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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.
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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.
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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
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“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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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."
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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
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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
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Tuesday 30th June
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Saturday 4th Victor Perry Art Display & Sale Lomond Shores Entrance Foyer 10am, Art display to enjoy with the option to buy items.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Waterside 1a Riverside Lane, 01389 731221 TUE: Bingo FRI & SAT: Live acts SUN: Karaoke
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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
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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
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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
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