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Salute to Heroes of WW2 .................... 3 Piping Hot July in the Park ................. 4 Chivas Workers’ Clean-Up ................... 5 Showpiece Games Event ..................... 6 SAMH is Charity Favourite ................... 7 Can you Help Foodshare? .................... 8 Moth Morning with RSPB ................... 8 July to Spell Fun For Pupils ............... 10 Top Award for Circuits Firm ...............11 Food and Drink at the Shores .......... 12 Movie’s Return of the King .............. 12 Late News ........................................... 12 Local Team’s Golf Success .................. 14 What’s Up Doc ................................... 14 A Gathering of Sport Clans .............. 16 Chamber Pledges Support ................ 17 Support Groups ................................. 17 Summer Fun ............................... 18&19 Cardross Plumber Wins Award .......... 20 Legal Matters ..................................... 20 What’s On Calendar ................ 21-26 MSP ‘Calls In’ Balloch Plan ................ 27 The Public Delivers Verdict ............... 28 Nightlife .............................................. 30 Senior Savvy ........................................ 31 Youth Club Raises £540 ..................... 31 Getting Ready for Go Swim ............. 32 Prof was Star Headline Act ............... 32 Three Lochs Way ................................ 33 Poignant Gift to the Maid ................ 33 Run the Blades ................................... 34 Netwalking Programme .................. 34 Advertisers Index ............................... 34

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Local News | July 2019

SALUTE TO HEROES OF WW2 Armed Forces Day is about more than “just” the Second World War.

Argylls – famously described by journalist William Howard Russell as a “thin red streak tipped with a line of steel” (later popularised as “the Thin Red Line” ) – stood their ground against a vast horde of enemy cavalry.

In this 75th anniversary year of D Day it would have been odd if that decisive event – the biggest seaborne invasion in history – had not been uppermost in the minds of many taking part in this year’s Dumbarton commemoration parade. Just over three years before the launch of Operation Overlord West Dunbartonshire – at first sight an unlikely focus for the malign attentions of the Third Reich – suffered the Clydebank Blitz. Hundreds were killed even as local servicemen fought overseas in North Africa, Crete and other theatres. No local family was left untouched by the horrors which unfolded between 1939 and 1945. Some of the adult war generation are still with us, but as the veterans’ groups, cadets and Scouts mustered for the recent parade from Dumbarton Health Centre there was an unspoken recognition that this was the last major

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commemoration in which actual participants would be present. Ahead of the event, and the service in Dumbarton’s Riverside Church, Provost William Hendrie said: “The bravery and dedication of the armed forces personnel in our area, both veterans and those currently serving, deserves to be recognised and I am delighted the council is participating in Armed Forces Day.” He went on to perform the salute in company with Commander James Leatherby RN, Deputy

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There was another reminder of the role played by people from in and around Dumbarton in the story of Britain’s armed forces when the Balaklava Pipes and Drums led the local parade, because the name hearkens back to a famous battle in the Crimean War in which the

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One of the exhibits there, as recounted in a previous issue, will be the famous Balaklava and Lucknow pipes, which have just been restored at considerable cost. Hundreds of pounds were collected towards that restoration by the veterans group based at Dumbarton’s Central Station, in one very salutary example of the continuing importance of those icons of the past in the area’s present. The descendants of these men fought in both world wars, in Korea, in Aden and the rest – a legacy proudly remembered in an Armed Forces Day parade whose core message was surely: “We shall never forget”.

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had still to be released as this issue was going to press it will probably be a very similar format to previous years’ hugely successful Championships, with free entry and the chance to see and hear the very finest players the country has to offer. It’s a potent reminder that while Dumbarton is geographically in the Lowlands it has always had a solid connection with the West Highlands, in particular, and with age-old Scottish traditions which have seen a brilliant resurgence in recent decades. Part of that is down to enthusiasm

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from the wider world, and the realisation that even without major marketing initiatives the area has so much going for it – with easy access to the big city and transport, a brilliant location, and solid support from musicians and performers who train all year in the hope of winning championship glory at this sort of landmark event. Meanwhile spectators can expect a fun day of Highland Dancing competitions, funfair, trader areas with confectionery, jewellery, clothing, toys, Scottish souvenirs and food and drinks – in a Dumbarton spectacular that seems to grow in quality and popularity every year.

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Local News | July 2019

CHIVAS WORKERS’ CLEAN-UP Dumbarton’s big whisky employer showed it really does care about the environment with a massive clean-up operation to mark the recent World Oceans Day. Along with environment group Keep Scotland Beautiful and local community groups the Scottish wing of the effort saw Chivas workers remove masses of waste plastics for recycling from rivers and foreshores, on both sides of the border, into a plastic punt that will be used on Scottish waterways to further reduce litter. Dozens of local workers toiled to clean the Dumbarton foreshore, sites along the Leven and also Bowling foreshore.

Armed with litter pickers, yellow tabards and bags almost 700 employees, including the chief executive, from all six Scottish Chivas offices attended clean up events across the country alongside local volunteers. Keep Scotland Beautiful chief executive Derek Robertson said: “I’m delighted that hundreds of Chivas Brothers employees across Scotland got involved. “This is a fantastic example of

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SAMH IS CHARITY FAVOURITE National Park staff have chosen mental health charity, SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) as their charity of the year, which will mean a significant funds boost for the organisation over the next year. SAMH provides a range of services across the country and is a lead partner in the national See Me programme, which fights mental health stigma and discrimination.

