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Ryan Hits the High Note .............. 3 Come Join the Parade .................. 4 'We Ran Out of Places' ................ 5 Jan's Joy at Debut Novel.............. 6 Invite to Give Curling a Try .......... 7 New Season for Busy Art Club .... 8 Keep Community Tidy ................. 8 Carers Set to Sail Away .............. 10 'Thrilling' Quartet Opener ........ 11 Jim's Book of Run Trails ............. 12 Late News .................................... 12 Euro Fame for Gymnasts ........... 14 What's Up Doc? .......................... 14 Three Times a Winner ................ 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Active Autumn Feature ...... 18&19 Players' 20 Years of Drama ........ 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20 What’s On.............................. 21–26 Trio Become Apprentices ...........

Senior Savvy ................................

Gardens Glow for Awareness ...

Wow! We're A Year Old! ..........

Makeover for Memorials ...........

Spooky Fun at Country Park .....

Fashion Show for Community ..

Plans for New Warehouse .........

MFC Grows to 600 Players .........

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Local News | October 2018

MUSICIAN RYAN HITS THE HIGH NOTE A teenage accordionist from Milngavie has made history twice over with his podium place at a prestigious international music contest.

Ryan Corbett, 19, became the youngest person – and the first Scot – to make it on to the podium at the Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week in China.

wonderful because the Russians have done so much for the development of the accordion, so we spent hours talking about the instrument and our different cultures.

Ryan was also the highest placed European participant after coming third in the Performer category.

“We were sharing stories about how we play and perform. I felt so at home with them and I’d like to meet them again.�

He was competing against a line up of many high achieving accordionists, including undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Ryan has been a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Conservatoire for four years. He also attended Douglas Academy and Craigdhu Primary School.

He said: “There were accordion players from all over the world, including China, Russia, Serbia and there was me from Scotland. “The hotel where I stayed was full of Russian musicians. It was

appreciate the sheer scale of the festival until he arrived.

He said: “I didn’t know much about this competition until I was in China. There were 300 competitors from all over the world. It was a much bigger festival than I thought.�

The result is the latest milestone for Ryan, who started playing the accordion by teaching himself at the age of 11. At 14, he started lessons with Junior Conservatoire staff member, Djordje Gajic.

Djordje, who supported Ryan during his trip to China, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Ryan and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Ryan is a very talented, hard-working and highly motivated student who never fails to impress me with his ability.�

Ryan is now studying for a Bachelor of Music degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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A “community champion” at a local supermarket is calling for support for a new Hallowe’en Parade in Milngavie this month.

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“It’s the first time we've tried to organise a parade like this so we are hoping it will be a success and will become an annual event.”

Tesco Milngavie Community Champion Evelyn Griffin is organising the inaugural parade on Saturday October 27.

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The meeting place for the parade for adults and children will be outside the Tesco store at 3.30pm. Fancy dress is encouraged and the procession will head through the village before returning to the store.

Evelyn said: “Tesco staff are excited to be launching this parade and we already have some support, such as Cancer Research and Barnardo’s charities, who are coming along to cheer on the parade.

Tesco has more than 500 Community Champions across the UK. Each Tesco store has their own champions. They work to “ensure Tesco is a great neighbour that brings genuine benefit to their local community”.

In addition to the parade there will be a group of dancers from Limitless Dance Academy performing to Michael Jackson's

“We are keen for other shops and local businesses to support the parade and we hope they will get in touch so they can

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Local News | October 2018

‘WE RAN OUT OF PLACES’ people would want to join the Couch to 10k beginner sessions.

A local JogScotland group has been surprised and delighted by the high level of interest for a new “Couch to 10k” running programme.

“I’m guessing that we have pitched this at a good time of the year, at the end of summer, when a new school term starts or in the run up to Christmas.

“Perhaps, it is also a result of the legacy of the European Championships, which may well have inspired people to get fitter or enjoy a new sport. Who knows?

An amazing 70 people applied for places in the JogScotland Milngavie beginner group – and in the end 55 were accepted.

One of the coaches, Alison Paterson, said: “We would love to have places for all the applicants but we realised we needed to cap numbers because of the number of coaches and helpers we have available at the club.

“We want to be able to help as many people as possible to achieve their goal of running 10k but we also want to give people a high quality experience.”

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JAN’S JOY AT DEBUT NOVEL A Milngavie writer who has long dreamed of seeing her books in print will finally become a published author this month.

Jan McPeake’s novel Transference will launch at a special event at Waterstones book store on Byres Road in Glasgow on October 20 at 7.30pm.

my husband is watching the football. I carry around a notepad and a Dictaphone because my ideas come to me at the most random of times.

The story, which is based in Glasgow, tells of a governmentcreated terminal disease, PODD, which is formed to manipulate the population in a monetary driven attempt at social cleansing. Lauren and Sonya, best friends and neighbours, are plunged into the most brutal and unjustified conspiracy the world has ever witnessed.

“I am overjoyed to have been finally offered a publishing contract with FCM Publishing.

After many rejections, someone has seen a potential in my writing.�

Jan, who was born and raised in Drumchapel before moving to Milngavie, said: “Writing has always been my escape and I started writing poems when I was aged 11. “Since leaving school I’ve worked full time and I write whenever I have spare time, such as in lunch breaks, when my young son is in bed or when

Jan is now working on her second novel, Separation, and has written eight children's picture books that are so far unpublished.

