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Contents St Andrew's Festival....................... 3 Community Magazine Birthday... 3 Bearsden Parish Church Birthday. 4 Charity Tree Decoration................ 5 Book Week................................. 6&7 Local Businesses.............................. 9 Local Pilates........................... 10&11 Vets Notes & Pet Stories..............12 MIB Award....................................14 What's Up Doc?............................14 Local Businesses............................16 Charity Concert.............................17 Christmas Feature................. 18&19 Animation Classes........................20 Legal Matters................................20 Door-to-Door Buses.....................27 Ukulele Group..............................28 Flower Memorials........................30 Jamie Findlay................................31 Badminton....................................32 Bike Book......................................33

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Local News | November 2016

Join the Winter festiVal Milngavie is set to celebrate the start of the festive season with a special St Andrew’s Festival, as part of a nationwide programme.

The festival takes place on December 3 and will offer an “unforgettable celebration of Scottish culture, heritage and innovation” in the heart of the town centre. The event will include offi cial “switch on” of the winter lights.

Ania Surma, of Milngavie Business Improvement District (BID), says: “We are proud to announce that the event has been supported as a part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals events programme.

“On December 3, from noon, our town will be fi lled with Scottish music, Highland dancing, pipe band parades, a Scottish market, ceilidh music and a winter lights switch-on later in the day.”

Everyone is welcome at the free event and there will be many

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entertainments for children, including art and craft activities, puppet storytelling, face painting and princesses, including the popular Merida from the Brave

movie and Frozen sisters, Anna and Elsa.

The Scotland’s Natural Larder Organisation will also be at the festival day, while local shops and chefs will offer a range of cooking workshops with free food sampling.

The full event programme along with timings and event map will be available on the “Our Buzz Milngavie” app, designed especially for Milngavie. Ania says: “The Our Buzz app is the new tool that helps you to fi nd the most relevant information about all the events, activities, deals, the West Highland Way and attractions in your local area.”

You can also keep track of events and information about Milngavie on Facebook: Our Buzz Milngavie.

our 2ND birthDay It’s amazing to think that two years have already passed by since we launched the Bearsden & Milngavie Community Magazine.

As the news writer, it has been a pleasure to report on all the many clubs and groups in the area and to bring you some great news stories.

I know there are many more groups that have not been featured and I welcome you to get in touch. Likewise if you have great stories about charity events, personal challenges or awards do contact me.

I know from feedback how much people value this magazine and I look forward to another year of keeping you up-to-date with all that is going on.

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November 29 is the 10th birthday of the parish church, which was formerly Bearsden North Parish Church and Bearsden South Parish Church.

Session Clerk Keith Wright says: “The two north and south churches came together on November 29 in 2006 to create Bearsden Cross Parish Church.

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On November 16, from 2pm to 8pm, and the following day (17th), from 11am to 8pm, the church will host two Giving for Growth events. Keith explains: “There will be displays from groups within the church and congregation that show their

Then on Tuesday November 29 there will be a special service at 7pm led by The Rev Calum McLeod of St Giles in Edinburgh.

Two former parish church ministers will also be at the service, too.

The service will include an unveiling of a Timeline charting the history of the two congregations of the north and south parish churches. Keith says: “The Timeline takes the form of a wall display with parallel histories depicted.�

In addition, the church has a Give 10 for 10 campaign taking place each month until May 2017 during which people are encouraged to give 10 items to charity in a special theme.

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Santa dash FUN Decorate a charity tree Community groups are invited to take part in the 8th Milngavie Christmas Tree Festival.

A local jogging group is inviting people to join their annual charity Santa Dash for a great cause.

The 5k is organised by Jog Scotland Milngavie (JSM) and takes place on December 8 at 6.30pm from the Clock Tower in Milngavie pedestrian precinct.

All runners are encouraged to wear Santa fancy dress and to donate a minimum of £5 to the charity cause, Brightest Star, which supports bereaved families.

Al Haydock, who runs JSM, says: “Raising money for charity at Christmas time is about remembering and helping those who are struggling at this time of year.

“We had 45 runners turn out last year and it was a really fun event.

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JSM now has around 40 runners at their regular Thursday evening meet-ups.

The Santa dash will also combine with the graduation of the JSM beginners’ course.

Al says: “We had 20 new runners start with our group in October and the 5k Santa Dash will be their first event.

“The beginners’ course, run by members Kay Hunter and Dawn Hunter, has been a great success.”

See Jog Scotland Milngavie on Facebook for details.

The fund-raising event returns next month after a year off and is organised by the Association of Milngavie Churches.

