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Major Honour ......................... 3 Memories of Margaret .......... 4 Nose for Trouble ..................... 5 Twenty's Plenty ....................... 6 'PC' Dolly.................................. 7 Defibrillators .......................... 8 Digital Library ...................... 10 Levengrove Park Update .... 11 Easter at RSPB ...................... 12 Late News ............................. 12 Citizen's Advice .................... 14 What's Up Doc? ................... 14 Special Friendship................. 16 Celebrating Guides ............. 17 Support Groups ................... 17 Easter Feature ............... 18&19 Top Tips ................................ 20 Legal Matters ....................... 20

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Local News | April 2017

TRACY IS OUR TOP CITIZEN

A big congratulations to all of the Award winners, who are pictured with Provost Douglas McAllister

A very proud Tracy Brittan was named West Dunbartonshire's Citizen of the Year at the annual Provost's Civic Awards

A gran from Renton who has dedicated over 15 years to fundraising for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland has been named West Dunbartonshire’s Citizen of the Year at the annual Provost’s Civic Awards.

opportunity to work with CHAS and help them in a really small way. CHAS relies on fundraising to run its hospices for children across Scotland with life-limiting conditions, and I’m just one of hundreds of people who help.

tree stumps in Balloch and Levengrove parks into magical works of art in his spare time to bring joy to residents and visitors of all ages, was named Arts and Culture Champion (sponsored by Caledonia Housing Association).

Tracy Brittan has raised thousands of pounds for CHAS and its Balloch hospice Robin House, volunteering tirelessly and taking part in a myriad of fundraising events in the community and beyond. She was first inspired to help CHAS after the charity launched its appeal to build Robin House at Loch Lomond in 2002.

Tracy has combined her volunteering with working fulltime, and being a mum and now a gran. Over the years, she has given her time to support fundraising events across the country, staffed CHAS information stalls and arranged bucket collections.

“I lost a baby 15 years ago after miscarrying at 20 weeks. When I saw that CHAS were looking for volunteers, I wanted to help. I really admired the work of CHAS and thought I might understand a little bit of what the families were going through.”

The 52-year-old said: “I feel privileged to have had the

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Peace campaigner Margaret Harrison was the subject of a fascinating and inspiring talk given to Lennox Heritage Society recently by guest speaker Mary Irvine.

The colourful life and career of this redoubtable local activist included a look at her involvement with Dumbarton People’s Theatre, a lifelong association which continued even after she was no longer able to continue performing.

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Margaret was a longstanding member of the Leven Litts winter group in Alexandria and won many national competitions for her poetry as well as having them published.

But it was Margaret and her husband Bobby’s work for the Peace Movement that many remember most, particularly as it led to them both being awarded Freeman of Dumbarton – an honour very seldom bestowed.

After Margaret’s passing in 2015, aged 96, the Leven Litts decided to honour the memory of this outstanding woman, poet and campaigner, by dedicating a shelf to her in the Glasgow Women’s Library in the poets section.

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way – and Margaret’s story is one which will bear telling in detail.

It seems certain that at a time when new interest is being shown in the lives of remarkable local women her place in West Dunbartonshire history is very secure.

Hers was such an action-packed life that even Mary was unable to do much more than trace the main highlights, and it’s inevitable people will remember her most from particular contexts – whether with the theatre, her literary interest or her commitment to the cause of peace.

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DIXIE’S NOSE fOR TROUBLE Tobacco smuggling is a mug’s game when Dixie the Spaniel is on the prowl – as we saw in a recent swoop on shops selling illicit merchandise.

They advise that consumers should purchase from trusted sources and ensure they know who they are buying from.

Graham Pollock, the council’s manager of regulatory services, said: “In recent times, the increasing price of cigarettes may have tempted some smokers to buy illicit tobacco.

We always encourage our local residents to choose legitimate goods and services which can be bought from our vast majority of honest local traders in West Dunbartonshire.”

Dixie – a highly trained sniffer dog – and her handler Bobbie Cranie were joined by officers from Police Scotland and Trading Standards officers when a number of premises across West Dunbartonshire were searched.

Trading Standards point out that far from being a victimless crime, cheap tobacco makes it easier for young people to start smoking, takes advantage of people on low incomes and can help fund organised crime.

The exercise netted a haul of illegal goods from one shop, and followed a number of tip-offs.

Trading Standards team leader Tony Cairns said: “Traders who sell illicit tobacco will often conceal it from view and, on this occasion the seized products were hidden in a storeroom.

“They were not labelled in accordance with health warning and tax duty laws and further checks will now be carried out to establish what additional harmful substances they might contain.”

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The aim is road safety, and they’re likely to have a significant effect on local life.

Council leader Martin Rooney said: “Research shows that speed significantly increases the chance of pedestrians and drivers being injured in a collision, so this was a move that we were very keen to make.

This means streets like Shandon Crescent and Brown Street in Haldane, and Dalvait Road in Balloch, will get road calming measures their residents are said to have wanted.

“The mandatory 20mph limit will improve road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians and will also encourage more people, including children and the elderly, to walk and cycle.”

According to the Scottish Government’s Safer Scotland initiative, drivers are seven times as likely to kill a pedestrian if they hit them at 30mph as opposed to 20mph.

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“I am absolutely delighted to sell these dolls. It’s such a materialistic and image-led society these days.

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They’re history, because the award-winning dolls now sold by RSPB at Loch Lomond Shores are exemplars for modern concepts of what a child’s role model should be – called Lottie, this doll is not a Barbie girl, and is age-appropriate (3 to 9) without make-up, high heels or jewellery, and has a normal child-shaped body.