She said: “Writing is and always will be who I am and I’m excited

to see where this next chapter in my life will take me.�

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Local News | October 2018

INVITE TO GIVE CURLING A TRY Iain Reekie, from BSCC, said: “Curling is a great sport for people of all abilities and fitness levels. It is challenging but also rewarding.

We are a friendly club and we are keen to attract new members with our free taster sessions.”

Bearsden Ski Club Curling are hosting free curling sessions at intu Braehead Ice Rink

A local curling club hopes to attract new players to the sport with an open invitation to two free taster sessions this month.

Bearsden Ski Club Curling (BSCC), which was founded 35 years ago, is hosting the events at intu Braehead Ice Rink, Glasgow, on Saturday October 27 at 10am or 12.10pm.

The one-hour sessions will provide a coached introduction to the sport with a chance to learn the basic skills of sweeping and delivering the stones, as well as the rules.

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Delivery sticks that allow stones to be delivered from a standing position or a wheelchair are available for people with mobility issues. Participants are advised to wear warm, loose fitting clothing and clean, flat, rubber-soled shoes – trainers are ideal – to change into for the curling.

The club was started by four members of Bearsden Ski Club after winning the 1983 Highland Pentathlon in Aviemore. Within the competition, there were several disciplines including running, skiing and “target curling” at which the team excelled.

Iain said: “Bearsden Ski Club Curling section grew both in numbers and reputation. Over the years, we’ve won many inter-club challenges and Dunbartonshire competitions and we also have our own club leagues, which are keenly fought each year.

“Recently, we’ve formed an association with the Bearsden Curling Club and added an interclub competition, The Bearsden Challenge, to our calendar. It would be great to see more people on the ice and part of our club.”

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NEW SEASON FOR BUSY ART CLUB Local artists are looking forward to the opening of a new season this month at Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

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This means members have the opportunity, subject to availability, to enjoy 20 sessions each year.

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SHOUT OUT TO KEEP COMMUNITY TIDY Milngavie in Bloom is calling for volunteers to help with two litter pick events this month.

A regular clean sweep takes place on October 3 at 10am, meeting at the Fraser Centre.

On October 20, the Big Autumn Clean Sweep takes place, meeting point in Tesco car park near Gavin's Mill at 10am.

Rona Macleod, co-ordinator of the Clean Sweep branch of Milngavie in Bloom, said: “We had a very successful Big Summer Clean Up with more than 40 volunteers helping out.

“But the work never stops and we would like to see volunteers, old and new, coming along to help in October, too.”

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A group of carers from East Dunbartonshire are looking forward to setting sail with the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland this month.

The trip around the west coast of Scotland takes place in the October school holidays and is organised by Carers Link, a Milngavie based charity that supports unpaid carers.

offers respite for people in caring roles – and gives them time to have fun. It is the first time we have brought different generations together to work and play.

The group will be a mix of five young carers, aged 16 to 25, and five adult carers, supported by two staff members from Carers Link.

“All of the sailors are carers who provide care or support to a family member or friend who might be struggling with disability, chronic illness, mental health problem, or substance misuse.”

A spokesperson said: “The sailing trip, which is the fourth voyage we have organised,

Ocean Youth Trust voyages inspire young people through the challenge of adventure under sail and provide a uniquely powerful and extremely effective environment for their personal development regardless of their backgrounds.

The Trust’s crew and volunteers will be on hand to support the novice sailors with the aim of building self-confidence, encouraging leadership skills, developing problem solving skills, working as part of a team, gaining awareness of the environment and, most importantly, making friends.

The idea of providing sailing opportunities for young carers originally came from one of the Carers Link’s trustees. The charity is always looking for new people to join the board and contribute ideas and skills.

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Milngavie Music Club’s International Concert Series gets under way once again on Friday October 12 at Cairns Church with a performance by the acclaimed Vision String Quartet.

The quartet from Germany has been taking the chamber music world by storm and has been described by one leading Frankfurt newspaper as “thrilling and electrifying”.

Club president Hugh Macdonald said: “We are delighted to have the Vision String Quartet coming to perform this month at our opening concert of the season.

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JIM’S BOOK OF RUN TRAILS A local runner has published a book of trail routes in a bid to encourage more people to explore the countryside around Milngavie.

Jim McLarnon’s book, “Milngavie Trail Runs”, features 107km of running routes that all start and finish at the obelisk at the beginning of the West Highland Way. The book is for runners of all abilities, from those who are new to trail running to people who are already keen runners but want to discover new trails in the area.

Jim, of Milngavie, said: “There are so many great routes to run locally that take you through a surprising range of landscapes, including forests, farmland, a country park, and past castles and alongside lochs and rivers.

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The book has a foreword written by Susie Allison, author of a popular book called Scottish Trail Running, and includes inspirational words from Dr Andrew Murray, the Scottish doctor, runner and author.

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This month: HEALTHIER HABITS Allander perfrom at Euro Championships

EURO FAME FOR LOCAL GYMNASTS Gymnasts from a local club were thrilled to perform in a Gymnastics Showcase during the European Championships – and make it on to a TV show.

