Comad d jul15

dumbarton, Vale of leven, balloch & drymen

We дliвr

advertiser

TOA Taxis

Scottish Plumbing Industry Licensed Firm

www.toataxisdunbartonshire.co.uk • 107 Main St, Alexandria

T: 01389 841942 EMAIL: preston.fleming@btconnect.com

Visit our website www.sdgaragedoors.co.uk

GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS

GARAGE

POWER YOUR EXISTING DOORS

01389 513323

COVERING GLASGOW & THE WEST

R

CMC

Home Improvement KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST

ALL JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN Call us now for a free estimate: t: 01389 720 412 m: 07776 061 471 e: calam.mccrorie@hotmail.co.uk w: www.cmchomeimprovements.co.uk

WE INSTALL

UNISEX HAIR | family run business for over 35 years

& LOU’S YOURSELF Beauty Salon (upstairs) 01389 756 211 • 143 Main St, Alexandria

answer machine out of hours

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY Repair Company

The

DOORS

NEW DOORS • SERVICING

A

7 YEARS WARRANTY WITH IDEAL LOGIC & BOILER RANGE

A

Air/Ground Source Renewable Installers

now available

A S W RRA

Unvented Hot Water Systems

Servicing (to most British manufactured boilers)

• 7 YE

• 7 Y E

PLUMBING & HEATING

FLEMING

TY

A

PRESTON

N

WARR

NEW MOBILE APP

Solar Hot Water Installations

TY

Central Heating Installations, Boiler Replacements

S

Call us on 01389 742 121

PLUMBING & HEATING R

Alexandria & Dumbarton

BURNSLAND • MAIN ROAD • CARDROSS • G82 5NY

N

FREE • JULY 2015

25,000 Copiс

‘Witches Hut Hair’

• Quality Windows • Doors • Patio Doors • Conservatories • Decking

WE REPLACE

• Fascias • Soffits • Gutters • PVC • No More Painting

For free advice and PHONE: 0800 456 1443 a free estimate call: MOBILE: 07768 268912

CONSERVATORY indow pair w cks, We re or lo and dohandles, & ls , hinges door pane ed irs damagskets. Repa ed & ga or mist broken uble glazed do its un .

TOO COLD IN THE WINTER? TOO HOT IN THE SUMMER? We can do conservatory roof conversions

LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY • OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS

JULY 2015

Tullie Inn....................................3 Nursery Boost............................4 Graham Fox...............................5 Dumbarton Rock................ 6&7 Local Businesses.................. 8&9 Beaver Time........................... 10 Art Winner............................. 11 Weirfest..................................

12 1 What's Up Doc?..................... 14 Levenvale Primary................. 14 Feature............................16&17 Our Lady & St Patrick's.......... 26 Alexandria Town Centre....... 27 Highland Games.................... 29 Film Jobs................................. 32 Legal Matters......................... 33 Top Tips.................................. 34 Maid of The Loch.................. 34 What’s On.......................... 21–25 Pubs & Clubs...................... 30–31

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO LET

from £60p/w incl. rates & energy Bell Arcade, 143 High Street, Dumbarton Call: 01389 742582 •  PUNCTUAL • RELIABLE • FAST •

PLUMBING, HEATING AND DRAINAGE BOILERS BLOCKAGES BATHROOMS tel: 01436 810 004 mob: 07766 394 012

www.jamiehamiltonplumbing.co.uk

Chimneys & Flues Swept & Smoke Tested Cowls Pots & Liners Supplied& Fitted SFAS / City & Guilds Heating Qualified

uPVC GUTTERS, FACIAS & SOFFITS

Block 6, Unit 4, Lomond Ind. Est., Alexandria

Tel: 01301 702627 • Mob: 07786368729

• Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic: 18 Station Rd, Dumbarton. 01389 765 555 • McKenzie Vets: 26 Gilmour St, Alexandria. 01389 751 182

0845 272 7999

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

The Samaritans • 24-hour: 08457 90 90 90

NHS 24: 111 Police Station - 101 Medical Centre – Dumbarton • Dr Dunn: 01389 811 833 • Dr Logan: 01389 811 811 • Dr McMaster: 01389 811 862 • Dr McDevitt: 01389 811 855 • Dr Neilston: 01389 811 851 • Dr Tooke: 01389 811 811 • Levenside: 01389 811844

01389 751 154 • www.amtimber.com

Hospitals • Gartnavel Royal Hospital: 1055 Great Western Road.

0141 211 3600 • RAH Hospital: 0141 887 9111 • Vale of Leven General Hospital, North Main Street, Alexandria. 01389 754121 • Golden Jubilee Hospital: Clydebank.

0141 951 5000

Chemists/Pharmacies

• Visit Scotland, Milton: 01389 724 308 / 742 306 • Visit Scotland, Loch Lomond: 01389 751 035 • Visit Scotland, Balloch: 01389 753 533

Rail Enquiries

West Dunbartonshire Council

• National Rail: 08457 48 49 50 • Trainchecker: 08712 00 49 50

• Main: 01389 737 000.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Customer Contact Centre: 01389 738 282.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Out of Hours Emergencies: 0800 197 1004 • Social Work Emergencies: 0800 811 505

• AA 24 Hour Breakdown Service: 0800 88 77 66 • RAC 24 Hour Breakdown Service: 0800 82 82 82

Taxis • Wrights Taxis: 01389 721 020 • Co-op Taxis: 01389 753 376 • TOA Taxis: 01389 742 121

Airports • Glasgow: 0844 481 5555 • Edinburgh: 0844 448 8833 • Prestwick: 01292 479822

DUMBARTON FOOT CLINIC Alan Mckirdy Podiatrist /Chiropodist

Vet

• Alliance: 01389 752 038 • Alexandria: 01389 752 012 • Balloch: 01389 752 476 • Bellsmyre: 01389 768 818 • Bonhill: 01389 722 822 • Boots: 01389 763907 • Brucehill: 01389 742 384 • Cardross: 01389 841 999 • Greenhead: 01389 742225 • Kemps: 01389 762 598 • Lloyds: Station Rd. 01389 765 077 High St. 01389 762 359 • Marchbanks: 01389 752 914

Road Breakdown Service

Quality decking & accessories Garden sheds & log cabins Fencing & plywood Wood Decking • Composite Decking

35 Years Experience • Clean And Reliable

Water Help Line

Tourist Information Centre

waiting rooms etc.

ARGYLL SWEEPS

• National Express: 0870 580 8080 • McGill’s: 08000 51 56 51

Electric Faults & Emergencies

1,000 24,000 to businesses, Delivered direct

LOCAL CHIMNEY SWEEP

Bus and Coach

• Fire Brigade • Police • Ambulance • Coastguard • Mountain rescue • Cave rescue 0845 601 8855

Advertiser’s Index.................. 30 Advertisements...................... 31

to doors

999 or 112 for…

Libraries • Alexandria: 01389 608974 • Balloch: 01389 608989 • Dumbarton: 01389 608992

Locksmith • Keys Galore: 01436 675649 • 24-hour: 07718 197957

For all your footcare needs

TREATMENTS INCLUDE: Ingrown toenails, hard skin & corns, cracked heels. verrucae, diabetic footcare, Basic nail cutting, Biomechanical assessments (Insoles & Orthotics)

Handyman all jobs, inside and outside

Call now: 07780 437349 Call now for a clinic appointment or home visit

104 Glasgow Rd Dumbarton G821JW www.dumbartonfootclinic.com

Contact David on mob: 07968524351 or email david_a_wilson@talk21.com

Domestic Solutions

We n 07787 838 951

www.domesticsolutionsbiz.co.uk domesticsolutionsirene@gmail.com

2

• DOMESTIC SERVICE • COMMERCIAL SERVICE • DEEP CLEANS • BUILDING WORKS

UNIFORMED FULLY DISCLOSED POLICE CHECKED

FULLY INSURED

TOTAL CONFIDENTIALITY GUARANTEED

Light Gardening SAME Cooking Dinner CLEANER EVERY Washings (home) TIME Ironing (home or away) Daily, weekly or monthly shop (incl. putting it away De-cluttering Housekeeping/ home help & local key holding service

J. Brown & Son Ground and Property Maintenance

All types of roughcasting NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALL! STORM DAMAGE AND INSURANCE WORK

Slating | Tiling | Flat Roofs | Chimney Work | Mono Block Drives | Paths & patios | Guttering cleaned, repaired and renewed

FOR FREE FRIENDLY ADVICE Tel: 01389 726770 0776 773 6594 | 0750 222 3874

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local News - JULY 2015

sTonegaTe buys The Tullie inn is their difference from bland, lookalike high street outlets which don’t have much character.

Maclay’s 15-strong portfolio of outlets, but was dragged into administration when an armslength cash deal designed to boost the company’s strength went sour.

STILL GOING: Successful pub, The Tullie Inn, was up for closure even though it was very popular.

Back in March we assured readers the Tullie Inn in Balloch would find new owners fairly quickly – and we weren't wrong.

To be fair, it was a bit of a nobrainer, as a solidly-performing inn close to the heart of a major outdoor attraction, it was always going to be of interest to enterprising trade operators.

anecdotal chatter about which pub owner might finally clinch the deal, it’s major bars firm Stonegate which has stepped in to buy the former Maclay outlets for just short of £12million.

But while there’s been plenty of

The Tullie was a mainstay of

In practical terms anyone who knows the Inn, or its sister former Maclay outlet the Dog House, won’t have noticed any change during the months it spent under administration.

The last few months have also seen the launch of the Queen of the Loch in Balloch by Marston’s, another significant UK operator – one which has ploughed vast sums into finding exactly what “works” for people looking for a quality experience at a reasonable price.

Along with other pubs which include famous Glasgow cask ale bar The Three Judges, and student-friendly Dram!, the Tullie Inn kept going much as before while a quiet frenzy of wheeling and dealing decided who would be the new owner.

Along with other free trade local outlets across the area generally these bar-restaurants are arguably excellent assets for tourism and the local community alike – and, moreover, in very safe hands under their larger corporate owners.

Stonegate owns about 600 outlets across the UK, and one fear among some quality bar fans is that some of the individuality fostered by Maclay could disappear within a more uniform “chain” format.

Stonegate runs chain outlets including Yates’s and Slug and Lettuce, so inevitably there will be concerns that the Tullie may lose some of its charm during the changeover.

However, hoping we are right again, that’s arguably unlikely.

The strength of quality bars like the Tullie (or the “3J”, as the Three Judges is known locally)

But on the other hand this firm has also spent serious money outbidding its opponents to gain pubs whose success depends on being a bit different, and above-average.

Oakburn Gardens and Trees

Are you in

pain?

Before

Horticultural & Landscaping Services • Garden Design

Specialising in physiotherapy services and sports massage, Dumbarton Rock can help you with...

• Landscaping • Tree Surgery

• Neck & back problems • Joint problems • Work and sport related injuries • Ligament / tendon/ muscle injuries

• Small Civils • Drainage

Dumbarton Rock

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Call now to see how John can help: 07793 241 486

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) registered

• Natural Stone Paving • Tobermore Block Paving • Tree Planting • Resin Bound Surfaces

After

Gregg McIntosh (MI Hort.), Dumbarton m:07855 132 836 t: 01389 730 687 www.oakburngardensandtrees.com

Visit: dumbartonrockphysiotherapy.co.uk or email dumbartonrockphysiotherapy@gmail.com

Everything you need for a cozy night in!

