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Mia Wins Euro Tri Place ....................... 3 Beth Claims Gold .................................. 3 All to Play for at Camp......................... 4 More Film Time For All ........................ 5 New Gift Cards for Town ..................... 6 Join the Knit for Peace ........................ 7 WHW Walk in Doug's Memory .......... 8 Ladies Raise £5500 for Charity ............ 8 History Beneath Your Feet ............... 10 Call Out for Car Boot Boost ............. 11 £500 for White Lily Fund .................. 12 Try a Triathlon Camp ......................... 12 Late News ........................................... 12 It Makes Business Sense .................... 14 What's Up Doc? ................................. 14 Janis Blazes New Trails ...................... 17 Support Groups ................................. 17 Have an Active Staycation ......... 18&19 Join a Gintastic Event ........................ 20 Legal Matters ..................................... 20 What’s On..................................... 21–26 Enjoy History and Birds...................... Funding from Third Birthday............ Senior Savvy ....................................... Weeds Workshop For Kids ............... Runner Euan's 10K Surprise ............. We're Tuning Up for More ............... Come Sew Together .......................... Let's Listen to More Jazz .................. Jess Invents a Winner ........................ Advertisers Index ...............................
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A teenage triathlete from Bearsden has triumphed in her first qualifying race to compete in a prestigious European event. Mia Padmanabhan, a fourth year pupil at Bearsden Academy, took part in the European Triathlon Union (ETU) age group qualifying race at the Eton Sprints Weekend in Berkshire, England, in May. It was only the second time that the 15-year-old, who trains with Glasgow Triathlon Club, had stepped up from youth distance racing to compete in the junior (under-20 age group) sprint distance triathlon. The sprint distance race is twice the length of a youth race with a
750m open water swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run. Mia was first female in her age group at the Eton Sprints in a time of 1:12:25, just a second ahead of runner up Orli Cranston. She will now race as part of Team GB in the 2020 Malmo ETU Sprint Distance Triathlon European Championships in Sweden. Mia said: “It was a good race and I enjoyed racing further than I have as a youth. I like the challenge of the longer distances. I was the first out of the water in the swim section in my age group
“I had to work hard in the run to stay ahead of others but it was an out-and-back run and when we turned I knew I had 2.5km to get to the finish line and I gave it all I had. I was very pleased to win, although it was by only one second on Orli.” Mia is looking forward to racing as part of Team GB. She said: “It will be exciting to take part in the European Champs and to race in official Team GB kit. In the future, I would like to see how far I can take triathlon although I know it is very competitive.” To find out more about Glasgow Triathlon Club see www. glasgowtriathlonclub.co.uk.
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ALL TO PLAY FOR AT CAMP A hockey camp for children of all experiences is back for the summer holidays – with the promise that it will be better than ever. The Western Wildcats Hockey Club Summer Camp, from July 29 to August 2, is offering more fun, games and skills for a wider range of kids in 2019.
Rebecca O’Toole, who is one of the camp organisers, said: “The camp week is filled with skills, drills and games, which are all related specifically to hockey.
The camp is aimed at children aged from primary one upwards and from beginner to advanced level. These sessions will be coached by the club’s talented Wildcats 1st team.
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A new dementia-friendly cinema event has been launched in Milngavie – and adds to the offering in the local community. Milngavie Manor Care Home, on Craigton Road, will open its cinema to the public for people living with dementia every fortnight. The Dementia-Friendly Cinema Club on Tuesdays at 4pm will show films suitable for the audience. Family and carers are welcome, too. In addition, there is The Picture House, which is already organised by Alzheimer Scotland on the first Friday of each month at 2.30pm at the Milngavie United Free Church.
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JOIN IN THE KNIT FOR PEACE garments are distributed to outlets including hospitals, women’s refuges, refugee drop-in centres, prisons, community groups, hospices, developing and war-torn countries. The charity accepts hand-knitted items, particularly garments that keep people warm. Donations of yarn and needles are also passed on.
