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Two local drivers were set to motor across the French Alps in a beautifully-restored 1960s' Hillman Imp and arrive in Monte Carlo, as this issue was preparing to go to press.

The venerable vehicle is representing West Dunbartonshire at the classic, world-famous Rally, and will have covered a daunting 1,500 miles crewed by enthusiasts

Scott Fanning and Hugh Liddle.

They will have driven the length of the UK and across France before arriving triumphantly at their famous destination, and many local people will have

seen them drive past the West Dunbartonshire checkpoint at Dalmuir on January 31.

Museums and culture convener Bailie Denis Agnew, who instigated this event, said: “I am delighted that we’ve been able to work with partners to help Scott and Hugh race and represent West Dunbartonshire in this year’s prestigious Monte Carlo Rally.

“I’m committed to bringing new cultural events to West Dunbartonshire and reestablishing our links and profile with Europe and this fi ts that perfectly.”

The local effort has been made possible by sponsorship from Imperial Commercials and Parks Motor Group to fully fund the entry of the locally restored 1960s' Hillman Imp.

equidistant from Monte Carlo.

They then made their way to the Principality, over the snow-capped French Alps in winter, before emerging into the sunshine of Monte Carlo.

Drivers Scott and Hugh have dreamed of completing the route for almost ten years, after meeting at an Imp car rally – but never had the cash for the trip, and are now delighted sponsorship has helped to make their dream come true.

Scott said: “It is always something Hugh and I would speak about regularly but never thinking we could ever achieve it.

“We are grateful to the Council for their support - without their backing there’s no way we could do this on our own.

At the checkpoint, local enthusiasts will have seen up to 20 classic cars stop en-route from Aberdeen to the start event in Paisley later that evening.

“We worked on the car every night and weekend for eight weeks to get it ready for this event and now I can’t wait.”

Hugh said: “We always spoke about how good it would be to The Rally was started in 1911

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Respect for this magnifi cent act in particular, after their Dumbarton already plays host to one of the brave decision to carry on after the tragic loss of Joni country’s most spectacular piping events, and Sledge last year, aged just 60. now the burgh is to gain another crowd-pulling So the scene is set for an event major music happening, this time starring golden that, for once, won’t involve a tiresome trip to some city centre oldie bands like Big Country and Sister Sledge. “shed�, because it’s all happening on our very doorstep – and plenty The two day spectacular isn’t until If the younger members of May, but if you’re even remotely of fans from outwith the burgh your family have the temerity are bound to be making plans to interested in retro music you to say: “Who?� you can feel be there on one or both days. might want to put May 18 and free to shoot them a withering Another reason for mentioning 19 in your diary now – with the look, because giants of popular a May festival in February is that entertainment like Hot Chocolate caution that May 19 is going to be one of the busiest Saturdays of if you are interested in the pop and Boney M are acts that will music of what many consider the year. never fade away – they have an was a more enlightened age evergreen quality few of today’s It will see the Scottish Cup you might want to think about digitalised sound-alikes can ever Final, FA Cup Final – and a royal booking a ticket soon. hope to match.

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The organisers say: “This is an opportunity to be ready for global market exposure in 2020, Destination organisation Love Loch Lomond is and to develop partnerships pushing the boat out for the leisure industry for business and consumer with a flagship Marine Tourism Conference on benefi t across the area.

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Palombo’s has regularly gained top plaudits in major awards schemes, and could very easily be named best of its kind in the country on any given year- it has come tantalisingly close in recent years.

But it also has a phenomenal volume of trade, and as a way of reinvesting in the business the tricky decision was made to fire ahead with an important refurbishment, which to cause least pain for all concerned was carried out during the dog days of January.

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No restaurateur likes to be shut for a minute more than necessary, but the investment in quality will pay future dividends for all concerned.

By the time this issue is in print all that sawing and hammering should be just a memory, and Palombo’s – suitably rebranded for another busy lease of life – will be back, even better than before.

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The Ride the Clyde 30-mile challenge on Sunday, March 25, is being run by the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA), the only charity in the country supporting families with the degenerative neurological condition Huntington’s disease (HD).

Only 35 cyclists can take part, so if you are interested you’re advised to register as soon as possible.

Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) is a Scottish charity established by families living with Huntington’s disease (HD) in the late 1980s in response to a lack of HD support services.