The 18 Allander Gymnastics Club members were selected by Scottish Gymnastics for the special event prior to the Gymnastics Men’s Finals earlier this summer.

The 16 girls and two boys, aged from six years to 14 years, performed their display in front of 1,000 spectators.

The display also featured on the STV evening news as part of a round-up of the European Championships events.

Jane Mclaughlin, head coach at Allander Gymnastics Club, said: “It was a very special and magical experience for everyone involved.

“The gymnasts worked very hard on their routine throughout the summer holidays.

“The families and coaches were very proud of them performing at such a big arena.

“The gymnasts also had exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the championships.

“It was a bonus that our display featured on the STV evening news, too.”

Allander Gymnastics is a private club for children aged five to 16. It has been running very successfully since 1977. To find out more contact janemclaughlin95@ gmail.com

This October “Go Sober for October” and “Stoptober” are being promoted to encourage people to think about alcohol and smoking.

Habits can be good as well as bad, and I have heard it said that a habit can be learned within 60 days or less! These campaigns help people take the first steps to changing habits around alcohol or smoking by asking them to commit to no more than 28 days – which can be a manageable timescale to imagine.

options open to people to use nicotine replacement through their pharmacist or doctor, and vaping, more people seem to be quitting effectively. Too much alcohol can lead to violence, depression, obesity or liver disease. Many people find that cutting out alcohol for a month helps them reset their drinking levels and sometimes regain control over their intake.

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Westerton Tennis Club player Cameron Laird won a clutch of trophies after triumphing in no less than three championship matches.

In fact, he won every category that he entered at the club’s annual tournament this year, including the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles.

Before receiving the trio of trophies at the annual prizegiving last month, Cameron said: “I am delighted to have won the men's singles for the first time.

“It was also great to win the men's doubles with Ewan MacLeod and the mixed doubles with my sister Holly."

The club’s joint chairperson Jacqueline Gourlay also won two finals, ladies’ singles and ladies doubles with Yvonne Sondh.

Jacqueline, who shares the chair post with another club member Suzanne Laird, also the mum of Cameron and Holly, said: “The club championships 2018 saw 40 members competing and it was a great success, despite some last minute tense matches.

“We had some excellent matches on finals day and some well-

deserved winners. This was our second annual prize giving, which is a great opportunity to celebrate our champions' success."

The club championships take place between June and August with finals day on August 25. Other prizes were awarded to Sandy Hyslop for ladies’ consolation and John Moore for men's consolation.

The prize giving evening took place in September at Westerton Bowling Club.

The tennis club has 112 members and they are always happy to welcome new players. There will be coached sessions over the winter.

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ACTIVATE AUTUMN... A As summer turns to autumn, it can be tempting to stay home preparing for a winter of hibernation.

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ways to avoid the winter blues, or the more debilitating SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is to include at least 30 minutes of daylight in your daily routine.

This includes families, who after a summer of quality time outdoors with the kids, might well be dreading the long, darker months of being cooped up in the house.

This could be sitting on a park bench taking in the views, walking to the pond to feed the Another way to stay in touch ducks or going for a brisk walk with people when you might or a run. feel inclined not to bother is to book a fitness class together, Exercise is also important for such as at a local gym, or join a physical well-being and health experts recommend at least 150 craft class. minutes of moderate aerobic But there is another problem: activity, such as cycling or brisk Even when you know that you walking, even in autumn and should be getting out and winter, as well as some strength about and maintaining exercise, exercises. it can be hard to be motivated when it looks cold and dark Another benefit of exercise at outdoors. this time of year is maintaining

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The sun might not be shining quite so much now but there’s still loads to do at the Park with the October holidays and Halloween coming up. Here’s a taster of some of the events over the next couple of months and we have a free ‘What’s On’ booklet, starting from September, available in the Visitor Centre detailing all the events and activities for the next 6 months.

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October 2018 | Legal Matters

PLAYERS MARK 20 YEARS OF DRAMA

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

This month: JUDICIAL REVIEW Judicial review is the mechanism used to ask the court to review decisions, acts or a failure to act by a public body, such as a local authority, or other official decision making bodies.

The Kilmardinny Players are preparing for their panto 'Aladdin'

A local amateur dramatics group is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a performance of the panto, Aladdin.

Kilmardinny Players are inviting audiences to see the festive show at Kilmardinny House Arts Centre in Bearsden from Wednesday November 14 to Friday November 16 at 7.30pm and then on Saturday November 17 at 2pm.

James Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of Aladdin, including all the usual traditions of a good pantomime.

In the story, Aladdin falls for Princess Jasmine, but needs to find a fortune to convince her father of the match. He strikes lucky with a lamp and a Genie, but he has to contend with the wicked Abanazer.

In its current form, the group dates back to April 1998 when Ken Findell and Brian Hayward created the Kilmardinny Players. The first production, in January 1999, was Willy Russel's Stags and Hens.

Jane MacConnacher, of Kilmardinny Players, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The performance is told according to

For tickets for next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aladdin see www.kilmardinnyplayers. org or call 07813 326318.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be slapstick comedy, really cool costumes and sets and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behind youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; audience participation.â&#x20AC;?

