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Men Sing Out for Concert ............... 3 Ramblers Enjoy 30th Year ............... 4 Gold for Alison and Eddie ............... 5 Open Day at Playgroup ................... 6 New Bench is Official ....................... 7 Festive Fun For Milngavie ................ 8 Busy Festive Time for Church........... 8 Kilmardinny Commended.............. 10 Post Office Christmas Deadlines ... 10 Mark Lifts Record Double ............. 11 Young Cellist Set to Wow .............. 12 Late News......................................... 12 Practise Yoga for Charity ............... 13 Great Gifts at Makers Market ....... 14 What's Up Doc? .............................. 14 Rab Noakes to Play Milngavie....... 17 Group Celebrates Anniversary....... 17 A Sense of Christmas ............... 18&19 Listen In – And Have Your Say....... 20 Legal Matters .................................. 20 What’s On.................................. 21–26 Young Actor in Line for Award ....

Senior Savvy ....................................

Dance Steps to Success ...................

More Care for Children .................

Free Music for Sick Kids .................

Raise Your Glass to Wine Fair.........

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MEN SING OUT FOR FESTIVE CONCERT ensure that the choir would last for at least another 60 years. “Plans were put in place to help increase membership, audience numbers and awareness of just how beneficial singing can be. This is exactly what has happened.

The Westerton Male Voice Choir at a recent concert with musical director Bryan Marshall

Six hundred people are expected to book tickets for the Westerton Male Voice Choir’s popular annual Christmas concert this month.

The Spirit of Christmas concert will take place in New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden, on Thursday December 13 and Friday December 14.

The concert has now become a festive stalwart event for residents of East Dunbartonshire and beyond with the choir expecting to welcome 300-strong audiences each night.

Bryan Marshall is the musical director of WMVC and also the founder and lead of SING aLOUD, a series of singing

groups open to all adults and without need for auditions.

Bryan said: “The Westerton Male Voice Choir has been working very hard to prepare for the event and we are looking forward to giving their loyal audience a great night of festive song plus a few wee surprises.�

Bryan added that he is proud of how far the choir has grown and developed in recent years.

He said: “As the choir approached its 60th birthday in 2017, we were very keen to

“One important part of this plan was that the choir became a registered charity with its aim being to promote the health, mental and social benefits of male voice singing. “We are delighted to have now achieved this status, which fits well with the choir’s motto, ‘Brothers, Sing On!’ �

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They will also be singing at their annual charity carol singing event in Waitrose Milngavie on Sunday December 9, from 1pm to 4pm.

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Tickets for this year’s concert are priced £10, including refreshments. The choir is also supporting the chosen charity of 2018, Prostate Scotland.

In addition, the choir has been working closely with the charity to not only raise money but also to increase awareness about prostate cancer in men. So far the choir have raised more than ÂŁ7000.

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Ramblers resting at the top of An Socach and again on Carn a Mhaim looking up Lairig Ghru (inset)

Bearsden and Milngavie Ramblers and Hillwalkers have been enjoying a celebratory year with a range of special events and walks.

This year marked the group’s 30th anniversary and the celebrations started on a sunny weekend in May. More than 50 members travelled to Braemar, where they enjoyed a wide variety of walks.

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The anniversary celebrations culminated in October with a ceilidh held in Milngavie Bowling Club, which was attended by more than 60 people. One of the members, Sheila Crawford, baked a celebratory cake, which was creatively decorated by another member, local resident, Imogen Johnstone.

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Phil added: “Many in the group also gave thanks to our president, Jenny Kane, who along with her anniversary committee, has worked tirelessly to ensure that 2018 has been a very memorable year.

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GOLD FOR ALISON AND EDDIE It was gold apiece for two “masters” from Milngavie & Bearsden Amateur Swimming Club at an end-ofseason national champs.

Alison competed in two other races during the weekend, the 50m breaststroke, coming 10th, and the 200m Individual medley, coming fifth.

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It’s thought they both broke the Scottish records, and their times have been submitted to Scottish swimming for ratification.

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Alison Lapping (above) and Eddie Riach (pictured left in inset) won gold at the recent end-ofseason national championships at Sheffield's Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

She also came third in the women’s 400m freestyle race in 5:12:12 and again swam a personal best time by five seconds.

She said: “I’m absolutely delighted with my swims in Sheffield and two medals is just fantastic. It’s a tough competition with Britain’s best masters swimmers racing over three days.”

Eddie Riach was first in his age group 65 to 69 in the 1500m freestyle in a time of 20:00:23.

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OPEN DAY AT PLAYGROUP A Bearsden pre-school playgroup is celebrating this month with a special open day at its new home – and a Christmas fayre.

Maxholme Preschool Playgroup was threatened with having to close after losing its premises at Bearsden Baptist Church earlier this year.

We reported in May how the group was hoping to relocate to the 24th Bearsden Scout Hall but they needed more than £10,000 to meet upgrades required by the Care Inspectorate.

A fund-raising effort by children and parents at Maxholme successfully secured the money and the group is now happily relocated to the scout hall on Jubilee Path, off Roman Road.

The fund-raising included a sponsored Toddle Waddle, a

Just Giving page and a 50th Anniversary Summer Fundraising Fayre. Support also came from a donation from Bearsden East Community Council, the Waitrose Community Matters Fund and the Flight Path Fund.

