern day jewellers.

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“Both my husband, Bruce and myself have been overwhelmed by the warm response that we have received from the Bearsden community and we are anticipating a hopefully very busy festive season. We have been compiling our christmas stock and will be introducing several new ranges throughout December in addition to expanding our best-selling current lines.

One only has to glance around at the many different collections on offer,in order to appreciate the flavour that Wells & Co. have brought.”

Whether you are looking to spend £20 or £20,000, we will be able to find you something special this christmas”.

Bruce says,”It is also not too late to have a “one-off”creation made or to have a long neglected piece of family jewellery re-modelled into a more contemporary style” Modern brands such as Guess, Fiorelli, Ti Sento, Emozioni, Les Georgettes & Tianguis Jackson sit tantalisingly beside Wells’own gold, diamond and coloured, precious gemstone collections, giving customers the opportunity of making a perfect choice regardless of budget.

Sheila adds, ”Off course, our website is also available for customers to check our ranges out and we offer a “click & collect” service as well. In addition, you can follow us on Facebook in order to keep right up to date with events and new product launches as they happen.”

For a truly memorable christmas shopping experience visit Wells & Co. (Fine Jewellers) Ltd at 26 New Kirk Road, Bearsden or the latest, soon to open branch at 50 Station Road, Milngavie.

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Church hosts festive line-up Allander Evangelical Church in Milngavie is celebrating the festive season with a host of events.

The line-up starts on December 16 with Carols At The Clock in Milngavie at 4pm. On Sunday 17th, there will be Carols And Cake at the church at 6.30pm.

The film, It's A Wonderful Life, will be shown on the 19th at 1.30pm, 20th at 1:30pm & 7:30pm and 21st 1:30pm, also at the church.

A Carols For Kids event takes place on December 23 and 24, both at 3pm. Also on Christmas Eve is a Carols By Candlelight service at 6.30pm.

A Hogmanay Service takes place on Sunday 31st at 10.30pm.

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Calendar of events Monday 27th Nov

Saturday 25th Nov Mugdock Christmas Fayre Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm, Come and enter into the festive spirit at our Christmas Fayre – market stalls, gifts, eats & treats from our Park business, children’s rides, Santa, music and light-switch!

0141 956 6100 ‘Without Rhyme or Reason’ Lillie Art Gallery A selection of favourites from the gallery’s own permanent collection. www.edlc.co.uk Until Wednesday 20th

Sunday 26th Nov Glen Lyon Mountain Climb Glen Lyon 7am, Glen Lyon could be in full winter conditions on summits so ice axes, crampons as well as map and compass essential. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org/bm

White Christmas Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (VeraEllen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont.

0141 956 6100

Friday 1st Hansel & Gretel Mugdock Country Park Various times, Yet again, Clarence ‘floury fingers’ Cupcake, beloved father of Hansel and Gretel, qualifies for the grand final of The Great British Cake Off. A fantastic twist on a great classic.

0141 956 6100 Until Thursday 28th

Save the Date Book Week Libraries throughout East Dunbartonshire This is the sixth year that libraries across Scotland have celebrated books and reading with a national programme of events and activities. www.edlc.co.uk

Until Monday 11th

Blue Rose Code Milngavie Folk Club 7:30pm, Also on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd tickets.jmconcerts.co.uk

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Thursday 30th Nov Milngavie Christmas Market Milngavie Town Hall 7-9pm, Shop for something a bit different at the annual Milngavie Christmas Market. Home wares, art work, jewellery, festive decorations, preserves, cupcakes, sweet treats, glass art, accessories, cards and many more extra-special handcrafted gifts from local artisans. Free entry 07971 296440

Building Confidence Through Drama Kilmardinny Arts Centre 2pm, Curious to try drama? Or maybe you want to get back into it? This taster course is for anyone interested in finding some inner confidence. Delivered by Paul Charlton, actor and writer with years of experience working in the theatre and television industry, this taster workshop will gently introduce you to drama games and techniques without doing anything too scary or putting you on the spot. edlct.bookings@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Friday 1st Christmas Lights Switch-On Bearsden Town Centre 5pm, The local Christmas lights will be switched on, signalling the official start to the Christmas season. This will then be followed by a Christmas Fayre at Bearsden Primary School from 6:30pm, which will have a range of product and food stalls.