“We think this is the first time this has ever been done, so it really is a chance for people to take part in something new and achieve something previously never attempted on any scale,” said SHA fundraising manager Dougie Peddie.

“It is open to families as well as serious cyclists and every penny raised will help improve the lives of people living with HD.” Everyone taking part is being asked to raise £99, money that will be used to fund the SHA’s network of HD specialists; a world leading youth support team and its financial wellbeing service.

HD is a complex neurological condition with symptoms that typically begin to develop between the ages of 30 and 50.

Those affected by HD may eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink or make decisions and will eventually need 24 hour care. It is also hereditary with each child of those diagnosed at 50% risk developing the disease,

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Busy Chamber agenda had its first Business Breakfast of the month, while its senior members have been busy gleaning information of potential use locally at events in Perth and elsewhere.

Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce has a packed itinerary this month, but for many local firms the fall-out from the Carillion disaster will probably be top of the list.

It still isn’t fully known which jobs will be saved and which lost, following the meltdown of an organisation that was still receiving new government contracts as it headed towards financial oblivion.

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It wants any local firm affected to get in touch, and additionally Chamber Member Rennie McInnes LLP may also be able to assist with advice – and can be contacted at philip@ dunbartonshirechamber.co.uk.

Last month the Chamber passed on to its members a survey from West College Scotland, which aims to find exactly what skills local companies are looking for from potential candidates in the local area – and it can be accessed at www.westcollegescotland. ac.uk/skills-survey Still to come this month is a networking event on February 20 at the Carrick Golf Course in Alexandria, and next day a special event at Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School on the theme Developing the Young Workforce.

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Libraries to change They’re a brilliant but high-maintenance local resource, and this month we’ll find just how the council aim to square the circle of libraries’ cost with convenience for users.

A public consultation on how the service should be revamped was wound up last month, and this month an action plan will be submitted to a key committee for approval.

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One of the main concerns seems to be that the service runs (expensively) at full tilt on nights when hardly anybody wants to use a library – and also on Saturday afternoons, when most folk are shopping, watching football, etc.

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The closing date for the 201819 Central Scotland Green Network fund is February 5, with thousands of pounds potentially available for schemes ranging from land restoration to community growing schemes. branches – for improvements which would include sprucing up children’s areas and creating more welcoming help desk services.

A new timetable has been drawn up for approval, and this would see all eight local branches staying open and providing a total of 248 hours per week of service.

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bRythoniC bonhill The Celtic place names of Bonhill is the fascinating subject of this month’s Lennox Heritage Society talk, tracing the murky Dark Ages origins of today’s familiar place names.

Given by Gwen Jones-Edwards, the lecture contains a few surprises for anyone who may have assumed the past was all about Gaelic language and, later, Scots.

Dumbarton, of course, means “stronghold of the Britons”, and refers specifi cally to the ancient British Kingdom of Strathclyde, which was established after the departure of the Romans – and before the arrival in strength of either the Scots or, down south, the early English.

Their language was “Brythonic”, which gave us “Strathclyde” – Ystrad Clwyd – and many other names which sound suspiciously like Welsh.

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Confusing? The fascinating story behind today’s place name etymology will show how incoming Gaels then fused with the “British” names to give us some of the well-known local place names we recognise today.

The talk is on February 14 at 7.30pm in Dumbarton’s Concord Centre, and costs just £2 – or pay £10 for a full year’s membership.

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It’s part of the dramatic transformation of the site which for many years was occupied by the Ballantine’s distillery, and promises both to breathe new life into the heart of the burgh while also providing dozens of sorely-needed new homes.

Dunbritton Housing Association, a key partner in the scheme, already has a solid track record of creating similar developments across West Dunbartonshire and also Argyll and Bute.

Dunbritton chairman Sephton MacQuire said: “This development will breathe new life into the town centre, enabling local people to enjoy

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Ryan Fletcher, managing director of developer Cullross, said: “I’m delighted to be here celebrating that the main building contract has been let to Marshall Construction.

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HAPPY neW YeAr It’s worth a short train trip for a chance to celebrate new year all over again – Chinese style.

Sunday, February 25 is the date of a special free series of events at the Kelvin Hall, Riverside Museum and Kelvingrove (noon to 4pm), featuring an afternoon of games, dance and play – and those famous Chinese lions – in what promises to be one of the most fun outings of an otherwise still wintry month.

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Celery has negative calories! It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.

It’s the same with apples!