Last year Park staff raised over £5,000 for Haldane Youth Services by washing cars and selling soup, while providing advice and support with communication and IT services. Park chief executive Gordon Watson said: “Last year we introduced a nine month pilot called ‘Fit for Life’ that allows staff to take part in a 15 minute

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West Dunbartonshire Foodshare’s picture of empty shelves appeared along with an appeal last month, and by the time this issue appears many local people will have rallied to help out. For example very recently we’ve seen Dumbarton Harp Social Club staging a football event which asked everyone to give what they could – and many others are joining them in making a difference.

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TOP AWARD FOR CIRCUITS FIRM West Dunbartonshire company European Circuits Ltd has won the prestigious Business of the Year title at one of the area’s most important awards events. “It's a real credit to the team here at ECL for all their hard work in growing the company.

European Circuits Ltd (which manufactures printed circuit boards) received the honour at this year’s Working4Business Awards, hosted by comedienne Karen Dunbar, in a ceremony attended by around 200 guests. Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce chief executive Damon Scott said: “The entries for this category are always really strong, and it was tough to pick the winner from the three excellent finalists that included European Circuits Limited, Bruach Design and Consultancy and JC Electrical & Security Solutions Ltd. “Ultimately. European Circuits’ entry impressed our panel of judges most, demonstrating effectiveness in business with a clear vision for the future, innovation, people development and community impact. “This is a fantastic fit with many of the values of award sponsor, Clyde Marine Training whose

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team were also invaluable in picking an outright winner.” The firm’s sales manager, Philip Briscoe, said: “We're absolutely delighted to be recognised by Dunbartonshire Chamber with this award.

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FOOD AND DRINK AT THE SHORES

In past years food and drink festivals at Loch Lomond Shores have proved a major weekend draw, typically featuring key ingredients such as cookery displays by well-known chefs, live music and an array of stalls selling some of the finest produce to be found in Britain. And that could be about to happen again with a new event planned for the weekend of September 7 and 8. The timing is probably good, happening immediately after the main holiday season but before the weather turns seriously chilly – and the organisers promise the event will be “even bigger and better than before”. The Festival runs from 10am to 5pm, and will be by free ticketed entry – more information in due course.

MOVIE’S RETURN OF THE KING

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Newly released this month is another cinematic drama recounting the trials and tribulations of King Robert I of Scotland.

Wednesday 24th Employability Drop In The Phoenix, Dumbarton 12.30-1.30pm. Come and have a chat with one of the staff from The Lennox Partnership about their programmes for helping you get back into work.

Coming less than a year after the Netflix blockbuster Outlaw King – reportedly a smash hit at home and overseas.

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It’s too early to say if this latest effort will add fresh impetus to the campaign to recognise more fully the huge role of West Dunbartonshire in the story of the Wars of Independence – but it will probably give an extra boost to already booming local tourism figures.

Family Cinema Night The Phoenix, Dumbarton 5.30pm. Lego Movie 2. Free. Open from 4.30 for hotdogs, popcorn, drinks and treats. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Lennox was the country into which Bruce withdrew when on the defensive, while Cardross and Renton both played a major part in his war-torn career. This was because the Clyde was the super-highway which connected Scotland to Ireland and to the West Highlands, where the hard-pressed Scots won critical support from the Lord of the Isles

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– the Bruce galley, permanently moored at his manor in Cardross, was within easy sailing range of key allies the MacDonalds and MacRuaridhs. Should there be a statue to arguably Scotland’s greatest king in the area that gave him succour and which served as perhaps his most important base? Others will have to answer that question – but the continuing interest of the film world will surely keep that possibility a very live issue.

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LOCAL TEAM’S GOLF SUCCESS It’s a local golfing highlight of the year, and this time the contest – now 33 years old – saw a talented player from East Renfrewshire take the professionals’ prize. Gavin Hay from Mearns Castle Golf Academy won the honour at West Dunbartonshire’s Provost Pro-Am tournament with a score of five under par. Meanwhile the winning team title went to council colleagues James Docherty, Dany Cavan, Kai Pavlik and their designated pro Christopher Kelly, of Scotland for Golf. The event was staged recently in drizzly but tolerable conditions. Amateur awards at the event, staged recently at Dalmuir Golf Club, were also presented to Gary Murphy for being Nearest the Pin, Alan Crawford for the Longest

Drive and Paul Kelly for being Nearest the Line. Provost William Hendrie said: "I would like to thank all of the professionals who took part and made the 2019 competition a great success. “It's also important to recognise the team behind the scenes who deserve immense credit for their continuing efforts to successfully deliver the Pro-am. “I would also like to thank our partners the Scottish Professional Golfers Association for their support once again and we look forward to many more editions of the West Dunbartonshire Pro-Am.”

This month: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Recent research from Edinburgh University, where JK Rowling, whose mother died of MS, set up the Rowling Clinic, showed that Multiple Sclerosis is commoner in Scotland than most other countries.

signals and causing malfunction. It usually appears around the ages of 20-40 and symptoms affect almost any part of the nervous system, including vision problems, muscle spasms or weakness, and tiredness.

In Scotland, Orkney and Tayside are worst affected and more common in women: women in Orkney have a 1:50 chance of having the disease compared to 1:600 for men in the Borders.

Some people have only one or two episodes in their life, others a more gradual onset which can progress over decades and others can unfortunately have steadily progressive symptoms in the years after diagnosis.