Alix Edmonds, Secretary at Maxholme, said that the group was also grateful for the help provided to upgrade the hall.

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The Open Day and Christmas Fayre on Sunday December 2, from noon to 3pm, offers the chance to visit the new venue, to buy local artisan crafts and to enjoy homebaking.

Alix said: “We’re delighted to have a new home for our playgroup. On the open day, part of the hall will be set up as we have it on normal nursery days giving kids somewhere to play but also allowing potential new starts to get a feel for the place.

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A new children’s activity bench located outside Milngavie Community Education Centre has been officially inaugurated.

supplying water from the Allander River after it was noted the water quality had deteriorated.

The bench, which is part of a wider project to improve and enhance the environs of the Community Centre, has been financed by he Milngavie Community Council (MCC).

(MCDT), as well as with children from the Time Out Club.

Unfortunately, Jackie Gillespie, an East Dunbartonshire Council officer, who has been a supporter and source of expertise to MCDT, could not attend.

It was installed under the balcony at the centre in September and has been much used by children from the Time Out Club.

The Trust has previously collaborated with East Dunbartonshire Council to install a new swan island at the pond next to the community centre, as well as putting in 350 native species.

In October, EDC replaced the pumps serving the fountain and

Last month, an inauguration of the bench was attended by Councillor Jim Goodall, members of the MCC and Milngavie Community Development Trust

Fiona Crosbie, a director of the Trust and a driving force behind the new swan island, said: “MCC were keen to contribute to the improvements in the area around the centre and the pond and offered to finance a children’s activity bench.

“The bench, constructed of recycled plastic and delivered in September has been well used since it arrived. The children chose the game boards attached to the bench, voting for Connect 4 and Ludo.”

Celeste Gilbey, who is the manager at the Time Out Club, reports that the children use the table every day.

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FESTIVE FUN FESTIVE CALENDAR FOR CHURCH FOR MILNGAVIE BUSY New Kilpatrick Parish Church in Bearsden is looking A special event is set to get families in the festive mood this month.

forward to a busy month in the run up to Christmas.

The Merry Milngavie Christmas Event takes place in the town centre on December 1.

The events start with the church choir performing “Words and Music for Advent” on Sunday December 2 at 6.30pm.

Children and parents can meet Santa and his sleigh drawn by Cairngorm reindeers.

On Wednesday December 5, at 11am, there will be a Nursery Christmas Celebration.

Hosts for the event are Robin and Adele from Heart Radio's breakfast show and there will be performances from local talent and X Factor contestant Emily Middlemas.

Catherine Frew, the church secretary, said: “The Nursery Christmas Celebration is a short kindergarten-age-friendly Christmas service, followed by seasonal hospitality of mince pies and other nibbles.

Kids can visit Santa’s grotto at the Waypoint, beside the Youth Café, and there will be balloon modelling, cake decorating and lots of other entertainment throughout the day.

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10.30am, followed the next day at 2pm by a Christian Aid Musical Afternoon.

The final days before Christmas feature a number of events, including Carols and Stories on Sunday December 23 at 6.30pm, then the popular Light Festival at 7pm. There is a Light Workshop just prior to this at 6.30pm.

“It is attended by New Kilpatrick Nursery Group and New Kilpatrick Baby & Toddlers Group and any other families of under-fives who would like to join us.”

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Catherine said: “The Light Festival is a community celebration of the Christmas story, using lanterns created in the workshop beforehand.”

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Kilmardinny House in Bearsden has been commended as one of the UK’s Civic Buildings of the Year.

The refurbished and extended mansion house, owned by East Dunbartonshire Council, was one of just 19 projects shortlisted in the UK-wide awards scheme.

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Councillor Andrew Polson, also Joint Council Leader, added: “This is great news and the icing on the cake for the Kilmardinny House project.

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MARK LIFTS RECORD DOUBLE Mark, who attended Bearsden Academy, squatted 365 kilos, which means he is the first Scottish person to squat more than 800lbs (362 kilos) unassisted. He also benchpressed 207.5 kilos and dead lifted 347.5 kilos.

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A 23-year-old Bearsden powerlifter has set two new Scottish records on his way to winning his first British senior title.

Mark Macqueen triumphed at the British Championships in Portsmouth recently. It was his first competition as a senior and he set the Scottish records for squat lifting and for an “overall total”.

Last year, as a junior, he won World, European and Commonwealth titles.

Mark said: “It felt brilliant to win my first senior championships, after winning three major junior titles in 2017.

“In particular it felt great to be the world champion, but I didn’t want that to be a defining moment as I wanted to do so much more. This senior win is a step in the right direction to achieve that.”

“I gave my all – and came away with a good win.”

Mark is now focusing on his next competition, the Senior European Championships, this month. In 2019, he will enter his first senior World Championships.

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YOUNG CELLIST SET TO WOW A young and rising star of the cello world promises a powerful performance at this month’s Milngavie Music Club concert.

Jamal Aliyev will be performing with young Welsh pianist Jams Coleman on 14th December at Cairns Church, Milngavie

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International appearances have taken him as far afield as Moscow and Singapore and he has made several broadcasts on BBC Radio 3.

“Interestingly,” says Hugh Macdonald, of Milngavie Music Club, “Jamal is from Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic, which has produced an impressive number of world class classical musicians in recent years.”