Bearsden and Milngavie Knit for Peace will meet for the first time this month
Local people who enjoy knitting and crocheting – and want to give to good causes – are invited to join a new Knit for Peace group. Bearsden and Milngavie Knit For Peace will meet for the first time on July 2 and continue thereafter each Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Community Room at Waitrose, Milngavie.
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Knit For Peace is an initiative of the Charities Advisory Trust and initially brought together women of traditionally hostile communities
Today, more than 22,000 UK knitters support Knit For Peace and each week around 20 to 40 8kg sacks of knitted and crocheted
Over time, the charity realised that there was a huge need for knitters to have someone to The aim of the group is to provide knit for – and so they started accepting knitting from knitters a sociable and relaxed setting for people to enjoy knitting for a in the UK to distribute to charities elsewhere in the UK and abroad. range of good causes.
Anne Gilmore, who has been part of the driving force behind the new Bearsden and Milngavie Knit for Peace group, said: “The weekly meet-up will be a great opportunity for local people to enjoy the benefits of knitting, to be part of a group and to contribute to a very worthwhile cause. “Knitters of all abilities are invited to come along with their needles and a ball of wool. Some materials, which have already been donated for the good cause, will also be made available.” See knitforpeace.org.uk for general details and email kfpbandm@ gmail.com for local group.
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CALL OUT FOR CAR BOOT BOOST to UK charities, such as Cancer Research. “We have been able to raise so much money over the years and that is a great thing. Now I am keen to see the car boot sale attract even more sellers so that we can continue to raise funds for good causes.” If you have thinking of having a clear out, sell your unwanted items at the Milngavie Car Boot Sale
The organiser of a car boot sale wants to raise even more money for charity by encouraging people to book a car or van space. Ralph Halley, who launched the Milngavie Car Boot Sale almost 25 years ago has been delighted to be able to support many charities and good causes both locally and nationwide over the decades. All money taken from car and van bookings at the Sunday morning sale, now located at Tesco Milngavie car park, is donated to charity. Most recently, Ralph handed a cheque for £2000 to the
Milngavie and Bearsden Men’s Shed and another £1000 is to be presented to a children’s charity supported by Tesco. Ralph said: “I set up the car boot sale after my wife died from bowel cancer in 1995. She had been ill for three years. I decided I wanted to be able to support a range of charities and the aim of the car boot sale was to donate all money raised to local good causes and charities and also
A pitch for a car or light van at the sale, which takes place every Sunday from 7am to noon, costs £10. A maximum of 40 vehicles can be accommodated. Ralph says: “People can sell all sorts of things from the back of their vehicle, such as plants, unwanted household items, clothing, antiques, jewellery etc. It would be great to see more sellers and buyers at the car boot sales.” Simply turn up – the earlier the better –to secure a spot. Also see “Milngavie Car Boot Sale” on Facebook.
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£500 FOR WHITE LILY FUND A local charity is delighted to have been nominated for a fundings boost by a supermarket good causes scheme.
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Last month, ASDA Bearsden handed over a cheque for £500 to the White Lily Fund.
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In 2018, the ASDA Foundation invested more than £1.4 million in 4000 good causes nationwide.
The charity was founded by Bearsden breast cancer survivor Angela Bruno. MBE. She is also the president. Angela said: “We are very grateful to the ASDA funding scheme and to customers for choosing to vote for our charity with their green tokens. “We rely on generous donations to keep up the good work of the charity in the west of Scotland.”
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This month: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
If you are self-employed or run your own small business it can be a challenge to keep up with all the latest digital technology. This month, Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire is running a series of local and free events that could offer you a helping hand. On July 23, a session entitled Social Media - What you need to Know for Business will reveal the useful and effective tools for driving engagement and sales. The event is at Kilmardinny House Art Centre in Bearsden from 5pm to 8pm. On July 30, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, also at Kilmardinny House, there is a workshop, Smart I.T. Solutions for your Business. This useful session aims to give you the knowledge to recognise where
information technology can help you operate more effectively. A little further afield but well worth the trip to McGregor House, Donaldson Crescent in Kirkintilloch, is a workshop that will show you the art of Creating Killer Graphics in Canva 2.0. This session takes place on July 10 from 5pm to 8pm. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn how to make stunning graphic images with the free online tool for use in presentations and email newsletters, on a website, blog or social media channels. See www.bgateway.com for details.