CLever PUPS Dogs are capable of understanding up to 250 words and gestures and have demonstrated the ability to do simple mathematical calculations.

with Gill Bowman BA LLB This month: ALIMENT

When parties separate one of the immediate issues to arise can be the question of fi nancial support. Particularly if one party has been fi nancially reliant upon the other.

In Scots law, there is an automatic and reciprocal obligation of aliment between civil partners and spouses.

Separately, from a parent to their child, or a child accepted by them as one of their family. It is not commonly realised, but this would apply to step parents.

The obligation is a duty to provide such financial support as is reasonable in the circumstances, having regard to the needs and resources, as well as the earning capacities

of the parties and generally all of the circumstances. This allows the court to apply a wide discretion to each case.

The obligation of aliment between spouses is extinguished upon divorce, in line with the ‘clean break’ approach.

Aliment in relation to children is payable until the age of 18, or if under 25 and reasonably and appropriately undergoing instruction at an educational establishment, or training for employment or a trade, profession or vocation.

Although still considered child aliment, anyone fi tting within this category would require to raise the action themselves against the parent.

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YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR the Dumbarton & Vale Of Leven AREA.

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goose walk RSPB Loch Lomond

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Calendar of events Thursday 1st IT Repairs Bellsmyre Digital Community 9:30am-4:30pm. PCs, Laptops, Tablets. Diagnostic assessment only £10. 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs - weekly Free Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community (10am-12pm Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri) also (1:30-3:30pm Wed & Fri).

Enjoy free wi-fi connection. Use one of our PCs free of charge or bring your own laptop.

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Alzheimer Scotland Allotment Eastfield Crescent, Dumbarton 1pm. Are you living with dementia? Enjoy gardening? Then why not come along and help out at our allotment! A great opportunity for people living with dementia to meet new friends.

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Myre Munchkins (3:30-4pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (7pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Every Thursday

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 in your local library.

Weekly Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue 5pm. Our Magic: The Gathering 'Learn Magic' programme. Boys and girls welcome. Including a FREE Introductory starter pack!

events@wargames andminiatures.com

Weekly

lcumming@alzscot.org

Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. 07922 833472

Knit’n’Crochet Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3:30pm. Join us for a cuppa and a blether. 01389 767115.

Weekly

Loch Lomond Camera Club Balloch Co-Op Car Park 6:30pm. Club outing to the Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies. Club fee of £3 per person payable on the night (no charge for your first meeting).

Weekly

Sun, Sea and Cinderella Denny Civic Theatre 7:30pm. Loch Lomond and District Young Farmers are holding their annual variety concert. Tickets £8. If you would like tickets then please contact Sara McKenzie on 07552233532 anytime after 5pm.

From today through to 3rd Feb

Friday 2nd Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9am), Bingo Mornings (10:30am-12pm)

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Friday)

IT Repairs Bellsmyre Digital Community 9:30am-4pm. PCs, Laptops, Tablets.

Diagnostic assessment only £10.

Contact Mick. 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Saturday 3rd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park Depart 9:15am. Crossford to Rosebank via the Nethan Gorge.

We catch the 10:57 bus from Rosebank to Crossford before walking above the Nethan Gorge to Craignethan Castle. After the castle we walk along minor roads for 2.5 km back to Crossford and cross the River Clyde before returning to Rosebank via The Clyde Walkway and a short (0.5km) walk along a pavement on the A72. Terrain: reasonable, if muddy, paths alongside rivers but 3 km on roads. Sorry, no dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Weekly

Coffee Morning Lennox Evangelical Church 10am-12pm. Proceeds to local charities.

www.lennoxevangelicalchurch.org Weekly

Friday Soup St Augustine's Community Hall 12-1pm. Maggie and the others in Friday team would like to welcome you to the Friday soup lunches……although to be fair you can buy far more than soup at this weekly event.

Weekly

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

www.lomond-trossachs.org (every Saturday)

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9:30am).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Saturday)

Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am. Arts, crafts and games. 0141 526 2400

Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-9pm. Beginners welcome. Talks, research, sky gazing. Field trips and events. 01389 767115.

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/preschool children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month.

01389849142 lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail. com

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What's On Calendar | February 2018 Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome

Sunday 4th Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. On the first and third Sunday of every month.

www.lochlomondshores.com Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10:30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Every Saturday

Monday 5th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am - every Monday), Girls Group (6:30-7:30pm - every Monday), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:30 and 6:30pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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@sportingmemories network.com Weekly

Over 50s Computer Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1.30pm-3.30pm. Learn about basic computing in a friendly, relaxed environment. 01389 767115.