60L Compost 2 bags £10 Grow Bags

We Stock:

ling Peat • Logs • Kind ti Fuel • Briquettes • Mul ner Bur od Wo • es Stov Sets Stoves • Companion • Fire Screen • Log Baskets • Fire s Bricks • Coal Hod • Grates

Electrical Camping Open Fires

Screw it New York

Paris

London

Callander

Genuine

1/2 whisky barrels only £17.95 Fire Screens Fire Grates Multi Fuel Stoves

Come along to the shop or get in touch: Screw It, 89 Main Street, Callander, Perthshire, FK17 8BQ Tel: 01877 331281 | Mob: 07823 774202

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY Repair Company We repair window and door locks, hinges, handles, & damaged door panels & gaskets. Repairs broken or misted double glazed units.

WE REPLACE

WE INSTALL • Quality Windows • Doors • Patio Doors • Conservatories • Decking For free advice and a free estimate call:

• Fascias • Soffits • Gutters • PVC • No More Painting

PHONE: 0800 456 1443 MOBILE: 07768 268912

CONSERVATORY

TOO COLD IN THE WINTER? TOO HOT IN THE SUMMER? We can do conservatory roof conversions

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

3

JULY 2015 - Local News

LHGS SECURITY MONITORED ALARM SECURITY SYSTEMS

FOR DOMESTIC & SMALL BUSINESS

DEMOS AVAILABLE 2 WAY WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

MONITORED & STAND ALONE SYSTEMS

SMOKE DETECTION

PET FRIENDLY SENSORS

Call now 01389 298 130 enquiries@lomondhomeandgardenservices.co.uk www.lomondhomeandgardenservices.co.uk

nursery boosT Planned Better hours and extra places are two main improvements planned for local nurseries, in a new council scheme designed to help working parents - and create jobs.

The council proposes making more than 100 new places available across its early learning centres, and estimates this could create over 70 new jobs in the next five years.

It’s arguably an ambitious plan that aims to use existing buildings and organization while offering something new and - it’s promised - more user-friendly.

A key aim is to provide more flexible provision for parents and carers, while creating Local Learning Communities linked to each of the area’s five high schools.

A centre in each area would be open from 8am to 6pm and the council would also create nursery classes in a number of existing and new primary schools.

Three specialist hubs for children aged birth to three are planned at Lennox, Ladyton and Ferryfield Early Learning and

Childcare Centres.

Executive director of educational services Terry Lanagan said: “There have been a number of changes in early years education including the increase in provision for three and four year olds.

This review is about ensuring our service can cope with all demands in the future...

“They have told us they want early learning and childcare centres to offer greater flexibility to better fit with their commitments including work and further education.”

This aims to bolster the existing hub at Meadowview Dumbarton, claimed to have been “a huge success ” since opening last year.

The review proposals were considered at a key meeting last month, and it now remains to be seen whether the hoped-for improvement - in an area linked to parents' work potential and family wellbeing will deliver the goods.

“This review is about ensuring our service can cope with all demands in the future, and also responds to feedback from parents and carers.

CMC

Home Improvement KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST

ALL JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN “We Fully project manage the job from start to finish, taking care of Installation, Electrics, Plastering, Plumbing.”

THIS MONTH

cleaned, cleaned, sanitised sanitised and and deodorised deodorised

“CMC will work with you to create a beautiful new Kitchen or Bathroom to suit your budget.”

“We believe people want simple honest advice” Call us now for a free estimate: t: 01389 720 412 m: 07776 061 471 e: calam.mccrorie@hotmail.co.uk w: www.cmchomeimprovements.co.uk

Realseal Roofing & Property Maintenance

Cleaned, de-greased and sanitised

01436 676921 Commercial & Domestic Cleaners

info@spkcleaning.co.uk

www.spkcleaning.co.uk 4

Slating, Tiling, Chimneys, Guttering, Flat Roofs, Leadwork, Exterior Painting Insurance Work & Storm Damage

FREE ESTIMATES

All General Maintenance at Competitive Prices

Tel: (01389) 602 594 • Mob: 0772 911 4311 realsealroofing@hotmail.co.uk

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local News - JULY 2015

Course reCord For FoX

GOLF-TIME: Clydeway Golf Professional Graham Fox (right) has won the West Dunbartonshire Council Pro Am Tournament

The summer weather has been fickle for golfers, but Clydeway Golf Professional Graham Fox proved every cloud has a silver lining by winning a prestigious Pro Am Tournament.

He set a new course record of 8-under-par to win the 2015 West Dunbartonshire Council Pro Am tournament at Dalmuir Golf Course.

Fox won with a score of 60 which included an inward five-under 27.

This run included four birdie 2s over a span of five holes, from the 11th to the 15th, and helped

the 37-year-old win by four shots from joint runners-up Jonathan Sharp (Carrick on Loch Lomond) and Greig Hutcheon (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre).

He also won the team event with the Alger Electronics amateur trio of Michael Devoy (handicap 18), Brian O'Neill (7) and Gordon Lynn (18). They had a net score

Local Family Business

Working and living in the community

Tel: 01389 729999 M Mob: ob:: 07899 878610 ob www.thistleblinds.co.uk

McGREGOR ROOFING Freephone: 0800 959 6515

Mobile: 07979 273135

• Slating & Tiling • All Building Repairs • All Joinery Work carried out on Eaves, etc. or replaced with new U.P.V.C. • Flat Roofs Built & Repaired

• We replace damaged Guttering with Cast Iron or P.V.C. • Exterior Painting carried out at very competitive prices!

• Leadwork

• ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE ADVICE AND ESTIMATES •

TURTLE TOTS SPECIALIST BABY AND TODDLER SWIMMING LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE

Contact Julie Millier on 07903371868 or julie.millier@turtletots.com to book or find out more

NEW CLASSES starting soon at the Lodge on Loch Lomond, Cameron House and the Erskine Bridge Hotel

of 16-under 52 and each won Callaway Drivers.

Second in the team event were Tam’s Team made up of John Gallagher, Willie Ferguson and Stuart Brash who each took home an Odyssey putter.

In third place were the Anton Rogan Memorial Team featuring Robert White, William Cochrane and James Walker. They each won Titleist golf bags for their efforts.

The nearest the pin competition was won by Lenny Oliver, nearest the line was John Gallagher and the longest drive contest was won

by Colin Leitch.

Provost Douglas McAllister, who competed on the day along with more than 150 other players, said: “Not only was the weather fantastic but the quality of the golf was exceptionally high too.

“To see anyone go round Dalmuir eight-under-par is pretty special and my congratulations go to Graham on his well-deserved victory.”

“Next year is the 30th year of this brilliant competition and I’m looking forward to welcoming as many golfers to take part as possible.”

AFFORDABLE LOCKSMITH Service Family Run Business

UPVC Window And Door Repairs Locks Opened, Fitted And Repaired Vat Free, No Call out Charge

01389 656013 07712445612

SOVEREIGN BLINDS VERTICALS or ROLLERS WOODEN 20% &VENETIAN, CONSERVATORY

£29 FROM

OFF BLINDS

• All blinds fully guaranteed • Free measuring & fitting • Child safety devices • Family run business

01389 726 600

SALES LINE OPEN: 9am-9pm, 7 DAYS

O N L I N E S P E C I A L O F F E R S AT :

sovereignblinds.com/special-offers

Lorimer

Established 1985

Landscapes & Tree Surgeons

Landscape Specialists in Redesign for Low Maintenance Gardens

Garden maintenance / Natural Stone Patios & Paths / Drainage / Driveways / Fencing Turfing / Pathways / Hedges trimmed or lowered Full garden clearance / Suppliers of Quartz gravel / Supplier of bark Pre-house sale garden preparation

Complete Range of Professional Tree Care Services Private & Commercial Tree felling / Crown thinning Pruning & removal of dead and dangerous trees Lowering of Leylandii trees and hedges Full site clearance All surgeons are fully qualified and trained to the highest standard

FULLY INSURED

Full public liability up to £10 million 24 hour call our service in the event of hazardous conditions

CALL FOR A FREE SURVEY & ESTIMATE Tel: (01389) 842 133 or 0800 174437 email: a.lorimer@btconnect.com www.treesurgeonglasgow.com

We look forward to your enquiry and being of service

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

5

JULY 2015 - Local News

PRESSURE WASHING

Dumbarton Rock is our most iconic landmark, steeped in history and commanding majestic views of the Clydeside but are we really making the most of this local asset?

Visitor figures for Dumbarton Castle and Rock have been disappointing, and at a time when tourism traffic is vital to the area’s economy this is being seen as an opportunity going to waste.

The recent “charette” of local opinion on how the Rock should figure in town life didn’t just take tourism into account, because of course it’s first and foremost a local landmark.

But the Dumbarton Castle Society certainly has ambitious plans to boost the profile of this so far shy and retiring edifice and give it a slice of the visitor action enjoyed by tourism honeypot Edinburgh Castle and super-popular Stirling Castle.

Phone now for a free quote

01436 679994 www.nightanddaycleaning.co.uk

The Rock of Ages weekend in June was an ambitious bid to bring the sort of pageant enjoyed by crowds in places like Edinburgh and Stirling to

on Celtic Britain left out the fact that Strathclyde – with its capital in Dumbarton – was the last of the old British kingdoms.

Yet the once independent realm centred on the Clyde Valley kept its independence for a surprisingly long time – and at its height controlled territory in Cumbria.

the great Dumbarton landmark.

We were treated to everything from Vikings to medieval soldiers, Renaissance nobles and Covenanters - and also the events of the dark days of the Second World War. It was an educative but fun snapshot of the last 1,000 years of the Rock, and possibly just the start of a rolling programme of similar initiatives.

A recent tv history series

Dumbarton (and of course Old Kilpatrick) also has a strong claim on St Patrick, whose historic importance can hardly be exaggerated – and that’s just the start of the massive heritage surrounding the town’s iconic Rock.

Thinking of selling or letting your home?

Then contact Caledonia Bureau for a free valuaTion

Did you know?

• We have a local branch network, with offices in Clydebank, Dumbarton, Helensburgh • We sell, let and manage some 600 properties at any given time • We list all our property on the top property portals in the UK: www.rightmove.co.uk l www.zoopla.co.uk l www.primelocation.co.uk • We are located in town centre locations • We are available 7 days a week • We provide bespoke and quality marketing materials to suit your home DUMBARTON 130-132 High Street, Dumbarton, G82 1PQ T 01389 771777 E dumbarton@caledoniabureau.co.uk

HElENsBURgH 9 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh G84 8AD T 01436 640 444 E helensburgh@caledoniabureau.co.uk

ClyDEBANk 2 Dumbarton Road Clydebank G81 1TU T 0141 952 2284 E clydebank@caledoniabureau.co.uk

visit the resident experts online www.caledoniabureau.co.uk

6

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Images © Crown Copyright Reproduced Courtesy of Historic Scotland

15% OFF

Iconic Dumbarton landmark

Local News - JULY 2015

proves history still rocks

From the Roman wall at Old Kilpatrick to the monuments left by the Vikings, West Dunbartonshire has played a pivotal role in Scottish history – not least when “The Lennox” was an untamed country where fugitive kings or outlaws could seek refuge.

With visionary missionaries, Jacobite intrigue and civil war, the town’s history – even before it acquired its shipbuilding reputation – is a story worth telling.

