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Great Way to Start June .............. 3 Beer Goes to Parliament .............. 4 Harry Gets Georges’ Title .............. 5 Games “International Success” .... 6 Those Pipes are Calling ................ 7 It’s Time for Park Run Fun ........... 8 Games Day in Luss ........................ 8 George is Top Employee .............10 MS Group’s Funds Boost ............ 11 Fascinating Facts ......................... 12 History on Show At Rock ........... 12 Late News .................................... 12 Family Business Triumph ............ 14 What's Up Doc? .......................... 14 Serving Up a Tennis Treat........... 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Get Ready for Summer! ...... 18&19 Getting Rid of Wasp Bikes ......... 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20

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GREAT WAY TO START JUNE It’s hard to believe the popular Vale 10k is 32 years old this year – and every bit as popular now as when the event was first launched by Polaroid Eyewear all those years ago.

It is a very “local” event in one sense, but equally attracts many runners from further afield – drawn both by the reputation of the event and its superb location at Moss o’Balloch, and its route along the River Leven.

It’s also the unofficial launch of summer, and with it a packed programme of activities which draws thousands to the bonny banks during those precious weeks when West Dunbartonshire is at its scenic finest.

The June 2 race aims to deliver a high quality, safe and wellorganised running experience that participants of all ages and abilities can enjoy.

Its scenic route takes entrants through Balloch Castle Country Park, with its unforgettable lochside setting, and among the many other summer running events is arguably the most attractive.

Not content with running beside the loch, many increasingly look forward to another major event that rounds off all that strenuous athletic summer activity – the Great Scottish Swim in August.

Like the Vale 10k, it’s seen as crowd-puller that can act as an excellent first time experience for anyone who’s always thought about taking on a challenge but never quite got around to it.

The run, starting at 10am, is both a local summer tradition – just like the Highland Games – and a terrific advertisement for Balloch’s unrivalled outdoor attractions.

Now is exactly the right time to be planning that first ever open water swim event, particularly as this year sees the launch of the Great Scottish Swim 250 event – which is neatly calculated to

appeal to people who wouldn’t contemplate the very demanding full challenge.

It’s 250 metres long (the equivalent of ten lengths of a standard pool), and as the organisers point out allows people to literally “test the water” and get a feel for swimming in the great outdoors.

The 250 is reckoned ideal for nervous swimmers, families, and children aged eight and over.

Wetsuits are compulsory, and each child aged 12 and under must be

accompanied by an adult (who will be aged 18 or over).

If you are interested in this August 25 event make plans now, as places are limited.

For children aged eight to 12 the entry payment is £20, which includes the entry of one adult per child, while for anyone aged 13 and over it’s £15.

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The family firm has won multiple awards for its locally produced beers, including CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland in 2017 and SIBA (Scottish Independent Brewers Association) Supreme Cask Champion of the UK in 2016.

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Local News | June 2018

HARRY GETS GEORGES’ TITLE

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The prince is just the third man ever to hold the title and, perhaps most surprisingly, the other two were both named George Douglas.

A colourful and supremely able character, he deserves to be much better known, but isn’t one of the better known characters from Scottish history.

The second Earl (died 1749) was (just like his dad George) a classic Jacobite in exile, but seems to have led a low-key sort of life compared to his livewire father.

The Earldom ceased to exist on his son’s death, and this year’s revival of the title for Prince Harry will be the first time “Earl of Dumbarton” has been active since the mid-18th century.

The First Earl had a distinguished and hugely influential military career which spanned both the Scottish and French armies, and latterly he was a right hand man of James VII of Scotland.

Like so many other Catholic noblemen of the day he was forced into exile when the fickle wind of religious politics turned against James, and he accompanied his erstwhile king to France (and was eventually buried there).

So will last month’s bestknown newly-wed be visiting Dumbarton in the near future along with his wife Meghan, who becomes Countess of Dumbarton.

On past form that’s a little unlikely, as, for example Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) is probably much more familiar with Scotland than Wales, and while the Duke of Edinburgh must have visited the capital

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The Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games have become an international success story attracting visitors from 22 countries last year.

Many said they certainly wanted to return as they found that the venue offered a great range of trade stalls and entertainment beside the traditional sports.

Chairman Sephton MacQuire said: “There were 45 stalls last year of which very few were locally based, the majority came from the Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow areas. Business people too have realised it is an ideal way to raise your profile by sponsoring events and becoming involved

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“We are again this year running, on behalf of the Scottish Highland Games Association, three championships, the British 90m track, the new Scottish 200m track and the Scottish 22lb Shot Putt.

Organisers promise there will once again be all the sports events which are the major part of any Highland Games and add that young people from the area’s schools are participating. Beside the track events there will also be a hill race.

“There will be some great entertainment for the children with bouncy castle, giant slide, paintball , children's marquee in which the Magician puppeteer

There will be Youths and Novice Open Heavy events to complement the professional Heavies, always an exciting part of any Highland Games, and Highland Dancing another favourite of visitors and local people alike plus of course pipe bands.

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Local News | June 2018

STAGS SET FOR BALLOCH FUN

If you are a chap currently looking forward to a summer wedding the July 14 Loch Lomond Highland Games at Balloch offers a fun way of organising your “stag” celebrations.

