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Family's Winning Hockey Team ......... 3 Call Out to Join New Choir ................. 4 Book Launch on the Wall ................... 5 Training Run for Charities ................... 6 Fireworks for All ................................... 7 Celebrating a Year in New Home ..... 7 Fiddlers Gather for Rally ..................... 8 Festive Fayre for Funds ...................... 10 Ironwomen Raise £1000s .................. 11 Learn the Code ................................... 12 Guild Charity Concert at St Paul's .... 12 Late News ............................................ 12 New Test for Heart Disease .............. 14 What's Up Doc? .................................. 14 Physio Jen's Charity Run .................... 17 Support Groups .................................. 17 Dreaming of Christmas ............. 18&19 Church Revamp .................................. 20 Legal Matters ...................................... 20

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FAMILY’S WINNING HOCKEY TEAM Hockey players from three generations of one family were delighted to play in the same team for the first time – and win a match.

Stuart Dick, 72, his son Simon Hamilton Dick, 40, and Simon’s 12-year-old son Fraser played for Milngavie-based Western Wildcats in a league match against Helensburgh.

Stuart and Simon have been members of the Wildcats for around 26 years, while Fraser, who attends Boclair Academy, is new to the 4th Team.

Stuart said: “It felt very good to have all of us playing for the same team and to be part of the same club.

“We won our match 4-2 against Helensburgh in the Division 3 North League.

“Simon scored one of our goals and Fraser assisted with another goal.

“It’s the first time we have been able to play for the same team and it happened because Fraser is now old enough to play with the seniors.”

It was the early 1990s when Stuart moved with his children,

including Simon, to Milngavie.

Previously Simon had played football for an English team but when he arrived in Scotland he decided to take up hockey.

While Stuart was spectating at a Western Wildcats match, he was encouraged to join the club, too, and they have both been members since.

Stuart said: “I learned to play hockey in my 40s so I don’t have all the skills that the youngsters learn but I enjoy playing. Simon went on to do really well and he played to a high standard in the 2nd team.

Simon, Fraser and Stuart Dick all played together for Western Wildcats against Helensburgh

“Simon is now in the 4th team while I am in the 5th team and more recently Fraser was invited to join the 4th team alongside his dad. It’s a great sport because it allows players of all ages to be in the same team.”

Stuart, who now lives in Drymen, said: “It’s not unusual for there to be a few swaps between teams to make up numbers.

But the match against Helensburgh was the first time that the three generations had played together.

“On this occasion, some of the 4th team players mixed into our team and that was how I came to be playing with my son and

grandson. It was great that we could all play together.”

The Western Wildcats is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Scottish hockey. They are always keen to have new players whether juniors, men or women. To find out more see westernwildcats.co.uk.

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A new community choir is keen to welcome local people to come along and sing in a relaxed and fun atmosphere every week.

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Allander Community Voice Choir meets on Mondays from 9.30am to 11am at the Allander Evangelical Church in Milngavie.

Gayle said: “The songs change every eight weeks and at the start of November we will be moving on to Christmas songs, which we hope to perform both locally and in the Allander Church.”

The new choir is part of a wider Voice Project Scotland initiative that was launched in Glasgow

by Jenny Cheung, a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The Voice Project comprises a growing number of local choirs in the Greater Glasgow area that “exist to enable people to find their voices and be part of a singing community”.

Cattanach. She said: “I wanted to start the choir after meeting Jenny at an event I attended.

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Bearsden Baptist Church, which already has close connections to an Antonine Wall project, is the poignant location for the event on Saturday November 2.

The book, Romans and The Antonine Wall of Scotland, is written by John Richardson. The author has long had an interest in Scottish history and he is also the founder of a Roman history society, the Antonine Guard.

Bearsden Baptist Church, which was originally Maxholme House, is part of the Antonine Wall, now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church has Roman ramparts in its grounds and is situated opposite the site of preserved Roman Baths.

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The book launch, from 2pm to 4pm, will include an unveiling of a Roman Fruits and Flowers garden mosaic.

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The 9th Annual Festive Training Run takes place on Sunday December 1 in support of Funding Neuro and charity partner, Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland.

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The Festive Training Run will include a Half Marathon and 10k, as well as a 5k and 2k. The half marathon route follows a traffic-free cycle path between Dumbarton and Lock 27 at Anniesland. The 10k is from Dalmuir to Anniesland, while the shorter runs will be out-and-back courses from Anniesland. Scottish former distance runner, Lachie Stewart, will once again start the half marathon runners.

Maurice Donohue, one of the organisers, said: “We encourage volunteers and participants to wear something festive or

perhaps come dressed as your sporting hero. The runs are not timed, which means they are classed as training runs, however the route will be supported with marshals and signage.”

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Local people are invited to a public fireworks display this month.

Nuffield Health Milngavie Fitness & Wellbeing Gym is hosting the event on November 1 for members and non-members.

The evening starts at 7pm with hot food and drinks on sale. The fireworks display will take place over the nearby golf course from 7.30pm.

A spokesperson said: “This is a popular event and usually sells out. We ask that people book tickets.”

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. They are available at the club on Strathblane Road or by calling 0141 955 2400.

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Maxholme Pre-School Playgroup moved to the Scout Hall, Jubilee path, Bearsden, last year following a substantial fundraising campaign by the parent committee.

50 years and staff and parents are delighted that it is still going strong.”