In his Milngavie concert at Cairns Church on Friday December 14, Jamal is partnered by the young Welsh pianist Jams Coleman.

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Hugh adds: “We are expecting a performance of powerful and passionate music that will make for an inspiring concert.”

Subscriptions for Milngavie Music Club’s complete series – there are seven concerts remaining this season – are £70. For phone enquiries call: 0141 942 3102.

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PRACTISE YOGA FOR CHARITY NAPIER& CO A new yoga group will be running two charity classes this month in a bid to help people less fortunate than others during the festive period.

Karen Elle Yoga, which has recently launched Vinyasa flow yoga classes in Westerton, will ask students at the December 12 and 15 sessions to donate food or toys for the Drumchapel foodbank rather than paying for the class.

Yoga teacher Karen Elizabeth said: “I wanted to do something to give back to the local community and the foodbank fundraiser is poignant at this time of year.

“I hope that everyone will be able to donate something but if not they can pay for the class I’ll simply donate the equivalent amount.”

The Karen Elle Yoga classes take place at Westerton Fairlie Memorial Parish Church on Saturdays from 8.30am to 9.30am and 10am to 11am, as well as Wednesdays from 7.40pm to 8.40pm.

Vinyasa flow is one of many styles of yoga practice and focuses on flowing through each posture and synchronising this movement with the breath.

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and can help with weight loss as part of a healthy diet.

“In addition, the practice of yoga is beneficial for the mind and can teach you how to approach all kinds of situations in life with calmness.”

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Other yoga classes in the area include: Yoga with Manjulika: Yoga for Men on Tuesdays, 7-8pm, at Bearsden Hub; Gill’s Yoga on Fridays, 10.1511.15am in Milngavie Town Hall, and Wednesdays 7.30pm for yoga strength and flexibility at St Andrews Church Hall and also Yoga with Pearl Wednesdays 10-11am at the Hub.

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GREAT GIFTS AT MAKERS MARKETS If you are looking for creative gifts for Christmas a series of craft markets could be the ideal place to visit.

There will be two markets in Milngavie Town Hall this month.

The Milngavie Makers Markets take place on Saturdays, December 1 and 22, from 11am to 3pm.

The markets include a wide range of arts and crafts stalls. On December 1, Heather Laing Art will be one of the sellers.

The artist and illustrator said: "I sell cards, prints, badges and other gift items such as pocket mirrors, key rings and fridge magnets. All items are printed with my original designs.”

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The Milngavie Makers Market was founded by Jessica Stafford Cameron, a children’s book illustrator, in March 2016.

She said: “I knew there was a lot of local arts and crafts talent locally and I thought it would be great to have a place where we could display and sell our work on a regular basis.”

Stall holders can apply to milngaviemakersmarket@gmail. com. See Milngavie Makers Market on Facebook.

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GROUP CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARY The Cairnhill Woods Group is a member of the national charity, Trust for Conservation Volunteers.

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The group works with East Dunbartonshire Council to improve the woods and other local greenspaces for present and future generations.

One of Scotland’s top singer songwriters will play Milngavie for two nights.

Rab Noakes will bring The Hitting the Right Note in 2018 Special Edition concerts to Milngavie Folk Club in The Fraser Centre.

Cairnhill Woods group in Westerton has enjoyed a series of celebrations in its 10th anniversary year.Â

The concerts take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, with doors opening at 7.30pm.

“Birthday� events culminated in a free Spooky Halloween walk around Cairnhill Woods on October 27.

Rab is an acclaimed musician and performed with the likes of Lindisfarne, Stealers Wheel and Gerry Rafferty.

Kim Kilgour, the treasurer of Bearsden West Community Council, said: “It was a great event and well attended with more than 150 people coming along.

Lindisfarne recorded his song Turn a Deaf Ear on their first album and Together Forever on their second album.

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“The feedback was great with people saying it was fun and praising the organisation. “There were many positive comments on the Facebook page.�

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The group carries out regular clean ups and helps to improve the woods for people and native wildlife.

You can get involved by joining a woods action day on the first Sunday of every month at 2pm. Kim said: “Everyone is welcome to come along and take part each month.�

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Savvy shoppers` know that shopping locally is not in any way an inferior choice. Independent shops often stock items which are made locally and aren't available elsewhere. Buy a dress or a handbag or unusual gift item by a fledgling designer and there is a real sense of having made a special effort to be different from the herd.

Your independent trader should be able to recommend products and give you the story behind them. It makes the retail

experience that much more pleasant.

You’ll be doing your bit for the environment too. When you shop at local butchers, bakers, farm shops and greengrocers, or indeed eat in local restaurants it is also likely that a decent percentage of the produce has had a short field-to-fork journey.

In fact some of the shops take a particular pride in sourcing within 50 or fewer miles.

Along with supporting local farmers, it means the food is likely to contain more nutrients, have less packaging and have used up less diesel getting here.

So when did you last really look around your local area. I’ll bet you’ll surprise yourself at the range of goods and services

on offer. Jewellery and gifts, accessories, hardware, delis, furniture, antiques, crafts, galleries, china, crystal ware, fashion, flowers, shoes as well as the butcher, baker, and probably somewhere a candlestick maker are complemented by hairdressers, beauticians, opticians, pharmacists, and when your feet get sore there’s your favourite local café on hand to dispense a well earned coffee and cake.