The popular tug-o-war contests at the Moss o’Balloch Park event aim to allow you and your chums the chance not only to show off your muscular power but also a niche way of collecting some cash to spend later on.

There’s a novice five man event and, for seasoned contestants, an open eightman event – both offering good prize money.

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THOSE PIPES ARE CALLING It’s not “just” a Pipe Band Championships event – there is plenty more on offer too – but more than 140 bands will leave Dumbarton people in no doubt that next month’s big Levengrove Park happening is a highlight of the summer.

Framed by the stunning backdrop of Dumbarton Rock, the Scottish Pipe Band Championships on July 28 is a spectacular free entertainment that’s also an exemplar for Scotland’s national music – and welcomes players and enthusiasts from all over the world.

This annual event has taken place in good weather and bad over many years, and just keeps getting better – for many pipers it is the most important event of the year, and is a classic showpiece of real Scottish culture of a type even Edinburgh at the height of the tourist season simply cannot match.

Running from 9am to 6pm, on past form the championships will attract around 25,000, maybe more, to a spectacular day dominated by the skirl of the pipes and the stirring accompaniment of

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It’s one of the easiest local events to join, nobody is marking your card for performance, and you don’t even have to run – we’re talking about this month’s 2k and 5k event in Balloch Country Park The event is open to people of any ability, and can involve simply walking or jogging instead of running. There’s no charge involved, and no need to register either, as this is one of the most sociable and accessible community activities in the area.

To be staged on June 23, the event starts just inside the main gates of the Park at 9.30am (opposite the bus terminus, next to the Co-op).

You do run at your own risk, of course, but the route will be marked out with directional signs,

and there’s no need to turn it into a stressful must-complete challenge – you do just as much or as little as you feel able to.

It being Scotland, where almost anything is possible weather-wise, you are advised to call the hotline number in advance to check if the run has been cancelled due to adverse conditions.

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There’s no shortage of Highland Games action in West Dunbartonshire this summer.

One event well worth attending on past form is the Luss Highland Gathering on Saturday, July 7, in the Luss Games Field – a popular annual event which has the added advantage of a stunning location.

It will feature all the classic hallmarks of a traditional show in a lochside setting, featuring everything from Highland dancing to solo piping, wrestling, heavyweight competitions, cycling and running.

The action-packed day’s events start from 11am, but for the full schedule and further information visit www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk

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A successful youth scheme which exceeded all expectations has led to well-deserved recognition for dedicated council officer George Smith – who is this year’s winner of a coveted top award.

George, who is the council’s employee of the year, is a Development Officer in the Working4U service, and he planned and developed a summer programme for young people seeking confidence and opportunities which attracted more than 500 participants.

The Youth Alliance Cashback programme allowed them to get involved in outdoor and sporting activities as well as cultural visits.

The six week summer programme was run by West Dunbartonshire Youth Alliance, in partnership with voluntary group Y-Sort-it.

George said: “I am absolutely delighted to receive this award. I really didn’t expect to win with so many examples of great work.

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“I am surrounded by a brilliant team and along with many dedicated volunteers and partners, including Y-Sort-It and Working4U Youth Learning, we are working to improve the lives of our young people.”

Among others to be recognised as having gone the extra distance for service users this year were Balloch Library Team, who received this year’s Community Award for outstanding service and the warm reception offered to visitors at the branch.

The team, who were praised for providing a service second to none, were nominated for the outstanding welcome offered to all visitors who are made to feel individually important.

The Young Ambassador of the Year Award went to Darren McLeod an apprentice painter and decorator in the council’s environment and neighbourhood service.

Darren was awarded for being a model apprentice and for always giving 100 per cent.

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MS GROUP’S FUNDS BOOST Dumbarton and District Multiple Sclerosis Group members are this month feeling “overwhelmed” by a bumper £7,400 donation from staff at the national park – the highest amount workers there have ever collected for their chosen charity.

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“MS is a cruel disease and can have a devastating effect on families.

With the money raised by the National Park Authority we are planning to offer a counselling service to those affected as well as their carers and family members.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition which affects the nerves and causes the immune system to stop working properly.

It can be a very isolating illness as it

causes a wide range of symptoms which affect people’s mobility and confidence and there is often a lack of suitable facilities to support sufferers.

The £7,400 raised by park staff will help support local services in the area including providing holistic therapy to anyone within the MS community.

Sheena Rollo, from the Dumbarton and District MS Group, said: “We are totally overwhelmed by the

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Fascinating Facts CLEAN LOCH Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch, however did you know that it contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined!

HISTORY ON SHOW AT ROCK Scores of talented costumed performers will take their Dumbarton audience through an epic “action replay” of the last 2,000 years this month, as another Rock of Ages spectacular comes to town.

The event traces the Burgh’s remarkable past, from the days of the Romans through to the 9th century Norse invaders, the Stuart kings of Scotland and on to the modern age – and the world wars.

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This grand history pageant includes a chance to find how swords and bows were made back in the days when the Lennox was a wild and untamed country where mortal danger lurked at every corner. But it will also show how Scotland developed through the many sweeping changes that came with the industrial revolution and then the world wars.