The playgroup, for children aged two-and-a-half to five years, was in desperate need of a new home and a year on they are delighted with their new location.

The celebratory event will take place on Friday November 15.

Maxholme is inviting families and locals to pop in between 10 am and 11.30am when there will be coffee and a home baking stall, as well as plenty of space for young children to play and see the new nursery space.

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FIDDLERS GATHER FOR RALLY waltzes, reels, strathspeys and more. “This year, the rally will also have a special appearance from our young fiddlers as they celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary.

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The children aged 10 to 18 from Bearsden Young Fiddlers have been invited to be part of the Bearsden Fiddlers Rally on November 23, from 7pm to 10pm, to mark their 20th anniversary.

– to come together to entertain an audience at Milngavie Town Hall.

Sue Graves, the secretary at Bearsden Fiddlers said: “Our annual rally is a time for our group to come together to play The annual event is a chance for and entertain. During the evening musicians from the Bearsden we will play a wide selection of Fiddlers – as well invited players from other Scottish music societies Scottish music including marches,

The rally will include a short interval at which drinks will be served and there will be a raffle in aid of the group’s chosen charity for the year, Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Bearsden Fiddlers was formed in 1972 and now has a thriving membership of around 50 musicians. They include fiddlers and those on accordions, guitars, flute and percussion.

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The Baljaffray Primary PTA Christmas Fayre takes place on Friday November 29 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the school hall.

The event will feature a host of stalls selling gifts, including pocket money items, Usborne books, jewellery, toys, keyrings, phone cases and candles. There will be a Santa’s Grotto and a chance to win prizes in a tombola, raffle and a competition.

Refreshments and home baking will be available, too.

will be funds to buy more than a dozen Apple TVs, too, which will be added to the interactive boards that the school now has in place in every classroom thanks The aim of the Christmas Fayre to the money raised over the past is to raise money for a school wishlist including gym equipment, few years from the PTA events, as well as a kind donation from a the creation of an outdoor local business. classroom and the conversion of a spare room into a home Sharon Middleton, co-chairperson economics classroom. of Baljaffray Primary PTA, A new sound system and stage lighting for the hall have also been identified as important to the school. It’s hoped that there

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“The Christmas Fayre is one of the highlights of the PTA fundraising efforts every year and we’d love to see as many folks from the community as possible joining us.”

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The race in Tenby comprises a 2.4-mile sea swim, a 112-mile hilly bike ride and then a 26.2-mile (marathon) run.

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A three-week “learn to code” course for children starts this month.

The Code Club meets at Bearsden Library on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on November 28 and December 5 and 12.

The sessions will explore a variety of coding projects using Scratch to create interactive stories, games and animations.

Everyone is welcome, from beginners to those with some previous experience of coding.

Sessions are run by East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust and are free to attend but booking is essential.

See Eventbrite for details at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

A concert is being organised by a local guild group in aid of a Scottish charity.

St Paul’s Church of Scotland Guild is hosting the event at the church on Baldernock Road in Milngavie on Monday November 18 at 7.30pm.

The Guild Charity Concert will support Malawi Fruits, a charity that works in the North of Malawi with the aim of improving farming and irrigation for subsistence farmers.

The renowned City of Glasgow Chorus will entertain the audience, including a programme that will include songs from the big screen and stage.

There will be featured songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Lennon & McCartney, Manhattan Transfer and Glenn Miller, as well as hits

made famous by Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra.

Ann MacLeod, from the Guild, said: “Malawi Fruits is one of the guild’s wider projects and we hope that people will come along and support us and the charity.

We think it will be an evening not to be missed.”

Tickets are priced £5, including tea, coffee and refreshments.

They are available from Guild committee members and also from the church office or at the door on the night.

Contact the church office at 0141 956 4405 from 9am to 1pm or email: st.pauls@btconnect.com.

Also see www.stpaulsmilngavie. org.uk/organisations/the-guild.

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This month: ALL BEING WELL…?

Barely a week goes by without some news about heart attacks and strokes or “good” and “bad” cholesterol.

We worry about high cholesterol or ‘bad’ cholesterol because of the impact it has on cardiovascular risk. In other words, how much it affects the chances of having problems like a heart attack or stroke.

Unfortunately, we in the West of Scotland top the leader board for these problems.

Park at Maryhill, taking part in a worldwide study to help assess the importance of Lp(a).

A higher level of Lp(a) may be genetic but it may also be higher in people who have had a heart attack or a stroke or are at risk of one.

45,000 people will take part in this project by simply having a simple blood test. Anyone who has had a heart attack or a stroke within the last 10 years can participate.

Although cholesterol is important, it is not the whole story. Lp(a) is a cholesterol-related protein that may be important in increasing the risk of heart attacks Locally this study is being and strokes. conducted by CPS Research who can be contacted by telephone CPS Research is a local research at 0141 946 7888. company, based in the Science

18—80 years who have suffered a within the last 10 years.

What is the difference between Health and Well-being? As doctors we are concerned with keeping people as healthy as possible, but clearly this is not the whole story. Health in its simplest sense, is just about not being ill.

Well-being is described as “feeling good and functioning well”.

