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Maid of the Loch........................... 3 Honour for the Argylls.................. 4 Underage Smoking........................ 5 Shortbread Run.............................. 6 Flamingo Project........................... 7 History Club................................... 8 Market Day..................................... 8 DPT Auditions.............................. 10 Workers' Champion.................... 11 Dunbartonshire Chamber........ 12 War Centenary............................ 12 Fascinating Facts.......................... 12 Bridge Works............................... 14 What's Up Doc? .......................... 14 Skapades ..................................... 17 New Year Feature ................ 18&19 Rabbie Burns Tribute.................. 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20

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Ben’s books and countless articles covered every aspect of the Scottish outdoors. Soon after the end of World War II he shared his life long enthusiasm for the Clyde and loch steamers with a popular series of guidebooks which included Sailing Down the Clyde, Sailing up Loch Lomond, Through the Trossachs and The Three Lochs. of

A crowdfunding campaign to help get the Maid of the Loch sailing on Loch Lomond again has inspired an impressive international response.

Within fi ve weeks more than half of the target of £125,000 required for a new boiler and installation had been donated. By the closing date of the boiler crowdfunding appeal of December 8 the fi gure was at £84,068.

The largest donation of £25,000 came in late November from Graeme Varley from Manchester.

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happy memories of being a teenager in the early sixties sailing on the Maid inspired his support of the campaign.

He said: “The Maid of the Loch is an important part of our Scottish heritage and I would encourage everyone who cares about this to make a donation, however small, so that once again, she can grace the waters of Loch Lomond.”

Were he alive today, Ben’s family say his voice would be among the loudest in support of our campaign.

The campaign also included an amnesty appeal to fi nd parts from the UK’s last built paddle steamship that went missing after she was left derelict in 1981.

Another far-distant response came from New Zealand.

John Beveridge, chair of the Loch Lomond Steamship Company, the charity that looks after the Maid, said: “We got a surprise parcel from Alastair Brown, who was the fi rst Purser to work on the Maid.

He’s in his eighties now and lives in New Zealand.

“Alastair heard about the appeal and has sent us the original clicker used to count the people on and off of the ship. Alastair says that if he can make the trip he wants to come back to Loch Lomond, to act as purser on the first voyage after the Maid is re-launched.”

The original build plate – with the name of the shipbuilders and date – was also dropped off to the ship the very day they made the amnesty appeal.

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Now the offi cial honour of being nationally recognised is being seen as another major step

It is a ground-breaking move for the people working hard to preserve the heritage and tradition of a regiment which had such a strong presence in West Dunbartonshire over the generations – its soldiers were frequently the shock troops of the British army, particularly in the Great War when the regiment mustered 15 battalions.

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“We hope it will encourage more people to come and see the unique collection we have here.”

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CRACKDOWN: A campaign to stamp out under age smoking has been launched

West Dunbartonshire’s Trading Standards is targeting adults who buy cigarettes for young people by fully backing a campaign which recognises that most under-age smokers get their tobacco from adults.

The Not A Favour campaign makes it clear that helping anyone under age to get hold of cigarettes – it’s called “agent purchasing� - is helping them into addiction, ill health and fi nancial problems.

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This year sees the seventh anniversary of the Balloch Shortbread Run on January 2, an all-inclusive event that isn’t about competing but simply joining in.

So while the maximum two mile distance of this healthy hello to 2018 is the ideal you don’t even have to run it, because walkers and joggers are equally welcome.

The course route follows the

pleasant scenic pathways around the park, starting at the main gates before proceeding to Balloch Castle and the walled garden – it isn’t a punishment exercise around some bleak running track.

Even if you are one of the folk who fancy little more than a healthy stroll it’s a great way to shrug off that “cooped up�

Having a chat with like-minded souls is one of the side benefi ts of a now well-established local tradition that doesn’t make any particular demands of people other than to turn up and enjoy an hour or two of others’ company.

Organised by West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club, the event starts at 10.30am at the gates on Balloch Road (opposite the bus terminus beside the Co-op), and the course will be marked out with direction signs.

There will be a limited number of stewards too, but children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

At the end of the route the participants gain their due reward, courtesy of sponsor Walkers Shortbread – could there be any more Scottish way of starting the new year?

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The increase in volume of vehicles on the lochside road is one commonly expressed concern, and potential loss of woodland is another.

