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Contents Runner breaks Marathon Record... 3 Enjoy the Festive Run Up ................ 4 School Wins Rights Award .............. 5 Yoga for Life and Charity ................ 6 Free Wine Tasting Night ................. 7 Film and Music on Stage ................. 7 Eddie Sets Swim Record .................. 8 Council Leads Way in Scotland .... 10 Royal Mail Postal Deadlines ......... 10 Votes on For Beautiful Town......... 11 News on Garden Waste ................ 12 Choir Adds New Show .................. 12 Late News ........................................ 12 Can You Host Afternoon Tea? ..... 14 What's Up Doc? .............................. 14 Club’s legacy for Chris .................... 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 Christmas All Wrapped Up ..... 18-20 What’s On.................................. 21–26 Legal Matters .................................. 27 New Knitters Welcomed ............... 27 Festive Concert by BMYO ............. 28 Gallery Hosts Festive Display ........ 30 School Festive Fayre ....................... 30 Senior Savvy .................................... 31 Youngsters to Play Concert............ 31 Douglas Team in Quiz Final........... 31 Festive Fun at Gavin's Mill ............ 32 Prize Bonus for Ultra Race ............ 33 Advertisers' Index ........................... 34 direct to doors 19,500 Delivered businesses, 1,000 towaiting rooms etc.

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RUNNER BREAKS MARATHON RECORD Photos © Loch Ness Marathon / Paul Campbell

Milngavie runner Katie White was first female across the line at the Loch Ness Marathon with a new course record time, while her mum Ann White (inset) came first in the FV60 age category in the sister 10k race

A Milngavie runner has smashed the women’s record in a recent Scottish marathon, while her mum came home with her own gold medal.

Katie White, 38, was first female at the Loch Ness Marathon 2019 in a course record time of 2 hours, 42 minutes and 3 seconds.

Katie was 10 minutes ahead of the next female runner up at the Loch Ness Marathon 2019 and she placed sixth overall.

Meanwhile, 68-year-old Ann White was first in the FV60 age category of the sister 10k race, also held in Inverness in October. Both mum and daughter train with local club, the Garscube Harriers.

Katie joined Garscube Harriers in 2011 and Ann, who took up running at the age of 61, followed in her footsteps six years ago.

They both ran the Inverness half marathon earlier this year and in 2018. Katie was second in 2019 and won it in 2018.

Katie said: “It was my first time running the Loch Ness Marathon and although it is not my fastest marathon time – that is 2 hours 40 minutes – I was really pleased with my time.”

She had run six marathons before competing at the Loch Ness Marathon. Her first was just seven years ago in Liverpool.

Katie said: “The Loch Ness course is hillier than previous marathons I’ve done and because there were fewer runners running at a similar pace to me, it made it a lot more difficult to pace.

“The week before the marathon I also raced the Great Scottish Run, during which I won the Scottish Half Marathon Championship.

“It’s not something to be recommended just before a marathon because I should have been taking it easy.

“I really enjoyed the event and I thought it was very well organised. I loved the route through beautiful scenery.”

Ann, who lives in Buchlyvie, described the conditions on the day of their Loch Ness races as good. She said: “I was aiming for 45 minutes and managed a few seconds over that so I was very pleased. I was also delighted to be first FV60.

“After my race, I waited at the finish and I was very proud to see Katie crossing the finishing line and breaking the women’s course record.”

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Two pantomime shows start at 1pm and 4pm and the cost will be £5 per head to help cover costs only.

Businesses have the chance to enjoy the festivities, too, with 125 mini Christmas trees being handed out in association with Milngavie BID. The tree that is judged to be the best decorated will win a prize.

The countdown to Christmas in Milngavie is well under way with a programme of fun entertainment for all the family this month.

A festive lights switch-on and reindeer parade launched the activities on November 30 and local children were also invited to take part in a Naughty Elf Trail, which continues until December 14.

Spot the elves throughout the town after collecting a free trail booklet at Milngavie Tesco. There are prizes up for grabs, including a £100 Milngavie Gift Card.

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SCHOOL WINS RIGHTS AWARD Helen Crossey is one of the class teachers and a Rights Respecting Lead at Bearsden Primary School. She revealed that there are three areas that must to be embedded into the school to receive the award: Teaching and learning about rights; teaching and learning through rights; and being ambassadors for the rights of others.

Bearsden Primary School has earned the Unicef (UK) Rights Respecting School Silver Award

A local primary school is the latest to announce the achievement of a special award for focusing on children’s rights.

Bearsden PS has earned the Unicef (UK) Rights Respecting School Silver Award, an accolade that is presented to schools that create safe and inspiring places to learn with children’s rights at the heart of activities.

Primary School and Nursery Class. Three other schools have previously been awarded gold awards, including Douglas Academy in Milngavie and Castlehill PS and Killermont PS in Bearsden.

There are now two primary schools in East Dunbartonshire with the Unicef silver award.