The New Economics Foundation, describes a more positive approach by encouraging people to live their best life by doing these five things: Connect – with family, friends, colleagues or neighbours – building connections provides stability in a fast-changing world; Take Notice – Use all your senses to appreciate what’s around you and take stock from time to

time to reflect on who or what is important to you; Keep learning – find new challenges and experiences – this keeps you young and builds confidence ; Be Active – Regular exercise lifts mood and reduces anxiety as well as staying fit – walking, running cycling, swimming or dancing, it doesn’t matter what; Give – Do something for others when you can, even something small – it will make you feel better, as well as those around you.

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PHYSIO JEN'S CHARITY RUN A physiotherapist from Bearsden is taking on her first marathon in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for a poignant charity.

Jen Parr, 26, is currently training for the London Marathon 2020 and is calling for donations for DEBRA UK, a charity that supports people and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

EB is a group of genetic conditions that result in easy blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.

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Jen, a physiotherapist from Bearsden will be running the London Marathon 2020, hoping to raise money for charity

Jen said: “As part of my work as a newly qualified physiotherapist, I had the opportunity to spend time with the EB team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.

“This is only one of two specialist centres in England for adults with EB due to the rarity of the condition.

“Before working with the team, I’d never heard of Epidermolysis Bullosa and DEBRA. I decided that I wanted to support the charity that helps people with EB and one that also does research to find a cure for the genetic condition.”

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Training is going well for Jen, who attended Castlehill Primary School and Bearsden Academy, before going to Glasgow Caledonian University. She has taken part in a half marathon event and also plans to climb Ben Nevis as part of her bid to raise £3000 for DEBRA UK. Jen who now lives in London, said: “I can’t quite believe that I have decided to run a marathon and I still have a long way to go with my training but I hope the hard work will pay off and I’ll raise my target amount for the charity DEBRA”.

You can support Jen by donating at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ JenniferParr2.

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.

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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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The festive madness begins in earnest this month, accompanied by the usual bombardment of adverts on TV and special offers in stores.

Children's Crafts, Small Rides, Light Switch On and Lantern Procession (bring a jar to decorate, can book in advance or pay on the day).

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But even although we all know how frenetic it can become even the most experienced organisers of the perfect family Christmas can find themselves overwhelmed by what can seem a hugely complex and demanding task â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that at a time of year when the weather outside can be frightful (to coin a phrase).

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all very well to talk about â&#x20AC;&#x153;planningâ&#x20AC;?, but that rather takes the spontaneity out of things, relegating what should be a happy annual occasion to just another irksome chore.

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Inevitably most of us will go online for a fair bit of the annual spend, but a look at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available on the doorstep (and at the advertisements in The Community Magazine) can yield interesting ideas at often value-for-money prices, and often of the sort of individual gifts that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily available at the click of a mouse.

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Dereaming oif Christmas Feature | November 2019 Then there is the minor but still important detail – the visitor who doesn’t drink much, but is very partial to a nice Fino sherry, or the cousin who is strictly vegetarian or, increasingly more likely these days, the guests who are fully committed to a Vegan diet.

For festive food fare, for example, you might want to check out the deals at your quality local butcher or poulterer, baker, confectioner, etc – and maybe award yourself some time for a leisurely trawl through one or more of the excellent markets that pop up within easy reach of home at this time of year.

You can, of course, if hard pressed, let your fingers do the walking and just order everything online, but that tends to lend a certain dull predictability to a season which should be about individuality and surprises.

From a practical point of view you can set yourself a budget in advance, so you don’t get too carried away – but with this type of shopping you will invariably see items that suddenly “click” as brilliant gift choices for this uncle or that niece.

Not everybody fancies the idea of a Christmas Day excursion to some favourite local restaurant, but it can be a welcome relief – and a treat – for those who will be doing all the cookery on December 25 to be able to enjoy at least one special evening where they

While pondering how to spend your hard-earned cash - and on what – you might also like to consider how much cooking and washing up you intend to do over the Christmas season.

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November 2019 | Legal Matters

CHURCH REVAMP

Legal Matters

A Milngavie church is delighted to annouce interior improvements for the benefit of the congregation and wider community.

Allander Evangelical Church is in the process of enhancing the building with better lighting, extended carpeting, more comfortable chairs and the replacement of old-style bench seats.

Howel Jones, a member of the church said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The refurbishment is an updating of facilities to suit more modern needs. There is also a reconfiguration of the main room to

with Julie Millen from Millen Solicitors make it more ďŹ&#x201A;exible for different activities.â&#x20AC;?

This month: DO YOU HAVE A WILL?

The funds for the latest work have come from membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contributions, including legacies.

The refurbishment is due to be completed this month.

According to recent research, more than half of all adults in Scotland do not have a will. Considering oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own mortality can be difficult, and younger adults often believe that will-making is something to be attended to later in life.

The church has a busy programme of activities.

See www.allanderchurch.org.uk.

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a solicitor to make a will on their behalf. However, most solicitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; firms will offer competitive rates, and legal aid is available to those who meet the qualifying criteria.

Are you a parent?

If so, you may wish to consider appointing guardians for your children, if you die before they reach 18.

The only way to do so, is to make a will.

Do you live with a partner?

Unmarried partners do not automatically inherit from each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estates unless set out in their wills.

Some people are put off by the potential cost of instructing

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During November, solicitors up and down the country will be providing will writing services for free, and encouraging their clients to make a donation in lieu of fees, to Will Aid. Will Aid is a British charity, founded in 1988, and is a special partnership between the legal profession and nine of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best loved charities.

If you have been putting off making a will, why not consider doing so, this November?