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Balloch, but – while it seemed to Nevertheless the prospect of a 100-metre revolving viewing go off the boil for a while – the So 2018 is shaping up to be plan to build a £30 million holiday tower – which would tower over another signifi cant milestone in Drumkinnon Tower – is among destination in a prime lochside Balloch’s development, with the location is going to be one of the the features that have been prospect of potentially enormous raising eyebrows. big local concerns of 2018. numbers of people arriving in peak season – something Other new features to emerge The Yorkshire-based developers not really witnessed in West include increasingly popular have been at pains to stress the Dunbartonshire since the glory glamping pods, a mono-rail banks of Loch Lomond won’t be days of the Clyde resorts. station, a 60-bedroom boutique playing host to an amusement

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Drymen and District Local History Club is continuing last year’s impressive form with a new line-up of interesting talks over coming months – starting with an illustrated lecture on the theme “Old Glasgow Through The Lens”.

JanUary marKet Day January 7 is the fi rst of the year’s market days at Lomond Shores, along with the fi rst artisan craft market, offering free parking, lots to do for children and families and lots of local shopping.

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Yet the same city produced some of Europe’s fi nest architects and was a key component of the Clydeside industry which produced the world’s greatest ships – a tradition which still survives, amid enormous diffi culties, down to the present.

To be given by guest speaker Douglas Annan on Thursday, January 25, this promises to be a fascinating glimpse of past times in a city which many of us know well, showing just how much has changed with the massive economic and social developments of the last decades. Meetings are at 7.45pm in the village hall, and are well worth There are some stirring images attending if you live locally or from Glasgow’s complex recent are within easy range – and history, from the 1919 “Battle of there’s more information on George Square”, when troops the early 2018 programme at and tanks were deployed in www.drymen-history.org.uk/ fear of a Bolshevik revolution programme.html on the Clyde (which however

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The workers’ champion If anyone deserves a statue to their memory in Dumbarton it’s surely the larger than life Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham (1852 to 1936) – a premier league politician who was also a famous adventurer, journalist and writer.

This remarkable man is the subject of the Lennox Heritage Society’s first lecture of 2018, and it promises to be among the most memorable.

He came from a military family, and spent much of his childhood in Ardoch, West Dunbartonshire, but his real connection with the area was in his tireless pursuit of justice for ordinary working people ground down by desperate poverty – notably on Clydeside, but across the UK. More like the character from a novel than any conventional political figure, his early exploits

George Bernard Shaw described Graham’s career as “an achievement so fantastic that it would never be believed in a romance.”

Quite apart from his immense literary career he became the first ever socialist MP at Westminster, and was both a founder and first president of the Scottish Parliament – after having already served as a Liberal MP - but became a convert to Scottish independence and founded the National Party of Scotland in 1928, then became first president of the Scottish National Party in 1934.

Sadly while there was a monument to Graham on Dumbarton’s Castlehill it had to be removed in the 70s because of vandalism – it is sited in a memorial park in Gartmore - and these days he isn’t as included making a fortune as well known in the Burgh as an Argentinean cattle rancher, he arguably deserves to be. prospecting for gold in Spain Heritage Society vice-chairman and (in Texas) becoming a friend Tommy Crockett will be giving the of Buffalo Bill (who famously talk on January 10 (7.30pm in the staged a performance of his Concord Centre, admission just £2 Wild West Circus, complete on the door (or join the Society with real Native Americans, on Dumbarton Common). for £10 a year).

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Join the Chamber If you are running a business – any kind of small to medium enterprise – you could consider starting the new year by discovering some of the advantages of joining a nexus of other business folk.

Whether your business is local or a bit farther afield Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce (which has some memorable events to get involved with) reckons it can help, and of course it has a close focus on the economic scene in its own immediate area.

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Centenary YEAR FOR war After a long and painful journey through the history of the First World War we’re now in the centenary year of its close – and that’s the cue for what will be one of the most important exhibitions staged locally in recent years.

Every town and village in the country was affected in some way, and the communities of west central Scotland, with many men in one of the famous Scottish regiments, paid a terrible price.

If you had a relative involved in the Great War – either at home or at the front – West Dunbartonshire’s heritage team want to hear from you.

from that era, this year is arguably the best opportunity to make it public in proper, respectful context.