Whatever your Christmas tradition, make it a fun one.

And include checking out your local retailers for food and presents. You’ll save fares, petrol and pollution – and if you do get it wrong, it’s not so far to go to change the present for something else.

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This month: SEPARATION

LISTEN IN – AND HAVE YOUR SAY Local people are invited to attend Milngavie Community Development Trust’s Annual General Meeting this month.

The aim of the meeting in the Fraser Centre on Wednesday December 12 at 7pm is to show members, and anyone else who is interested, what the trust has been doing in 2018 – as well as plans for next year.

Wilson Blakey, the trust's vice chair, said: “Topics to be covered will include the CE Centre pond, Milngavie Week, the cycling event, research into renewable energy and ideas for Lennox Park.

“We will also welcome suggestions for future improvements to Milngavie.”

See info652106.wixsite.com/mcdt

Separating from a spouse or partner is always going to be emotionally difficult, whether the split is acrimonious or not.

The decision to separate can have a number of significant consequences. As well as impacting on your living arrangements, you may have financial commitments or children together.

In circumstances where there are children of the relationship, then reaching agreement regarding their care and welfare arrangements will generally take priority. This is fairly obvious.

Secondary to that, but just as obvious, is addressing financial matters and division of any assets. Unfortunately, in the current climate it may well be that debts outweigh any

assets and therefore liability for those debts will require to be resolved.

Once these big matters have been discussed, it is important that the less obvious tasks are not forgotten about. This can include ensuring you remember to change the terms of your will or changing the beneficiary of any death benefits from your pension.

It is unlikely that it would be appropriate for a former partner to make decisions on your behalf should you lose capacity. As a result, a Power of Attorney may require to be revoked.

These are only a couple of examples. Therefore, no matter the circumstances of separation it is important that you speak to your solicitor and receive relevant advice.

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Calendar of events Thursday 29th Nov Milngavie Christmas Market Milngavie Town Hall 7pm-9pm. Home wares, art work, jewellery, festive decorations, preserves, home baking, sweet treats, glass art, accessories, cards and many more extra-special handcrafted gifts from local artisans.

Profit from the event for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and SANDS. 07971 296440 carynmcdade@talktalk.net

Saturday 1st Milngavie Christmas Lights Switch On Milngavie Town Centre 4pm. Come and enjoy festive fun in Milngavie town centre and meet our real reindeers, enjoy Santa’s grotto and boogie along with Robin and Adele from Heart Radio!

Milngavie Folk Club: An Evening with Rab Noakes Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. One of Scotland's bestknown singer-songwriters, who performed with Lindisfarne, Stealers Wheel and Gerry Rafferty. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk Also on Sunday 2nd December

The Christmas Tree Festival St Paul's Church 10am-4pm (Sun 1-4pm). A sparkling event – 35 differently decorated Christmas trees representing groups throughout the local community.

Organised by an ecumenical group from around the churches and held in St Paul's Church. Admission is free and all donations go to local charities. This year Milngavie Youth Cafe, Glasgow Street Pastors and East Dunbartonshire Woman's Aid. 0141 563 7767 dee.parkin@gmail.com

Milngavie Makers Market

Winter Tree ID

Milngavie Town Hall 11am-3pm. Nice people. Nice things.

Over 30 stalls with unique, high-quality products, handmade in Scotland. The best market in East Dunbartonshire!

Established with integrity in 2016. milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com

Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Come along with the Ranger and learn all about Mugdock’s trees in their winter guise on this walk through the diverse habitats and landscapes of the Country Park.

Booking essential Cost £5 each.

0141 956 6100

J and J Dance School Pendicle Road Guide Hall Children's tap, ballet, stage dance classes. MON: Senior classes – tap, ballet, stage. Adult Tap Dancing. melldaloch@gmail.com

Monday 3rd Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society Lesser Hall, Bearsden Hub, Bearsden Cross 7.30pm. The next talk will be given

by Nicholas Gray on the topic "Piety and Politics – The Making of the King James Bible" Visitors welcome. £4. www.mbhistorical.org

Weekly

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Panto: Fizzgig Theatre present ALLADIN Mugdock Country Park Various times. Poor Dame Bunty Bubbles is going to lose her job.

She is the owner of the “Burst your Bubble” Laundrette and for some reason she keeps losing her customers socks. Can her loyal son, Aladdin, keep her afloat?

How can an old lamp possibly help? Maybe three wishes will do the trick? And where are the lost socks? Join Fizzgig for another of their hysterical family Pantos. One hour of sheer fun and fizzgiggles!!

Booking essential. Cost £11 adults and £7 children.

0141 956 6100

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

0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com

Sunday 2nd

Weekly

Art at the Grange

Maxholme Preschool Playgroup Open Day & Christmas Fayre Bearsden Scout Hall 12-3pm. There will be home baking tea and coffee as well as local artisan craft stalls. Part of the hall will be set up as we have it on normal nursery days giving kids somewhere to play but also allowing potential new starts to get a feel for the place.

Further info on page 6

Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday

All aspects of podiatry and physiotherapy available by experienced HCPC registered practitioners.