ART CLASSES IN MILNGAVIE CHRISTMAS VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE

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PIANO TUITION

ÂŁ14 per half hour lesson. Usually ÂŁ16. ÂŁ135 for 10 weeks (half hour lesson).

Usually ÂŁ160.

Call for info 0141 384 2655

CLASSES FOR ADULTS DRAWING & PAINTING DAYTIME CLASS FRI 8 NOV: 12.30-2.30pm EVENING CLASS: TUES 5 NOV: 7-9pm THU 7th NOV: 7-9pm Call for info 0141 384 2655

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What's On...

YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR THE BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE AREA

Milngavie Music Club presents:

Clare Hammond Friday 8th November @ Cairns Church More info on pages 24 & 28

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MILNGAVIE FOLK CLUB:

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November 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Gill’s Yoga Classes

Friday 1st BADMINTONscotland

Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Scotland. 07825 054629

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

07443 417371 Weekly

Weekly

Saturday 2nd

Art Classes – Art at the Grange

Pilates

2 Grange Avenue, Milngavie Offering art classes suitable for all ages and levels. Please see our website for full listings.

0141 384 2655 • www.artatthegrange.com

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

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

Shop Online

Milngavie Library 10am. Using your Tablet, iPad or Laptop, we can help you start shopping online.

Let's get Christmas sorted or get the groceries delivered to your door? Book at the library. 0141 956 2776

SingSong!

New Kilpatrick Church New Halls, Bearsden 1.30-3pm. A new dementia-friendly community choir is in town. No ability necessary – just singing for pleasure and happy memories. Cuppa at 1.30pm, singing from 2-3pm. Everyone welcome. 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 0141 942 8827 • mail@nkchurch.org.uk

Milngavie Folk Club: Fiona Kennedy

Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7.30pm. Fiona's several solo albums have received critical acclaim, and she has sung for The Queen and members of the Royal Family on several occasions and has performed at Celtic Connections and on Transatlantic Sessions. https://tickets.ents24.com

Annual Christmas Charities Fair

Milngavie Town Hall 10.30am-3pm. Come along to support your local Charities. Buy your Christmas cards and/or gifts from your favourite Charity. Enjoy Tea/Coffee/famous freshly baked doughnuts/and/or mince pies.

0141 942 7498

Free Design Joinery | Roofing | Building Services

Kitchens • Bathrooms

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Courtroom, Milngavie Town Hall 10am-3.30pm. Free admission. Grab a bargain at our Annual One Day Exhibition and Sale. There is a signed, original framed painting by a club member in this year's Raffle, in aid of St Margaret's Hospice. Raffle tickets priced at 50p each or 5 tickets for £2. www.milngavieart.org enquiries@milngavieart.org www.facebook.com/milngavieartclub

ALL TRADES COVERED

MONDAY 4th: Evening Dementia Carers Group

Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm

TUESDAY 5th: Carers Chair Yoga

Sunday 3rd

Milngavie Youth Café – 11am-12pm

Come and Try Hand Spinning Taster Session

THURSDAY 7th: Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café

Gavin's Mill 12-4pm. Learn how to spin with a drop spindle, guided by Odette. All equipment and materials supplied. Tickets, £25 incl refreshments. Book in advance to secure your place. Shop @ Gavins Mill 0141 955 0437

Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday

Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Rd 2-4pm. Tasks vary from cutting back rhoddies or overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths. 07899 028534 cairnhillwoodsgroup@gmail.com First Sunday of every month

Feed the Birds, Mugdock

Mugdock Country Park 2-3.30pm. Join in anytime and make some tasty snacks and strong shelters for the birds that visit your garden this winter.

Meet at the Visitor Centre. 0141 956 6100

Charity Car Boot Sale

Tesco Car Park 7am-12pm. £10 per car or small vans.

The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity. Weekly until December

Monday 4th Antonine Bridge Club

Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members welcome, preferably with partners, but singles may be accommodated. We are a friendly club who enjoy competition.

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

WetWall • Windows • Doors • Floors • Finishings Decking • Fencing • UPVC • Cladding Drawing • Design • Planning • Building Extensions • Conversions • Renovations • New Builds NO JOB TOO SMALL

Milngavie Art Club One Day Exhibition and Sale of Paintings

Daisy Baby Classes

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

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

Educational support. Meet new mums.

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

Weekly, except 19th

Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1.30-3.30pm

THURSDAY 12th: Carers Choir

Milngavie Youth Café – 1.15-2.15pm Also runs on 26th

THURSDAY 7th: Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1.30-3.30pm

THURSDAY 14th: Crafty Carers Milngavie

Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1.30-3.30pm WWW.CARERSLINK.ORG.UK

Army Cadets Force

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

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

Milngavie & Bearsden Historical Society

Main Hall, Bearsden Hub, Bearsden Cross 7.30pm. The next talk will be given by Carol Parry and Elaine Morrison on the topic "Girton and Newnham Colleges – Nursing in Serbia“. Visitors welcome. £4. www.mbhistorical.org

Social Sewing

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

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

Garages • Workshops • Playhouses • Kennels • Stables

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What's On Calendar | November 2019 Forever Active (55+)

Lighter Weighs with Jayne

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Dance Club

Tuesday 5th

Weekly until 10th December

Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk Mon & Thu during term time New Kilpatrick New Halls 7.30-9.30pm. Enjoy weekly fun at our friendly Scottish country dancing club learning dances to great music.