Groups can sponsor and decorate Christmas trees for display at St Paul's Parish Church in Milngavie. There will also be a programme of music and a café.

The charities being supported are Clober Farm Spinal Injuries Unit, Carers Link in Milngavie and Prison Fellowship – Angel Tree.

The festival has raised more than £20,000 in total for local and overseas charities. You can attend from December 3 to 9, 10am to 4pm (Sunday 1pm-4pm and Friday 10am-1pm).

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The acclaimed author Ann Cleeves will be at Milngavie Library on Wednesday November 23 at 7pm. She is an awardwinning writer and author of dozens of novels, including the Shetland Island series, the Vera Stanhope books and the Inspector Ramsay series.

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John Williamson, of Milngavie, has recently discovered the TanGO TiMe: Ogzur & Selen Yilmaz are part of benefi ts of tango. The retired the tango community in ophthalmic surgeon is 81 and your area. was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease six years ago.

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the future for less pain influenced by western forms of exercise, including gymnastics, boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling.

by the end of the hour I am beginning to understand what she means.

The movements in the individual Pilates instructor Jenn Forbes says: exercises seem tiny and almost “Regular classical Pilates practised insignificant but a gentle build-up of each shows where I am weak, with a qualified instructor helps such as my core muscles, glutes to target deep postural muscles and back. and improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, I am surprised by how difficult as well as relieve stress and so it is to maintain some of the much more.” movements and looking around I am new to Pilates and a little sceptical about the benefits but my first class with Jenn, of Forbes Pilates, is revealing. Jenn runs a session in Milngavie, at Glasgow Academy on Mugdock Road, on a Thursdays at 9.30am.

the class I see people at different levels of ability. Some are newcomers like me, while others have clearly been practising Pilates for a while.

Thankfully, Jenn offers lots of help and coaching for newbies like me and although I find some of the multiple instructions confusing,

Some of the participants in the class talk enthusiastically of the benefits, felt after only a few weeks, and I admit I feel relaxed and more flexible by the end of the class. It will remain to be seen if my back problems start to ease but I am convinced enough by the session to return for more.

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Where to try

Pilates locally • Jenn’s Milngavie class and other sessions in Glasgow city centre and the west end can be found at www.forbespilates.com.

• Karen Wood teaches Pilates at her Milngavie studio at 18 Crossveggate. See www.karenwoodpilates.com

• SC Pilates classes are held at the Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie, and Bearsden Baptist Church, Roman Road. See www.scpilates.co.uk • EDLC Allander Leisure Centre (www.edlc.co.uk) also offers Pilates classes, as do many of the private gyms.

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We bring you news and information about pets and animal care from your local vets. We’re happy to hear from other vets at Fiona@thecommunitymagazine.co.uk

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until he is full grown.

Following an x-ray it was found that Mr Tumble also has Pectus Excavatum, where the bones in his sternum curve instead of being straight.

Despite his problems, Mr Tumble appears happy and loves running around. The vets will continue to monitor his progress to see if he might be suitable for a new home.

Pet aWare Vets4Pets vet Kirsteen has listed her top tips for keeping pets safe and calm this fi rework season.

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to foster him until it is known whether he can adapt to his lack of vision and other issues.

A kitten was brought into Avalon Vets in Milngavie after being found alone in a park. It’s thought Mr Tumble underwent his he was just six weeks old. fi rst surgery after two weeks After a full examination, it was to correct a condition called discovered he is blind and has a entropion. This means the eyelid neurological condition that makes turns inwards and causes the him topple over sometimes when eyelashes to rub on the eye. Two he walks. stitches were used to correct the problem temporarily as the full He’s been called Mr Tumble corrective surgery can't be done and one of the nurses decided

• Keep curtains, windows and doors closed to reduce noise and fl ashing lights from outside.

• Turn on the TV or radio to distract the pet from the noise.

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thursday 17th Christmas Market Milngavie Town Hall 7-9pm, Shop for unusual reasonably priced Christmas gifts and the 11th Milngavie Christmas Market. Jewellery, homewares, cupcakes, accessories, art work, cards, preserves, textiles, festive decorations, knitted items, skincare and chocolates handcrafted by local artisans.

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• Make a pet hideaway where they can feel safe.

• Check out nutraceuticals, such as Zylkene.

• Stay calm, act normally and give praise for calm behaviour as this sends positive signals to your pet.

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silVer for MilNgaVie

What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn

This month: SHOOTinG FrOM THe HiP?

PiCTUreD: Ina Cameron, Diane Black, George Anderson of BBC's Beechgrove Garden (certifi cate presenter), Douglas Cameron, Evelyn Parbrook and Rona MacLeod.