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She said: “The school ensured that the values were developed from different articles about rights and that the whole community was involved in finding the right values to represent our community. The children also designed a mascot called Rights Respecting Rocky.

“Rocky is a huge part of our children's learning as he represents them and their rights.”

Over the next year, Bearsden PS will continue to work towards gaining a Unicef gold award.

Helen said: “We are developing a further understanding of rights and we are starting to take action to become ‘global citizens’ and to take steps towards helping solve community and world issues.”

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YOGA FOR LIFE AND CHARITY A generous yoga teacher has launched new classes for complete beginners in Bearsden – and she donates all profits to charity. for our long-term health later in life and I want to encourage people of all ages and especially those in their later years to enjoy yoga.

Lindsay Bunch (pictured) leads the Active Living with Yoga sessions at the Lesser Hall at Bearsden Hub on Fridays from 10.30am to 11.30am. The cost is £5 with profits, once the hall has been paid for, going to charities, such as the Children’s Hospices Across Scotland.

Lindsay, who donates her time and teaching for free, explains her yoga classes. She said: “Yoga can feel intimidating to some people and classes are often associated with slim and bendy young people. However, research shows that yoga can be even more beneficial

“I know it sounds corny but I strongly feel that yoga is a gift to the world and I offer these classes, without taking payment for myself, as a way to improve the health and happiness of the community. The more people who attend the classes, the better it is for their health and also the more money I can give to different charities.”

The yoga sessions are aimed at “healthy ageing”. Lindsay said: “Most people want to be able to continue to enjoy their favourite activities for as long as possible, whether it’s golf, skiing, walking or stamp collecting and to be able to deal with those niggly little aches and pains that can sneak up on us now and again.

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There will be wine, gin and beer tastings, cheese, homemade marmalade, cupcakes, chocolates and hand-crafted jewellery and accessories on offer.

Gurdev Singh, from Milngavie Mini Market on Strathblane Road, said: “We are offering a free personal invitation to everyone in the community to attend a night of coming together, meeting your neighbours and enjoying the complementary hospitality.”

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Eddie took gold in the 1500m freestyle race (age group 65 to 69) and set a new British record of 19.57.41. He was also first in three more races, the 200m backstroke, the 200m individual medley and the 400m freestyle. He was runner up in the 100m freestyle event.

Sharon Lock, National Masters and Open Water Officer for Swim England, said: “The National Championships is a brilliant celebration of masters swimming.

“The level of competition rises each year, but it is the exciting atmosphere created by swimmers of all abilities that makes this one of the pinnacle events on the calendar.”

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NEWS ON GARDEN WASTE CHOIR ADDS NEW SHOW TO FESTIVITIES Residents are being reminded that council collections of garden waste cease over the winter months, apart from a one-off pick up in January.

In the meantime, garden waste can be taken to Mavis Valley Recycling Centre in Bishopbriggs.

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Last year, the Westerton Male Voice Choir welcomed more than 600 people to their two Spirit of Christmas concerts, which were held on two consecutive evenings.

Now, to meet demand, they will now hold a new matinee show, too.

The Christmas concerts will take place at New Kilpatrick Church in Bearsden on Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14 December at 7.30 pm. The matinee show will start at 1.30pm on the Saturday.

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A charity that is dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people is looking for volunteers.

Re-engage in Bearsden and Milngavie would like to find local people who will open up their home and provide an afternoon tea on a Sunday in 2020.

two hours for six to eight older guests and three or four drivers.

The aim is to give isolated older people in the community a chance to meet others and to enjoy a chat, a cuppa and home-baking.

The only requirements for the volunteering role is a large teapot, a downstairs (ground floor) toilet and a house with easy access. Hosts are also asked to provide enough seating for eight older people.

Lisa McTaggart, the development officer for Re-engage in the west of Scotland, said: “We are appealing for volunteers who can spare one afternoon a year to provide afternoon tea in their home.

“Hosts provide a warm welcome and a simple afternoon tea lasting

“Often hosts involve family and friends and welcome two or three generations.”

Lisa added: “Our hosts commit to one tea party a year or possibly more if they want to do so.”

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CLUB’S LEGACY FOR CHRIS competition to raise funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity.

Having left funds to help with expenses, this year Allander Gymnastics’ floor and vault competition on December 8 at the Allander Sports Centre will be in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity.

Allander Gymnastics are organising a fund-raising competition in honour of head coach Chris Rankin, pictured, who passed away earlier this year

An annual gymnastics competition will raise funds for a cancer charity in memory of a head coach who passed away this year.

For more than 30 years, Allander Gymnastics was honoured to have Chris Rankin lead the club.

He joined his wife Isobel and daughter Aileen at the club in 1988 and brought a wealth of experience having coached at Glasgow Central Gymnastics Club and helped to establish Gemini Gymnastics Club.