No need to bring a partner. 0141 563 8790 treasurerNKCDC@gmail.com Weekly

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

07805 486316 Weekly

Baldernock Gardening Club

Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7.30pm. Our speaker is John Mattingly of Cluny House Gardens. Visitors welcome. £3. baldernockgarden@gmail.com www.baldernockgarden.org

Allander Evangelical Church

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

Self Defence & Martial Arts

Bearsden Academy 7pm Juniors. 8pm Seniors.

Learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly during term-time

TUE & WED - Mother and Toddlers, 9:30am - 12pm. WED - One-to Seven, 6-7:15pm.

THU - Ladies Afternoon, 2pm. SAT 9th Prayer Breakfast, 8am. 0141 956 2253

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

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

Friendship House Café

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

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

St Andrew's Church, Bearsden 5.30pm. Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility. For all ages and fitness levels.

First class free. Booking essential.

07880 630065 • FB @sculptcallanetics Weekly

Scottish Country Dance Club

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

0141 931 5565 Weekly until April 2020

Bearsden Bridge Academy

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

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

Bearsden & Milngavie Knit for Peace

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

Westerton Male Voice Choir

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

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

0141 956 5868 • www.wmvc.scot alistair.angus@googlemail.com Weekly

Sculpt Callanetics: MAE Technique

Bumps and Bundles

Baby and Toddler Group

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

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

Allander Indoor Bowling

Allander Leisure Centre 2pm. New members welcome. Weekly

Senior School Drop-in

Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3.30pm. After school, the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative coursework. 0141 777 3143 Weekly during term-time

Getting Started with your iPad

Milngavie Library 2pm. These sessions will guide you through the basics of setting up navigating your iPad/Tablet. Drop in.

0141 956 2776

Jog Scotland

Allander Leisure Centre 6.30pm. For mixed to any ability. laura.sherriff@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

www.allanderhomecare.co.uk

Providing quality care within your own home.

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

Mugdock Theatre 7.30pm. Weekly dance classes for children and adults. Weekly Lorna: 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Volunteer Litter Picking

Outside Fraser Centre, Milngavie Precinct 10am. Come and join the Clean Sweep volunteers of Milngavie in Bloom. Litter picks and green bags will be provided.

Help keep up the gold standard.

0141 956 6147 Also runs on Saturday 16th November

Craigdhu Writers

Waitrose Milngavie Community Room 10am-12pm. Our group of creative thinkers meets every Wednesday to enjoy each other's readings and writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend our relaxed and friendly creative environment. craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com Weekly

Abbie Bathrooms Complete bathroom Wet Walls • Tiling Plumbing • Joinery Free estimates

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Every Tuesday-Thursday during term

Our services: • Personal Care • Dementia Care • Domestic Services

Defence and Martial Arts

Lets Dance: Weekly Workshops

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

Allander Homecare Ltd

Wednesday 6th

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

Chess Club

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

0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wed)

Weekly until mid-May 2020

Adult Ballet Class

10am. Scout Hall Main Street, Milngavie 6.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys' Brigade Hall 7.30pm. 1st Bearsden Boys' Brigade Hall Tighten and reshape your body quickly while increasing strength and flexibility.

For all ages and fitness levels. First class free. Booking essential. 07880 630065 FB: @sculptcallanetics Weekly Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7:45pm. New chess season starts for adults. Juniors start at 6:30pm. Friendly and welcoming club. www.bearsdenchessclub.weebly.com Weekly

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit

Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm. A four-part, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. www.kelvinchoir.com

Weekly during term time

Westerton Fun Tots Adult Tap Class

Kelvin Choir

• Re-ablement • Respite Care • Escorted Outings

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

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

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Calendar of events Meditation & Mindfulness

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

Burnbrae Bridge Club

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

0141 563 8988 • sheana.donald@ntlworld.com Weekly

Bearsden Choir

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

Gill’s Yoga Class

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

07443 417371 Weekly

Jog Scotland

Prime Movers Exercise

Children’s Karate & Kobudo Classes

Dunbartonshire Family History Society

Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free. jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com Weekly Main Hall, Bearsden Community Hub 6-7pm. Taught by a child specialist and martial arts practitioner of over 30 years standing. Open to ages 4 years upwards!

Booking essential. 07548 551069 admin@shintenbudo.com Weekly

Ladies Bridge Club

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

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

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

Thursday 7th

Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Westerton Scottish Country Dancing Classes

Westerton Town Hall 7:30pm. No partner required. Chairman: 07807 749032. Treasurer: 07851 398264

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

New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591 Weekly

Pilates

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

Weekly until 11th December

Hilton Bridge Club

Weekly until 12th December

Bearsden & Milngavie NS Bridge Club

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

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

Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 6.45pm. Friendly, well established bridge club. New members welcome.

0141 942 0552 Weekly until May 2020

Stamp & Postcard Group

Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am -12pm. Drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp or postcard collecting. 07833 706962

Thursday 7th Milngavie Folk Club: Michael Blicher, Dan Hemmer and Steve Gadd

Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. Award winning saxophonist Michael Blicher, Hammond wizard Dan Hemmer and legendary drummer Steve Gadd joined forces in 2014 to celebrate their shared love for Hammond-organ soul/jazz. https:// tickets.ents24.com

Bearsden Writers

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Allander Bridge Club

Circle Dancing

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

Lunch Club

Milngavie Community Centre 7.30pm. “Suffrage v 1911 Census” Ruth Boreham reveals the link between the two. dfhs@scottishmemories.co.uk www.scottishmemories.co.uk

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

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

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

Jane Tait Yoga

Cairns Church Hall 11am. Prime Movers exercise class with Margaret McBain for those 60+.