For further information, contact Dumbarton Library Heritage Centre at local. studies@west-dunbarton. gov.uk

They are looking for donations of family items or family stories for a special display which will open in summer and run all the way through to the centenary day of the Armistice which ended the war – November 11.

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Lunch Club A social lunch club for older people operates from Monday to Friday, this service currently has seventy members. The emphasis on the service is the social aspect, we provide a warm, caring and safe environment where people can come together to enjoy the company of others. For many who come along this is the only activity they have outside their own home on a weekly basis.

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ROOMS FOR HIRE The Centre has four meeting rooms which are hired out to local user groups and organisations. The rooms have recently been modernised and are currently attracting more interest due to the low cost hire which starts from as little as £4 per hour.

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Befriending Ben View offers a befriending service to those over 60 within our local community who are experiencing social isolation and / or loneliness and who have full mental capacity. This service will involve regular weekly visits where a volunteer befriender makes visits to our members in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanies them to an activity (such as a trip to a café or the theatre).

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The Ben View Childrens Fund The Children’s fund offers welfare grants to children and young people.

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OFFICE SPACE The Centre has four office bases which are leased to local community / voluntary organisations. At present we have a vacant office and would welcome any enquiries regarding this space. We offer a high standard of accommodation with very competitive prices. The office lease includes access to the Centre’s meetings rooms and facilities.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteering is the gift of a commitment of your time. A volunteer is someone who gives their time and energy for the benefit of the community which is undertaken without financial gain.

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fun, meeting new people then come along and see what opportunities we have available for you. At present we are looking to increase our volunteer team to ensure we can continue to offer a high level of service within the community.

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January 2018 | What's Up Doc?

Bridge work is needed If you thought major public works in Dumbarton had all been completed this year, prepare for much more of the same this year and into 2019 – spelling some delays for drivers.

Alexandria’s Bank Street was closed for almost two months last year to allow repairs to the railway bridge there, and Dumbarton’s Buchanan Street was also caught up in the wider plan to upgrade key structures across the area.

This will be of little consolation to drivers who may find themselves having to set off a bit earlier some days or take alternative routes, but once a strategic railway upgrade plan is in process it has to run its course – so in the very near future there will be a new local railway bridge project in Church Street, Dumbarton, set to cost around £1m.

for drivers – pardon the pun – there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Network Rail has stressed the overarching consideration of safety as a main reason for all the local activity, but has added that there’s also a need to prevent such conspicuous structures looking dilapidated and neglected.

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A neighbour is not

This month: just for Christmas!

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Often a time of reflection for future aims and ambitions, many of us set goals for weight loss, breaking bad habits or getting fitter.

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The spirit of goodwill which sees us behave more like a community and lending a helping hand to those in need could be extended all the year round.

As GPs we see patients who suffer from loneliness and neglect due to mental health

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The people at Dumbarton’s Skapade recording studios had a great year in 2017 – capped by a Social Start-up Award at a major event in Glasgow – but 2018 promises to be their best year yet.

The technical expertise, knowledge of the music industry and a deft understanding of social media have been the building blocks of this remarkable enterprise, but most of the honours have come from a string of community impact awards.

People who have learned the ropes with SKapade have increasingly been cutting a dash in the world of music, sometimes going on to further

study with the prestigious Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow.

Director Stephen Kirkwood said: “To see our hard work not only be recognised by our peers, but seeing the difference we are making in young people’s lives has been a dream�, while manager, Steven Galloni, summing up the achievement, says: “Not only have we been all over Europe with some of the artists who use our studio, but

These two grew up in an area where there was no comparable facility to the enterprise they have steadily developed, and through understanding what people really need, using their own experience, have scored stunning success.

The community impact award in West Dunbartonshire and a national Society Award were last year’s big two headline moments, but given the knowledge of the industry and expectations they now have their prediction that 2018 will be even more impressive will probably be borne out in fact.

Steven said: “Thanks to all of the funders and partners across Scotland we’ve been able to purchase additional equipment, with more courses planned to help kids out there fi nd their passion.�

You can fi nd out more about SKapade Studios and the work they do by searching for them on all social media channels – of which Facebook is probably the best option for a day by day update on current activities.