MS is a poorly understood but sometimes very damaging illness. It is linked with damage to the insulating myelin sheath around nerves, which conduct electrical signals to and from the brain. Simplistically this is a bit like the effect of water getting into your phone, short-circuiting electrical

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hacks A GATHERING OF SPORT CLANS July means midges ICE LOLLIES and dodgy weather, if a pessimist, but FOR GROWN UPS you’re brilliant sport and the A grown-up ice lolly just in time for summer: It’s made from fresh melon, chile and lime – both juice and rind. A bit of pectin helps keep all the ingredients incorporated evenly without it they tend to separate.

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ever-present promise of glorious sunshine if you’re an optimist. The month starts in fine form with the first of two superb Highland Games events when the annual gathering of Clan Colquhoun takes place in Luss – an event first staged back in 1875, when enthusiasm for all things traditional and Scottish reached new heights during the glory days of the British Empire under Queen Victoria.

In some ways little has changed since those far-off times, because the Luss Games lay heavy store on tradition and heritage, but in others rest assured it’s a thoroughly 21st century family fun day which also features a packed programme of thrilling sports events, from running to solo piping. This year’s event is on Saturday, July 6, and as ever will be a superb spectacle packed with entertainment and supported by committed local community groups, local farmers and, of course, sports enthusiasts of many different kinds. The Clan element ensures a steady stream of visitors from across the world, never more so than now when enthusiasm for this most Scottish of skills contests is every bit as exuberant as

The month of July is named after Julius Caesar by a decision of the Roman Senate in 44BC as July was the month of his birth.

in those famous days of yesteryear – the bearded sports warriors of the late 19th century would see nothing amiss in the way things are conducted now. Yet while you are quite likely to bump into distinguished guests from across the Scottish diaspora in search of their heritage it’s also a wonderful summer event absolutely everybody can enjoy, with a well-proven track record of delivering the sort of day out that golden memories are made of.

By the time this issue appears full details of the programme will be available, and an impressive array of competitors and performers will be tuning up, or limbering up, and preparing for one of the truly great local summer days out. You’ll find full information on the Games programme at www. lusshighlandgames.co.uk.

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CHAMBER PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR DUMBARTON EAST BUSINESSES The Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce has pledged its support for businesses affected by the closures of Glasgow Road in Dumbarton East. The business support organisation attended a meeting with West Dunbartonshire Council and FSB this week to look at ways to help businesses impacted by the works to replace old metal gas mains being carried out by SGN. Damon Scott, Chief Executive, Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The disruption these essential works have resulted in has inevitably affected the ability of many local businesses to trade normally. It is important that businesses have the support to help them through this difficult period to maximise the opportunities to drive trade and to ensure they are provided with guidance about what they can do about any loss of earnings.

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“It is also important that there is continued engagement and communication regarding any on-going work and disruption. On the upside it looks like the end is now in sight now SGN have completed their work West Dunbartonshire Council will push to complete the road resurfacing within a 2 week period.”

can all come together to help including: maximising signage to promote the “Open For Business” message, ongoing engagement and communication to establish what additional advice and information is needed as well as the compensation and financial support available.”

Mr Scott was encouraged by the assurances given by the council and the commitment of all parties to collaborate: “We had a very productive discussion about the various ways we

“The Chamber stands ready to provide any expertise we can offer and have committed to support the “Open For Business” messaging via our various communication channels.”

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The school summer holidays are almost on us and for singles, couples and families alike the high spot will be getting away from work for two weeks of sea and sun. Not everyone will go abroad though, and there’s the rest of the summer to fill too. That is not too much of a problem, surrounded as we are by some of the finest and most accessible parts of Scotland. So how about turning yourselves into tourists and viewing your surroundings from a different perspective. Really there’s so much going on that it is impossible to pick, just a quick glance at our advertisers on these pages will give you

some great ideas about how to entertain yourself and the kids in the long summer holidays, and here are a few other thoughts.

musical theatre and site-specific performances, all inspired by nine different creative strands, there truly is something for everyone.

Culture: Pace Theatre has a brandnew Summer 2019 programme aimed at young creatives aged 3 – 21. Offering a variety of bespoke performing arts experiences as way to engage people of all ages with the chance to participate, learn and perform. From classic to contemporary texts, devising, physical theatre, comedy,

Music: Why not book your tickets for this years 25th anniversary of Millport Country Music Festival running from 30th Aug to 1st Sep with four live stages and fifty artists including Sydney Devine.

comfortable 29˚C. Tradition: Head to Loch Lomond Highland Games, Luss or Rosneath Highland Gathering this month for pipers, sports and dance.

Outdoor bathing in Scotland? Yes if you take a dip in the salt waters of the Gourock Outdoor Pool. There’s a kids’ pool, diving boards and the water is always heated to a

Vintage fun: Pop over to Ardardan Estate in Cardross on 4th August and have a look around the Vintage Tractor Rally. Speak with the enthusiasts who have managed to keep their excellently restored machines in pristine condition and if you are lucky, have a chance of sitting on one.

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Explore Scotland | July 2019 Top of any list must be the freebies, especially if the holiday money cache is looking a bit depleted. This summer, you'll be able to see a major retrospective of photography by Linda McCartney shown in the UK for the first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum from 5th July. The Lighthouse, AKA Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture,

is a bit of a hidden gem. It’s tucked away down a side street. Climb the incredible spiral staircase for panoramic views of the city. There’s also the Gallery of Modern Art, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace. Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis, the People's Palace and the Hunterian Museum – all no cost options. A quick check around your own community and local council websites will also reveal a wealth of local events and things to do.

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CARDROSS PLUMBER WINS MERIT AWARD Preston Fleming, of Preston Fleming Plumbing and Heating in Cardross has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the plumbing industry. He was presented with the award at the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation Annual General Meeting.