Run by Historic Environment Scotland, Rock of Ages is an event that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and is run to the same high standard as other mainstream summer events at key heritage locations including Edinburgh, Stirling and Linlithgow.

Late News Saturday 2nd Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games Rugby Club Grounds, Rhu Road Higher, Helensburgh 10am-5pm. Heavyweight Events, Hill Run, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Athletic Events, Food & Trade Stalls, Beer Tent, Face Painting & much more!

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Thursday 7th Loch Lomond Camera Club Station Street, Renton 7-9pm. All levels and nonmembers welcome.

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The event runs from noon to 4pm on the weekend of June 10 and 11, and there’s a discount if you book online, with a family ticket also an option.

You can find booking details at www.historicenvironment. scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/ event/?eventId=b622b3a3fa6f-44e0-8f01-a5b500f8cd0a

Meditate in Dumbarton: How To Solve Our Human Problems St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church, High Street 7-8.15pm. £30 for 6-week course if booking online or £7 per class drop-in. Members free.

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FAMILY BUSINESS TRIUMPH Dumbarton-based firm Campbells Air Conditioning has won two prestigious honours in the WD Business 4 Awards – a major achievement for the family-run concern.

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This month: HERE COMES THE SUN? During the summer months, we all hope to enjoy the sunshine! There is no denying it makes people feel better when the sun is shining, and helps boost our Vitamin D levels. So how can it be harmful?

Campbells were winners in the Developing the Young Workforce' Category, winners in the Best Performing Business (under 25 employees) and finalists in the Family Business Award.

employees and a fleet of vehicles manned by engineers carrying out air con and vent installation, commissioning, service and maintenance across Scotland and the North of England.

The company was founded in 2001 by managing director Campbell Birnie, who was joined in 2003 by his younger brother Andrew as contracts director.

Campbells are certified members of BESA (British Engineering Services Association), CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) and Constructionline.

Then Campbell's mum Helen Campbell joined the company as HR & HS manager in 2008, followed in 2009 by his wife Jacqui as finance director.

The company is also REFCOM F-Gas and SEPA Waste Carrier registered, and has achieved Business Solutions Partnerships status with Mitsubishi Electric and D1 Business Partner Recognition with Daikin Air Conditioning UK Ltd – both international blue chip companies.

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The sun provides energy as heat, light and ultraviolet rays (UV). Some UV is absorbed in the atmosphere, leaving two forms, UVA and UVB which reach us.

UVB rays have a greater risk of causing skin cancer; however UVA causes ageing, wrinkling and loss of elasticity in the skin, leaving damage as permanent as a tattoo. UVA also increases the damaging effects of UVB, including skin cancer and cataracts.

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Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you.

Call the national helpline 0800 9177 650

Al-Anon Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings available. 24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888

Alzheimers Scotland Information and advice. Drop-In Cafe on Wednesdays (10am-12noon). Miller Street, Clydebank. Tel: 0141 410 5306. 24-hour Helpline – Freephone 0808 808 3000

Tennis tournament pic with Maia Lumsden centre

West Dunbartonshire Leisure has launched a new drive to get more local youngsters playing tennis – helped by a rousing endorsement from Scottish professional Maia Lumsden.

The West Dunbartonshire Leisure Grand Slam Tennis series was officially launched at Kirktonhill Tennis Club in Dumbarton, where the Vale of Leven and Dumbarton P4 Tennis Competitions were staged.

It’s an ambitious project which aims to spread the word that tennis is more than a game to watch on TV.

Maia was there to pass on some top tips to could-be Andy Murrays of the future.

The series will feature three tournaments − the Vale of Leven Grand Slam, Dumbarton Grand Slam and Clydebank Grand Slam.

The tournament will include a five-week training programme, and will tie in both the French

Open and Wimbledon – the Clydebank event will be staged during the last week of the US Open.

Maia Lumsden said: “Keeping children active is so important, and tennis is a physically challenging sport that is also a whole lot of fun.

“It’s brilliant to see youngsters being encouraged to try tennis and I think the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Grand Slam series is a great idea. It was my pleasure to be in Dumbarton to help spread the news about the series.”

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DACA Advice and information about reducing the harms of drinking. Free, confidential 1-to-1 alcohol counselling. Call anytime on 01389 731456 (out of hours answering service).

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Dumbartons Women’s Aid A free confidential service of support and counelling for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or child abuse.

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Leven Addiction Services Rehabilitation & Other Services: Access to supported accommodation.

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Lomond & Clyde Care and Repair Help for senior citizens who struggle to maintain their properties or would like help adapting their house to their needs.

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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services We offer a listening ear and time for you to talk. Call Helen on 01389 608049 or 07747 791089

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Breastfeeding Support Trained NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor to offer support and information.

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National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Lomond Branch Support for expecting parents, new parents and parents of young children.

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Overeaters Anonymous Self help Fellowship group meeting.

Mondays 6.30pm, Vale of Leven Hospital & Thursdays, 7.30pm, Benview, Dumbarton Call us on 07505 848 493

Scottish Association for Mental Health Information to the public, professionals and people with mental health problems.