Recent research from Edinburgh University, where JK Rowling, whose mother died of MS, set up the Rowling Clinic, showed that Multiple Sclerosis is commoner in Scotland than most other countries.
signals and causing malfunction. It usually appears around the ages of 20-40 and symptoms affect almost any part of the nervous system, including vision problems, muscle spasms or weakness, and tiredness.
In Scotland, Orkney and Tayside are worst affected and more common in women: women in Orkney have a 1:50 chance of having the disease compared to 1:600 for men in the Borders.
Some people have only one or two episodes in their life, others a more gradual onset which can progress over decades and others can unfortunately have steadily progressive symptoms in the years after diagnosis.
MS is a poorly understood but sometimes very damaging illness. It is linked with damage to the insulating myelin sheath around nerves, which conduct electrical signals to and from the brain. Simplistically this is a bit like the effect of water getting into your phone, short-circuiting electrical
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JANIS BLAZES NEW TRAILS Janis Mcarthur founder of Wild Stag Trail Adventures with one of her Jack Russell dogs
She believes that there is a growing demand for guided trail running. She said: “I did some market research and discovered that most folk prefer to have someone guide them when running in new places. Guided runs encourage people to go to new places, run more hills and also allow people to make new friends.” Wild Stag runs average about 10km in distance and the pace is described as “social”.
An enthusiastic trail runner has launched a new series of guided outings for people of all experiences and fitness levels. Janis Mcarthur launched Wild Stag Trail Adventures earlier this year with regular runs in the Bearsden and Milngavie area. She also guides runs to popular local hills and viewpoints.
“Most of the runs involve an uphill as this is where you see the best views. During the runs we stop at certain points, where I group in Glasgow. Canicross offer some history or information is trail running while on the area.” attached to a dog. This Each guided run is £6 and they all sport helped me to lose finish at a local café for a cuppa, weight. It also got me cake and a chat. out exploring trails and took me all over The Wild Stag guided runs in July Scotland for races.” are Strathclyde Park to Barons Haugh on the 14th and Edenmill Janis decided to quit her job to Queen’s View on the 28th. to train as a fitness instructor See www.facebook.com/ and now teaches fitness classes, as wildstagtrailadventures. well as leading guided trail runs.
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Al-Anon Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings available. 24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888
Alzheimer’s Scotland 7-9pm, Alzheimer Scotland provides services across Scotland to help you live as well as possible with dementia. Meet at the Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre first Monday of every month. Tel: 0141 946 0966
Babycafé Open to all mums to be and breastfeeding mums for some peer support, and free tea and cake. Runs every Tuesday 2-4pm, in Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklhill Road, Kirkintilloch. Tel: 0141 777 3099
Breathe Easy Support group for those with lung conditions and their carers. Meet at Community Room, Waitrose, Milngavie, 2.00pm first Wed of the month Call: 0141 956 1791
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East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health For people affected by mental ill-health and their carers. 24 Crossveggate, Milngavie G62 6RA. Tel: 0141 955 3040
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid A free confidential service of support and counselling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse. Tel: 0141 776 0864 Website: www.edwa.org.uk
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The school summer holidays are almost on us and for singles, couples and families alike the high spot will be getting away from work for two weeks of sea and sun. Not everyone will go abroad though, and there’s the rest of the summer to fill too. That is not too much of a problem, surrounded as we are by some of the finest and most
accessible parts of Scotland. So how about turning yourselves into tourists and view your surroundings from a different perspective.