Routine Podiatry/Chiropody Verruca And Fungal Nail Treatments Biomechanical Assessments And Orthotics Nail Surgery Children’s Foot Specialist Clinic And Domiciliary Appointments Physiotherapy • Work Related Injuries Postural Issues • Sports Injuries Post Operative Rehabilitation G i f t Vo u c h e r s Av a i l a b l e

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52 Switchback Road, Bearsden, G61 1AE

Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Rd 2-4pm. Come along and help maintain fabulous local woodland. Volunteering between 2-4pm, any help appreciated.

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

2 Grange Avenue, Milngavie Offering art classes suitable for all ages and levels. Please see our website for full listings. www.artatthegrange.com

Bearsden Bridge Academy The Court Room, Milngavie 4pm Improvers Class. 5.30pm Beginners Class. 7pm Improvers. We are unique in this area in that anyone is welcome to join us on a Monday evening without a partner, so why not come along and join us as we seek to improve? pfe263@gmail.com Weekly until May

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class.

0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

Antonine Bridge Club

Charity Car Boot Sale Tesco Car Park 7-11.30am. £10 per car, £12 for small vans & £15 for larger vans. Sell your unwanted items. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity.

Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members (pairs) and visitors welcome to this friendly but competitive club.

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What's On Calendar | December 2018 Adult Tap Class

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Cairns Church Hall 11am. Tap class with Margaret McBain.

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St Andrew's Upper Church Hall 2.15pm. AGM. Members only.

2.45pm. Demonstrator is Sheila Stewart from Ayr and the title of the demonstration is "Magic Of Christmas", we will also have our Christmas Hamper Raffle at the end of the demonstration. All welcome.

0141 942 4152

Weekly

NK Scottish Country Dance Club 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. treasurerNKCDC@gmail.com 0141 563 8790 Weekly

Baby and Toddler Group

Social Sewing Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Join us for some social sewing, 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

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

Monday 3rd

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

Cinema Club: Miracle on 34th Street

Forever Active (55+)

Mugdock Theatre 7.30pm. Six-year-old Susan Walker (Mara Wilson) is sceptical of the Christmas myth surrounding Santa Claus, a trait she perhaps learned from her mother, Dorey (Elizabeth Perkins). When tasked with hiring the Santa who will pose with kids at Macy's, Dorey enlists a man with the curious name of Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) who claims to be Santa himself. His assertions are met with scoffs and threats of institutionalization, but a young lawyer, along with Susan and Dorey, comes to his defence.

Booking essential. Cost £4 each.

0141 956 6100

Weekly

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

Weekly. Also runs on Wed & Thu

An Introduction to Self Defence and Martial Arts 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 Weekly during term-time

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Hub 7-8pm. Yoga for men.

07851 009468 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk Weekly

Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm

TUESDAY 4th Carers Chair Yoga Milngavie Youth Café – 11am-12pm.

Weekly

THURSDAY 6th Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café Fraser Centre – 1.30-3.30pm

THURSDAY 13th Crafty Carers Milngavie Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1.30-3.30pm

TUESDAY 10th Carers Choir Milngavie Youth Café – 1.15-2.15pm Also on 24 December

THURSDAY 20th Milngavie Dementia Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre – 10:30am-12:30pm

For further information: CARERSLINK.ORG.UK

Weekly. Also runs on Thursdays

Tuesday 4th Westerton Male Voice Choir Main Hall, Bearsden Cross Church 7.30pm. Westerton Male Voice Choir warmly welcomes fresh voices. You don't have to be an experienced singer and will have the chance to view and participate in a rehearsal evening.

0141 956 5868 alistair.angus@googlemail.com www.wmvc.scot Weekly

Keep calm and ceilidh on…

Ever worried about going to a wedding and not knowing how to ceilidh dance or wanted to go to a ceilidh, but unsure how to do the dances?

Well do not worry – The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) Glasgow Branch have the answer…

Starting on Tuesday 15th January, we are holding ceilidh classes for anyone wanting to learn traditional ceilidh dances. The class will be held from 7.30 pm till 9 pm at St Joseph's Church Hall (across from Milngavie train station), Milngavie G62 8DZ. No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm.

Glasgow Branch has Scottish Country Dancing for all levels - full details on our website.

For further details: www.rscdsglasgow.org

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

MONDAY 3rd Bearsden Dementia Carers Group

07902 127 370

RSCDS Glasgow

Total Swimming Academies – with lessons available at Boclair Academy, Bearsden – was formed over 10 years ago by Olympic medallist and Chair of Swim Safe, Steve Parry. With around 1 in 2 children leaving primary school unable to swim in the UK, Steve’s mission was to create swimming opportunities for all children aged 3-11, resulting in happier, healthier and safer communities.

ensuring the process is convenient for parents and fun for children.

Discussing the programme, Parry says: “Giving every child in the community the opportunity to Learn to Swim is something I am passionate about.

Swimming is such a vital skill and should be made available to everyone, which is exactly what Total Swimming is achieving and continues to deliver.

Total Swimming prides itself on creating engaging lessons in a safe environment, so children can enjoy themselves while learning an essential life skill.

With the help of a fantastic team of truly talented teachers, we give a first class Learn to Swim journey that I’m proud to offer to our swimmers and their parents.”