Contrast that wholesome image with the classic boy’s toys – used

to be a battle-scarred commando, armed to the teeth, but is more likely now to be an eco-warrior trying to save the planet – and it’s obvious things are changing.

Gayle Haddow, RSPB Retail Manager, said: “Since launching, the dolls have won numerous awards and global recognition.

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“My favourite is Butterfl y Protector Lottie because, with her little binoculars and ID charts, she reminds me of myself when I was little.

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Nelson, local Heartstart coordinator, and president of the Rotary Club of Helensburgh Garelochside, who gave a presentation on the benefits from the development of community based defibrillators and in training people to handle this life saving equipment.

aren’t equipped with defibrillators, despite the proven life-saving difference they can make.

By making them available in the community and training volunteers to administer lifesaving care in the minutes before an ambulance arrives, the chances of survival from a heart attack can be doubled.

It’s an emergency that can strike without warning in the most awkward places, as happened to one Glasgow man who collapsed while refereeing a hockey match.

A short training session demonstrated the procedure to be followed in the event of an individual suffering a heart attack, initially summoning help, the simple use of the defibrillator and then administering CPR until help arrives.

Club President Dave Watson with Sheenah Nelson and Donald Hoey, conducting CPR on a mannequin.

It’s thought that if the equipment hadn’t been handy – along with someone who knew how to use it – he would have been very lucky to survive.

contribution by agreeing to fund two public access defibrillators in the Dumbarton area and will be taking up the offer of a full training course available to all its members.

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The crucial initial minutes are the most important, and defibrillators have proved their worth time and again.

While there’s work to be done rolling out the equipment the training side of things is obviously just as important.

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Balloch Library has reopened with the claim that it’s the first centre outside Glasgow to offer residents free use of 12 computers to access online services.

It’s a sign that the estimated £111,000 makeover was about more than comfort and modern upgrading – although that’s certainly a factor too – with much of the effort going into making the library a useful resource for the digital age.

Library staff will use the computers to deliver Quest IT courses for residents who are keen to update their skills and offer help and advice to people

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Andrew Muir is standing as an independent candidate in the Dumbarton ward. He is doing this as a matter of conscience due to the underlying culture of dishonesty in local politics.

In the last five years several councillors have banned him from their surgeries and blocked his emails whilst in the 2016 Holyrood election campaign his article on the NHS was censored by the press.

The NHS is his main issue. The health board is unelected and has closed many bits of the Vale of Leven Hospital. There are no effective safeguards against ill treatment in hospital or care homes and this area has one of the worst life expectancies in the UK. He is on the board of Voices of Experience (a Scottish mental health charity), on the committee of Carers Scotland, and has spoken at the Carers Parliament and at Cross-Party Working Groups on Mental Health, Carers and Human Rights at Holyrood. He has

corresponded with the United Nations on the incompatibility of forced treatment with human rights law.

Since coming to Dumbarton in 1982 he has been a regular member of St Patrick’s Church and campaigns against abortion as he feels strongly that it is not right for many innocent babies to be killed each year.

He has been a member of Silverton & Overtoun Community Council for several years and has been involved in many planning issues including the “Save Posties Park” campaign.

As a former school teacher he takes a keen interest in education standards and attends the Parent Council meetings at his daughter’s secondary school.

unfamiliar with computers, and there’s free access to Wi-Fi. In addition to the digital improvements the front entrance of the library has been redesigned for improved access, and a public toilet has been installed for the first time.

Education convener Councillor Michelle McGinty, said: “The newly refurbished library now provides a fantastic, modern As a contract pensions actuary he is concerned about the very generous pension and salary packages paid to high ranking council officers whilst the area has large unemployment, a lack of affordable homes and food banks.

Local democracy is in a poor state and needs to be overhauled. The results of consultations are routinely ignored (e.g. the site of Bellsmyre for OLSP was chosen by only 15% of those who voted). Decisions made are not democratic as instead of 22 councillors making a decision, it can be decided by 2 or 3 councillors who will then use the party whip to engineer a block vote. The banning & censuring of councillors under their Code of Conduct is biased and arbitrary. Independent councillors have been banned simply for criticising a council officer whilst the ruling party councillors will escape punishment for political reasons.

If elected he will aim to remove these practices.

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“With more vital services going online, lack of access and understanding of technology can create huge divides. The library’s position at the heart of the community means more opportunities for local people to engage with computers and technology, regardless of their age, ability or resources. We look forward to seeing it fl ourish.”

Plans are now progressing to offer a Macmillan Cancer drop-in service in Balloch Library from around now, where trained volunteers will be available to provide information and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. when an individual complains about the state. A local family did not get justice as a result of the actions of a bin lorry driver in Glasgow. Our legal system is antiquated and unfair. We need to scrutinise the decisions made and fight other injustices too.

Andrew remembers the days when the High Street used to contain a quality butcher, greengrocer and stationer. Now we have many empty shops and an unhealthy look with venues promoting smoking, gambling, borrowing, drinking etc. In order to encourage entrepreneurship and employment this area needs to be open and presentable.

Whilst not campaigning Andrew’s main hobby is chess – he won a Gold Medal at the 1998 Chess Olympiad in Russia and currently runs the Glasgow Schools Chess League.

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PARK IS SET TO GET BETTER Exciting changes will be taking place in Levengrove Park as a result of West Dunbartonshire Council securing £2.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Park for People Programme.

The Friends of Levengrove Park recently held a Walk in the Park where members of the community went along to find out what improvements are going to be made.

