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Contents Mark Takes on Challenge ............ 3 160 Acts Set for Mugstock .......... 4 Enjoy the Culture of Sport .......... 5 Help at Hand for All ..................... 6 100-Year Party for Guides ........... 7 Bearsden PS Tennis Win ............... 8 Invition to Join Theatre School ... 8 Meanders and Boat Trips ........... 10 Garscube Win Top Trophy ......... 10 Royal Party for Shop Pair ........... 11 Camps for Tennis Kids ................ 12 Fascinating Facts ......................... 12 What's Up Doc? .......................... 14 121 New Teachers ....................... 17 Bearsden Nursery Reach Final ... 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Summer Feature .................. 18&19 Legal Matters .............................. 20 What’s On.............................. 21–26 Nic's Big Fling For Charity .......... 27 Litter Fills 20 Big Bin Bags .......... 14 Senior Savvy ................................ 28 Join Wildcats for Summer ......... 30 Kids Walk for WaterAid ............ 31 Book Early for Ginfest 2018 .......32 Kilmardinny Award Hope.......... 32 Charity Aims for 40 for 40 ......... 33 Advertisers Index ........................ 34 direct to doors 19,500 Delivered businesses, 1,000 towaiting rooms etc.

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MARK TAKES ON ULTIMATE CHALLENGE Bearsden runner Mark Keddie completed a challenge that is acclaimed as the “toughest foot race on earth” earlier this summer.

Mark, 46, took part in the legendary six-day, 250km (156-mile) Marathon des Sables in April. Participants run the equivalent of 5.5 marathons through tough terrain, including endless dunes, rocky jebels (hills) and across white-hot salt plains.

The sun is a constant enemy with temperatures regularly reaching 50C. The Data Compliance Officer, said: “It was a great experience and something I wanted to do to push myself after many years of running ultra races in Scotland.

“Every day was a unique adventure. I was so focused on running I had to remind myself of where I was and to look around and take in the amazing scenery.”

Bearsden runner Mark Keddie completed the legendary six-day, 156 mile Marathon des Sables

He reports that he was “quite comfortable” with the distances, which amount to 5.5 marathons over six days, while carrying all his kit for the week.

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160 ACTS SET FOR The fourth annual MugStock Festival takes place at Mugdock Country Park this month with more than 160 acts lined up to entertain.

The weekend event is from July 27 to 30 with live music, including indie, folk, reggae, pop, dub and soul, on seven stages. Among the acts are Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 and The Girobabies.

Other recently announced acts include the ShowHawk Duo, who have played at Glastonbury and Pacha Ibiza, Kid Canaveral, Roddy Woomble and Trongate Rum Riots, as well Glamour & The Baybes, Busker Rhymes and 100 Fables.

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On August 6, a new street orchestra, Nevis Ensemble, will perform for Alzheimer Scotland at the Tickled Trout in Milngavie.

The event is open to the public but geared towards local service users of Alzheimer Scotland in East Dunbartonshire.

Glasgow and Berlin are hosting the European Championships, from August 1 to 12, featuring athletics, aquatics, cycling, gymnastics, rowing, triathlon and team golf.

A number of local community groups are set to play their part in this summer’s Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

The groups, from Bearsden and Milngavie as well as other East Dunbartonshire locations, secured a grant from a ÂŁ15,000 Festival 2018 Our Place Fund.

The successful projects, including sports, song, dance, story telling, arts, crafts, film, art, well-being, play, food, flowers, music and reading, were chosen after an on-line vote.

They will form part of the Festival 2018 programme of culture, which will take place in July and August organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust.

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A new mental health initiative is aiming to raise awareness of support for the “older people population” of East Dunbartonshire.

The NHS-funded OPTIMAL team comprises Clinical Psychologists whose aim is to increase access to psychological therapies for older people.

Depression, anxiety and dementia are the three most common mental health issues that older people may face. While studies have shown that a quarter of people over the age of 65 suffer from depression, more than 85 per cent do not seek any support.

Research has also shown that older people believe that depression and anxiety are part of the ageing process and therefore do not think to get support. Some also fear that treatment will require a hospital stay.

