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Spring Feast at the Loch .............. 3 Big Plans at the Castle ................. 4 James Takes the Helm .................. 5 Could You Help Chas? .................. 6 Meet Us at the Fountain ............. 7 Emma Set to Break the Ice........... 8 Local Business ............................... 9 Internet Safety is Vital ............... 10 Taking Care in the Hills .............. 11 New Life for the Old Inn ........... 12 Run Like Fun in the Park ........... 14 What's Up Doc?........................... 14 Valentine's Feature .............. 16&17 Defending a Soviet Spy ............. 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20 Heather's Vital Message ............ 27 Band's Piping Hot Year .............. 28 Wheel of Fortune Abseil ........... 29 Support Groups .......................... 29 Getting into the Fling ................ 32 Visitors Flock to Shores .............. 33 Chess Club............................... 34 Mobile Recording Studio...... 35 Amazon Scam......................... 35

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Local News | February 2017

SpRING FeAST AT The loCh Best of all it’s a family day which has plenty to amuse younger visitors while the grown-ups consider the finer points of food you won’t find in just any high street retailer.

Visitors at Springfest 2016 at Loch Lomond Shores were impressed with the cookery demonstrations, food stalls, music and games

It’s been a long, miserable winter, but we’re now only weeks away from the first big springtime attraction of the season.

Springfest at Lomond Shores was an unqualified success last year, attracting people from all over the area and beyond.

venue and the area’s already booming reputation as a prime source of Scottish culinary expertise and fine fare at its most exciting.

Now planning is well advanced for this year’s spectacular, and a still better line-up of chefs, special events and entertainment is planned for the two-day spectacular on April 2 and 3.

Nobody is going to notice any April showers at this celebration of all that’s excellent about the area’s finest produce, because on past form the cookery demonstrations and food stalls, music and games will again be a recipe for what’s already a major local annual crowd-puller.

It’s only the second of its kind, but has already garnered support from top food providers across Scotland, thanks to the flagship

While foodie writers tend to concentrate on the up market city bistros they know so well local residents don’t have to look any farther than West Dunbartonshire for cuisine fit for a king – and for added interest can enjoy meeting chefs and food producers in person.

They’re the sort of people who are happy to pass on their expertise, and to discuss with fellow enthusiasts all the work and craft that goes into the production of fabulous fare.

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More information on the final line-up will be released shortly, but meanwhile maybe put that first weekend in April in your diary as a must-do local day out.

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“LIVE Park sets out the opportunities for it to continue to thrive and develop sensitively as a place for people to live, invest, visit and experience over the next ten years.

The council is also heavily involved in local development, with plans which are to include a Dumbarton waterfront walkway, as well as two public squares in Balloch.

A masterplan whose key local elements include a major boost for Balloch Castle and the village has been given a crucial green light.

Named ‘LIVE Park’, the Plan outlines an ambitious vision for making Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park an attractive and viable place for young people and families, while also providing a base for businesses to start and grow – and developing amenities for visitors.

The scheme follows detailed consultation, and in local terms will include a plan to bring listed Balloch Castle back into use.

In a related move it will also seek to make improvements to Balloch village centre, with the new development linked to Lomond Shores.

Following extensive engagement and consultation during the process to prepare the Plan, it has now been formally adopted by the National Park Authority as its Local Development Plan, the legal document to determine all planning decisions in the National

“We’ve worked really closely with people and organisations to fi nd out how they want to see that happen.”

Stuart Mearns, the Park’s head of rural development and planning, said: “We are already seeing an increase in developer interest in key locations including Balloch and Callander as well as some of our smaller communities, such as Luss where new affordable housing is currently being built.

“Our focus next year will be to use the Plan as the basis for securing continued investment in the National Park.”

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JAMeS TAKeS The helM A keen yachtsmen whose CV includes a former role as chief executive of the Royal Yachting Association has been elected to a top job with the National Park.

James Stuart, who is managing director of Entrepreneurial Scotland, brings a wealth of experience in sport, recreation and tourism to his new post as convener, and takes up his post on March 1. His career has also included service as an officer with a Scottish regiment for eight years.