Historic Scotland have developed the art of convincing history

storytelling to something of a fine art, with a quality of presentation that goes far beyond merely looking the part.

In displays across Scotland (often featuring medieval life) landmark historic sites are brought alive with the sights and sounds of yesteryear.

Historic Scotland arguably excels in showing that real history is more interesting than fantasy, and is bringing a taste of authenticity to bear on a past that’s too fascinating to get wrong.

Rosie Wylie, national tourism

and community manager for Historic Scotland, told Community Advertiser: “The 2015 charrette has demonstrated great passion and opportunity for further partnership work with Society, the council and other local groups towards the achievement of a shared vision.

“It’s one that will maximise opportunities for local, national and international interest in Dumbarton Castle and Rock.

“This is an exciting time for the Dumbarton Castle Society to be growing in numbers and we look forward to developing our partnership further."

Marion Brown Human Givens

Psychotherapist • Depression • Addiction • Anxiety • Trauma • Phobias • Anger • Sleep problems • Relationship Difficulties • Obsessions • and more

Check out Marion’s page in the list of registered practitioners on the Human Givens site:

Phone:

www.hgi.org.uk

01436 810 787

mmarionbrown@gmail.com

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

7

JULY 2015 - Local Business

FERGUSONFLOORING

(SCOTLAND) LTD

Specialist Flooring Contractors

Come and visit our showroom 80m2 showroom with vast Karndean & Amtico Ranges Hundreds of Carpets on Display

Domestic & Commercial locations Fully qualified in-house fitters Reliable & Flexible Full Amtico Spacia range on display Fully guaranteed fitting

Free estimates & advice Laminate flooring Contract Flooring Specialists Full Karndean Knight Tile range on display

Open Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays, 9am-2pm

01389 298 349 / 07825 077 341 www.fergusonflooring.com

Unit 8, Ash Road, Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, Dumbarton, G82 2RS 8

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local Business - JULY 2015

QUALITY WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

N O W O N E SAL EST

FREEPHONE 0800 980 7474

26 YEARS

VALE OF LEVEN IND. EST - DUMBARTON G82 3PD TEL: 01389 757474 • FAX:Visit 01389 759917 our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

9

JULY 2015 - Local News

Stitt REMOVALS A TO B MOVING YOUR ITEMS

FROM

The beaVer Jury is ouT

• HOUSE MOVES • CLEARANCES • RUBBISH UPLIFTS • SINGLE ITEMS

But instead of multitudes queuing up to gawp at animals in a pen the viewers are in small, quiet, carefully-stewarded parties who peer through binoculars to catch a glimpse of the beavers at work in their favourite watery habitat.

Phone now on 07837 607 617

or email: stittremovals@hotmail.com

or e to r

BEAVER-TIME: Beavers could be a common sight across Scotland so keep an eye out.

or

Fresh Fish Delivered FRI: Dumbarton & Bellsmyre

07887 887 566

dtdeans@hotmail.co.uk

The summer of 2015 is shaping up to be a seismic time for the way we manage countryside and wildlife – and we won’t get a second chance.

That’s how groups including the John Muir Trust are seeing the arguments over which strategy to adopt when it comes to fostering wildlife, including species – such as beaver, lynx, even wolves – which once teemed in our forests.

Next door to West Dunbartonshire in a scenic corner of Argyll the Beaver Trials in Knapdale are now over, and are being assessed by the Scottish

r ive

fr

Government over the holiday period.

Despite conflicting opinions the famous dam-builders we tend to associate with North America more than Scotland have proven to be “Panda material” when it comes to wooing tourists.

There’s also the glaring evidence that beavers are completely at home in the West of Scotland. beavering away.

Some pundits suggest beavers are definitely going to spread to Lomondside through natural migration , unless actively discouraged – while at the same time a major discussion continues about how best to protect local wildlife from weekend campers.

We won’t see brown bears roaming the national park – but looking after wildlife habitat is already an important part of the park ranger’s job, and in future we could see areas of the park treated increasingly like nature reserves.

Luss Estates has already publicly bemoaned the end of Loch Lomond’s capercaillie stock, but finding the balance between people’s right to enjoy the countryside and sustaining wildlife is never going to be easy.

More on wildlife issues in future magazines.

y*

l 5 de er £7 e e ov

of Drymen

Trade & Retail Welcome

TOP QUALITY TRADE PAINT Top Brands Including...

Stylish women’s clothing, accessories and much more, including a wide selection of bags, jewellery, hosiery and scarves.

Gift Vouchers Available • Great Gift ideas Robell trousers, pedal pushers, shorts and skirts now in all the new summer colours.

YOUR LOCAL THE PAINT SHED

Dumbarton Tel: 01389 733 729 • Polmadie Tel: 0141 422 1261 Paisley Tel: 0141 848 0599 • Stirling Tel: 01786 451 012 *free delivery applies to online purchase only

Buy Online

www.thepaintshed.com 10

Pop in and browse the new Summer collections from all your favourite brands Main St, Drymen, Stirlingshire G63 0BG Call us 01360 660523

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local News - JULY 2015

a WaTersCaPe Winner This stunning picture of the Clyde shore at Dumbarton was the deserving winner of the Picture This 2015 student photography competition run by West Dunbartonshire Council and West College Scotland.

Traditional dairymaid fresh ice cream canapés in a large variety of mouth watering flavours!

07887 606 478 theicecreamcartcompany.co.uk

HND photography student Barry McIlloney’s picture impressed judges with its vibrant colour and striking framing of the river looking upstream towards Clydebank.

In second place was Colin Poultney, an HNC Photography student, for his creative shot of the Titan Crane and a local statue The Kromer Hat which celebrates the skill of Clyde shipbuilders.

It's the second time Barry (pictured) has won the annual competition in three years after previously sharing the award jointly with his wife Jilly in 2013.

The shortlisted photos, featured recently in Dumbarton Community Advertiser, were viewed on the council's Flickr site nearly 10,000 times, and the public vote persuaded the judges to give Barry the winner's title.

He has been studying photography for three years and - perhaps unsurprisingly - now intends to embark on a professional career.

His prize includes £300 worth of camera equipment.

Barry, 35, said: "I am absolutely delighted to have taken part in this competition, it was a joy to take photographs around West Dunbartonshire as there are so

ALAN ROBINSON

many great places. I’m over the moon about the win, the quality of work is great and I’m glad I could be a part of it."

He added: “I plan to use my experience and qualifications from WCS and move into work as a photographer.

“My advice would be if you are considering photography as a career not to put it off, there is a great network of lecturers who are amazing photographers with years of experience and it is great to learn from them and also to work with like-minded people.”

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (established 30 years)

COOKERS

DRYERS

WASHERS

Telephone for Estimates and Advice

Drymen: 01360 66 11 61 Mobile: 07831 127 234

!

E G N L E A L I L C A O H S C E S I R P R ENTE up to

£15,000

grant aw for the beard businessst ideas!

Could you run your own business...and help your community along the way? We want to hear from you!

Are you interested in starting a social enterprise business that will make West Dunbartonshire a better place to live with better services, new jobs, more training opportunities and openings for volunteers?

If you have energy, enthusiasm, commitment and the ambition to help your community, our partner agency, Firstport, will work with you to develop your business idea. If you don’t have an idea, they can help you find one to get your business up and running.

To find out more contact West Dunbartonshire Council on 01389 737777 Email: business.support@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

11

JULY 2015 - Local News

here’s

LATE NEWS

To WeirFesT...

Friday 10Th

aspect becoming steadily more important to lochside tourism in years to come.

Meanwhile if you've enjoyed seeing the Tom Weir statue you'll probably also appreciate the "Action Man" version in the Oak Tree Inn - whose team put so much work into bringing the full size project to fruition.

TOM STATUE: The briliant statue of Tom Weir can be seen at Oak Tree Inn

The late Tom Weir already has a statue in his honour - and now it looks as if he'll be remembered by a regular annual festival too.

The inaugural Weirfest event was an extraordinary success, with so many of the elements that were so important to the famous outdoor man built into a memorable day-long celebration of the countryside.

But chances are it will just be the first of bigger and still more ambitious events in years to

come, as the Tom Weir story continues to fascinate people from all over Britain and, increasingly, abroad.

The Balmaha festival also introduced many people to the joys of the waterbus, a great way of seeing Lomond scenery from an atmospheric vantage point - and it's easy to see this

Many different groups were involved in the project, and this year- in the face of often very nasty weather – droves of people from all over the country have come to admire what they have created.

Beyond that, the statue and now the festival are clearly going to be an inspiration for many more people keen to explore the still unspoiled countryside on their doorstep – a “sustainable tourism” phenomenon worthy of Tom Weir himself.

Your Local Electrician

ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING UNDERTAKEN

Lomond Electrical Services APPROVED CONTRACTOR

• SLATING • TILING • LEAD WORK • FASCIAS • ROT WORK • GUTTERING • FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS • SOFFITS

FULLY INSURED • 7 DAYS COOLING OFF PERIOD

Roofing & Building Ltd

It's a miniature of the real thing which tells customers at a glance they're in Tom Weir country - and they also can pass on a donation towards the cost of maintaining the real statue and its surrounding site if they wish.

FREE ESTIMATES

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE UNDERTAKEN • Plastering • Roug

hcasting • Joinery • Insurance Work • Exterior Painting • Brickwork

t: 01389 601795 • m: 07748437649 • e: chattertonroofing@gmail.com

per person when quoting “CommunityMasala” *Terms and conditions apply

12

eVery saTurday Loch Lomond Flea Market Lomond Galleries, Alexandria, G83 0UG 10am-3pm, Outdoor car boot, every (indoors when wet) No prebooking required. Fresh/ local produce sellers. lochlomondfleamarket@gmail.com or or visit: lochlomondfleamarket.co.uk

CLEANFAST Est. 1972

All aspects of electrical work

Carpet & Upholstery Hygiene Services

• Full & Part Rewires • Sockets & Lights •Showers • Fault Finding • Replacement Fuse Boards All work carried out to regulations

Free estimates & Advice

E S TA B L I S H E D 2 0 0 4

Working 7 Days a Week

tel: 01389 605338 mob: 07729 193290

Industrial Equipment | | Hygiene Services Approved Detergents & Stain Removers Approved Carpet & Fabric Protectors

9 Shandon Brae, Balloch, G83 8ET logan1@blueyonder.co.uk

www.cleanfastcarpets.co.uk

www.electrician-in-glasgow.co.uk

W or ld Fa mous

free drink

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine’s Church 7-10:30pm, A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. BYOB + glass. Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market, 43-145 High St, Dumbarton or pay at door on the night. Call Alistair on 07787 310 391 or find us on Facebook: Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night

In dia n Cuisi n e

01389 311 244

west end

192-194 Byres Rd Glasgow G12 8SN 0141 339 3777

w it h a t wi st

City Centre 261 Hope Street Glasgow G2 3PS 0141 332 6002

Helensburgh

29 James Street Helensburgh G84 8AS 01436 67 66 65

www.masalatwistscotland.co.uk

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local News Local Local News News - - - JULY 2015

Your new Dumbarton Home Store & Garden Centre opens Saturday 4th July 9am Come and meet your favourite Minions

9am3pm* £27.99

£16.99

Single Duvet Set

Talking Minions

£3.99

Bathtime Fun Set

£11.99

Action Figures

£9.99

Minion Walkie Talkies

*Characters will be appearing at intervals between 9am and 3pm on Saturday 4th July

Fantastic departments in your new B&M store

Grocery

Pet Shop

Home

How to find us...