It can only be used where all other effective remedies have been investigated and there is no other remedy available.

The process is fundamentally concerned with the actual legality of official decision making and the process of how a decision was reached, as opposed to the substance of the decision itself. It is also concerned with the failings of a body to act within their obligations or duties.

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Essentially, this means it is an entirely different remedy to that of an appeal, which is an application to examine the merits of a decision.

An application for judicial review must be made within three months of the date on which the grounds giving rise to the application first become apparent.

The court does have the power to extend this to a longer period of time if it considers it appropriate to do so.

Unfortunately, even following a successful action for judicial review, the decision maker may be able to make the same decision again, so long as it does so in a lawful way and following the correct process.

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Calendar of events Monday 1st Bumps and Bundles Bearsden Baptist Church Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday.

0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com Weekly

Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10.45am. Over 60s exercise class.

0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

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

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

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Art at the Grange 2 Grange Avenue, Milngavie Offering art classes suitable for all ages and levels. Please see our website for full listings. www.artatthegrange.com Daisy Baby Classes MON: Bearsden Community Hub TUE: Kilmardinny House, Bearsden 11am. Wonderfully relaxing, supportive and progressive classes for babies from 6 weeks to 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.

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Cinema Club: Mrs Miniver Mugdock Theatre 7.30pm. A moving drama about a middle-class English family learning to cope with war, told in a series of dramatic vignettes. Cost £4 each.

Booking essential.

0141 956 6100 Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members (pairs) and visitors welcome to this friendly but competitive club.

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NK Scottish Country Dance Club New Kilpatrick New Halls 7.30-9.30pm. Join us on Monday evenings. Enjoy weekly fun at our friendly Scottish country dancing club learning dances to great music. No need to bring a partner. treasurerNKCDC@gmail.com 0141 563 8790 Weekly Bearsden Dementia Carers Group Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. Catch up with other carers in similar situations and to cover the topics that you really want answers to when caring for someone with dementia. The meetings are for carers only, and every meeting we are joined by a dementia specialist.

There’s no need to book, just come along on the night. carerslink.org.uk Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society Talk: The History of Mugdock Lesser Hall, Bearsden Hub 7.30pm. The Society has its opening meeting when Alan McBride, a Ranger up at Mugdock Country Park will talk on The History of Mugdock. Visitors welcome. £4.

0141 956 2785 jsabirrell@hotmail.com Bearsden Bridge Academy The Court Room, Milngavie September to May 4pm. Improvers Class 5.30pm. Beginners Class 7pm. Improvers We are unique in this area in that anyone is welcome to join us on a Monday evening without a partner, so why not come along and join us as we seek to improve?

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Social Sewing Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Join us on Monday nights for some social sewing, a wee cup of tea and a chat. Bring your own machine, the project you're working on, and we can all share stories of our makes and maybe even swap patterns and fabric in the future! Please text or email for the address.

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Tuesday 2nd Westerton Male Voice Choir Open Night Main Hall, Bearsden Cross Church 7.30pm. Westerton Male Voice Choir warmly welcomes fresh voices. You don't have to be an experienced singer and will have the chance to view and participate in a rehearsal evening.

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Chair Yoga Milngavie Youth Café 10.30am-12.30pm. Chair yoga is gentle exercise which can help improve your muscle tone, improve your breathing, reduce stress and give you a sense of well-being – all done while seated, or using the chair as a support. All carers welcome, no booking necessary. carerslink.org.uk Weekly

Allander Indoor Bowling Club Allander Leisure Centre 12-2pm (other times available). Rinks are available for non members – ladies and gents. Come along for a free 2 hour trial, £4 thereafter. No experience necessary, equipment supplied. Warm and friendly environment. New members welcome.

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Whist Drive The Fraser Centre 1:15pm. £1, includes tea and biscuits/ cake. New members welcome.

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What's On Calendar | October 2018 Senior School Drop-in Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3.30pm. After school, the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative coursework.

These are flexible and messy spaces perfect for painting, spraying and constructing. Studios are staffed but not tutor-led.

0141 777 3143 Weekly Carers Choir Milngavie Youth CafĂŠ 1.15-2.15pm. Our choir has proved to be a huge hit! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for carers of all singing abilities, including those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they have a voice. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about having fun and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no pressure to perform in front of an audience. carerslink.org.uk Also on 16 & 30 Oct

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 10-11am. Yoga for all. Weekly 7-8pm. Yoga for men. Weekly One-to-One Locum. Anytime 07851 009468 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk Kelvin Choir Upper Hall, St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm. Love to sing? Come and join Kelvin Choir. Kelvin Choir is a fourpart, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. kelvin.choir@virginmedia.com www.kelvinchoir.com Weekly

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NIGHTRun Milngavie Train Station 7pm. 10k run tonight with a 5k every second week. All runs are for fun and not a race. www.trailfestscotland.com

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Thursday 4th Stamp & Postcard Group Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am-12pm. Drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp or postcard collecting.

07833 706962 Also 1st November

Circle Dancing St Andrew's Church, Milngavie 2-4pm. A style of dance done in a circle or semi-circle to musical accompaniment. All welcome. No partner required. www.circledancingforall.org.uk

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Burnbrae Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 6.30-10pm. We are a friendly but competitive Bridge Club that welcomes new members and their partners. We meet weekly on a Wednesday from September to April.