Small class sizes, fully qualified teachers and online progression monitoring are just some of the ways in which Total Swimming make the Learn to Swim journey the best it can possibly be –

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Calendar of events

Whist Drive

Allander Indoor Bowling Club

Kelvin Choir

Weekly

Allander Leisure Centre 12-2pm (other times available). Rinks are available for non members – ladies and gents. Come along for a free 2 hour trial, £4 thereafter. No experience necessary, equipment supplied. Warm and friendly environment. New members welcome.

0141 943 0655 www.allanderbowling.co.uk

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

Weekly until 18th December.

Resumes 8th January

Scottish Country Dancing Westerton Hall 7.30-9pm. Beginners. Come and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome.

07902 127370 Facebook: RSCDS Glasgow branch www.rscdsglasgow.org

Senior School Drop-in 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

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

Burnbrae Bridge Club

Jog Scotland

Weekly

Acorn Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 6.45pm. A friendly club that welcomes new members.

0141 942 7232

Bearsden Chess Club Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.45pm. Meets every Tuesday with a junior section at 6:30pm. A thriving and welcoming club.

0141 569 3361 james.burt@ntlworld.com Weekly until May

Weekly

Wednesday 5th

Milngavie Choir

Scottish Country Dancing

Cairns Church Hall 7.30pm. Join us for the Christmas concert. New members welcome especially if they are wearing trousers.

You don't have to be able to read music but it helps the others if you can.

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

Buchanan House Care Home

Friends of Buchanan House

Drop In Cafe From 2pm – 4pm

Milngavie Town Hall 7.30-9.15pm. General. Come and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome.

07902 127370 Facebook: RSCDS Glasgow branch www.rscdsglasgow.org

St Paul's Lunch Club 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 Weekly

Hilton Bridge Club St James the Less Church Hall 10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club.

New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591 Weekly

We welcome our community to join us at our free dementia friendly drop in café 13th December – Sing-a-long to Christmas Carols

Douglas Academy, Milngavie 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. 4 week block. bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly during term time

Weekly until May

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

An Introduction to Self Defence and Martial Arts

Social Bridge Baljaffray Church 7pm. Please come along and join us.

No partner required.

0141 942 5304 Weekly until June 2019

Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 6.30-10pm. We are a friendly and relaxed bridge club that welcomes new members and their partners.

Visitors welcome.

0141 563 8988 sheana.donald@ntlworld.com Weekly until April

Lets Dance: Weekly Workshops Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults.

Lorna: 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Weekly except 24th & 31st Dec

Adult Ballet Class Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret McBain.

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

NIGHTRun Milngavie Train Station 7pm. 10k run tonight with a 5k every second week. All runs are for fun and not a race. www.trailfestscotland.com Weekly

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

07443 417371 Weekly

Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am-12pm. Our group of creative thinkers will be meeting on 5th December, any writers who would like to enjoy our relaxed and friendly meetings are welcome to come along.

Priscilla Douglas – 07842 531656 craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com

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What's On Calendar | December 2018 Ladies Bridge Club

J and J Dance School

Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 1.15-4.15pm. New members welcome.

0141 584 9514 • 0141 942 6559

St. Luke's Church, Milngavie Children's tap, ballet, stage dance classes. melldaloch@gmail.com

Weekly until 27 March 2019

Weekly

Breathe Easy

Allander Bridge Club

Training Room, Waitrose Milngavie 2pm. Lung sufferers and carers meet to share, learn and enjoy some company. bill.underes@virginmedia.com

Milngavie C.E. Centre 7pm. Friendly long-established club welcomes new members and visitors (with partners). First two weeks free.

0141 931 5512 ianmargaret1963@gmail.com

Weekly

Weekly

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

Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes

Pens & Quills Waitrose Community Room 10am-12 pm. A new group of writers based in Scotland and we meet once a month to take forward our writing and publishing ventures. At this meeting, local writer Myra Duffy gives a talk on "My Publishing Journey". All welcome. leelasoma@hotmail.com

Bearsden & Milngavie NS Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 6.45-10pm. Friendly, well established bridge club. New members are welcome.

0141 942 0552 cullenjim@ntlworld.com Weekly until May

Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls) West Highland Gate (Temporarily) 7pm. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment.

0141 942 5241

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

Come and Try Conservation Volunteering Merkland Local Nature Reserve 10.30am-12pm. Wear your wellies and help take care of Merkland Local Nature Reserve. Minimum age 10yrs, 10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Free.

0141 956 6100

Sunday 9th

Jog Scotland

Thursday 6th

Saturday 8th

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!

07548 551 069 admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly

Westerton Scottish Country Dance Club Westerton Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. No need for partner.

Esther Liddell: 0141 942 4468 Noreen Simpson: 07851 398 264 Weekly

East Dunbartonshire Schools Concert Band Christmas Concert Killermont Parish Church, Bearsden 6:30-7.30pm. Get into the Christmas spirit with this concert given by the children of East Dunbartonshire Schools Concert Band with music and carols for Christmas. Tea, coffee, juice etc. available after the concert.

