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Friends of the reservoirs A support group, Friends of Milngavie Reservoir, has been working behind the scenes to progress repair and improvement projects. Walkers and runners at the popular outdoor space may have noticed the replacement and repainting of broken railings and other ironwork. Meanwhile, it’s hoped that other initiatives will see repair and improvements to footpaths that have deteriorated and or been damaged by flooding. The Friends group can be credited in being instrumental in pressing Scottish Water to meet its obligations to maintain the A-listed heritage site and commit to the undertakings given in a conservation and recreation management plan. The plan was drawn up by Scottish Water, working with local community groups, more than a decade ago at the time of the construction of the latest treatment plant.
Among other things, it recommended the improvement of footpaths, a woodland management programme, the establishment of a ranger service and additional car parking.
“This will include representatives from community organisations, including the Friends Group.
Alan Douglas, who is a member of the Friends Group, said: “We have already had some success in pushing forward various projects and now the latest development is the formation of a Liaison Group with Scottish Water.
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let’s grow our tea parties At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science
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Janice Kerr, development officer at Contact the Elderly, said: “We have a wonderful group of volunteers and guests covering Bearsden and Milngavie. We
More than 90 per cent of volunteers feel they are really giving something back, while 95 per cent of guests say they now have something to look forward to thanks to the tea parties. To find out more about becoming a guest or volunteer of Contact the Elderly in Bearsden and Milngavie, contact Janice.kerr@contact-the-elderly. co.uk or 01236 898613
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zoe enJoYs a saFe win A pupil from Mosshead Primary School in Bearsden won East Dunbartonshire Council’s annual Road Safety Calendar Competition.
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New step for footballers WE SPIN Walking football has grown rapidly across the country in recent years and offers a more inclusive derivative of the sport. The game has many health benefits, both physical and mental, and aids social isolation and community cohesion. Walking football is also a good fit with many of the Scottish Government’s key physical activity targets.
A local walking football group is delighted by news of the creation of a new national support and coordination group for the sport. Walking Football Scotland has been developed as part of Scottish FA and will help to standardise the numerous interested parties, while also sharing good practice, exchanging ideas and developing the sport for more senior players. At Milngavie Football Club, secretary Caroline Diaz reports
a growing membership of the walking football sessions. She says: “Our group on a Monday is doing really well and I can see it growing now that there will be a Walking Football Scotland. “Each week we are getting new members and more are definitely welcome. The ages of players range from 54 to 82.”
Caroline says: “Apart from playing a game that many people have loved for so long, walking football is also fun, great for fitness and a good social get together. “Football is not just about the game, it is about being part of something bigger, and being part of a family that care.” See www.milngavie footballclub.co.uk to find out more about walking football. Caroline adds: “Football is for everyone now, not just boys playing football. We’ve sessions for girls, the disabled and all ages. It’s about different people all coming together.”
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Cyclists of all abilities are being encouraged to sign up for an inaugural charity ride that crosses all 17 bridges over the River Clyde. The Ride the Clyde 30-mile challenge is being organised by the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA), the only charity in the country supporting families with the degenerative neurological condition. SHA fundraising manager Dougie Peddie said: “We think this is the
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covered more than 18,000 miles. He averages more than 12km per day, but a recent operation meant that he cut this down to a 2km hobble for a few days.
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A local trail running group clocked up an impressive collective run total of 2,208 miles (3,554km) over just one year. The TrailFest group mileage is the equivalent of running from Milngavie to Istanbul, in Turkey, including crossing the famous Bosphorus Strait that splits the city. Until September 2017, TrailFest organised monthly trail runs of 5km and 10km in Mugdock Country Park and the surrounding area. Since then, the running movement has increased the popular social runs to encompass weekly night runs, as well as running sessions in new areas,
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Late News Wednesday 7th Bearsden & Milngavie Christian Viewpoint lunch Allander Evangelical Church 12:30pm, Speaker Rev John McLeod will give his talk entitled ‘My Story’. Book stall & buffet lunch, all ladies very welcome. www.allanderchurch.org.uk
haggis lesson For Kids A Westerton mum, author and publisher is working in partnership with a local charity to assist children as they prepare for school. Katie McMillan has written and published three children’s books about Haggis MacDougall, a mouse with a very long tail. She explained: “The mouse Haggis in my books doesn’t like his long tail because it makes him feel different from the other mice. But through the course of the stories, he comes to realise that it is important to love himself the way he is.” Katie’s books were spotted by Nikki O’Hara from Home Start Glasgow North (as featured in the January edition), which is a local
charity that provides support to families that are experiencing difficulties. The core work of the charity is peer support but they are excited to be embarking on a new initiative called Big Hopes Big Future that engages parents with their children's early learning and play at home. This provides the foundation for children to realise their potential when they start school and supports the work done in nursery for transition to school. Nikki said: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Camstradden Primary school and local nurseries in Drumchapel to help children to get ready for progressing to school.