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Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga Class St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Stewart St 7.30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility.

07443 417371

Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included. Just turn up! www.edlc.co.uk

Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre 10am-12pm. Our group of creative thinkers meet every Wednesday to enjoy each othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; writings. All writers are warmly invited to attend our relaxed and friendly creative environment.

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

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

New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591 Weekly

Scottish Country Dancing Milngavie Town Hall 7.30-9.15pm. General. Come and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome.

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Milngavie Choir Cairns Church Hall 7.30pm. Join us for the Christmas concert. New members welcome especially if they are wearing trousers.

You don't have to be able to read music but it helps the others if you can.

0141 942 1945 info@milngavie-choir.org.uk www.milngavie-choir.btck.co.uk

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St Paul's Lunch Club St Paul's Church, Milngavie 12-1pm. Come enjoy home made soup, assorted rolls and delicious home baking, all for a very modest cost.

All are welcome for a warm friendly atmosphere. 07803 934688 annsmacleod@gmail.com

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Wednesday 3rd Let's Dance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Weekly Workshops Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults.

Lorna Pickford 01360 551689 â&#x20AC;˘ 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Bearsden Chess Club Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.45pm. Meets every Tuesday with a junior section at 6:30pm. A thriving and welcoming club.

0141 569 3361 james.burt@ntlworld.com

Sloss Yoga Milngavie Town Hall 7-8pm. Join Jacqueline Sloss, hatha yoga teacher. ÂŁ35 for six-week block 07915 496077 â&#x20AC;˘ slossyoga@gmail.com

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

0141 584 9514 â&#x20AC;˘ 0141 942 6559

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Adult Ballet Class Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet class with Margaret McBain.

0141 956 3388 â&#x20AC;˘ 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com

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October 2018 | What's On Calendar Bearsden Literary Society St Andrew's RC Church, Bearsden 7.45pm. Sylvia Smith will give a talk "Miss Cranston's Tearoom Empire and Charles Rennie Macintosh". This should be a fascinating evening and all are welcome. £4 admission includes tea/coffee and biscuits. anne_snape@yahoo.co.uk

Calendar of events Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls) NEW VENUE: Boclair House No October Meeting. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment from 1st November.

0141 942 5241 Milngavie & Bearsden Carers Café Fraser Centre 1.30-3.30pm. Our Carers Cafés are monthly get-togethers where you can chat with other carers over coffee. No need to book, just come along. carerslink.org.uk Prime Movers Exercise Cairns Church Hall 11am. Prime Movers exercise class with Margaret McBain for those 60+.

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

Jog Scotland Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering distances between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com Weekly

Westerton Scottish Country Dance Club Westerton Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm. No need for partner.

Esther Liddell: 0141 942 4468 Noreen Simpson: 07851 398 264 Weekly

Friday 5th BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Club.

07825 054629 Weekly Gill’s Yoga Classes Milngavie Town Hall 10.15-11.15am. Gentle hatha yoga class.

07443 417371 Weekly

Allander Bridge Club Milngavie C.E. Centre 7pm. Friendly long-established club welcomes new members and visitors (with partners). First two weeks free. New session begins on 6 September.

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J and J Dance School Pendicle Road Guide Hall Children's tap, ballet, stage dance classes. MON: Senior classes – tap, ballet, stage. Adult Tap Dancing. melldaloch@gmail.com

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Saturday 6th 56th Annual Stamp and Postcard Fair Prestwick Community Centre 10am-4pm. 12 dealers from across Scotland will present their stocks of stamps, postcards and accessories. Young collectors are especially welcome and there will be a Young Collectors’ corner with stamp related crafts, puzzles, displays and demonstrations.

Everyone welcome. Free entry and parking.

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Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Road 2pm. Come along and help maintain fabulous local woodland. Volunteering between 2-4pm, any help appreciated.

Tasks vary from cutting back rhoddies or overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths.

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Charity Car Boot Sale Tesco Car Park 7-11.30am. £10 per car, £12 for small vans & £15 for larger vans. Sell your unwanted items. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity.

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Monday 8th Milngavie Flower Club Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. Demonstrator Audrey Foster and her title is "Seasonal Delights". All welcome.

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The Arts Society Bearsden and Milngavie New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden 2pm. Meet up with like-minded people and share your curiosity with the arts. www.bmdfas.org.uk Second Monday of every month (Sep-Jun)

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Milngavie Heritage Centre Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. The first heritage talk of the new season will be given by Carol Primrose on the topic “From Romans to Rabbits – the fascinating history of Cawder Estate in Bishopbriggs”.

Entrance is free but donations welcome. www.milngavieheritage.org

An Introduction to Self Defence and Martial Arts Douglas Academy, Milngavie 8pm. Have you ever wanted to learn self defence but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn the basics of self defence and martial arts in a friendly, relaxed environment run by Bearsden Martial Arts Club. 4 week block. bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com www.bearsdenmartialarts.org

Tuesday 9th Scottish Country Dancing Westerton Hall 7.30-9pm. Beginners. Come and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome.