Milngavie in Bloom is delighted to have retained the town’s Beautiful Scotland silver gilt award.

The group was one of almost 200 across Scotland that entered the 2016 competition during the campaign’s 50th anniversary year.

For the second year in succession, Milngavie in Bloom was awarded the coveted Silver Gilt Medal Certifi cate in the Medium Town category.

Douglas Cameron, chairman of the group, said: “The award

is testament to the dedication and continuing hard work of a devoted group of individuals who care passionately about Milngavie and wish to improve the local environment for all through colourful displays of fl owers and litter picking.

They are committed to making Scotland clean, green and more sustainable. See www. keepscotlandbeautiful.org

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Many people experiencing hip pain look for help and advice. It can be caused by osteoarthritis (wear and tear in the ball and socket joint itself), worn discs in the lower spine, or a condition called trochanteric bursitis.

People often suffer with trochanteric bursitis without realising it can be treated with a steroid injection. The symptoms include very localised pain and tenderness over the side of the hip, which can usually be pin-pointed. It is often made worse by lying on the same side, getting in and out of the car or walking down stairs.

Hip osteoarthritis however

can cause pain throughout the hip which can spread into the groin or knee. It is associated with being overweight or high impact exercise such as professional football. Managing the pain with medication is often necessary, weight loss can help and maintaining physical activity is also important.

If the pain is affecting sleep or limiting activities then your doctor could alter your medication to control the pain better. Beyond that you may need to see an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss possible hip replacement.

So if you have pain shooting from the hip – don’t suffer in silence - speak to your doctor!

Get the best care for your ears...

Husband and wife team Greg and Val Clements of Clements Earcare Services tell us about about their fantastic business. reg Clements launched the practice in partnership with his wife, Val, in 1996. At the time he had been working for a large national hearing aid retailer and was motivated by the strong belief that he could do a better job for the clientele as an independent practitioner. Some twenty years on he is not shaken in this belief which was recently vindicated by the results of a Which report concerning hearing care provision, wherein the independent sector (often small service providers such as ourselves) outperformed both the NHS and all the large national chains.This report is readily available online or in the Which magazine and you can read more about it on our blog. al Clements has been involved in the practice since its inception in 1996 and is a now co director with Greg. Self effacingly, she is often heard to say that she is not the "technical one" and in so doing she is deferring to Greg. This is not at all a true

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reflection of her abilities and she is a frequent and keen co-participant (with Greg) at educational events and seminars, Recently notable were her attendances at the Unitron professional development events in Vienna and at the Unite University in Manchester, with specific interest in a seminar on small business branding.

The most important thing to Greg and Val is good customer service and it must remain personal. In this respect they believe they have a competitive advantage over some of their larger rivals.

It's only Val and Greg so you will only ever be dealing with either or both of us.

You get to know them and they get to know you.

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Christmas at theCruin...

From all of us at the Cruin we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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TREAT YOUR FEET THIS CHRISTMAS You’ve booked the table, organised the secret santa presents, know what dress your wearing and picked out those shoes. Before you hit the tiles for the christmas party , give yourself party feet and make sure your night isn’t ruined by foot pain. Corns, callus and nail conditions can all ruin a good night out. By seeing one of our foot care experts we can treat and prevent causes of pain making sure that you stay pain free whatever shoes you end up in. Appointments are going fast so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Charity church concert Bearsden Baptist Church is hosting a charity concert this month to raise much-needed funds for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice.

Fotheringay Chamber Orchestra, conducted by David Bruce, will entertain on November 20 from 6.30pm. The orchestra comprises professional and experienced amateur musicians, many of them from the Bearsden and Milngavie area.

Spokesperson Fiona Hamilton said: “We are delighted the orchestra is returning with another programme, which includes two classical favourites and a short concerto for cello.”

The audience can look forward to Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, which will be

followed by the short concerto, Kol Nidrei, by Max Bruch.

Local cellist Myra Chahin is the esteemed soloist.

Written in 1880, Kol Nidrei is based on two Hebrew melodies and is the composer's most frequently performed work, even more popular than his famous violin concerto.

Myra’s career is impressive. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in London, she spent two years working with the international soloist Maurice Gendron in Germany. Following

that, she taught at the Yehudi Menuhin and Wells Cathedral Schools and worked with most of the major London Orchestras.

She became Principal Cello of the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, before joining the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She was also an acclaimed tutor for more than 20 years at what is now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Fiona said: “We are honoured that Myra will be performing at our church concert.”

St Margaret Hospice in Clydebank is the oldest and largest hospice in Scotland.