Chris was not only a coach, he was also a former Scottish junior

champion, tutor, judge, mentor, chair of the men’s technical panel and Scottish Gymnastics Board member. Last November, Scottish Gymnastics presented Chris with a lifetime achievement award.

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Jane McLaughlin, who is now the club’s head coach, said: “Chris has left a huge gap in the coaching team and the hearts of many coaches and gymnasts who had the privilege to work with him.

He was an inspiration to many and up until early this year, he was still guiding coaches and gymnasts.

“We have renamed this month’s annual competition as the Rankin Memorial in memory of Chris and his wife Isobel.

Many of those involved have offered their services free and companies that we use to organise the event have agreed to help so that we can raise as much money as possible.

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Calendar of events Friday 29th Nov 5th Birthday Late Night Shopping Evening

Elba Artisan Gallery, 9 Mugdock Rd 5-8.30pm. All welcome to help celebrate 5 years open. Mulled wine & mince pies.

0141 956 1846

Monday to Saturday until January 3rd

Saturday 30th Nov Merry Milngavie Christmas Lights Switch on & Reindeer Parade

The Fraser Centre 1-5pm. A free, family day out to start off the festive period. The reindeer parade will start once they've landed from the North Pole with Santa. There's entertainment for the kids and Santa's Grotto along with the official lights switch on....and a few more surprises for everyone to get into the festive spirit.

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Westerton Community Christmas Lights Switch On

Westerton Hall, Maxwell Avenue 6pm. Craft Fayre, entertainment from Westerton Primary School and Westerton Male Voice Choirs, mulled wine and mince pies. Santa will switch on the lights at 7pm.

Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday

Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Rd 2-4pm. 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

Scottish Mask Puppet Centre

Milngavie Thursday Girls Art Group Gavin's Mill 10am. Original artworks in various media from local female artists. Framed and mounted works, prints and cards.

Donation to the Gavin's Mill fund from the proceeds. 0141 955 0437

Sunday 1st

Milngavie Naughty Elf Trail

Milngavie Town Centre Find the naughty elves throughout the town from Saturday 30th November until Saturday 14th December 2019.

Collect your free trail booklet at Milngavie Tesco and complete the trail for your chance to win some prizes!

Fizzgig Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty

Panto @ Mugdock Country Park Various times. The famous story of a beautiful Princess who falls under the evil Red Fairy’s wicked spell. Poor Princess Rosie will sleep for 100 years, unless she is rescued by a kiss from a handsome Prince. Enter Chester... the Jester! Not a Prince... But haud your royal horses! Can Chester, with a little help from the good White Fairy save the day? Booking essential. Cost £11 adults, £7 children. 0141 956 6100 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk Runs until 30th December

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2-3pm. It's a Magic Christmas! by Alex the Magician. SUN 15: 2-4pm. The Great Christmas Puppet Making Workshop!

FRI 20: 7.30-9pm. Handsome & Gretel by Theatre Presto. www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

Daisy Baby Classes

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

Relaxing, supportive and progressive classes for babies from 6 weeks-20 months. Designed to support your baby’s development at every stage. Baby massage and yoga. Themed sensory play.

Educational support. Meet new mums.

Booking required. 07793 076733 angela-govenden@thedaisyfoundation.com

Weekly

Monday 2nd Milngavie & Bearsden Historical Society

Bearsden Hub 7.30pm. The next talk will be given by Laurence Brady on the topic “Sir Thomas Lipton , Tea Merchant and Yachtsman” Cost £4 each. www.mbhistorical.org

Art Classes – Art at the Grange

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

Monday 2nd Mugdock Cinema Club: Elf

Mugdock Theatre 7.30pm. After discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father.

Booking essential. Cost £4 each.

0141 956 6100

Getting Started with your iPad

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

Antonine Bridge Club

Weekly

Bearsden Library 1.30pm. Have you got a lovely new tablet/ iPad but haven't a clue where to begin?

These sessions will guide you through the basics of setting up and navigating your device. 0141 777 3021 Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members welcome, preferably with partners, but singles may be accommodated. We are a friendly club who enjoy competition.

0141 942 8262 • doracossar@gmail.com Weekly until May 2020

Adult Tap Class

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

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

Friendship House Café

17 Park Road, Milngavie G62 6PJ 10am-4pm. Café run by volunteers from local churches. We offer a selection of home baking, hot drinks, a choice of soups and a warm welcome. 0141 956 5661 Runs Monday to Friday

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Allowing clients to lead as independent a life as possible while remaining at home.

To discuss our services please call 0141 942 1001 where your enquiry will be warmly received.

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Hillhead Sports Club 7:15pm. Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels.

First class free. Booking essential.

07880 630065 • FB @sculptcallanetics

Social Sewing

Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Enjoy a wee cup of tea and a chat.