Phone 0141 568 7000 (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm)

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association Help (SSAFA) The national charity helping serving and ex service men, women and their families, in need. Tel: 07453 031443 or visit www.ssafa.org.uk

Smokeline For free advice and help and to be put in touch with local services please call 0800 848484

The Carers of West Dunbartonshire Helping to make a positive difference in the lifes of carers. Tel: 0141 941 1550

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau Free service that helps people to know their rights covering Dumbarton, Alexandria and Clydebank. Tel: 01389 744690

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Summer is finally here, home or away, it’s when we recharge our batteries so we’ve been looking at ways of getting the best out of an all too short season. (writes Nick Cowie) The experts tell us you should spend longer preparing for your holiday than actually lying on a beach. Shivering in your cossie in your back garden on a sunny but deceptively

cold Scottish summer day isn’t much fun.

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Boiled lobster is not a good look and you risk skin cancer.

Then there’s clothes. Cargo shorts, tee shirts especially ones emblazoned with logos or slogans and the ultimate horror

Get Ready For Summer Feature | June 2018 of a sleeveless vest too often mark Brits out from our cool cousins in mainland Europe.

Most guys are quite happy in shorts and a tee shirt but in most places the smarter you are, the less likely you are to be categorised as a tourist.

The Italians and Spaniards, in particular, tend to steer away from shorts for all occasions, especially board shorts. If you are in the city go for lightweight long trousers – also the rule in smart resort hotels.

Women heading to any of Europe’s beach destinations should opt for a few simple, lightweight pieces, in cotton, linens and silks and you’ll have an outfit for all occasions.

You want to be on top form and get the best out of the summer. What you eat will give you a boost.

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vegetables, particularly broccoli and other green vegetables, dried fruits too such as apricots, raisins and mango give a concentrated source of carbohydrate, making them a great energy booster.

Bananas are the perfect fitness food and packed with nutrients – so is the peel. Try the whole banana in a smoothie.

Exercise is the tough one. We all mean to but somehow life gets in the way. One easy way to start is simply walk quickly for 20 minutes – make it part of your journey to work, you’ll feel far better when you arrive.

Or how about combining a swim with your morning shower. For a long term plan local gyms can tailor a fitness programme for you and you are more likely to succeed with help.

Check out the leisure centres – there are plenty of indoor

sports and activities children can participate in. The swimming pools often offer special deals and fun days.

You go away to wind down and destress. But that can start long before you go. Plan your holiday schedule for quality, not quantity.

Finally, we all know how wonderful the summer holidays can be. It’s a time to be free from routine.

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Our organic shampoos contain no plastics or sillicones that can be washed down the sink eventually leading to the sea.

All the shampoos are wheat and salt free to make colour last longer.

We do a wet stretch test, which allows us to correctly identify the correct shampoo for you.

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The colour contains no ammonia or resourcinol which are highly damaging chemicals if used incorrectly.

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June 2018 | Legal Matters ES F TI RE M E AT ES

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

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GETTING RID OF WASP BIKES It’s peak season for wasps, and every now and then some unlucky householder will find they have set up an elaborate home for themselves – typically in a shed or garage.

It’s potentially dangerous to try and deal with a wasp bike yourself, and this year the council’s pest control service is offering to remove them from private homes this summer for a reduced fee of £25 plus VAT. If this seems a good option you can book the service – and rid your property of those pesky stinging insects – by filling in an online form at http:// ow.ly/3JGL30jVCzD

A guardianship order is an order made under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 which provides a person with authority to act on behalf of an adult who does not have capacity to make decisions for themselves or act on their own behalf.

is entrusted to safeguard and promote the interests of the adult in financial or welfare matters or, where appropriate, both.

It is a responsible legal position and any person considering applying to become a guardian should consider their duties seriously as well as consult a solicitor for full advice.

The order is sought by way of Summary Application to the court nearest to where the adult resides. A sheriff will only grant the application if it is in the best interest of the adult to do so and there are no other appropriate remedies.

The process can be complex and the application requires to be supported by certain medical reports and also intimated on the appropriate people.

An alternative remedy may be an intervention order. This would apply if there was a one off or specific decision only to be made. A Guardian

Funding of the Guardianship Orders is based on the relevant adult's finances and Welfare Guardianships are generally not means tested at all for legal aid.

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YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR THE DUMBARTON & VALE OF LEVEN AREA.

Vale of Leven 10K More info on page 22...

TUE

5

JUN

Saturday 2nd June 2018

BADMINTON CLUB Vale of Leven Academy BALLOCH WALK Balloch Tourist Information Centre

SAT

9

JUN

WED

6

JUN

ROCK OF AGES Dumbarton Castle

Email next month's events by Friday 8th June to editor@communityadvertiser.co.uk

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June 2018 | What's On Calendar 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.

Calendar of events Friday 1st From Living Memory to Memorial: Dumbarton’s WWI Stories Dumbarton Library Heritage Centre Exhibition commemorating those who served from the Dumbarton area and their families affected by the war.