Dr Claire McGoldrick, a Clinical Psychologist with the Older People's Psychology Service, said: “The fact is that very few people will require

“There is a positive evidence base for psychological therapies for common mental health difficulties with older people, including cognitive behaviour therapy.”

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100-YEAR PARTY FOR GUIDES The 1st Milngavie Guides and 1st Milngavie Brownie units are making plans for a centenary celebration later this summer.

Lynne Baillie, current Guider of 1st Milngavie said: “This is an exciting and amazing moment in the history of guiding in Milngavie.

“It is great that despite there being so many other activities for girls in Milngavie, the Guides and Brownies has continued to be relevant and offer the girls some space to be themselves.

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The winning team, all in P4 at Bearsden Primary School are Lucy Langland, Autumn & Rory Hunter and Haris Good

Pupils from Bearsden Primary School have won a West Region Primary Schools County Finals tennis tournament for the first time.

The children, from primaries two and four, clinched the West of Scotland Primary Schools tennis tournament title last month.

The team was formed by Gordon Wilson, the head coach at Bearsden Lawn Tennis club, who coaches all but one of the primary school team members.

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The winning team at the East Dunbartonshire heat on May 20 at the Nuffield Gym in Milngavie comprised P2 pupils Oran McBride and Xander Hunter and P4 pupils Autumn Hunter and Rory Hunter.

The winning team at the finals were P4 pupils Autumn and Rory Hunter, as well as Haris Good and Lucy Langlands (who is a member of Thorn tennis club).

Budding young actors and actresses are invited to join a Mad Hatter Summer School this month.

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MEANDERS AND GARSCUBE WIN TOP TROPHY BOAT TRIPS FOR NTS GROUP

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Olympic athlete Callum Hawkins presents the Lindsays Trophy to Jill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil, club president of Garscube Harriers

The National Trust for Scotland Bearsden and Milngavie Members' Centre has a busy month planned.

On Tuesday July 3, the group will head off for a Mugdock Mystery Meander, before an outing further afield on Friday July 6.

Members are heading to South Queensferry for a boat trip to see the three historic bridges that span the Firth of Forth. They will follow this with an outing to NTS Culross in Fife.

The NTS group has more than 300 members, who come together for social activities and fundraising to support the Trust.

Find out more at www.ntscentres. org.uk/Bearsden/index.html

Garscube ended the season with a total of 230 runners and 16 athletes ahead of runner-up Giffnock, which won the trophy in 2016 and 2017.

This year, the race series was attended by 103 clubs from across Scotland, each of which had at least one finisher at one of the events. This compares to 75 clubs last season.

Olympian athlete Callum Hawkins gave high praise to the achievements of a local running club while presenting a special trophy.

Scottish runner Callum, who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics, was assisting Scottish Athletics in awarding Garscube Harriers with the Lindsays Trophy.

The club won the competition for cross-country participation at three national championship events over the winter. Garscube rose from fifth place last year in the Lindsays National XC to top of the table.

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ROYAL PARTY FOR SHOP PAIR Two volunteers from a local charity shop were thrilled to attend the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last month.

Patricia Harkins and Shannon MacTaggart, who volunteer at the Save the Children shop in Bearsden, joined guests from all walks of life for the special event in London.

made a grand picture with the gardens in perfect condition, ducklings on the lake, marquees and the important one being the ‘tea tent’, serving the obligatory cucumber sandwiches.”

The Queen entertains around 30,000 people, who have been recognised and rewarded for their public service, at garden parties in the summer.

Patricia and Shannon also met and spoke with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who shook hands with Shannon. Patricia added: “It was amazing to be Royal guests for the afternoon.”

Patricia said: “We were nominated to represent the staff who work in the shop as a thank you for helping to turn the shop into a real community shop. The shop is totally run by volunteers from the community.

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July 2018 | Local News

CAMPS FOR TENNIS KIDS at s FINGER CLICKING

Westerton Tennis Club are running weekly coaching Summer Camps for children throughout the summer holidays

Westerton Tennis Club is taking bookings for a series of weekly coaching camps for children throughout the summer holidays.