Concert tickets are £8 (£5 concessions) and available at the door. Everyone is welcome.

See www.bearsdenbaptistchurch. com or phone 0141 956 5246.

Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you.

Call the national helpline 0800 9177 650.

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 or those with lung conditions and their carers. First Wednesday of the month in Milngavie Library.

Call: 0141 956 1791

East Dunbartonshire Care and Repair Free services to older and disabled people aged 70 and over, and 60 and over with a disability or long-term illness.

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West Scotland Deaf Children's Association Provision of support, advice and friendship to deaf children and their families in the West of Scotland. Tel: 0141 243 2958 or email wsdcs@btconnect.com, 281A Central Chambers, 93 Hope St

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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

Samaritans Supports callers who are passing through personal crisis and /or who are suicidal.

Anyone can contact the organisation.

24hr service. Tel: 116123 (24hrs)

Gartnavel Diabetic Patients Group Meet other diabetics, their friends and supporters. Tel: 0141 959 3814

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.

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So when did you last really ’ll look around the area .You be amazed at the range of goods and services on offer. Jewellery and gifts, accessories, antiques, crafts , galleries, china, crystal ware, fashion, fl owers, are complemented by top class hairdressers and beauticians.

Some people dread Christmas Parties, especially if they are landed with the job of organising one . But as we can reveal here there's no need to worry. Pick one of the fine services from among our advertisers, follow a few simple rules and a good time is guaranteed for all.

But remember those offi ce photos could haunt you for the next 12 months! You have to see these people again so smile, be a fun guest - and don't take anything too far.

Xmas Spirit There are many important details that go into a great holiday season.

The important thing is to plan. Shop early, prepare food for the freezer so that there’s time to make decorating your home a

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November 2016 | Legal Matters

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To get the built up residue off of your shower head, tie a bag of vinegar around the shower head.

Leave it there over night, and it will clean everything off with no work.

cartooN fuN tiMe East Dunbartonshire libraries have launched a service called Comics Plus Library Edition.

It allows you to read graphic novels and comic books digitally on your PC, tablet, smartphone or any web-connected device free of charge.

Library members can check out titles for a seven-day loan period.

There are thousands to choose from for all ages and interests.

Simply fi nd the service through the East Dunbartonshire Council website www.edlc.co.uk/news/ culture_news/comics_plus.aspx and create an account.

You will then be able to log in to Comics Plus using your email address and password and use the Zinio platform to read the comics and books.

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB This month:

THe iMPOrTanCe OF leGal TYreS

We are coming into the time of year when we should be increasingly aware of the importance of tyre safety.

However, we are not all necessarily aware of the specifi c legal requirements placed on us. All cars and lightweight commercial vehicles are required to have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tyre. This needs to be in a complete and continuous band around the entire circumference area. Each tyre must also be free from cuts of 25mm or more, or 10% of the width, whichever is the greater. Any cut which is deep

enough to result in exposure of the cords, no matter the length, will also render the tyre illegal. It should be noted that, under statute, both the driver and the registered owner of the car, if different, are responsible for ensuring the tyres are of a legal standard.

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What's On...

Your definitive events diary for the bearsden & milngavie area.

Ann Cleeves tells us all about it More info on page 23...

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Calendar of events Drawing for Beginners The Basics Milngavie CE Centre 7pm, Step by step introduction to those who are just starting out. This course will lead you in gently within a relaxed environment working at your own pace, in a small friendly class. For more information please call 0141 777 3143

Tuesday 1st

Monday 31st October Drawing and Painting - Building Confidence Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie 10am, This course is for students who like to develop their observational, drawing and painting skills. edict.bookings@ eastdunbarton.gov.uk (Mondays) Learning Programme Timetable Learn with your local library.

Brookwood Library: Tablet Tips - MONS, 10am-12pm. iPad for Beginners - MON 14, 2-3:30pm.

Christmas Shopping Online - MON 28, 2-3:30pm. Milngavie Library: Tablet Tips - TUES, 10am-12pm.

Android for Beginners - TUE 1, 8 & 15, 2-3:30pm. Christmas Shopping Online - TUE 6 Dec, 2-3:30pm. www.edlc.co.uk

Bouncing Back Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am, Are you feeling a bit flat, washed out or frustrated? If so, then this popular session may be just the ticket. No matter what your caring role involves, come along and pick up and share some ideas that can help you become more flexible and adaptable. For more information please visit carerslink.org.uk Beginner’s Scottish Country Dancing Class Westerton Hall, 82 Maxwell Ave, Bearsden, G61 1NZ 7:30pm, Taught by a teacher from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. For more information please call 07902127370 or www.rscdsglasgow.org.