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This month: SAFEGUARDED I thought I would continue the theme from the last couple of instalments and explain the role of a safeguarded within the Children’s referral system. Panel members have a duty to consider appointing a safeguarded under S.30 of the Children’s Hearing (Scotland) Act 2011.

Preston is a third generation plumber of the family firm, with over 40 years’ experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He has been a strong supporter of the SNIPEF Glasgow & West of Scotland Local Association, serving as both Director and local President. He served as SNIPEF National President in 2011 and was instrumental in setting up the Plumbing Industry Licensing Scheme in 2002. SNIPEF CEO Fiona Hodgson said: “I was very proud to present Preston with the SNIPEF Merit Award. He is an extremely deserving recipient who has made an enormous contribution to the industry, and continues to do so. His passion for the industry is evident, as is his dedication and commitment to sharing

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Their role is to ensure that the child’s interests are being looked after by making their own enquiries and reporting anything to the panel that they think is relevant and should be taken into consideration. The paramount consideration when making any decision is whether it is necessary to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child and the particular test to be applied here is simply whether a person

is required to safeguard the interests of the child. This is a very broad test and so long as the panel provide a reason for their decision it can cover any number of scenarios. A common reason for a safeguarder appointment is often conflict between the local authority, being the social work department, and the parents. The panel may also feel they need further information in order to make a decision. The safeguarder would speak to the relevant child and all relevant persons, usually parents, as well as any person they think may hold significant information, such as school or health visitor. Their findings and own recommendations are then reported back with a view to assisting the panel to make a substantive decision.

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Primary school age children who register for the challenge at a WD library will be given a Space Chase collectors folder, and for every book they read they will be given stickers to complete their folder, and other goodies along the way. Children who complete the challenge by reading a minimum of six books and collect all their stickers will receive a certificate and medal and they could help their school become WD Summer Reading Challenge Champions 2019!

Bookbug’s Library Challenge Bookbug’s Library Challenge is a great Fun and Free way for pre-school children to develop a love of reading and books. Take on Bookbug’s Library Challenge and collect a beautiful set of certificates and some other fun goodies along the way.

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Calendar of events Monday 1st Working 4U CAB Office, Alexandria 9.30-3.30pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins. 0800

980 9070 Weekly (Also on Thu & Fri) Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers. 5.30pm & 6.30pm: MAE Fitness Techniques. 6.30-7.30pm: Girls Group. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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Internet Café Longcrags Centre MON: 10-12pm; 1.30-3.30pm, Tues/Wed: 9.30-12pm; 1:30-3pm. 10 PCs, fast and reliable wi-fi. Free.

01389 767115 mick.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. 12-2pm: Dalmuir Library. TUE: 2-4pm: Balloch Library. WED: 11am-1pm: Dumbarton Library. THU: 1-4pm: Clydebank Library.

Open Mic Balloch House Hotel 7pm. Poetry and prose from all genres. 5 minute slots bookable from 6.15pm. 01389 729279

First Monday of every month Family Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 6pm. Family Walking Group leaving from Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise in Castlehill, a walk around the local community then a tea or coffee and biscuit for afters. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sporting Memories Club Dumbarton Library 10-12pm. Bringing together older people living with long term conditions, such as dementia, through sporting reminiscence and physical activities. Aiming to improve well-being and reducing loneliness and social isolation. 07393

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haldaneyouthservices@hotmail.co.uk Weekly Alternatives Family Support Group Alternatives, in Quay Street 6-8pm. Are you affected by someone's misuse of drugs/alcohol?

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The Maid of the Loch £1 Million Reopening! Welcome Aboard and see the refurbished Queens’ Lounge and Top Deck Saloon back to her 1950’s style. Engines to be in steam soon! Tearoom open for teas, coffee, homemade cakes, afternoon teas a speciality. Shop. Tour Guides. Amazing venue on Loch Lomond! Just Maid for functions, events, weddings & children’s parties. Bookings now being taken!

Working 4U Vale of Leven Library 9.30-3.30pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins.

0800 980 9070 Weekly Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-10.30am: MAE Fitness Techniques. 3.30-4.30pm: Myre Munchkins. 6-8pm: Cutty Kids.

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Youth Café Nights The Phoenix, Dumbarton 6-7.15pm: P4-7s; 7.30-9pm: S1-S4s. 50p. Games, crafts, café and space to chill. oli@rockcommunitychurch.org.uk

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

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helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Weekly Hop, Skip and Jump Annexe Building, Jamestown Primary School 3-5pm. Hop into Spring with some creative Art sessions. For P4-P7. 50p a session.

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1st/2nd Dumbarton Boys' Brigade Dumbarton Riverside Church Halls Anchor Section (P1-P3) 6.15-7.15pm. Junior Section (P4-P6) 7.15-8.45pm. Company Section (P7-S6) 7.15-9.30pm.

01389 731069 rebeccalyall@btinternet.com Weekly Dumbarton Army Cadets ACF Hut, Latta Street, Dumbarton 7-9pm. The ACF offers a variety of military-themed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs.

07894 088911 2456youn@armymail.mod.uk armycadets.com/county/argyll-andsutherland-highlanders-battalion-acf Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)

www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly Relaxation Group Strathleven House 10-11am. £5. Learn deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, simple body awareness and meditation techniques in this small informal group. No experience required, all welcome. Bring your own mat and blanket along. Contact Jo 07562 333 731

greentreremedies@outlook.com Facebook @Green Tree Remedies Weekly Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Victoria Halls 1.30pm. A friendly and informal club for intermediate players. No partners are required.