The Summer Camps take place from Monday to Friday, 10am to 12.30pm, from July 2 to August 10. They are aimed at youngsters aged five to 12.

The camps will include a range of activities as well as tennis. On Mondays there will be a treasure hunt, while Tuesdays include a Dominos Pizza treat.

Wednesdays have a fancy dress theme, Thursdays include face painting and Fridays include the fun of a water fight.

The camps can be booked for one day at a cost of ÂŁ14 per child or for a five-day week at a cost of

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Alasdair Davie at the tennis club, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our summer camps are always popular so I would encourage people to make their bookings as soon as they can to avoid disappointment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have places for 20 children each day and you can book on-line for ease.â&#x20AC;?

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July 2018 | What's Up Doc?

NEW WING NOW OPEN

Since Westerton Care Home first opened its doors in 2012, the Westerton team have cared for more than 100 members of the local community, providing the highest standards of care for residents within a safe, friendly and warming environment.

Led by Home Manager, Adelaide Maynard, the team work hard to achieve and maintain excellent Care Inspectorate grades of 4s and 5s: something that they are incredibly proud of.

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This month: PLANNING AHEAD…

Adelaide comments: “At Westerton Care Home, we are delighted to be an established part of the local community, and very much look forward to being able to welcome a number of new residents to the Westerton family. We would be delighted to arrange a tour for any individuals and families.

The team look forward to welcoming you soon!”

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Westerton Care Home on 0141 942 5834 or visit www.westertoncarehome.com

A few weeks ago the Scottish government produced a report on health priorities for the next decade. It encourages innovative and new ideas to bring about a healthier Scotland, and rightly says that “wellbeing cannot be created by the NHS alone”.

The key areas for action include creating healthy communities, child health, mental well-being, harmful substances (such as smoking, drugs and alcohol), poverty and obesity.

It says that foundations for good health are laid down at home and at school, but currently Scottish people are generally less healthy than most other people across

Europe. It suggests that modern technologies may play a part in making a difference in the future, possible using social media and artificial intelligence to support traditional approaches. It is hoped that greater wellness will result from improved education, activity levels, access to sports facilities and better alternatives to junk food.

Whilst some cynics may say that this could be a way to divert attention away from financial pressures in the NHS, it is certainly true that good habits start early! Perhaps the future will see Scotland lose its reputation of heavy drinking and over-eating, and instead be renowned for its athletes and healthy living!

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Douglas Academy welcomed the first intake of the region’s probationer teachers at an induction event last month.

In August, at the start of the new school term, 121 probationer teachers will start their teaching careers at schools across East Dunbartonshire.

Education Vice Convener, Councillor Graeme McGinnigle, said: “Our region has some of the highest performing and achieving schools in the country and we’re proud of them and the people who work and learn in them.

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BEARSDEN NURSERY REACH FINAL A local nursery is celebrating after becoming a finalist for several awards.

Bearsden South Church Nursery is the only UK nursery to be on the short list for three National Day Nurseries Association’s accolades, for Nursery of the Year, Healthy Nursery of the Year and Manager of the Year.

NDNA Chief Executive Purnima Tanuku OBE said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Bearsden South Church Nursery.”

The nursery, based at Bearsden Cross Church, is now awaiting news of whether they have won the awards.

The National Day Nurseries Association Nursery Awards are the only early years awards voted for by parents and also judged on excellence. A rigorous shortlisting process involves visits and interviews.

Parents wrote praising testimonies to help the nursery become a finalist in the 15th annual awards.

The winners will be announced on June 22 (after we go to press) at a special awards ceremony in Coventry.

Nursery Manager Lynsey Beaton said: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted and we feel extremely proud that the parents have supported us with valuable votes.”

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July 2018 | Summer Feature

Dip into

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The summer holidays are on us and at time of writing we’ve just had a great spell of good weather. It is to be hoped that the school hols don’t bring the traditional deluge, writes Nick Cowie.

For singles, couples and families alike the high spot will be getting away from work for two weeks of sea, sun and sangria. But remember you go away to wind down and de-stress.

the theory that "less is more" can help you to enjoy your time with family and friends.