Wednesday 7th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), Baby Massage (12-1pm), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 and 6:45pm). bellsmyretrust.org.uk (every Wednesday)

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Weekly

REMAP Meeting Day Room, Elderly Day Care Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital 4pm. Anyone interested in the work of REMAP and who would like to either take advantage of REMAP's services or who feels they can offer something to REMAP is invited to attend.

Alexandria Quilters Alexandria Leisure Centre 10am-12pm. New members welcome. Just pop in.

Weekly

ewynne2@hotmail.com

Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street, Dumbarton 6-8pm. Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/ alcohol? 01389 734500 Weekly

Tuesday 6th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre MAE Fitness Techniques (9:3010:30am, Myre Munchkins (3:304:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm).

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Every Tuesday

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

Lomond Badminton Club Vale of Leven Academy 6-8pm Juniors; 8pm-10pm Adults.

From beginner to competitor, our club can cater for all. We have plenty space for new members.

Just turn up at one of our sessions, email or like our FB page for more info.

07740473247

lomondbc@outlook.com Every Tuesday Youth Club Concord Community Centre 8-9pm. Open to anyone 10 years plus. A fun group with plenty of activities such as ball games, board games, music, tuck shop with organized parties and outings.

stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com

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

Balloch Health Walk Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. We Walk To Feel Fitter.

Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better.

No need to book, simply turn up and join in … everyone’s welcome!

It’s also a great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and a chat together after the walk. trustinthepark.org/ walk-in-the-park/ or Contact Fran Crumley Lomond Coordinator

fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org, 01389 722645 (every Wednesday)

07757 944749

NEW! Free Computer Classes For Beginners Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. 6-week course for beginners delivered by an experienced IT expert.

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer MON: 10:30am-12:30pm, Alexandria Library. THU: 12-2pm Clydebank Library. WED: 11am1pm, Dumbarton Library.

helen.shearer@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm. Meet friends and enjoy home-made soup and filled rolls.

www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly

Tablet Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3pm. Enjoy free wi-fi connection. Use one of our PCs free of charge or bring your own laptop. 01389 767115.

DUMBARTON

PEOPLE’S THEATRE

“Telling the truth is about as healthy as skidding round a corner at sixty”

maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4-5:30pm and WED: 4-5:30pm.

scotland@swimtime.org

J. Brown & Son Ground and Property Maintenance

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

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

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

DUMBARTON PEOPLE’S THEATRE (DPT) DENNY CIVIC THEATRE, DUMBARTON WED 28 FEBRUARY till SAT 3rd MARCH

Doors: 7pm | Curtain: 7.30pm Tickets £5 from DPT Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, Box Office or email: dumbartonpeoplestheatre@outlook.com

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February 2018 | What's On Calendar NEW! Games Club 8-12yrs old Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Xbox gaming plus tournaments. PS gaming and Dance Mat plus tournaments. Wii Sports, Guitar Hero and more.

Places limited, book now. £5.

Calendar of events Disability Futsal Club Dalmuir Community Centre 6-7pm. New players welcome to join this fun football team.

07960 435179

Thursday 8th Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 10.20am. We Walk To Feel Fitter.

Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better.

No need to book simply turn up and join in … everyone’s welcome!

trustinthepark.org/walk-in-thepark/ or Contact Fran Crumley fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org, 01389 722645 (every Thursday)

iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8:30pm. Did you get an iPad for Christmas? Come along and learn the basics and more.

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly

Alexandria Mandolin Club Alexandria Leisure Centre 7pm. Community group with no charge, playing afternoon gigs fo, fundraisers and more. 01389

603451 • 01389 759392 Weekly

Loch Lomond Camera Club Alexandria Veterans Association Hall 7pm. Lighting Set Up & Studio Shoot. Club fee of £3 per person payable on the night.

Friday 9th Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall, Dumbarton 7.30pm. Enjoy all your favourite country and line-dance music with Buzzard Creek. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw.

Accompanied children welcome.

Admission £5.

thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also 17th & 24th

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church Doors open at 7pm, start time at 7.30-10.30pm. A collection of local artists offering a selection of folk, blues, jazz, rock and pop in acoustic format. Local band AGM will host the event as usual and will have many local acts performing on the night. Money raised from the night will be donated to a local charity. £5 entry, BYOB and glass and enjoy a wonderful night of varied music.

Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market, 143145 High St, Dumbarton or pay at door on the night. For more info call Alistair on 07787 310 391 or find us on www.facebook.com/

Sunset Goose Walk RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 3:30-6pm. Thousands of geese spend the winter months feeding and roosting around the Loch Lomond area. Join the team for an evening woodland walk along to one of their favourite roosting spots. As the sun goes down, watch as the geese move in to their overnight dwelling. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and bring torches and binoculars if you have them.

Some of this event will involve standing for periods of time so remember to wrap up well.

Booking essential. Adult: £7, Child £3.50 (members £5.50). Booking essential.

01389 830 670

DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

Saturday 10th

FMK Flooring was founded 5 years ago by owner Fiona McKeever, who started her business based on two principles – that a customer’s home is their castle, and that when shopping local, customers won’t accept anything less than exceptional customer service.

Five years on, and with a strong and ever growing customer base of locals from Helensburgh and the surrounding areas, Fiona is proud to say that she offers exactly that.

From their free measuring and estimating service, to their quick and professional fitting service, FMK Flooring makes the entire process of choosing a new floor simple and hassle-free.

The shop, based on East Princes Street in Helensburgh, is bursting at the seams with choice for prospective

buyers, with a huge range of quality carpets, rugs, vinyls, laminates and LVT, and their knowledgeable and friendly staff are more than happy to help everyone from first-timers to seasoned homeowners.

Too busy to head into town?

FMK Flooring also offers a free shop-at-home service, bringing a variety of samples direct to your door for you to consider in the comfort of your own home.

To find out more, pop in or call 01436 673600.

46 East Princes St, Helensburgh l www.fmkflooring.co.uk

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park Depart 9am. Beinn Dhu and Mid Hill. A circuit of hills above Glen Striddle with dramatic views of Loch Lomond & Arrochar hills.

Terrain: initially grassy slopes but beyond Beinn Dhu peat hags & boggy in patches. Return down Luss Glen on road. Distance: 11km.

We climb 720m to a height of 657m. Sorry, no dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Dave Arcari Buchanan Memorial Hall, Milton of Buchanan Scottish alt.blues troubadour Dave Arcari plays his first local show of 2018. Special guest for the show is London-based singer/songwriter Lucy Zirins. Advance tickets (£8) are available from http:// wegottickets.com/davearcari – entry on the door is £10 (subject to availability). Doors open at 7.30pm and showtime is 8pm sharp. The show is a ‘bring your own bottle’ event and open to all ages.

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What's On Calendar | February 2018

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

Football

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

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & 6-7pm (11-12yrs). WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm (5-6yrs).

Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm (79yrs). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs) and SUN: 11:30am-12:30pm (5-6yrs).

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm. Dumbarton Academy, 5-6pm.

FRI: Alexandria Community Centre, 11am-12pm. SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 10-11am. SUN: Dumbarton Academy 10:30-11:30am

Ready, Steady, Go! (3-4yrs) MON: Concord Community Centre, 4-5pm. TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm

Balance Bike (2.5-4yrs) MON-FRI: Meadow Centre, 4-4:45pm.

Ready, Steady, Roll!

(Pre-School Sport) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) & 10:45am-11:30m, (3-4yrs) TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-11:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs).

THU: Meadow Centre, 10-10:40am (1.5-3yrs) & 10:45-11:30pm, (3-4yrs) & 5-5:45pm (3-4yrs). FRI: Meadow Centre, 1:30-2:15pm (3-4yrs)

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

MON: Argyle Park, 7-7:50pm (812yrs) & 8-8:50pm (13-16yrs)

Disability Football WED: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm (5-12yrs). THU: Concord Community Centre, 6-7pm (13-19yrs)

Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: Meadow Centre, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs), 4:305:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (810yrs). 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 boys only), 7-8pm (11-14yrs). FRI: 4-5pm, (5-7yrs)

Adult Classes THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 7-8pm

Badminton (5-12yrs) TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm

MON: Concord Community Centre, 7-8pm (55+). TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 3-4pm (18+)

Basketball (8-14yrs)

Jog Scotland (16+)

MON: Alexandria Community Centre 6-7pm

TUE: Concord Community Centre, 6:30pm. THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 6:30pm

Tue: Dumbarton Academy 6-7pm

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

Girls Football

MON: Meadow Centre, 9:30-10:15am.