Friends chairwoman Linda Adam said “Despite the extremely cold weather and major sporting fi xtures taking place, almost 40 people attended. However, the Friends group is very keen to let the wider community know what developments are going to take place”.

The Friends group has created plant beds using a Volunteering Matters Action Earth grant, and

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Here are just some of planned improvements: • There will be new park gates and a notice board to help people find their way about • There will be restoration work at St Serf’s Church to bring its landscaping up to scratch • The Kilmahew Fountain, also to be restored and will become a new focal point

• The wellhead and cistern of Shier’s Holy Well will be restored • A new contemporary pavilion, with café, and play area within easy reach • The Arboretum and the war memorial will be brought back to good condition • A gazebo will be created on the site of the former band stand

are also planting a community orchard, using council funds.

Despite all this work there will still be plenty of space for big and popular events Levengrove manages to accommodate so well.

Linda said: “The ideas for the war memorial plant beds and community orchard came

from consultations and surveys undertaken with users of Levengrove Park over recent years.”

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RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond opens its doors on April 3 boasting a new circular path and Nature Hub.

Spring has sprung, regardless of the weather, because one of the area’s best-known seasonal wildlife attractions is fully back in business this month.

On Monday, April 3, RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond opens its doors, and with a new circular path and Nature Hub full of wildlife information and activities we’re promised “there really is something for everyone.”

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On Saturday and Sunday April 15 and 16 (11am to 2pm, same price as Nature Hub but adults go free) there’s an Easter special – Ben Lomond from the picnic including the must-do chocolate benches. egg hunt in the woods, and We’re finally through the dregs of several other fun activities. the too-lengthy winter, and with It’s arguably a more interesting rising temperatures and change way for children to mark of season the fields and woods are suddenly brilliant places to be Easter than simply totting up again – although of course being the number of chocolate eggs collected at home.

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This month: TUNING YOUR BODY...

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau has relaunched its Outreach Service at the Vale Centre for Health and Care in Alexandria.

The new service is based in the Oakview Medical Practice every Monday from 9am until noon, and will now also include specialist advice workers who can assist on issues such as benefit entitlement and debt problems.

Manager Joe McCormack said: “We are making every effort to be as accessible as possible and we are already looking at the potential for further outreach points.

We are grateful to Oakview Practice for enabling this to happen by giving us access to their waiting area�.

As well as general advice covering topics such as employment

problems, housing issues, consumer disputes, homelessness, relationship issues, etc, staff can negotiate, either by telephone or in writing and when required can represent clients at tribunals.

The service is not limited to Oakview patients, and the CAB can ensure all clients get privacy too.

The CAB service is provided by a pool of 50 volunteers assisted by a team of support workers. All volunteers must participate in a Basic Training programme, which consists of 32 two-hourly sessions covering the whole range of social welfare issues dealt with by the Bureau.

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They had achieved a Quality in Befriending Excellence Award for their efforts helping isolated elderly residents in West Dunbartonshire.

The award demonstrates good practice throughout their volunteer befriending service, and implicitly recognises special commitment.

Liz Watson, chief executive of Befriending Networks, said: “Congratulations to the befrienders and everyone

involved at WDCVS on achieving their Quality in Befriending Excellence Award.

“This is no mean feat, as the service becomes just one of 12 in the UK to have received the award at excellence level.

“Achieving QiB Excellence means that the service has procedures in place to ensure that its work provides the best experience for everyone involved and verifies that standards of good practice have been met and upheld.”

The people helped are often referred by a hospital discharge team, GP or concerned family members, and the service supports those at the highest risk of social isolation.

“We are very pleased to have achieved this award’ said Befriending Coordinator Frank Gow. “For many befriendees a visit from their befriender is the only time they can interact with someone who is not paid to see them.

“This vital service enhances their quality of the life, offering the opportunity to form a trusting relationship.

“This can prevent unnecessary GP referrals, hospitalisation or calls to out of hours social work services.”

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CELEBRATING THE GUIDES

Local Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day at the Titan Crane, joined by Provost Douglas McAllister and Joyce White, Chief Executive of West Dunbartonshire Council.

World Thinking Day, a global celebration of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world saw Girlguiding Scotland members snapping and sharing “promise selfies” to share their message of friendship around the world.

And local Girlguiding members in West Dunbartonshire found a truly memorable backdrop for their photoshoot of this red letter event – the iconic Titan Crane, which was spectacularly lit up in blue and pink especially for the occasion.

The girls were joined for the celebration of their movement by Joyce White, the council’s chief

executive and Provost Douglas McAllister.

Eve, 10, of the 6th Brownies, said: “It was great to take a promise selfie in front of the Titan Crane for World Thinking Day and to be part of this special celebration.”

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Amy, 17, who is a Leader in Training with the Rainbows, said: “World Thinking Day is a chance to remember that we’re part of a world-wide guiding family.

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Within the Lomond and Trossachs area a quick look at the National Park web site will offer you everything from outdoor adventure to a look round a historic castle.

Loch Lomond Shores has a variety of Easter events - but one that caught our eye was the daily segway safaris. Enjoy a one-hour

guided segway safari along the many routes and tracks around Loch Lomond and experience the real joy of the Segway. The organisers say you can combine that with other activities like falconry or a guided canoe trip to make a great day out.

How about a city break? People come from all over the world to

sample Glasgow’s attractions, yet how often do you catch the train to Glasgow for pleasure rather than work?

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attractions and features 22 themed, stateof-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects.

The collections at Kelvingrove are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally significant.

They include natural history, arms and armour, art from many art movements and periods of history and much more.