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Calendar of events Thursday 1st
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Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls)
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Cyan Restaurant 7pm, Meet first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment. 0141 942 5241
Homebase Car Park 7-11:30am, Sell your unwanted items. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity. Cost £10 per car, £12 for small vans and £15 for larger vans. Weekly
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Milngavie Town Hall 11am, A craft market with art, crafts, fashion, soap and other items from local makers. milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com
Bearsden Baptist Church Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday. 0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com
Planning for the Future Fraser Centre 12pm, Covering subjects ranging from what to do if a loved one needs to go into care and the importance of making a power of attorney and many more subjects. communitycouncilmilngavie@gmail. com www.milngavie.org
Tablet Tips Bearsden Library 10am, This is a free drop-in session when you can bring along your portable device, iPad, Android tablet, smartphone or e-reader for help with any worries, queries or struggles. www.edlc.co.uk Weekly in February
Weekly
Bearsden Carer Café
Antonine Bridge Club
The Station, Bearsden 10:30am, Monthly get-together where you can chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. www.carerslink.org.uk
Bearsden Ski Club 7pm, New members and visitors welcome to this friendly club. 0141 942 8262 laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk www.bridgewebs.com/antonine
Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society
Tuesday 6th
Bearsden Hub, Lesser Hall 7:30pm, The speaker is Anna Magnusson and the title "The History of Quarriers' Homes". jsabirrell@hotmail.com
Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 4pm for improvers, 5.30pm for the more advanced, 7.15pm friendly bridge club. All welcome to sharpen up your game. 0141 563 8223 • pfe263@gmail.com Weekly
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Stirling 9am, Recover from your hangover and Xmas excess. Climb Dumyat hill fort overlooking Stirling and its castle. milngaviemountaineeringclub.org
Bearsden Library 2pm, These sessions are for Android devices. Not suitable for Apple devices. www.edlc.co.uk Weekly in February
Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10:45am, Over 60s exercise class. 0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)
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Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, In 1947, British statesman Lord Mountbatten (Hugh Bonneville) serves as India's last viceroy and is charged with handing India back to its people. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am, Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! Weekly
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NK Scottish Country Dance Club New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 7:30pm, Live music, good exercise for both mind and body, dances taught by a qualified teacher, friendly atmosphere, tea interval. No need to bring a partner. 0141 942 7519
Scottish Country Dancing Class Westerton Hall, 82 Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden G61 1NZ 7:30pm, If you would like a fun evening where you can meet new friends and improve your fitness, come along to a class in Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and improvers. 07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly
Tablet Tips Milngavie Library 10am, This is a free drop-in session when you can bring along your portable device, iPad, Android tablet, smartphone or e-reader for help with any worries, queries or struggles www.edlc.co.uk Weekly in February
NTS Bearsden & Milngavie Members Centre Bearsden Town Hall 2:30pm, Chris Wardle recounts his experiences as a guest of the Chinese government while traveling through China plant-hunting and his work in Lushan Botanical Garden. Come see and hear about the wonderful and common plants he found. annsmacleod@gmail.com
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William Patrick Library 7pm, Six-week course which will be led by an archivist who will provide advice on tracing ancestors. 0141 777 3143
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Wetland Wonder
Bearsden Chess Club
Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm, Love to sing? Come and join Kelvin Choir. Kelvin Choir is a fourpart, non-audition community choir who is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. kelvin.choir@virginmedia.com www.kelvinchoir.com
Dumbreck Marsh Local Nature Reserve 11am, Get out and about and enjoy the fresh air on this Ranger-led circular walk on good paths through Dumbreck Marsh Local Nature Reserve. This walk is about 1 hour 30 minutes long. Booking essential 0141 956 6100