TUE: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 12:151pm & 6:45-7:30pm. WED: Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, 7:30-8:15pm

Badminton WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 7-8pm (16+). Meadow Centre, 8-9pm (16+)

Netball

THU: Concord Community Centre, 3:304:30pm (5-7yrs) & 4:30-5:30pm (8-12yrs)

01389 757806

Walking Football

Swimming

Tennis (5-12yrs)

Loch Lomond Camera Club Portencross Car Park 6:30pm. Astrophotography night with the main intention to photograph the Milky Way. This is obviously very much dependent on the weather so fingers crossed for clear skies. Club fee of £3 per person payable on the night (no charge for your first meeting).

Goalkeeping

Ladies Football (16+)

WED: Meadow Centre 6-7pm

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10:15-11:45am. Messy Rascals.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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

Hockey (5-12yrs)

Thursday 15th

All weekly classes

WED: Meadow Sports Centre, 7-8pm (16+)

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Sunday 11th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park Depart 9:30am. Semple Trail.

Starting at the Castle Semple Visitor Centre at Lochwinnoch we follow the lochside path until reaching the Blackditch Burn, then head north up through Parkhill Wood. Join the cycle path, NCR7, briefly, then head south-west skirting around Kenmure Hill.

Head eastwards from Fancy Bridge towards and through Howwood.

Terrain: quiet rural roads, farmland, pavement and small part of route with no pavement.

Distance: 13km. We climb 125m to a height of 125m. Sorry, no dogs.

01389 731953 www.hwdramblers.me.uk

Luss SWI Mini Handiwives Show Luss Village Hall 7:30pm. Join us for our annual Mini Handiwives Show as well as enjoy a talk by Jim Hair on his role as a JP. For Show Schedule and more information please call Anne Lennox. All welcome, visitors £3.

For more information call

01389850231 or email anne@farmstay-lochlomond.co.uk

Friday 16th Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-9pm. Beginners welcome. Talks, research, sky gazing. Field trips and events.

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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Calendar of events Friday 16th

Thursday 22nd

Vale of Leven Townswomen’s Guild Alexandria Leisure Centre 7:30pm. The speaker will be Jim Davis and his topic will be Syria Pre-war. Come along for an interesting evening. All welcome

Loch Lomond Camera Club Alexandria Veterans Association Hall 7pm. Editing the Milky Way After our outing last week hopefully we all having some stunning images of the Milky Way. Want to make those images 'pop' even more?

Our very own Katie Polockus Hughes will very kindly provide a presentation on how to edit the Milky Way using Photoshop & Lightroom. Feel free to bring along your laptop and follow along with the editing techniques.

Saturday 17th Loch Lomond and District Young Farmers Annual Dinner Dance Dumbarton Football Stadium 7pm. This year’s guest speaker shall be Ross Mair. Tickets are priced at £30. We shall be having a raffle on the evening to help with our funds for the 75th Anniversary Year. Tickets must be booked in advance and are available from Sara on: 07552233532. Please specify if you would like us to reserve a table for you.

Sunday 18th Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. On the first and third Sunday of every month. For more information visit

www.lochlomondshores.com

Saturday 24th Coffee Morning Lennox Church 10am-12pm. Coffee / tea, home baking plus art display and sale of paintings, handmade crafts, jumble etc in aid of Bible School, Talmaciu, Romania.

lennoxec@gmail.com

Monday 26th Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6:30-7:30pm. Monthly book club.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Agatha Christie's 'And Then There were None' Dumbarton People's Theatre 7pm. Tickets can be obtained from Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, at the Box Office or by contacting

dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ outlook.com Don’t delay! All Drymen And District Local History Society Village Hall, Drymen 7:45pm. Rob Layden will give an illustrated talk on the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum Development.

secretary@drymen-history.org.uk

tickets £5.00.

Starts today through to 25th Feb

Friday 23rd

Wednesday 28th Dumbarton People’s Theatre (DPT) Denny Civic Theatre Curtain Up 7.30pm Doors Open 7pm. Opening night of DPT’s ‘Dangerous Corner’ by J.B. Priestley. Tickets (£5.00) available from Club Members, McDermid’s Keystore, by emailing

dumbartonpeoplestheatre@ outlook.com or at Box Office.

Till Saturday 3rd March

Bellsmyre Photography Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8:30pm.