Blue Rose Code Milngavie Folk Club 7:30pm, Also on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm, Badminton club.

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Christmas Lights Event Westerton Hall 6pm, Sunny Fletcher will do the honours, with entertainment from Westerton Male Voice Choir and Westerton Primary School as well as mulled wine, and plenty of stalls. www.westertonvillage.org.uk

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Annual Christmas Exhibition Lillie Art Gallery A mixed exhibition of original paintings, ceramics, glass, wood, limited-edition prints and handmade jewellery. www.edlc.co.uk

1st Bearsden BB – Christmas Market BB Hall, Kirk Road, Bearsden 9:30am, Homebaking, Christmas gifts, games, raffles and competitions for all the family. Sit down for a tea/ coffee and some cake. info@1stbearsdenbb.org

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Sunday 3rd Find Peace this Christmas Milngavie Church 8pm, Advent is a time for peaceful preparation: come and enjoy a silent sanctuary. www.cairnschurch.org.uk More information on page 8. Also takes place on SUN 10th & 17th)

Charity Car Boot Sale Homebase Car Park 7-11:30am, 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.

Weekly

Forest School – Whittle Away!

Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Join the Forest School Ranger and have a go at developing your skills in the ancient art of whittling. Outdoor activities for 8-12-year-olds.

0141 956 6100

Bearsden Carer Café The Station, Bearsden 10:30am, 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

Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 4pm for improvers, 5.30pm for the more advanced, 7.15pm friendly bridge club. All welcome to sharpen up your game.

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Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10:45am, Over 60s exercise class.

0141 942 1283

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

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Bearsden and Milngavie Historical Society Lesser Hall, Bearsden Hub 7:30pm, The speaker is the Lord Lyon King of Arms speaking about its history and use of Scottish Heraldry world wide Jsabirrell@hotmail.com Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 11am, Tap. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

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

National Trust for Scotland Bearsden & Milngavie Members' Centre Bearsden Town Hall 7:30pm, People Places & Piazzas are some of the subjects of Artist Charles H Mackie. His paintings depict locations as varied as Milngavie & Italian Piazzas and he worked in a variety of medias from oils to murals, and watercolours to sculptures. annsmacleod@gmail.com Afternoon Bridge Class Hilton Park Golf Club 1.15-4.15pm, Improve your bridge in a relaxed atmosphere with an experienced teacher. For improvers.

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0141 581 6301

Monday 4th White Christmas Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, A successful song-anddance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

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NK Scottish Country Dance Club New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 7:30pm, Live music, good exercise for both mind and body, dances taught by a qualified teacher, friendly atmosphere, tea interval.

No need to bring a partner.

0141 942 7519 Weekly

Evening Dementia Carer Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre, 49 Milngavie Rd, Bearsden 7pm, Receive support and meet others in a similar situation whilst getting the relevant information to help your situation. www.carerslink.org.uk Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm, New members and visitors welcome to this friendly club.

0141 942 8262 www.bridgewebs.com/antonine

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 10-11am, Yoga for all. 7-8pm Yoga for men.

07851 009408 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk Weekly

Milngavie Choir Cairns Church Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome to join us as we begin to prepare a varied programme of the 'best bits' of musicals, opera and Christmas music.

No audition necessary, nor the ability to read music, though it helps the others.

0141 942 1945 www.milngavie-choir.btck.co.uk Weekly

Scottish Country Dancing Class Westerton Hall, 82 Maxwell Ave, Bearsden, G61 1NZ 7:30pm, If you would like a fun evening where you can meet new friends and improve your fitness, come along to a class in Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and improvers.

07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly

Kelvin Choir Upper Hall, St Andrew's Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm, Love to sing?