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Big Kid Circus returns with a great new show for all the family to enjoy!

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The most famous painting on display at Kelvingrove is the Salvador Dali masterpiece ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’. Sir Roger the Asian elephant is another big museum attraction. There is even a Spitfire plane hanging from the ceiling of the west court.

Kelvingrove welcomes families, its displays having been designed with children in mind. Besides all the exhibits, Kelvingrove has a restaurant, a café and a gift shop.

Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, trains, trams and bicycles and won the European Museum of the Year award and like Kelvingrove, it is free to enter.

A visit to the Riverside provides the ultimate day out, with over 3000 objects on display from Glasgow’s rich past. You will find an incredible array of objects from skateboards and vintage cars to prams and powerful locomotives.

You can even walk down an old cobbled Glasgow street with shops dating from 1895 to the 1980s.

Berthed outside you will find the Tall Ship, Glenlee, the UK's only floating Clyde-built sailing ship and also free to enter. Step onboard this impressive ship where you will find all sorts to entertain the kids including an under fives play area in the cargo hold and a mouse hunt.

And of course there’s a direct train from Dumbarton right to the heart of Edinburgh. When did you last explore the capital? The Castle, the Museum of Scotland, the contrasting Old Town and New Town, the arty enclaves of Stockbridge and Dean Village not to mention the Shore at Leith with its trendy bars and restaurants and the Royal Yacht Britannia a short walk away.

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Section 39 of the Act provides that it can include following someone; contacting, or attempting to contact a person; publishing a statement relating to, or purportedly originating from, someone; monitoring electronic communication, including e-mails; spying; giving unwanted gifts and generally acting in a way that may cause fear and alarm.

Many people wrongly assume that the alarming conduct must have taken place over

a prolonged period of time in order for it to be viewed as stalking. However, it really only has to have taken place on two occasions. The crime is taken seriously by the Scottish courts and, if convicted, could result in the accused receiving a prison sentence of up to five years, together with a significant fine. No person has to put up with this type of behaviour and as well as criminal sanctions there are also civil remedies available to anyone who requires to be protected from a stalker. Anyone who considers they are being subjected to this type of abuse should contact the police or their solicitor for further advice.

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April 2017 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Friday 31st March Photography Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, All levels of skills and experience welcome.

01389 767115

Riverside Church Junior Badminton Club Games Hall, Riverside Church, Dumbarton 6:30pm, The Junior Badminton Club has now restarted at Riverside Church. Come along and play. All children in P5 to P7 welcome.

01389 742551 office@dumbartonriverside.org.uk

Saturday 1st

LOCH LOM

Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am, Stay in shape and meet new people. www.lomond-trossachs.org

Monday 3rd

Adult Football Meadow Sports Centre 2-3pm, United Thistle Football Club, an adult football club for people with a disability aged 18 and over.

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Walking Football Our Lady & St Patrick’s 6.30-7.30pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Famer's Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, On the first and third Sunday of every month. www.lochlomondshores.com

Forever Active Badminton Allander Sports Centre 11am, Over 55’s badminton. All welcome. £3.40. Includes free swim. www.edlc.co.uk

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Puck ’s Glen. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Every Monday & Thursday

Bowling Craft Fair Bowling Village Hall 11am, Bowling Village Hall Committee is holding a Craft Fair to raise funds 'To Save Bowling Village Hall' for community use. We have a wonderful variety of stalls so come along and enjoy a good shopping experience. sandalex@blueyonder.co.uk

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Monday 3rd WDL Spring Camp Football Camp (5-8yrs & 9-14yrs) Mon 3-Fri 7: Vale of Leven Academy, 9am-3pm, 9am-12pm & 12-3pm. Mon 10-Thu 13: Dumbarton Academy, 9am-3pm, 9am-12pm & 12-3pm. Mon 10Thu 13: Clydebank High, 9am-3pm & 9am-12pm.

Minikickers (3-4yrs) Mon 3-Fri 7: Vale of Leven Academy, 9:30-10:30am. Mon 10-Thu 13: Dumbarton Academy,

1:30-2:30pm.

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Multi-Sports Camps (5-12yrs) Mon 3-Fri 7: St. Peter Apostle HS, 9am-3pm. Mon 10-Thu 13: Vale of Leven Academy, 9am-3pm. www.wdleisure.net

Sporting Memories Network Dumbarton Library 10am, Sporting Memories Network is the premier reminiscence charity in Scotland. We promote and develop the use of sporting memories to improve the well-being of people through conversation and reminiscence. george@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com Weekly

Valuation Day Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 10am, Valuation by TV antiques expert Anita Manning in an aim to raise funds for 500 miles Charity.

Mousemates Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Learn computing skills in a friendly group of over 50s.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

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by Crime

ROOFING • SLATING / TILING • ROUGHCASTING • FLAT ROOFS • CERAMIC TILING • SINGLE PLY MEMBRANE • GUTTERING • LEADWORK • CHIMNEYS

TEL: 01389 732037 MOB: 07775 915381 EMAIL: MATT@MDROOFING.CO.UK

Baby Massage Alexandria Library 10am, Baby massage is an excellent opportunity to share special moments with your baby, helping to develop that loving bond between you and your child. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer; patients, carers, family members or friends. MON: Alexandria Library, 10:30am-12:30pm. THU: Clydebank Library, 12-2pm. WED: Dumbarton Library, 11am-1pm. helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, Arts, crafts and games.

0141 526 2400 Weekly

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Levenvale Seniors Levenvale Primary School 10am, Levenvale seniors meeting.

All members welcome.