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At this year’s Easter Tennis Camp we are able to offer parents the option to drop-off their children between 8.30am and 10am before the Tennis Camp begins. We have a range of fun activities and games available every day. The cost for this early drop-off option is £7.50 per day or £30 if you book for the whole week. Please tick the box on the registration form to guarantee your child a place.

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July 2018 | Legal Matters

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

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Calendar of events Sunday 1st 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.

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Family Fun Day Cairnhill Woods Group 1-4pm. At main entrance between 104-106 Henderland Road, Bearsden. Please come and visit this fabulous local woodland. The group is always looking for new volunteers to help.

07899 028534 alan_fraser10@yahoo.co.uk

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

0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

Tablet Tips Bearsden Library 10am. Tablet Tips. 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. There is no need to book.

0141 956 6100

First Sunday every month

Monday 2nd Summer Holiday Club Allander Evangelical Church 10.30am-12:30pm. An exciting children’s club for current primary school children. The theme of the club is Joseph’s journey with daily activities such as bible teaching, crafts, games and competitions.

John 07388 782599 manse1@live.com

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members and visitors welcome to this friendly but competitive club. 2018/19 session starts 3rd September.

0141 942 8262 doracossar@gmail.com www.bridgewebs.com/antonine Weekly

Come along to EDLC free, funfilled Bookbug sessions and enjoy rhymes, songs, cuddles and tickles with your child. Book your place now!

Milngavie Library MON 2, 9 & 16: 2-2.30pm.

Bookbug Baby, 0-18 months.

THU 3, 10 & 17: 2-2.30pm.

Bookbug Baby/Toddler, 0-36 months. SAT 7: 10.15-10.45am.

Saturday Bookbug, 0-36 months.

Bearsden Library WED 4, 11 & 18: 2-2.30pm.

Bookbug Baby, 0-18 months.

THU 5, 12 & 19: 2-2.30pm.

Bookbug Baby/Toddler, 0-36 months. SAT 21: 10.15-10.45am.

Saturday Bookbug, 0-36 months.

0141 777 3143 www.booking.edlc.co.uk/ horizons/culture 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 Story Stars Bearsden & Milngavie Libraries Enjoy a story, rhymes, storytelling tips, drama games, borrow a library book and much more, to keep you and your toddler entertained. Sessions cost £1.50 per child and must be booked in advance. Milngavie Library: MON 2, 9 & 16: 10.15-11am. Story Stars Baby/Toddler, 0-4 years. Bearsden Library: WED 4, 11 & 18: 10.1511am. Story Stars Baby/Toddler, 0-4 years.

0141 777 3143 www.booking.edlc.co.uk/ horizons/culture

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Social Sewing Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Join us on Monday nights 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 all share stories of our makes and maybe even swap patterns and fabric in the future! Please text or email for the address.

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Bearsden Bridge Academy The Court Room 4pm: Improvers Class, 5.30pm: Advanced Class, 7pm: Improvers Sociable Bridge Club. We are unique in this area in that you can join us any Monday evening without a partner, so why not give it a try? Welcome to sharpen up your game. Next beginners class: 3rd September.

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NK Scottish Country Dance Club New Kilpatrick New Halls 7:30pm. Live music, good exercise for both mind and body, dances taught by a qualified teacher, friendly atmosphere, tea interval. No need to bring a partner.

0141 942 7519 Weekly

Tuesday 3rd Scottish Country Dancing Summer Workshops Westerton Hall, 82 Maxwell Ave, Bearsden G61 1NZ 7:30-9:30pm. These classes, run by the Glasgow Branch of the RSCDS, are for those dancers who wish to improve their knowledge of Scottish Country Dances and formations within a social dancing class.

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What's On Calendar | July 2018 Walk – Lennoxtown to Strathblane, Fungi, Fungi everywhere!

Mugdock Country Park Although it’s Summer, if you know where to look, you will find examples of fungi all around us.

Come along on this Ranger led walk through some of our most beautiful local scenery, looking for fungi along the way. Booking essential. Cost £5.