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Really there’s so much going on that it is impossible to pick, just a quick glance at our advertisers on these pages will give you some great ideas about how to entertain yourself and the kids in the long summer holidays & here are a few other thoughts. Culture: The Botanic Gardens Glasgow host a Shakespeare season called Bard in the Botanics. As You Like It, Shakespeare’s most romantic comedy makes a welcome return. Henry V, a brand new production of Shakespeare’s brilliant meditation on war, and leadership, Hamlet, Shakespeare's most human and heartfelt tragedy and Richard III a new production of the tale of Shakespeare’s gloriously terrifying malcontent all feature too.
Music: Why not book your tickets for this year's 25th anniversary of Millport Country Music Festival running from 30th Aug to 1st Sep with four live stages and fifty artists including Sydney Devine.
Outdoor bathing in Scotland! Yes if you take a dip in the salt waters of the Gourock Outdoor Pool. There’s a kids’ pool, diving boards and the water is always heated to a comfortable 29˚C. Tradition: Head to Loch Lomond Highland Games, Luss or Rosneath Highland Gathering this month for pipers, sports and dance. Let the children pick somewhere on the map (say within 3040 miles) like Briarlands farm offering a fun family day out for all the family in the fresh air,
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Summer Fun on Your Doorstep | July 2019 with everything from zip wires to feeding animals and tractor go carts. Top of any list must be the freebies, especially if the holiday money cache is looking a bit depleted. This summer, you'll be able to see a major retrospective of photography by Linda McCartney shown in the UK for the first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum from 5th July. The Lighthouse, AKA Scotland’s
Centre for Design and Architecture, is a bit of a hidden gem. It’s tucked away down a side street. Climb the incredible spiral staircase for panoramic views of the city. There’s also the Gallery of Modern Art, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace. Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis, the People's Palace and the Hunterian Museum – all no cost options.
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Contact John: 07388 782 599 Email: manse1@live.co.uk After a packed Easter programme here at the Park, we’re now gearing up for another busy few months ahead including the summer school holidays. Below is a taster of what’s on and you can find more information, including all prices and suitable aged groups, on the Park’s website or Facebook page. All events must be booked in advance by calling 0141 956 6100 or pop into the Visitor Centre.
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Walk – Barhill, Croy Hill and the Canal Saturday 20th: 10am – 3pm
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The event will showcase gins from around the world, as well as a special focus on Scottish gins. Festival goers will enjoy gin samples and cocktails and there will be industry experts talking about their gins. From noon to 6pm the event is in the Finsbay bar and restaurant, then until 11.45pm the festival will move up to the new loft space. Entry is £5, which includes a free gin and mixer. Book a place at www.eventbrite.com/e/ milngavie-gin-festival-2019tickets-60702190887
When couples separate, the children of the marriage generally live with one or other of them. The parent with whom the children do not live, will thereafter be obliged to contribute to their upbringing by way of child maintenance. Usually, parents agree between themselves how much child maintenance is to be paid. It is important that a proper record of such payments is kept avoiding claims by one or the other, later, that payments have not been made.
make an assessment. There is a useful calculator online which gives guidance as to likely payments – www.gov.uk/ calculate-your-child-maintenance. Once an assessment is made, the parents are invited to agree payments and how they will be made. If parents cannot agree how payments shall be made, then the CMS offers a collection and payment service but at a cost to both parties.
If parents cannot agree, then either of them can refer the case to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS).
The bringing up of children is an expensive business. Separation should not burden one parent with the cost of their children’s upbringing nor allow the other to abrogate financial responsibility.
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Art Classes – Art at the Grange
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Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk Runs every Monday and Thursday
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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
Allander Evangelical Church 10.30am-12:30pm. An exciting children’s club for current primary school children 07388 782599 • manse1@live.com
Daisy Baby Classes MON: Bearsden Community Hub TUE: Kilmardinny House, Bearsden THU: Milngavie Guide Hall
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MONDAY 1st: Evening Dementia Carers Group, Bearsden Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre – 7-9pm
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NK Scottish Country Milngavie Cricket Club 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
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Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class. 0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)
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
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 956 566
ACF Hut, Strathblane Road, Milngavie 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of military-themed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.