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Saturday 13th

Crafty Carers Milngavie Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1.30-3.30pm. No need to book, just turn up. You can bring your knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, card-making kit (or whatever you are working on), or you can just come along for a cuppa and a blether. carerslink.org.uk

Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-3.30pm. Nice people. Nice things. Over 30 stalls with unique, high-quality products, handmade in Scotland. The best market in East Dunbartonshire! Established with integrity in 2016. milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com

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Sunday 14th

Milngavie Folk Club: Lady Maisery The Fraser Centre 7.30pm. Lady Maisery comprises Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters), Rowan Rheinagans (Fidola) and Hannah James (Kerfuffle, Demon Barbers)) – a striking trio whether singing spellbinding a cappella or accompanying themselves on accordion, harp and violin. £15. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Mud, Leaves & Friendly Trees Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Enjoy getting mucky and using your imagination with some Forest School activities in the Country Park’s beautiful woodlands. Outdoor activities for 8-12 year olds. Cost £7 each. Booking essential 0141 956 6100 Have-a-Go Longbow Mugdock Walled Garden 2pm. Take a shot at medieval archery with the Green Hollow Bowmen in the Walled Garden. Watch the demonstration at 2pm or turn up and join in at any time. Cost £1 each.

Monday 15th

Bearsden Flower Club St Andrews Church Upper Hall 2.30pm. The demonstrator at this meeting is Marilyn Bevan from Helensburgh, and the title is Autumn Twist.

0141 942 4152

Wednesday 17th Yarn Spinning Taster Class Gavin's Mill, 3 Gavin's Mill Road, Tesco Carpark 7.30pm. Experience the art of yarn spinning with Odet Beauvoisin.

0141 955 0437 office@gavinsmill.org Third Wednesday of the month

Friday 19th GSG Dandiya Night Milngavie Town Hall 6:30-11:30pm. Come celebrate Navratri, one of Indias biggest festivals. Dance garba and play dandiya with our biggest live band yet. Prizes, raffles and food stalls. Tickets must be purchased in advance. http://buytickets.at/gsg Also Saturday 20th

Social Line Dancing Cadder Church North Hall, Cadder Road, Bishopbriggs 1.30-3.30pm. Come and join us for social line dancing – it's fun, it's lighthearted and it's good exercise!

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Saturday 20th Milngavie Folk Club: Blue Rose Code Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. £18. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Monday 22nd Cinema Club: Allied Mugdock Theatre 7.30pm. Max Vatan (Brad Pitt) and Marianne Beauséjour (Marion Cotillard) are World War II operatives who never reveal their true identities.

After falling in love during a risky mission, they hope to leave all that double-dealing behind them and start new lives, but the war has other plans.

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Wednesday 24th Stargazing at Mugdock Mugdock Country Park Learn about all things lunar from craters to moon landings, then go outside to look at the full moon.

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Friday 12th Milngavie Music Club: Vision String Quartet Cairns Church, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ligeti: String quartet No 1.

Schubert: Quartettsatz. Beethoven: String Quartet in A minor Op 132.

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October 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Thursday 24th Milngavie Dementia Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10.30am-12.30pm. Each month there will be a chance to catch up with other carers in similar situations and to cover the topics that you really want answers to when caring for someone with dementia. The meetings are for carers only, and every meeting we are joined by a dementia specialist. There’s no need to book, just come along carerslink.org.uk

Friday 26th Milngavie Folk Club: Maggie Bell & Dave Kelly Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden 7.30pm. Maggie Bell is vocally regarded as Britain's answer to Janis Joplin. Founder member of Stone The Crows and singer of the hit, 'Hold Me' with B. A. Robertson. Dave Kelly is known as Britain's finest blues slide guitarist, as well as being an excellent vocalist. £16.50. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Fizzgig Fright Night Mugdock Country Park FEAR, a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger. Sometimes Evil. Sometimes Pain. Sometimes Real. Sometimes Imagined. We will take you to a secret location... You will step out of the bus... And the games will begin... Feeling the FEAR yet? Mmmmmmm! See you there... if you dare! Cost £14 adults and £8 for children (must be 7 or over). Booking essential. 0141 956 6100 Also Wednesday 31st

Saturday 27th Junior Halloween Fun Mugdock Country Park 10.30-11.45am, 12.30-1.45pm & 2.303.45pm. Following on from the success of last year's event, Fizzgig are back with their mix of outdoor and indoor Halloween fun! Storytelling, a spooky dook for apples, throw some shapes to scary monster music, and for the very brave, a hunt in the woods for old Fossilnose the Witch! Suitable for Ages 3-7 years. £5 for everyone (limited places). Booking essential.

0141 956 6100 Also Sunday 28th

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Bearsden Ski Club Curling Section intu Braehead Ice Rink 10am or 12.10pm. Free try curling event. These sessions provide a great taster to the sport with an introduction to the basics, information on how the game is played and a chance to practice sweeping and delivering the stones. The sessions are free, last approximately one hour and are delivered by qualified coaches.

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Children’s Cinema: Hocus Pocus (PG) Mugdock Theatre 11am. Three hundred years after they were sentenced to die in Salem, a trio of witches return to gain their revenge. Terrorising the town's trick-or-treaters on Halloween, riding on vacuum cleaners instead of broomsticks, the only thing that can stop them is a black cat – in fact a boy who was turned into feline form on the day of the witches' original execution. Cost £3 each. Booking essential.