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Dumbarton Burns Club is proudly among the hundreds across the world celebrating Burns Night this month, and will be staging it in the Alexandria Masonic Temple on January 26.

Every year the club makes charitable contributions to Burns charities and to a charity chosen by the President. The total amount given is always in the region of £1500 At the 2017 AGM the club decided to donate to CHAS, The Robert Burns Memorial Homes and Erskine Hospital. £100 will also go to the Jean Armour Trust for the personal use of the residents in the care home administered by the trust.

This month: PRE-ACTIoN PRoToCoL Pre-Action Protocol is a procedure for Personal Injury claims in Scotland with a value of up to £25,000. It is a compulsory process for claims following accidents that occurred on or after 28th November 2016.

In most cases, it must be adhered to before the raising of a court action.

It is also important to be aware that it does not apply to clinical/professional negligence or disease claims. The protocol was introduced following the previous voluntary system that was in place from 2006 and is intended to encourage fair, just and timely settlement of cases without having to

progress the action to court.

It is also helpful in narrowing the issues in dispute for matters that do not settle and ultimately do end up in court. The claimant must be represented by a solicitor who uses specifi c forms and follows a strict timetable.

There are nine steps to the protocol and the court has the power to fi nd expenses against a party for any failure to comply with the steps, unless they have just cause, or has unreasonably refused a settlement offer. A settlement offer should also include a fi gure for the claimant’s expenses, including solicitor fees and outlay.

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January 2018 | What's On Calendar KONG Classic Rock The Pawn Lounge 8.30pm. KONG, classic rock music at its finest. Call Gary 01389752849 or Gazza5150@

Calendar of events Sunday 31st DEC Family Hogmanay Party The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Road, Dumbarton 9pm, Tickets £10.00; Child Ticket £5 Entertainment, disco & buffet provided! Bring your own bottle!

allisondonnelly@bellsmyretrust. org.uk

New Year’s Day Cruise on Loch Katrine 2018 Loch Katrine 1pm, Enjoy a one-hour New Year Celebration Cruise aboard the Steamship Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine. In addition to taking in the magical scenery of Loch Katrine and the Trossachs, you are invited to join a complimentary toast to the Auld and New Year with traditional, locally produced shortbread whilst listening to live Scottish folk music.

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Monday 1st Fancy Dress Charity Water Ski Event Cameron House Boat House Restaurant 1pm, Come along and support the intrepid skiers at Loch Lomond Water Ski Club’s annual event! 35 years of fundraising continues !

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9:30am, Tom na h-Airdh from Kidston Park, Helensburgh. A 12 km walk on minor roads, forest tracks, hill paths and open hillside which is steep and boggy in places.

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Tuesday 2nd 7th Annual New Year’s Shortbread Event Balloch Country Park 10:30am, Here’s a smart resolution for the coming year: Start it off on a healthy footing at Balloch’s New Year’s Shortbread 2-Mile Walk, Jog or Run. It’s your chance to take part in your first event of 2018

mauricedonohue@btinternet.com

Sunday 7th

Walk in the Park

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9:30am, Coilessan Events car park to a disused structure on Loch Long. A 10.5 km walk on forestry tracks with one small wash-out to negotiate.

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.

fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org

Thursday 4th

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Saturday 6th Family Fun Sessions West Dunbartonshire Museum 10-11:15am, Arts, crafts and games. 0141 526 2400 Balloch Run ‘n’ Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9:30am, Stay in shape and meet new people.

www.lomond-trossachs.org

Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra St Michael’s Church Hall 10am, LoCCO welcomes players of all ages and abilities to join them at their Saturday morning rehearsals. No audition is required and anyone who is new to playing or who would like to start playing again, for the joy of making music together is welcome to come along and enjoy the camaraderie of playing in a friendly group

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What's On Calendar | January 2018

Walking Football Concord Community Centre 7-8pm, A slower version of the beautiful game.

audrey.macdonald@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk Weekly

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 wellbeing of people through conversation and reminiscence.

george@sportingmemories network.com Weekly

Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. IT, PCs, laptop and tablet repairs available.

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre, 58 Howatshaws Rd, Dumbarton MON: Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), Book Club (6-8pm, last Monday of the Month), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:30 and 6:30pm). TUE: Myre Munchkins (3:30-4:30pm), Cutty Kids (6-8pm).