Bring your own machine, the project you're working on and we can share stories of our makes and swap patterns and fabric in the future! Please contact for the address. 07715 104550 sewciable.glasgow@gmail.com Weekly

Forever Active (55+)

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

Scottish Country Dance Club

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 7.30pm. Learn to dance to great music. No need to bring a partner.

0141 931 5565 Weekly until April 2020

What's On Calendar | December 2019 Mother and Toddlers’ Group

Baby and Toddler Group

Also runs on Wednesdays

Every Tuesday-Thursday during term

Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie 9 30am-12pm. Group for very young children and their parents / guardians in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

0141 956 5866 Weekly during term

MONDAY 2nd: Evening Dementia Carers Group

Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm

TUESDAY 10th: Carers Christmas Get-Together Milngavie Youth Café 10:30-12:30 pm

Bearsden Flower Club

St. Andrews Upper Church Hall, Bearsden 2.30pm. AGM, followed by a floral demonstration by Julia Loudon from Earlston, her title is "A Winters Tale". All Welcome. 0141 942 4152

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

Bearsden Bridge Academy

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

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit

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

0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wed)

Bumps and Bundles

Bearsden Baptist Church 9.30am. Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday.

0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com Weekly during term time

Smartphones for Beginners

Milngavie Library 2pm. This will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone. Book at the library. 0141 956 2776

Chess Club

Wednesday 4th Christian Viewpoint Lunch

Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie 12:45pm, Join us for lunch, meet old friends and make new ones, and find out about Mercy Ships. Our speaker is Mrs Mary Smith and her subject is The Enabling God. 0141 942 3031 • hazel.buchan@gmail.com

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.

0141 777 3143 Weekly during term-time

One-to-Seven Club for Primary Age

Kelvin Choir

Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie 6 30-7.15 pm. Club for Primary aged children with quizzes games and instruction. 0141 956 5866 Weekly during Terrm

Bearsden & Milngavie Knit for Peace

Community Room at Waitrose.

9.30-11.30am. Welcome knitters and crocheters to get together to create items for a range of worthwhile causes. Weekly kfpbandm@gmail.com

Jog Scotland

Allander Leisure Centre 6.30pm. For mixed to any ability. Weekly laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm. A four-part, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. www.kelvinchoir.com Weekly until mid-May 2020

Burnbrae Bridge Club

Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 6.30-10pm. Friendly and relaxed bridge club that welcomes new members.

0141 563 8988 • sheana.donald@ntlworld.com

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Milngavie De Café

Milngavie Manor, Craigton Road G62 7JG 2pm-3.30pm. For anyone living with, or concerned about, dementia or memory loss. It is an informal setting where people and their carers, partners or family can meet and speak to each other.

Michelle: 0141 775 0433 Returns in February 2020

Young at Heart Dance Class

Westerton Male Voice Choir

Weekly

Weekly during Term. Also runs on Thursdays

Allander Leisure Centre 2pm. New members welcome. Weekly

Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7:45pm. New chess season starts for adults. Juniors start at 6:30pm. Friendly and welcoming club. Weekly www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

10am. Scout Hall Main Street, Milngavie 6.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys' Brigade Hall Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility.

For all ages and fitness levels. First class free. Booking essential. 07880 630065 FB: @sculptcallanetics

Westerton Hall 9:30am-12pm. Toys, crafts, refreshments and songs, a great place to meet other parents/carers. All welcome, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Just drop in. Up-to-date activity details on our Facebook page. FB: WestertonFunTots

Allander Indoor Bowling

Tuesday 3rd

St Andrew's Church, Roman Rd, Bearsden 6.30pm. Motivational weight loss class.

07805 486316 Weekly

Weekly until 10th December

Westerton Fun Tots

Weekly during term-time

10.30-11.30am Baljaffray Parish Church 12-1pm. Bearsden Community Hub 'Young at Heart' dance exercise classes for 50+. A fun, sociable and healthy way of keeping fit. Weekly Classes, £6. Weekly Natasha Guinnessy:07766 949788 www.youngatheartdance.co.uk

Lighter Weighs with Jayne

Westerton Hall, Bearsden 7:30pm. Beginners and Improvers. Come and join us for the fun, fitness and friendship. All welcome. 07902 127370

Bearsden Academy 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors.

Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org

Milngavie Cricket Club

Army Cadets Force

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Self Defence & Martial Arts

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

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 9.30-11.30am. A small, friendly group, welcoming parents, carers and grandparents and all children up to nursery stage. 0141 942 8827

Main Hall, Bearsden Cross Church 7.30pm. We warmly welcome fresh voices.

You don't have to be an experienced singer and will have the chance to view and participate in a rehearsal evening.

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Calendar of events

Gill’s Yoga Class

Defence and Martial Arts

Ladies Bridge Club

Douglas Academy, Milngavie 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors. Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly during term time

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

Jane Tait Yoga

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

Hilton Bridge Club

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

New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591 Weekly

Lets Dance: Weekly Workshops Mugdock Theatre 7.30pm. Dance classes for children and adults. 4th, 11th & 18th.