0141 956 6100

Wednesday 4th Milngavie Cricket Club West of Scotland Cricket Club, Partick 6pm. Milngavie take on West of Scotland in a 20 over match. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to get in touch with Milngavie Cricket Club.

07810 641574 redtriker@hotmail.com

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

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Jog Scotland Allander Leisure Centre 6:30pm. For mixed to any ability. laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

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

0141 942 7232 Weekly

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 10-11am. Yoga for all. Weekly 7-8pm. Yoga for men. Weekly One-to-One Locum. Anytime 07851 009468 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk

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Gill’s Yoga Class St Andrew’s Church Hall, Stewart St. 7:30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility.

07443 417371 Weekly Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet.

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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.

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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

Wednesday 4th Milngavie in Bloom's Big Clean Sweep Fraser Centre 10am. Join us for a litter pick with the Clean Sweep branch of Milngavie in Bloom. Meet outside the Fraser Centre. The session usually lasts two hours. ronamacleod@hotmail.co.uk Also on Saturday 21st July

Burnbrae Bridge Club Court Room 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 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

Hilton Bridge Club St James the Less Church Hall G64 3EL 10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club. New members and visitors welcome.

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Thursday 5th Stamp & Postcard Group Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am-12noon. New drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp collecting.

07833 706962 Bumblebee Safaris Mugdock Country Park Family event 1.45-2.30pm. Adults only event 2.45-3.30pm. How many different bumblebees will we discover buzzing about the walled garden? Find out about bumblebees and how you can help them as we take a short walk among the flowers. Indoor display if weather unsuitable.

Booking essential. Donations to Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

0141 956 6100

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Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls) Cyan Restaurant 7pm. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment. 0141 942 5241

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

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

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Saturday 7th

Tablet Tips Westerton Library 10am. Tablet Tips 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. There is no need to book.

Please note – tutor time may be limited due to numbers.

0141 777 3143 libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm. Nice people. Nice things. Over 30 unique stalls with high-quality handmade products made in Scotland. milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com

The Picture House United Free Church, Milngavie 2-4.30pm. Do you enjoy an afternoon at the flicks? Then come along and join us at our monthly Dementia Friendly screening followed by tea/coffee and cake. Open to all in the Community.

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

Sunday 8th Fizzgig Theatre presents Treasure Island Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Treasure Island by Raymond Burke (and Robert Louis Stevenson.) Ahoy there!!

Everybody loves pirates and the most famous buccaneer of them all, Long John Silver along with some of his ferocious friends will soon be dropping anchor in your local area to perform Stevenson’s classic, Treasure Island. The well loved tale is brought to life in a newly updated script brimming over with singalong songs, jolly jokes and interactive games that will entertain pirates of all ages.

Tickets Price: £11.50 adult/£7.50 child. Booking essential.

0141 956 6100

Tuesday 10th

Climb Glenstriven Hills Inverchaolain 7am. These hills can be done as a 14km, 1000m ascent, 5 hours from Inverchaolain on Glen Striven to the dam on Loch Tarsan, or a 22km, 1000m, 6 to 7 hour there and back ascent from Inverchaolain. Moorland and forest walking. Good views down the Clyde.

0141 956 2506 mail@milngaviemountaineeringclub.org Spinning Workshop with Sealy MacWheely Mugdock Country Park 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. Learn to Spin on Drop Spindle and Spinning Wheel. 2 hour workshop for £30pp.

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Wednesday 11th Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am. Our group of freethinkers meet up to enjoy each others’ readings and writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend this relaxed and friendly environment.

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Monday 9th 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

Wednesday 11th

Mini Professors Summer Classes Bearsden Guide Hall 1:45pm. Fun, engaging science class for children age 2 - 5. Harness your little one's curiosity and come along to try out our hands-on experiments.

07471 477566 glasgownorth@miniprofessors.co.uk

Milngavie Cricket Club Meiklewood, Gargunnock 6pm. Milngavie versus Kippen in the Stirlingshire Development League. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to get in touch with Milngavie Cricket Club.

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0141 956 6100

Thursday 12th Marvellous Minibeasts of the Moss, Lenzie Lenzie Railway Station Car Park 1.30-3pm. Bugs, beetles, butterflies and bumble bees! Lenzie Moss Local Nature Reserve has them all.