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

Waitrose Community Room 7-9pm. A group of writers based in Scotland and we meet to take forward our writing and publishing ventures. New members welcome. bearsdenwriters@gmail.com

St Joseph's Church Hall, Milngavie 7:30pm. Ceilidh. Come and join us for the fun, fitness and friendship. All welcome.

07902 127370 Weekly until 3rd December

Friday 8th Milngavie Music Club: Clare Hammond

Cairns Church, Buchanan Street, Milngavie 7.30pm. Award-winning pianist Clare Hammond gave us a memorable recital on her visit two seasons ago. Tickets from Honeybee Bakery, Station Road, Milngavie or at the door on the night. 07708 471776 enquiries@milngaviemusic.org

Moving On With Your iPad/Tablet

Milngavie Library 2pm. These sessions will guide you through the next steps with your iPad/ Tablet device. Book your slot at the library.

0141 956 2776

Also runs on 14th November at 10am

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

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

Saturday 9th Milngavie Thursday Girls Art Group

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

Donation to the Gavin's Mill fund from the proceeds.

0141 955 0437 Monday to Saturday until January 3rd

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What's On Calendar | November 2019 Scottish Mask Puppet Centre

8-10 Balcarres Ave, Glasgow, G12 OQF SAT 9 - I spy with PC McKay, talking head puppets, 2pm. SAT 16 - Galoshins Sokobauno, 2pm. SAT 23 - Jack and Billy Clydebuilt puppets, 2pm. www.maskandpuppet.co.uk

Sunday 10th Remembrance Sunday

On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifice made by our brave service men and women.

Remembrance Sunday Service

War Memorial Milngavie Precinct 10:50am. The service is organised by the Association of Milngavie Churches and will be conducted by Margaret Peacock of The Society of Friends (Quakers) dparkin54@yahoo.co.uk

Milngavie Folk Club: Chip Taylor

Fraser Centre, Milngavie 7.30pm. American singer songwriter who has written hits recorded by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Emmylou Harris and Janis Joplin. https://tickets.ents24.com enquiries@milngaviemusic.org

Forest School: Run Forest Run

Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. A Forest School environmental games session that involves lots of running around in the woods. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking Essential. Cost £7. 0141 956 6100

Bearsden Choir Concert

City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow 4pm. Remembrance Day Concert, in aid of and fund-raising support for Erskine Veterans Hospital. Tickets @ £30, £25, £22.50 & £17.50 (Children & Students £5) from Choir Members, Box Office.

Chris Sanders 0141 942 7519 enquiries@bearsdenchoir.com

Tablet Tips in the Sports Centre

Bearsden Literary Society

Saturday 16th

Sunday 17th

Mugdock: Come and Try Conservation Volunteering

Adult Forest School

St Andrew's R.C. Church, Bearsden 7.45pm. Dr Jonathan Cossar will talk about his expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and how his specialist knowledge of travel medicine came in useful when preparing for the trip! 07941 916899

Tuesday 12th Mugdock Country Park 7-8.30pm. Come along and learn about all things lunar, then go outside to look at the full moon through the telescope.

Indoor presentation if weather is bad.

Minimum age 7yrs. Booking essential. Cost £5. 0141 956 6100

Thursday 14th Westerton Tots: Paint a Plate

Westerton Hall, Bearsden 9.30am-12pm. There will be ceramics and plate painting during these two sessions.

Your baby/toddler can put a hand or footprint design on a mug/plate/xmas babule/plaque and much more. All babies and pre-schoolers welcome. Just drop in, no need to book. FB: Westerton Fun Tots Also runs on 19th November

Friday 15th Stay and Play Coffee Morning

24th Glasgow Scout Hall, Bearsden, 10-11.30am. Families and locals are invited to pop in where we will have coffee and a home baking stall, as well as plenty of space for young children to play. chair@maxholme.co.uk

Milngavie Heritage Centre Group

Open Church/Dorcas Craft Group St Andrew's Church and Hall, Milngavie 11am-3pm. Drop into the church for quiet reflection. Refreshments, chat and craft are also available at the Dorcas Craft Group in the hall. 0141 956 7242

Mugdock Country Park 2pm. The ancient art of whittling is alive and well. Find your inner forest craft person on this introduction session 0141 956 6100

Monday 18th St. Paul's Guild Charity Concert

Milngavie Folk Club: Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames

St. Paul's Church, Milngavie 7-30pm. Members of the City of Glasgow Chorus will entertain us with songs from the big screen and shows. In aid of Malawi Fruits. Tickets priced at £5 are available from Committee Members, Church Office or at door. 0141 956 4405

Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. The legendary keyboardist/ vocalist with his much loved blend of jazz and rhythm and blues. Georgie Fame has enjoyed a varied career, criss-crossing the musical boundaries of pop, rock'n'roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and swing. https://tickets.ents24.com

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Bearsden Cross Church 11.30am. An organ recital by Simon Leach, organist at St Mary’s R. C. Cathedral, Edinburgh, presenting a varied programme of pieces.Tickets £10 including coffee and cake can be purchased from Purple Edge, Bearsden or at the door.