WED: Little Rascals Toddlers (9:3011:30am), MAE Fitness Techniques (5:45 and 6:45pm). THU: Messy Play (10:15-11:45am, 3rd THU of each month), Myre Munchkins (3:304:30pm), Bike Club (4:30-6:00pm), 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).

Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge. IT, PCs, laptop and tablet repairs available.

Every day except Friday Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street, Dumbarton 6-8pm, Are you affected by someone’s misuse of drugs or alcohol?

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Tablet Class Bellsmyre Digital Club 1:30pm, Learn how to use your tablet in a relaxed, friendly group.

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Over 50s Computer Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1pm, Fast wi-fi connection, free of charge.

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Swimming Lessons Cameron House Hotel TUE: 4-5:30pm and WED: 4-5:30pm, All welcome For more information email

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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.

Lomond Badminton Club Vale of Leven Academy 6-8pm (Junior), 8-10pm (Adult), From beginner to competitor, our club caters for all. Just turn up at one of our sessions, email or visit our FB page for more info.

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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.

Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9:30-11:30am, We meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning, all welcome. 07757 944749

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

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Walking Football Alexandria Community Centre 3-4pm, A slower version of the beautiful game.

audrey.macdonald@ west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Dumbarton People’s Theatre Audition Rehearsal Studio, Glasgow Rd 7:30pm, An audition will be held for parts in ‘Dangerous Corner’

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Calendar of events Wednesday 10th Alexandria Quilters Alexandria Leisure Centre 10am-12pm, New members welcome. Just pop in.

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iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1:30-3pm and 7-8:30pm, Learn how to use your iPad over a cuppa and a blether.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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

Disability Futsal Club Dalmuir Community Centre 6-7pm, new players welcome to join this fun football team.

07960 435179

Thursday 11th Wargames + Miniatures Games Store Unit 4, 7 Merkins Avenue, Dumbarton 5pm, Our Magic: The Gathering ‘Learn Magic’ programme. Boys and girls welcome. Including a FREE introductory starter pack!

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

Knit ’n’ Crochet Club Bellsmyre Digital Club 1:30pm, Enjoy a cuppa and a blether. 01389 767115

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Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10:20am, Friendly walks around Balloch lasting between 45-60 minutes.

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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

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Friday 12th Coffee Morning Lennox Evangelical Church 10am-12pm, Proceeds to local charities. For more information visit the website www.

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Friday Soup St Augustine's Church 12pm, As well as soup, served with crusty bread, you can also buy toasties, roll and sausage, baked potatoes and a variety of cakes.

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What's On Calendar | January 2018

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

football

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

MON: Concord Community Centre, 5-6pm (5-6yrs) & 6-7pm (7-9yrs).

TUE: Alexandria Community Centre, 4-5pm (7-8yrs) & 5-6pm (9-10yrs) & 6-7pm (11-12yrs). WED: 4:30-5:30pm & 5:30-6:30pm (56yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (5-6yrs). SAT: Dumbarton Academy, 11am-12pm (5-6yrs). SUN: 11:30am-12:30pm.

Mini Kickers (3-4yrs) MON: Concord Community Centre, 4-5pm. WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 3:30-4:30pm. FRI: 11am-12pm.

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, 10:30-11:10am (1.5-3yrs) & 11:15am-12pm, (3-4yrs).

WED: Playdrome, 1:30-2:15pm (34yrs). THU: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-1:40pm (1.5-3yrs) & 1:452:30pm, (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) SAT: Alexandria Community Centre, 9-9:45am.

Ready, Steady, Roll!

(Pre-School Sport) MON: Alexandria Community Centre 10:30-11:10am & 11:15am-12pm & 12:45-1:30pm. TUE: Meadow Centre, 10:30-11:10am & 11:15am-12pm..

THU: 10-10:40am & 10:45-11:30am & 5-5:45pm. & FRI: 12:45-1:25pm.

1:30-2:15pm.

Athletics – Run, jump & Throw (5-11yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre, 5-6pm. TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 7-8pm. THU: Meadow Sports Centre, 6-7pm

Badminton TUE: Dumbarton Academy, 6-7pm

Basketball (8-14yrs) MON: Alexandria Community Centre 6-7pm

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Saturday 14th

Disability football

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9:30am, Bowling to Balloch. A 15 km walk mostly on cycle paths and some footpaths.