Join the Ranger Service and hunt for minibeasts in the woods and grassland. Meet at the far end of Lenzie Railway Station car park or follow the signs to find the Ranger.

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0141 956 6100

Monday 16th

Mischief Makers Craft Berasden Library 10.30-11.15am. 8+ years. Whether you're a Denis the Menace or a Minnie the Minx, come on down to your local library for some crafty fun this summer. Free, but please book your space.

0141 777 3143 www.booking.edlc.co.uk/ horizons/culture Crafty Carers Milngavie Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30pm. Our Crafty Carers meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. No need to book, just turn up. You can bring your knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, card-making kit (or whatever you are working on), or you can just come along for a cuppa and a blether. carerslink.org.uk Also on Thursday 26th

Friday 13th Mugdock Sensational Safari: Map Reading Made Easy!

Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm. Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Join the Ranger Service and learn about contours, directions, and the landscape around us on this 3 hour fun afternoon both indoors and out. Booking essential. Cost ÂŁ10.

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Mischief Makers Craft Milngavie Library 3-3.45pm. 8+ years. Whether you're a Denis the Menace or a Minnie the Minx, come on down to your local library for some crafty fun this summer. Free, but please book your space.

0141 777 3143 www.booking.edlc.co.uk/ horizons/culture

Tuesday 17th Outdoor/Bookbug Buggy Walk Milngavie Library 11am-12pm. Take those cheeky mischief makers on a walk, with stories, songs, rhymes and games in the great outdoors. Dress appropriately for weather on the day. In the event that the weather is unsuitable, the session will be held in Milngavie Library. Free, but must be booked.

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Friday 20th Mugdock Sensational Safari: Geological Hi Jinks!

Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm. Calling all active 8-12 year olds! From exploding volcanoes to creeping glaciers, join the Ranger Service and learn about the geology of Mugdock on this 3 hour adventure both indoors and out. Booking essential. Cost ÂŁ10.

0141 956 6100

Second Sound Record Fair Mugdock Theatre 10am-5pm. Come and browse, buy, sell or exchange. There is a wide range of records, tapes, CDs and dvds for every musical genre on offer. Free.

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Calendar of events Pipe Band Recitals Milngavie Prescinct 11am-2pm. The Milngavie Pipe Band will be playing in the Milngavie prescinct from 11.00am until 12.30pm on the 21st July and again during the afternoon of the same date; 2.00pm-3.00pm. The Band will be collecting for Band Funds to assist with costs to travel to competitions.

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Saturday 21st Climb Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor Glen Nevis 7am. Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor are two lovely mountains to the east of Ben Nevis forming a high ridge and giving spectacular views of all the surrounding mountains. They are accessible from Glen Nevis climbing from Steall up to the summit of Aonach Beag and continuing north along the easily accessible ridge to Aonach Mor. 0141 956 2506 mail@milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

Sunday 22nd Dig a Pond at Boghead Wood, Kirkintilloch Mugdock Country Park 2-3.30pm. Come along and help add to the biodiversity of Boghead Wood by digging a pond for our frogs, newts, and toads. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at foot of Glenwood Road off Boghead Road G66 4DY. Free.

0141 956 6100

Tuesday 24th Minibeasts of Merkland, Kirkintilloch Merkland Local Nature Reserve 2-3.30pm. Merkland Local Nature Reserve is amazing! Come along and search for some of the tiny wee creatures that live in the grasslands and woodlands. All equipment provided. Meet at the car park off Merkland Drive or follow the signs to meet the Ranger. Cost £1.

0141 956 6100

Thursday 26th Tricky, Pranky Summer of Science Bearsden Library 12-1pm. 5 years+. Give the Bash Street Kids a run for their money by learning some cool science tricks!

Make slime to torment your family, create disappearing pictures, trick everyone with optical illusions, and tons of other fun science pranks.

Tickets cost 3.50, but places are limited, so book your place now!

0141 777 3143 www.booking.edlc.co.uk/ horizons/culture

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Mugdock Sensational Safari: Woodland Adventure!