Springfest Loch Lomond Shores 10am, Everyone's favourite Scottish food and drink festival returns on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 April. For a delicious jam-packed weekend of fun, food and entertainment. www.lovelochlomond.com

Sunday 2nd

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What's On Calendar | April 2017 Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals Toddlers, 1:302:30pm. Book Club, 6-8pm. last Mon of the Month, MAE Fitness Techniques, 5:30 & 6:30pm. Football Fun Club, 6-7:30pm. TUE: Myre Munchkins, 3:30-4:30pm.Cutty Kids, 6-8pm. WED: Little Rascals Toddlers, 9:30-11:30am. MAE Fitness Techniques, 5:45 & 6:45pm.

THU: Messy Play, 10:15-11:45am.

3RD THU of each month: Myre Munchkins, 3:30-4:30pm. Bike Club, 4:30-6pm, MAE Fitness Techniques, 7-8pm. Girls Group, 6:30-8pm. FRI: MAE Fitness Techniques, 9-10am.

Bingo, 10:30am-12pm. SAT: MAE Fitness Techniques, 9:30-10:30am.

SUN: Dumbarton Baptist Church 10:30am-1pm. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Beginners Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Learn the basics of computing over a cuppa.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Tuesday 4th Regal Storytelling For Kids Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, The team from the Regal Storytellers are back, with live sessions in the special story telling area within our playpark. Free. www.lochlomondshores.com Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am, We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning, all welcome.

07757 944749 Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. 01389 767115 Weekly

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel 4-5:30pm, Non-members of the leisure club are welcome! scotland@swimtime.org Weekly, Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 3-4pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, Learn how to use your iPad over a cuppa and a blether. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Tuesday 4th

Weekly

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

TUE 4: Evening walks begin, Firkin Point. SAT 8: Gleniffer Braes. TUE 11: Whinney Hill.

TUE 18: Auchenheglish. TUE 25: Tarbet to Arrochar. SUN 30: Beinn Chabhair.

Phil Gaunt 01389 763662 Gordon McKay 01389 750925 langcraigshillwalkingclub@yahoo.co.uk Android Tablet Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30pm, Learn how to use your tablet in a relaxed, friendly group.

01389 767115

Weekly

Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10:20am, Friendly walks around Balloch lasting between 45-60 mins. cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org.uk Weekly

Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm & 1:30-3pm, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge.

01389 767115 Weekly

Writers Alexandria Library 6pm, Writers are invited to meet and share their work.

Laura 07922 833 472 Weekly

Knit ’n’ Crochet Club Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:00pm, Enjoy a cuppa and a blether. 01389 767115 Weekly

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11:30am, Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com

Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Ave, Bellsmyre 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' weekly program. Boys and girls welcome. Including a FREE introductory starter pack! events@wargamesandminiatures.com

Weekly

Weekly

Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm, Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls. www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly

Sew That! Pin Cushions (9-12yrs) Clydebank Town Hall 10am, These fun-filled workshops are the ideal kid-sized introduction to the fabulous world of sewing.

Kids will learn sewing machine basics and make a fantastic project to take home. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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Drop-in Internet Café Longcrags Community Centre 10am-12pm, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. Our IT technician is there to help you. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Wednesday 5th

NESTOR Property Maintenance

Thursday 6th

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Tel: 01389 755 755 295 Main Street, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, G83 0AW

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April 2017 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Job Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, Set up an email account, write a CV and apply for jobs.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Friday 7th Astronomy Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-9pm, This very popular club is for all ages. Field trips and events planned.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on Friday 21st

Kids Spring Fling Disco The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, Bellsmyre 7pm, Kids Spring Disco Tickets only £3.00. Tuck shop available on the night. allisondonnelly@ bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Loch Avich. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Monday 10th

Weekly

Storytime Dumbarton Library 3-4:30pm, Fun FREE 30-40 minute sessions which include stories, games and activities for parents/ carers and their 3-5 year olds.

Register to join in your local library. Weekly

Sunday 9th

The Big Short Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, Four denizens in the world of high finance predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight. Staring Christian Bale, Steve Carrell & Ryan Gosling. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Saturday 8th Cardross Beach Clean Shore Car Park 10am, Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Bags, gloves & grabbers are provided. 01389 841487 Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Glen Loin Circuit. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

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Kids Easter Camp The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton 8:30am, 4-day camp for kids aged P1+. Fun, games, movies, day trips and much more. Booking essential.

01389 730111

Bonhill and Dalmonach Community Council Bonhill Church 7pm, All local residents welcome.

Monthly Meeting of Silverton Overtoun Community Council The Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 7pm, Monthly meeting of Community Council. All welcome to attend, to discuss local issues and get advice, especially on planning matters. We have vacancies for 2 more councillors. rose@kosmoid.fsnet.co.uk

Tuesday 11th Kids Activity Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Animal man’s mini zoo. www.lochlomondshores.com

Wednesday 12th A Wee Look Back 33 Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, The monthly look at archive film of West Dunbartonshire and further afield. £2 admission includes tea and buns from Alternatives Cafe at the interval. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Thursday 13th

Lennox Heritage Society Concord Community Centre 7:30pm, AGM followed by an illustrated talk from Shabnam Komai-Koma, urban and architectural designer, on the heritage of Iran. £2 Non members.

Tea and coffee available. tommycrocket@hotmail.com

Friday 14th Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine’s Church, High Street, Dumbarton 7:30pm, Local band AGM will host the event as usual and included on the bill this month Salud, Ralf Thomson, Iain McGuinness & Friends, John McDonald along with many others performing on the night. Money raised from the past few shows will be donated to the local Autism and Aspergers charity who will be our guests on the night. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music.