0141 580 0240 david.sherry@hotmail.co.uk

Monday 10th Bearsden Literacy Society St Andrew's R.C. Church, Bearsden 7.45pm. Louise Bustard, Education Officer at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens will give a talk "My Favourite Scottish Gardens". All are welcome. Admission £4 for non members. anne_snape@yahoo.co.uk

Milngavie Heritage Centre Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. The next talk will be given

by Professor Niall Logan on the topic "Duping the Luftwaffe – Bomber Decoys of World War Two". Entrance is free but donations welcome. www.milngavieheritage.org

The Arts Society Bearsden and Milngavie New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden 2pm. Meet up with like-minded people and share your curiosity with the arts. www.bmdfas.org.uk Second Monday of every month (Sep-Jun)

Thursday 13th Marvellous Meteors Mugdock Country Park 7.30-9.30pm. 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. Booking essential. Cost £5 each.

0141 956 6100

Circle Dancing 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 Weekly

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Friday 7th BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Club.

07825 054629 Weekly

Gill’s Yoga Classes Milngavie Town Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class.

07443 417371 Weekly

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CHRISTMAS

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 lighthearted and it's good exercise!

Joan 01389 383014 hawkinsjoan@hotmail.com Third Monday of every month

Bearsden Choir 50th Anniversary: Messiah

Friday 14th Milngavie Music Club

Thursday 13th Westerton Male Voice Choir: The Spirit of Christmas New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. Join us for a family festive night of song as WMVC present their Famous Christmas Concert. Thursday 13th Sold Out! Tickets £10 which includes refreshments. Proceeds in support of Prostate Scotland.

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Cairns Church, Milngavie 7.30pm. Jamal Aliyev (cello) and Jams Coleman (piano) Beethoven: Cello Sonata in C, Op 102 No 1. Bloch: From Jewish Life: Prayer, Supplication, Jewish Song. Ligeti: Sonata for solo cello. Frank Bridge: Sonata for cello and piano.

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Sunday 16th Milngavie Choir: Christmas Concert St Joseph's Church 7.30 pm Just over a week before the big day and Milngavie Choir sing for you the Christmas part of Handel's Messiah, and a wreath of carols and songs.

Then join us afterwards for festive refreshments. Tickets £10, students £5, children free from usual outlets.

Glasgow City Halls 4pm. The Choir are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with two Gala Concerts. First up is Handel's Messiah.

The soloists are: Soprano - Monica McGhee; Mezzo-soprano - Penelope Cousland; Tenor - Jamie MacDougall and Bass-baritone - Tristan Hambleton. Tickets £5 / £17.50 / £20 are available from City Halls Ticket Office, choir members or by email. enquiries@bearsdenchoir.co.uk

Forest School: Wild Woodland Orienteering Mugstock Country Park 2-4pm. Discover the exciting world of orienteering, on this woodland based course with the Forest School Ranger. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential. Cost £7 each.

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Wednesday 19th Yarn Spinning Taster Class Gavin's Mill, 3 Gavin's Mill Road, Tesco Carpark 7.30pm. Experience the art of yarn spinning with Odet Beauvoisin.

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Recognition of the Sick Baby or Child Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 10:30-11:30am, FREE Seminar (spaces limited). Taught by a Specialist Consultant Paediatrician. Open to mums, dads, carers and anyone responsible for looking after little ones! Please book through MERAS Children’s Healthcare.

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Friday 21st Dunbartonshire Concert Band: Christmas Concert Hyndland Parish Church 7.30pm. We will perform a wide selection of Christmas music with some traditional carols for the audience to sing along with.

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This month: 2: SIGNS OF UTI IN THE ELDERLY Crucial signs of a UTI as the elderly can be easily missed as they have all the same symptoms as a younger person. Elderly people, however, may show NONE of the ‘normal’ signs. Instead they may experience flu-like symptoms whereas most younger people will not.

A former Bearsden Academy pupil has been shortlisted in a prestigious national TV awards.

Daniel Kerr has made it on to the shortlist for best newcomer award at the upcoming National Television Awards.

The nomination is for the 18-yearold’s role as James Coulter in Doctors. He is the only Scot in the list and he is up against talent from Coronation St and Eastenders.

He plays autistic youngster, Jamie Coulter, in the BBC1 afternoon drama Doctors.

The winners will be announced at NTA ceremony in January, which takes place at the O2 in London.

The following are the most common signs and symptoms of a UTI in older people: • Short of breath • Cloudy or foul• Painful urination • Confusion and smelling urine • Burning while Dizziness • Blood in urine urinating • Cough • Tenderness in back, • Lower abdominal • Nausea and vomiting under the ribs ache or cramps (kidneys) • Urgency or frequent • Fevers and chills need to urinate In older people with Dementia ,UTI’s can cause dementia symptoms to be heightened especially overnight.

Things to look out for are: • Cognitive difficulties • Hallucinations

• Confusion and delirium • Unusual insomnia or excessive sleepiness

Two traditional dance nights in Milngavie have been hailed a huge success.

The Gujarati Society Glasgow organised the Dandiya Nights in October at the Milngavie Town Hall.

Some 250 people attended both nights and enjoyed dancing to their favourite Garba & Dandiya Raas songs with accompaniment from the seven-piece Symphony Live Band.

The events were part of a celebration of the Hindu festival of Navratri.

If coupled with other symptoms such as fever, nausea, cough or dizziness contact your doctor or take your loved one to hospital as soon as possible.

Don’t assume it is simply the dementia ‘taking a turn for the worse’ especially if the onset is very sudden.

Piush Patel, a spokesperson for the nights, said: “We were delighted with the number of people who came.