Cairns Church Hall 7:45pm, Learn or improve your chess or if you’re a former player or an active player you’re welcome to join. Junior section meeting at 6:30-7:30pm. www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com
Weekly
Scottish Country Dancing Class
Jog Scotland Allander Leisure Centre 6:30pm, For mixed to any ability, laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Tuesday 6th
Weekly
Milngavie Choir Cairns Church Hall 7.30pm, New members welcome to join us as we begin to prepare a varied programme of the ‘best bits’ of musicals, opera and Christmas music. No audition necessary, nor the ability to read music, though it helps the others. 0141 942 1945 www.milngavie-choir.btck.co.uk
Acorn Bridge Club
Weekly
Lillie Art Gallery 2:30pm, Introduced by Director, Robbie Fraser. Free and no need to book. www.edlc.co.uk
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
Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 7pm, A friendly club which welcomes new members. 0141 942 7232 Weekly
Wednesday 7th Film – Hamish
Gill’s Yoga Class St Andrew's Church Hall, Stewart Street 7:30pm, Yoga strength and flexability 07443 417371 Weekly
Milngavie Town Hall, Station Road, Milngavie G62 8BZ 7.30-9.15pm, If you would like a fun evening where you can meet new friends and improve your fitness, come along to a class in Scottish Country Dancing which caters for all levels of dancer, including beginners. You will be taught by a teacher from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, accompanied by live music. You don’t need a partner but a pair of soft shoes would be helpful. 07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly
Clean Sweep Fraser Centre 10am, Take Pride in Milngavie. Join the litter pickers. ronamacleod@hotmail.co.uk Also on Saturday 27th
Let's Dance Mugdock Country Park TIME TBC, Weekly dance classes for children and adults. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk
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Burnbrae Bridge Club Milngavie Town Hall 6:45pm, We are a friendly but competitive group of bridge players. There is disabled access. Everyone is welcome to come along with a partner. sheana.donald@ntlworld.com
Ladies Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 1:30pm, New members welcome. 0141 584 9514 • 0141 942 6559 Weekly
Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am, Our group of free-thinkers meet up weekly to enjoy each others' readings and writings and would welcome some new members. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com Weekly
Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm, Ballet. 0141 956 3388 • 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly
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Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 10-11am, Yoga for all. 7-8pm Yoga for men. 07851 009408 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk Weekly
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February 2018 | What's On Calendar
Calendar of events Let's Dance
Bearsden Boys’ Brigade
Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults. www.mugdock-country-park.org 01389 551 689 • 07500 213 473
Killermont Parish Church, Rannoch Drive Meetings crammed full of challenges, games, activities such as sports, crafts, music and working toward getting your badges. 6-7pm Anchor Boys, P1, P2, P3. 7:15-9pm, The Junior Section, P4, P5, P6. 7:15-9:30pm, The Company Section, P7 to 18yrs. Facebook/3rdBearsdenBB
Weekly
Self-Defence Course St Joseph’s Primary, Milngavie 7:15pm, Learn self-defence techniques in our fun environment run by Bearsden Martial Arts Club. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly
Weekly during school terms
Circle Dancing
Forever Active (55+)
St Andrew’s Church 2-4pm, A style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment. Open to men and women of any age and fitness level, no partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk
Allander Sports Centre 11am, Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up!
Weekly
An Evening with The Heretics Lillie Art Gallery 7pm, A comprehensive catalogue accompanying the exhibition will be available for sale at the gallery. 0141 956 5536 www.edlc.co.uk
Thursday 8th Kilmardinny House 7:30pm, Set to offer you the opportunity to learn Spanish one evening per week for 6 weeks. www.easyspanishglasgow.co.uk Runs until 8th March
Jog Scotland
Burnbrae Grounds TIME TBC, Squads from P1 to P7 with the emphasis being on participation, skills, teamwork and fun. Playing games against other clubs on Sundays. www.westofscotlandfc.co.uk/ junior-rugby/minis
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Milngavie Clock 6pm, 10-week programme for beginners is aimed at people who would like to build up to confidently running 5km or more. jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com
Jog Scotland Milngavie Town Centre Clock 6:20pm, Come and run.