07787 310 391 www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

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What's On Calendar | April 2017

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme Ready, Steady, Kick (1.5-3yrs)

FRI: Alexandria Community Centre 10-10:45am. SUN: Dumbarton Academy 9:30-10:15am

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs)

WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm & FRI: 11am12pm. FRI: Dalmuir Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm. FRI: Our Lady & St Patrick's, 4:30-5:30pm SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am & SUN: 10:30-11:30am

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs)

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm

Ready, Steady, Roll!

TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:3011:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs). WED: Playdrome, 1:302:15pm (3-4yrs). THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:45-2:30 (3-4yrs) & Meadow Centre, 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs).

FRI: Meadow Centre, 12:30-1:10pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:15-2pm (3-4yrs)

Balance Bike (2.5-4yrs)

MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm. WED: Concord Community Centre, 10-11am. WED: Meadow Sports Centre, 1-2pm

Athletics – Run, Jump & Throw (5-11yrs)

MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm

Badminton

TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-11yrs) & 6-7pm (12-16yrs). TUE: Vale of Leven, 5-6pm (8-11yrs)

Basketball (8-14yrs)

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 6-7pm

Tennis

FRI: Dumbarton Academy, 3:304:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)

Player Development (9-14yrs) MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm & Clydebank High School 4-5:30pm

Games (8-12yrs)

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 6-7pm. WED: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm. FRI: Dalmuir Community Centre, 6:30-7:30pm

All weekly classes

Football TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & WED: 4:30-5:30pm (5-6yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs). Our Lady & St Patrick's High School. FRI: 5:30-6:30pm (5-9yrs). Dumbarton Academy, SAT: 11am-12pm (5-6yrs).

Playdrome. TUE: 5-6pm (5-8yrs) & SAT: 10-11am (5-7yrs) & 11am12pm (8-10yrs). SUN: Antonine Sports Centre, 11:30am-12:30pm (5-6yrs)

Girls Football THU: Concord Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)

Monday 17th

Also on Sunday

Sunday 16th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Beinn an t-Sidhein and Glen Buckie.

No dogs. 01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (8-11yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)

Easter Bunny Loch Lomond Shores 12pm, Come along and say hello to the Easter Bunny. He will be on regular walkabout in our mall. www.lochlomondshores.com

Disability Football TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm (5-12yrs) & 8-9pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Antonine Sports Centre, 3:154:15pm (5-7yrs), 4:15-5:15pm (5-7yrs) & 5:15-6:15pm (8-10yrs).

THU: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (8-10yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 4-5pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (5-10yrs), 7-8pm (11-14yrs).

FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes

Market Day Loch Lomond Shores 10am, We have not only a super selection from local farmers, but also great crafters and street food to eat and drink whilst you browse. www.lochlomondshores.com

Thursday 20th Luss SWI Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, The topic of the meeting this month is a talk by Katie Mullen on 'Changing Faces'. All welcome. anne@farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk

A FRESH APPROACH TO

FUNERAL PLANNING

Ladies Football (16+) THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

Jog Scotland (16+) TUE: Concord Community Centre, 6:30pm. THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 6:30pm

Swimming MON: Meadow Centre, 9:3010:15am. TUE: The Play Drome, 12:15-1pm & 7:15-8pm. WED: Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, 7:30-8:15pm

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Easter Activities Weekend Loch Lomond 11am, Bring the whole family along for springtime adventures, nature crafts and a treasure hunt. Explore our brand new path, go in search of mini-beasts and take part in a chocolate egg hunt in the woods. loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk

Family Easter Party Dumbarton Bowling Club 1-4pm, Family Easter Party. Prize for best Easter Bonnet. Adult £4, Child £2. Raffle for kid's and adults.

Donations welcome. Enjoy the afternoon dancing to excellent DJ. 07742 866069

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Calendar of events

Saturday 29th Dog Days Glasgow, Doggy Market Loch Lomond Shores

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park to depart at 9.30am Glen Shira. No dogs.

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Wednesday 26th

Friday 21st The Quiet Man Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love. Starring John Wayne. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

Saturday 22nd ‘Take This’ Tribute Night Cardross Church Hall 7:30pm, £10, BYOB, raffle, games.

Tickets on sale 1 March from school, CPSA or 07824 770549

Dumbarton People’s Theatre (DPT) presents 'Dial M For Murder' Denny Civic Theatre, Dumbarton.

7:30pm, ‘Dial M for Murder’ by Frederick Knott. A tense thriller set in the early ‘50s. £5. Tickets available from Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, at the box office or by contacting dumbartonpeoplestheatre@outlook.com Runs from Wed 26-Sat 29 April

Thursday 27th

Easter Parade Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star. Starring Fred Astaire, Judy Garland & Peter Lawford. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Members' Night and AGM Drymen Village Hall 7:45pm, Short talks by members of the Society with wine and cheese followed by our short AGM. www.drymen-history.org.uk

Friday 28th Photography Club Longcrags Community Centre 7-8:30pm, Digital camera, smart phones.

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10am, Further to a woofing success of a Festive Event, Dog Days Glasgow are coming to Loch Lomond to host a dog-specific market. Come along and give your pooch a fun-packed day with a range of products and events all for your furry friends. Free. www.lochlomondshores.com Dunbartonshire Federation SWI Cardross Town Hall 10am, Come and view home baking and hand-crafted goods.