Lorna: 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Craigdhu Writers Waitrose Milngavie Community Room 10am-12pm. Our group of creative thinkers meets to enjoy each others' readings and writings. We meet once in December then start back in January for our weekly Wednesdays. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com

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

Lunch Club St Paul's Church, Milngavie 12-1pm. Enjoy home made soup, assorted rolls and delicious home baking, all for a very modest cost. All welcome. Weekly 07803 934688 • annsmacleod@gmail.com

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm. The classes are for all abilities ranging from beginners to advance level within a social dancing class. 07902 127370 Weekly until 11th December

Pilates

10am at St Andrew's Church Hall, Milngavie. 6.30pm & 7.45pm at Community Room, Milngavie. Pilates Fundamental Matwork classes. A general level class where beginners and those with some experience are equally welcome.

Mats are provided and booking is essential. 07493 140708 Weekly amgpilates@outlook.com

Bearsden Choir

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 7.30pm. We are always looking for enthusiastic singers. 07866 800 220 Weekly

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

07443 417371 Weekly Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 1.15-4.15 pm. New members welcome.

0141 584 9514 • 0141 942 6559 Weekly until 4th April 2020

Thursday 5th Stitch The Gap: Beginners Sewing Machine Classes

Kilmardinny House, Bearsden Adults: 10-11.30am & 7.30-9pm - £20.

Kids: 6-7.30pm - £10. Watch your confidence and self-esteem grow as you learn a life-long skill. New pay as you go classes. No block booking required.

07871 200690 • contact@stitchthegap.com www.stitchthegap.com Weekly

Westerton Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Westerton Town Hall 7:30pm. No partner required. Chairman: 07807 749032. Treasurer: 07851 398264 Last class until 16th January

Jog Scotland

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

Desta Laiolo Ballet & Theatre School All Saints Church Hall, Bearsden 4pm. Classical ballet, musical theatre, broadway tap, modern/jazz Sapphire Awards and contemporary dance with registered teacher. 07900 861396 modestalaiolo@aol.com Weekly

Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes

Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 6-7pm. Taught by a child specialist and martial arts practitioner of over 30 years standing. Open to ages 4 years upwards!

Booking essential. 07548 551069 admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly

Friday 6th Christmas Coffee Morning

Allander Evangelical Church 10am-12pm. Seasonal coffee morning with home baking and bookstall.

0141 956 5866

Christmas At Clober

Clober Primary School, Milngavie 6.30-8.30pm. Clober Primary PTA 's annual Christmas Fayre with shopping stalls , hot food, home baking, paint a plate for Santa, tombolas, Santa's grotto, games, the big raffle and more. All most welcome Free entry. cloberpta@hotmail.com

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

0141 942 0552 Weekly until May 2020

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

Westerton Over Sixties Club

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

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

Allander Bridge Club

C.E.Centre, Milngavie 6.45pm. Long established, friendly, competitive club. New members and visitors (with partners) will be made very welcome. First 2 weeks free. Weekly Margaret Henderson: 0141 931 5512

Look your best for Christmas 07413 489756 ali@marradog.co.uk 2 Grange Avenue, Milngavie G62 8AQ (entrance on Buchanan Street)

Friday 6th Milngavie Music Club

Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm. Charlie Chaplin in the Jazz Age conjures a world of comedy and pathos for young and old. During this exciting event ZRI perform live to Chaplin’s classic silent movie The Adventurer, transporting us to early 20th-century New York where classical music intertwined with jazz, klezmer and gypsy music in film soundtracks enquiries@milngaviemusic.org

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What's On Calendar | December 2019 Active Living with Yoga Gentle/Chair Yoga class

Bearsden Hub, Lesser Hall 10:30am. NEW 60 minute Gentle/Chair Yoga class focusing on the benefits of gentle exercise, posture, good breathing and relaxation for healthy ageing. Open to all. Mats Provided. Cost £5 per class, first class FREE. All profit donated to charity.

Booking not necessary, just turn up and try out a class. activelivingwithyoga@gmail.com

Stargazing at Mugdock

Mugdock Country Park 7-8.30pm. Look up and search the December skies for winter constellations, planets, and other night-time objects.

Indoor presentation if weather is bad.

Minimum age 7 years. Booking essential.

Cost £5. 0141 956 6100

BADMINTONscotland

Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Scotland. 07825 054629 Weekly

SingSong!

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls, Bearsden 1.30-3pm. A new dementia-friendly community choir is in town. No ability necessary – just singing for pleasure and happy memories. Cuppa at 1.30pm, singing from 2-3pm. Everyone welcome.

1st & 3rd Friday of the month 0141 942 8827 • mail@nkchurch.org.uk

Gill’s Yoga Classes

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

07443 417371 Weekly

Saturday 7th

Joint Milngavie Churches’ Christmas Service

St Paul’s Church, Milngavie 7pm. Joint Milngavie Christmas Service held in St Paul’s Church.