Come and join Kelvin Choir.

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Calendar of events Senior School Drop-in Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3:30pm, After school the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative course work. These are flexible and messy spaces perfect for painting, spraying and constructing. Studios are staffed but not tutor led.

0141 777 3143 Weekly

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

0141 942 7232 Weekly

Carers Choir Milngavie Youth Café 1:30pm, Our choir is for carers of all singing abilities and is all about having fun! rachel@carerslink.org.uk Bearsden Chess Club Cairns Church Hall, 11 Buchanan St, Milngavie G62 8AW 6:30-7:30pm, Junior Section.

7.45pm, Senior Section. A thriving and welcoming club.

0141 569 3361 james.burt@ntlworld.com www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com Weekly

Wednesday 6th NIGHTRun 10km Milngavie Train Station 8:30pm, Starting at Milngavie Train Station we'll head out the Clyde Coastal Path, taking in sections of the West Highland Way and using other, small and technical paths we find. We'll cover ground at a steady pace, stopping occasionally to re-group. trailfestscotland.com Ladies Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 1:30pm, New members welcome.

0141 584 9514 • 0141 942 6559 Weekly

Self-Defence Course St Joseph's Primary, Milngavie 7:15pm, Learn self-defence techniques in our fun environment run by Bearsden Martial Arts Club. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org

Burnbrae Bridge Club Milngavie Town Hall 7pm, New members are always welcome.

0141 942 6652

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General (Beginners Welcome) Scottish Country Dancing Class Milngavie Town Hall, Station Road, Milngavie G62 8BZ 7.30-9.15pm, If you would like a fun evening where you can meet new friends and improve your fitness, come along to a class in Scottish Country Dancing which caters for all levels of dancer, including beginners. You will be taught by a teacher from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, accompanied by live music. You don't need a partner but a pair of soft shoes would be helpful.

07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly

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Thursday 7th Festive Lunches Kilmardinny House, Bearsden 12pm, Live music to start with followed by a three-course meal, as well as mince pies and Christmas crackers.

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Also on 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd

Allander Bridge Club Milngavie C.E. Centre 7pm, This friendly club welcomes new members with partners.

First 2 weeks free.

0141 931 5512 Weekly

Betsy Barclay's Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls) Cyan Restaurant 7pm, Meet first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment.

0141 942 5241

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Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm, Ballet.

0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com

Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am, Our group of free-thinking mainly seniors are back to meeting up weekly when we enjoy each other's writings and reading. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com Weekly

Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Killermont Parish Church, Rannoch 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. 7:159:30pm, The Company Section, P7 to 18yrs.

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Westerton Scottish Country Dance Class Westerton Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. Mixed dancing but don't need a partner!

07596 979356 Weekly until April 2018

Argentine Tango Classes Milngavie Tennis Club 7-8pm, All welcome. No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango.

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

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Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 6:30-7.30pm, Pregnancy Yoga.

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What's On Calendar | December 2017 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

The Arts Society Bearsden and Milngavie New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden 2pm, Meet up with mutual minded people and share your curiosity with the arts. www.bmdfas.org.uk More information on Page 8. Takes once a month on the second Monday

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Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 11am, Prime Movers.

0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com

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Climb Beinn Bheula – Glenbranter Lochgoilhead 7am, The ascent of the Corbett Beinn Bheula by Lochgoilhead will provide a challenging day’s walking over rough terrain with, weather permitting, the reward of fine views over the Argyll sea lochs. 5-6 hours walking. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org/bm

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

Edwina Hayes Milngavie Folk Club 7:30pm, Irish-born English singersongwriter tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

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

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Friday 8th Milngavie Music Club Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm, Jess Gillam, saxophone. Jonathan Fischer, piano. Music by Debussy, Ravel, John Williams, Chick Corea, Michael Nyman, Dave Heath, Graham Fitkin and Phil Woods. This supremely talented and charismatic young saxophone player won the 2016 BBC Young Musician Woodwind Final and was a runner up in the grand final.