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Vale of Leven Walking Football Club Argyll Park, Alexandria 7.45-9pm. Available for anyone who wants to take part in the beautiful game but at a slower pace. Rules as per 11-a-side or 5-a-side, you are not allowed to run. All abilities and ages welcome. Facebook @Vale of Leven Walking Football Club, Twitter @lomondwfc. 07814 540 035

Lomond Badminton Club Vale of Leven Academy 6-8pm: Juniors. 8-10pm: 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 see FB. 07740 473247 lomondbc@

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What's On Calendar | July 2019 Youth Club St Patrick’s Church Hall 6.15-7.45pm. For P6 and P7. 8-9.30pm. For kids from 10 plus. Activities that we have: ball games, board games, music, computers and internet, Wii, tuck shop, organised parties, outings, group sharing, community services and weekend away. All welcome.

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 Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 3.30-4pm: Myre Munchkins. 6.15pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com Weekly Vale of Leven Army Cadets ACF Hut, Heather Avenue, Alexandria 6.45-9.15pm. The ACF offers a variety of military-themed activities along with adventurous training and STEM, young people 12-18 yrs. 07894 088911

2456youn@armymail.mod.uk armycadets.com/county/argyll-andsutherland-highlanders-battalion-acf Weekly (Tuesday & Thursday)

Wednesday 3rd Working 4U Housing & Homeless Hub, Mitchell Way 9.30-3.30pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins.

0800 980 9070 Weekly Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers. 5.45pm, 6.45pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly Cardross Mother & 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 Weekly Alexandria Quilters Alexandria Leisure Centre 10am-12pm. New members welcome. Just pop in. Weekly

Wednesday 3rd Young Person’s National Demonstration Project Offers 12-26 year olds one to one support, group support and the opportunity to get involved in designing, developing and testing out a new programme of support for young people affected by alcohol or drugs in the family. WED: Alexandria Community Centre, 1-2pm THU: Y Sort It, Clydebank, 4-6.30pm FRI: Chest, Heart and Stroke Charity, Dumbarton, 2-5pm Weekly

Thursday 4th Dumbarton Probus Club Concord Community Centre 10-11.30am. Like other Probus clubs the purpose of the club is to provide a regular meeting point for retired and semi-retired people. There are regular speakers and visits from some very special guests. Come along and see if it is something you may be interested in joining. The Probus is not a fund raising organisation. 01389 753 267

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Balloch Health Walk Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. Simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome! A great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and chat after. 01389 722645

Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 10.20am. Join us for a free, fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. Simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome! A great way to meet new people and we usually enjoy a coffee and chat after. 01389 722645

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www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk 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!

Dumbarton Music Group Ben View Resource Centre, Dumbarton 7.30-10pm. £2. Acoustic Folk/ Country Jam night. For all ranges and abilities. If you want to come and practice some chords or play through something you have been trying to learn. James and Jim will be around for moral support. Come along and join in for a friendly relaxing jam night. Feel free to bring your own acoustic instrument. James 07463631558 or Jim 07398762215

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events@wargamesandminiatures.com Weekly Writers Alexandria Library 6pm. Every Thursday writers are invited to meet and share their work. 07922 833472 Weekly Okeko Bioenergy Therapy Group Healing Sessions Cardross Library 5-7pm. Booking required. Minimal time investment for optimal healing. 15/30min during 5 consecutive days. Free of charge. Donations gratefully accepted. T&C’s apply. 07411181177

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Loch Lomond Camera Club Station Street, Renton 7-9pm. All levels and non-members welcome.

www.meetup.com/lochlomondcameraclub/ Weekly Contentment Lennox Evangelical Church 7.30pm. We can all feel discontented with our lives – with what we have, how much we get, what we do and what the future promises. Discover how Jesus Christ helps us experience contentment in our daily lives. 07581197535

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.10am. MAE Fitness Techniques. 10.30am-12pm: Bingo Mornings.

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Sallochy Trail 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh swimming pool car park. A gradual ascent through a wooded area is followed by splendid views of Loch Lomond and beyond. A fairly steep

Balloch Run 'n' Park Balloch Park Gates, Balloch Road 9.30am. Stay in shape & meet new people. runnpark.leaguerepublic.com

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly Working 4U Balloch Library 9.30-12.30pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins.

0800 980 9070 Weekly Coffee Morning Lennox Evangelical Church 10am-12pm. Proceeds to local charities.

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Weekly Moth Morning RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 9.30-11.30am Come along and get close-up to these night-time creatures! Drop-in to the Nature Hub between 9.30am - 11.30am and see what has been caught in our overnight traps. Learn how to identify these fascinating creatures before releasing them back into the wild. You might be surprised at what we find. And it's free! loch.lomond@rspb.org.uk Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30am. MAE Fitness Techniques.

Friday Soup St Augustine's Community Hall 12-1pm. Maggie and the others in the Friday team would like to welcome you to the Friday soup lunches. Weekly

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Astronomy Club Longcrags Centre 9-11pm. Enjoy sky gazing, presentations, events, field trips, quizzes. Beginners welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Membership ÂŁ20 per annum. Children ÂŁ10. 01389 767115 mick.maloney@

Luss Highland Games Luss Games Field 10.30am. Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, wrestling, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running.