B&M Home Store, Former Homebase, Glasgow Road, Strathclyde, Dumbarton, Dumbartonshire, G82 1RB.

Opening Times:

Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 10.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am - 6.00pm

Dumbarton Central

Gardening

Dumbarton Acadamy

Strathleven Place

Stirling Road

Glasgow Road East End Park Dumbarton East

River Leven

www.bmstores.co.uk

Big Brands Big Savings Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

All lines subject to availability. Prices correct at the time of going to press. Images for illustration purposes only.

13

JULY 2015 - Local News

leVengroVe’s Toy sTory

with

Dr Nick Dunn

Robin House in Balloch is one of the area’s most cherished causes, and now everyone can help in keeping up its continued success.

This month:

“Everything in moderation” is what we were advised at Medical School, making the point that the body does not handle extremes well.

A man in China recently demonstrated this after years of eating too much Tofu (rich in calcium) and not enough water, he had over 200 kidney stones removed. Whilst this is highly unusual, kidney stones themselves unfortunately affect about one in ten people in their lifetime. They are essentially crystals formed in the kidneys due to a build-up of minerals or salts such as calcium, uric acid (which also causes gout) and oxalate.

Most people may have one or two small stones, a few

Run by the Child Hospice Association Scotland , it’s a vital resource which has brought light into darkness for countless children and their loving families.

Most would agree it is irreplaceable, and will give accordingly.

But it needs continual support, and the sort of effort carried out by the selfless children of Levenvale Primary – who have just raised a fantastic £123 from a toy sale staged at the school.

They now know what an important contribution they’ve made to a place whose hardworking, caring staff appreciate all the help they can get.

In previous issues we’ve highlighted major support from ex-Celtic star John Hartson, but local youngsters are playing their

STRIKING A BALANCE…

part too.

Debbie Mooney, head of fundraising developments and projects at CHAS, told Dumbarton Community Advertiser: “The children at Levenvale Primary did an amazing job holding a toy sale and raising over £120 for CHAS top marks to them all!

“We are very grateful for this money to help CHAS provide children’s hospice services at Robin House which is a lifeline for children with a life-shortening condition, and their families.”

millimetres in diameter, but despite this they can be responsible for severe pain if trapped in the tube between the kidney and bladder, causing renal colic. Most stones are eventually passed in the urine. Occasionally they can cause a blockage to the kidney draining, requiring removal by a surgeon, or if trapped in the kidney, using high frequency ultrasound to shatter the crystals, allowing the resulting “gravel” to drain away. Mostly there is no clear underlying cause found for them, but maintaining a healthy balanced diet and good water intake is a good way to reduce your risk!

SUMMER SCHOOL LAUNCHED AT WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND School isn’t out for summer at West College Scotland as the College launches its summer school provision.

Perfect for those who are keen to learn a new skill, to add a little something to their CV or just keen to try a new hobby, the summer sessions are a great way to learn in a relaxed and fun environment.

Fancy yourself as a master chef or do you just need a bit of inspiration? Then our summer schools are serving up cookery classes perfect for beginners or those who know their way about the kitchen.

Interested in a career in media? Then the introduction to TV at the Greenock campus is a perfect platform to learn a little more about what happens behind the scenes, focusing on basic camera and multi camera techniques as well as production skills.

The College is also offering a host of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), with interesting and challenging English language programmes delivered by friendly lecturers.

Why not try something a little different this summer?

For more info or to apply visit www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/coures/summer-school/ *Please note although cookery classes are for beginners, you must be able to work to Intermediate 1/National 4 Level.

14

Clydebank | Greenock | Paisley

CLYDEBANK CAMPUS TITLE

DATES

COST

Cook Camp

13 - 17 July

£50

Cook Camp

20 - 24 July

£50

ESOL for Life in the UK

13 - 30 July

FREE

ESOL for Academic

13 - 30 July

FREE

29 June - 3 July

£50

6 - 10 July

£50

Pastry and Chocolate

27 - 31 July

£50

Beginners Cookery

27 - 31 July

£50

Introduction to TV

6 - 10 July

FREE

14 July - 13 August

FREE

GREENOCK CAMPUS Get Ready to Leave Home Cakes, Bread & Pastries

Body Repair & Refinishing

0300 600 60 60

www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

- JULY 2015 Local Local News News -

...Family dining at it’s best!

The Wheelhouse GRI & CARVeRY GRIll 30 Main Road, Langbank PA14 6XR

T: 01475 541254 The loCh house at Lochwinnoch

Coffee - Bar - Carvery - Grill

Largs Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF

T: 01505 843848 DuCk BAY MARInA Loch Lomond G83 8QZ

T: 01389 751234

The house of

Darrach homeware • fashion • gifTs resTauranT • carvery coffee shop • picTure gallery

“Making the countryside fashionable”

The house of DARRACh

Gartocharn Village, Loch Lomond G83 8RX

T: 01389 830448

f 15 Please see our stunning new atat:www.cawleyhotels.com Visit movies our website www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

JULY 2015 - Feature

Your summer

Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Walking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Gorge Walking and Archery in the Trossachs and Arrochar Catering to individuals or groups, our expert Staff will enable you to experience a new activity for the first time or enhance your skills in activities you have already tried.

We offer activities from an hour and a half long right up to multi day expeditions including Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The choice is yours “It’s your adventure!”.

PINKSTON WATERPORTS Come and experience the unique white water course right in the heart of Glasgow city!

From a taster session or birthday party to progressive coaching we have an option to suit you.

call us on 0141 576 0163 or 07818 569 557 or drop us an email at hello@taylermadeadventures.co.uk

Keeping yourself & your family amused through the school holidays can be daunting for parents, especially when things cost so much. But these days you don’t have to have a great deal of imagination to come up with the goods.

There’s plenty of top tips within these feature pages, our what’s on section and throughout the magazine.

There’s so much going on in our own local area that you will be spoilt for choice.

Check the websites of the local councils and tourist information centres for local days out, plus the libraries are a good source of activity in themselves, with plenty of books and computers to keep

it’s your adventure KAYAKING

CLIMBING

TEAM BUILDING

ARCHERY

CANOEING

GORGE WALKING

www.taylermadeadventures.co.uk

16

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

children busy, and they often have story time for toddlers and parents.

The swimming pools in our area often offer special deals and fun days. Museums and galleries often have new exhibitions and events running in the summer.

Many art galleries put on special events for children and families, and they are usually free. Check out the leisure centres - there are plenty of indoor sports and

Feature - JULY 2015

of fun starts here SAT

18

HIGH

LAND

GAM

KIDS BEACH PARTY

ES

KIDS’ M

TUE

FRI

ASTRONOMY

10

23

FRI O C S I D E 3 TEENAG

USIC

21

THU

PHOTOGRAPHY

TUE

to home as in the back garden.

Organise a treasure hunt around your home and garden with clues and treats for the children to find. If you have a tent, you could arrange a camping trip in your garden with the children for one night.

activities children can actually participate in.

If it is raining have a movie day with popcorn - homemade of course, or get cooking. Pick a recipe with the children, go shopping for ingredients and cook something together that you can enjoy eating afterwards.

Create a scrapbook together using photos from your family album, or torn from magazines.

Build a den with the kids - if the weather is ok, you could even risk doing this outside. All you need is some boxes or sofa cushions, a few blankets, and a bit of imagination.

In the evenings get the children to design a game that you can make the next day - give them ideas to keep it simple such as a paper boat race in the paddling pool or homemade skittles using a tennis ball and empty toilet rolls.

Finally a favourite and great for our windy shores, kites, they can be bought from bargain shops very cheaply and provide loads of fun.

Sunny days are great for simple activities like picnics and ball games. This can be done as close

28

Overtoun House

Tea Room

Come and enjoy delicious homebaking and friendly service.

Visitor Cerfonyltre e t s re o F e g d o rk Abe Th e L eth Forest Pa Queen Elizab

Stroll to the waterfall, visit the Wildlife Room, purchase a souvenir from the Lodge Shop, swing through the trees with Go Ape or just sit back and enjoy the views from the Lodge Cafe! Open 7 days.

Milton Brae, Milton www.overtounhouse.com July - August Opening Times: Thursday to Saturday, 10am-4pm SEPTEMBER-JUNE Opening Times: Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm

Coffee | Bar Lunches | Dinner

Ferry service from Arden by arrangement

www.forestry.gov.uk/qefp Follow us on @LodgeAberfoyle CMYK / .eps

Facebook “f ” Logo

All are welcome FREE Wi-Fi

INCHMURRIN RESTAURANT

For further details, call the Lodge on 01877 382258 or email: thelodge@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Facebook “f ” Logo

We serve hot and cold drinks, home baked cakes and hot and cold meals.

CMYK / .eps

Funky Wee Monkeys

FIND US ON

Summer fitness, fun and games for children aged 2+

A class filled with jumping, rolling, racing, balancing, stretching and wiggling!!

SUMMER 2015

DAY

DATES

LOCATION

TIME

Tuesdays

14, 21, 28 July and 4, 11 August

Riverside Church, Dumbarton

10-11am

Thursdays

9, 16, 23, 30 July and 6, 13 August

Scout Hall, John St, Helensburgh

10-11am

PRICE £3.50 per child

PLEASE CONTACT JULIE (01389)732634, FIND ME ON FACEBOOK 'Funky Wee Monkeys' or VISIT THE WEBSITE www.funky-fitness.net

A unique venue

serving finest Scottish cuisine w

www.incmurrin-lochlomond.com

t 07906 963 222

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

17

30

ÂŁ 30 days of fitness Sunday 14th June- Friday 31st July 2015

Contact your nearest West Dunbartonshire leisure facility for more details or log on to our website:

www.wdleisure.net

GYM SWIM SAUNA STEAMROOM over 130 Fitness Classes

Terms and conditions apply

Company No. SC413707 VAT Registration No. GB 129 7502 04 Charity No: SC042999

20,20,20 AEROTONE AQUA AEROBICS MOKYFIT

CALLANETICS HIPS, BUMS & TUMS PILATES

PILOXING T’AI CHI YOGA ZUMBA Did you Know?

You can access the above classes if you are 14 years old and over.

For further information pick up our latest Group Fitness Programme

Or log onto

www.wdleisure.net Company No. SC413707 VAT Registration No. GB 129 7502 04 Charity No: SC042999

JULY 2015 - Local News

Plans For aleXandria

uPVC

CLEANING & POLISHING

DIFFERENT: In a year's time Alexandria might be a very different place to what it is now.

This time next year Alexandria’s town centre could be shaping up to be very a different place from what we have now.

A major redevelopment site in Alexandria town centre is being primed for sale as West Dunbartonshire council continues with plans to regenerate the area.

01436 679994 www.nightanddaycleaning.co.uk

It amounts to a “take two” bid to relaunch an earlier scheme which fell through when a lynchpin supermarket development pulled out.

Now the site is set to be put back on the market, but this time

with the aim of opening a more modest-sized store, just half the scale of the 35,000 sq ft outlet originally planned.

If successful it will underpin the creation of new housing in the area, along with shops, bringing new life to the heart of town.

Meanwhile partial demolition work is being carried out, with the aim of improving the appearance of the site while

preparing the area for future development.

The council also recently invested over £700,000 in improvement works at the south end of Mitchell Way, which is not included in the development site.