All welcome with tea and coffee provided, but please bring a light lunch. 01389 841417

Monday 1st May Family Fun Day Loch Lomond 11am, Bring the whole family along for nature adventures and wildlife crafts. Go on a mini-beast safari, try out frog hunting and even make a bug B&B to take home. Drop-in. loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk

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ROTARY’S £10K SUCCESS veteran and accomplished afterdinner speaker with an amazing fund of stories from the mining and licensed trade industries.

Fundraising raffles raised a fortune for good causes, including a raffle for auction prizes which raised more than £4,000 – greatly helped by Willie acting as auctioneer.

Left to right (back row) – President David Watson and David Miller; (front row) Willie Allan, Hazel Irvine and Rev Ian Miller.

The Rotary Club of Dumbarton welcomed a record attendance to their recent Annual Sports Dinner at Dumbarton – and, thanks to the ladies, no wonder.

This year women were included as invitees for the very first time, a decision which proved an outstanding success with more than 200 present.

Golf Championships, and a fantastic variety of other events – and still remains honorary chairwoman of Dumbarton Football Club Supporters Association.

Special speakers this year included Hazel Irvine (from Cardross), who commentated on every summer Olympics Games since 1996, not to mention World Cups, Commonwealth Games and Winter Olympics.

During her humorous and interesting presentation she mentioned many of the funny and unusual experiences she has had over the years, and was reckoned an excellent speaker and a delight to have as speaker.

She has also been involved in presenting the Open and Masters

The second speaker was Willie Allan from Dunfermline, a

At the end of the evening, David Miller, Convenor of the Community and Vocational Committee thanked all those who had helped the success of a very memorable evening, including the Rev Ian Miller, Hazel and Willie – not forgetting caterer Robert Sloan, who produced an excellent dinner, while his committee worked hard in arranging the event.

He was delighted to round off the evening by announcing that more than £10,000 was raised on the night – a club record.

Rotary charities to benefit from what was clearly a superb evening will include the British Heart Foundation, CPR Defibrillator Association, Children’s Hospice Association (CHAS) and Alzheimer Scotland.

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54 Balloch Rd, 01389 607300 l THU: Quiz l SAT 1: Dead Flowers l SUN 2 & 16: Open Mic l FRI 7, 14: DJ Fitz l SAT 8 & SUN 22: Karaoke l SAT 15: Alan Frew l SAT 21 & FRI 28: DJ il Fitz l SAT 29: Alex Clarke l Live sport

The Fountain Tavern

Lomond Park Hotel

9 Bank St, 01389 604929 l Friendly local, “the local’s local“

Balloch Rd, 01389 752494 l THU: Quiz l FRI & SUN: Karaoke l SAT: Live Band l Live football, rugby, BBC,

Dempsey’s Bar 1 Hillview Place, 01389 757988 l THU: Poker Night, 8pm l FRI: Bingo Night, 8pm

The Laughing Fox

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The Old Vale Bar

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Tullie Inn

140 Bank St, 01389 752504 Pool table, jukebox, sports TV screen l

Fisherwood Rd, 01389 752052 l WED: Quiz night l FRI: Live music l FRI 31: Charity CHAS Night l SAT: DJ l Live sports

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B A L LO C H Balloch House Vintage Inn Balloch Rd, 01389 752579 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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

DRYMEN The Buchanan Arms Main Street, 01360 660 588 l Chic atmosphere for wining & dining

The Clachan Main Street, 01360 660824 l SAT: Live music l Open 11am-Midnight l Contact bar for more details

The Drymen Inn 5 Stirling Road, Drymen, 01360 660123 l SAT 1: Hell for Leather l SUN 2: Fozzie Entertainer

Sky Sports, BT & ESPN

BONHILL The Riverside Inn 480 Main St, 01389 754543 l Live sport & music l Contact the bar for more details

Corries Restaurant

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Main St, 01360 660358 l Monthly karaoke

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l SAT 8: Paul Murdoch l SUN 9: Ross Mitchell l WED 12, 19 & 26: Quiz Night l SAT 15: Liam Lynch l SUN 16 & 23: Resident Acoustic l SAT 22: Graeme'n Chaps Country Music l THU 27: Joe Quinn l SAT 29: The Skunnered l SUN 30: Robert Carmichael l Contact bar for more details

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The Stag’s Head

1 Brewery Lane, 01389 742333

116 Glasgow Rd, 01389 732642 l FRI: Karaoke l Live Music

l FRI & SAT: DJ Clubnights

The Captain James Lang

The Stonefield

97-99 High Street, 01389 742112

Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940 l Monthly pool competitions and

l Live sport

The Clipper

quiz nights

3 High St, 01389 731981 l All major sport shown l Jukebox

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

The Counting House 17 High St, 01389 765457

The Waverley Bar

l Fri & SAT: DJ l Beer garden l Football and rugby shown,

The Dumbuck House Hotel

30 West Bridgend, Dumbarton l Wide range of music played l Live football & rugby l Beer garden, karaoke & jukebox

Glasgow Road, 01389 734 336 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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

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The Glencairn Lounge

174 Main Street, 01389 602564 l Contact bar for entertainment details

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

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The Lennox Bar

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The Abbotsford Hotel

137-139 High St, 01389 730120

Drovers Inn

Stirling Road, 01389 733304 l Available for functions

l Weekend entertainment, contact bar for

The Burgh Bar

The Malt and Myre

117 High St, 01389 739144 l Contact bar for entertainment details

Lomondgate Drive, 0871 527 9274 Accommodation and restaurant l

Inverarnan, 01301 704234 l Sat 1 & 21: Fozzie l Sat 8: Jono l FRI 14: Stuart MacFarlane l SUN 22: 56 Degrade North l SAT 28: Ron Johnson l SUN 29: Carnaby Street

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The Milton Inn 401 Milton, Dumbarton, 01389 761 401

The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430 l Live acts start at 8pm

l FRI & SAT: Disco/Karaoke l Sky Sports & pool table

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It was a quiet revolution, with only the clack and whirr of innumerable newfangled machines to let the world know that things would never be the same again.