The scale and complexity of the task of maintaining and further developing the area’s prime natural asset is possibly well-suited to someone capable of devising far-reaching and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.

Meanwhile his yachting experience will surely be invaluable when it comes to dealing with Loch Lomond itself.

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The National Park's new convenor James Stuart, pictured with his predecessor Linda McKay, who will be stepping down this month.

the National Tourism Strategy (Tourism Scotland 2020) Strategic Leadership Group, and was first appointed to the National Park Board in 2015.

He said: “The National Park has come a long way in recent years with numerous successes and gaining national recognition.

He added: “As convener I aim to lead the organisation in a way that is mindful of these big projects whilst also looking to the future."

The current convener, Linda McKay, is stepping down in February 2017 after serving the maximum two terms.

“We are also about to deliver some key projects that will secure longShe said: “I would like to term, environmental, community congratulate James on his and economic benefi ts. election as convener of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs “These projects will characterise National Park and look forward much of our work over the next to working with him over the few years and are crucial to the continued progress and impact of next couple of months to ensure the Park.” a smooth transition.”

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Opportunities to volunteer are “very flexible”, and the team can work with you to find something that suits you – and, if you like, your colleagues.

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MeeT uS AT The FouNTAIN going to take a year to complete, starting in May, and ought to make a big difference.

The restoration programme is to include a new pavilion, the restoration of Kilmahew Fountain, improvements to St. Serf’s Church, a new children’s playpark, improved footpaths and lighting, and interpretation panels – and quite a lot more besides.

The Friends of Levengrove Park have organised a walk through the park, giving detailed information of the restoration project

One of the area’s most prized public spaces is Levengrove Park, an amenity at the heart of the community that never seems to change.

However in a couple of months time there will be some important innovations taking place there, and this month the Friends of Levengrove Park group are aiming to let people know exactly what’s afoot.

The council recently gained £2.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to finance a much-needed upgrade, and the Friends will be

explaining how that cash is going to be spent to anyone who is interested in find out out more.

The group has a walk in the park event on Saturday, February 11, all welcome, with the aim of introducing people who thought they knew all about the facility on their doorstep to some of its more interesting features. It’s worth getting the big picture, because the upgrading work is

The Friends of Levengrove Park, in association with West Dunbartonshire Council Greenspace department, are keen to keep the community up to date with developments.

Friends chairwoman Linda Adam said: “The walk in the park will give the community an opportunity to meet members of the Friends group and the project manager and get detailed information relating to various aspects of the restoration project”.

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Pauline Barker, of IISA Great Britain, is organising the event in partnership with Ballochbased open water swim coaching company, Swim 4 Miles. She says: “The location is perfect for Scotland’s first ice swimming championships.

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Chilly Loch Lomond will welcome 100 daring non-wetsuit swimmers at Scotland’s first ice swimming championships this month.

The International Ice Swimming Association Ice Cup & British Ice Swimming Championships event on February 11 takes place in the loch from The Cruin.

The championship race will be 1,000m, while an Ice Gala on the same day will offer races of 50m to 500m. Rules stipulate that the water temperature must be below 5C. The event is one of many IISA ice swims that take place throughout the winter in Europe.

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Ram says: “IISA’s passion – and the people that swim in our events – is to swim in icy waters in every location possible around our globe.”

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For dedicated rescue teams who literally save lives some of the recent events on the local hills have been – as one account frankly admits – “challenging”.

You probably remember the January incident in which a couple and their dog survived by hunkering down in an emergency shelter overnight when the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse.

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The bad news is that the Carbeth Inn won’t be a pub any more - that concept is simply no longer viable – but the good news is that it’s set for a new lease of life Balmaha entrepreneurs David and Stuart Fraser have acquired the inn, on the road between Drymen and Milngavie, which before Christmas was up for sale and appeared certain to disappear for good.

We don’t know if legendary cattle rustler Rob Roy McGregor was a regular there in the early 18th century – Sir Walter Scott certainly thought he must have been – but it’s right in the middle of the old bandit’s one-time heartland, and is one of a handful of pubs

that can truly be called “iconic”.