The project removed old canopies from the shop units, installed new shopfronts, signage and lighting and created public art in conjunction with pupils from nearby St Mary's Primary School.

At stake is the chance for the area to gain a deal capable of transforming Alexandria’s centre.

Regeneration chief Richard Cairns said: "We are confident that we can and will attract developers interested in taking this project forward.

“Development is already underway in Alexandria with a local housing association beginning work on a new residential development and the council set to begin demolition at Mitchell Way. He said if the scheme got the go-ahead work would start immediately on marketing the site “with the aim of selecting a developer early next year."

Domestic & Commercial

VINYL

FLOORING

FROM £8.95 PER M²

CARPET

At Helensburgh Floorplan, we supply and install all types of floorcoverings for Domestic and Commercial locations….. no job is too large or too small.

FROM £8.95 PER M²

100% WOOL BERBER

We are an approved Amtico and Karndean Retailer/Installer with a large range of samples to view in our showroom so please visit us at 17 West King Street, Helensburgh to see how we can help you.

STAINFREE CARPET

Opening Hours – Mon-Thur 9am-5pm, Fri 9am – 3:30pm, Weekends by appointment.

FROM £12.95 PER M²

GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US FOR A FREE QUOTATION, SAMPLES AND ADVICE.

FROM £8.95 PER M²

01436 672693

80/20 WOOL

office@helensburghfloorplan.co.uk Please like us on facebook for offers and news

FROM £14.95 PER M²

FLOORPLAN

Co S

3) 98 (1 LTD

HELENSBURGH

C A R P E T • V I N Y L • W O O D • L A M I N AT E • W E T- F L O O R S • D E S I G N F L O O R S

20

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

What's On Calendar- JULY 2015

Email next month's events by Wednesday 8th July to editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk

....July

9

16

THU

THU

Funky Wee Monkeys Scout Hall, Helensburgh

Teddy Bear's Picnic The Cutty Sark Centre

13

MON

Mini-Kickers Vale Academy

saTurday 27Th June Bellsmyre Community Gala Day The Cutty Sark Centre 12-4pm, Celebrate the start of summer at our 2015 Community Gala Day. Bring the family along for an afternoon of fun with craft stalls, games, BBQ, fire engine, raffle, bouncy castle, glitter tattoos, face painting, music & dance performances and much more. www.bellsmyretrust.org

Artisan Craft Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Loch Lomond Shores outdoor artisan, food and crafts market. A mix of quirky, unusual, artisan, craft and food stalls. melissa@lochlomondshores.com

18

14

SAT

Gymnastic & Dance Camp Vale of Leven Academy & Meadow Sports Centre

Š Christopher Michel: Creative Commons License

sunday 28Th June Walk for Whales Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre Taking place throughout the country, Join WDC and Sea Life for our five mile sponsored walk to help stop whaling.

Ending with a free visit to the Sea Life Centre. uk.whales.org/events/walk-for-whales-2015

Scottish Championships Aquathlon Balloch Country Park

Monday 29Th June Football Camps Dumbarton Academy: MON 29 JUN - FRI 3 JUL: 9am3pm, 9am-12pm, 12-3pm Vale of Leven Academy: MON 13 - FRI 17: 9-3pm, 9am-12pm, 12-3pm & MON 27 - FRI 31: 9-12pm. Fun Football Camp 5-8 yrs & Skill Development camp 9-14 yrs. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for indoor and outdoor activities. Full day participants are required to bring a packed lunch. www.west-

Bellsmyre Development Trust – Regular Events The Cutty Sark Centre MON: Little Rascals (1:302:30pm) & Book Club: (67:30pm - Wednesday 1st) / TUE & THU: Myre Munchkins Youth Club 3:30-4:30pm) For all kids ages 5-7yrs.TUE: Cutty Kids Youth Club - 8yrs+ (6-8pm) / WED: Little Rascals Toddler Drop in (9:30-11:30am) THU: Fit Camp (7-8pm) / FRI: Community Prize Bingo (10am-12pm) bellsmyretrust.org.uk or 01389 730111

dunbarton.gov.uk

Segway Safari Lomond Shores 1-hour guided Segway safari along the many routes and tracks around Loch Lomond.

(Runs daily at 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm)

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

21

JULY 2015 - What's On Calendar

Tuesday 30th June

Thursday 2nd

Saturday 4th Victor Perry Art Display & Sale Lomond Shores Entrance Foyer 10am, Art display to enjoy with the option to buy items.

Wednesday 1st

Knit ‘n’ Coffee Club Longcrags Community Centre 1pm, All levels welcome from absolute beginners to skilled knitters. Come along and join the banter with a cuppa and a biscuit.

Contact 01389 767115.

Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 1:30- 3:30pm, free of charge.

Our IT technician is there to help you. Contact 01389 767115 or

Arty Types West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-10:45am, Weekly, a short story and craft activity for preschool children.

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4-5:30pm & WED: 4-5:30pm All welcome!

(Also runs SAT 8:30-11am)

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

clydebankmuseum@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

(Also runs on the 8th, 22nd and 29th)

Friday 3rd

Community SOS Artizan Shopping Centre 9am, It’s a bit like Dragon’s Den meets X-Factor. In ‘Community SOS’ local community groups who utilize the Artizan Shopping Centre Community Hub and work with local children in Dumbarton are being invited to pitch for an award and a hamper of prizes. Running for three months. Visit www.artizanshopping.co.uk for further information.

Teenage Disco The Cutty Sark Centre 7:30-10:30pm, A fun disco night for young people aged 13-17 years. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

www.lochlomondshores.com

Dumbarton Athletics Club Meadow Leisure Centre 9:30am, 15 mile steady run. www.dumbartonaac.com

Lomond Flea Market Lomond Galleries, Alexandria 10am-3pm, 2nd hand, antiques, vintage and crafts. www.lochlomondfleamarket.co.uk

(Every Saturday) Fire Eater Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Children's entertainer performs fire eating displays. melissa@lochlomondshores.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Unless stated departure at 9am, SAT 4: Arthur’s Seat (dep 9.00 H'burgh Station) / SAT 11: Arrochar, Ardgartan, Cat Craig Loop / SUN 12: A Round of Creag Uchdag (Dep 8.30am) / SAT 18: Greenock to Wemyss Bay / SAT 25: Inverarary-Dun na Cuaiche Tower & Forest Circuit

DELIVERY

STAFF WANTED • Deliver once a month in your area • Good rates of pay • Earn from £10-£60 from 2-10 hours

Luss Highland Games Luss Games Field, Luss Village 10:45am, Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, wrestling, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running. www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk Run ‘n’ Park 5k Balloch Park Main Gate, Balloch Road 9:30am, no registration, no fee and no official recording of times. Just turn up for a run in the park! Children under 11 should be accompanied throughout the run by a parent or guardian.

Runpark.leaguerepublic.com

(Runs every Saturday)

Sunday 5th Farmers Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, An array of quality, locally sourced produce. 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. melissa@lochlomondshores.com

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, All ages welcome.

Arts, crafts and games. Last Saturday is Archeology Club, including archaeology themed crafts and handling dig boxes.

0141 526 2400

Murray the Magician Loch Lomond Shores 12:30pm, come along and enjoy a free magic show, fun way to spend an afternoon for kids! www.lochlomondshores.com Dumbarton Athletics Club Meadow Centre Dumbarton 9:30am, Easy run on the roads or run on the hill so have your trail shoes with you just in case. www.dumbartonaac.com

MUST BE

13

OR OVER

To apply, visit: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk, click on 'submit' then 'delivery staff application' and complete the online form.

WHAT WE OFFER

Over 13years experience Fully qualified staff Thai Massage Natasha's diamond nails Much much more......

01389 602551 Meadow Sports Centre, Dumbarton heavenlytreatments@hotmail.co.uk Heavenly Bbeauty

22

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

What's On Calendar- JULY 2015 Summer Camps The Cutty Sark Multi Sports Camps 8:30am – 3pm, For kids Participants will get the ages 5-12yrs, book now, chance to try a variety of spaces are limited to sports and fun games, open to only 28 kids per week 5-12 year olds. Vale of Leven £10 deposit to secure a place.

Academy: MON 6-FRI 10 & Only £45 per week. Running MON 20-FRI 24: 9-3pm / Vale of 6-10th & 27th-31st. www.

Leven Academy: MON 20-FRI bellsmyretrust.org.uk 24: 9-3pm. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Monday 6Th

Thursday 9Th Facepainting and Glitter Tattoos Loch Lomond Shorees 12pm, available in the mall. melissa@lochlomondshores.com

(Also runs 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 31st)

Tuesday 7Th Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:30pm, Maybe your internet is down or you’re not sure how to use it. You can come along and use a modern computer with fast wi-fi connection, free of charge.

Our IT technician is there to help you. To book, contact 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

(Also runs 14th, 21st & 28th) Mousemates Computer Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:30pm, Computer club for the 50s+. Develop your confidence in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Contact Mick on 01389 767115 or mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk to book your place.

(Also available 13th, 20th, 27th) Alice in Wonderland Themed Trail The Lodge Forest Vistor Centre 10am-6pm, Open 7 days a week, celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland by taking part in our themed trail. Pick up a map at the visitor centre and follow our all abilities trail down to the waterfall through our woodland version of Wonderland. All you need to bring is your imagination! www.forestry.gov.uk

Thursday 9Th The Drakes of Hazard: Dog & Duck Show Meadow Area, Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Come along to watch the amazing farmer, Mark, use his trusty dogs to round up the dangerous drakes....or ducks to you and me! These amazing free shows are on at 12, 1.30,3pm. www.visitscotland.com

Hypnotherapy Longcraigs Hillwalking Club For weekend walks, meet 8am at Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria. For Tuesday evening walks meet 7pm at Gilmour Street car park.

TUE 7: Dumgoyne / SAT 11: Beinn Uird / TUE 14: The Crags / TUE 21: Conic Hill / SUN 26: Tarmachan Ridge, Lawers Range / TUE 28: Gowk Stane

Garages • Workshops • Playhouses • Kennels • Stables

Virtual Gastric Band - Sit back, relax, and lose weight through the power of your unconscious mind The success rate for this safe and quick therapy is very high.

Margaret Lyons is a fully qualified and experienced hypnotherapist D.I.P and a member of the MBSCH.

Also available:

FULL

mond Trade Unit 9&10, Lo d Insustrial on m Lo , re Cent ia G83 0TL dr an ex Al , Estate 471 766 0 81 07 : ob m 1 335 tel: 01389 72 ds.com he ds on m .lo www

Landscap e Service also available

Complete Shed Installation Package Free Estimates | Old Shed Removal

• Stop Smoking • Phobias • School Bullying • Stress

• Panic Attacks • Exam Nerves • Fear of Flying • Bed Wetting

01436 842135 / 07851 773493 For more information and a free consultation contact

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

23

JULY 2015 - What's On Calendar

Thursday 9th Funky Wee Monkeys Scout Hall, John St, Helensburgh 10-11am, A class filled with jumping, rolling, racing, balancing, stretching and wiggling. Games and dances that introduce exercise to children in a fun way. www.funky-fitness.net

(Also runs 16th, 23rd & 30th) Fitness Pilates Unit 4, Castlegreen St, Dumbarton 7:30-8:30pm, An exercise class which is both gentle yet effective whilst also helping to strengthen and tone your corset area. If you would like to improve your posture, flexibility, help your back and relieve stress, this is the class for you! www.funky-fitness.net (Also runs on the 16th, 23rd & 30th)

RSPB Loch Lomond Gartocharn 11am, The whole family become nature detectives on this Mini-beast Safari! Let's go pond dipping and minibeast hunting to investigate the smaller creatures that are found at RSPB Loch Lomond. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk Charity Family Fun Day John Connolly Centre, Renton 12-4pm, Activities include fun fair rides, face painting and glitter tattoos, bouncy castle, Lomond archers, business stall and loads more. In aid of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Saturday 11th

Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm,If you fancy exploring the world of the stars join us. 01389 767115 or

5k Sponsored Walk The Cutty Sark Centre 10am-12pm, Staff, volunteers and local kids are undertaking a 5k walk in our PJ’s & Onesies from The Cutty Sark Centre to High Overtoun and back.