Workshops will also be held. Saturday 9th June, 11am-12.30pm: Poppy making workshop. Craft a poppy to add to our WW1 exhibition. 01389 608965

local.studies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 1st June–30th November Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9am. MAE Fitness Techniques.

10.30am-12pm: Bingo Mornings.

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Free Use of PCs and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Free Wi-Fi. Use one of our PCs or bring your own laptop. Microsoft Windows 7 & 10, Microsoft Office.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting the unemployed return to work, provide assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work.

Weekly 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...although to be fair you can buy far more than soup.

Weekly Free Internet Café Bellsmyre Digital Community 1.30-3.30pm. Use one of our PCs free of charge. Fast wi-fi connection.

Weekly WOVEN (Women of the Vale Ecumenical Network) Renton Trinity Church 7.30pm. Coffee/tea and a chat. 8pm: Music, song, worship and special guests.

This month's speaker Very Rev. Dr John Chalmers and the Bonhill singers.

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

WDC Midnight League Argyle Park, Alexandria 8pm. £1. Seven-a-side football for girls and boys aged 12-18. Adult staffed & zero alcohol policy. 01389 738508

Weekly

Weekly until 22nd June

Weekly

www.lennoxevangelicalchurch.org

jo.meiklejohn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Time for SUMMER Golf !

Make it BUCHANAN Time!

01389849142 lennoxevangelicalchurch@gmail.com Levenvale Older People's Welfare Levenvale Primary School 10am-12pm. All members welcome.

Saturday 2nd Vale of Leven 10K Moss O'Balloch Balloch 10am. The West Dunbartonshire Leisure 10K is a continuation of the highly popular Polaroid Eyewear Vale of Leven 10K that they successfully organised over the last thirty years. West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is proud to be in a position to maintain the legacy of the Vale of Leven 10K Road Race left by Polaroid Eyewear.

www.wdleisure-10k.net

Saturday 2nd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Rannoch Station to Kingshouse Depart 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Distance: 19km. We climb 300m to a height of 360m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

Weekly

Corporate and Off Peak packages • Beautiful flat parkland course We run golf camps for junior tuition in school holidays Great Clubhouse facilities • We welcome families

Skylark IX Concert (Dunkirk Remembered) Denny Civic Theatre Dumbarton 7-9.30pm. Tickets £5 (Child £3).

Tickets available from Alternatives Dumbarton, on the door or the box office. 07432121590

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Sunday 3rd

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 10.30am-1pm. Dumbarton Baptist Church.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

£500

Skylark IX Open Day Scottish Maritime Museum Dumbarton 10am-2pm. Hear how the work on Scotland's Dunkirk little ship is progressing. Our land girls will be there to chat and offer one of their delicious home-baked scones and the museum will of course be open.

Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30am. MAE Fitness Techniques.

www.lomond-trossachs.org

for New Members with further discounts for Family, Youth (18-24) and Juniors. Full members can introduce one Junior free of charge.

Weekly

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

We are entering our second year as a member operated club and there’s never been a better time to join us at Buchanan Castle.

So, if you have an interest in golf come along and give us a try!

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk

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 – all in all, a great day out. www.lochlomondshores.com First & third Sunday every month

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Buchanan Castle Golf Club

Games Club (8-12 yrs) Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. £5. PC online, Xbox, Playstation, Dance Mat, Wii Sports, Guitar Hero and more. Places limited, book now. Donations of second-hand smart-phones for the children’s club appreciated. 01389 767115

01389 762505 68 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton

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What's On Calendar | June 2018 The Remembrance Association – Dunkirk Parade and Service 10.30am. Parade leaves Balloch Co-Op. 11am: Service in Jamestown Parish Church. All welcome, especially veterans of current conflicts and uniformed organisations.

www.facebook.com/The-RemembranceAssociation-251872538156355/ Report from Chitokoloki

by Dr David McAdam Lennox Evangelical Church, Risk St, Dumbarton 6.30pm. Exciting report from David McAdam who is the doctor at the hospital in Chitokoloki, a settlement on the banks of the Zambezi River, Zambia. Open to all.

07581197535 david.sheena@sky.com

Monday 4th Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. New opportunities. Come along to our drop-ins.

Weekly

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in Service For anyone affected by cancer MON: 10.30-12:30pm: Alexandria Library.

THU: 12-2pm: Clydebank Library.

WED: 11-1pm: Dumbarton Library.

helen.shearer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Over 50s Computer Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1.30-3:30pm. Learn about basic computing in a friendly, relaxed environment. We’ll try to help with any questions you might have.

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

REMAP Meeting Day Room, Elderly Day Care Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital 4pm. The Dunbartonshire Panel of REMAP (Scotland) can provide adaptation solutions for disabled persons for whom existing equipment is not suitable. Anyone who is interested in our work or requires any assistance is invited to attend our meeting.

www.remap-scotland.org/

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.

Weekly

george@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com Weekly

Free Computer/Photos Classes Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Learn how to save all your photos onto a PC or laptop and organise them into albums. Get rid of that red eye, change them to black and white etc and still keep your originals.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on 11th & 18th

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. 07809 216 568

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

01389 734500 Weekly

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Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-10:30am: MAE Fitness Techniques.

3.30-4:30pm: Myre Munchkins.