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: Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, 5-6pm (5-7yrs) & 6-7pm (8-10yrs). WED: Clydebank Leisure Centre, 3:30-4:30pm (5-7yrs), 4:30-5:30pm (5-7yrs) & 5:30-6:30pm (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

Walking football

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Drymen and District Local History Society Drymen Village Hall 7:45pm, Douglas Annan will give us an illustrated talk entitled “Old Glasgow through the lens”.

www.drymen-history.org.uk Market Day Loch Lomond Shores 10am, On the fi rst and third Sunday of every month.

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Thursday 18th Luss SWI Meeting Luss Village Hall 7:30pm, Get the Ssoop! Bring a friend and join us at the Luss Village Hall at 7.30pm on 18 January and be entertained with a talk by Janey Campbell on Ice Cream Making. Competitions: Item using milk as its base; Button Picture; Favourite Sundae Dish.

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MON: Our Lady & St Patrick's, 6-7pm (55+)

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

Swimming

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Badminton

MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 4:30-6pm & Clydebank High School 4-5:30pm

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

Girls football

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

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

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Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9:30am, Milngavie Circular. A 10 km walk mostly on tarmac and tracks with a bit of mud.

Goalkeeping

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Calendar of events Friday 26th Bellsmyre Photography Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 7pm, beldigphoto@gmail.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Helensburgh Swimming Pool 9:30am,Rosneath Peninsula Ridge.

An 11km walk initially on tarmac road and then forest track.

Monday 29th New Class for Beginners Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am, Free computer classes for beginners. in friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Places are limited.

www.hwdramblers.me.uk

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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Burns Night Lodge on Loch Lomond 6pm, The evening will kick off with a Glenfiddich cocktail on arrival, Glenfiddich whisky with each course and address to the haggis. Lovely Scottish menu.

www.loch-lomond.co.uk

Burns Night Celebration Cameron House 6:45pm, Join us at Cameron House on Loch Lomond for a celebration of the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

A delicious three-course menu will be served in the Lomond Suite including the highlight of evening, the ‘Address to the Haggis’ followed by a traditional Ceilidh to dance the night away.

reservations@cameronhouse. co.uk

Sunday 28th Saturday 27th Games Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am, New club for 8-12yrs old.

Xbox gaming, plus tournaments.

PS gaming and Dance Mat plus tournaments. Wii Sports, Guitar Hero and more. Places limited, book now. £5. 01389 767115

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Friends of St. Augustine’s Scottish Night St. Augustine’s Church 7:30pm, ‘Wha’s Like Us’ – an evening of Scottish music, singing and verse will be held in the Church on Sunday 28th January starting with traditional supper and drinks at 6pm. Entertainment will be by AGM (Alistair, Gina and Michael) plus a few others. Dress: tartan. All welcome.

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Local News | January 2018

BowLing aLong in 2018 West Dunbartonshire’s vibrant bowling scene is surely one of the oldest success stories in local club history, when you consider that the thriving Vale of Leven club last year celebrated its 150th anniversary.

This particular club is by no means desperate for recruits, but at the same time doesn’t want to turn people down either, and although membership is currently at around the 200 mark there’s no “full up� sign on the clubhouse and anyone seeking a highly sociable setting for a very skilful game is welcome to get in touch.

It’s off-season now, of course, because bowling comes into its own during the hopefully lazy, hazy days of summer – or, more practically, when it is at least not raining and the greens are in peak condition.

Every club has its great experts, but they all had to start somewhere, and some newcomers fi nd they have a natural affi nity with the sport

which they can develop into skilful play with time and practice.

The old myth that bowling is exclusively a pursuit for the older gent is complete nonsense, since although the mature members are the most consistently enthusiastic people of all ages are increasingly involved – and it’s not just for men either, as the Vale club has a ladies’ section boasting around 80 members, and a juniors' section too.

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If you are thinking about developing a new leisure pursuit when the winter months fi nally recede you can get in touch via the website, write to Vale of Leven Bowling Club, Middleton Street, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 0DX, or phone 01389 752330.

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Course for cyber-tecs Keep safe Hogmanay tips

Local computer buffs interested in an IT career could be interested in a fascinating new course run by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) – aimed at training “white hat” hackers.