You're more than welcome to join in, keep fit, have fun or just raise money for a local charity. Interested? Pop into the centre for a sponsor form.

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

www.bellsmyretrust.org

Friday 10th

CONSERVATORY ROOF CLEANING SYSTEM Customised conservatory roof cleaning system from your local cleaning company.

PVC glass roofs sills gutters surrounds

Ron Ray Magic Show Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Come and enjoy this free magical show. melissa@lochlomondshores.com

Funky Wee Monkeys Riverside Church, Dumbarton 10-11am, A class filled with jumping, rolling, racing, balancing, stretching and wiggling. Games and dances that introduce exercise to children in a fun way. www.funky-fitness.net

(Also runs 21st & 28th)

Sunday 12th

Minion Mayhem Thursday 16th Lomond Shores 12pm, Make your own minion The Extreme Stunt Show with Artmania then meet a Loch Lomond life sized minion! This is a FREE Ticket event, visit activity. melissa@lochlomondshores.com www.extremestuntshow.com for further information

Monday 13th Minikickers Football for 3 & 4 year olds.

Vale of Leven Academy: MON 13-FRI 17: 9:30-10:30am Clydebank High School: MON 20-FRI 24: 11am-12pm www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Tuesday 14th Funky Fitness Scout Hall, John Street, Helensburgh Fitness Pilates: 6:30-7:30pm Funky Fit Mix: 7:30-8:30pm. £6 per session. Summer classes are on a pay as you come basis. Contact Julie Smith for enquiries on 01389 732634, julie@funky-fitness.net or visit Gymnastics & Dance Camp Vale of Leven Academy: TUE 14-THU16: 5-6 year olds (10am12:30pm) & 7-12 year olds (10am-3pm).

Meadow Sports Centre: TUE 28-THU 30: 5-6 year olds (10am-12:30pm) & 7-12 year olds (10am-3pm)

Teddy Bear Picnic The Cutty Sark Centre 2-4pm, Bring your favourite teddy and enjoy fun and games followed by a picnic! Ideal for the younger kids, or the young kids at heart. www.bellsmyretrust.org

Saturday 18th Water Beastie – Open Water Swim Loch Lomond, Balloch Country Park 1pm, These events take place in Balloch Castle Country Park. Whether you are an experienced open water swimmer looking to challenge yourself with a bigger distance or a novice looking to dip your toe into competitive open water swimming for the first time. Lomondtri.com

GENERAL BUILDERS

ESTABLISHED 1998

BUILDERS • All Trades

• Patios

• Extensions

• Wall & Floor Tiling

• New Builds

01436 679994 24-28 James St, Helensburgh

24

• Driveways

• Storm Damage

• Garden Walls

• Insurance Work

MOBILE:

MOBILE:

TELEPHONE (AFTER 5PM)

07881 544 155 07880 902 174 01389 762 321

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

What's On Calendar- JULY 2015 Scottish Championships Aquathlon Balloch Country Park 10am, This event takes place on the stunning shores of Loch Lomond from Balloch Castle Country Park and is part of the Tri Scotland Scottish Championships. It is open to everyone, experienced or new to these types of events – all are welcome to take part.

Lomondtri.com/events/bikelessbeastie

Bellsmyre Big Days Out The Cutty Sark Centre Bellsmyre Development Trust are running a couple of day trips this summer. Buses will be provided and you, your family and friends can all head off for a day together. What you do is up to you! Tickets cost ÂŁ25 per adult & ÂŁ15 per child for Blackpool. To book tickets pop into the centre.

Sunday 19th Beastie Sprint Triathlon Balloch Park, Loch Lomond 11am, Making the most of the amazing scenery around Loch Lomond, our unique triathlon events involve an open-water swim in Loch Lomond along a shallow route following the shoreline. The swim is followed by a cycle and run on paths and off-road surfaces through wooded and open landscapes. For more information see the event website www.beastieweekend.com Wee Beastie Novice Triathlon Balloch Country Park 11:30am, This is an ideal choice for beginners to the sport of triathlon who want to try their first open-water event. With well equipped safety boats patrolling the swim, marshals keeping a close eye out all along the cycle and run routes, and St Andrews’ ambulance on site, this event gives you the incredible location and technical support to challenge yourself to a new level. For more information see the event websiteÂ

Tuesday 21st Snapper Jaxx Artizan Shopping Centre 9am, Good quality kids' clubs with themed activities each session to provide fun, interactive entertainment and education for children and families / TUE 21: Musical Mayhem / TUE 28: Over the Rainbow. www.artizanshopping.co.uk

www.beastieweekend.com

www.bellsmyrecentre.org.uk

Loch Lomond Highland Games Moss o’ Balloch Park, Alexandria 10am, Traditional Highland Games, comprising a day of highland dancing, track and cycling events, wrestling, pipe bands, heavy events, solo piping, triathlon, and the SHGA World Heavyweight Championship. www.visitscotland.com

Monday 20th Ready Steady GO! Vale of Leven Academy 9:30-10:30am, Sports and fun games for 3 & 4 year olds. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

ADVERTISING

Sales Executive

Community Advertiser, a popular 36 page glossy magazine is expanding & looking for two experienced advertising sales executives to sell in our three titles.

n at !

Full Diary of Children’s Events throughout the summer Have a look at www.ardardan.co.uk or on facebook for more details

t - S p - W k - y

If this sounds like the job for you please send your CV to:

Family Fun Day Sunday 16th of August

24-28 James Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UH

To book events or for more information call 01389 849188 or email hello@ardardan.co.uk

ÂŁ26,000 OTE (ÂŁ19,000 Basic) stuart@communityadvertiser.co.uk

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

25

JULY 2015 - What's On Calendar

Wednesday 22nd

Sunday 26th

Birds of Loch Lomond Luss 11:30am, Enjoy an exclusive wildlife focused cruise with Cruise Loch Lomond from Luss to the SNH managed island of Inchcailloch, led by the RSPB.

Accordion Concert with Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo St Mungo’s Church, Main Street, Alexandria 6pm, An evening of easy listening music played on two contemporary button accordions. No tickets, retiring collection in aid of victims of Chernobyl disaster.

01389 513365

Lovelochlomond.com

melissa@lochlomondshores.com

Kids Beach Party The Cutty Sark Centre 3-5pm, Come dressed in your best beach gear enjoy fun and games and all things summer. £3. www.bellsmyretrust.org

Friday 24th RSPB Loch Lomond Gartocharn 11am-1pm, Find out about the birds and other wildlife found here and learn more about the RSPB’s ongoing work at this beautiful site. www.westdunbartonshire.gov.uk

Saturday 25th Scottish Pipe Band Championships Levengrove Park, Dumbarton Traditional bagpipe competition with bands from around the world competing. www.visitscotland.com

Ladies Pamper Night The Cutty Sark Centre 7:30-11pm, Includes complimentary glass of bubbly and access to a range of discounted beauty treatments.

BYOB. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Artisan Craft Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, The market bring together beautiful items from all over Scotland. www.list.co.uk/events

(Also runs Sunday 26th)

Monday 27th Last Monday Group Dumbarton Riverside Parish Church 7:30pm, In the lounge, topical discussion each month. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

Girls Football Camp Vale of Leven Academy 12:30-3pm, camps are open to 5-12 year olds. Running until the 31st. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Tuesday 28th Do it ur Selfie Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Photofun with Glitzparty in this prop studio. melissa@lochlomondshores.com

JOHN DOBBIN

Ready Steady Roll Meadow Centre 9-9:45am, The classes aim to help develop gross motor skills such as jumping, climbing and balancing along with fine motor skills through exciting hand apparatus. Sessions are for 3 – 5 year olds, running until the 30th. west-dunbarton.gov.uk Mini-beast Safari Loch Lomond, Gartocharn 2-4pm, The whole family becomes nature detectives on this Mini-beast Safari! Let's go pond dipping and mini-beast hunting to investigate the smaller creatures that are found at RSPB Loch Lomond. www.west-dunbartonshire.gov.uk

Check out our website

johndobbin.co.uk

Kitchens

KITCHENS • BEDROOMS • BATHROOMS

FREE no obligation plan and design PROFESSIONAL, friendly service LOCAL company, local craftsmen

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Bathrooms

Disney Day Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Come along and meet Disney favourites Mickey and Minnie until 4pm.

Bedrooms

Thursday 23rd

Amateur Digital Photography Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, This month there will be a short talk on composition.

Contact 01389 767115 or

Call us now on: 01389 761 944

3D

DESIGN SOFTWARE

or email john.dobbin@btconnect.com

Visit our showroom: 8 Bankend Road, Dumbarton (Beside Dumbarton Central Station) - open 5 days

26

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local News - JULY 2015

eXTra TiMe For sChools

SUMMER SCHOOL: Our Lady & St Patrick's School in Dumbarton has a range activitie taking place throughout summer.

It sounds like torment to those of us well past school years - but many local youngsters are going back to the classroom during the holidays.

To help P7 pupils adapt to the move to secondary school at the start of the new term, a summer school is being held in each of the area’s five high schools at the beginning of August.

Every P7 pupil in West Dunbartonshire will be invited to the Space Academy themed event which will focus on literacy, numeracy, science, technology,

engineering and mathematics.

Education chiefs say local pupils are better prepared than ever for this year’s exams after hundreds took up opportunities for extra study outside school hours.

This has included a Saturday morning study session in the area’s high schools, and revision sessions the day before exams.

These are in addition to master classes, and a revision programme organised to support students in the run up to their SQA exams.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Back at Easter time hundreds of S5 and S6 pupils attended master classes in 13 different subjects including English, Maths, History, Biology and French over the holidays to prepare for their Higher exams. In addition to Saturday morning sessions, study days have been held the day before exams at Our Lady and St Patrick's.

Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings available.

24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888

Education convener Councillor Michelle McGinty said: “We believe improving education in West Dunbartonshire is the best way to ensure our children can achieve bright futures.

"That’s why we have put so much emphasis on raising attainment and I’m really pleased to see that is now paying dividends for our pupils."

Last year West Dunbartonshire ranked in the top three councils in Scotland for the number of its pupils from areas of multiple deprivation gaining five or more SQA awards at Higher level.

GUTTER

CLEARING

15% OFF ny, taff t: ears w: nightandaycleaning.co.uk ce

01436 679994

SUPPORT GROUPS

Fully trained & insured Local company, Friendly staff 17 years + experience

Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you. Call the national helpline 08457 697555.

Al-Anon

Alzheimers Scotland

Information and advice. Drop-in café and activities – Tuesday – Dumbarton; Wednesday – Clydebank. Counselling, Benview Resource Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1EB. Tel: 01389 733102. 24-hour Dementia Helpline – Freephone 0808 808 3000

Bereavement Counselling

Support and counselling for anyone affected by the death of a child (pre or post birth).