Pilates

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

Desta Laiolo Ballet & Theatre School St Davids Church Hall, Kirkintilloch 10am. Classical ballet, musical theatre, broadway tap, modern/jazz Sapphire Awards and contemporary dance with registered teacher. 07900 861396 modestalaiolo@aol.com Weekly

Sunday 8th Forest School: Sensory Sunday

Mugdock Country Park 2-3pm. Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of sensory activities for 0-5 year olds. Parents must accompany their wee folk. Booking essential.Cost £7.

0141 956 6100

Christmas @Gavin's Mil

Gavin's Mill 1pm. Get into the Festive spirit at Gavin's Mill. Join us for some Christmas Caroling whilst completing your gift buying in our fair trade shop. Craft activities for the children and delicious seasonal homebaked treats and hot drinks served in the café all afternoon. 0141 955 0437

Kelvin Choir Christmas Concert

Milngavie Churches Prayer Breakfast

St Paul’s Church, Milngavie 8 00 am. Monthly meeting of Milngavie Churches for fellowship and prayer.

Breakfast from 8-8 45am and Prayer from 8 45-9.30am. Meets in a different church each month.

Milngavie Folk Club: FARA

The Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7.30pm. Fara brings together four leading musicians at the forefront of today’s Scottish folk scene – Jennifer Austin, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price’s three fiddles and a piano – to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in their upbringing among the music of Orkney. Tickets £15. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Milngavie Makers Market

Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm. Nice people. Nice things. To apply to be a stall holder please email with examples of work. milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com

St Andrew's Church, Roman Road 3pm. A concert of choral music by local vocal group the Kelvin Choir. www.kelvinchoir.com

Arts Society Bearsden & Milngavie New Kilpatrick Church 2pm. Meet up with like minded people to explore the arts. This month Jo Banham gives a talk on 'Wallpapers, a decorative art', from 16th century to William Morris and beyond. membership@tasbm.co.uk www.tasbm.co.uk

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Tuesday 10th

Bearsden ChoirFOR Concert CONCERT CHRISTMAS

St John's Renfield Church 7:30pm.

December Concert ST JOHN’S RENFIELD CHURCH comprising Vivaldi's GloriaROAD and Faure's BEACONSFIELD Requiem, with aspiring and gifted soloists from the Royal Conservatoire, THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 2019 7.30PM and organ accompaniment by the excellent Chris Nickol, all under the AND direction ofTICKETS Andrew£10 Nunn. £5 FOR STUDENTS OR CHILDREN enquiries@bearsdenchoir.com

Smartphones for Beginners Bearaden Library 2pm. This bookable session will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone. Book at Bearsden Library.

0141 956 2776

Killermont De Café Killermont Parish Church 2-4pm. For anyone living with, or concerned about, dementia or memory loss. It is an informal setting where people and their carers, partners or family can meet and speak to each other.

Michelle: 0141 775 0433 Returns in February 2020

Thursday 12th

PLEASE EMAIL:

Friday 13th enquiries@bearsdenchoir.co.uk OR VISIT:

Westerton Male Voice Choir: www.bearsdenchoir.co.uk Spirit of Christmas FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. The choir present their famous Christmas Concerts! Join us for a family concert of festive song. Tickets are £10 and are available from choir members, by calling 0141 956 5868 or emailing sing@bryan-marshall.com.

Also runs at 1.30pm & 7.30pm on Sat 14th Dec

Bearsden De Café

Sunday 15th

Bearsden Baptist Church 10.30am-12pm. For anyone living with, or concerned about, dementia or memory loss. It is an informal setting where people and their carers, partners or family can meet and speak to each other.

Michelle: 0141 775 0433

Milngavie Choir at Christmas Baljaffray Parish Church 3pm. Milngavie Choir and guests would love you to join them for their very merry Christmas Concert. Singing along optional. www.milngavie-choir.org.uk info@milngavie-choir.org.uk

Returns in February 2020

Monday 9th

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Shop Online

Bearaden Library 1.30pm. We can help you get started using your tablet, iPad or other portable devices to Shop Online. Book your place at Bearsden Library. 0141 777 3021

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Milngavie Town Hall 7pm. The demonstrator is Elizabeth Bishop of Sheffield and her title is Red Hot Chilli Christmas. All welcome.

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Milngavie Heritage Centre Group

Former Courtroom, Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. The next talk will be given by John Moore on the topic “Mapping Glasgow and Milngavie - The Cartography of a City and a Village“. Entrance is free but donations welcome. www.milngavieheritage.org

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Calendar of events East Dunbartonshire Schools Concert Band: Christmas Celebration

Tuesday 17th Tablet Tips

Killermont Parish Church, Bearsden 6.30pm. Come and enjoy Christmas music and some of your favourite carols, performed by pupils of our local schools in the Concert Band. The concert lasts about 45 minutes and refreshments will be served afterwards in our welcome area. david.sherry@hotmail.co.uk

Milngavie Library 10am. This is a free Drop-in session where you can bring along any portable device, tablets/iPad, smartphones. laptops. For help in how to use them. 0141 956 2776

Monday 16th Westerton Library 2pm. You can now book a half hour slot with an experienced learning tutor who will take you through the session. Book at Westerton library.