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MILNGAVIE TRIO BECOME MODERN APPRENTICES Three young people from Milngavie have won places on the latest Modern Apprentice scheme run by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Holly Anderson and Joshua Brown will work and train in the area of Early Years, while Christopher Donnelly has gained a position with the Streetscene services team.

The three join eight other Modern Apprenticeship Scheme recruits from Bishopbriggs, Lennoxtown and Twechar. They were chosen from a pool of more than 100 candidates to take up roles in Early Years, Streetscene Environmental and Roads & Civils.

Holly, 17, said: “I feel extremely proud of myself and have a real sense of self-accomplishment for getting an apprenticeship with East Dunbartonshire Council. I have already been working at my nursery placement and have been enjoying every day there. I look forward to starting college and working on getting my qualifications.”

Joint Leader Councillor Andrew Polson said: “The scheme will open up excellent learning opportunities for the apprentices over the next two years.

“Offering training, work experience and a wage, the programme is always very popular.”

Local employers that are interested in starting a Modern Apprenticeship Programme can contact the council’s Skills for Learning, Life & Work Team on 0300 123 4510.

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This month: STAY NOURISHED Statistics show that 50% of over 75s eat less food than they used to.

Almost one-in-five over 75s haven’t eaten a meal with anyone for three months or longer, saying they have less desire to eat or don’t feel hungry when they are eating alone.

Additionally, one fifth of over 75s (20%) are struggling to cook their own food and over a third (34%) admit regularly skipping meals (at least once a week), with nearly one-in ten doing so on a daily basis.

Good nutrition is essential to help older people live well and the guidance we will be providing as part of the Stay Nourished campaign looks at all aspects of healthy eating, malnutrition, food hygiene, food preparation and cooking methods.

As people age they experience changes to their sense of smell,

taste and vision, this combined with health issues and often living alone can all impact on their desire to eat.

In light of this research, we have recently launched a ‘Stay Nourished’ campaign to help educate our local community about the importance of nutrition, how to spot malnutrition and dispel misconceptions around diet and appetite for our older generations.

This knowledge will hopefully give families the confidence to talk openly to their elderly relatives about food and nutrition.

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October 2018 | Local News

GARDENS GLOW FOR AWARENESS

Two local gardens were part of a UK-wide initiative to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Bearsden Cross Rose Garden and Mains Park in Milngavie bloomed with yellow and gold flowers last month as part of the Garden of Gold campaign.

The initiative, supported by East Dunbartonshire Council, recognises the children who have died of cancer.

Glow Gold September was set up by parents and grandparents of children affected by cancer to raise awareness about the early signs and symptoms of the disease.

Flowers included were marigolds, coneflowers, golden tickseeds, painted daisies and Californian poppies.

WOW! WE’RE A YEAR OLD! The community well-being group, Weekday Wow Factor, is delighted to be celebrating its first year anniversary this month.

The Bearsden-based social enterprise has its roots embedded in an occupational therapy philosophy and adapts fun and exciting mainstream leisure activities to make them accessible to people of all ages.

between the ages of 21 and 94.

This autumn, Weekday Wow Factor will also launch the first Daytime Disco for all generations.

The strapline of Weekday Wow Factor is “Awaken your Inner Child” and the aim is to enhance physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Group founder Pasna Sallis said: “This latest development is the result of our successful Intergenerational Daytime Disco Pilot at Glasgow Green during the European Championships 2018 when we were invited to host a tent for 11 days.

The group is well known for hosting a Monday morning Daytime Disco and this summer welcomed a record 50 participants

“Now we will host a similar disco in Bearsden, where toddlers, parents and grandparents as well as adults of all ages are welcome to join in.”

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In addition, there will be two special Hallowe’en events, a Daytime Disco at The Sanctuary Nightclub on October 29 and a two-course Murder, Mystery lunch at House for an Art Lover on October 31.

Local News | October 2018

MAKEOVER FOR MEMORIALS Two local war memorials have been returned to their former glory in time for a special 100th anniversary Remembrance Day.

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The council contributed another £39,010.

Frances Moreton, director of the War Memorials Trust, said: “War memorials are a tangible connection to our shared past creating a link between the fallen and today.

The war memorials in Bearsden and Milngavie were the first in East Dunbartonshire to be treated to an overhaul thanks to a partnership between the War Memorials Trust and the council.

The bronze statues have been cleaned, waxed and buffed, while the stone plinths have been cleaned and re-pointed.

Following the restoration work, the memorials – one located at the corner of Roman Road and Drymen Road in Bearsden and the other in the Milngavie precinct near the Fraser Centre – will once again be the focus for local Remembrance Day events on November 11, which this year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

“It is vital we ensure all our war memorials are in the best possible condition for their age and the charity is delighted to support this project.”

Other memorials in the region to benefit from grants totalling £117,030 from the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund supported by Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government include those in Kirkintilloch,

Councillor Susan Murray, Vice Convener of the Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets Committee for EDC, said: “The work has dramatically improved the war memorials, ensuring they are fitting tributes to the residents of East Dunbartonshire who made the ultimate sacrifice when fighting for their country.