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Forest School – Stories Around the Fire!

Mugdock Country Park 2pm, Join the Forest School Ranger, build a fire, and create stories on this imaginative afternoon. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds.

0141 956 6100 Milngavie Flower Club Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, This is our last demonstration for 2017 and we welcome Kate Russell from the Wirral. Her title is Sparkle and Sprouts. We all look forward to a pre-Christmas demonstration and some new ideas for Christmas. elbirnam@btinternet.com

Monday 11th Milngavie Heritage Centre Lesser Town Hall in Milngavie 7:30pm, The next talk arranged by the group based at the Milngavie Heritage Centre will be given by Professor Jim Dickson on the topic "Craigton Wood – Ancient or Not?" www.milngavieheritage.org

Christmas Concerts New Kilpatrick Church 7:30pm, Due to popular demand the Westerton Male Voice Choir will perform two Christmas Concerts. www.bmdfas.org.uk More information on Page 28.

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Westerton Male Voice Choir St Andrew's Cathedral, Clyde Street 7pm, Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice annual concert to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones. www.wmvc.scot Marvellous Meteors, Mugdock Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Find out all about the Geminid Meteor Shower with the Ranger Service. A short talk followed by a chance to search the December skies for one of the greatest natural firework displays of the year. Slide talk if the weather is bad. Not suitable for children.

0141 956 6100 Bearsden Choir Christmas Concert New Kilpatrick Church 7:30pm, Bearsden Choir's annual Christmas concert, including RVW's Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Tickets £10 & £5 from Purple Edge, choir members. enquiries@bearsdenchoir.co.uk

Saturday 16th Carols At The Clock Milngavie Town Centre 4pm, Wrap up warm, come along and sing some much-loved carols under the Milngavie Christmas lights with hot refreshments served afterwards. www.allanderchurch.org.uk JoJo Gnome Christmas Fun Mugdock Country Park 1:30pm & 3:30pm, Festive stories, meet Jojo Gnome puppet, quizzes, rhymes and make your cupcake puppet dance in a film.

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Calendar of events Milngavie Choir’s Christmas Stocking Cairns Church, Buchanan Street 7.30pm Stuffed with interesting teases and surprises – a packet of opera, a box of musicals, a coronation sovereign and of course some favourite carols, including Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia. Unwrap and enjoy. With mezzosoprano Grace Wain of Scottish Opera.

0141 942 1945

Kelvin Choir Concert St Andrew's RC Church 3pm, Kelvin Choir will be performing their festive concert.

The concert will welcome special guests, including St Andrew's Children's Choir. Tickets are £5 including refreshments. www.kelvinchoir.com More information on page 10

U3A Christmas Lunch St Andrew's Church Hall, Bearsden 12pm, For info on the U3A visit 07592 501648 u3asites.org.uk/bam

Saturday 23rd Carols For Kids Allander Evangelical Church 3pm, Come along with all the family to our carol service especially for families with pre-school and primary school kids – why not dress up in your favourite nativity costume?! www.allanderchurch.org.uk Also on SUN 24th

BOO Hewerdine & Band Milngavie Folk Club 7:30pm,English singer-songwriter tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Sunday 17th Carols And Cake Allander Evangelical Church 6:30pm, Join us for our café-style carol service with delicious cakes and a chance to hear more about the story of the first Christmas www.allanderchurch.org.uk

Tuesday 19th It's A Wonderful Life Allander Evangelical Church 1:30pm, Get into the festive spirit and join us to enjoy the classic Christmas film It’s A Wonderful Life with non-alcoholic mulled wine, popcorn and other refreshments.