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Adult Forest School: Whittling for Beginners Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. The ancient art of whittling is alive and well. Find your inner forest craft person on this introduction session.

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0141 943 0780 New Kilpatrick Church Hall, Bearsden 2pm. The Society meets monthly for talks on all aspects of the Arts. This month Pat Clark gives a talk entitled "People, Places and Piazzas. The Life and Art of Charles Mackie", a journey with this 'forgotten man' of Scottish art. www.tasbm.co.uk membership@tasbm.co.uk

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Cadder Church North Hall, Bishopbriggs 1.30-3.30pm. It's fun, it's light-hearted and it's good exercise! Joan 01389 383014 hawkinsjoan@hotmail.com Third Monday of the month

Wednesday 27th Bearsden West Community Council

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

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Bearaden Library 1.30pm. We can help you get started using your tablet device, iPad, Laptop to start ordering online. Let's start the Christmas shopping or getting the groceries delivered to your door?

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St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am. Ed Archer will give a talk on ‘The 1910 Lanark International Aviation Meeting’. 07592 501648 https://u3asites.org.uk/bam

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Saturday 23rd Milngavie Town Hall 7pm. Join us for an evening of traditional music. Tickets available from Purple Edge Bearsden, Honeybee Bakery Milngavie or at the door. Cost £10. 07986 318935 secretarybearsdenfiddlers@hotmail.com

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

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Forest School: Wonderful Woodcraft Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Using tools under Ranger supervision, craft yourself something unique from wood in Mugdock's wild places. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Booking Essential. Cost £7.

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Mitchell Library 7.30pm. Hands-on Genealogy Session.

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Saturday 30th Westerton Community Christmas Lights Switch On

Westerton Hall, Bearsden 6-8pm. Craft Fayre, entertainment from Westerton Primary School and Westerton Male Voice Choirs, mulled wine and mince pies. Santa will switch on the lights at 7pm.

Submit your What's On information at www.thecommunitymagazine.co.uk December deadline: Monday 4th November

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Youngsters from across Bearsden and Milngavie came together to take part in an annual Scottish country dance festival.

Primary seven pupils from Mosshead, Baljaffray, Craigdhu, Castlehill, Baldernock, Bearsden, Killermont, Milngavie and Clober schools enjoyed the event last month at Milngavie Town Hall.

The Bearsden & Milngavie Primary Schools Scottish Country Dance was opened by Councillor Andrew Polson, Joint Leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, before local piper Iain Smith led representatives with banners from each school into the hall.

The children took part in five core dances together and two nominated dances individually, with music provided by John Carmichael and his Scottish dance band.

Experienced dancers from the local area helped pupils to prepare for the festival in advance.

Event organiser Walter Proven was delighted with another successful festival. He said: “It was a fabulous event, promoting social skills and cultural awareness, as well as encouraging young people to get active.

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"I want to pay tribute to everyone who helped to make this year's festival such a success. I hope all the participants enjoyed the day as much as I did and we hope to be back to do it all again next year.”

The event is linked to the Bearsden Festival, which connected community, arts and mental health with a packed programme in May. Cllr Polson said: “Congratulations to all the children involved this year and well done to everyone behind the scenes who helped to organise the festival, which combines music, dance and healthy exercise.

“It's an excellent event and I am sure it will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Local people are invited to an event that will focus on Britain’s nuclear submarines.

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Milngavie Music Club welcomes Clare Hammond again to Cairns Church for the club’s next concert on Friday November 8.

Clare is a winner of the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist of the Year Award. She played to great acclaim as part of the MMC programme two years ago.

Her programme will include music by Bach, Rachmaninov, Debussy and Schumann, as well as a rarity by Mozart’s almostforgotten Czech contemporary Myslivicek and a new piece by British composer Hywel Davies.

Hugh Macdonald, from MMC, said: “Clare is increasingly in demand in the UK and abroad, with recordings and regular broadcasts spreading her reputation far and wide.”

The music club’s audience now averages more than 200 people, who enjoy the informal

ambience and fine acoustics of Cairns Church.

Hugh said: “We expect tickets for Clare’s concert to be popular so we encourage people to book early.”

Tickets are on sale at The Honeybee Bakery, Station Road, Milngavie, and at the church on the night (cash or cheque only).

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“Most people managed to produce a crop of potatoes this season and that was good to see. For those who didn't, don't despair because there is always next year!”

Local News | November 2019

WE’RE GETTING GREENER BOWIE Local residents have been praised for an increase in recycling rates in the campaign to combat climate change.

Recycling has risen to 54.6 per cent across East Dunbartonshire according to the latest 2018 statistics produced by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

The figure is higher than the national average and an increase of more than six per cent from the previous year.

It means that the region is one of only six council areas in Scotland where more than half of the household waste is recycled and diverted from landfill.

more as we aim to live more sustainably.

“The significant drop in the environmental impact of our waste is a great reminder of the vital importance of recycling.

“By recycling more and reducing our waste we are affecting climate change. Every person can do their bit and local residents

can help by putting things in their bins appropriately and recycling where possible.

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“We still have a way to go to meet the Scottish Government’s target of recycling 70 per cent of our waste by 2025, but we are on the right track.”

For local support and advice about recycling call 0300 123 4510. Other information can be found through national programmes such as Love Food, Hate Waste and the National Reuse Helpline.