Hawthorn House, 5 Yorkhill Court, Yorkhill NHS Trust, Glasgow G3 8SJ. Tel 0141 201 9257.

Dumbartons Women’s Aid

A free confidential service of support and counelling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse.

Tel: 01389 751036.

Leven Addiction Services

Rehabilitation & Other Services: Access to supported accommodation.

Tel: 01389 812018

Lomond & Clyde Care and Repair

Help for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their properties or would like help adapting their house to their needs. Call the care and repair office on 01389 734188.

Lomond Sands

Receive support from other parents who have also experienced the loss of a baby.

Meet last Wednesday of every month, Garden Tea Room, Vale of Leven Hospital, 7pm. For more details 07903 090 707

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Breastfeeding Support Trained NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor to offer support and information. Call Sally on 01436 673942.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Lomond Branch.

Support for expecting parents, new parents and parents of young children. Call Sally on 01436 673942.

Overeaters Anonymous

Self help Fellowship group meeting. Mondays 6.30pm, Vale of Leven Hospital & Thursdays, 7.30pm, Benview, Dumbarton Call us on

07505 848 493

Scottish Association for Mental Health

Information to the public, professionals and people with mental health problems. Phone 0141 568 7000 (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm)

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Help (SSAFA) The national charity helping serving and ex service men, women and their families, in need. Tel: 01389 730513 or visit www.ssafa.org.uk.

Smokeline

For free advice and help and to be put in touch with local services please call

0800 848484

The Carers of West Dunbartonshire

Helping to make a positive difference in the lifes of carers. Tel: 0141 941 1550

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

27

W E

JULY 2015 - Local News

N

60’s

over all inclusive membership unlimited access to the gyms, health suites, swimming pools and group fitness classes all this for less than £1 per day! for more information visit

www.wdleisure.net 28

Company No. SC413707 VAT Registration No. GB 129 7502 04 Charity No: SC042999 To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

£25 per month by direct debit

*Initial £20 admin fee applies

Local News - JULY 2015

iT’s highland heaVen It’s worth checking out if only to pencil in mentally that the massed parade of pipe bands through Balloch that acts as a grand finale to the day’s competitions takes place at 5pm.

HIGHLAND TIMES: Last year's Loch Lomond Highland Games were a brilliant success.

Two of the area’s best-loved annual Highland Games spectaculars were in the final stages of preparation as this issue went to press.

And we can’t yet know whether the weather was set to be kind to the Loch Lomond Highland Gathering on July 4 – or the Balloch showpiece Games on Saturday July 18.

But on past form we know that’s only a minor consideration in a day which features crowd-pullers such as classic pipe band contests, serious heavyweight contests, races and more.

Staged in Balloch Castle Country Park, the Balloch (Loch Lomond) Highland Games is a must-visit celebration of everything that’s great about traditional Scottish culture – a fusion of major sports happening and exuberant local gala.

If you’ve still time to attend you can find everything you need to know about the programme at www.llhgb.com.

Commercial & Domestic Cleaners

Special Offers

THIS MONTH

Registered as a charity this year, the event launched back in 1967 is now fairly rated as one of the country’s top three Highland Games, underscored by the fact that it includes the Scottish Highland Games Association World Heavyweight Championship – and the 80 metre Scottish Sprint Championship.

The organisers say that quite apart from these major contests no less than 350 competitors will be competing in other events throughout the day, covering everything from athletics and wrestling to cycling and dancing.

Several thousand will probably turn up to enjoy the show.

01436 676921

With the action starting at 10am, this is the classic “day out for all the family”, with plenty of stalls and other diversions to keep youngsters amused while the grown-ups watch the contestants test their mettle.

info@spkcleaning.co.uk www.spkcleaning.co.uk

6 weeks of

fitness Get ready for summer with a six week fitness membership at Cameron House from only £59 Pop into the health club to find out more or give us a call.

01389 722 560 leisurememberships@cameronhouse.co.uk The Cameron Club, Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, G83 8QZ

20

14 - 2015

2014 - 2015

Terms and conditions apply and offer subject to availability. Offer valid when you join on a consecutive six week Direct Debit contract.

Q-6 WEEKS OF FITNESS_133X193W_Community AD.indd 1

04/06/2015 16:53

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

29

JULY 2015 - Nightlife

Want a wide range of entertainment to suit your mood and taste? Look no further than the Community Magazine's guide. Whether testing the old grey matter at a quiz, tickling your tonsils at karaoke or hitting the dance floor, we have the list to inspire you.

The Doghouse Bar 54 Balloch Rd, 01389 607300  Live Music throughout the month  Karaoke  Contact bar for further details

Lomond Park Hotel Balloch Rd, 01389 752494  FRI: Karaoke  Live Football and Rugby, BBC, Sky

Sports, BT & ESPN

aleXandria Dempsey’s Bar 1 Hillview Place, 01389 757988  THU: Poker Night at 8pm  FRI: Bingo Night at 8pm  Contact bar for further entertainments

The Fox 119 Bridge St, 01389 750746  Live Sports  Contact bar for entertainment details

The Fountain Tavern 9 Bank St, 01389 604929  Friendly local, “the local’s local”

The Old Vale Bar 304 Main St, 01389 753769  Quaint family run business

Station Bar

Tullie Inn

140 Bank St, 01389 752504  Pool table, jukebox, sports TV screen  Contact bar for entertainment details

Fisherwood Rd, 01389 752052  THU 2: West Beer  FRI 3: The Hooks  FRI 10: Alan Frew  FRI 10: Fyne Ales  FRI 17: Dr Feelguld  FRI 17: Caledonian Brewery  SAT: The Loch Sessions with Ian Fitzpatrick  SUN: Facepainter (12-3pm)

b a l lo C h Balloch House Vintage Inn Balloch Rd, 01389 752579  Contact bar for entertainment details

Club Desire Balloch Rd, 01389 729002  Contact for entertainment details

C r o F Ta M i e The Wayfarers Main St, 01360 660358  THU 30: Lomond Folk Night

bonhill

dryMen

Corries Restaurant

The Riverside Inn

The Buchanan Arms

Balloch Road, 01389 753 552  MON: Folk Club  THU: Music with Angus  Contact bar for entertainment details

480 Main St, 01389 754543  Six Nations Rugby  Live Sport  Contact bar for entertainment details

Main Street, 01360 660 588  Chic atmosphere for wining and dining

PRESSURE WASHING We tick all the boxes PATHS

DRIVEWAYS

PATIOS

DECKING

STAIRWAYS

CONSERVATORIES

t: 01436 679994 e: nightanddaycleaning@gmail.com

15% DISCOUNT (throughout the month of July)

30

To advertise, call Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Nightlife - JULY 2015 The Clachan

 All major sport shown

Main Street, 01360 660824  Open 7 days a week  11am – Midnight

The Drymen Inn 5 Stirling Road, Drymen, G63 0BW, 01360 660123  Live Sport  Visit bar for future entertainment details

 Lively atmosphere

The Counting House 17 High St, 01389 765457  FRI & SAT: DJ  Beer Garden  Football and Rugby shown, BT, SKY & ESPN

The Dumbuck House Hotel Glasgow Road, 01389 734 336  Contact bar for entertainment details

Drymen Pottery

The Glencairn Lounge

Main Street, 01360 660458  SAT: Live Bands

15-19 Bridge St, 01389 732816  SAT: Karaoke

The Winnock

The Malt and Myre

The Square, 01360 660245  Variety themed nights  Contact bar for entertainment details

d u M b a r To n The Abbotsford Hotel Stirling Road, 01389 733304  Available for functions

The Burgh Bar 117 High St, 01389 739144  Contact bar for entertainment details

Cheers Unless otherwise stated, all entertainment runs 9pm – 12 midnight.

 Jukebox

1 Brewery Lane, 01389 742333  FRI & SAT: DJ Clubnights

The Clipper 3 High St, 01389 731981

Lomondgate Drive, 0871 527 9274  Accommodation and restaurant

The Milton Inn 401 Milton, Dumbarton, 01389 761 401  FRI & SAT: Disco/Karaoke  Sky Sports  Pool Table

The Stag’s Head 116 Glasgow Rd, 01389 732642  SAT: Live Music  Live sports  Live entertainment through month

The Lennox Bar 137-139 High St, 01389 730120  FRI & SAT: Entertainment

The Waverley Bar 30 West Bridgend, Dumbarton  Wide range of music played  Live football & rugby  Live sport  Beer Garden, Karaoke & Jukebox

The Stonefield Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940  Monthly pool competitions and quiz nights

The Waterside 1a Riverside Lane, 01389 731221  TUE: Bingo  FRI & SAT: Live acts  SUN: Karaoke

J a M e s To W n Fenton’s Bar 174 Main Street, 01389 602564  Contact bar for entertainment details

lo C h lo M o n d Drovers Inn Inverarnan, 01301 704234  SAT: Live Music

The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430  SAT 4: Disco Entertainment  Folk season, artists, DJ’s, real ales and whiskies

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

31

JULY 2015 - Local News

DELIVERY

STAFF

filming highlights job of nurturing a young, local workforce.

WANTED

Local businesses including the Carrick Golf Course and Loch Lomond Homes and Garden Centre will offer workexperience placements to pupils, while Balloch-based Can- You Experience and Luss Estate’s Inverbeg Holiday Park will share information about skills and career opportunities.

• Deliver once a

month in your area • Good rates of pay • Earn from £10-£60 from 2-10 hours To apply, visit: www. communityadvertiser. co.uk, click on 'submit' then 'delivery staff application' and complete the online form.

MUST BE

13

OR OVER

Local school students have been taking part in an exciting new Park Previews programme. and Land-based Engineering.

The programme also aimed to enhance their self-confidence and knowledge of local employment opportunities.

Run by the community-led Skills Working alongside awardPartnership, Park Previews is winning Urban Croft Films and funded by the Big Lottery’s Paul Saunders Photography, the Young Start Programme and Loch Park Previews Project harnessed Lomond & The Trossachs twenty students’ artistic skills to National Park. create short films and produce stunning posters to promote work Working with staff from local experience and careers in sectors high schools, Park Previews will such as Hospitality, Golf-Course support the development of Management, Outdoor Activities, partnerships with local employers, Retail, Tourism, Horticulture who recognise the importance A recent session introduced them to employers from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park as they learned skills in film-making and photography.

The Young Workforce’ Strategy encourages the development of partnerships between schools and employers and places the realities of work into the curriculum.

Kate Sankey, Vice Chair of the Community Partnership said: “This project is important as it encourages the aspirations of our young people. “The films the pupils produced will be distributed to local schools and career services with the aim of encouraging young people to think seriously about their futures – hopefully in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.”

If you would like to find out more contact: The Skills Partnership team on 01389 722639

WINDOW CLEANING We tick all the boxes Fully trained & insured Local company, friendly staff Over 17 years experience

t: 01436 679994 e: nightanddaycleaning@gmail.com w:www.nightanddaycleaning.co.uk

• Online banking • Cheques • Secure Card Payments • Standing Orders

32

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

Local News - JULY 2015

Household Tips

With

Gill Bowman BA LLB

SPARKLING DISHES White vinegar is an inexpensive way to keep your dishes sparkling.

Just pour white vinegar in the compartment of your dishwasher instead of a liquid rinse product.