Free entrance but tickets required from Allander Evangelical Church www.allanderchurch.eventbrite.com Also on WED 20th & THURS 21st

Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Makers Market, Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm, Monthly indoor artisan market, with a wide variety of work on offer, something is sure to take your fancy. facebook/ milngaviemakersmarket

Sunday 24th Carols By Candlelight Allander Evangelical Church 6:30pm, A traditional candlelit service with carols, Bible readings and a short talk, all bringing alive the true meaning of Christmas www.allanderchurch.org.uk

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Thursday 28th Climb Ben A'an in the Trossachs Trossachs 9am, Ben A'an is an iconic hill, although lacking in stature (340 metres high) presents a stiff climb (about 1 hour up) rewards you with magnificent views all around from the summit. The Forestry Commission has removed most of the trees and improved the paths. www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org/bm

Sunday 31st Hogmanay Service Allander Evangelical Church 10:30pm, Join us for tea, coffee and cake as we come together to worship God as we look forward to 2018 www.allanderchurch.org.uk

Thursday 4th Jan Jog Scotland Milngavie Clock 6pm, 10-week programme for beginners is aimed at people who would like to build up to confidently running 5km or more. jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com More information on page 5

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The winning Ladies 2nd team: Susan Burns, Fiona Dunlop, Pauline Hughes, Esther Morgan and Carol Hamilton

Scott Curran took home both the U16 and U21 trophies

An annual awards night at Bearsden Lawn Tennis Club celebrated the success of many players – and raised much-needed funds.

The U16 accolade and Young player of 2017 was Lucy Taylor.

The BLTC Awards Evening 2017 recognised a host of club champions and successes in tournaments and social events throughout the year.

The ladies singles and also the U21 ladies winner was Rachel Taylor, while Kafui Akpoyoung won the men’s singles trophy. In the doubles category, the winning ladies were Joanne Quirk and Emma Wright and the winning men were Kafui and Gordon Wilson.

The U21 men’s accolade was taken home by Scott Curran, who also won the U16 trophy.

Kyle Mckay was recognised as the U12 and U14 winner, while the J Black Mixed Handicap trophy winners were Jayne Gilkes and Scott Waterfield. A BLTC Team of the Year prize was handed out to the ladies 2nd team after gaining promotion to WSLTA Division 2.

The awards night, held at Douglas Park Golf Club in Bearsden, was a great opportunity to raise funds towards the completion of the club’s extension and refurbishment of the mini/

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Phil Waterfield, who is part of the Social Events & Fundraising Committee, said: “The club wants to give a special mention to all the local businesses that donated raffle prizes including Boclair House Hotel, Hynds Travel, Glengoyne Distillery, Cycle Form, FionaOutdoors, the Burnbrae Inn, the Monadh Kitchen, Douglas Park golf pro Robert Irvine, Dining Inn (Mother India), Shearer Candles, Iron Chef, Edenmill Farm, Bearsden Tyre Services, Lloyds Pharmacy and GWTennis."

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While the school promotes an “all-round education and development of the whole child”, pre-entrance testing is also key to the school’s ethos. Steven Dignall, Director of Development, said: “The aim is for children to thrive in an environment where high expectations are the norm – and testing plays a vital part in helping to ensure this.”

The school's athletes also excelled with a record 30 internationalists across many sports disciplines and including three each in girls' hockey, rugby and tetrathlon and six in rowing.

On top of this, the school’s Saunders Centre – a new centre for science and food technology – won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.

Steven added: “The architect's attention to detail was supported by an open and consultative culture that included listening to how pupils wanted to learn and socialise in the new building.”

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Due to popular demand, the choir has decided to host two evenings, on Thursday December 14 and Friday December 15, at New Kilpatrick Church in Bearsden.

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Alistair Angus from the choir said: “We are delighted that we are able to offer two concerts this year to cope with the steadily increasing size of our audiences.

“The concerts give an opportunity to experience the power and subtlety of a male voice choir singing in four parts in a variety of styles

and composers, from Handel's Hallelujah Chorus to Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys.”

The concerts will be led by musical director Bryan Marshall and will feature the choir’s smaller group, The Westertones.

Alistair added: “The concerts will also support our chosen charity, Prostrate Scotland, which has just won the Health Charity of the Year award in the Charity Champions Awards.”