Untreated UTI can enter the kidney and cause further illness and sepsis can occur if the infection spreads.

“It was our biggest band ever and everyone, adults and children, had a great time.”

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The Urbaniks Street Skool of Dance preparing for the European Sport Championships

The team took 1st place at a qualifier event in Perth

Youngsters from a local street dance school have enjoyed an exciting and successful summer and autumn this year.

celebrations from Merchant City to Glasgow Green.”

In addition, Urbaniks was delighted to represent Scotland at the 6 Nations Street Dance Championships in Wales last month.

Some 30 young dancers from Urbaniks Street Skool of Dance, which offers a number of classes in Milngavie, qualified for the 2018 UDO World Street Dance Championships this summer.

came third and fourth and one of the solo dancers was seventh.

Two teams, the Honey’s U18 and Hoodlumz U14, took silver place at the competition, which was hosted at the SEC in Glasgow.

Pauline Joseph, co-founder of the school, said: “It was an honour for our dancers to perform at the closing ceremony in Balloch, where the open water events took place.

Urbaniks teaches hip hop and street dance classes from age three to adults. The school also has contemporary and lyrical dance classes, exercise classes and performs annual shows. Classes take place on Mondays at the West of Scotland Rugby Club and on Tuesdays and Sundays at Allander Sports Centre.

“We also danced in the massive parade that opened the

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Two of the dance quads from Urbaniks also came second and fourth in the world champs, while two of the dance school duos

Another Urbaniks performance took place at the European Championships Glasgow 2018 in August.

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MORE CARE FOR CHILDREN consultation and parental advisory service.”

An unique independent paediatric healthcare clinic is now accepting new patients on a firstcome-first-served basis.

MERAS Children’s Healthcare is the only private paediatric service that is licensed and registered with Healthcare Improvement Scotland to provide healthcare to babies and children of all ages in the independent sector.

Founded four years ago by a specialist paediatric consultant, it has recently seen an increase in demand for its services.

The founder states: “Although places are limited, we have taken on a team of staff,

including a full multi-disciplinary team of children’s healthcare professionals, so we can welcome more families that need our support.

“We offer a wide range of services for children from birth to 16 years old, including advice on allergies, child development and feeding. We also offer immunisations, including those not routinely available in the UK, as well as parental training workshops and even an online

There are several groups of people for whom access to an independent paediatric healthcare specialist is vital, including foreign nationals and ex-pats who may not able to use public health services in the UK. For other patients, they may wish to be seen more urgently by a children’s healthcare professional, if their local waiting list is deemed too long, or they may simply be seeking a second opinion.”

MERAS Children’s Healthcare is a not-for-profit organisation, which means that any funds generated are put back into the service to improve quality of patient care.

The clinic also aims to donate funds to children’s charities. The founder says: “The aim is to keep costs lean to ensure as many people as possible can access a children’s doctor or therapist whenever required, in a timely and cost-effective manner.”

To find out more and for your nearest clinic see www.private-paediatrician.com or call 0141 387 1079.

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FREE MUSIC FOR SICK KIDS A community orchestra based in Milngavie is preparing to entertain children who have to spend time in hospital over the festive season.

Dunbartonshire Concert Band will perform a free Christmas concert at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, as part of an Atrium Concert Series organised

by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The DCB Christmas Concert for Children will take place at the Royal Hospital for Children, where youngsters will be entertained by a 50-piece band.

David Broad, Chairman of DCB, said: “Listening to live music is known to speed recovery from illness, which is one of the reasons why the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital puts on the Atrium Concert Series.

“Dunbartonshire Concert Band is only too willing to assist in some small way and we are all looking forward to performing the concert this Christmas.”

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Dumbartonshire Concert Band are performing a free concert at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 15th December

The orchestra will be encouraging children to participate in the event and to ask questions about the musical instruments.

David said: “For example, our percussion section will be looking for some willing volunteers, from children or perhaps ‘grown up children’, to assist with sleigh bells.

“On Dunbartonshire Concert Band’s last visit to the hospital a member of the audience very successfully conducted the band

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to great applause from the audience. It would be great to see this happen again.”

The concert takes place on Saturday December 15 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Atrium at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The event is free to patients, visitors and members of staff.

See dunbartonshireconcertband.co.uk for information about the concert band.

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SANTA JOINS FESTIVE MARKET AT HOTEL

A Bearsden hotel is hosting a Christmas Market with a Santa’s grotto.

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A huge Christmas Tree on the lawn will welcome people to the venue where an indoor market will offer a well-stocked selection of local exhibitors and suppliers selling cards, homewares, decorations, food and jewellery.

Santa is also looking forward to hearing from children to find out what’s on their Christmas lists.

Priced at £95 per person, the Hogmanay event includes a four-course meal and entertainment.

A spokesperson said: “With a swirl of a kilt, a traditional Scottish piper will appear to herald in the bells.

“Make 2019 a memorable one as you celebrate in style surrounded by friends and family at Boclair House Hotel.”

The hotel suggests making a day of the event by booking a festive afternoon tea in the ballroom, priced at £19.50, if booked in advance.

An alternative idea for New Year’s Eve is a meal in the hotel’s Annabel’s Restaurant. The cost of a three-course meal is £39 per person.

And to get 2019 off to a fantastic start, Boclair is hosting a New Year Ball.

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