Now the team at Balmaha’s Oak Tree Inn are delighted that a venue which could simply have disappeared is set to be morphed into a new venture that will be more in tune with the tastes of the modern age.

surprising if existing successes at Balmaha, notably the St Mocha coffee shop, weren’t part of the package.

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It’s just one month since more than 200 hardy souls took part in the Shortbread Run, which was organised by West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club in Balloch Country Park on January 2.

Now it’s maybe time for some of us to rekindle all those good intentions we had at the very start of the year by taking part in the regular Run ‘n Park event at 9.30am every Saturday.

There will be one missing ingredient, of course, and that’s the complimentary packet of Walkers shortbread the new year runners were awarded (yes, that’s why it’s called ‘the Shortbread Run’), but never mind – on the plus there’s the chance to meet old friends and makes new ones

in one of the area’s most convivial and fun community events.

The January run involved a two mile walk, jog or run, so you don’t have to be an Olympic champion to take part – it’s all about getting exercise at a pace you can manage, and enjoying the company of fellow walkers, joggers or runners at the same time.

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It’s Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda in a 2016 Oscar winner.

During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

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Writers Alexandria Library 6pm, Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. Laura 07922 833 472 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

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Wednesday 1st iPad Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3pm, Fun, friendly class and learn how to make the most of your iPad. mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk 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

Segway Safari Loch Lomond Shores Throughout the day and month, Forget 4x4s – try your hand at these fabulous, funky off road 2x2 Segway machines! Enjoy a 1-hour guided Segway safari along the many routes and tracks around Loch Lomond and experience the real joy of the Segway. www.lochlomondshores.com

Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' weekly programme.

Boys & girls welcome. Including a FREE introductory starter pack!. events@wargamesandminiatures.com Weekly

Knit ’n’ Crochet Club Longcrags Community Centre 1pm, Join our friendly class with Morag. New members welcome.

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Friday 3rd Astronomy Club Longscrags Community Centre 7pm, This very popular club is for all ages. Field trips and events planned. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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 badminton on a Friday evening between 6.30 pm and 7.45 pm. All children in P5 to P7 welcome. 01389 742551 office@dumbartonriverside.org.uk Stay and Play West Dumbarton Activity Centre, 72 Ardoch, Brucehill, Dumbarton 9:30-11am & 1-2:30pm, Stay and Play sessions for babies and children aged 0-5 years and their parents. Arts and crafts, messy play, songs and rhymes and lots more! All welcome to come join in the fun! Get messy, cosy, adventurous and creative with us in our exciting new sessions!

Meet new friends and share some special times, playing with your child. Look forward to seeing you there! lindsay.savege@earlyyearsscotland.org

Saturday 4th

Friday 3rd Bridge of Spies Concord Community Cinema 7:30pm, Steven Spielberg directs Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda in this 2016 Oscar winner. During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers. concordcommunitycinema@ hotmail.com

Run ‘n’ Park 2k & 5k Balloch Park Main Gate, Balloch Road 9:30am, no registration, no fee and no official recording of times.

Just turn up for a run in the park!

Children under 11 should be accompanied throughout the run by a parent or guardian. runpark.leaguerepublic.com Weekly

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

0141 526 2400 Weekly Levenvale Older People’s Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm, "Care for a Ceilidh" artists will entertain. All members are welcome. christinemacphail@blueyonder.co.uk

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park, Depart 9:30am SUN 5: Craigmore, Aberfoyle. SUN 12: Beinn Dubh & Mid Hill. SUN 26: Glen Fyne. No dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk Adult Football Meadow Sports Centre 2-3pm, United Thistle Football Club, an adult football club for people with a disability aged 18 and over. Facebook Weekly Farmers’ Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am, On the first and third Sunday of every month. www.lochlomondshores.com

Monday 6th 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

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals (1:30-2:30pm), Monthly Book Club (6:30-7:30pm – last Mon of the month), Metafit (6:30-7pm) / Pilates (7:30-8:30pm).

TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm) / The Cutty Kids (6-8pm). WED: Little Rascals (9:30-11:30am), Zumba (7-8pm). THU: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4pm) / Myre Girls Group (6-8:30pm). FRI: Senior Citizens Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm) www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Beginners Computer Class Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Learn the basics of computing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. 01389 767115 Weekly Macmillian 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

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Calendar of events Forever Active Badminton Leader Sports Centre 11am, Over 55s badminton. All welcome. £3.40. Includes free swim.

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

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Langscraigs Hillwalking Club For weekend walks meet 8am at Gilmour Street car park, Alexandria.

Midweek meetings start 8pm at Ben View Resource Centre. TUE 7: Club Night 2017 programme. SAT 11: Walk to be confirmed. WED 22: Speaker to be confirmed. SUN 26: West Highland Way, Balmaha to Rowardennan.

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Tuesday 7th Drop-in Internet Cafe Longcrags Community Centre 10am, Come along and use a modern computer with fast Wi-Fi connection, free of charge. Our IT technician is here to help you.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Every Wed and Thu – Weekly

The Cause of Thunder Clydebank Town Hall 7:30pm, Performed by David Hayman, written by Chris Dolan, directed by David Hayman Jr “Resurrection” is a sequel to “The Pitiless Storm” performed at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe 2014, as part of a 45-date sell-out Scottish tour. 01389 772148

Thursday 9th

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4pm-5:30. WED: 4pm-5:30pm, Non-members of the leisure club are welcome! scotland@swimtime.org Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 3-4pm, A slower version of the beautiful game. audrey.macdonald@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Monthly Meeting of Silverton and Overtoun Community Council Crosslet Centre, Crosslet Road, Dumbarton 7pm, Monthly meeting of Community Council. All welcome.

Bring your local concerns for discussion and advice, especially planning matters. We have vacancies for two more Community Councillors. ros@kosmoid.fsnet.co.uk

Friday 10th

Kids Valentines Disco The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road Loch Lomond Bikers 7pm, Join us for our Annual Winter Get Together Valentine's Disco. Tickets cost £3.00 Location TBC and all kids aged P1+ are welcome 7:30pm, Like-minded people to join to attend. our group for days trips or if you allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust.org.uk fancy a spin out on the bike. www.meetup.com/lochlomondbikers (Also running on Monday at Our Lady & St Patrick’s at 6:30-7:30pm)

Android Tablet Class Longcrags Community Centre 1:30-3:30pm, Join our popular informal class. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

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

Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am, We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning, all welcome.

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Wednesday 8th Lennox Heritage Society Concord Community Centre 7:30pm, Mary Irvine presents a talk on Margaret Harrison, a true 'Daughter of the Rock' who died last year. Best known perhaps for a lifelong involvement in the Peace Movement, this is only part of Margaret's story. Non-members £2. Membership available at £5 for four talks. tommycrocket@hotmail.com A Wee Look Back 31 Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, Monthly screening of archive film of the local area and further afield. Admission is £2 to include tea and cake at the interval. All welcome. concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com

Friday 10th 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 Djoungalo, Salud, along with many others performing on the night. All monies raised on the night will be donated to a local charity. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music Alistair 07787 310 391 www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

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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

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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

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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)

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

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 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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Texan Rock County Western Club Masonic Hall, Church Street Dumbarton 7.30pm, Country Line Dance Night with Stateline providing the live music this month. Help us celebrate our 15th anniversary by dancing to all your favourite country and line dance tunes. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw.

Accompanied children welcome. £5 admission.

Monday 13th Cardross SWI Cardross Parish Church Speaker Mary Robins Dorset Posies and other textile buttons (a practical workshop). Competitions.

Jar of Marmalade (named).

Painting in watercolours.

Saturday 11th Great Britain Ice Swimming Championship and Gala The Cruin, Loch Lomond, G83 8RB 10am, The swimming events will be an open-water course in Loch Lomond. There will also be an Ice Gala on the same day including shorter distances and relay events.

One hundred swimmers take part in a race in Loch Lomond.