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Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 6:30-7.30pm, Pregnancy Yoga. 07851 009408 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk Weekly
Allander Bridge Club Milngavie C.E. Centre 7pm, This friendly club welcomes new members with partners. First 2 weeks free. 0141 931 5512
Westerton Scottish Country Dance Class Westerton Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. Mixed dancing, but you don’t need a partner! 07596 979356
Daybreak New Kilpatrick Church 1:30pm, Enjoy crafts, board and card games, singing and conversation. New places available for new members. morven.white@yahoo.co.uk Weekly
Tango in Milngavie
Italian Wine and Chocolate Tasting Finsbay Bar 7:30pm, Warm up for Valentine's Day with a wide variety of wine and chocolate.
Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:30pm, This delightful programme, performed by leading members of one of the UK’s finest baroque ensembles, explores the wonderful flute repertoire of Johann Sebastian Bach along with that of his most talented son, Carl Philipp Emanuel, and CPE’s godfather, JS Bach’s contemporary and friend, Georg Philipp Telemann. Add the strikingly original Telemann to the two Bachs and these three very different musical personalities promise a fascinating evening. enquiries@milngaviemusic.org More information on page 33
Gill’s Yoga Classes Milngavie Town Hall 10:15-11:15am, Gentle hatha yoga class. 07443 417371 Weekly
New Year New Device Bearsden Library 10am & 2pm, Bring along your new present or purchase to any of these sessions for help. So let’s get started! www.edlc.co.uk
Milngavie Sports Club 7:30-8:30pm, No experience required, just come down and tango. Facebook/TangoinMilngavie
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Monday 12th
Friday 16th
Sunday 18th
Bearsden Literary Society
50th Anniversary Ceilidh
Lute Song Recital
Douglas Academy 7pm, Great music from It's No' Reel, refreshments, bar, celebration cake. Chance to catch up with former pupils and old friends. Tickets £10 including complimentary drink from the school, PTA members and Haydock Music. www.douglas.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
Cairns Church, 11 Buchanan Street, Milngavie G62 8AW 3pm, Lutenist Eric Thomas and mezzosoprano Elizabeth Wilson present lute songs from Renaissance England and Scotland. ericthomasmusic@live.com
Saturday 17th
Mugdock Country Park 2pm, Keep yourself warm on a winter's afternoon by taking part in a selection of environmental games and activities with the Forest School Ranger. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
St Andrew's RC Church 7:45pm, The society is pleased to welcome back Dr McDonald who has previously spoken to us on Impressionism and is an excellent and popular speaker. All are welcome to the meeting, for nonmembers it costs £4, tea and coffee are included. anne_snape@yahoo.co.uk.
Milngavie Heritage Centre
Saturday 10th Sam Carter Fraser Centre 7pm, 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner live at Milngavie Folk Club. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk
Sunday 11th Walk – The Woods to Carbeth Carbeth Estate 1pm, Explore the labyrinth of paths and discover a wealth of cultural and natural history with the Ranger Service on this linear walk through Carbeth Estate. Booking essential 0141 956 6586
Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, The final talk arranged by the group based at the Milngavie Heritage Centre will be given by David Palmar on the topic "Outer Hebrides – Scenery and Wildlife". 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
Tuesday 13th Woodland Art with the Fairy Folk!