A major spin-off from the industrial revolution was the mass production of clothing, in ways which eventually affected literally everybody.

Now – in a fond look back at how people dressed themselves in the age of Robert Louis Stevenson and Alexander Graham Bell – Clydebank Museum is the venue for a special talk on the glories of Victorian and Edwardian costume.

It’s to be given by Dr Sally Tuckett, lecturer in History of Dress and Textiles, University of Glasgow, on Thursday, April 20, 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery, and is free.

This talk is part of a wider programme linked to Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery's current

Dr Sally Tuckett is to give a talk on the glories of Victorian and Edwardian costume at Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery

exhibition: A Stitch in Time – the Story of the Sewing Machine, and that display will be open for an hour before the lecture.

make – helping to illustrate just how significant an invention the sewing machine was.

A Stitch in Time – the Story of the Sewing Machine tells the story of the sewing machine from its invention in the mid-19th century to its far-reaching impact throughout the remainder of that century and into the next.

Dr Tuckett's talk will focus on Victorian and Edwardian costume, including changing styles and fashions, and if you’ve an interest in the subject and can’t make that date there are two further talks on aspects of costume on April 27 and May 4, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Alongside examples of sewing machines by various manufacturers are displayed some of the garments and accessories that these ingenious machines were used to

You can reserve your place by contacting Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery: clydebank. museum@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.

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Local News | April 2017

NEW Date AND SPECIAL PRIZES for BABCOCK 10k

The date of the Babcock Helensburgh 10k has been moved from Thursday 4th May to Wednesday 3rd May, at the request of the Police and Council.

This is to avoid the local Council elections on the Thursday and anticipated higher volumes of evening traffic. The race will still start at 7.30pm.

Anyone unable to run on the Wednesday can apply for a refund. Organisers will be writing to entrants shortly.

The prizes in each of the Babcock 10k’s in Helensburgh on Wednesday 3rd May; Dumbarton on Thursday 11th May and Glasgow Sunday 28th May will

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The Community Advertiser will be offering six special prizes of £50 in Start Fitness vouchers to the first male and female ‘local runners’ in each race.

In addition each series entrant will receive a special More Mile technical t-shirt, designed for the Babcock 10k Series; every finisher will receive a unique medal at each race, together with a goody bag containing Start Fitness running accessories and Strathmore water from AG Barr.

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A & M Timber ................................................................. 4 Alan Robinson Domestic Appliance ........................... 10 All 4 Paws ....................................................................... 5 Allan Mckay Carpenter & Joiner................................... 6 Andrea Allan Steele Piano Tuition ............................. 19 Andrew Muir ............................................................... 10 Andy Plasterer ............................................................. 11 Babcock 10k ................................................................. 33 Baltic Firewood Company ............................................ 7 Big Kid Circus ............................................................... 18 Blairgowrie Holiday Park ............................................ 26 Bonhill Chippy .............................................................. 17 Bruce Hill Toddlers ......................................................... 7 Caledonia Play.............................................................. 18 Caledonia Property Bureau......................................... 13 Chatterton Roofing ..................................................... 12 Cheaper Car Insurance .................................................. 1 Cleanfast Carpets ......................................................... 14 Cleaning company ........................................................ 4 Clearline Aerial and Sattellite Solutions ..................... 2 Clydeside Domestics ..................................................... 8 Cmc Home Improvements ............................................. 3 Colin Devlin. Joiner ..................................................... 25 Come And Dance With Liza ........................................ 23 Cucina ........................................................................... 11 Cycle Form .................................................................... 18 DAS Contracts ................................................................ 7 David Thompson Designs .............................................. 9 David Wilson Handyman............................................... 5 Deadly art tattoo Studio ............................................. 14 Denis O. Brown Associates ............................................ 9 Denny Theatre ............................................................. 19 Domestic Solutions ........................................................ 2 Donnie Dallas ............................................................... 24 Dumbarton Footcare ..................................................... 8 E S Fencing ................................................................... 10 Experience Health & Beauty ....................................... 16 Ferguson Flooring Scotland Ltd.................................. 15 Forge Metal Recycling Ltd........................................... 16 Forget Me Not Graveside Maintenance ...................... 8 Fraser Stevens Building and Maintenance ................ 16 Funworld Leisure ........................................................ 19 Fuze Ceremonies.......................................................... 25 Gas-Aid.Co.Uk ................................................................ 7 Golden Star Restaurant ............................................... 19 Gordon John Ballie Painter & Decorator ................... 12 Greenthumb ................................................................... 3 HAAC ............................................................................ 27 Home Improvements Scotland .................................. 13 Human Givens Practitioner ......................................... 30 Inchmurrin Island Loch Lomond ................................... 6 Intuition ........................................................................ 19 Inverclyde Windows ...................................................... 7 J & J Garage Doors....................................................... 27 J Brown & Son ................................................................ 6 James Burns Joiners & Builders ..................................... 5 James Scullion Plumbing & Heating ltd ..................... 12

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Local Business | April 2017

Loch Lomond and River Leven Flood Warning Scheme

Be prepared for flooding with SEPA’s Floodline service To help reduce the impacts of flooding, a new Flood Warning scheme for Loch Lomond and River Leven has been developed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), with six new Flood Warnings now benefitting the area.

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