Spectators welcome. www.iceswimminggb.co.uk

Sunday 12th Nest Box Building RSPB Loch Lomond 12pm, Create and decorate your own to take home and make a special place for a lucky pair of love birds to nest. www.lovelochlomond.com

Wednesday 15th DADMAC New Model Night Brock Bowling Green 8pm, The Dumbarton & District Model Aircraft Club (DADMAC) members bring along a variety of newly built RC Model Planes, engines etc. Non-members who may be interested are welcome. dadmac.secretary@yahoo.com

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Calendar of events Thursday 16th Luss SWI Bulb and Mini Show Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, February brings the annual Bulb and Mini Show, we will also have the chance to try our hands at Sugarcraft with Margaret Dick or Polymer Clay Jewellery with Hazel Meek. anne@farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk

Saturday 25th Fundraising Race Night The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton 7pm. Further info 01389 730111 Spring Fair and Table Top Sale Cardross Church Halls 2pm, Teas, coffees and home baking as well as an array of art, crafts and quality goods for sale.

Some tables still available, ÂŁ10 per table. cardrosstennisclub@gmail.com

The Vale of Leven Townswomenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild Alexandra Parish Church 7:30pm, The speaker will be the Rev Gordon Jones who will speak about his work as a hospital chaplain.

New members and guests arealways welcome. valeofleventg@gmail.com

Wednesday 22nd Broadway Melody of 1940 Concord Community Cinema 1:30pm, In New York City, the dance team of Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire) and King Shaw (George Murphy) are at the Friday 17th bottom of the heap. When a producer, Bob Casey (Frank To Catch a Thief Morgan), catches sight of Brett's Concord Community Cinema moves, he wants to cast him 7:30pm, Alfred Hitchcock directs as the dance partner of the Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in this Broadway star Clare Bennett 1955 classic. When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning (Eleanor Powell). However, after some misdirection and to his former occupation, he must confusion, Shaw becomes ferret out the real thief in order to Bennett's partner instead, but prove his innocence. Membership Brett still has some dancing to ÂŁ10 for five feature films. Nondo when Shaw fails to perform. members ÂŁ3 when seats available. concordcommunitycinema@ 07948 611108 concordcommunitycinema@hotmail.com hotmail.com

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heATheR'S VITAl MeSSAGe A poster designed by a Primary 7 pupil from Dumbarton’s Knoxland Primary has won top prize in West Dunbartonshire Council’s Road Safety Calendar competition for 2017.

Heather McDaid’s colourful design and effective slogan is aimed at reminding all drivers to take care on country roads.

With statistics showing that 55 per cent of road deaths in Scotland happen on country roads – and that most are the result of speeding and loss of control – Heather’s message about keeping a steady pace is reckoned to be great advice to all drivers.

Heather was presented with her award and trophy by deputy education convener Councillor John Mooney, while Knoxland Primary head teacher Mrs Helen Brown was also presented with the Road Safety Calendar Competition trophy for the school.

The 2017 Road Safety Calendar – featuring Heather’s design – will be distributed to all

schools, council offices, community education centres, libraries and health centres and all the winning entries will be on display at the libraries throughout West Dunbartonshire in the first few months of 2017.

Councillor Mooney said: “We had some fantastic entries for the competition and the pupils came up with some excellent designs and messages for what is a very important topic.

“Heather’s was selected as the overall winner because as well as being eye-catching in its design, it includes an effective slogan that will resonate with people who see her poster.”

Heather McDaid, of Knoxland Primary, won the West Dunbartonshire Council’s Road Safety 2017 Calendar competition

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As a group which works hard A record 141 bands and 48 to bring new players on board, Drum Majors competed in a with a highly active youth free spectacle which for sheer development wing, this most atmosphere arguably isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inclusive of pipe bands seems equaled anywhere else. certain to have at least as busy and active a season as 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It may seem a long time till when the undoubted highlight summer, but training for this was the 17th Scottish Pipe Band yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big one, and all the Championships at Levengrove other contests along the way, is Park. continuing apace.