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What's On Calendar | July 2019 Westerton Fun Tots 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. Weekly during term time. Also runs on Thursdays
Sew Together, Brooch Making Workshop Mugdock Country Park 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm. Hand sew a felt brooch or keyring. Choose from a selection of designs. All materials included. You will be using sharp scissors and regular sewing needles. Minimum age is 7 years. Adult and 1 child £9 Adult and 2 children £12.50. Booking Essential. 07432 691914 lucy@lucyjacksondesigns.co.uk
Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie G62 8BZ 10am-1pm & 2-5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the Opening Event on 1st June at 2pm for 2.30pm to be entertained by guest speaker, TV comedy script writer and stand-up comedian Dr Phil Differ. Free admission and disabled access. 0141 956 5536 enquiries@milngavieart.org
Bearsden Hall, Lesser Hall 11.15am. Experience the wonderful benefits of meditation and feel realigned and de-stressed. No booking required. Weekly
#One2Seven Allander Evangelical Church 6.30-8pm. Our One2Seven club is for all kids in Primary 1-7. We teach bible stories, sing, play games, do crafts and lots more. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Weekly
Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret McBain. 0141 956 3388 â&#x20AC;¢ 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly
An Introduction to Self Yoga Class All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church Hall, Bearsden 8-9pm. New members welcome. 07963 936780 jane.tait@ntlworld.com Weekly
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Calendar of events Hilton Bridge Club St James the Less Church Hall 10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club. New members and visitors welcome. 07910 776591 Weekly
Gill’s Yoga Class St Andrew’s Church Hall, Stewart St 7.30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility. 07443 417371 Weekly
Thursday 4th Stamp & Postcard Group Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am-12pm. Drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp or postcard collecting. 07833 706962
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
Jog Scotland
Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free. jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail. com Weekly
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
Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls)
Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 6-7pm. FREE lesson (spaces limited).Taught by a child specialist and martial arts practitioner of over 30 years standing. Open to ages 4 years upwards! Booking essential. 07548 551069 admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly
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Friday 5th Gill’s Yoga Classes St Joseph's Church Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class. 07443 417371 Weekly
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Saturday 6th Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm. Nice people. Nice things. Over 30 stalls with unique, high-quality products, handmade in Scotland. The best market in East Dunbartonshire! milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com
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Fraser Centre 7.30pm. Ivan is one of Scotland's best songwriters and guitarists. A founder member of Wolfstone, Ivan has also released a host of solo and collaborative material. http://tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk
Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9.30-11am. Dads bring along their kids (aged 0-4 years) and while the kids play with the numerous toys provided the dads enjoy a bacon roll with tea or coffee and chat with other dads. £2.50 per dad. www.allanderchurch.org.uk Fortnightly
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Mugdock Country Park 1:30-3pm. Calling all 5 years and under and their grownups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities. Use natural materials to create sculptures and land art in the woods of the Country Park. Cost ÂŁ3 per child. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am. Dr J Morrow, Lord Lyon, will give a talk on 'The Work of the Court of the Lord Lyon'. 07592 501648 https://u3asites.org.uk/bam
Yarn Spinning Taster Class Gavin's Mill 7.30pm. Experience the art of yarn spinning with Odet Beauvoisin. 0141 955 0437 office@gavinsmill.org Third Wednesday of the month
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Charity Car Boot Sale Tesco Car Park 7am-12pm. ÂŁ10 per car or small vans. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity. Weekly until December
Sensory Sunday, Mugdock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Forest School for Wee Folk Mugdock Country Park 2-3pm. Venture into Mugdockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for 0-5 year olds. Parents must accompany their wee folk. Cost ÂŁ3. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
Wednesday 17th Craigdhu Writers
Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am-12pm. Our group of creative thinkers meets to enjoy each other's readings and writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend our relaxed and friendly creative environment. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com
Monday 15th 3DPrinted at the Library!