6-8pm: Cutty Kids.

Tuesday Lunches Riverside Church 12pm. Meet friends and enjoy homemade soup and filled rolls.

www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk Weekly

Free Tablet Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 1.30-3.30pm. We’ll show you how to get to grips with your tablet in a relaxed, friendly group.

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

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Ladies Badminton Riverside Church 9.30-11:30am. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning. 07757 944749 Working 4U Alexandria Library 10am-4pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work.

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Free Use of PCs and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Free Wi-Fi. Use one of our PCs or bring your own laptop. Microsoft Windows 7 and 10, Microsoft Office.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

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

Open Mic Balloch House Hotel 7pm. Meets every first Monday of the month. 5-minute slots (free) bookable from 6.15pm on the night. All authors/genres welcome. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 01389 729279

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Dumbarton Lions Club Abbotsford Hotel 7.30pm. Local fundraising club. New members welcome.

01389 763592

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June 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Youth Club St Patrick’s Church Hall 8pm-9.30pm. For kids from 10 plus. Activities include: ball games, board games, music, computers and internet, Wii, tuck shop, organised parties, outings, group sharing, community services and weekend away. All are welcome.

stpatsyouthg1@btconnect.com Weekly

Wednesday 6th Working 4U One Stop Shop, Alexandria 9am-4pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work.

Weekly Bellsmyre Trust The Cutty Sark Centre 9.30-11.30am: Little Rascals Toddlers. 121pm: Baby Massage 5.45pm & 6.45pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk Weekly

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

Just pop in.

Weekly

Cardross Mother and Toddler Group Cardross Church Hall 10-11.30am. Come join us for coffee and a chat while the wee ones play!

07717 238979 cardrossmotherandtoddlers@gmail.com Free Use of PCs & Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Free Wi-Fi. Use one of our PCs or bring your own laptop. Microsoft Windows 7 and 10, Microsoft Office.

01389 767115 mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on 13th & 20th

Waste

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Unwanted Items Rubbish Removal Property & Garage Clearances

Thursday 7th Working 4U Balloch Library 10am-12pm. Supporting people who are unemployed return to work, providing assistance with benefits and debt, learning, digital literacy and preparation for work.

Weekly

07809 216 568 janice@corra.scot

Weekly Free Use of PCs and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 1.30-3.30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Use one of our PCs or bring your own laptop.

Microsoft Windows 7 and 10, Microsoft Office. 01389 767115 Weekly Disability Futsal Club Dalmuir Community Centre 6-7pm. New players welcome to join this fun football team.

07960 435179

Free Use of PCs and Internet Bellsmyre Digital Community 10am-12pm. Free Wi-Fi. Use one of our PCs or bring your own laptop.

Microsoft Windows 7 and 10, Microsoft Office. 01389 767115

mick.maloney@wwmail.co.uk Also on 14th & 21st

Weekly

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Weekly Wednesday Health Walking Group Unit 1 Leven Valley Enterprise 1pm. FREE. Wednesday Health Walking Group, local walks lasting no longer than an hour, followed by a tea or coffee! Everyone welcome.

01389 722645 trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ fran.crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org

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Walk in the Park Balloch Tourist Information Centre 10.20am. Balloch Castle Loop with Fairy Glen Extension. After the walk all walkers & guests are invited back to the National Park Headquarters for refreshments in the Robert Grieve Suite. Confirm attendance by email.

Free iPad Class Bellsmyre Digital Community 7-8.30pm. Come along and learn the basics and more.

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

Organ Recital Riverside Church 7.30pm. Recital by John R Turner (Organist Emeritus, Glasgow Cathedral) with Susan Turner (Soprano). Tickets, £7 incl. light supper, available from Church Office or on the door. 01389 742551

www.dumbartonriverside.org.uk

Drymen & Croftamie Health Walk Village Square, outside The Winnock Hotel 10.20am. Free. We walk to feel fitter.

Fun and easy way to get fit and feel better. No need to book; simply turn up and join in… everyone’s welcome!

A great way to meet new people, enjoy a coffee and a chat.

01389 722645 trustinthepark.org/walk-in-the-park/ fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org Weekly

Alzheimer Scotland Allotment Eastfield Crescent, Dumbarton 1pm. Are you living with dementia?

Enjoy gardening? Then why not come along and help out at our allotment! A great opportunity for people living with dementia to meet new friends.

lcumming@alzscot.org Weekly

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What's On Calendar | June 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 (5-6yrs) & 5:306:30pm (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 & 1:302:15pm.

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

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

Gymnastics MON: Vale of Leven Academy, 5-6pm (5-7yrs), 6-7pm (5-7yrs) & 7-8pm (8-10yrs). TUE: 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 Free upliftFootball of saleable furniture

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

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

Netball

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

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

www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Deliver once a month in your area Good rates of pay Various runs, various hours

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

07922 833472

Player Development (9-14yrs)

DELIVERY STAFF WANTED

Weekly

MON: Argyll Park, 7-7:50pm (811yrs) & 8-8:50pm (12-18yrs)

FRI: Dumbarton Academy 4-5pm

01389 757806

events@wargames andminiatures.com

Goalkeeping

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

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

Tennis

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!