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Who Let the Dads Out? Lennox Evangelical Church 10am. Dads and toddlers/pre-school children welcome for fun, banter and bacon rolls. We meet the first Saturday of every month. 01389 849142

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Sunday 7th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers The Mell (Glen Finglas Loop) 8.30am. Meet at Helensburgh swimming pool car park. A long undulating circuit from Brig O'Turk past Glen Finglas reservoir and then heading up Glen Meann and up to the higher part passing the back of Meall Cala (The Mell). Steep descent back to Glen Finglas to join the outer route at the reservoir. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Outdoor Bootcamp Moss o' Balloch 10-11am. Meet at the kids' play park. Outdoor Bootcamp for kids and adults. Adults: ÂŁ5, 13-17yrs: ÂŁ2, 12 and under: free. Get in touch to be added to the bootcamp page. @

ptsquared2 Weekly Techjockeys Gaming Club (8-14yrs) Longcrags Centre 10am-12pm. Cutting edge gear! PS4 and PS4 VR headset, XboxS, Oculus Rift VR Headset, VR headsets for smart phones, 10 Gaming PCs. Free.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Weekly Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10-12pm. AGM. All members welcome.

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Farmers' Market Loch Lomond Shores 10am. With fresh and local produce piled high on every stall, free parking, lots to do for kids and families and plenty of local shopping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all in all, a great day out.

www.lochlomondshores.com First and Third Sunday of month Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10.30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church. www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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Lomond and Clyde Community Orchestra Rehearsals St Michael's Church Hall, Helensburgh 10-12pm. We have vacancies in all sections. A friendly community orchestra, come along to our rehearsal. No auditions or minimum standards. Percussion provided. Parents with playing children are welcome. Anne Evans 07976 726822

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Wednesday 10th Overburn/Townend Tenants & Residents Association Meeting Brock Bowling Club 7pm. All welcome along to help be a voice for your local area.

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Thursday 11th Greenspace Volunteers Balloch Castle Courtyard Building 11am-3pm. Help to carry out a range of practical conservation tasks and wildlife surveys. To book text by 12pm the prior Wednesday.

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Loch Lomond Highland Games Moss o' Balloch Park Balloch 9.30am-5pm. Adults £5, Children £3. Fun, family day out with track and field events including running, jumping, cycling, wrestling, the heavyweight events of ball, hammer, weight and caber, plus the highland dancing and pipe band competitions. www.llhgb.com

Sunday 14th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers The Scottish Beaver Trail 9am. Meet at Helensburgh swimming pool car park. A 2.5km walk round Loch Barnluasgan which includes a short climb on steps to 100m, followed by a 5km walk round Loch Coille-Barr. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church 7.30-10.30pm. £5 entry, BYOB and glass. Local acts Westport, Stray Potato, and Toast are performing on the night. Money raised will be donated to a local charity. Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market or pay at door.

Midway Open Helensburgh Golf Club 8.30am. Gents Singles Stableford. Visitors £14.00, Members £10.00. Tue 16th: Lady Captain’s Day; Wed 24th: Ladies Open Tri-Am, Ladies 3-Person Team. Visitors £10.00, Members £9.00.

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Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall Church Street Dumbarton 7.30pm. £5. Come along and dance to your favourite country and line dance music with Jolene and Barry. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw. Accompanied children welcome.

Stretch & Silence Exercise Class The Phoenix, Dumbarton Tue 16th: 6.30-7.30pm, 8-9pm; Wed 17th & Thu 18th: 10-11am. A five week (starting on dates above) block of exercise classes for 18+ incorporating silence, reflection and core stretching & strengthening exercises. Booking via www.psoas.co.uk

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West Dunbartonshire Leisure Community Sports Programme Football Camp 5-8yrs & 9-14yrs – 9-3pm & 9-12pm 1st-5th: Dumbarton Academy. 15th-19th: Vale of Leven Academy. 22nd-26th: St. Peter the Apostle HS. 29th Jul-2nd Aug: Vale of Leven Academy. 5th-9th Aug: Dumbarton Academy. Minikickers 3-4 yrs 1st-5th: 1.30-2.30pm, Dumbarton Academy. 22nd-26th: 9.30-10.30am, St. Peter the Apostle HS. 29th-2nd Aug: 11am-12pm, Vale of Leven Academy Goal Keeping Camp 8-18yrs 8th-12th: 9.30am-12pm, Argyle Park. Girls Football Camp 5-12yrs 8th-12th: 12.30-3pm, Dumbarton Academy. Gymnastics & Dance Camp 5-6yrs: 10-12.30pm. 7-12yrs: 10-3pm* 15th-18th: Vale of Leven Academy *Packed lunch required Gymnastics Camp 5-10yrs 1st-5th: 9am-12pm; 1-4pm 29th-2nd Aug 9am-12pm; 1-4pm Dumbarton Gymnastics Centre

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Multi Sports Camps 5-12yrs – 9-3pm* 1st-5th: St. Peter the Apostle HS. 8th-12th: Vale of Leven Academy. 22nd-26th: Vale of Leven Academy. 29th-2nd Aug: St. Peter the Apostle HS. *Packed lunch required Ready Steady Go 3-4yrs 1st-5th: 2-3pm. St. Peter the Apostle HS. 8th-12th: 2-3pm. Vale of Leven Academy. 22nd-26th: 9.30-10.30am. Vale of Leven Academy. 29th-2nd Aug: 9.30-10.30am. St. Peter the Apostle HS. Balance Bike 2.5-4yrs 1st-5th: 9.30-10.30am, St. Peter the Apostle HS. 8th-12th: 9.30-10.30am, Vale of Leven Academy. 22nd-26th: 2-3pm, Vale of Leven Academy.