Tuesday 9th Marvellous Minibeasts of Kilmardinny, Bearsden Mugdock Country Park 1:30-3pm. Discover what lurks beneath the surface of the water at Kilmardinny Loch Local Nature Reserve. Look for nimble nymphs and bold backswimmers with the Ranger Service on this pond dipping extravaganza. Meet the Ranger at the loch end of Thompson Drive, Bearsden. Cost ÂŁ1. 0141 956 6100
Cadder Church North Hall, Cadder Road, Bishopbriggs 11am. Did you know EDLC Libraries have a 3D printer? Come along with some ideas and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you design and print something truly unique. www.edlc.co.uk
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Thursday 18th Mugdock Sensational Safari: Woodland Adventure! Mugdock Country Park 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. Cost ÂŁ10. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
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Wildlife Weans on Wednesday, Mugdock: Animal Antics!
Saturday 20th Walk – Barhill, Croy Hill, and the Canal
10am-3pm. Walk a great section of the John Muir Way with the Ranger Service. Experience great views, explore the Antonine Wall, and look for wildlife on the Forth and Clyde Canal. This 6-mile (9.5km) looped walk is jammed full of cultural and natural heritage, has some steep inclines and is mainly on paths and tracks. Booking essential. Cost £5. 0141 956 6100
Mugdock Country Park 10:30-11:30am or 1-2pm. Calling all 5 years and under and their grownups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities. Meet the friendly soft toy animals of Mugdock and discover what they do at this time of year. Cost £3 per child. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
Tuesday 30th Mugdock Sensational Safari: Survival Skills Mugdock Country Park 1pm. Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Learn bushcraft skills such as animal tracks and signs, shelter building, and fire making on this 3-hour adventure with the Ranger Service. Booking essential. 0141 956 6100
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ENJOY HISTORY NEW FUNDING FROM THIRD BIRTHDAY AND BIRDS Members of Bearsden & Milngavie Ramblers can look forward to a trip to an historic castle this month. As well as the busy programme of walks, the group organises regular social visits and on July 15 they are heading to Doune Castle. The self-guided tour will take in the Historic Scotland attraction before a rangerled outing to a hide to spot beautiful Argaty red kites. The cost of the outing depends on whether you have Historic Scotland membership. If not, it’s £7.20 for concession and £9 full price. The cost for the red kites session is £5 conc/£6 full. See www.bearsdenand milngavieramblers.org.uk for booking information.
Local children are now eligible for childcare funding from the day after their third birthday, rather than the following school term. The East Dunbartonshire Council funding is available from next month (August) and for children attending EDC Early Learning and Childcare Centres and approved, privately run childcare providers. Parents who have already applied for funded childcare during the academic year 2019/2020 will receive letters advising them of the changes. Parents of children turning three between March 1 and June 26, 2020, are now entitled to funded childcare during the 2019/2020 academic year. Applications must be received by August 30, 2019, and parents will be notified of
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Younger children are invited to a series of Wonderful Weeds workshops this month. The Little Seedlings Club sessions take place on Sunday 7th July at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm and 2.45pm at Dobbies Garden Centre, Milngavie. The workshops are free to attend but children must be accompanied by an adult. Kids will find out facts about weeds during the 60-minute sessions. They will also have the chance to sow a wildflower seed, which they can take home with them. Advanced booking is essential for this club that runs on the first Sunday of every month.
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Bearsden Young Fiddlers are celebrating their 20th Anniversary and are looking to hear from potential new members
A local children’s orchestra hopes to attract new members as it celebrates a special milestone anniversary this year. Bearsden Young Fiddlers (BYF) was formed 20 years ago by the conductor and local violin teacher Angela Franchi. BYF is the junior orchestra of Bearsden Fiddlers and rehearses in Cairns Church in Milngavie on Sunday afternoons. There is an annual concert in November. Angela has run the group with secretary Barbara MacLeod since it was founded in 1999. Angela said: “I couldn’t have achieved 20 years of BYF without Barbara. Her commitment and support have been unswerving.”
orchestra is keen to hear from potential new members.