01389 767115. maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also 8th, 15th & 22nd

Submit your What's On information at www.communityadvertiser.co.uk March deadline: Thu 8th February ADVERTORIAL

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mokers who would like to quit are being sought for a randomised controlled clinical trial in Glasgow. Doctors and scientists funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) are looking for 100 healthy volunteers to take part in The VAPOUR Pilot Study. The study aims to investigate the shortterm effects of electronic cigarettes in comparison to nicotine replacement patches on the blood vessels and lungs.

Participants enrolled into the study will have an equal chance of being randomly assigned to receive either electronic cigarettes or nicotine replacement patches for 12 weeks. In addition they will all receive

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Smokefree weekly community smoking cessation support sessions in their local area.

Participants will be invited to attend two study visits in the Clinical Research Facility at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Study tests include blood and urine samples, blood pressure and lung function assessment and non-invasive blood vessel ultrasound.

These will be performed before and after 12-weeks of using the assigned nicotine replacement products.

James Cant, Director at BHF Scotland, said: “We all know that smoking tobacco raises our risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease.

E-cigs have been hailed by some as a great way to help smokers quit but little is actually known about their impact on our heart and circulatory system, which is why we’re funding this research to help us better understand the effects on our health.”

The VAPOUR pilot study is being run by Daniele Kerr who is a vascular surgeon and a BHF-funded Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow.

She explained that: “Every day myself and many other healthcare professionals ask patients to stop smoking.

The evidence shows that the public currently choose to use electronic cigarettes as their preferred method to help them stop smoking,

Researchers are seeking 100 volunteers to take part in the Vapour pilot

despite not being currently available on the NHS. This study has been designed to help healthcare professionals answer the question ‘what are the health effects of electronic cigarettes and should I use one to stop smoking?’”

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dangeR at the denny Unless you are a truly serious film buff it’s unlikely you’ll have seen the 1934 movie version of famous author J B Priestley’s “Dangerous Corner”, but it’s a great yarn and the stage version is a sound choice by Dumbarton People’s Theatre Following on from last year’s highly successful season, the company spent last month recruiting the cast for this reworking of a classic from the pen of a writer probably best known for “An Inspector Calls”.

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haPPy RetuRns FoR maid thousand short of the amount needed to pay for the boiler, and this means we can confidently begin the process of meeting with the specialist manufacturers to agree the boiler specifi cation, receive their quotes, and then make a decision on which boiler to order. “Everyone who has contributed has helped us reach this signifi cant milestone for the Maid.”

Missing key components of the restored Maid of the Loch paddle steamer have been returned from across the world, following an urgent appeal.

Alongside a fundraising campaign, latest phase of which raised £83,000 in just six weeks, the company working to refl oat the famous vessel had declared an “amnesty” – winning publicity at home and abroad – and pieces which went missing when the Maid was derelict have been winging their way back from all over the world.

John Beveridge, chairman of the Loch Lomond Steamship

Company, the charity that looks after the former steamer, said: “More than 400 people from around the world have given to the campaign, and our amnesty brought back missing items from as far away as New Zealand.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign to help set the Maid sailing on Loch Lomond again!”

He added: “We are just a few

The largest donation was a gift worth £25,000 from Graeme Varley who lives in Manchester.

He was born in Greenock and spent his early childhood there.

As a teenager in the early sixties Graeme used to sail on the Maid - as well as the Clyde steamers - and was inspired to support the campaign because of these happy memories.

The farthest donation came from Calgary, in Alberta, Canada - $5,500 CAD was given by members of the Humble family in memory of author, journalist and photographer Ben Humble MBE (1903-1977), who overcame total deafness to become one of the pioneers of Mountain Rescue in Scotland.

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team Clyde Ready to taCkle 10k Rio Olympic marathon runner, Derek Hawkins will be preparing a 10 week training programme which will be featured in our The Community Advertiser have magazines and runners can join negotiated an exciting ‘early bird’ Derek and Dumbarton Harriers offer for our readers. for a training session on Tuesday 6th Feb at 6.15pm from the Enter the series before Wed 28 Meadow Centre, in Dumbarton.

February, quote the promo code from the voucher below and get Just turn up promptly in your kit and be ready to join in. £5.00 off the entry fee, reducing costs for the three races to £35.00 Sparkle Cleaning are sponsoring for affi liated runners and £41.00 prizes for the fi rst local male and for unaffi liated runners, rather female runners in each race & than £40.00 and £46.00.