In other news, Westerton Male Voice Choir’s accompanist Gillian Daly recently graduated as a master in piano accompanist and has taken up a position at Glasgow High School.

Research has found that young people who smoke usually get their tobacco from friends and family.

Evidence also reveals these these adults think they are “doing them a favour”.

In response, the #notafavour campaign will make it clear that those helping under-18s to get cigarettes are also helping them into addiction, ill-health and financial problems.

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The Clean Sweep Branch of Milngavie in Bloom fought off stiff competition to win a top prize as part of an anti-littering campaign.

The contest was organised by the Keep Scotland Beautiful exhibition #SipDontTip. Communities in Scotland were challenged to take photographs of drinks litter and cup lids discarded in their local areas.

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Nicola Turner, Community Projects Officer at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “I would like to congratulate Milngavie in Bloom for its creative and thought provoking entry.”

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This month: CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Local residents are invited to celebrate Christmas in style at a series of festive lunches at Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

Christmas lunches will be served in the new garden pavilion extension on Thursdays and Fridays on December 7 and 8, 14 and 15 and 21 and 22.

There are plans for live music to start with followed by a three course meal, as well as mince pies and Christmas crackers.

The lunches are being organised

by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and specialist caterers Elior.

Councillor Jim Gibbons, Convener of the Council's Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “The Christmas lunches provide people with an opportunity to enjoy first-class festive fare and to see

the newly-improved Kilmardinny House.

“There are also plans to provide a platform for talented young musicians from the local area to perform at the lunches.”

Sandy Marshall, Chair of EDLC Trust, believes the lunches will be popular.

He said: “It's important for Kilmardinny's ongoing sustainability that we cater for a range of uses, from commercial events to arts and cultural bookings.”

Tickets are £14.95 per person and places are limited.

For more information and to book, email chloe.halliday@elior. co.uk or call 0141 777 3090/3096.

Yes – it’s that most wonderful time of year again! I was recently chatting with a lovely elderly client of Home Instead and we got talking about how Christmas seems to arrive earlier every year. As we reminisced this lady shared some intriguing history behind some festive traditions.

In the past some very strange things were eaten around Christmas. At lavish Christmas feasts in the Middle Ages, swans and peacocks were served. It was not until the austerity of Victorian times that roasted turkey, which remains the tradition today, was first served.

The forerunner of the Christmas pudding was called Frumenty and was served in medieval times.

The pudding became specifically associated with Christmas when

it was introduced to the Royal Christmas dinner table by Prince Albert.

Mince Pies were often known as Christmas pies, they were banned in the seventeenth century but came back into existence after the Restoration. If the mincemeat is homemade everyone in the household should stir it as it is considered to be lucky.

Christmas Carols have their roots in medieval England, when minstrels travelled from castle to castle. In addition poor people would bring their mugs to the doors of rich houses hoping for a share of hot ale with sugar, eggs, spices and roast apples floating in it.

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Top actor Bill Paterson has joined forces with music legends Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain to help save a famous Loch Lomond attraction.

The celebrities have created a short film about the UK’s last paddle Steamship, Maid of the Loch, to coincide with the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign.

The aim is to raise £125,000 over six weeks to buy and install the special steam boiler that will power the Maid’s engine and once again allow her to sail the loch.

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In the new film, Paterson, whose roles include Outlander, Shetland and Dad’s Army, brings his flair for story-telling to the tale of Maid of the Loch. As Bill takes viewers on a tour of the ship, Phil & Aly

Paterson said: “The Maid has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity right now to sail again, thanks to a generous pledge from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

There has been a long running bid to raise the funds to restore her.

But few may realise that right now this is not just a long-held dream, it is a very real possibility.

“However, Heritage Lottery Fund’s commitment of £3.8 million funding is only a pledge that will be awarded if Maid of the Loch’s charity, Loch Lomond Steamship Company, can raise £1 million.

That’s where this campaign comes in and why Phil, Aly and I made this film.”

To watch the film and donate before December 7 see www. crowdfunder.co.uk/maid-to-sail.

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