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MON 7: Chatterbooks (7-11yrs), 3:30-4:30pm. SAT 26: Family ‘Shine’ Sessions (4-8yrs), 2-2:45pm. Classes must be booked online in advance: www.edlc.co.uk Milngavie Mindfulness Drop In Milngavie Enterprise Centre 2pm, Based on the success of our Mindfulness programme, and in response to carer feedback, we are piloting Mindfulness Drop-ins. If you want to drop in and practise some meditations with Jon just come along to the meeting room at Milngavie Enterprise centre. carerslink.org.uk Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am, Our group of mainly seniors, who meet to enjoy each other’s creative writings, may have space for a couple of new members. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com

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Mixed Ability - Drawing & Painting Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie 10am, This class has a warm and friendly feel and is structured to offer students the opportunity to develop at their own pace within a relaxed social group with experienced tuition when students need support. edlct.bookings@ eastdunbarton.gov.uk (Wednesdays) Mixed (Beginners welcome) Scottish Country Dancing Class Milngavie Town Hall, Station Road, Milngavie, G62 8BZ 7:30pm,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.

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NTS Underground Tour of Central Station Milngavie Station 10:09 train, This is a behind-scenes tour of the subterranean passages beneath the station. Visit vaults that drove Glasgow to become the second city of the Empire.

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Thursday 3rd Ladies Circle Cyan Restaurant, Stewart Street 7pm, Betsy Barclay’s monthly meet-up, a meal followed by entertainment. 0141 942 5241

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What's On Calendar | November 2016 Circle Dancing St Andrew’s Church 2-4pm, A style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment. Open to men & women of any age and fitness level, no partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk

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Mugdock Makkers Christmas Shopping Day Mugdock Makkers Gallery Shop 11am, Throughout the day all customers who make a purchase will not only receive a discount of 10% (excluding Gift vouchers) but also a special bonus treat (while stocks last) in appreciation of your support for the Gallery. www.mugdockmakkers.org.uk

Saturday 5th Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm, Nice people, nice things. milngaviemakersmarket

Digital Arts After-school 3D Printing Brookwood Library, Bearsden 3:30pm, If you’re into iPads, designing and all things digital come and learn how to become a digital design expert at this fun after-school course. Explore the world of 3D. This is the future be part of it. edlct.bookings@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Christmas Opening Event Auld Kirk Museum 11am, Santa Claus will present prizes to our competition winners.

Visitors will have an opportunity to start their Christmas shopping and keep warm with complimentary hot chocolate and pastries. www.edlc.co.uk

(Running throughout November) Tango in Milngavie Milngavie Sports Club 7:30-8:30pm, No experience required, just come down and tango. Facebook/TangoinMilngavie

(More information on page 6) Argentine Tango Classes Milngavie Tennis Club 7-8pm, Weekly, all welcome.

No need to bring a partner, just yourself and learn how to tango. firedance100@hotmail.com 07980 8322207 Yoga Bearsden Ski Club 6:15-7:15pm, Pregnancy yoga with Manjulika. text/phone 07851 009 468 / manjulika1@sky.com (Thursdays)

Friday 4th BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm, Weekly Badminton club.

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Outdoor First Aid Course Mugdock Country Park 9am, Adventure Academy is running a two-day first aid course.

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Men Behaving Dadly Allander Evangelical Church 9:30am, A great place for Dads and pre-school children (0-3yrs) to play, socialise and re-energize! With delicious bacon rolls for Dads and snacks for kids. www.allanderchurch.org.uk

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Evening Dementia Carer Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7pm, Find out about relevant dementia education and information. Have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a social outing. Learn about local community services for people with dementia and their carers. carerslink.org.uk

Monday 7th Bearsden Carer Cafe The Station, Bearsden 10:30pm, Carers CafÊ is a monthly get-together where you can chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. carerslink.org.uk The Milngavie & Bearsden Historical Society St Andrew's Church, Park Road, Milngavie 7:30pm, Hear Tom Addyman talk on "The Key to the Punjab - The Great Sikh Fortress of Govindgarh, Amritsar�. jsabirrell@hotmail.com

Short Circuit Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm, The beloved '80s hit Short Circuit is resurrected with this Dimension Films remake, which sees the return of Johnny 5, a friendly robot on the run from the military, who want him back to use as a weapon of war. Booking essential 0141 956 6100

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm, new members and visitors welcome to this friendly club. 0141 942 8262, or www.bridgewebs.com/antonine

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November 2016 | What's on Calendar Joan eardley Lillie Art Gallery A selection of Eardley’s works from the permanent collection, including a new acquisition. www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/ exhibitions/joan-eardley-23214

Calendar of events Monday 7th Bridge in Bearsden Milngavie Town Hall 5.30pm For improvers and 7.15pm for the advanced, all welcome. pfe263@gmail.com / 0141 563 8223.