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Saturday 13th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Beinn A'Chroin (From Inverlochlarig) 8.30am. Meet at Helensburgh swimming pool car park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Sunday 21st Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Buachaille Etive Beag 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh swimming pool car park. This is a strenuous walk which involves exposed mountainous terrain and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

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Calendar of events Tuesday 23rd Kyiv Accordion Duo St Augustine’s, Dumbarton 7.30pm. Wonderful, easy listening music played on two classic accordions by professional musicians from Ukraine. And please tell your accordion playing friends. No tickets, entry free. In aid of the children and young people affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

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Dance Camp The Phoenix, Dumbarton 10am-3pm. P2-S4. Three Day Dance Camp run by Dance With Ashley. £25 for three days or £10 per day. Bring a packed lunch. 07748536172

Runs til 25th Community Café The Phoenix, Dumbarton 11am-3pm. Incredible Food at Affordable Prices. Teas, coffees, weekly specials, hotdogs, toasties, cakes, hot rolls.

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Saturday 27th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers St. Maha's Well 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh swimming pool car park. Taking the low-level track through Queen Elizabeth Forest we skirt along the forest boundary to Milton with a short walk through the hamlet before turning north alongside the Burn of Mar to join the West Highland Way at the bridge over the Burn of Mar to the east of Conic Hill. We return via the WHW with a short detour to visit the site of St Maha's Well. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Saturday 27th

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Scottish Pipe Band Championships 2019 Levengrove Park, Dumbarton 9am-6pm. Free. A fun day of Highland Dancing competitions, fun fair, trader areas with confectionery, jewellery, clothing, toys and Scottish souvenirs and food and drinks; and of course the magnificent sound of the pipes and drums of some of the world's best pipe bands.

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 6.30-7:30pm. Monthly book club.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Last Monday of every month Wildﬂower Wander RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond 1-3pm. There are a huge variety of plants at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond just waiting to be discovered. This walk with a knowledgeable guide will take you to some of the wilder spots on the reserve and will help you learn to identify some common, and more unusual plant life found here. Booking necessary. £8, £6.50 for RSPB members.

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FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS Wednesday 21st August Free Migraines & Headaches Information Event Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from migraines and headaches and would like to find out more information?

Tuesday 13th August Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30pm-8pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out about the treatment options available? Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting

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MSP ‘CALLS IN’ BALLOCH PLAN As the row over the Flamingo Land/Scottish Enterprise plan continues to gather pace local MSP Jackie Baillie has made a straight appeal for the scheme to be “called in” by the Scottish Government.

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She said: “A number of concerns have been raised about the Lomond Banks development locally; from the quality of jobs which the developers say will be created, to the impact on existing business, transport infrastructure and even the local environment.” Jackie added: “Scottish Enterprise purchased the land for £2million about 20 years ago – they are

now telling the public that it is worth just £200,000 which is the price that Flamingoland will pay. “Indeed Flamingoland are likely to receive additional public funds in grants from Scottish Enterprise so we may end up paying them to develop in Balloch. “Many people remain unconvinced that this is a good use of public money”. “It is also the case that this

is a substantial and complex application and I believe, given the involvement of Scottish Enterprise, that the application should be called in for determination by the Scottish Government.” As against these claims some argue jobs and income from increased tourism make the scheme worthwhile – the debate has a long way to run.

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The public consultation has newly closed on whether or not an enormous amount of cash should be ploughed into an ambitious plan to transform Dumbarton’s Glencairn House into a state of the art new library, museum and community hub – and we can’t wait to hear what people think.

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on whether to give the green light to this bold attempt to bring something new and of genuine importance to the town centre.

Dumbarton’s Glencairn House

Some inevitably worry about the level of funding likely to make it all happen, but many would argue that something seismic is needed to give the Burgh the sort of resources needed to breathe new life into a town wracked by the ravages of austerity, and threatened with further fall-out from the economic consequences of the Brexit fiasco. On a purely practical note, it

will create a home for many wonderful objects of national, never mind local, interest, while allowing the existing library to be rebooted as the home for a public archive, but if all goes to plan the effects could be far more widereaching. The consultation was wellpublicised and every view – for or against – will be reviewed before any final decision is made

It is one strand of an evolving series of moves many would argue are needed to repoint the Burgh’s fortunes – ranging from ways of making the iconic Rock more accessible and interesting to tourists to the current attempt to bring about a radical improvement of the decrepit exterior of Dumbarton’s Central Station, literally the first thing many visitors see on arrival. The Glencairn project could play a decisive role in this evolving commitment and renewal, while securing the future of Dumbarton’s oldest building – but, naturally, at a cost commensurate with the scope of the project under review. We’ll have more on this could-be landmark project in future issues.

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GETTING READY PROF WAS STAR HEADLINE ACT writers group which meets at Balloch House FOR GO SWIM The Hotel welcomed special guest Alan Riach.

“At the end we felt Alan could easily have gone on and we would have been happy if he had. “When an evening goes this well it’s often harder to review because there’s nothing to criticise. People, including me, tend to feel nothing’s that good.

Lomond Shores has teamed up with the National Park to launch this brand new open water swimming event, aimed at all ages and experience levels, to be staged on Saturday, September 7. There will be events for all ages and standards of swimmers, including the family friendly 250 metre option for those aged 8 and over (accompanied by an adult) and 750 metre and 1500 metre options for those just starting out in open water swimming. For experienced swimmers there are 3000 metre, 5000 metre and 10,000 metre options. For more information visit https://go-swim.uk/the-swims/ ?fbclid=IwAR1t7l052UZRt44tBU zMS1zGVoYqrmwvZ6iIQAoibjdCbAUBKPLXhIcAYU.