All weekly classes

Knit’n’Crochet Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 1.30-3.30pm. Join us for a cuppa and a blether. All levels welcome. Beginners too. Lots of patterns available. 01389 767115

Friday 8th

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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.

7pm: MAE Fitness Techniques.

Bellsmyre Digital Astronomy Club Bellsmyre Digital Community 8-10pm. Beginners welcome. Talks, research, sky gazing. Field trips and events. 01389 767115

Weekly

Also on 22nd

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June 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Rock of Ages Dumbarton Castle 12-4pm. Join us at the foot of the rock to relive the rich history from the west coast of Scotland. Book online in advance to receive a 10% discount.

See page 12 for more information.

Dumbarton Acoustic Music Night St Augustine's Church, High St, Dumbarton 7pm. £5. A night of local artists offering a variety of music in an acoustic format. Money raised donated to a local charity. BYOB. Tickets available from Discography Records, Bell Arcade Market, 143-145 High St, or pay at door.

www.historicenvironment. scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/ event/?eventId=b622b3a3-fa6f44e0-8f01-a5b500f8cd0a Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th

07787310391 figgie1@tiscali.co.uk www.facebook.com/ DumbartonAcousticMusicNight

kirsty.mcelroy@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Also 10th,16th,17th, 23rd & 24th

Monday 28th

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Milngavie Circular Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. West Highland Way obelisk, Lennox Park, Craigdhu Wedge, Kilmardinny Loch & Allander Park. Distance: 11km. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389 731953

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

mather.joyce@gmail.com

Sunday 17th Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Beinn Ime from Inveruglas Depart 9am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Saturday 9th National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Meadow Sports Centre 9am-5.30pm. £220. The NPLQ is a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry. On successful completion you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard. Full attendance required. 01389 757806

Sunday 10th

Saturday 23rd Texan Rock Country Western Club Masonic Hall Church Street Dumbarton 7.30pm. £5. Country Western line dance with Ellis County. Bingo, raffle, open the box and fast draw.

Accompanied children welcome.

thecarolinewalls@hotmail.com

Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Srón á Chlachain & the head of Loch Tay Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. Distance: 11km. We climb 470m to a height of 521m. Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs. 01389 731953

mather.joyce@gmail.com

www.bellsmyretrust.org.uk

Saturday 23rd Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Ben Donich Depart 9.30am. Meet at Helensburgh Swimming Pool Car Park. This is a strenuous walk and is not recommended for inexperienced hill walkers.

Sorry, no dogs except registered assistance dogs.

01389 731953 mather.joyce@gmail.com

Wednesday 27th Helensburgh & Dumbarton Parkinsons Support Group Helensburgh Parish Church Hall 1.30-3pm. Come along and meet with others to chat, sharing experiences and advice.

07771 632243 helensburghpsg@gmail.com Last Wednesday of month

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Local News | June 2018

MIDNIGHT LEAGUE AN EVENING OF GRANDEUR If you are among the SESSIONS many who tend to

Midnight League is sevena-side football, and runs at the 4g pitch in Alexandria’s Argyle Park until Friday, June 22.

Any girl or boy who is 12 to 18 years old and lives in West Dunbartonshire is welcome to go along and join the fun – even if you just want to chum along with your friends rather than play.

It takes place every Friday from 8pm to10pm, costs just £1, and is run by council staff.

The sessions operate under a zero alcohol policy, and offer youngsters a safe and fun venue.

It’s on June 6, and features John R Turner, Organist Emeritus at Glasgow Cathedral and Susan Turner, Soprano, in a concert which features a dazzling array of some of the most awe-inspiring compositions ever produced – for example some of the best-known work from Handel’s Messiah.

It might seem an unusual production for summer, a season we associate with jollity (and, in and around Dumbarton, with the skirl of the pipes), but this event should prove beyond doubt that the combination of A-class organ music and Susan Turner’s magnificent singing voice is a combination that can impress in any season.

More than 150 acts have been announced for this summer’s Mugstock.

Included in their repertoire for the evening are the beautiful Allegretto from Felix Mendelssohn’s 4th Symphony, and the dazzling Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C by Johann Sebastian Bach.

By total contrast the performance also features a rendition of The Swan from Saint-Saens’ wonderful Carnival des Animaux – and much more besides.

For full details visit www. dumbartonriverside.org.uk/2018/ 05/organ-recital-wednesday-6thjune-2018-730pm/

Taking place at Mugdock Country Park on July 27 to 29, the fourth festival of its kind welcomes an exciting and eclectic mix of artists.

Mugstock’s seven stages will be busy with live performers and there will also be a host of other entertainment including theatre, art, comedy and crafts.

Food, drink, camping and general merriment will complete the line-up.

Full adult weekend tickets for MugStock 2018 are £65 and £32.50 for teens and over 60s.

Under 12s are free.

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Want a wide range of entertainment to suit your mood and taste?

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The Laughing Fox 119 Bridge St, 01389 750746  Live sports  Beer garden

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

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

The Abbotsford Hotel Stirling Road, 01389 733304  Available for functions

The Stag’s Head

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MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK JULY Tuesday 3rd July, 7pm – 9pm Walk – Lennoxtown to Strathblane Tickets £5.