Making the Most of SelfDirected Support Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10am, This course is designed to help unpaid carers think about how they can support the person they care for to make the most of the opportunities provided by SelfDirected Support. carerslink.org.uk acorn Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 7pm, A friendly club which welcomes new members.

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Wednesday 9th Walk - Cadder to Kirkintilloch Minibus transport available from Lennoxtown 11am, Ranger led walk on good paths along the Forth and Clyde canal. 0141 956 6100

tuesday 8th Bearsden Chess Club Cairns Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7:45pm, All welcome. Junior section runs from 6:30 -7:30 in the same hall. www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com

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Bearsden Boys’ Brigade Killermont Parish Church, Ranch Drive 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. Weekly in school term time. Facebook: 3rdBearsdenBB

(Throughout November)

friday 11th Stargazing for Beginners Mugdock Country Park 7pm, Learn all you need to know to start stargazing. Please wear warm clothes. Indoor presentation if the weather is unsuitable.

0141 956 6100 Mind that Song Bearsden Cross Church, Drymen Road, Bearsden 2pm, We use singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. alang@alzscott.org

Bearsden art Club One-Day exhibition All Saints Episcopal Church Hall, Drymen Road, Bearsden 10am, This exhibition and sale offers works for show and for sale by local artists. Do fi nd time to visit; you may fi nd just what you need for your wall or for a present at Christmas. 0141 942 1058

Sunday 13th Felt Brooch and Decorative Making Workshop Mugdock Country Park 12:30pm, Join Lucy from the Mugdock Makkers to hand stitch at least two felt brooches or hanging decorations, great to keep for yourself or give as gifts. Booking essential. 07432691914 or lucy@lucyjacksondesigns.co.uk

Milngavie Carer Cafe Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30pm, Monthly get-together where you can chat with other carers over coffee, make new friends and find out about other avenues of support. carerslink.org.uk

Saturday 12th annual Christmas exhibition Lillie Art Gallery A mixed exhibition of original paintings, ceramics, glass, wood, limited edition prints and handmade jewellery.

0141 956 5536

(Throughout November) Get your Hands Dirty Meet the Ranger in the Reserve car park off Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch, G66 3SF 10:30am, Wear your wellies and help take care of Merkland Local Nature Reserve, children must be accompanied by an adult. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Monday 14th Move Over Darling Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm, After fi ve years lost at sea, a missing wife thought long dead returns just after her husband remarries. Booking essential 0141 956 6100.

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What's On Calendar | November 2016 Kilmardinny Players Auditions Lower Lesser Milngavie, Town Hall TIME TBC, Auditions for ‘Confusions’ by Alan Ayckbourn. jane17117@gmail.com & secretary@kilmardinnyplayers.com for more information

(Also on Thursday 24th) Bearsden Literary Society St Andrew’s RC Church, 29 Roman Road 7:45pm, "Life as a Storyteller" All welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits included. anne_snapre@yahoo.co.uk U3A Monthly Meeting St Andrew’s RC Church Upper Hall, Bearsden 11am, Neil Smith will give a talk on 'Hearing Dogs for the Deaf'. Visitors and prospective members welcome.

The U3A is an organisation for retired people which has a wide range of activities run by the members themselves. www.u3asites. org.uk/bam or 07592 501648.

John Sellar Park 2 Mugdock Country Park Time TBC, Become part of this exciting and rewarding profession.

Help friends and family or set up in a professional practice, taking clients on a regular basis. www.johnsellarshypnosis.com

1st Bearsden BB Annual Concert - Aladdin BB Hall, Kirk Road, Bearsden 7:30pm, Join the Genie, the Princess and their friends for a fun night out for the whole family. www.1stbearsdenbb.org

(Also on 18th & 19th)

Autism: Planning & Routine Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am, This is a short course on how to prepare for change and avoid Christmas meltdowns. The extra stress on all the family can make Christmas a mixed blessing and this 2-hour session looks at how to structure, forewarn and prepare for the inevitable changes around the Christmas period and beyond. carerslink.org.uk

Milngavie Dementia Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30pm, Do you have a relative with a diagnosis of dementia?