Mugdock Country Park 10am, 5k & 10k runs for distances and speeds to suit all abilities. www.trailfestscotland.com
Mugdock Country Park 2pm, Follow the fairy signs with the Forest School Ranger to create art in the woods that will please the fairy folk! Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
Beinn Oss & Beinn Dubh Craig Mountain Climb
Wednesday 14th
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Tony McManus Fraser Centre 7:30m, Celtic music guitarist from Paisley. 2-5pm, Guitar workshop, bring your instrument and a pen & paper. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk
Woodland Winter Warmers
The Burn and the Tide Lillie Art Gallery Large-scale paintings and cabinet works explore the development of the settlements at the centre of Witch trials with complementary displays of artefacts, text, and sound works www.edlc.co.uk Running throughout the rest of February
Your Disco Needs You – The Musical West of Scotland, Paisley Campus 10am, Looking for actors for a musical comprising the songs of Kylie Minogue. Raising money for cancer charities ydnymusical@gmail.com More information on page 6 Also on Sunday 18th
Monday 19th Doctor Strange Mugdock Country Park 7:30pm, Dr. Stephen Strange's (Benedict Cumberbatch) life changes after a car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he looks for healing, and hope, in a mysterious enclave. Booking essential 0141 956 6100
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Calendar of events Tuesday 20th
The Glasgow Islay Gaelic Senior and Juniors Choir
U3A Meeting
Westerton Hall, Maxwell Ave, Bearsden 7:30pm, The programme includes choral items from both the Senior and Junior choirs, soloists, duettists and much more! Come and enjoy and evening of traditional music, being chaired by John Joe MacNeil who was last year's traditional Gold Medallist. 0141 237 7242
St Andrew's Church Hall 11am, Douglas Annan will give a talk on Old Glasgow through the lens. www.u3asites.org.uk
Bearsden Flower Club St Andrew's Church Hall 2:30pm, Come along to a friendly afternoon of flower demonstrations. 0141 942 4152
Mugdock Country Park 12pm, Join Lucy to hand stitch at least two felt brooches, decorations or other items e.g. bookmarks and coasters. The workshop will cover an introduction to sewing felt, a simple project to get you started, tips on how to design your own items then a more complex project. The workshop includes felt for six items, for at least two items during the workshop and the remaining as a kit to take home. A tea/coffee and a piece of cake is also included; making is thirsty work. lucy@lucyjacksondesigns.co.uk
Sunday 25th Artist Talks Lillie Art Gallery 2:30pm, Karen Strang, who has her "The Burn of the Tide" exhibition running at the art gallery, will give a talk about her work. www.edlc.co.uk
Friday 23rd
Sunday 25th
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The Hidden History of Gartshore, Kirkintilloch
Milngavie Library 2pm, Terrified of tablets? No idea about iPads? Have you just bought one or been given one? Maybe you’re thinking of getting one. Come along, learn the lingo among friendly faces and have some hands-on fun. www.edlc.co.uk
Gartshore, Kirkintilloch 2pm, Explore the former Victorian estate of Gartshore with the Ranger Service and discover a wealth of history and the wildlife that now makes its home there. Booking essential. 0141 956 6586
Sunday 25th
Tuesday 27th
Trolls
I Haven't a Clue! Does that Sound Like You?
Mugdock Country Park 11am, After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done. Booking essential 0141 956 6100
Bearsden Library 2pm, Terrified of tablets? No idea about iPads? Have you just bought one or been given one? Maybe you’re thinking of getting one. Come along, learn the lingo among friendly faces and have some hands-on fun. www.edlc.co.uk
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To enter, pupils are required to create a display to show how their school is flying high with reading. They should also write a short paragraph explaining their entry and send photos of their creation. The award is one of the ways to get involved with the annual World Book Day, on March 1, which is acclaimed as the “world’s biggest celebrations of reading for pleasure”. Schools and nurseries across East Dunbartonshire will hold activities and events on the day.
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Family historian Jenny Oswald has been asked to run a course to show people how to trace their ancestors. The Dunbartonshire Family History Course is for beginners and for those keen to add to their basic knowledge. The six-week course will be held in Milngavie Community Library and Education Centre on Wednesdays, 2.15pm to 4.15pm, from February 7 to March 14. Jenny said: “I will offer a guiding hand to those who are new to tracing their ancestors and people who have started on the internet and want further help.” The total cost is £42. Email jenny. oswald@googlemail.com or call 01360 770497. Places are on a first come, first served basis.
Our seven talented young musicians are: (from left to right) Corin Whitmarsh, Esther Ersfi eld, Clara Daley, Jess Gillam (Saxophonist), Katrina Mulheran, Kirsty Donaldson, Emily Kemp and Raj Bauhmik
stars oF the Future Seven talented young musicians have been chosen to be part of an exciting and unique work experience programme this year. The young people were selected during a series of auditions and interviews to take part in Milngavie Music Club’s East Dunbartonshire Young Musicians 2018 project. The aim of the initiative is to catapult the musicians into the professional world to play and work alongside experienced orchestral players from Music CoOPERAtive Scotland (McOpera), all of whom are members of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera. The students will also attend Milngavie Music Club concerts,
meet the soloists and showcase their schools. The project, which was launched at a concert given by award-winning saxophonist Jess Gillam in December, will culminate on June 2 this year with a chamber music concert at Bearsden Cross Church where the young people will perform as part of a fully professional ensemble. The musicians chosen are clarinetist Raj Bhaumik, cellist Clara Daley, violinist Corin Whitmarsh and pianist Esther
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Ersfield, all from the Music School of Douglas Academy; clarinetist Kirsty Donaldson from Lenzie Academy; vocalist Emily Kemp from St Ninians High School and oboist Katrina Mulheran, who is currently on a gap year prior to taking her place to read music at Cambridge University. Audiences can look forward to a short performance by the young musicians as part of the next concert at Milngavie Music Club on Friday February 9 at 7.30pm. The main feature will be music from the baroque ensemble, Floregium. See opposite page for more details and ticket information.