Merkland Local Nature Reserve 1-4pm. Calling all active 8-12 year olds!

Search for animal tracks and signs, discover what lives in the streams and ponds, and build shelters on this 3 hour adventure with the Ranger Service.

Booking essential. Cost £10.

0141 956 6100

Friday 27th Mugstock Festival Mugdock Country Park 1-4pm. Mugstock 2018 will take place, for the third year running, in Mugdock Country Park, on the last weekend of July. Kids go free, teenagers and over 60s are half price. www.mugstock.org Also on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th

Monday 6th August Mischief Makers Fun Day Milngavie Library 3-4.30pm. 10+ years. Are you a budding X-Factor contestant? Then this is the day for you. Fun drama activities, a Mischief Maker craft, and a creative play session with music and dance – brought to you by Creative Spark Theatre Arts. £3.50 per child; places are limited, so book your space now.

0141 777 3143 www.booking.edlc.co.uk/ horizons/culture

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NIC’S BIG FLING FOR CHARITY A Milngavie mum set out to achieve her biggest sporting challenge yet – and raised almost £2000 for charity at the same time.

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Nicola Dawson, 38, decided at the start of the year that she wanted to complete the Highland Fling ultra running race on the West Highland Way. In just four months, she increased her mileage from 8 miles to 53 miles.

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Nicola Dawson pictured with her daughters Emily (9) and Sophie (5) at the Highland Fling finishing line and presenting her charity cheque.

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“I asked Matt Hunter of Hunter Fit in Bearsden to help with my Highland Fling goal.

The training was very hard because I had to build up in a short time.

delighted to hand over a cheque for £1727.50 last month.”

She said: “It was a hard race and while running it I told my husband I never wanted to do it again. However, I have since changed my mind and my favourite part was running on the red carpet to the finish line with my two girls.”

Nicola had previously competed marathons, but a serious foot injury stopped her running. Three operations and three years later, she was able to run up to 8 miles at a time.

As added motivation, Nicola chose to raise money for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, formerly Yorkhill Children’s Charity. She said: “It’s such an amazing hospital and I was

She said: “I was finally getting back to running and I was inspired by the runners I’d seen running races on the West Highland Way so decided I wanted to do a long race myself.

“Another motivation was to show other mums they can do anything they want. The girls loved seeing the race and I want to be a role model to them."

This month, Nicola will undertake her jog leader course. She said: “I want to be able to help other people to go running, so they can find out how great it can be.”

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July 2018 | Senior Savvy

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This month: LIVE IN CARE

Milngavie in Bloom’s Clean Sweep group filled more than 20 green bags with rubbish collected from around the community at just one short session.

Despite the date, May 19, coinciding with the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, 14 volunteers turned out on a warm and sunny morning. Seven were staff from Tesco.

Staff from McDonald’s and Nuffield also cleared litter from the roadsides close to their own premises.

Rona MacLeod, who is very active with the local Clean Sweep group, said: “We would prefer it if people didn’t drop litter in the first place and they could take it home with them but we still want the local area to look better so we carry on with our regular litter sweeps.

“This time at least 20 green bags were filled, leaving the streets in Milngavie a little cleaner once again.

“I want to say many thanks to all the volunteers and I hope more people will turn out this month on July 4 and 21 from 10am to noon.”

Another note for the diary is August 18, which is the group’s Summer Clean Up. Find out more at milngavieinbloom.webplus.net/ index.html

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SUMMER KIDS WALK FOR WATERAID “performance” group for older children who are already excelling in the sport.

This will be coached by star player Rob Harwood, who scored two goals at the Commonwealth Games to help Scotland Senior Men secure their highest ever finish. Another two Western Wildcats players also competed at the Gold Coast 2018 games in Australia.

Rebecca O’Toole, from the club, said: “This year has been amazing for the club with three players at the Commonwealth Games and also in our 120th birthday year.

“We think there is no better time for younger people to get involved in the sport. As well as the coaching the popular showtime gives children a chance to perform at the end of the camp week and they can win awards.”