AG Barr’s Strathmore Water will 10K Race Series and a number of sports clubs in the community is a big part of that.

L to R: Babcock Clyde MD Simon Foster, Chief Petty Officer Darren West, Captain of the Base Craig Mearns & Helensburgh Amateur Athletics Club representative & Babcock employee, Gordon Turk at the newly installed Babcock 10K Race Series News Hubevents.

With the clock ticking to the Babcock 10K Race Series, sponsor Babcock Clyde is working closely with the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence at the naval base to encourage staff to sign up.

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

aleXandRia Dempsey’s Bar 1 Hillview Place, 01389 757988  THU: Poker Night (8pm)  FRI: Bingo Night (8pm)

The Laughing Fox 119 Bridge St, 01389 750746  Live sports  Beer garden  Contact bar for entertainment details

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

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

Station Bar 140 Bank St, 01389 752504  Pool table, jukebox, sports TV screen

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

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

Corries Restaurant Balloch Road, 01389 753 552  MON: Folk Club  THU: Music with Angus

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bonhill The Riverside Inn 480 Main St, 01389 754543  Live sport & music

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

Tullie Inn Fisherwood Rd, 01389 752052  WED: Quiz night  FRI: Live music  SAT: DJ  Live sports

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The Burgh Bar 117 High St, 01389 739144 ď Ź Contact bar for entertainment detailsCheers 1 Brewery Lane, 01389 742333 ď Ź FRI & SAT: DJ Clubnights

Drovers Inn Inverarnan, 01301 704234 ď Ź SAT 3: Hell for Leather ď Ź SAT 10: Jono ď Ź SAT 17: Carnaby Street ď Ź SAT 24: Stuart McFarlane

The Milton Inn 401 Milton, Dumbarton, 01389 761 401 ď Ź FRI & SAT: Disco/Karaoke ď Ź Sky Sports & pool table

The Captain James Lang 97-99 High Street, 01389 742112 ď Ź Live sport

The Inn on Loch Lomond

The Stag’s Head

Luss, 01436 860430 ď Ź FRI 2: Robert Carmichael ď Ź SAT 3: On The Wagon ď Ź FRI 9: Scott MacDonald ď Ź SAT 10: Joe Quinn ď Ź FRI 16: Paul Murdoch ď Ź SAT 17: On The Wagon ď Ź FRI 23: Damien Swail ď Ź SAT 24: Robert Carmichael ď Ź FRI 30: Paul Murdoch ď Ź SAT 31: On The Wagon

116 Glasgow Rd, 01389 732642 ď Ź FRI: Karaoke ď Ź Live Music

The Clipper 3 High St, 01389 731981 ď Ź All major sport shown ď Ź Jukebox ď Ź Live atmosphere

The StoneďŹ eld Dumbarton Rd, 01389 767940 ď Ź Monthly pool competitions and quiz nights

The Counting House 17 High St, 01389 765457 ď Ź THU: Pub Quiz ď Ź FRI & SAT: DJ ď Ź Beer garden ď Ź Football and rugby shown, BT, SKY & ESPN

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

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

174 Main Street, 01389 602564 ď Ź WED: Pub Quiz & Pool Competition ď Ź THU: Jam / Open Mic ď Ź Contact bar for entertainment details

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RetuRn oF ComiC-Con Still only February, but the area’s impressive diary of must-see events is already off to a flyer with Comic-con returning to Loch Lomond.

This was a smash hit last year, even although it’s the sort of fl agship event you normally associate with major venues like the SECC – and it now seems likely this hugely popular extravaganza will be visiting West Dunbartonshire on an annual basis from now on.

the printed word, as games, Cosplay (dressing up as super-heroes) and art will be on display too.

Nor is the show aimed purely at youngsters, as some enthusiasts have made a lifetime’s study of “pop art”, to give comic art its proper name, and have amassed impressive collections of fi rst edition and other specials which collectively can be worth a lot of money.

“Comics” is an enormous fi eld which covers everything from the evergreen Commando comics many older readers will remember from their youth to the more sophisticated “graphic novels” of the sort which inspired At £2 admission it is not an the fantasy ancient Greek fi lm expensive event to attend, epic “300”. although of course for most people the whole point of going However while many will visit will be to spend some hard the event specifically to seek out hard-to-fi nd Marvel specials there earned cash while they are there will be much more on show than – and with so much to choose

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