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sWeeT musIC To your ears The sweet and gentle sounds of baroque flute and harpsichord will fill the air in Cairns Church for Milngavie Music Club’s next concert on Friday February 9. Ashley Solomon (pictured) and Terence Charlston, leaders of Florilegium, which is one of Britain’s finest baroque music ensembles, will be playing a programme of 18th Century music entitled Father, Son and Godfather. Music by the father, the great Johann Sebastian Bach, forms the core of the programme, with his son, Carl Philipp Emmanuel,and his son’s godfather, Telemann, also represented.
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The new manager of Business Improvement District (BID) Milngavie has been announced as Liza Moran (pictured). She took up the position, working three days a week in the town centre office, on January 29. Liza comes from a role in economic development with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, assisting business clients across the sectors to achieve their growth ambitions. She said: “I am looking forward to working with the BID board, the businesses and community to explore the many opportunities that Milngavie has to offer, including events, showcasing our amazing businesses and people and, of course, highlighting the fantastic things to do in and around the area.”
Unique in this area, players are also welcome to attend the club even if they do not have a partner to play with. Peter added: “ The only restriction on attendance is that you must not be an SBU player above the rank of District Master.”
A keen local Bridge teacher has launched a club to encourage more people to enjoy the popular card game in a relaxed atmosphere. Peter Edmond, who has already established well-attended Bridge classes in Bearsden and Milngavie for learners, is running the new Bridge Club on Monday evenings in the Court Room in Milngavie Town Hall.
second and third years. I wanted to help with their progression by creating a Bridge Club that is for beginners and improvers.
“Some players worry about attending Bridge groups and clubs for fear of being intimidated by other more experienced players who want to take the game He said: “My classes now more seriously. There have 16 learners in their is a place for everyone in the world of bridge fourth year of tuition, and I wanted a club as well as others in their
Recent new research in Scotland has concluded that playing Bridge has a “statistically signifi cant positive effect on well-being”. The Stirling University study, Individual Wellbeing and Bridge: An Empirical Analysis, reported on the findings of 7,000 bridge players. The report stated: “Bridge is a mind sport that, even at amateur level, requires much work in terms of developing bridge partnerships and strategies… Players report high levels of subjective wellbeing, revealing they are optimistic, satisfi ed with their lives and sociable.” To find out more about Peter’s Bridge classes and the new Bridge Club email: pfe263@gmail.com
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Hardy swimmers will brave the freezing waters of Bardowie Loch, just north of Milngavie, this month as part of a special winter event. Open water swimming company, Vigour Events, will host a new International Thrilled to be Chilled festival on February 10. Swimmers, who are coming from across the world, will swim one of three distances, 450 metres, 1km and, for the “acclimatised”, an Ice Mile. The Ice Mile is a standardised swim for people who have recognised experience of swimming in icy waters without a wetsuit. Vigour Events founder Robert Hamilton said: “The swims will take place in a beautiful setting and will allow swimmers to push their boundaries in cold water swimming in a safe and controlled environment.
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Safety measures also include the need for participants to provide a medical form and each swimmer must bring along a “buddy” to the event.
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Robert said: “Many people enjoy open water swimming all year round, whether it’s in a wetsuit or in just a swimming costume. “Due to the nature of this event, However, we will be very careful with our safety and we will also swimmers must be regular attendees at Vigour Winter Swim have a doctor, paramedic and
A cut off time of 40 minutes will apply for the one-mile swim, 30 minutes for the 1km and 15 minutes for the 450m. For those who want to try a quick in-andout of the cold loch waters, the festival includes a “Chilly Dip”. See www.vigourevents.com/ thrilled-to-be-chilled
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