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Pupils from Craigdhu Primary School showing off their backpacks which contained six litres of water, before walking six kilometres in aid of Walk for Water for WaterAid

Pupils at a Milngavie primary school have “Walked for Water” as part of a special awareness and fund-raising project.

The Primary 7 children from Craigdhu, supported by Primary 6, took part in the Walk for Water for WaterAid on June 15. They were joined by representatives of Gavin's Mill Fairtrade Organisation, also MIlngavie.

They walked six kilometres – 30 laps of the school grounds – carrying six litres of water in their backpacks, which is the same average distance that women and children in the developing world walk for water each day. They also carry, on average, six litres of water.

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Julia Aitchison, a teacher at the school, said: “We wanted the children to discover the difference between our short walk to a tap to get drinking water compared to a walk for water in Africa.

“Every day, women and girls spend 200 million hours walking to collect water for their families. That's 8.3 million days, which is more than 22,800 years.

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Julia described the walk at the school as a “great achievement”.

She added: “Each class in the school also walked with us at some part in the day to support us and every child carried a small bottle of water to highlight the focus of the walk.”

All sponsorship raised by the Walk for Water is being donated to WaterAid, which is an international, non-profit organisation determined to help make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere.

The school had not totalled the amount of funds raised as we went to press.

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KILMARDINNY AWARD HOPE BOOK EARLY FOR GINFEST 2018 Ginfest returns to Milngavie this year following the success of the inaugural event last summer.

Many well-known – and less well-known – gins will be on offer at Finsbay Lane, next to Finsbay.

There will be a focus on Scottish gins but there will also be gins from around the world.

The festival will have samples to try, cocktails and industry experts talking about their gins. There will be live music and food, too.

The event is likely to sell out and festival-goers are urged to buy their tickets early.

The cost is £5, which includes free gin and mixer.

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Kilmardinny House is on the shortlist for the UK's Civic Building of the Year Award 2018

The Grade A-listed building reopened last year after a £2.73m renovation and expansion

Historic Kilmardinny House has been shortlisted for a prestigious award to become the UK’s Civic Building of the Year 2018.

The revamped landmark building in Bearsden is one of 19 projects UK-wide chosen by SPACES (the Society for Public Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Surveying) to be judged for the top accolade.

The Grade A-listed building reopened last year after a £2.73m programme of works delivered

by East Dunbartonshire Council in conjunction with the Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and development partner hub West Scotland with Clark Contracts.

This summer, the judges from SPACES will visit Kilmardinny and the winner will be announced in October. It is the 16th Civic Building of the Year Awards.

Joint Council Leader, Councillor Andrew Polson, said: “I’m delighted that Kilmardinny House has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award, taking its place alongside some of the most inspirational and ambitious projects across the UK. “I am also pleased to confirm that the council has committed

an additional £120,000 to further enhance landscaping at Kilmardinny.”

Michael Scanlan, Director at Clark Contracts, said: “It is fantastic to be shortlisted for this prestigious award and we look forward to finding out if we have been successful in October.”

Kilmardinny House is used as a base for a range of arts, cultural services and events, as well as being a popular venue for meetings, weddings and family occasions.

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A cancer health charity is calling for local businesses to get behind a campaign to raise funds during a significant year.

Milngavie-based Rainbow Valley was inspired by Johanna MacVicar, who passed away in 2005 following a lengthy battle with leukemia. She believed that diet, exercise and complementary therapies had a significant role in controlling her condition.

This year she would have celebrated her 40th birthday and, in recognition, the charity has launched a “40 for 40” initiative.

It calls for businesses to pledge money in support of a long-term goal to build a cancer health and educational centre.

Lindsay MacCallum, project development manager at Rainbow Valley, said: “It’s a significant year for the charity and our aim is for 40 small businesses to donate £1,000 each.

“In the short term, this will help our charity to continue to provide a host of educational events, seminars, residential courses and small group meetings.

“The long term aim is to build a dedicated centre, away from the hospital environment, where those living with, or affected by, cancer can explore the many treatments that are available in support of hospital care.

“So far, 24 companies and organisations have signed up

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and we have raised £6,500. The campaign runs until September and we are hoping that more businesses, especially local ones, will donate to the cause.”

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