“However this one was and that memory will be the one that stays with us.

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The Professor of Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow, for their most recent session – and he soon proved a very popular guest headliner. The group’s George Gibson tells us: “Alan presented us with a compelling autobiographical series of intimate anecdotes and writings from his books Homecoming and The Winter Book. “While he was looking through his books for the poem he wanted to read, he filled the moment’s pause by giving us one of the

outstanding stories of the evening, about Norman MacCaig attending a poetry reading, where the great Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean was taking a few minutes to leaf through his notes to find the poem he wanted to read, and MacCaig was heard remarking loud and clear, ‘I came here to listen to you read your poems, Sam, but I didn’t think it was going to be silently to yourself’. “Such anecdotes brought an extra dimension of gentle humour to the evening.

“While we were leaving I said to Alan that he would be welcome to come back. He replied that he would be glad to. It was a memorable evening for everyone. Watch this space.” The group’s next open mic evening is July 1, when the headliner will be Samina Chaudhry, recipient of this year’s New Chapter Award awarded by the Scottish Book Trust. Born in the north of England, Samina moved to Pakistan as a child, then after completing her education to Master’s level she came to Scotland in 1999. She has had many short stories and poems published and is presently working on a novella.

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THREE LOCHS WAY COULD BE SUMMER TREAT As summer really begins it is as good a time as any to remind residents and visitors to the area of the trails amongst Scotland's finest scenery which are right on the doorstep. One of the finest, The Three Lochs Way, is managed and maintained by the voluntary efforts of members of Helensburgh and District Access Trust.

easily be walked in three to four days and it also offers plenty of options for shorter day walks.

They tell us that The Gareloch and Loch Long are recurrent scenic backdrops as the Three Lochs Way takes you through a necklace of communities strung along the Clyde Sea Lochs. It takes the walker from gentle landscapes, gradually into the scenic drama of mountain, crag and loch.

Stoneymollan Road, a delightful ancient route linking Balloch and Cardross.

Rarely rising above 250 metres, the route’s 55 kilometres (34 miles) can

We are grateful to the Trust for their Top Ten Highlights.

The stunning view over Loch Lomond when you cross the Highland Boundary Fault at Goukhill Muir.

in a major clan battle at the head of the glen). Great views north of Garelochhead over Loch Long to the knobbly skyline of ‘Argyll’s Bowling Green’ and the ‘Arrochar Alps’.

POIGNANT GIFT TO THE MAID

The craggy ‘Cobbler’, the area’s finest mountain and a must climb ‘Corbet’. Delightful Glen Loin Woodlands, Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to red squirrels. The impressive Sloy hydro electricity installations, built at the end of WWII with help from German POWs.

Helensburgh’s beautiful tree lined streets. Charles Rennie Macintosh’s ‘The Hill House’.

A traverse of the fine Munro, Ben Vorlich, from Loch Sloy over to Ardlui makes a great way to top off your Three Lochs Way experience.

Peaceful Glen Fruin (but not in 1603 when 300 Macgregors routed a much larger force of Colquhouns

See great highlight photos taken by walkers on FB The Three Lochs Way.

Maid of the Loch supporter Sheila McLaughlin has donated two of the vessel’s original bench seats to the under-restoration steamer, originally gifted by her late father Charles (Charlie) Donnachie. Charlie started work in the mid 1940’s for Clyde Steamers operated by LMS, who had a base at the Prince’s Pier in Greenock. When the Maid came into service in 1953 she was served by the same team, and Charlie often made the journey to Loch Lomond to carry out repairs. The benches will now be restored, and fitted with plaques in memory of Sheila’s dad.

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CHAMBER LAUNCHES “NETWALKING” PROGRAMME An innovative new way of networking has been introduced for the benefit of the business community in Dunbartonshire. Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce this week launched “Netwalking the Chamber” with the first of the events that combines Networking and Walking.

This month sees a series of trail running races at Whitelee Wind Farm, near Eaglesham. On Friday July 19 at 7.30pm there is a 10k race, then on Saturday July 20, participants can take part in a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a 50k ultra distance race. Runners will enjoy the traffic-free environment and experience a unique opportunity to race beneath the towering wind turbines. There will be route signage, marshals, a race medal, a t-shirt and a goody bag for runners. There are limited spaces for these races so check out the website www.breakingstrain.co.uk/runthe-blades as soon as you can.

The events are designed to get businesspeople away from the office to connect with their peers in the great outdoors without other distractions.

with our Netwalking launch event. As well as the health and wellbeing benefits of walking and getting a good dose of fresh air Netwalking provides a unique opportunity for businesspeople to escape the pressures and distractions of the office. The feedback was excellent with

some great conversations taking place and ideas being shared and developed.” We have a series of events programmed to take place across Dunbartonshire and are planning a full day walk to climb Ben Lomond towards the end of the summer. To find out more about Netwalking events or about the many other benefits of Chamber membership visit www.dunbartonshirechamber.co.uk.

The Chamber has teamed up with Chamber member, Nick Smith of Squarepegs Coaching – an outdoor coaching business, to put the events together. A broad theme is introduced to encourage conversation between netwalkers and to prompt them to explore some challenges, opportunities and strategies relating to their individual businesses. Damon Scott, Chief Executive, Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce, was encouraged by the response to the first event which took in a walk along the Forth and Clyde Canal from Clydebank: “We were delighted

Chamber Netwalkers enjoy Forth & Clyde Canal Event in Clydebank

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