These works were essential to ensure the war memorials are in the best possible condition for years to come.”

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Betsy Barclay’s Ladies Leisure Moving to Boclair House Hotel fter the summer break our ladies group resumes in our new venue at Boclair House Hotel on Milngavie Road in Bearsden on Thursday evening November 1st at 7 o’clock. We meet on the first Thursday of every month for dinner followed by entertainment. On the first meeting it will be coffee and cake and renewing annual membership which is £12.

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Local News | October 2018

SPOOKY FUN AT COUNTRY PARK FASHION SHOW FOR COMMUNITY

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a bit of spooky fun at Mugdock Country Park this hallowe’en.

A Fizzgig Fright Night takes place on October 26, 27 and 31 at a secret location.

The event is for adults and children over seven.

Booking is essential on 0141 956 6100 and the cost is £14 for adults and £8 for children.

On October 27 and 28 there is a Junior Halloween Fun at Mugdock.

Join the sessions at 10.30am to 11.45am, 12.30pm to 1.45pm or 2.30pm to 3.45pm for a mix of activities, including storytelling, a spooky dook for apples and a hunt in the woods for old Fossilnose the Witch.

Pupils at Douglas Academy are hosting a “fashion show with a difference”.

The event, on November 1 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the school, will raise funds to make a difference to people in the community.

This event is suitable for children aged three to seven. Booking is essential on 0141 956 6100 and the cost is £5.

Margaret McDaid, Principal Teacher of Health & Food Technology, said: “This is a whole school event run by our Skills for Learning, Life and Work Group, who will achieve awards for running this.

A special Children’s Cinema event will be held on October 28 at Mugdock Theatre. The screening is Hocus Pocus, rated PG.

“The audience can expect a fun-filled evening and the money will be used to organise and run other events without cost.”

The story is set 300 years after a trio of witches were sentenced to die in Salem. They return to gain their revenge by terrorising the town's trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

Again booking is essential at 0141 956 6100 and the cost is £3.

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October 2018 | Local News

PLANS FOR NEW MFC GROWS TO 600 PLAYERS WAREHOUSE Milngavie Football Club is delighted by the continued popularity of football for all ages as it reports membership of almost 600.

The former Homebase outlet in Milngavie, which closed last year, is set to be redeveloped.

The warehouse is being refurbished by Town Centre Securities (TCS) and is likely to become two units.

One unit will house an Aldi supermarket and the other a Home Bargains outlet.

The property investment and development company are responsible for bringing Waitrose to the area.

The plans, submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council, also include new pedestrian access to the site from Milngavie’s Main Street, as well as parking for bikes and charging spaces for electric cars.

It’s claimed the plans will create up to 80 jobs.

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The club offers adults and boys and girls of all abilities, including those with disabilities, the chance to enjoy playing football at regular coached sessions.

Youngsters from the age of 4 to 19 can join one of 59 teams and classes, including two Disability Classes.

For adult players, there is the chance to play in the two Amateur teams, one for people aged 21 to 35 and a new team for players aged over 35. There is a Walk Football team for people aged over 50.

from strength to strength. This is poignant given the fact that Scotland’s women’s footballers made the World Cup for the first time.”

Caroline Diaz, the club’s secretary and Player Protection Officer, is also proud of the growth of the Girls Sections.

The club makes use of playing grounds at Douglas Academy and the new astro-turf pitch at the West of Scotland Rugby Club for training and matches.

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John Paul & Sons.................................................14 K Glass & Glazing ..................................................2 Keys Galore............................................................2 Kleen-Dri ................................................................5 Les Weirs Garage ..................................................1 Lockforce..............................................................31 Lomond Sheds.....................................................28 Lomond Wood Fuel............................................10 MacMillan Construction Ltd..............................33 McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd ..15 Mercer Plumbing Services Ltd .............................3 Milngavie Music Club .........................................18 Motorworx Garage Ltd........................................9 Mugdock Country Park......................................19 Nova Blinds ............................................................1 Nu Rest Upholstery ............................................33 Paint Pot Decorators ............................................4 Paveclean ...............................................................6 Podiatry by Hillary .............................................11 Prime Roofing Ltd .......................................1 & 11 Property Repairs Glasgow ...................................3 Pure Holistic Living .............................................17 Reliable Garden Maintenance ..........................23 Rennie McInnes LLP Solicitors ..........................20 Rettie & Co....................................................1 & 36 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ......................16 SB Plastering ..........................................................5 Scotia Gardens ....................................................20 Scottish Chamber Orchestra Ltd .......................18 SD Garage Doors Limited ....................................1 Simpson Physiotherapy .....................................24 SparKlean Cleaning Service .................................2 St Aloysius' College ............................................35 T Townsley Roofing ............................................23 Tech Base................................................................2 The Debt Advisory Services Scotland Ltd.........13 The High School Of Glasgow ............................27 The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre.................19 Thomson Heating .................................................5 Total Swimming Academies ..............................25 Treezone .............................................................19 Van Driver Removals ............................................2 Ventrolla ..............................................................34 VLM Aesthetics....................................................14 Weekday Wow Factor........................................19 Westerton Tennis Club .......................................18 Windows & Conservatory Repair Company......3 Yoga with Pearl ....................................................6

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