Come along to our friendly support group, which meets monthly carerslink.org.uk

Friday 18th AGM 2016 Milngavie Enterprise Centre 11am, Carers Link’s AGM takes place, all carers are warmly welcome. carerslink.org.uk

Saturday 19th Gert Your Hands Dirty Lenzie Railway Station 10:45am, Wear wellies and help the Ranger service take care of Lenzie Moss Local Nature Reserve. Follow signs from the moss end of Lenzie Railway Station car park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free. www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Thursday 17th Christmas Market Milngavie Town Hall 7pm – 9pm Shop for unusual reasonably priced Christmas gifts at the 11th Milngavie Christmas Market. Jewellery, homewares, cupcakes, accessories, art work, cards, preserves, textiles, festive decorations, knitted items, skincare and chocolates handcrafted by local artisans. Free entry

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Sunday 20th Charity Church Concert Bearsden Baptist Church 6:30pm, Chamber Orchestra conducted by David Bruce to raise funds for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice. www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com

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Monday 21st NTS Bearsden & Milngavie Members’ Centre Milngavie Town Hall 2:30pm, Avril Paton will talk about her paintings of Glasgow West end and Arran. annsmacleod@gmail.com

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Calendar of events thursday 24th Crafty Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30pm, Are you a carer with an interest in crafts? Or do you just want to try something new?

Bring along your knitting, sewing, crochet, cardmaking kit or anything else ‘arty and crafty’, or just come along and join us for a cup of tea and a blether. carerslink.org.uk Milngavie Flower Club Milngavie Town Hall 7:30pm, The demonstrator is John Dalton of Scaleby, Carlisle and his title is - Christmas Greetings. For more information please email: elbirnam@btinternet.com

friday 25th Mugdock Country Park Christmas Fayre and lights Switch On Mugdock Country Park 6pm, Come along to Mugdock Country Park to enjoy a festive Christmas evening! Featuring Santa’s Grotto, carol singing, facepainting, arts and crafts and much more. Just turn up and join in! For more information please email: www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Saturday 26th

anthony John Clarke & Dave Pegg Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Bearsden Fiddlers’ rally Milngavie Town Hall 7pm, Special guest Ryan Corbett.

Tickets from Purple Edge, Bearsden and Iron Chef. christine_morrison_969@hotmail.com

tuesday 29th Carers Forum Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10:30am, The fourth and fi nal time this year the Carers Forum will meet, a chance for all carers to have their voices heard. We recently provided the Scottish Government with feedback on their ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ proposals. carerslink.org.uk

Fabulous Fossils Ranger led walk in the foothills of the Campsie 10am-12pm & 1-3:30pm, Search for amazing ammonites and tremendous trilobites as well as many other delightful shell fossils.

Donation. Booking essential 0141 956 6100. £3.

Craft Workshop St Andrew’s Church Hall, 11am, Painting with a twist.

0141 946 9184 Coffee Morning New Kilpatrick New Halls 10am, New Kilpatrick Church Guild coffee with cake and crafts.

Sunday 27th Miracle on 34th Street Mugdock Theatre 11am, A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing.

Booking essential 0141 956 6100. Tickets £3

friday 2nd december Monday 28th it’s a Wonderful life Mugdock Theatre 7:30pm, An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Booking essential 0141 956 6100

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JJ Gilmour Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Saturday 3rd december alastair McDonald Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7:30pm, Live music at the Milngavie folk club. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Local News | November 2016

door-to-door BUSeS Senior citizens are being reminded they can take advantage of a handy door-to-door community bus service.

East Dunbartonshire Community Transport (EDCT) organises trips every week for the over-60s to local shops and beyond.

The minibuses are fully accessible and can collect people from their own homes, which is ideal if you fi nd it diffi cult to use public transport.

Bus services run on Tuesdays and Thursdays to local supermarkets and cost £5 for the return trip.

On Fridays, there are trips to shopping centres and towns further away. For residents in Bearsden and Milngavie the bus trips this month include Sterling Mills Outlet Village in Tillicoutry on the 11th for a fare of £10 return. On the 25th, a £5 trip goes to Silverburn Shopping Centre.

On December 9, another outing costing £5 will head to the Glasgow Christmas Market.

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The organiser of a local ukulele group is delighted by the response after we published an article in our September magazine.

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Bill said: “Very soon after the article was published we received six emails expressing interest in joining our group and we invited them along to our next meeting.

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Did you spot the beautiful meadows of wild flowers across Bearsden and Milngavie this summer and wonder what they were?

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reeL-tiMe FUN For JaMie and the Flying Scotsman.

Patrick Murray, one of the team who taught the Primary 7 pupils at Milngavie PS, said: “Jamie’s an exceptional lad, who adopted the spirit of the dance right off, dancing every dance on the programme. Obviously, some practical adaptations had GreaT DanCerS: Jamie front left and to be accommodated, but the Jay front right with camaraderie of his classmates Classmates facilitated these easily and adhoc.”