In addition, the amount of waste generated in East Dunbartonshire decreased by almost 5,000 tonnes, further reducing a carbon impact of waste by almost 15 per cent yearon-year.

A night of music celebrating the legendary singer and musician David Bowie comes to Milngavie this month.

Spiders on Mars is the UK's leading Bowie tribute band and they will be at F Pizza, on Stewart Street, on November 9 from 7.30pm to 1am.

The audience will enjoy a full band with a set list of Bowie’s classics songs.

A DJ will play music associated with the eras before and after the tribute band. Tickets priced at £15 (plus service charge) are likely to sell out fast.

Councillor Susan Murray, Vice Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee, said: “This is tremendous news and it is great to see our residents’ commitment to reducing waste and recycling

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COFFEE MORNING FOR CHARITY FUNDS COMMUNITY HUB CAMPAIGN GROWS A local church is hosting an event in support of a Scottish charity that supports families affected by cot death.

in Scotland dedicated to the sudden unexpected death of babies and young children.

A coffee morning will be held at St Joseph’s Church Hall in Milngavie on Saturday November 16, from 10am to 2pm, to raise funds for The Scottish Cot Death Trust.

The charity was founded in 1985 and it is the only one

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JOIN FREE HERITAGE WALKS A series of guided walks this month will explore the new trails created by an innovative community history and heritage project.

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creative projects, research and responses have informed the design and development of a series of outdoor sculptures and the heritage trails across 11 towns and villages.

Jen added: “The walks will be through a mix of urban and rural locations, so participants are requested to wear sensible footwear and clothing.”

To book a free place on the walk see www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ westerton-bearsden-trail-65kmtickets-74101632979 or www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/milngavie-trail68km-tickets-74101837591.

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A Gray's Roofing LTD.............................................12 A.S Wagner .............................................................1 Abbie Bathrooms ..................................................23 Abbotsford House.................................................16 Ace Waste Services ...............................................34 AF Plumbing and Tiling...........................................2 Alan Robinson Domestic Appliance.....................33 Allander Flooring Ltd............................................33 Allander Home Care Ltd ......................................23 AMK Self Drive.......................................................24 Andrew Steele Decorator ......................................4 Art at the Grange..................................................20 Bathroom Transformations...................................34 Bayleaf Bistro and Takeaway..................................9 Ben View Antiques................................................22 Beyond Time Meditation........................................2 Blind Cleaning........................................................11 Bobstacles Driving School.......................................1 Boundary Central Heating Service.........................4 Buchanan Castle Golf Club...................................29 Bullands Coffee Shop............................................18 Caledonian Wood Fuels........................................24 Campbell Jewellers ...............................................19 Chic Clinique .........................................................30 Clearwater Design and Installation Ltd...............13 Conservatory Conversions.......................................7 CPS Research..........................................................14 D & N Glass Co .........................................................4 D.S Motors................................................................5 David Fergus Plumbing Ltd...................................25 David Wilson Handyman.........................................8 DC Cairney..............................................................33 Dragon Spring Taiji .................................................7 Dream Doors..........................................................25 Dunrite Plumbing..................................................11 E S Fencing.............................................................17 East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau .....31 Easy As One Two Tree............................................33 Findlay's Window Blind Company..........................6 Furniture Clinic ......................................................32 G Simpson Tree Felling............................................3 Gavin's Mill.............................................................16 Gordon John Baillie Painter & Decorator............10 GR Landscapes of Milngavie...................................9 Home Instead Senior Care......................................5 Home Supported Living Services ...........................6 Instyle Kitchens & Bathrooms...............................35 Iris Blue Optical........................................................9

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J & J Garage Doors...................................................4 J L Roofing..............................................................17 John Currie Brick & Stonework...............................5 John Macaulay Landscapes.....................................6 JSV Roofing ...........................................................24 K Glass & Glazing.....................................................2 Keys Galore..............................................................2 Kleen-Dri................................................................17 Les Weirs Garage.....................................................1 Lomond Sheds........................................................22 McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd.......15 McMillan's Chem Dry...............................................1 Meallmore Ltd.......................................................28 Mercer Plumbing Services Ltd.................................6 Milngavie Art Club................................................33 Motorworx Garage Ltd.........................................11 Mugdock Country Park.........................................18 Mugdock Makkers.................................................18 Nova Blinds...............................................................5 Nu Rest Upholstery ...............................................26 Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital.......................32 Pacitti Jones............................................................10 Paint Pot Decorators................................................6 PM Joinery and Roofing........................................11 Podiatry by Hillary ..................................................8 Prime Roofing Ltd....................................................1 Punk My Pooch........................................................7 Reliable Garden Maintenance................................5 Rennie McInnes LLP Solicitors ..............................20 Rettie Bearsden LLP.................................................1 Robert Hill & Co.......................................................8 SelClene Services......................................................2 Simpson Physiotherapy ........................................34 Stobo Castle.............................................................9 T Townsley Roofing.................................................8 Tech Base..................................................................2 The Doors Group Limited......................................11 The Glasgow Shutter Company ...........................30 The Kitchen Depot ................................................36 The R-Group...........................................................19 Thistle Garden Services............................................3 Thomson Heating....................................................3 TSBC Property Services..........................................22 Van Driver Removals................................................2 West of Scotland Christmas Trees ........................18 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company..........3 x1Fitness...................................................................5 Yoga Jo's.................................................................27

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