BYF play Scottish music and their membership comprises violin, guitar and accordion players. The age range is 10 to 18 and the young people should have achieved Grade 2 standard or above.
As well as the attraction of playing as part of an up-beat orchestra, members will enjoy making new friends from local primary and secondary schools. BYF also has an important charity focus. The group has previously raised money for Glasgow City Mission Winter Shelter, the Beatson and Childline.
The orchestra has two leaders, Melissa Allan and Eilidh Hughes, while Adrian Finnerty, a renowned local pianist and musician, is the accompanist.
Angela said: “Our players and their parents have given BYF so much loyalty and support over the years and we look forward to continuing this into the future.”
With a new term of orchestra sessions starting next month – and running to November – the
If your child would like to join BYF contact Barbara on 0141 569 7356 or Angela on 07505 451 922.
Children and adults are invited to a “Sew Together” workshop this month. Participants at the session on July 2 at Mugdock Country Park will learn how to hand sew a felt brooch or keyring in a range of different designs. All materials for the workshop are included and the minimum age is seven. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is £9 for an adult and a child or £12.50 for an adult and two children. Sessions are 10am to 11:30am, noon to 1:30pm and 2pm to 3:30pm. Booking is essential. Tel: 07432 691914 or email: lucy@lucyjacksondesigns.co.uk
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LET’S LISTEN TO MORE JAZZ A Bearsden man is keen to hear from people who would like to join a new jazz appreciation group as part of the local U3A network. David Stott is setting up the Bearsden & Milngavie Jazz Appreciation Group as part of the thriving B&M University of the Third Age (U3A) branch.
Numbers for the Jazz Appreciation Group will be restricted to 10 on a firstcome- first-served basis due to constraints of space.
U3A is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment. Members do not need to have been university educated.
David said: “My wife and I both love the U3A because we enjoy learning about new subjects. I am already a member of the Science and Information Technology subgroups.
David said: “The idea for the jazz group is to meet in people’s houses – we will take it in turns – and to listen to a selection of jazz. For example, the likes of Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington (pictured).
System: Friend or Foe?’ at the U3A Summer School in Stirling next year.” To find out more about the new Jazz Appreciation Group email: d.i.stott@talktalk.net and see u3asites.org.uk/bam/home.
“I have also given several talks to the Science subgroup and the main Bearsden & Milngavie U3A and I will be running a course entitled, ‘Our Immune
“The get-togethers will be casual and we may discuss our feelings about what we have been listening to if people want to over a cup of tea or coffee, although there is no set format.”
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JESS INVENTS A WINNER awards ceremony took place at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow last month. Jess was thrilled to be selected as one of only two winners in her year group. She said: “I was really surprised to be a winner but I was also very pleased. “I would like to be an engineer when I leave school.” Proud mum Debs revealed that her daughter enjoys being creative. She said: “Jess is artistic and inventive by nature. 11-year-old Jess O'Toole was one of two winners in her year group at a recent nationwide engineering competition
A Bearsden Primary School pupil has triumphed with her creative invention in a nationwide engineering competition. Eleven-year-old Jess O’Toole entered the Scottish Engineering Leaders Awards for pupils from P1 to S3. Almost 17,500 children from 248 schools took part in the contest to show how they would “make a difference” if they were an engineer.
their ideas, making it clear what the problem is and their unique solution to it.
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The entries were judged by a team of engineers and the
Jess came up with the concept of a magnetic stair lift to allow people in wheelchairs to ascend stairs with greater ease and for better accessibility.
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“Her invention for the competition, a magnetic stair lift, was entirely her own and it was a lovely surprise that her design impressed the judges.” One of the major aims of the Scottish Engineering Leaders Awards is to showcase the options of engineering career paths for young people and to allow them to meet engineers. Debs said: “Jess was certainly inspired by the idea of a future in engineering and I think she also found it inspiring to see all the other inventions on display, too. It showed that there are many different options for careers if you enjoy art and design.”
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