Eleven-year-old Jamie’s partner, Jay Wilkie, said: “I started dancing with Jamie and I couldn’t imagine having more fun dancing with When Jamie Findlay’s school was invited to anyone else.”

The festival is organised with the participate in a country dancing festival he was New Kilpatrick Scottish Country determined he would be a part of the fun, too.

Dance Club and supported by the Glasgow Branch of the Royal thoroughly enjoyed the day at For while Milngavie Primary 7 Scottish Country Dance Society.

Milngavie Town Hall. pupil Jamie is in a wheelchair he The day was enhanced by the doesn’t like to be excluded from East Dunbartonshire Education participation of the Alba Scottish any activity. On October 7, Jamie Convener Maureen Henry Country Dance Club. was joined by 400 other children offi cially opened the festival Event organiser Walter Proven from nine primary schools for after which the children danced, said: “The children bounced the 4th Bearsden Primary Schools jigged, reeled, and pah-deeScottish Country Dance Festival. bahed to the invigorating sounds out of the hall at the end of the day with memories of a great of John Carmichael and his It was the fi rst time that occasion and a foundation of Scottish Dance Band. The most Milngavie PS – and also popular dances were The Dashing their traditional dance that will Westerton PS – had taken part White Sergeant, the Virginia Reel last throughout their lives.” in the festival and the children

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a racquet and get involved in badminton.�

As part of the legacy programme, BADMINTONscotland is also creating club support material and training in order to provide assistance for all types of clubs.

Local people are being encouraged to join a new social badminton club as Glasgow gears up to host the Total BWF World Champs.

BADMINTONscotland (correct spelling) has launched a series of junior and adult badminton sessions as part of a Community Participation Club (CPC) initiative.

for badminton in Scotland with less than a year to go until the world championships but just as important as the event itself is the legacy it will leave.

To fi nd out more about the Friday sessions from 7pm to 9pm at the Allander contact John Farr on 0141 578 8437. You can also turn up on the night.

Part of the World Championships legacy is to provide opportunities to play club badminton regardless of age or ability.

“We hope to use the championships as a vehicle to inspire as many people as possible across Scotland to join a local badminton club and I’m delighted to be able to launch the fi rst of our Community Participation Clubs at the Allander Leisure Centre.�

For further information on the Community Participation Club initiative in other regions of Scotland contact Euan Murray, BADMINTONscotland Regional Development Offi cer, on 0141 445 1218 or e-mail rdowest@ badmintonscotland.org.uk (link sends e-mail)

Councillor Anne Jarvis, Chair of EDLC Trust, said: “This is great news and a terrifi c sporting chance for everyone to pick up

The TOTAL BWF World Championships will take place at the Emirates Arena from August 21-27 next year.

The fi rst CPC Initiative is in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust (EDLC) and based at Allander Leisure Centre.

Anne Smillie, Chief Executive of BADMINTONscotland, said: “This is a really exciting time

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BooK ShoWS LoCaL traiLS Four locally accessed off-road routes have been chosen as highlight rides in a new book for mountain bikers published

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The guide, Mountain Biking in Southern and Central Scotland

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Among the routes chosen are four that can be easily accessed from Bearsden and Milngavie.

Peter said: “In my view, Scotland is a superb place for mountain biking because of the huge diversity of terrain and the numerous established and

Mugdock Country Park Loop, which leaves from Milngavie train station. Also starting from the train station is a 31-mile on and off-road Carbeth to Cameron Muir Loop.

lOCal riDe: The Mugdock Loop has been featured in a book highlighting the great cycle rides in Southern and Central Scotland

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The nearby Kilpatrick Hills have This wealth of choice is combined also been chosen for the views with some of the world's best trail and the surprisingly rideable centres. trails. A 10-mile route starts and “Then there’s the incredible sense fi nishes at Kilpatrick Station. of space and wildness you can The Mountain Biking in Southern experience out among the hills and Central Scotland guidebook and glens on your bike, which is priced at £15.95, including makes Scotland hard to beat.” postage, from The local routes include a 12-mile

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At The Kitchen Depot, we have always prided ourselves in our family values, on always being prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that our customers are treated exactly as we would like to be treated ourselves - with courtesy, consideration and professionalism.

But lest we ever become complacent, we actively encourage ongoing feedback - here's what Mr Lee Sanderson has to say:

"The most incredible thing about The Kitchen Depot has been your sky-high levels of customer service. Too often a company will promote customer service as a core value, only to reveal a hollow promise when they don't live up to it."

Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."

"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison."

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