We all know about hacking and cyber crime, but less well known is the fact that industry is taking steps to meet the threat by developing a cyber defence force that can counter the villains and keep business (or even vital public resources like hospitals) running smoothly.

Gordon McGuiness, Director of Industry and Enterprise Networks at Skills Development Scotland, said: “The cyber industry is of critical importance to our online society and will play an increasing role in the years to come.

“There will be a wide variety

of exciting jobs available to today’s youngsters and we need to ensure they have the skills to make the most of these opportunities.

“A lot of work has taken place to ensure there are a variety of routes into careers in digital and tech, including new Foundation Apprenticeships which provide real-world industry experience for kids while they are still at sc hool.”

For more on Skills Development Scotland and careers visit http:// www.skillsdevelopmentscotland. co.uk/

With the New Year parties both public and private comes some good advice from the Neighbourhood Watch team in our area.

First of all they say when you are out try and keep within a group. Keeping with a number of people won’t leave you vulnerable to the types of crimes that are aimed towards individuals and will mean that other people can also keep an eye on you and vice versa.

you go to prevent the chances of it being spiked and keep an eye on anybody offering you a drink to ensure it is not tampered with.

Book a taxi or a lift, organising a lift home or booking a taxi before going out will ensure that you get home safely and are not putting yourself in a position where you do not recognise the hire company, driver or area especially if you are out-of-town.

Always try and share transport with others. Keep in the spotlight – If you cannot stay in a group for whatever reason for the whole night or day always try to stick to public areas so that people Safety in numbers is an old saying are aware of you and don’t walk that means always stick together down unlit areas that can leave and don’t leave any members of you susceptible to danger. your group behind at anytime.

And while you are out, don't Drink in moderation – It is leave car keys, ID cards or easier said than done however valuables near windows, doors when you drink more alcohol or letterboxes, where burglars than usual you can lose your can reach through to steal them. inhibitions and act out of Lock your garden gates and side character which in itself could entrances. Don't leave tools lying present a dangerous situation. around in the garden which Always take your drink wherever could be used to break in.

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LieUtenant hOnOUrs It is wonderful to hear about someone who has received national recognition in the New Year Honours for all the hard work they’ve put in above and beyond the call of duty.

Decluttering is not only a great way to tidy - it can be positively therapeutic. There are a surprising number of websites dedicated to the art.

Good news stories are always enjoyable, and we like to print them in the Community Advertiser.

The Lord Lieutenant's offi ce tells us: “We suspect that there are many others in the Dumbarton area who equally deserve such recognition and if you think you’d like to nominate someone within the Dunbartonshire Lieutenancy boundary who you believe deserves public recognition, then one of the first steps to take would be to contact the Clerk of the Lieutenancy by emailing stacy.walker@west-dunbarton. gov.uk, (Telephone 01389 737223) and you will be put in touch with the Lieutenancy Honours and

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The Lieutenancy webpage has some excellent stories and pictures of previous recipients of awards, and is well worth looking at to see what has been happening locally see www. lordlieutenantdunbartonshire. co.uk – and you should follow the guidelines under the heading “It’s an honour” if you are thinking of nominating someone.

With that in mind the charity shops are suggesting that it might be a good idea to have a post-Christmas clear out to help fund what is often life saving work.

Volunteers have told us : “Taking time to de-clutter is a sure way to feel fabulous at the start of any season, especially if you know that you’re making a donation to a worthwhile cause.“

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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

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Lomond Park Hotel Balloch Rd, 01389 752494  THu: Quiz  fRI & SuN: Karaoke  SAT: Live Band  Live football, rugby, BBC, Sky Sports, BT & ESPN

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

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

The Drymen Inn 5 Stirling Road, Drymen, 01360 660123  WED: Quiz Night  SAT: Live Music  SuN: Live Entertainment  Contact bar for more details

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The Counting House 17 High St, 01389 765457  THu: Pub Quiz  fRI & SAT: DJ  SAT 28: Halloween Party  Beer garden  Football and rugby shown, BT, SKY & ESPN

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We'll do our best to include them in this What's On section for fREE! If you or anyone has an event taking place in helensburgh let us know by emailing editor@ communityadvertiser. co.uk!

If you are one of the surprisingly many local people who are into model trains, or the world of steam locomotives – or both – you have a treat in store at a massive event in Glasgow next month.