Sunday 8th July, 2pm or 4pm Fizzgig Theatre Presents: Treasure Island Tickets: £11.50 adult; £7.50 child.

Friday 13th July, 1pm – 4pm Mugdock Sensational Safari: Map Reading Made Easy!

Tickets £10. 8-12 year olds. No parents required!

Friday 20th July, 1pm – 4pm Mugdock Sensational Safari: Geological Hi Jinks!

Tickets £10. 8-12 year olds. No parents required!

Thursday 26th July, 1pm – 4pm Mugdock Sensational Safari: Woodland Adventure!

Tickets £10. 8-12 year olds. No parents required!

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Sunday 3rd June, 2pm – 4pm Forest School: Creative Wood Tickets £7 Monday 4th June, 7.30pm Cinema Club: Cat Ballou Tickets £4 each Tuesday 5th June, 7pm – 9pm Walk: Torrance to Bishopbriggs Tickets £5. No parents required!

Monday 18th June, 7.30pm Cinema Club: My Cousin Rachel Tickets £4 each Thursday 21st June, 7pm – 9pm Midsummer Melody Tickets £3 Sunday 24th June, 11am Children’s Cinema Club: Paddington 2 Tickets £3 each Sunday 24th June, 2pm – 4pm Forest School: Creative Hands Tickets £7. No parents required!

Tuesday 26th June, 6:30pm – 9pm Walk: The Meikle Maiden, Lennoxtown Tickets £5 Saturday 30th June, 7pm McAlister in Wonderland Set Tickets: £10 Adult; £6 Child

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

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The Inn on Loch Lomond Luss, 01436 860430  Live Entertainment on FRI & SAT

There’s lots happening in Mugdock over the next few months and something for everyone to get involved in!

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT MUGDOCK The Park is gearing up for summer and the school holidays and there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. The playpark and adventure trail can provide hours of entertainment and there’s a great network of paths to explore the woodland, scenery and wildlife within the Park.

We’ve got lots of events to keep the whole family busy and there’s some ‘No parents required’ activities to get the kids out and enjoying nature with our Rangers, children’s cinema, family theatre and the Mugstock Music Festival is back again!

SHOPPING AT MUGDOCK Our Gift Shop in the Visitor Centre has a fabulous new range of scarves, jewellery and skincare, along with great gift ideas in pewter, olivewood and tweed.

MUGDOCK CASTLE Mugdock Castle Tower is open to the public most weekends form 2-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) during the summer months.

Please call or check our website for a specific date in advance. Adults £2, Children £1.50, Under 5’s free.

We also have lots of pocket money toys, cards, maps and outdoor games and why not try our delicious tablet in All Butter, Malt Whisky or Salted Caramel flavour or Shortbread House biscuits. There is also a selection of small independent business including a tearoom, coffee shop, bike hire, garden centre and arts and crafts gallery.

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PLEASE HELP DUMBARTON CATS AND DOGS

TOWN TO ECHO TO PIPES AND DRUMS

ARE YOU IN THE TUESDAY CLUB?

The closing parade from a previous championship marching down Sinclair Street, beneath the Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships Banner

The Scottish SPCA is asking animal lovers to donate sensitive and hypoallergenic food and wood pellet cat litter to help the abused, abandoned and injured animals at its Dumbarton Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

Centre manager Joe McDade said: “We’re caring for a large number of dogs and cats at the moment and we’re going through food and cat litter really quickly - so we’d be grateful if locals could lend their support.

“If anyone wants to donate – or meet some of the animals in our care – they can do so by dropping in anytime between 10am and 4pm (closed Tuesday).”

One of the most spectacular events of the summer season takes place this month when the town echoes to the skirl of the pipes and drums.

The Bicentenary Pipe Band Championships will be held on Sunday 24th June 2018 at East King Street Park, Helensburgh with the Opening Ceremony at 12 noon and the March Past of Pipe Bands for the prize giving at approximately 5pm.

and a great opportunity to listen to some of the top pipe bands in each grade. There will also be a highland dancing display from the BPC winning dancers who will be competing the week before on Sunday 17 June 2018 at the Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh.

The championships will begin with a performance by Inveraray & District Grade 1 Pipe Band, the current World Champions and Champions of Champions weather permitting.

“In addition there will be numerous trade stalls, food stalls , a Bucking Bronco, children's rides, a raffle and a Bar.”

Chairperson Colina Helen Campbell tells us: “Bands from all over the country and overseas will be competing, a spectacular sight

Entry is £5 adults, £3 concession, under 5s free. For more information or if you would like to volunteer on the day, sponsor an event or join the committee contact CH Campbell 07710 427535.

There’s a great youth club for kids 10-plus and S1 onwards at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Strathleven Place in Dumbarton on Tuesday.

It runs from 8pm to 9.30pm every week, and has loads of fun activities to offer, including ball games, board games, music, computers and internet and Wii – and there’s a tuck shop too.

But as well as these regular weekly fixtures there’s also the chance to go on outings with organised parties and even a weekend away – and all are welcome.

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