0141 943 0780

Carols for Kids Allander Evangelical Church, Milngavie 2 pm. An afternoon of lively Carol Singing for Primary Aged Children.

0141 956 5866

Friday 20th Milngavie Farmers Market Douglas Street, Beside the Clock 10am-4pm. You'll find fresh seasonal produce, confectionery, ginger beer, jams and sauces, soap and toiletries, candles, cards, kids' clothes, fashion accessories, children's books, cushions, skincare, pet treats, jewellery, gifts, plants, garden statues and lots more.

Cadder Church North Hall, Bishopbriggs 1.30-3.30pm. It's fun, it's light-hearted and it's good exercise!

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

Saturday 21st

Bearsden West Community Council

Next meeting will be the last Wed in January

Social Line Dancing

Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7.30pm. Join us for a fantastic night of festive music from the award winning concert band. Conductor Robert Baxter.

Tickets £10, under 12s free. Raffle and festive refreshments. dunbartonshireconcertband@gmail.com www.dunbartonshireconcertband.co.uk

Wednesday 18th Westerton Hall, Bearsden 7pm. Residents living in the Bearsden West area are welcome to come along and discuss local issues which impact on their community – roads, pavements, transport, cleansing, education, social care, green spaces etc. 0141 570 2960 bearsdenwest@gmail.com

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solution to be aired without the fear of anything that is said later being used in court proceedings; in the event a resolution is not found.

It allows people to find their own solution by coming together and discussing their respective views in a calm and constructive manner. The benefit of using a solicitor mediator is that you are then able to draw on their legal knowledge.

The only exception to this rule is in relation to any factual financial details exchanged between the parties, meaning specific values of assets and not the discussion regarding possible division of them.

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If you think mediation may assist you in some way then it may be worthwhile discussing the process with your solicitor. Legal Aid can be made available to fund the process in certain circumstances.

A local group of knitters was delighted to welcome five new members following an article in this magazine.

Knit For Peace, which meets weekly in Milngavie, creates items to donate to various charities.

The group was launched in July and has since flourished thanks to donations of wool and new members.

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The Bearsden & Milngavie Youth Orchestra festive event takes place on Friday December 6 at 7.15pm at Douglas Academy in Milngavie.

There will be a number of groups performing, including the Strings, which will be their first concert under new conductor Yvonne Bryson, as well as the Chamber Strings, Wind Band and Symphony Orchestra.

There will be several new additions to this year’s concert.

Tamara Kennedy, from BMYO, said: “The audience will hear from a new venture, the percussion group, which is conducted by Scott Vassie, and also players in the new small groups and quartets, conducted

by Lucy Reid. “People can expect a warm and heartening evening, listening to some amazing young musicians, as well as some fun Christmas tunes.�

Concert tickets are priced at ÂŁ6 for adults and ÂŁ2 for children. All

funds from concert and raffle go towards running BMYO, which is a charity.

Donations for tea, coffee and mince pies served in the interval will go to an alternative charity.

Bearsden & Milngavie Youth Orchestra is for local musicians aged eight to 18 with at least a year’s experience of playing an instrument. They meet and rehearse weekly at Douglas Academy.

For more information about the concert, for tickets or to play with the orchestra, email: tamarakennedy@virginmedia. com. Also see: bmyo.org.uk.

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A Milngavie art gallery is playing host to an annual festive exhibition Christmas at the Lillie Art Gallery has been taking place for decades and offers the chance to buy unique gifts in a relaxing atmosphere.

This promises an interesting selection of artworks, which have been crafted by more than 50 artists.

On display will be works by invited artists including Stanley Bird, Pam Carter and Fiona Clasen, to name just a few.

The gallery is also showcasing the Lillie’s collection of contemporary prints. The “Impressions” exhibition is in the smaller galleries and includes the work of Alasdair Gray, Barbara Robertson, Willie Rodger and James Greer.

The festive exhibition runs until Wednesday December 18.

Councillor Billy Hendry, Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “The Christmas exhibition at the Lillie has become part of the festive build-up and we would encourage everyone to come along and see for themselves.

“The exhibition offers a selection of more unusual gifts for loved ones as well as the chance to support a local arts venue” The Lillie Art Gallery is on Station Road and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Call the gallery on 0141 956 5536 for more information.

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A Bearsden primary school is inviting adults and children to attend an annual festive event.

The Castlehill Primary Christmas Fayre takes place at the school on Rosslyn Road on Saturday December 7, from noon to 3pm.