GRANITE TOPS If you get stains on your lovely granite worktops then grab a lemon. Chop it in half and sprinkle it with table salt and rub gently. For more stubborn stains leave the salt and lemon on the stain to soak and then rinse with clean water and pat dry.

Commercial & Domestic Cleaners

CREDIT CARD PROTECTION ‘Always pay by Credit Card’ is sound advice regularly quoted at consumers. However, it is not necessarily understood why we should make purchases with a credit card, as opposed to a debit card.

The reason lies within Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. This piece of 1970’s legislation provides that, if the debtor, being you the consumer, has any claim against the supplier, they shall also have a claim against the credit card company, who, as well as the supplier, will be jointly and severally liable to the debtor.

The crucial element being that they are jointly and

New group fitness studio

NO W OP EN IN AL EX AN DR IA !

Our new and exciting Group Fitness Studio has just opened in Alexandria. Bringing the worlds greatest Fitness Classes such as BodyPump, BodyCombat, Spinning and many more. To keep up to date with opening offers please email "I LOVE GROUP FITNESS" to alexandria@chrisbowmanfitness.co.uk.

Quote ‘Community Advertiser’ and get your first class FREE!

FOR A FITTER PLANET Find us at: 8 Leven Street, Alexandria, G83 0SR

severally liable which means a refund can be claimed from them, even if the supplier or retailer has refused one. A claim could be for any number of complaints, including misrepresentation, faulty goods or breach of contract.

This consumer friendly rule applies to all individual items over £100.

Notably, it can even be applied in circumstances where you have only paid the deposit by credit card, so long as that deposit exceeds £100. It is important to remember that an individual item differs from one transaction. Two concert tickets at £50 each would not be covered, for example.

Happy Shopping!

This month our sales manager Debbie was asked to come and try out a Les Mills body combat class at the newly opened CBF group fitness studio. Owner Chris said “With a Les Mills workout you’re not just exercising, you’re joining something bigger than yourself. You’ll gain the energy of the group effect as one of our certified instructors guides you through a motivating workout set to chart-topping music. You’ll fall in love with fitness and change your life.

We’re on a mission to create a fitter planet and we want you to join us.”

Debbie said “There was a great atmosphere when I arrived, the instructors Karen & Colin were really welcoming and the brand new studio looked amazing. I had never been to a body combat class so was a little worried but Karen made me feel at ease straight away. Body combat is a high energy martial arts inspired workout that is totally non-contact and no experience is necessary. I had a

Special Offers

THIS MONTH

01436 676921

info@spkcleaning.co.uk www.spkcleaning.co.uk

blast it was a great way to relieve stress and burn some calories and I left feeling like a champ.”

They run lots of other regular classes like Body Pump, Body Balance, Spinning and TRX is coming soon, a personal training studio and physiotherapy treatment room will be opening at the end of the summer.

www.chrisbowmanfitness.co.uk

Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk

33

JULY 2015 - Local News

she’s Maid For danCing

uPVC

CLEANING & POLISHING

01436 679994 www.nightanddaycleaning.co.uk

of The Winnock Hotel at Drymen, said, “Maid of the Loch is an ideal venue for us as part of our Steam Heritage Tours programme.

“What could be more interesting and unusual than having our Afternoon Tea Dances aboard this unique ship?

“We are delighted to be involved with the Maid, and even more pleased that all 24 packages have sold out - proof that the Maid and Winnock are a winning combination”.

NEW CREW: Cameron Meanwhile the Maid has a the Mannequin has been new crew member - Cameron, kindly donated by local resident Isobel Martin a mannequin gifted by local resident Isobel Martin (pictured), who proudly wears a uniform donated by a retired chief What happens when you bring the clientele of engineer. a highly-rated local hotel together with an John Beveridge said: “We put iconic aquatic attraction? out a call for a mannequin and Isobel volunteered Cameron and Lomond Steamship Company, the Glamour is the answer, because brought him to the Maid.

Maid of the Loch – Loch Lomond’s charity that owns the Maid.

“He certainly raised a few paddle steamer – is now hosting “To win a major contract with eyebrows coming on board!”. a series of rather ritzy afternoon such a well-known and popular tea dances for Winnock Hotel hotel is great business, and we are The Maid of the Loch is open coach parties. sure the holiday makers will have every day until the end of September. a truly memorable experience”, “We are very excited about this he added. new venture for us”, said John Further information at www.

David Fletcher, general manager Beveridge, director of the Loch maidoftheloch.org

1 BEDROOM FLAT

LY D W ATE NE OR C DE

FOR RENT

Lounge, modern kitchen with dishwasher, bathroom with shower and shared garden area. The 1st floor property has plenty of storage space and is available furnished or unfurnished

£375PCM

excluding council tax. Council Tax Band 'B'.

EPC-E, Landlord Registration: 172949/130/14200

07585 800 842

The CoMMuniTy MagaZine is...

Published by: Community Advertiser Ltd 24-28 James Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UH T: 01389 717 035 E: editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk

The TeaM aT CoMMuniTy adVerTiser are: Stuart Mainland (Editor/Publisher), Iain McEwan (Publisher), Stephen Flanagan (Head of Design & Production), Debbie Atkinson (Head of Sales), Stuart Scott (Graphic Designer), Stuart 'Rupert' Brodie (Design & Production), Susan Salmon (Sales), Gillian Barclay (Sales), Roy Smith (Journalist) Mandy Hughes (Accounts), Aileen Dorrian (proofreader) and the best delivery team in the area.

34

CondiTions oF aCCePTanCe 0F adVerTising DEFINITIONS: ‘Standards’ means the British Code of Advertising Practice and the provisions of any law applicable to advertising including, but not limited to, the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, the consumer Credit Act 1974, the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988, the Financial Services Act 1986, the Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977 and all amendments and replacements.

It is hereby agreed that: the placing by the Advertising Client of an Advertisement is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Acceptance of Advertising. All advertisements in this publication must not contravene the Standards. Insertion of Advertisements and/or Editorial is strictly at the discretion of the Publisher. The Publisher shall not liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Advertising Client as a result of any failure, negligence or omission by any party in the course of the distribution or circulation of the Publication in which the Advertisement is scheduled to appear.

In the event of any error, misprint or omission by the Publisher in printing of an Advertisement, the Publisher will either re-insert the advertisement, adjust the cost or provide a refund. This does not apply if the Advertisement has been already been approved by the Advertising Client prior to the publication. The total liability of the Publisher for such an occurrence shall not exceed the amount of a full refund for that particular Advertisement.

The Advertising Client agreed to indemnify the Publisher in respect to all costs, damages or other charges falling upon the Publisher as a result of legal actions or threatened legal actions arising from the publication of the Advertisement, or any one of more of the series of Advertisements, published in accordance with the copy instructions supplied to the Publisher.

The opinions of the Contributors to this Publication are not necessarily the Official views of the Publisher.

Readers are reminded that when purchasing items or services advertised in the Publication that the Publisher cannot be held in any way responsible for the quality or correctness of the items or services included in the Advertisement.

adVerTiser’s indeX A & M Timber .................................................. 2

Night & Day Windows ..................................34

Affordable Locksmith Service ........................ 5

Oakburn Gardens ........................................... 3

Alan Robinson Domestic Appliance ............11

Overton House Tea Room ............................17

Ardarden Estate ............................................25

Paint Traders..................................................10

Artizan ...........................................................16

Preston Fleming .............................................. 1

Argyll Sweeps .................................................. 2

Realseal Roofing ............................................. 4

Bell Arcade ...................................................... 2

Scratch 2 Shine ................................................ 7

B & M ............................................................13

Screw It ............................................................ 3

Caledonia Property Bureau............................ 6

Sd Garage Doors ............................................. 1

Chatterton Roofing ......................................12

Sovereign Blinds.............................................. 5

Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd ............................33

Sparkle ...........................................................33

Chris Bowman Fitness Ltd ............................33

stitt removals.................................................10

Cleanfast Carpets ..........................................12

Strathblane Country House ........................... 7

Cmc Home Improvements .............................. 1

Support Groups .............................................27

Cmc Home Improvements .............................. 4

T.O.A Taxis ....................................................... 1

David Deans Fish Pittenweem .....................10

The Cameron Club ........................................29

David Wilson Handyman................................ 2

The Ice Cream Cart Company ......................11

Domestic Solutions ......................................... 2

The Lodge Forest Visitors Centre.................17

Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant ......................15

The Witches Hut.............................................. 1

Dumbarton Footcare ...................................... 2

Thermaseal ...................................................... 9

Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd..................... 8

Thistle All Weather Grass .............................31

Funky Fitness .................................................17

Thistle Blinds ................................................... 5

Heavinly Beauty ............................................24

TMA ...............................................................16

Helensburgh Floor Plan ................................28

Trail & Queen Builders..................................22

Human Givens Practitioner ............................ 7

Turtle Tots ........................................................ 5

Inchmurrin Island Loch Lomond ..................17

Village Urban Resort Glasgow .....................35

J Brown & Son ................................................. 2

West Dumbartonshire Council Eco ..............11

Jamie Hamilton Plumbing.............................. 2

West Dumbartonshire Lesuire .....................18

John Dobbin ..................................................26

West Dumbartonshire Lesuire .....................19

John J Neeson ................................................. 3

West Dumbartonshire Lesuire .....................20

Lorimer Landscapes ........................................ 5

West Dumbartonshire Lesuire .....................36

Margaret Lyons (Hypnotherapy) .................23

West Of Scotland College ............................14

Masala Twist ..................................................12

Windows & Conservatory Repair Company.. 1

Mcgregor Roofing .......................................... 5

Windows & Conservatory Repair Company.. 3

Moon .............................................................10

Woodyard/Hubbards ...................................... 4

To advertise, call Susan or Debbie now on 01389 717 035

... the benefits to you and your children: • Providing a new accredited Foundation Stage programme • Enhance dry-side/soft play activities • Introduction to cycling in a safe environment • Development of Motor Skills – balance, coordination, agility, core strength and flexibility • Increase children’s confidence Date

Time

3rd -7th August

Cost

Level

Age Group

£12.50

1

2 1/2 – 4 years

Alexandria Community centre, Alexandria

13th – 17th July

27th – 31th July

Location

1pm – 2pm

Concord Community centre, Dumbarton The Hub Community centre, Clydebank

log on here www.wdleisure.net for more details Visit our website at: www.communityadvertiser.co.uk 35 Company No. SC413707 VAT Registration No. GB 129 7502 04 Charity No: SC042999

FREE

Bar & Restaurant Weddings

> 120 Contemporary bedrooms with SKY tv > Urban Bar & Grill > Starbucks coffee shop > Meetings, weddings & events up to 300 people > State of the art gym with Technogym ARTIS range > Over 100 fitness classes per week > Viva Urban SPA using ESPA products > Large 20m pool with steam room and sauna

Accomodation

Village Urban Resorts Glasgow

0871 964 7000 • Village-Hotels.co.uk/Glasgow • Pacific Drive, Glasgow G51 1DA

THE FUTURE OF FITNESS

OPENS JULY Village Glasgow, Pacific Drive, Glasgow G51 1DA

NO JOINING FEE AND FOUNDER MEMBER RATES NOW AVAILABLE Hurry - places are strictly limited

+£175

voucher book when you join*

ENQUIRE AT WWW.VILLAGE-FIT.COM OR 0871 964 7000 FITNESS FACILITIES

SWIMMING POOL