Clydeside Model Railway Club is both exhibiting and playing a major organisational role at the Model Rail Scotland show in Glasgow’s SECC over three action packed days, from February 23 to 25.

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gOOse waLK Thousands of geese spend the winter months feeding and roosting around Loch Lomond.

exotic foreign countries, or from times past.

The Clydeside club have chosen as this year’s theme an OO-scale rendering of Allander Bank, as a Scottish surburban layout, which on past form will be eerily lifelike – the level of authenticity which goes into the railway engines and rolling stock is matched by astonishingly realistic trackside scenery.

For more information about the show, and what will be on display there over those three days, visit www.modelrailscotland.co.uk/exhibition.html .

The Clydeside club details are at www.clydesidemrc.com/

Join the team on Saturday, January 13 (7.15am to 9.30am) for an early (as in “really early”) morning woodland walk along to one of their favourite roosting spots.

As the sun comes up, watch as the geese move on to their daytime feeding areas.

Wear suitable clothing and bring a torch.

Some of this event will involve standing for periods of time so remember to wrap up well. For more info phone 01389830670 or email loch. lomond@ rspb.org.uk

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Dancers aim for prizes only comes with a great deal of patience, determination and practice.

The next few weeks see the inevitable final belt of training for one of the area’s most prestigious dance competitions - with every imaginable sort of title up for grabs.

To be staged at Alexandria Community Centre on Saturday, February 24, the Annual Highland Dancing Competition is the culmination of a great deal of hard work by talented young dancers, and also marks the effective end of the quiet winter season.

Doors open on the day at 9am, with a packed programme to get through ranging from pas de basque to “special fling”, Scotch Measure, swords, and many more besides.

If all Highland Dancing looks broadly similar to the outsider, any of these contestants will be able to tell you it’s all a lot As the first major outing more complex than it looks, and of the year they are keen to show what they can do. that athletic fancy footwork

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Many of the best performers at next month’s event will probably also star at some of the area’s most popular summer outdoors events in years to come.

Of course an event as established and thorough as this one is run to extremely tight rules, and the registration process is strictly laid down – it’s not the sort of event where people can decide to “have a go” at the last minute.

If you haven’t yet checked out the youth club meeting in Dumbarton’s Concord Community Centre and are aged ten or more now is a great time to find out more.

However even the youngest dancers will be familiar through their local dance school with the protocols involved in taking part in competitive events, where above all else everything must be fair. For example dancers who have attended classes, workshops or seminars - even if only virtually, by Skype – can’t compete in front of any adjudicator who was holding such a class.

The club meets on Tuesdays from 8pm to 9pm, and runs a wide range of activities – ball games, board games, music, tuck shop and the club have organised special events for fun occasions like Halloween and Christmas, then there’s bowling, bubble football, flipout, laser tag, M&D and every year there’s a special weekend trip too.

There’s more information about dance governing body the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD) at www.sobhd.net/events/

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Babcock Continue Sponsorship of 10k

Babcock have announced their continued sponsorship of the Babcock 10k Series for 2018.

The series kicks off again in Helensburgh on Thursday May 10th at 7.30pm, from Hermitage Academy, continues on Thursday 17th May from Dumbarton Academy, with the series final on Glasgow Green on Sunday 27th May, at 10am, promoted by Shettleston Harriers.

The events jointly organised

by Helensburgh Athletics Club, Dumbarton Athletics Club and Shettleston Harriers have also teamed up with AG Barr’s Strathmore Water brand to

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More than £3,000 in prizes will be on offer across the series.

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Wayney Ghebresilassie from Shettleston is expected to defend all three titles he won last year, which culminated in a stunning 30 mins 11 secs performance at the final on Glasgow Green, missing the sub-30 bonus by a narrow margin. Clubmate and Irish International , Fionuala Ross went one better in dipping under the women’s bonus time of 34.30 with a series record of 34.25.

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Helensburgh Race Director and Series Chairman, Kevin Johnson, said ‘We are absolutely delighted that Babcock have made a continued commitment to the Babcock 10k Series, building upon the success of last year.

We expect to have close to a thousand runners in each race next year and have launched an attractive series entry fee of £40.00 for all three races for affiliated runners and £46.00 for unaffiliated runners. Individual races are £18.50 and £20.50 respectively.

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