In attendance will be local traders with stalls selling a variety of handmade crafts, gifts, jewellery and sweet treats.

There will also be home baking on offer and a chance to take part in a raffle.

Entertainment for the kids includes Santa's grotto, a bouncy castle and face painting.

The cost of entry £1 for adults and kids go free.

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1. Boppi the Booy Shain’ Llama – 2+ years, £24.99 2. Juno, My Baby Elephant – 4+ yrs - £89.99 3. Blume Dolls – 5+ yrs, £10 4. Owleez - 6+ yrs, £50 5. Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak - 6+ yrs, £60 6. FurReal Cubby the Curious Bear - 4+ yrs, £89.99 7. LOL surprise 2 in 1 Glamper Playset - 3+ yrs, £99.99 8. LOL Surprise OMG Doll - 3+ yrs, £29.99 9. Linkimals Smooth Moves Sloth - 1+ yrs, £29.99 10. Lego City Rocket Assembly Space Port - 7+ yrs, £119.99 All options available at major toy stores and online.

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Young musicians from local schools are looking forward to once again playing a packed Christmas Gala Concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

The concert is on Monday December 2 at 7.30pm and will feature the East Dunbartonshire Secondary Schools Orchestra and the East Dunbartonshire Primary Schools Choir.

This concert, which is conducted

by Jane Ferguson, is an annual event and a highlight in the East Dunbartonshire Council Instrumental Music Service calendar.

In addition, there will be contributions from pupils of the East Dunbartonshire Children’s Chorus and Youth Choir; East Dunbartonshire Schools Pipes and Drums; the Gaelic Unit of Meadowburn Primary School; and pupils from Merkland School.

A spokesperson said: “The concert sold out last year to an audience of 2000 people. We are looking forward to the same thing happening this year.”

The evening will offer a wide variety of seasonal favourites and popular orchestral music.

Pre-concert music will be provided by a String Ensemble from selected East Dunbartonshire Primary Schools and the East Dunbartonshire Schools Jazz Orchestra.

The Secondary Schools Orchestra is formed from pupils who attend the eight secondary schools in East Dunbartonshire.

The Primary Schools choir is formed on an invitation basis from the 32 primary schools across the authority.

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Pupils from a local secondary school are set to compete in the finals of a UK literature knowledge competition this month.

The team from Douglas Academy, Milngavie, head to London on December 4 for the national Kids’ Lit Quiz.

In October, they won the West of Scotland heat after 10 rounds of tough questions at an event held at the High School of Glasgow.

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They finished on 89 points out of a possible 110 and just 1.5 points ahead of runner up, St Ninian’s High School in Giffnock. In third

place in the heat on October 30 was the High School. Douglas Academy’s second team came sixth.

In addition to receiving the coveted Kids’ Lit Trophy, each member of the winning team was awarded book vouchers.

The Kids' Lit Quiz is an annual literature quiz for pupils aged 10 to 13 and was founded by New Zealand quizmaster Wayne Mills.

The Douglas Academy team will compete in UK Final in London on December 4. It is the 11th time the school has taken part in the quiz and pupils have previously reached the UK final in 2013 and 2016.

Local fair trade centre and shop, Gavin’s Mill, is inviting people to get into the festive spirit this month.

There will be a “Christmas Caroling” event on December 8 from 1pm to 4pm.

Gavin's Mill, located at 3 Milngavie Rd and by the underpass to Tesco supermarket, will also have craft activities for children and seasonal homebaked treats and hot drinks served in the cafe all afternoon.

The shop has plenty of Christmas gifts ideas, too.

Gavin's Mill Community Project works with Milngavie Community Development Trust, Milngavie Heritage Centre and the Balmore Trust.

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PRIZE BONUS FOR ULTRA RACE A prize of £1500 will be given to anyone who beats the previous records of the 95-mile West Highland Way Race

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A local long-distance running race has launched a record-breaking cash prize – and announced a new headline sponsor.

The West Highland Way Race, which starts in Milngavie every June, will hand out a £1500 prize to anyone who beats the previous records for the 95-mile route.

The record times to date are 17 hours 16 minutes and 20 seconds set by Lucy Colquhoun in 2007 and 13 hours 41 minutes 08 seconds set

by Rob Sinclair in 2017.

At the same time, the popular ultra race, which takes place on June 20 and 21 in 2020, has partnered with Altra, a footwear

company. Altra replaces the previous title sponsor Ronhill, which will still be involved as a supporting partner.

The WHW race heads into its 35th year and will again see runners competing on a non-stop run from Milngavie to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The 300 slots for the race are allotted through a ballot system because demand far out-strips places.

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“Ronhill have been involved with the West Highland Way Race for many years and during this period have been an excellent and very supportive partner. It is great that this will continue, too.”

Matt Bond from Outdoor Sports Company, which distributes Altra and Ronhill in the UK, has welcomed the new arrangement. He said: “We are delighted to continue our support of this iconic race.”

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