More than 25,000 people gathered at Levengrove Park

The band practises on a Monday and Wednesday evening from

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If you would like to be part of a great team, and improve your piping and drumming talent, it might be well worth finding out more.

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The Falkirk Wheel, venue of April's West Dunbartonshire's SSPCA fundraising abseil

West Dunbartonshire’s SSPCA rescue and rehoming centre is one of the area’s favourite worthy causes, and fundraising abseils from the Titan Crane are popular.

However if you can’t make that date you may want to pencil in a future date, and maybe even plan a grand slam involving the Crane, the Wheel and (another existing favourite) the Forth Rail Bridge.

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VISIToRS FloCK To ShoReS as it not only hosted several major events such as the Great Scottish Swim, Springfest and the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival, but also welcomed over 40,000 coach passengers from all across the UK and overseas.

This was the highest number ever recorded for the Shores, but on top of that it also scooped the top accolade at the prestigious national Scottish Hospitality Awards and was officially named Scotland’s Best Day Out.

Loch Lomond Shores welcomed over 1.3 million visitors in 2016, their highest recorded number since opening 15 years ago

An “out of town shopping centre” usually means some uninspiring mall in the burbs, where scenery is definitely not a priority – but that’s certainly not the case with Lomond Shores.

It began 2017 on a record breaking high, with more than 1.3 million visitors descending on the iconic destination in 2016.

continue to increase in the years ahead – just maybe posing some challenges about how to handle all that popularity.

This is the highest recorded number of visitors in the attraction’s 15 year history, an increase of over five per cent on 2015.

As a prime “visitor destination” Lomond Shores is also obviously benefiting from the surge in visits from people attending major events, and that appears certain to continue.

With better connections between the venue and Balloch in the offing, that figure could easily

Last year was reckoned a “fantastic year” for the Shores,

Commenting on a memorable 2016, Clare Gemmell, general manager of Loch Lomond Shores, said, “It has been another bustling year at Loch Lomond Shores, and with such an excellent variety of activities, shopping and eating opportunities alongside a busy event schedule we are delighted that so many visitors have come to enjoy our location.”

This year sees Loch Lomond Shores celebrating its 15th anniversary, and plans are already underway to develop activities during this time to help visitors celebrate in style.

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The Club, which is based in the Concord Leisure Centre, Dumbarton, is the main venue for chess enthusiasts from Helensburgh and Lomond.

The event is being held in memory of Jim White, a founder and long-time supporter of Concord Chess Club. Jim is remembered with much affection and respect by many players of the game in the Dumbarton area and further afield.

James Binnie from the Club says: “All interested will be made

welcome, whether beginners or more experienced players. There is no charge for the evening, but there will be a couple of fun competitions with prizes and if you wish to take part in one of those a nominal donation of £1 will be requested.

“However you may wish simply to learn more about the game, and what happens during an ordinary chess night at the club.

Please come along and join in the fun. For more information call 01436 674813.”

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phIl’S The MAN To ReCoRd youR BANd Phil Whitaker recorded everything from orchestras to heavy metal bands in his career as a top BBC Radio Producer - and subsequently as an internationally indemand freelancer.

Now based at Shandon, Phil is offering his mobile recording services to record local bands, choirs, school performances and more, creating CDs for friends and families, or of course to sell at gigs.

He says: “With Mobile Recording Services you can count on a really affordable way to ensure you have the best possible sound recording, all in the very capable and friendly hands of a BBC-trained professional.

You can ask for and receive friendly professional advice on your recording or performance project.

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“These recordings can let big studios or agents hear how you sound; they can be used as gifts; they can also help raise funds and grants for many organizations and activities.”

Phil’s rates are amazingly competitive for such a consummate professional, starting from just £180 - or £150 for students and young people - for a 3½ hour session within 15 miles of Helensburgh. That only increases by 50p a mile to anywhere in the UK.That gives you up to 75 minutes of programme material plus cleanup, basic edit and transfer to CD-R complete with case and full labelling.

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The scam email claims recipients have ordered an expensive vintage chandelier.

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